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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1911

Page

5

Local notes ice up to farm bids and hires

The item list covers farm sales in Denton, Chapels district, and nearby areas, noting sales of 135 acres to Gustavus Callahan, two farms to Orlando Patton and Charles Mar Ligon, and other transfers. It mentions a new boulevards project, rights of way, and a planned fruit juice factory in Dover, with local business and infrastructure developments.

Caroline County W. J. Blackiston’s Leonard Vomus George T. Redden Sheriff's Office J. Frank Booth Meclvaine & Sister's Dover Electne Rehoboth Pennsylvania Railroad Mercury Easton Pennelvania Railford Company W. OT. Sherwood Sherwood Chapel Ditrict Gustavus Callahan Nichols George W. Dahlin Chapel Distrret F. Coleman Dupont Delaware George M. Wingard Talbot Kuhner Engine Company Francis W. Janney Baldmore Plr Fisher County Treaurer Joseph IL. Carroll Denton Literary Club Parker's Walk Milton Trice Hickman Orlando Patton Charles DB Robert Patton Adkins Talbot Erand I. G. Packard Pruitman’s Guide Delaware Bay

Easton church convention calls for June gathering

Rev I D Rich secretary of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Easton issues a call for the forty third annual convention at Christ Church Easton on Tuesday June 6 at 1030 p m. Nearly a hundred will attend including clergy and lay delegates. Debates cover merging the diocesan clergy relief fund with the general fund and the division of North Elk parish in Cecil county with the plan to create Susquehanna parish. Also church canons to be revised and finances of the Easton diocese noted. The Eastern Shore diocese has about 9000 baptized members 2250 families and over 16090 parishioners with more than 50000 in contributions last year. Also Denton church service for the aged and an Epworth League meeting at Miss Mamie Trice’s home. The People’s Church Dover salary for Rev A W Lightbourne raised to 1800.

I. DR. Rich Protestant Episcopal Diocese W. Townsend Downs L. Irving Jones St. John’s George N. Beaven Willian Ht. Thawley General Fund Edward B. Hardcastle Henry Davies T. Hughlett Lenry EF. Shannahan North Elk Parish Cecil County Susquehanna Parish Easton Eastern Shore Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Denton Thomas Wilmington Del Bible Holiness Chapel Preston Epworth League M.el Church

Personal Mentions From Springfield Hospital Social

J C Clark entertained at the Baltimore Club Wednesday evening with many friends including Dr Eugene Douglass and Dr Enoch George. Visits covered Chestertown Philadelphia Baltimore Denton and Annapolis as locals and relatives were noted with various names and small movements.

Henderson postponed entertainment to May 20 due to cast illness

A Preston county note lists postponed entertainment for Saturday night May 20 after an actor illness. It also records social visits across Greensboro and nearby towns with numerous residents visiting relatives, hospital returns, and a Sunday picnic at Hartly.

Townsend Death Notices and County School Trustee Appointments

News arrives of the death of Mrs Emma Townsend of Philadelphia widow of Alfred Townsend killed in a railroad wreck. She leaves three children and a mother Rebecca Chance and a sister. Notes include graduating class names and June commencement. Also listed are reappointed county school trustees across districts and individual roles for many towns and colored trustees.

Emma Townsend Philadelphia Alfred Townsend Rebecca Chance Talbot Tilahman Chance Eunice Woole Ruth Douglas Miriam Dennis Carrie Hassinger Maud Cohee Amelia Carmine Mary Cook Eloise Sisk Nettie Bradley Talitha Slughey Sherman Griffith Geo. Bennett Reid East New Market Levin Reid Nellie Carmine Baltimore Hospital John Beauchamp Linchester Mill

Burrsville Notes and Local Encounters

George C Harris of Troy Virginia returns home after pleasant visit at Emmett Ward home near Burrsville. McMullen loses a cow valued 30 dollars after jumping a wire fence and calf sold. Lydia Hardesty R H Thawley W E Cahall and Thomas Sorden on sick list. William Cannon and daughter visit Mrs A M Dulin in Preston. Andrew Thawley of Wilmington attended a prest recently of his brother in law J L Stevens. Pearl Satterfield visiting Baltimore relatives two weeks. C C Harvey visited Philadelphia last week.

George C. Harris Troy Emmett Ward Burrsville McMullen Lydia Hardesty R. Hi. Thawley W. E. Cahall Thomas Sorden William Cannon Preston A. M. Dulin Andrew Thawley Wilmington J. L. Stevens Pearl Satterfield Baltimore C. C. Harvey Philadelphia

Tragic horse accident claims Mr William Sapp in Greensboro

Mr William Sapp of the Sapp homestead farm on the road to Felton was kicked by a horse on Saturday, shattering his jaw. He died Sunday at Faston hospital. Relatives include Judge Laird Goldsborough and Elwell Goldsborough, and others entertained at Dr Goldsborough's home. A new Greensboro hotel is planned to boost local business.

William Sapp Sapp Felton Goldsborough Faston Hospital Uarrington Charles Goldsborough New York T. Alan Goldsborough Denton Greensboro Peninsula

Annual Meeting of J. F. F. Literary Club at Hurlock

The J. F. F. Literary Club of Hurlock held its annual meeting on Thursday night. The literary portion occurred at the home of Mr. Jasper L. Thompson with music recitations and a debate. The banquet followed at the Glen Oak Hotel with about forty guests attending. A few strawberries have been in market.

J. F. F. Literary Club Hurlock Jasper L. Thompson Glen Oak Hotel

Census bulletin shows Maryland county population by race

Census Bureau releases Maryland race by county figures. State totals 1,062,644 whites and 232,249 colored, plus 376 Chinese, 22 Japanese and 5 Indians. Caroline County reports 14,437 whites and 4,787 colored. State has 415,906 residents aged 5 to 20 years.

Census Bureau Maryland Caroline

Ridgely Beats Easton in Close 7 to 5 Game at Federal Park

A lively Saturday contest at Federal Park saw Ridgely defeat Easton High 7 to 5 amid a crowded stand. Also notes on church services at Emmanuel Baptist, Armour plant tests, local cherry prospects, pastor Rev Br. M. Rigdon to work with Ridgell and Corday churches, mumps, staff changes at Saulsbury Bros, new housing in town, and illnesses including typhoid symptoms in Howard Marvel’s child.

Ridgely Easton High School the Ledger Easton Furniture Factory Federal Park Easton Emmanuel Baptist Church Lulie Freeman Armour Armour Reids Michigan Maryland BR. M. Rigdon Ridgell and Corday Baptist Crozer Seminary Weston Charles Stephens Saulsbury Max Heller Saulsbury Bros Baltimore Fairfield Nichly Willis Greensboro Alex. Marvel D. M. Swing Wm. Marvel Howard

Funeral of C N Coulbourn Held at Home

Funeral services for C N Coulbourn were held at his former home on Saturday afternoon with Rev J T Bailey officiating. Interment followed in Bloomery cemetery as a large crowd attended.

C. N. Coulbourn J. T. Bailey Bloomery Cemetery T. S.towers Cedar Island Baltimore H. W. Hughes Woods J. D. Neal Andersontown C. J. Beauchamp N. Smith Christian Endeavor M. FE. Holbrook E. W. Smith O. F. Smith Denton M. H. Smith Epworth League Concord M. E Bertha Smith H. L Adams Easton Philadelphia Gertrude Willoughby C. Hunter Carolyn Hudson

Death notices of notable residents and kin in Kent and Dorchester

The muster of obituaries records Mrs. Anne Lyden Meekins of Fifth Avenue, Dorchester, age 66, after a long illness from cancer. Also listed are the deaths of Mr. C Newton Coulbourne of Anthony's Mill, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper of Willow Grove, Mrs. Sarah A. Adams near Matthews, Thomas H. Bett near Petersburg, Rev. Dr. John D. Kinzer, and Miss Anna M. Woodall of Delaware. Funeral details, family connections, and interments at Denton cemetery and other local sites are noted.

Anne Lyden-Meelsins Fifth Avenue Wonan's Hospital Baltimore Robert J. W. Garey W. Frank Towers T. Fred. Garey Edwin M. Garey Roland T. K. Garey Nannie Melvin Frederic Fountain Lyden New York Meek Meekins Denton C. Newton Coulbourne Anthony's Mill Cloomery J.I. Bailey Ellen Marvel Willow Grove Clara Alexander J. Draper Susie John D. Berry Wyoming Sarah A. Adams William J. Adams Matthews Leonard White Denton Cemetery Thomas H. Bett Kent County Del Thomas A. Bell Petersburg Thomas Bell John D. Kinzer Methodist Protestant Conference West Aninster Anna M. Woodall Delaware George V. Massey Germantown

West Promotes 13th Ballot Sees Lucky Numbers at Vote

Baltimore City Council candidate Samuel L. West urged judges to save ballot No 13 for him and marked a 13 minute start to polling. He shook 13 hands and joked about casting 13 ballots for Preston as 13 votes could help him become president of the First Branch at next Tuesday's organization.

Baltimore Sunday Sun Europe Samuel L. West West Preston

Boys Should Choose Home Over Street Nightlife

A column warns that boys who loiter on streets at night risk losing moral guidance from mothers and falling into vice. It urges boys to stay home with good books, claiming they become future leaders while street youths end up in penitentiaries and asylums.

Banger Street Republic

Hillsboro Church Guild sale Sunday afternoon May 20

Hillsboro notes report the Guild of St Pauls Episcopal Church planning a sale of home made provisions on Saturday afternoon May 20 at the Sylvester cottage on Main street with ices and cake refreshments promised. Other local items include deaths, visitors, and social calls across Hillsboro and surrounding towns.

Guild of St Paul's Episcopal Church Sylvester Main Street Mollie Sneed L. J. Sneed Queen Anne Greenmount Cemetery Hillsboro Charles Marion Dean Charles Rhodes W. L. Thompson Philadelphia Charles Dean Harry Jump H. M. Thompson Rebecca Flowers David Rees William Taylor Dover William P. Fleming Julian Carter Chestertown John Wooters A. L. Duffey Five Hundred Club George Foster Wilmington Richard Evans

Good Roads and Population Debate on Rural Life

The root of rural life problems is poor roads and the lack of year round access. Good roads would spread population across rural districts and make families economically valuable. Without them farm children leave for towns, making life in back-country districts a living death and undermining any real community.

Mr. Roosevelt

Ancient Doncaster town site unearthed in Talbot County

On Bruffs Island estate Alfred Triebe uncovered 50 by 30 foot plaster and stone foundations 3 feet thick near the narrows bridge. Bones clay pipes flint and iron were found center mass. No timber suggests burning. Remnants indicate a historic windmill complex along the Wye riverward shoreline.

Talbot County Star-Democrat Doncaster Alfred Triebe Bruffs Island

Cardinal Gibbons to be honored for dual milestone

The Baltimore Sun proposes a civic, non sectarian celebration next month for Cardinal Gibbons marking his twenty five years as Cardinal and fifty years as priest. Gov Crothers appoints a committee from Baltimore and counties to direct the demonstration. Caroline county figures include Col Albert W. Sisk and Howard Melvin.

Cardinal Gibbons America Maryland Baltimore Sun Crothers Baltimore Caroline Countians Albert W. Sisk Howard Melvin

Western Maryland College marks 25 years under President Lewis

Western Maryland College plans elaborate commencement week events as Dr. T. H. Lewis celebrates 25 years as president since 1886. The college has expanded its property and now holds an endowment near a quarter of a million dollars, with many Caroline county youths educated there.

Western Maryland College T. H. Lewis Caroline County Western Maryland

Licenses Issued for Traders and Real Estate Brokers

Clerk J Kemp Stevens released licenses for traders cigarette real estate brokers and billiard tables. The payments range from $500 to $20,000 with many named individuals firms and towns across Ridgely Federalsburg Denton Preston Greensboro Hillsboro Marydel Bridgetown and more. The licenses must be renewed in May per law.

J. Kemp Stevens Edith C. Sharp Greensboro Frances E. Greene Ridgely Elizabeth Hughes Ida S. Hollingsworth Denton Corinne E. Mowbray Federalsburg L. Fisher & Sister Hillsboro Sue H. Turner I. J. McIlvaine & Sister Lillian Carmine Preston William H. Hollis Henry E. Jarrell Robert J. Baughley William E. Dillon Choptank John R. Young Isaac W. Davis Tan Yard H. H. Meredith Ridgely, Younger & Black Goldsboro Calvert Todd Blades Bros Bethlehem Robert H. Dill Henderson Wilkerson & Jackson Marydel John D. Davis Linden C. Noble D. B. Christopher John A. Mitchell Isaac E Mason Frank McCloud M.H. Thomas Charles M. Larrimore New Bridge Rachel E. Morris Richard E. Norris Albert Anderson James Curner Ralph E. Willis George William M. Norris Bridgetown Warren Vansant John H. Dyer Edward C. Vincent John T. Parker J. H. Williams Burt Hobbs Smith & Co Luther J. Andrew Newton C. W. Smith & Son John C. Moore George W. Eliason William A. Stewart John E. Whaley John Smith C. Clarence Deen Fowling Creek Thomas E. Bullock Smithville W. Foster Clark J. Frank Lane William D. Bradley Charles W. Jackson Quillen & Raymond J. T. Frampton & Son John P. Holsinger Orra G. Williamson G. Boyer & Co Moore’ & Hummer A. & T. Morris W. T. Jarman & Bro William Bullock A. G. Saulsbury & Bro Cigarstle First Bohemian Farmers’ Association of Maryland Thomas I. Cox James L. Jones

Oiling the Williston Pike Improves Road Surface

By Willston Pike workmen led by Julius Ziegel of Baltimore are oiling the Denton to Williston route to preserve the macadam surface and curb dust. A patrol system will detect and repair damage quickly. A single man with cart and screenings can maintain five to six miles, underscoring the highway’s value and need for care.

Julius Ziegel Baltimore Denton Williston

Orphans' Court Selects Guardians and Approves Accounts

In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood saw Sarah Carroll appointed guardian to Roland Carroll after bond was filed and approved. Administrators Burton Parker deceased presented second final account which was approved. Charles Ross administrator of William Pippin presented an inventory of personal estate and order to sell was granted.

Orphans’ Court Clark, Liden Fleetwood Sarah Carroll Roland Carroll Henry R. Lewis Wilmer B. Parker Burton W. Parker Charles B. Ross William B. Pippin

Washington Camp P.O.S. of A to attend church service

Members of Washington Camp No 80 Patriotic Order Sons of America will meet in Jarmans Hall at 9 30 tomorrow morning and march to attend the divine service at Goldsboro Methodist Episcopal Church. All are invited to attend.

Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America Jarman's Hall Goldsboro Methodist Episcopal Church

Thanks for Fire Rescue at Hickman Property

James H. Morean expresses heartfelt thanks to all who helped save his property from a Monday morning fire at Hickman. He notes their kindness will be gratefully remembered and small town ties are highlighted. Maryland's State capital announces a postal sayings bank project upcoming.

Hickman James H. Morean Maryland

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