Local notes from Denton and surrounding counties
Various community items including court dates, business openings in Marydel and Denton, wages and prices for eggs, upcoming club meetings, a hog weighed 841 pounds, a notable death in Bridgeville, and sales events at local stores. Reports on road improvements, school fund distributions to Caroline and Queen Anne's counties, a lawsuit settlement in Goldsboro, and a sale at Nichols & Co. Also notes on hospital fundraising, Chautauqua dates, a Dover bridge draw controversy, and a local man deemed incompetent for business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Carroll Ware
Marydel
J. Blackiston
Literary Club
J. H. Pastorfield Co
Marshall Gantt
Wim. R. Murphy
Farmington
F. P. Covey
Harry Willey
Bridgeville
J. H. Beer
Sixth Street
Denton
S. F. Raleigh
Denton Auto Company
Ford Automobile
Main Street
Denton-Hailsboro
Kent News
Chestertown
Harrington
Caroline County
James Messick
Delaware
Messick
Tai's Chapel
Queen Anne's
Talbot
Denton’s
William H. Warner
Goldsboro
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Co
T. Alan Goldsborough
J. H. Nichols & Co
Andersontown
E. T. Orme
Caroline
Talbot Counties
Easton Gazette
Dover Bridge
Isaiah R. Clark
Court House
Temple
Owens
Circuit Court
Clark
Fisher
Nuptial Notes of Interest Here and Elsewhere
A Denton bride Mamie E. Carroll wed William Cannon of Tuckahoe Neck with Rev. Westerfield officiating. Ruth Long played organ music. The couple’s reception followed at The Phillips Farm and they headed to their new home. Also wedding notices from Philadelphia Preston Centreville and Greensboro recount ceremonies for Ethelend W. Mathias and James T. Fluharty, and Albert S. Handy and Alice Bloxsom, plus other local unions and social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Norris
Mamie E. Carrol
Denton
William Cannon
Tuckahoe Neck
H. A. G. Westerfield
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ruth Long
Cannon
Phillips Farm
E. A. Robinson
Salem
N. J
Baltimore
Washington
Preston
Annie Fluharty
Albert S. Handy
Fifth
Alice Bloxsom
Handy
Upper Queen Anne's
Centreville
Obeetwen
H. D. Horsey
Pauline Goslee
Florence Handy
Lenora Jefferson
WW. T. Adams
Clayton Satterfield
Ormond Neal
Earle Horsey
H. Lay Craft
Hynson
Bertie Riggin
Federalsburg
Wilmer Jaggard
M. E. Parsonage
Greensboro
Henry Rash
Mamie Harris
A. P. Prean
L. Frank Bloxsom
Gertrude Woolford
Elizabeth Richardson
Cambridge
Albert Laing
Clarence Frampton
John L. Everngam
Blue Ridge Summit
Blanche Watson
Arthur
Philadelphia
J. H. K. Shannahan, Jr
Sparrow's Point
Carlton West
Baltimore College
Fowling Creek
Charlie Stern
Thomas Satterfield
Earl Satterfield
E. M. Garey
F. N. Nichols
South
A. B. Frampton
New York
Andrew Slaughter
J. Howard Pastorfield
Emily DeFord
Velma Trice
Texas
Lewis Cole
Residence Shifts Noted in Templeville Area
In Templeville several residence changes are recorded. William Marvel moves near Sadlersville followed by Jesse White. Edna Cahall moves into Starkey’s former home. Annie Everett leaves the farm for town, Watson Everett to take the farm. William Loman will occupy Clough’s former house. Herman Starkey has left town, with Shelton moving into his former home. Subscribe for the Journal for county news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeville
William Marvel
Sadlersville
Jesse White
Edna Cahall
John Starkey
Annie Everett
Watson Everett
William Loman
C. Clough
Herman Starkey
Shelton
Preston Dance Draws Wide Guest List Across Towns
A Preston young men’s dance on Tuesday night drew a large invited turnout from multiple towns. The program featured thirty numbers with attendees including Mrs. Edwin Mends and numerous Misses and Messrs from Baltimore, Denton, Easton, Seaford, Glyndon, Hurlock, Vienna, New York, Federalsburg, Rehoboth, Greensboro, Ridgely, Hillsboro, Queen Anne, Bridgeville, Harrington, Berkley Springs, Salisbury, Cambridge, and visiting Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin K. Davis of Wilcox Saskatchewan.ใหม่
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Baltimore
Edwin Mends
Marguerite Melvin
Esther Melvin
Hannah Boyer
Eleanor Rose
Dr. Smooper
Frank Dudley
Denton
W. I H. Anderson
A. G. Towers
A. P. Whitby
W. B. Parker
E. W
Calvert Merriken
Philetus Jefferson
Brown Mowbray
E. M. Hammond
Rehoboth
Del
Leona Carmine
Alva Carmine
Greensboro
F. R. Malone
Annabel Moore
Ridgely
Hope Saulsbury
Irwin T. Saulsbury
Hillsboro
Virginia Holt
Kathleen Knotts
Queen Anne
Emily Knotts
Laura Knotts
Mae Reynolds
Bridgeville
Nellie Ward
Harrington
Mary Ward
Berkley Springs
W. Va
Armfield Proctor
Salisbury
W. F. Allen, Jr
Cambridge
Ruth Simmons
Mary Simmons
Ray Sheppard
Levi D. Prettyman
Byron Harrington
Lawrence Simmons
Emmett Uhl
Geo
Oswen Marvin Johnson
Laird Henry
A. F. Sisk
E. K. Sisk
J Maynard Lednum
Ralph Lednum
P. Clark Douglas
Wm. D. Noble
John Noble
Harry Hollis
Enoch George
G. L. Webb
Benjamin K. Davis
Wilcox
Saskatchewan
Canada
Vicinity
Davis
Mary Whiteley
Federalsburg
Mr. Davis
Preston W. C. Ts. U
M. E. Noble
Edith Noble
Evelyn Harris
Camden
N. J
Charles Davids
George Whiteley
Hobbs Notes on Local Moves and Appointments
Hobbs area residents see movement and new duties as several individuals depart for state duties or relocate. Nuttle heads to Annapolis for Legislature roll-call while Seeders travels to College Park. Billing family assists move on a Goldsboro farm and J A Billing starts as clerk for I R Chaffinch. Mrs Cullum reports progress on her mother’s rheumatism care in Washington. Dr J H Ward and daughter Cathel settle in Hobbs. Mary resumes teaching Bethlehem school. Miss Lola Willoughby returns to Pittsburg teaching post. Gertrude to Franklin Institute Philadelphia. Mabel Hanson and Myrtle Harrington visit from Greensboro and Harrington. Merriken family from Preston visits Hobbs. J R Chaffinch plans to rebuild store. New residents acclimate. business improves. Orville G Smith recovering from surgery in Columbia S C. E M Willey travels in Delaware for phosphate firm. Rain made Rev Cullum miss services. he delivers a strong sermon Wednesday. Mr and Mrs H I Merriken celebrate their gifted marriage anniversary. Ames Sunday School treat distributed. H L Adams returns from Philadelphia trip. M B Smith goes to Wye Mills for A J Hayes & Co. Herman Hill occupies Blughes farm. C E Bright visits in and near Flenderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir. H. Nuttle
R. E. Seeders
Andersontown
Annapolis
College Park
Baltimore
A. J. Billing
T. Cahall
Goldsboro
J. A. Billing
I. R. Chaffinch
Cullum
Turner
Washington
J. H. Ward
Cathel
Hobbs
Mary
Bethlehem
Lola Willoughby
Pittsburg
Gertrude
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Mabel Hanson
Greensboro
Myrtle
Harrington
Kirwin Smith
Concord
M. Merriken
Preston
J. R. Chaffinch
Thawley's
Piney's
A. J. Hayes & Co
Herman Hill
Blughes
C. E. Bright
Flenderson
Queen Anne Social Notes From Local Home Gathering
Queen Anne scene as The Woman's Home Missionary Society was entertained at Mrs. S. P. Jump's home on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Laura Knotts returned home after fox-hunting near Denton. Miss Sarah Cannon of Ruthsburg visited Miss Mildred Short this week. Mrs. J. E. Morgan visited relatives in Greensboro this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman's Home Missionary Society
S. P. Jump
Laura Knotts
Denton
Sarah Cannon
Ruthsburg
Mildred Short
J. E. Morgan
Greensboro
Hillsboro
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. E. Church
Hi. M. Thompson
Ira Dill
North Carolina
Easton
R. T. Coursey
Dover
Blanche Smith
Ridgelys Musical Talent Shines At High School Concert
A recent Ridgely high school concert showcased local performers. Selections included piano solos by Sarah Neff and Esther Shaw, vocal numbers by Lorraine Swing and the Shaw family, and instrumental pieces such as a grand gallop de concert. Proceeds totaled about nineteen dollars.
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Family Time
Mrs. M. M. White and daughter Lillian spent Sunday with sister Mrs. W. FE. Dillon. Mr. Roland Nichols of Wilmington visited friends here Wednesday. Mr. W. J. Wright was a Philadelphia visitor this week. Floyd Dillion spent the first of the week in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheptank
M. M. White
Lillian
W. FE. Dillon
Roland Nichols
Wilmington
W. J. Wright
Philadelphia
Floyd Dillion
Easton
Greensboro church officers elected and fire destroys store
The Sunday School of the M I Church elected officers led by J E Willis as superintendent and Lena Lewis as primary head. A large A A Christian store on Greensboro’s east riverbank was burned by daybreak Tuesday, with incipient arson suspected after an automobile was seen fleeing. The Christmas program at St Paul’s Sunday School was held Monday night, with tokens awarded to Pastor Prettyman and Willis. Mrs Margaret Rich, widow of Walter Rich, was buried Monday at age 86. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted, along with various church and community events and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. IF. Church
J. E. Willis
J. P. Matchell
Lena Lewis
Addie Griffin
HH. L. Cohee
George Mitchell
W. 2. Orrell
Martha Whitby
Messrs
W. S. Orrell
Elerbert Mather
Alex McKtnott
Walter Smith
Helen Marker
Louise Swann
David Cohen
Greensboro
Cohen
St. Paul's
Prettyman
Willis
Margaret Rich
Walter Rich
PL Prettynan
M. E. Church
Rich
T. Edwin Willi
Wilmington
J. E Willis
N B. Harrister
Reading
H. N. Eddy
Mozart Hall
Boy Scouts
Lawrence Thornton
Chester
J. Ed. Willis
William Douglas Day
Edward R. Day
Stevensville
W. P. Day
Bates Wooters
Clarksburg
W. Va
George Wooters
A. P. Prettyman
H. C. Watchmouth
Viginia
Edgar Anderson
Bridgeville
Mary Jackson
A. H. Dabson
Philadelphia and Reading
Thomas Dabson
Pittsburg
Frank McCuen
Kilton
Scout BP
Lockwood
Ralph Sharp
Ridgely
Parcels Post Rate Increases and March 1914 Changes
Parcel post rules expand weight limits for fourth class mail in all zones effective January 1. Zone rates for parcels over four ounces rise by zone with six to nine cents for the first pound and higher per additional pound thereafter. A March 16, 1914 change will include books under parcels post restrictions.
Prohibition Day Observances Across Churches and Meetings
The National Prohibition movement calls for January 15 as National Prohibition Amendment Day with a Denton U U W C D program at the M1 Church featuring song, scripture, and pro‑amendment sermons. Evangelistic services continue in Whitelysburg with R J Baer leading nightly sessions. Wilmington and Philadelphia M E Conferences may merge at the next Peninsula conference in Oberlin. local revival, church reorganizations, and postmaster duties update as churches invite public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
1. U. of Denton
Jesus
de Ford
Jr Newman Richards
Mr. Westerfield
Reading
Congress
Richmond Pearson Hlabon
Norman Raurigh
Afr Rairigh
Gaar
America
Seventh Day Adventists
Whitelysburg
R. J. Baer
Baltimore
Chesapeake
Baer
Satan
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Peninsula Methodist
Oberlin
Earl Cranston
Hoffecker
Wilington
Clhes
M. E. Church of
Denton
J. H. Crankshaw
National
Local Preachers’ Association
Methodist Protestant Church
Dukes Roe
Willie Irwin
Harry Jester
Roland Reed
Arthur Perry
Samuel Nowell
Alphonso Dunham
Roy Watson
R. P. Taylor
Bertha Pitcher
Bible Holiness
Preston
St. Paul's Church
Hillsboro
Ar. Gantt
Pearl Gatherers
Society of Wesley M. E
Burrsville
Elsie Lister
Bowers
Maryland
M. P.church
Remembrance of Sallie M Turner in Denton
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear aunt Sallie M Turner who departed this life November 28 1913 at her home in Denton She was a devoted Christian and her kindly ministration will linger in memory Her good taste culture and refinement marked her life She will be sadly missed in her own home and community Farewell my loving sister you will suffer woe no more Signed by her niece Annic O Day and Mas C J Alfond
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie M. Turner
Denton
Earth
Annic O'Day
Caulk shoots Longfellow in Caulk’s store
Sharptown dispatch reports Clarence E. Caulk shot Leroy C. Longfellow five times while Longfellow spoke with Caulk’s wife and Charley Walker. Two bullets hit Longfellow injuring him seriously. he was taken to Salisbury Hospital. Caulk held on $1,000 bail. Longfellow’s condition fluctuated from dying to improved over subsequent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharptown
Clarence E. Caulk
Leroy C. Longfellow
Longfellow
Caulk
Charley Walker
T. 2. Osler
Salisbury Hospital
Levin T. Cooper
C. E. Caulk
The Public Values of Advertising in Retail Trade
The article argues advertising signals prosperity and enterprise. It compares a well dressed, clean appearance to liberal advertising for merchants, noting that advertising creates impressions of success, progress, and consumer trust, and shows confidence in goods and bargains.
The Storm at Rehoboth Rips Boardwalk and Inundates Shore
A Saturday coastal storm damaged Rehoboth with undermined foundations and about 200 feet of boardwalk swept away near the Hienlopen Hotel. The bay met the ocean as waves ran high and all fifteen bridges to the boardwalk were washed out. Estimated damage around 20000 dollars centered on the beachfront. Edith Kelley returns to Laurel after holidays. Elbert Taylor relocates to Linchester. Alva Lane visits Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth
Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Rehoboth Bay
Indian River
Hienlopen
Grove
Edith Kelley
Laurel
Del
Glen Kelley
Elbert Taylor
Linchester
Alva Lane
Baltimore
Orphans Court session names guardians and administrators
Judges Clark, Rawlings and Stevens presided Tuesday. Various guardianships and executorships were acted upon including appointment of Charles H. Redden as guardian of Oakley Anna Redden, bond approved, notices to creditors ordered, appraisers named, and multiple administrations with accounts, sales, and conveyances approved. The court also addressed final accounts and stock sales, with petitions by Bruce G. Stevens and William D. Uhler regarding Henrietta Stevens Mills’ caveat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
Orphans’ Court
Charles H. Redden
Uardian
Oakley Anna Redden
Lena Melvin
Thomas J. Pritchett
Sidward R. Melvin
Edgar T. Faulkner
Franklin P. Starkey
James Hamilton
Linda Hamilton
Samuel G. Nuttle
John Stevens
Burt Hobbs
Roxana
Aaron Johns
Edna J
Joseph I. Marshall
Henry R. Lewis
William C. Maloney
Mabel C. Duffey
Charles Jarrell
A. Linden Duffey
William T. Hignutt
Lake Nichols
Edward E. Insley
Phoebe J. Insley
John Howard
Andrew C. Griffith
Nellie H. Carmine
Mary Amelia Carmine
Mary Virginia Stevens
T. Alan Goldsborough
Bruce G. Stevens
William D. Uhler
Henrietta Stevens Mills
Legislature Organized in Annapolis Caucuses
Democratic Senator Jesse D. Price named President of the Senate and James McC. Trippe nominated for Speaker in the House. Key officers chosen include Albert J. Almoney Chief Clerk and Samuel M. Crockett Sergeant-at-Arms. Senate and House clerks and postmasters from multiple counties named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Jesse D. Price
Wicomico
Senate
James McC. Trippe
House
Albert J. Almoney
Montgomery
William E. Harwel
Frederick County
Reading
Stevenson Smith
Harford
Thomas J. Murray
Andrew Shaab
Howard County
J. M. George
Queen Anne's County
I. RK. Fleetwood
Caroline County
Lionel Keyser
Kent
Nicholas S. Callahan
Talbot
Peyton B. Hudson
Dorchester County
Joseph Bradley
Baltimore City
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Normandy
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Henry Wilkinson
A. G. Saulsbury
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