Local notices and market updates from Denton area
A digest of local ads and happenings includes wheat and corn prices, seed sales, and farm goods for sale. Notable items: J. T. Lister to sell personal property August 1. B. I. Rickards wheat yield. G. A. McDaniel Co. drilling artesian well at the ice plant. McDaniel Co. sold 320 gallons ice cream on the Fourth. yachting parties on the Choptank. egg buyers and egg price 17c per dozen. school commissioners meet. wheat crop prospects. Denton-Ridgely rail route discussion. autos and road improvements. local accidents and weather data. Denton Driving Park races featured with multiple winners and strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lacy Betler
George L. Jopp
J. T. Lister
G. C. Skirven
B. I. Rickards
George A. McDaniel & Co
McDaniel & Co
Denton
L Price
W. J. Blackiston
W. E. Wilson
Greensboro
Samuel J. Boyer
Federalsburg
Denton-Ridgely
J. W. Johnson
George LE. Saulsbury
Sheriff Beck
Theodore Fletcher
Preston
Caroline Counts Rural Mail Cartiers’ Association
John Merchant
Queen Anne's
Driving Park
Miss Ruth Walker Hosts Denton Social Guests
Social notes from Denton recount Miss Ruth Evelyn Walker hosting a Thursday evening party for guests including Misses May White Katharine Anderson Anna Fisher Ethelvantz and M Jane Redden. Many local and visiting guests share travels engagements and trips with relatives in Denton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Walker
Denton
Local News Nuggets From Greensboro Area
Reports detail a serious horseback accident near Greensboro injuring Mr. Outten with a broken collarbone. A sermon by Rev. T. H. Lewis at Union M. P. Church followed by communion is noted, along with a Christian Endeavor Society meeting at Mrs. J. B. Baughley’s home. Visitors and residents including Frank L. Rea, Pearl Satterfield, Roy Simpson, Olivia and Ambrose Carey are mentioned in various Greensboro engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeurrsville
Hebron Ugh
Greensboro
Dearborn
Outten
T. H. Lewis
Western Maryland College
Union M. P
Joseph W. Gibson
Lewis
Union Church
Christian Endeavor Society
J. B. Baughley
Frank L. Rea
Edgar S
Philadelphia
Rehoboth
W. H. Satterfield
Miss Pearl
Roy Simpson
Joseph Simpson
East New Market
Samuel Carey
Olivia
Ambrose
Fleming Starkey
John W. Starkey
Laura Carey
Hester Baughley
Stevensville
Leslye Cheezum
Denton
Belfield and Federals Clash In Two League Games
Inquirer League of Philadelphia Belfield team faced the Federals in two games on the Fourth. The first game ended 6 to 6 in a draw and the second went 11 innings with the home team winning 6 to 5. Friday’s matchup again favored the home side Solo 4 Mrs. W. G. Day and daughters, Myra and Adelade, are visiting Mr. Thomas Cox and Mrs. Jenkins in town. Howard Nichols swapped his boat for an automobile and now drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Belfield
Inquirer League
Philadelphia
Federals
Solo
W. G. Day
Myra and
Adelade
St Louis
Allan
Amarilla
Drought harms crops and livestock as Ridgely news spreads
The drought is described as ruining sweet corn and injuring tomatoes while pastures dry up, making milk and butter scarce. In local sports, the Hartley club beat Ridgely 9- on Tuesday in a pitcher’s battle. Local business news reports Howard Lumber Co of Baltimore acquiring Smith and Seward mill assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Hartley Baseball Club
Howard Lumber Company
Baltimore
Smith & Seward
A. W. Thompson
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Bitwell White
Altoona
T. F. Imler
Amanda
Emma Saulsbury
Boston
Local residents and visitors enjoy Fourth of July gatherings
Hobbs and Mrs. Charlie Howard visit Preston with Mrs. Howard's parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collins. Den ton’s Mr. and Mrs. John Carroll spend the Fourth with Mrs. Carroll's parents the Murphys. Will Starkey of Milton visits relatives here. George L. Jopp near Hobbs plans a dwelling addition. B. B. Allen of Washington guests Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Towers. Willard Adams of Philadelphia spends the weekend with his parents. H. C. Hobbs shows improvement after illness. Fred Collins spends the Fourth with his brother Charlie Collins. Many village folks attend the Fourth at Rehoboth. Mrs. Will Nichols and daughter visit relatives here on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. E. Towers
Willard Adams
Philadelphia
Fred Collins
Charlie Collins
Rehoboth
Will Nichols
Shelving of Peach Cars Ends on Delaware Peninsula
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces it will discontinue shelving peach cars amid near harvest. It cites legal and practical burdens, including unequal service, idle cars, and losses from weather and delays. Shelving had required 1,000 to 1,500 cars and caused multi-day return times, with prior suspensions agreed with Delaware Peninsula growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Delaware & Maryland
Delaware Peninsula
Delaware
Teachers at Summer Schools Attend Various Institutions
Mr S J Stayer of Ridgely attends the Lima Ohio summer school. Miss Caroline P Redden, Mary Todd, and Lelia J Cox go to Chautauqua New York. Oma Diefenderfer Florence Ross to Columbia University New York. Annie Stevenson Addie Wilson Susan Saulsbury Alta Sapp Olivia Coffin Nellie Butler Grace Hubbard Elizabeth Cheezum Grace Carroll Margaret Schroeter Maud Anthony Elizabeth Lawless at University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia. Prof Roy C Smith attends University of Pennsylvania summer school. He was recently named chair of mathematics at West Chester State Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Evelyn Walker
Tuckahoe Neck
May White
Washington, D. C
Katharine Anderson
Berlin
Anna Fisher
Ethel Vantz
M. Jane Redden
Denton
Mary Jarrell
D. D. Todd
West Denton
Centreville
Katie Todd
R. Earle
G. Arthur Fisher
United States Army
Points
Frederick F. Lyden
New York
Lyden
Metropolis
William H. Mowbray
Lena Townsend
Philadelphia
Harrington
H. Franklin Stevens
John D. Singer
Wilmington
Norman H. Murphy
T. Alan Goldsborough
State Bar Association
Blue Mountain House
Nannie Melvin
Mary
Ellicott City
R. T. K. Garey
Blanche
Jessie LeCompte
Vienna
R. N. Hitchens
William Burchard
Cleveland, O
Jonathan W. Kerr
Made Anthony
Marshallton
Joseph P. W. Richardson
Baltimore
Anna Richardson
J. Frank Brown
M. Ella Anthony
James S. Whitby
Charles H. Whitby
Milton Green
Ralph Smith
Virginia Cook
Elmer Jones, Jr
G T. Morgan
Wim. E. Barnes
Helen Perry
Florence Blackiston
Ella Kirwan
Annie M. Jackson
L. Q. Jones
Isaac L. Dukes
Enoch George
Naome Ulready
Frederick County
Annie May Lewis
Ruth Miller
Elsie Lister
Greensboro
T. C. West
Atlantic City
West
Mary Mildred Stevens
William Starkey
Milton
G. T. Morgan
Anderson
Suthersville
S. M. Trott
O. P. Mowbray
G. Lacey Butler
Fowling Creek
Georgetown
John L. Dukes
Anna Pearl Griffin
Warner Brashears
Samuel Ellwanger
W. R. McDaniel
Western Maryland College
Caroline
James A. Trazzare
Clifford
Farmington
S. J. Stayer
Ridgely
Lima
Caroline P.,redden
Mary Todd
Lelia J. Cox
Chautauqua
Oma Diefenderfer
Florence Ross
Columbia University
Annie Stevenson
Addie L. Wilson
Susan W. Saulsbury
Alta M. Sapp
Olivia M. Coffin
Nellie M. Butler
Grace Hubbard
Elizabeth Cheezum
Grace Carroll
Margaret Schroeter
Maud Anthony
Elizabeth Lawless
University of Pennsylvania
Roy C. Smith
State Normal School
West Chester
In sad remembrance of Salema Wyatt departed 1907
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear wife Salema Wyatt who departed this life July 11 1907. Oh how sad and lonely it has been. The parting of one year ago today I can never forget. Nor soothe the pangs of woe Deep in my bosom yet. Rest on dear wife thy labors o er. A faithful wife true and kind. No friend on earth like thee we find. By Her Husband and Son. Most of the wheat is threshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salema Wyatt
Luncheon card party in Hillsboro honors Philadelphia and Easton guests
Mrs Harvey Wooters hosted a Tuesday card party and luncheon for Frances Egan of Philadelphia and Ada Jarrell of Easton. Attendees included Mrs H Lay Deaven, Mrs G Lawrence Wilson, Misses Ella and Grace Pennington, Emily Knotts, Clara Price, and others. Whist winner was Ella Pennington. several locals were noted visiting relatives and planning summer activities. Rev Alfred Smith will preach at the M E Church on Sunday evening July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Harvey Wooters
Frances Egan
Philadelphia
Ada Jarrell
Easton
H. Lay Deaven
G. Lawrence Wilson
Ella
Grace Pennington
Emily Knotts
Clara Price
Queen Anné
Ella Pennington
Mary Sylvester
University of Pennsylvania
J. House Russom
Baltimore
J. F. Russom
H. W. Sparks
Isaac T. Sparks
Front Street
Alfred Smith
M. E
Harry Jones
Virginia
Oxford
Harry M. Thompson
Helen M. Bright
Margaret
Kent Island
Nettie Bishop
Houston Bishop
Wilmington
George H. Beaven
Helen Bowens
Eva Laing
Longwood
Edward M. Bowens
Queen Anne
Harry Knotts
David Knotts
C. C. Wheeler
Chester
Edward
Hackett Morgan
Emma Hughes
Washington
Taylor
Lola Jones
William Jones
Leipsic
Del
Elisha Ringgold
Ralph B. Thompson
St. Louis
E. L. Thompson
Elson
New York
D. M. Lee
Elizabeth Wilson
Middletown
William Diggans
S. N. Pilchard
George F. Beaven
W. R. McFarland
J. Heston Hicks
Mary E. Eaton
Barclay
Sadlersville
Elizabeth Stewart
Chestertown
Ethel Moore
Lillian Elliott
Charles E. Jarrell
William E. Sylvester
Wilhington
George C. Sherwood
J. L. Sparklin
Cordova
Rosamond Mettam
Blanche Smith
William H. Thawley
Nettie Seward
Annie Jump
Death of a respected citizen near Hazlettville Del
Mr Win Dennison a highly respected citizen died at his son in laws home near Hazlettville Del after long illness He was eighty four years seven months and four sons and three daughters survive Funeral services were in M E Church and interment at Greensboro Cemetery. Other local notes report ongoing drought affecting crops and several residents visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Dennison
John Craig
Hazlettville
Del
M. E Church
Greensboro Cemetery
Dennison
Pennsylvania
Castle Hall
Havre de Grace
H. F. Silver
H F. Silver
Aaron Sparks
Philadelphia
Walter Eliott
Edith Cooper
Kent
Queen Anne's
Emily Scott
Newark
J. Frank Lane
Nina Vane
Centreville
W.T. Jarman
Mary Bush
Baltimore
F. Jenkins
Canning venture moves forward as Todds seek machinery
G S and A B Todd traveled to secure equipment for a new canning plant near Ganey's. Meanwhile J Hulliger’s family is afflicted by typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowling Creek
G. S
A. B. Todd
Ganey’s
J Hulliger
Bethesda M. P. Church Children’s Day Services Notice
Bethesda Missionary Protestant Church invites all to a Sunday afternoon Children’s Day observance on July 12. Also, Mrs. John Pearsons is visiting her son in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertley
Bethesda M. P. Church
John Pearsons
Philadelphia
Saul Chosen King in Israel as People Demand a Monarchy
Analyzed lesson recounts Saul’s private anointing by Samuel and public crowning at Mizpah after the people pressed for a king. Saul, tall and fair, is guided by signs from Samuel proving divine backing, while Samuel warns of ingratitude and the dangers of rejecting Jehovah. The piece notes Saul’s initial modesty and the mixed public reception, setting up contrasts for his soon troubled reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Saul
Israel
Mizpah
Mizpeh
Elders of
God
Jehovah
Belial
Satan
Philadelphia Record
Farmers Appointed Delegates to National Congress
Governor Crothers names over 200 farmers and citizens from counties as delegates to the National Farmers Congress in Madison Wisconsin from September 24 to 30. Delegates serve two year terms and cover their own expenses. Dr William L Amess is vice president for Maryland. Caroline county names include Jessis Ingin T Saulsbury Thomas A smith Dr F P Herr Ridgely Ethaniel Horsey and L Irving Jones Greensboro J A Davis Goldsboro R Carter J W Kerr Denton E E Goslin Federalsburg L C Reid Reston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Smith
F. P. Herr
Ridgely
Ethaniel Horsey
L. Irving Jones
Reensboro
J. A. Davis
Goldsboro
R. . Carter
J. W.kerr
Denton
E. E. Goslin
Federalsburg
L. C. Reid
Reston
Fourth of July celebration draws hundreds in Choptank
The town held a pleasing Fourth of July celebration with eloquent patriotism filled speeches and a large fireworks display after eight o clock. Mr J C Tuttle and Mrs Tuttle of Delaware visited relatives here while Mr Lawrence Blades visited Easton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Tuttle
Delaware
Lawrence Blades
Easton
Decision In The Williston Church Case
Judge Adkins issues the court opinion in the Williston Church case. The demurrer filed by Henry R. Lewis to the heirs at law of Arthur John Willis is ruled good. The injunction against Rev J E Smith and church trustees from using the edifice as worship is made perpetual. Ownership remains with the Willis heirs, but custody rests with the M E Church authorities due to a defective conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Church
Adkins
Henry R. Lewis
Arthur John Willis
J. E Smith
Methodist Episcopal Church
Willis
M. FE
Orphans Court Action on Admin Letters and Debts
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided Addie Taylor sought letters of administration for Sarah Payne estate Notice ordered Elmer W Deen and W Brewster Deen attorneys William T Wilson administrator of John H Wilson estate submitted first and final account and debts list approved An agreement on claims in William H Deweese estate ordered filed Attorneys Geo R Gaither and Albert G Towers represented claimants
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Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and Fleetwood
Addie Taylor
Sarah Payne
Elmer W. and
W. Brewster Deen
William T. Wilson
John H. Wilson
William H. Deweese
Telegraph time on telegrams constitutional challenge
Mr. Howard Bryant attorney for the Postal Telegraph and Cable Company and State's Attorney Owens of Baltimore City agree to test the constitutionality of a law requiring time stamps on received telegrams. Bryant argues the mandate violates contract rights by forcing time disclosure even if a sender waives it to avoid extra words. Case to be heard promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bryant
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Owens
Baltimore City
Bryant
Delegates Named for Ocean City Democratic Convention
In line with the May 3 primaries the county's Congress candidate Hon. Thomas A. Smith selected delegates Dukes Downes Robert Jarrell Sr E E Goslin Col A W Sisk W H L Beck Thomas H Jones Dr F R Malone W T Hignutt of E John K Lynch The fourth of July found a brown valise lost on the Denton causeway return to the JOURNAL office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean City
Thomas A. Smith
Dukes Downes
Robert Jarrell, Sr
E. E Goslin
Col
A. W. Sisk
W. HL. Beck
Thomas H. Jones
F. R. Malone
W. T. Hignutt of
John K. Lynch
Denton Causeway
Journal
Interesting Church News In Dover Lightbourne Case Update
A Dover quarterly conference heard Rev Dr Stephen M Morgan say he used means to avoid a mid year trial but has now been told by Rev Robert Watt that the matter will be dropped until the next annual conference. The Dover church had earlier supported Lightbourne and withdrawn from Wilmington Conference. The report notes several holiness camp meetings planned, with speakers from Michigan North Carolina Pennsylvania and Maryland, including Miss Etta Gibson and Rev George B Kulp. A chorus and orchestra are being prepared for the Georgetown Sand Hill camp meeting at the end of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightbourne
Stephen M. Morgan
Dover M. FE
Robert Watt
Dr. Morgan
Dover
Wilmington
Morgan
Pentecostal Grove
George B. Kulp
Battle Creek
Mich
Lucius B. Compton
Asheville
N. C
John Wesley Lee
Reading
Cincinnati Bible School
Etta H. Gibson
Taylor's Woods
Preston
N. J. Olsen
Baltimore
Mamie Elliott
Broom's Island
Bertha Haymond
Hickman
Bessie
Willard IL
Thawley
Middle States
Bridgeville
Messrs
R. P. Taylor
Harry Mears
G S. Roe
James E. Spence
Myra Trice
G. 5. Helsby
C. W. Elwanger
Thomas H. Lewis
Western Maryland College
Denton
Burrsville
Union M. P
Denton M. P
Georgetown
Sand Hill
Real estate transfers mix in Talbot County listings
Lawyer J E Ellwanger bought remaining portion of the Riverview plantation at Williston then sold it to Andrew L Banks of Philadelphia via broker J W Funk for 1750 dollars. Harmanus De Boer sold Frazer s Flats on Choptank river to Lankford s heir. Mrs Charles A Chipley bought The Anchorage on Miles river and Dr Nickerson residence in Easton. Robert L Kemp of Easton acquired Square Farm in Talbot for 16000 dollars from T Alan Golds borough. Harvey I Cooper and J E Ellwanger sold William E Jones farm to Gootee S Roe for 1800 dollars. Elmer W Deen trustee to sell 109 acres at Preston. Harvey L Cooper assignee to sell a house and lot in the First election district on Tuesday August 4. Elmer W Deen bought 36 acres near Williston from W S Wright. E W Deen sold the Henry property at Williston to W S Weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Ellwanger
Riverview
Williston
Andrew L. Banks
Philadelphia
J. W. Funk
Harmanus de Boer
Frazer’s Flats
Choptank River
Lankford
Zora Lankford
Charles A. Chipley
Anchorage
Miles River
Dr. Nickerson
Easton
Robert L. Kemp
Square Farm
Talbot
T. Alan Goldsborough
Harvey I. Cooper
J. Eellwanger
William E. Jones
Gootee S. Roe
Elmer W. Deen
Preston
Harvey L. Cooper
W. S. Wright
E. W. Deen
Henry
W. S. Weight
Death of Mrs Lucetta Sisk in Preston
Mrs Lucetta Sisk widow of the late William Sisk died at her Preston home on Tuesday morning in her 82nd year after a long paralysis and frail health. A Methodist Episcopal Church member, she won many friends with her kindness. Surviving children include Col Albert W. Sisk Susie Patton Amanda Kerr Joseph F. Sisk and Thomas Sisk. The funeral occurred Thursday in Preston with Rev Edwin Gardner officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucetta Sisk
William Sisk
Preston
Methodist Episcopal Church
Col
Albert W. Sisk
Susie Patton
Robert Patton
Amanda Kerr
Jonathan W. Kerr
Denton
Joseph F. Sisk
Cordova
Thomas Sisk
Glyndon
Edwin Gardner
Peace Court News
Justice Steele on Monday last fined Lin Eaton $16 and costs in one case and $1 and costs in another growing out of disturbances of the peace which occurred on Saturday last. Reg. Satterfield was fined $1 and costs for assault upon Harry Noble on the same day. On Tuesday Edgar Webb, colored, was fined $1 and costs for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Court News
Justice Steele
Lin Eaton
Reg. Satterfield
Harry Noble
Edgar Webb
Wall Paper and Window Shades Sale Listings
Ad reads wallpaper at 5c per piece Gilt 8c a piece shades zac at Baltimore St Baltimore hu Tuomas Messer Cag rors offers various finishes and prices for home decor items in a compact market listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuomas & Messer Cagrors W
Baltimore St
Baltimore
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Denton Journal
the Local Department
Messrs. J. Dukes
Omond W. Downes
Vesper
Hopper
T. Herbert Stayton
Sarah R. Stayton
T. Pliny Fisher
Ary Butler
Frederica
Nellie Butler
Albert G. Towers
Harry Richardson
Mason
Smith Manufacturing and Engineering Company
Josephine Willoughby
Andrew Willoughby
Tuckahoe
Miss Willoughby
Charles Sullivan
Denton Driving Park
Hattie C
Thomas C. Curry
Nest
Golden Rod
Madel Direct
Curry
Ashlandburg
Tolchester, Belton, Jr
Lawrence T
Annie H
Worcester County
Ethel Gantt
Bernice Fitzgerald
Hallwood
Bertha Porter
Charles H. Willis
Mary Smith
Gertrude Lord
Concord
Gertrude Woolford
Cambridge
A. R. Wright
C. H. Whitby, Jr
H. C. Hobbs
Pennsy— Ressons
King l
Sam
William D. Uhler
State Roads Commission
Uhler
Caroline County
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