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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1908

Page

5

Local Maryland notices mix with millinery fairs and weather

A compact Maryland Dorchester Denton scene notes spring millinery openings on April 7 and 8 led by Miss Jennie Stafford and Miss Emma Rowe. It reports farm work, trout and perch hatching, oyster and fish cautions, a new stock at Hickman store, and a Worcester drys victory in last Saturday’s local option election with vivid civic scenes in Snow Hill Berlin and nearby towns.

W. E. Jacobs Burrsville Melhsain H. Clay Hobbs Maryland Thomas H. Wyatt Denton Beck Whitby Crothers Caroline County Bank Greensboro Tuckahoe Oear Clark Clark Bros Blackston Building Masonic Hall Fred Flounders Ridgely Mesers A. G I. T. Saulsbury Cordova Goldsborough State Board of Health George W. Price Denton-Ridgely Jennie Stafford John H. S. Ewell John E. T. Ewell Blue Ridge Summit California Delaware Denton Free Library State Immigration Bureau John T. Carter, Jr Sheriff Beck Sheppard’s Chapel George D. Morgan J. W. Johnson Joseph Kleinberg Monmouth St Jersey City N. J Emma Rowe Baltimore McKlvain E. W. Noble Hickman Carroll L. Johnson Wilmington Johnson Caroline County Worcester County Snow Hill Berlin

Birthday and Social News from Denton and Area

Mrs Rebecca Williams near Oak Grove celebrated her 76th birthday with about fifty guests spending the afternoon in dinner and socializing. Lieutenant Enoch Garey attended a Boston wedding as best man. A long list of visitors and residents share notes on local events, visits, and community milestones in Denton and neighboring towns.

Garey Boston Rebecca Williams Near Oak Grove Miriam Taylor Annie Lewis Woman's College Frederick Eugene Anderson Tome_Institute Elijah Wheedleton Edith Rathel Eldorado Reliance Albert Gantt Maud Mowbray Wilmington William H. Mowbray C. M. Cartwright the Union Baltimore Charles L. Moore Georgetown Frank Cole Madge Beauchamp Denton James Murphy Federalsburg Royal Oak J. W. Funk H. Earle Smith Bridgeville E. P. Roberts John Hitch Ethel Moore Queen Anne Seaford John ‘Thawley Crisfield Ruth Miller Viola Smith Greenwood Dawson Orme George Goldey’s College Wm. D. Uhler Annapolis John R. Griffin Philadelphia

Governor praises Good Roads law and road tax benefits

The governor signs the new road law and touts its wide benefits for taxpayers and property values. He notes it will attract immigration and improve state-wide prosperity through honest administration. Caroline County’s road engineer, William D. Uhler, is urged for a seat on the State Highway Commission.

Maryland Eastern Shore Caroline County Wm. D. Uhler State Highway Commission Uhler

Westmont Sanitarium Planned for Atlantic City

Atlantic Review details Dr S L Wests plan for a new Westmont Sanitarium in Atlantic City with partners G R West and W B Montague. The facility promises sea water baths, Turkish and Russian baths, electrotherapeutic equipment for nervous diseases, skilled operators, and trained nurses. Dr West is son of the late Simeon West and brother to Thomas C West of Denton National Bank.

West Atlantic Review S. Lestie West Atlantic City Westmont G. R. West W. B. Montague Dr. West Simeon West County Thomas C. West Denton National Bank

Levy Court Proceedings Seek Fifth District Constable Appointment

A petition asks commissioners to appoint W. Frank Andrew as constable for the Fifth district. Constable appointments are usually made in April. The Caroline Commissioners plan to meet the Talbot board next Wednesday at Dover Bridge to discuss improvements there.

W. Frank Andrew Caroline Talbot Board Dover Bridge

Preston Community Notices and Civic Appointments

Preston residents visited relatives in Cambridge Annapolis and Dover while several townspeople traveled to Baltimore Washington Wilmington and Oxford. Local church events named officers and plans for Ames Church groups include new officers for the Ames Society of C. E. and the Ladies Aid with refreshments noted.

Baltimore visit of J L Brown and Thomas Waller

Federaleburg reports Messrs J L Brown of this place and Thomas Waller of Reliance were in Baltimore this week for business and meetings.

Federaleburg Messrs J. L. Brown Thomas Waller Reliance Baltimore

Conference Appointments from the Wilmington District

The fortieth annual session of the Wilmington Conference adjourned with Bishop Goodsell announcing appointments across the district. Presiding Elder A. S. Mowbray leads. numerous churches list supply pastors, transfers, or to be supplied roles including Newark, Dover, Easton, Salisbury, and Wilmington. Additional notes include district events, evangelist assignments, and upcoming services across Maryland Delaware and Virginia churches.

Wilmington Goodsell A. S. Mowbray Bethel and Summit J. M. Lindale Supply J. F. Kane Charlestown J. M. S. van Blunk Cherry Hill J. R. Bicking Chesapeake City T. C. Smoot Chester Bethel J. D. Reese Christiana Tilghman Smith Claymont C. P. Keen Colora W. H. Hriggs Delaware City E. E. White Ebenezer J. W. Jones Elk Neck I. 5 Whittaker Elkton L. E. Barrett Hockessin J. H. Thornton Hopewell J. H. Gray Marshallton Mt. Lebanon E. A. Gillespie Mt. Pleasant Harry Taylor Newark Grace I. W. Kellogg Harrison Street C. ‘T. Wyatt Kingswood J. P. Prouse McCabe Memorial Washington Heights W. C. Poole Madeley G. R. Neese Mt. Salem F. I. Carpenter St. Paul’s C. A. Hill Scott R. K. Stephenson Silverbrook W. IE. Greenfield Trinity—I3 Armory Asbury Del J. A. Buckson Beckwith Leolan Jackson Bridgeville J. W. Colona Burrsville Thomas Sard Cambridge R. T. Coursey Camden E. Hf Nelson Canterbury Melvil Wheatley Church Creek H. E. Truitt Concord J. R. Cannon Crapo J. W. Prettyman Denton L. E. Poole Georgetown G. S. Thomas Greenwood L. W. Layfield Harrington R. H. Adams Hooper's Island J. S., Bozman Houston J. H. Geoghegan Hurlock S. P. Shipman Lakesville W. F.‘Atkinson Leipsic T. L. Frymire Lewes W. H. Mowbray Lincoln F. J. Cochran Little Creek Magnolia B. Kelso Milford H. T. Quigg Milton A. C. McGilton Nassau G. R. Ellis Preston Edwin Gardner Salem J. C. B. Hopkins Seaford G. L. Hardesty Bethel Albert Chandler Bishopville E. W. McDowell Cape Charles Asbury Burke Chincoteague G. W. Stallings Claremont J. W. Sutton Crisfield H. G. Budd Deal's Island T. RK. van Dyke Delmar Z. H. Webster Fairmont E. L. Hoffecker Frankford A. W. Goodhand Fruitland W. S. H. Williams

Milford liveryman killed in market by knife thrower

Arthur Jester a 29 year old livery man of Milford was killed Friday afternoon when Jim Cider threw a 12 inch butcher knife at him shattering an artery in the calf. Jester bled for three hours before dying. Cider fled to Denton and then Georgetown jail. Jester belonged to B Company First Regiment Organized Militia Delaware and was widely liked.

Arthur Jester Milford Jim “Cider Jester Cider Denton Tuckahoe Neck Wm. G. Horsey Georgetown Walter H. Davis Clinton Prettyman John S. Prettyman, Jr B Co Delaware

Solomon on temperance and the danger of drink

A Sunday school lesson emphasizes wisdom from Solomon on intemperance, citing 600,000 drunkards in the nation and linking liquor to crime, quarrels, and misery. It warns Christians to shun strong drink, avoid near temptations, and notes church fundraisers should avoid appetites, with verses 29 to 35 analyzed for their moral lessons.

Solomon America Jong Methodist Episcopal Church New York

Orphans Court Proceedings and Guardianships Noted

In the Orphans Court Judge Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided as executors James T Cooper and Raymond Coates presented an inventory and appraisement of John Coates estate which were approved An order to sell personal property at private sale was granted The will of Evan F Morgan admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to Mary O Hussey and James H Morgan Jr bond filed and approved Appraisers Justina B Baughley and W L Chance appointed Notice to creditors issued Administrators and guardians reported accounts and final receipts are approved The court considered and dismissed the foreign guardian Anadelia Williamson Eliza Josephine Williamson Rebecca Williamson minor

Orphans’ Court Clark, Liden Fleetwood James T. Cooper Raymond Coates John Coates Evan F. Morgan Fred R. Owens Mary O. Hussey James H. Morgan Justina B. Baughley Joseph L. Diggins Lemuel R. Diggins William Price Mary V William J. Price Almira F. Stevens William R Elias L. Stevens Wallace C. Wilson W. A. Wilson Anadelia Williamson Eliza Josephine Williamson

Ladies Aid Plans Supper Social in Williston

The Ladies Aid met at Mrs R C Rice to arrange a supper and social soon. Mrs David Taylor and son David Jr of Centreville visited Mrs Taylor’s mother Mrs Martha J Hignutt. Miss Rhoda Marine, a Concord school teacher, visited relatives here. Rev J E Smith preached last Sunday to a large audience. Mr Sherman E Hignutt visited his parents O M and Mrs Hignutt. Wm Willoughby travels to Philadelphia to buy goods for his store. Miss Julia Milburn visited Miss Elsie Roe. O M Hignutt has caught 104 shad so far this season.

Smithville Sunday School Elects New Officers

The local Sunday School reorganized last Sunday week under Pastor Rev. J. R. Cannon. Officers elected include Superintendent C. W. Adams and assistant R. J. S. Bullock, secretary Katie Spence, librarian Altha Adams, treasurer Grace Hubbard, missionary treasurer Bessie Lyden, and organist Ollie Hignutt. Guests Anna Dryden of Crisfield and Mrs. S. G. Nuttle of Andersontown stayed the past week. Bertha Bullock left for Baltimore to pursue millinery work. Helen Lyden and Katy Spence spent part of last week in Baltimore. Effie Alford visited Seaford friends. Lola Alford visiting Mrs. Ed. Brown in Bridgeville.

Smithville J. R. Cannon C. W. Adams R. J. S. Bullock Katie Spence Altha Adams Grace Hubbard Bessie Lyden Ollie Hignutt Anna Dryden Crisfield S. G. Nuttle Andersontown

Sick list and church services at Calvary M. P.

A local bulletin notes many residents ill including Mrs. Oscar Nichols and daughter Mary, Mr. Harry Love and son Merritt, a granddaughter, Mrs J W Downs and daughter Rhoda, Mrs S L Trice and Mr Thomas Butler. Calvary M P holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m class meeting 10 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m with prayers for success. Also reports visits from Miss Nettie Sullivan of Seaford and Mr Thomas O Day of Fords Store with relatives. Maud Trice visited Nettie and Nellie Sullivan last Sunday.

Oscar Nichols Mary Harry Love Merritt J. W. Downs Rhoda S. L. Trice Thomas Butler Calvary Christian Endeavor Nettie Sullivan Seaford P. W. Sullivan Thomas O'Day Ford's T. J. Daffin Maud Trice Nettie Nellie Sullivan

Lumbering for canning house starts on old Wheel er property

Choptank O C Blades and Sons begin sawing lumber for a new canning house on the Wheel er property. Miss Nellie Wright and Miss Estelle Wright of Dover's Wilmington Conference Academy return home for a stay. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Charles Melson of Seaford and Mrs O C Blades visiting daughter Mrs A E Cooper. Mrs W T Davis remains ill with typhoid fever.

O. C. Blades & Sons Wheeler Nellie and Estelle Wright Wilmington Conference Academy Dover Del Charles Melson Seaford W. T. Davis C. T. Andrews Cordova O. C. Blades A. E. Cooper Ernest Cooper Denton

Local visits and moves noted in Royal Oak and Dover

Henderson and Rev. and Mrs. D. J. Ford rested at Mr. C. E. Hollingsworth’s en route from conference. W. H. Melvin and family moved to Bear Station to take a post with J. T. Gough. Lula Marvel and Elphonsie Goodwin visited Mrs. D. M. Gooden near Willow Grove. M. Anna Price stayed with her sister in Philadelphia. G. W. Carrow visiting relatives in Dover. Harry Gough spent Tuesday in Dover.

Philadelphia G. W. Carrow Dover Harry Gough

Local residents return from visits across towns

Mr. Charles Edgell and son Master Russell have returned home after spending the past week with friends and relatives in Wilmington. Mrs. Parker and Mrs. J. S. Willis are spending time in Atlantic City as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Noble. Miss Emma Towers has returned home after several weeks with her sister Mrs. Harry Clark in Federalsburg. Miss Ida Covey spent part of last week with Miss Elma Edgell. Mrs. Harry Williams spent last Thursday with Mrs. Chase Culver.

Hurlock Federalsburg Edwin Frost Fred Collins Baltimore Washington Wm. Todd Atlantic City Brown Seaford Elbert Douglass Miriam Davidson Dover Edwin Gardner W. T. Bradley Denton W. D. Bradley G. C. Mason Easton B. W. Wright Mollie Clark Georgetown Alexander Noble Bessie Fooks EL. Fooks Minnie McCarter Charles Hamilton Annie Cheezum Preston N. H. Fooks Annapolis H. ‘Taylor Wilmington Medford Burgess Oxford T. F. ‘Fabler R. P. ‘Taylor O. L. Wright W. O. Ledman Charles Edgell Master Russell Parker J. S. Willis Fulton Noble Emma Towers Harry Clark Ida Covey Elma Edgell Harry Williams Chase Culver M. P. Parsonage N. 5. Johnson T. Wilton Porter Misses Sutton Mary E. Baughley Georgie Cain Bertha Longfellow Masten Blades Eva Zacharias Florence Chance Mary Steward Edna Nichols Hester Raughley Mary Porter Messrs. T. Wilton Porter Frank Longfellow Alfred Raughley P. Seldon Raughley Walter Cannon Wilbur E. Jacobs William Chambers Henry Stafford Clifton Nichols Leon Price Simeon Bullock Earl Price Epworth League M. FE Alfred Ross Vernon Iva Russell Carpenter P. O. Sparks W. P. Stafford Lyman Porter West Chester F. A. Porter Fred Masten James Cahall Harrington T. FE. Cahall Etta Beauchamp W. E. Cahall Grayson Sparks Allen Robert Garrett Leslye Cheezum Downes C. N. Fountain

Community Notes and Maryland Day Celebrations

Hickman reports Geo F Noble returned from Wilmington as Burrsville charge delegate. Mrs Zebdial Fountain and Clementine visited Federalsburg relatives. Our school celebrated Maryland Day with exercises under Mrs S M Anderson. Mrs William Layton visiting relatives in Wilmington and Philadelphia. Clip Your Horse urges spring clipping as essential to a horse’s well being. A clipped horse dries quickly and rests better for next day work. An unclipped horse risks heaves pneumonia and colds.

Hickman Geo. F. Noble Wilmington Burrsville Zebdial Fountain Clementine Federalsburg S.M. Anderson Maryland William Layton Philadelphia

Maryland Day Celebrated by Caroline High School Event

Maryland Day was observed by teachers and students at Caroline High School with a program at Masonic Hall led by Rev. E L Coblentz and featuring songs recitations and an instrumental duet. Denton Primary also staged patriotic songs and a Star Spangled Banner pantomime. The Caroline Teachers Association meeting program was announced along with student averages from Saulsbury's school and a school board order to modify two outer doors to swing outward. T. Alan Goldsborough delivered an Maryland Day address at Oxford High School.

Maryland Caroline High School Masonic Hall E. L. Coblentz Ridgely Independence Star Spangled Barrier Murray Benson Anna Anklam Elma Nichols Mabelle Wroten The Stephens Literary Society Mildred Ramsdell Anna Fisher Margaret Drent Annie Carter Ethel Gantt Kathleen Knotts Mercedes Bowman Denton Maggie Redden Noble Caroline Teachers’ Association F. Grant Goslee Nan L. Mildren Emma C. Hallett Melvin Dukes Cox Natalie Shawn Carroll Anthony Clifton Hicks Wendell Shawn Benema Shawn Harvey Wilson T. Alan Goldsborough Oxford High School Maryland Day

The Captain of The Kansas

The Captain of The Kansas begins in the Journal as a thrilling romance of danger. The brave captain and his sweetheart endure hardship while navigating perilous reefs off the South American coast. As the ship faces storms and savage men, they persevere with courage and love until they push forward to full speed ahead.

Kansas The Journal Today Horne

Death of Mrs. E A Stevens at Hurlock Home

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Stevens widow of William H. Stevens died of pneumonia Saturday night at her daughter Mrs. Charles L. Poole’s home in Hurlock. She leaves a sister Mrs. Martha Perry of Cordova and a brother Thomas Carmine of Ridgely, eight sons and four daughters including S. H. Stevens Williamsburg J W A J Stevens of Hurlock George W. Stevens W H Stevens Edward Stevens Federalsburg D J Stevens Cambridge and daughters Mrs. Fred Richardson Mrs. Martha Fodd Mrs. Mollie Sparklin and Mrs. Poole. Age not stated.

Elizabeth A. Stevens William H. Stevens Charles L. Poole Hurlock Martha Perry Cordova Thomas Carmine Ridgely Messrs S. H. Stevens Williamsburg J. W A. J George W W. H. Stevens Edward Stevens Federalsburg D. J. Stevens Cambridge Fred Richardson Martha Fodd Mollie Sparklin Wayne, Pa Poole Scevéne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denton Journal the Local Department Hillsboro Blanche Smith T. P. Fisher Cora- Pippin Mabel Knotts A. H. Horney Walter Stinson Leicestershire England Edward B. Davis Stinson Davis L. P. Corkran Corkran L. Parrott Roanoke M. E. Church South Evelyn Fleming Maud Pritchett Mary Russom John E. Weathers Cora Pippin Marydel Lizzie Fisher Mr. Uhler Hobbs Ames’ Church Wm. H. Willey Fred Paisley John W. Satterfield J. E. Towers Frank Murphy H. C. Hobbs Westminster M. E. Holbrook Ames Ding Reder Bayside O. B. Rice Borman and Neavitt E. N.cantwell Cecilton O. LE Jones Centreville W. A. Wise Chestertown W. L. White Cheswold Milton McCann Church Hill W. F. Dawson Claiborne J. C. Stevens Clayton G. P. Smith J. L. Sparklin Crampton Rock Hall J. T. Richardson J.T. Price St. Michael’s Baker Smyrna Robert Watt W. E. Matthews Still Pond Betterton E. H. Collins Sadlersville W. O. Bennett Tilghman’ S Island Daniel Wilson Townsend F. C. MacSorley Trappe S. M. Morgan Ing Elder Gumboro C. T. Jones Hebron C. H. Williams Holland's Island W. N. Conaway Laurel E. C. Macnichol Mardella Springs Marion W. G. Harris Millsboro W. W. White Millville O. T. Baynard aMt Pleasant J. H. Wilson Mt. Vernon Howard Davis Nanticoke G. W. Hastings G. E. Wood Ocean View L. T. McLaine Onancock J. F. Ayres Parsonsburgp W. E. Hills Phabus E. H. Marshall Pocomoke City W. L. S. Murray Pocomoke J.B. Conaway Powellville D. J. Ford Princess Anne W. E. Gunby Quantico J. W. Gray Roxana O. E. James St. Peter's C. W. Strickland Salisbury T. E. Martindale J. W. Hardesty Selbyville R. H. Lewis Sharptown L. I. McDougle Smith's Island W. FP. Taylor C. W. Prettyman Somerset T. H. Jones Stockton G. W. Townsend Tangier Island M. D. Nutter Westover D. H. Willis Whitesville J. W. Fogle Apostolic Holiness Church Denton Mission Virginia Pennsylvania New Jersey I. H. Warren India A. Lee Gray Frank Robinson Cincinnati Bible School M. E New Meeting House Chesley Gantt Port Deposit Christ Church EL FE. Dixon Darby James “Cider Thomas & Messer Co Baltimore St Baltimore, Md Allen &, Olmeted le Roy Effie Alford Lola Alford Ed. Brown E. A. Stevens
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