Denton social notes show steady town life and plans
Mr Samuel Griffin underwent cancer treatment at Johns Hopkins and is recovering. Denton residents plan a Chinese opera at Masonic Hall and a new wholesale ice cream enterprise is discussed. Local improvements include widening Main Street, a new dwelling for Mr Roland Garey, and a public drinking fountain to replace the old well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailey
Enton
Covey
West Denton
Denton
Masonic Hall
Ida Melvaine
S. J. Ed. Nichols
Cooper
Roland T. Kk. Garey
J. E. Ellwanger
T. Fred Towers
Tolchester
Chestertown
Jima
Geo. E. Wilson
Hickman
L. B. Towers
East Denton
New York
Philadelphia
Ida J. Mcklvaine
L. Irving Jones
Greensboro Free Press
Jennie Stevens
J. Oakes Downes
William Stevens
Thomas K. Christopher
Federalsburg
Oscar Clark
C. Leslie Walls
William H. Deweese
Thomas H. Lord
Near Ridgely
Springfield
Sykesville
J. Dokes Downes
Alday Whitby
A. G. Robinson
Ferris Crouse
George H. Parks
Harrison Street
Easton
William N. Fleckinstein
Parks
Los Angeles
N. L. Tribett
Tribett
Main Street
W. Thomas Hignutt
Ahler Denton
Tuckahoe
Paralyzed news affects Duffey family and locals
The article notes Hugh L. Duffey suffering a slight attack of paralysis with Drs. Clarence and Roger Duffey of Washington and Mrs. Oscar Clark of Denton called home. It mentions visits by J Yates Scriviner of Baltimore and family from Baltimore social rounds, a warehouse move by Stewart and Jarrell, and several locals including Miss Mary Russom opening an ice cream parlor and Larry Sparks planning a large Chestertown store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh L. Duffey
Clarence
Roger Duffey
Washington
Oscar Clark
Denton
J. Yates Scriviner
Baltimore
J. A. Mackintosh
Scriviner
Chas. H. Deen
Stewart & Jarrell
Chas. Sauer
Wm. J. Thawley
Mary Russom
John Russom
David Rees
Clayton
Delaware
E. A. Thompson
Larry C. Sparks
Chestertown
Evelyn Fleming
Ira Williams
Farm Fire Destroys Buildings on George White Ley Farm
Last Saturday a barn and several outbuildings on the George White ley farm were destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at $1,000, partly insured by Kent Mutual. The dwelling was saved thanks to local residents. Also reports of local sports and church notes including a Preston Bethlehem game 8 to 4, Preston 24 Hurlock 3, changes at Johnson Bros store, and ongoing street work. Religious education notes outline Methodist system growth, loans, and upcoming youth events led by J T R and local leaders with a schedule of meetings from May through July plus a Denver Epworth League trip coordinated by Rev Vaughan S. Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whiteley
Kent Mutual Insurance Company
Preston
Bethlehem
Hurlock
Col
A. W. Sisk
Philadelphia
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Education
Methodist Episcopal
J.T. R
Vaughan
Collins
Denver
Penninsula
Conference League
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street Station
Wilmington
R. K. Stephenson
Social notes from Queenstown and Ridgely area
Harry Barrett of Queenstown and Susie Brown of Hayden's Station were guests of George and Herbert Knotts and daughter Nellie over the weekend. Mrs. Herbert Knotts has returned from visiting her brother Herbert Davis near Wilmington. The Ladies Aid marked its anniversary at Mrs. W. Jones home with a reported good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Barrett
Queenstown
Susie Brown
Hayden's Station
George Moore
Herbert Knotts
Nellie
Herbert Davis
Wilmington
Ladies Aid
W. Jones
David Reese
Jennie
T. Reese
Ernest Smith
Frank Lane
Ridgely
Lola
Bowen
Petersburg
Rowland Knotts
Kate OQ. Knotts
Thomas Roberts
W. N. Bowen
Messrs
Julian Reese
Dover
Leg
Thawley’s M. P. Church members honor pastor with donation
In Murrsville the members of Thawley’s M. P. Church at Tuckahoe Neck presented a donation to Rev. H. S. Johnson on Tuesday. Several local residents, including Norman Butler, Mrs. Etta Beauchamp, and W. E. Cunhall, returned from visits or traveled to spend time with relatives. Families from Philadelphia, Bethlehem, and Wilmington were noted visiting here or returning home after visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thawley
M. P
Tuckahoe Neck
H. S. Johnson
Norman Butler
Greenwood
A. T. Garrett
Harry Davis
Frank Richards
William Cheezum
Etta Beauchamp
Bethlehem
W. E. Cunhall
O. B. Stafford
Philadelphia
Rev
T. H. Wright
Mabel
Stevensville
Charlie Cuball
Ralph
P. O. Sparks
Wilmington
Local Social Notes Include Visits by Goodens and Sparks
Henderson captions list weekend visits across Maryland and Delaware. Mr. and Mrs. H C Gooden with D M Gooden stayed with Nathan Cook in Woodside Delaware. L A Gooden returned to New York after visiting relatives in Henderson. Miss Maggie Sparks came home from Swarthmore. Mrs. Isaac Smith and son visit her sister Mrs. Hugh Hudson in Ridgely. Walter C. Gough of Dover spent time with his mother. Elphonsie Goodwin of Swarthmore is home. Rev M L Stewart was in Hillsboro. J B Coffin spent Thursday in Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
Samuel Griffin
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
William Wesley Wyatt
Ridgely
Charlotte Hall Military Academy
America
Constance Bowman
Denton
City College
Philadelphia
William Morris
J. T. Carters
Franklin Street
Jennie MacLeod
Laurel Grove
John Macleod
Harry A. Roe
Henry R. Lewis
Georgie Feelinig
L. B. Towers
Levi D. Roe
Talbot
Goldsborough
Easton Court
Deweese
Easton
William H. Anderson
Oscar Clark
Washington
Harvey Jr. Cooper, Esq
Aunuapolis
H. C. Gooden
D. M. Gooden
Nathan Cook
Woodside
Del
L. A. Gooden
New York
Hender
Maggie Sparks
Swathmore
Isaac Smith
Hugh Hudson
Walter C. Gough
Dover
Elphonsie Goodwin
Swarthmore
M. L. Stewart
J. B. Coffin
Wilmington
Richard Merriken
John H. Merriken
Hobbs
Merriken
George
Arkansas
St. Francis River
Elizabeth Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Phillips
W. S. Hammond
Hammond
Methodist Protestant Church
Maryland
Robert H. Jackson
Goldsboro
Greensboro Cemetery
Isaac W. Mitchell
Sixth
Mitchell
Elizabeth Davis
A. D. Davis
Dentawr
M. E. Church
Georgetown
Mario Breckinridge Handy
William C. Handy
L. Irving Handy
Princess Anne
Local residents' early week visits reported
Miss Lily Rumbold returned Wednesday after staying with relatives at Cambridge. Norman Gootee of New York visited his grandfather N W Gootee. Mrs. Linda Stafford shopped in Baltimore earlier in the week. Mrs. O Blades visited relatives in Hurlock on Wednesday. Rufus Eaton visited friends in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. N M Wright were in Baltimore at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Rumbold
Cambridge
Norman Gootee
New York
N. W. Gootee
Linda Stafford
Baltimore
O. Blades
Hurlock
Rufus Eaton
N. M. Wright Wee
Mr. George Jopp Ships Strawberries on Wednesday
Mr George Jopp shipped a crate of fine strawberries on Wednesday morning detailing a routine freight activity and noting the timing of the shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jopp
Fine white dress linen at twenty cents a yard
Dress linen offered by J Ed Nichols at twenty cents per yard. Yardage not specified. sale advertisement in a local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ed Nichols
Hersey FamilyHost a Saturday Evening Party
Earle son of Mr and Mrs H D Hersey hosted a party last Saturday with about thirty six guests enjoying a pleasant evening. Miss Nannie Towers will lead the Epworth League devotional next Sunday. Misses Mary Nannie Towers hosted friends last Thursday. Edith Mary Towers and Minnie Todd visited Baltimore. Many local youths attended a Harmony festival last Friday. Strawberries ripening and growers expect a fair crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
H. D. Hersey
Epworth League
Nannie Towers
Mary
Edith and
Mary Towers
Minnie Todd
Baltimore
Harmony
Travels in the Holy Land lecture at Music Hall
Rev Mr Mullineaux spoke on Travels in the Holy Land at Music Hall on Wednesday evening. Proceeds fund a barn on the M P parsonage premises. Mr and Mrs George Galloway return to town to reside. Mr R W Messenger was in the city on business. Mr and Mrs T J Williams visited Philadelphia last week. Mrs Felch is visiting in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Galloway
R. W. Messenger
T. J. Williams
Philadelphia
Mrs. Felch
Baltimore
A Habit to De Encourage with a Remedy
A short ad urges making Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy a regular habit to prevent sudden bowel complaints. It stresses readiness, quick action, and potential lifesaving value. Sold at Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffey Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Douglass Drug Store
A. L. Duffey
Hillsboro
Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway officers tour regional lines
A party of MD&V Railway Company officers led by S. M. Prevost inspected the Queen Anne’s Railroad and the Chester River on Friday May 12. Attendees included Capt. Willard Thompson T. A. Joynes A. J. Benjamin and W. Upshur Polk. Work to improve the railroad continues and the route is to be in condition for the excursion season opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MW. Dj& VR
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Company
Queen Anne's
Chester River
S. M. Prevost
Pennsylvania Railroad
Willard Thompson
T.A. Joynes
A. J. Benjamin
W. Upshur Polk
Ek A
Pain Balm Offered For Pain Relief At Hillsboro
An advert promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm with claims of curing others and a single application relieving pain. Sold by Douglass Drug Store and A. L. Duffey in Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass Drug Store
A. L. Duffey
Hillsboro
Rain brings relief to Caroline County farmers Sunday afternoon
Sunday afternoon heavy rain was welcomed by farmers in Caroline County and by residents in general as it nourishes crops and pasture after a dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Cream of asparagus soup recipe with tips and tips
A home recipe describes making cream of asparagus soup. Use half a bunch of asparagus for flavor, reserve tips to simmer separately, then combine with stock or water. Fry onions, add soup herbs and chilis, simmer, puree, strain, thicken with flour and butter, then stir in cream or milk and serve.
Orphans Court Passes Final Admin Accounts and Probate
In the Orphans' court on Tuesday last Thomas Taylor administrator of Levin P Williams deceased presented a second and final account of administration which was passed Addie N Wilson and Fred R Owens executors of James W Wilson deceased presented an account of sales of the personal estate which was approved John BE Wilson late guardian to Vashti Louise Garey presented a final receipt and release which was approved The will of Philip Noble deceased was presented by Wm RE Liden custodian and admitted to probate Letters testamentary were granted to Philip A Noble the executor named therein Bond was filed and approved Clinton Cook and William E Kiden were appointed appraisers of the personal estate Notice to creditors was ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Thomas Taylor
Levin P. Williams
Addie N. Wilson
Fred R. Owens
James W. Wilson
John BE. Wilson
Vashti Louise Garey
Philip Noble
Wm. RE. Liden
Philip A. Noble
Clinton Cook
William E. Kiden
Public sale ads and local notices prompt busy June 1
Advertisers promote a June 1 public sale of furniture by R. M. Messick and a mid summer opening by Miss Ida Melivaine on May 27. Nuttle Hardware lists black cow peas at 2.25 and whippoorwill peas at 2.00. J. E. Nichols showcases waist goods. Longfellow’s offers eggs at 17 cents. Ridgely residents and local officials note political moves including Dr Stephen S Stone’s House of Delegates bid and postmaster succession on June 1 with Alfred Sigler and A W Thompson in Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Messick
Ida Melivaine
Nuttle Hardware Company
Smith & Walls
T. Harvey
Burrsville
J. E. Nichols
J. W. Payne
Longfellows’s
Stephen S. Stone
House of Delegates
Caroline County
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore
Ridgely
Gilbert Hagadone
Alfred Sigler
A. W. Thompson
Nigler
Chicago Northwestern Rail Tours Offer Fall Sleeping Car Travel
Tickets go on sale in autumn from Chicago via the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. Excursions in Pullman tourist sleeping cars to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland without change at seven dollars for double berth. Fall details from W B Kniskern P T M C and N W Ry Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific
North-Western
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
W.B. Kniskern
N. W. Ry
Strawberries to Lead Crop Surge in Caroline County
A Greensboro correspondent notes Caroline county will produce the largest strawberry crop in years. Earlier varieties suffered from a late freeze and drought, but recent rains revived the Inter varieties and lifted prospects for a strong harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Caroline County
Jesus Before Pilate And Gethsemane Lesson Reflected
In the Bible study Jesus prays in Gethsemane, is betrayed by Judas, and faces a harsh trial. Pilate seeks to release him while the crowd demands crucifixion, prompting reflection on personal responsibility and faith. Includes notes on Barabbas, the Sanhedrin, and Christ's peaceful kingdom. Also reports Maryland immigration work guiding German farmers to diversify agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Jerusalem
Gethsemane
Peter
James
John
Judas
Hsis
Pilate
Annas
Caiaphas
Christ
Barabbas
Prince of Peace
Satan
Maryland
Leorn
Baltimore
Bureau of Immigration
Herman Badenhoop
Republicans to Support Constitutional Franchise Amendment
The Cecil News reports that the Constitutional Franchise Amendment will gain backing from Democrats and Republicans who favor an enlightened electorate. The Salisbury Courier concedes some Republicans in Wicomico County will vote for the amendment, indicating cross party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil News
Salisbury Courier
Eastern Shore
W. H. Jackson
Wicomico County
Pattern and Wallpaper Prices at Baltimore Shop
The latest patterns in wall paper sell for 5 cents per piece and gilt at 8 cents each. Window shades go for 2 1/2 cents apiece at Thomas and Messer located at 1015 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Messer
Baltimore St
Baltimore
In Memoriam for Dearest Husband James E Nichols
In sad remembrance of my dear husband James E Nichols who died May 21 1904 at age 28 One year since death called him away I miss your voice and footsteps Heaven will keep you Rest in peace dear husband I take our child to your grave By His Wife
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Nichols
Husband
Jim
Cyneeck
Balance in life from exercising all faculties
The author argues that faculties grow only when used and warns against overemphasis on one idea or specialty. Complete development requires balanced, healthful exercise of all faculties. one-sided focus leads to imbalance and personal decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Miscellaneous Matters and Local Highlights
A writer recalls a past Massachusetts caterpillar plague urging early season effort to destroy nests. Talbot County Circuit Court’s May grand jury, discharged after three days, heard 69 witnesses and issued 27 indictments. Centreville Clerks lost to Caroline High School 11 to 2, with Denton Downes Chaffinch Dukes for Centreville, and Hunter Howser Phillips for Caroline. Transpeninsular railroads B C and A and M D W plan Ocean City and Rehoboth excursions this year to enliven the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Talbot County
Martin
East
Centreville
Caroline High School
Denton—Downes
Chaffinch and Dukes
Hunter, Howser and Phillips
Ocean City
Rehoboth
Maryland Delaware Virginia Railways offer Ocean City excursions
The Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railroad announces special excursions to Ocean City from all points on the Railway Division this season and sale of Rehoboth Del season tickets and single day Thursday trips at low rates. Bookings open for Sunday School and other groups to Rehoboth Del. apply early to A J Benjamin Salisbury Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railroad Company
Ocean City
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Division
Rehoboth
Del
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Company
A.J. Benjamin, M
Salisbury, Md
Corner store moved from half-century landmark corner
The corner-store house once run by Roland Frampton was removed and his stock moved to the storefront opposite the livery stable. The building stood over fifty years, sold after Henry Blackiston bought the property in 1858 for 250 dollars and the sons recently sold it for 2000 dollars in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Frampton
Frampton
Henry Blackiston
Auctioneers and Clerk List for Covey Sale
F P Covey and Gro L Waxace act as auctioneer and clerk for the sale. The notice lists Covey as purchaser organizer and Waxace as clerk overseeing bidding procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Covey
Auc
Gro
L. Waxace
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Orm Hans
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T. P. Fisher
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May Sparklin
Eva Wright
Regina Kines
Barenay
McMurry
W.S. Crocusa
Phimmer
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Anita Smith
Laura Melvin
Clara Wilson
Cora Pippin
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Addie Wilson
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Nuttin Scallowell
Bremarp J. S. Burnoen
E. M.noble
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Templeville
Murrsville
Hobbes
Williston
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Pacific Coast
Jesus Hefare Pilate
Doha Til
Ineteresthip Bible Analysis
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