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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1907

Page

5

Local notices tease sales and public events in Caroline County

The column lists Ping Pongs at 25 cents, a pe-inventory sale by W R Wright, and a new tomato contract by B W Parker. It notes Mrs Julia Day’s former store becoming a grocery and meat shop, upcoming high school drama Rebecca's Triumph, a stock-reducing sale, skating rinks in Masonic Hall and Downes building, and county actions including James & Ellegood’s $3000 fee and Salisbury tax matters. It reports Denton sewer progress, a bridge project on the Choptank, and a Kingston earthquake letter from Rev Dr Thomas H Lewis. It records the death of James Beachamp and a cousin’s obituary details, plus a Michigan paper on J W Johnson recovering from typhoid.

Journal W. T. Bradley Carter Block W. R. Wright B. W. Parker Ulia Day Joseph KH. Andrews Andrews Ridgely U1. PF. Steven The Caroline High School Dremms Rebecca Masonic Mall Gilbert Hagadone Masonic Hall Messrs. L. 2B. Towers Enoch George, Jr Downes Main Street James &. Ellegood Salisbury Wicomico County Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Company Denton Berghaus & Mollitt Marl Road Copptank River Greensborough Thomas H. Lewis Western Maryland College Lewis Kingston Jamica Maryland James Beachamp Concord Concord M. E. Church S. P. Shipman Beachamp Lueckerman Herbert Beachamp Charles E. Todd South Haven Michigan Our County Purnell Johnson J. W. Johnson M. Hale & Co Earth

Social event headlines heavy with prizes and marriages

A large ochre party hosted by Miss Caroline P. Reddon featured first prizes to Mrs William D Abler and Mrs George E Saulsbury with other winners including Miss Bertha Stewart and Nep L Towers. Numerous guests from Easton Ridgely Ingleside and beyond attended. A second wedding in the First district saw Mr Charles Walls and Miss Alda Port wed quietly at the bride’s parents home with the groom’s father-in-law officiating. The couple planned a brief wedding journey and future residence at the Brick Hotel. A second marriage connected Miss Lydia Milbourne and Mr Thomas Heather in Marydoll, followed by a reception and homeward drive to Maine Street. The column also notes social gatherings at Maud Stewart’s peanut party and gatherings at Chestnut Hill and various visits by local families and visitors across the region.

Caroline P. Reddon William D. Abler George E. Saulsbury Bertha Stewart Nep L. B. Towers Charles Stevens Edward Ringgold Oscar Clark F. 2. Owens Hi. L. Cooper Wm. J. Trek Pearl Griffin Clara Wilsung Ida Downes Dora Gelletly May Gelletly Nellie Richardson Helen Richardson Nan Garey Clara Hobbs Ethel Anderson Laura Wix Berthay Stewart Ella Nuttle P. R. Fidder de F. N. Nichols Alan Goldsboroush KE. M.noble T. Fred Towers J. Kemp Stevens Bennett Todd Methodist Episcopal Church ‘Salish Easton George W. Mowbray Charles Hammond William E. Norris Marguerite Mentzer Wm. E. Davidson James I.matthews Walls Lydia Milbourne Thomas E. Heather Marydol Catrid Taylor Mendelssohn E. H. Collins Jee Heather Maine Street Maud Stewart First Street Nettie Belle Longfellow Maude ,Clark Ford Cook George S. Hayes William A. Stewart Bartha Stewart Nettie B. Longfellow Emily H. Knotts Katherine Stewart Lydia H. Hughes Elsie E. Green Helen Barnhart Maude Clark Elizabeth Garey Messrs Alonzo Mullikin Queen Anne Reuben M. Raleigh Tuckahoe Neck Carrie March Rickards Sarah Eliza Rickards Harriet Saulbury Wright Edith Amelia Clark Mary Charles Bartlett DeFord Myra Marie Anthony Nina Bishop Ralph S. Meredith Theobald B. Hall William Franklin Rickards Harvey L. Cooper Chester BE. H. Lane Whiteleysburg Hattie Dukes Philadelphia Jonzie Stafford J. B. Port Huntingdon, Pa Ida J. McIlvaine D. D. Taylor Centreville

Farm wife near Trappe nets 343 from poultry sales in 1906

The wife of a Talbot County farmer near Trappe earned 343.63 from poultry in 1906. Chickens and ducks brought 63.56, turkeys 173.50, geese 7.34, feathering 40.14. No eggs accounted for.

Talbofis Trappe

Hunters lose dogs in Talbot river crossing incident

A group led by Mesars F Edward Jarrell and H E Sparks chased foxes at Talbot river when several hounds were drowned crossing the water. Only five dogs returned by press time, with others presumed lost, signaling a costly setback for the sportmen.

F. Edward Jarrell H. E. Sparks Harry Fisher E. M. Garey Robert Fleetwood Wilber Pennington Jos Brown Terry Hughes Talbot Messrs Jarrell Bhis Frank Mines Frank Bently Logan Banks George H. Benvon Eugene Gardner T. Alan Goldsborough Mines Bentley Banks F. E. Jarrell Holiness Mission Cora Downes Hedderson Ariivaoe M.e.church D. J. Givan Clark Delmar Laura Mason Easton W. E. Mason New Orleans W. J. Mason Stewart & Jarrell A. D. Branford Hobbs

Death of Mrs. Margaret Wright shocks Stevensville readers

Friends report the death on Wednesday morning of Mrs. Margaret Wright wife of Rev. T. H. Wright formerly pastor of Caroling Circuit at her Stevensville Maryland home. A local thief warned to stop stealing wood piles or risk medical costs. Otis Stafford of Philadelphia visits his sisters Mrs. Raughley and Mrs. Garrett. Mary Thawley improves from tonsillitis. Margaret Simpson and Mrs. Voss remain ill at home.

Margaret Wright T. H. Wright Caroling Circuit Stevensville Kent Island Otis Stafford Philadelphia Ernest Raughley A. T. Garrett Mary Thawley Margaret Simpson Voss

Local Social Notes and Family Visits Reported

Miss Atkinson of Pennsylvania returns home after visiting Miss Elphonsie Goodwin. Ice houses fill with ice from the heavy freeze. Sick list includes Mrs. Wm. Reed, Mr. Reynolds's child, C. B. Hollingsworth, and Mrs. Arrants. Mrs. T. O. Sherwood visits sister Mrs. Smith in Philadelphia. Nolan Steele returns from Philadelphia. Alice Montague and Lola Jones visit friends in Wilmington. Manning Steele of Baltimore stays with his parents for a few days.

Philadelphia Alice Montague Lola Jones Wilmington

Mrs Bertha Moore Hosts Guest Grey From Wyoming

Miss Bertha Moore entertained friends last Saturday in honor of Miss Grey of Wyoming Delaware. A guessing contest of birds animals and flowers awarded Miss Effa W Heather first prize and Mr Cooper of Dover second. Refreshments of fruits ices and cake served at a late hour. Miss Cora M Pippin of Hillsboro visited parents. Revival services underway at the M E Church. Everyone invited.

Bertha Moore Miss Grey Wyoming Del Effa W. Heather Mr. Cooper Dover Miss Moore Cora M. Pippin Hillsboro M. E. Church

Local Notes From Greensboro and Nearby Towns

Greensboro reports Fred Murphy sustained a facial injury when injuring his chin while attempting to jack up a car engine. Dr. Goldsborough attended the wound. Mrs. George W. Eliason of Greensboro visits Centraville with her daughter Mrs. J. H. C. Legg. Ellenton couple Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ross visit H. A. Rawlings. Edith Harrington of Farnhurst Del visits town. James Harrington has returned from Philadelphia.

Fred Murphy Goldsborough George W. Eliason Greensboro J. H. C. Legg Centraville Joseph Ross Ellanton H.A. Rawlings Edith Harrington Farnhurst Del James Harrington Philadelphia

Fisher and Noble To Operate Local Canning House This Year

Dr. P. R. Fisher and Prof. B. M Noble will operate the canning house at this place this year. They are to pay fifteen cents a basket. Mr. Charles H. Merriken and Mr. Clarence 8. Franks were in Washington and Baltimore this week.

P. R. Fisher B. Mnoble Charles H. Merriken Clarence

Irrevocable Sin Lesson and Local Church Notices

Rev Dr Koons preached at Templeville on the Hebrews text and the danger of a transient sinful life. Notices include Burrsville quarterly conference February 9, ordination sermons for Mr Weir, Denton Methodists February slate, and forthcoming M E Church services led by Rev Dr McGilton and Rev Dr Lightbourne.

Dr. Koons Templeville Koons Mau A. A. Bichell Burrsville Wesley Church Morgan Wesley Central Wm. N. Weir Grace Church New York Adams James A. Mitchell Centreville Chesley Gantt J. Gibson Gantt Weir Christ Church Parish Queen Anne County Denton Methodist Protestant Church J. I. Mills D. D Baltimore G. M Mra. J. Howard Pasterfield A. W. Lightbourne McGilton M. E Thawley’s Church

Pittman Family Seeks Residence on Main Street

A.B. Pittman and family have rented the Main Street house formerly owned by J.P. White and will retreat from Philadelphia to occupy it. News arrives of the death of an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Patterson of Philadelphia. An infant of Rev. Sparklin and James Bowman, age fifteen, buried at Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Mrs. E. P. Barber and daughter Carolyn visited Mrs. E. P. Messenger. Fred Gambrill no longer employed at the government printing office in Washington. Dr. George Galloway, recently ill, can be out again. The kindling wood mill continues filling orders from Philadelphia.

A.B. Pittman Main Street J.P. White Philadelphia H. N. Patterson John Sparklin James Bowman Mt. Pleasant E. P. Barber Carolyn E. P. Messenger Fred Gambrill Government Washington George Galloway

Local Family News and Home Goods Ad Brief

The five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dean broke her arm after a fall from stairs. Mr and Mrs Thomas McMahon visited Mr and Mrs John Williamson on Sunday. Local boys enjoyed skating on mill ponds. Wall paper patterns offered at 5e to 8a per piece with gilt options and window shades priced at 240 each from Thomas and Messer located 1016 West Baltimore Street Baltimore.

John Dean Thomas McMahon John Williamson Thomas & Messer Baltimore St Baltimore

Noahs Ark and the Covenant Faithful Believer

A Sunday school Bible analysis describes Noah as a just man who walked with God in a world filled with wickedness. It explains the ark as God’s saving plan, built by Noah by faith, and his family entering before the flood. The message links the ark to Christ as the ultimate safety and calls all to flee to Him for salvation.

Nosh Noah God

Caracline Builds Notable New Caroline Jail

Sheriff Seward plans to move with family to the new jail next week as interior completion proceeds. Pilchard and Furness contractors are praised for a secure, sanitary, well heated and ventilated prison. The residence features oak halls, tile fireplaces, and a large laundry with hot and cold water, marking a valuable public improvement on the Eastern Shore.

Caracline Seward Messrs Pilchard & Furness Por Thara A. T. Reichman Caroline

Orphans court actions on estates and sales approved

In the Orphans court on Tuesday, administrators presented accounts of sales for several estates including Alenid Kemmey and Joshua Y. King, with approvals. The will of Tilghman Nuttle was presented for probate. Orders to sell private property and caveat cases were discussed with postponement. Debts and final accounts for William H. Casho were examined and approved, and Marion Beck was authorized to sell and assign certain mortgages.

Elizabeth A. Kimmey Alenid Kemmey Sarah King Daniel KK. Crouse Joshua Y. King James A. Trazzare Emory D Mary Frances Anna E Kimmey Tilghman Nuttle William B. Nuttle Clara B. Williamson Harvey L. Cooper Arthur W. Williamson George W. Raughley Emma B. Casho Daniel J. Aacharias William H. Casho Marion L. Beck Martha Beck

Remarkable Lime Promise for Land Improvement

A promotional piece extols LeGore's Combination Lime as the top land improver and crop prover. It claims a ton costs about $3 and yields 3 tons of corn value per ton, with $100 gross income from one ton of lime beyond pasture. Encourages regular use, warns neglect poisons soil, details LeGore Lime Co. address in LeGora Maryland. Also notes Senate budget debates and a Talbot County Fair directors meeting with W. Oscar Collier elected president.

LeGore LeGore Combination Lime Co LeGora, Md Talbot County W. Oscar Collier

Real estate transfers filed in Denton area records

Clerk Thomas L. Day recorded numerous transfers for the prior month, detailing buyers, sellers, parcels by district, and prices. Notable entries include H. B. Messenger to Herman Wright Federalsburg property for 362 dollars and John H. George to W. D. Berkey 142 acres in the Sixth district for 7000 dollars.

Thomas L. Day H. B. Messenger Herman Wright Federalsburg Samuel G. Nuttle William Murphy Nathan Minner Et al D. J. Zacharias, Jr Geo. W. Price Mariott, Anthony Martha Everngam C. H. Clark A. G. Fleetwood Nathaniel Phillips Denton Mary F. Towers Annie H. Downes John H. George W. D. Berkey Leary R. Lewis James W. Davis David M. Cheezum A. J. Messick Webb L. B. Towers George T. Redden W. Penn Willis George Taylor Robert J. Dean Rev. T. F. Imler Arthur J. Andrew George W. Donovan Fred R. Owens Konrad Zellweger Mary F. Kenney John O. Fisher Edward Sapp Annie F. Kinnamon Thomas H. Chambers C. E. Connelly Federalaburg John Stevens George F. Noble Hickman B. T. Seeders Pratt T. Taylor Elisha ©. Hubbard Silas E. Strong F. S. Todd Vaughn J. Todd Caroline County Bank W. W. & T.A. Goldsborough Greensboro William Kleinschmidt A.M E. H. Plutachack Annie E. Betson J. B. Orrell J. H. Nichols A. W. Sisk R. A. Tufft Leroy E. Tufft J.B. Wright A. W. Bradley W. S. Williams William W. Murphy Carroll Callahan J. P. Holsinger Ridgely C. L. Johnson James W. Andrew J. M. Hackett James M. Short Brockway Denton Wharf KE. J. Wooley C. W. Smith & Son G.C. Reick John D. Reick Robert Gruwell Charles F. Jarman Goldsboro F. P. Covey Thomas G. and Bassie Clark

Beware of a cold and its dangers

Every cold weakens the lungs and opens the door to serious diseases such as pneumonia consumption diphtheria scarlet fever and whooping cough. Cure it now with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Sold by Douglass Drug Store Hillsboro A Li Duffey.

Chamberlain Douglass Drug Stage A. Li. Duffey Hillsboro

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Crrovir Levy Court Fes Orphans’ Court Sonool Boaks Fen the Local Department Fshore Williams Dr. McGilton Jesus United States Jesus of Nazareth Flo Medien Euddy Mrs. Eddy Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Religion Christian Brotherhood W.C. Williams Baurraville Llenderson Mr. Manning Steele Hoabbes Nowa Hynson Senate Foraker Aldrich Lodge Offa Stump Pikeville Caroline County Chapel District PARTY
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