County News Summary and Public Notices
Mews from across the county show public business and upcoming meetings. Circuits court, Levy Court writ, and orphans' court announce sessions. school board and other public bodies set meetings in March.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1907
Page
3
Local notices mix of events and ads in Denton scene
A kaleidoscope of town items: mule for sale, Opera House acts by Fasig Adams and Leo Chester Conner, masquerade at skating rink, rail and post office changes, and local deaths. Highlights include Prof Adams shows, a fifty year anniversary for Capt Stewart, and care of public schools with Washington Birthday observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Adams
Fasig & Adams
Opera House
Miss Sylwin
Sis Hopkins
Leo Chester ‘Conner
Obituary notes from Greensboro and nearby towns
Mrs Lucy Morgan aged 34 of Greensboro died February 23 at her home. funeral at M E Church South Goldsboro with Rev Jenkins officiating and burial in Greensboro Cemetery. Also reports on Fred McClyments arm fracture, relatives visiting Baltimore, hospitalizations, and obituary notice for John H Handy near Reliance with Mason affiliation and funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Morgan
Howard Morgan
Greensboro
M. E. Church
Goldsboro
Mr. Jenkins
Fred McClyments
Ancharias Mill Pond
Howard Hughes
Budd Bullock
West
John C. Brown
Baltimore
Brown
Nathaniel Horsey
A. J. Coffrath
University Hospital
Geo. C. Plussmer
Near Town
Wilmington
Frederick Hughes
Helen Baggs
L. R. Hooper
Easton
W. A. Butler
J. M. Totheroh
Ed. R. Hughes
Geo. Hulmes
Frank Martin
Seford News
John Handy
Reliance
Handy
Gethsémane Lodge
Edward Handy
Seaford
U. Frank Trundy
Philadelphia
James P
Warren Handy
Thomas” Istis
Near Seaford
Clara
Bertha
Ida Tandy
John Il. Handy
Local Visitors and Travel Notes Narrowly Curated
Mrs. S. S. James and nephew Theodore Cartwright returned to New York after two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gooden. Mrs. Foster Clark and son George visited near Downes Chapel, Delaware. Miss Anna Prica and Mr. W. W. Wyatt spent weekend with friends in Stidgely. Reynolds Moore of Davee spent Sunday with his parents. Thomas Wooters of Wilmington visited his nephew and Mrs. Alonzo Cohee. Haws of Philadelphia visit Ellen Coffin this week. W. H. Godwin accepted a Wilmington position. Lillard Jones visits Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. James
Theodore Cartwright
New York
H. C. Gooden
Foster Clark
George
E. Williams
Downes Chapel
Delaware
Anna Prica
W. W. Wyatt
Stidgely
Reynolds Moore
Davee
Local Visitors and Health Notes Highlight Small Town News
Easton visitors Mr and Mrs J Richard Jarrell with daughter Ada visit his brother and sister Mr It Edward and Miss Maggie Jarrell. Mrs N W Sparks and Master Thawley Sparks stay in Baltimore with aunts Mrs R J Bowen and Mrs Willard Russell. Mr John Smith of Middletown Del returns home after two weeks with brother Richard B Smith. Mr W Seward Smith of New York spends ten days with parents Mr and Mrs George Smith. Miss Emma Morgan of Baltimore guests of Mrs Charles Stewart. Miss Grace Griffith of Farmington visits Mrs D J Givan at the parsonage. Peach growers near Hidgely report damage to prospective buds from winter cold. embryos less affected. Mr Wallace Wilson plans a large skating rink. materials to arrive soon. Mrs Anisa Lord to be treated for mental trouble at Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
West
Baltimore Sun
Samuel L. ‘West
Thirteenth
Galena
Garey
Robert W. Stewart
Denton
Robert 5. Clark
Tuckahos Neck
Thomas L. Day
Mattie Day
Ridgely
Emma Day
Salem
Sparrow's Point
Orville G. Smith
Wilmington
Ernest G. Cooper
Thomas W. Jones
J. T. Porter
Jamestown Exposition Grounds
Norfolk
Rose Phillips
Baltimore
Bertha Stewart
M. E. McCreery
Florida
Harvey Sewell
Raymond & Sewell
Leslie Merrick
Queen Annie’s County
Susie Carroll
Philadelpia
Maury George
GL. R. Beauchamp
Philadelphia
Robert S. Garey
Charles W. Wright
Robert J. Jump
New York
Wm. E. Lord
M.G. M. Wingard
Easton
J. Edward Douglass
J. Richard Jarrell
Ada
Jarrell
Edward
Maggie Jarrell
N. W. Sparks
Master Thawley Sparks
R. J. Bowen
Willard Russell
John Smith
Middletown
Del
Richard B. Smith
W. Seward Smith
George Smith
Emma Morgan
Charles &. Stewart
Grace Griffith
Farmington
D. J. Givan
Hidgely
Etbertis
Wallace Wilson
Anisa Lord
Thomas H. Lord
Springfield
Epworth League
C. F. Smith
8. G. Nuttle
George Washington
Ella Neal
Washington
Kies
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. A. Todd
Miriam Todd
Louise Nuttle
Hattie Dukes
Emma Carroll
Emma Nuttle
Annie Neal
Lida Murphy
Addie Welch
J. Starkey
Stella Todd
John Chaffinch
Benjamin Cohee
Nora Vanseoy
Della Nichols
Dr. Ward
Anna Neal
H. T. Nuttle
G. Nattle
Stella Kelley
Concord
Charles
Carry
Dover
Mary
T. H. Everngam
Carrie Patton
H. T. Nuattle
Cambridge
Bertha Oles
Sis
W. W. Dukes
Delia Michels
Grace Pennington
Hillshore
Mila Neal
Charcoal Trade Notes From Local District
Hobbs Charles K. Collins of Hobbs continues active in the charcoal business. He burns kilns near Concord and nears completion near Burraville, with markets found in Brooklyn and other cities. Other operators include Messrs PF Seeders and Frank Hayes. Messrs Charles H. Merriken and Clarence Franks have returned to Brooklyn after several weeks here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Charles K. Collins
Concord
Burraville
Brooklyn
Messrs
3. PF. Seeders
Frank Hayes
Charles H. Merriken
Clarence Franks
Abraham Pleading for Sodom Verse Insights in Bible Analysis
Sunday School lesson analyzes Abraham’s plea for Sodom based on Genesis chapters 18 and 19. It details the visit of three men, the Lord’s messages, and Abraham’s intercession for the wicked city, emphasizing humility, prayer, and the fate of Sodom and Lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
Jesson
Lot
Sodom
Paul
Jesus
God
Amos
Messiah
Christ
Abraham Gal
Ezekavi
Abraha
Heaven
Gormorrah
Jorah
Nineveh
The Right Mind of a Friend. Cough Remedy Endorsed
Lucy Luddreth of Lenoir North Carolina endured a year long cough until a friend bought Chamberlains Cough Remedy and urged use. She credits four bottles with curing her cough. For sale by Douglas Drug Store and A L Duffey Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Luddreth
Lenoir
N. C
Chamberlain
Douglas Drug Store
A. L. Duffey
Lillsboro
Eastern Shorepolitical balance eyes Senate seat
The Baltimore Telegram notes three Eastern Shore figures of strong influence could pursue the United States Senate. Governor John Walter Smith remains popular and powerful through county alliances, while Senator Rayner seeks a non Baltimore-friendly outcome. Ex Governor Jackson could gain Rayner support, with Joshua Miles showing limited but assertive county reach and potential influence in eastern shore contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Telegram
Uence
United States
John Walter Smith
Smith
Hnt
Seaator
Rayner
Origen
Miles- Robinson
Jackson
Rasin
Baltimore City
Miles
Jailed Property Sold At Public Auction By County
The old jail building and its outbuildings were sold last Tuesday by order of the County Commissioners. Purchasers were L. B. Towers for the main building at 75 dollars and Edwin M. Garey with Henry W. Hughes for the outbuildings at 16 50. Ground clearing and grading will follow to form part of a public square. bricks may be reused after cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Towers
Edwin M. Garey
Henry W. Hughes
Death of venerable Mr Whiteley noted in obituary
The obituary profiles Benjamin Whiteley of Catonsville age ninety one who died at his home in Herndon after a long life of public service. Born November 18 1825 at Whiteleysburg he built schools and led dry goods firms before retiring in 1880. He was a Presbyterian elder and left a large family and many descendants. The notice also covers other local probate actions and obituaries including Sarah M Stephens and Willis Wright with executors and bond details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Whiteley
Catonsville
Herndon
Mr. Whiteley
Whiteleysburg
Caroline County
William Whiteley
Col
Whiteleyburg
Whiteley
Newark
Baltimore
Bank of Maryland
Whiteley Bros. & Stone
Whiteley Bros. & Co
Westminster Church
Elizabeth Wilson Stone
Charles E. Baker
Emma R. Whiteley
Henry B. Whiteley
William S. Whiteley
Jas. G. Whiteley
William Whiteley Baker
Charles J. Baker
Benjamin Whiteley Baker
Raleigh
N. C
Sarah M. Stephens
William Francis Brand
Emmonton
Harford County
St. Mary's Protestant Episcopal Church
George Francis Beaven
St. Julin's
Hillsboro
M.y
Brand
Beaven
Harford
Washington's Birthday program at Epworth League meeting
Epworth League regular meeting held at Capt. C. F. Smith's home on February 22 featured a literary program led by Mrs. G. Nuttle with essays and recitations about George Washington. The Ladies' Aid Society met with recitations and readings, new members welcomed, and attendees listed. local pastors faced weather-related service cancellations elsewhere.
High Class Moving Picture Lectures Planned in Preston Area
Capt Chas H Stanley will present moving pictures on the Preston circuit at Bethlehem M E Church March 6 and Chaptank M E Church March 7 plus Preston March 7 and 9 He will also preach at Preston and Bethlehem March 10 Washington's Birthday events held at Preston schools featured fitting exercises and addresses by Rev W C Stone and Col A W Sisk Miss Ruby Poot attending Golden Business College Wilmington returned for grand funeral Addie Jarrell Mrs Minnie McCarter and Mrs J B Wiley visited Baltimore Mrs W Redhead buys Railroad avenue lot for spring home N H Pooks back from Florida trip Toadies Club met at Mrs Alexander Noble's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Stanley
Preston
Bethlehem M. HE
Chaptank
Rey
W. C. Stone
Col
A. W. Sisk
Ruby Poo
Golden Business College
Wilmington
Addie Jarrell
J. R. Downes
Goldsboro
Minnie McCarter
J. B. Wiley
Baltimore
W. Redhead
Railroad Avenue
N.H. Pooks
Florida
South
Toadies’ Club
Alexander Noble
Farm for Sale in Maryland Virginia Calvary Catalogue Ad
100 acres in cultivation 51 in timber mile from depot priced at 33 dollars per acre includes timber and improvements for quick buyers 50 other farm bargains timber lands for sale in Md Cal Va catalogue Barrow Real Estate Agency Preston Mo Now is the time to subscribe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD. Cal
Barrow Reat Estate Accy
Preston
Local Option debate on the Peninsula heats up
In the Dover News letters a writer argues that local option towns show more intemperance than licensed towns. A rival respondent challenges the drummer claim, citing Kent and Sussex counties’ poorhouses and cases of drunkenness. He pledges to present facts if Drummer confronts him with a plain shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover News
Kent
Sussex
Maryland
Sussex County
Dover
Drummer
Love feast and old time meeting at M E Church
On Sunday morning at 10 o clock in the M E Church a love feast and old time experience meeting will be led by Mr Frank P Covey. A short pastor's address will precede the Holy Communion. The Sunday evening sermon will be Help for the Tempted. Rev Dr McCready preached in Christ Church Easton on Wednesday evening to a large audience. Rev Mr Gantt spoke in Christ Church Easton also on Wednesday evening. Prof Forlines of Westminster Theological Seminary will conduct service at the M P Church tomorrow and at Thawleys in the afternoon. Epworth League Denton plans a business meeting Monday evening at 730. The greatest show ever seen Union Republican Georgetown Del.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Clay Hobbs
Opera House
John Ti. Baers
Bowling Creek
Ieen
Vesper
Journear
Korze A. McDaniel
Milford
Pirate
Denton
Claude Griffin
Mit
B. W. Parker & Son
Ruthsburg
Centreville
J. F. Gelletly
Scotland
Gelletly
Joseph B. Seth
George W. Wison
Our Lady
Thomas A. Smith
Maryland
First Methodist Protestant Church
Washington
B. P. Truitt
Representative Adlin
Alabama
J. Wesley Bordhey
Downes Station
Win
R. Shaw
Samuel Austin
Ridgely
Bordley
Seward
Geoge Johnson
Brooklyn
Jouhnson
Johnson
A. J. Benjamin
Benjamin
M .Bates Stephens
Elucation
Department of Superintendence
National Educational Association
Chicago
Abe Lgh Sahoo
iCaroline High School
Henry R. Lewis
Caroline Bar
BE. M. Noble
HH. H. Murphy
FP. P. Covey
J. Gibson Gantt
Christ Church
Wm. P. Draper
Benjamin H. Johnson
Harry Otto
W. T. Dukes
Tuckabee Neck
Caroline County
Lulu Bonwell
Kent County
M. E. Church
Locust Grove
T. C. Smoot
A. P. Prettyman
T. S. Hall
Still Pond
U. C. Smoot
Galena
M. EB
T. W. Dukes
Wicress
Wm. T. Dukes
T. C. Smoor
M. E
Frank P. Covey
McCready
Easton
Mr. Gantt
Prof. Forlines
Westminster Theological Seminary
M. P
Thawley’s
Epworth League
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Moiwin
Public Business Ln Dar
Crrcuit
Fe Arn
Levy Court Wron
the Local Department
Richard Andrew
Court House
Post Ofice
Helmnee
Nenderson
Misbery
Gus
Minerva Jaeger
Phila
Opera Housa
N.D
Orphans’ Court
Suiza
T. Pliny Fisher
Willis Wright
Charles Willis Wright
George W. Boughley
Shadrach J. Raughiey
Bond
J. Wesley Bell
Solomon D. Greenage
Adah M. Atwell
William A. Atwell
David Greenlee
Geo. P. Edwards
Clinton Cook
Davis Bishop
J. M. Colston
T. Alan (Oldsborough
Richard J. Colston
William H. Deweese
Fred R. Owens
William D. Taylor
Bearen
John L. Sullivan
Cardinal Gibbons
Mr. Sullivan
Sullivan
Pope Pius X
Cardinal Newman
Cardinal Manning
Archbishop
York
Cardinal Richard
Paris
Union Republican
Georgetown, del
Search the Denton Journal Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Denton Journal?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.