Local Market and Community Notes Highlight Denton Area
Various county updates include plans for a brokerage office in Denton, a proposed sewer survey, and a new steamer route involving the Vesper and Granite City. Weather records show a 27 degree drop, farmers seeking homes, and an entertainment lineup in Denton with the Centreville Male Quartette. Public notices cover postal route reductions and a church program at St Pauls Ingleside with Epworth League installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuttle
G. T. Redden
Denton
W. R. Breeding
W. R. Peters
Hickman
Yyoung
Camden
N. J
Vesper
Mercury
Ridgely
Granite City
M. Morgan
D. D
Dover
M. E
Caroline
Masonic Hall
West Denton
Centreville
Deaver
Errickson
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Telephone Company
Albert G. Towers
Visitors and weddings mark a Halifax area social week
Mr and Mrs Albert G Towers hosted friends at progressive Endire in honor of guests Mrs Emerson Polk and Mrs Dr King of Pocomoke with prizes won by Mrs King and others. The recounts include multiple marriages in East New Market Hillsboro and numerous visits, with real estate transfers listed for January. The social whirl features bridal events, health updates, trips to Baltimore, a bank board election, and a real estate transfer cluster across Federalsburg and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. Towers
Progressive Endire
Emerson Polk
Dr. King
Pocomoke
King
Ormond W. Downes
William H.anderson
Earle Smith
Mary Garey
F. A. Clark
Near Williston
Lola Estelle
Charles E. Towers
East New Market
T. J. Cochran
L. E. Cole
Christopher Nichols
Emma Olivia Carter
Queen Anne’s County
George R. Mays
Southern Methodist Parsonage
Hillsboro
John Corkran
Williamsburg
Cambridge Hospital
George W. Collison
Rock Hall
Norman H. Murphy
Greensboro
John T. Plummer
Philadelphia
C. H. Whitby
Katie Spence
Robie Bowdle
Smithville
Hattie Mercer
Caroline Short
Harrington
B. H. Johnson
Elizabeth Dudley
Matthews
J. E. Douglass
Camden
N.J
Harvey L. Cooper
W. R. Wright
New York
George Smith
Seaford
Del
Orphans Court Proceedings Review Real Estate Sales and Admin Actions
In the Orphans Court proceedings Henry C. Rawlings presented an account audit and distribution of funds for Gustavus Wilber deceased, and it was ratified. Letters of administration granted to Harrison W. Hubbard for Ennalls J. Hubbard. Notices to creditors ordered. Other estates include Miriam E. Fisher to Howard Melvin, Mary E. Booker to Frances M. Booker and Albert G. Towers, and William H. Wright estate administered by Albert Howard with sales account approved. Guardianship and final receipts also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Gustavus Wilber
Henry C. Rawlings
Ennalls J. Hubbard
Harrison W. Hubbard
Clinton Cook
John Stafford
Miriam E. Fisher
Howard Melvin
Albert Howard
William H. Wright
Mary E. Booker
Frances M. Booker
Albert G. Towers
Jonathan Evitts
Charles H. Towers
Minnie E. Towers
William Lee Anthony
Robert W. Anthony
Hillsboro widow of Captain dies on Main Street
Mrs Sarah Williams 77 widow of Capt James H Williams dropped dead from heart failure on Main Street Hillsboro Tuesday morning. She is survived by children Mrs Bryan of Philadelphia Mrs Thomas Jones Ira B Williams and Rosa Williams of Hillsboro Funeral service held Thursday Rev George F Beaven officiating Interment at the Protestant Episcopal churchyard remains of Mrs Margaret B Hackett died in Philadelphia brought to Hillsboro interred with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Williams
James H. Williams
Main Street
Hillsboro
Philadelphia
Joshua Simpkins Company at Town Halls Tonight
The Joshua Simpkins company with a brass band and orchestra performs at Masonic Hall tonight. A realistic rural melodrama with clever sketches, music, singing, and dancing is praised for lovable country characters and amusing sayings. The third act features a realistic saw-mill scene with Uncle Josh’s son in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Simpkins
Masonic Hall
Josh
Social notes from Hollandsville and town visits
Mr and Mrs D M Gooden visit Mrs Goodens mother Mrs Lydia Hughes in Hollandsville on Monday. Mr Griffin Moore of Frederica Del spent last week with friends in and near town. Smith Dill visits his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Dill this week. Miss Naomi Weaver of Ridgely is guest of Miss Lula Imler near town. Mr P A Marvel and wife spent Sunday with Delaware friends. Miss Addie Cohen of Hazlettville Del is with friends in town. Dr Silver was a welcome visitor in town last week. Mrs Wood Stokely remains critically ill at her home. Dangers of a Cold article stresses extra fatalities from colds and advocates early treatment. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for relief and restoration. Sold by Douglass Drug Store Denton and A L Duffey Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Gooden
Addie Cohen
Hazlettville
Del
Dr. Silver
Wood Stokely
Death notices from Federal Hill area report Mr W H Kinning
Mr W H Kinning died at his Federal Hill home last Wednesday. Funeral services were at the M E Church on Friday afternoon with burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Also note Rufus Fleetwood suffered a broken collarbone from a horse kick. Miss Maud Frissell of Baltimore visited town. Miss Carrie Cobey visits her brother Prof E A Cobey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Kinning
Federal Hill
M. E. Chuceh
Mt. Pleasant
Rufus Fleetwood
Maud Frissell
Baltimore
Carrie Cobey
Prof
E. A. Cobey
County boards to meet in Denton on State Aid law changes
County Commissioners authorized the Clerk to arrange a meeting in Denton of the Kent Queen Annes and Talbot boards to discuss changes in the State Aid Law. They reviewed the proposed Denton to Williston road last Tuesday and were favorable. the matter will be reconsidered next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Kent
Queen Anne's
Talbot
Williston
General Assembly
Senator Brewington
Elections Committee
Republican Party
Reyal
Local visitors return home and host companionship noted
Mr. E. A. Gallagher and son Edward of Baltimore who had been visiting relatives nearby have returned home. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mitchell of Hillsboro spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother Mrs. R. W. Carroll. Miss Velma Carroll visited Sunday with Miss Reba Stewart of Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Gallagher
Edward
Baltimore
W.L. Mitchell
Hillsboro
R. W. Carroll
Velma Carroll
Reba Stewart
Flag Presentation At Marydel School
The Jr. O U A M will on February 1 present a handsome flag to the public school at Marydel. The Rev. T Wyatt of Wilmington Del will deliver the presentation speech and H A Roe a school board member will accept on behalf of the school. All members are urged to attend and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wyatt
Wilmington
Del
H. A. Roe
Hynson and Carroll visit relatives in Hillsboro
Hillsboro hosts Mrs. William T. Hynson and her son Mitchell from Cambridge visiting relatives and friends. Miss Velina Carroll of Bethlehem visits her sister Mrs. M. L. Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Hynson
Mitchell
Cambridge
Velina Carroll
Bethlehem
M. L. Mitchell
Wm Dyer Injured In Wood Sawing Incident
Wm Dyer suffered a very serious injury while sawing wood and the finger was amputated by Dr. Goldsborough. Miss Lizzie Rawlings is visiting friends in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dyer
Dr. Goldsborough
Lizzie Rawlings
New Jersey
Funeral for James Cook at Hartley
The funeral of James Cook, who died at Hartley, was held on Monday with interment at Thomas' Chapel. Mr Cook, aged 84, was well known throughout Kent County. Some farmers have been plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cook
Hartley
Thomas’ Chapel
Cook
Kent County
Child Labor Crisis in the Southern States Is Urgent
A plea from the National Child Labor Committee details 60,000 Southern children ages six to sixteen laboring in cotton mills with twelve hour days and night shifts. It notes Southern states lag in humane laws, urges funds for campaigns, and cites Atlanta as the committee’s Southern office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Child Labor Committee
National Committee
Atlanta
Century Building
Christ Child
A.J. Miebway
Gravel Road Method Shows Durable 10 Year Use
An experienced western farmer describes a 40 foot wide gravel road built with a six to eight horse grader, slight center crown, and a one foot gravel layer costing about 1 1 2 dollars per 10 feet square of gravel. The flat black soil region yields easy drainage and minimal repairs over a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Bill to submit constitutional convention question to voters
Senator Betts prepared a bill to submit at the November 1907 election the question of calling a constitutional convention. The measure aligns with the constitution allowing the people every twenty years to convene for amending or drafting a new constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betts
Program for Farmers Institutes in January February
Director Wm L Amoss outlines the farmers institutes schedule across Preston January 29 Greensboro February 1 Ridgely February 2 3 The first day includes Corn School for Boys Education for the Farmer The Cultivation of Corn Peach Culture and local discussion Ladies invited to afternoon sessions at one day institutes and all sessions except morning of second day at two day institutes The second day features Economic Pork Production Maintaining Fertility Alfalfa the Greatest of Forage Crops Sweet Potato Culture and Dairy Subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Amoss
Preston
Greensboro
Ridgely
Wall Paper and Shade Patterns Sold by Thomas and Messer
Advertises latest patterns in wall paper sea piece gilt seapiece and window shades priced at 200 each from Thomas and Messer located at 1015 West Baltimore Street Baltimore detailing product types and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Messer
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Life Insurance Talk Highlighting Actuarial Integrity
A Life Insurance platform proclaims adherence to charter obligations and legal provisions. It asserts accurate accounting, prudent investment, and fair, impartial practice while inviting business. National Life of Vermont claims a lower death rate and higher interest, with officers’ salaries averaging under $8000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Life of
Vermont
Smith Bill Aims to Equalize Marine Corps Ranks
Congress and Senate measures to raise and equalize retiree ranks and pay for select Marine Corps officers are before Naval Affairs. Col. Muse of Cambridge and Lt. Col. Tilton of Annapolis may benefit if enacted. Also Maryland groups push immigration restrictions and Goldsborough retirement provisions are filed. A new vegetable chayote is tested by Agriculture for market use with salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Smith
Maryland
Marine Corps
Senate
Gorman
Committee On
Naval Affairs
William S. Muse
Cambridge
Melane Tilton
Annapolis
Congressman Smith
House
Inspector Goldsborough
Navy
Internal Revenue
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Agricultural Department
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Littlefield
Maine
New York Bar Association
Congress
McKinley
Bryan
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Denton Journal
Public Business
Cale Dar
Chovrt
Levy Court
the Local Department
George Watson
Sewell’s Mill
Frederick Groves
Milford
Delaware
Groves
Florence Booz
Sussex
Post Office Department
St. Paul’s Church
Ingleside
Epworth League
James H. Nichola
W. Carroll
Provident Savings Bank
A. W. Sisk
W.M. Wright
Alex. Noble
S. E. Douglass
W. J. Wright
J. E. Williamson
A.J. Messick
Jas. B. Patton
Edw. T. Moore
W. M. Wright
J. W. Payne
Preston Creamery
Nan Cook
G. Plutschak
John E. Henry
Bushey
R. M. Beauchamp
Robert Patton
Academy
Prof. Noble
J. T. Deen
Tunis Mills
Harvey C. Barton
Elizabeth A. Barton
Federalsburg
Charles W. Hobbs
Barton W. Parker
Philip Lorentz
Michael Kibler
Susan A. Pratt
Louis M. Carr
James
Harry A. Roe
Edwin H. Brown
Williams & Jones
Addison A. Christian
John F. Quillen
Henry M. Totheroh
Joseph S. Ober
Ollie Webb
John W. Chase
Blanch G. Rickards
Sarah E. Clark
Fred. J. Wright
John E. Hoffman
Edward Smith
Charles W. Cahall
Mary A. Longfellow
Frederick W. Towns
Joseph Cherry
Margaret A. Ringgold
Elizabeth D. Carter
Jacob E. Eilwanger
Jacob E. Ellwanger
John T. Carter
Fred R. Owens
Lola M. Sewell
Tilghman Harris
William T. Long
Sarah A. Hignatt
Alexine Ledman
Elmer P. Redden
Charles Barrick
Harvey I. Cooper
George Shiffler
Nelson H. Fooks
Jacob Brauchle
John W. Jolley
Lawrence B. Towers
Frederick Smith
George W. Holland
Solomon F. Prattis
Christopher J. Hall
Mabel L. Mercer
Clara D. Hardcastle
Caleb S. Ponnewill
Mollie F. Ford
Marydel
A. G. Saulsbury
Elwell Gibbs
William H. Bullock
R. J. S. Bullock
Charles L. Jarrell
William A. Lockerman
Francis P. Covey
Joseph Waldis
Leonard F. Covey
Joseph H. Bernard
St. Paul’s
James BR. Phillips
Mary C. Lane
James H. Nichols
Geo. W. Porter
West Canton
John W. Bullock
Eliza J. Bullock
Liza KE. Chester
John F. Reed
George F. Smith
Frank J. Taylor
Alex. Mel Cnatt
George S. Steele
Samuel I. Pearson
Samuel F. Pearson
Thomas H. Green
Jas. H. Cooper
Adaline O. Tatnam
Levin H. Hubbard
Elmer E. Dragoo
Maurice A. Dragoo
Board of School Commissioners
Josephine Hutson
Robert Jarrell
John Stevenson
James 8. Jarman
James B. Wright
Manlius 8
Trice
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Nature
Douglass Drug Store
A. L. Duffey
Greensbearo
Jesus
Jerusalem
John
Messiah
Christ
Crook
God
Redeemer
John the Baptist
Malachi
Samson
Church of God
Paul
Zacheous
Ipeal Surar Co
Randolph St
Chicago
Farmer’s Institutes
White House
Roossviult
Alice Lee
Nicholas Longworti
C. T. Bullock's
Jos. G. Jones
Life Insurance Talks
Burnet & Saulsbury
Equitable Building
Wilmington, del
Money Savers
Mullin's
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