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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1912

Page

5

Dorchester County Advertises Local Interests and Openings

Dorchester County papers list public notices and events including road engineering needs, horse and mule sales, egg price shifts tied to supply, March millinery openings at Miss Ida McIlvaine and Mrs Hollingsworth, eye care by F J Wright, and St Patrick’s card sale. Also noted are a revenue cutter in Chesapeake, dog tag enforcement, a high school talk on Maryland in olden times, cemetery marbles, and next month court sessions with criminal cases.

Neer W. J. Blackiston Alfred Baughley Ida McIlvaine & Sister J. E. Nichols Denton Hollingsworth’s F. J. Wright Optician Miss Melivaine & Sister's St. Patrick's F. J. Wright's J. H. Nichols & Co Creighton Carmine Chesapeake Maryland A. W. Short I. S. Hollingsworth Francis W. Janney Baltimore P. R. Fisher Goslin Greensboro Everngain Ida John Horsey Williston J. Kemp Stevens J. W. Pitcher Bible Holiness W. R. Wright E. H. Derrickson Centreville M. E. Church Preston J. FE. Smith Pastor Smith Grove Choptank Willow Pond Tuckahoe Neck Samuel G. Nattle Arthur J. Bennett House of Delegates Bennett Nuttle

Social and church news from the Satterfield era

Social events at Edwin and Roland Satterfield home feature many locals plus church notes note Rev A N Ward’s renewal, and election of delegate T Pliny Fisher. Addresses, visits, and health updates follow with students, travelers and clergy among Caroline area residents.

Orphans Court Approves Final Admin Accounts and Appointments

In Caroline County Orphans Court Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens approve the final accounts of Mary A. Jackson administrator of Benjamin F. Jackson and Maria M Wilson administrator of Charles E. Wilson. Georgetta Dennison and TL Alan Goldsborough administer John N. Dennison final accounts pass. Elma Todd and Calvert Todd appointed Charles R. Willoughby administrators. Bond filed and approved. Creditors notified. Harvey L. Cooper administrator for Mary E. Morris presents sales account approved.

Orphans’ Court Clark, Rawlings Stevens Mary A. Jackson Benjamin F. Jackson Maria M Wilson Charles E. Wilson Georgetta W. Dennison Alan Goldsborough John N. Dennison Elma Todd Calvert Todd Charles R. Willoughby Charles FE. Stevens W. O. Ledman Harvey L. Cooper Mary E. W. Morris

Unclaimed Letters in Denton Post Office Week Ending March 6

List of unclaimed letters advertised for pickup includes Mr. F. W. Andrews Miss Minnie Canton Mr. Richard T. West Mrs. Jane Clough Mr. F. Coulbourn Mrs. Lizzie Fair Dr. Horace M. Davis Miss Bertha Thomas Mrs. Fannie L. Wilson Tos R. Green P ML

Denton F. W. Andrews Minnie Canton Richard T. West Jane Clough IF. Coulbourn Lizzie Fair Horace M. Davis Bertha Thomas Fannie L. Wilson Tos R. Green

Opening of Mrs. Hollingsworths hair shop March 2 and 23

New ladies hair styling service debuts under Mrs I S Hollingsworth with an expert trimmer and moderate prices. Satisfaction assured as the shop opens on March 2 and again on March 23 in the local precinct.

I. S. Hollingsworth

Debate results and local bridge plan headline

In a town hall debate Miss Alice Brum baugh and William Lynch of Ridgely led for the proposed parcels post while Miss Mae Pippin and Walter Smith of Greensboro opposed. A related letter from Senator Goslin discusses moving the Denton Bridge up the Choptank River to Downes Wharf to connect west and east sides and finance a new double track crossing amid county road work.

Journal Goslin Senate Caroline County General Assembly Wuertas Denton Bridge Choptank River Enton Denton Downes Wharf Ridgely Waerens General Assembly of Maryland Choptank River Passapae Landing Passapae’s

Local notices from Ames area mix travel and family events

Messrs J R Chaffinch and J R Ricards traveled to Baltimore with Chaffinch's return to Carlisle and a Monday forenoon return. Ames School plans regular church meetings after weekly private dwelling sessions. Mrs D W Davis attended her grandmother Mrs Wills' Harmony funeral. Miss Matthews of Chestnut Grove went to Ridgely for her brother Matthews' funeral. Mrs C Howard of Andersontown rushed to Preston for her ill mother Mrs H P Collins. Drought relief reported from lower California after generous rain. Christian Endeavor services led by M F H Collison on Testimony That Counts. Ira V Wine of Bacon Del hosted by S A Smith family. Miss A G Adams left Baltimore for High Points NC for a new job. J R Turner of Denton served as relief agent in Ricards' absence. John Satterfield of Chestnut Grove in feeble health. Ivah L Smith of Philadelphia visiting her mother S A Smith. Mr Moore of Norfolk visits town. Miss Bert A Smith visiting Philadelphia. Mrs Catherine Singer advertises desirable property.

J. R. Chaffinch J. R. Ricards Baltimore Carlisle Ames School D. W. Davis Andersontown Harmony Wills Chestnut Grove Mr. Matthews Ridgely C. Howard Preston H. P. Collins California Christian Endeavor M. F. H. Collison Ira V. Wine Bacon Del S. A. Smith A. G. Adams High Points N. C J. R. Turner Denton Ricards John Satterfield Ivah L. Smith Philadelphia Moore Norfolk, Va Bert. A. Smith

Local Notes and Society Features From Town Ledger

Mrs Elmer Baughley improves after stomach tumor operation. Corwin Pritchett visits from Redden. Ladies Aid social planned March 16 with oysters and ice cream. Rev T N Given preached farewell sermon and leaves for conference. Grover Jarman of Wilmington visits. Miss Mamie Goodwin returns to Philadelphia after visit. Isabelle Carrow of Greensboro visiting parents. Mrs Katie Richardson of Wilmington visits relatives. Mrs Fred Stant of Wilmington visits Dill family. Martin Bennett of Goldsboro visits town. Wilbert Dill of Delmar visits. S C Johnson attends conference this week. W N Walls away in Wilmington. Mrs W G Carrow Jr in Philadelphia. Mrs Lena Reed visiting near Hartington. Mrs J S Richards in Philadelphia. Mrs W G Carrow ill.

Corwin Pritchett Redden W. L. Pritchett Ladies’ Aid T. N. Given Grover Jarman Wilmington Alex Jarman Mamie Goodwin Philadelphia Isabelle Carrow Greensboro W. G. Carrow Katie Richardson Fred Stant 3. F. Dill Martin Bennett Goldsboro Wilbert Dill Delmar S.C. Johnson W. N. Walls W. G. Carrow, Jr Lena Reed Hartington J. S. Richards

Spelling Match at Opera House Aids Society Event

An old-fashioned spelling match organized by the Aid Society of the M. P. Church drew a large crowd Friday night at the Opera House. Attendees included Miss Lenora Jefferson, recently improved in health, and several local residents sharing social visits and small gatherings through the week.

Opera House Aid Society M. P. Church Lenora Jefferson Baltimore C. J. Nichols Olin Hubbard Elsie Neal Rebecca Williams Oak Grove Edith Headbird Smithville Long Bro Ethel Iva Davis Roland Webster Hurlock A. H. Covey Berlin John Foster Cambridge

Hillsboro Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Mary Hicks visits her mother near town while Mrs. W. L. Mason stays with Miss Laura Mason in Easton. Hicks and son visit Annapolis. G. C. Moore attends a Wilmington conference. Rev. J. W. Prettyman attends Wilmington annual conference. Neighbors guests in Easton and Philadelphia. Uarry Jump visits Dover. Fred Jump travels from Queen Anne to Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Roe tour Baltimore. Laura Parks returns to Baltimore. Marjorie Neighbors visits Easton friends.

W. L. Mason Laura Mason Easton KR. Heston Hicks Hicks Annapolis G. C. Moore Queen Anne Wilmington J. W. Prettyman George Neighbors Emma B. Cashe Philadelphia Uarry Jump Dover Fred Jump Fred ‘T. Roe Baltimore Laura Parks Marjorie Neighbors

Social News From Local Households

Mr and Mrs S M Liden entertained on Sunday Last. Mr and Mrs Clarence Parker and daughter Marie attended. Mr and Mrs Clarence Adams visited. Miss Claudia Thomas of Cambridge has returned home after visiting friends here. Miss Nellie Adams has returned from visiting friends in Miss Mabel Thompson of Seaford. Miss Effa Alford hosted visitors Saturday and Sunday. Miss Helen Liden visits her sister Mrs Clarence Parker near Bridgeville. Miss Bertha Bullock plans a few weeks with Baltimore friends. Miss Edith Adams of Ocean City visits relatives here. Mrs John Bullock, formerly ill, is improving.

Edwin and Roland Satterfield Town John Satterfield Qscie Uubbard Earl Cooper Geo. Neighbors John Harris Rebecca Satterfield Michel Roe Orath Beck Lona Howard Georgie Sherman Myrtle Roe Ruth Long Stella Sennett Florence Downes Clara Satterfield Mamie Carroll Pearl Murphy Alice Roe Ida Butler Mary Satterfield Loreene Hubbard Messrs Carl Collison Robert Neighbors Clayton Taylor Calvin Satterfieild Reynolds Murphy Ira Butler Clarence Sennett Calvin Cohee Lacy Murphy Royal Roe Joseph Reed Lester Harrison Ross Harrison Fletcher Stafford Gootee Roe, Jr William Statum Austin Murphy Allie Satterfield George Murphy M. P A. N. Ward T. Pliny Fisher H. A. G. Westerfield Denton Wilmington C. M. Fisher, Jr Louise Sayreville N. J Pennsylvania Stateg Normal School Annie Carter Helen Roe Goucher College L. R. Clough Thomas W. Wooters Col W. Hopper Gibson Centreville William D. Uhler Baltimore H. Larle Smith Sue Smith Philadelphia Thomas R. Green Percy Douglass Preston Baltimore Business College Charles P. Ramsdell Camden C. T. Wyatt Cambridge Ernest G. Cooper Bowie Horney Henry W. Hughes Rebecca Merriken Purnell Johnson Jennie Wyatt Harrington Henry R. Lewis P. H. McShane J. Lester Everngain Dickinson College George W. Porter S. M. Liden Clarence Parker Marie Clarence Adams Claudia Thomas Nellie Adams Mabel Thompson Seaford Effa Alford Helen Liden Bridgeville Bertha Bullock Edith Adams Ocean City John Bullock

Revival by Miss Elliott and Rev Sturges at Smithson Church

Bethlehem evangelists Miss Mamie Elliott and Rev Mr Sturges will lead a two weeks or ten days revival at Smithson Church inviting all to attend. J F Andrew and crew plan to start a Royal Oak contract for W L Leonard of Easton soon. John Hf Willoughby near Dover Bridge credited with catching first herring of season. Selah Perry visits W P Ledman and Mattie Andrew visits Miss Dawson at St Michaels. Envelope primary system likely to be abolished.

Mamie Elliott Mr. Sturges Smithson Church J. F. Andrew Royal Oak W. L. Leonard Easton John Hf. Willoughby Dover Bridge

Thomas E Harrington Civil War veteran dies in Alexandria

Thomas E Harrington aged 68 a well known Alexandria resident died at his home 500 West Main after an extended illness. He taught in local schools during winters and carpentered in summers. A Civil War veteran he served in Maryland units and fought at Gettysburg. Survived by a large family and brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at his residence with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Alexandria Indiana Thomas E. Harrington West Main Street Harrington Iie Franklin County Sslina Caroline County Maryland Maryland Volunteer Infantry Gettysburg Butler Lew Wallace Dix Lockwood Hartington Sue B. Norris William Norris Alice Ilanna Virginia Hoffer Mass Bert Needham Georgie [Harrington Delaware Harry B Harrington Muncie Della Collins Riverside Harlan Harrington Ashville North Carolina Roy Harrington Dayton Ohio Harry Los Angeles Cal Margaret Anderson Lydia Iarrington Williams Post Methodist Episcopal Church W. W. Martin High Street M. E Beech Grove Melvina J. Rittenhouse Charles A. Carroll Preston William H. Deen Fowling Creek Deen Harmony M. E. Church G. S. Thomas Concord Edward I. Rodgers Wheelington

Wilmington Conference Adopts Anti Corruption Resolution

The Wilmington Conference at St Pauls M E Church in Wilmington chose delegates to the General Conference. Rev H A G Westerfield was elected statistical secretary for the eighth year, with Rev G S Thomas assisting. The body denounced political corruption and vote buying, pledging to bring charges, preach against the crime, and press for purity of the ballot and public morality. The pledge vows to drive venal officeholders from public life and jail corrupt voters, while avoiding silent complicity.

Wilmington St. Paul's M. FE. Church Wilson A. G. Westerfield Denton G. 5. Thomas Concord Senate United States Delaware

Dog Law is Wanted in Maryland Legislature

Ridgely subscriber urges Annapolis representatives to pass a broad hunting dog bill requiring confinement or muzzling during spring and summer to curb the killing of rabbits. The letter proposes strong penalties with fines shared with informers and officers to fund enforcement.

Annapolis

Good Roads Boom Land Prices in Caroline County

Senator Goslin of Caroline urges continued road building at scale near Crothers era. He seeks at least 4 million for state roads with 4 million initial work, citing land value gains around Federalsburg and a shift of workers to agriculture. He presents data showing 80 percent land-value increases tied to road improvements and argues the return justifies the expenditure.

Annapolis Dispatch Baltimore Sun Goslin Caroline County Crothers Caroling Federalsburg Caroline

Growers urged to treat San Jose Scale on fruit trees

All growers should spray with lime sulfur wash before buds open to control San Jose Scale. Bulletin 161 from College Park outlines making and using the remedy and demonstrations will be conducted across Maryland. Contact State Entomologist Thomas B. Symons to assist or participate.

San Jose Experiment Station College Park State Horticultural Department Maryland Argicultural College and Experiment Station Thomas B. SyMons

Two Johns Visit Baltimore Brothers Return With Sister

Messrs. C. H. and Madison Towers spent the last part of the week in Baltimore. They were accompanied home by their sister, Mrs. Grace Todd, who has for some time been a patient at the Maryland University Hospital, Baltimore. Mrs. H. Trice and daughter, Miss Maude, are visiting friends and relatives. Gandy and Crimson Cluster strawberry plants offered at $1.25 per thousand from M anscoy R. F. D. Federalsburg Md.

I. J. Coblentz Reformed Church of Ridgely Coblentz Pennsylvania Wilbur A. Matthews L. S. Matthews H. C. Turner Methodist Episcopal Church Herrin Ridgely Herr Hoffman & Company Caroline County Elbertas Messrs Hoffman The Baptist Church Saulsbury Ober Kranz R. M. Rigdon Cordova F. W. Putney First Baptist Church of Easton James McCloud Wilmington Charles Stevens W. J. Stevens Trappe Williston Maude Shorall Carroll Miles Beck Neck Sarah Andrews Mary Ringe Philadelphia Effie L. Hignatt Josephine Kemp Effie Hignutt Olivia Roe Esta Preston Willister Lillian Sullivan J. L. Chaffinch Marydel Minnie Todd B. G. Stevens Baltimore Annapolis James Thawley Federalsburg Gilbert Hignutt Paul Roe C. H Madison Towers Grace Todd Maryland University Hospital H. Trice Miss Maude

Local Briefs Note Return of Ramson and Health Update

Mr. Cleve Ramson has returned home after visiting relatives. Mrs. Walter Lord is improving slowly. Co. E. Caroll & Co. announces low grocery prices near the per.

Cleve Ramson Walter Lord

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the Local Department Dorchester County Burrsville Alfred Smith Laurel J. T. Bailey Porter's Hall Hickman Bertha Trice Helen Barker W. W. Hardesty Brownsville Norman Melvin East New Market R. H. Stafford Joseph Simpson J. L. Stevens Harry Johnson James Haulton Alfred Hignutt James Hayman TF. J. la Mildred Lloyd Porter S. Cooper Homer Mel Vin William G. Wooters Annie Givens Sarah Harris Griffin J. Otis Stafford Shoemaker Town Hall Alice Brumbaugh William Lynch Mae Pippin Walter Smith C. R. Strausburg L. Irving Handy St. Paul's M. E. Church Man Dieth Anna M. Massey G. W. Goldsborough Laura Gottwalls Margaret Screen Epworth League Greensboro Cornet Mary Christian Temple Smith Riverdeen Lena Lewis J. C. Harrington Bertha Shull Maud Pritchett T. Edwin Willis R. R. Shull Hobbs Catherine Singer Henderson Elmer Baughley Hillsboro Mary Hicks Saulsbury Sparks Bethlehem Selah Perry W. P. Ledman Mattie Andrew Miss Dawson St. Michaels Senator Goslin Ridgely News Mr. Coblentz A. P. Redhead John Rosser Buck Farm Fred Washington D. R. Flaharty John Brummell Edred Brown Manscoy R. F.D
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