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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1909

Page

5

Local notices roll through Denton with ads and events

Read Nichols and Sons announce spring sales and a house for rent by Mrs Mary F Daanes. G Lawrence Wilen named notary public. Rev J R Cannon to preach at Cord M E Church. Mecilvaine and Sister offer new neckwear and belts. J R Clark to sell fifteen milk cows April with details in advertisement. Millinery openings at McIlvaine and Sister March 30 31. Ida Hollingsworth and others promote millinery. Automobile show planned for Denton April 6 7 5 and ?. Several rent listings and auctions noted. Dor status and other community notices include pattern hats, Thawley’s Chapel oyster supper, and local church services.

Nichols & Son Mary F. Daanes Denton G. Lawrence Wilen Hillstoro Notiry J. R. Cannon Concord M. E Mecilvaine & Sister J. R. Clark Miss McIlvaine & Sister Bradley Ida S. Sollingsworth Towers Seventh Street Ida Hollingsworth’ S George V. Noble The Apostolic Holiness Union Bridgeville J. L. Everagain Robert Lo Kemp Nellie V. Barber Flt Coulbourn Brownsville Mc Hivaine & Sister Thawley’s Chapel Thawley’s Ida 5 S. Hollingsworth Jennie Stafford Barnard Indianhead St Pauls PL ES Church Hillboro Sue Turner & Co Federalburg George W. Gravatt Thomas F. Garey Baltimore Colored School Caroline County Masonite Hall J.T. Fletcher John Wesley M. E. Church Delaware the Methodist Episcopal Church Colored Cambridge J. T. Fletcher Federalsburg C. W. Moore Greensboro A. Chase Preston J. W. Jewett Ridgely J. C. Bantam Williston Tuckahoe Neck

Wedding at Concord M E Church crowns Greenwood pair

Mr Edwin V Ocheltree of Greenwood wed Miss Annie E Johnson, daughter of J Willard Johnson, in Concord M E Church with Rev J R Cannon officiating. Reception followed in Delaware. Also noted are career moves, social visits, and community events including a dress gift, a 30th anniversary celebration, wedding announcements, and local society meetings.

Edwin V. Ocheltree Greenwood Annie E. Johnson J. Willard Johnson Concord M. E. Church J. R. Cannon H.F. Nuttle London Mrs. Ocheltree Delaware John A. Mackintosh American Fertilizing Company Baltimore Tampa Florida Mackintosh Maryland Valley of Virginia Piedmont District Lucas Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Protestant Church Tangier Simeon Pennewill Pennewill E. T. Mowbray Hagerstown Washington Lena Garey Salt Lake City Lieutenant Garey William A. Ruddell Rehoboth J. W. Clark Harry M. Locke Newman D. Richards Thomas H. Bradley J. Steele Bradley Philadelphia Lulu Downes Marc Bryant J. Howard Griffin New York Denton Friends

Death Roll of Ex Sheriff Cohee and Local Notices

The Death Roll notes ex Sheriff George W Cohee of West Denton dying suddenly at 1 30 PM Sunday in his chair. He was 67 and survived by Mrs Cohee and several children. Funeral and interment were at Concord on Tuesday. Also listed are Mrs James Cooper who died of consumption and James McMullen who died at a Denton resident's home. Spring Farm Notes close the page.

George W. Cohee West Denton Cohee Denton Baltimore and Eastern Shore Transportation Company Ile Laura A. Maloney Potter's Landing E. LC. Cohee Baltimore I. B. Cohee Hobbs Carrie B. Stanton Folsom Emma Fountain Hickman H. H. Cohee Delavar W. W. Cohee Ola Bertha Cohee Concord James Cooper Near Piney Grove Helsby Mission Church Denton Cemetery James McMullen James Lister

Local visits and moves noted in Federalsburg area

Federalsburg residents Mr. and Mrs. Milton Obier visited Mr. and Mrs. Will Warren Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Messenger spent Sunday with Mr. Robert Figgs in Seaford. The Walters moved into the former Bradley residence. Wilmer Noble bought the last unoccupied lot on Academy Avenue. Mrs. Rev. McDowell spent part of last week with her parents and brother.

Federalsburg Milton Obier Will Warren Robert Messenger Robert Figgs Seaford Walter W. G. Bradley Wilmer Noble Academy Avenue Rev. McDowell

Burrsville Gains Rev Sard For Another Year In M E Church

The Wilmington Conference session assigns Rev Thomas Sard to Burrsville on the Burrsville circuit for another year. Services will be at Union M P Church at the usual hour. Also noted are visits and illnesses among local congregants and a detailed list of ministerial appointments across the Wilmington Dover Easton Salisbury and other districts.

Thomas Sard Burrsville M. I Wilmington Union M. P Mr. Ensminger Laura V. Stafford State Normal School West Chester Thurman A. Garrett Samuel Ensminger Milford M. E A. S. Mowwa Bray Asbury Z. H. Webster Brandywine H. C. Turner Cookman W. P. Northrup Eastlake J. A. Brewington Elsmere W. M. McCann Supply Epworth G. C. Williams Grace H. W W. F. Corkran Wesley T. R. van Dyke Bethel and Summit J. M. Lindale Charlestown J. T. Price Cherry Hill J.R. Bickting Chesapeake City Edwin Gardner Chester Bethel J. D. Reese Christiana John Thornton Claymont Harry Reed Cobra W. H. Briggs Delaware City H. D. Stewart Ebenezer I. S. Whittaker Elk Neck B. F. Jester Elkton H. A G. T. Alderson New Castle F. X. Moore Newport W. W. Sharp Warren Burr Perryville E. C. Sunfield Port Deposit F. F. Carpenter Port Penn Red Lion E. B. Taylor Rising Sun J. W. Jones, Stanton Robert Roe St. Georges W. T. Lewis St. John’s I. G. Fosnacht Zion J. H. Mitchell AT Scott The Christian Companion Grace Quarterly Conference John M. Arters Peninsula Anti-Saloon League Epworth Quarterly Conference Cyrus P. Keen Western Maryland Anti-Saloon League J. K. Easley Harrison Street Quarterly Conference

Robbery incidents and local notices in Greensboro area

Last Sunday night a store in Greensboro was entered through a rear window around 11:30. Detectives are on the case as two white men were seen fleeing by an witness. The post office building also had a break attempt with valuables untouched. Nearby, a wheelwright shop was entered and tools taken, no arrests yet. Other items include a school talk by Rev Frank Benson, church moves, and business updates on millinery parlors and local contracts.

Warren Vansant Carrall Pippin Sidney Lanier Greensboro High School Frank T. Benson Denton Maryland J. P. Otis St. Paul's M. E. Church J. H. Beachamp Still Pond Betterton Er Ridgely Miss Green P.M. Thompson C. W. Smith & Son FE. I. Seney Centreville Seney Turpin Frances E. Green Jackson Building W. T. Temple Denton High School J. Gibson Gantt Christ Church Taney William Pinkney John Randolph United States Shakespeare Newton Milton Pinkney Reverdy Johnson Luther Martin Henry Winter Davis William Pinkney White Cicero Schley Manila Bay America

Reverend Derrickson to Leave Church Hill Pastorate

Rev Mr Derrickson assigned to Church Hill Methodist Episcopal Church departs Wednesday for a new home. He will preach at Templeville in the morning Thomas Chapel in the afternoon and Marydel at night tomorrow. Rev Mr Janney to move into the parsonage here on the 31st. Rev Mr Kenney of Girdletree visits his daughter Mrs Evans this week.

Williston Charles Reichman Thomas Oday J. E. Smith Solomon W.C. ‘Todd Minnie Marjorie Monumental Martha Hignutt Sopha Banks Pennsylvania Derrickson Church Hill Methodist Episcopal Church Templeville Thomas Chapel Marydel Janney Mr. Kenney Girdletree Dr. Evans

Local Social and Home Notes From Baltimore Era

Mrs Nat Cook and children and Mr Ollie Nichols spent Saturday and Sunday at Newmarket Miss Ischer has returned to her home in Baltimore after spending a few days with her parents Mr Frank Conley is on the sick list Mrs P H Dean is still quite ill The latest patterns in Wall Papers 5c a piece Gilt 8c a piece Window Shades 22c each Tuomas & Mzsorr Co Baltimore Md

Hobbs Maryland Oaks School Messrs J. H. Merriken J. Roland Chaffinch Dickinson College C. E. Society of Ames C. D. Collison Ethel M. Paisley Priscilla Carroll Millington M. F. H. Collison Joseph H. Carroll Downes Station Sallie Jones Jennie Thompson Kent Island Harry Warner Myrtle Sorden Ellendale Lewis Butler Anna Pippin M. Merriken Kirkman Oaks J. R. Chaffinch T. F. Chaffinch Willoughby School John Rosser American Corner Baltimore Rhoda Marine Concord I. F. Chaffinch Henderson Ivanhoe Willis Alice Johns Fred Bowdle Philadelphia F. B. Sweeney Bertie Willis Dover Chas. Clayville Hazel Dennison J. F. Quillien Camden Olivia Coffin Milford J.P. Rickards Wilmington Lola Jones Smithville Bessie Lyden Katye Spence Goldsboro Easton Hattye Bullock Anna Dryden Ollie Hignatt Calvin Scott Jersey City Nat Cook Ollie Nichols Newmarket Miss Ischer Frank Conley P. H. Dean Tuomas & Mzsorr Co Rors W Baltimore St Baltimore, Md

Temperance Lesson Warns Against Drink Dangers

In a church lesson on Proverbs 23 29 35 the dangers of intoxication are urged with examples from Andrew Carnegie Arch bishop Ireland and historical figures. The discourse links drunkenness to poverty crime and moral decline, urging abstinence and noting bipartisan political leaders' anti drink stances. A second article reports court actions in Orphans Court and local arrests, including a charge against Dr Merritt and the case involving John Dean over coercive surgery allegations.

In Loving Remembrance of My Dear Mother

A loving obituary note recalls a mother who died March 9, 1909 at age 82. She endured long illness with patience and faith, longing to join Jesus. The writer says they will not see her on earth again but will meet in heaven with loved ones who have gone before. A large crowd followed her remains to the final place.

Job Jesus

Baltimore Commerce and Eastern Shore Trade Drive

Five Eastern Shore newspapers sponsor a regional inquiry into wholesale market conditions in Baltimore and Philadelphia. The Sun notes Baltimore’s water routes and local ties give it transport and social advantages, urging merchants to win Eastern Shore business by better boats schedules and strong regional collaboration.

Baltimore Philadelphia the Sun Pennsylvania Railroad Company Sparks Wilmington Baltimore City Department of Trade Light Street Virginia Chesapeake Haltimore Mr. Sparks Missouri

Goldsboro Local News: Obits and Community Updates

In Goldsboro the Maryland Day exercises featured Hon. Thomas A. Smith delivering an address with teacher and pupil guidance. Mrs. Abe DeLong died after months of affliction. interment at ML Olive cemetery. James Dill died after a week of illness from pneumonia. Edward W. Lapham visited his sick son. Robert Jarrell Jr. was in Baltimore this week. Rev. Frank Jenkins left for Conference. Edith Cooper returned from Baltimore. Grove circuit final business meeting set at Grove M P parsonage April 3. Charles R. Murphy and Grace Murphy wed at Grove M P parsonage March 17. Local market prices noted for corn and oats.

Baltimore Frank Jenkins Edith Cooper Wilmington J. A. Jackson Grove Circuit Grove M. P. Parsonage Charles R. Murphy Grace Murphy Near Harmony

Democratic bid for County Treasurer nomination announced

A political notice announces a Democratic candidacy for the County Treasurer nomination. The candidate says they were urged by party men and friends to run and seeks loyal support from fellow Democrats at the primary election.

Liden

James Ty Weg Seeks Democratic Nomination for Sheriff

A political notice declares James Ty Weg a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff, asking for countywide support and outlining intent to appear on the party ballot.

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Denton Journal the Local Department Farm Journal Burersville Mlice Stafford James Harvey Emmitt Baughley W. T. Robinson James A. Breeding Lyman Porter West Chester State Normal School Mary V. Darrah Clayton S. M. Morgan SUP_ERINTENDENT Armory and J. A. Buckson Beckwith Leolan Jackson Bades Melvin Wheat J. W Elliott’s Island W. V. Harris Sup Houston J. H. Geoghegan Hurlock Nutter Lakesville G. S. Allen Leipsic T. S. Barrett Lewes W. R. Mowbray Lincolna F. J. Cochran Little Creek C. W. Spry Margoolia H. JB. Kelso Milfords Howard B. Quige A. C. McGilton Nassau W. H. Hudson C. N. Jones Cornely G. R. Ellis Salem Thomas Pardee W. O. Hurst G. L. Hardesty Taylor's Island D. B. Prettyman Vienna W. B. Guthrie Williamsburg J. W. Sutton Wyoming D. F. McFaull Zoar G. P. Jones Bayside O. B. Rice Borman Neavitt Wilmer Jaggard Cecilton O. E. Jones W. A. Wise Chestertown L. F Barrette Cheswold Milton McCann Church Hill E. H. Derrickson G. P. Smith Cordova J. L. Sparklin Crumpton Daniel Wilson T. E. Terry Fairlee Leonard White Galena A. P. Prettyman Golt C. K. Lewis Suppy Harris Hillsboro L. P. Corkran J. P. Outten Kenton E. W. Jones L. R. Janney Middletown W. S. Collins J. A. Arters W. Moore Odessa D. J. Givan Osford E. E. White Lincy Neck T. L. Frymire Pomona Tilghman Smith Queenstown L. L. McFarland W. E. Habbart Rock Hall J. ‘St. Richardson Royal Oak H. C. Shipley Salisbury R. K. Stephenson Crisfield K. G. Budd Deal's Island G. W. Dawson Delmar S. N. Pilchard Fairmount E. J. Collins Frankford A. W. Goodhand Fruitland H. Williams W. H. Kenny Gumboro C. T. Jones Hebron C. J Selbyville R. H. Lewis Sharptown McDougle Smith’s Island Taylor Snow Hill C. W. Prettoman Somerset T. HL. Jones Stockton G. W. Townsend Tangier Island J. 2. Cannon Westover W. W. White Winterville J. W. Foste Carter Block Andrew Carnegie Archbishop Ireland Robinson William H.taft Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Hanly Indiana Aferica Sill Philadelphia Record Orphans’ Court Clark, Liden and Fleetwood Robert P. Taylor Perry D. Taylor Frank T. Fleming William P. Fleming Charles I. Fleming Edward E. Williams Ida M. Williams Harvey L. Cooper Mary I Saulsbury Mary B Caroler Payne John Cheezum William F. Payne William Sipple Lizzie Nathan Kemp Edith Viola James Christopher Christopher Merritt J. B. Merritt Talbot County Annie Dean John Dean Fourth John W. D. Jump Dean Hog Island Farm Turner Charles FE. Nicols Robert Roth Dr. Merritt Caroline Frode U M. D. & WY. Railway Company Rev. J. Gibson Gantt M. H. Downes Ty Weg
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