Local Carolina Notes At Telchester Fair And County News
Scores of Caroliners attended the Telchester fair while reports show Labor Day declared a holiday. Items note K N Hardcastle Co purchasing seckett pears and Denton peach crops, with shipments to northern markets and prices ranging $2 to $3.50 per basket. Mentions of fairs, local politics, school activities, and numerous residents visiting Denton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telchester
K. N. Hardcastle Company
J. M. Wyatt
Denton
A. W. Short
Theodore Phillips
Tuckahoe Neck
B. C
T. Pliny Fisher
Junes
Second Street
Howard Jones
Carrie Redhead
Caroline County
State Normal School
Baltimore
Shadeland Boy
Anunie H
Touri Boy
Alexine
Caroline
Yolchester
Greensboro
Boyce’s Mill
Berghaus & Moffet
J. Boon Dukes
Charles W. Ellwanger
James H. Pippin
Ridgely
Tuckahee Neck
James K. Phillips
House of Delegates
Tuckaheo Neck
W.C. Meinizer
Jackson-Weisback Company
Salisbury
Denton Shirt Company
Choptank
Astern
Sherif Seward
Constable Temple
John Newman
Frederick
Newman
James I. Ledman
Bethlehem
Tolchester
Love Point
Austin I. Crothers
Harbold
Pennsylvania
Chubb
Nan L. Mildren
Nannie Bf. Thompson
Assembly Hall
High School program entertains Caroline county visitors
Teachers and town visitors enjoyed a Thursday evening program at the Caroline County High School. Prof. Harbold treated the audience to a Keats portrayal, with Rev. J. G. Gantt praising the teachers' enthusiasm. The program featured medley, duets, trios, quartette, and two addresses by Harbold and Gantt.
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Caroline County
Harbold
Keats
J. G. Gantt
Medley
Johnson
Draper
Otto
Solo
Asthur
Miss Noble
Miss Mowbray
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Draper
Mr. Otto
Mr. Porter
Professor Harbold
Duct
Dreamland
Old Bribery Evil Demands Reform Across Caroline
A 1907 Caroline county article describes a townwide reaction to election corruption. Residents, including Hilleborn and the Fisher family, mourn a sudden death and host social events as party leaders push a bid to end vote buying. A joint Republican Democrat committee plans a strict pledge with concrete campaign finance limits and oversight to curb bribery.
Death of Alfred T Wilson 28 Native of Caroline County
Alfred Tennyson Wilson aged 28 died in Easton hospital on Saturday after typhoid fever. He lived in Cumberland for four years where he practiced law with his firm Seth Wilson. His brother George W Wilson of Seth & Wilson Easton and brothers William, Harvey, and Robert Wilson as well as sister Caroline Wilson survive. Grandson of General John Eager Howard, William R Howard, noted last week, was among his many Caroline county friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Tennyson Wilson
Caroline County
Alfred J. Wilson
Easton
Wilson
Cumberland
George W. Wilson
Seth & Wilson
Harvey H
Burrsville Social Roundup Mixed Visitations and Guests
Burrsville reports several visitors and homecomings as Mrs. Mary Marsh Stephens and Mr. Osborne Harvey return to Philadelphia after weeks with relatives. Guests include Mrs. Vertie Caball, Mrs. Jennie Creadick and son, Mrs. Angie Griffith of Harrington, and Miss Theressa Guthrie entertaining Mr. Harry Phipps of Virginia. many locals attend parties and institute events with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marsh Stephens
Osborne Harvey
Philadelphia
Vertie Caball
Jennie Creadick and Son
Angie Griffith
Harrington
Theressa C. Guthrie
Harry Phipps
Virginia
John H. Thawley
Epworth League
Wesley M. E. Church
Town
Mary E
Hester Baughley
Elizabeth Cheezum
Teachers’ Institute
Denton
P. W. Wright
Willard
Herman Wright
Linda Robinson
H.S. Johnson
George Adkins
Milton
T. Wesley Porter
Martha Porter
Rehoboth
Tamsie Johnson
Houston
W. C. Satterfield
Lucy A. Cahall
Leslie
Crisfield
Emma Cooper
Maggie Melvin
Mamie Baullston
W. E. Cahall
John Smith
J. B. Raughley
Pearl Satterfield
Social visits noted across Dover and nearby towns
Manderson and Moore return home to Dover from visiting Mrs. F. B. Sweeney while Miss Miriam Gooden from Philadelphia stays with her brother L. A. Gooden. Other visits include Miss Katie Scott with cousin Miss Hattie Windsor to Miss Anna Jones and Miss Edith Gooden with Mrs. W. S. Cubbage in Viola Delaware.
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and Moore
F. B. Sweeney
Dover
Miriam Gooden
Philadelphia
L. A. Gooden
Harry Jones
Clifford Cubbnage
Katie Scott
Hattie Windsor
Anna Jones
Edith Gooden
W. 8
Cub
Chester
Annie Walls
Wilmington
Carrie Taylor
Hartley
Mary Clark
Foster Clark
Bertie Dill
Lola Jones
Local social notes from Ridgely and surrounds
Preston, Harry Wilson and sisters Mamie and Bessie of Ridgely, visited former teacher Miss Ella Whitely last weekend. Arthur Dowell of Washington, D C, stayed with A J Messick in Bethlehem and with Harry Whiteley in Preston. Charles Kelley of Wilmington returned home after a stay with town friends. Grace Sisk of Cordova visited grandmother Mrs Carrie Dixon. Col A W Sisk and Alex Noble families spent weekend at Ocean City. W E Collins returned to Philadelphia after a week with townsfolk. Mrs Tyler of Frostburg visits her father C M Johnson this week. Earl Oram of Cambridge and wife visited Preston relatives. Rev Edwin Gardner family returned from visit to friends. Prof Smith of Denton spent weekend in town. Eva and Lottie Charles spent Tuesday with Miss Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Caroline County
A. L. Cooper
Kansas City
Missouri
Willow Grove
Carolina County
Kent County
Ormond W. Downes
Wildwood
New Jersey
W. H. Hake
Gettysburg
Hake
Caroline High School
George Torrode
Andersontown
Philadelphia
Willmington
Nellie Kbit
Wilmington
A. M. Gill
Bila Maxwell
A. IM. Colling and Son
Milton
Winfield R. Wright
E. E. Russell
Burrsville
A. J. Russell
F. B. Russell
Margaret Macklin
Nolan Macklin
Bridgeville
Charles H. Willis
East Denton
O. W. Bartow
Greensboro
Maryland
Jamestown Exposition
O. B. Coblontz
Frederick County
William E. Roe
Irene
Talbot
W. O. Ledpum
E. G. Torrey
Lael
Washington
Joseph Volk
West Grove
Leslie Walls
Susie Carroll
Lydia Miller
Smithville
Wine
Union Bridge
George S. Raleigh Earlp
Edgar Q. Thawley
Peari
Ernestine Todd
Rehoboth
Seaford
Ira D. Scott
Baltimore
Roy C. Smith
Stella Rose
Cordova
Ernest G. Cooper
A. S. Mowbray
Elsie Kneedles
Norman H. Murphy
F. M. Dunn
Dover
Del
Cora Hutson
C Leslie Walls
Margaret Meintzer
Easton
Ruth Miller
P. E. Hopkins
Bethlehem
Frank T. Benson
Denton Friends
Elizabeth Hynson
Emna Mai
Greenwood
Samuel Griffin
W. O. Ledman
Fred R. Owens
Odella Smith
Ethel Seager
Ruthsburg
Ridgely
James R. Phillips
House of Delegates
H. Clarence Duffey
Charles Jarroll
Mary
Hugh Duffey
Jarroll
Peage B. C
Hotel Smith
Metfam
Blanche Smith
J. R. Downes
Preston
H. W. B. Rowe
Mary Gray
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Goldsboro
Rowe
G. Lawrence, Wilson
H. Lay Beaven
Alfred Tennyson Wilson
Boston
Kepler Barnette
B. C. & A. Railway Co
Harry Clark
Queen Anne
Walter Flowers
St. Louis
Flowers
H. M. Thompson
Richard Beaven
Perryman
Harford County
Mollie Jump
G. Lawrence Wilson
Christine
Rehoboth Beach
John F. Russom
Legg
Kent Island
William Lock
Bell Connelly
Fred Ringgold
Elwood Fleming
George C. Sherwood
James C. Sherwood
Emma Stevens
Sadlersville
W. B. Sparks
Elizabeth Carrow
Camden
C. C. Wheeler
Alma Morgan
Virginia
Anna Moore
Harry Fleming
Rebecca Lewis
Gladys Gale
Telchester
Sarah Rolph
Mildred Seward
Helen Mason
Harry Wilson
Mamie
Bessie
Ella Whitely
Arthur Dowell
Washington, D. C
A.J. Messick
Harry Whiteley
Charles Kelley
Grace Sisk
Carrie Dixon
A. W. Sisk
Alex. Noble
Ocean City
W. E. Collins
Tyler
Frostburg
C. M. Johson
Earl Oram
Cambridge
Edwin Gardner
Prof. Smith
Eva
Lottie Charles
Miss Parker
Denton Farm Trades and Local Land Sales Report
Attorney J E Eliwanger of Denton sold his farm to William D Fleetwood of Sussex Delaware for 3500 dollars. Clement Marshall of Ohio bought the H F Stevans farm near Andersontown, 80 acres, for 5200 dollars. J T Carter and J W Fonk made the sale. The J W Funk Company sold the Butler farm, 50 acres near Denton, to a Mr Hinman of Talbot county for 2600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Eliwanger
Denton
William D. Fleetwood
Sussex County
Delaware
Clement Marshall
Ohio
H. F. Stevans
Andersontown
John T. Carter
J. W. Fonk
J. W. Funk Company
Butler
Hinman
Talbot
Religious Training In Schools Urged By Reverend Gantt
Rev Gantt urged systematic religious instruction in public schools arguing soul culture is parental duty and Sunday schools alone cannot educate all children. He cited the Inter Church Conference and Federation of Churches and proposed allowing absences for religious study in Maryland schools. He warned current home and church efforts insufficient to prevent neglect of soul training.
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Wilmington
Gusheo
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Carnegie Hall
New York
Federation of Churches
George A. Wenner
Greer
Wenner
State of
Maryland
In Memoriam Notices Not News Items
Correspondents are reminded that in memoriams verses to accompany a death notice and resolutions of respect are not news items. They must be paid for at the rate of 6 cents per line.
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Baltimore News
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Eastern Shore
Bethel Gorman Baptist Church sees ten new members
Bethel Gorman Baptist Church at Tuckahoe Neck completed annual harvest meetings with over a hundred and fifty members. Elder I N M Boehm from Elizabeth town Pa led Bible lectures nightly and a union service at Methodist Protestant Church drew a very large crowd. Rev James T Hichardson of North East M E preached an able sermon. Rev L P Corkran’s Hillsboro M E sermon titled Joy in Christian Service. Christ P E Sunday School plans a picnic next Tuesday at 10 am. Christ Church evening service to start at 7 30 pm from September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Gorman Baptist Church
Tuckahoe Neck
I. N. M. Boehm
Elizabethtown
James T. Hichardson
North East
M. E
L. P. Corkran
Hillsboro
Sunday School of Christ P. E. Church
Christ Church
Spies and Faith From Numbers Forty Years in Wilderness
Sunday school lesson analyzes Moses sending spies into Canaan and the failing report of ten, Caleb and Joshua’s faithful stance, and the consequence of disbelief. It contrasts faith versus sight, urges courage to confront modern giants, and notes the 40 years wandering as the wages of sin and distrust. The golden text is Numbers 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Canaan
Caleb
Joshua
Israel
Josh
Church
Christ
Moser
Promised Land
Bowen Proves Right Man For Greensboro Church
Rev H S Johnson reports on the recent Methodist Protestant Conference action and the Greensboro church revival. Geo E Beyen, student preacher, arrived the third Sunday in May and gave his full time to the work, with Bowen soon shown as the capable leader. His tact, industry and zeal advanced the church, and a self supporting center could soon develop if properly guided. Bowen will report on the revival and ongoing progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Johnson
Thawley
Caroline
Geo. E. Beyen
Greensboro
Bowen
Swhich
Bro- Bowen
Orphans Court Probate Actions and Guardianships
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday the will and codicil of Anab R. Holmes deceased was presented by Henry Rt. Lewis executor for probate. The will and codicil of Johun J. Barnes deceased was presented by T. Pliny Fisher executor and admitted to probate. Thomas J. Todd guardian to Howard A. Todd presented his first account of guardianship which was passed. Norman C. Straughn agent for Mary A. Straughn late guardian to Frederick W. D. Pepper presented her account of guardianship which was passed. On application Robert Jarrell Sr was appointed guardian to Harry C. Harrison minor. Bond filed and approved. The will of William Brammel deceased was presented for probate by Robert Jarrell custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphan's Court
Anab R. Holmes
Henry Rt. Lewis
Johun J. Barnes
T. Pliny Fisher
Thomas J. Todd
Howard A. Todd
Norman C. Straughn
Mary A. Straughn
Frederick W. D. Pepper
Robert Jarrell, Sr
Harry C. Harrison
William Brammel
Robert Jarrell
Reduced Rates to Saratoga Springs for G A R Encampment
Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all lines to Saratoga Springs September 7 to 9 for National Encampment. Return travel allowed September 9 to 17 at reduced rates. Stopovers at New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. Optional extension to October 6 with $1 deposit.
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Saratoga Springs
Grand Army of the Republic
Saratoga
Prings
N. Y
Theennsylvania Railroad
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Albany
Troy
Public Sales Advertisements Across Denton Area
Public notices list sales by G Thomas Morgan on September 4 at Main Street Denton to transition to Parker Son store. John W Smith to sell personal property at Harris farm near New Bridge on September 9. Orville G Smith to sell at his West Denton home on September 7. Henry R Lewis attorney in fact sells 80 acre farm near Hobbs on September 10. Clement Drake assignee will sell interest in farm at Tuckahoe Neck on September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Thomas Morgan
Parker & Son
Main Street
Denton
John W. Smith
Harris
New Bridge
Tuckahoe Neck
Orville G. Smith
West
Henry R. Lewis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Vsprap
Law Building
W. W. Seward
Potter Steele
Messrs
Thomas A. Smith
Charles W. Hobbs
Senator Goldsborough
Democratic
Republican Party
Central Committee
Mr. Gantt
Hopper
Philemon B. Hopper
Centreville
Turner
Ife
Henry M. Tothoroh
T. Alan Goldsborough
Anna Totherok
Daniel Totherok
Centreville Academy
St. John’s College
Western Maryland College
Queen Anne’s
Congress
Church News
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
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