Local notes from Denton and nearby towns
A digest of short items: excursion to Baltimore on Thursday, chair repairs in Denton, water mains reach about twenty buildings, Moore named postmaster at Cambridge, Acetylene lighting at Anklam Manufacturing, Queen Anne's Railroad schedule effective, commodity prices in Baltimore, river improvements at Chester, obituaries for Ida E Cannon and Kate Elizabeth Davis, land transfers and farm moves, revival meetings, jewelry shop opening, partridge hunting results, Ridgely social fundraiser, and notes on meningitis in horses with veterinarian guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Charles A. Irwin
Denton
Sewell M. Moore
Cambridge
Anklam Manufacturing Company
Queen Anne's
Chester
Millington
Ida E. Cannon
W. Frank Cannon
Marriages and Announcements in Denton and Vicinity
Quiet wedding notices unfold across Denton with Albert Reichman and Nora Wright wed at 8 pm at the home of James and Maria Cooper. The couple will reside on Third Street and received many gifts including a silver service from the Citizens' Band. Other marriages include M. F. King and Annie Bucher in Elizabethtown, and Fred Bowdle with Grace Meredith at Bloomery M E Church. The column also notes engagements, parties, and holiday visits across Maryland and nearby towns, with multiple lists of relatives and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ‘St. Cooper
Albert T. Reichman
Nora M. Wright
James T. Richardson
Third Street
Reichman
Citizens’ Band
Reichmar
M. F. King
Denton
Annie Bucher
Elizabethtown
Lancaster County
I. N. H. Beahm
George Bueher
Mechanic Grove
Tuckahoe Neck
Fred Bowdle
Miss Grace Meredith
Bloomery M. E. Church
J. W. Fogle
Ban Meredith
Harry Bowdle
Hattie Covey
Centreville
Sparks
Roe
J. R. Phillips
Preston
Nellie Percy
Nelson Henry Fooks
G.T. Morgan
Weems
Caroline
Roxie Dukes
Baltimore
Elsie Hynson
Hillsboro
Josephine Towers
Ridgely
J. Dukes Downes
Elia Downes
Nettie Love
Mario Petry
Strayer’s Business College
Alice Knotts
Charles Knotts
New Castle
George H. Berry
Nettie Lowe
Messrs. Daweese & Owens
William P. Draper
T. J. Towers
Dickinson College
Rose Meehan
Emma
Eugenia Redden
Harry A. Roe
Helen
Paterson
N. J
Leonora
Nellie Valliant
P. H. McShane
George L. Harris
Massachusetts
Wm. H. Anderson
James Park
Thomas Wyatt
Everngam
Bloomfield Farm Sold Near Centreville for 20156 Dollars
Bloomfield Farm comprising 477 acres near Centreville was sold by Richard Davidson to John H. Evans of Rabphs for 20156 dollars. The transaction was brokered by John Dodd, a real estate agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Centreville
Richard Davidson
John H. Evans
Rabphs
John Dodd
Local social circle enjoys a Christmas week gathering
Antoersanten ip Misses Sarah Tiehenor and lla Neal hosted friends on Tuesday evening. Attendees included Misses Elizabeth Thawley Bertha Oles Mary Nuttle Carrie Patten and Messrs. James Thawley Charles and Harry Nuttle Norman and Euphonius Smith. Scribbles note visits from Ivah Smith and Sarah Ticheno and Zeb Fountain Jr with Homer Cohee. Charles and Harry Nuttle from Dickinson College holidayed with H. T. Nuttle family. A local shooting match drew praise if the ground lay snowbound Christmas day. Elizabeth Hobbs and daughter Mary returned to Virginia. Benjamin Smith of Agner visited Capt. C. F. Smith. Bertha Smith visits Otho B. Smith in Agner. Bessye Trieo improving after pneumonia. Arthur Hayes visited Greenwood relatives for Christmas. Della Graham, the willover, returned to Vernon Del. Several farmers changed residences nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Tiehenor
Lla Neal
Elizabeth Thawley
Bertha Oles
Mary Nuttle
Carrie Patten
James Thawley
Charles
Harry Nuttle
Norman
Euphonius Smith
Ivah Smith
Sarah Ticheno
Zeb. Fountain, Jr
Homer Cohee
Baltimore
Dickinson College
H. T. Nuttle
Elizabeth Hobbs
Mary
Virginia
Benjamin Smith
Agner
Capt
C. F. Smith
Bertha Smith
Christmas social honors little Annie Wright
Mrs Alexander Wright hosted a Friday evening party with games music and refreshments in honor of her daughter Annie. Many friends attended including Mary and Nettie Cook Velma Emma and Mattie Towers Mattia and Fannie Trice Ide Covey Sallie Wilson Glenna Satterfield and more. Kris Kringle appeared delighting the children and Mrs Wright received a token of remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Wright
Annie
Mary
Nettie Cook
Velma
Emma
Mattie Towers
Mattia
Fannie Trice
Ide Covey
Sallie Wilson
Glenna Satterfield
Ollie
Lelia Smith
Lida Griffith
Baltimore
Stella Scott
Philadelphia
Helen
Eva Satterfield
Carrie Trice
Katie Covey
Elsie Towers
Arthur
Alonzo Hubbard
Willie
Charlie Cook
Charlie Towers
Walter Trice
E. C. Sullivan
J. L. Covey
George Hubbard
Hynson
M. L. Sullivan
John Satterfield
George Smith
Martin Towers
J. Z. Covey
George Johnson
W. T. Wilson
Kris Kringle
Wright
Local residents share holiday visits and moves
Mr L B auman of Philadelphia preached at the Brethren church Thursday and Friday night they held a love feast. Mrs Hardesty and Mrs Callaway occupy the Emma Smith home on Central avenue. Carroll Callahan and son return from Clayton visit with his mother. J H K Shannahan Jr spends holidays with parents. Henry Curtis and family back after three months in New York. Students from colleges at home for holidays. Hettie Atkinson visiting Paul Holsinger nearby. Norman Smith of Cass Virginia visiting relatives. Handley Sinclair visiting Rev Truitt at Denton. Mary Hindsley of Philadelphia visits her mother. R A Focht and family moved to New Bethlehem. Frankie Greene visiting Greensboro friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Curtis
New York State
Hettie F. Atkinson
Paul Holsinger
Norman Smith
Cass
Handley Sinclair
B. P. Truitt
Denton
Mary Hindsley
Philadelphia
R. A. Focht
New Bethlehem
Frankie Greene
Greensboro
Local residents and moves noted in Ridgely area
Mr George Yates, a first class blacksmith, relocated to Ridgely leaving a noted void in the town. Mrs Wm Biddle’s funeral was held at the M E Church with interment in the family burying ground. Several visitors and residents including T Howard Heather and son Melvin of Philadelphia, and Henry Whiteley among the town’s oldest residents, were mentioned in weekly exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Yates
Ridgely
Yates
Wm. .Biddle
M. E
T. Howard Heather
Melvin
Philadelphia
Wellington Heather
Frank Ross
Wilmington
Templeville
Henry Whiteley
Ernest and
Herman Smith
George Burton
Pippin
Still Pond
Residential changes and town notes in Greensboro
Many Greensboro residents moved residences including Edward H. Maloy and Rev Barnum, with several transfers among Maple avenue properties and surrounding areas. Raymond Rawlings, son of ex-postmaster, returned from military service and was discharged as a minor. Revival services at the Methodist Episcopal Church begin watch-night and continue nightly under Rev E L Hoffecker. Miss Lillian Pippin and James Sewell wed here. they plan to reside in Queen Anne’s county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Maloy
Whitby
Railroad Avenue
T. M
Main Street
Barnum
Maloy
Railroad Station
John F. Jarman
Robert Coursey
Holland
Maple Avenue
Susie Newton
Denton
Comegys
Alvin Smith
Point Roads
T Hollandsville
Del
John Harris
Wilson
Rix R. Carey
William Murphy
Carey
Shull
R. L. Hicks
Cordova
Pippin
New Rickards House
William Hurd
E. L. Hoffecker
L. M. Williams
Lillian Pippin
Jas. Sewell
Ridgely
Carroll H. Pippin
Queen Anne’s County
Lowell
Centennial Mills
Greensboro
Port Deposit
Wilmington
Philadelphia
William H. Cohee
Felton
Col
Lawrence Satterfield
E. E. Insley
Lula Clark
St. Mary’s Seminary
Robert Clark
John H. Benson
Ada
May Christian
Phebe Satterfield
Thomas Mitchell
Edith Greenlee
Western Maryland College
George W. Betson
Baltimore
H. Claudo Rawlings
Linda Rawlings
Hurlock's
William Wilson
Chester
Fire destroys farm dwelling near Preston
A fire at the Thomas I. Douglass farm near Preston destroyed the dwelling on Sunday morning, likely sparked by a defective chimney and a birds nest. Furniture was saved and the kitchen escaped. The building was insured. Tenants Ferrill Reynolds and family moved to the home of Mr. 4. T. Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. George Whiteley of Baltimore visited Mr. Charles Whiteley in Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Thomas I. Douglass
Ferrill Reynolds
T. Reynolds
George Whiteley
Baltimore
Charles Whiteley
Teachers urged to join local associations and reading circles
Examiner Crouse notes the value of local teachers associations and reading circles for self improvement. Appointed organizers include Grace Hubbard First district Effa Plummer Second E M Noble Third and Sixth J W Clarson Jr Fourth Howard Robinson Fifth W M Miller Seventh and R J S Bullock Eighth. County intermediate exams set for next week with trustees and parents invited. Beulah Fawcett of Montgomery appointed third assistant at Federalsburg Academy. County schools reopen Monday after a two week break minus two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effa C. Plummer
E. M. Noble
J. W. Clarson, Jr
Howard §. Robinson
W. M. Miller
R. J. 8. Bullock
Beulah Fawcett
Montgomery County
Federalsburg Academy
Anniversary fete at Fleetwoods home in Tuckahoe Neck
Over one hundred guests gathered Saturday evening December 27 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Fleetwood to celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Hosts greeted in a festively decorated parlor, with Mrs. Beauchamp and Miss Hicks assisting. Supper followed with ham oysters chicken salad and confections. A gold-lined solid silver colonial set from Purnell Fleetwood of Waverly Va was among the gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Fleetwood
Tuckahoe Neck
Maryland
Purnell Fleetwood
Waverly
Andersontown scrub beats checker champion in claim to title
A local Andersontown scrub earned notoriety for challenging a boastful checker player and defeating him to claim the championship. Misses Josephine Willoughby and Ethel Collins of Philadelphia and Elsie Christopher of Dover spent part of the holidays with Miss Bertha Bullock. Our miller Mr. Lane plans to leave for Pittsburg for a new job as a shooting match held by the young men drew a large crowd last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersontown
Josephine Willoughby
Ethel Collins
Philadelphia
Elsie Christopher
Dover
Bertha Bullock
Lane
Pittsburg
Postmasters Move to Handsome New Quarters on Monday
Postmaster Thomas R. Green and Assistant William S. Norris opened in handsome new offices Monday evening drawing many visitors. The space features acetylene lighting and a 150 candle power street lamp, with steam heat to combat cold. Smith & Walls hardware and general store also moved to their new room this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Green
William S. Norris
Smith & Walls’ Hardware and General Store
Pennsylvanians Settle, Inquiries About Lands in the County
Pennsylvanians are coming to the area with inquiries about lands in Caroline County. Many already living here are described as intelligent, industrious, and upright, and newcomers from Pennsylvania are welcomed by hospitable local citizens. Some of the county’s thrifty farmers trace roots to Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Keystone State
Pennsylvania
Eastern Telegraph Company Eyes Peninsula Expansion
Mr C H Dennis of the Eastern Telegraph and Telephone Company Philadelphia says the firm will bring a new telephone line to the Peninsula. He notes the company already has thousands of phones in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania and promises lower rates than currently available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Dennis
Eastern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Baltimore Packers Report City’s Heaviest Canned Goods Year
A Baltimore packer states that 1902 marks the heaviest business ever done in canned goods in the city and state. While some fruit or vegetable lines saw seasonal records, the overall heavy trading across the entire canned goods line stands as the top year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Small fruits outlook discussed by Goldsboro grower
J Spencer Lapham of Goldsboro, a leading small fruit grower, reviews the 1902 season and 1903 prospects on the Eastern Shore. He details early market prices for Excelsior and other berries, notes varied variety performance, and warns of a possible price drop after a boom, while forecasting a favorable 1903 crop contingent on spring conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Spencer Lapham
Goldsboro
Maryland
Delaware
Johnson
Garrison
Ridgely
New York
Philadelphia
Doctor Weedon Leaves Queen Anne's for Baltimore
Dr J H W G Weedon of Church Hill will move to Baltimore after forty years of practice in Queen Anne's county. There were largely attended watch night services at Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. W. G. Weedon
Church Hill
Baltimore
Queen Anne's County
Greensboro
Removals and relocations in town documented
Household moves include James Turner family from Federal Hill to Highland Terrace and Frank Davis family moving into Mr. Stant’s former house. John Polight replaces Davis, Harlock moves into Polight’s last year residence, Mrs. Bradley follows Harlock to Smith’s house. Various other moves list residents and new homes, plus social visits and local church watch-night services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Turner
Harry Fluharty
Federal Hill
Highland Terrace
Mr. Stant
Frank Davis
Sparklin
John Polight
Davis
John Harlock
Polight
Bradley
Joseph Smith
Mr. Disharoon
John Brown
Idlewild
Frank Andrews
Miller
Frank Adams
Disharoon
Jennie Blades
Adams
L. Wheatley
Charlotte Moore
Clarence Abbot
Dorsey
Will Adams
Federalsburg
F. F. Farlow
James A. Hughey
Seaford
M. E. Church
Mr. Holt
Sol. Allen’s Corner
H. F. Wright
Jackson Price
Chincoteague Island
Mrs. Mitchell
Cambridge
Herman Wright
L. Reese H. Dick
Moves and occupancies in Goldsboro households
William E Wilson moved into a newly purchased Goldsboro home while William L Cooper moved into the vacated house from the farm. Several residents changed residences on South street and New street as families swapped houses. The M E Sunday school held an entertainment Tuesday night followed by a children’s treat. Harvey Morris joined Jarrell & Temple, W S Booth resigning. Dr H W B Rowe visited his Charles County home for Christmas. Miss Fannie Jarrell stayed with Miss Anna Price of Henderson, and Winnie Price visited Miss Mary Jarrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Wilson
Wiliam L. Cooper
Mr. Wilson
Misses Morris
Russam
South Street
Herman Kemp
Peter Kemp
New Street
John Kirby
Maggie Stewart
W. Sapp
T. A. Pearson
Kirby
Elijah Taylor
Charles County
Fannie Jarrell
Anna Price
Henderson
Winnie Price
Mary Jarrell
Christmas Entertainments at Methodist Protestant Parsonage
Dr Hawkins wife and child of York Pennsylvania visit the parsonage. The Methodist Protestant Sunday School led by T R Jacobs held a Christmas entertainment Wednesday evening. Miss Lida Porter a New Castle County teacher visits her parents here. Mr Thomas Caball leaves for Philadelphia to work with his brother C L Caball. Misses Mabel Wright Eva Thawley Anna Smith hosted by Miss Iva Russell. Wesley M E Church Sunday School treated on Wednesday. Miss Roberta Dill, a Philadelphia milliner, visits her parents. Miss Dora Donahoe spends holidays in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
York
Pennsylvania
Clarence McMaster
T. R. Jacobs
Lida Porter
New Castle County
Thomas Caball
Philadelphia
C. L. Caball
Mabel Wright
Eva Thawley
Anna Smith
Iva Russell
Wesley M. E. Church
Roberta Dill
Dora Donahoe
Baltimore
Local social notes and a December marriage
Newton and Federalsburg visitors call on Mrs. Carroll. Mr Phillip Hopkins and Miss Sadie Williamson wed by Rev Isaiah Christopher on December 17. Miss Ida A Whaley from Smithson school visits and returns to Denton. Lula E Perry visits Velma Carroll with Velma accompanying home. Ollie K Carroll and James N Todd of Ohio visit relatives nearby. Mrs M J Rittenhouse visits relatives in Baltimore Concord. Franklin Golt and Walter Lord spend weekend in Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Carroll
Velma
Ollie K. Carroll
James N. Todd
Latchie
Ohio
M. J. Rittenhouse
Baltimore
Extensive business zone developed with steamboat company
The Mrs. K. N. Hardcastle Company is incorporated by Albert G. Towers T Fred Towers William H. Deweese Frederick R. Owens and Harvey L Cooper with 25000 capital to expand the plant and market English plum puddings mince meat and preserves. Deweese is president Towers managing director. Baltimore and Eastern Shore Transportation Co organized to handle freight from upper Choptank to Baltimore with 50000 capital and a director slate including L B Towers J H Horsey W C Todd H Towers C H Todd W T Hignutt and Somerset Slaughter. A steam ship purchase committee is formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Certifcate
Deweese
T. Fred Towers
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Transportation Company
Choptank
Baltimore
L. B. Towers
J. H. Horsey
W. C. Todd
H. Towers
C. H. Todd
W. T. Hignutt
Somerset Slaughter
Towers
Mr. Horsey
Slaughter
The Year 1902 Marks a Peak in American Trade
The 1902 year brought unprecedented growth across nearly all trades and manufactures. Domestic demand surged, foreign outlets narrowed as production shifted inward. exports shrank while imports surged to record levels. Railroads contended with unprecedented congestion amid booming commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Toasting Bread For Digestion Says Family Doctor
The Family Doctor explains that toasting should remove moisture before browning to avoid a doughy interior. Thick slices blacken outside while interior remains hard to digest, and butter will not absorb. Best method: stale bread sliced thin and dried, then browned for easier digestion with saliva.
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Denton Journal
Crrcuit
Rphans
THE
Logal Department
Charles Pennewell
Frankford
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. 5
Baker
Thomas L. Chaffinch
Rice
Cade
Alburger
Chaffinch
Joseph H. Simons
Ridgely Church
Simons
Kate Elizabeth Davis
Thomas P. Davis
John W. Osman
Lee Landing
Eapee
Vialturs
Antoersanten Ip
Marydel
Helen Baggs
H. J. Coffroth
Laura Letty
Nell Harper
Bchano
Smithville
Burrsville
Concord
Franklin Golt
Walter Lord
MRS
Viola Carter
W. G
Alverta Carter
W. E. Greenley
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