Denton and Caroline County items recall local events
Local notices mention cash payments for eggs, holiday post cards, and jewelry sales by F J Wright. Mentions of weather dropping to twenty five degrees, a clerk advert for James Ahearn at Wye Mills, and Denton Literary Club's first meeting. Also notes on fencing posts bids, a box social at Laurel Grove, and regional residents visiting Baltimore and Washington. References to auctions, sales dates, and local improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackiston
F. J.wright
Mercury
James Ahearn
Wye Mills
F. J. Wright
Optician
Denton
Democratic Mass Meeting Draws Large Denton Crowd
A mass meeting in Denton drew nearly a thousand voters from Caroline and neighboring counties. Speakers included Governor Crothers Senator Blair Lee William Marbury Edgar Allen Poe Emerson Harrington and local leaders. A brass-band cavalcade oyster feast and strong party spirit followed as Maryland's two parties battle for votes with Preston and Greensboro events planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Imass
Denton
Court House
Town Hall
Enoch George
J. W."kerr
Maryland
Crothers
Blair Lee
William L. Marbury
Edgar Allen Poe
Emerson C. Harrington
Z. Potter Steele
Democratic Party
Lee
Covington
Poe
Greensboro
Preston
Republicans misstate Maryland race policy in circular letter
A Baltimore correspondent critiques a Republican circular urging black voters to organize. The piece argues the letter distorts school funding terms, claims mob law supports lynching, and asserts Maryland colored citizens enjoy broad rights under Democratic rule, countering the claim that Republican gains benefited them most.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Board of School Commissioners
Maryland
Republican Party
Mr. Lowndes
Lowndes
Henderson Clarence Barcus Marries Myrtle Newlee at Home
Clarence Barcus and Myrtle Newlee wed at her Jenney home on Wednesday afternoon, November 1, at 2:30. F. I. Sweeney visited his daughter Mrs. Roscoe Taylor near Magnolia over the weekend. Mrs. G. H. Wilson and daughter Anne visited Hillsboro friends. Mrs. M. F. Gough visits Miss Lottie Flowers in Dover. Mrs. J. T. Richards spent Tuesday in Hartington.
Fire Damages German Settlement. Second Blaze in 24 Hours
A late night fire at a Geore Schmich home burned the cantante divine, with the family escaping in night clothes. The loss was insured, and authorities noted this was the second fire in the German settlement within 24 hours as residents grow alarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geore Schmich
Eli Melson
Hurlock
Hackett
Wiliam Phillips
Laurel
Agnes. Williams
Joseph Patchett
Laura Deane
J. P. White
Hanson Todd
Harmony
Oliver Keys
Wallace
Williamsburg
Denton
Mark Dashiell
Rachel ,Webster
C. W. Jefferson
Austin
Crisfield
Elsie Neal
Easton
Local notes report moves and visits in town
Hobbs and Miss McLane depart for Cincinnati to start holiness ministry studies. Mrs Jopp and children visit Brooklyns relatives in New York for a couple of weeks. Nurse Priscilla Sharrard returns to Clayton home. New Herring Run bridge completed and road open. George M Merriken of San Diego comments on scenery. Harrington visitors stop by Al Billirigs. Sennett family reunion at Sennett home. Emma Hubbard visits Concord relatives. Mrs J T Bailey visits mother in Sharptown. Calvin Satterfield returns from Philadelphia. Priscilla Carroll visits Seaford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herring Run
George M. Merriken
San Diego
California
Messrs
Zadoc Sipple
Albert Baker
Byron McKnott
Harrington
al. Billirig
S. 5S. Sennett
Emma Hubbard
Concord
Talbot
J. T. Bailey
Susan Short
Sharptown
Calvin Satterfield
Philadelphia
Priscilla Carroll
Seaford
Local Social Notes From Marydel and Surroundings
Marydel residents share visits with relatives in Sadlersville and Philadelphia. Miss Effa W. Heather stayed with her brother at Maple Grove Farm near Templeville. A harvest home entertainment delighted attendees Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jacobs planned a winter in Florida. Nell and Bess Neese of Wilmington visited their parents. Menna Ennis of Kenton spent a week with Mrs. E. Hi. Morris. Geo Moore and Elva Moore visited Centreville. Halloween straw-ride enjoyed by local youths Tuesday evening. Mrs. S. L. Toughton of Chicago visited Miss Biffa Wy Heather. Hyland George of Delaware College spent the weekend at home. Rev. T. C. Smoot of Whitesville visited the parsonage. De, W. F. Corkran of Wilmington visited town. Mrs. S. E. Dailey visiting relatives in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Smoot
Whitesville
W. F
Corkran
Wilmington
She S. Dailey
Philadelphia
Burreville Social Notes Mention Local Guests
Mr and Mrs T R Jacobs hosted Edward Jacobs of Harrington and their guests were Wilbur E Jacobs and Mrs R A Hopkins of Dover with daughter Bessie. Homer Melvin and sisters Della and Verdic entertained. Miss Florrie Dill visits relatives in Wilmington and Philadelphia. Mrs Tilghman Harvey hosts her sister Mrs Hanson of Delaware. Pastor Bailey conducts revival meetings at Union M P Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Jacobs
Edward Jacobs
Harrington
Wilbur E. Jacobs
R. A. Hopkins
Dover
Miss Bessie
Homer Melvin
Della and
Verdic
A. T. Porter
Philadelphia
Joseph Pepper
Florrie, Dill
Wilmington
Tilghman Harvey
Hanson
Delaware
Bailey
Union M. P. Church
Halloween Party Acknowledged By Choptank School Folk
Teachers pupils and others at Choptank and nearby schools enjoyed a Halloween party Tuesday night. The event brought a pleasant time for about forty attendees and featured a friendly community gathering.
Timely Words to White Men and Republican Critique
A Maryland reader letter attacks the Republican party and its state candidates highlighting alleged historical oppression, disenfranchisement, and fraud. It argues for Democratic candidates Gorman Harrington Poe and Progress, urging white voters to support continued reform in Caroline County.
Mrs John Quillen Visits Milford on Extended Visit
Mrs John Quillen is on an extended visit with her daughter in Milford. Mr George Towers Jr, who has been sick with typhoid fever is improving. Sillibeeribe fell the Jovayas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonne
John Quillen
Milford
George Towers, Jr
Colored voters warned by Maryland Republican circular
A Maryland Republican committee circular urges colored voters in Caroline County to vote the full Republican ticket on November 7, opposing a constitutional amendment seen as disenfranchising blacks. The letter, dated October 27 1911 from Denton, Mack, emphasizes proper ballot folding and turnout, while alleging white Republicans push seesaw influence and a push for office for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Baltimore City
Gorman
Harrington
Central Committee
Caroline County
Denton
Mob
Orphans' Court
Maryland
Fred R. Owens
James E. Hignatt
Harry A. Ror
Roe
Maryland Democrats Call For Vote Against Taft Allies
A Baltimore area political broadside urges Maryland Democrats to vote the Democratic ticket next Tuesday. It denounces Republican rule, praises Senator Gorman, and urges trust busting, constitutional literacy, and unity against Taft era graft. The piece invokes Washington Yorktown and Cromwell to rally support for Wilson Harmon and Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Gorman
Washington
Yorktown
Republican Party
United States
Mr. Goldsborough
Hanna
Caroline County
Goldsborough
Taft
Wilson
Harmon
Clark
Congress
Cromwell
Nick
Lord Nelson
Lord Wellington
Waterloo
Indrit
To Hold Union Services in Hillsboro and Vicinity
Rev. E. T. Lidell of Philadelphia will lead union services under the auspices of the M. E. and M. E. South churches of Hillsboro and Queen Anne. The first week begins tomorrow morning at Hillsboro with special music planned for all occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Lidell
Philadelphia
M. E
M. E. South
Hillsboro
Queen Anne
Ridgely Social Roundup and Local Changes
Ridgely Central City notes a large Democratic mass meeting in Simon's Hall with Trickett Giles of Baltimore and T Alan Goldsborough of Denton as speakers. Town loses a chinaman, new meat and grocery setup by Mr. Richey, and Mr Charles Herzog planning a Cuba move. Hallowe en carnival in Simon's Hall hosted by Epworth League. изменений: Edward Darkins relocates to Easton. Mr and Mrs Theodore Scutt move to York State. Mrs Richard Blackburn recovering from a fall. John Sculley sells Krantz hotel interest to Earl Hammon. Need 50 new houses, J S Ober buys Krantz hotel. Josie Wort visiting. James McCloud builds silo. pumpkins canned by Alliance Co.. Milton Smith buys touring car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon's Halls
Messrs. Trickett Giles
Baltimore
T. Alan Goldsborough
Denton
Ridgely
Geo. Young
Mr. Richey
Charles Herzog
Cuba
New York
Cordova
York State
Scutt
Peter Hagadone
Richard Blackburn
John Sculley
Krantz Hotel
Earl Hammon
J. S. Ober
Greensboro
Krantz
Josie Wort
Trappe
William Marvel
James McCloud
Alliance Company
Milton Smith
Hillsboro News Roundup of Personal Visits and Events
Hillsboro residents mark birthdays and parties with neighbors and visitors. Oldest citizen Niger Smith turns 85 after a Saturday celebration. Halloween party honors Edith Mullikin of Trappe. Several families host visits to Baltimore and Greensboro, with social gatherings noted through early November.
DENTON PIONEER JOHN H. GEORGE DIES AT 82
John H. George of East Denton dies at home on Tuesday age eighty two. Funeral held with Reverends Ward Gantt and Raleigh officiating at Denton cemetery. He came from Delaware forty six years ago and led farming in Tuckahoe Neck before retiring to Denton. Surviving sons include Robert B John L Joseph H and Walter T with daughters Ella, Mrs J Wesley Perry, Mrs William J Bell, Miss Mary, Mrs Addie Clark, and Mrs Roland Frampton. Active in Methodist Church and Democratic politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. George
East Denton
A. N. Ward
J. Gibson Gantt
GS. Raleigh
Denton Cemetery
George
Caroline County
Delaware
Caroline
Tuckahoe Neck
Denton
Robert B
John L
Joseph H
Walter T. George
Joseph H. George
Ella George
J. Wesley Perry
William J. Bell
Mary George
Addie Clark
Baltimore
Roland Frampton
Philadelphia
Methodist Protestant Church
Democratic Party
Governor Crothers backs Gorman in Maryland race
In a Baltimore Sun interview Governor Crothers praises Gorman as a man of character and stamina, urges Democratic victory on November 7, and warns against Republican tinkering with Maryland’s progressive legislation. He says current sentiment favors Gorman and a Democratic rally is needed to insure success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Crothers
Maryland
Corman
Gorman
Baltimore
Republican Party
Bill Stone
Billy Stone
Senator Gorman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Centor Journal
the Local Department
S. M. Liden
Laurel Grove School
James A. Rochester
Litle Son
Fountain
Denton Literary Club
Steward
Whiteleysburg
Link
Winfield R. Wright
Carter Block
Charles H. Willis
Bonnie
Friends’ Yearly Meeting
John W. Wiggins
H. J. Spencer
Ziegler
J. W. Kerr
T. W. Smith
Francis W. Janney
P. R. Fisher
Katie Dooling
Women's Homeopathic Hospital
Reuben M. Raleigh
John Wesley Clark
Ladies of Thawley’s Mite Society
Thawley
Parker
M. E. Church
M. Bates Stephens
Delaware Colony
Democratic Mass Meeting
O. W. Spicer
J. L. Everngain
Ivah Davis
Burreville
MR. Gorman
MR. Fooks
Bik, Clark
MR. Harrington
G. H. Wilson
MR. Liden
MR. Rickards
MR. Handy
MR. Por
G. L. Wilson
MH. Rawlings
MR. Cooper
Samuel J. Tilden
South
Arthur Pue Gorman
House of Delegates
Republican State Central Committee
Sillibeeribe
The
Caroline County Republican Committee
Igned
Niger Smith
Elizabeth Stewart
Edith Mullikin
H. M. Thompson
Alma
Fisher
George H. Wilson
Charles Jarrell
Ladies’ Aid Society
Walter Stevens
L. P. Corkran
L. T. Corkran
James C. Sherwood
Evelyn Fleming
A. D. Branford
Mary Russom
Lillian Mancha
Harry Jump
Galena
Edith Yord
Hill Lord
E. C. Kelley
Joe Clark
Sites
Grove Circuit
Mt. Nebo
Pennsylvania
Messrs. Russell, Elliott
Harold O' Hara
Evelyn Mears
Henry Mears
Benjamin Whiteside
Jose
Tucka~ Hoe
Political Matters
Jackson
Bill
Jacksons
United State
Senate
John Walter Smith
Houston
Geoge Schmick
T. Wilton Porter
S. L. Young
George Henry
J. T. Turner
Sheridan
Methodist Protestant Church of
Laucel
Dei
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