Local notices mix and adverts fill Denton region
A jumble of notices from Talbot county and nearby towns items include public sale ads by George L Blades farm goods sold by R T K Garey baskets of McCormick potatoes, church services, bazaars, Christmas events, railway timetable in Journal, executors for John Harsey, Thanksgiving at churches, plays at Masonic Hall, and various local sales and promotions with names, places, and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Blades
Talbot County
R. T. K. Garey
McCormick
Marley Cass
Christ Church
Hills
Local social notes invite public fountain fund action
Long list of Talbot County residents report visits, anniversaries, travels, and illness. The piece highlights a proposed public drinking fountain for the Court House Square and a planned mid month fundraiser led by Charles C. Campbell to raise funds and engage local talent for an entertainment event. Prices mentioned include wheat at 1.79 and corn at 1.02.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Squire
Charles C. Campbell
Ente Inners
Hi Pleas Teeek
Local residents share holidays and visits across towns
Greensboro reports show Mr and Mrs Ambrose Langrell and kin with Easton friends for Sunday. Visitors Harry Blackburn and Walter Hayman from Wilmington called on R Blackburn. Daniel Zacharias hosted Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Mrs John F Jarman and daughter Mary Edith toured Denton. Lord and family from Concord visited daughter Mrs Frank Cooper. Blanche Jackson Dorothea Rawlings visited Pridgeville. L Riddleberger moved to McAbee Terrace. Bertha Jackson and Addie Jarrell with Miss Ethel Jackson. Frank A Wright of Wilmington spent holidays with family. Charles R Jackson home with mother for holidays. Mrs George W Belson visiting Wilmington. Scout Clifford E Burge took a New Castle post. Northa Shull visiting Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Willis
Tilghman's
Henderson
Wm. D. Fleetwood
Philadelphia
Wissinoming
Mt. Airy
Denton
Valley Forge
Washington
Frank Greenhawk
Newt
Mater Vernon Selby
Rock Hall
W._P._ Draper
J. M. Mitchell
Cecilton
AW. McGuire
Hickman
Del
Melvin E. Wheatley
Concord
McGuire
Bloomery
Page
Easton
Chesapeake
John E. Chaffinch
Andersontown
W. W. Johnson
Georgetown
Rehoboth Beach
Henry Wells
Henrs Wetts
H Sten Crease
Baltimore
Alps Parsonage
Reyner Dukes
Ernest Watson
Watson
Otis Rogers
Alverta
George Rogers
Ecdernlebure
Harry M. Locke
Fred Towns
Seaford
Longfellow
John B. Magruder
J. Boon Dukes
F. Lo Wiliams
Wmy
T. Pliny Fisher
H. B. Simmons
Chestertown
G. W. Simmons
Margaret
Nellie Ball
M.S. G. Bee
Talbot
John McQuay
Ridgely
William Finn
West Devon
Howard Bryant
Harris
Hardesty
Chatman Morris
Kenton
Nealy Morris
Mfr
W. G. Field
J. W. Field
George Cumming
Delaware
John George
Carrie Crocker
Oxford
Brooklyn
Fleo Nichols
Ethel P. Cade
M. B. Stephens
Cricfield
E. M. Garey
Lulu Sisk
Louise Dukes
Kent County
Ewell Robinson
E .E. Nichols
Rita Kemp
Greensboro
Ambrose Langrell
Asbury Hubbard
Harry Blackburn
Walter Hayman
Wilmington
R. Blackburn
Daniel Zacharias
John F. Jarman
Mary Edith
Lord
Frank Cooper
Blanche Jackson
Dorothea Rawlings
Pridgeville
Frank A. Wright
Charles R. Jackson
George W. Belson
Clifford E. Burge
New Castle
Northa Shull
Preston
Smithville
G. S Liden
Helen Lyden
Bessie Lyden
J. N. Heite
Garrett Garrettson
Anna E. Hopkins
Herman Boyden
Maud Blades
Mis Kathryne Spence
Grace Hubbard
Ruby Willen
Emma Hopkins
T. H. Porter
C. W. Stapleton
Clarence Atkinson
Fred Wright
J. H. Spence
Alice Tubbs
Choptank
William Parker
Ards Society
George O' Day
Tueday
Boyd Custer
Claude Liden
E. W. Liden
Effie Alford
Local Gatherings and Visits Highlight Holiday Week
A string of social visits and family events fills the week from Blanched to Hobbes and Ames. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Carter of Blanched Delaware with the Carrolls near Concord. Attendees travel from Wilmington, Fowson, Seaford, Choptank, and Greensboro for thanksgivings, funerals, and church services.
Bethlehem Junior Aid Meeting At Mr Carlton Dulin s
Bethlehem Junior Aid met at Mr Carlton Dulin s on November 24 with many members present including Flossie Hall Mamie Fredericks Bertie Lepates Isa Bell Carroll Mary Brodes Maude Harding Mildred Lane Catherine Baker Emmeline Wradley Dorothy Dantin Joe Pritchett Roy Lane Lawrence Coulbourne Gilbert Lane Wille Wright Joe Kent Lewis Trice Earl Legates Hayward Legates Oto Brauchle Gilbert Gibson Douglas Todd Basil Taylor Orland Blades Ralph Brode Melvin Wheedleton and Roy Legates After refreshments the evening ended with games Next meeting set with Mrs Mary Patchett December 2 Mr and Mrs J M Harding returned to Philadelphia after visiting friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Carlton Dulin
Flossie Hall
Mamie Fredericks
Bertie Lepates
Isabell Carroll
Mary Brodes
Maude Harding
Mildred Lane
Catherine Baker
Emmeline Wradley
Dorothy Dantin
Messrs
Joe Pritchett
Roy Lane
Lawrence Coulbourne
Gilbert Lane
Wille Wright
Joe Kent
Lewis Trice
Earl Legates
Hayward Legates
Oto Brauchle
Gilbert Gibson
Douglas Todd
Basil Taylor
Orland Blades
Ralph Brode
Melvin Wheedleton
Roy Legates
Mary Patchett
Mrs Mary Jane Williamson Dies at Preston Home
Preston obituary notes Mrs Mary Jane Williamson widow of W W Williamson died at her Preston home Sunday in her 75th year. She was daughter of John H Fleetcher of Dorchester county and sister of John W Fletcher of Cambridge. Survived by one daughter Mrs Kirby Wrightson and several grandchildren. Funeral held Tuesday at her home with Rev J T Richardson officiating. burial in Preston Methodist Episcopal cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Mary Jane Williamson
W. W. Williamson
John H. Fleetcher
Dorchester County
John W. Fletcher
Cambridge
G. Eduvar
Jae
Rev
J. T. Richardson
Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Harvest Festival at Ridgely High School Ends With Pageant
Teachers and pupils staged a four part Harvest Festival at the Ridgely High School auditorium. Dorothy Davis played the Harvest Queen with a train of white, autumn leaf embellishments. The program featured Pilgrim themes, Indian costumes, and scenes from Miles Standish with Samuel Thomas and Fred Fiounders in key roles. The finale included Pilgrims at Church while attendees wore period dress and a tithing master directed the solemn hymn and psalm recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Davis
Caroline County
Enoch
Miles Standast
Miles Starnish
Samuel Thomas
John Alden
Fred Fiounders
Priscilla
Rebecca Swing
Aida
Phe
Twe Vee Literary Society
Mervyn Seward
Helen Haymaker
Long
America
Myrtle Thomson
Esay
Fred Madara
Catherine Clark
Calico
Hughes
Wilkon
Aferuyn Seward
Welen Trayimaker
Grace Thompson
Paut Hothuan
Milton Roger
Wilson
Caroline Service
Ronald Lane
Catherine Schaub
Dudley Davis
Harry Heinuicus
Carolyn Mancha
Washinswa
RD. C
F. P. Herr
Clayburg
Oklawaha
Fla
Mancha
Mire Herr
Eva Eldsinger
Elizabethtown
Pennsylvania
Beter
Local social notes and holiday events
Mrs G M Downes recuperates after illness. Sewing Circle meets at Reformed Church with Mrs J P Swing. Mrs E F E Dragoo visits daughter in Easton over Thanksgiving. Mrs F E Al Stith visits daughter in Newark Delaware. Mrs Wil Smith hosts niece Mrs Charles Heart of Washington DC. Miss Eliza Freetiz stays with sister Mrs Pherson. Ridgely gains fresh paint updates. My Pred Sharp of Wilmington visits mother. Saturday marks final day of the Gift Shop sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Downes
the Reformed Church
J. P. Swing
E. FE. Dragoo
Oakley Marvel
Easton
FE AL Stith
George Dutton
Newark
Del
Wil Smith
Charles Heart
Washington, D.C
Eliza Freet Iz
Pherson
Ridgely
Orphans Court Proceedings Report
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided in Orphans Court on Tuesday. Applications for letters of administration pendente lite filed for Shadrach J. Raughley. Mary Emma Lock also filed a pendente lite administration request. Administratrix Ida Towers reported additional sales account for James H. Towers. Elizabeth Pippin filed releases for Robert J. Jump. distributions approved. The will of Charles H. Redden was filed and set for probate December 5. Accounts filed for William N. Cannon and related estates. distribution approved. Administrators for John A. Alford, Samuel Faulkner, and Frank W. Turner presented accounts and distributions. approved. Subpoenas, appraisers, and defense answers for William Liden estate filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Liden, Moore and
Covey
Shadrach J. Raughley
Alfred Raughley
Shadrach I. Raughsey
Mary Emma Lock
Ida Towers
James H. Towers
Elizabeth Pippin
Robert J. Jump
Elizabeth F. Pippin
Charles C. Jump
Charles H. Redden
Harvey L. Cooper
Sarah E. Cannon
Charles E. Cannon
William N. Cannon
Edward FE. Nutte
John A. Alford
Harry R. Merriken
Samuel Faulkner
Charles Xf. Turner
Frank W. Turner
William Liden
Local Moves and Upcoming Bazaar at ALF Church
The village notes several home moves with residents shifting into new properties including Greaves into the Bank house and Wothers into the Fisher property. The ALF Church Ladies Aid plans a bazar and bake sale on Friday and Saturday in December at the hall over the post office. Various residents traveled to Baltimore and Philadelphia for visits and medical matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Greaves
Bank
John A. Friel
J. E. Wothers
Fisher
Harry Fleming
James Thawley
Duffey
J. J. Elliott
Adams House
Guerney Tarbutton
Thomson
Ladies’ Aid Society
AL. F. Church
M. R. Peacock
Richard Evans
Baltimore
Peacock
H. M. Thompson
Alma
We. O. Thompson
Willian
Philadelphia
Frances Fisher
Margaret Brown
Wilmington
Emily Knotts
R. B. Thompson
New York
el, M
W. £. Thompson
Helen Mason
Howward Owens
Betterton
Elva Campbelle
Seaford
Edna Fleming
A.D. Branford
Ela Fisher
Greenwood
Eimma Stevens
Sadlerville
Mary S. Cooper
Local Names at Easton and Nearby Gatherings
Mrs F Raughtey and children of Easton visit her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Starkey. Mesdames Howenstein Narbeth Pa and F Ross Clayton Del visit Mrs K Q Knotts. Edward McKnott family Henderson spent Sunday with Vic and Mrs Isaac Moore. Hay fire hits farm of I J Peppin Jr Tuesday. Miss Mary Moore Hartly visits aunt Mrs M F Moore and Mrs M E Jewell Price visits Mrs D T Rickards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Raughtey
Easton
Ben. Starkey
Mesdames Jas. Howensteip
Narbeth
F. Ross
Clayton
Del
K. Q. Knotts
Edward McKnott
Henderson
Vic
Isaac Moore
I. J. Peppin, Jr
Mary Moore
Hartly
M. F. Moore
M. E. Jewell
Price
D. T. Rickards
Resolutions on the Death of Mrs W F E Brown
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church mourn the loss of Mrs W F E Brown a devoted visiting committee member and friend. The resolutions express sympathy to her bereaved family and request two copies be sent to the family and to the Federalsburg Courier and the Denton Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Brown
Alved
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Federalsburg Courier
Denton JourNal
C. M. Davis
F. S. Hot
Frank L. Williams
Restoring the Overtaken In Galatian Church Sermon
Rev J R Marley Cass preached at Christ Church on Galatians chapter six, urging that healthy church life requires growth and restoration. He warned against apathy and false doctrine, urging the spiritual to restore those overtaken in faults with meekness and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Marley Cass
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
St. Paul
In loving remembrance of little Lee Marine
A grieving memorial for Lee Marine, son of William and Nellie Marine, aged 3 years 10 months 13 days, who died November 19 1916. The verse laments a child’s loss, recalls his footsteps, and expresses hope of reunion on the golden shore, signed by Papa and Mama with warnings to care for siblings and guidance in sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litle Lee Marine
William
Nellie Marine
Lee
Papa
Mama
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Help
We thank our many kind friends for the sympathy and help given during our recent sad bereavement from Mrs. B. F. Howard and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Howard
Ministers Endowment Appeal Moves Denton and Beyond
Rev EH Dashiell, secretary of the Wilmington Conference Endowment Commission, will preach in Denton Memorial Church at 10:39 AM and 7:30 PM. The movement has raised over $100,000 including existing funds and a contingent bequest, with more than $60,000 pledged recently, signaling strong Methodist support for aged ministers’ modest maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EH. Dashiell
Wilmington Conferenence Endowment Commission
Denton
Dashiell
United States
Wilmington
Methodist Episcopal Church
The Happy Farm Hand
A 19th or early 20th century column argues farm labor costs have risen, with wages and benefits increasing faster than other sectors. It notes longer trends of doubled farm labor costs, shorter hours due to better equipment, and anticipates rural credit helping thrifty workers become tenants or owners.
The Popular Concord Preacher Receives Thanksgiving Gift
Concord M E Church members and friends visited their pastor Rev. Melvin E Wheatley and family on Monday night and left with thanks for abundant food. A turkey with cranberries oysters four and celery was presented by the Men's Adult Bible Class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord M. E. Church
Melvin E. Wheatley
Preacher
Cohee Wins $1000 Verdict in County Case
Henry L. Cohee sued the County Commissioners of Queen Anne's county over an accident at Jarman's Branch Bridge near the Caroline county line. The Circuit Court for Talbot county awarded a $1000 verdict to the plaintiff. Attorneys for the plaintiff were T. Alan Goldsborough J. H. C. Legg and WW. Mason Shehan. Defendants were Nichols. Nichols Literary Society elected new officers L F Covey president John Kent vice president Mrs B F Corkran treasurer and Miss Mabel Baker secretary. Mr Hilder Smith of Wilmington visited here over the weekend. Mrs P W Wright visiting friends in Baltimore. Miss Nellie Griffith listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohee
Henry L. Cohee
Queen Anne's County
Talbot County
Jarman's Branch Bridge
Queen Anne’s County
Caroline County
T. Alan Goldsborough
J. H. C. Legg
WW. Mason Shehan
Thomas J. Keating
T. Hughlett Henry
Nichols. Nichols Literary Society
L. F. Covey
John Kent
B. F Corkran
Mabel Baker
Hilder Smith
Wilmington
P. W. Wright
Baltimore
Nellie Griffith
Geese and Ducks for Prizes at Gup Club Shooting
The Gup Club held a Thursday shoot with prize geese awarded to winners Ernest Longfellow Harry Simmons J Howard Pastorfield and Edward Boone. Second class shooters C S Kauffman R M Raleigh W T Bradley and Boon Beauchamp received ducks for poor luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gup Club
Ernest Longfellow
Harry Simmons
J. Howard Pastorfield
Edward Boone
C. S. Kauffman
R. M. Raleigh
W. T. Bradley
Boon Beauchamp
Post Office Adverts List at Denton Week Ending December 2
A notice lists 12 names of undelivered letters in the Denton post office for the week ending December 2. Names include N L Tribbet D E Hedden Co F J Reeve Mrs Retta E Smith Miss Elizabeth Melvin Mrs Amanda Fountain Mrs Bessie Warren Rev B F Krause Mr C A DeFord Mr A B Dowe and Mr R Callahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
N. L. Tribbet
D. E. Hedden & Co
F. J. Reeve
Retta E. Smith
Elizabeth Melvin
Amanda Fountain
Bessie Warren
B. F. Krause
C. A. DeFord
A. B. Dowe
R. Callahan
Anniversary Dinner at DeFord Farm in Tuckahoe Neck
Mr and Mrs Francis A DeFord entertained a large group at a Saturday afternoon and evening gathering for their twentieth wedding anniversary. The feast featured turkey and abundant dishes, with the bride receiving many gifts as guests praised Tuckabee Neck hospitality. Many relatives and friends attended, among them numerous DeFord family members and local residents, sharing memories and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. DeFord
Tuckahoe Neck
Tuckabee Neck
DeFord
Turkey
F. A. Deford
J. J. Beasley
James Carter
J. C. DeFord
L. R. Clough
J. D. Anderson
George Caton
W. Embert
Charlie DeFord
C. Wright
M. Dickerson
Charles Jarrell
Jessie
Beulah DeFord
Bennett Carter
Emma Bartlett
W. J. Shawn
F. Boiles
Messrs
LB. Towers
Alda P. Whitby
H.R. Hopkins
F. Jarrell
T. R. Green
Clifton Hicks
Willie Holt
Norman Straughn
F. Flemley
Maggie Jarrell
C. H. Dean
C. M. Covey
Saulsbury Sparks
Emily DeFord
Willie Roane
Caroline
Eva DeFord
Wallace Clark
P. W. Downes
Mildred Downes
J. Edward Johnson
Howard Wright
Howard Whiteley
Gardner
W. O. Swann
Hulda
Austin Swann
Maggie
Hilda Cade
B. F. Richards
R. Holland
Meredith
Jessie Lynch
Harry Thompson
Long Thompson
Mr. Elden
Fletcher Elhen
Pearl Wright
Lawrence Wright
John
Mr. Hicks
Joseph Jester
Charles Beauchamp
Jessie Whitby
John Bailey
Lulu Bartlett
David Wolcott
C. P. Dunning
Accident In Oak Grove Leaves Boy Shot In Eye
Wilson Dukes, 13, son of farmer Fred Dukes, faced tragedy Monday when a rifle discharged as he walked toward the barn. The bullet entered his right eye and penetrated the brain. He was rushed to Cambridge Hospital where surgeons removed the eye but could not locate the bullet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Dukes
Fred Dukes
Oak Grove
Cambridge Hospital
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the Local Department
Boro
J. Oslan Harsey
John Harsey
M. EL
Beverly of
Gay Vo Ewing
Teekahoe Neck
New Bridge
J. H Pastorfield Co
John R
Chesnut Grove
Mir
Paul Roser
H. Dill
Alizabethy Dill
Peston M. E. Church
Dennis
S. Hollingsworth
J. H. Pastorfield Co
Little Lee Marine
Mr. and Intrs
Wm. R. Marine
Hardcastle
Harmony
Gertrude Gilbert
Mice Lula Sisk
Pator
Vwmtted American Mechanice
J. R. Mailes Ca
Balimore
Christ’ Protet
Episcopal Chanich
Caroline Redden
Tomorow
Tory
Crouce
Paul Fountin
Hue
K.don E. Fountar
Rideely
Arele
Croue
Wace
Mr. L. Riddleberger
The
Strand
McAbee's Terrace
Bertha Jackson
Addie Jarrell
Ethel Jack
Hobbs
Arthur Carter
Blanchard
Wills Carroll
J. H. Merriken
Draper & Slaughter
C. I. Bright
Charles Harris
Westey Church
Ames
I. Towers
W. E. Adams
Wirz
S. I. Neal
Ames Church
Thomas O' Day
Chester
Cathel Ward
Farington
Mrs. J. M. Harding
Journal
Ridgely News
Ricketstown
Mr. Pendleton
Sara Neff
Leabody
Sue Eathhaim
Milford
Delia Green
Morton Holsinger
T. F. Smith
Imother
Elizabeth Billingsley
William Davis
St. John’s Academy
Annapolis
Jaura Sigler
Charles Sigler
Whiteleysbury
Reformed Church
Hillsboro
Templeville
MR. Cass
P. E. Church
Little Sister
Golden Shore
Little Lee
W. S. Corkran
Portland Cement Association
Otto D. Zacharias
T. Clayton Horsey
Liber J. K.S
Maryland
Eester
Dan J. Zackarias
Wolfe
Esurvey L
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