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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1904
Page
3
Local Life Notes and Coming Events in Caroline County
Wheat prices steady as local markets report abundant tomatoes and melons. Goldsboro hosts racing next Saturday and Talbot court opens Monday. Land sales, road improvements, and health notices fill the region with community updates.
Local Ball Game Scores and Social Notes
Henderson and Marydel nines played at Marydel with a 2 to 1 Marydel win. A THarity vs Henderson game is set for this Saturday. Social items list visits and calls across Marydel, Dover, and nearby towns, including Cubbage, Angeroth, Stamn, Hastings, Urrey, Adge, Pritchett, Marvel, and others. Community notices cover teachers association actions, peach crop discussions, and local railroad segregation case developments.
Rehoboth Notes Personal Visits and Local Happenings
Senator Harry A Roe and family return to their Baltimore avenue cottage amid warm welcome from longtime Rehoboth cottagers. Mrs Chelton and daughter arrive at their cottage. Captain Chelton has died. Mr Day’s absence grieves friends after health visit, and he died after returning to St Louis. Camp meeting set August 14 to 28 led by Rev Vaughn S Collins. Denton residents Pliny Fisher and Dr Hardcastle plan cottages next week and in August. Local business voices lament rail excursion shortages. Rev T A H O'Brien and family from Lewes occupy a cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Talbot Court
Wright
Jacob Ghingher
Queen Anne’s
J. Wesley Perry
Denton-Hillsboro
Christopher
G. E. Smith
Henderson
C. E. Hollingsworth
Mary E. Lid
Tuckahoe Neck
M.ef
Queen Anne
B. C. Barton
Caroline County
Ridgely
Denton
Messrs
J. D. Neal
H. F. Stevens
S. G. Nuttle
T. H. Everngam
Concord Cemetery
Main Street
Sparrow's Point
Queen Anne's Railroad Company
Tolchester
Samuel G. Vickrey
Joseph Spence
Williston
William Seth
Evitts
Hobbs
BE. L. Coblentz
Ira M. Weaver
M. L. Weaver
Bible Holiness
Preston
Wilson Lewis
TY. F. Tabler
W. McGarvey
Hf. P. Adams
Japan
Timanus
Michael Jenkins
Baltimore
Millington
Maryland
H. A. Roo
Z. P. Steele
Elon Wright
Frank Hl. Wright
Smithville
Harry A. Roe
Mis
Roe
Helon Roe
Baltimore Avenue
Rehoboth
Queen Anne's
J. A. Chelton
Captain Chelton
Cheltons
William G. Day
Day
St. Louis
Vaughn
Collins
Association
T. Pliny Fisher
Hillsboro area notes and state education moves
The item lists residents visiting Baltimore and nearby towns while noting a Hillsboro baseball game with Denton. It reports Dr. Stephens moving to Annapolis as INS headquarters, appointing J. Montgomery Gambrill as Assistant State Superintendent. It discusses reform efforts, separation from the Normal School, and potential St Johns College as a state university headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Montgomery Gambrill
M. Bates Stephens
State Normal School
Warfield
State Board
Education Department
Educational Department
St. John’s College
Annapolis
University of the State
Annaapolis
Mrs Ward and relatives return from Bridgeville visit
Andersqntewi Mrs Dr Ward and daughter Cather have spent a week with relatives near Bridgeville and have returned home. Mr and Mrs Ben Hopkins of Philadelphia visited their aunt Mrs H P Nuttle. Miss Sarah Tichenor of Baltimore visited J D Neals. Harry Nuttle and sister Mary visit their uncle Fred Topkins near Frederica. H J Walston and son Carl of Bridgeville spent Sunday with J D Neal. H T Nuttle returned from Mountain Lake Park Md. S Gi Nuttle returned from a trip to Baltimore. Ila Neal entertained friends Wednesday evening. Lee Jones visits his uncle Dr J T Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ward
Cather
Bridgeville
Ben Hopkins
Philadelphia
H. P. Nuttle
Sarah Tichenor
Baltimore
J. D. Neal
Harry Nuttle
Mary
Fred. Topkins
Frederica
H. J. Walston
Carl
H. T. Nuttle
Mountain Lake Park
Gi. Nuttle
Ila Neal
Lee Jones
J. Tf. Ward
Greensboro News and Social Notes
Mrs B S Short and her son rush home from Hartley due to Mrs Samuel Craig’s illness. Cerbert Murphy and Lydia Thomas wed at Moore's Mill parsonage. Rev Robert R Windley arrives as Holy Trinity’s new rector. Elva Short hosts Miss Lillie Short. Miss Ethel Jackson and guest visit Oakland. Wilmington visitors spend summer in Greensboro. Mrs Carrie Moore’s daughter Mrs George L Starris hosts East Hampton kin. Miss Bertie Stevenson attends Dover summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Short and Son
B. F. Jackson
Hartley
Ethel Jackson
Lillie Short
Cecilion
Elva Short
Oakland
William Euston
Wilmington
Greensboro
George L. Starris
East Hampton
Muass
Carrie Moore
Bertie Stevenson
Dover
Death of Mrs Arthur Dowell Shocks Town
Our town mourns the death of Mrs Arthur Dowell at 28 after treatment for appendicitis in a Washington hospital. She was the youngest daughter of George and Margaret Whiteley and a member of Foundry M E Church. Floral tributes reflected high esteem. She taught school in Caroline and Dorchester counties and leaves a husband and infant. Interment was in Preston M E Church yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Dowell
Washington, D. C
George
Margaret Whiteley
F’oundry M. E. Church
Epworth League
Social Notes From Local Town Visitors and Farming Update
Hobbs. Mr and Mrs B B Allen returned to their home in Washington last week with Miss Bessie Towers. Miss Jennie Cooke of Baltimore spends the summer with cousin Miss Ethel Paisley. Mr Edwin Paisley of Wilmington stayed with his parents. Miss Ola Goottee is visiting her sister Mrs B B Cohoe. Mrs Thomas Teavers visits daughter Mrs M F Callison. Misses Blanche and Edna Webbs visited cousins last week. Farmers in this section have finished threshing wheat. Miss Elizabeth Murphy visits town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy M. Messick
Bethlehem
Secretary of Treasury
St. Louis
Messick
Palmtine
Thomas S. Peas
Day
W. HT
TL. Alen
B. B. Allen
Bessie Towers
Howard Allen
Maine
I Lucas
M. Luther Conlbourn
Florence [Iagelund
Philadelphia
Almira Hammond
Dover
Elizabeth Dukes
Tuckahoe
J. L. Wood
G. W. Reed
Baltimore
W. T. Chance
Tuckahoo Neck
Florence McFarlane
Wiliam R. McFarlane
Cokesbury
Ralph L. Giles
Atlanta
Bertha Stewart
Frederick
M.E. McClary
S. M. Morgan
Wilmington
M. E
M. Bates Stephens
Augustus McGee
Norristown
John H. George
Denton
W. A. Morse
Neal-Morse Lumber Co
North Carolina
Benj. House
Mary
Greensboro
Susan Newton
Eva Cook
Seaford
Laura Edwinunds
Washington
Trice
T. L. Frampton
Brick
Nathan Alberger
Richard A. Alberger
John M. Willis
North Wales
Willis
Harmony
Ralph Thawley
J. N. Coulbourn
Caroline County
Annie Taylor
Wim. A. Robinson
Griffin
Samuel Griffin
Oscar Clark, Esq
Centreville
Elmer T. Orme
G. Lacey Stevens
Irene Cooke
Georgel. Wallace
E. C. Fields
Armour Company
Caroline
Charles I. Williamson
Idaho
W. T. Todd
Easton
Elizabeth Lewis
Madge Beauchamp
Rosa Emerson
John
Bertha W. Holbrook
Hobbs
Myra Stevens
Pennell Cooper
Palmyra
N.J
Dora Gelletty
Rudolph Gross
New York
Senator Roe
Carrie Maurer
Crouse
Ida J. McIlvaine
G. Lacey
Elizabeth Travers
Mr. Travers
Mollie Lee
Frank Barton
D. T. Barton
Anna Beauchamp
Laura Knotts
Batterton
Guy P. Warren
Washington, D. C
Geo. R. Mays
Bonwell
Kent County
W. Pennington
Blanche Smith
Lincoln
Milford
Delaware
Annie L. Wilkinson
Hillsboro
Virginia Jiott
Miss Barnes
Ella Pennington
Charles Stewart
Trappe
Mamie Jones
May Taylor
Kemp
Jennie Cooke
Ethel Paisley
Edwin Paisley
Ola Goottee
B. B. Cohoe
Thomas Teavers
M. F. Callison
Blanche
Edna Webbs
Elizabeth Murphy
Luna Death of Ira Weaver
Ira Weaver aged 19 son of M L Weaver farmer of the Second district was accidentally shot while aiding with farm work He carried a loaded gun on a cultivator and it discharged injuring his left arm Surgeons amputated but he died at 8 p m Funeral services were held at Ridgely cemetery with ministers Coblentz and Hoffecker officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Weaver
M. L. Weaver
Malone
Goldsbrough
BE. L. Coblentz
Ridgely
Kk. L. Hoffecker
Greensboro
Ridgely Cemetery
Campaign Kickoff Nears as Parties Readies Get Under Way
Washington correspondent notes a cautious start in about a fortnight with major candidates publishing acceptance letters. Parties plan NYC headquarters and Madison Square branches to dispatch literature nationwide. President Roosevelt returns to Washington later this month to finish unfinished business. At Sagamore Hill the family keeps early hours as they enjoy outdoor activities, hunting, boxing with the boys, and golf while fishing proves slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York City
Madison Square
Sagamore Hill
Mrs. Roosevelt
Ethel
Vederataburg Local Road and Home Projects Progress
Work advances on new sidewalks meeting citizen expectations. Walter Noble is first to have a sidewalk laid from the Main walk to his door. Oak Grove and Williamsburg houses see new additions as Harry Brown and Jared Richardson crews build and extend structures while residents arrive and depart from Pittsburg and Connecticut trips. Community gatherings include a Free Gospel meeting on Goslin’s lawn and visits among local families such as Misses Gullett and Albergeer Wright relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Noble
Annie Elliott
Pittsburg
Harry Brown
R. W. Messenger
Oak Grove
Del
Harry Plaharty
Jared Richardson
Williamsburg
Mary Gullett
Greenwood
Louise Gullett
Salisbury
Eunice Albergeer
Ethel Wright
Connecticut
Goslin
HU. N. Pattison
H. B. Messenger’s
Democracy Should Win Letter by Senator Gorman to Maryland Delegation
Senator Gorman thanks Maryland delegates for their role at St Louis and praises the Marsland delegation’s influence in the convention. He notes Judge Parker’s telegram on monetary policy shaped the party’s position and expresses optimism about the forthcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman
Maryland
St. Louis
St. Lainie
Marsland
Parker
Democratic Party
A. P. Gorman
Whit's In a Name Nomenclature Author Predicts Voting Trends
A self styled authority on names argues that Davis families nationally back the Parker ticket because Davis is his running mate, and he notes the Dayvises would outnumber the Smiths. He urges readers to subscribe now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Davis
Judge Parker
Smith
Orphans Court Actions: Admins Granted and Guardians Appointed
In Orphans Court on Tuesday letters of administration on the personal estate of Dr J Marion Wilkinson were granted to Miss Annie L Wilkinson with bond approved. An order allowed William B Nuttle executor of E W Williamson to pay second distributive shares of Eliza J Williamson to her guardian, who was directed to deposit in Peoples National Bank savings. Deeds: releases of second distributive shares filed and approved. Harvey L Cooper named guardian to minors Arthur and Clarence Biddle with bonds approved. John E Wilson authorized to repair and improve holdings for minors E B Garey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
J. Marion Wilkinson
Annie L. Wilkinson
Wm. B. Nuttle
E. W. Williamson
Eliza J. Williamson
The
Peoples National Bank
Elias W. Williamson
Charles F. Williamson
Guardain
Bessie KE. Brown
Myra F. Stevens
Almira F. Stevens
Guardian
Elmer W. Deen
Martha J. Lord
Harvey L. Cooper
Arthur
Clarence Biddle
John E. Wilson
E. B. Garey
Eat Vegetables and Cut Meat for Health and Suffering
The piece argues that packing-house workers’ strikes may be eased by adopting a vegetarian diet. It claims meat is less necessary and healthy than believed and links excessive meat eating to appendicitis. It highlights vegetables and cereals like peas beans barley wheat oats and rice as nutritious dietary substitutes.
Sparrows Point Club Defeated At Ridgely In Close 2 To 3 Game
Sparrows Point fell 2 to 3 to Ridgely in a pitchers’ duel at Ridgely. Ridgely pitcher Frock set a prior record by retiring the All Collegiate Baseball Club of Philadelphia without a hit. Neil of the visitors pitched well as Ridgely managed five hits and one run. Ridgely also beat Centreville 3 to 6 at the same site, with the club claiming two thirds of its season games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Sparrow’s Point
Ridgely—Herzog
Kellog
TI. Sharp
Johnson
R.f
Vanderlorst
Russell
R. Sharp
S.s
Frocek
Amont
Sparrows Point
Canner
Kelley
Malone
Senty
Keeley
Nelson
McGinley
Cox
Matthews
Frock
All Collegiate Baseball Club
Philadelphia
Neil
Ridgely Club
Centreville
When Attacked by an Cramp
A historical note on cramps while swimming explains they start in one limb and can be eased by stopping use of that limb and floating on the back. If the cramp persists, it does not spread through the body, and swimmers can still reach shore by swimming slowly.
Wall Paper Prices and Home Decor at Thomas & Messer
Readable ad item noting wallpaper patterns and gilt priced at a piece. Window shades priced at 220 each. Store listed as Thomas and Messer located at 1015 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Messer
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Federalsburg Board Awards Teachers and Sets High School
The School Commissioners on Tuesday appointed several teachers including Cora Pippin Marydel Eva Pritchett Goldsboro Olivia Coffin Henderson Sallie Mowbray Cora Noble Eva Wright Federalsburg Anna Anita Smith Ridgely E E Pippin and Frances L Crouse Denton A new 24 by 28 foot room for Ridgely's colored school was awarded to Harry Lane costing 465 with funds short delaying a Tuckahoe school. Samuel J Stayer was confirmed for Furmans Grove and Dillie Merriken's Chestnut Grove contract ratified. The board ordered a Federalsburg high school offering the State High School Course with diplomas signed and sealed by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora M. Pippin
Marydel
Eva Pritchett
Goldsboro
Olivia M. Coffin
Henderson
Sallie B. Mowbray
Cora Noble
Eva Wright
Federalsburg
Anna Anita Smith
Ridgely
E. E. Pippin
Frances L. Crouse
Denton
Harry Lane
Tuckahoe
Samuel J. Stayer
Furman’s Grove
Dillie Merriken
Chestnut Grove
Board of School Commissioners
Delaware Fugitive Howell Habeas Petition Heard in Denton
Judge Brown in Denton Saturday heard the habeas corpus petition for Lu ther G. Howell a Delaware fugitive. The solicitor could not show irregularities in requisition papers and Howell was taken to Dover jail by Detective Francis and Officer Simpson. Howell faces larceny charges and other accusations. Smyrna Call misstated charges by Caroline officers for captivity. one item noted as washing was for ironing and guard costs. Delaware authorities urged to provide a full detailed account of the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Denton
Luther G. Howell
Delaware
J. H. C. Legg
Sand Howell
Francis
Simpson
Dover
Smyrna
Caroline
Howell
Maryland
Dukes
Little Heroine Rescues Brother From Well
Miss May Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas W Robinson, living on Capt Taylors farm near Tunis Mills, descended into a well to save her three year old brother who had fallen in and clung to a pump stalk. She brought him to the surface, heroically acting after about a half hour of peril. The Ledger notes a similar Talbot rescue by a mother years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss May Robinson
Jas. W. Robinson
Capt. Taylor
Leed's River
Tunis Mills
Talbot
Ebenezer Church Excursion to Ocean City July 27
Bowman's Band and Orchestra will join a Sunday School excursion from Ebenezer M. E. Church Easton to Ocean City on Wednesday July 27. The trip promises a delightful day’s outing for parishioners and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
Ocean City
Ebenezer M. E. Church
Easton
Engineer Ubler Takes Charge of Caroline Roads
William D. Ubler is appointed road engineer for Caroline County under a recent act and has started duties. His office is on the second floor west wing of the Court House. The county faced many bridge and road issues, with $9,272.44 spent on roads in the year ending June 30, 1904, but planned improvements under a trained engineer are expected to be more lasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian D. Umler
William D. Ubler
Caroline County
Court House
Democrats See Smith Likely For First District Nomination
Sun reports on Eastern Shore Democrats in the city predicting ex-State Senator Thomas A. Smith has strong chances to win the First district congressional nomination. They note the Wilson ballot law may not help Democrats and that Black voters face three marks on the ballot. Es-Gov E. E. Jackson praises Parker and Davis as presidential nominees and plans active support in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Thomas A. Smith
Congress
E. E. Jackson
Poland Springs
Salisbury
Parker
Henry G. Davis
Maryland
Rules for a long life from Henry G. Davis
Hon. Henry G. Davis discusses youthful appearance and longevity. He credits eight hours sleep, three simple meals, minimal wine, no tobacco, high altitude air, and a clear conscience. He attributes his health to early hard work on the farm and disciplined habits, noting he feels no older than 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Davis
Kruger Dies in Exile at Seventy Nine
Kruger, the Boer leader, died in exile in Switzerland at age 79. His later years were marked by decline and bitterness, despite a large fortune he salvaged from the Transvaal. He led with patriarchal authority, unyielding theocrat's resolve, and his war stance is viewed as both admired and costly to his people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
Transvaal
England
Ridgely Busy Wheat Buyer and Visiting Relative
Mr. Thomas A. Smith has been busy buying and shipping wheat. Mrs. David M. Swing has been visiting her parents in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Smith
David M. Swing
Easton
Masonic Reunion Set for Pen-Mar July 26
Maryland and Eastern Pennsylvania lodges announce a Masonic reunion at Pen-Mar on July 26 with speakers Thomas J. Shryock John M. Carter and Graham Duke Hart. James T. Raughley attends as visiting relative in Tuckaho Nde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Eastern
Pennsylvania
Pen-Mar
Thomas J. Shryock
John M. Carter
Graham Dukehart
James T. Raughley
Tuckaho
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Val Nfa
Circuit Court
Levy Court
the Local Department
Mr. Day
Mr. Messick
Wishord
Thenderson
Batl
Tharity
W.S. Cubbage
Clifford
Bower's Beach
John Scott
Mattie Angeroth
Arthur Stamn
James Richards
Thos. Hastings
Berenice
Delmar
W. S. Cubbage
Chas. Urrey
Marjorie
Win. Clark
N.G. Cohee
Ingleside
John Pritchett
Laura Adge
P. A. Marvel
John Moore
Willow Grove
Natherine Sweeney
Mamie Goodwin
Will
Will Carrow
Carroll Pippin
Baltimore Jeral
Maryland State Teachers’ Association
Arthur F. Smith
Lonaconing
M. B. Stephens
W. S. Crouse
BE. &. Pippin
Huma Sainsbury
Mary J. Fisher
Dr. Stephens
Reading Circle
Willis King
King
Maryland Line
Benjamin Comegys
John Stephens
Sadlersville
Queen Anne’s County
Hackett
Comegys
Hill
Wye
Baynard & Wilson
T. B. Turner
John Hammond
Joseph Stafford
G. Budd
Chambers & Cahall
Charles Taylor
S.C. Coursey
Skinner & Denny
Garrettson Smith
T. M. Wood
J. W. Woodford
Frank Bartlett
Big Pine
Caroline-Delaware
Hisboro
INS
Paperralrive
Andersqntewi
Luna
Vederataburg
Whit
Orphans’ Court Proarchdlnge
Mhudgely
Engineer Uhler
Public Roads
Pridges
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