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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1909

Page

5

Countywide News Items From The Denton Journal

A Denton Journal page 5 item lists miscellaneous county news and notes soliciting reader submissions from across the area. Read as a compact snapshot of local happenings and community notices reflecting early 1909 county life.

Local Market Notes and Community Notices

Patchwork of short items from a local paper includes crop prices like wheat at 1.20 and corn at 72, home goods ads, postmaster appointment at Tuckahoe, bank opening plans, local barn building, and sales on eggs. Also mentions drama at Ridgely, church lectures, and a charity bazar to benefit the church.

Social Gatherings and Notices Across Denton Area

A long social page notes a Matrons of Methodism gathering at Mr and Mrs H A Roe with music recitations and a generous silver offering. Other events include M P Church Hall entertainment, Valentines, and a wedding anniversary invitation for Mr and Mrs T Phinny Fisher. Numerous visits, dances, outings, and theater, plus bank and community meetings, fill Hillsboro Queen Anne and surrounding towns with civic and social activity.

H. A. Roe Inez Noble Preston Anna Dryden Crisfield

Inter High School Debate At Federalsburg

Large crowd at Masonic Hall heard the Federal borough and Caroline High teams discuss immigration limits. Federalsburg won the vote of two judges with Gantt dissenting. Program featured solos recitations and glee club pieces by Caroline and Federalsburg students.

Masonic Hall High School of Federalsburg Caroline High School United States Ernest Handy Benjamin Williams Russell Carroll M. Duke Smith Anna Fisher Mildred Ramsdell Ethel Paisley Mabel Heidrick Caroline High School Glee Club Ethel Ottinger Silver Stars Helen Roe Mary Nichols

In loving remembrance of Ella Collison

In loving remembrance of Ella Collison who departed this life November 17 1907. Her memory is still fresh and fragrant. We still miss her but know that she is with Jesus and her loved one where sorrow and pain are banished forever and joy shall never end. Shout on daughter the time will not be long when we will join you to shout around the throne. Mother.

Ella Collison Jesus

Preston churchman suffers heart episode in pulpit

Rev W J Wright, a gifted local preacher in Preston, collapsed in the pulpit last Sunday during a service. after medical care he recovered and returned home. Other items note Miss Ruth Noble's trip to Baltimore New York and Stanton Va to start millinery work, Miss Lillian Mitchell visiting Salisbury, and various local social notices.

Preston W. J. Wright Ruth Noble Baltimore New York Stanton, Va MS. FE Royal Oak Ferry Neck Talbot County Gardner Srat Lillian Mitchell Salisbury J. R. Phillips Greenwood Ada Eaton Philadelphia Sridegroom J. A. Cox Joe Hanis Nellie Carmine Denton T. el ‘Todd Geo. Wright Wright Easton

Local Social Notes From Williston and Baltimore

Mrs Grace Todd and Kath leen Towers visited Mr and Mrs Harvey Towers in Williston. Epworth League service planned for next Sunday at 7 30 pm. Bertha and Edna Rogers visited Mrs Howard Towers in Easton. Dori Jacobs returned from Baltimore. A J and H C Todd made a business trip to Baltimore. Matt ie McConnell returned from a Denton visit.

Grace Todd Kathleen Madison Towers Harvey Towers Williston Bertha Edna Rogers Howard Towers Easton Dori Jacobs Baltimore A. J H. C. Todd Mattie McConnell Denton

Lincoln Birthday Exercises At Oaks School

Hobbs observers report tomato growers angered by packers decision and some pledging not to plant. Rev S Ensminger draws strong support for Sunday's school. Friday sees Lincoln's birthday events at Oaks school with appropriate exercises. Carroll Collison returns after Cordova visit.

Hobbs S. Ensminger Oaks School Lincoln Carroll Collison Cordova

Public School Honor Roll Lists Wide Area Pupils

The document catalogs Caroline public school pupils who earned honorable mention for regular attendance, preparedness, conduct, and exam performance in the first half of the year. It lists numerous names across many schools and towns. It notes winter enrollment and attendance figures, announces Miss Mary Nuttle as Ridgely Academy principal, and reports about forty dollars donated by county schools to the Italian earthquake fund with memorial cards for each contributor.

Pearl Harris Emily Jones John Jones Clara Rumbold Neta Rumbold Willie Ross Willie Snow Grace Vaux Hazel Waldron Ralph Wright Myra Wright Anna Cooper Lorraine Hanis Bertie Jones Julia Jones Hilda Jones Francis Krieger Mildred Flaharty Arthur Perry Rex Rogers Flora Seymour Nellie Seymour Luia Voshell Wesley Voshell Carroll Whiteley Mary Wright Theodore Wright Poplar Neck Katie Cheezum Helen Carmine Hadaway Carmine Clayton Cheezum Lottie Chambers Mary Cheezum Viola Carmine Carl Gadow Effie Perry Roy Perry Willie Perry Iva Perry Effie Lewis Bethlehem Herland Blades Mary Blades Lloyd Brodes Elva Cheezum Minnie Dowler Bertha Dowler Flossie Legates Mary Patchett Lucy Phelps Joe Pritchett Mary Todd Irene Wallis Melvin Nora Dean Nellie Ireland Herbert Ireland Marion Ireland Ethel King Minerva Reber Grace Sanders Viola Turner Lillian Turner May Turner Mildred Turner Hillsboro Elizabeth Brown Wesley Dawkins Edna Fleming Eddie Gallagher Stewart Gale Kemp Stewart Thawley Annie Berkey Deborah King Bowker Rinckerman Saulsbury Emily Colgain Nora Kissel William Morgan Arthur Morgan Wendell Shawn Benenja Shawn Maude Wilson Lyda Wright Kennard Willits Cedar Grove Byron Valliant Emily Cannon Isabel Downes Myrtle Downes Samuel Ellers Mildred Downes Dewey Kemp Norman Kemp Freddie McFarland Virginia Pepper Pearl Richards Casper Bennett Pearl Taylor Bradford Shawn Charles Shawn George Shawn Mary Shawn Boonsboro Elizabeth Cade Martha Jones Mareese Roe Grace Thomas Aul Morris Sadie Stayer Emeline Collins Ida Martin John Towers Eugene Miller Harold Turner Bertha Thomas Edgar Sturman Lottie Turner Percy Spence Cecilia Blackburn Oakland Annie Moore Edith Walls James Clark Ridgely Beatrix Cannon Glendora Cannon Helen Fountain Bessie Holsinger Leo Lynch Paul Neff Irene Neff Iris Smith Ella Seward Mildred Seward Alice Mazie French Edith Truitt Martin Blanche Ella Hearlow Furman's Grove Lawrence Holland Varis Holland Myrtle Breeding Florence Breeding Ola Starkey Bion Roberts Sarah Cannon Mary Crouse Albert Starkey Esther Holland Barbara Roberts Clifton Crouse Anice Holland Lola Thompson Laurel Grove Annie Culver Lottie Culver Mary Corkran Mabel Turner Concord Maude Cannon Ruth Cannon Roberta Everngam Ethel Johnson Leacy Griffith Roland Seeders Willie Seeders Oliver Smith Ektra Thawley Winfield Chambers Emma Cannon Allen Cannon Norman Jobes Florence Seeders Lyman Todd Lynnie Wright Smithville Mary Liden Georgia Messick Sadie Lare Ruth Vanscoy Myra Porter Edmond Neal Joseph Collins Lillie Bowdle Della Smith Chestnut Grove Abram Fluck Carl Kemp Harold Dew Monroe Fluck Maud Trice Raymond Andrew Talmage Perkins Ruth Conley Flora Williamson William Walters Russell Edgell Paul Pringle William Stockheimer Lloyd Hunt Ralph Hunt Lena Howard Caroline Public Denton High School Federalsburg Choptank and Grove Denton Mary Nuttle Ridgely Academy S. J. Strayer

Delightful valentine party hosted by Miss Mary Porter

Miss Mary Porter hosted a valentine party at her home on Saturday evening with fourteen invited, twelve attending: Maud Pritchett Florrie Dill Mary Thawley Grace Ross Ruth Ensminger and Mary Porter plus Henry Stafford Clark Smith Arthur Cahail Arthur Layton Norris Graham Refreshments were served Verdie Melvin of Farnhurst Del. has returned from a visit to her brother Homer Melvin Mrs Henry Stafford wintered in Florida and is home for a visit Mr Crawford Thawley of Laurel Del. has been visiting relatives in and near town

M. Bates Stephens M.P. Church Hall T. Phinny Fisher Sander Parnell Johnson Woodford Baltimore J. Wilbur Johnson Fort R. Fisher Caroline Wilson Mino Harrison Tilghman Col Oswald Tilghman Roosevelt Warfield Tilghman Ladies’ Aid Society of Denton I. Y Robert J. Bryan Tuckahoe Neck Wilmington Philadelphia Archie J. Cooper Lidlce W. Latimer G. Verner Brown Henry Wilson Mark Breeding Jonathan L. Hughes Chestertown William Stevens Z. H. Webster Delmar Willian Nichols Orangeburg S. C Fifth Regiiment Armory KR. M. Renshaw Continental Insurance Company Anna Frampton Percy Frampton Balt Jc EL. Hoftfecker Fairmount Miz Martha Cannon George T. Redden George H. Booker Bridgeport N. J Caroline County A. R. Jones Cynwyd O. W. Downes Leon Stein Middletown Benjamin Field Bertha Porter Harrington Robert B. George Norristown William S. Crouse Rockville Robert 5 Garey Hillsboro Mary Sylvester Garrettson Smith, Jr A. L. Duffey Hillsboro Band Hillsboro-Queen Anne Bank Charles Jarrell E. H. Golt G. Lawrence Wilson Howard P. Flowers Edgar Blanch Queen Anne Wiliam Dirchinal Ira Dill Lady Sparks James C. Dice Clayton G. Wilbur Rolph John A. Mackintosh Easton Trappe Emma Stevens Sadlersville W. L. Thompson Rose Coursey Queen Anne School Baltimore County Marguerite Rolph Robert Jarrell Goldsboro W. B. Rowe Elwood Graves Jennie Fleming Laura Mason W. L. Mason Garrettson Smith Rehoboth Ethel Moore Mary Porter Maud Pritchett Florrie Dill Mary Thawley Grace Ross Ruth Ensminger Henry Stafford Clark Smith Arthur Cahail Arthur Layton Norris Graham Verdie Melvin Farnhurst Del Homer Melvin Florida Crawford Thawley Laurel del

Concord and Neighborhood Lincoln centennial events

Concord high school hosted Lincoln centennial exercises with numerous local visitors and social gatherings. A postponed lecture on The Cosmopolitan Bug was rescheduled for March 2. Other notes mention home improvements, church Epworth League plans, and various Sunday visits among Concord residents.

Concord High School W. C. Todd Minnie B. T. Seeders Harry Bowdle Herman Horsey Lee Hignutt Anna Hignutt Bessie Fountain Hattie Dukes Ernest Collins Willie Hance Charlie Hignutt Robert Krauch C. IE. Todd Minnie Todd Jennie Kelley Lizzie Robb Elsie Roe Rhoda Marine Messrs. C. E. Beauchamp J. I. Neal PS. Baughley Harry Cade James Griffith Watt D. W. Davis Andersontown Epworth League of Concord M. E. Church H.T. Nuttle J. R. Cannon Ruth

Widow Lydia Dick Dies After Heart Trouble at 75

Mrs Lydia Dick widow of Rev A D Dick of the Methodist Protestant Church died Sunday at her daughter's home in Federalsburg after months of heart trouble She was 75 born in Frederick county Survived by son L Reese Dick and daughter Mrs Fernandes Davis Funeral held Tuesday with interment in Federalsburg cemetery Also noted are the deaths of Mr Gootee Bradley and several local church services and community notices including the Elderdice sermon series and local building updates

Lydia Dick A. D. Dick Methodist Protestant Church Fernandes Davis Frederick County L. Reese Dick Federalsburg Gootee Bradley Tederalsburg Bradley Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Alberger W. A. Noble Fountain S. M. Noble Louis Warren Cambridge Elderdice T. J. Williams Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Hermin Noble Academy Avenue

American Corner Hosts Surprise Evening For Mr Calvert Merriken

Mr and Mrs Oscar Nichols hosted a large gathering of young people on Tuesday evening in a surprise for teacher Mr Calvert Merriken. Attendees included Lacy Meredith Nellie Sullivan Ella Howard Jertha Collins Rhoda Downes Jennie Trice and many others. Candies were served and the group left after a delightful time. Church officers at Calvary M P Church were elected: Trustees G W Connelly P W Sullivan T J Daftin J F Collins Oscar Nichols. stewards Oscar Nichols George Connelly Manning Trice. class leader P W Sullivan and assistant Mrs G Y Griffith. J W Colescott visiting G Y Griffith has gone to Delaware. Sallie Collins visited Elva Griffith Sunday. J H Towers improving from illness.

Oscar Nichols Calvert Merriken Lacy Meredith Nellie Sullivan Ella Lona Howard Jertha Sallie Collins Rhoda Downes Jennie Mattie Trice Willa Johnson Mary Meredith Eva Garey Ola Scott Floyd Daffin Marshal Howard Howard Sullivan Wilmer Collins Norman Clark Oscar Williams Lee Covey Calvin Todd Roy Lacy Murphy Madison Towers Harry Mack Lacy Griffith Calvery M. P. Church Messrs G. W. Connelly P. W. Sullivan T. J. Daftin J. F. Collins George Connelly Manning Trice G. Y. Griffith J. W. Colescott Delaware J. H. Towers

Clarence Rice hosts taffy pulling gathering this week

Mrs. Clarence Rice entertained many friends at a taffy pulling Thursday evening. Mrs. John A. Roe of Cordova is spending a week with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Andrews, at the local residence.

Clarence Rice John A. Roe Cordova Sarah Andrews

P. B. and W Railroad buys 5000 ties with changed specs

The P. B. and W Railroad contracts with farmers and lumbermen for about 5000 railroad cross-ties at reduced prices and changes specs to require all ties seven inches thick instead of six. Judge Cooper presided over a replevin case, Sadlersville Bank versus Frank Ireland, with counsel H R Lewis for Ireland and T A Goldsborough for the bank.

William Jones Elizabeth Norris Connersville Ind C. A. Kinnamon Downes Station Willam Jones Frank Jenkins Mr. Thomas Hampstead Baltimore William Dukes Charles Urry Philadelphia Frank Porter Wilmington Walter T. Elliott Carroll Elliott Ingleside George C. Johnson R. C. Jackson W. W. Sanders George Easton Mary Butler

Junior Christian Endeavor social in Greensboro at Jarman's Hall

In Greensboro the Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the M. P. Church held its first social in Jarman's Hall on Saturday evening. Mildred Jones won a jar of love apples and Mistle Hughes won the watermelon contest. The band provided music and plans are set for an allegorical entertainment in Jarman's Hall soon.

Christian Endeavor Society M. P. Church Jarman’s Hall Mildred Jones Mistle Hughes Mrr Charles E. Butler Railroad Avenue William Wooters John M. Arters St. Paul's Robert Jarman T. Edwin Wills Ladies’ Aid Society William Waters John H. Beauchamp Reynolds Middletown Helen Baggs New York

Col Joshua W Bryant Dies At Oakford Home

Col Joshua W Bryant, a prominent attorney and anti bribery advocate, died at his Oakford country home after several strokes. He served as State Attorney and was a noted political figure under Governor Hamilton. He married Sallie Cook. survived by Howard Bryant and two others. Interment is at Denton Cemetery tomorrow at 3 PM.

Joshua W. Bryant Oakford Col Bryant Harford Hamilton Fort McHenwt Caroline County Sallie Cook Clinton Cook Queen Anne's County Cook & Hopper Denton Col. Bryant Howard Bryant Baltimore Bar George R.percy Marc Bryant Feat Baltimore City Atrails Denton Cemetery

Social Notes From Smithville Guests in Town

Smithville society column records Mrs S G Nuttle of Denton and Miss Anna Dryden of Crisfold as guests of Miss Ollie Hignutt. Also present are Miss Viola Covey of Denton, returning home after visits, and Mrs Blaine Bullock with daughter Elizabeth visiting in Baltimore. Lacy Spence of Philadelphia staying with parents, while Mr and Mrs Frank Wright visit friends there. D C Adams is listed on the sick list.

Smithville S. G. Nuttle Denton Anna Dryden Crisfold Ollie Hignutt Viola Covey Blaine Bullock Elizabeth Baltimore Lacy Spence Philadelphia Frank Wright D. C. Adams

Court of Appeals Dismisses Railroad Appeal

The Court of Appeals on Tuesday dismissed the appeal of the Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railroad versus Bessie M Hammond who was awarded 4500 by the Circuit Court for Talbot county last May for injuries from a train on that road. The Karabinos case moved from Queen Annes court to the Court of Appeals at the April term where Miss Karabinos was awarded 15000 at the Denton trial.

Court of Appeals Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railroad Bessie M. Hammond Talbot County Karabinos Queen Anne Court Denton Miss Karabinos

Quascline for the Journal and County News

Local beat coverage highlights county events and officials with brief notes. Readers learn about community updates, upcoming meetings, and regional developments affecting residents across the area.

Reorganization and personal news from Marydel and neighboring towns

Hartley Templeville and Marydel Sunday Schools reorganize with new superintendents D Rothenburg Emma West N H Cox R P Moore Howard T Griffith John Davis. William T Carter leaves Hartley and S H Pippin at Marydel seeks release. J H Griffith of Templeville steps aside for his son. Ford and Viola Moore married at Marydel M E Church. Dr Evans workload grows. Rev W H Kenney visits Marydel. Samuel Walls funeral held at Thomas Chapel on the 15th.

J. H. Griffith Templeville Thomas O. Ford Viola Moore Marydel Marydel Methodist Episcopal Church EH. Derrickson W. H. Kenney Girdletree Dr. Evans Samuel Walls Thomas’ Chapel

Orphans' Court Proceedings Summary

In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Harvey I. Cooper as trustee of C Williamson presented a second account and audit, approved. Letters of administration on Charles H Sorden deceased were granted to Frederick F Sorden with bond filed and approved. Jacob L Ellwanger attorney. Letters on Samuel L Kinder deceased granted to Sallie E Kinder with bond filed and approved. A R Wright and Frank I Covey appointed to appraise personal property. William R Breeding administrator of John W Bullock deceased presented debts list and first final account. distribution ordered. In estate of John Cheezum, respondent appeared. original order withdrawn by consent. answer filed. Trial postponed to February 25 at 10 o'clock a.m. Henry R Lewis for petitioner T Alan Goldsborough for respondent.

Orphans’ Court Clark, Liden Fleetwood Harvey I. Cooper C. F. Williamson Charles H. Sorden Frederick F. Sorden Jacob L. Ellwanger Samuel L. Kinder Sallie E. Kinder A. m. Henry R. Lewis T. Alan Goldsborough

Mite Society Social at Thawley’s M P Church

Honorary members hosted a February social for the Mite Society at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Clark in Tuckaho Neck. The event featured Bible readings, recitations, vocal duets and solos, and a dining room collation prepared by the men for the ladies.

Mite Society Thawley’s M. P Wallace Clark Tuckahoe Neck

Unclaimed letters listed for Denton post office

Denton post office reports letters remaining unclaimed. The list includes advertising items for Mrs Elian Stanley, Miss Bessie M Johnson, Miss Mary, Miss Lizzie Jester, and others.

Denton Dts Eslian Stanley Bessie M. Johnson Mary Lizzie Jester

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denton Journal the Local Department W. J. Blackiston Valentine’s Blackiston’s C. E. ‘Turner Tuckahoe First National Bank of Wyoming Ben Stewart Whiteleysburg Everagain Lewis W. Trail Uaton Sity Samuel Ellwanger Sheppard Glagow Boston G.C. Skirven J. KR. Cannon Fhomas J. Ellwanger Chilton George W. Price FP. G. Slemmer John L. Lieragam Wm. F. Phillips Ac Raughley Hanington William D. Ma St Mary's Guild Ree Hc& W Smith & Walls Baltimore Sun Adolph PF. Decker Law Building Bradford Downes Chas. H. Redden Reddin Redden Downes Maryland University Christian Endeavor Societies Thawley's Harry Clark Fowling Creek NOFES List Ohreneey Annie Jump Olive Hummer Oscar Pritchett Julia Foraker Elwood Cahall Addie Thorpe Henderson Anna Coffin Roy Griffin Martha Johnson Flossy Jones Martha Stewart Russell Stewart Edna Lister Laura Thawley Burrsville Arta Baker Olivia Carey Lola Fountain Lottie Good Harry McMullen Florence Morgan Pearl Satterfield Olaf Smith John Stallmen James Stafford Homer Stafford Wesley Thawley Maude Wishman Liden's Grace Fountain Violet Messick Susie Harkins Edwin Vitel Mamme Fountain Martin Noble Thomas Harkins Vida Moran Alda Gordon Mary Gordon Carne Henning Gertrude Henning Mary Lister Anna Carter Bessie Baker Maggie Redden Dorothy Andreu Margaret Carroll Manel Ramsdell Florence Statum Carrick Thawley John Ghingher Rachel Griffin Murray Benson Marriott Redden Natalie Shawn Drances ‘Tubbs Alice Tubbs Sfelen Hayadone Myra Ramedell Katharine Smith Clyde Trice Bonnie Willis Hobart Windsor Watharine Wright Emma Ziegler Hugh Allen Arthur Beacon Virginia Cooper Mary Greenly Houston Jones Howard Melvin Oscar Morgan Elizabeth Booth Hilda Cade Marvin Davis Worthington Downes Louise Fisher Anna Lucas Ross Turner Hazel Davis Ruth Eaton Laney Griffith Della Wooters Esther Willey Minnie Christopher Pauline Cohee Daisy Frazier Harry Haskins Walter Scott Majorie Todd Eliza Wright Willoughby’ S Helen Coulbourn Chester Hayimond Addie Tharp Ellen Tharp Ernest Brown Clarence Brown Blanche Chaffinch Earl Chaffinch Clayton Collins Ella Kelley Carter Kelley Myrtle Lord Harry Murphy Bessie Snowberger Earl Starkey Miriam Todd Anna Vickery Courtland Vickery Ruth Willoughby Hynson Hallie Fisher Stewart Hallowell Charles Durrell Gladys Fisher Lizzie Horn Nellie Rowins George Morn Sam Rowlands Otto Fisher Russell Hallowell Minnie Horn Harmony Agnes Brodes Lee Butler Mildred Collins Lawrence Deen Mary Deen Lee Deen Helen Dill Lester Foote Concord and Neighborhood Greensboro 5S. J. Stayer Centreville Jas. P. Swing Howard Lumber Company Michael Swing New Jersey Robert Flounders Samuel Saxton Harry Hemmons Blanche Milbourne A. B. Smith Aulay B. Smith Quascline THE Journal
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