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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1913

Page

5

Denton Journal notices reflect local commerce and events

Local farmers set tomato price at 16 cents per basket and seek Caroline growers aid. Community announcements include bank statements, school attendance up 11 percent due to compulsory law, road work with shelling on Denton Hillsboro route, and a Denton fair to support town improvements. Historic notes mention Banks closure on Washington's Birthday and a Smithsonian quote on cattle hair balls.

Denton-Hillsboro Smithson Goldsboro Mitchell Miller Main Third Streets Provident State Bank of Preston The Goldsboro Bank G. T. Redden & Co Denton Spaid New Castle Carrall Kent Hardesty Sussex Miller Delaware Henry Hopkins Harry J. Hopkins Comptroller’s Office Annapolis Washington College D. S. Perry North Dakota C. W. Montgomery Federalsburg Pierce Sheppard Alwish Sheppard Lloyd Ricketts Marshall Gantt Fred Draper Greenshoo Noble Caroline County Warren Queen Anne's County Journal Today Caroline M. P. Church John L. George Franklin Street Wilmington M. E Crisfield Berry Aage Literary Club Journal Building G.S. Miller, Jr Smithsonian Institute Washington W. C. Andrew

Wedding Bells at Todd Farm in William sburg

The February 12 wedding of Miss Etta A. Todd and Mr. J. Oscar Harns berger at the Todd home near Williamsburg features a traveling French blue suit and an evergreen arch, with Rev. Frank White officiating and many presents to the couple who will live in Elkton, Va. The column notes other social events and local visits including travels of Rev. Carlton D. Harris, banquets in Baltimore, and assorted callers from Trappe to Philadelphia.

Frank Todd Williamsburg Etta A. Todd J. Oscar Harnsberger Elkton Della Todd Frank White Carlton D. Harris Trinity M. E. Church South Baltimore Southern Methodist Charles W. Hobbs Emerson Baltimore A. G. Towers J. T. Carter Old Akmory J. Frank Booth de Laval Separator Company Staunton R. M. Messick Town Hall Ethel Gertrude Messick Wilmington Laura V. Parks W. 3 Parks Denton N. C Robert M. Messick Louise Fleetwood Church Homeospital Eugene W. Beeler Publishers Service Company Cleveland Ohio George T. Redden Marriott Redden Philadelphia Charles Andrew Jennie Wyatt W. T. Bradley Eastman School of Photography Joseph H. Johnson Milton H. C. Hobbs H. B. Balderson Brooklyn J. A. Davis Greensboro Della Renner Nellie Dunning Carroll Wilson and Son Queen Anne's County M. M. Mowbray L. B. Towers Louisville Kentucky Mamie Bishop Carmichael Josephine Thawley J. H. Nichols Velma Trice New York Josephine Pippin Mary Pippin Jennie Adele Harbin Braddock’s Heights J. A. Mackintosh M. S. Kemp Trappe Reta Kemp Emma Green Thomas R. Green Fred Hendricks Williamsport Rebecca A. Merriken Henry R. Lewis I. T. Fleetwood Lydia Hughes Charles Brown Hisboro Oward Hopkins Joseph Taylor Hattie Hicks Saulsbury Sparks Hillsboro R. T. Coursey Powell Fleming Frank F. Fleming Tuckahoe Neck Howard Hopkins

Farms and society notes from Ridgely and nearby

Hickman. Francis Fountain injured after falling from a hay cart. Denton High School professor to speak on farming at Grange Hall. Liden's school debating society to discuss woman suffrage next Tuesday. Local social rounds include visits among families from Bridgeville to Philadelphia and Wilmington. Ridge ly Dramatic Club staged Farmer Haskins with praise. Grip illness spreads. institute planned Feb 21-22. Various community updates from Ridgely, Greensboro, and nearby locales.

Francis Fountain Edgar Fountain Professor Huffington Denton High School Grange Hall Debating Society Liden James Messick Margaret Breeding Susie Ed. Hill Bridgeville Brady Evans James Haymond Pennsylvania Burrsville Francis Hollis Greenwood S. Haymond William Noble Philadelphia Celia Melvin Frank Richards Harrington Ola Wraten Ida Girk Baltimore Edward Brown Susie Breeding Evah Oday Florence Noble Manila Breeding Miss Smith George Wilson Thomas Evans Delaware Elmer Harrington

Mrs Comegvs 75 Dies at Home Near Town

Mrs. John Comegvs aged 75 dies at her home near town on Sunday. Funeral services held at M E Church Wednesday with Rev W N Conaway officiating. Interment at Thomas Chapel. Special meetings by Rev Preston Kennedy of Minghampton NY begin February 21 for ten days.

John Comegvs M. E. Church W. N.conaway Thomas’ Chapel Preston Kennedy Minghampton N. Y Isabel Carrow Greensboro George Carrow Helen Jones J. T. Richards James Wilmington Lola Jones L. M. Jones Mildred Gooden Philadelphia S. D. Carrow Wesley Rickards F. B. Sweeney

Community Events In Edinburgh And Nearby Areas

Edinburgh notes Mr Clifford Hyrons of Bristol Pa and Mr Amos Janson of Wilmington spent the week end with Mr and Mrs John Janson. A festival and box social at Busics Saturday night raised funds for the church. Miss Clara Faulkner of Sadlersville visited her sister. Mr John Swift of Wilmington is home with his parents. Mr W E Ware is much improved in health.

Edinburgh Clifford Hyrons Bristol Amos Janson Wilmington John Janson Busics Clara Faulkner Sadlersville John Swift W. EL. Ware

Two Johns Visit with Towers Family Guests

Miss Georgia Towers and Miss Lillian Towers were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Roland Towers. Miss Edith Adams of Greenwood has been spending time with Miss Winnie Nichols.

Two Johns Georgia Lillian Towers H. Roland Towers Edith Adams Greenwood Winnie Nichols

Nuttle Crokinole Party Honors Harry H Nuttle

Concord hosts a progressive crokinole gathering last Thursday evening in honor of Harry H Nuttle. Guests included E T Orme H T Nuttle and others from Harrington and local families. Prizes went to Mrs Orme and Virgil Wright, with boobies awarded to Eva Wright and Ernest Collins. Music and refreshments accompanied the entertainment. Georgie Seeders visits her aunt Mrs Annie Seeders this week.

Concord H. T. Nuttle Harry H. Nuttle E. T. Orme Edna Saulsbury Eva Wright Elva Thawley Bessie, Fountain Georgie Seeders Harrington Harry Nuttle Ormond Neal Roland Seeders Virgil Wright Walter

Preston farmers to gather for institute in town hall

The Preston area is invited to a farmers institute in the town hall on Wednesday February 19. Three sessions run from 8 00 a m to afternoon and evening with no admission charge. Dr Hill guides Maryland institutes promoting modern agricultural practices and a corn exhibit will be shown inviting local farmers to compete with schoolboys.

Preston Farmers’ Institute Farmers’ Institutes Maryland Hill

Trinity and Epworth League Services Review

Trinity hosted last Sunday evening services led by Miss Laura Baker with Miss Anna Ledenham set to lead next Sunday. Wintry winds persist as roads improve and hauling continues. Mr. Charles McDowell of Philadelphia visits his mother Mrs. H. Messick. Farmers attended the Bridgeville institute last Wednesday. Easton civic figure Mr. Jesse H. T. Hubbard dies of pneumonia Saturday night.

Trinity, Epworth League Trinity Laura Baker Anna Ledenham Charles McDowell Philadelphia H. Messick Institute Bridgeville

Mrs Lena Thawley and kin visit from Wyoming

Mrs Lena Thawley spent Thursday to Sunday in town with relatives in Wyoming. Her sister Mrs Annie Downham accompanies her home and visits relatives nearby. Short & Sons erected a monument in Union churchyard for Mrs M E Stafford in memory of her late husband William P Stafford. Several locals, including Mrs Howard Hopkins and Messrs Olaf Smith Harlan Blades Houston Thawley Harvey Fountain C H Fountain, are on the sick list. Miss Elma Jacobs visits Philadelphia relatives. Mrs Sarah Ireland hosted by her son near Easton. Mrs Josephine Voss is dangerously ill at her home near town.

Ridgely Dramatic Club Farmer Haskins Harry Hemmons Leona Parsons John Grabill Maud Gibson Hook Lawrence Lynch Helen Fountain Margaret Swing Leo Meginney Will Smith M. E. Church Messrs Thos. L. Day Granville Downes St. Louis A. G. Saulsbury Paul Holsinger Harvey Holsinger Haymaker Tom Swann Frances Green Wilmington Philadelphia Delta Green Saxton Farmers’ Institute Ridgely Isaac Mason Frank Hobbs Easton I. T. Saulsbury Alice Pendleton George Imler Lena Thawley Wyoming Aninie Downham Short & Sons M. E. Stafford Union Churchyard William P. Stafford Howard Hopkins Olaf Smith Harlan Blades Houston Thawley Harvey Fountain C. H. Fountain Montague

Notable Moves and Visits Around Hobbs and Area

The report notes Thomas J. Towers of New York returning to attend his brother Purnell Towers burial. Parson Bailey delivered a Sunday discourse to Am 3 converts. Mrs. Williams remains seriously ill at her daughter's home northeast of town. E M Willey visited Alga Corkran near Grove. F J Wright of Anderson town spent two days in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. M B Smith welcomed their seven week old infant last Sunday. J R Ricards and wife visited Bridgeville relatives. H H Nuttle of Andersontown visited Wilmington last week.

Albert McAmee Catherine Keenan Frank Williams Chestnut Grove Gertrude Reynolds Greenwood Norman Scott William T. Hignutt Federalsburg Grace Hubbard Margaret Merriken G.S. Liden Clarence Parker Bridgeville Glenna Bullock Sallie Smith Della Cambridge Calvin Scott Jersey City Mary Ross S. M. Liden Dora Powell Denton May Sparklin Winfield Hubbard Effa Alford Seaford Alga Cork Grove F. J. Wright Andersontown Baltimore M. B. Smith J. R. Ricards H. H. Nuttle Wilmington

Houston's Branch Social Evening Gathers Town Folk

Mr and Mrs James Wheatley hosted a Saturday gathering for young folks in the neighborhood. Attendees included Alice Mason Mary Cahall Viola White Ruth Wright Alice Collins Flossie Wright Hartman Cahall Fred Williamson Howard Williams and others. W P Cheezum visited with sisters and Miss Alice Mason stayed with Edgar Blades. Mrs S L Young recovering from grip is able to be out again. Farmers replenish woodpiles as seasonable weather returns.

Houston James Wheatley Hood Alice Mason Mary Cahall Viola White Ruth Wright Alice Collins Flossie Wright Messrs Hartman Cahall Fred Williamson Howard Williams Corkrng Edmund Truitt Edward Cahall Oscar Wright Carl Regans Alfred Cahall Teller Regans W. P. Cheezum W. T. George Edgar Blades S. L. Young

Sunday Guests and Church Notes at Chestnut Grove

Chestnut Grove and related families visited Mr and Mrs M L Sullivan and Mr and Mrs George Smith to dine and spend Sunday. Monday evening guests included Mr and Mrs William Everagain. Sunday School is at 10 o clock. Mrs Peter Trice and Mrs A Wilson are listed as sick. Ex comments advise modesty in action.

Chestnut Grove John Scott Charlie Meredith Chester Scott George Johnson M. L. Sullivan Mines Morris Mildred Harry Collins George Smith William Everagain Peter Trice A. Wilson

Scholars With High Marks From County Schools

A list of county pupils honorable mentioned for winter ten weeks of work, attendance, and exam performance. Many names across districts like Edinburgh Kennard Shults Lola Seward Jane Faulkner Grace Seward and Central and Moore’s and Greensboro listings show students valued for regular effort, though no ranking or ordering is provided.

Marydel Edith Davis Abbie Tomlinson Wallace Stafford James Stummer Verne Steele Addie Shewbrooks Charlie Shewbrooks Floyd Moore Henderson Mary Jones Anna Coffin Catherine Melvin Isabella Reynolds Ruth Cole James Johnson Wallace Scott Ella Chiischman Clark Smith Edward Coffin Willie Toth Alice [Ickling William Thomas Agnes Peterson Lucy Reed Edinburgh Kennard Shults Lola Seward Jane Faulkner Grace Seward Daniel Swift Byard Swift Moore Marie Greenly Esther Meredith Lola Edwards Marguerite Albrough Eva Wheeler Mabel Wheeler Paul Meredith Mildred Ilbrough Clinton Edwards Rosa Hutson Florence de Neta Richard Lowe Lida Dickerson John Wilson Nelson Draper Margaret Kibler Woodie Dill Harvey Wilton Mary Dill Paul Draper Greensboro Charles Beaumont Walter Smith Fred Richards Alzera Downs Harold Boggs Winifred Cake Annie Roe Ethel Eveland Henrietta Houchin David Sapp Paul Hughes Paul Butler Barcus Harry Needles Henry Hubbard George Kornrumpf Agnes Hubbard Mary Clark Fred Porter Ralph Tribbitt Arthur Kornrumpf Cburrsville Marian Stafford Lottie Good Florence Morgan Earl Webber Allan Garrett Sadie Garrett John Collison Central Gertie Henning Roger Hrubaker Uriah Elizabeth Flowers Ralph Christopher Esther Helsby Rebecca Cohee Oaks Esther Willey John Slaughter Mildred Roe Irma Bailey Carroll Bright Cwilloughby Ellen Tharp Joseph Batchalk Irene Adams Paul Batchalk Blanche Butler James Coulbourn Charles Moore Chickman Florence Hamilton Lester Noble Blanche Croll Pearl Hamilton Leon Satterfield Helen Stevens Hynson Nellie Phillips Ruth Adams Wilmer Davis Simeon Russell Alice McKown Bertha Miller Rowena Jefferson Addie Atterbridge Ruth McCrea Ruth Jefferson Leslie Eddington Roland Jefferson Houston Marie Turner Kemp Messick Nichols Esther Griffith Hilda Covey John Kent

Advertised Letters in Denton Post Office Week Ending February 8

List of unclaimed letters at the Denton post office for the week ending February 8 includes E. D. Hartman, Mrs. Geo Harris, Mrs. Robert Towers, Mrs. Annie Spielman, J. H. Gochner, N. S. Harper, Frank Murphy, Harry Anderson, John Thomas Clark, Lina Black, W. J. Murphy, Emma Jones, and Nic Spung foreign. Callers must say letters are advertised to receive them.

Denton E. D. Hartman Geo. Harris Robert Towers Annie Spielman J. H. Gochner N. 5. Harper Frank Murphy Harry Anderson John Thomas Clark Lina Black W. J. Murphy Emma Jones Nic Spung

Cemetery Association Meeting Called For February 19

A meeting of the Cemetery Association is called for Wednesday February 19 at 2 p.m. sharp in the office of T P Fisher Esq. Directors are urged to attend due to matters of much importance. Signed J N E Wilson Secretary.

Cemetery Association Sharp T. P. Fisher Jromn E. Wilson

Orphans' Court Grants Admin For James Sipple Estate

Judges Clark and Stevens preside as letters of administration on the personal estate of James Sipple are granted to James C. Sipple and Burt Hobb. Renunciations and bond approved. Creditors to be notified. Appraisers Charles M. Pippin and John Murphy named. Subpoena for guardian Mrs Mary C Seward of Jessie May Stubbs and William Burnet Stubb. Annie Seeders ordered to sell deceased Beniah Seeders property. Guardian named for Addie May Dowell.

Orphans’ Court Clark and Stevens James Sipple James C. Sipple Burt Hobb Charles M. Fippin John Murphy Mary C. Seward Jessie May Stubbs William Burnet Stubb Annie Seeders Beniah Seeders Harry IF. Whiteley Addie May Dowell

Guy Brothers Minstrels at Denton Town Hall Monday

Denton residents are promised a top show as Guy Brothers Minstrels bring their thirty-ninth year of clean, wholesome entertainment to the town hall next Monday evening. The company, featuring thirty-five performers, will present music, comedy and dance with the Silver Concert Band and Orchestra. Reserved seats are available at Smith & Walls' store at no extra charge.

Guy Brothers Denton Geo. R. Guy Smith & Walls

Farmers Institutes In Caroline County

Dr. Richard S. Hill announces a series of farmers institutes across the Eastern Shore with Caroline county dates at Federalsburg Preston Denton Ridgely Hillsboro and a final Ridgely session. Subjects include corn grass alfalfa fruits vegetables dairying poultry livestock drainage and home economics with free lectures and illustrated talks.

Caroline County Richard S. Hill Caroline Federalsburg Preston Denton Ridgely Hillsboro

Tilghman to publish History of Talbot County

Caroline and Talbot counties are set to gain from Col Oswald Tilghman's forthcoming History of Talbot County. The work promises reliable data and engaging prose, reflecting his lineage and deep pride in the region's early republican era. The author’s ancestry and local ties are highlighted as strengths.

Caroline County Talbot County Queen Anne's Kent Caroline Oswald Tilghman Tilghman Republic

Advertising's Role in Business Growth Questioned

The Philadelphia Record notes that many firms would likely have prospered without advertising yet acknowledges ads as a powerful business-building tool. It asks how firms that did not advertise would have fared and whether publicity accelerated progress beyond natural growth.

Philadelphia Record

Still a Hope for Peaches in Divided Opinion

Farmers split over crop prospects as warm weather swelled buds and fear of late freezes. Some say blackberries and larger fruits remain safe while others doubt peaches will be renewed. Orlando Harrison reports promising peach trees and overall good conditions across multiple states. He cautions time remains for changes and notes Eastern Shore peach scarcity if renewals lag. Covington lauds Maryland's Eastern Shore as a future market garden area, stressing waterways and inland routes to Philadelphia New York and Boston.

Orlando Harrison Berlin Maryland Delaware Virginia West Virginia New York Covington Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association United States Atlantic Seaboard Philadelphia Boston Atlantic Coast

Plan to span Pacific by wireless with eight new stations

Marconi company awards J G White Engineering eight wireless telegraph stations to link New York and London via a globe girding system. Stations will be in pairs at Oahu Tamales Bay Bolinas Belmar and Eastern Massachusetts, enabling faster transoceanic messages across the Pacific and beyond.

Pacific Pacific Ocean New York London Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company J. G. White Engineering Corporation Oahu Sandwich Islands Tamales Bay Bolinas Cal Belmar N. J Massachusetts Japan United States Manila India

Fatal Burns and Obituaries in Local Notices

Mrs. James Smith of Burrsville died five hours after clothing caught fire in her home. Funeral at Greensboro M. E. Church with burial in Greensboro cemetery. Addie Macklin died suddenly of heart failure while visiting Georgetown, Del. Funeral and Georgetown interment. James H. Nichols, infant son of Dr and Mrs Frederick N Nichols, died at Maryland University Hospital aged one month. Funeral and burial yesterday.

James Smith Burrsville Albert Polk Georgetown Del Addie Macklin James H Frederic N. Nichols Maryland University Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Hickman Smithville J. B. Scott Charles Meredith Luther Sullivan Bure St Paul's M. EL Church St. Paul's M. EL Ilamy Watt Henry Porter J. W. Porter Charles Butler James Mitchell Woody Parris Chesapeake City Samuel Ellwanger Nellie Anthony J. F. Jarman Robert Jarman Eva Slughes Felton Mozart Hall Lizzie Minner Elsie Brittingham Hollandsville T. Edwin Willis J. Ed Willis Virginia Roe R. E. Jarman J. P. Hopkins Ladies’ Aid J. West Clayton L. P. Balderson R. E. Russell Jesse H.T. Hubbard Edna Fleming Elizabeth Brown Irwin Sparklin Henry Fisher Margaret Brown Francis Beaven Wilbert Fleming Boonsboro Rawlings Dulin Guy Porter Gladys Phillips Hazel Phillips Cridgely Kennard Pinder Lee Bennington Martha Cooper Bernice Austin Glennie Downes Margaret Andrews Mary Robinson Clifton Morris Stephen Lynch Howard Wagner Hamberton Meredith Douglas Towers Mildred Satterfield Mary Everagam Margaret Wilson Helen Smith Elma Trice Marjorie Nichols eFriendship Minnie Frase Lillie Frase William Walters Lloyd Turner Edith McMahan Velma Dean George Schmick Verna Ramsey Ronald Turner Emma Frase Albert Schmick Mabel Turner John Culver Mary Nichols Arthur Griffith Howard’ S Mary Andrew Harry Haskins William Haskins Reba Hurst Walter Kensey Elsie Pringle Retta Lister Edith Andrew Grace Andrew Farmer's Club Opnion Mr. Harrison Erksrs
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