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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1909

Page

5

Local News Briefs from Talbot County and Surroundings

Local department urges subscriptions as Norman Stevens advertises a Word touring car. Notices include Red cross member and school items, primary ticket names for Cecil Democrats, electric poles by J T Livers, and a busy ice cream factory. Also reported are county commission actions, a Has ton auto race won by D T Welcott, strawberry shipments by Vic George Noble, church losses, real estate transfers, balloting instructions, cantaloupe cucumber mixups, and obituaries for Mrs Charlotte Costin with survivors.

Norman Stevens Blackiston's Nuttle Cecil J. T Livers Wright Bro Journal Today W. E. Jacob Burrville J. Howard Patefield Commission Old ‘Town Makill Foreaker Marydel Talbot County J. T. Nichols & Son Denton Vosal Baltimore American Coneseman Jackon Mudd Haston D. T. Welcott Wye Mills John Fisher Cordova Ford Mr. Welcott Vic George Fps Noble Hickman Seeon J. Aa. Holland Greensboro Lesin W. Poole Andersontown Esther Ora Carroll Wihton Poole Concord Church La-Ton Dover Bridge Choptank River Easton Ll. W. Trail Dover Heights Dover Farm L. W. Trail Greenwood Charlotte Costin Easton Star-Democrat Thomas Wood Caroline Caroline County Methodist Episcopal Church Henry Wood Ridgely Emma R. Flowers Mollie A. Keith Nellie Costin Centreville Woolman Costin Newark N. J

Denton Couple Wed at Burrsville Church in Lively Ceremony

Mr Marion H Downes son of Mrs Josephine Downes Denton and Miss Miriam Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs William Taylor were united in marriage at Burrsville M P Church by Rev Carroll Maddox They will honeymoon on a midnight train to Blarrington then spend days at Atlantic City before returning to North Sixth Street Denton Various relatives and friends in Caroline and adjoining counties attended the event with broad local interest across communities.

Marion H. Downes Josephine M. Downes Denton Ernest Downes Miriam Taylor William D. Taylor Burrsville M. P Carroll Maddox Blarrington Atlantic City Caroline Mar Downes North Sisth Street Mollie Priscilla Short Hiram Short Queen Anne A. M. Alvater Baltimore Alvater John Linton Wilmington John Fisher Charles Jackson Ridgely Robert T. Bryan Tuckahoe Neck LB. P. Truitt Washington Roger B. Irwin W. F. Lankfod J. Roswell John T. Mitchell Howard Bryant Allen and Harris Porter Houston Bryant W. D. Smith Church Hill James H. Smith Prospect Park H. Earle Smith Mary Fisher Ida Frazier Dover Ralph Smith Philadelphia Fhes. R. Green Madge Beachamp Bessie Stevens Mary Jones Emma DeFord Centreville Willie DeFord Newport News Alga Smith Cordova Ann Clarence Ayers W. O. Lednan Mary Katherine Jarrell David Todd West Denton George Fanton Muss Mattie Murry Smyrna Ridgely Suatterfield Howard Melvin Thomas QO. Crouze Charles W. Sylvester Pittsburg George Cooper George George T. Redden Anna May Cooper Harrington Alms House Farm Emma Smith Edith Henry R. Lewis Bar Association Old Point Comfort Samuel Chubb New York

Lightning kills two horses and a mule in Cordova

Walter Sharp mourns the loss of two horses and a mule after a last week storm lightning struck his Cordova property. The report notes the incident alongside social news from Easton with Mrs J A Roe and Sherman Hig natts family outing in a 7 horse power launch capable of 25 to 30 passengers, described as a growing pleasure boat.

Burrsville wedding and Fourth of July events in town

Miss Katie Chance and Mr Enos Cleaves united in marriage at the Denton M E church then host said groom's home for a serenade. Local youths staged flag drills for Independence Day while residents and visitors hosted gatherings. Several residents reported illness travel and guest visits including Miss Laura Thawley Mrs Mary Cahall and Rev J L Johnson among others.

Katie Chance Greensboro Enos Cleaves Near Here M. E. Parsonage Denton Mr. Roberts Leta Sparks Masters Grayson William Howard Yardesty Bridgeville Ward Chester John W. Stephens J. L Johnson East New Market M. FE Mary J. Cahall Bowers Beach Del Ida Gannon Easton M. Alice Stafford Frank Thomas Thomas Sard Friends

Concrete store buildings rise in town plans

Mr W R Breeding constructs a 42 by 42 foot concrete store with two large store-rooms. Noble and Handy start a sizable building to house Hickman and Young. Willie Andrew injured stepping on ice, now on crutches. Visitors include Miss Elsie Tucker and Mrs Lizzie Jenkins. The Bellfeld Club of Philadelphia plays here Saturday afternoon. Typhoid patient Hunter Wilson to Cambridge hospital.

Wilmington Willian Hurlock Will Cox Preston Milton Cos Paris Texas Lizzie Jenkins Bellfeld Club Philadelphia Mary Adracus Rising Sun Tls Holt George Bradley Seaford Walter Nichols Hunter Wilson Cambridge Hospital Jesse Wright J. W. Noble Harry Phillips

Local Notices From Easton Area Engagements and Arrivals

Mrs C H Leverage and son Charlie visited the former daughter, returning with Mr and Mrs Bell. Miss Verma Walls returned after visiting her aunt Mrs George Griffin. Miss Sallie Collins of American Corner accompanied her. Mr Wm P Carroll secured boarding tent at Concord camp meeting. Mr W W Cohee operates threshing outfit in Talbot near Trappe for Mr L S Harper of Hurlock. Mr I P F Chaffinch went to Baltimore to consult an eye specialist. Agent J R Ricards arranged with Pitt Bros Co Baltimore to purchase wheat at this station. Mr J Towers rented his farm to Mr R T Love of American Corner. Mr I W Smith of Philadelphia visited Caroline relatives. Mr and Mrs Red Paisley spent the sth at Rehoboth.

C. HE. Leverage Charlie Easton J. H. Bell Barber S.P. Shipman, Sr Talbot County Trappe L.S. Harper Hurlock I. PF. Chaffinch Baltimore J. R. Ricards Pitt Bros. Co George S. Lightner, Jr Charleston W.V Charlie Fleming Richard Beaven Algie Wooters Harry Breeding Rehoboth Beach Bliss Helen Bowens Eva Laing Near Easton Edward Bowens John Cooper Mary Sylvester New York Columbia University Lelia Marley Queen Anne Frank Willis Penn's Grove Harry M. Moore Nan Fleming Wilhington Harry Fleming H. Thawley Sparks Philadelphia C. T. Sauer Ira Williams Johnson Dover Charles Taylor Coleridge L. Beaven Charles Rhoades F. ‘I. Taylor William 13. Stevens J. AA. Mackintosh S. N. Pilchard Delmar Paul George Francis Raven Howard Pritchett Rehoboth Ridgely Denton Mary Nicks North Carolina

Local Notables and Disturbances From Town Scene

Mr Thomas H Todd remains seriously ill in Easton Hospital. Willie Bradley runs his store. Misses Hettie and Mattie Ford of Reidsville join their mother visiting relatives. Edward Dixon of Portland Ore a Land Office official visits his mother Mrs Carrie Dixon. Dr L D Kelley of Baltimore and wife stay with his mother. Wilbur Noble, Drew Seminary graduate, visits his mother. Junior League M E Church held annual outing at Choptank. Miss Lulu Sisk visits uncle Col A W Sisk. Mrs Rebecca Chance visits daughters in Philadelphia. John Fletcher builds a large livery stable. Accidents occur in many areas during Monday celebrations. Philadelphia Press reports city toll at four hundred. Annual tents drawing at Camden camp ground Dover to Camden held Monday with more drawings.

Thomas H. Todd Easton Willie Bradley Hettie Mattie Ford Reidsville N. C Edward Dixon Portland Ore Land Office Carrie Dixon L. D. Kelley Baltimore Wilbur Noble Drew Seminary M. E. Noble M.e.church Lulu Sisk Col A. W. Sisk Rebecca Chance Philadelphia John Fletcher

Glorious Fifth at Ridgely Independence Day Festivities

Independence Day celebrated in Ridgely with a Maple Avenue parade led by Greensboro band and colorful floats from local merchants Guy Turner J W Simon and Win A Cooper. Ridgely beat the B C A Club of Baltimore 5 1 in the ball park games. Evening speeches by T A Smith Habbart and Coblentz followed by fireworks. Visiting dignitaries included the Thompsons Swing Pennington Williams and Miss Fountain. Greenwood to visit Ridgely July 16. Ridgely 3 Easton 2 Wednesday game noted.

Maple Avenue Greensboro Guy Turner J. W. Simon Ridgely Win. A. Cooper Ball Park Baltimore T. A. Smith Mr. Habbart E. L. Coble W. H. Williams Mitchell Green Washington Frances Green Miss Fountain Milton Smith Greenwood

The Blind Spot lecture at the M E Church by Harvey Anderson

Mr. Harvey Anderson from a Theological School in Tennessee delivered a lecture on The Blind Spot at the M E Church on Tuesday evening. He is a young man of promise raised near this town.

Harvey Anderson Tennessee M. E Anderson Paul Stewart Easton Noble Pippin Brenderson Ollie Coffin Henderson Glenny Nichols Baltimore Inez Dever Queen Anne's County Mary Gray Robi. F. Vane Sallie Mina Vane Centreville W.K. Jarman J. I. Davidson Aaron Sparks Philadelphia W.T. Elliott Lizzie Shockley Mary Williams Greensboro Messrs Robi. Jarrell, Sr Jacob Gibson Devolson Cartwright Earle Jones Wilmington Edith Slemmer Alta Sapp Sallie Quillen Dover

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Visits

Rev and Mrs William Pitcher of Baltimore visited Mr and Mrs John Haymond. A lawn party hosted by Mrs Wm Croll honored Miss Pittman. Emma Hubbard and Harold Fountain stayed with Corinne Thomas. William Meluney returned from the West. Pastor Rev Thomas Sard preached last Sunday. Charles Meluney of Philadelphia visited his parents. Miss Ula Pittman, milliner, returned to Virginia. Mrs A H Cahall returned from Rehoboth after a week. Most town youth went to Rehoboth last Monday.

William Pitcher Baltimore John Haymond Wm. Croll Miss Pittman Emma Hubbard Harold Fountain Corinne Thomas William Meluney West Thomas Sard Charles Meluney Philadelphia Ula Pittman Virginia A. H. Cahall Rehoboth

Cordova and Baltimore social visits noted

Mrs. S. K. Fulton of Baltimore spent Sunday and Monday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Towers. Mrs. Cora Nichols and Mr. Norman Lane visited Mrs. D. Nichols on Sunday. Harold Cooke of Baltimore spent vacation with his grand. Miss Florence Ross of Cordova returned home after a week with Miss Maude Trice.

S. K. Fulton Baltimore G. W.towers Cora Nichols Norman Lane D. Nichols Harold Cooke Florence Ross Cordova Maude Trice

Lightner and others visit relatives in region

Hillsboro residents and guests are listed visiting relatives and attending events. Mrs Lightner and family travel from Charleston to visit Rev. and Mrs Dashiell in Frederica. Several locals host friends from Dover Queen Anne and Wilmington. Miss Mary Nicks returns from North Carolina.

Williston visitors spend day in Cambridge and July gatherings

On Monday Sherman and Gilbert Hignutt E W Breeding and Oran Smith drove from Williston to Cambridge in about three and a half hours in Higgnutt’s launch. After the races they returned arriving at Williston at seven. Miss Edna Hobbs Miss Bessie Sewell Mr Arthur Brumbaugh S I Mignutt were entertained at tea on the Fourth by Miss Elsie Roe at the home of her uncle T L Chaffinch. Mr and Mrs J A Ree and children Cordova Miss Nettie Cannon and Miss Martha Councell Chapel were guests of O M Hignatt on the Fourth. Miss Rhoda Marine with tourists spends first week of July in Rome Italy. Mr Will Willoughby returned here with his bride from Philadelphia.

Messrs. Sherman Gilbert Hignutt E. W. Breeding Oran Smith Cambridge Williston Hignutt Edna Hobbs Bessie Sewell Arthur Brumbaugh S. I. Mlgnutt Elsie Roe T. L. Chaffinch J. A. Ree Cordova Nettie Cannon Martha Councell Chapel O. M. Hignatt Rhoda Marine Rome Italy Will Willoughby Philadelphia

Patriotism critique and Greensboro fire report

Bishop Williams warns against false patriotism in a pulpit sermon from the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, urging critique of national character. A Greensboro church parsonage burns due to a faulty chimney flue, destroying Simpers property near John Clark's store with $1,000 loss. Rev. F A Holland and family unharmed. Public School News lists principal and teacher appointments for Caroline High School and other schools, with resignations and confirmations among staff.

Bishop Williams Episcopal Diocese of Michigan America Greensboro Methodist Protestant Simpers John Clark F. A. Holland Public School News

Local Families Visit Relatives Across Counties

Greenwood residents Mr and Mrs Will Hollis and family and Federalsburg’s Mr and Mrs Leonard Covey visited here with relatives on Sunday. Hickman’s Mr and Mrs Reese Brown and family joined. Miss Glenna Wright and Miss Bessie Liden spent part of last week with aunt Mrs Emily Charles in Secretary. Miss Loii Alford returned home after two weeks with her brother Howard Covey in Chestertown. Mrs D C Adams is on the sick list.

Will Hollis Greenwood Leonard Covey Federalsburg Reese Brown Hickman Glenna Wright Dridgeville Bessie Liden Emily Charles Loii Alford Howard Covey Chestertown D. C. Adams

Caroline Celebrations Draw Big Crowds Across County

On Monday crowds filled Ridgely, Denton, Federalsburg and other towns as county residents enjoyed a holiday with baseball, horse races, fireworks, and a festival. Federalsburg hosted two games vs Bellfield, drawing 1500 visitors. proceeds supported the local band and festival receipts topped about $325. The B C A club of Baltimore played Ridgely in a double-header, with Ridgely winning both games. Over a thousand witnessed Denton driving park races, with several classes and fast times recorded.

Ridgely Denton Bellfield Club Philadelphia Federalsburg Goslin's Baltimore Caroline Deluca Brittingham BC & Aw Cross Spieckr Uimpires Downes Kreb Coulbourn Smith Madara Krebs

The Lesson We Must Learn On Independence Day

Reverend J Gibson Gantt urged on Independence Day that feelings and moves this year surpass mere territory and achievement. Economize and cut expenses are urged by governors and the nation. America must use possessions for national policy and personal righteousness to shape newcomers, guiding them toward Christ and a righteous destiny.

J. Gibson Gantt America God of Nations

In loving remembrance of our dear father Carroll

In loving remembrance of our father Johny W. Carroll who died June 23 1909 at his Denton home aged 62 years 5 months 14 days Bright's disease was his illness He was a kind husband and loving father A widow and five children survive him Day by day we watched him fade Yet we prayed he might stay His daughter Mamie writes He is at rest after suffering Passed his pain Cease to weep

Johny W. Carroll Denton Bright Mamie

A Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs John Chaffinch

We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during our bereavement. Mr and Mrs John Chaffinch St Michaels note a new Baltimore boat line.

John Chaffinch St. Michaels Baltimore

Democratic primary candidate list for Caroline county

Yesterday ended the filing period for Democratic primary candidates in Caroline county. The slate includes Edward E. Goslin for State Senate, N. Hi. Fooks, Marc Bryant, Edward C. Carter, George H. Beaven, and G. Edgar Williamson for House of Delegates, J. Kemp Stevens and John E. Wilson for Clerk, Z Potter Steele and Clinton Cook for Register of Wills, Robt. J. Ledman, Joseph H. Carroll, Gootee S. Liden for County Treasurer, Owen C. Garey, Robert H. Maloney, W. I. Jackson, and Franklin P. Medford for County Commissioner, John W. Clark, Thomas L. Chaffinch, James Temple, Wm. J. Shawn, W. Townsend Downs, and John E. Wothers for Sheriffs, Richard J. S. Bul dock for County Surveyor, and Robt. E. Smith, Dr. Theodore Saulsbury, and Joseph H. Gallagher as Delegates to State Convention.

Caroline County Senate Edward E. Goslin House of Delegates N. Hi. Fooks Marc Bryant Edward C. Carter George H. Beaven G. Edgar Williamson J. Kemp Stevens John E. Wilson John W. Clark Thomas L.chaffinch James Temple Wm. J. Shawn W. Townsend Downs John E. Wothers Richard J. S. Buldock Robt.e. Smith Theodore Saulsbury Joseph H. Gallagher

Filthy trousers led to wallet theft at Broad Street Station

Samuel Seney, a Maryland farmer, was humiliated by a stranger who urged him to remove his trousers to clean filth from the seat. While in the toilet, the thief disappeared with $48 from Seney’s pocket. Seney later identified S. M. Myers of New York as the man who aided him and had him arrested. no money was recovered.

Seney Philadelphia Press Broad Street Samuel Seney Goldsboro Farmer Seney Filbert Street Maryland S. M. Myers New York Myers Williams Broad Street Station

Death of Miss Georgeanna Fisher in Denton

Miss Georgeanna Fisher died at her sister Mrs Annie Emerson's home in Denton on Thursday aged seventy eight. She had been in poor health for months and hot weather is thought to have enfeebled her. Funeral at her late residence this afternoon with Rev I P Roberts officiating. interment in Denton cemetery. Born in Kent county Delaware to Senator and Mrs George Fisher. siblings include Thomas W Fisher and Robert B Fisher. She was granddaughter of Colonel John C Jones of Dorchester and related to notable Denton figures.

Georgeanna Fisher Annie Emerson Denton Miss Fisher I. P. Roberts Denton Cemetery Kent County Delaware George Fisher Caroline Thomas W. Fisher Robert B. Fisher Baltimore Henry C. Fisher George M. Fisher John K. Fisher John C. Jones Dorchester Washington

Real Estate Notes in Second District Farms Sold

The Evan Morgan home farm of 80 acres in the Second district was sold Thursday last to Harry Moore by J. T. Carter, who had bought it from George D. Morgan. The Caleb Johnson farm, 51 acres near Concord, sold by the heirs on Tuesday last, went to Albert Towers and Frank Covey for 1125 dollars. Messrs. Goldsborough and Raleigh bought Greenlee farm of 296 acres near Whiteleysburg from A. A. Christian. John I. Carter sold 47 acres known as George W. Porter farm near Williston to Ivens of Queen Anne's county. G. S. Rairigh bought a small farm near Denton from Alfred Clark for 4300 dollars. G. S. Rairigh sold a Denton area farm to C. A. Pentz for 7350 dollars.

Evan Morgan Harry Moore J. T. Carter George D. Morgan Caleb Johnson Concord Messrs Albert G. Towers Frank P. Covey T. Alan Goldsborough G. &. Raleigh A. A. Christian Greenlee Whiteleysburg John I. Carter George W. Porter Williston Ivens Queen Anne's County G. S. Rairigh Alfred Clark Denton F. W. Redden C. A. Pentz

Orphans Court appoints sale of Mary Lockerman estate

In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Margaret Outten and George F Noble administrators of William M Outten deceased were granted authority to amend the appraisal return. The personal estate administration final account was approved. A decree ordered sale of Mary Lockerman’s real estate with Harvey L Cooper appointed trustee to conduct the sale.

Orphans’ Court Clark, Liden Fleetwood Margaret ¥. Outtes George F. Noble William M. Outten Mary Lockerman Harvey L. Cooper

Wanted first class barber in Greensboro Md

Classified notice seeks a first class barber offering five dollars weekly and board with one day off. Apply at once to Walter D Ross in Greensboro Maryland.

Walter D. Ross Greensboro, Md

Real Estate Transfers and Marriages Listed in June Clerk Records

The June clerk records show transfers of property in multiple districts, with prices from 75 to 9 000 dollars, including farms near Choptank and Pres ton, and several Denton and Federalsburg properties. Marriage licenses issued include Harry Karcher with Viola Pritchett and other couples such as Mark Howard with Mary Statum and John Jester with Lula King.

John C. Huey John T. Carter Third District Harvey I. Cooper Nellie Douglass Choptank N. H Ridgely James Larrimore Hynson Cole J. Kemp Stevens Elmer W. Deen Joshua W. Bryant A. M. E. Church Denton Andrew Baggs Laura V. Elbert Greensboro Hynson Sarah I. Warrington Frank T. West James H. Nichols Harrison Stokes Robert Jarrell Josephine Hutson Goldsboro George W. Porter L. 2B. Towers West Denton Lizzie G. Redden Sarah M. Smith Harry Karcher Viola Pritchett Mark Howard Mary J. Statum Thomas N. Melvin Florence Edwards William Dawson Todd Elizabeth Maria Murphy John M. Jester Lula D. King Edwin H.thompson Dora B. Willoughby Artery Nichols Mary Elizabeth Trice Enos Cleaves Katie E. Chance Frederick W. Brown Artha Darkins Arthur J. Smith Ida M. Webb Charles F. Foster Lillie M. Friend

Miscellaneous Matters and Shoes for children

Hon Claude Kitchen of North Carolina urged against a measure that would divert funds from the public to a few, saying constituents should choose a representative. The piece also notes advice on footwear for children and a national holiday with two days of celebration. It reports the death of Jesse K. Hines of Kent county in Baltimore.

Claude Kitchen Congress North Carolina Kitchen Jesse K. Hines Kent County Baltimore

Crop report predicts large harvest with higher prices

The Government crop report foresees the year's harvest near 700 million bushels, led by wheat, with a drop from last year of 30 to 75 million. Though not reaching 1906's 435 million, the crop should lift farm income as prices rise about 2 cents per bushel, keeping seaboard prices near $1 instead of 15 to 25 cents above.

Philadelphia Seaboard

Marydel Welcomes New Church Bell and Pastor

A Marydel letter notes the town’s new church bell marking progress under Rev. L. R. Janney’s leadership in the past three months. It invites readers to find more local news on page 6 and encourages subscriptions.

Marydel L. R. Janney

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