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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1907

Page

5

Local notices and business ads from Caroline area

The item lists ads and notices: farmers harvest wheat with prices and sales, tax notices from county treasurer, sales of farms and property near Denton and Whiteleysburg, stock farm plans at Oakford, new cement price, tobacco and drug store offerings, telephone line work, an excursion to Chesapeake Beach, printing services, postal weight changes, and a forecast of a good wheat yield with regional farming notes. Includes remarks on a double barrel gun found, court and estate actions, and Prof Blodgett endorsing crop experiments.

Everngain Wright Simuel G. Nuttle Mgr J. M. Short Farina Uillsboro Col J. W. Bryant Oakford Luckahoo Neck Smith & Walls Jonathan Murphy George K. Horsey Williston Concord- Federal-burg Geo. A. McDaniel & Co Lewes, del John P. Pepper Greensboro J. B. Towers Denton Bridge Whiteley Homestead Whiteleysburg Josephine M. Downes North Fourth Street W. R. Wright P.O. Department Vesper Caroline A. Sebaube Whiteleysbare Wm. H. Baker Baltimore White Ivy Hughes Lumber & Coal Company Redden & Downes Denton Albert G. Towers Thesday Denton National Bank Catharine V. Massey Cambridge Jorvenan Uneh A. B. Richardson Rehoboth Dover Richardson Frederick N. Blodgett Maryland Agricultural College Johns Hopkins University Maryland Weather Service Dawson Patterson Blodgett

Personal and Social News Notes from Denton and Nearby

Long list of local residents and visitors with marriages anniversaries illness and recoveries. Lt. R Earle Fisher now at Annapolis visiting wife formerly Nellie Gassaway, ex Fifth Regiment Baltimore. Centreville High School girls Blith Goodwin and Marie Anthony among examinees. Miss Emma Robinson seeks Washington College scholarship. Mrs Alexander Hardcastle and husband mark fifty years with a reception in East Denton. Prof H W Murphy to lead Franklin High School after Ebaugh’s death. Various locals pursue travel, work, or health updates, with social calls at Denton and connections to Baltimore and Towson. The piece notes church activities, a postponed Wyn Camp camp meeting, and a baptism at Tearo’s Pond, plus a Doctor of Laws honor for Bishop Adamus.

Hardenstie Denton R. Earle Fisher Centrevilleigh School Blith Goodwin Henderson Marie Anthony Emma Robinson Tempreville Washington College Dre Alexander Hardcastle East Denton H.W. Murphy Caroline High School Franklin High School Reisterstown Z. C. Ebaugh Harry E. Ramsdell Towson W. I Thomas Ilignutt Concord Fred R. Owens T. Alan Geldsborough Ocean City Cesars Owens Gelksborough State Bar Association Elizabeth Miller Carrie de Lauder Julian Ww. EH. Anderson Green A. McDaniel Aurora N.C City Ethel Bryan Tuckahoe Neck Wmn. L. Longfellow Greensboro Louise and Grace Balls Govans Baltimore County C. Percy Dunning J. Frank Gelletty New York Chalmers Brumbaugh Bel Air High School J. E. Douglass Douglass Camden N. J C. M. Lloyd Edith Sadlersville Jamestown William Crosby HW. Kharle Smith Kinsseth Jones Hillsboro M. E Corkran Christ Lord Wyn Tearo’s Pond Bridgeville Helsby Holiness Mission Deyton William PF. Adamus Easton Chestertown Our J. W. Jones Ridgely M. E

Remembering Grandmother Martha Beck On Her Anniversary

A solemn remembrance from grandchildren Gtorck and Mar THA Beck marks one year since Martha F. Beck departed life on July 9, 1906. The note expresses enduring love and longing, with lines about never forgetting and daily thoughts of the grandmother.

Martha F. Beck Grandmother Gtorck Mar Tha Beck

Baltimore Democrats set August 5 primary date

Baltimore Democrats announce the party primary will be held on August 5. The date marks the next step in the party's local electoral timetable with ballots cast citywide.

Elkton Sees Crothers as Strong Attorney General Hope

In Elkton the prevailing view is that Judge Austin L. Crothers will seek the Democratic Attorney General nomination. If nominated and elected he would draw factional support across Cecil County. Supporters urge his retention as judge and expect broad party backing if he runs for governor or attorney general.

Elkton Austin L. Crothears Cecil Crothers Second Judicial Circuit Bar Associaton Ocean City Naston Judya Crothers Cecil County

Lot of Them Have the Sporting Mood

An exchange notes farmers have genuine sporting blood and crave speed in autos. A major maker plans family cars for comfort, not performance, but farmers insist on fast machines and rival farmers on the road. The piece portrays farmer pride in speed and competitive road antics.

Camden fruit grower sells 100 baskets of apples

Co. W. Lord of Camden, a leading fruit grower, sold 100 baskets of Yellow Transparent apples to J. Speal yesterday for $1.50 per basket. Dorer Neva.

Budget of Hillsboro News Notes a Visit ora in Wilaboro

Mr C E Stewart purchased property. A surprise party for Miss Virginia Wheeler at Mrs C C Wheeler’s home featured games and refreshments. The Wheeler home resale to Charles E Stewart reduces Hillsboro’s prominent resident base as she and her family plan to move to Baltimore around Sept 1. Guests include Mrs Willard Russell and daughters visiting from Baltimore. Reverend I P Corkran ill but improving. Numerous locals and visitors from Baltimore, Annapolis, Ridgely, Rehoboth Beach, and Templeville are noted with social calls and travels.

Virginia Wheeler C C. Whealer Lann C. C. Wheeler Willeboro Charles E. Stewart Stewart & Jarrell Wheeler Baltimore Willard Russell Frances Blanche Sanson Ellendale Francis Harry Ray L. P. Corkran M. FE J. House Russom J. F. Russom Gilbert Morgan Chester Edward Wheeler Alan Soward Rehoboth Beach Harvey Jump Anna Jump Annapolis Hugh Duffey Washington, D. C Odella Smith Smith Margery Richards Ridgely William Erdman Jacob Y. Elliott Isaac T. Sparklin George E. Smith A. W. Small Lincoln City Del Hero I. 2 Corkran Lola Bowen Templeville Evelyn Fleming Grace Hubbard Bethlehem Maggie Darrell Bessie Fitzjarrell Virginia Ilott M. E. Sparktin Millsboro I. M. Gooding Wyoming Fannie Effie Rowe J. W. B. Rowe H. M. Thompson Philadelphia C. U. Wheeler Mary Haton Easton Jennie Fleming

Local residents and visitors visit Denton scene and Baltimore links

Chopmick J B Tull and son have the gasoline launch Arcadia in their shops for a store and house project. Blades traveler returns from the South and West. Mr and Mrs W M Wright visit Philadelphia on Tuesday. Mr Thos G Price of Baltimore spends the week with parents. Mr Thos Brinsfield of Baltimore visits friends here this week. Mr Alva Blades was in Denton on Tuesday.

Messrs J.B. Tull Mr. Thos Brinsfield Baltimore Alva Blades Denton

Remains of Mr. Harry Merrick Interred in Cemetery

The remains of Mr. Harry Merrick, son of the late James Merrick, were interred Sunday afternoon, July 7, after a lengthy illness at the home of his brother Isestic Merrick. He leaves a widow, five children, a mother, two brothers and one sister Mrs. J. Dukes Downes of Denton.

Harry Merrick James Merrick

Treatment and construction projects in Baltimore area

Miss Sophie Fuchs and a daughter of Augusta Marquart receive care at a Baltimore hospital with one case a tumor and the other a bruised knee causing bone disease. Contractor Potter plans a new dwelling for Mrs. Redhead on Railroad Avenue.

Sophie Fuchs Augusta Marquart Baltimore Potter Redhead Railroad Avenue

Stevens Family Vacation Cottage at Bowers Beach

Mr. John Stevens of Hickman spent a week at Bowers Beach where he erected a cottage. His two Wilmington sons accompanied him. The Stevens plan to spend part of the summer there.

John Stevens Hickman Bower's Beach Wilmington

Prohibition Debate Over Caroline County Distorts Truth

A Dover correspondent condemns a Maryland anti liquor argument as false and sensational. He cites claims of easy access to liquor in Caroline County and compares conditions to Kent County Delaware, asserting Caroline’s strict law is generally observed and violators face swift punishment.

Concord Dover Caroline Denton Kent County Del Caroline County Delaware House of Correction Sherlock Holmes

Orphans Court Approves Several Estate Realizings

In the Orphans court on Tuesday the administrator c. t. 2. Harvey L. Cooper of Ellen Poor deceased had the sale of real estate ratified. A bill of complaint for William A. Williamson deceased sales was filed. A. R. Wright and Clinton Cook named appraisers. Publication orders issued and subpoenas for defendants issued. Decree granted for sale of Louisa Fisher deceased estate. Administrators Thomas N. Bainard and William B. Nuttle appointed for respective estates. Notices to creditors ordered and letters of administration granted to Mrs Jennies Lord and James A. Trazzare for William 18 Lord deceased. Renunciation filed. hand filed and approved. Clinton Cook and Charles Hi Whitvy appointed to appraise personal estate. Notice to creditors ordered.

Orphans’ Court Harvey L. Cooper Ellen Poor William A. Williamson A. R. Wright Clinton Cook Louisa Fisher Thomas N. Bainard William G. D Bainard William B. Nuttle Tilghman Nuttle William Lord Jennies James A. Trazzare Chartes Hi. Whitvy

Primary ticket names for Queen Annes county offices

A list of candidates for the Queen Annes county primary across districts includes J Frank Harper for State Senate in the Third, William Othe Thomas in the First, and multiple delegates led by Charles W Butler in Fifth. State’s Attorney J Thomas Keating in the Third, Treasures George T Faithful in the Sixth and others across W. D. Troy, L A W Perkins, and more. Also listed are Register of Writs Robert W Thomas, Orphans Court judge William A Wallace and others, plus a large slate for County Commissioner led by Charles H Quimby and George A Hart among many names. Sheriff candidate George A Whitely is noted in the Third district.

Queen Anne’s County Senate J. Frank Harper William Othe Thomas House of Delegates Charles W. Butler Dudley G. Roe Frank H. Phillips Joseph S. Wallace W. J. Massey John P. Roe Frederick F. Shortall J. Thomas Keating Orphans’ Court William A. Wallace Alfred Tucker W. H. Welch Liram G. Tarburton S. S. Goodhauid Joseph B. Cook John B. Thomas Roe J. E. Morgan Ker Charles IT. Quimby George A. Hart E. John Merrick W. Steadwin Crosa Oliver C. Newman Edward 5. Clough W. John Connelly W. E. Roe W. IL IL Hopkins T. IL Walls H. Clay Hendrix J. B. Rhodes George A. Whitely Williams, Chance

Democrats Sweep Annapolis Municipal Election

In Annapolis the Democrats won the mayoralty and city council, electing Gordon H. Claude mayor over Charles B. Henkel. Four of six aldermen were Democrats, giving the party 6 of 8 council seats while Ridgely P. Melvin defeated Daniel R. Randall by 202 votes, a remarkable upset.

Annapolis Gordon H. Claude Charles B. Henkel Daniel R. Randall Ridgely P. Melvin Anne Arundel Melvin Randall

Denton Reforms From Ashes Mark Town's Fourth Night

Forty two years ago today Denton wore a suit of ashes from the night of its most illustrious Fourth. The town today bears little resemblance to that former self as memories of the blaze linger in local history and reflection.

Denton

Ten Commandments and the duties to God

A Sunday school lesson explains God as the author of the law, given to Moses on Mount Sinai. The first table covers duties to God, while the second will address duties to others. It argues the law’s divine origin, forbids idol worship, and condemns profane language. It notes Sabbath rest as divine, the Christian Sabbath on Sunday, and warns against seven-day work without rest harming health and society.

Moses Mount Sinai Christ God Israel Egypt Ezek. xviii

Vareel Room Service Opens at Allenn Ayivania Stations

Beginning July 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad will allow patrons to check hand baggage in bag gage rooms at all ticket stations lacking parcels checking rooms. A five cent fee covers 24 hours, with weekend hold from Saturday noon to Monday noon for five cents. After 24 hours, ten cents per extra 24 hours, minimum one dollar per month.

Pennsylvania Railroad

Deaths in Easton and Surrounding Areas

The Death Roll notes Col James C Norris 72 proprietor of Hotel Norris Easton widely known died Friday night. He was married twice first to Miss M E Kirby of Talbot County mother of William and Kate Kate married Rev Carlton D Harris but died young. His second wife Miss Helen M Dodson survives him. Also reported are the deaths of John W Leckerman famed auctioneer in Easton noted death while painting a property, Secretary of State Wilfred Bateman a prominent Eastern Shore citizen and lawyer died at Easton Emergency Hospital. Jacob Towers aged 80 near American Corner died after farming life. Mrs S J Smith formerly of Caroline county died in Stuartstown Pa interment Mount Olivet Baltimore. Mrs Selma Wyatt wife of Robert H Wyatt died near Harrington at 37.

James C. Norris Hotel Norris Easton Maryland M. E. Kirby Talbot County William Kate Carlton D. Harris Baltimore Helen M. Dodson Leonidas Dodson Easton National Bank John W. Leckerman Dover Index Leckerman Charles Woodall Greenwood Wilfred Bateman Smith Jacob Towers American Corner Union Grove J.smith S.J. Smith Stuartstown Caroline County Mount Olivet Cemetery Selma Wyatt Robert H. Wyatt Harrington

Maryland Exhibit Shines at Jamestown Fair

Jamestown report highlights Maryland’s display in the state building as a top draw. Maryland strawberries win praise for size and abundance, with regional producers like W. M. Wright & Co., F. P. Roe & Brother, Robert Jarrell, Saulsbury Brothers, and Mrs. J. N. Hardcastle Company among the exhibitors.

Jamestown Maryland W. M. Wright & Co Choptank F. P. Roe & Brother Greensboro Robert Jarrell Goldsboro Saulsbury Brothers Ridgely

Republican Clans Plan to Down Ballot in Wilson Counties

The party organ states leaders favor reducing ticket names in Wilson counties to a minimum. Proposed no nominations for county offices to erase current election law. Aim is a Republican governor Senate and House by limiting names in Anne Arundel Calvert Charles Kent Prince George s St Mary s Somerset Worcester.

Republican Party of Wilson Orphans’ Court Senate House of Delegates Anne Arundel Calvert, Charles Kent Prince George’s St. Mary’s Somerset Worcestar

Where In Ambrose Morris?

Dover dispatch states the Morris family searches for farmer Ambrose Morris, believed partially deranged, with sons leaving work to help. He was last seen by a Clayton railroad employee and may have traveled toward Maryland near Greensboro and Goldsboro, as the search expands.

Dover Ambrose Morris Clayton Maryland Greenboro Goldsboro

Latest Wallpaper Patterns and Window Shades From Thomas & Messer

The latest patterns in wall paper go a piece gilt eight cents a piece window shades twenty cents each Thomas Messer store at 1015 West Baltimore Street offers these new decor items with prompt service and broad selection.

Thomas & Messer Baltimore St

George T. Redden Enters State Central Committee Race

George T. Redden announces his candidacy for the State Central Committee of Caroline County. Delegates elected to the State Convention will meet in Dalmore on August 8 1907. He aims for party unity and victory, stating he will serve faithfully if chosen.

State Central Committee Sone Denton W. W. Goldsborough Enoch George W. T. Hignutt Harvey L. Cooper J. Dukes Downes M. Bates Stephens Henry R. Lewis T. Alan Goldsborough J. Frank Ledmin Dr. Goldsborough Congress George Goldsborough Pertleman Mme Thos. A. Smith Caroline County Dalmere Lani Democratic Party George T. Redden

Whitby seeks Caroline voters for state convention delegate

Charles H. WhitbyCalls on Democratic voters in Caroline County to support him as a delegate to the Maryland State Convention in Baltimore on August 8 1907. The convention will nominate governors comptroller attorney general and clerk of the court of appeals and name state central committees. He emphasizes the Crawford County system and the honor of public election.

Caroline County Baltimore Court of Appeals Baltimore City Crawford County Caroline Cone Charles H. Whitby

State Convention Delegates Sought From Caroline County

Edward Jarrell announces candidacy to represent Caroline County as a delegate to the State Convention meeting in Baltimore on August 8 1907. He pledges to fulfill duties if elected, for the county’s credit.

Baltimore Caroline County Edward Jarrell

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