Local items and notices from Denton and Caroline area
The page lists diverse local notices and events in Denton and Caroline County including a dance at Masonic Hall, races at the diving park near Denton on July 3, and a Memorial Day speech in Cambridge. It reports on price moves, hardware stock, farm sales, salary changes, and community meetings at the Denton Public Library, with several incidents and local business ads interspersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackiston
Masonic Hall
Nuttle Hardware Co
Milton Methodists
Alc. McGilten
Witham Bullock
Denton
Matilda Number
Millington
H.C. AW. OR. Wright
Cambridge
Robert DB. Cradley
Caroline County
Tarrington
F. J. Oben
Messrs
James Hl, Nichol
Wobert G. Towers
C.& W. Wright
EW. Deen
Sila- Laxton
Concord
Deen
John
Carter
Ines
Lewis Gorden
Gacen-boro
H.C. & Wl. Wrest
Carringe
Wright & Pose, Deantrevile
Jourion
New York
Herbert KR. Forbes
Messrs. Stewart , Jarrell
Hillsboro
Sing Sing Phion
John W. Rice
Baltimore
Rice
J. A. Pinkine
Inchahoe Neos
Allens
Ctizen
Parker Quimby
Quimby
Ferman
George
Fisher
Herman
Ale
Everagain
Baltimore Sun
Albert G. Towers
Caroline
Denton and South Haven ties marked by weddings and visits
A Maryland to South Haven connection emerges as J W Johnson known as Dad Johnson arrives in South Haven with his wife and daughter Katherine after selling his Denton shop, while a quiet Baltimore wedding unites Bertha Haymond and Rev John W Pitcher. The column lists upcoming unions, anniversaries, graduations, and numerous visits across Denton Milford Crisfield Muncie and other towns, highlighting social ties and plans for summer residence.
Local Notes And Death In June From Maryland Town
Mrs Ollie Hubbard died Tuesday June 1 after appendicitis operation last Wednesday at University of Maryland Baltimore. Remains returned home for interment. School closed last Tuesday. Baccalaureate sermon preached Sunday by Rev G W Bounds to graduates. Decoration Day well attended though veterans few. Our band played patriotic airs. Several locals visiting relatives in towns and cities including Vienna Ridgely Baltimore and Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Hubbard
Maryland University
Baltimore
G. W. Bounds
Shurlock
Federalsburg
Lulu Wheatley
FL. Wright
New Braven
Conn
Isaac I. Mills
Vienna
C. A. Shaw
W. A. Mowbray
Alderson
Cambridge Hospital
Harry Lawson
Hattie M. Prince
Albert Davis
James Davis
Virgie Weliams
Western Maryland College
Mary Fleetwood
Federal Hill
John M. Mill
Theodore Adams
ST. N. Pindell
Ridgely
Frank Wall
Commencement Week at Caroline High School Honors Graduates
The Epworth League enjoyed a May 28 gathering at Judge and Mrs. W. HL Deen’s home with many attendees and refreshments. Commencement activities noted include Governor Crothers addressing graduates, a full program of class history poems music and speeches, and diplomas presented by School Board President Sisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High School
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. P. Roberts
Ife
Morris
Bruce Brumbaugh
Duke Smith
Ethel Gantt
Anna Fisher
Naomi Rolph
Saulsbury Garey
Harold Andrew
Lester Everngain
Rebecca Satterfield
Reyner Dukes
Glee Club
Magpie ‘Redden
Prof
Johnson
Mildred Ramsdell
Annie Carter
Rebecca Sat
I.T. Benson
Maggie Redden
MaryNichols
Prof. Hardesty
John Roe
Mildred Ramnsdell
Austin L. Crothers
Maryland
Sisk
Ethel Paisley
Glee ‘Club
FT. ‘Benson
lHteten Roe
Annie Sigler Carter
Mary Moore Garey
Naomi Ruth Rolph
Rebecca Elizabeth Satterfield
Annetta Ray Anthony
Mildred Geneyra Ramsdell
Edward Saulsbury Garey
Social visits weave through Wilmington and nearby towns
Mr Clarence Pritchett and Mr Howard Cohee of Wilmington spent Sunday and Monday with relatives in and near town. Mr and Mrs Thomas Wooters of Wilmington visited with Mr and Mrs A G Cohee. Walter Gough and Miss Lottie Flowers of Dover stayed with Mrs M F Gough. Addie Cohee returned home from a three week visit. Edna West and Clifford are with Mr and Mrs L A Gooden. Amo Coffin of Crum Lyne visited his mother. Mary Robinson of Burrsville stayed with her sister Mrs Wim Reed. C E Hollingsworth and son Elmer spent Tuesday in Philadelphia. Haaz of Philadelphia guests of Mrs I F Coffin. A M Clark visited relatives near Denton. Mrs G H Wilson spent part of the week with friends in Aberdeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Pritchett
Howard Cohee
Wilmington
Thomas Wooters
A. Gb. Cohee
Walter Gough
Lottie Flowers
Dover
M. F. Gough
Addie Cohee
Edna
Greensboro
George Minnick
Harrisburg
A. W. Houchin
Epworth League
Charles C. Brown
New York
James Hughes
Emma C. Hallett
Milford
Harford Porter
Baltimore
Bell Brown
Philadelphia
S. J. Bilbrough
M. E
St. Paul’s
F. A. Holland
Amanda Seward
Goldsboro
E.T. Seward
Marcellus Natcher
Pennsylvania
W. A. Butler
St. Michaels
Jennie Dukes
Centreville
Blanche Houchin
Linwood Cohee
Calvin Meeds
J.B. Halstead
Rachel Brown
Delaaware
Howard Williams
Clinton B. Jarman
Harry Corkran
Atlantic City
GW. Eliacon
Eva Hughes
S.J. Bulbrough, Jr
Bertha Shull
Strawberries shipped from this point. Mrs Chaffinch travels Carlisle for graduation
Hobbs Mrs. T. F. Chaffinch left on the early train for Carlisle to attend her son's commencement on the 6th where J. Roland will graduate. Low prices have pushed the strawberry crop to Ridgely and Bridgeville with few shipments from here. Mrs. L. I. Seeders, recently ill, visited her mother Mrs. J. He Merriken. Mercedes Foler of Philipsburg, N. J., visits Miss Mary Nuttle in Andersontown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg, N. J
Mary Nuttle
Andersontown
Local social notes from Ridgely and Chestertown
Mrs. Rachel Temple of Chestertown visits her son W J Temple in Ridgely. Mr and Mrs A W Carmine of Chestertown spent Sunday in Ridgely. Wedding invitations available at the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Rachel Temple
Chestertown
W. J.temple
A. W. Carmine
Journal
Orphans Court Proceedings Approve Admin Actions
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approved the bond of Richard J S Bullack administrator of William T Bullack and appointed Charles R Neal and Mathew Lawless Jr as approvers of the personal estate. Renunciation filed. Warrier F E Harris administrator of James W Harris presented a distribution approved. James S Willis surviving executor of Zachariah Willis presented first and final account approved and passed. Katie Wilson applied for letters of administration on Charles H Wilson estate Susie E Patton applied for Lucetta Sisk estate William W Noble executor of Clement Noble presented a list of separate debts due to the estate approved. Robert S Clark and Mark H Smith executors of John W Clark Sr deceased presented a list of separate debts and second and final account approved and passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and
Fleetwood
Richard J. S. Bullack
William T. Bullack
Charles R. Neal
Mathew Lawless, Jr
Warrier FE. Harris
James W. Harris
James S. Willis
Zachariah Willis
Katie Wilson
Charles H. Wilson
Susie E. Patton
Lucetta Sisk
William W. Noble
Clement Noble
Robert S. Clark
Mark H. Smith
John W. Clark, Sr
Public School Appointments Confirmed by School Board
The School Board on Tuesday confirmed teaching appointments in public schools including Barcus with Alta M. Sapp, Goldsboro with Oma Diefenderfer as assistant, Denton Primary with Laura Melvin as principal and Myrtle M. Dukes Caroline Redden and Lelia J. Cox as assistants, Oaks with Miranda Holbrook, Andersontown with Maude Anthony, Furman's Grove with Josephine Towers, Bridgetown with Myrtle Thompson, Camp Grove with Hester L. Raughley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School News
Tbarcus
Alta M. Sapp
Goldsboro
Oma Diefenderfer
Denton
Laura Melvin
Myrtle M. Dukes
Caroline Redden
Lelia J. Cox
Oaks
Miranda Holbrook
Andersontown
Maude Anthony
Furman's Grove
Josephine Towers
Bridgetown
Myrtle ‘Thompson
Camp Grove
Hester L. Raughley
Rev W Biggs Elliott Improves to Lead June Services
American Corner reports Rev W Biggs Elliott recovering from a mishap and planning services June 6 at American Corner 10 30 am Zion 3 pm with a children’s service at Grace in the evening. Harry Sullivan back from Philadelphia with cousin Eva Roach. Dorsey Nichols improving. Lena Hubbard on the sicil list. children’s services scheduled Sunday evening June 13 at the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Biggs Elliott
Zion
Grace
Harry Sullivan
Philadelphia
Eva Roach
Dorsey Nichols
Lena Hubbard
Sicil
Weather damages Greensboro bridge ends and costs rise
Heavy rain washed at the Greensboro bridge ends causing major earth displacement and heavy replacement expenses. Local residents and visitors include engineers George Minnick of Harrisburg and A W Houchin overseeing plant control. Community notices cover Epworth League service after July 1 and various visits by residents to and from Philadelphia Baltimore Wilmington and New York.
Epworth League Elects Officers At Cahill Home
The Epworth League monthly meeting at the Cahill residence elected twelve month officers led by President Corinne Thomas. Delegates from Tecumseh Tribe attended the Newark Great Council. George Wilon spoke at the Smyrna Sunday School Convention. Local millinery aid, a change in house keeping, and strawberry prices are noted amid community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Earl Cahill
Corinne Thomas
Martha Noble
Margaret Breeding
Ella Meluney
Mollie Cleaves
Emana Jullock
Ida Meluney
George Noble
Leander Thomas
Great Council
Newark
George Wilon
Smyrna
Wilon
Bertha Collison
Harrington
Pitman
Win. Croll
George Wooley
J. W. Peters
George Fy Noble
Shane
Philadelphia
Edward Brown
J. W. Peters & Hro
Roger F. Adams
Near Here
Cahall
Marydel Camp Meeting Committee Sets camp dates and posts officers
The Marydel camp meeting committee met at the camp ground on Saturday May 29. Rev L R Janney was chair with M V B Heather and others from Marydel Templeville Hartley and Thomas Chapel. J F Stafford filled a vacancy as member. OH T Griffith elected secretary and Robt Moore treasurer for the year. July 30 to August 9 was set as the camp period. Tent site sales and tent privileges planned for June 26 with applications then. Secretary HH TN Griffith, Marydel, to furnish information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
L. R. Janney
M. V. B. Heather
Wellington
Heather
Robt
P. Moore
Wmn
T. Moore
Jas. A. Lane
A. F. Teather
Gurney Knotts
H. T. Griffith
Templeville
Geo. Perry
Wm. R. Powell
Willard Short
Hartley
Henry Vinson
Thomas Chapel
J. F. Stafford
Pippin
Marydel Church
OH. T. Griffith
Moore
HH. TN Griffith
Preston News Briefs Highlight Local Building and Medical Update
Dr J R Phillips is constructing a dwelling on a new street behind his Preston home. Dr H N Willis recently underwent major surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
J. R. Phillips
H. N. Willis
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Williston Home Adds Two Story Back Building
Mr F. Stafford is adding a two story back building to his residence in Williston, with new back and front porches included in the renovation.
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Williston
Stafford
Ada Jarrell wins Cresson traveling scholarship for Europe
Ada Elizabeth Jarrell daughter of Mr and Mrs J Richard Jarrell of Beston has earned a William Emlen Cresson Memorial traveling scholarship for study in Europe this summer. Each award provides 500 dollars for expenses. The Hillsboro community congratulates her and wishes bon voyage as she prepares for the European trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Elizabeth Jarrell
J. Richard Jarrell
Beston
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Philadelphia
William Emlen Cresson
Europe
Jarrell
Maggie Jarrell
F. Edward and
Charles Jarrell
Ebenezer M. E. Church
Ruthsburg
L. P. Corkran
George Haffner
Preston
Tri-County Council
Hillsboro
Haffner
Jesse Taylor
St. Paul’s
Easton
Cambridge
George II. Beaven
St. Paul's Church
David H. Knotts
Queen Anne
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Improved Order of Heptasophs
Knotts
Tuckabhoe
Lucile Rolph
Hotel Rolph
J. W. Simpson
Baltimore
Robert Jarrell
Noble Jarrell
Goldsboro
H.W. B. Rowe
Lama Knotts
Southern Seminary
Virginia
Norris Pilchard
S. N. Pilchard
Delmar
George F. Beaven
Fred Sylvester
Washington College
Willian Sc. Sylvester
Irwin Sparklin
Garrettson Smith
Rehovoth
Lillian Mancha
Claremont
Harvey Jump
Indian Head
Charles County
Annie Jump
Marguerite Rolph
Clayton
Del
Pippin
Hillsboro School
Marydel
S. Rowe
H. W
Rowe
H. Pritchett
Rehoboth Beach
Katherine Hackett
Washington
Primary ticket filed as May deadline passes in Tabot
The lengthy primary slate lists local candidates for state and county offices in Tabot. Filing closed May 28 for June 2 elections, including State Senator Richard S. Dodson for St. Michaels, various delegates, clerk of court Francis G. Wrightson, register of wills Charles R. Wooters and Alexis G. Pascault, sheriff candidates Courtland W. Roe and others, County Commissioner hopefuls, and delegates to the State Convention from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabot
Richard S. Dodson
St. Michaels
George C. Moore
Queen Anne's
Lewis Herbert Griffith
Tunis Mills
Lewis Clayton Willis
Longwood
Ira K. Caulk
McDaniel
Robert F. Sewell
Tilghnan
Frank ‘T. Lowe
Wittman
W. Oscar Collier
Easton
John A. Rhodes
Cordova
Francis G. Wrightson
Charles 13
Lloyd
Trappe
Register of Wills
Charles R. Wooters
Alexis G. Pascault
Courtland W. Roe
Charles E. Nichols
W. Roger R. Rice
James R. Gannon
William F. Jump
Nicholas S. Callahan
Edward C. Stoops
Chapel District
Edward 2. Hardcastle
M. Tilghman Johnston
William C. Dudley
William H. Myers
Oxford
William A. Kirby
Silas F. Lewis
Charles A. Coulby
Chapel
Accidently Shot by Brother at Play Injures Norman Clark
Little Norman Clark was accidentally shot with an air rifle by his brother Raymond last week while at play. They did not know the weapon was loaded. Children's Day services will be held at Friendship M. E. Church on Sunday afternoon June 6 at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Clark
Raymond
Friendship M. E. Church
Apostle James
Cardinal Manning
James
Hell
Hinnom
Jerusalem
Heaven
Valley of
Jesus
Christ
Peter
Philadelphia Record
Sermon Praise From Juniors to Rev J Gibson Gantt
Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M passes unanimous resolutions praising Rev J Gibson Gantt for his May 30 sermon at Christ P B E Church in Denton. They commend his clear expounding of the order’s aims and express gratitude, planning to publish and archive the resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. Gantt
J. Gibson Gantt
Order of
United American Mechanics
Lodge
Jr. O. U. A. M. Memorial
Christ PB. E. Church
Caroline Council
Denton
Gantt
Caroline Council No. 175, Jr. O. U. A. M
Mr. Gantt
Denton National Bank to Install New System in Denton Area
The Denton National Bank adopts a modern banking system via Bankers Service Corporation of New York led by C L Granger. soliciting commercial checking and savings accounts across Denton County. Farmers and residents are urged to learn the new method with assurances of safety and long term benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton National Bank
Bankers Service Corporation
Roadway
New York City
C. L. Granger
Denton
Widow Eliza Carey Died in Philadelphia May 8
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Eliza Carey widow of James Carey at her Philadelphia home on May 8 after years in the county. Survived by one son Patrick and three daughters Lizzie Maggie and Susie. She moved from Caroline County to Philadelphia after her husband’s death and was a devout Catholic with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Carey
James Carey
Philadelphia
Carey
Patrick W. Carey
County
Susie Mrevoor
Lizzie Carey
Maggie Carey
Tamsey A. Rece
Easton
Split-Leg Drag Endorsed for County Highways
A delegation led by John E. George and former Senator James E. Kirwan urged County Commissioners to adopt the split leg drag for public highways. Trials on roads from Centreville to Wye Mills, Centreville to Queenstown, and Sadlersville via Dudley’s Corner have yielded universal satisfaction and cost about one-tenth the per mile of other road machines. The Centreville Observer notes the device’s success in the Midwest and county officials’ openness to trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne’s. A
John E. George
James E. Kirwan
Board of County Commissioners
Centreville
Wye Mills
Queenstown
Sadlersville
Dudley’s Corner
Middle West
Centreville Observer
Meetings on the Public Square in Denton
The Maryland Tuberculosis Association plans open air meetings in Denton next week. Instead of indoor halls, events will be held outdoors to boost attendance. The program features screen exhibits and lectures on tuberculosis, emphasizing life in the open and public awareness of the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Maryland Tuberculosis Association
Prospects for Caroline county tomato crop look bright
A local observer notes strong acreage growth in Caroline county despite low canned tomato prices. Growers largely operate without signed contracts, with canneries offering 12 to 15 cents per basket. At 66 baskets per ton, a 15 cent price yields about $9 per ton, a marked improvement over years when contracts were easily secured for $5 to $6 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Mr. Thomas H Smith Improves After Illness Report
Templavilis notes Mr. Thomas H. Smith shows improvement in his illness. Meanwhile Mr Samuel Cahall is constructing a dwelling for Mrs Mary Tolson, reflecting ongoing local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Smith
Samuel Cahall
Mary Tolson
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Dad’ Johnson
South Haven
Michigan
J. W. Johnson
Dad’’ Johnson
Katherine
McLain
Casco
Dad
Hale
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Apostolic Faith Mission
E. Montgomery Street
Bertha LE. Haymond
John Haymond
Hickman, del
John W. Pitcher
Kenneth Murray
South Baltimore
M. J. Church
Pitcher
Montgomery Street
W. O. Norwood
Prudential Insurance Co
Eva Riggin
John Riggin
Crisfield
Crisfield Baptist Church
Norwood
Prudential
Wiliam Stevens
Laura Collins Hall
George H. Hall
Alan Goldsborough
Samuel ‘T. Norris
Miss Jones
Muncie
Indiana
Chalmers Sr. Brumbaugh
Brumbaugh
James A. Barwick
Seattle
May F. Gelletly
Maryland Institute
Theodore Phillips
Tuckadee
Thomas H. Hollingsworth
Denry Wilson
Jonathan Hughes
Dawson George
C. Leslie Walls
Queen Anne’ S County
C. I. Whitby
George Cox
Miss Job
Marjory Mattice
Washington, D. C
Katherine Dukes
Katherine Bux
W. C. Lednium
Oscar Butler
Hurlock
Emma Green
Thos. R. Green
William D.taylor
Melvin Anthony
Eva Sewell
Union Protestant Hospital
Mamie Addison
J. Moward Pastorfield
Hl. Clay
William D. Whiler
Lillie Charles
Ellwood
O. C. Wine
Carroll
Clough
Fowling Creek
W. HL. Deen
C. C. Deen
Mollie Dill
Andrew ‘Towers
George Rogers
Bell Dean
Susan Trice
Helen Wheatley
Louise Sliggins
Bertha
Edna Rogerz
Avis Golt of
Ducen
Anne
Maud ‘Trice
Florence Ross
Gaace Todd
Mattie McConnell
North Wales
Avis Golt
Oucen Anne
Raymond Deen
Grothers
Hobbs
Hickman
Hillsborg News Matters
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