Denton area notices and sales advertised in local paper
The issue lists bank statements, property sales in Ridgely and Denton, a March sale date for real estate, store inventories and jewelry services. It notes road work ads, weather reports for 1908 crops, officers and appointments on the Eastern Shore, and a White Goods Sale by Wright & Wright with substantial price reductions on lace, curtains, lawns, and Paris muslins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Wells
Harmes
C. v A. Pentz
Sixth Street
F. P. Covey
Denton National Bank
Journal Today
Harvey L. Cooper
Ridgely
Tuckahoe
Washington
Uller
T. Alen Gold Gorough
Eli W. Noble
Hickman
Henry R. Lewis
Albert G. Tower
Charles A. Mitchell
George L. Cherry
Johnon
Carter Block
Denton
Teen Ends Cross Roads
Anne C. Beecher
Pine Grove
G. Lacey
Steven Potfall
Carell
Sin
Johan Ti Teve
Hoche-vn
Cath
Stow
Amo
Otual Memuanaie
Confectioners Store
Farmers & Merchants Telephone Company
G. S. Raleigh
Russell Corkrin
Avalon
J. R. Corkrin
Joppa
West Denton
Robert B. George
Caroline
Datas
Port Deposit
Susquehanna
I. T. Mowbray
Hagertown
Lawrence B. Towers
West Point
Towers
Taft
Maryland
Chicago
United States Vpot
ILCG
WLR
Wright
Paris
Denton News Briefs Highlight Dukes Nomination and Socials
Mr J Dukes selected by Governor Crothers for Commissioner of Immigration a non salary post. Dukes long public service in the county noted. Miss Georgie Anthony hosts a birthday gathering with local notables. Various visits and social events in Denton and surrounding areas reported this week.
Obituary notices and local society items from the Journal
Obituaries report Nathan Francis Alburger of Philadelphia died aged 64 after long asthma. His widow predeceased him. he leaves a son and daughter and many county relatives. Funeral and interment were in Philadelphia. Rev. William R. McFarlane, longtime Wilmington Methodist pastor, died at Hockessin aged 71 after a stroke. He served Greensboro and other charges. Charles Wesley Butler of Queen Anne's County died suddenly of heart failure aged about 68 with a widow Laura Gough Butler and son Audley Russell surviving. Sadie Taylor wife of Pratt Taylor died near Fowlings Creek aged 17. Funeral at Harmony M E Church, interment Easton. The Journal notes local business openings, hotel advertisements, a minstrel show for the baseball club, and visits by residents from Crisfield and Denton with meetings of M E Church circles and sewing clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Francis Albarger
Philadelphia
Alburger
Jacob Alburger
Navy Yard
William R. McFarlane
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference
Hockessin
Mr. McFarlane
Wilmington
Greensboro
Marydel
Hillsboro
McFarlane
Smyrna
Charles Wesley Butler
Barclay
Queen Anne's Courty
Denton
Moses
Elizabeth Butler
Laura H. Gough
Henderson
Audley Russell
Alex Butler
Goldsboro
Lizzie
Carrie Butler
Sadie Taylor
Pratt Taylor
Fowlings Creek
Harmony M. E. Church
J. R. Cannon
Easton
Patrons split on compulsory education value
The town shows no supporters for compulsory education while others in the issue report broad backing. Local sentiment mirrors Patrick Henry with strong opposition. Movements include Charlie Henry relocating to Hog Island and Dill moving to the Towers farm. A canning factory project near Ganey's is in planning, while Mrs. Deen and daughter Bertha return from North Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Henry
Charlie Henry
Hog Island
J. T. Dill
Towers Farm
James Willis
Herbert Willis
Sacramento
Cal
Harmony
Messrs. Gootee
Alva Todd
Ganey’ S
Wm. H. Deen
Bertha
North Wales
Pratt Taylor
John Williamson
Robert Hallowell
Pennsylvania
Debating Society Weighs Societal Threats This Week
Hickman notes by Mr. W. H. Bullock hosted a debate where the presolved topic stated the idle rich pose a greater menace than hoboes, with the negative side winning. Emma Bullock Clementine Fountain and Fred Fountain visited Mrs. Mary Adams near Bridgeville Sunday. Bible class planned at Zeb Fountain's next Sunday. Raymond Nichols left for Philadelphia seeking a position. E. W. Noble on a business trip to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Bullock
Emma Bullock
Clementine Fountain
Fred Fountain
Mary Adams
Bridgeville
Zeb. Fountain
Raymond Nichols
Philadelphia
E. W. Noble
Eastern Shore trolley plan eyed for Maryland rail links
An engineer proposes a 190 mile network of electric rail through Kent, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico counties with branches to Centreville, Denton, Salisbury, Ocean City and Snow Hill. The line would connect Stevensville to the Virginia line, potentially double track main stem, require ferries across the bay, and cost about 3 million dollars including bridges and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Eastern Shore
Stevensville
Kent Island
Easton
Salisbury
Talbot
Dorchester
Wicomico
Pocomoke City
Virginia
Centreville
Church Hill
Sadlersville
Millington
Kent County
Denton
Ocean City
Snow Hill
Virginia Line
Sandy Point
Annapolis
Bay Shore
Severn River
Magothy River
Severn
Maryland Electric Railway Company
Tts
Maryland Electric
Choptank
Nanticoke
Levy Court Proceedings Report Road Building Decision
The county commissioners accepted the examiners report on the W. W. Seward road in the Seventh district. The road will be built by patrons at no cost to the county. They extended the Denton Three Bridges State Aid road to Price's Corner and sought State Highway Commission approval. Citizens of Denton subscribed to the construction. work has been suspended due to bad weather. Advertise in the JOURNAL, It pays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Seward Road
Denton-Three Bridges
Price's Corner
State Highway Commission
Denton
Ridgely Notes Theater Fundraiser and Local News
Ridgely public schools will stage a four act drama The Finger of Scorn on March 2 to raise funds for the janitor. Local participants include J H Hemmons Charles L Hobbs William Temple F M Long Milton Cahall Smith J H Hemmons Mrs J H Hemmons Mrs F P Herr Agnes Powell Inez Dever. Joseph Coursey Hemmons joins Dasher Hemmons fruit brokerage in Ridgely. Dasher to Charleston to buy berries. Klondike berry sells 35 cents quart in New York. Rev Dr A W Lightbourne to lecture The Sunshine and Shadows of Home in M E Church March 6. Concrete sidewalks expected on principal streets after winter. Alfred Temple and wife visiting sister Mrs John M Swing. Julia Smith of Chester PA visiting Ella Swing. Mrs Walter Lord and son Carlton return from New York. A W Mattox of Salisbury visited Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
J. H. Hemmons
Charles L. Hobbs
William T. Temple
F. M. Long
Milton Cahall Smith
Alfred Temple
Wilmington
Temple
John M. Swing
Julia Smith
Chester
Ella Swing
Maple Avenue
Walter Lord
Carlton
New York
A. W. Mattox
Salisbury
High School Lockout and Apology at Preston
Students at Preston High locked out teachers on Valentine Day then entered to attend class except for the boys in the professor's room who were away. On Monday the students apologized before the faculty and student body. Various local movements and visits are noted, including Florence Riley resuming work at A. W. Sisk & Co after a Parsonsburg trip and other residents visiting Baltimore Cambridge Easton and Goldsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Riley
A. W. Sisk & Co
East
Mary Harris
Commercial Hotel
Miss Shaw
R. J. Ledman
Baltimore
Mrs. Holt
Cambridge
Illnesses and visits in Hobbs and surrounding families
Ott Hobbs suffers two week illness with little improvement. Mrs Jennie Lord of Denton nurses her. Mrs J I Allen returns to Washington for a few days due to her mother's illness. J R Richards, railroad agent, in Baltimore and St Marys, replaced by Woolley of Kent Island. Winnie Towers and children visit Denton relatives. Ms H C Hobbs visits Federalsburg with Mrs T J Williams. Mrs William Trice of Philadelphia visits sister Mrs Frederick Paisley. H C Hobbs travels to St Marys for business. Mr and Mrs T H Everham visit Mr and Mrs Charlie Howard. Mrs B B Cohee hosts Ladies Aid next Wednesday. Miss Jennie Kelley visits Mrs Ollie Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Boon Dukes
Crothers
Dukes
Plaindealing
Denton
Board of Control and Review
Board of Trustees of the Poor
Tilghman E. Kelley
Richardson
Elizabeth Tharp
Nathan James Harrington
Harrington
Alva R. Jones
Cynwyd
O. W.downes
Florence Jones
Downes
Bertha L. Dean
Baltimore
Lillie
Dean
K. Orme
Anne Arundel County
Stevens
Jesse Crouse
Thomas 0. Crouse
Washington
Arthur Brumbaugh
Altoona
Henrietta Anderson
Armstrong, Cator & Company
W. N. Weir
Kent Island
J. Gibson Gantt
Sydney DeLong
Delaware
Jennie Stafford
Charles W. Townsend
Philadelphia
Meekins
Lena Youngshave
Wilson A. Mattox
Salisbury
Enoch B. Garey
Helen Richardson
M. L. Coulbourn
T. ‘Tubbs
Annapolis
Homer Lord
Elizabeth Garey
M. _M. Todd
WH. Thawley
Ott Hobbs
J. E. Towers
Jennie Lord
J. I. Allen
J. R. Ricards
St. Mary's
Woolley
Winnie Towers
H. C. Hobbs
T. J. Williams
Federalsburg
William Trice
Frederick Paisley
St Mary's
T. H. Everham
Charlie Howard
B. B. Cohee
Ladies’ Aid
Jennie Kelley
Ollie Howard
American Corner Church Services and Local Purchases
Services at Calvary M. P. Church Sunday include Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. T W Redman and E W Downs bought the remaining Noble tract near the area from H R Merriken. Roads in the area have been poor due to freezing and thawing. W M Love bought a new saw mill and set it on the Dew tract near Chestnut Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Corner
Calvary
Christian Endeavor
T. W. Redman
E. W. Downs
Noble Tract
H. R. Merriken
W. M. Love
Dew Tract
Chestnut Grove
Porter Family Visit In Talbot County Reader Notes
Matthews and Mr and Mrs Thomas C Smith with son Culver visit Mr and Mrs C W Porter in Talbot county. Mr R T Porter from Norwood PA spent a few days last week with his parents in Talbot county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Smith
Culver
Chambersburg
C. W. Porter
Talbot County
R. T. Porter
Norwood
Healing at Bethesda and the Sabbath Miracle
Jesus heals an impotent man at Bethesda after 38 years of infirmity during a Jerusalem feast. The man rises with his mat on the Sabbath, prompting questions from the Jews while illustrating faith and Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath. The lesson links spiritual healing through Christ to the fountain of sin forgiveness and urges prompt healing rather than delay. The piece includes church notices and a biblical reflection on mercy and salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Jerusalem
Bethesda
Christ
John
Temple
God
Caroline Appointments List for Senate Review
Caroline's appointments were sent to the Senate on Tuesday except for Election Supervisors. Justices of the Peace include William L. Cooper William G. Smith IE H Maloy Potter Steele Charles B. Harrison John T. Blades Edward F. Davis Thomas F. Cox George H. Beaven Henry Wilkinson and Thomas J. Daffin. Notaries Public are Thomas M. Green Alda P. Whitby G Edgar Williamson ann W Jefferson and William T. Temple. School Commissioner is A W Sisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Senate
Justices of the Peace
William L. Cooper
William G. Smith
IE. H. Maloy
Potter Steele
John T. Blades
Edward F .Davis
Thomas F. Cox
George H. Beaven
Henry Wilkinson
Thomas J. Daffin
Cnotaries Public
Thomas M. Green
Alda P. Whitby
G. Edgar Williamson
Ann W. Jefferson
William T.temple
A. W. Sisk
Allen's Foot-Iase and wall paper sale notice
To Break In New Shoes Always Use Allen's Foot-Iase a powder it prevents Tight ness and Clistering cures Swollen Sweating Aching feet At all Druggists and shoe stores 2c Sample mailed FREE Address A S Olm sted Lekoy NY The latest patterns in Wall Paper 5c a piece Gilt 8c a piece Window Shades 22c each Thomas Messer Co 1015 W Baltimore St Baltimore Md
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
A.s.olmsted
Lekoy
N.Y
Thomas & Messer Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
Henderson Lady Annie Bickling Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Annie Bickling wife of Thomas Bickling near Henderson died suddenly on Saturday February 15 at age 32. She leaves a husband three children and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday at the M I Church by Rev Wilson Lewis and interment was in Greensboro cemetery. ATS J N Dennison hosted a party Wednesday night for daughter Macel s fourteenth birthday with many young folks attending and refreshments served. Mr AL Colgrave of Wilmington visits her father. Others noted include Mrs Della Edge of Willow Grove and Mrs J T Rickards with guests Mr James Rickards Mr Herbert Wilson of Aberdeen and Mrs Herman G Dill of Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Annie Bickling
Thomas Bickling
ATS
J. N. Dennison
Macel
Hazel
AL Colgrave
Wilmington
James Rickards
Della Edge
Willow Grove
J. T. Rickards
Chas. Cartwright
Herbert Wilson
Aberdeen
Herman G. Dill
FL Dill
Hartley Groups Elect Officers and Debate Outcome
Hartley Grange held a stock company meeting on Saturday afternoon February 15 electing President Albert Babbitt Vice President Ben Farrow Secretary David Rodway Treasurer David Rothenberg and board members Joseph Hazel Willard Shorts William P Powell Louis Bloom and Ben Farrow All members desiring stock should contact the secretary The Starley Debating Society met Tuesday evening debating if pursuit is more pleasurable than possession The negative won the judges favor Washington Camp No 2 I O F S of A and Grange No 26 plan a birthday banquet for Washington's Birthday Oliver Faulkner won a 25 pound turkey at a Templeville shooting match
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Shilling
David Rothenberg
J. F. Davis
W. Jones
E. C. Daley
R. A. Davis
Thomas Gullett
Wm. R. Powell
Washington Camp
Startley
Grange No. 26
Washington
Oliver Faulkner
Templeville
River boat schedule resumes on thawed stream
With ice gone the BC&A lines return to normal service. Miss Lillian Hubbard visits Miss Agnes Corkran, and Dorsey Jester shows improvement after two weeks of illness. Choptank Musical Association hosts a pie party and box social Friday night. Mrs. Alva Blades visits Seaford parents. Mrs. W T Davis remains ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Hubbard
Near Hynson
Agnes Corkran
Dorsey Jester
Choptank Musical Association
Alva F. Blades
Seaford
W. T. Davis
Harmony and Chestnut Grove Church Notice
The pastor requests full attendance of Harmony and Chestnut Grove members and friends tomorrow. The morning sermon will be titled Possibilities of the Faith. Miss Emma Hubbard wintering at Annapolis as guest of her aunt Mrs W P Loockerman Eas ton. The Loockermans reside at Hotel Maryland. Rev G W Bounds to lecture at Harmony M E Church Wednesday evening February 26 at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Harmony and
Chestnut Grove
Emma Hubbard
Annapolis
Idrs. W
TP. Loockerman
Easton
Orphans Court Actions Pass First Final Accounts
In the Orphans Court Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood pres ent Howard C Morgan administrator of Lucy I Morgan deceased presented a first and final account of administration which was passed Distribution ordered The will of Mrs Mary E A Dawson deceased was admitted to probate John F Dawson executor Wallace C Wilson administrator of William A Wilson presented accounts of rents and administration and distribution of personal estate approved and passed Guardianship actions granted for minor Doris Myrtle McKinley Harrison and for Vaughn G Todd estate administration bonds filed and approved Various executors administrators presented accounts of sales and funds approved Notices to creditors ordered Guardian James A Trazzare authorized to assist a mortgage Minor guardians Emma J D and Mary Frances Kiminey and other guardians presented accounts and statements approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden
Fleetwood
Howard C. Morgan
Lucy I Morgan
Mary E. A. Dawson
John F. Dawson
Wallace C. Wilson
William A. Wilson
Mary J Harrison
Doris Myrtle McKinley Harrison
Pasceau
Grace Todd
A. G. Towers
Vaughn G. Todd
Madison Towers
William II Deen
Charles F. Smith
Charles W. Wright
Willis Wright
Margaret Frances Wright
Annie FE. Wheeler
Young Varrell passes in tragic self destruction
Theodore Jarrell fifteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Joshua Jarrell residing near Kennedyville Kent county formerly of this county committed suicide last Sunday morning by shooting himself through the heart with a pistol The motive is not known but suspected to be excessive cigarette smoking The mother briefly comforted him at breakfast and he later disappeared The missing revolver belonged to his brother and was found with the body early Monday near the woods at his father's home The child’s rash act has left the family prostrate with grief and many relatives and friends in the county distressed by the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Varrell
Theodore Jarrell
Joshua Janell
Kennedyville
Kent County
Young Jarrell
Stand Aside and Watch Your Own Faults Go By Poem
A reflective verse urges readers to observe themselves as a detached observer. It instructs replacing self with he as a pronoun, noting every flaw and cowardice without excuse, then condemning falseness and forgiving others only after honest self appraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickland W. Gillilan
Success Magazine
Illinois farmer tests baled snow for summer ice
An Illinois farmer bales snow for summer use and finds baled snow yields better quality ice than ordinary frozen ice. He disposed of last year's output and plans a larger operation this year, believing baled snow withstands heat longer and could interest refrigerator car men and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
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Fed Ruars
the Local Department
MR. Dukes
Yocital
Queen Anne
U. S. Board of Engineers
Tuckahoe River
Wayman's Wharf
H. M. Thompson
Board of Engineers
George C. Moore
Wm. H. Thawkey
C. H. Dean
Harry Clark
G. L. Jump
C. M. Covey
F. E. Jarrell
C .L. Jarrell
Epworth League
M. FE
Blanche Smith
League
A. D. Branford
Chesapeake
Laura Mason
W. L. Mason
W. H. Denney
Wye Mills
George C. Sherwood
C. T. Sauer
Willian H H. Thawley
H. Saulsbury Sparks
New York City
William E. Sylvester
Addie Jarrell
Preston
E. W. 3. Rowe
Charles HW. Fleming
Journal
Fedetalsburg
W. T. Adams
Riverview Inn
M. L. Smith
Charles Lewis
California
John Elliott
Sh B. Messenger
Harry Poole
Cincinnati
Ladies’ Sewing Circle
M. E. Church
Harry Turner
Thimble Club
T. H. Chambers
T. H. Chambers This Month. Mr. and Mrs. Ewell
Crisfield
Jesse Leger
R. M. Burgess
Wits
Levin Reid
Grip
G. W. Wright
Matthews
John vi
Bible Analysis
Church News
J. M. Dickey
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Holiness Mission
East Denton
Frank Robinson
Cincinnati Bible School
G. L. Helsby
T. T. Nuttle
Concord
L .F. Covey
Royal W. Raymond
Anti- Saloon League
Denton M. F
Bloomery
Jacob Matthias Yingling
Methodist Protestant Church
McGilton
M. E
J. E. Smith
Williston
the Temple
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