Denton News Briefs On Local Happenings And People
Local notes report cholera killing seventeen hogs of Charles Pippin and petty theft troubling residents. J H Nichols receives coats and furs. a Baltimore slater roofs George Redden’s new home. County commissioners meet Monday ahead of election day. George Redden and Bryan farm near Denton noted for building activity. Housing plans at Main Street and a boarding house, with Miss Stafford's milliner goods from Philadelphia. William Abler named new road chief after Troxel’s resignation. Various social, marriage, and business items from Easton to Hillsboro and Queenstown, including club formations, weddings, and prominent arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pippin
J.H. Nichols
Baltimore
George T. Redden
Bryan Farm
Denton
George Price
Wm. E. Brown
Main Street
Hillsboro Academy
Law Building
W. E. Greenlee
Greensboro
Senator Roe
Postmaster Green
Sigler
Easton
Jackson
I. T. Fleetwood
Mary E. Hicks
Hillsboro
Wooters
Concord
Gootee Todd
William Bullock
Edgar Todd
Andersontown
Ida J. McIlvaine
Wheatley
Hughes Lumber and Coal Company
Wm. H. Anderson
Henderson
Messrs
Henry R. Lewis
William H. Deweese
N. Alex. Hotson
T. Alan Goldsborough
Oscar Clark
Henry M. Cade
J. Ed. Morgan
Paul E. Wilt
York
C. H. Bullock
R. C. White
A. J. Lynch
Sussex
Henry. R.lewis
N. Alex. Hutson
Julia Day
Fisher
New
Main and
Fifth Street
Alex. Smith
I. W. Troxel
Queen ‘Anne’s Railroad
William D. Abler
Troxel
Ubler
Community Supper Menu Offered on Election Day
The Ladies' Aid will host a supper with chicken ham salads bread butter pickles coffee tea oysters ice cream and cake all priced at 25 cents. Also notes local visits and social news including residents visiting relatives near Dover and town events at St. Pauls Church and area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Gooden
Harvey
Alex
Zula Gooden
Dover
Louisa Moore
P. A. Marvel
Wyoming
Mabel
Ollie Smith
Conference Academy
C. Gooden
Isaac M. Smith
Katharine Kinnamon
Goldsboro
C. E. Hollingsworth
Nathan
Ezekiel Moore
W. S. Cubbage
Philadelphia
Tom Dyer
Near Town
Wilmington
Walter Gough
Frank Gough
W. H. Goodwin
Elphousie
Willie
F.S. Williams
Byron Draper
Lester Cooper
Willow Grove
O. T. Bignard
Anna Price
Cheswold
Carrie Sweeney
Reynolds Moore
James Rickards
Farmington
Messrs. Wright and Jacobs
Aberdeen
Ernest Johns
Church Hill
Caroline Club formed for reading and quiet study
The Caroline Club is being formed with Mr. William D. Uhler as chairman and Mr. Charles A. Whitby as secretary. The group aims to provide two or three well furnished reading rooms for members from town or country, with bylaws to forbid gambling and drunkenness. A meeting of the committee is planned at Mr. Whitby’s office. October real estate transfers in Caroline County list numerous property sales and exchanges among residents and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Club
William D. Uhler
Charles al. Whitby
Abler
C. H. Whitby
Local Social Notes from Centreville Area
Mr and Mrs Boyce and son of Centreville spent Wednesday with Mrs Alfred Clark. Harry Hopkins returned from Philadelphia to spend the winter. Miss Bertha Shull visited Mr and Mrs Clark Tuesday night. Mrs Carrow enjoyed visits with relatives at Preston last week. Mrs Carter of Greensboro stayed last week with her brother Mr Carrow. A protracted meeting at Shepherds draws good attendance. Miss Zurilla Cannon and Mrs Allo Dulin were in Easton last week. Most farmers finished feeding wheat last Saturday. Harvey Williams visited Miss Iva Bennett last Sunday. Miss Sadie Fowler of Frederica is visiting relatives here.
Local Notes From Wilmington and Preston
Hillsboro and Queen Anne residents attend Methodist Episcopal bishops reception in Wilmington. Rev C W Smith to resume pulpit duties next Sunday. Charles Cole and Gracie Faulkner wed Oct 15 at the M E S parsonage. Lee the leather artist of Queen Anne’s returns home after visiting relatives in the West. Mrs N M Thompson spent a week in Baltimore. Wheat harvest reported in Preston. Preston youths travel to Grove oyster supper, listing several attendees chaperoned by Mrs Minnie McCarter. A large straw stack burned near Preston, owned by Mr Reynolds, alarming locals. cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
George F. Beaven
Pentleman
St. Simon and
St. Jude’s Day
F.C. O'Meara
Denton
Wordsworth Young Beaven
Longwoods
W. H. Higgins
Oxford
C. Ernest Smith
St. Michael and All Angels’ Church
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
Agwig
Mr. Beaven
Prince George's
Joel
Smith
St. Paul's
Daniel
Christ
York
H. L. Elderdice
Westminster Theological Seminary
M. P
Federalsburg
M. E
Queen Anne
C. W. Smith
Wilmington
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Smith
Chas. Cole
Gracie Faulkner
Kennard
M. E. S. Parsonage
Lee
Queen Anne's
West
N. M. Thompson
Preston
Grove
Misses Inecy
Maud Noble
Edith Noble
Helen Parker
Elsie Trice
Bessye Butts
Mabel Wright
Elsie Thomas
Merritt Parker
James Flaharty
Calvert Todd
Fred Fleetwood
Norman Raleigh
Will Bradley
Lloyd Fletcher
Minnie McCarter
Mr. Reynolds
Birthday Banquet at Slaughter's Marks Hutchins Family Anniversary
Six guests at Slaughter's on Thursday marked the fifty eighth anniversary of James H. Hutchins with a dinner for the Hutchins family. Mgr Hutchins and two brothers Daniel V. Hutchins and Nathan H weigh 240 pounds each. The brothers and wives plan another birthday at Daniel V. Hutchins's Marydel home. Miss Staffords millinery showcases tasteful hats with elegant trimming and color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaughter's
James H. Hutchins
Slaughter’s
Mgr. Hutchins
Daniel V. Hutchins
Marydel
Nathan H
Dover
Dover News
Donton Citizens Organize Local Fire Company
Citizens in Donton met in the grand jury room Monday evening to form a fire company. T Pliny Fisher was chosen president J T Carter vice president and H Earle Smith secretary. Chief Z Potter Steele first lieutenant Harry A Roe second lieutenant Albert T Reichman elected. Cooper Goldsborough and Carter to draft constitution and by laws for the group to be presented at the next meeting called by President Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donton
Court House
T. Pliny Fisher
J.T. Carter
H. Earle Smith
Z. Potter Steele
Harry A. Roe
Albert T. Reichman
Harvey L. Cooper
T. Alan Goldsborough
John T. Carter
Fisher
Campaign chairman predicts five of six districts for party
Murray Vandivyer said the campaign will carry five of the six districts, citing confident reports from counties. He notes disaffection in Frederick and Allegany counties may split the Republican vote against Mrs. Pearce, while Kennewey is popular and expected to draw a large tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Vandivyer
Frederick
Allegany
Pearce
Kennewey
Doorkeepers Named for County Polling Places
Doorkeepers to serve at the various polling places in the county for the coming election are appointed by district. First district William A. Graham and W. N. Bowen. Second district Samuel C. Dill and Robert D. Clark. Third district First precinct J. D. Towers and Charles A. Miller. Second precinct Edward T. Boyer and Jacob T. Alburger. Fifth district John W. Adams. Sixth district Long Thompson and Thomas C. Hackett. Seventh district Clinton B. Roberts. Eighth district Peter T. Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie J. Mitchell
Albert G. Sanlsbury
Walter Booker
Theodore Scutt
Hillsboro
Charlotte S. Sherwood
Benjamin Rosser
Martin L. Nichols
John Rosser
Robert N. Dill
Isaac H. Griffin
Henderson
James TF. O'Day
Thos. H. Chambers
Edward E. Nuttle
James P. White
Federalsburg
Walter Jones
Lewis Trice
Wm. Murphy
Wm. H. Beck
Daniel Burgett
Sarah B. Chance
Katie Todd
Harry J. Johnson
Harvey L. Cooper
Hickman
W. H
Harry Culbreth
James D. Wilcox
Ridgely
Win, G. Smith
James A. Smith
First District
Annie H. Downes
Robert W. Knotts
Downes Station
Alexander Griffith
Sarah C. Grose
Denton Town
John
Frank Williams
Wm. H. Deweese
Benjamin Stewart
Esther Zimmerman
Fred R. Malone
Annie V. Betson
Thomas M. Green
Greensboro Town
Mary EB. Butterworth
T. Clayton Horsey
Greensboroe
John T. Dukes
Wm. F. Morgan
John W. Dukes
Sarah E. Black
Albert G. Towers
Jos. M. Downes
Philip Downs
Sarah E. Saolsbury
Marvey L. Cooper
Jacob Jackson
William A. Graham
W. N. Bowen
Samuel C. Dill
Robert D. Clark
Pirecinet
J. D. Towers
Charles A. Miller
Edward T. Boyer
Jacob T. Alburger
John W. Adams
Long Thompson
Thomas C. Hackett
Clinton B. Roberts
Peter T. Morris
Roe rents Mil property for public patronage
Edward A. Roe announces he has rented the Anthony Mil and will be ready to serve the public on and after January 1 next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Roe
Anthony Mil
Anthony
Denton
Edward Roe
Tuckahoe Mills
Addicks Signals End to Delaware Fight
Wilmington dispatch reports J Edward Addicks a Republican committeeman has nearly quit the Delaware battle. A trusted lieutenant carried a statement that the election is in the hands of the president’s friends and Addicks may stop backing the campaign. His spokesman says he will quit the fight due to weariness over electing lawmakers who later oppose him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
J. Edward Addicks
Republican National
Claymont
Delaware
Union Republican Campaign
Addicks
Philadelphia
Miss Eva Wyatt Dies in Philadelphia Sanatorium
Miss Eva Wyatt daughter of the late John R. Wyatt died in Philadelphia at Dr Hammond’s Sanitarium Wednesday morning aged twenty three. She had been ill for months after a September trip and a dangerous operation. Funeral at Central Methodist Episcopal Church today at one and interment in Denton Cemetery. Mrs Sarah A Corkrin wife of Captain James R Corkrin of the steamer Joppa died October 23 at home in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Wyatt
John R. Wyatt
Philadelphia
Miss Wyatt
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
Central
Denton Cemetery
Sarah A. Corkrin
James Rt. Corkrin
Harlem Avenue
Baltimore
Maryland Sunday School decision day set for November ninth
The Late Sunday School Convention follows the International Executive Committee and state bodies in naming November 9 as Decision Day in Maryland. The aim is to urge every Sunday School to urge scholars to make an immediate choice for Christ marked by Joshua's Parting Advice. For guidance contact Geo H. Nock, State Superintendent, Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Executive Committee
Maryland
Joshua
Christ
Geo. H. Nock
W. Mulberry St
Baltimore
October marriage licenses issued by Clerk Hobbs cited
October marriage licenses issued by Clerk Hobbs include Albert T. Cahall and Martha B. Noble. Thomas A. Pearson and Clara G. Kemp. William Magrogan and Hannah Hinderhofer. Henry W. Corkran and Catherine Rich. Elmor Causey and Jennie Bateman. William Sutterfield and Roxie Causey. Asbury Grace and Nellie Gibson. Samuel Brown and Laura Wilson. Harry Paswator and Sallie Andrew. Charles I. Baggs and A Bradie Coursey. Levi Carney and Clara Lewis. Two weeks hence permission to kill rabbits and partridges in Carolina county. non residents must secure licenses. game cannot be shipped out of county. Dorchester gumning season runs Nov 10 to Jan 10. J H Nichols Denton Bridge offers underwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Hobbs
Albert T. Cahall
Martha B. Noble
Thomas A. Pearson
Clara G. Kemp
William Magrogan
Hannah Hinderhofer
Henry W. Corkran
Catherine Rich
Elmor Causey
Jennie Bateman
William Sutterfield
Roxie Causey
Asbury Grace
Nellie Gibson
Samuel Brown
Laura Wilson
Harry Paswator
Sallie Andrew
Charles I. Baggs
A. Bradie Coursey
Levi Carney
Clara Lewis
Carolina
Dorchester
Winter Millinery and Supplies Advertisements
The notice promotes Miss Ida Mc Thvaine's mid winter hat styles at the Denton millinery and directs readers to J. H. Nichols for salt at low prices. It mentions Winfield R. Wright's advertisement appears and hints at future notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield R. Wright
Ida McThvaine
Denton
J. H. Nichols
Oehms Acme Hall and Local Businesses Featured
In Maryland the corner of Charles and Baltimore hosts Oehms Acme Hall a premier male clothing store noted for quality and low prices. Other items include Wilmington Business School enrollment gains and farm sales by executors of Geo W Spurry.
October weather and local notices hint at Ellegood support
The column praises fine October weather then notes changes and events. It records an easterly rainstorm Monday night and urges readers to vote for Ellegood. It lists local land sales, large chrysanthemum blooms, pear harvest, and name changes in Talbot county families. It also mentions a Delware buyer purchasing land in Easton and plans for a new dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellegood
William H. Adkins
Fair Grounds
Russell Drake
West Virginia
Courtland W. Ree
Mr. Roe
William H. Seymour
Landing
Keiffer
Ennalls
Robins
Impey
Talbot County
Chamberlaine
Muse
Goldsborough
Hollyday
George Robins Goldsborough
Thomas Robins Hollyday
Impeys
Talbot
Thomas Impey Sherwood
Bay Hundred
Joseph P. Hall
Newark
Ellegood Favored by Eastern Shore Voters in Key District
The Baltimore Sun notes Ellegood leads on the Eastern Shore where nine counties show a Democratic plurality of 3088 for the state ticket. The district has long leaned Democratic, with past contests showing Republicans winning by narrow margins. Democrats argue those results reflect broader issues of the era and expect gains this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellegood
Baltimore Sun
Jackson
John P. Moore
E. H. Brown
J. L. Kerr
Friends
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Levy Court
Denton Anl
Young Ladies of
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Young Ladies
Lillian Rive
Mary Towers
Helene Hignutt
Daisy Meredith
Mamie Towers
Bessie Murphy
Sherman Hignutt
Lillian Rice
Clone Hignutt
Marie Towers
Lacy Meredith
Clarence Rice
Sherman Todd
Dawson Todd
Washington
John W. Payne
Clara A. Noble
D.C. McLeod
Payne
Martha J. Bell
Lexington Street
Bell
North
Calvert Street
Noble
Caroline County
State Normal School
Ida Thompson
Queenstown
Clairveauxs C. Waller
Queen Anne’s
Protestant Episcopal Church
A. Batt
Edna Kurtz
Cleveland White
Salisbury
H. D. Stanford
Princess Anne
James Wilson
Summerfield Tilghman
Centreville
Charles Davidson
W. H. Smith
E. H. Smith
Kurtz
Cedar Grove
W. K. Carroll
Charles Billingslen
W. R. Graham
San Francisco
Cardinal Gibbons
Brevoor
Carey
P. W. Carey
William Samuel Webber
Elizabeth Roe
W. J. D. Lucas
William Hynson
Maryland General’ Hospital
Hynson
Louise
Anna Dukes
Wm. F.wheatley
Harry W. Gibson
Ashier
Ridgely Savings Bank
Denton National
Grace O'Meara
Daisy Varnes
W. R. Carrier
East New Market
Fred Stack
J. W. Stack
Rothsburg
Sal
Lacey Griffith
Atlantic City
J. Frank Turner
J. W. Field
Ernest Downes
Lake Charles
Joseph A. Willis
California
Prewsbapr
Mer
Hounderman
Am Stuvy
George F. Heaven
Church News
The
Caraline Club
Moe
Whitteleysburg
Gatherley
Mr. Vandiver Cintinos Five
Mia
Denton Bridge
Charles and
Baltimore Streets
Oehm
Acme Hall
Wilmington Business School
Messrs. Bencom & Dutton
R C. Garrett
William E. Saulsbury
Geo. W. Spurry
Field & Willis
J. R.wooters
Denton National Bank
J. W. Peters
Ida McIlvaine
Mr. Ellegood
Tuchahoe Neck
George W. Spurry
Jome
Tuckahoe Neck
Denton-Hillsboro Road
Thawley's Chapel
Emerson Farm
Levi King
Annie Clough
James G. Redden
Emeryson
Diem Anne’s
Downes
Tuckahode
Delaware & Chesnake
Tuckahoe
Choptank
Spurry
Geo. W. Sperry
Joan W. Clarx
Oehm’s
Acme
Baltimore Sts
Denton, MD
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