Local notices and events in Denton and vicinity
Denton residents see Uncle Isam at town hall next Friday. Timothy hay and top fodder offered by T A Everagam. John S Birnhart sprays orchards near Denton. Local photo cards sold, spring hints. Choptank herring catches noted. Egg market soft. White goods sale begins February Sth at J L Everngam. Senator Goldsborough anti-cigarette law discussed. Wm Lee Anthony buys home farm for 3000 dollars. Denton youths host February 11 at Masonic Hall. M D W traffic delayed after steam chest burst. Chester town leaders discuss mobile railroad to Tolchester. Greensborough steamer to Philadelphia for engine upgrade. Denton National Bank finances reported. Grshier Ormond W Downes reports January loans and deposits. regional sale advertised to attract buyers. Kerr and Taylor form real estate partnership. Provident Savings Bank notes details. Denton girl bitten by suspected mad dog. treatment at Pasteur Institute. White goods price surge. Evergang’s sale starts February Sth. Frank Morgan dies near Hobbs. funeral at Ames' Chapel. Elocution recital planned at Masonic Hall with Prof H H Murphy. Paul Dresser, famed songwriter, dies in Gotham. Mrs. Sallie P Baynard dies. funeral in Denton. Rev J T Richardson presiding. Interment in Denton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Isam
T. A. Everagam
John S. Birnhart
Denton
J. L. Everngam
Senator Goldsborough
Wm. Lee Anthony
Robert W. Anthony
Masonic Hall
Chestertown
Tolchester
Greensborough
George F. Pierce
Milford
Philadelphia
Denton National Bank
Grshier Ormond W. Downes
Peoples National Bank
Maryland
Sussex
Kent Counties
Del
Jonathan W. Kerr
William D. Taylor
Provident Savings Bank
Preston
Journal Today
Alfred Clark
Ames’ Chapel
Hobbs
H. S. Johnson
Denton Cemetery
Smith & Walls
Paul Dresser
Gotham
Mr. Dresser
Terre Haute
Ind
Two Johns
J. S. Crossy
Crossy
J. T. Richardson
Senator Goldsborough Leads Anti Cigarette Drive
Dr. William W. Goldsborough senator from Caroline county pushes immediate cigarette legislation backed by physicians and educators. The piece notes his energy and crusade to bring the issue before legislature and people, with ample emphasis on his Maryland education and reform zeal. It also reports assorted local society items and upcoming area church notices and marriages including Cecelia Kornrumpf and Burt Hobbs at St. Pauls Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Goldsborough
Caroline County
Hok
Senate
Dr. Goldsborough
University of Maryland
Baltimore
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal
Greensboro
Cecelia Ottelia Kornrumpf
Burt Hobbs
T. Clayton Horsey
William B. Massey
Charles E. Stevens
Thomas C. Curry
Lydia M. Letmate
J. Earl Rochester
Rochester
Baltiore
J. T. Richardson
M. E
Denton
Richardson
Hettie Stoughton
Ida Olmstead
Philadelphia
Sallie Baynard
Walter E. Lord
Cornelia
Andersontown
Bridgeville
James A. Barwick
Weather Areau
Hillsboro
W. J. Murray
Fairview Roller Mills
Hagerstown
Murray
Spring Mills
Clara R. Hobbs
Matthews School
Queen Noe’s County
Leroy Lowfellow
A. J. Robinson
Lewes
Cel
Betty Willis
W. K. Scotton
Williston Circuit Holds Fourth Quarterly Conference
At the Williston M. E. Church quarterly session held at Concord Church on January 27 the charge was reported in prosper ous condition. Revival work from October 1 to January 23 yielded 181 conversions across Concord Camp Bloomery Harmony Concord Church and Williston with Bloomery paying its ministerial share early in the year. Rev C W Strickland declined a renewed pastorate while a committee on ministerial supply was formed. Miss Fannie Todd and Miss Bertha Clark with Mrs L E Cole returned home to Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
M. E
Concord Church
Concord Camp
Bloomery
Harmony
Bloomery Church
C. W. Strickland
Hoe
Fannie Todd
Bertha Clark
Hurlock
L. E. Cole
East New Market
Preston News highlights and community notes
Preston community page reports the fifteenth wedding anniversary card party for Mr. and Mrs. 5. E. Douglass with about forty guests and prizes for Ada Fowler and Burton Proctor. A petition seeks county board support to unite with Dorchester to build a bridge over Linchester river at Back Landing, aiding Preston residents. Also notes include visits by Mrs. E. J. Bell and Mrs. E. E. Wheatley to John W. Payne, death of Chas. H. Perry near Preston, Nav Mildren visiting schools, Rev. J. E. Smith at New Jerusalem Church, discussion of an anti cigarette law, and upcoming revival at Preston M. E. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Wheatley
John W. Payne
Chas. H. Perry
Preston
Nav Mildren
J. E. Smith
New Jerusalem Church
Preston M. E. Church
Henderson News Notes and Social Gossip
Mr W L Pritchett is at hospital for facial abscess treatment. Girls from Henderson depart to study dressmaking in Philadelphia. Mr Richards and son Truman return from a visit in the city. Mr and Mrs BE Gooden of Delaware visit H C Gooden’s family. Mrs Lelia Downes of Greensboro stays with Mrs J B Slay. Miss Fanny Saulsbury of Ridgely visits Mrs George Carrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pritchett
Henderson
Philadelphia
Richards
Truman
BE. L. Gooden
Delaware
H.C. Gooden
Lelia Downes
Greensboro
J. B. Slay
Fanny Saulsbury
Ridgely
George Carrow
Local Social Notes and Farm Activity in Federalsburg Area
Miss Birdie Willis of Federalsburg visited Miss Emma Me Mahou for a weekend. Mrs Emma Griffith shows a blooming front yard bush. Charley Nichols died after a lingering illness. Miss Lizzie Majors visited sister Mrs Jerome Gambril. William H Graft building a large barn near town. Miss Erie Willis and Mr Wilbur Taylor are sick. Charley M Turner cutting a large lumber lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Willis
Federalsburg
Emma MeMahou
Emma Griffith
Charley Nichols
Lizzie Majors
Jerome Gambril
William H. Graft
Erie Willis
Wilbur Taylor
Charley M. Turner
Death of Rev. R W Todd,Baltimore minister aged 74
Rev Robert W Todd 74 retired Baltimore minister in Wilmington conference died Sunday at his home 1711 Guilford Ave Baltimore He studied theology at Dickinson College served churches in Dover Wilmington and the Eastern Shore wrote Methodism on the Peninsula He was Register of Wills briefly and a Republican, later Maryland Bible Society agent His last charge was Hopewell Church near Port Deposit Survived by widow Alice Crawford Todd and several children Funeral held at Federalsburg Wednesday Pack tomatoes at Preston area sell price around 15 cents per basket about 9 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Todd
Wilmington
Peninsula
Denton
Register of Wills
Baltimore
Maryland Bible Society
Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Church
Port Deposit
Alice Crawford Todd
Robert M
John W
George Todd
New York
William Davis
Federalsburg
William McCune
Philadelphia
George W. McCormick
Wenonah
N. J
Mary C. Todd
Revival Serv ices End at Choptank Pastoral Work Cited
Revival services were discontinued this week after many conversions led by pastor Rev. W. C. Stone. Visits included Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Cooper of Denton with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Blades, Elsie Blades of Annapolis with her parents, Elmer Jester of Seaford with James Neal, and Norman Gootee of New York visiting local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Stone
A. E. Cooper
Denton
C. C. Blades
Elsie Blades
Annapolis
Elmer Jester
Seaford
James Neal
Norman Gootee
New York
Burrsville Wesley League Hosts Evening at Blades Home
Mr and Mrs George Blades entertained the Wesley League at their Burrsville Maryland home last Friday. A bright literary program followed business features, including duets, recitations, readings, and solo performances by local talent. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
George Blades
Wesley League
Lena Thawley
Florrie Dill
Florence Chase
Elma Blades
Roy DeLong
May Thawley
Temptation of Jesus Sermon for Sunday School
This lesson recounts Jesus's 40 days in the wilderness, confronting Satan's three temptations. It emphasizes using Scripture as the defense, fasting and prayer for strength, and Jesus's victory as model for believers to resist temptation through divine guidance and the Word of God. It closes urging readers to subscribe.
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Jesus
Luka iv
God
The
Jordan
Satan
Son of God
Devil
Christ
Moses
Elijah
New England
Lord Jesus
Heb
Marriages by Clerk Day list in Went News segment
Marriage licenses issued in the past month include Eugene Fearins with Tammy Harmon, Joseph Waldis with Lona Kelley, Charles Perry with Eva Chambers, Alfred Bilbrough with Eva Bennett, Geo Bullock with Mollie Butler, and others. Also notes a local inquiry about Stil Pond near Denton, plus Maryland Assembly measures on rail fares, almshouse reform, compulsory education, and various bills from Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Day
Eugene Fearins
Tammy T. Harmon
Joseph Waldis
Lona F. Kelley
Charles E. Perry
Eva A. Chambers
Alfred C. Bilbrough
Eva Ada Bennett
Geo. A. Bullock
Mollie C. Butler
Hany Tiarrington
Lucy Chance
Robert Jarrell
Florence Cortelyou
Winnie FE. Alford
Armillie Nichols
T. Watson Porter
Sadie E. Cheezum
Jefferson Hill
Nellie Outten
William B. Turner
Lizzie Fearins
Elmer Wyatt
Etta Ball
Ira Calvin Butler
Margaret C. Stevenson
William J. Murray
Margaret B. Adreon
Christopher Nichols
Name O. Carter
Burt Hobbs
Celia Kornrumpf
Charles E. Friend
Ella S. Phillips
Robert Wheatley
Phoebe Hang
Thomas H. Hubbard
Mary E. Prattis
Ernest Collins
Emma Butler
Vincent A. Waters
Emily V. Collins
Lawrence Perkins
Mary Han
Singing Evangelist Aids Revival As Organist Seeks Salvation
Rev Alfred Smith a temperance evangelist led a revival in Hurlock under Rev G W Townsend. During a hymn he urged congregational singing. As the organist suddenly rushed to the altar nine or ten others followed, and the service became a highlight of the revival with renewed zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Smith
Wilmington
Hurlock
G. W. Townsend
Cambridge
Tomato industry shows decline in Maryland Delaware 1905
Maryland and Delaware together packed 2,841,614 cases in 1905 down 31 percent from 1904 when 4,138,672 cases were packed. Maryland had 1,452,039 cases from 299 packers. Delaware 1,389,575 from 49 packers. Delaware had nine idle canneries. Maryland had 98 packers not packing due to prior low prices. The 1905 drop contrasts with nationwide pack shortages boosting prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Delaware
United States
Real estate sale license notice invites farm listings
The undersigned have taken out license for sale of real estate in this and adjoining counties and are preparing a descriptive catalogue of farms placed with them for sale. Parties owning farms or other realty are invited to consult us and learn our terms and methods. Fair terms and square dealing will be strictly adhered to.
Reappointed Superintendent Nomination Sent to Senate
Governor Warfield on Tuesday last sent to the Senate the name of Dr. M. Bates Stephens to be Superintendent of Public Education. Dr. Stephens was endorsed by every board of School Commissioners in the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warfield
Senate
M. Bates Stephens
Dr. Stephens
Board of
Spinsters' Return at School House for Parsonage Fund
A benefit performance titled The Spinsters' Return will be at the Goldsboro school house on Saturday evening February 10. The ladies hope to raise money for the parsonage while inviting all to enjoy a humorous look at the antique maids and their pledged calm tempers. A citizens committee working to incorporate the town has sent papers to Annapolis and, in adjournment, voted thanks to T Alan Goldsborough of Denton for legal aid and services in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Annapolis
T. Alan Goldsborough
Denton
Goldsborough
Geo
C. Jounxson
W. Temple
F. G. Slemmmir
Dr F J Wright Advertises an Excellent Magic Lantern for Sale
Local notice lists Dr F J Wright offering an ex cellent magic lantern and related items for sale. The brief ad notes availability to interested buyers seeking a compact projection device for demonstrations and entertainment in a home or small venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Wright
Maryland Officials Rally for Anti Cigarette Law
Dr Theo Saulsbury Burrsville and other Maryland leaders endorse anti cigarette legislation. Principals and superintendents praise the bill, citing harms to schoolboys and the need for strong action to protect education and youth. The article also links good roads to better rural schools and consolidations.
Dr Tagg on Revivals and the Young Salvation
Dr F T Tagg in a recent ad address argued protracted meetings appeal less to “the people who are most sought.” He noted fewer altar cries of repentance and urged shifting work channels. He highlighted youth as the church’s salvation and praised vigorous Christian Endeavor Society leadership, citing statistics that most conversions occur under age 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Tagg
Flag ceremony at Marydel honors school with flag presentation
Thursday afternoon at Marydel the Junior Order American Mechanics presented a large American flag to the public school. F P Medford acted as master of ceremonies and joined Rev. Fadwin Gardner of Millington and Herman Taylor of Dover in speeches on patriotism. Superintendent Noble accepted the flag as attendees praised the school and its work with patriotic songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
American Mechanics
F. P. Medford
Fadwin Gardner
Millington
Herman Taylor
Dover
Noble
District managers post signs and distribute samples
IpEaAL Smnar Co. advertises district managers needed at 39 Randolph St Chicago. Salary 13.00 weekly with 35.00 per day for expenses. State age and present employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipeaal Smnar Co
Randolph St
Chicago
Wall Paper and Window Shades at 1015 W Baltimore St
Advertises latest patterns in wallpaper and gilt seapiece window shades. Prices listed at 208 each. From Thomas and Messer located at 1015 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Messer
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Life Insurance Talk Promises Better Rates and Safety
A cautious pitch urges readers to investigate insurers for solvency and decency. It claims The National of Vermont offers a lower death rate and higher interest among mutual companies, with officers earning averages under $8,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National of Vermont
Burns and Saulsbury Equitable Building listing
Sealed listing from Burnet and Saulsbury at 304 Equitable Building Wilmington Del Sempre indicating property or legal notice terms and contact terms for the inquiry.
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Visltors
Frank Bloxsom
Elizabeth Jewell
Whitby
Hynson
R. W. Todd
Preston and Vicinity
Harvey's
Temptation
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Laura V. Kennedy
Kent
Went
J. W. Kerr
James S. Harris
Susquehanna
Harris
Montgomery County
General Assembly
Congress
Seth
Dashiell
Somerset County
Princess Anne
State Board of Education
Baltimore Notes
Bosley
Godwin
Somerset
Allegany County
Kirwan
Queen Anne's
Haman
Dorton
G. R. Percy
Dorchester
Dr. Sinkith
NM. Bates Stephens
Caroling
Theo. Saulsbury
E. M. Noble
County Sperintendent of
T. Pliny Fisher
H. H. Murphy
Caroline High School
AF. Noble
Dr. Tagg
Lalaing
Life Insurance Talks
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