Denton Maryland Christmas ads and notices
Local ads show Christmas gift buying at Denton stores J. W. Johnson and Nichols Son with a wide display. A new Sandy Island bridge opens. Santa Claus needs confectionery stock at I E Wyatt. Denton merchants promote winter clothing jewelry and silverware. Community hospital steps urged. county road work appointments announced. A murder sentence lash case reported. Barnard Orchestra plans Christmas Eve performance. Medical Association meeting selects officers and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Sandy Island
F. W. Redden
West Denton
H.C
W. R. Wright
Masonic Hall
Charles Beauchamp
West, Cahier
Denton National Bank
John L. Everngam
Community Silver
J. W. Johnson
Denton
Elmer W. Deen
Wm. J. Smith
Greensboro
Nichols
Town
Waterman
J. W. Johnon
Aid
Sensible Christian
Nuttle Tardware Co
Steele
Bedford County
J. R. Layton
Montgomery County
C. E. Kauffman
Altoona
Willard Mitchell
Kauffman
Denton Confectionery
Wyatt Proprie
Federalsburg
Seaford
Reliance
Caroline
Burton Ladee
Allegany Courtly
C. T. Gootee
Gootee
Rehoboth
Barnards Orchestra
Barnards Orchestra and Concert Company
Olive Barnard
Helen Barnard
Anna Barnard
Robert Barnard
Caroline County Medical Association
Court House
J. L. Noble
S. S. Stone
J. R. Downes
Jacob C. Madara
Maryland Medical and Chirurgical Society
Navok
Baltimore
Nuptial Notes From Local Society Pages
A compilation of weddings and social visits features Miss Ethel Adams wedding to H. A. B. Dunning junior partner of Hynson Westcott at St Bartholomew's. Other marriages and invitations include Walton Trice and Edith Thawley at Concord Church, and Jessie Jones and Frank J. Ruggles at Ridgely Methodist. Numerous residents, visitors, and physicians are noted with travels and hospital stays across Maryland and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Adams
Sydney Adams
H. A. B. Dunning
Hynson & Westcott
St. Bartholomew's Protestant Episcopal Church
W. A. Houston
Hubert J. Dunning
New York
H. P. Hynton
J. W. Westcott
Carroll H. Dunning
George Reipe
Walter Hershey
Henry ‘T. Nuttle
Ridgely
Thomas Webb Jones
Jessie Jones
Frank J. Ruggles
Wrentham
Mass
Ridgely Methodist Episcopal Church
Jones
James Hubert Dunning
Josephine Louise Strange
Ridgewood
N. J
Europe
Dunning
Town
John K. Lynch
J. L. Ober
Garrett
Indiana
Wm. H. DeLacy
Hobbs
Queenstown
Centreville
Levin Taylor
Caroline
Cambridge Record
Sonic Quartette Delights Denton Audience At Masonic Hall
The first entertainment of the series drew a good crowd last Saturday night under committee auspices at Masonic Hall. The Sonic Quartette of Baltimore impressed all with refined music and moving vocals. Denton recalls many famed elocutionists, and Miss Chambers of the quartet stands among the best. The winter course opens strongly with high expectations for the season.
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Masonic Hall
Sonic Quartette
Baltimore
Denton
Miss Chambers
Sonic Quarteyte
Death of Truxon notes community leader and relative deaths
Friendship. Alex. Truxon, a well known colored citizen, found dead in bed last week from heart trouble and diseases. He leaves two children. Funeral held Sunday for him and cousin James H. Ross, both well attended. They were independent in politics and had accumulated estates. Other notices include Earl McMahon visiting sisters in Secretary and East New Market, the Willis couple returning from New York and Atlantic City, Maude Towers assisting dressmaking, S L Smith visiting from Atlantic City, Burton Stephens from Hurlock, and Thomas H McMahon finishing a large barn.
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Alex. Truxon
James H. Ross
Earl McMahon
Elsie Sard
Bessie Collins
East New Market
J. S. Willis
New York State
Atlantic City
Trice to Leave A G Saulsbury Store for Denton
Mr Thomas Trice, head clerk at A G Saulsbury & Bro for three years, will assume a similar post with John L Everagain of Denton starting January 1. Locals recall his many friendships in Ridgely. Also news of a well attended M E Sunday School entertainment at Lymon's Hall raising funds for the organ. Mrs C E Starkey injured at Day Swing Co mill risking a finger. J H Hemmons buys heavily in local poultry for New York, turkey prices 17 to 19 cents. Mrs Henry Wilkinson and Miss Alice Flounders in Philadelphia. ex sheriff Seward and Postmaster A W Thompson also visitors.
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M. E
Lymon’s Hall
Organ Fund
C. E. Starkey
Day, Swing & Co
J. H. Hemmons
New York
Henry Wilkinson
Alice Flounders
Philadelphia
Seward
A. W. Thompson
Stolen Team Hit in Henderson Alfred Dill Seeks Clues
Alfred Dill reports a valuable team stolen from his property near Henderson on Sunday evening after being hitched at Mr Smith Dill's rack. Efforts to locate the team have failed. Other notes mention Mrs. Alton returning from Parran with family, and local residents Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Jarman visiting from Berlin, plus health and livestock updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Dill
Alfred
Henderson
Smith Dill
Alton
Parran
Calvert County
H. F. Silver
M. E. Jarman
Baltimore
Local Families Gather for Weekend at Rogers Home
Fowling Creek and Bethlehem residents Fowling Creek Fowling Creek Mr Norman Taylor and Ruth, along with G W Wright and Aland, and A B Todd with Hudson and Webster, visited George and in law Mrs George Rogers on Sunday. Emily Towers returned home after visiting sister-in-law. Calvin Todd of Philadelphia stayed with his father F S Todd. Wesley Towers visited Chestnut Grove with Thomas Andrew. Ida Horn of Beulith visited Grace Frampton last week. C C Deen made a Baltimore business trip.
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Fowling Creek
Norman Taylor
Ruth
Bethlehem
G. W. Wright
Aland
Preston
A. B. Todd
Hudson and Webster
Ida Covey
Friendship
Raymond Payne
Williamsburg
George Rogers
Emily Towers
Henderson couple wed quietly at bride's home
Henderson report notes Luther Pippin and Nettie Coleman quietly married at the bride's home on Wednesday evening officiated by Rev. Wilson Lewis. The column lists visitors and relatives visiting or staying with local residents across Middletown, Wilmington, and nearby towns including Dill, Williams, Coffin, Jones, and Reichman.
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E. F. Dill
Edward Coffin
Wyoming
E. E. Coffin
Lola Jones
Near Town
Middletown
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Herman, Dill
H. F. Dill
W. S. Cubbage
Viola
Nichols and Sons Gifted Handkerchiefs for Christmas
A small market note highlights Nichols and Sons offering a great line of handkerchiefs suitable for Christmas gifts. The item list signals quality and seasonal appeal for shoppers seeking smart, practical presents.
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Nichols & Son's
Hillsboro items and bee keepers plan state association
Hillsboro area notes tell of Mr John Taylor’s horse accident on Hillsboro bridge, his quick recovery, and social visits. The piece also reports many local stays and visits, a charity bazar at Holt's Hall, and an outdoor bee industry feature by Prof Thomas Symons. It notes Maryland bee-keepers forming a state association to promote apiculture, education, and legislation against honey adulteration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Symons
Maryland
Symons
Fifth Regiment
Baltimore
Local Movements and Events In Hickman
Hickman notes a flurry of home shifts among residents with W R Peters moving to Dover Croll moving into Peters place Tamilton to Crolls and Beauchamp into Hamilton home Brown to new house Meloney to Brown’s vacated property A box social and church fundraiser at Peters Hall tonight Debating society reopens weekly and welcomes new members Hog killing underway with large weights reported James Hamilton two hogs totaling 782 pounds Tilghman McClaney four hogs total 1507 pounds Philadelphia visitor Messick and Miss Pittman’s Virginia trip updates Wm Harkins in Philadelphia J Wathers completes new house and W Peters family moving away.
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Peters’ Hall
Albert Fisher
Hickman
James Hamilton
Tilghman McClaney
Llickman
J. W. Peters
Peters
Dover
Death of Mrs S M Hutchinson in Linchester
Mrs S M Hutchinson widow of Manlius P Hutchinson died last week after a brief illness in her eightieth year. She lived near American Corner for years and is survived by two daughters Mrs Winoa Redhead and Mrs F P Cook plus several grandchildren. Her husband was a prominent Southern Caroline citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Hutchinson
Manlius P. Hutchinson
Linchester
American Corner
Concord Ladies Aid social and regional notices
Concord reports Mrs. H T Nuttle hosting the Ladies Aid on a December Wednesday with members including Mrs. Lida Murphy Mrs Stella Todd Mrs Addie Welsh and others. meeting planned with Mrs Carrie Davis in late January. Rev J R Cannon ended Harmony services and began a Chestnut Grove revival with his horse recovering from stable injuries. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs C E Todd and son and Mr and Mrs Hr J Beachamp in Baltimore. Thomas Nichols returned from Cambridge. Miss Mary Stevens was guest of Miss Minerva Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
H.T. Nuttle
Lida Murphy
Stella Todd
Addie Welsh
Winnie Fountain
Addie Hignutt
Norah Vanscoy
Carrie Davis
Emma Nuttle
Mary Nuttle
Dorothy Todd
Virginia
Caroline Davis
J. R. Cannon
Harmony
Chestnut Grove
C. E. Todd and Son
Hr. J. Beach
Revival Circuit Breaks Distance Record in Maryland
Rev J M Sheridan, president of the Maryland Annual Conference, rode 50 miles by horse on a single Sunday to preach in Reliance Liberty and Federalsburg. At Reliance Gethsemane M P Church hosts a large revival with over 250 conversions. Revivalists from multiple sections aid the meetings, which continue to progress with strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Sheridan
Maryland
Methodist Protestant Church
Reliance
Liberty
Federalsburg
Gethsemane M. P. Church
Burrsville Visitors and Local Health Note
Mr M Bates Smith Mrs Smith and son Edwin of Philadelphia and Misses Virgie and Pearl Masten near Harrington were entertained last week at the home of Mr Joseph Simpson near Mr and Mrs T O Sherwood who have been visiting friends nearby and recently returned home Miss Nannie Sullivan and friend Mr John Reese of Matthews visited Mr W E Cheezum Dr Theodore Saulsbury visited his brother in Philadelphia last Friday Mr Hebron Outten is suffering a broken leg from a runaway team Miss Myrtle Price of Coan Va is visiting her mother Mrs Annie Price
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Townsend
R. Carroll Wilson
Harold Andrew
Carolineigh School
Wm. A. Smith
Yridges
Katherine
Annie Trice
Slarrington
Mary Hughes
Cloverdale
Lewis Butler
Hobbs
Frank Lewis
Waverly
Gootee
G. Anklam
University Hospital
Baltimore
Charles H. Rose
Cordova
Talbot County Medical Society
Viola Covey
CG. E. Brown
Bridgeville
J. E. Douglass
Camden
N. J
Douglass
Mabel Wroten
Delaware
Emily DeFord
Frank Barnhart
Millington
Allie Wheatley
Louise
Ann Tukes
E. T. Mowbray
Hagerstown
Bessie Short
W. S. Norris
M. L. Coulbourne
Philadelphia
Charles E. Miller
Georgie Anthony
Rachel Cooper
Dover
Jennie Lord
Elsie Green
EF. F. Clark
Washington
Gertrude Covey
F. R. Owens
New York
John Taylor
Queen Anne
Hillsboro Bridge
Taylor
Hotel Smith
H. W. B. Rowe
George C. Sherwood
W. H. Denny
Wye Mills
John T. Fleetwood
Federalsburg
Fleetwood
David Rees
Jennie
Smyrna
William Greenwell
Kenton
William P. Fleming
Harry Clark
Queensand Farm
Herbert Sydenstricker
J. E. Morgan
Eli Smith
Holt’s
M. E
Harry Fisher
Mabel Knotts
Tuckahoe
Heptasophs
Anna Robinson
Fryer
Queenland Farm
Kepler Barnett
Harry Wright
H. W. Bb. Rowe
Joseph Brown
Paul
Miriam
Wilmington
Clara Taylor
Anna Fleming
Bell Connelly
Harry Fleming
G. Lawrence Wilson
Isaac I. Sparklin
Virginia and
Ethel Holt
Emily Knotts
Baltiore
LI. M. Thompson
A. D. Branford
Burrsville
M. Bates Smith
Hebron Outten
Myrtle Price
Coan, Va
Annie Price
Theodore Saulsbury
Theft at Greensboro store amid hurried getaway
In Greensboro a purchaser drove away in darkness after loading a store with goods belonging to Mr. Charles Clark. The Sunday School class of Mrs Beau champ plans an entertainment at Mozart Hall on Tuesday evening of Christmas week. Rev J H Beauchamp helped at a festival meeting in Kenton on Thursday evening.
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Charles Clark
Solomon Temple Dedication and Lessons on Reverent Worship
The lesson describes Solomon's temple begun by 18,000 workers, the ark’s placement, and the dedication with a vast Israelite assembly. It links the temple to the human heart as the true dwelling of God and warns against irreverence in modern churches. Also reports Orphans' Court proceedings with guardians, executors, appraisers, and notices to creditors.
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David
Temple
Solomon
Solomon’ S Temple
God
Israel
Tabernacle
Holy of Holies
Aaron
Nebuchadnezzar
Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
America
Christ
Christian Church
Philadelphia Record
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden
Fleetwood
Maggie V. Turner
William J. Williamson
Eliza J. Williamson
T. Clinton Williamson
Henry T. Nuttle
Kerwin Smith
A. G. Towers
Alexander Truxon
B. Frank Edgell
Clinton Cook
J. Frank Collins
John Cheezum
James L. Payne
H. R. Lewis
Earle I
Church
Robert W. Messenger
E. E. Nuttle
Mary E. Church
James T. Cooper
Raymond Coates
John Coates
H. L. Cooper
Julia FE. Adams
Made Him Take Off the Boots
A young colored man named Wilson, using aliases, applied to Mr. Jacob Andrew for work about two weeks ago and received cash for clothing. After Wilson skipped work last Saturday, Andrew pursued him to West Denton and forced him to remove the new boots, leaving barefoot. Wilson reportedly fled as a fugitive.
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Wilson
Jacob Andrew
Andrew
West Denton
Republicans Report $11,617.40 On Shore Campaign Spending
Walter B. Miller of the Republican Congressional Committee for the First district filed at Annapolis that Eastern Shore expenditures in the last race totaled 11,617.40, a sign of Civ corruption practices act impact. The report lists receipts and county distributions from Caroline to Worcester, with several named contributors and categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Miller
Republican Congressional Committee
Annapolis
Covington
Denton post office unclaimed letters and local notices
Unclaimed letters advertised include Mrs Lottie Cornish Miss Blanche Van Buskirk Miss Blanch Jones Miss Marie J Fisher Miss Carrie Dickson Mrs Julian H Childs Mrs Viola V Mercer Mr John Numan Mrs Elizabeth Towers Mr S Wordland Roberts Mrs Bertie Pennington Mrs Viola Williams Mrs Clara Hands. George W Bryant, noted local figure, died from injuries after a fall from a cart. Balti more plans a 541 foot by 60 foot concrete bridge over Gwynn's Falls. Peninsula apple crop seen as future money-maker. Maryland militiamen to have a 340 acre rifle range at Glen Burnie. Early Christmas shopping urged by merchants.
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Denton Post Office
Lottie Cornish
Blanche van Buskirk
Blanch Jones
Marie J. Fisher
Carrie Dickson
Julian H. Childs
Viola V. Mercer
John Numan
Elizabeth Towers
S. Wordland Roberts
Bertie Pennington
Viola Williams
Clara Hands
Denton
George W. Bryant
Gwynn’s Falls
Edmonson Avenue
Baltimore
Infant Johnie Scott Dies at 1 Year 7 Months
Johnie, infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Scott, died Friday aged 1 year 7 months. Funeral services were at Chestnut Grove with interment at Federalsburg cemetery. The bereaved parents have community sympathy. May Sparklin of Federalsburg visited Miss Ollie Hignutt. Oscar Alford, with inflammatory rheumatism, shows slow improvement. LeCompte arrived to teach higher grades. William Lockerman and wife of Philadelphia visiting relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnie
Fred Scott
Chestnut Grove
Federalsburg
May Sparklin
Ollie Hignutt
Oscar Alford
Standard Packages Urged by Maryland Horticultural Chief
Mr. D B Stewart of Stewart Fruit Company Baltimore urged the Maryland State Horticultural Society to back uniform standard fruit packages. He argued current varied basket sizes fool customers, distort prices, and harm markets, calling for a law requiring Maryland grown fruit and vegetables sold in packages to bear cubic capacity measurements and manufacturer details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.B. Stewart
Stewart Fruit Company
Baltimore
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Maryland
Stockbridge
Credit Men's
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the Local Department
Goldsboro
Williston
Cora D. Roe
Sarah H. Andrews
Charles Reichman
Norristown
W. Scott Silver
Havre de Grace
Hillsboro News Matters
Concord
Journal
Shore
Jackson
Miller
Cecil
Queen Anne's
Dorchester
Somerset
Kent
Worcester
Wicomico
Smithville
Allen
Buca
le Roy
N.Y
D. B. Stewart
Smith & Walls
Denton, Md
Stockholders’ Meeting
The
Peoples National Bank
Bennett Todd
Castier
S.C
Cubbage
Lincoln
Del
Earya Br
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