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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1910

Page

7

Local notes on spring events and Maryland Day

The column lists spring activities and local news from Denton and surrounding towns. Highlights include hotel and steamship plans at Love Point, a new depot for the Maryland Delaware Virginia Railway at Tuckahoe, and social notices such as obituaries and school events. The piece notes Maryland Day observances, renovations at Garey’s school, and a fatal accident near Hurlock. It also mentions discutirions on garbage disposal near the Denton causeway, a wrecking of a gasoline powered wood sawing outfit, and census research by Rev. R W Brooking on Eastern Shore industries.

Maryland Leonard Calvert St. Mary's State Board of Education Edgar C. Ross Denton

Young Wright's Sad Death At Tuckahoe Station

Frederick Folk Wright aged 20, railway agent at Tuckahoe, perished in a fire that destroyed the station and flour mill. Initial theories cite an oil lamp explosion igniting a spill of oil. his remains found after the blaze. Funeral held at Denton cemetery with local clergy and the Heptaphes in attendance.

Frederick Folk Wright Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Tuckahoe Mr. Wright C. E. Turner Ohn Cade Bell Telephone Cade Messrs. Turner David Barton C. A. Pentz Friends Wright James I. Wright East Denton

Death of Mr Alfred Sigler of Ridgely

Mr Alfred Sigler prominent Ridgely resident died Saturday afternoon at Union Protestant Hospital Baltimore from impoverished blood after a prior surgical check showed no organ trouble. native of Paterson New Jersey moved to Ridgely forty years ago he was a farmer and former postmaster and church member. Survived by wife two brothers John A Sigler and George Sigler sister Mrs Richard Carter and son William who died in 1892. Funeral held Monday at home Rev W E Habbart officiated choir sang. remains taken to Paterson for interment Tuesday after his sixty ninth birthday.

Alfred Sigler Ridgely Union Protestant Hospital Baltimore Sigler Paterson New Jersey Methodist Episcopal Church Isaac J. Sigler

Service in Greensboro honors hymn writer Fanny Crosby

On Thursday evening Rev J P Otis conducted a memory service for Fanny Crosby. World famous hymns were sung and readings given. A good congregation greatly enjoyed the service. Alfred Smith purchased a new saw mill outfit.

J. P. Otis Fanny Crosby Alfred Smith

Card of Thanks for Mill Fire Efforts

I wish to thank everyone who endeavored to save my mill and contents, which were burned on Wednesday morning. Their efforts were fully appreciated. W. I. KEEFER.

W. I, Keefer

Maryland Day program at Burrsville school observed

Burrsville teachers and pupils plan an observance of Maryland Day on Friday afternoon April 1 with a patrons meeting to discuss topics including two rooms decorations and ways to engage students. Pupils Wesley Thawley and John Stallman argue ambition over money while Artie Baker and Addie Orwell argue the opposite.

Wesley E. Thawley John Stallman Artie Baker Addie Orwell Union Methodist Protestant Church Messrs J.B. Baughley W. BP. Stafford W. T. Harvey A. T. Porter Homer Melvin PS. Raughley W. E. Cahall W. E. Cheezum Arlington Price Alfred Hopkins Alfred Raughley A.tr. Porter T. Wesley Porter Christian Endeavor Society T. Wilton Porter Samuel JL. Young

Armours Seek Storage for Sugar for Strawberry Season

The Armours plan storing thousands of pounds of sugar to be used for the coming strawberry crop. They leased the Alliance cannery for that purpose this season. Saulsbury Bros. report owning three automobiles and expanding pea acreage to 2100 acres. The Alliance Canning Company and Saulsbury Cos. are canning for the tomato season, with white potato plantings 500 acres greater than last year, from Cordova to Greensboro. Day Swing & Co. will run their cannery to full capacity, idle previously. Farmers rush to prepare for crops as white potato planting nears completion.

Armours Alliance Saulsbury Bros Alliance Canning Company Saulsbury Cos J. H. Hemmons Cordova Greensboro Swing & Co

Wright Praises Hobson Speech in Salisbury Audience

Preston reports Walter M. Wright of Caroline heard Congressman Hobson speak in Salisbury last Sunday and compare him to William Jennings Bryan. Wright and hundreds stood two hours in rapt attention, believing Hobson’s eloquence showed promise. Also noted: Harvey Bridegroom, 22, died Friday of pneumonia. funeral at Friendship Church with Rev. William J. Wright officiating. interment in Federalsburg. Junior Order helped with rites.

Preston Walter M. Wright Caroline Congressman Hobson Salisbury Wright Hobson William Jennings Bryan Harvey Bridegroom

Money a curse or a blessing at Hobbs church

The Christian Endeavor service Sunday evening at Hobbs discussed the topic Money a curse or a blessing led by an unnamed speaker. Visitors and locals, including Mrs J E Merriken and children of Monroeville N J, visited J H Merriken. Hobbs basket factory operates with seven workers and local residents like B B Cohee add a front porch.

J. H. Merriken B. T. Seeders B. B. Cohee

Appointments announced for M. E. preachers district by Bishop Hamilton

Bishop Hamilton announced Tuesday the new appointments for Wilmington and Laston and Salisbury districts. The list names superintendents, pastors, and supplies for numerous churches across Delaware and nearby Maryland towns, including Wilmington Asbury and Brandywine, Easton, Annapolis, and other circuits with assigned clergy and supplies.

Bishop Hamilton Wilmington Edwin L. Hoffecker Bethel Circuit J. M. Lindale J. F. Kane Supply Charlestown J. T. Price Cherry Hill J. D. Reese Chesapeake City Edwin Gardner Chester Bethel J. A. Brewington Christiana C. W. Spry Claymont G. E. Sterling Color W. H. Wingate Mt. Debanon Asbury Burke Mt. Pleasant E. L. McDowell Newark G. T. Alderson New Castle F. X. Moore Newport J. H. Mitchell Warren Burr Perryville E. C. Sunfield Port Deposit F. F. Carpenter Red Lion E. B. Taylor Rising Sun J. W. Jones Stanton H. T. Ennis St. Georges Kirkwood Harry Taylor Zion W. H. Briggs Asbury E. C. Macnichol Brandywine H. C.turner Cookman J. T. Richardson Eastlake J. R. Bicking Elsmere T. H. Harding Epworth G. C. Williams Grace H. W. Kellogg Harison Street C. T. Wyatt Kingswood D. H. Willis Madeley D. J. Givan McCabe W. C. Poole Mt. Salem S. M. Morgan Richardson Park R. H. Adams St. Paul’s C. A. Hill Scott W. G. Koons Silverbrook W. E. Greenfield Trinity John White Union W. F. Corkran Wesley T. R. van Dyke James W. Easley Wilmington City Missionary Society J. M. Arters Peninsula District Anti-Saloon League Epworth Quarterly Conference

Hackett’s Gape Cure Scientist Donates Time Here

Dr. H R Hopkins of Claremont California acts as secretary for the new Hackett’s Gape Cure Company while maintaining an office and town practice. His office is in the house of Richard Evans near the late Dr. T B Saulsbury. Hillsboro welcomes Rev L P Corkran back from the Wilmington Conference and notes his four-year stay with the community.

H. R. Hopkins Claremont California Hackett Hackett’s Richard Evans and T. B. Saulsbury Hillsboro Wilmington L. P. Corkran Corkran H. W. B. Rowe Washington M. E Church Charles County Hubert Sydenstricker M. E. Church Queen Anne Baltimore C. E. Buck Front Royal George Moore, Jr Paul Knotts Edgar Blanch Edith Cooper Goldsboro Addie Jarrell Hl. W. J. Rowe Henrietta Brierly Centreville Fred Sylvester W. Arthur Holt Chestertown Lulu Beaven Philadelphia George H. Beaven Earl Short Hiram Short Nellie Lang Easton Edgar S. Bowens Mabel Knotts Lelia Bailey Alex. Herson Edward B. Davis Loretta Rhodes Cora Pippin Marydel Ella Fisher Greenwood

Embroidery Club Guests at Miss Heather’s Home

Maryhal residents recall a Wednesday evening Embroidery Club gathering hosted by Miss Effa W. Heather. Several locals, including Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wilds from Kenton, visited Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Jump, while others visited relatives and attended local happenings. The article notes construction on Mr. Harry S. Dailey’s new Main Street home and social visits by Mrs. Temple Jump and Mrs. O. M. Hignutt with new millinery stock displays.

A. B. Gordon Wilbur Clarke Hartly M. C. Boyer Kent County

Local school attendance bill for Caroline county discussed

Local legislative notes outline a proposed school attendance bill for Caroline county. It requires children seven to twelve to attend public day school for at least seven months and ages twelve to fourteen for six months, with exemptions for mental or physical reasons or private schooling. Penalties include fines and potential jail time after proper notice. Other items: attendance officers, new duties for justices of the peace, and measures to strengthen Caroline county's local option law.

Caroline County Williamson Board of District School Trustees Goslin Acts of Assembly Justice of the Peace

Quiet Social Wedding and Local News Items

Miss Maude Towers and Mr. Lucas Kelley wed quietly on Wednesday night at Union Grove M P parsonage with attendants Charles Culver. The couple then went to their farm near Friendship. Nearby reports note relatives visiting ill Alonzo Whitby in Philadelphia, Ridgely baseball player Charles Herzog with the New York Giants in Texas, and weddings in Williamsburg. Several locals are mentioned visiting relatives and attending events as Easter approaches.

Maude Towers John R. Towers Lucas Kelley Union Grove M. P Biggs Elliott Charles Culver Ridgely New York Giants Marylin Texas New York Serzog Maryland James M. Hill Williamsburg Maud Augustin Herman Higgins W. B. Elliott Senator Goslin Mabel Wilson Portsmouth S. M. Newton W. A. Polk H. B. Anderson Cora Mercer Alice Taylor Riverton Mrs. Il. Webster

Court to Hear Abortion Case Against Dr Merritt and Deen

In Carroll County court the case against Easton resident Dr J J Merritt and John Deen of Caroline for abortion moves forward. Also moved are four railroad cases from Kent and Talbot counties, with prior verdicts reversed and new trials ordered. Plaintiffs connected to Elkton dramatic troupe allege arrest and beating after a station dispute, with Henry R Lewis and Fred Haines for defense and Crothers Covington Evans for plaintiffs.

J. J. Merritt Easton John Deen Caroline Kent County Aaron C. Jones P. B. & W. Railroad Harry M. Green Kent Court Railroad Court of Appeals Talbot Crawford Moore Cecil Court Elkton Havre de Grace Henry R. Lewis Fred Haines Omar D

Orphans Court Proceedings Reported In Local Court

In the Orphans Court Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood preside as Draper seeks letters of administration for William Minner estate. Albert G Towers trustee for Vaughn G Todd real estate presents an account ratified. Court approves referees J O Clark T J Sparklin J H Nichols and attorneys E W Deen and Fred R Owens for arbitration of accounts in the Raughley Andrew matter.

Orphans’ Court Clark, Liden and Fleetwood Thomas H. Draper William Minner Albert G. Towers Vaughn G. Todd Shadrach J. Raughley Geo. W. Raughley Hulda W. Andrew Jacob Andrew J. Olan Clark Thomas J. Sparklin James H. Nichols E.W. Deen Fred R. Owens

Williston Church Preaches and Local News Update

Rev. J. E. Smith will preach here tomorrow with the subject The darkest night and the brightest morning. A patrons meeting at the school house is planned for Wednesday evening March 36. Miss Edna Detwiler visits sister Mrs. A. G. Gelletty. Mrs. Minnie Todd returns from Baltimore. Mrs. C. E. Willis visits Hillsboro relatives. Mr. O. Gilbert Hignutt arrives home from Baltimore.

J. E. Smith Edna Detwiler A. G. Gelletty Minnie Todd Baltimore C. E. Willis Hillsboro O. Gilbert Hignutt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denton Journal the Local Department W. J. Blackston Sheriff Chaffinch Smith & Walls F.C. Brown Fifth Avenue Wmn. B. Nuttle Choptank Canning Company R. D. Bradley Urlock Edward Alonzo Vicker Pinchester Cambridge Love Point Maryland, Delaware & Virginia Railway Company Laston Joseph and Mary Lilliter Williamon S. 2. Shipman Lucy I. Smedley Tueday John Andrew Eighth District Matthew Patton Andrew Howard Thomas Justice Davis Pederalsburg Thomas Thomas Wee Garey Thurday Glenn Harper Hurlock Gaseline Auto George W. Harper Young Wright Maryland Agricultural College Wilson Parvis Preston Parvis Bertie Dill S. W. Dill Beverly Noble Pippin Millington R. H. Pippin Frank Marvel Town Lula Marvel Charles Marvel Wyoming Del Mr. Skinner Irving Coleman Corwin Pritchett Burrsville M. E Dover R. K. Stephenson Armory and Asbury J. A. Buckson Beckwith J. A. Judson Blades and Epworth Melvin Wheatley Bridgeville J. W. Colona Spurrsville Thomas Sard R. ‘T. Coursey Camden W. F. Dawson Canterbury C. H. Atkins Church Creek G. S. Allen Sconcord L. B. Morgan Crapo Georgetown L. E. Poole G. S. Thomas C. W. Strickland Harrington R. EE. Adams Hooper's Island J. H. Canaway Houston M. D. Nutter Lakesville W. V. Harris Leipsic T. S. Barrett Seaford W. O. Hurst W. W. Sharp Taylor's Island Vienna W. W. White J. W. Sutton Wills R. S. Stephens Leelan Jackson Wesley Quarterly Conference P. H. Rawlins The Stewards’ Endowment Fund Seaford Quarterly Conference Laston District Robert Watt Bayside Borman and Neavitt L. R. Janney Cecilion—Omer E. Jones William A. Wise Louis I. Barrett Cheswold Mihton McCann Church Hill E H. Derrickson Clayton Isaac G. Fosnocht John L. Sparklin Crumpton Daniel Wilson Thomas E. Terry Fairlee John M. Kelso Galena Edward H. Collins Gelt John P. Otis m Henderson Ivanhoe Willis Louis P. Corkran Kent Island George L. Hardesty Kenton John F. Anderson George R. Neese Middletown Vatughn Collins Wilmer Jaggard Odessa J. Howard Gray Oxford Elijah Betterton John H. Beauchamp Sadlersville W. O. Bennett Tilghman's Island Jesse E. McCoy Townsend Frank C. McSorley Trappe— Wye Harry C. Shipley George P. Jones Annamessex W. F. Atkinson Millville E. W. Jones I. H. Wilson Mt Vernon J. M. Mitchell Nanticoke G. W. Hastings J. W. Gray Ocean View L. T. McLain Onancock G. E. Wood Parsonburg R. H. Lewis Phoebus E. H. Marshall Pocomoke City W. L. S. Murray Pocomoke Circuit Horace FE. Truitt, Supply Powellville D. J. Ford Princess Anne W. E. Gunby Pittsville S. D. Quimby Quantico W. H. Revelle Roxana G. W. Stallings St. Peter's A. W. Goodhand T. E. Martindale J. W. Nardesty Selbyville V. FE. Hills Sharptown L. I. McDougle Smith's Island E. A. Gillespie Snow Hill C. W. Prettyman Somerset George A. Cooke Stockton G. W. Townsend Tangier Island J. R. Cannon Westover W. B. Guthrie Whitesville T. C. Smaot St. Gertrude’s Ireland Order of Hibernians St. Gertrude’s Academy Mandolin Club Ethel Seager Anna Behen Elsie Cleary Lillian Pippin Helen Reinecke Bridget Olive Seward Dinah Circuit Court Notes Christ Church J. Gibson Gantt Christ Episcopal Church William K. Scotten Scotten Hamilton Cain Abel Wm. E. Saulsbury Thawley's Wm. P. Stafford Jonathan E. Towers Hobbs M. P Christ Jerusalem Mr. Gantt H. F. Scheeter Holy Trinity Church Scheeter St James Church J. W. Pitcher Bible Holiness Chapel Pitcher Bertha Haymond Hickman J. M. Sheridan Ladies’ Mite Society Thawley’s Christ Protestant Episcopal Church G. L. Hardesty Wesley M. E. Church Edward E. Dixon Darby Chestnut Grove Chestnut Grove M. E Herman MacMahan Wiliam Pennypacker Williston
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