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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1914

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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