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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1916
Page
5
Wheat market and local happenings in Denton
Local notes report wheat at 1.88 and corn at 1.15, with Draper & Slaughter packing tomatoes today. Fair weather predicted for a full vote on Tuesday, and Denton area citizens note three bridges plans, auctions, church programs, and upcoming concerts as autumn activity heats up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper & Slaughter
H. Earle Smith
Wilbert Bennett
A.W. Short & Son
Journal
Harry Otto
Wiliam D. Fleetwood
Denton
Journal Today
Maryland
Democratic Party
Kent County
Delaware
T. Reynolds
Preston
Heavons Sisters
Long & Bealls
Lone & Beall
Rugev W. F. Adam
First Street
Main
G. T. Alderson
M. FE
Long & Beall’ S
Rose
Copenhagen
Jopp
Queen Anne's Court
Birthday party honors elderly uncle and youths in Denton
Miss Jennie Wyatt and her brother hosted a birthday party for their 87 year old uncle J B Wyatt and 17 year old Walter Yersley on Monday October 30 with about 35 guests. Ice cream and cake followed games and music. Also noted are personnel changes at the Denton post office, a Phoenix visit by Clarence E Frampton, and numerous marriage notices and social visits across Caroline and surrounding areas along with Orphans Court actions and estate filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Wyatt
J. B. Wyatt
Walter Yersley
Wyatt
Oran F. Smith
Denton
John L. Everngam
George Beck
West
Maryland
L Eugene Ross
Ethel
George H. Dawson
Christ P. S Church
Cambridge News
Red Hubbard
Maggie Melvin
Elma Eaton
Myra Everett
Felton
Del
Pearl Leighton
Canada
T. C. West
Denton M
Cadeira
Caroline
Francis A. DeFord
Tuckahoe Neck
F. S. Smith
Marydel
Annabelle
Levi Everett, Jr
Hartley
Will contest over Shadrach J. Raughley estate in Delaware
Mrs Mary Emma Lock of Philadelphia, aided by T Alan Goldsborough, files a caveat challenging the late Shadrach J. Raughley will on incapacity grounds. Alfred Raughley, the executor, hires Henry R. Lewis to defend. If the will is sustained, she plans to challenge a deed conveying Raughley farms at Tuckahoe Neck to Alfred Raughley. Wills leave Denton house and lot to the nephew. Also noted are high prices for white potatoes and strong demand for land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raughley
Mary Emma Lock
Philadel[phia
T. Alan Goldsborough
Shadrach J. Raughley
Henry R. Lewis
Alfred Raughley
Tuckahoe Neck
Denton
Civil Service Postmaster Exam Set for Hickman
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination on November 25 at Hickman Delaware to fill a fourth class postmaster vacancy and other office openings. Applicants must be U S citizens 21 or older to apply, reside in the local territory, and file by seven days before the exam. Compensation last year was 233 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Hickman
Delaware
United States
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
George Porter
Martha Trice
Adilie Wright
Lala Patton
Mary Wright
Ina Patton
Ola Trice
Evelyn Torbert
Grace Fountain
Jennie Pinder
Heatrice MacDonald
Johnnie Trice
Emer Hignutt
Harvey Wothers
Dave Messick
Arthur Lucas
Clarence Wright
Robert Patton
Clarence Torbert
Clifton Wright
Lawrence Torbert
Clayton Hignutt
Johnnie MacDonald
John Porter
Cheter Haymond
Messis
Local residents note various visits and returns
Mr Clarence Leverage visited his parents after serving in Company C First Maryland Regiment on the Mexican border. Atlantic City visitors Mrs Harry Corkran Mrs Connelly returned home via Fas ton. Mrs William Moore went home to Wilmington after stays in Hillsboro and Queen Anne. Several other locals including A W Comfort W 2B Moore and families, Mrs R L Hastings and children, Miss Grace Jarman, and Miss Florence Pippin were seen visiting or traveling between Wilmington Adrian Mich Trappe Philadelphia Darby Chester and Roberts this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Leverage
Leverage
Maryland
Harry Corkran
Connelly
Atlantic City
Faston
William Moore
Wilmington
Hillsboro
Queen Anne
A. W. Comfort
Mrs
Moses Comfort
Adrian, Mich
Raymond Rawlings
Philadelphia
Darby
Chester
Frank Palmatory
Roberts
R. R. Shull
Grace Jarman
Florence Pippin
Local Residents Share News From Clayton to Wilmington
Mrs John Raughley of Clayton and Mrs J B Raughley of Marydel spent Wednesday with A H Gooden near town. Parvis of Wilmington visited his parents P C Parvis and wife. F B Sweeney returned from a ten day visit with daughter R C Taylor in Magnolia. Mary Jones of Wilmington stayed with her parents L M Jones. L Milton Dill of Wilmington was home for a strained neck. L S Prichett visited his parents W L Prichett over Sunday. W E Bright works for P B W railroad at Stockly Delaware. Wilbur Merriken of Federalsburg visited town Wednesday. I P Richard and family visited relatives in Wilmington Sunday. W H Goodwin of Chester spending a few days at home. J T Rickards of Wilmington spent Tuesday in town. C M Jones and family moved to Wilmington. W T Elliott purchased a Ford touring car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Raughley
Clayton
J. B. Raughley
Marydel
A. H. Gooden
Plow. Parvis
Wilmington
P. C. Parvis
F. B. Sweeney
R. C. Taylor
Magnolia
Mary Jones
L. M. Jones
L. Milton Dill
Prichett
W. L. Pritchett
W. E. Bright
P. B. & W. Railroad
Stockly
Del
Wilbur Merriken
Federalsburg
I. P. Richard
W. H. Goodwin
Chester
J. T. Rickards
C. M. Jones
W. T. Elliott
Carrolls Welcome Wide Circle Of Relatives At Home
Mr and Mrs Chas A Carroll hosted Sunday guests including Ora Bowdle family Roberta Bowdle and Ernest and Clayton Carroll from Hickman B M Hall family from Cambridge Clayton Carroll family Preston Charlie Whiteley and Celia Kelly visited Bridgeville cousins Jesse Legar James M Carroll a Springfield Mass merchant visiting Carroll brothers Randolph Mathis Atlantic City visiting Mrs James Flaharty A W Sisk visited Baltimore friends Miss Reynolds visiting Talbot county kin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Carroll
Ora Bowdle
Caleb Bowdle
Roberta Bowdle
Ernest and
Clayton Carroll
Near Hickman
B. M. Hall
Cambridge
Preston
Charlie Whiteley
Celia Kelly
Bridgeville
Jesse Legar
James M. Carroll
Springfield
Mass
Messrs. C. A
L. C. Carroll
Randolph Mathis
Atlantic City
James Flaharty
A. W. Sisk
Baltimore
Miss Reynolds
Talbot County
Ridgely News notes sale and local happenings
Mrs Mollie Rickards has sold property on Third Avenue West to M C Smith and H L Cooper of Denton plans to remove buildings and pave. funeral of Fred Diefenderfer at Salisbury sanitarium after TB at 41. interment Ridgely cemetery. Numerous society items, visits, travel, church notices, and local concerns fill the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Rickards
Ridgely
M. C. Smith
H. L Cooper
Denton
Third Avenue West
Rickardstown
Fred Dielenderfer
Salisbury
Methodist Church
Ridgely Cemetery
Diefenderfer
Ladies’ Community Club
Opperman
Harry Swann
C. F. Turner
C. L. Opperman
Alice Taylor
Frank Taylor
Norwood
Taylor
Brazier
Clarkeville
Del
M. E
Prettyman
Anti Saloon League
Local Notables Share Dinner and Church News at Burrsville
Burrsville socials list Mr. and Mrs. H. Thawley and others at a Sunday dinner. The third quarterly Wesley M. E. Church conference met with Rev. W. A. Wise presiding and Rev. W. N. Conaway asked to return next year. A funeral for Ed Anderson in Denton was attended by Mrs. T. Wesley Porter and the Porters. Several out of town guests visited, including Miss Elizabeth Sapp and Wesley Church dedication events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Thawley
Coursey Hammond
Harrington
James Thawley
Greensboro
Fred Hopkins
Frederica
Eva Thawley
Mollie Cahall
Wesley M. FE
W. A. Wise
W. N. Conaway
Smyrna
President Wilson Triumphs In Election News
Citizens awaited election results with near constant phone alerts as returns shifted through Thursday. Democrats grew hopeful while Republicans sagged, and by yesterday morning California’s vote secured Wilson’s election. France won the Senate seat over Lewis by about four thousand. Price reelected to Congress by 56 votes. Wilson carried Maryland by over twenty thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calfornia
Wilson
France
Price
Congress
Maryland
Letter From Mr Norman Highlights County Agent Contests And Baltimore Tour
A letter from A J Norwan discusses the closing of the camp and potato contest, praising participants and the Home State Tour in Baltimore. It notes limited Denton interest, hopes for future support, and outlines next year plans favoring corn and pig club contests with stricter rules. The letter urges preparations at home and attendance in Baltimore during Maryland Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Denton
Baltimore
Maryland
Caroline
A. J. Norwan
Advertising readers prove the public does read ads
The piece argues people read advertising when it contains news about real goods and bargains. It mocks the old claim that the public ignores ads and cites shoppers on trains and at home who read ad copy for facts and offers. It notes merchants should share concrete business details to engage readers. Also reports thirty-five hundred barrels of Maryland apples destroyed by German torpedoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith, Jones & Co
Maryland
For President and Senator District Precincts Election Totals
Fragmented OCR shows candidate labels and precinct tallies with numbers across multiple districts. The text lists First Henderson Third and other precincts with vote counts and totals, indicating provisional election tallies and a plurality result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Congress
Lee
Henderson
Sagan
Denton
Cocond
Preston
Federalsburg
Hillsboro
Ridgely
Col Noble's Army Career And Mexico Command
Col Robert L Noble formerly of Federalsburg has had a long distinguished army career. The Douglas Ariana notes his departure to command the Sixth Infantry with Pershing’s column in Mexico after leading the Twenty-second Infantry since 1913. Born in Maryland, West Point graduate 1884, he served from Arizona to the Philippines, Shafter’s staff, and in the Santiago campaign, earning brevet prospects. He held assorted commands and staff roles, taught at St. John’s College, attended the Army War College, and organized early militia instruction camps before joining Texas City’s Twenty-second in 1914 and later moving toward Mexico in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
Robert L Noble
Federalsburg
Douglas
Col. Noble
Sixth Infantry
Pershing
Mexico
Twenty-Second Infantry
Maryland
West Point
Arizona
Forts Bowie
Lowell
California
Gen. Shafter
Department of California
Santiago
A. PD. C
Montauk Point
New York
Department of the East
Governors Island
Shafter
Asimajor
Philippines
Grant
Hughes, Snyder
Baldwin
8Th Army Corps
Luzon
Panay
Samar
Hughes
Department of the Visayas
Taft, Wright, Ide
Taft
China
San Diego
Monterey
Santa Cruz
Pine Plains
American Lake
Washington
Oahu
St. John’s College
University of Virginia
University of Maryland
Army School of the Line
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Army War College
Western Department
Texas City
Texas
Naco
Warren
Harmony Guests and Local Notices At a Glance
Harmony reports Mrs. Lydia Nichols of Columbia and Mrs. W W Noble of Denton as guests of Mrs. C E Collin on Friday. Louise Arringdale returns from a two week visit with Easton and Preston friends. Miss Olaf Tribbett of New Jersey visits sister Mrs. Fred Payne. Elizabeth Todd, ill with dicotheria, shows improvement but remains weak. Ladies' Aid hosted by Mrs. Annie Chambers. Rev R J Busby visiting his congregation. New classroom opened with Miss Edgell as teacher. Mrs. Belle Deen returns from Easton Oxford visits. Mr Lawrence Deen home for the election. Revival services continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Lydia Nichols
Columbia
W. W. Noble
Denton
C. E. Collin
Louise Arringdale
Easton
Preston
Olaf Tribbett
New Jersey
Fred Payne
Elizabeth Todd
Grand Jury warns against Jamaica ginger sales
The Kent County Grand Jury disclosed to the court that large quantities of Jamaica ginger are being sold in various parts of the county for use as a beverage. It urged all persons to note that such sales are against the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
Denton Lyceum to Feature Five-Musician Series
Highly recommended musicians appear at Masonic Hall next Thursday under the Denton Lyceum Committee. The initial season ticket allotment sold out, a second batch is on sale, and this is the last chance to secure a season pass. Reserved seats available at Smith and Walls store with free reservation for holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Denton Lyceum Committee
Smith & Walls’ Store
What the Children Can Do For a Town
An editorial sketch advocates a community Christmas tree to unite residents and promote goodwill. It cites Osseo Wisconsin as an example where lights music and a banner from Isaiah 9 6 created a shared spirit. The piece urges towns to erect a tree on Court House Square and stage a festival fostering community improvement and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry England
Osseo
Wisconsin
Isaiah
Court House Square
M. E. Church South to Receive Paint and Lights
Community updates note the M. E. Church South will be improved with a fresh coat of paint heat and electric lights. Several locals spent weekends in Baltimore Wilmington and Hillsboro with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
George Moore, Jr
Baltimore
Chas. Rhodes
Wilmington
Laura Jarman
Mollie Diggans
Henry Morgan
Hillsboro
G. I. Jump
S. T. Culver
Town
Successful Young Farmers Event Recognizes Caroline County Winners
Twenty one young farmers gathered in Caroline on Friday after corn and potato contests. A public meeting at Court House awarded prizes led by T H Chambers with speeches by M B Stephens and County Agent Walls. Winners include Oscar Morgan Denton and Andrew Weiner Preston. Prizes ranged up to 10 dollars plus pocket knives for top finishers with many also receiving ribbons and special mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
I. B. Towers
Court House
T. H. Chambers
Federalsburg
M. B Stephens
Walls
Queen Anne's County
W. W. Newcomer
Oscar Morgan
Denton
Andrew Weiner
Preston
Elias Nuttle
Raymond Wood
Ridgely
Edward Benson
Lorne Clossen
Norman Wright
Neil Clossen
John Slaughter
Theodore Orme
Troy White
Sheridan Ober
Harry Pickering
Wilson Funk
Walter Case
Floyd Morgan
Lee Cheezum
Ray Cook
Leslie Dean
Dorsey Nichols
Raymond Dew
Ormond Bowdle
Federburg
Arthur Saatman
Marydel Kristiff Konschak
Marydel
Henry Wilkins
Wendelin Horvath
Floyd Moore
Chestnut Grove Mite Society Holds October Meeting
The Mite Society met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mills the last of October. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Short the last Thursday of the month. Several families visited others over the weekend, and Miss Mary Everngain returned home after an enjoyable trip to Baltimore and Anne Arundel county. Mr. and Mrs. Will Todd and daughter with Sir and Mrs. Leonard Covey and Mrs. George Smith and daughter Addie spent the weekend in Philadelphia. Mr. Wm. R. Keel made a business trip to Baltimore earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm M. Luzader
Puworth League
Concord
Harry Nutes
Thomas 0. Crouse
Masonic Order
Werhodiet
Chestnut Grove
O. H. Connelly
Colaray Md
Bloomery Church
Melvin E. Wheatey
Denton
J. W. Wheatley
LR. Carroll
Easton
Wheatley Music Store
Caroline
Talbot Homes
Clinton T. Wyatt
Mf. S
Wyatt
Ruthsburg ML P
Queen A Anne’s
Maggie S. Wilson
Liberty and
Thawley's Chapel
Denton Post Office
C. A. Glanding
James W. Powell
Bertie Tull
Wilan P. Homes
Frank Vuina
Wm. Nickerson
Mary E. Johnson
Linia Shiply
John W. Masten
James W. Craig
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
Igle
Ight
Eastern Shore Society
Baltimore City
Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester
Elotel Rennett
Wikbur W. Hubbard
Caroline County
Hubbard
Greensboro
Chestertown
Kent
Mite Society
John Mills
Peter Short
John Scott
Norman Scott
Charlie Cahall
Joe Wallis
Mary Everngain
Baltimore
Anne Arundel County
Bap Meredith
Will Todd
Leonard Covey
George Smith
Addie
Philadelphia
Wm. R. Keel
Revered Pastor Koerber of Preston Dies at 39
Rev Jacob Koerber pastor of the German Lutheran Church at Preston died at Easton Hospital on Tuesday from blood poisoning after an operation for appendicitis. He was 39, born in New York. He served Preston about four years, succeeding Rev R W Huebsch. Survived by Mrs Koerber and several children. Funeral at Preston church led by Rev Steffins of Baltimore. Remains sent to New York for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Koerber
Preston
Easton Hospital
New York
Preston Church
R. W. Huebsch
Koerber
Mr. Steffins
Baltimore
Harvest Home Service At Bethlehem Attracts Large Attendance
Bethlehem notes include Raymond Todd and Ralph Blades returning from Wilmington to visit their parents. Mrs George Phelps and her daughter Lucy of Cambridge visited friends Sunday. A harvest home service was well attended and a box social is planned for Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Raymond Todd
Ralph Blades
Wilmington
George Phelps
Lucy
Cambridge
Harvest
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Liden, Moore and
Covey
Clinton B. Jarman
James P. Flopkins
Lyman R. Porter
Francis A. Porter
Lida DP
Rust
Marie Hardesty
Wiliam T. Jarman
Marian E. Jarman
W. T. Jarman & Bro
J. Owen Knotts
Samuel G. Brown
W. Brewster Deen
Clarence E
Alonzo R. Schwaninger
Levin H. Schwaninger
Aaron K. Wrightson
Carrie M. Hassinger
G. Edgar Williamson
Shadmach Jr. Baughley
Cecelia B. Brady
Jacob Hammer
John J. Hammer
Anna Hammer
THE
Ridgely News
Bernard Cannon
Clarice
James Lynch
Paul Holsinger
Washington Hospital
David Foster
Laura Murray
Marcus Hook
Murray
Frank Matthews
Will Harrison, Jr
Linwood
Pennsylvania
Frederick Jones
Wayne, Pa
Carlisle Bennington
Rennington Arm
Eddystone
Reformed Church
Raubenhold
Lee Mitchell
Grace Jackson
Collingdale
Chas. Herzog
Bertha Jackson
J. E. Mason
Frank Flounders
Maple Avenue
W.C. Merean
Sarah Wood
Balti
George Sickman
Burrsville
Wilson Trumphant
Tur Heanons Sisters Concert Co
O. C. Garey
Piney Church
Frank Adams
Hobbs, Md
Hobart
Jos, H. Carroll
Ss. F
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