Denton and Caroline County News Digest Highlights
A Denton area weekly wrap lists varied items from weather shifts, new generators at a local gas plant, and agricultural notes on wheat and hogs. It reports theater and musical events at Masonic Hall, church revival progress, and local business moves including Barton farm sale and a prominent drugstore trust deed. It mentions school library efforts, road planning in the Fourth district, and local banking expansion with six banks in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Steven
John Roer
Laurel Grose
James C. Collin
Concord
Masonic Hall
Brockway Lane
Denton
Seaon
Forest Park
Baltimore
I. E. Insley
State Normal School
Wm. H. Deen
Wm. J. Liden
Charles H. Todd
Examiner
John F. Quillen
Culbred
Henderson
James B. Merritt
Easton
Seaford
Adams & Collins
Royal Palace
J. Edward Douglass
Peninsula
Harvey
Cooper
James Ross
Caroline County
Bureau
Frances Paine
Elizabeth Stevens
Clara Tubbs
Rose Turner
Elva Masten
Mary Hubbard
Hilda Cade
Louise Fisher
Anna Lucas
Elizabeth Booth
Jason Barnhart
Alton McDaniel
Nathan Willis
Clarence Baynard
Worthington Downes
Greensboro
Ridgely
Federalsburg
Preston
Goldsboro
Hillsboro
Clifton L. Jarrell
Washington Avenue
Chestertown Transcript
Pretty weddings mark Thanksgiving social in Denton area
The Denton column reports two Thanksgiving weddings at Hopton and Friendship with details on brides Cora Larania Willis and Anna May Wright, plus George R Nichols. It notes attires, music by Lohengrin, venues, and reception scenes. The item lists local comings and goings, visits, and ongoing community notices.
Local Notes From Fowling Creek Area
Mrs Eliza Butler returned after visiting her sister Mrs Luther Poole in Georgetown. Misses Bertha Deen and Helen Wheatley spent Thanksgiving with Miss Wheatley’s parents in Easton. Miss Lillian Todd and Mr Orem Cannon of Hurlock visited Miss Bertha Rogers. Mr and Mrs A B Todd and Pliny Todd spent part of the week with Baltimore friends. Mrs Nat Frampton and Mrs Eugene Fearins visited Mrs Lizzie Turner in Hillsboro. Miss Ida Covey returned to Friendship after visiting Miss Edna Rogers. Messrs Hudson Taylor and Carl Deen were guests of Baltimore friends. Miss Mary Towers of Federalsburg spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Grace Todd. She Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Andrew Towers’s home. Mrs Emily Towers is visiting her brother J H Covey this week. Miss Ora Tipton returned after a two month Baltimore visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopton
Frank M. Willis
Cora Larania
Harry Allan Moore
George C. Moore
Queen Anne
Florence Brinton
Philadelphia
James A. Moore
Baltimore
W. Y. Beaven
All Saints’ Parish
Messrs. Robinson
Ralph P. Willis
Penn's Grove
N. J
Washington
New Jersey
Moorsleigh
Friendship
Me. E Church
Anna May
Alex Wright
George R. Nichols
Thomas Nichols
Harmony
Olin Todd
Madison ‘Towers
Tiarmony
McMahan
Leon Dill
Federalsburg
Fannie Trice
Chestnut Grove
Llb. Morgan
Nichols
Grace Miller
LB. F. Miller
Denton
Raymond Wilkins
Alexander Wilkins
Milford
E. P. Roberts
Wm. F. Drain
Carmine
Cambridge
Binner
Luther Williamson
Greenwood
Mary Williamson
Concord Parsonage
J. R. Cannon
Williamson
Delaware
Lee J. Vincent
Oak Grove
Lensie Wheatley
Seaford
G. L Hardesty
H. P. Flowers
Hillsboro
T. Clayton Horsey
Greensboro
Martin C. Voss
Washington College
Charles Gibson
J. W. Voss
Clarence Dukes
University of Pennsylvania
N. 52Nd Street
Win. E. Saulsbury
Teawley
Church Mite Society
J. Frank Heath
Bertha Deen
Helen Wheatley
Miss Wheatley
Easton
Lillian Todd
Orem Cannon
Hurlock
Bertha Rogers
A. B. Todd
Todd
Pliny
Nat Frampton
Eugene Fearins
Lizzie Turner
Ida Covey
Edna Rogers
Messrs
Hudson ‘Taylor
Carl Deen
Mary Towers
Grace Todd
Ladies’ Aid Society
Andrew Towers
Emily Towers
J. H. Covey
Ora Tipton
Thanksgiving Visits and Local Guests in Smithville
Smithville reports holiday social activity with Elon Wright and Miller from Moore's, Pa visiting Wright’s parents. Albert McAmee returns to Philadelphia after a Smithville stay. J I Spence and daughter L N Alford visit Cambridge friends. Ed Spurry and wife from Baltimore stay with D C Adams. Chaffinch visits daughter Mrs Jacob Smith. Lola N Alford spends Thanksgiving in Baltimore. Rhoda Hignutt listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elon Wright
Miller
Moore's
Albert McAmee
Philadelphia
J. I. Spence
L. N. Alford
Cambridge
Ed. Spurry
Baltimore
D. C. Adams
Chaffinch
Jacob Smith
Lola N. Alford
Rhoda Hignutt
Guests Share Thanks For Holiday Visits In Williston
Williston residents hosted relatives during Thanksgiving. Mrs David Taylor and daughter Anna from Centreville along with Miss Catherine Taylor of Denton and Miss Rhoda Marine of Concord visited Mrs Martha J Hignatt. Mr and Mrs Albert Reichman from Denton with children visited his mother Mrs Annie Reichman. Mrs T E Willoughby returns from Smithson guest of Mrs Whitby. Elsie Roe returns from Chambersburg Pa after a pleasant visit. C C Reichman visiting Philadelphia and Norristown Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Taylor
Anna
Centreville
Catherine Taylor
Denton
Rhoda Marine
Concord
Martha J. Hignatt
Albert T. Reichman
Reichman
Annie Reichman
T. E. Willoughby
Smithson
Whitby
Elsie Roe
Chambersburg
C. C. Reichman
Philadelphia
Norristown
Social News From Preston and Cambridge Visitors
Mrs. John Fletcher and Mrs. May Hopkins of Cambridge recently stayed with relatives here for several days. Mrs. M. J. Williamson and granddaughter Miss Carrie Hassinger visited relatives in Cambridge. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Bradley toured New Haven Conn visiting Mrs. Bradley's parents. Mrs. M. Noble spent the week on Taylor's Island with her son Lee Noble. Mr. and Mrs. Tilghman Kelley visited friends in Baltimore and Wilmington. Levin Taylor, who had typhoid fever for six weeks, is convalescent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Wilmington
Levin Taylor
Local Social Notes and Regional Visits Mentioned
Friendship social items list Miss Maude Towers visiting parents Mr and Mrs J R Towers. Mr and Mrs J S Willis visiting relatives in New York State and Atlantic City. Miss Elma Edgell visiting brother Elbert in Wilmington. Miss Lillie Charles visiting Baltimore. Miss Jessie Collins improving in health. Reliance revival meetings at Gethsemane M P Church noted. Visit toyland at J H Nichols and Son store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Towers
J. R. Towers
J. S. Willis
New York State
Atlantic City
Elma Edgell
Elbert
Wilmington
Lillie Charles
Baltimore
Jessie Collins
Hillsboro news notes Thanksgiving visits and church events
Hillsboro notes recall Thanksgiving in Washington with President Roosevelt. Local families, including Beaven, Wilson, Chipley, and Jarrells, host and visit relatives in Maryland and Virginia. Church services at St Pauls and Holt's Hall events, basket social, ice cream sale, and a new 16 piece band form as the community ushers in the season.
Chestnut Grove Worke League Meeting at Mrs Everngamn’s
The Chestnut Grove Worke League met at Mrs Mollie Everngamn's on Tuesday evening. Members included Mr and Mrs John Satterfield and many others. The gathering was enjoyable with refreshments served. Next month’s entertainment will be hosted by Mrs John Satterfield. Miss Minnie Andrews has recovered from appendicitis at Cambridge Hospital. Miss Myrtle Kempe returned from Thanksgiving in Baltimore. Revival services begin Sunday evening, December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Grove Wcepwork League
Mollie Everngamn
John Satterfield
George Smith
J.T. Kempe
Nicholas Smigneil
Joseph Wakdlis
Jaine Bullock
Minos Morris
George Johnson
T. W. Andrew
Agnes Williams
Emma Rosser
Willa Johnson
Mattie Trice
Minnie Andrew
Helen Satterfield
Myrtle Kempe
Mildred Morris
Helen Smith
Elsie Kelley
Addie Smith
Virginia Valdis
Elizabeth Bullock
Charlie Walker
Earl Smith
Earl Johnson
Oscar Wright
Lee Smith
Lewis Hickman
Clarry Meade
Carl Kempe
Roland Wright
Edward Motts
Raymond Andrew
Minnie Andrews
Cambridge Hospital
Baltimore
Local residents and visitors through town notes
Hobbs Mrs Lacey Butler of Fowling Creek returns from Georgetown greeting Mr and Mrs Charles Howard. Holly leaf wreath production funds church expenses. Miss Ethel M Paisley returns from Thanksgiving with Edwin Paisley Wilmington. Rev H S Johnson of Leemont Va back after funeral duties for E L Adams. Mr M O Benjamin Baltimore route agent for B C A R R Co in town Tuesday. Willard H Adams Philadelphia visits after his father's funeral. J R Ricards back from St Mary's to visit relatives in Bridgeville Monday morning. Mrs Geo L Jopp very sick prompting early Sunday call to Dr Nichols by phone. Edna Shipman returns from Thanksgiving Greensboro visit Sunday. Mrs B B Allen renovates her spacious home. Bertha Roop visiting Easton relatives. Ella Andrew and Neta Easton visit uncle C S Roop. Relief agent W E Tarr moved to Milton after ten days here. Mrs T F Chaffinch and sister M Holbrook in Baltimore recently. Ella V Neal returns after time with friends in Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacey Butler
Fowling Creek
Georgetown
Charles Howard
Ethel M. Paisley
Edwin Paisley
Wilmington
H. S. Johnson
Leemont
E. L. Adams
M. O. Benjamin
Baltimore
Willard H. Adams
Philadelphia
Caroline
J. R. Ricards
St. Mary's
Bridgeville
Geo. L. Jopp
Dr. Nichols
Edna Shipman
Greensboro
B. B. Allen
Bertha Roop
Georgie
Easton
Ella Andrew
Neta
C. S. Roop
W. E. Tarr
Milton
T. F. Chaffinch
M. Holbrook
Ella V. Neal
Hagerstown
Night fraud shocks Goldsboro merchants under clever ruse
Two strangers remain in town after a recent deceit that has hit many county merchants. Nearby residents include George Shively and Charles Hess, with several locals traveling to Baltimore and Laurel for visits. Cannery workers hold most of the tomato pack as revival services continue and three conversions are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Williams
Baltimore
Charles Griffin
Local social notes and visits from a Delaware town
Rev Mr and Mrs Thomas Sard and children spent a week with friends at Secretary, returning home last Saturday. Rev Mr Sard assisted Rev Mr Johnson in revival services. Edward Higgman and Howard Starkey visited J W Starkey’s home then returned near Sadlersville. Rev S Ensminger attends Federal Council meeting in Philadelphia December 2 to 8. Laura V Stafford and Lyman Porter, Norman School students, holidayed with relatives. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Taylor died, burial Thursday. Mrs Fred Hopkins and sister Mrs Coursey Hammond visited mother Mrs Mary E Thawley. Union M P Sunday school classes 6 7 8 enjoyed a taffy pull at the parsonage. Miss Mary Griffin has returned home after visiting Mrs M Alice Stafford. Rev H S Johnson of Leesport, Va visited J B Baughley family. Miss Ruth Ensminger weekend guest of Miss Hopkins in Brownsville. Miss Edith Simpson has been a Harrington visitor. Edna Nichols spending two weeks with Wilmington friends. Mrs T R Jacobs with Philadelphia friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Mary S. Ross
Frederick S. Hubbard
Easton
George N. Ross
Anna Price
C. E. McIlvaine
C. E. Hollingsworth
W. F. Clark
Hal Melvin
Jacob Melvin
Wilson Parvis
Edgar Walls
Near Town
Town
Ollie Coffin
Dover
Hillsboro
National Capital
Washington
Roosevelt
H. Lay Beaven
Francis
G. Lawrence Wilson
Lawrence, Jr
Christine
Charles Chipley
Anchorage
James A. Mitchell
Centreville
St. Paul's P. E
J. Gibson Gantt
Denton
Holt’s Hall
Hillsboro M. E. Church
Samuel G. Nuttle
Lillian Mancha
Claremont
Ira B. Williams
Dixie
Guild of
St. Paul's T. E. Church
Ed. Willis
Greensboro
H. Clarence Duffey
DeWitt
Charles
Goldsboro
H. W
Rowe
A. D. Branford
Charles H. Fleming
James C. Sherwood
Baltimore
Fred Sylvester
W. Arthur Holt
Washington College
Chestertown
Mabel Knotts
Miss Kathleen
Maryland College
Luther
Dr. Hackett
Robby, Jr
A. M. Carroll
Eugene Bonwill
Betterton
Kent County
Annie Jump
Luke Downes
Edward 5. Bowens
Queen Anne
Richard Evans
Bertha
Grace
Charles Taylor
E. Green
Wye Mills
Clara Taylor
Ernest Downes
Hayden
Blanche Smith
Maud Gibson
Ridgely
Edward Jenkins
Garrettson Smith
Annie Moore
Bell Connelly
Cora Pippin
Marydel
George Shively
Charles Hess
Robi F. Vane
Anna Harwood
Nina O. Vane
W. ‘I. Jarman
J. Alda Jackson
J. Spencer Lapham
Farmers’ and Grangers
Robi. Jarrell, Jr
Houston Kinnamon
Clayton
Del
B. W. Jones
Mary Butler
the Plains
Geo. W. C. Johnson
Evelyn
Laurel
Katie Allen
H. F. Silver
Joshua Jarrell and Son
Kennedyville
Alton
Parran
Calvert County
Thomas Sard
Sard
Johnson
Edward Higgman
Howard Starkey
J. W. Starkey
Sadlersville
S Ensminger
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Laura V. Stafford
Lyman Porter
State Normal School
West Chester
George Taylor
Fred Hopkins
Coursey Hammond
Frederica
Mary E. Thawley
Union M. P
Mary Griffin
M. Alice Stafford
H. S. Johnson
Lee Mont, Va
J. B. Baughley
Ruth Ensminger
Hopkins
Brownsville
Edith Simpson
Harrington
Edna Nichols
T. R. Jacobs
Solomon Wisely Seeks Divine Wisdom and Leadership
A study of Solomon's rise to the throne highlights his humble request for wisdom to govern justly and serve his people. The article links his devotion, dream guidance, and the Lord's grant of wisdom, riches, and honor, while noting later lapses into idolatry and the lasting value of heavenly wisdom. It also reports a Baltimore news note on a Chesapeake Bay bridge feasibility survey by the Merchants and Manufacturers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Adonijah
Joab
Zadok
Abiathar
Gideon
Jerusalem
God
David
James
Jesus
Philadelphia
Baltimore Sun
Merchants and Manufacturers Association
Chesapeake Bay
Mnee
Foertteni
Chesapeake
Baltimore
Baltimore Star
Millers Island
Pools Island
Woods Point
Kent County
Federalsburg to Light Hurlock and East New Market
The Idlewild Electric Light Heat and Power Company is erecting feed lines to Hurlock and will light that town and East New Market under contract. Federalsburg has been electric lighted. the board includes T H Chambers J F Disharoon J B Wright G E Noble T J Williams A Elliott F P Corkran C Webster H A Joyce Jr. officers elected T H Chambers president J B Wright vice president H A Joyce Jr secretary treasurer J F Disharoon general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Idlewild Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Hurlock
East New Market
Thomas H. Chambers
John F. Disharoon
James B. Wright
George E. Noble
Thomas J. Williams
Alonzo Elliott
Francis P. Corkran
Charles Webster
Hazelton A. Joyce, Jr
Cambridge
T. H. Chambers
H. A. Joyce,Jr
J. F. Disharoon
Orphans Court Appoints Guardians and Approves Accounts
In the Orphans Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Henry W Corkran was appointed guardian to Paul J Rich minor. Final receipts and releases from John F Dawson and Albert G Towers were approved as sole legatee in Mary E A Dawson estate. Several administrators presented accounts and inventories which were approved. William J Williamson will probate presented by Albert Towers. Maggie V Turner named guardian to three minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark
Liden
Fleetwood
Henry W. Corkran
Paul J. Rich
John F. Dawson
Albert G. Towers
Mary E. A. Dawson
Robert S. Nichols
Samuel F. Nichols
William H. Harding, Jr
William H. Harding
Charles S. Meredith
Esther G. Todd
William J. Williamson
Teachers' Association Meeting on December 12
The Caro line Teachers' Association will convene at Caro line High School on Saturday December 12. Principal Miss Laura Melvin of Denton will discuss teaching writing, with notes from Misses Shull Pippin and Towers. Principal E J Hardesty of Caroline High will speak on class management and Miss Eva Wright on primary reading. A session on geography type studies by Miss Addie L Wilson and a discussion by Misses Dukes Barcus Reese follow, with Mr Wm J Boyer presenting a paper on The Teacher Among His Patrons and Pupils and a talk on school sanitation by a local physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Teachers’ Association
Caroline High School
Laura Melvin
Denton
Shull
Pippin
Towers
E. J. Hardesty
Eva Wright
Addie L. Wilson
Fine Exhibits From Maryland Soil At Notable Show
The Maryland Horticultural Society and the Maryland Cereal and Forage Crop Breeders Association staged the largest flower fruit and vegetable show at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore over three days. The cereal and forage display featured nearly 700 grain exhibits, the apple exhibit impressed, and nut displays from the State Experiment Station at College Park highlighted Maryland’s nut potential. J. W. Kerr of near Denton won first honors for his nut-growing display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Maryland Horticultural Society
Maryland Cereal and
W. Walker
State Experiment Station
College Park
J. W. Kerr
Denton
Fire destroys Ridgely shirt factory and prompts rebuild
Shortly after midnight Saturday the shirt factory of L. C. Longfello at Ridgely burned down. Firemen saved adjoining houses as the building was beyond saving. Insurance coverage exists and a new plant is planned. John Garey to manage Krantz Hotel starting January 1. Miss Aimee Jones spends winter in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
L. C. Longfellow
French
John Garey
Krantz
Aimee Jones
Baltimore
Property Transitions Among Local Residents
Among recent moves are J. Calvin Smith moving to the Fiero property, H. L. Cohee taking Mr. Smiths vacated home, Samuel Pearson relocating to the Mrs. Belle Willis homestead, recently occupied by Dr. G. W. Betson, with Dr. Betson moving to the Pearson property vacated by Mr. Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Calvin Smith
Fiero
H. L. Cohee
Mr. Smith
Samuel Pearson
Parcel delivery coming to rural routes to cut postal deficit
The Post Office receipts for the year rose by 7.9 million dollars but the deficit still reached 16.9 million. Higher salaries drove a 9.9 million expenditure increase, prompting the Postmaster General to push a rural parcel post plan. A 5 cent first pound rate and 2 cents per extra pound could attract over 30 thousand rural routes, aiming to fund free delivery and improve rural commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Meyer
Congress
Satan Sanderson opens in Journal's pages three and four
Hallie Erminie Rives, famed author of Hearts Courageous, publishes opening chapters of Satan Sanderson in the Journal today. Virginia readers praise her gifted storytelling as critics laud the tale for gripping pace and mounting intensity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan Sanderson
Hallie Erminie Rives
Virginia
New York Globe
Portland Oregonian
Junior Christian Endeavor Society organized at Thawley’s M P Church
The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of Thawley’s M P Church organized on last Sunday afternoon with officers including President Clifton Hicks Vice-President Frances Shawn Secretary Willie Rickards Treasurer Elizabeth Cade. Flower Committee Elizabeth Booth Nina Bishop Nattie Shawn Sunshine Committee Hilda Cade Benenia Shawn Mildred Booth Little Sunbeams Naomi Clark Hilda Cade Miriam Shawn Benenia Shawn Organist Miss Elsie Hicks. The subject for next Sunday evening is Improving Our Talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of Thawley
M. P
Clifton Hicks
Frances Shawn
Willie Rickards
Elizabeth Cade
Elizabeth Booth
Nina Bishop
Nattie Shawn
Hilda Cade
Benenia Shawn
Mildred Booth
Naomi Clark
Miriam Shawn
Elsie Hicks
Federalsburg man injured in hunting accident and mail carrier hurt
Thomas O. Jefferson’s son Jerome was seriously wounded by an accidental gun discharge while returning from a hunting trip. Federalsburg rural mail carrier Oliver Keys was thrown from his buggy when his horse bolted and suffered a serious scalp wound needing ten stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Thomas O. Jefferson
Jerome
Oliver Keys
Lost in Verse Gate opens softly to homeward rest
A poetic fragment speaks of an opening gate and a gentle voice bidding farewell as one quietly returns home, suggesting a calm departure and silent goodbyes without repetition or graphic detail.
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Derton Journal
the Local Department
J. I. Nichols & Son
J. Lt. Nichols & Son's
Lulu Dukes
Mary Fleetwood
Norwood Voss
Curtis Bay
Anne Arundel County
Howard Smith
Louise Fleetwood
Sadie Allen
Marion Emerson
Ansonia Sentinel
Washington, D.C
J. E. Tyler
Guion Miller
Maud Clark
H. B. Simmons
Lena Stewart
Cherbonnies
J. E. Douglass
Camden
Willard S. Russell
T. F. Johnson
James A. H. Garey
Charlotte Hall
Charles E. Wilson
Clinton Cook
Eliza Butler
Luther Poole
George
Smithville
Williston
J. H. Nichols & Son
Hillsboro News Matters
Hobbs
Burrsville
Wisdom
Kings
Teachers’ Association
Levy Court
Talbot
Tuckahoe
Edward L. Adams
Allen
LeRoy
the Peoples National Bank
Resources
Ance Tiscoumls
U.S
Bonis, Securities
Sccecesessenere
Arculs
Seaesens Nenesesees Een Mooon&y
Legrat
Piuney
Bennett Todd
Bennett DD
Alda
Notiry
Fred R. Owens
James H. Nichols
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