Denton Native Named Register of Wills in Baltimore
Edwin R. Downes former Denton resident and Baltimore City Council waxes into Register of Wills of Baltimore succeeding Mayor Jackson. Born in Queen Annes county fifty five years ago, he trained at Denton National Bank then moved to Baltimore to pursue business and pharmacy. He runs a drug store at Linden and North avenues and married Lucy Richardson in 1905. they have one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin R. Downes
Dentonian
Baltimore City Council
Register of Wills of
Baltimore
Jackson
Register of Wills
Mary F. Downes
William H. Downes
Denton
Queen Anne's County
Caroline
Denton National Bank
Linden
North Avenues
Downes
Lucy Richardson
William P. Richardson
County
William Thomas
New Haven
Conn
W. F. Allen
Twilley
Salisbury
Smith
Allen, Md
Grasemere
O. M. Macomber
Goldsboro
D. Dallas Culver
Virginia Rose McNeilly
Seaford
Denton Club
Lenrie Dukes
L. R. Clough
H. T. Langmaid
J. Walter Beauchamp
C. P. Dunning
Washington
Westfield
Theodore Thomas
Rey
Harris B. Thomas
Ellamae Harrison
Blue Ridge Summit
Grace
James H. Pollard
Robert White
Chincoteague
Elias W. Nuttle
Washington College
Pauline Roe
George A. Cullum
Vivian
Dudley
J. A. Dudley
Anna Anderson
Kansas City
Marie Judge
J. Fletcher Wright
Wilmington
William H. Nuttle
Samuel Effwanger
Lee Anthony
Shenandoah Valley
Willian F. Murphey
Martha Smith
Ridgely
Hobbs
Vasbn
Louise Garey
Johns Hopkins School For Nurses
Mary Hobbs
Charles W. Hobbs
J. Ira Fisher
Willow Grove
T. F. Johnson
Ida S. Hollingsworth
Philadelphia
Mary Simpers
Chestertown
Pauline Nichols
J. E. Ellwanger
F. P. Cavey
George A. Deakyne
Atlantic City
Denton Fire Co and Community Club Carnival Criticized
A Denton letter to the Journal accuses local church groups of blocking a benefit carnival by the Denton Volunteer Fire Co and Community Club, arguing the carnival funds support fire protection efforts while noting a church movie benefit also exists. The writer contends youths' misbehavior stems from movie theatres, not carnival proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Denton Fire Co
Denton Volunteer Fire Co
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Fluharty at Grove May sixth
Mrs Elizabeth Fluharty died suddenly May 6 at age 62 leaving six children including Lacy Joseph James and Harry Fluharty of Preston Arthur of Bethlehem and Mrs Floyd Coleman of Preston. Also survived by two brothers and two sisters and several grandchildren. Funeral held May 11 at Grove Church with Rev F J Phillips. burial in Grove cemetery. Future services planned at Grove Choptank and Ellwood churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fluharty
Messrs
Lacy
Joseph
James
Harry Fluharty
Preston
Arthur Fluharty
Bethlehem
Floyd Coleman
Messrs, W. C
J. R. Andrew
Walter Howard
William Willey
Denton
Grove Church
F. J. Phillips
Grove Cemetery
Providence
Mr. Phillips
Grove
Choptank
Ellwood
Smithson Church
W. H. Johnson
Charley Perry
Smith
Mildred
Arthur Perry
W. E. Collins
Lillian
Oscar Nichols
American Corner
Bradford M. Connelly
Walter Butler
J. E. Clark
Arthur Butler
Elwood
J. R. Butler
Elwood Church
Thompson Family Called to Philadelphia Amid Illness
Mr H M Thompson and Mrs Susie Thompson were summoned to Philadelphia Monday due to Mrs E L Thompson’s critical condition. Numerous residents visited relatives and friends in Cambridge Easton and surrounding areas over the weekend, including Carney’s Point Onancock Hyattsville Ridgely and Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Thompson
Susie Thompson
Philadelphia
E. L. Thompson
Garry Smith
Mary Neal
Carney’s Point
I. T. Sparklin
J. R. MacSorley
Ion, Roe, Jr
Onancock
Louise Fleming
Hyattsville
Frank Fleming
Milton Waters Beaven
Chester
Florence Beaven
J. Roland Chaffinch
Denton
EH. Lay Beaven
Hilda Wathers
Ridgely
Sadie Wathers
Charlie Fleming
Cambridge
Local Notes on Goldsboro Residents and Nearby Events
LeRoy Cartwright and Augustus Schaube have joined the Pennsylvania railroad and left last Wednesday for service. Robert Jarrell, Sr. and sons have a new water well and are installing bathrooms in each home. Mrs. Noble of Preston visited Mrs. Jarrell, Sr. and both women saw Mr. Jarrell at Baltimore hospital. Townspeople attended Greensboro field day exercises Friday. Slaughter family from Ridgely moved into Mrs. Woods’ former home. George Johnson traveled to Baltimore for foot treatment. Robert Jarrell, sick with pneumonia, is improving. Miss Mabel Vanert visits Wilmington. Thomas Gray, Jr. improves but is not yet able to be out. Mrs. George Sylvester visits friends at Willow Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Cartwright
Augustus Schaube
Pennsylvania Railroad
Robert Jarrell
S and Sons
Noble
Preston
Jarrell
Baltimore Hospital
Greensboro
Slaughter
Ridgely
Woods
George Johnson
Baltimore
Mabel Vanert
Wilmington
Thomas Gray, Jr
George Sylvester
Willow Grove
Meginny
Massey
Wheedleton
Conn
Musser
Lee Bennington
Chester
Alice Bennington
Carlile Bennington
Dover
Annie Smith
Millpond
Emily Kellogg
Howard Smith
Ovid
Will Smith
Brooklyp Hospital
Walter Bennington
Melvin
Joseph Haymaker
Denton
C. W. Jackson
William Jarrell
Harold Fountain
Bridgeville
Jimmie
Jane Neff
Philadelphia
Hoffman
A.W. Thompson
Turner
Melvin Bennington
Walter Barnes
Trappe
Corkran
Easton
B.C. Millard
Carbondale
Albert White
State Farm
Melvin Wheatley
Frank Stayer
Mamie Smith
Harvey Holsinger
Frank Flounders
W. A. Berry
Dorothy Davis
Washington College
John Davis
Robert E. Smith
Annapolis
Social guests visit local families this weekend
Mr. Roy Venable and family hosted Louise Hayman Chester Hayman and others. Mr. Butler Nichols welcomed John Dukes and daughters from Philadelphia. Raymond Cohee visited Mrs Williams with Dr Myres. Nellie and Evelyn Nichols from Newark visited. Jack Byerly from Washington visited J C Fisher. Mrs Hulliger hosted Albert Noble. Mollie Smith spent Sunday with Mr Nichols and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Venable
Ray Stafford
Lola Hayman
Chester Hayman
Jesse Fearins
Campbell
Frances
Laura Torbert
Butler Nichols
John Dukes
George
Elizabeth
Hazel
Bertha
Philadelphia
Elma Williams
Raymond Cohee
Shields Family Week End Guests Across States
Greensboro residents Mr and Mrs William A Shields hosted friends over the weekend with visitors including Mr Durand Denston and Miss Irene Welde of Philadelphia Mr Frank E Shields of Chester and Mr and Mrs Raymond Bennett and their young daughter Mary from Greensboro The gathering highlighted ties among regional families over the short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Shields
Durand Denston
Irene Welde
Philadelphia
Frank E. Shields
Chester
Raymond Bennett
Mary
Greensboro
A. E. Shields
New wrist watch designs at F f Wrights
New designs in wrist watches debut at F f Wrights showcasing sleek cases bold dials and refined bracelets. The display highlights precision movements and fashion forward styling appealing to collectors and casual buyers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.f Wright
Ridgely Community Club reflects on season and events
The Ridgely News Letter reports the Community Club's final meeting of the season with Miss Emily Kellogg discussing state college short courses. Officers elected include President Mrs. T. W. Jones and Secretary Miss Ada Matthews. Other notes cover baseball manager Meginny announcing a June 6 game against Massey, local visits, birthdays, library activities, and forthcoming talks and lectures through October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Kellogg
State College
T. W. Jones
W. M. Wiley
Joe Lynch
Ada Matthews
J. J. Ivison
Red Lion Notables and Visiting Guests Noted in Local News
Red Lion residents Sherman Flury and Naomi Finry hosted by E. E. Pendleton while Mrs. Melvin Wheatley shows improvement on the sick list. Many visits to Baltimore and nearby towns, rain effects on berry picking, and local gatherings with the Saulsburys, Smiths, and Hemmons among those mentioned.
Fathers Day Service and Local Social Notes
Fathers' Day was observed at the M E Church with prayers, Psalter readings, a poem by Charles Clayville, and a sermon from the text As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord by Rev S L Hanley. The column lists numerous visits, school notes, athletic meet results, and local residents’ activities across Smyrna and nearby towns, including guests from Wilmington Chestertown Philadelphia and Centreville, plus several illness and travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Robert Edge
Wm. H. Goodwin
G. W. Tomlinson
Chas. Clayville
S. L. Hanley
J. W. Gibson
J. J. Bunting
Smyrna
F. G. Melvin
Harold and
Ethylyn
F. W W. Bardo
W. Langford Sanders
Wilmington
W. L. Sanders
Charles Adams
Baltimore
Merritt Hubbard
Hartley
P. A. Marvel
And
Myr
Fred Melvin and Son
Hickman
Lizzie Fogwell
Goldsboro
L. M. Jones
Annahel Clark
Sara Gooden
Juanita Cole
Maxine Goodwin
Chestertown
William H. Goodwin
Denton Winners Lead County Track Meet Highlights
Caroline High School topped the county field and track meet at Greensboro. Denton claimed multiple events and the Junior and Senior divisions showcased strong performances from Federalsburg, Preston, and Greensboro with numerous badge recipients and team relays across sprint, jump, throw, and relay events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High School
Greensboro
Federalsburg
Preston
Playground Athletic Association of Maryland
Denton
Gome
Flubbard
C. Noble
R. Nelson
R. Johnson
Friendship
E. Roe
C. Baker
R. Fleetwood
A. Blades
S. Lord
H. Dean
Noble
Johnson
Greensbaro
Hales
A. Raleigh
N. Payne
L. Collins
R. Holt
M. Hawes
L. Connelly
D. Crouse
Wwon
F. Norris
H. Fooks
A. Reinhold
Howard P. Spicher
W. Orme
C. Crouse
G. Vansant
G. Anderson
R. Collins
D. Blades
A. Reinbold
M. Russell
L. Noble
H. Clossan
Memorial Exercises Tomorrow at Denton Cemetery
Memorial services are planned for tomorrow at 2 30 in Denton cemetery to honor deceased members of Caroline Council Junior Order United American Mechanics and those who served the country in war. The program includes prayers, brief addresses by Rev. Dudley Ziegler and J. A. Dudley, with music. Officers of the council are listed and all members are asked to meet at the council room at 2 to march to the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Caroline Council
United American Mechanics
S. P. Shipman
J. A. Dudley
L. K. Ziegler
C. N. Jones
C. S. Kauffman
R. Boon Heauchamp
Lee A. Walston
Lee A. Walston, Vice-Counsilor; H. K. Tubbs
Raymond Smith
William K. Scottin
S. F. Cole
Reuben M. Raleigh
Sanwel Nowell
H. T. Pickering
Inside Sentinel
Roland Satterfield
Outside Sentinel
Clarence H. Roe
Denton Cemetery
Major Garey to Be College President at St John’s College
Major Enoch B. Garey U S Army professor of military science at Johns Hopkins has been named president of St John’s College Annapolis resigning from the service to assume duties July 1 He succeeds Dr Thomas Fell who resigns at age 72 after 37 years as president Garey a Denton native born August 7 1883 is a St John’s graduate class of 1903 and a 1908 USMA graduate with a distinguished service record including world war I at Plattsburg and in France He co authored the Plattsburg Manual and is known for military instructional books The appointment follows alumni association endorsement and marks education as a new field for his career
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garey
Enoch B. Garey
Johns Hopkins University
Denton
St John’s College
Annapolis
Thomas Fell
Fell
Major Garey
St. John's College
United States Military Academy
Caroline County
Robert J. W. Garey
Army
Philippines
China
Alice Brewer Ross
Admiral Ross
France
Johns Hopkins
Orphans Court Proceedings Admits Several Estates to Probate
In the Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. The Register of Wills granted letters of administration with the will annexed on the estate of George A Stevenson to John F Stevenson. Creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named W P Manlove and T Clayton Horsey. Laura A Porter executrix of T W Porter filed interest account and final administration, distribution and release. Mary Emerson Pastorfield administatrix of J Howard Pastorfield filed inventory and appraisement. John N Wright Jr administrator filed releases from several distributees. William A Morse administrator filed distribution proceeds. The will of Mary E Noble proven and admitted to probate. Mary Edith Noble executrix qualified and bond approved. creditors notice ordered. Edward T Moore and Harry M Hollis named appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West
Harper and Shawn
Laura A. Porter
Mary Emerson Pastorfield
J. Howard Pastorfield
Samuel F. Brodes
John N. Wright, Jr
Annie E. Fisher
J. E. Brodes
Vernon Brades
Fred Brades
Harvey J. Brades
John J. Brodes
William A. Morse
Sarah A. Morse
Mary E. Noble
Mary Edith Noble
Charles B. Harrison
Edward T. Moore
Harry M. Hollis
Death of Mrs Emma Thompson
Mrs Emma Long Thompson widow of James Thompson of Hillsboro died at her son Ralph B. Thompson's home in Philadelphia on Thursday. Born near West Chester September 16, 1837, she is survived by sons Harry M. Thompson and Ralph B. Thompson and sisters Mrs E R Adams and Mrs James T Bell. Funeral at Hillsboro home of Harry M. Thompson Saturday at 1 pm. pallbearers listed. interment Greenmount Cemetery Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Thompson
Emma Long Thompson
James Thompson
Hillsboro
Ralph B. Thompson
Philadelphia
West Chester
Messrs
Harry M. Thompson
E. R. Adams
Reading
James
Greenmount Cemetery
Children May Pick Berries With Adjusted School Hours
The County School Board says eligible school children may pick straw berries and still attend classes. Schools may shift schedules to start at 8 am and end at 4 pm with two intermissions or other two shift options to accommodate morning berry pickers while preserving essential classes.
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County School Board
Family Gatherings and Church Service Noted
Smithson Alfred Coleman and Naomi Coleman of Marcus Hook and Wilmington visited relatives in Marcus Hook. The Coleman family also saw Mrs. Louise Beauchamp in Federalsburg. A Smithson Church service is scheduled for May 27 at 7 30 p.m. led by Rev. W H Johnson of Federalsburg. Mary Perry of Easton visited her father W R Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Coleman
Marcus Hook
Naomi Coleman
Wilmington
R. F. Coleman
Floyd Coleman
Ruth
Easton
W. R. Perry
Eastern Shore Track Meet Crowded with Nine Counties
Washington College hosts the second annual Eastern Shore track meet with 32 high schools and 639 contestants. Easton High tops the team standings with 48 points, followed by Denton 49, Federalsburg 21, Berlin 418, and Preston 15. Records fall across multiple events as teams from Maryland and Virginia compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington College
Maryland
Accomac County
Virginia
Cecilton
Elkton
Chestertown
Rock Hatch
Millington
Warton
Chesapeake City
Centreville
Suthersville
Stevensville
Tri-County
Oxford
Easton
Henderson
Denton
Preston
Greensboro
Federalshorp
Cambridge
Hurlock
Vienna
Berlin
Pocomoke City
Snow Hill
Crisheld
Princess Anne
Salisbury
Chincoteague
Parksley
Ridgely
Deal's Island
East New Market
Easton High School
Federalsburg
Caroline
Additional Traders Licenses Listed Across Towns
A compilation of traders licenses shows multiple names and amounts across Federalsburg Ridgely Greensboro Preston Denton Hillsboro Goldsboro with sums ranging from 1 000 to 8 000 dollars. Several entries note cigarette sales and billiard tables as licensed activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Frampton & Son
Federalsburg
J. H. Williams
Goldsboro
M. H. Thomas
Ridgely
W. W. Lord & Bro
American Corner
Levin W. Taylor
Greensboro
W. A. Sculley
Joseph WW. Frampton
C. A. Rampmeyer
J. M. Parker
Preston
Ye M. Parkers
Cigarette
Frank H. Kibler
M. Kemp Newnam
Denton
Stewart's
Hillsboro
Stewart's Pharmacy
A. G. Dennison & Bro
A. G. Dennison& Bro
High Men at Denton Shoot Sets Scores and Winners
Denton Gun Club held a Saturday match with Dr. A B Burris of Salisbury high gun and J O Corkran of Hurlock as runner up. Scoring shows Burris 49, Corkran 47 in the listed events with other shooters yielding lower totals. The next shoot is scheduled for May 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
A. B. Burris
Salisbury
J. O. Corkran
Hurlock
Satterfield
L. Dukes
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Boy Scouts
E. H. Hirs. Wright
Ladies’ Circle
M. E. Parsonage
Kimmey
Federation of Womens Clubs
Federalsborg
E. N. Wright
Wesley M. E
Burrsville
W. A. Stewart
R. H. Bailey
Stewart
Denton Community Club
Order of Mechanics
Law Building
Harmony M. P
Denton M. P
Christian Endeavor Hour
J. E. Smith
Heaven
Hell
Williston
Preston Council
No. 43
Hignatt
Hignatt’s Park, At Williston, Will Open the Season On Wednesday Next. Bob Arthur
Imperial Five
Colonial Inn
James Morris
Slaughter Neck
Milfford
George Barber
Morris
Milford
Barber
Thawley’s
Tuckahoe Neck
Thawley
Milton C. Smith
Texas
Pwspapere
Hynson
THE
Ridgely News
Sherman Flury
Naomi Finry
Red Lion
E. E. Pendleton
Welle Andrews
Nickerson
Prof. Bomberger
Community Club
Charles Dobbs
John Mitchell
William Marvel
Clark Woodward
Harry Lane
Ronald
Inez Richardson
Marietta Heather
Marydei
Warrington
Frank Long
Wilson Saulsbury
A. G. Saulsbury
Mary Rebecca Saulsbury
T. A. Smith
Dundalk
William Lynch
Clark
Teressa Fountain
Orrell Saulsbury
I. T. Saulsbury
Old Ladies Home
Virginia Hayes
Miss Rowans
Harry Hemmons
North Carolina
Viola Jones
Carolyn Mancha
Myrtle Thompson
S. E. Parsons
John Applebaum
George Starkey
Charles
Thomas Robb
Charles Shewbrooks
Marydel
John Meredith
James Woshell
William Clark
Ernest Cohee
Wallace Scott
Francis Schoppe
AL. Dill
Epworth League
Louise Cohee
Julia Spinka
Hom
New York
Marcus Hoolf
W. F. Clark
Caroline Cooper
F. J. Wright
Chestnut Grove
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Smithson
KR. Sard
Kk. Stewart
Queen Anne
W. Greenhawke
R. Stewart
B. Merrick
Sadlersville
C. Beck
D. Cathell
P. Whaley
V. Dale
J. Taylor
D Cathell
J. Briscoe
T. Hanley
C. Price
Lord
Rottcamp
J. Marvel
E. Todd
T. C. Kinneman
R. Kottscamp
C. Roe
C. Daisey
F. Rollison
H. Beckwith
Cecilian
W. Evans
P. Quillen
P. Stewart
E. Gale
W. Norris
M. Neighbors
T. Rathell
Cambotage
Juntorn
F. Wilson
Rock Hall
J. Carr
W. Outen
H. Matthews
W. Bicking
Pocomoker City
B. Norris
J. Sisk
S. Jeffers
Elktop
R. Sterling
Crisfield
E. Salisbury
E. Ross
R. Simpson
A. Kay
S. Jeffera
T. Miller
W. Saunders
S. Curry
G. Messick
C. Hart
H. Wardwell
H. Corkran
W. Brown
O. McAllister
C. Carroll
J. Schoolfield
Pocemoke City
E. Bennett
C. Newman
C. Vansant
W. Meintzer
J. Ward
E. Daisey
J. Jones
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