Denton Area Notes Include Banquet and Real Estate Ads
Local items report a Masonic banquet planned for Centreville on June 1, an ad for a Ridgely storeroom for rent, and bank statements published in Denton. Also noted are farm sales, a fireless weather summary, a high school baseball result, and preparations for Children’s Day services at the M P Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centreville
T. W. Smith
Denton
Ridgely
Bob White
Denton and Peoples National Banks
Laurel
Del
Been
Trustree
T. Fred Garey
AL OM. Hasskind
Amer
Ibi- County
Thoma
EE Everngaon
Concent
M. 1L
Reichhaaun
Deen
Mortzacee
Deven
Federal- Bury
Cambridge High School
Base Hall
Oor
Pitehnd
Col
WL J. Start
Talbot
TJ Phillips
Baltimore
Pla. Ain
Aignee
Mondhty
Jones Commer
Rolston
Annie EF. Lantrell
Denton Track
Johans
Annie IL
Edward Wilthe
Kentwood
Lolchester
Mabel Direct
Bkick Crow
Fhoma
Redhead
Ralph P. Poole
Diamond State Telephone Company
Caroline Court
Sarah Jenkins
W. L. Macon
Queen Anne's Court
Talbot Court
Mullikin and Butler
Addie R. Love
Deen and Covington
W. M. Love
J. Howard Shields
Methodist Protestant Church
Frank T. Benson
M. P
Personal and Social News Highlights in Denton Area
Mr. Arthur E. Dowell of Washington and Miss Katurah E. Trice of this place wed at the bride’s brother-in-law and sister’s home. The ceremony was led by Rev. Dr. J A C McGilton of Milton Delaware with orange blossoms and white Morocco Bible. They will reside in Washington where Dowell is in mercantile business and plan a trip north to Niagara. The column lists numerous local visitations, receptions, and upcoming events including lectures at the University of Pennsylvania Summer School, hospital visits, and Church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Dowell
Washington
Katurah E. Trice
James II
Nichols
J A. C. McGilton
Milton
Delaware
Dowell
Ridgely
Niagara
M. Bates Stephens
University of Pennsylvania
Annie Richardson
Mollie Downes
J .R. Downe
Baltimore
F. F. Benson
Hayden
Yhursday
Greensboro
George W. Steinemann
Ethel P. Shull
Ellicott City
Vernon L. Ridgely
Maryland University Hospital
Shull
Steimemann
Frederic Avenue
T. Edwin Willis
Atlantic City Railroad
Cape May
Rhoda McKnott
Blanche Richards
William A. Jarrell
John Arthur
St. Paul's
M. E. Church
Haywood Edwards
Goldsborough
Fannie Bernard
Albert G.towers
Denton
Ernest Case
Williamsport
Ereo Jarrell
Three Years for Stewart, colored now known as Zach
Stewart a farm laborer on Mr. S Jr Baughley's farm at Tuckahoe Neck was arrested Tuesday morning and taken to Denton jail for assaulting his employer Mr. Andrew and striking Mrs. Andrew, with threats to kill and shoot. Justice Steele sentenced him to two years for the assault on Mr. Andrew and an additional year for the assault on Mrs. Andrew. another colored man was jailed for threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zach. Stewart
Jacob Andrew
S. Jr. Baughley
Tuckahoe Neck
Denton
Sherif Beck
Garey
Mr. Andrew
Andrew
Stewart
Tle
Justice Steele
House of Correction
Ridgely Fruit Growers Association Opens For Berry Sales
Mr. Thomas L. Day announces Ridgely Fruit Growers Association is open and selling strawberries with buyers on hand. The market ranges 8 to 13 cents with good demand. Refrigerated cars are available for all berries any time, and daily auction sales run 7 to 11 a.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bring berries for immediate cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Day
Ridgely Fruit Growers Association
Overcoat Lost Between Denton and Greensboro Road
Mr Gus Pritchard Jost reports an overcoat left on the road between Denton and Greensboro on Wednesday afternoon. Please return to JourNAL office. Reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Pritchard
Denton
Greensboro
Journal Office
Wallpaper and Window Shade Prices at Thomas & Messex Co
The listing notes wallpaper at a piece and Gill at 8c per piece and window shades at 22c each from Thomas & Messex Co located at 1015 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore Maryland. The ad highlights affordable home decor items with a focus on practical prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Thomas & Messex Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
Burrsville Christian Endeavor Social and Meetings
Burrsville notes detail a Friday night Christian Endeavor social at Mrs. Alice Stafford home with song prayer and the election of six month officers Lester Raughley president Laura Porter vice president Edith Simpson treasurer Mary E Porter secretary A later gathering at the S Delong home featured readings by Baughley Jacobs a duet by Fyva Russell and Florrie Dill and refreshments. Attendees attended funeral of John Williams in Georgetown Del and other local visits include Miss Bessie Cahall returning home near Warrington Miss Georgie Bounds visiting Burrsville and Miss Florence Slaughter a guest of Laura Stafford plus visits by Verde Melvin and Mrs Emma Cooper with relatives.
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Christian Endeavor Social and Busines
Alice Stafford
Lester
Raughley
Laura Porter
Edith Simpson
Mary E. Porter
Sidney DeLong
Epworth
Baughley
Jacobs
Khel Caball
Fyva Russell
Florrie Dill
Iva Russell
FY. C. Cahall
John Williams
Georgetown
Del
Mrr Williams
Mr. Williams
Burrsville
M. FE
Bessie Cahall
Homer Melvin
Warrington
Georgie Bounds
Thomas Lard
Florence Slaughter
Andrewville
Laura Stafford
Verde Melvin
Farnhurst
Deli Melvin
Emma Cooper
Maggie Melvin
Federalsburg notices and town events mix into spring
A crowded Federalsburg scene reports pleasure trip misadventure on the Rambling Sail and a midnight rescue storm, W T Eddington rebuilding at Wad ing Place Fauy, ongoing building work sustaining jobs, a local wedding of Bessie Nabb to Frank Short, memorial services by veterans ahead of Decoration Day, moving pictures by J P Disharoon, and visits by John Clark and Clinton Bennett plus Rufus Fleetwood's summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Eddington
Fayu
Richard Nabb
Laurel
Del
Bessie
Frank Short
John Clark
Clinton Bennett
Greensboro
Rufus Fleetwood
Vossius Co to Install Modern Bath In Moore Home
The IE M. Vossius Co has contracted to install an up to date bathroom outfit and town water fixtures in the home of Mr. R. L. Moore. Mrs J Frank Lane and children visited Mr and Mrs D M Swing this week. The strawberry harvest will begin in earnest here next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IE M. Vossius Co
R. L. Moore
J. Frank Lane
D. M. Swing
Templeville Youth Plans June 7 Children's Day
Templeville reports arrangements for children’s day services set for June 7. Miss Arron from Philadelphia recently visited Miss M. E. Perkins, while Miss Sarah Whiteley of Wilmington is visiting the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeville
Arron
Philadelphia
M. E. Perkins
Sarah Whiteley
Wilmington
Governor to Visit Denton for State Road plans
Governor Austin Crothers and Johns Hopkins officials head a Good Roads Commission visit to Denton Court House next Tuesday to discuss the first State road in Caroline under the new law. The meeting aims to gauge local interest and advance road construction as a key state development effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin ’L. Crothers
Ira Remsen
Johns Hopkins University
Bullock Clark
Johns Hopkins
John M
Tucker
Cecil
Samuel Shoemaker
Baltimore County
Good Roads Commission
iChief
W. W. Crosby
Denton
Court House
Caroline
Primary Election Officers Appointed in County
The Democratic State Central Committee appointed judges and clerks to run the county primary on Saturday the 30th. Districts list return judges and assistants including Parvis and Carter, with names for judges and clerks across eight districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee
P. C. Parvis
Wellington Heather
W. L. Cooper
S. W. Dill
Robert Jarrell, Jr
J. C. Carter
R. AL Taylor
W. P. Mantove
George W. Wooters
A.T. Handy
G. F. Galloway
Edwin ‘F. Lowe
Sifth
L. J. Clough
J. Milton Beagen
Capt
Thomas Towers
Elwood Fleming
FE. Maton
Seventh District
C. W. Smith
James H. Lynch
EF. Starkey
Orphans Court Proceedings Admit Wills and Guardianships
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Henry RL Lewis administrator of Saltie Gordon deceased presented appraisers’ return approved. A testamentary paper of James H Holmes admitted to probate proved and ordered recorded. Minnie B McCarter guardian of Ralph A and J Edward McCarter presented fifth guardian accounts approved. Walter J Hoffman administrator of Paul J Hoffman presented petition for order authorizing release of distributive share. Christian FE Hoffman administrator of Geo W Hoffman to deliver release for distributive share paid in lifetime granted. Christian I Hoffman administrator of Geo W Hoffman reported no property funds, report approved. G Edgar Williamson guardian of Carrie Williamson Slas singer authorized to invest ward funds in shortgages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Fuesday
Clark
Liden
Fleetwood
Ienry RL Lewis
Saltie Gordon
James H. Holmes
Minnie B. McCarter
Ralph A
J. Edward McCarte
George W. Hoffman
G. Edgar Williamson
Carrie Williamson Slassinger
Father Knickerbocker Dutch Auction Booms Local Trade
The Cresson Record notes a merchant's Father Knickerbocker Mission Clock sold by a Dutch auction. The price starts at regular and drops to zero cents daily until sold, drawing excitement especially from women who bid their own price and celebrate the playful market boost and town mood.
Easton Fair Grounds July Fourth Celebration
July 4 at Easton Fair Grounds promises merriment with trotting and running races in morning and afternoon. Evening features fireworks balloon ascensions and a grand ball from 8 30 to 11 30 with waxed floor for 100 couples. Dinner and supper served. M B Nietiors secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton Fair Ground
Easton Fair Grounds
M. B. Nietiors, Sec’y
Preston Commencement to Be Held May 26 at Town Hall
Preston will hold commencement exercises on Tuesday evening May 26 in the town hall. Graduates include Edith Kelley Mary Todd Grace Dennis and J Maynard Ledman. Rev ZH Webster of Delmar will deliver the address to the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Town Hall
Edith Kelley
Mary Todd
Grace Dennis
J. Maynard Ledman
ZH. Webster
Delmar
Traders Licenses Published for Caroline County
The Caroline County Clerk of the Circuit Court lists traders licenses, naming Lizzie Fisher Lila Visher Ehner T Orme John E Whaley Poole Brooks J Harry Williams Edward P Foote R M Messick Stewart Jarrell Redman Son Jennie Stafford Wm Murphy Albert Anderson and others with respective towns and amounts. The article also recalls Patty Cannon a Maryland figure in crime history, noting her tavern crime era and alleged husband murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Journal of May
John E. Whaley
Preston
Poole & Bro
Federalsburg
J. Harry Williams
Goldsboro
Edward P. Foote
Fowling Creek
R. M. Messick
Bethlehem
Stewart & Jarrell
Hillsboro
Redman & Son
American Corner
Jennie Stafford
Denton
Wm. J. Murphy
Albert Anderson
Co. E. Hollingsworth
Lenderson
A. Linden Duffey
Whi. A. Butler
Greensboro
McKlvanie & Sister
George Ford
Smith W. Dilt
Henderson
Arthur J. Gennett
Benjamin F. Jackson
R. I. Noble
Field & Willis
John H. Baggs
School Picnic Enjoyed by Children and Teachers
Our school children today enjoy a picnic given by their teacher Miss Annie Statin. Mrs Stelen Thawley, sick with rheumatism, is improving. Rev J E Smith will preach here on Sunday next. Mrs J Be Lauer has returned from Norfolk Va. We are now favored with a steamboat every day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Statin
Stelen Thawley
J. E. Smith
J. Be Lauer
Norfolk
Epworth League Meeting Hosted by Miss Emma Bullock
Miss Emma Bullock entertained the Epworth League business meeting on Thursday evening. Guests included Miss Bertha Bullock of Martinsburg Virginia visiting cousin Mrs James J Morgan. Mrs S C Adams has been visiting daughter Mrs Wm Pennypacker of Federalsburg. Mr Charles Mealoney visiting friends in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Emma Bullock
Bertha Bullock
Martinsburg
Virginia
James J1. Morgan
S. C. Adams
Wm. Dpennypacker
Federalsburg
Charles Mealoney
Philade
Sunday School Lesson on the Crucifixion Narrative
The article covers the crucifixion outside Jerusalem, Jesus bearing sins, his seven sayings, and the burial by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. It reflects on Pilate’s role, the women at the tomb, and adds a golden text about Christ dying for sins. It also merges a Maryland packing industry report noting tomato canning, peaches, and regional production trends affecting markets.
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Jerusalem
Jesus
Annas
Caiaphas
John
Xviii
Pilate
Herod
Joseph
Mary
Cleopas
Mary Magadalene
Christ
Earth
Arimathea
Sanhedrin
Luke Axili
Nicodemus
Stephen
Special sale on farm wagons and horse gear at Murphy’s
W. H. Murphy of Farmington Delaware advertises a thirty day cut price sale on carriages wagons harness and horse equipment. Discounts include surreys buggies harness blankets whips and farming gear with many items reduced below regular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Stilo
Courtland
Stro
W. H. Murphy
Farmington
Delaware
Seth withdraws from Talbot congressional primary backs Turner
Gen Joseph B Seth president of the State Senate withdraws from the Talbot county primary and urges support for J Frank Turner. He states he will assist Turner's ticket at the convention and asks friends to vote for the ticket he favors. Reverend Davies named Easton diocese delegate to Pan Anglican Congress in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B Seth
State Senate
Talbot County
J. Frank Turner
Seth
Turner
Davies
Easton
Adams
London
England
America
Maryland State ‘Teachers’ Association
Ocean City
Neambers
Atlantic Hotel
New York Fruit Trade Journal
Georgia
Reverend Dr Lewis Elected General Conference President
Rev Dr Lewis of Western Maryland College was unanimously chosen president of the General Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church at its 20th quadrennial session in Pittsburgh. His four year tenure succeeds Rev Dr F T Tagg of Baltimore. Delegates to the next inter church conference were recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
T. S. Lewis
Western Maryland College
Westminster
General Conference
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Pittsburg
Church In
America
F. T. Tagg
Baltimore
Methodist Protestant
Dr Lewis
Maryland
Tagg
Philadelphia
Tage
In loving remembrance of Edward Roe 1906
Sad tribute to Edward Roe who departed this life May 23, 1906. Wife writes of sorrow two years after the parting, recalling his faithful service, kind nature, and the lasting grief he leaves behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Roe
Wien Anp Ciicpren
Dixie shirt advertisement from Hillsboro shop list
A note promoting Workingmen's shirts at 40 cents with brands and retailers in Hillsboro including J. H. Nichols & Son W. C. Pastorfield A. G. Saulsbury & Hra Bidelly Stewart & Jarrell D. H. Knotts and others advising customers to ask for the Dixie shirt for a durable full shirt option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Nichols & Son
W. C
Wanted A Town Beautiful and a Village Improvement Plan
A 19th century lecture advocates forming a town improvement association led by a diverse executive committee including women. It urges gradual beautification at home and in streets, removal of nuisances, planting, clean sidewalks, libraries, prizes for neatness, and warns any town can become a charming resort with effort, citing New Milford, Connecticut as an example of transformation and rising property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert D. Ward
Woman’s Home Companion
New Milford
Conn
Connecticut
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Denton Journal
the Local Department
Spa
Ari
Federalisburg
M. E
League
L. P. Corkran
Harry Weothers
Edison Phonograph
Farmers & Merchants Telephone Company
H. M. Thompson
Sanson
D. F. E. Sanson
Ellendale
Francis
Harry
L. P. Carkran
Ald. Branford
Maggie Jarrell
Willian TH. Denney
Wye Mills
George C. Sherwood
LE. Lay Beaven
Charles Chipley
Anchorage
Laura Mason
Harvey Wooters
Joseph Stewart
Cordova
Charles Stewart
E. M. Noble
Cora Pippin
Joe Johnson
Reliance
Dorchester County
Jesse Cannon
Patty Cannon
Iwo
Williston
Hickman
United States
San Jose
Baltimore News
Denver
California
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Aia
O.M. Hignutt
Williston, Md
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