Denton Area Briefs and Local Notices
Local items note banks closed on Monday and Tuesday, no rural mail on the Fourth, and a new MD and VE road schedule. W. A. Stewart advertises a Denton store for ale, while Denton post office will close at 7 45 PM. An excursion to Rehoboth is set for July 6 with another on the same date. farm purchases include Philip W. Downes buying a 160 acre Mark Hf. Smith farm in Tuckahoe Neck for £15,009. Discussions cover public road work, suffrage itinerary, and road contractor prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Wright
Crimson Dover
Smith & Wall
W. J. Blackiston
W. A. Stewart
Denton
Rehoboth
Philip W. Downes
Mark Hf. Smith
Tuckahoe Neck
Bradford Downes
Cambridge
Hickman
Wim. Cross
Vranas W. Janney
Baltimore
P. R. Fisher
J. Toon Datkhes
Hobbs-Williston
Paine
Acme
Maryland
Cape May
Jamie- Alfred Pearce
Bhoen
State Bar Association
Harvey
Caroline
Woman's Suffrage League
Chestertown
Centreville
Queen Anne
Federalburg
Pauly
Peninsula
State Road
Denton-Greensboro
Goslin
Bridgeville
New Century Club
George T. Redden
Sturlock
Federalsburg
Toth
Tme
Hurlock
Dorchester
Stone
Henry R. Lewis
Caroline County
William D. Uhler
Wedding Announcements of Interest in Denton Area
Visitors in Denton and vicinity report multiple weddings and social notes. Brumbaugh of Baltimore married Mabel Stryker of Alexandria. Fletcher and Henry wed in Cambridge. Everngam and Beeten unite in Carlisle and depart for Los Angeles. Harvey N. Smith and Rebecca Clark plan nuptials in Mt Holly, N J. Various locals and guests attend ceremonies, travels, and visits across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and beyond. Bridgeville plans a twelve thousand dollar high school building.
Local Notices From Hobbs Area Highlight Weddings And Visits
Miss Annie G Adams and Mr I S Jackson wed at the parsonage with Rev Bailey and will live in Cordova. Visitors include Miss Ola Gootee from Philadelphia and Mrs B B Cohee Andersontown. Jopp moves threshing rig to Fuckahoe Neck. grain, crops promising. Fourth of July promised as a gala day with community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
B. B. Cohee
Andersontown
G. W. Griffith
American Corner
Verma Walls
Harrington
G. L. Jopp
Fuckahoe Neck
C.C. Lord
W. Bradley
Grove
J. R. Ricards
M. F. H. Collison
Christian Endeavor Services
China
M. E. Holbrook
S. J. Chaffinch
Baltimore
Alexine Jump
Ira V. Wine
Bacon
Del
Ed. Murphy
Norristown
W. W. Dukes
Concord
Rutland Eliott
Hobbs
Geo. L. Jopp
Rehoboth
Town commissioners elected in annual June vote
The town held its annual commissioners election last Saturday, June 24. Elected were Charles Jarrell, Harry Fisher, A. L. Duffey, Thomas I. Jones of W., and H. M. Thompson, along with Mr. and Mrs. Houston Russom, Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain, Beau mont and Morton, all of Baltimore, who spent Sunday with John Russam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Charles Jarrell
Harry Fisher
A. L. Duffey
Thomas I. Jones
H. M. Thompson
Houston Russom
Chamberlain
Beaumont and Morton
Baltimore
John Russam
Russam
Virginia Holt
Arthur Holt
Harry Pippin
Leslie
Elkton
Cora Pippin
Marydel
H.W
B. Rowe
Aid Society
M. L. Church
Church Green
Richard Peters
Elizabeth
Dover
Margaret C. Jarrell
Town
Chestertown Visitors and Local Gatherings Noted
Marydel and Chestertown residents paid visits last Thursday. Philadelphia connections return home after visiting daughter Mrs H S Dailey. Sunday services drew a crowded church with a lively entertainment. Guests included Mrs Kahler from Philadelphia staying with sister Mrs B Kahler at Hotel Price. New York’s Mr Conrad Gsell and son stayed with Mrs W Smith. Olin Hummer returned from hospital Friday. Elkton’s Mr and Mrs Harry Pippin visited relatives in town. Kenton’s Oscar Ware spent weekend at home. Mrs George Moore and son visited relatives near Centreville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Harry S. Dailey
C. W. Jacobs
Effa W. Beather
Chestertown
N. Jacobs
H. S. Dailey
Philadelphia
Kahler
B. Kahler
Price
Conrad Gsell and Son
New York
W. Smith
Olin] Hummer
Harry Pippin
Elkton
Oscar Ware
Kenton
George Moore
Centreville
Children's Day Service Attended at Hickman Sunday
The Hickman event drew a large audience for a morning service with an interesting program and a substantial collection. Mr. W R Peters is constructing a dwelling and outbuildings on his farm near Hickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
W. R. Peters
Greensboro News Matters and Fourth of July Plans
Mrs Almont Baggs of Atlantic City spent time with friends in Easton and Greensboro and returns with her father in law Andrew Baggs, who has been ill. A patriotic sermon at St Pauls M E Church and a town gathering with Heptasophs and American Mechanics are noted. Fourth of July features include baseball, band concert, and fireworks drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almont Baggs
Atlantic City
Easton
Greensboro
Andrew Baggs
Heptasophs
American Mechanics
Ethel Jackson
Addie Jarrell
Edith Dill
Maud Pritchett
Ralph Pritchett
Marple Dager
Elwood Orrell
Irwin Brumbaugh
Delaware
George W. Steinmann
George
Baltimore
Clarence E. Ayers
Wilmington
R. 2. Shull
Maple Avenue
C. BR. Strausburg
J. Harvey Coursey
M. Edith Dill
State Normal School
Luther Dill
Masters William and
Buster Brown Davis
Ridgely
Walters
Eben Hughes
R. 2. Shilling
Felton
M. P
Edward Grieves
Clinton Li, Jarman
Isabel
Margaret MacFarland
Philadelphia
W. E. Orrell
Samuel Harrington
Harrington
James Porter
Marguerite
Jean Fulton
C. B. Jarman
John Russom
Hillsborough
T. H. Jarman
Wesley Jarrell
Goldsboro
Mary Balderson
Judge Maloy
James Clark
Burrsville News Highlights Local Miscellany
Burrsville reports whooping cough cases among local families including Mrs Charles Baker and daughters Helen Odath Marjorie Audrey Sard Florence and Edward Morgan Leeland Harris and Arlie Harvey A teachers homecoming Miss Z McCauley returns to Front Royal Va. Visitors Burton Raughley and Annie stay with grandparents Burke tree damage from lightning Electrical storm and heavy rain Miss Mollie Cahall bitten by a black snake near a hen nest Updates on residents R H Dill improving Porters visit Harrington Del Pearl Satterfield visiting Houston Del Garrett entertaining William Beachamp of Viola Del Henry Gruwell guest of Carroll Thawley Laura V Stafford visiting sister A T Garrett Baltimore visitors Trolley Mayor Preston of Baltimore removed from office School Commissioners Finney Frank Rowland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Charles Baker
Helen
Odath
Marjorie
Audrey Sard
Florence
Edward Morgan
Leeland Harris
Arlie Harvey
Z McCauley
Front Royal
Burton Raughley
Annie
Dover
J. B. Raughley
Burke
Mollie Cahall
A. T. Porter
J. H. Dullock
Harrington
R. H. Dill
Pearl Satterfield
Zack Johnson
Houston
Del
A.T. Garrett
Wm. Beachamp
Viola
Carroll Thawley
Henry Gruwell
Laura V. Stafford
A. T. Garrett Messrs. T. W. and
H. A. Porter
Baltimore
Little Nellie Fisher Thawley Birthday Party Notice
Little Nellie Fisher Thawley entertained many little friends on Tuesday for her fifth birthday. Guests included Mrs. Maggie Thawley, Mrs. Lyda Murphy, Mrs. Susie Miller, Miss Hazel Thawley, Blanche and Ruth Thawley, Louise and Catherine Cobee, Ella and Esther Kelley, Elizabeth Murphy, Frances Miller, Masters Herman Miller Jr, and Paul Howard. Ice cream, cake and confectioneries were served after a social period. Other notes mention Mr. William H. Lord of Concord recovering from heat, visitors from Whaleyville, Va, farm news, and local farming activity amid dry weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Fisher Thawley
Maggie Thawley
Lyda Murphy
Susie Miller
Hazel Thawley
Blanche
Ruth Thawley
Louise
Catherine Cobee
Ella
Esther Kelley
Elizabeth Murphy
Frances Miller
Herman Miller, Jr
Paul Howard
William H. Lord
Concord
Elmer Thawley
Whaleyville
Virginia
W. T. Thawley
Nathan Steele
Marydel
George Carter
Hobbs
Alexine Jump
Salisbury
J. D. Neal
Whiteside Visitors Flock To Willoughby's Home
Whiteleysburg near Grove guests last week included Mr and Mrs Benjamin Whiteside and relatives from Ridgely Denton Grove and Greensboro visiting Mr and Mrs Andrew Willoughby and Mr and Mrs Stanley Strannahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteleysburg
Benjamin Whiteside
Near
Grove
Andrew Willoughby
Stanley Strannahan
Ridgely
C. W. Willis
Arthur Kelley
Denton
F. Whiteside
J. C. Long
Willie Larrimore
Greensboro
Daffin Nears Completion of New Dwelling
Mr A S Daffin is near to occupying a dwelling he is finishing. A fair crop of wheat is being threshed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Daffin
Jury Drawn for October Term by Judge Adkins and Hopper
Jurors across districts were drawn from taxables for the October term of the Circuit Court, with lists including numerous names such as Everett, Gooden, Mitchell, Bennett, Clark, Pritchett, and many others. The Huntley Manufacturing Company case against Joseph A. M. Wyatt, involving a $300 machinery sale, proceeded to trial with ownership upheld for execution. Counsel included Alan Goldsborough for the company and Henry R. Lewis for Wyatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adkins
Hopper
Circuit Court
Jhe
Garey H. Hubbard
Purnell Towers
Wyatt
Keefer
Alan Goldsborough
Henry R. Lewis
Pennsylvania Railroad to Cancel Freight on C S Branch July 4
A long article reports the Pennsylvania Railroad will run no freight trains on the C S branch on Independence Day to give a holiday to many employees. Also described is the discovery of Abner Charles aged about 72, a Civil War veteran, found dead near his home with injuries suggesting a cherry-picking accident that led to his death within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Federalsburg
Abner Charles
Willian J. Brown
Charles
Artha Whiteley
Governor Crothers Policies to Continue
The Cecil Democrat argues the Democratic platform will mirror Governor Crothers policies, and the campaign will center on the record of his administration, suggesting the party will run on the established governor’s agenda regardless of nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Democrat
Crothers
The man who pays cash is really a Great' is the commuity.
A fragmentary line from a community note or letter appears to reference a phrase about paying cash and being respected. The text is incomplete, with unclear attribution, making it difficult to identify people, places, or events.
Death of Mrs B Goatee Stevens in Williston
Mrs Mary Virginia Stevens wife of B Goatee Stevens died at home in Williston on Tuesday morning after a long illness. She was 76, daughter of the late Colonel Arthur John Willis and widow of a county leader. Survived by four daughters and two sons, with one son Arthur John Willis Stevens predeceased. She was active in the Methodist Episcopal Church and famed for hospitality and philanthropy. Funeral services were held Thursday at Concord cemetery burial followed after addresses by Rev Z H Webster Rev H A G Westerfield and G S Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Goatee Stevens
Mary Virginia Stevens
Williston
Arthur John Willis
William Crosby
Elmer E. Wheeler
William D. Uhler
Baltimore
H. Earle Smith
Denton
Clarence R. Stevens
Bruce G. Stevens
Arthur John iWillis Stevens
Z. H. Webster
H. A. G. Westerfield
G. S. Thomas
Concord Cemetery
Public School Scholarships and Certificates Awarded
Miss Annie M. Lewis of Denton and Miss Mary A. Carmine of Preston earned state college scholarships on Tuesday. Mildred Gooden of Henderson received a St Marys Seminary scholarship, and James A. Garey was reappointed to Charlotte Hall. Certificates to teach were awarded to Sadie Allen Dorothy Andrew Ethel Ottinger Muriel Ramsdell Lulu Clark May Trice Mary Reynolds Sarah Reynolds Clara Todd Flossie Harper Calvert Merriken Arthur Greenwood. Special mentions in Queen Anne school primary grades went to Elizabeth Jump Hilda Covey Louise Short Mabel Barnes Elizabeth Brierley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School News
Annie M. Lewis
Denton
Mary A. Carmine
Preston
State Normal School
Mildred Gooden
Henderson
St. Mary's Seminary
James A. Garey
Charlotte Hall
Sadie Allen
Dorothy Andrew
Ethel Ottinger
Muriel Ramsdell
Lulu Clark
May Trice
Greensboro
Mary Reynolds
Sarah Reynolds
Orphans' Court Approves Personal Estate Accounts
In Orphans' Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approved the accounts of G Warren Richard administrator of John K Scott deceased and Lucetta Stephens executrix of James Stephens with inventories and final distributions approved. Charles H Blackiston named administrator of Thomas L Dawson with bond filed. Clinton Cook and Ernest G Cooper appointed to appraise the personal estate. Wm J Blackiston executor of Henry Blackiston filed a bill for sale of Thomas L Dawson real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and Fleetwood
G. Warren Richard
John ‘K. Scott
Lucetta Stephens
James Stephens
Charles H. Blackiston
Thos. L. Dawson
Clinton Cook
Ernest G. Cooper
Wm. J. Blackiston
Henry Blackiston
H. L. Cooper
Caroline’s Oak Crowned Largest Tree in Caroline County
From Easton Star-Democrat readers learn a giant Caroline county tree near Ridgely has surpassed historic Eastern Shore specimens. The forest patriarch spans 155 feet, trunk measures 40 inches in diameter, and its age is believed over 200 years. Three rivals for championship are listed with circumference and spread data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline's
Easton Star-Democrat
Wye Mills
Maryland
Queen Anne's County
Caroline County
Caroline
Ridgely
Independence Day Sermon and International Convention News
A lengthy church page reports the Twenty-fifth International Christian Endeavor Convention set for Atlantic City July 6 to 12 with Maryland delegates and a 200-voice Baltimore chorus. It lists prominent speakers including Taft Clark Fairbanks Bryan Beveridge Lindsay and Conwell. Also noted are local services in Denton and Baltimore churches, all-day holiness meetings, and upcoming district events with several sermons and Bible talks announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Official
State Transportation Committee
Delaware Bridge
Philadelphia
Wanamaker’s
Mammoth Steel Pier
William H. Taft
House of Representatives
Champ Clark
Charles W. Fairbanks
William Jennings Bryan
Albert J. Beveridge
Ben’ Lindsay
Denver
Russell H. Conwell
D. D
Floyd W. Tompkins
Methodist Episcopal Church
Denton
Methodist Protestant Church
North Charles Street
F. T. Tagg
Methodist Protestant
G. S. Raleigh
Church of the Brethren
Jerusalem
Jericho
Jordan River
Dead Sea
Bible Holiness Chapel
Preston
Bessie F. Reed
Wilmington
Ames
Denton Camp Ground
Harris Chapel
Tuckahoe Neck
EL. A. G. Westerfield
Fourth at Love Point Celebrates Maryland Day on July Fourth
Love Point on the Chesapeake hosts a large Fourth of July celebration with new amusements, a merry go round, and seaside attractions. The event features multiple fireworks displays, baseball games, and various entertainments as Maryland's Eastern Shore marks the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love Point
Chesapeake
Bayside
Baltimore
Maryland
Garden of Eden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Chalmers Sherfey Brumbaugh
Benjamin B. Brumbaugh
Mabel Elizabeth Stryker
William Shaw Stryker
Alexandria
First Presbyterian Church
W. J E. Stewart
Alfred H. Barr
First Presbyterian Church of
Lou Adolph
Miss Stryker
Ella Stryker
Earle Brumbaugh
the Pines
Brumbaugh
Pacific Northwest
Frederick HH. Fletcher
Mary Y. Henry
Cambridge P. E. Church
Thomas B. Barlow
Laird Henry
Mary Henry
Thomas W. Simmons
New York City
Goldsborough & Fletcher
Fletcher
Europe
Kirwan F. Everngam
Thomas Hi. Everngain
Mary Elizabeth Beeten
Harry G. Beeten
Carlisle
Los Angeles
California
Baltmore
Everngam
Dickinson College
Brooklyn Law School
Harvey N. Smith
Rebecca Clark
Mt. Holly
New Jersey
Smith
Martin W. Smith
Robert T. Bryan
University Hospital
Charles H. Sylvester
Rockford
East
M. Bates Stephens
National Educational Association
Sacramento
Stephens
Lewis A. Jarman
Rushville
Ilinois
J. J. Ditty
Milwaukee
A. J. Cooper
J. L. Hammond
Peggy
Dukes
Plaindealing
S. M. Trott
Margaret
Katherine Todd
West Denton
J. R. Downes
Wm. P. Draper
Ware
Moore
Paddonfield
N. J
Helen Comeyys
Frank Thomas
Thompson
Bethlehem
Earle G. Torrey
Priscilla Rice
Russum
Elsie Green
R. G. Stewart
Mary Wright
Carrie Hobbs
Milton, Pa
Hillsboro
Lillian Anderson
Howard Knotts
A. D. Branford
Christine Wilson
Sadie Wothers
Grace Collins
J. Albert Link
W. L. Mason
May Reynolds
H. W. B. Rowe
Matthews and Son
Rock Hall
I. T. Sparklin
Byron Barton
Madge Jump
Greensboro News Matters
Niel Mary
Lillian Spence
George Dasher
Armour Company
Emmanuel Baptist Church
R. M. Rigdon
Alex. Marvel
Oxford
Railroad Avenue
Nola Smith
Finney, Frank and
Rowland
Judge Adkins
Hobpes
Srkier
Mos Everett
A. B. Gooden
Wm. H. Mitchell
Arthur J. Bennett
W. Foster Clark
Wm. L. Pritchett
Lowell M. Hummer
James L. Pippin
David J. Coleman
Seconi Jona
C. Harring
Henry L. Cohee
Matthew M. Andre
Parran T. Russell
Albert E. Shields
Aug. P. Schaube
James A. Seward
Goldsburgh Smith Lewis Kibler
Harry Bilbrough
Thos. Bickling
Chas. W. Carter
Wm. G. Carrow
H. Dennison
Henry Steele
John F. Stafford
Walter Sapp
Hins
C. Gooden
Istrict Co
Zedic Draper
Geo. D. Morgan
Thos. H. Draper
Elmer Cole
Wm. L. Longfellow
James Ward
N. Horsey of
Geo. C. Plummer
Lewis Brogley
Henry W. Hughes
J. Ben Welch
Wm. T. Thawley
Howard Melvin
Joshua B. Baughley
Chas. W. Stokes
John W. Stephens
Horatio Murphy
Arthur P. Noble
Fred N. Melvin
Nun Rouritie
John T. Parker
James P. Covey
Chas. A. Whiteley
Chas. W. Bradley
J. W. Williamson
T Wm. E. Lewis
Alva Blades
Gustav C. Rieck
Atley E. Lord
Theodore Schulke
Wm. A. Mowbray
J. Fred Gambrill
Isaac H.truitt
James A. Nichols
John L. Martino
Tristram D. Nab
Charles T. Davis
Albert 5. Handy
Martin L. Sullivan
Charles M. Walker
John D. Everagam
Wm. E. Saulsbury
Corsine Carroll
James H. Horsey
Norman Raleigh
Jonathan W. Kerr
Wm. Murphey
Harry F. Whiteley
Wm. R. Dulin
Elmer N. Waldron
C. Emmett Perry
Edward Schmick
James A. Carmine
Edward V. Lane
Wim. R. Carroll
Tilgh
E. Kelley
Ict
Lewis Trice
E. Williams
Silas Sparklin
James B. Wright
Ambrose Bradley
B. S. Meredith
Joshua Covey
Caleb J. Todd
Albert T. Andrew
C. Wright
Aaron C. Reber
Bayard H. Messick
Wm. I. Fleming
Thos
A. Schlegel
Edwin M. Garey
Wm. D.satterfield
John J. Hammer
Thos. B. Sparktin
TetxtTu
George L. Wilson
Jacob Ghingher
Ira I. Williams
Roland T. K. Garey
Martin P. Arlen
William A. Roe
H.saulsby Sparks
William J. Shawn
Wmn
Adam Holsinger
Gabriel K. Ebling
Risdon E. Fountain
W. J. Hoffman
Wm. T. Roberts
Richard Blackburn
A. G. Saulsbury
Henry M. Cade
Frank McCloud
Charles B. Starkey
Benedict Weaver
Wm. T. Temple
W.H. B. Kauffman
Ruténiit P
Istril
Denton Band
Diamet
Caroline S Sie
Pavernes
Rev. G
Raleigh
Holy Lana
Ewspae
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