Local notes from Denton and vicinity in 1905
Various items from the region include price reports like cashes here and there, a Washington's Birthday celebration planned for Thawley's, and road hopes for over ten miles of State highway in Caroline county. Notices cover sales, bank director elections, a jewelry stock sale, new offices for the electric light company, a house sale in Thomastown, a Lincoln birthday event in Baltimore, and a White Sale at Evera gans. The Denton Musical Association reorganizes with officers, a new band instructor, and 17 instruments. Also included are weather, census work by Rev Robert A Brooking, and remarks on tomato farming profits in Caroline county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackston
J. B. Colgain
Thawley’s
Caroline County
L. LB. Fower
Mary A. G. Towers
PW. Smith Co
James el, Nichols
M. Bates Stephens
John L. Sverngam
Denton National Bank
Cars
Pinetown
Elmer W. Deen
Charles F. Driggins
Union League of Maryland
Lincoln
Baltimore
Charles W. Hobbs
Everagain's
J. Hl. Beer
Beer
Denton Musical Association
George C. Skirven
Jonathan L. Hughe
William T. Gradley
Alda P. Whitby
John T. Moore
Weather Bureau
Messrs
George S. Raurigh
Levi R. Brumbaugh
D. R K. Crouse
Robert E. Smith
Clement Drake
David P
Morri
United States District Court
Charles Webster
Dorchester
Messrs. Goldsborough & Fletcher
Cambride
Robert A. Brooking
United States
Caroline
Talbot
Queen Anne's
Kent
Cecil
Brooking
Matrimonial News From Secretary and Nearby Towns
A wedding was held at Mr. J. Winfield Murphy’s home in Secretary on Wednesday at 5 PM. Miss Hattie Blanche Stevens of Secretary wed Mr. Tiley S. Davis of Preston with Rev. Chas. I. Orr officiating. Bridesmaid Nettie Messick and best man Elbert Davis assisted as guests sent many gifts. The couple later hosted a Preston reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Winfield Murphy
Chas. I. Orr
Hattie Blanche Stevens
Tiley S. Davis
Preston
Nettie Messick
Elbert Davis
Martha Stevens
Mrs. Davis
Cambridge
Esta Roe
Miriam Todd
Andersontown
Marjorie Todd
Williston
Emily
Frances Johnson
Margaret Pastorfield
Elizabeth Benson
Eva Deford
Anna Lucas
Mildred
Louise Nuttle
Adaline
Louise Fisher
Masters Arlie
Thurston Keefer
Gorman Morgan
Paul Sewell
Albert Towers
Wilmington
C. Johnson
Martha
P. C. Parvis
Helen
J. ST. Richards
Baltimore
Harvey J. McDaniel
Caroline
Nevada
George A. McDaniel
Denton
William T. Hubbard
Mary Ida
Ralph Fisher Hubbard
Concord M. E Church
Henry R. Lewis
Board of County Commissioners
Annapolis
Carey
Michael Kibler
Greensboro
Elizabeth Carey
Philadelphia
Joseph
Roop
T. Seeders
Indiana
Seeders
Alan Goldsborough
House Committee On Corporations
J. W. Munck
Everette Pepper
Tuckahoe Neck
James Baxter
Nessie Boyce
Queen Anne's County
Harvey L. Cooper
Ele
Mary Hobbs
Georgetown High School
J. C. Spencer
West Denton
Harry Anthony
Emily Deford
Stella Short
Hartly
Alms House
A. M. Clarke
Sara H. Clarke
Town
Centreville
Gootee S. Roe, Jr
Florence Jones
W. Downes
Viola
Gertrude Covey
Easton
J. H. Beer
Pennsylvania
Greer Cooper
Charles G. Griffin
Reappointment of State Superintendent Stephens Announced
The reappointment of State Superintendent M. B. Stephens of Caroline county was announced on Thursday and confirmed by the Senate. Governor Crothers has reappointed Charles J. Fox as chief of the Bureau of Statistics and Information and Col. Thos. J. Ewell as State Fire Marshal, with other reappointments including John H. Wade of Washington county and Samuel J. Twilley of Worcester county as fish commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Stephens
Caroline County
Senate
Crothers
Charles J. Fox
Bureau of Statistics and Information
Thos. J. Ewell
John H. Wade
Washington County
Samuel J. Twilley
Worcester County
Concord Social Notes Tug at Family Ties
Miss Edna Hamilton of New York visits sister Mrs Edith Lord in Concord. Mr Frank Lord of Whiteleysburg spends a few days with Mr Walter Lord this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Edna Hamilton
New York State
Edith Lord
Frank Lord
Whiteleysburg
Walter Lord
Snow Hill Man Guest At Abe Handy Residence
Mr Edwin Truitt of Snow Hill spends the week as guest of Mr Abe Handy Miss Blanche Neal visits friends at Hurlock during the period
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Truitt
Snow Hill
Abe Handy
Blanche Neal
Hurlock
Hartley man injured by flying sapling
George C. Morris of near Hartley suffered a severe facial injury Friday when a bent sapling sprang up during clearing, breaking his jaw in two places and leaving him in serious condition. Other notes include church donations, embroidery club gathering, travel updates, vacation plans, and revival meetings drawing good crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
George C. Morris
Hartley
W. Heather and
A. F Heather
H. S. Dailey
Philadelphia
L. R. Janney
Embroidery Club
Allen
Laurel
Legg
Chicago
Annie Cannon
Cordova
Chas
Walter Munroe
Millsboro
Lena Milbourn
Dover
Local Notables Attend Events and Visits in Early Fall
Ridgely. Mr. Johnson of Salisbury plans ice plant operations at Thompson & Madara. I T Saulsbury Frank Flounders and Fred Flounders attend canners convention in Atlantic City. Prof A L Greenwood leaves sick list for Philadelphia treatment. C Kline adds groceries. Mr and Mrs Siple guest in Pittsburg. Miss Elsie Smith weekends with Baltimore friends. Paul Holsinger visits sister in California. Estella Flounders and daughter visit Wilmington. T A Smith and spouse spend week in Annapolis. A G Saulsbury visits Philadelphia. Edith Wright of Philadelphia sick list. Miss Frances Greene visits Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siple
Pittsburg
Harry Hemmon
Lsie] Smith
Baltimore
Paul Holsinger
California
Estella Flounders
Wilmington
T. A. Smith
Annapolis
A. G. Saulsbury
Philadelphia
Edith Wright
Frances Greene
Fire destroys two Denton dwellings during Sunday blaze
A Sunday night fire swept the dwelling of Mrs. P. H. Mc Shane in Denton and the adjoining home of William T. Toff, while Mrs. M. E. Nichols’ house next door was saved. A vacant lot shielded others as strong winds fanned the flames. Fire destroyed much of R. P. Vickers personal property. loss estimated between 3500 and 4000 dollars. Vickers previously lost his Wright farm house contents last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickers
Mr. Vickers
Nichols Wright
Local Families Face Diptheria Loss and Illness Report
Henderson area reports the death of four year old Darias Pippin from diphtheria. Measles are widespread with about fifty cases. Residents include Mrs Roscoe Taylor of Sayre Pa visiting, Mamie Goodwin from Philadelphia visiting her parents, Darwin Pritchett of Philadelphia visiting, W M Price ill then improved, Irving Coleman in Baltimore, and Harry Stockley departing for Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Prichett
W. M. Price
Irving Coleman
Baltimore
Harry Stockley
Wilmington
Andrew Christopher’s accident and recovery update
Mr. Andrew Christopher met with a painful accident while cutting wood and cut his leg. He is improving. Little Miss Elizabeth Towers visits her cousins in Baltimore, Harold and Hezel Cook. Miss Mary Callahan of Queen Anne’s visits sister Mrs W F Towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Christopher
Elizabeth Towers
Harold and
Hezel Cook
Baltimore
Mary Callahan
Queen Anne's
Mra. W.F. Towers
Local option strength bill tightens Caroline county liquor ban
Senator Goslin introduces a temperance bill to bar sale or orders of all intoxicating liquors in Caroline county and to punish violations as felonious offenses. The measure targets prescriptions and drug store sales while defending bona fide medical prescriptions. The bill advances from a special committee with Goslin as chair and is opposed by critics citing doctor prescription interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Goslin
Circuit Court
Maryland
Cnse
Justices of the Peace
Senator Coady
Wilkinson
Coady
Rev Sheridan to preach at Choptank Grove and more
Rev J M Sheridan, president of Maryland Conference, will preach at Choptank Church Monday February 21 at 2 pm and at Grove Church 730 pm Also preaching at American Corners M P Church Sunday February 13 at 1030 am and Zion M P Church at 3 pm Last quarterly conference of Grove Circuit M P will be held at Choptank Monday February 21 Mrs Sadie Ritter and daughter Evelyn returned from Baltimore Russell L Elliott had a surprise party January 7 Smithville Patrons attended Smithville school January 28 with recitations and dialogues Superintendent Noble and Miss Smedley spoke Mr Bullock and Miss Lawless elected officers of the club: President C R B Neal vice-president R J S Bullock secretary Miss Lawless
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Circuit
Choptank
Sadie Ritter
Evelyn
Baltimore
Russell L. Elliott
Smithville
Noble
Miss Smedley
Bullock
Miss Lawless
C. RB. Neal
R. J. S. Bullock
Two American Corner Residents Fall Into Nanticoke Water
Two citizens from American Corner went to Federalsburg on Saturday evening to attend entertainment. While strolling near the Nanticoke River they accidentally walked overboard, causing discomfort but drawing amusement from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Corner
Federalsburg
Nanticoke
Frampton Sons Plan New Addition in Federalsburg Spring
In Federalsburg, Messrs J T Frampton and Son announce plans to erect an addition to their store in the spring, expanding premises and services. The move signals ongoing local business growth and investment in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
J. T. Frampton & Son
Morgan Purchases Holland Farm Near Queen Anne
Mr and Mrs T Hackett Morgan bought the William H Holland farm near Queen Anne with stock and outfit for 12000 dollars. Holland bought their Queen Anne house and grounds for 2000 dollars. A county-born couple trades and local social notes fill the page track of marriages deaths and gatherings.
Social Evening Held in Honor of Mrs Eva Hopwood
Mrs C J Williamson hosted a Wednesday evening gathering for guest Mrs Eva Hopwood of Baltimore. Attendees included Mr and Mrs T H Everngain, Mr and Mrs J B Welch, Mesdames C E Todd and CO P Roe, Misses Jenny Kelley Dillie Merriken Izzie Robb and Mr C E Beauchamp. Mary Towers of Federalsburg High School visited Hobbs relatives and returned home. Agnes Elliott of Federalsburg, staying with Miss G Adams, has returned home. The Cohee sisters hosted a taffy pulling for local youths. The measles outbreak in the community has subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Williamson
Eva Hopwood
Baltimore
T. H. Everngain
J. B. Welch
C. E. Todd and CO
PF. Roe
Jenny Kelley
Dillie Merriken
Izzie Robb
C. E. Beauchamp
Mary Towers
Federalsburg High School
Hobbs
Agnes Elliott
Federalsburg
G. Adams
Two Ladies Die Sudden and Other Obituary Notes
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Mary Irwin 44 wife of Circuit Court crier in Caroline County from heart trouble and Mrs. Annie Reichman 59 in Williston from heart trouble. Also Captain John F. Quail killed by an extra work train near Winchester. Mrs Tilghman Paca 83 died of pneumonia. Mrs. William D. Smith of Church Hill. Mrs. Caslow née Jester dies in Wilmington. John Seward 73 dies of apoplexy near Goldsboro. Funeral details and survivors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Irwin
William H. Irvin
Caroline County
Hite
Alfred Carter
A. G. Fleetwood
John Christopher
Samuel
William Towers
Frank T. Benson
Denton
Annie S. Reichman
Albert Reichman
Denton Cemetery
Albert T. Reichman
A. R. Towers
Norristown
Charles C. Reichman
Williston
John F. Quail
Winchester
Queen Anne's County
Maryland, Delaware & Virginia
Love Point
Capt Quail
Narrows
Baltimore
Tilghman Paca
Carmichael
Richard B. Carmichael
Church Hill
Wiliam D. Smith
H. Earle Smith
Fof Smith & Walls
Thomas R. Green
A. E. Cooper
Wilmington
John Caslow
Green
In Memory of Isabella Scott and Mary A Moore
Obituary note honoring Isabella Scott who died February 7 1910 and Mary A Moore who died July 25 1909. Sisters Jennia Marvel Susin Thawley express love, faith in Jesus, and comfort in the hope of eternal life. Message from their daughters and sisters emphasizes peace in the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Scott
Jesus
Hva L. Scott
Mary A. Moore
Mary
Jennia Marvel
Susin Thawley
State Primary System Popular in Annapolis Letter
An Annapolis letter reports that about 90 percent of constituents favor a universal primary system for all parties across the state. Democratic House members from various sections voiced support, with liberal Republicans also believed to favor it. Dr Hayden of St Marys urged delegates to vote with constituents rather than personal inclination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
House
Hayden
St. Mary's
Crawford County
Seaford Believes Schooner E C Ross Crew Lost
Rumor in Seaford says all hands aboard the schooner E C Ross are dead after the vessel went missing. Local residents await official confirmation from authorities or salvage teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaford
E.C. Ross
Low
Gho
Timeso
Levy Court Hears Roads Plans and Murder Probe
In Caroline County the Levy Court voted to pay 100 dollars for information leading to the arrest of Edward Driggins colored charged with his wife’s murder near Preston. Commissioners report securing 14 thousand tons trap rock at 1.36 dollars per ton for Watt’s Creek to the Bureau road and other road-building plans. A sprinkling wagon was purchased and a more active year for road work is forecast, with sections Greensboro to Denton to Federalsburg to be improved and macadamized later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy
Edward Driggins
Preston
Watt's Creek
Bureau
Williston
Caroline
Greensboro
Denton
Federalsburg
Land Commissioner Smith Reports Biennial Findings
Land Commissioner Thomas A Smith releases his biennial report covering the two years ended September 30, 1909. It details land patents issued, fees, caution and composition money, and statistics. notes records going back to 1688 and a restored Mason and Dixon boundary parchment, plus calls to preserve aged records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Thomas A Smith
E. Stanley Toadvin
W. Laird Henry
Mr. Smith
Land Office
Maryland
Richard and
Thomas Penn
Lord Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Census Enumerators for Caroline County Appointments
Twenty four applicants who sought census enumerator posts in Caroline County sat an exam before Postmaster Green. Papers were sent to Isaac H. White in Salisbury for appointment duties. Twelve positions will be filled across eight districts, with work starting April 15 and lasting thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Postmaster Green
Messrs
James A. Barwick
Ruley B. Smith
George Imler
Thompson EF. Gibson
L. P. Mullikin
Wm. G. Walters
J. E. Willis
T. Asa Ayres
Martin Bennett
Murray H. Boyer
A. G. Todd
John W. Payne
H. B. Wright
Charles H. Christopher
James O. Wright
C.S. Todd
Clarence E. Deachamp
Albert Howard
Grant Alburger
Virgil Moore
Louis St. James
Dorchester
Wm. F. Davis
Wm. R. Keel
Oliver W. Spicer
Green
Isaac H. White
Salisbury
Caroline County
Apple growing urged as profitable crop in Delaware
The Snow Hill Messenger cites J. W. Kerr of Denton noting a decline in local apple growing while Delaware shows strong apple production. It argues with patience and effort, apples can be highly profitable, requiring modest costs and lower cultivation expenses, and urges progress in local experimentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kerr
Denton
Snow Hill Messenger
Worcester County
Delaware
Kerr
Ocean City deals hint at new era for resort interests
Large transfer last week moves Ocean City Beach Co property to American Resort Hotel Co, signaling a fresh epoch in Ocean City. Dr James William Reese will mark forty years as a Western Maryland College language professor on the 26th with an Alumni banquet at the Belvedere Baltimore. Mrs Earl Carlton Diggans of Wilmington, formerly Queen Anne, seeks a divorce. An old saying notes that harsher winters bring earlier springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean City
Ocean City Beach Co
American Resort Hotel Co
James William Reese
Westminister
Western Maryland College
Belvedere
Baltimore
Earl Carlton Diggans
Wilmingmington
Queen Anne
Lenten Services and New Church Appeal
Rev J Gibson Gantt issues a card urging Easter offerings for a new Denton church to enlarge facilities for guild and youth activities. He appeals to lapsed members to contribute, stressing prayer as fuel for work and sacrifice. Plus notes on church events and a Brethren church location committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gibson Gantt
Denton
St. Mary's Guild
Lord Jesus Christ
J. L. Straughn
Caroline County
Robert Jarman
Valentine
Methodist Protestant
Wallace Clark
Tuckahoe Neck
Thawley
Epworth League
M. FE
Church of the Brethren
G. S. Kairigh
Orphans Court Acts on Administered Estates and Guardians
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. A demurrer to John T Carter Jr petition to authorize deed to estate of John H Bailey was overruled and continued to 22nd instant. Will of Robert Patton admitted probate with letters testamentary to Orlando Patton and Charles Harrison. Appraisers named Alexander Noble and Nelson Fooks. A J Dailey executor of Stephen Bailey ordered to sell personal property. Accounts of Selby Smith and J Walter Noble and Mahala Noble approved. Guardians Blanche Tinley and Pearl Groff appointed with bonds filed and approved. Releases approved. Real estate appraisals for William A Noble and resignation of John E Wilson as trustee for Sallie R Cooper accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden
Fleetwood
John T. Carter, Jr
J. I. Ellwanger
B. Y S. Bailey
John H. Bailey
Mr. Ellwanger
Elmer W. Deen
Charles B. Harrison
Robert Patton
Orlando Patton
Mr. Harrison
Alexander Noble
Nelson H. Fooks
A. J. Dailey
Stephen Bailey
Selby Smith
Alice Smith
J. Walter Noble
Mahala Noble
William A. Noble
Blanche Tinley
Calvert
Pauline Tinley
Pearl Gro
Richard
Benjamin Groff
Pearl Groff
William H. Deen
James H. Ross
John E. Wilson
Sallie R. Cooper
State Sanitarium Inspected by Maryland Visit
United States Senator John Walter Smith led a Maryland Tuberculosis Sanitarium inspection at Sabillasville with Finance, Ways and Means, Public Buildings members and other guests. He says ordinary cases cure in six months and costs average 175. The institution has not requested state aid yet but should receive at least 100000. Goslin and Williamson of Caroline were among the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Walter Smith
Maryland
Messrs. Goslin and Williamson
Caroline
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Liberty
Senator Goslin
Charles W. Wright
Hillsboro
T. Hackett Morgan
William H. Holland
Holland
Thomas Mitchell
Mitchell
Anna Ruhl
Richard Beaven
St. Paul's P. E
Holt
Mary Hicks
Roy Poole
Wabash
Ind
Marion Dean
Calvin Carlyle
Garrettson Smith, Jr
L. P. Corkran
Hillsboro M. E
H. Clarence Duffey
Hugh
KE. B. Davis
Harry Clark
H. M. Thompson
George B. Stewart
Ethel Holt
Stevensville
Burrsville
Mary I. Thawley
James Thawley
John H. Thawley
Mary H. Thawley
Robert H. Thawley
Wesley E. Thawley
Vfames Thawley
Coursey Hammond
Fredbrea
Eva Thawley
Adam Holsinger
Near Ridgely
M. A. Stafford
Mary V. Darrah
Iva A. Russell
Clayton
Irwin
Mr. Gantt
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