Local notices mix in Denton area life and tragedies
Miss Ida J. McIlvaine occupies a new building as local commerce expands with millinery openings by Kato F. E. Trice Co and Bertie Parker. Emily V. Collins gains a $5 monthly pension. a fatal fire claims Philip Murphy, two, near Hobbs, as towns announce rentals, land awards, entertainments, and a new Royal Arch Masons chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida J. McIlvaine
James H. Nichols
Emily V. Collins
Federalsburg
Kato FE
Trice & Co
H. M. Thompson
Plains
Nuttle Hardware Company
R. G. Stewart
John H
Robert B. George
Liden
J. W. Perry
Hulda Nichols
James Nichols
Hickman
Denton Musical Association
Reese
Harrington
Denton
Royal Arch Masons
Talbot
Easton
Grand
Lon Forrest
Forrest Comedy Co
Ridgely School
Longfellow
Ilall
Evan’s Drug Store
Queen Anne's County
Queen Anne’s
E. H. Covington
Winchester
Park
Philip
Charles Murphy
Hobbs
Obituary notes from a Denton physician and local figures
Column notes the death of Dr. George M. Fisher a prominent Denton physician aged sixty six after years of ill health. Also reflects on Henry V Green James H Straughn Earle C Liden and others who died recently, detailing careers families and notable acts.
Local Notes From Greensboro and Nearby Towns
Greensboro tidings report travel for Rev S N Pilehned and others to Wilmington conference attendance. Delaware Ophthalmic College student Michel Shull visit, plus Satterfield and Sewell family movements between Camden Dover and Philadelphia. Local business trips, illnesses, and a dynamite mishap near Goldshorn noted. Missionary Anniversary announced. farewell sermon for Rev C L Kennard planned. local trades and a new dwelling under construction.
Tecumseh Tribe Instated at Hickman On Friday Night
The Tecumseh Tribe No. 43 Improved Order Red Men was formed in Hickman with Great Sachem James N. McClothin Great Chief of Records Edward McIntire and Past Great Sachem James Hargis aiding Beaver Dam Tribe No. 38 Greensboro. Twenty seven pale faces adopted Officers named led by J W Peters P A H Cahall S G F Noble Sr and others with roles such as C of R C of W K of W K of F. Preston streets to be improved as fundraising begins Local visitors including A W Sisk J Frank Ledman and John Collins attended this week Rev J E Smith will conduct service tomorrow at New Jerusalem Church Dr and Mrs W T Kelley and Judge Dennis visited Baltimore Miss Lida Porter and Miss Bessie Phillips spent Saturday in the city Chas F Willis of Baltimore was in town Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Fisher
Denton
Ifo
Fisher
George
Mary Jones Fisher
Caroline County
Delaware
Henry C. Fisher
Deveased
Thomas W
Robert B. Fisher
Western Shore
Amnie M. Emerson
Georgeanna Fisher
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Fisher
Martha E. Bishop
Robert Bishop
May L
Annie W
Grace
Clifford Green
Corinth
Robert Earla
George Arthur Fisher
United States Cavalry
Henry V. Green
Green
James H. Straughn
Arlington Hotel
Centreville
Straughn
Queen Anne's County
Baltimore
Independent Order of Odd-Fellows
Order of Heptasophs
Simmonds
Elkton
Westminster Theological Seminary
C. C. Redsecker
Irene
Elizabeth Straughn
Earle C. Liden
Edward W. Liden
Greensboro
N.C
Bloomory M. E.church
T. F. Beauchamp
Rhodes Hemmons Councell
North Fulton Avenue
Councell
Fulton and
Lafayette Avenues
Bessie Councell
Marbury Councell
Tecumseh Tribe
Hickman
James N. McClothin
Edward McIntire
James Hargis
Beaver Dam
Greenwood
J. W. Peters
A. H. Cahall
G. F. Noble
John Stevens
Edgar Fountain
James H. Morgan
I. T. Peters
Theodore Saulsbury
M. B. Smith
E. W. Burke
I. D. Lewis
J. Thawley
H. Johnson
J. M. Holland
Warriors
Preston’s
A. W. Sisk
J. Frank Ledman
John Collins
Monumental
J. E. Smith
New Jerusalem
W. T. Kelley
Judge Dennis
Lida Porter
Bessie Phillips
Chas. F. Willis
Queen Anne Church Work Begins Here Soon
Work on the M. E. Church South to be built here will soon begin. It is said M. E. Church folks will build a chapel here. Smith's Hotel caught fire from a chimney on Sunday last but only slight damage occurred. Miss Georgia Stevens of Williston visiting at F. T. Barton’s home. Mr. George C. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Diggans have gone to conference. Holiness Association members discuss buying the old Methodist Episcopal Church South of Templeville. Mrs. Lida Gibson named postmaster, replacing B. H. Emory who resigned. Grip illness affects many locals. State Superintendent M. B. Stephens conducted a teachers institute at Cambridge this week.
Wilmington M E Conference charts changes and new assignments
The thirty third annual Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference met at Grace Church Wilmington with Bishop Goodsell presiding. Officers were elected including Mowbray as secretary and Budd as treasurer. Changes re class status and superannuated lists were discussed, with many preacher moves to new charges across Wilmington Dover Easton Salisbury and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference
Daniel A. Goodsell
Grace Church
Wilminton
Mowbray
W. R. Mowbray
EH. G. Budd
P. H. Rawlins
J. A. Arters
W. Prettyman
John France
J. T. Prouse
C. A. Grise
Mr. Budd
Grise
Alfred Smith
Dalaney
S. M. Morgan
J. W. Easley
J. T. van Durkalew
Benjamin F. Price
John D. Rigg
Seaford
T. A. H. O'Brien
D. D
Hillsboro
T. H. Harding
C. I. Sheppard
J. S. Wickline
W. L. P. Bowen
T. H. Haynes
J. B. Merritt
J. W. Poole
W. W. Redman
J. D. Rigg
A. T. Scott
G. W. Wilcox
Wilmington
Dover
Easton
Salisbury
T. Alderson
Lewes
W. I. White
Brandywine
L. E. Barrett
Middletown
R. K. Stevenson
Elkton
W. A. Wise
Delaware City
T. A. H. O’brien
Mt. Salem
W.J. Koons
New Castle
J. P. Otis
Newark
G. W. Bowman
Marshallton
Bridgeville
G. W. Pownsend
Cecilton
C. A. Hill
W. S. Collins
Smyrna
J. H. Geoghegan
Hopewell
W. E. Greenfield
Perryville
Mr. Tabler
Denton
Caroline
T. N
W. F. Hoffman
West Ninth Street
J. M. Lindale
F. W. Heisler
French Street
C. N. Smith
West Eight Street
S. N. Pilchard
Harrison Street
West Sixth Street
E. R. Sidell
W.H., Curry
Washington Street
Wickline
A. G. Robinson
Adams Street
A. L. Gray
Brandywine Church
Walton
Epworth Church
West Street
Rev
T. F. Beauchamp
Engagement Announced for Rev John M Dickey and Miss Margaret Olivia
The engagement is announced of Rev John M Dickey pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church to Miss Margaret Olivia daughter of Mrs Annie B and the late George W Stoner of Baltimore. The marriage will take place in Baltimore next month. Rev Dickey may be returned to his charge at the conference in Easton Md on April 3. Other social notes include a surprise party for Miss Carrie Towers at her West Denton home and several local visits and travels among residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Dickey
Margaret Olivia
Annie B
George W. Stoner
Baltimore
Dickey
Easton
Carrie Towers
West Denton
E. &. Wright
Wil- Raysburg
A. E. Poole
Federalsburg
W. W. Noble
Leonard C. Wyatt
Philadelphia
James D. Neal
James B. Wyatt
John R. Wyatt
Elizabeth Pennewill
R. W. Emerson
H. A. Roe
Herman Spindon
Wilmington
A. W. Short
Galestown
Denton
Senator Messick
Engine Recovered From Choptank River After Bridge Break
Mr. Jacob Rittenhouse offered 50 for the engine sunk by the Dover bridge break in the Choptank river. He landed a prize in good condition except the smokestack and one wheel. The engine rested a year after breaking through the bridge March 3. Engineer John McQuay narrowly escaped drowning. Wingard sued claiming unsafe bridge. commissioners paid 400 to keep peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rittenhouse
George M. Wingard
Dover
Talbot County
Mareh Drd
John McQuay
Peerless Machine Shops
Thickman
Del
McQuay
Wingard
Feston Gazette
Convent property sale aims at Atlantic City hotel plan
An Atlantic City letter states the Convent property on Park Place will be sold to the Marlborough House Company for a large hotel designed by Josiah White and sons. The 150 by 600 foot site will host a 300 room, 106 bath stone hotel with modern comforts, managed by the White family who also own Hotel Luray. A separate report details a boiler explosion at Seward & Thompson sawmill near Ridgely injuring several workers and damaging the mill, with specific injuries to Robert Stevenson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Park Place
Lewis T. Bryant
Marlborough House Company
Josiah White
Allen
Charles
Allen White
Charles D. White
White
Luray
Seward & Thompson
Joseph B. Orrell
Ridgely
Robert Stevenson
Warry Dasher
John Turner
George Saulsbury
George Vincent
A. W. Thompson
Vulcan Plow Exclusive Territory Offered to Farmers
IT. M. Thompson announces exclusive territory for the new Vulcan Plow with a two day trial. Plow must surpass competitors to qualify for sale, with on hand repairs and company guarantee support. He cites local farmers using the Vulcan and invites opinions, plus stock and repairs for the Improved South Bend Plows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Thompson
South Bend
Fertilizers for the Spring Crops Advice for Farmers
The article urges farmers to seek expert guidance before buying fertilizers and warns against unqualified sellers. It explains crop needs, nitrogen and potash content, and the differences between nitrate of soda, sulphate of potash, phosphate and superphosphate. It notes the role of manufacturers and state testing, plus the challenges of mixing raw materials accurately.
Wrightson seeks renewal of terra cotta tile contract
Charles T. Wrightson of Shannahan and Wrightson Hardware, Easton, appeared before the County Commissioners on Tuesday requesting renewal of their contract for terra cotta tile. The bond of J. W. Simon, Seventh district constable, was approved. Dr N C Wilson, dentist, will visit Ridgely on Tuesday April 2 for one week and the first week of every month thereafter, main office corner Dover and Aurora street Enston Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Wrightson
Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Company
Easton
J. W. Simon
N. C. Wilson
Ridgely
Dover
Aurora Street
Enston
Deaths of Charles W. Gibson and Mrs. Alexine Creighton
Charles W. Gibson of Talbot County aged 67 died at his home near St Michaels after a long life of service including Gettysburg. He left three children with first wife Miss Newlee and one son with second wife Miss Ross. He was buried with Hicks Post G A R honors. Mrs. Alexine Creighton of Cambridge aged about 45 died at home leaving two children and siblings listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Gibson
St. Michaels
Talbot
Easton
First
Eastern Shore Regiment
Gettysburg
Newlee
Pauline Gibson
Frank Gibson
Delaware
Mary K. Gibson
Ross
Olin
Hicks Post
No. 24
Alexine
Charles N. Creighton
Cambridge
William Ross
Military Company Organized at Centreville
About 50 of 60 young men forming the Centreville Caen trevilly company met at the courthouse Friday night to organize. John E. Wilson elected captain, Joseph M. Parvis first lieutenant, W. Cookman Orrell second lieutenant. Wilson, postmaster and lawyer, formerly second lieutenant in Spanish War. Parvis, clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, private in Fifth Maryland Regiment, to obtain transfer. Orrell runs Centreville Carriage Factory and is a noted musician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caentrevilly
Court House
John E. Wilson
Joseph M. Parvis
W. Cookman Orrell
Wilson
Centreville
Maryland
Board of County Commissioners
Maryland Regiment
W. C. Orrell
Denton lawyers form a large law library association
Denton bar members plan a comprehensive law library by forming an association and pooling private volumes, avoiding duplicates and adding new issues as needed. A valuable collection will be housed in a spacious heated upper room in the courthouse west wing, furnished to provide facilities for case preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar of
Denton
Court House
Mrs Uotklo to Be Tried Again Supreme Court Reverses Bonkin Case
The Supreme Court of California reversed the lower court in the Cor delia Botkin murder trial, remanding for a new trial due to unsound declarations. It held jurisdiction questions need not await another trial, ruling that murder committed in part in California is punishable under California law using the same procedures as if entirely in state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of California
Cordelia. Botkin
J. P. Dunning
Deane
Dover
Del
Supreme Court
California
Governor Dies After Dream of Mother on Ship
In Talbot legend Governor Daniel Martin who lived in Trappe District died suddenly on the harvest field after three successive dreams of his mother aboard a ship near Ban field on the Choptank river. He predicted noon as the hour and his death came just before half past eleven as he rode to the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Daniel Martin
Trappe
Banfield
Justice Melvin's swift reform in petty Chester cases
Chester Transcript reports Justice Melvin endorses a frugal method for minor offenses. A boy accused of stealing an apple is given to his father for a corporal remedy, ending the case at no tax cost. Two colored lads in a scuffle are also resolved by parental arbitration with a switch. Governor Smith names April 12 Arbor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fustice Melvin
Chestertown Transcript
Parson Dixons Scathing Remarks Stir Church Controversy
Rev Mr Dixon of East Stroudsburg Pa delivered sharp sermons against liquor traffic and church officials during the annual Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Conference inquiry. He slammed liquor license holders, local politicians by name, and urged prohibition while petitioning for a new charge. his congregation seeks his stay. A petition with 121 signatures asks Rev Wickline to reconsider vacating as pastor. Presiding Elder Cantor set sermons in Hillsboro and Cordova with an all day Saints Church gathering near Anderson Town on March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Stroudsburg
RE. . Dixon
Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Conference
Philadelphia Record
Dixon
McKinley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nation
Mr. Dixon
J.S. Wickline
M. E
Lord Jesus Christ
Evershing
T. W. Canter
Hillsboro
Cordova
Saints’ Church
Anderson_town
Spraying Neneh to the Fruit in Maryland Study
A Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station circular on fruit rot spraying argues fungicides greatly benefit peaches, plums, and stone fruits with Bordeaux mixtures cited as best. A grower testimony claims sprayed trees show perfect fruit, no disease, better color and texture, later but higher selling fruit, and standout pickers noting quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
Seaford Smallpox Cases Prompt Precautions
A specialist reported seventeen smallpox cases in Seaford with the infected district roped off and a special physician attending the sick. The Board of Health will inform the public about progress, crediting no external reports. Also, Dover catcher David Zecarfoss signed with Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League. smallpox has broken out at Concord near Seaford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaford
Board of Health
David Zecarfoss
Dover
Rich heiress funds Nicholson Institute ear drum aid
A wealthy benefactor donated 10,000 dollars to the Nicholson Institute at 780 Eighth Avenue New York for free Ear Drums to deaf people who cannot afford them. Frederick Wall of Ingleside now receives a monthly pension increase to 17 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Wall
Ingleside
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Michel 2. Shull
Delaware Ophthalmic College
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M. B. Stephens
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