Denton Journal Local News and Holiday Notes of 1907
Local department reports on Denton merchants and residents including Charles H Whitby acting deputy sheriff Val dine of fruits and candies J H Nichol Denton and property improvements by Gay Street tradespeople. Christmas sales, street parade plans, and community notices fill the page along with bridge work and county price changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charle H. Whitby
Heriff Vall
J. Hd. Nichol
Denton
G. Cooper
Gay Street
Mason Al-A Doo
Uphol-Terias
hin-Backhams
Tate
W. J. Blackiston
Princel
Journal
Alice
J. W. Dan
Ebner Tharrton
Lehet
Lycium Musical Club
Ite
Douglas Drug Store
Gene C. Sarven
Carter Block
Ahne Knee Chrism
Wright
Pele
Shirven
Una
Marriages and Visitors Highlight Denton Social Scene
A Denton church wedding opens the item, tracing Miss Rachel Evelyn Fleetwood and Mr Leon Stein with guests. notices cover several Kent County Del weddings, engagements, and social visits. The column notes forthcoming ceremonies, committee lists, and holiday gatherings across Maryland and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stein
Shadow of Santa Claus Cantata to be played at town hall
The Epicopal Sunday School presents The Shadow of Santa Claus a humorous cantata with Santa Claus brownies fairies snow man and the boy who stole the Christmas pie on Thursday at 7 30 in the town hall no admission charge but a silver offering will be taken. Rev J M Sheridan will preach at the M E Church tomorrow evening December 22. Sunday School carols to be sung on December 29. Rev Dr MacGilton to speak at M E Church with Christmas theme and Modern Miracle Three Wise Men in the evening. Rev Chesley Gantt assists at Christ Church tomorrow and Christmas Day services. The Real Santa Claus cantata is rehearsed by Denton M E Sunday School and to be rendered at Masonic Hall Friday evening. Christmas morning services at Denton M P Church at ten o clock pastor Rev Mr Benson preaches. A men’s Bible class to be organized at Parker’s Hall tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Epicopal Sunday School
Snow Man
J. M. Sheridan
Maryland Annual Conference
M. P. Church
M. 2
MacGilton
M. E
Chesley Gantt
Christ Church
Denton M. E
Masonic Hall
Local Moves and Community Notes in Federalsburg
Federalsburg residents report numerous home relocations and new assignments across town. Ollie Hubbard family moves south of town. Clarence Abbott moves to Robert Logan house. Will Wheedleton relocates to Hubbard farm. Covey, Wright take Holt’s tenements. Rebecca Bradley and ES Foster swap houses. Academy Avenue sees Christpher move to Foster’s new residence. Barber Johnson and the Misses Grey fill vacated tenement. Elliott family settles on Federal Hill. Brown relocates with drug store to new post office site. Post office will be in what was Jefferson’s drug store. Ed Williamson and family shift near Galloway on Main Street. John Polight and John Smith families shift to new locations. Walter Nichols moves to Vincent and Corey’s store. Julia Gambrill returns to town. Gambrill family moves to bridge house vacated by death. Lufkin Wheatley moves to Alex Williams’ house. W. R. Breeding sells to Cotterman. Eddingtons move to the “Waring Place” below town. Wilmer Noble occupies Eddington house. Rufus Poole family moves to a farm near Preston. Ed Stevens family takes Poole residence. Howard Hubbard buys Mark Morris farm near Bethel Church. A bazar for M. P Church steam heating fund raises $93. Mrs Edward Wagner dies suddenly on Bethel road. funeral at Wethel Church. Town residents endure two calithumpian serenades over two weeks with heavy rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Hubbard
Clarence Abbott
Robert Logan
Will Wheedleton
Will Covey
Charley Wright
Mr. Holt
Rebecca Bradley
ES. Foster
Thomas Christopher
Mr. Foster
Academy Avenue
Barber Johnson
Grey
Alonzo Eliott
Federal Hill
Brown
T. O. Jefferson
Ed. Williamson
Galloway House
Main Street
John Polight
John Smith
Walter Nichols
Vincent and Corey
Julia Gambrill
Fred Gambrill
Charlotte Moore
Lufkin Wheatley
Alex. Wiliams
W. R. Breeding
Mr. Cotterman
Hurlock
W.T. Eddington
Mark Morris
Bethel Church
M. P. Church
Edward Wagner
Bethel Road
Wethel Church
Local notes from town life on Maryland Avenue and beyond
The report lists residents moving in and out, with Douglass and Phillips building a house on Maryland Avenue awaiting occupancy by W. P. Cutler at New Year. John E. Henry moves into the Redhead house on Railroad Avenue, J. M. Parker occupying his vacated rooms, Ellwood McCarter finishing studies at Goldey s College and visiting his mother. Wedding mentions include Phillips Wimbrow at Pittsville, Addie Jarrell and Edith Noble attending, and Mrs F. S. Phillips Jr. marrying in Pittsville to Andy Withbrow. Others note revival meetings at Grove, Mrs J H Todd and W H Colline visiting Hatr Lock, J I Ledman Christmas shopping in Baltimore, and Hastings of Hurlock visiting town. Burton Proctor heads to Baltimore for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Avenue
Douglass
Phillips
W. P. Cutler
New Year's
John E. Henry
Redhead House
Railroad Avenue
J. M. Parker
Ellwood McCarter
Goldey’s College
Addie Jarrell
Tdith Noble
Phillips-Wimbrow
Baltimore
F. Ws. Hastings
Hurlock
Mrr
Burton Proctor
Local Notes on Crops Livestock and Transfers
Owing to the hate season our people have been delayed in their corn husking but most have completed the work. Yields are good with 725 baskets from 7 acres by J. W. Wright. Large hogs killed include two by J. W. Wright and son 397 and 454 pounds and others by K. L. Thawley and Matthew Lawless. J. W. Johnson sold his farm to John T. Carter and bought Miss Ellen Hignutt’s farm. Robert Trice of Philadelphia visiting. Wm. Harkins also visiting. Holly shipments light due to berry scarcity. Mrs. E. W. Thawley visited parents. Miss Lawless to Yonkers for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wright
Messrs
J. W. Wright and Son
KL. N. Thawley
Matthew Lawless
J. W. Johnson
John T. Carter
Ellen Hignutt
John Todd
Robert Trice
Philadelphia
J. Hw.trice
Wm. Harkins
J. J. Trice
E.W. Thawley
Miss Lawless
Yonkers
Local Moves and Visits Around Goldsboro and Nearby Areas
Several resident relocations are noted in Goldsboro and surrounding communities. Thomas HH Shockley moved to his sister Mrs. Mitchell’s house, with W C Melvin taking over the Shockley property. Alex Butler shifted from the William Jones farm to Melvin’s vacated house, while Devolson Cartwright moved from his mother’s Henderson farm to his brother Charles Cartwright’s Wilmington home. J W Melvin left town for a farm near Bright’s Corner. C W Cahall moved into Melvin’s former house, and Robert Stubbs left the Goldsborough farm for Gen E Smith’s house. Luther Bennett of Wilmington will relocate to the Bartlett property recently bought by his father, J C Bennett. Eugene Smith and family from Orange, NJ, and Howard B Jarman with wife and Ernest spent time in Goldsboro and Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas HH. Shockley
W. H. Mitchell
W. C. Melvin
Shockley
Alex. Butler
William Jones
Melvin
Devolson Cartwright
Senderson
Charles Cartwright
Wilmington
J. W. Melvin
Town
Bright's Corner
C. W. Cahall
Mr. Melvin
Robert Stubbs
Goldsborough
Gen. E. Smith
Cahall
Luther Bennett
Bartlett
J. C. Bennett
Eugene Smith
Orange
Maryland's Fish Laws Probed for Uniform State Code
A Maryland committee from the State Game and Fish Protective Association has drafted a bill to standardize fish laws across the state. Proposals cover tidal water catches, size limits for white perch yellow perch pike and bass, net and seine restrictions in Chesapeake Bay and open waters, dynamite bans, crab pot rules, seasonal gear limits, sunken-net penalties, and non resident crab fishing restrictions with penalties up to $100 and possible confiscation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Schermerhorn
William T. Shackelford
Henry Browns
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
State Capitol
Annapolis
Hillsboro Removals and Local Christmas News
Hillsboro notes list numerous relocations for the coming year including Geo E Smith returning to Talbot farm, George C Sherwood moving to Hillsboro, and other farmers shifting to Talbot county farms. Christmastide events fill the town as churches, schools, and stores prepare special services and displays.
Lula Marvel Birthday Party Marking Joyful Evening
Miss Lula Marvel celebrated her birthday on Wednesday evening with her parents Mr and Mrs P A Marvel hosting a large group. Guests enjoyed refreshments at the dining room before leaving, with well wishes for many more happy birthdays. The Ladies Aid plans a clipping social this Saturday to benefit the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Marvel
P. A. Marvel
Lula
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ed. Harris
Wilmington
Major Cohce
W. F. Clark
S. D. Carrow
Greensboro
C. E. McKvaine
William M. Price
Jas. Glass
Baltimore
Blanche Milbourn
Marvdel
Elphonsie Goodwin
L. M. Jones
I. N. Smith
Hugh Hudson
Ridgely
C. E. Montague
Goldsboro
Devolson Cartwright
Harry Gough
Ardmore
M. F. Gough
Pippin
Marydel
J. T. Rickards
A.C. Gooden
Philadelphia
J. Edgar Walls
Dover
Orphans Court Proceedings Highlight Several Administrations
In the Orphans Court last Tuesday N M Rich administratrix of James B Rich presented an inventory and appraisement approved. Orders to sell and notices to creditors were granted. Letters of administration issued to Caleb J Todd and Robert Jarrell with bonds, renunciation filed, and appraisers appointed. Guardians authorised to invest wards funds in mortgages. Real estate sale ratified. Executorships and accounts of sales approved and recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
N. M. Rich
James B. Rich
Charlotte C. Todd
Caleb J.todd
Leonard Covey
W. A. Alford
Willam H. Bartlett
Robert Jarrell
Walter Sapp
John T. Biles
Annie &. Wheeler
James W. Harris
Harriett E. Harris
Clinton Gook
Thomas Taylor
William A. Williamson
Harvey L. Cooper
Fred R. Owens
Sarah C. Iackiston
Lizzie Nichols
Intensive Farming Profitable In Caroline County
Mr. D W Davis of Andersontown reports profitable results from intensified farming on the Peninsula. On two acres, with corn planted in hills two feet by four feet apart and generous fertilization, he harvested about 75 bushels per acre, demonstrating potential gains for progressive agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Wc Davis
Andersontown
Caroline County
Davis
Laurel alderman issues Christmas proclamation
Alderman Clapham of Laurel Delaware urges sober industrious citizens to keep Christmas peaceful and wholesome. He warns rents and food are high and cites high disorderly conduct fines beginning at 15 dollars. He ends with Dont t buy until you see Douglass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapham
Laurel
Del
The Magi visit and the enduring Christmas story
The piece reflects on the Bethlehem tale and the Magi from the East as a timeless focal point of Christmas. It links ancient philosophy to Christian revelation, praising Jesus as the universal answer and urging missionary zeal across cultures and nations.
Lyceum Musical Club to Perform in Denton on New Year’s
The Lyceum Musical Club of Western Maryland College will entertain in Denton at Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening January 1 at 8 o clock Tickets are on sale The group plans popular quartets and pieces including When Day Fades Massa s in de Col Col Groun The Future Mrs Awkins Old Black Joe and Columbia s Natal Day Den nison s seals and cards complete the Xmas package George C Skirven s store offers fresh bread daily
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Musical Club
Western Maryland College
Masonic Hall
Denton
Massa
Dennison
Douglass
George C. Skirven
Carter
Removals at farms around Denton and Queen Anne's
A long list of farm shifts across Caroline and nearby counties shows many residents moving between properties. John Smith goes to Starr to run a mercantile, James McFarland takes A. J. Smith farm, and numerous others relocate within the region, including Stevens, Miller, Brumbaugh, Hicks, and Brambaugh holdings. Also noted is the death of Right Rev Leighton Coleman at Bishopstead Wilmington, age 76, a noted diocesan figure famed for incognito walking tours. The report also records Capt. Robert W. Stewart’s death near Denton at age 86, with family survivors, and a series of deaths from typhoid fever affecting multiple households in Mardell, Henderson, Hartley, Ridgely, and Goldsboro, prompting community condolences.
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John Smith
Tuckahoe River
Starr
James McFarland
A. J. Smith
Gooteee Roe
Vosmus
B. G. Stevens
Benjamin Miller
Vosmuy
Reuben M. Raiizh
Reuben M. Raiizh Is Going On the Mrs. M. H. Smith
G. N. Ross
R. C. Carter
Marydell
Charles Willis
Queen Anne's County
L. R. Brumbaugh
Ernest Cook
John W. Clark
Shah Street
Denton
Lin Long
Clement Noble
Joseph H
FE. P. Clark
Tuckahoe Neck
John W. Harris
William E. Garey
Alphone Meredith
Collins Farm
Alice Bloxsam
Leighton Coleman
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Delaware
Bishopstead
Wilmington
Del
Alexis I. Dupont Coleman
New York City
Coleman
United States
Robert W. Stewart
Caroline County
Stewart
Pratt
Annie
Lena
C. H. Stewart
Capt. Stewart
Caroline
Harmony
Ile
Yessie Thompson
William Thompson
Mardel
Cow Marsh Baptist Church
Willow Grove
Eliza Price
Willian AL. Price
Henderson
C. FE. Mellvaine
Philadelphia
Anna Rice
Concord Cemetery
Elizabeth Craig
Samuel Craig
Hartley
Aaron
France Short
Ridgely
Surprise party for Miss Edna Nichols draws local friends
Miss Edna Nichols celebrants include Maud Anthony Annetta Anthony Brady Willoughby Bertha Longfellow Mary E Baughley Hester Raughley Anna Pippin Milby Bennett P S Raughley Frank Longfellow Bert Smith Alfred Raughley John Fowler Wallace Harper. Local notices mention church event by Rev J M Sheridan and social visits by Katie Burke Ed Harris and wife and others with Christmas shopping at Douglass and Nichols stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Nichols
Maud Anthony
Annetta Anthony
Brady Willoughby
Bertha Longfellow
Mary E. Baughley
Hester Raughley
Anna Pippin
Messrs
Milby and Bennett
Goldsboro
P. S. Raughley
Frank Longfellow
Bert Smith
Alfred Raughley
John Fowler
Wallace Harper
J. M. Sheridan
Maryland Annual Conference
Baltimore
Union M. P
Katie A. Burke
Philadelphia
Ed. Harris
Wilmington
Alice Morgan
Emmett Johnson
New Haven
Conn
Iva Russell
Jonathan Warren
Ellendale
Candle safety and holiday decorations urged by Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal Lloyd T. MacGill Jr objects to candles on Christmas trees and urges non inflammable decorations. He cautions against using cotton to imitate snow due to ignition risk. Local notices discuss a Georgetown Del man suing town officials after a fine for alleged intoxicating cider sparked a disturbance. Other items mention old bank notes, relocations, and local ads for shops and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd T. MacGill, Jr
Arthur Ruddell
Georgetown
Del
Sto
Ruddell
Howard R. Hopkins
Queenstown
Los Angeles
Cal
Centreville
Bell Company
Baltimore
Maryland
Skirven's
Dennison
Douglass
Douglass’ Drug Store
Joanna
W. C. Pastorfield’s
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G. Wilbur Rolph
Queen Anne
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Easton
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Gasper
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Gethsemane
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Willistan
G. Reed
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Anthony's Mill
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Luther Nichols
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Rhoda A. Clark
J. E. Smith
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Burrsville
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Georgeanna Breeding
A.T. Porter
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Nmas
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