Local Department and March Notices In Denton
Dated notices and ads list real estate sales, store promotions, and upcoming events. March sales at J I Nichols and Son, H F Stevens meat shop, and a box social at Williamson school are announced along with hats displays and an optical demonstration. Community notes mention school term timing, court activity, and local marriages and social stories in the Denton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Stussell
Plymouth Rock
Baltimore
Centreville
Peninsula
Ridgely
API
My. L. I. Towers
West
Denton
J. I. Nichols & Son
Brusel
H. F. Stevens
Greensboro Fraternal Officers and Local Notices
Greensboro Greens boro Modern Brotherhood of America No 2027 installed officers including President H P Porter and secretary treasurer Thomas Dobson Parents and Patrons Day at Greensboro High School set for March 25 with Maryland Day program by Adelphia Literary Society and Dr M Bates Stephens speaking in afternoon and evening. Local residents and visitors are noted with several short updates on travel illness and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
Greensboro
H. P. Porter
J. E. Curry
E. H. Maley
Thomas Dobson
W. W. Goldsborough
L. P. Balderson
F. S. Harrington
C. R. Rich
I. Jones
C. Wi. Pippin
C. H. Pritchett
Wm. B. Maseey
J. T. Clark
J. W. Garey
Greensboro High School
M. Bates Stephens
Maryland
Adelphia Literary Society
Stephens
George Boarmann
Baltimore
Ernest Cook
Everette A. Pepper
Daisy Munck
Edward Norifleet
Suffolk
E. P.scull
Pittsburg
T. H. Dabson
M. B. Green
T. MM. Green
T. H. Jarman
Cordova
Joseph Case
Bel Air
Mary LeCompte
Railroad Avenue
Queen Anne
M. B. Cooper
Wilmington
Edith Clark
Joseph Ross
Easton
F. Rt. Malone
Robert Jarrett, Jr
Debating Society Visit Addresses Capital Labor Question
Choptank Debating Society members W J Wright J T Blades and W M Wright met Hurlock Debating Society last Saturday to argue the negative of the resolution that organized capital is a greater menace than organized labor. The negative side was led by C L Northrup W S Bradley and Sheridan of Hurlock with Jos M Wright of Baltimore delivering the deciding argument. Additional local visits included Jos M Wright visiting his mother Mrs Margaret Wright. A T L Dunham of Denton visiting his brother E I Dunham. G V Blades leaving for Baltimore. Miss Lillie Rumbold of Baltimore visiting her brother John Rumbold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. J. Wright
J.T. Blades
W. M. Wright
Choptank Debating Society
Hurlock Debating Society
C. Ll. Northrup
Baltimore
Margaret Wright
A. TL. Dunham
Denton
E. I. Dunham
G. V. Blades
Lillie Rumbold
John Rumbold
Chestnut Grove News Remembers Local Residents
Miss Myrtle Kemp returns to school in Wilming Mr Cahs Burgette of New York and Jay Burton of Honeoye Falls come home Mrs Thos Wilson visits daughter Addie Gardner in New Jersey Rev S P Shipman to preach Chestnut Grove M E Church Sunday at 7 30 Charles E Lewis takes new job in New Haven Conn Mr and Mrs Wm Pennypacker back from Delmar Miss Maro Pennypacker visits Mr and Mrs Fred Scott Miss Addie Smith visits Miss Grace Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahs. Burgette
New York
Jay Burton
Honeoye Falls
N. Y
Thos. Wilson
Addie Gardner
New Jersey
S. P. Shipman
Chestnut Grove M. E
Charles E. Lewis
New Haven
Conn
Wm. Pennypacker
Local visitors and social notes from Federalsburg area
Cdr Mrs S G Nutile and daughter Louise are visiting Federalsburg relatives. Mrs J A Todd entertained a few young folks on Saturday evening last. Mrs Tudia Williamson returned last week from a visit to Baltimore. Miss Hattie Dukes spent several days in Federalsburg this week. Miss Ivah Smith visited Baltimore and Philadelphia this week. Rev S P Shipman visited friends at Milton this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Nutile
Louise
Federalsburg
J. A. Todd
Tudia Williamson
Baltimore
Hattie Dukes
Ivah Smith
Philadelphia
S. P. Shipman
Milton
Ladies Aid Improves Church With New Carpet
Mrs Lulu Benchamp and Mrs Lydia Nichols visited Mrs Robt Patton Saturday. The Ladies Aid has greatly improved the church appearance by laying a new carpet. The group met with Mrs Oscar Nichols Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday evening prayer meetings are well attended. Miss Elma Cade visited her parents Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Benchamp
Lydia Nichols
Robt. Patton
Ladies Aid
Oscar Nichols
Elma Cade
Horse Dies After Ice Fall
Mr. Alex Wright reports a valuable horse died after sliding on ice several days ago. The animal fell and survived only a few hours before passing away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Wright
Changes Afoot in Smyrna M E Conference Week
The Centreville Observer reports a wave of probable appointments and shifts as the Wilmington M E Conference convenes in Smyrna on March 20. Rev. Robert Watt leads preparations. Bishop Berry presides. Dr. Morrison will head evangelistic services. Potential moves touch Milford Cambridge Georgetown Crisfield and Epworth Wilmington, with Rev. J M Arters and others mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centreville
Smyrna
Delaware
Wilmington
Hurst
Berry
Episcopal College
Morrison
C. P. Jones
Middletown
Milford
Robert Watt
Watt
I. J. Barrett
Dover
Cambridge
Mr. Watt
Barrett
W. R. Mowbray
Bridgeville
T. A. H. O'Brian
Lewes
O’brien
St. Michaels
George Bounds
Harrington
J. H. Beauchamp
Georgetown
H. T. Quigg
Philadelphia
J. J. Barrett
Crisfield
J. P. Queen
Adam Stengle
Beens
John M. Arters
Madeley Church
Arters
Epworth Church
L. P. Corkran
Epworth
Farewell sermons and church notes in Maryland area
Rev A A Bichell announces his farewell sermon on the last Sunday before Conference with services at Hickman Central and Wesley churches. Sunday School classes plan a March 20 market in Stewart Building selling Maryland biscuits pies and more. Inter-State YMCA aide Nuttle tours Eastern Shore for Salisbury Biennial. Jindies Aid raised over 18 dollars at an ice cream social. Rev G S Raleigh to preach at Woodbury Church in Baltimore tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Bichell
Hickman Church
Central
Wesley
T. F. Johnsono
Emma Clark
Stewart Building
Maryland
Charles J. Nuttle
Young Men’s Christian Associations
Salisbury
A.C. McGilton
M. E. Church
M. P
G.S. Raleigh
Woodbury Church
Baltimore
Easton Urges New Enterprise After Factory Burnings
Since the burning of Eastons factories the town has not progressed in a business way to the satisfaction of enterprising citizens and an urgent call is made for more enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Local Socials and Church Notices From Turraville
Sunday School guests and trustees elected at Union M P Church. Names include Cahall Porter, Price and Melvin families. Mrs Alice Stafford named visitor for Home of the Aged. Attendances noted for gatherings with Thawley and Hopkins families. Cahall property sold to Cahall heirs. Arlington Price returns from Philadelphia. Elmer Baughley visits parents. Dr Theodore Saulsbury in Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8
Union M. P
W.P. Stafford
W. T. Harvey
M. B. Smith
A. I T. Porter
J. H. Bullock
J. B. Raughley
T. R. Melvin
Raughley
Homer Melvin
Alice Stafford
Westminster
Mary E. Thawley
Richard Garrett
Philadelphia
Fred Hopkins
Mary Hopkins
Homer Hopkins
Frederica
John H. Thawley
B.C. Russall
Ivah Russell
G. Ju. Blades
Caleb Johnson
Concord
Richard Garratt
Mary J. Cahall
Union M. PY
T. H. Robinson
Miss Mary
Henderson
Cahall
C. Ia
Thomas E. Cahall
Arlington Price
Elmer Baughley
Theodore Saulsbury
Dover
Thompson Elected Secretary Treasurer and GM of Local Company
The Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company consolidated offices and elected N. M. Thompson to fill the roles of secretary treasurer and general manager after a strong showing last year. Church group hosted a donation party for Rev and Mrs D J Givan at the parsonage with a well stocked larder. Rev D J Givan has been recalled to Odessa Delaware with bishop likely to grant. Nun Mildren, Caroline county primary supervisor, visited Mabel Knotts and Cora Pippin. William H Thrawiley visiting Cambridge on fish hatching station business. William E B Sylvester and spouse spent time in Baltimore. Maryland Day planned for March 25 with Mrs George F Beaven in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company
N. M. Thompson
M. E
D. J. Givan
M. Li
Odessa
Del
Nun Mildren
Caroline County
Mabel Knotts
Cora Pippin
H. Lay Beaven
Francis Beaven
Wilmington
William II. Thrawiley
Cambridge
William EB. Sylvester
Baltimore
Maryland
George IF. Beaven
Easton
Miss Celia Davis Returns Home After Illness
Miss Celia Davis of Rouleau Canada leaves her uncle Mr. Charlie Whiteley’s home after ten months of care to regain health accompanied by her mother who spent the winter with her. Several local items note a canning factory purchase by Alex Noble & Co at Pokomoke City to operate next season. Col and Mrs A W Sisk visited Fletcher at Dickinson College Carlisle Pa. Moving pictures by Captain Stanley drew good crowds Friday and Saturday. Rev W C Stone to leave Preston March 18 for Smyrna conference. Preston reports several serious illnesses. Messrs Johnson and Beauchamp in Baltimore this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Davis
Rouleau
Canada
Charlie Whiteley
Messrs. Alex. Noble & Co
Pocomoke City
A. W. Sisk
Fletcher
Dickinson College
Carlisle
Captain Stanley
W.C. Stone
Preston
Smyrna
Messrs. Johnson and
Beauchamp
Baltimore
Local social visits noted in brief
Mr and Mrs John Todd and Mr J W Dawson visited Mr Ed Story for part of the week. Mr and Mrs Frank Andrews spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Secretary. Mrs Maggie Turner and her children visited her parents Tuesday. Mrs Frank Morgan is improving slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Todd
J. W. Dawson
Ed. Story
Frank Andrews
Maggie Turner
Frank Morgan
Rat catching feats on two farms near town
Newnes Mr. J W Bordley with his ferrets captured one hundred rats in a day on a nearby farm and eighty on another farm. Opening of beautiful hats Friday and Saturday the 22nd and 23rd at the store of Misa Ida J Mollvain and Sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bordley
Beautiful Hats
Misa Ida J. Mollvain & Sister
Jacob and Esau Biblical Analysis Lesson
This Sunday lesson reviews Genesis 27 and the deception by Rebekah and Jacob to obtain Isaac’s blessing. It contrasts Esau’s greed with Jacob’s sin, notes God’s choice of Jacob, and warns that honesty and repentance matter though God forgives. The tale underscores consequences of deception and the eventual transformation of Jacob into Israel.
Road Improvement Movement At Pittsburg Meeting
Resident Road Engineer William D Abler joined a nationwide assembly of road makers in Pittsburg this week. The article lauds a sweeping effort to modernize public roads, replacing mud roads and sand-banks with improved systems, and stresses public cooperation to ensure widespread benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Abler
Pittsburg
Balfa
A State for Pocahontas Monument Urged on Jamestown Island
Mrs Katharine N Hardcastle wife of Dr Alexander Hardcastle is named vice regent for Caroline county of the Pocahontas Memorial Association She seeks to rally patriotic residents to fund a Pocahontas statue on Jamestown Island Virginia The project enjoys support from Governor and Mrs Warfield and various patriotic societies The memorial honors Pocahontas saver of the infant colony and defender of the embryo nation Contributions may be sent to Mrs Hardenstia for the Memorial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine N. Hardcastle
Alexander Hardcastle
Caroline County
Pocahontas
Warfield
Orphans Court Admin Actions and Probate Notes
In Orphans Court last Tuesday letters of administration on the personal estates of Sarah M Willoughby and Lucy E Morgan were granted to Andrew T Willoughby and Howard C Morgan respectively with bonds approved. Appraisers named, notices to creditors ordered, and inventories presented. Also executor Shadrach J Raughley heard on George W Raughley case and William H Deweese property inventory approved with sale ordered. Caleb T Johnson estates granted to J W Johnson and Winifred E Johnson with appraisers named and creditor notices ordered. Tilghman Nuttle will admitted to probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Sarah M. Willoughby
Andrew T. Willoughby
Clinton Cook
Thomas W. Jones
Lucy E. Morgan
Howard C. Morgan
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Shadrach J. Raughley
George W. Raughley
Fred R. Owens
William H. Deweese
Caleb T. Johnson
J. W. Johnson
Winifred E. Johnson
William A. Johnson
Tilghman Nuttle
The Return of Sherlock Holmes Begins Publication
The newspaper announces a series titled The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Conan Doyle. The inaugural tale is The Adventure of the Empty House with twelve more to follow, praising Holmes and the power of deduction in revealing human nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherlock Holmes
Sir Conan Doyle
Sherlock
Nan
Corn and milk boost hog gain with proper management
It is claimed that twenty pounds of pork from one bushel of corn depends on shelter and diverse feed. Corn and milk together yield more gain than either alone, as each supplies elements the other lacks, with lime from milk, clover, and bran. A mixed, affordable diet lowers overall costs and increases animal weight.
In Memoriam for Goldsboro N Butler
In sad but loving remembrances of my dear husband Goldsboro N Butler who departed this life March 11 1903 There was no time for sad farewell Not one loving word was spoken Twas but a sigh a quivering breath Life's silvery cord was broken Oh dear Golden how I miss you In heaven I hope to meet you Where God doeth all things well By Wis Wire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro N. Butler
Golden
Wis Wire
Reverend Covey Hurt by Kick From Horse
Rev A H Covey of Kant county was kicked by a horse a few days ago and severely hurt. He received treatment and his condition was reported serious but stable. The incident occurred on a rural property and local doctors attended him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.H. Covey
Kant County
Deaths and Obituaries in Caroline and Surrounding Counties
Obituary notices report Eunice Clark of Tuckahoe Neck died at 59 after a stroke and illness with funeral at Thawley's Methodist Protestant Church, interment in Denton. Survivors: husband Dr OH Coffroth, children Herbert Harry Charles Edith, and sisters. Dr Coffroth of Greensboro died recently in Baltimore and was a UM alumnus. funeral held at Coffroth home with Greenmount interment. Caroline Pastorfield’s infant daughter Caroline died aged 1 year 9 months. Rev A C McGilton officiated, interment Denton. Deputy Fish Commissioner Thomas Hughlett died of pneumonia and Bright's disease. mourned by Caroline county friends. Mrs Mary Cohen, 62, near American Corner, survived by daughter Mrs Louis Roach. funeral by Rev S P Shipman at Concord Cemetery. Dr James H Anderson, longtime Easter resident, died Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Clark
Robert
Clark
Thawley’s
Methodist Protestant Church
T. H. Wright
Johnson
Denton Cemetery
United States Army
Greensboro
Coffroth
Edward B. Scull
Pittsburg
R. Edward Morfleet
Suffolk
George R. Coffroth
R. F. Humphries
St. Peter’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Greenmount Cemetery
Caroline
W. Carroll Pastorfield
West Denton
A. C. McGilton
Denton
Cambridge
Thomas Hughlett
Eastern Shore
Hughlett
Kright
Caroline County
Mary Cohen
American Corner
Louis Roach
P. Shipman
Concord Cemetery
James H. Anderson
Easter
Telephone rates rise for farmers and merchants system
Announcement to subscribers of Farmers and Merchants Telephones: resident rates will increase from $10 to $12 per year starting April 1, 1907. Applications before that date stay at $10 for the ensuing year. The company operates about 300 phones across Greensboro, Ridgely, Denton, Tuckaho, Downes, Hillsboro, Queen Anne, Cordova, Lewistown, Matthews, Bridgetown and Ruthburg with extensions planned to Roseville, Prices, Hayden and Centreville next month. Apply to H. M. Thompson, General Manager, Hillsboro, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Ridgely
Denton
Tuckahoe
Downes
Hillsboro
Queen Anne
Cordova
Lewistown
Matthews
Bridgetown
Ruthaburg
Roseville
Prices
Hayden
Centrevile
H. M. Thompson
Management changes at Farmers and Merchants Telephone Co
L R Brumbaugh resigns as secretary and treasurer. H M Thompson elected to succeed him. All dues payable to Thompson. G B Raleigh re-elected president. Brumbaugh becomes vice president. Easton M E Church sermon denounces an imposter in the audience. Miss Jennie Stafford returns from city purchases of spring stock and millinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Brumbaugh
Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company
H. M. Thompson
Thompson
Raleigh
Brombaugh
M. E
Easton
E. P. Roberts
Jennie Stafford
The Agnostic Poem Recited by Reading Circle
The Teachers' Reading Circle held a Saturday session at the High School with teachers and pupils listening to original poems. Mr James F Gelletly read The Agnostic about Tommy Dull who questions two plus two and reflects on toleration amid differing creeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Gelletly
Tommy
Farm for sale by Barrow Real Estate Agent catalog
Farm Ferrale offer: 100 acres cultivated 51 acres timber mile from depot at 83 dollars per acre includes timber and improvements. Quick sale requested. Also 50 other farm bargains and timber lands for sale in Maryland Delaware and Virginia. Preston, Md. Real Estate Agent Barrow catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrale
MD. del
Barrow Real Eerate Agcr
Preston, Mp
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the Local Department
Franklin Stevens
L. W. Holts
Carter Block
Thoms Clayton Peane
Norris Farm
Toovis
Metlvain & Sister
C. H. Bullock
GC. M. Pritcbett
J. E. Ellwanger
Sa. C. Leslie Walk
Wm. W. Walls
Iogieside
Willian Anthony
Steca
J.B. Bilwarger
Tusday
Denton Pennairy
Masome Hall
W.tamith
Wille
Vo Flekman
George W. Gravatt
Barrsville
Manuger
Alfred Raughley
George C. Skirven
Bosen
Caroline High School
Smith & Walls
Post Standard
Syracuse
Tilemy Hackett Ownes
Cornell
Mary Elizabeth Louisa Boyer
Syracuse University
Baldwinsville
Frederick W. Fuess
Baldwinsville Presbyterian Church
Emuy
Auburn
St. Cloud
Maven Hall
Ithaca
Cornell University
Interlaken
W. W. Boyer
College of Fine Arts
Haven Hall
Josephine M. Downes
Mr. Downes
W. Parrott Sparks
Rosa L. Palmatory
Roe
Queen Anne’s County
Orangeburg &. C
Merchants and Miners
Mr. Smith
Berghaus & Moffett
Louisiana
Chestnut Grove
Myrtle Kemp
Wilming
Turraville
Hilshore
Wreaton
I Wynson
Newnes
Jacob and
Esau
Isaac
Jacob
Rebekah
Rebekal
Sau
Isau
Rachel
Ion
Esqu
Isreal
God
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Mystic River
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