Local notices offer sales and bargains across Denton area
Marshall Gantt advertises loans while W. T. Bullock schedules a personal sale for December 18. Mrs. Ida S. Hollingsworth cuts hat prices and promotes millinery bargains. F. J. Wright runs Christmas post cards and jewelry promos. Eastman cameras spark holiday shopping as John Smith’s firm Long Bros. gains a new partner. Local auctions detail farm and land sales, and a Green’s Fortune tract sells for $4,860. A divorce suit by Caroline Elizabeth Wallace proceeds in circuit court. The paper notes gunning yields, a carpentry buildout by Harry Holsinger, and a pending out of court settlement for the Rynes suit against B C A Co. Community notices announce alumni revival and shell road funding requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrane
Marshall Gantt
W. T. Bullock
W. J. Blackiston
Ida S. Hollingsworth
Nutte Hardware Company
Z. A. Cooper
Salisbury
Alexandria
Albert Constable
Easton
J. H. Nichols & Co
Edenton
F. J. Wright
J. Frank Short
Long Bros
Federalsburg
Long Bros. & Co
Eastman
W. Carroll Pastorfield
Valentine Theis
Ohio
A. J. Smith
Tuckahoe Neck
Harry Holsinger
G. S. Rattigh
Literary Club
M. E. Swing
Ridgely
Queen Anne's
Walter J. Kelly
Denton
R. H. Lister
Kelley
Harvey L. Cooper
Green
Downes Wharf
T. L. Day
Swing & Co
L. B. Towers
J. T. Stevenson
C. 2. Holsinger
George L. Wallace
Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
Wallace
Santa Claus
Winfield R. Whcat
Rynes
J. W. Huffington
Caroline High School
Caroline Hiph
Caroline Hiph School. To This End Prof. Huffington
Harrison Fisher
Bradley
County Commissioners
Downes x Station
Mason's Branch
Fraternity Banquet Highlights National Kappa Alpha News
Washington daily reports a large Kappa Alpha Fraternity banquet with speakers from across the country. James Woodall Green of Denton defends college fraternities, calling claims of harm unfounded, while social notices list many visits and gatherings among Baltimore, Philadelphia, Greensbor o, Denton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kappa Alpha
James Woodall Green
Denton
Nellie Dunning
Fifth Avenue
Marian Stevens
Locomoke City
Kathleen Knotts
Trillsboro
Margaret Carroll
Downes
William D. Uhler
Philadelphia
Bureau of Highways
Germantown
Thanksgiving comes and goes in Hobbs area notes
Thanksgiving recounts travel visits and family scenes in Hobbs and Anderson town. residents return to New York Madison New Jersey and Baltimore while relatives gather in Concord and Glyndon. local news notes prices for eggs, hog weights, wreath making, revival meetings, and remarks on climate in Arizona.
Union of Two Churches Formed In Ohio Meeting
The United Brethren and Methodist Protestant commissioners met in Columbus on November 21 to discuss union. They adopted the name The United Protestant Church and named sub committees to draft details for a March 19, 1913 meeting. Also noted: Rev Herbert F Wright’s death praised. Rev Gantt to aid Holy Trinity Greensboro. 165 Holiness Church converts funded Pleasant Hill edifice dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Columbus
Ohio
United Protestant Church
United Brethren In Christ
Methodist Protestant Church
Herbert F. Wright
Towsah
Reliance
Federalsburg
Gantt
Adams
Holy Trinity Church
Greensboro
Mr. Gantt
Holiness Church
Cecil
Pleasant Hill
In Memoriam Poem Signed by John F Blanche
A father quotes a solemn verse about a lost babe and the hope of meeting again in heaven. The obituary tone notes a bereaved family and a personal tribute. Also mentioned is William P. Jackson of Maryland taking the oath as a senator on Tuesday last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan F. Blanche
William P. Jackson
Maryland
Social rounds at Fowling Creek and local visits noted
Miss Agnes Brodes hosted a Thursday evening gathering with Emma Frampton Lillian Lynch Bertha Rogers Elma Rogers Mary Tribbett Ola Tribbett Ella Shockley Margaret Screen of Greensboro and Fred Payne Harry Fearins Charlie Hignutt Andrew Christopher James Taylor Elmer Towers Norman Todd among guests. Several local residents and visitors from Denton Queen Annes and Federalsburg are listed with holiday greetings and recent moves. The box social Friday was a notable success and Howard Taylor moved to Easton to assist his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowling Creek
Agnes Brodes
Emma Frampton
Lillian Lynch
Bertha
Elma Rogers
Mary
Ola Tribbett
Ella Shockley
Margaret Screen
Greensboro
Fred Payne
Harry Fearins
Charlie Hignutt
Andrew Christopher
James Taylor
Elmer Towers
Norman Todd
Lee Butler
Carlton West
Baltimore
Nellie Butler
Federalsburg
G. L. Butler
Charles Seager
Queen Anne's
R. Deen
Augustus Fleetwood
Denton
John Christopher
2D. W. Davis
Andersontown
W. H. Deen
Charlie Uignutt
Norman ‘Todd
Howard Taylor
Easton
Local Wedding Delays As Illness Halts Planned Bridegroom
Mr Thompson Gibson, son of Jacob Gibson, was brought to Easton hospital Sunday evening and underwent surgery the same night. The marriage to Miss Edith Cooper of Goldsboro is postponed due to his illness. Other notes include Mrs T Jacobs of Burrsville recovering well after surgery, and local residents making small moves such as W T Spence opening a meat and grocery store in the old hotel building. Howard Faulkner spent last week in Baltimore as wedding bells loom in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Gibson
Jacob Gibson
Easton Hospital
Silver
Goldsborough
Gibson
Edith Cooper
W. L. Cooper
Goldsboro
Mr. Gibson
T. Jacobs
Burrsville
W. T. Spence
Ridgely
J. W. Berge
North East
Edward Coslett
Clifford Berge
Howard Faulkner
Baltimore
IT. W
Rowe
Hillsboro
James Kinnamon
Downes
W. ‘T. Elliott
Louise Gray
Wilmington
Noble Gray
Helen Jackson
Lilda Wharton
Quillen
Minnie Sylvester
Robert Jarrell
Edith
Miss Kathryne Spence Hosts Broad Thanksgiving Party
Miss Kathryne Spence entertained many friends Saturday night in honor of her brother Lacy N. Spence of Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Fred Wright and son Ellwood of Blanchard visited Clarence Atkinson. Lacy Spence spent Thanksgiving with his parents in Bridgeville. Mrs and Mrs Cannon of Bridgeville visited N H Scott. Dora Powell spent Thanksgiving with Ridgely friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryne Spence
Lacy N. Spence
Philadelphia
Fred Wright
Ellwood
Blanchard
Clarence Atkinson
Lacy Spence
Cannon
Bridgeville
N. H. Scott
Dora Powell
Miss Rhoda Downes Returns Home From Philadelphia
Miss Rhoda Downes has returned to her home after spending time in Philadelphia with her sister Mrs Chas Melaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Downes
Philadelphia
Chas
E. Melaney
Thanksgiving Social Haul At Miss Iva Russell's Home
Miss Iva Russell hosted a Thanksgiving gathering with guests including Elizabeth Billing Hobbs Katherine Russell Greensboro and J Howard Russell Philadelphia. Games featured a pin the snout on the turkey contest and grain count prize yielding pumpkin pie and candy.
Maiden's All Forlorn at Templeville entertained guests
Templeville social note reports Miss Myrtle Heather hosting Saturday evening with guests John Robinson Hyland George Raymond Machen Bernard Carter Tyson Heather and ladies Myrtle Heather Margaret Smith Emma Robinson Helen Heather Florence Faulkner A home talent show Maiden's All Forlorn with choruses and comedies invited the public Thanksgiving attendance noted at local homes and visits by several residents including Emma McKnott Pearle Cooper Virgie Sparks and Helen Eleather plus civic parade participation in Dover and local moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeville
Myrtle Heather
John Robinson
Hyland George
Raymond Machen
Bernard Carter
Tyson Heather
Margaret Smith
Emma Robinson
Helen Heather
Florence Faulkner
Maiden
Myrtle
Helen Eleather
Teachers
Aner Getty
Laura Godwin
Nathan Bowen
Henry Powell
Marydel
Thanksgiving Visits and Social Guests Reported
A series of social notes lists guests and visits across cities. Names include Mr. Harry Temple, Miss Laura Johnson, Miss Maude Hummer, Mrs. Walter Ross, Pauline, and families from Camden Elkton Smyrna and Philadelphia with mentions of Thanksgiving gatherings and homecomings.
Sudden Death of Mrs Hiram Cartwright Shocks Goldsboro
Goldsboro mourns the sudden death of Mrs Hiram Cartwright formerly of Wilmington after a second paralysis attack. Her funeral was held at the home of her son De vokon Cartwright with Rev W E Miller officiating and interment in Greensboro Cemetery. The report also notes coal shipment delays prompting local comments and lists numerous social visits and illnesses around town.
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Hiram Cartwright
Wilmington
Paul
Goldsboro
W. E. Miller
Devokon Cartwright
Greensboro
Joel Jackson
W. ‘Ef. Jarman
Jackson
Denton
Elizabeth Dukes
Thomas Brown
Baltimore
Walter Sipp
Aly
Sapp
Newnain
Frank Lane
Edith
Rebecca
Elkton
HE. C. Rooker
Mary
Mita Lucas
Queen Anne
J. A. Jackon
W. J. Murphy
Roy Butler
Graham Meredith
Ollie Blood
Henry Marvel
Ladiey Aid Society
Verma Clark
Mrs. Lucas
Nat Hutson
Hillsboro Social Round Up and Local Weddings
Hillsboro hosts a gathering at Powell and Short homes in honor of cousins Craig and Pearson of Wyoming. S. Nelson Beaven wed Edith Reese at All Saints Episcopal Church with Rev. W. Y. Beaven officiating on December 2 at 5 PM. Local news notes Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and daughter Alma traveled to Dover. Religious leaders hosted St Paul’s Sunday School on December 3. Thanksgiving visits and new job at Stewart & Jarrell’s are mentioned for several residents, with multiple local household guests and travels noted.
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Messrs
Powell
Luther Short
Town
Craig
Pearson
Wyoming
S. Nelson Beaven
Edith Reese
Matthewstown
All Saints Episcopal Church
W. Y. Beaven
Hi. M. Thompson
Alma
W. L Thompson
Dover
Wain. Taylor
Win. F. Dickinson
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Frank Craig
Edna Pearson
Joseph Short
Ifelen P. Fleming
Stewart & Jarrell’s
Katie
Elsie Vesty
Easton
Ed. DB. Davis
A. L. Duffey
Ruddell
Rehoboth
Wim. Cooper
William
Laurel
Local List of Movements and Visits Around Town
Mr Guild Smith, telegraph operator, goes to New Castle Del to take railroad station agent post. Miss Mac Ing returns to Baltimore after visiting Mrs N R Poole. Mrs Herman Noble operated on for appendicitis in Cambridge Hospital. Miss Lenora Jefferson visits Glyndon with Miss Isa belle Sisk over Thanksgiving. Frank Andrew moves into Main street home vacated by Mrs Clara Walton. Virgin and Eva Williams return from Baltimore. Mrs Chas Smith returns from Petersburg Va. Miss Katie Truitt visits Miss Adda Hill in Seaford. Ira F Willing stays with parents at Bivalve. Linden Noble and wife visit relatives at Vienna. Lina Truitt near Seaford visits Miss Katie Truitt. J E Kinder ill with blood poisoning. Christmas spirit grows in the area. Wesley Miles, colored, guilty of assault on ex Sheriff Phillips's daughter, hanged yesterday.
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Nuttle
Andersontown
C. Hl
M. E. Nuttle
New York
Madison
N. J
James White
O. L
Greenwood
Charles Willoughby
Syracuse
N. Y
Myr
Frank Willoughby
Margeret Gore
Glyndon
Jo. MM. Paisley
Beulah
Florence Vincent
Galestown
Fred Bailey
Sharptown
Hobbs
Baltimore
S. Starkey
O. A. Henry
Parson Baley
Union M. P
Burrsville
Guild Smith
New Castle
Del
Miss Mac Ing
N. R. Poole
Balti
Herman Noble
Cambridge Hospital
Lenora Jefferson
Isabelle Sisk
Frank Andrew
Main Street
Clara Walton
Virgin
Eva Williams
Chas, Smith
Petersburg
Katie Truitt
Adda Hill
Seaford
Ira F. Willing
Linden Noble
Vienna
Lina Truitt
Katie ‘Truitt
J. E. Kinder
Causeway Pedestrian Danger Prompts Community Plea
J Gruson Gantz appeals editors for immediate safety path along the causeway linking Denton and West Denton. He notes pedestrians, including many children, risk life daily with no sidewalk or safe route while awaiting a new bridge. He urges action or a workable right of way from adjacent property owners.
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Bor
Pam
Ian
Denton
West Denton
Asl
Messrs
J. Gruson Gantz
Organize Empty Stocking Clubs
The Baltimore News asks what becomes of old toys books dolls and games stored away as Christmas nears. Many children will receive no toys or books this year and Santa may skip some homes. The piece urges forming an Empty Stocking Club in every community to provide for needy youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baltimore News
Santa Claus
Taft approves rules for 50222 fourth class postmasters
President Taft last Tuesday approved regulations governing the 50 222 fourth class postmasters placed under classified civil service. The rules set the competition for salaries 500 dollars or more at par with other service and authorize inspections for sub 300 salary posts. Most postmasters earn under 500, totaling 42 354, while 7 868 earn more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Orphans Court Grants Admins For Jump Estate
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens granted letters of administration for Robert J Jump personal estate to Elizabeth E Pippin J W Kerr and 5 G Nuttle appointed appraisers. Samuel J Bilbrough administrator of Samuel Bilbrough deceased was granted order to sell personally. George Neighbors administrator of Roland Neighbors deceased presented accounts. The will of Ella C Rawlings admitted to probate. Z A Cooper to sell personally next Saturday.
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Orphans’ Court
Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
Robert J. Jump
Elizabeth E. Pippin
J. W. Kerr
Fire destroys Curtis Acres dwelling near Tuckahoe
The Curtis Acres residence between Tuckahoe and Ridgely burned Wednesday morning last week. Curtis, his wife, and four children escaped with only night clothes as neighbors aided. The fire, from a faulty chimney on the second floor, likely smoldered since night. Rural mail service expansions bring more households into routing via Ridgely.
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Curtis Acres
Tuckahoe
Ridgely
Lynch
Edward Collison
Easton
James Wooters
Talbot County
Wooters
Cordova
Harry Moore
Baltimore
Lewis Cole
Denton
Verne Smith
New Bridge
Jas. Wooters
Gardner
Chester
Barton
Ingleside
College students home for the Thanksgiving holidays
College students home for the Thanksgiving holidays include Misses Katherine Cox Amelia Carmine and Carrie Hassinger from the Normal School Baltimore Eloise and Dorothy Sisk from the Girls Latin School Baltimore Messrs William D Noble from St Johns Annapolis Ralph Lednam from Maryland Agricultural College Edwin K Sisk from University of Maryland School of Law and J R Cox from Western Maryland College Mrs S E Douglas has been spending time in Baltimore with her son James a patient at Union Protestant Infirmary Mrs Henry Schmick and Mrs John Ischer have returned from a two weeks visit to relatives in North Carolina Mrs Annie Conaway of Newark NJ has been visiting Mrs J F Lednum
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Milton T. Frasher
May Curry
Willow Grove
Denton
Robert Zacharias
Greensboro
James BR
Lewis and Son
Frederick
Baltimore City
Carroll
Frederick County
William J. Nichols
Caroline
South Carolina
Lula Nichols
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Washington
William A. Smith
Bridgeport
Conn
T. P. Towers
C. H. Towers
Philadelphia
Fisher
Caruso
Wilford Pearce Borland, Jr
Baltimore
George W. Porter
Aaron Statum
Golden
William Chambers
Little Son
E. T. Orme
Frances
Willy
Daltimore
John Austin
Ernest Watson
Samuel Zacharias
Huntington
Kathererine Cox
Amelia Carmine
Carrie Hassinger
Normal School
Eloise
Dorothy Sisk
Girls’ Latin School
Messrs
William D. Noble
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Ralph Lednan
Maryland Agricultural College
Edwin K. Sisk
University of Maryland School of Law
J. R. Cox
Western Maryland College
S.E. Douglas
James
Union Protestant Infirmary
Henry Schmick
John Ischer
North Carolina
Annie Conaway
Newark
N. J
J. F. Lednum
Williston Visitors and Health News Report
Mrs Helen Thawley and daughter Catherine and Miss Mable Baker with Miss Baker's parents visited Easton on Wednesday. Miss Minnie Todd, recovering from appendicitis in Baltimore, has returned home improved. Messrs Gilbert and Sherman Hignutt were in Baltimore this week buying holiday goods for O M Hignutt. Mr William Love plans to move his family back to their farm near the area in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Todd
Baltimore
Messrs
Gilbert and
Sherman Hignutt
O. M. Iignutt
Wm. Love
American Corner
Local Homes Opened in Queen Anne District
Mr. Charles H. Dean nearly completes a fine new frame and corrugated iron garage and repair shop measuring about 60 by 120 feet. Mr. Edward Bowens has moved into a new home, and Mr. Medford Turner occupies a new residence. Mr. S. E. Diggins will occupy a new home around January 1. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Flowers expect to occupy theirs early in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne
Charles H. Dean
Edward Bowens
Medford Turner
S. E. Diggins
H. P. Flowers
Prisoner Escapes by Breaking Ceiling at Preston Jail
George Killorain, jailed on a store-breaking charge, escaped Monday by breaking through the prison ceiling. The upper cellblock ceiling has long been insecure, with a prior jail delivery noted. Killorain fled along the river shore, crossing into Delaware in mud and water waist-deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Killorain
Preston
Killotain
Delaware
Democratic tariff revision framed as legible cure
Congressman A Mitchell Palmer from Pennsylvania says after Gov Wilson’s inauguration the Democratic House will promptly revise tariffs downward. He argues business conditions nationwide are strong and the tariff surgery will hurt briefly but heal the economy, with the president cooperating to ensure full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mitchell Palmer
Congress
Pennsylvania
Baltimore Sun
Wilson
House
White House
May Appeal in Talbot Court Case on Child Injury
Elizabeth Legates, a child injured by a hole in a Talbot road, was awarded 1500. The case, with many witnesses, may be heard again in the Court of Appeals. Doctors Davidson and Travers testified the leg fracture will leave lasting length difference requiring a compensating shoe and affecting the spine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Talbot Court
Elizabeth Legates
Charles F. Davidson
Philips Lee Travers
Canvassers Report Wilson Victory With 64 885 Plurality
The State Board of Canvassers met in Annapolis to tally recent elections. Present were State Treasurer Vandiver Attorney General Poe and Secretary of State Graham. Commissions will soon go to elected officials. President totals show Democratic 112 673 Progressive 57 789 Republican 4 996 Socialist 3 996 Prohibition 2 244 Labor 822. In the First District House Covington Democrat 17 744 Grier 2 303 Elderdice Prohibition 1 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
State Board of Canvassers
Annapolis
Vandiver
Poe
Graham
House of Representatives
Covington
Grier
Tae
Elderdice
Election of Officers by Choptank Conclave No. 28
At the annual election of officers of Choptank Conclave No 28 Improved Order Heptasophs on Thursday night the following were chosen Archon Kenry R Lewis provost John W Per ry prelate George W Gravatt secretary James A Trazzare treasurer Benjamin H Johnson financier C Dunning inspector Newman N Richards warder Samuel Lewis sentinel Martin L Satterfield trustees Hibbard A Paine Leonard Statum James H Nichols
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Arizona
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J. Howard Russell
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Charles Stokes
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William Slardesty
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Lyman Porter
Clifton Nichols
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Harlan Blades
Olaf Smith
John W. Stephens
W. H. Satterfield
M. E. Baughley
Thomas H. Wyatt
Little Creek
Harrington
Katharine Russell
Iva Russell
John V. Stephens
Emma Harrington
Elma Camper
Addie Fiill
S. FE. Simpson
Trappe
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LT. R. Jacobs
Faston
Edna
T. R. Jacobs
Phil. Cheezum
James A. Stafford
Delaware College
Emmi Emerson
Cora M. Pippin
Wesley Smith
R. B. Kahler
M. J. Peacock
Hurlock
Smith
Mitchell Miller
Id. Keets
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Wesley Miles
Phillips
Princess Anne
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H. A. Paine
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