Denton Area News Highlights Local Commerce and Events
Local markets report wheat at $2.50 and corn $1.65 while Maryland Queen flour is promoted. Winter weather returns with a sugar shortage easing, coal remains in brisk demand. A 1920 Paige displayed in Denton, along with local church services, lectures, and a Chautauqua date change. Red Cross seals sales total over 5100 with County and State donations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckahoe
Maryland
Goodyear
United States
E. H. Hirs
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Bethlehem
Ziegler
Denton
Greensboro
Bullock
Paige
Philadelphia
Parker's Theatre
Bullock Parade
Preston
M. E
Caroline
Charlee W. Wright
Chesapeake
Old Bethel Church
Delaware
John W. Hamilton
James W. Thawley
Greenshore
Farmers and Merchants
Bank of
RH. Stafford
Methodist Protestant
W. H. Sipple
Walter Stevenson
Conservation Commission
Mr. Temple
Temple
Public Service Commission
Hillsboro M. E. Church
Red Cross
Baltimore
Vahti Garey
Wedding Bells Reach Denton and Beyond in January
Miss Martha F Griffith of Denton married Mr Charles Miller at her brother s home in Baltimore on January 17. Rev Horn of the United Brethren Church performed the ceremony. A large reception followed. Visitors include Mrs G C Roane and son Paunelle from Newport News returning home, while Miss Eva DeFord joins others for a wedding telegraph in North Carolina. Several locals plan trips to Florida and Baltimore for health, business, and social duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha F. Griffith
Denton
Charles Miller
Salem Street
Baltimore
Sophia Miller
Olin Griffith
Harrison .Shock
Pimlico
Mr. Horn
United Brethren Church
Rge
G. C. Roane
Paunelle
Emily DeFord
Newport News
Eva DeFord
Miss DeFord
Emily D. Seney
Olerain
Richard T. Porter
Woman's Hospital
Rose Thawley
John M. Perry
Centreville
Bessie
J. Thomas Kibler
Washington College
Chestertown
Thomas H Hollingsworth
Haltimore
Thomas L
F. B. Wagner
Alpine
Oregon
A. T. Reichman
Wm. Neal
Easton
Thomas le Day
Florida
Mary Shawn
Washington
J. W. Huffington
George A. Dever
Baltiumore
Fred P. Ree
Ralph Hevalow
Alexander Russell
Harry Hemimans
Virginia
Carolina
Russell Swann
Gus Keenaman
G. M. Downes
Althea Robinson
Sara Hoffman
Hoover Seen as Best Qualified for President by World
The New York World argues Herbert C. Hoover is the best equipped to succeed Woodrow Wilson. It says the nation could back him as Democratic, independent on progressive liberal principles, or Republican on a government model he has shown in public life. It notes the novelty of a nonpartisan leadership and questions readiness to choose a chief executive by fitness over party affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Herbert C. Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Hoover
Leroy
Home Economics Club Meeting at Denton Court House
The Home Economics Club meets at 2 p.m. in the Court House in February. All Denton women are invited for a brief business session and new member intake followed by a program on Children. Topics include growth, education, play, discipline, routines, and nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Denton
Insanity on the Decrease Says State Doctor
Dr J Clement Clark superintendent of Springfield State Hospital reports December data and an optimistic view that insanity cases as a share of the state population will fall. He says the financial burden can be eased and contrasts his outlook with others who see rising insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clement Clark
Springfield State Hospital
Clark
Bethlehem Wedding Of Eliza Carroll And Joseph Pritchett
Miss Eliza Isabel Carroll and Mr Joseph Pritchett wed at Bethlehem M E Church with Rev J T Richardson officiating. The bride daughter of William S Carroll Riverside. groom son of W E Pritchett. Reception at bride’s home. couple to reside after March 1. Ladies Aid nominated officers. Local notices and visits follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Isabel] Carroll
Joseph Pritchett
Bethlehem
M. E. Church
J. T. Richardson
William S. Carroll
Riverside
W. E. Pritchett
Guy Handley
Jessie Cohee
Tanyard
Mildred Collins
Harmony
Mary Wadell
Junior Handley
Philadelphia
Clement Bawdle
Charlie Perry
Lloyd Brodes
Gilbert Lane
Preston
Louis Trice
Federalsburg
Ladies’ Aid Society
Alva Blades
Norman Layton
Lawrence Legates
Peyton Thompson
J. B. Wheedleton
Hilda Legates
Ruth Taylor
Orland Blades
Salbury
Death of Mrs Rebecca A Wiggins in Goldsboro
Mrs Rebecca A Wiggins died at her home in Goldsboro Monday after long illness. Funeral conducted by Rev J A Leach from Greensboro was held at her home Wednesday at 4 o clock, burial in Greensboro cemetery. She leaves husband Charles W Wiggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca A. Wiggins
Town
J. A. Leach
Greensboro
Charles W. Wiggins
Clara King
Baltimore
H. F. Silver
Carlotta Silver
Plains
Ridgely
J. P. Stump
W. O H. Quillen
Esther
J. C. Jackson
Elizabeth Bennett
Townsend, del
Thomas Shockley
Olivia Roe
Elizabeth Montague
Denton
B. Ross Daling
Edward Lapham
Castle Hall
Vivian Layton
Near
Ingleside
Robert Gruwell
Skating Proves Safe Pastime Amid Icy Streets
On icy roads travel is mostly by train or foot while few cars venture out. The Sunday School hour rang as the church bells chimed and youths skated on Main street for much of the day. Mrs Norris ull, hurt last week, went to Easton Hospital for an X-ray, finding a displaced shoulder bone. Mrs Alex Griffith visits daughter in Greensboro, Ruth Hall stayed with mother Elizabeth Hall, Maude Hummer spent the weekend in Wilmington, Helen Johns visited grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Norris Ull
Easton Hospital
Alex. Griffith
Dobson
Greensboro
Ruth Hall
Elizabeth Hall
Maude Hummer
Wilmington
Helen Johns
Maryland Assembly
Methodist Church
Jf. J. Bunting
The
Library Association
Stxty
Fnomas Alexander Smith, Jr
New York
T. A. Smith
Altmore
Roland Knotts
C. W. Jackson
Tom Temple
Hartly
A.W. Brunbaugh
Annapolis
Norman Ravngh
Denton
Vin
Lo R. Brumbaugh
AL G. Saulbury
J E Mason
Albert White
Maes Elsie Matthews
County Federation of Women's Clubs
T. J. Day
Texas
Hollingsworth
Baltimore
Florence Laird
Methodist Sunday Sect
Epworth League
Carter
Watson Booker
David Swing
Mire. Sullivan
Advice on Sheep Care and Wool Prices
Mr Ira K Caulk urges careful sheep husbandry to protect flocks from cold rain and snow. He recalls last year’s crop losses and notes wool prices fluctuating from 50 cents to 74 cents per pound, with Merino and Madocks grades near 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira K. Caulk
Eaton-Star Democrat
Goor
Australia
Great Britain
United States
Card of Thanks from Hurst family
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the long illness at the parents’ home. S J Hurst thanks all who offered support and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S, J, Hurst
Icy District News Recaps Skating Perils and Public Affairs
The Ridgely News Letter details winter hazards with injuries and mishaps from icy paths, plus local notices. Community actions include a County Federation ratification, an anti race track petition, and plans for a public play. church and library events are noted along with personal updates on residents and visitors.
Local Visitors and Illness Noted in Salisbury Community
Mr and Mrs W Taylor of Salisbury visit Mr and Mrs Herman Bailey. Misses Elma and Minta Todd spend weekend with their brother Glin Tod. Miss Evelyn Baker visits Courtland and Mrs Baker. Services Sunday include Sunday School at 2 pm and preaching at 3 pm. Mrs Thomas Marne broke her arm after an ice fall. Mr H E Todd and Mrs Av Ti Todd on sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. C. Todd
Av Ti Todd
Tuckadog and local residents show health improvements
Master Keller Crouse recovers from pneumonia and is much improved while Herman and Wilbur also leave the sick list. Dr. David Barton exits illness to attend to business. Agnes M. Barton returns home from Talbot after nursing there. Elmer Crouse begins house remodeling by A. J. Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckadog
Keller Crouse
Herman and
Wilbur
David Barton
Agnes M. Barton
Talbot
Elmer Crouse
A. J. Richards
Expressions of gratitude for sympathy in bereavement
We thank our many friends and neighbors who assisted us in our sad bereavement. Mrs. John Wood and Daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wood
Legislative Notes Reflect Chesapeake Committees and Salaries
Delegate Charles F Andrews sits on the organization committee and chairs Internal Improvements. Ma Marcus Breeding named chief clerk for the Claims Committee, and Harry Smith chief in the cloak room. Andrews serves on Claims, Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries, Public Records, Library, Railroads and Canals. Senate fights over sheriff term. Nuttle proposes four-year terms and re election limits. Counties to fund quarter of lateral road costs. Denton and Greensboro school buildings to be funded by $150,000 bond. Woman suffrage ratification petitions filed. pay and term increases for General Assembly members debated. Queenstown electric plant bill also introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Andrews
Marcus Breeding
Harry Smith
Andrews
Chesapeake Bay
Senate
Caroline
Nuttle
Civil Service
Tydings
Coart
A. W. Drumbaugh
Denton
Greensboro
General Assembly
Dudley
Queen Anne's
Queenstown
Death of Miss Minnie Vickery in January
Miss Minnie Vickery aged about 15 died January 13 from kidney trouble after long illness. Funeral at Concord Church with Rev ALA Prye officiating and interment in the churchyard. Sympathy expressed for her parents Mr and Mrs John H Vickery. Nearby notices list relatives visiting Hobbs and Ames residents, and local sick lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Vickery
John H. Vickery
Concord Church
Ala Prye
Ed. E. Spence
Chillicothe
Ohio
Hobbs
Philadelphia
H. E. Pickett
J. H. Metriken
F. R. Owens
Denton
Game Violators Fined After 1919 Maryland Warden Action
On July 18 1919 Deputy Game Warden James Temple and District Deputy William T Collins investigated complaints of wild fowl killings in Dorchester County near Elliot's Island. Three men Swain Ewell Shelton Gray and Jerry Gray were found shooting. Ewell and Gray were fined 100 each plus 85 costs after trial January 22 in Federal Court. Jerry Gray failed to appear due to being aboard a frozen oyster boat. The Agriculture Department has stationed a U S Game Warden in Maryland to enforce the Migratory Bird Treaty Act with fines up to 3500 and six months in jail for closed season violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Temple
United States
William T. Collins
Maryland
State Game Department
Dorchester County
Elliot's Island
Temple
Collins
Draw Bridge
Elliott's Island
Swain Ewell
Shelton Gray
Jerry Gray
Ellicotts
Warden Temple
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
John C. Rose
Ultimate
Potomac River
Baltimore
Department of Agriculture
Bereavement thanks from local residents
I wish to thank through the columns of this paper my friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted me in my recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Vickery near Hobbs thank neighbors for kindnesses shown during their affliction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Vickery
Hobbs
Transfers of Real Estate in Caragline Change Hands
A wave of property transfers in Caragline lists numerous buyers and sellers. Laura V. Neal to James H. Nichols for 142 acres at 6000 dollars. George Slaughter to Robert B. Weaver 16 acres in Second district for 4000 pounds. M Ella Anthony to Lawrence Towers 278 acres in Second district for 314000. and many more detailed deeds across districts, with prices ranging from 1500 to 14000 dollars. The list includes lots and acreage in Federalsburg Preston Greensboro Goldsboro and Ridgely, with multiple couples as owners or purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura V. Neal
James H. Nichols
Joseph L. Colpain
J. Ed. Nichols
George Slaughter
Robert B. Weaver
M. Ella Anthony
Lawrence B. Towers
James P. White
William W. White
Josiah A. Beck
Ernest G. Cooper
Walter M. Bennington
Ridgely
Francis A.deford
William W. Dukes
William J. Everngam
Clellie E. Turner
Emma L. Payne
Federalsburg
Sarah Dill
J. Calvin Scott
Edward Smith
J. Spencer Lapham
Goldsboro
Daniel J. Patchett
Alex, Noble Et al
Nathaniel LB. Harper
Ira S. Waddell
Preston
Agnes Hi, Waddell
James F. Carr
Francis A. Webb
Fourth District
Levin FE. Taylor
Charles K. Krueger
James R. Phillips
Mary E. Hubbard
Walter C. Lankford
John K. Lynch
Francis FE. Lynch
Clarence G. Hammond
Annie V. Betson
Samuel H. Jewell
Greensboro
Orland T. Kelley
C. Clarence Deen
Georgia A. Bauder
Mary H. Nuttle
George T. Redden
Third District
Mester LL Wyan
J. Frank Wright
Denton
W. OH
Kauffman
Richard Blackburn
Second District
Desath Roll Deaths Mark Late January in Caroline and Dorchester
Obituaries from Maryland and Delaware note Capt John J Hurst 79 of Harmony died January 19 after ten weeks illness cause bronchial trouble funeral at M P Church Secre tary interment East New Market cemetery widow Miss Willey native of Dorchester County son Solomon J Hurst Cambridge daughter Mrs Frank Marshall Secre tary near Harmony other daughter Mrs Jacob Willoughby Secret ary Hurst formerly vessel master and merchantile man member of Methodist Protestant Church Kendall Legates of Easton Hospital G L Helsby presided at Denton funeral for Elllen Legates 81 survived by children moved to Denton years ago infant Woodrow Wilson Maloney died Marcus Hook pneumonia buried Lawn Croft cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Hurst
Harmony
M. P
J. L. Nichols
Federalsburg
East New Market
Solomon J. Hurst
Near
Frank Marshall
Cambridge
Jacob Willoughby
Capt Hurst
Caroline County
ME “Kendall Legates
Easton Hospital
Elehen
G. L. Helsby
Holiness Church
Denton
G. L Helsby
Denton Cemetery
Easton Rotary Club urged by mass meeting notice
Easton Star Democrat reports a mass meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Baltimore on February 3 1920 at 6 am to discuss the Maryland hog cholera control plan and its possible expansion to eradication work. The note requests attendance to foster cooperation among swine raisers and interested citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Rotary Club
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Easton Star Democrat
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Cathedral
Saratoga Streets
Baltimore
Maryland
Orphans' Court Proceedings Daily Actions and Filings
Judges West Harper and Shawn presided Tuesday. Administrators filed releases and accounts in multiple estates including Annie R Richardson Win A Cohee William Seward Sarah Willoughby Caroline Messick and others. The court ratified sales reports granted petitions and ordered transmission of issues to the Circuit Court for Caroline county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
T. Alan Goldsborough
Annie R. Richardson
Louis R. Dukes
L. Reyner Dukes
Win
A. Cohee
Olive S$. Raleigh
Harvey L. Cooper
William WW. Seward
Thomas C. West
Sarah E. Willoughby
Calvert C. Merriken
Caroline S. Messick
Arthur J. Messick
Roy Martin Messick
Oscar Willis Messick
Fred R. Owens
W. B. Deen
Irene Elizabeth Meyers
Caroline County
In Memory of the Departed Obituary Lines
Remembrances from relatives for loved ones who died in 1918 1919 including Charles H Lister Alex Wright Leon Adams and Mines Morris. Poems speak of grief time since death and faith with multiple family signatories and dates January 1919 February 1919 and October 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Lister
Charlie
Leon Adams
Denton
Leon
Bertha Adams
The Gordon Will Contest Hearing Begins in Dover
At Dover on Tuesday the Register of Wills heard a contest to the will of Mrs. Mary R Gordon of West Dover near Marydel who died December 29 after a brief pneumonia illness. The will leaves $100 to each of four nephews and directs sale of the farm to fund a share for Violet Crew and a family friend. accusations include undue influence and incapacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Ernest 8
Raughley
Dover
Mary R. Gordon
West Dover Hundred
Marydel
Robert Crew
Benjamin Crew
Caldwell Crew
Cornelus Crew
Cornelius
Delaware
West Dover
Mrrs
Violet Crew
J. R. Smith
Good Roads Program Receives Legislative Approval
Governor Ritchies plan for continued road construction gains support from the Senate and House of Delegates. The program proposes bond funding to match federal money for trunk lines and post roads, plus state aided lateral roads with county distribution. The aim is a unified, definite plan over ten years, reflecting broad public interest despite high material costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
Senate
House of Delegates
Col Albert W Sisk Declares Congressional Bid in Maryland
Col Albert W Sisk of Preston Caroline county announces his candidacy for Congress from Maryland's First District. He is a well known local businessman with many friends and has repeatedly been mentioned for the post. The notice urges readers to subscribe for county news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicamico
Salisbury Advertiser
Albert W. Sisk
Preston
Caroline County
Maryland
Col. Sisk
Congress
Local ads tout growing auto trade and tire sales rise
The notice urges selling property with journal ads and notes a 60 percent increase in tire sales from 1918 to 1919. It mentions a county ban on traveling by skates fading and promotes Ideal flour as consistent. Includes a nudge to read the Journal.
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the Local Department
Maryden
Ridgely News
Holens
Ella Kelley
Anderson
Sabillasville
J. E. Ward
Sussex County
Messrs. R. Starkey and
C. Collins
Newark
Del
Ernest Brown
Ora Vickery
Caragline
Jennie Lister
Charles
Lydia Lister
Alex, Wright
Alex
Sallie C. Wright
Grandpa
My Darling
Mrs
Harvey Lord
Fannie Heck Callahan
Mary Long
Morris
Minos
Mary
Journal
Guernsey
Enderson
Marval
W. A
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