Denton area diary notes farms sales and Chautauqua
Local items report real estate sales by Nuttle Real Estate and Owens firms, court action involving Robert Ireland, and a death of Dr. Robert Blackistone. The article covers decorations at Denton Cemetery, Chautauqua week plans, Armour Co strawberry plant expansion at Ridgely with hundreds of workers, and a Kent Island funeral for George W. Morris with eleven surviving relatives. Also notes Hillsboro bridge authority and a rise in strawberry production pending rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro Bridge
Caroline County
Denton
Chautauqua
Saratoga
Atlantic City
Masonic
Owens
Robert Ireland
Baltimore Corner
Centreville
Martha Sparks
Centreville Landing
Ireland
Robert P. Blackistone
St. Mary's
F. N. Nichols
Harvey L. Cooper
J. R. Downes
Preston
Main Street
John Dyer
Franklin Street
L. B. Towers
Armour & Co
Ridgely
Nyquist
George W. Morris
Kent Island
Denton M. E Church
W. E. Habbart
H. A. G. Westerfield
Denton Cemetery
California
Nuptial Notes and Local Visitors Highlight Region
Personal and social news spans marriages, visits, and notable events. J A B Wallace of Philadelphia visits Major Warren Wallace and brothers, all in robust health with hopes of living to a century, plus greetings from William Bishop of Queen Anne’s and others.
Baseball News Manager Pastorfield’s team goes 2-1 this week
This week the Ridgely team won 6 to 5 over Sennett’s home side with 18 strikeouts. Denton defeated Centreville 6 to 9 as Bennett struggled and Wine excelled in 7 innings with 12 strikeouts. Denton beat Queen Anne 13 to 8 with Fountain holding eight innings and Wine allowing five runs in relief. Locals head to Hickman this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastorfield
Ridgely
Sennett
Centreville
Denton
Bennett
Caroline Boys
Wine
Queen Anne
Fountain
Tuckahoe
Hickman
Prest on High School Commencement May Be Held At Town Hall
Preston High School will hold commencement exercises next Tuesday evening at the Town Hall. Graduates listed include Mildred Griffith Elva Cheezum Webster Taylor William Flaharty Lorna Mudge Clara Rumbold Mary Wright Ruth Dulin and Bessie Vickers. State Superintendent Stephens will address the graduates and County Superintendent Noble will deliver the diplomas. Scarcity of labor delays the work on the State highway to Bethlehem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High School
Masonic Hall
Caroline DeFord
Emily Roop Garey
Mary Viola Irwin
Ruth Selena Meredith
Marjory Lloyd Merrick
Lillian Gertrude Morgan
J. Kingsley Mercer
Myra Louise Ramsdell
Mary Skirven
Charles William Shawn
Katharine Hardcastle Smith
Alma Ellsworth Thompson
Wesley Earle Thawley
Preston High School
Town Hall
Mildred Griffith
Elva Cheezum
Webster Taylor
William Flaharty
Lorna Mudge
Clara Rumbold
Mary Wright
Ruth Dulin
Bessie Vickers
Stephens
Noble
Bethelhem
Hobbs and area social notes and local updates
Hobbs visitors include Campfire girls and chaperones visiting Miss Esther Willey. Preston residents Harry Taylor and brother, with Miss Taylor, Miss Wright, and Miss Ethel Paisley, traveled to Dover. Mrs Charles Howard of Anderson town in Baltimore hospital after operation, reported to be doing well. J H Merriken attends tri county meeting in Denton. Question raised about the game warden and issues of dogs at large. Ricards and J R Chaffinch bought Page autos in Baltimore. S S Sennett suffers sciatic rheumatism. C E services led by Mrs M E Holbrook. topic Newspapers. Ames Ladies' Aid hosted by Mrs W Satterfield. Ursula Slaughter visits Hobbs. Rev J R Gaar to preach at Ames. Warrington relief agent returns to Milton. Scarlet clover hay crops harvested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Redden
Addie Wilson
Hobbs
Esther Willey
Harry Taylor
Preston
Dover
Taylor and Wright
Ethel Paisley
Charles Howard
Andersontown
Church Home Hospital
Baltimore
Denton
J. H. Merriken
Ricards
J. R. Chaffinch
Page
S. S. Sennett
C. E
M. E. Holbrook
Ames
W. Satterfield
Ursula Slaughter
M. FE. Holbrook
J. R. Gaar
Warrington
Milton
Sacred concert at St Pauls M E Church Greensboro
A sacred concert is announced for tomorrow evening at St Pauls M E Church Greensboro with a silver offering at the door. The program includes multiple anthems duets and solos by local singers. Rev A P Prettyman to preach at Greensboro High School graduation tomorrow morning at 1030.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's M. IX Church
Greensboro
Calvary
Jesus
Zion
A. P. Prettyman
Greensboro High School
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Howard Towers
Brunker
Easton
Preston
T. M. Green
Mary M. Moore
Centreville
Burrsville Social Roundup Ties Nearby Families
Raughleys of Harrington hosted and guests included Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Raughley and their child. Mr. and Mrs. J B Raughley also welcomed visitors. Ca hall relatives from Pittsburg and Philadelphia attended their grandmother's funeral. Outten and Porter households hosted guests from Dover and Baltimore, with Cahall kin from Philadelphia visiting. Harris and Betts were seen in Ridgely Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Raughley
Emmitt Raughley
Harrington
T. H. Wyatt
Denton
J. B. Raughley
Lawrence
Theodore Cahall
Pittsburg
Robert
Bill Cahall
Philadelphia
H.outten
Norman Outten
James Outten
Townsend Rust
Dover
F. A. Porter
Bessie Cahall
Mollie Cahall
Coursey Hammond
Milford
Baltimore
Messrs
Harris and
Betts Vsited Ridgely
Wright Family and Friends Weekend Visitors in Maryland and Texas
Ghoptank notes Mr and Mrs A J Wright and sons Ralph and Leon on a business trip to Houston from Saturday to Sunday. Clara and Anna Wright visited Clarence Deen in Fowling Creek. Mrs Wilbur H Jump and James spent last week with W J Wright. Naomi Wright improving after a broken leg. Addie Gale of Federalsburg spent the weekend with H B Wright. Estelle Wright visited Anna Roe at Laurel Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Wright
Ralph and
Leon
Houston
Clara
Anna Wright
Clarence Deen
Fowling Creek
Wilbur H. Jump
James
W. J. Wright
Naomi Wright
Addie Gale
Federalsburg
H.B. Wright
Estelle Wright
Anna Roe
Laurel Grove
Queen Anne Social Notes Include Guests and Visits
Queen Anne reports social visits as Mrs. James Roberts of Smyrna and Mrs. John McWhorter of Norfolk stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Morgan this week. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Straughn entertained friends at cards Monday evening. Mrs. Jennie Jacobs of Wilmington visits her daughter Mrs. Herbert Stayton. Mrs. Laura Wooters visits Mrs. H. E. Jarrell in Greensboro. Frank Sparks of Baltimore spent the weekend with his parents as Harvey Wooters and daughter visit relatives near Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roberts
Smyrna
John McWhorter
Norfolk
J. E. Morgan
Norman Straughn
Jennie Jacobs
Wilmington
Herbert Stayton
Laura Wooters
H. E. Jarrell
Greensboro
Frank Sparks
Baltimore
Harvey Wooters
Local Greetings Highlight Easton Visitors and Teachers
Mr Noble Taylor of Easton spent Sunday with his uncle Mr W P Taylor. Our teacher Miss Ella Harrison gave her scholars a picnic Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs F Cox of Trappe are visiting relatives around here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Taylor
Easton
W. P. Taylor
Ella Harrison
F. Cox
Trappe
Ridgely News Column Highlights Local Activities
The Ridgely area reports a busy period with the Young People's branch of the Christian Temperance Union meeting at Mrs. Fountain’s home, voting to keep twice monthly meetings, two new members, and readings by Beatrice Bowers and Margaret Swing. Baseball results show the first team beating Denton six to five, and a third team win ten to seven at home. WCTU’s convention report, notable travels, rain, a strawberry festival, Campfire Girls supper, and church services are noted, along with school straw ride, a cautious recovery of catcher Fred Sharp, and upcoming Baptist evangelist meetings. Orphans’ Court proceedings record administrations, inventories, and probate actions for several deceased’s estates, with bonds, renunciations, and appraisals listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Branch
The
Christian Temperance Union
R. E. Fountain
Beatrice Bowers
Margaret Swing
Esther Shaw
Ridgely
Denton
Greensboro
Tilghman's
Harry Hemmons
Washington
Hemmons
South
T. C. Cahall
Church of the Brethren
Mr. Fike
Fairview
Oak Lawn
J. K. Lynch
Fred Sharp
Frisco
Baptist Church
Ethel Walker
Harrison Holsinger
Baltimore
W. EL Habbart
Philadelphia
Harry Reininger
W. I. Habbart
M. EL Church
Vianna Detwiler
Brethren Church
Leroy Detwiler
A. M. Rahn
Walkersville
Hillsboro Social Roundup Notices and Visits
Hillsboro reports include Mrs E L Thompson attending the funeral of her brother in law Thos J Belle Sr in Easton PA this week. Miss Kathleen Jarrell hosted a birthday party for friends last Saturday afternoon. Lenora Greenley from Baltimore visited her grandmother Annie Beaven last week. Herbert Dawson of Philadelphia stayed with his parents Rev and Mrs W F Dawson. Rev F C MacSorley of Wilmington visited his son J R MacSorley this week. Mrs Bryan of Baltimore visited Misses Virginia and Ethelail and Mrs Harry Wright of Choptank hosted by Mrs H W B Rowe. M J Peacock of Rhodesdale visited here over Sunday. Kathleen Knotts was a Baltimore visitor this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Thompson
Thos. J. Belle
Easton
Kathleen Jarrell
Lenora Greenley
Baltimore
Annie Beaven
Herbert Dawson
Philadelphia
W. F. Dawson
F. C. MacSorley
Wilmington
J. R. MacSorley
Bryan
Virginia
Ethelail
Harry Wright
Choptank
H. W. B. Rowe
M. J. Peacock
Rhodesdale
Kathleen Knotts
Fruit buyers and summer fruit season notes
Federalsburg reports Charles F Willey of Bridgeville representing Eric Walters Brokerage Company of Dover will buy fruits at market prices this season. W B Hutson of Seaford also buys fruits. E J Hammond and Mollie Martino visited Sharptown. Myrtle Stack of Hurlock visited Pauline Pratt. H I Messenger is packing strawberries again as dry weather harms crops in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Charles F. Willey
Bridgeville
Eric Walters Brokerage Co
Dover
Willey
W. B. Hutson
Seaford
E. J. Hammond
Mollie Martino
Sharptown
Myrtle Stack
Hurlock
Pauline Pratt
H. I. Messenger
Thawleys school vegetable exhibition prizes announced
Thawleys school held an afternoon exhibit of vegetables grown by pupils on Tuesday. Prizes were awarded to Ella Holsinger for head lettuce and red radishes, Irving Jester for onions, and Everett Clark for white radishes. A student led program by Mildred Downes followed, with a post event picnic and generous patron donations. nearby garden displays were highlighted. A Waterman Fountain Pen was lost on Denton streets Wednesday. reward offered at J L Everngam's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Holsinger
Irving Jester
Everett Clark
Mildred Downes
Thawley's School
Denton
Fifth Avenue
Randolph Street
Fifth
Sixth
Sixth Street
Randolph and
Gay
Waterman
J. L. Everngam
Good Old Times in Dixie at Denton Town Hall
Confederate and Union veterans invitees hear Col Tom Booker and Capt Tony Miller in Good Old Times in Dixie with an old Southern quartet of colored singers. They recount antebellum Virginia life with stories and songs, promising more entertainment than a minstrel show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Booker
Lee
Old Virginia
Death of Mrs Josephine Collins at Hog Island
Mrs Josephine Collins died Saturday night at her son's Hog Island home where she had lived since her husband John H Collins died 15 years ago. She had been an invalid for 12 years and leaves four sons and one daughter. The funeral was at M E Church Chop Tank with Rev Driggs and Rev Wright assisting and interment in Belmont cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Collins
Hog Island
John H. Collins
Pennsylvania
Charles G. Collins
Caroline County
Lizzie Barnes
Dorchester County
M. E. Church
Choptank
Mr. Driggs
W. J. Wright
Belmont Cemetery
Superintendent Hare Talks Prohibition in Denton
Superintendent T W Hare of the Anti-Saloon League and Rev C P Keen visited Denton to rally support for statewide prohibition. In a Court House address, Hare urged adopting prohibition nationwide and Maryland joining early, urging both parties to nominate legislators in 1916 who would push the cause. H H Nuttle presided with Rev C M Elderdice as secretary. Keen offered preliminary remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hare
Anti-Saloon League
C. P. Keen
Eastern Shore
Denton
Court House
Maryland
H. H. Nuttle
C. M. Elderdice
Keen
Marydel News Letter recalls umpire call and local events
The Marydel News Letter describes a Greensboro baseball visit with two umpires, praises a clean game, and notes church activities. It lists Children’s Day plans at Hartley M E Church, a Templeville picnic, and various local updates including car ownership, Sunday School leadership, and church repairs.
Adamsville Duck House of Owens & Co Ready for Business
Adamsville reports the mammoth duck house and brood ing plant of Charles Owens & Co is ready for business. It measures 126 by 20 feet, concrete construction, capacity 3,000 ducks with about 1,000 present. Incubators will handle 7,200 and 3,000 eggs respectively. 500 white Pekin laying ducks and geese housed. Produce to be shipped to Eastern cities. Mr and Mrs J Calvin Scott newly married, establish housekeeping near Woodenhawk bridge on Adams Brother farm. Archie Cahall improving slowly after being kicked by a horse six weeks ago. recently returned from Salisbury hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamsville
Charles Owens & Co
J. Calvin Scott
Woodenhawk Bridge
Adams Brother
Archie Cahall
Salisbury
Merchants Win New Licenses Across Counties
A second list of traders secured licenses since the initial Carroll County publication. Earners include W. L. Spence of Greensboro with 31,000, Ida S. Hollingsworth of Denton with 500, J. Edward Nichols of Denton with 1,009, and J. E. Pastorfield Co. of Denton with 2,500, among many others in Ridgely, Preston, Federalsburg, Harmony, Hillsboro, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Caroline
W. L. Spence
Greensboro
David Kline
Ridgely
Ida S. Hollingsworth
Denton
Burt Hobbs
Cigarette
J. Edward Nichols
J. E. Pastorfield Co., Inc
Hickman
Joseph J. Garris
Preston
J.T. Frampton & Son
Federalsburg
J. Frank Lane
Goldsboro
William J. Blackiston
Clinton B. Jarman
Daniel Ritchey
Robt. H. Stafford
Burrsville
Norman H. Scott
Smithville
Lacey N. Spence
James B. Blanche
M. H. Thomas
Ralph E. Willis
Cannon Sisters
J. Roland Chaffinch
Hobbs
David Maxwell
Poole Bros
W. R. Breeding & Co
W. E. Brown
John T. Clark
Nuttle Hardware Co
Orvil G. Williamson
Howard Hopkins
Tomato Experiments Near Denton At Kerr Farm Talk
Prof John T Monroe of Maryland Agricultural College spoke at Kerr Farm about tomato yields. He said state farmers average four tons per acre with costs of 35 to 40 dollars per acre, urging ten to twelve tons for profit. He advised seed from top plants, deep planting, crop rotation, and Bordeaux mixture spraying. The MA C conducts trials across the state, inviting farmers to visit Kerr Farm for detailed data as records are kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
John T. Monroe
Maryland Agricultural College
S. G. Bye
Kerr
Kerr Farm
Bye
Great Musicians at Chautauqua Lecture and Music Week
The Chautauqua opens June 8 offering twelve concerts and a strong musical program. Imperial Russian Quartet performs twice. D Eisenberg and J Loseff studied at St Petersburg Conservatory and with noted mentors. The week features a sacred concert by Victor's band and a beautiful vesper service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Imperial Russian Quartet
D. Eisenberg
Auer
St. Petersburg
J. Loseff
Vareidov
Osipova
St. Petersburg Conservatory
Zeifert
Victor
County Officials Reappointed By County Commissioners
Road Engineer Harry Waldorf and health officer Dr J R Downes were reappointed on Tuesday by the County Commissioners Local vital statistics registrars were named for eight districts including W L Cooper Ruth Plummer Dawson O George C B Harrison Kemp Jefferson H W B Rowe J D Davis John DuHadway with districts one through eight respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Waldorf
J. R. Downes
W. L. Cooper
Ruth Plummer
Dawson O. George
C. B. Harrison
Forth
R. Kemp Jefferson
H. W. B. Rowe
J. D. Davis
John DuHadway
Edith Cords ofter place suffers second hospital operation
Edith Cords ofter place who had an appendectomy in Baltimore two years ago was taken to a hospital in Easton last Thursday for a second operation. She was in critical condition briefly but friends and relatives hope for a speedy recovery. A Wednesday phone message to the Journal TM said Mrs Lord was improving nicely.
Convocation and Whitsun Plans Across Local Churches
The Middle Convocation of the Diocese of Easton met at St. Pauls Centreville with Rev. Arthur B. Conger and deans discussing church duties and education. Whitsun Day events urged baptism for the unbaptized, flower decorations, and the Changed Cross service for children. Additional services and campaigns covered by Rev. J. E. Smith, Rev. J. Gantt, and Rev. R. K. Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diocese of
Easton
St. Paul's Church
Centreville
Arthur B. Conger
J. Gibson Gantt
George FE. Edgar
Caroline County
Henry Davies
Thomas H. M. Ockford
W. Y. Beaven
George C. Sutton
William Roberts
H. B. Beyer
Talbot County
M. T. Bowie
T. Manley Sharpe
Queen Anne's
J. Coleman Horton
Dorchester County
Christian Church
Christ Church
J. G. Gantt
J. E. Smith
Williston
Preston
Heaven
Hell
Mr. Gantt
Hillsboro
R. K. Stephenson
M. E
Ridgely
Maryland
The
Reformed Church
Walkersville
Frederick County
Concord
Oxford
Ladies of
St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church
Main
Fifth Streets
Tribute to a Lovely Character
Mrs Mary J Cahall died May 21 1914 near Burrsville after years of active life and bright friendships. The writer who knew her for over thirty years lauds her sterling, quiet helpfulness and patient, uncomplaining end. A friend notes she was a loving mother and devoted wife whose loss will be deeply felt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Cahall
Burrsville
Resolutions on the Death of Mrs Welch at Concord church
At the May 28 gathering of the Ladies' Aid Society of Concord M E Church, resolutions on the death of Mrs Addie Beauchamp Welch were adopted. They honor her faithful service, express sympathy to her family, and authorize publication and a family copy. The note lists local updates including visits, a patient in Philadelphia, and regional notices and sales at T W Smith's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Ladies’ Aid Society of Concord
M. E. Church
J. D. Neal
Addie Welch
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
George
W. J. Blackiston
F. B. Nuttle
Norman R. Smithers
Maree Pharmacy
Hancock & Stam
Board of Public Works
J. Dukes Downes
James E. Hignutt
Commodore Doerr’s
W. Brewster Deen
Fred R. Owens
Silas Layton
Denton Auto Company
Ford
W. Hi Jopp
T. W. Smith
REL
J. A. B. Wallace
Warren Wallace
Far West
William Bishop
Queen Anne's County
Bishop
Peters & Dowling Nursery
Jarrell Nursery
Peninsula
William H. Stevens
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Eugene Douglass
Stevens
Ocean City
JP. Harrison
Clara Miller
Willoughby
W. B. Guthrie
Wye Mills M. E
Reginald H. Ridgely
William S. Ridgely
St. John's College
Howard Hubbard
Helen
Chestnut Cliff
W. A. Smith
Chestertown
P. E. Church
Harry S. Pippin
Marydel
Elkton
Pippin
Josephine Wooters
J. E. Wright
Tuckahoe Station
Ella Nuttle
Miss Burns
Jas. E. Wright
W. R. Wright
R. Frank Eaton
Queen Anne’s County
Walter J. Roe
Charles H. Whitby
J. W. Emory
W. S. Crouse
Baseball News
Ghoptank
Grove
Ridgely News
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Rawlings and
Patterson C. Bradley
Daniel W. Downes
W. Edward Keets
Bessie B. Keets
S. Elbert Douglass
Ann E. Douglass
Joseph C. Clark
Elbert Douglass
Nathan H. Cox
William G. Smith
Frank E. Meredith
Willam H. Meredith
Christian Gottwall
Robert H. Hutson
Alexander Mott Haviland
James Dew
Bond
Edward E. Nuttle
Bayard Nichols
Matthew M. Andrew
Hare
Bakers
Herzog
Mr. McCann
Temple Smith
W. M. McCann
Hartley M. FE
Templeville
McCann
Hummer
Sparks
Thomas Chapel
Hartley
Thos. E. Heather
Templeville Sunday School
Epsworth League
J. O. Hummer
Clements
Dr. Smith
Elmer Bowdle
E. H. Collins
Knotts
Powell
Hall
League
Judson Ramsdell
Epworthians
G. F. Noble
Sallie Stevens
Elva Ramsdell
Ella Meloney
L. H. Thomas
H. J. Ramsdell
Annie Wilson
Corinne Thomas
William Croll
Zeb Fountain
Fred Fountain
Walter Fountain
Frank Fountain
John Paswaters
Thurman
Hazel
Woolford
Emma Bullock
Greenwood
James Morgan
Sallie Paswaters
John Paswa
Stella Fountain
Ethel Breeding
Naomi Haymon
Grace Adams
Dr. Stephenson
Addie Beauchamp Welch
LN. Spence
Little Son
Della Smith
Catarrah
Mary Lyden
Maggie Meredith
Bessie Adams
Norman Scott
T. F. Beauchamp
Bloomery M. F
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