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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1907

Page

7

News from All Parts of the County in Denton Sacs

Saturday morning July 27 1907 items from all parts of the county are solicited under this head.

Local Department and Rural Notices in Denton Area

Rural markets report wheat at 90 and corn at 59 while farmers note promising tomato fields. Advertisements include J. H. Merriken selling a buggy and C Leslie Walls notifying town taxpayers. Carolina Republicans set August 10 primaries and Ocean City pier draws visitors. Local society notes recount numerous visits, travels by automobile, and community recognitions alongside library and bank notices.

J. H. Merriken C. Leslie Walls Ocean City Inds Geto H. F. Stevens I. B. Towers Denton Bridge J. TL. Everagain O. M. Hignutt Williston

Notable visitors and expansions in Rehoboth and Baltimore

Halifax born visitors including Mrs R J Bowen and family in Baltimore with relatives, and many Maryland and Delaware residents staying with kin or guests. Local builders Lane & Long, Milton Cahall Smith, and H M Vosmus Co. undertake housing, heating, and cannery work as merchants report strong business. Rehoboth reports a robust season with many cottages rented and new cottage openings on Delaware Avenue.

Pennington Woodbury N. J James B. Swing A. G. Saualsbury Heloboth Rehoboth Queen Vells Mrs. Cooper Denton Delaware Avenue Cooper Saulsbury

Community notices from Baltimore to Rehoboth

H Mercer and son are visiting in Philadelphia. Miss Lena Townsend is with friends in Waynesboro Pa. Miss Bessie Sewell is at Rehoboth. Miss Hattie Wright is at Rehoboth Goldsboro. Miss Edith Slemmer has been visiting at the home of her brother in Centraville.

Sirs. H. Mercer and Son Philadelphia Lena Townsend Waynesboro, Pa Bessie Sewell Rehoboth Hattie Wright Rehnboth Edith Slemmer Centraville

Election guidance and poll hours noted

The passage explains that any single group of voters can invalidate the ballot for that group and that judges of election will aid voters in expressing their intended vote based on ballot marks. Polls open at 1 and close at 6.

Barraville Resident Breaks Hip From Barn Fall

Barraville resident Mr. Alexander Baker, highly respected, fell from a barn loft a few days ago and broke his hip. The rainbow bazar last week for M. P. parsonage improvements was a decided success. Mrs. W. C. Jacobs and son William returned from a two week visit with friends in Philadelphia. Mrs. Thomas Downham and children of Wyoming visited Mrs. Mary J. Cahall. Mr. Osborne Harvey of Philadelphia visited relatives in town. Mr. A Thurman Garrett suffers with a bone felon.

Alexander Baker M. P W. C. Jacobs William Philadelphia Thomas Downham Wyoming Mary J. Cahall Osborne ‘Harvey A. Thurman Garrett

Great Changes in Tuckahoe Neck Garden Spot

A writer recalls Tuckahoe Neck during the Civil War era describing crude threshing machines and small farms now modernized. He notes one school then, a single local newspaper, and reflects on changes in agriculture and education across time. The piece blends memory with reflections on progress and local life.

Tuckahoe Neck Tuckahoe Cain William Berkley James Virginia Henry A. Wise Congress of the United States

Death Roll terse: Satterfield funeral invokes Firemen’s Brotherhood

Funeral services were held for Richard Norman Satterfield, fireman on the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad, killed by a fall from his engine near Wilmington. The rites at his parents’ Franklin Street home drew fire brigade leaders and featured two floral carriages, with Rev. Dr. A. C. McGilton officiating and Fireman’s Brotherhood officials assisting. The report also notes several obituaries and notices including Captain James A. Geoghegan of Baltimore, Robert Postlewaite Addison, George M. Perry, and Mrs. Mary W. Willis, among others, plus unrelated commercial items and an advert for wallpaper and shades.

Richard Norman Satterfield Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Wilmington Martin Luther Satterfield Franklin Street A. C. McGilton Denton Edward Willis Baltimore Eliza Jester Frank Jester Fowling Creek

Matrimonial Notices From Ridgely and Denton

Multiple marriages reported in Denton and surrounding areas. Anna Dempsey and J Clayton Kinamon unite at Ridgely M E Church with reception and return to Goldsboro where he farms. Arlington Longfellow and Hannah Dunham wed at Denton M P Parsonage. Longfellow to live in Philadelphia. Thomas Hall and Myrtle Todd married at Hickman. James Blaine Bullock and Gloria Satterfield wed at Denton M E Church. Conrad Lane and Lizzie Sloan marry at Denton M E Parsonage.

Anna Dempsey D. S. Smith Ridgely J. Clayton Kionaman Goldsboro J. W. Jones Ridgely M. E. Church Kinnamon Arlington Tongfellow Philadelphia Denton Hannah A. L. Dunham West Denton F. T. Benson Denton M. P Longfellow Thomas Hall Myrtle Todd Hickman Bloomery M M. E. Parsonage James Blaine Buljlock Gloria L. Satterfield A. C. McGilton Conrad Lane Lizzie Sloan

Fire alarm at church ends with no damage

Sunday evening about seven an oil leak in a church gas pipe caused a small fire when a janitor lit a match. The flames were quickly extinguished and no damage occurred. Other local news notes residents traveling, visits, and business updates in town.

Fred Collins Baltimore Mabel Wright Thurmont W. Va Ruth Douglass Esther Leduum Denton Lee Noble Taylor's Island Contractor Pine Camden N. J Harry Potter Jenson Bros. Hava Union Grove Tilghman I. Kelley

Local visits and friendly exchanges in town

Mrs Tattie Simpson and daughter Grace of Wilmington Col visit Mr and Mrs W W Collins. Miss Ella Shocler from Baltimore returns home after visiting Mrs Harry Read. Elbert M Davis of Wilmington visits his parents. A L Owens of Plymouth NC visits Willey family. Harry O Perry of Baltimore spends Sunday with his mother. Lillie Pope of Baltimore visits Bertha Blades. Lula Goodman of Chestertown visits Mrs F Whiteley. Several townspeople travel to Ocean City Thursday.

Local Family Visits Return to Baltimore and Besieged Echoes

Mr and Mrs Taylor and two sons return to Baltimore after visiting their father and mother. Mrs Annie Towers comes home from Philadelphia. Mr Scott Silver reports extensive improvements at his packing house. Miss Rhoda Marine returns from Puuvatat wandered two weeks. Mr O M Hignutt makes a flying trip to Baltimore city. Mrs Linwood Cohen tents at Denton camp. Mrs J Bell Lauer attends Jamestown.

Taylor Baltimore Annie Towers Philadelphia Scott Silver Rhoda Marine Puvutat O. M. Hignutt Baltimore City Linwood Cohen Denton Camp J. Bell Lauer Jamestown

Mrs Mabel Towers Allen Leaves for Hancock Lake Maine

Trobba Mrs Mabel Towers Allen who had been visiting her parents here left last week for Hancock Lake Maine to spend the balance of her vacation. Frank Mitchell sent the first shipment of sweet corn from this station early last week with several growers shipping heavily. Miss Olio Gootoe from Philadelphia visits her parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Gootoe. Mr Edwin Paisley of Wilmington also spends a vacation with his parents here.

Mabel Towers Allen Hancock Lake Maine Frank Mitchell Olio Gootoe Philadelphia Daniel Gootoe Edwin Paisley Wilmington

Baltimore Visitors Return After Short Visit

Clark Marshall and his wife, visiting friends nearby, returned to their Baltimore home on Tuesday. Mrs. John Doane of Easton spent several days with her sister, Mrs. James Todd, last week.

Clark Marshall Baltimore John Doane Easton James Todd

Epworth League Day Promises Big Camp Program at Concord

Caroline County will observe Epworth League Day on Tuesday August 6 at Concord Camp under District Cabinet. Denton Burrsville Farmington Greenwood chapters urged to attend. A large chorus will provide music and a full schedule includes bread breaking speeches devotions and sermons by Rev E C Scofield Rev Dr A C McGilton Dr S M Morgan Rev W R Mowbray Rev E C Sunfield and Rev G W Bounds. Also announced are seventh annual Church of God camp meeting at Friendship August 1–11 with no fees and free will offerings. Marydel encampment runs August 9–18 drawing many from nearby counties. Futures sermons set for Hillsboro M E Church and Williston with Holiness camp services ongoing.

Johnson Epworth League Concord Camp Denton Burrsville Farmington Greenwood League Epworthian E. C. Scofield A. C. McGilton S. M. Morgan W. R. Mowbray E. C. Sunfield G. W. Bounds Church of God Pretty Grove Friendship Marydel L. P. Corkran Hillsboro M. E

Maryland Democratic Conference Urges Governor Candidate Qualities

The Democratic conference in Baltimore gathered leading Maryland counselors to discuss a governor candidate. The resolution calls for a union of strong rural and intellectual qualities with broad appeal, insisting the nominee be of high character and capable of a vigorous statewide campaign without alienating party support.

Balthmore Baltimore Maryland

Orphans Court Approves Harter Estate Inventory and Sales Order

In Orphans Court on Tuesday Celesta A. Harter administrator of the late William A. Harter presented an inventory of personal property which was approved. An order to sell at private sale was granted. G Edgar Williamson trustee for Fletcher Williamson and guardian to Carrie Williamson Hassenger presented bonds which were approved. The sheriff returned subpoenas as undersigned respondents. Jennie S. Lord and James A. Trazare administrators were authorized to sell corn on hand at private sale.

Orphans’ Court Celesta A. Harter William A. Harter G. Edgar Williamson Fletcher Williamson Carrie Williamson Hassenger William A. Williamson Jennie S. Lord James A. Trazzare

Choir boys of Christ Church enjoy Rehoboth experiences

The Christ Church choir boys led by Rev J Gibson Gantt and director Stevens stay at the Barger Cottage in Rehoboth. They cook, swim, sing and relax on the beach with disciplined hours, a calm camp life, and supportive staff ensuring a jovial, communal seaside outing. Will Bradley stands out with companionable strolls, while Captain StevensCoordinates chores and meals, keeping the group content and well supervised.

J. Gibson Gantt Christ Church Charles EB Stevens Mesars William and Steele Bradley Reyner Potter Louis Dukes Eugene Anderson Woodall Green Ford Cooke Dawson George John Rutter Jack Barnhart Howard Fullerton Ralph Griffin John Marriott Redden Hall Barnhart Andrew Dil Christ Church Choir Rehoboth Will Bradley Eugene John Redden Will

A Fine Map of Maryland by the Maryland Geological Survey

The Maryland Geological Survey directed by State Geologist Prof. Clark issues a large map of Maryland in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey. It consolidates topographic and roadway details, shows drainage and elevations, and includes accessory maps of congressional districts, weather data, and physiographic provinces to aid travel and regional understanding.

Maryland Geological Survey Clark Maryland United States Geological Survey Senate Ieh State Survey State Geological Survey W. W. Crosby Crosby Baltimore City Atll

Dark episode of Israel’s idolatry at Sinai sermon

A Sunday school lesson views the golden calf as a stark test of faith, urging believers to forsake idols for Christ. It contrasts Moses on the mountain with the people's rush to idolatry, warns against worldly pleasures in worship, and calls daily prayer for guidance.

Israel Egypt Sinai Jesus Moses God Aaron Jesson Enses Paul Canaan Jehovah Pharaoh Nadab Abihu John

Baltimore Home Coming week offers ad opportunity

Baltimore residents look to October to showcase city progress after the great fire. For rent a 175 acre farm near Preston seeks first class tenants. J H Barrow Preston Md advertises. Lost gold Eagle Claw watch charm rewards offered at Dr Smith's Dental Office. Subscribe for the JOURNAL to get full county news.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denton Sacs the Local Department Behoboth Thawley JovgNat State Fund Caroline Frank T. Jewell Jacob Ghingher Nustern Edward Stunt Concord Johnstown Elizabeth Hubbard Martin L. Satterfield Greensboro Wright Greenshboro Samuel J. Pentz Washington Denton Free Library Association Oeluck, Sharp Association T. C. West Dr. Nor Simmons H. B. Simmons Chestertown Dr. Simmons G. W. Simmons Peninsula Wesley Jarrell Jarrell John Strannahan Robert M. Collins Collins W. GC. Stevens Talbot Fred T. Roe Alma Tuckahoe Mills Washington, D C Wm. N. Wamsley Bloomingdale Farm Chester River L. Fooks Douglass Preston Gladys Lyons Violet Donnell N. O D. Y W. T. Hubbard RunumMer George A. McDaniel Ties. C. Jr. Stewart Hill Elmer EK. Wheeler H. Earle Smith J. Earle Rochester Annie Rochester Fifth Avenue Miss King Albert Anderson Gay Street J. Prank Brown M. Ella Anthony Mildred Nuttle Andersontown IC. W. Hobbs Blanche LeCompte Vienna R. N. Hitchens Willard Thawley Paul Wright Katherine Smith Rosa Allen Itehaboth M. E. Wyatt Joseph F. Roop Elizabeth J. Locke Charles T. Rickards J. B. Port and Huntingdon Areonaboro Willian C. Raughley Berlin R. J. Raughley E. W. Levering Raughley L. P. Mullikin Charles BR. Rich A. H. Dobson Western Union Telegraph Office Ella Benson Elizabeth Pennewill New Jersey Roxie Draper Helen Mary Larrimore John F. Dawson Bertha Mabel Shull Margaret Cohee Lola Jackson Cecilion Helen Baggs T. I. Jarman Ocean Grove Halisborn R. J. Bowen Virginia Holt Charles T. Rowe Charles County Rowe F. B. Morgan Occoquan C. C. Wheeler Virginia Wheeler Aims Thompson Elmer E. Wheeler Hf. W. B. Rowe Galdsboro Caro Saulsbury Annie Jump Hattie Hicks Sadie Allen Isiting Dlers Fas Balth Ware Elphia Teel Imore, Baltignest Goldaboro Newspaper Radhive Tin Man Thomas & Messer Baltimore St Choptunk Whilston Trobba Bethlehem Caroline County J. E. Smith Orphans’ Court Proceedings Choir Noys Af
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