Denton area busy with prices goods and notices
Local notices show cash prices for wheat 92, corn 51, egg prices rising, and multiple Denton shops advertising Christmas goods and jewelry. Reports mention hog butcher Henry Jopp and Willard Thawley’s family thanks, calendars, photo studios, and farm divisions amid labor shortages and new toll rates for telephone messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Jaik
Kodaks
FL. Wright
W. J. Blackston
FL J. Wrights
Social and wedding notices from Federalsburg area
The Federalsburg home of Mr and Mrs J Walter Noble hosted the wedding of their daughter Lori C Noble to Jessie L Smith of Glenriddle Pennsylvania. The reception featured Lohengrin music and florals, with Olivia C Noble as bridesmaid and Charles Pierce as best man. The couple planned a Northern city tour and residence in Glenriddle. Numerous local residents and visiting families appeared in society notes, cards and greetings across the week including hospital news, illness, travels, and upcoming marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walter Noble
Main Street
Federalsburg
Lori C. Noble
Jessie L. Smith
Glenriddle
Delaware County
Thomas . Holt
Minnie Andrews
Olivia C. Noble
Charles Pierce
Lent
Walter Noble
Caroline County
Harry G. Williams
Edith
Margaret
Berwind
Haddonfield
N. J
C. J. Everngam
Hazel
Mary E. Liden
Anna Ottinger
Walter J. Kelley
Locust Farm
Fred N. Nichols
J. H. C. Legz
Centreville
T. W. Jones
Ht. M. Cade
Highland Terrace
Albert C. Wine
C. Hf. Stewart
Woman's Hospital
Baltimore
Howard T. Smith
New Dedford
Massachusetts
T. W. Smith
Alda
Whitby
EE. C. Williams
Cecil
W. Kh. Scotton
Samuel G. Nuttle
Bridge Club
T. Alan Goldsborough
Milford
Deaths and accidents in Love Point and Kent County
The Death Roll reports brakeman Thomas A. Embert of the M D W railway killed Thursday at Love Point when he slipped between cars. He left a widow Mrs Embert and three children. he had earlier been injured by a wheel passing over his foot. Brothers Charles A Embert and William Embert are a bank cashier and a farmer near Centreville. Also noted is the death of Kent County resident Curtis Sorden Morris at 78, survived by a large extended family and a Bethel church affiliation. funeral at Bethel and interment at Hollywood Cemetery. Mrs Mary Eliza Kimbles, widow of Wm J Kimbles, died near Hayden aged 51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Embert
Love Point
Embert
Eembert
Bethel M. BP. Church
Greenwood
Bethel
Hollywood Cemetery
Harrington
Mary Eliza Kimbles
Wm. J. Kimbles
Hayden
Local Notes From Hobbs and Surrounding Areas
Hobbs residents report a buggy accident south of town injuring Mr. and Mrs. Carroll and Mr. Carroll's nose broken. Various neighbors and visitors are listed in recent weekends with trips to Baltimore Washington Greens boro Ridgely and other towns. Community activities include a Christian Endeavor service led by Mr. M. F. Collison and updates on local visits and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Carroll
Hobbs
Carroll
O. J. Chaffinch
M. E Holbrook
J. R. Ricards
Baltimore
IB. B. Allen
Washington
Christian Endeavor
M. F
H. Collison
H. S. Robinson
Edith
Robinson
Jas. Payne, Jr
Harmony
FE. M. Willey
Esther
H. R. Mertiken
Federalsburg
Estella Sennett
Goldey’s
Wilmington
C. Sennett
Here
E. R. Seeders
Alice
Florence
J. E. Merriken
Oron F. Smith
A. K. Gordy
5. A. Smith
W. T. Long
Greensboro
Ridgely
Ingall
F. Murphy
Bert Parsons
C. H. Benton
George L. Moore
Ivah L. Smith
J. R. Cannon
Emma
Tangier
Ames
Charles Butler
Albert Shears
Frederica
F. E. Adams
Revs Easley speaks at St Pauls Sunday service
Clergyman J W Easley secretary of Wilmington Missionary and Church Extension Society led a collection at St Pauls M E Church and addressed the Sunday School. Also notes Roy Kenton returns from Canada homesteading 480 acres and other local social moves and visits.
Residents attend services and visit relatives in region
Henderson notes Mrs Flora Slay and Miss Cora B Downes at Willard H Thawley funeral in Denton last Thursday November 24. Several locals return from visits including Miss Hazel Dennison from Philadelphia and Edward Pritchett from Pittsburg. Others host or visit kin across towns and states as revival services begin at the Mission on November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Slay
Cora B. Downes
Willard H. Thawley
Denton
Hazel Dennison
Willard
Philadelphia
Edward Pritchett
Pittsburg
J. M. Pritchett
Isabelle Carrow
Greensboro
Hillsboro Socials and Visits Highlight Thanksgiving Notes
Mrs Annie Jump hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for her son Harvey Jump and guests Georg Adams Nettie Seward and Ella Pennington. Madaline Jones celebrated eleventh birthday with friends. Various locals including Miss Grace Carroll and Mrs Charles Fleming are noted visiting Baltimore Wilmington Philadelphia and nearby towns. Oyster supper bazar planned by M E Church South at Sneed's Hall on December 6 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jump
Harvey Jump
Indian Head
Georg Adams
Nettie Seward
Baltimore
Ella Virginia Pennington
Hillsboro
Madaline Jones
William Ross
Richard Evans
Evans
Grace
M. E. Church South
Queen Anne
George Adams
Jr. J. Elliott
Matthews
King's Creek
Grace Carroll
Margaret Carroll
Harry Wright
Addie Jarrell
Goldsboro
H. W
Rowe
Charles Evans
Sadlersville
W. Long Thompson
Charles I. Fleming
David H. Knotts
Laura
J. Houston Russom
John F. Russom
William Sc. Sylvester
Harry S. Fisher
Alga Worth
Strayer's Business College
Helen Fleming
Nan Fleming
Wilmington
Clara Genson
Royal Oak
George C. Moore
Frank P. Fleming
J. S. Corkran
Philadelphia
Pauline Jones
Edna Carroll
Edward S. Bowens
Thanksgiving Guests and Local Visitors Noted
Local society notes list numerous visits and guest stays over the Thanksgiving holidays. Names include Lawrence Deen of Wilmington Conference Academy and Elbert Deen of West Chester, plus Mrs. Grace Todd Kath leen Towers and others visiting Denton and Federalsburg areas.
Birthday Party At Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove loved birthday party given by Miss Addie Smith last Saturday evening. Guests included Helen Satterfield Willa Johnson May Pennypacker Minerva Wilson Mary Cahall Maggie Pennypacker Clayton Satterfield Hayward Hignutt Harrison Trice Hiram Pennypacker Henry Williams Raymond Allan Roland Trice Ralph Todd Arthur Rosser Roland Jukes Paul Rosser Emmett Higgott and families Mr and Mrs Harry Collins Mr and Mrs Thomas Nichols Mr and Mrs Minos Morris Mr and Mrs Arthur McMahon Mr and Mrs Raymond Nobie Mr and Mrs Herman McMcMahon Ice cream and cake were served in the dining room. The Mite Society met at the parsonage one night last week with large attendance. Messrs H Warner McNeal and Walter Powell were the guests of friends here recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Grove
Addie Smith
Hose Presnet
Helen Satterfield
Willa Johnson
May Pennypacker
Minerva Wilson
Mary Cahall
Maggie Pennypacker
Clayton Satterfield
Hayward Hignutt
Harrison Trice
Hiram +Pennypacker
Henry Williams
Raymond Allan
Roland Trice
Ralph Todd
Arthur Rosser
Roland Jukes
Paul Rosser
Emmett Higott
Harry Collins
Thomas Nichols
Minos Morris
Arthur McMahon
Raymond Nobie
Herman Mc McMahan
Mite Society
Messrs
H. Warner McNeal
Walter Powell
Epworth League Meeting and Social in Concord
Epworth League of Concord M. E. Church held a business meeting at Mrs Susan A Smiths Hobbs home Friday. Literary features included Misses Cecilia Parks Mary Nuttle Esther Willey Carolyn and Blanche Hudson Ruth Vanscoy. Refreshments followed then guests went to Mrs Carrie Daviss Andersontown home with many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of Concord
M. E. Church
Susan A. Smith
Hobbs
Cecilia Parks
Mary Nuttle
Esther Willey
Carolyn
Blanche Hudson
Ruth Vanscoy
Carrie Davis
Andersontown
Atwood Todd
Ben Welch
IE. M. Willey
Nora Vanscoy
India Williamson
Rosa Carroll
Fred Paisley
Julia Adams
Minerva Todd
Winifred Johnson
Edna Shipman
Miriam Todd
Ivah
Bert Smith
Pearl Murphy
Emma Cannon
Irene Adams
Albert Shears
Harry Nuttle
Ernest Collins
Clarence Beauchamp
Stephen Shipman
Howard Adams
Norman Smith
Roland Dukes
George Weiland
Earle Starkey
Ladies Aid Society
Emma Nuttle
L. B. Morgan
Della Nichols
Addie Welch
Myrtle Cohee
Rosa Gootee
Anna Neal
Emma Carroll
Edith Trice
Myra Orem
Pardo
Atwood
Todd
Lula Beauchamp
Baltimore
Cannon
Tangier Island
C. Parks
Mary Nuttie
Thomas Nichols
Greensboro
Burville Notices and Local Thanksgiving Highlights
Burrsville updates include Lyman Porter of West Chester pa visiting with Porter family and friends. Hospital news reports Mrs T R Jacobs improving after operation at Maryland University Hospital. Sadie Ferrens recovering from appendicitis after surgery. Harvest home service led by Rev Stephenson. several locals praised. Fraser of Georgetown, Miss Mollie Pepper return from Harrington visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Lyman Porter
West Chester
F. A. Porter
Messrs.a. McFall
Farmington
Bayard Wharton
Bennett Councilman
Zacharias Johnson
Houston
Johnson
T.R. Jacobs
Maryland University Hospital
Baltimore
M. E
Stephenson
Sadie Ferrens
Maryland General Hospital
Raughley
Dover
Robert Cahall
Greenwood
Wilbur Jacobs
Harrington
Stunday
J. T. Bailey
M. EE
Florrie Dill
Mary Williams
Georgetown
Mollie Pepper
Thanksgiving visitors and local happenings in Marydel
Marydel reports Miss Myrtle Heather and Elmer Slades as guests of Miss Ifa W Heather for Thanksgiving. Nellie and Bessie Neese of Wilmington spent the holiday at home. Mrs E H Collins of Parsonburg visited friends in town. Harry S Dailey visited Philadelphia this week. Carpenters work on the new belfry and revival meetings continue at Templeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Myrtle Heather
Elmer Slades
Ifa W. Heather
Nellie
Bessie Neese
Wilmington
E. H. Collins
Parsonburg
Harry S. Dailey
Philadelphia
Carpenters
Coral M. Pippin
Templeville
Local families visit Delaware and Pennsylvania notes
Mrs Gurney Knotts and daughter Olivia returned from an extended visit to friends in Delaware and Pennsylvania. They were entertained at Wilmington and Philadelphia. Misses Myrtle and Helen Heather of Dover Conference Academy visited with their parents. Mr Howard Starkey from Philadelphia spent days with his parents near Templeville. The State Board advertises proposals for four percent highway bonds totaling 250000 with details in the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurney Knotts
Olivia
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Myrtle
Helen Heather
Dover Conference Academy
Heather
Howard Starkey
William Henry Starkey
Templeville
Maryland Census Shows Growth Slowdown and County Shifts
The census reports Maryland total population at 1,294,450 in 1900, up 106,406 since 1890, a 9 percent rise vs 14 percent in the prior decade. County gains, losses, and shifts alter delegation as Caroline gains an extra House member while Queen Anne’s loses one. the Eastern Shore net gains 4,167 to reach 200,171 in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Caroline
Igto
Allegany
Neitec Aigie
Anne Arundel
Baltimore
Baltimore City Co
Coivole AG Véatessteeas
Carolin
Carroll
Charles
Dorchester
Frederick
Saseens Oi Delnes
Garrett
Harford Woo
Howard
Senate
Estes Cesses
Monuzomety
Prince George’s
Queen Ann
Ste Mary’s
Sonmlctsee
Eastern Shore
Somerset
Worcester
Upper Shore
Queen Anne's
Cecil
Kent
Talbot
House of Delegates
Methodist Bishop to preside at Wilmington Conference in March
The Methodist Episcopal Church assigns Bishop Henry W. Warren to preside over the Wilmington Conference session in March. Warren has led sessions in Crisfield in 1887 and Dover in 1896 and is well known among peninsula Methodists. Separate items note Rev G S Raleigh’s Nazareth trip with ministerial peers, a Denton holiness meeting December 3–5 led by Rev W Godbey, and local revival activity with conver sions at Thawley’s Church and Burrsville, plus upcoming sermons by Rev J M Holmes and Rev G S Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Warren
Board of Bishops
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilmington
Warren
Crisfield
Dover
G. 5
Raleigh
Nazareth
Jesus
Sea of Galilee
Tiberius
Jordan River
W. . Godbey
Perryville
Holiness Church
Denton
A. N. Ward
Mr. Ward
Thawley's
Tuckahoe Neck
Burrsville
J. M. Holmes
Alexandria
A. Norman Ward
M. P
J. Gibson Gantt
Christ Church
G. S. Raleigh
Church of the Brethren
Me Handy Will Lecture Here by L Irving Handy
Former Congressman L Irving Handy of Delaware will lecture Friday evening December 16. The talk, titled Did He Live and Die in Vain, compares to Bryan’s Prince of Peace and is billed as Handy’s best effort drawing hundreds of listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. Handy
L. Irving Handy
Delaware
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Handy
Orphans Court Actions Include Multiple Administrations
In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approved first and final accounts for Ella M Rich administrator of James P Rich and Samuel Mosser administrator of Annie H Schevel. Mary C Hobby will probate will and George T Hobby granted letters testamentary with bond. Appointments include Josephine Thawley as administratrix of Willard H Thawley and others to appraise estates. Proceedings also note real estate matters and releases in the Stubbs estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and Fleetwood
Ella M. Rich
James P. Rich
Samuel Mosser
Annie H. Schevel
Mary C. Hobby
George T. Hobby
George H. Beaven
James C. Sherwood
Josephine Thawley
Willard H. Thawley
James A. Trazzare
Hayward Horsey
Alexine S. Mowbray
Man of Work and Care Leads Baltimore Boys Home
Mr. W. H. Wilson formerly of Caroline now runs the Boys Home at Pleasant and Calvert streets Baltimore. He oversees a large number of orphans and maintains a night school that aids youngsters to begin work and gain employment through his efforts. He devotes long hours to the institution, takes pride in its successes, and has given many boys a start in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wilson
Caroline
Pleasant and
Calvert Streets
Baltimore
Wilson
Gilpin's Point Farm Sale Recalled as Historic Village
The Gilpin's Point sale recalls an old settlement once a village. It was home to Col. William Richardson who led Maryland’s Flying Camp and later a Continental army retiree famed as long-time Eastern Shore treasurer. He died at Gilpin's Point and is buried in a brick vault on the farm, marked by a marble slab. Purchaser F W D Boland of Pennsylvania is an artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilpin's Point
Gilpin’s Point
Gilpin
F. W. D. Boland
Pennsylvania
Talbot County Lease Case Goes to Defense in Circuit Court
Ferdinand Anderson sued Thomas B. Allaband claiming damages for lease covenant violations on a Talbot county farm leased for five years at 630 dollars annually. The jury ruled for the defendant Allaband after a three day trial. Representing Anderson were J. Clarry Covington W. Mason Shehan and J. C. Mullikin. Defense lawyers were J. Fletcher Clark A. Tharp of Lasten and T. Alan Goldsbrough of Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Anderson
Thomas B. Allaband
Talbot County
Anderson
Mr. Allaband
J. Clarry Covington
W. Mason Shehan
J. C. Mullikin
Mr. Anderson
J. Fletcher Clark
Tharp
Lasten
T. Alan Goldsborough
Denton
New Bridge Project Proposed For Next Year
Mr Nt Royston Anderson and assistants surveyed the Denton to Willow Pond road at Tuckhoe Neck for rebuilding under the Shoemaker law. The work may take a year or two and a modern bridge across the river is planned to handle heavy travel next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nt. Royston Anderson
Messrs
Leonard
Thomas Gaffney
Henry Wilson
Denton
Willow Pond
Tuckhoe Neck
Unclaimed Denton Post Office Letters List for Week
The Denton post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending November 30. Items are advertised and addressed to Miss Mary Staunton Mr. Robert Haris Mr. Robert J. Frazier Mrs. Georgia Washington Miss Katie C Seales Mrs. Elverta Rice Mrs. C Beauchamp Dasit Wisher Mr. George Davis Margaret Bryan Mr. Clinton Mason John F Wilson Tuos R Green P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Mary Staunton
Robert Haris
Robert J. Frazier
Georgia Washington
Katie C. Seales
Elverta Rice
C. Beauchamp
Dasit Wisher
George Davis
Margaret Bryan
Clinton Mason
John F. Wilson
Tuos
R. Green
P.M
Remarkable goose lays record eggs in fall season
Mrs J H Thomas of near Hickman owns three Toulouce geese. In spring 1909 they laid 125 eggs, this year's spring total was 120. One goose began laying in September and produced 18 eggs, then a second laying 3 more, demonstrating an unusual off-season laying pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thomas
Hickman
Morais thanks friends for support after bereavement
Mary El W Morais expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted during her family’s bereavement and prays the Lord will reward them all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary EL. W. Morais
Federalsburg Social News Holiday visits from Denton to Philadelphia
Miss Lelia J. Cox of Denton and many others spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Federalsb urg. Names include Vera Brower Palmyra N J Russell Carroll Dickinson College Pa Ford Breeding Golden Wilmington and several local families visiting or hosting in Wilmington Baltimore Dover and Philadelphia during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia J. Cox
Denton
Vera Brower
Palmyra
N. J
Russell Carroll
Dickinson College
Ford Breeding
Golden College
Wilmington
Harvey C. Bounds
Conference Academy
Dover
Donald Jefferson
T. Mark Breeding
Peninsula Electric Light Company
Hartford
Con
William Mowbray
Baltimore
J. M. Wright
Ellwood Allen
Peter Stevens
Wright Lewis
Bethel
Del
Elsie Neal
Philadelphia
Lillian Keys
Alice Noble
Will Carey
Lucile
Lillian Robinson
Trappe
W. J. Bryan
Jacob Deen
Harmony
P. Joseph Patchett
James Mowbray
Williamsburg
Robert Nichols
Ralph Adams
Bridgeville
J. M. Williams
Gordon Walls
AtCrea
Elkton Adams
Elegant Baltimore Wedding Joins Chambers and Chance
A quiet wedding was held at 323 Roland Avenue Baltimore on Wednesday night November 23 uniting William Chambers of Hickman and Florence E. Chance of Greensboro. Rev J K Snyder officiated and the couple reside in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Briscoe
Roland Avenue
Baltimore
William Chambers
Hickman
Florence E. Chance
Greensboro
J. K. Snyder
Chambers
Croll
T. J. Pritchett
Clement Meloney
Cahall
Epworth League
Ella Meloney
T. J. Sard
Wesley M. E
Bell Fwohey
Toward Breeding
Philadelphia
Fox chase and social notes from Goldsboro and nearby towns
Goldsboro residents Walter Sapp and Herman Tribbett hunted a fox and released it near Willow Grove Delaware before 9 am Tuesday. the fox led a long chase across the Chop Tank river. J Spencer Lapham and family toured Baltimore and Wilmington, showing apples and attending horticultural society events. Other locals and visitors include Jacob Hess, Misses Ethel and Sallie Quillen, Ernest Jarman, Lizzie Shockley, Cora Pippin, and H F Silver, with travels between Philadelphia Camden and Marydel and notes on schooling and graduation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Walter Sapp
Herman Tribbett
Reynard
Willow Grove
Delaware
J. Spencer Lapham
Baltimore
Lapham
Peninsula Horticultural Society
Robert Jarrell
Warvey Morris
Harrison
George Bennet
Fletcher Wharton
Wilmington
Jarrell
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Charles E. Mitchell
John Horey
Williton
William Ballock
Carter Block
Henry Jopp
Edenton
Bruce Winn
Frank
Astes
Willard TH. Thawley
Francis W. Janney
Fisher
Ira A. G. Tower
Enoch George, Jr
Horsey Homestead
Fifth Avenue
M. N. Swing
Dradier Photo & Calendar Co
Igiz
Willan Bulloch
Hhe
J. W. Kerr
Cradley’ Studio
John Horsey
Towers
Williston
Elmer Horsey
Mr. Horsey
James
J. Nichol
Isaac EL. Nichols
Charleston
W. Va
James P. Neal
Italy
State Road
Neal
Daniel Fields
Oak Grove
Farmers’ & Merchants
Chesapeake & Potomac
Bell
Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis
Henry R. Lewis
Rhode Island
T. H. Wright
Kent Island
Elsie Roe
Laura Knotts
R. E. Fisher
F. W. Hughes
William Crosby
H. Earle Smith
Lillian Mancha
J. W. Easley
Wilmington City
Canada
Kenton
Earl Nichols
Lebanon
George Nichols
Riverview
James W. Seig
North East
Foster Clark
George
Henderson
Clark
D. Carrow
Methodist Protestant Church
William Vickery
Grover Jarman
W. B. Jarman
Mile Johnson
C. S. Hollingsworth
Elmer
D. M. Gooden
Alec and
Harvey
H. C. Gooden
Fred Bowdle
Temple Jump
Cheswold
Edith Goodwin
J. W. Vernelson
G. W. Carrow
Hillsboro News Matters
Tuckahoe
Fowling Creek
Lawrence Deen
Wilmington Conference Academy
Elbert Deen
State Normal School
Grace Todd
Kathleen
Mary Towers
W. J. Parker
Mary Skinner
E. P. Foote
Laura Deen
Elma
Nellie Butler
Lee
Edn Rogers
Elina Edgell
John Willis
North Wales
John Coates
G. J. Butler
Bertha Deen
J. KR. Cannon
C. Hartnitz
Rt.t. West
W. H. Poole
Easton
Ruth Miller
Howard Taylor
Carlton West
Clara White
Carl Deen
Concord
State Board of Public Works
Church News
Mr. Wilson
Social News
Harvest Home
Tl J. Sard
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