Local notes and notices from Ridgely and Denton area
A Denton notice lists an excursion to Baltimore and local trades such as chair reco n ing. Water mains expansion, postmaster reappointment in Cambridge, and acetylene lighting at Anklam Manufacturing. Rail schedule update, grain prices in Baltimore, and dredging plans for Chester River to Millington. Obituaries for Ida Cannon and Lizzie Muller, sales of farms, relocated offices, and upcoming revival meetings. Community events include car stock cattle sale plans, parlor gatherings, and a jewelry and optics business opening in Ridgely. The report closes with notes on meningitis impact, a horse case, and a kitten cure.
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 Nearby
Several couples wed during the holiday season with ceremonies at homes and churches. Albert Reichman and Nora Wright married at Mr and Mrs James Cooper’s home, Rev James Richardson officiating, with a silver service from the Citizens Band. A Christmas Eve union tied M F King and Annie Bucher in Mechanic Grove, Pa, followed by visits from relatives and plans to operate a firm in Tuckahoe Neck. Fred Bowdle and Grace Meredith joined at Bloomery M E Church with a reception nearby, while S Oscar Sparrts and Rose Hand wed at the bride’s family home near Centreville. Various engagements, visits, and holiday gatherings populate the crowded local social page centered on families, friends, and community events.
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 Sale Near Centreville to Evans for 20156
The 477 acre Bloomfield Farm located about a mile and a half from Centreville was sold by Richard Davidson to John H. Evans of Ralphs for 20156 dollars. John Dodd acted as the real estate agent in the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Centreville
Richard Davidson
John H. Evans
Rabphs
John Dodd
Social Roundup Notables Attend Holiday Gathering
Antoersanten ip Misses Sarah Tiehenor and lla Neal entertained friends 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. Ivah Smith Sarah Ticheno Zeb Fountain Jr Homer Cohee and others visited in Baltimore last week. Charles and Harry Nuttle of Dickinson College join holidays with H T Nuttle family. A local shooting match drew spectators despite snow on 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 family. Bessye Trieo recovering from pneumonia. Arthur Hayes visited Greenwood parents over Christmas. Della Graham returns to Vernon Del. Farmers in the area report residence changes.
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 in Baltimore Party
Mrs Alexander Wright hosted a Christmas social last Friday evening for her daughter Annie with games music and refreshments. Guests included the Cook family Towers Covey Satterfield and others from Baltimore Philadelphia and nearby towns. Kris Kringle attended and presented gifts.
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 holidays and visits
Mr L B auman of Philadelphia preached at the Brethren church Thursday night and a love feast followed Friday. Mrs Hardesty and Mrs Calloway occupy Mrs Emma Smith's Central avenue house. Carroll Callahan and son returned from Clayton. J H K Shannahan Jr with her parents Day. Henry Curtis family back from three months in New York. Students from colleges home for holidays. Hettie F Atkinson visited Paul Holsinger near town. Norman Smith of Cass Virginia with relatives. Handley Sinclair visited Rev Truitt in Denton. Mary Hindsley of Philadelphia visited her mother. R A Focht family moved to New Bethlehem. Frankie Greene visited 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
Blacksmith George Yates Moves to Ridgely
Local notes report Mr. George Yates, a first class blacksmith and valued citizen, moving to Ridgely. Obituaries recall Mrs. Wm Biddle buried after funeral at M E Church. Other town visitors include T Howard Heather and son Melvin from Philadelphia, and Ernest and Herman Smith from Ridgely.
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 Stir Greensboro Town Life
A Greensboro Newsby Letter lists many local moves among townspeople including Maloy to Main street, Jarman to Maple avenue, Newton to Denton, and Dill to Langston house. Raymond Rawlings returns from the army after a minor discharge. Revival services begin at the Methodist Episcopal Church under Rev. Hoffecker with nightly meetings.
Fire destroys farm dwelling near Preston
The farm house of Mr. Thomas I. Douglass near Preston burned Sunday morning, likely from a defective chimney igniting a birds nest. Furniture saved. kitchen unharmed. The building was insured. Tenants Ferrill Reynolds and family moved to Mr. 4. T. Reynolds’s home. 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
Local Teachers Associations Urged by Examiner Crouse
Examiner Crouse urges teachers to join local teachers associations and reading circles for self improvement. Appointed organizers include Grace Hubbard, Effa C Plumner, E M Noble, J W Clarkson Jr, Howard Robinson, W M Miller, R J S Bullock for districts one through eight. County intermediate exams set for next week with trustees and parents invited. Beulah Fawcett named third assistant at Federalsburg Academy. Schools reopen Monday after a two week vacation less 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
Fleetwood Anniversary Celebration at Tuckahoe Neck
Over one hundred guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Fleetwood home at Tuckahoe Neck on Saturday evening December 27 to mark the twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The house was decorated with holly cedar and mistletoe, and a reception followed by supper featured ham oysters chicken salad cheese straws olives Maryland biscuits coffee chocolate cake confections and tropical fruits. Substantial tokens of goodwill were left and Purnell Fleetwood of Waverly Virginia presented a gold lined solid silver colonial design set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Fleetwood
Tuckahoe Neck
Maryland
Purnell Fleetwood
Waverly
Andersontown Scrub Defeats Champion in Checker Challenge
A local Andersontown scrub earned respect by beating a boastful checker champion to claim the title. Philadelphia visitors Misses Josephine Willoughby and Ethel Collins, and Elsie Christopher of Dover, joined Miss Bertha Bullock for part of the holidays. Our miller Mr Lane plans to move to Pittsburg for a new position. A recent shooting match hosted by local youths drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersontown
Josephine Willoughby
Ethel Collins
Philadelphia
Elsie Christopher
Dover
Bertha Bullock
Lane
Pittsburg
Postmaster Green and Norris Move to New Quarters
Postmaster Thomas R. Green and Assistant William S. Norris moved to their new quarters on Monday evening, with many visitors. The newly illuminated room features acetylene lighting and a powerful street lamp, and steam heat keeps the space warm. Smith & Walls hardware and general store also relocated to a larger showroom this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Green
William S. Norris
Smith & Walls’ Hardware and General Store
Pennsylvanians Seeking Lands in Caroline County
Pennsylvanians are inquiring about lands in Caroline County and may increase the Keystone State settlers this year. Most settlers from Pennsylvania are described as intelligent industrious and upright and will be welcomed by local residents. Some thrifty farmers in the county are natives of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Keystone State
Pennsylvania
New Telephone Line Coming to Peninsula Towns
Mr. C. H. Dennis of the Eastern Telegraph and Telephone Company Philadelphia visits the area to study the field. He notes the company already serves Philadelphia and Pennsylvania and plans to extend down the Peninsula, promising cheaper rates as service expands to principal towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Dennis
Eastern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Baltimore Packers Record Year in Canned Goods Trade
A Baltimore packer notes 1902 records the heaviest business ever done in canned goods in the city and state. While some seasons beat other lines, 1902 stands out for overall heavy trading across fruits vegetables and related lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Reports on Small Fruits by J Spencer Lapham from Goldsboro
J Spencer Lapham of Goldsboro discusses Maryland and Delaware small fruit crops for 1902 and prospects for 1903. He details strawberry varieties Excelsior Johnsons Early Brandywine and Gandy, when prices ranged 7 to 20 cents, and notes Miller raspberries and Lucretia dewberries performance. He cautions a potential price drop after a boom and forecasts a strong outlook for 1903 with good growing 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 Forty Years Here
Dr J H W G Weedon of Church Hill plans a move to Baltimore after forty years of practice in Queen Anne's county. There were large watch night services held at Greensboro to mark the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. W. G. Weedon
Church Hill
Baltimore
Queen Anne's County
Greensboro
Residents Move in Town From Several Households
Removals and changes of residence in town include James Turner's family moving from Federal Hill to Highland Terrace, Stant's family staying put, and Frank Davis' family moving to Stant's former house. John Polight takes Davis's former place, with Harlock moving into Polight's prior home and Mrs. Bradley following to Joseph Smith's house. Other moves list Disharoon to Idlewild, Andrews and Adams near Disha roon, Jennie Blades centered at domestic bread making, Wheatley caring for Mrs. Moore, Abbott moving to Will Adams' house, Young relocating to a farm by Houston's Branch, Eddington and Noble house changes, Messick movements, and Nichols to Messick's vacated premises. Social visits reported with Federalsburg residents. Church watch-night service noted. road finishing matter and island duck shooting trip mentioned. Cambridge resident Mrs. Mitchell visiting. local visits by L Reese and H Dick.
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
Goldsboro Moving and Household Changes Reported
William E. Wilson moves into his new house while William L. Cooper relocates from the farm. Miss Morris occupies the Russam house as Mrs. Herman Kemp moves to her father Peter Kemp’s new dwelling on New street. John Kirby moves into Mrs. Maggie Stewart’s former home, now occupied by W. Sapp, with T. A. Pearson moving into Kirby’s vacated house. Elijah Taylor and Mrs Arnold exchange homes. John Holstin leaves the Dennison house for Baltimore Corner, Jesse Gibson takes the Fred Shockley property, and Benjamin Stubbs occupies Kemp’s vacated dwelling. The M. E. Sunday school held an entertainment on Tuesday evening followed by a children’s treat. Harvey Morris takes a job with Jarrell & Temple as W. S. Booth resigns. Dr. H. W. B. Rowe visited his Charles county parental home over Christmas week. Miss Fannie Jarrell visited Henderson friend Miss Anna Price, while Winnie Price visited Miss Mary Jarrell.
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
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 and Local Visits in York PA
Dr Hawkins wife and child of York and Mrs Clarence McMaster visited the Methodist Protestant parsonage. The Sunday School, T R Jacobs superintendent, gave a Christmas entertainment on Wednesday evening. Miss Lida Porter from New Castle teaches in a public school and visits home this week. Mr Thomas Caball left for Philadelphia to work with his brother C L Caball. Miss Mabel Wright Eva Thawley and Anna Smith were entertained at Miss Iva Russell's home. Wesley M E Church Sunday School enjoyed a grand treat last Wednesday. Miss Roberta Dill of Philadelphia is visiting 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 News Briefs From Federalsburg And Nearby
Newton Misses Lelia and Lizzie Cox visit Mrs R W Carroll on Sunday. Phillip Hopkins and Miss Sadie Williamson wed on December 17 by Rev Isaiah Christopher. Miss Ida A Whaley teaches Smithson school and visits Roxie Todd then returns to Denton. Lula E Perry visits Velma Carroll. Velma accompanies her home. Ollie K Carroll and James N Todd of Latchie 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 Herea Steamboat Co Incorporated
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 stock. It aims to acquire Mrs. Hardcastle's plant expand production of English plum puddings mince meat preserves jellies and other fruits and to market domestically and abroad. Deweese serves as president and Towers as managing director. A separate Baltimore and Eastern Shore Transportation Company is formed with 50000 capital stock to handle freighting from upper Choptank to Baltimore. Towers presides, Horsey is VP, Slaughter serves as secretary-treasurer, with a steamship purchase to be arranged.
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
1902 Year of Tremendous Growth and Strain on Trade
The 1902 year brought unparalleled gains across nearly all trade and manufactured outputs. Domestic demand spurred production while external markets faltered, shrinking exports as imports rose to record levels. Railroads faced unprecedented congestion due to the surge in volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Toasting bread for digestion and flavor
The Family Doctor explains toasting aims to remove moisture to aid digestion. He warns against thick slices burned outside while inside remains doughy, which traps butter on the surface as oil. The advised method is stale bread sliced thin and dried before browning for better digestion with saliva or milk.
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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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