Denton area news notes and market prices in county
Local items report cash prices for wheat and corn, fishing, and farm sales in Denton and Ridgely. Banks met on Monday, a postmaster race in Denton, and Elberta Fruit Farms plans. New canning plants, mules, and meat shop sales are noted, with property transactions and a theatre performance in Denton. A fire damages Carl Bradley’s Hurlock store, and a failed suicide attempt by Ernest Hubbard is reported with medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Clackiston
Denton
HW. M. T. Thawley
Marriage and community notes from Denton area
Rev A S Mowbray honored by Lack Committee in Cincinnati to help select next General Conference site and serve as secretary. Local weddings, health updates, and social events noted with ministers, families, and residents across Union M P Church, Deluare, Caroline county.
Week of prayer and church notices across Delaware
The Methodist Protestant Church calls a week of prayer starting tomorrow evening and invites all devout members to join without hindering other duties. A yearly meeting for delegate election to the Annual Conference and officer elections will occur Wednesday evening after prayer. The Delmarvin Catholic organ of the Diocese of Wilmington has issued its first edition. The Christian Endeavor Society held a Washington’s Birthday event at the hall. Rev EP Roberts announced a sermon for the young people of Denton tomorrow morning. Zoar M. E. Church at Zoar camp ground in Sussex was destroyed by fire on Sunday, one of Delaware’s oldest churches. Rev Dr A C McGilton spoke on patriotism in Milton last Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Washington
Lyman Porter
Alfred Prince
San Antonio
Tex
F. A. Porter
C. N. Fountain
Mary Griffin
Clarence. Griffin
Goldsboro
Leland Russell
Wilmington
A. L. Russell
Della Melvin
Nellie Melvin
Philadelphia
Carrod# Maddox
Union Church
Methodist Protestant Church
Diocese of
Churches of
Caroline
Roberts
Denton
Zoar M
Zoar Campground
Sussex
Delaware
A. C. McGilton
Milton
Caroline Council Birthday Guards Local Fraternal Pride
On Washingtons Birthday week the thirteenth anniversary of Caroline Council No 175 is celebrated in Denton. The council reports $2000 in funeral benefits and $700 in sick benefits paid. It notes the national group formed in 1853 and now pays $500 funeral benefits per member. Eligibility is all white men aged 16 to 60. The national body totals over 200000 members, with 23000 in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Council
Washington
Institution of Caroline Council
United American Mechanics
Denton
Ite
National Organization
United States
Maryland
In Memoriam for Roger N Covey Four Years Since
In remembrance of my husband Roger N. Covey who died February 21, 1906. The poem laments sorrow and longing, asking for a reunion in the hereafter. His wife signs the personal memorial. At Cooper's stable on March 8 during Wine & Son mule sale the shop offers a top delivery wagon, a top buggy, and two lots of harness in F Baynard's sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger N. Covey
Cooper's Stable
Wine & Son
Baynard
Daisy Klotz Weds James Wilson in Quiet Home Ceremony
The marriage unites Daisy Klotz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Klotz, to James Wilson of Wilmington. The couple left for Wilmington on the two thirty train to begin their life together. The wedding followed a Tuesday ceremony at the Klotz home.
Epworthians Enjoy Evening at Monthly Meeting
Our Epworthians were pleasantly entertained at the monthly business meeting on Thursday by Mrs. Margaret Breeding. A programme with songs readings and a solo by Miss Mabelle Wroten followed by cake and ice cream in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Breeding
Mabelle Wroten
Wesley Church
Burrsville
T. J. Lard
Liden's
Raymond Nichols
Chester
Henderson Diphtheria Claim Passes Two Children
Henderson area reports two deaths from diphtheria, Christie Pippin age seven and a younger sibling, with Powell McGinniss age 13 dying of pneumonia nearby. Funeral services were led by Rev. I Willis at Barretts Chapel. Other brief notes mention visits and travels of local residents including Addie Cohee, Walter Gough, G H Wilson, H O Bostick, F Sweeney, R C Moore, and J T Rickards.
Seventy Seventh Birthday Noted With Postcard Tally
Smithvillea celebrates Mrs William E Liden on her 77th birthday receiving ninety nine postcards from relatives and friends. Farmington visitors Mr and Mrs Arthur Collison and children stayed with Mr and Mrs Will Parker on Sunday. John Devore of Philadelphia visiting family nearby. Presiding Elder Morgan preached at Bloomery M E Church last Sunday. Arthur Adams recently visited Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Liden
Arthur Collison
Farmington
Will Parker
John Devore
Philadelphia
Morgan
Bloomery M. E
Arthur Adams
Wilmington
Washington's Birthday party at Hillsboro notes
Mrs A L Duffey entertained guests with a Washington's Birthday fête featuring a George Washington and Martha Washington in costume guiding guests. Activities included cherry counting and tying, a red hatchet score card prize, and cherry themed treats. Many attendees came from Denton and Ridgely. other notes cover church social, dinners, visitors, illnesses, and local happenings.
Local Personal Notes and Religious Notice
Mr and Mrs Robinson of Easton visit Mr and Mrs John Horsey near here. Mrs Horseys health improves. Mrs Josephine Kemp of Talbot visits sister Mrs Sarah H Andrews who is feeble. Miss Estella Meredith of Philadelphia returns home. Rev J E Smith to preach next Sunday at 3 pm subject The Reality of Heaven. Holy Supper deferred to next month due to bad roads. Mrs O M Hignutt returns from Baltimore. Master O Gilbert Hignutt visited his parents last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Easton
John Horsey
A. Meredith
J. E. Smith
Allen's Lung Balsam: A Simple Safe Remedy Highlighted
A long standing remedy, Allen's Lung Balsam, is praised for treating deep seated coughs and colds. The product is promoted as simple and safe for general use, emphasizing its trusted, enduring track record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Rabies Bite Send Hutchins for Pasteur Treatment
Marydel report: Mr Milton Hutchins bitten by a dog with rabies last Sunday and left Monday for Newark to begin pasteur treatment. The dog that bit him belonged to Hutchins. Neighbors observed illness in the dog while it was being chained. Ralph Vincent and sisters of Wilmington attended their sister's little boy's funeral here Monday. Embroidery Club to meet at Mrs F P Hummer's home tonight. Mrs George Benny and son of Haydens spent the weekend with sister Mrs George Moore. Mr Hyland George of Delaware College Newark spent Sat and Sun at home. Mrs Itarry S Dailey and mother Mrs N Jacobs spent Wed at Clayton. Mr and Mrs Harry Dailey hosted a small gathering Tuesday evening at '500'. Mrs Wilbur Clarke of Hartly visited her parents in town Saturday and Sunday. W Heather, ill with grip, improving. Mr and Mrs E H Morris visiting in Wilmington. Miss Mary Gray spent weekend in Baltimore. Revival meetings closed Sunday last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Duffey
George Washington
Martha Washington
George
Martha
Thehostess
J. Howard Pastorfield
Denton
Washington
Charles Jarrell
Maryland
Ridgely
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Ebenezer Church
Chas. Cannon
Ruthsburg
L. P Corkran
Killsboro
Jesse Whitby
Tuckahoe Neck
L. P. Corkran
Myrtle Newlee
Henderson
James Ticks
Harry Thompson
Harry Fisher
Hillsboro
George C. Moore
Charles J
G. Lawrence Wiltson
Tilghman F. Chaffinch
Hobbs
B. Davis
Vesty
Near Faston
William Gooden
Hartley
Bertie Dukes
Joseph Short
Marguerite Rolph
Clayton
G. W. Rolph
Queen Anne
Charles H. Dean
Houston Russom
Baltimore
Elizabeth Carrow
Camden
N. J
Harry M. Thompson
Carrie Jarman
Saddlersville
Cashe
Charles Taylor
Ottwell
Oxford
Hoffecker
Queen Anne School
Dover
William H. Thawley
Madge Jump
Addie Jarrell
Goldsboro
H. W. 3. Rowe
W. L. Mason
Wilmington
Cora Pippin
Katie Sheuberger
F. P. Roe
Pennsylvania
Genevieve Dix
Clayton Goldsborough
W. Preston Day
J. P. Otis
Mollie E. Richards
Marjorie
Harry Cahall
Malay
Comeyys Vansant
Warren Vansant
Maryland University Hospital
Della Hughes
Alexander Gadd
Laura Ayers
Cardava
R. L. Hicks
Anne Roe
Greensboro
Amelia Simpson
Federalsburg
C. M. Davis
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Topsy Turvy
Blanche Richards
J. B. Orrell
Horace Morgan
Joseph Sparks
F. P. Hummer
George Benny and Son
Hayden’s
George Moore
Hyland George
Delaware College
Newark
Itarry S
Dailey
N. , Jacobs
Harry Dailey
Wilbur Clarke
Hartly
W. Heather
E. H. Morris
Mary Gray
Tsaltimore
Bright
Mardela Springs
Solomon Lewis Chaffinch
Potter's Landing
Jeannie Calloway
James J. Calloway
J. Roland Chaffinch
Thomas L. Chaffinch
James H. Thachey
W. R. Peters
Etta Chaffinch
Chaffinch
Ames M. P. Church
Carroll Maddox
A. D. Branford
Jonathan FE. Towers
James H. Tha
Evelyn Wright
H. Clinton Wright
Frank T. Benson
Denton Cemetery
Thomas Pitt
Philadelphia
Mary E. Pitt
Henry Thawley
Burrsville
Wm. J. Hopper
Philemon Hopper
Philemon Bb. Hopper
Baltinore
Wm. T. Stewart
Royal Oak
Samuel Stewart
E. L. Hoffecker
Samuel N. Smith
Willioughy
Queen Anne's County
Ezekiel W. Cooper
Del
Michael McHale
Easton
Hobbs church officers elected at meeting and jovial social noted
At a Thursday meeting Hobbs church elected trustees F Murphey W H Willey I F Paisley C T Sennett and W P Carroll stewards W H Willey J W Satterfield and Mrs T F Chaffinch class-leader J W Satterfield. A sudden death of T F Chaffinch shocks Hobbs villagers. Denton youths and Hobbs youths enjoyed a social at G L Jopp's home. Hobbs Cannery to operate as Hobbs Manufacturing Company. J K Calloway visiting sisters nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. F. Murphey
W. H. Willey
IF. Paisley
C. T. Sennett
W. P. Carroll
J. W. Satterfield
T. F. Chaffinch
Hobbs
Denton and
G. L. Jopp
Hobbs Manufacturing Company
J. K. Callowway
Friendship singing school meets at Baker home
Friendship singing school gathered at Mr and Mrs Charles Bakers on Friday night. Lucas Kelley has returned home after visiting Repaupa New Jersey. Alex Wright remains in poor condition. Edna Nichols is visiting Baltimore. Carrie Jester is on the side list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Singing School
Charles Baker
Lucas Kelley
Repaupa
New Jersey
Alex. Wright
Edna’ Nichols
Baltimore
Carrie Jester
Obituary notices and road notes from Denton area
Necrological news notes report the death of Tilghman F. Chaffinch a Hobbs postmaster and merchant at 54 from Brights disease with funeral in Denton cemetery. Other obituaries include Evelyn Wright and several local figures. Public road notes cover bridge and culvert works from Watts creek to Williston with reinforced concrete structures, pipe installations, and upcoming road improvements including Italian workers joining by March 16.
Baltimore reports man found near asphyxiation in West Oliver area
The Baltimore News of Monday after Noon describes an unnamed man, found partly gas asphyxiated in a room at 25 West Oliver Street. He is about 55, 200 pounds, with gray hair and a gray goatee, wearing a dark suit. He may be Thomas A. Reese of Ridgely, Md, but authorities have not confirmed his identity. He faces a charge of defrauding boarding house keeper W. J. Bradley of Ridgely for $20, warrant held by Marshal Farnan of Baltimore. The case initially triggered talk of attempted death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore News
Mercy Hospital
West Oliver Street
Thomas A. Reese
Ridgely
W. J. Bradley
Marshal Farnan
Baltimore
Reese
Caroline County Appointments Sent to Senate
Among the appointments sent to the Senate on Tuesday for Caroline county are Justices of the Peace William L. Cooper William G. Smith Edward H. Maloy Z Potter Steele Charles B Harrison Edward F. Davis Joseph Patchett George C. Sherwood Henry Wilkinson and Thomas J. Daffin Notaries Public J Frank Lane L Irving Jones Alda Whitby Charles V Jefferson G Lawrence Wilson William T Temple Charles I Harrison and John T Blades School Commissioners Harry A Roe and Albert W Sisk Election Supervisors James T Sylvester Bayard Nichols Democrats Harry B Mason Republican
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Senate
William L. Cooper
William G. Smith
Edward H. Maloy
Z. Potter Steele
Charles B. Harrison
Edward F. Davis
Joseph Patchett
George C. Sherwood
Henry Wilkinson
Thomas J. Daffin
J. Frank Lane
L. Irving Jones
Alda
Whitby
Charles V. Jefferson
G. Lawrence Wilson
Wiliam T. Temple
Charles I. Harrison
John T. Blades
Harry A. Roe
Albert W. Sisk
James T. Sylvester
Bayard Nichols
Harry 8. Mason
Orphans Court Allows Final Accounts and Orders Sale
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided Susie E Patton administratrix of Lucetta Sisk presented a first and final account which was passed Alexander Noble and R I Ledman appointed to value the deceased real estate Orlando Patton and Charles B Harrison executors of Robert Patton presented an inventory and appraisement and an inventory of debts which were approved Order to sell granted Samuel G Nuttle executor of Julia J Wright presented a distribution which was approved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and Fleetwood
Susie E. Patton
Lucetta Sisk
Alexander Noble
R. I. Ledman
Orlando Patton
Charles B. Harrison
Robert Patton
Samuel’ G 'Nuttle
Julia J. Wright
A Bal timore Spring Awakening and Census Guidance
The piece celebrates Baltimore springs with vivid imagery of south winds and blooming trees, then shifts to a Census Bureau notice outlining how to count people on the April 15 census day. It covers who to include, how to treat absent members, and which individuals must not be enumerated in a district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Census Bureau
United States
Census Bureau
Almishouse
Hue
Real Estate Notes Show Transfers Near Piney Grove and Preston
Real estate column details multiple sales: John S. Barnhart sells property now occupied by Andrew Slaughter on State road near Piney Grove to Win R. Sunter of Earleigh Heights for 1100, with 17 acres. H L Hawkins buys 3 acre farm near Andersontown for 2500. Henry R. Lewis deeds land south of Denton to D A and A B Smith. Rev G S Raleigh buys half-interest in Case farm near Piney Grove. Isaac J Chambers purchases 100 acres five miles from Preston on the Fowling Creek to Gilpin's Point road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Barnhart
Andrew Slaughter
State Road
Piney Grove
Win. R. Sunter
Earleigh Heights
Anne Arundel County
Hunter
H. L. Hawkins
Long Island
Isaac H. Starkey
E. A. Strout Co
Isaac J. Chambers
John Hulliger
Preston
Fowling Creek
Gilpin's Point
Public School Pupils By Exam Scores and Local Association
Public notice lists Andersontown school pupils who averaged above eighty percent in the intermediate examination. Names include Miriam Todd Normany Jobes Ruth Garrell Myrtle Lord Bessie Snowberger Blanche Chaffinch Ella Kelley Louise Cohee Annie Vickery Ada Stevens Carlton Pardoe I and Roland Starkey. It also notes the newly formed school patrons association with W T Thawley as president J F Kelley as vice president and Maud Anthony as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School News
Andersontown School
Miriam Todd
Normany Jobes
Ruth Garrell
Myrtle Lord
Bessie Snowberger
Blanche Chaffinch
Ella Kelley
Louise Cohee
Annie Vickery
Ada Stevens
Carlton Pardoe l
Roland Starkey
W. T. Thawley
J. F. Kelley
Maud Anthony
Footwear novelty helps notice shoe fit in uneven shoes
A quirky item suggests testing balance by shaking a shoe to feel how one foot fits differently from the other. Marketed as a handy aid for robbers or overshoes, the device promises to reveal pinch points and comfort variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Cement work on Bank street and local residents noted
Federalsburg reports cement blocks hauled for J. R. Charles office and Frank Short residence on Bank street. Mrs. Martha Everngain's ten year old White Breath canned peaches preserved well. Visitors include Mrs. Eugene Watkins from Massachusetts and families of H. B. and R. W. Messinger. Mrs. E. F. Messenger returns from California. W. J. Wright weighs electric power for a shirt factory. John L. Everagam and wife from Denton visit. Gladys Downes visits mother Laura V. Downes. Bertha Mills secures job in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
J. R. Charles
Bank Street
Frank Short
Martha Everngain
Eugene Watkins
Massachusetts
H. B
R. W. Messenger
E. F. Messenger
Birthday of Edgar Blades Featured in Local Social
Mr Edgar Blades celebrated his 23rd birthday last Sunday at his home with a gathering including Mr and Mrs Wright Lewis and daughter May Mr and Mrs Tilghman Blades Mr and Mrs A T Handy Mr and Mrs Will Lane and son Mr and Mrs L H Hubbard and daughter and his grandmother Mrs Lizzie Hubbard. The note mentions local business, timber work by J T Kinder Co sawmill near Galestown and shells hauled on the Liberty to Federalsburg road. W J Bryan & Bro. sold horses in Baltimore last Tuesday. A baby boy arrived at T W White’s home last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Blades
Wright Lewis
May
Tilghman Blades
A. T. Handy
Will Lane
L. H. Hubbard
Lizzie Hubbard
J. T. Kinder & Co
Galestown
Liberty
Federalsburg
W. J. Bryan & Bro
Baltimore
T.W. White
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Charles F. Jarman
Mortsavee
Greenboro
W. MM. Wane
Wrights
Carter Block
Penton
PR. Fisher
Mr. Towers
J. W. Peter
Hickman
Thasley
Mission Church
T. Pliny Fisher
Fiarry R. Holsinger
Laltimore
Messra Carter and
Williamson
T. Fred Garey
Major Stokes
Burrville
Sith Street
Thomas R. Green
Elarence LD
Tower
Elberta Fruit Farms Incorporation
Col
W. Sisk
Washington County
Messr
Maonic Hall
Maude Pritchett
Virginia Longfellow
Ethel Jackson
Ilallie Graham
Edwin Willis
Harry Jarman
Adoward Pritchett
Ralph Pritchett
Clay Wobbins
Bradley
Board of County Commissioners
Isaac J. Dukes
Messrs
Clinton Cook
Charles H. Whitby
Reuben Garey
William H. Anderson
Saulsbury Garey
John T. Moore
Ernest Hubbard
West Denton
Hubbard
Ily
Arles RS
A.S. Mowbray
Iat Reliance
Elizabeth G. Fisher
Elmer Jester
J. Franklin Bryan
Delugare
Mollie Phillips
B. DP
Truite
Union Protestant Suftemary Hospital
J. M. ‘Fucker
F.C. Winton
State Roads Commission
J. Gibson Gantt
Eis
Charles Ninguard
Jennie Erdman
W.J. Sewell
Joseph F. Roop
George Walston
Walston
J. Wilson
Talbot
Sabie Wilson
Pla
Charles TL Boze
Cordova
Mwe
Charles J. Stevens
Duffey Drug Store
Tenie Caroll
J.L. George
Clara Frampton
Bessie Sewell
Frank Klotz
Daisy
James Wilson
M. FE
A. H. Covey
Chestertown
Harvey Porter
Sallie Porter
Madara
Estella Koch
Milton Smith
Chicago
Irma Imler
Philadelpha
Orthopedic Hospital
Frances
Evelyn Greene
Lex Smith
J. Wesley Horsey
W. E. Mabbatt
Smyrna
Lawrence K. Lynch
Clarence Abbott
Christie
Durias Pippin
Addie Cohee
Walter Gough
Frank Gough
G. H. Wilson
Aberdeen
H. O. Bostick
Harrington
F. 3. Sweeney
R. C. Moore
J. T. Rickards
Smithvillea
Hillsborough News
Caleb E. Burchinal
Delaware Anti-Saloon League
Law and Order Society of
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Burchinal
R. R. Shull
George W. Steinmann
George, Jr
Williston
Mr. Tilghman F. Chaffinah
Paine
Watts’ Creek
Bureau
Herrington
Sour Apple Tree
Sandy Island Bridge
Delaware Line
Garey and Wright
Boyce Mill
Baltimore Sun
Mount Vernon Square
Anne Arundel
Blue Ridge
H. Mac Frampton
D. Z Dunott
E. P. Foote
Mary
Robbies
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