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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1908

Page

5

Wright Bros ads and town notices in Denton paper

Local notices from the Denton area include Wright Bros advertising at Second Street and offering shoes, ads for trespass notices, journal subscriptions, and a Joe Everngain ad on page 2. Other items report court convening Monday, high school football at Union, market turkey supply, building activity on Second Street, and upcoming events at the Denton Masonic Trail and church restorations.

Wright Bros Iaston Court TE Go & WR Wright's Second Street Journal Joe Everngain St Clair Watt Windy Till Denton High School Union C. & Wlr Wright W. J. Blackston Frank W. Redden Mn T. W. Smith Messer Tayes Murphy Tal Pane Adas Denton Auto & Supply Co Palbo Altimore James Nichol Fower Mobb Towers Hobb Lewe J. W. Johnson Denton Postoffice Department Denton-Ridgely Thowas & Masser Co Baltimore St Maltimore Telid. Nichol East New Market Cambridge Hospital Nichols Main Street Amanda Rickards James and Sarah Rickard Greensboro Sykeville T. A. Paine Chhrist Church Masonic Trail Burkhart

Pretty quiet wedding in Greensboro at M E parsonage

A wedding was solemnized Wednesday at 2 PM by Rev J H Beauchamp at the M E parsonage Greensboro between Enoch R Strannahan of near Greensboro and Margaret Willoughby of near Tuckahoe. They left at 3 PM for Philadelphia and points North and will reside in Ridgely upon return. A birthday surprise for Miss Grace Carroll followed with music games and a decorated dining room.

J. H. Beauchamp M. E Greensboro Enoch R. Strannahan Margaret Willoughby Tuckahoe Philadelphia Points North Ridgely Grace Carroll Miss Carrol Miss Carroll Bromer Lord Eugenia Piggott Furman George Cooper North Eleventh Street North Fifteenth Street John W. Clark John Wesley Clark Crothers Tuesdy Atlanta Tl. Alan Goldsborough Caroline Bar Maryland Bar Association W. F. Sacker Hitchens Denton Depot Broadstreet Station Emeron Roberts St. John’s College L. R. Clough Effie Deford Alice Cole Christian Endeavor Hagerstown Georgia Fechtig Lawrance B. ‘Towers Baltimore Charles W. Hobbs Bridgeville H. Winter Davis Crisfield Nellie Johnson J. J. Carrow Camden Del Emma Collison Tuckahoe Neck A. H. Covey Kent Denton Win, Johnson Salisbury Purnell Johnson Thomas Trice Easton

Roll of honor and school events at area schools

Ander sontoun school awards October honors listing seventh grade Edna Carroll Ruth Willoughby. fifth Mildred Nuttle Mirian Todd. fourth Earle Starkey Roland Vickery. third Myrtle Lord Ruth Carroll Earle Chaffinch. second grade names Louise Nuttle Wandi Chaffinch Courtland Vickery Clayton Collins Ella Kelley. Denton Primary second grade credit for good conduct includes Ralph Vorsey Leola Christopher Ida Cade Louise Fisher Elva Masten Ruth Masten Sdoward Jones Worthington Downes Marvin Davis Elizabeth Stevens Elizabeth Booth Rose Turner. Millsboro TRE school children host oyster supper at Russom's store from 5 to 8 pm Saturday. Houston branch box social Nov 26 if fair or following Wednesday otherwise. Central School oyster supper Friday Nov 20 proceeds for school.

Andersontoun School Ralph Vorsey Leola Christopher Ida ,Cade Louise Fisher Elva Masten Ruth Masten Sdoward Jones Worthington Downes Marvin Davis Elizabeth Stevens Elizabeth Booth Rose Turner Houston Central School

Eight-teeth infant born to Preston couple strengthens town news

A son born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. G. Plutschak near Preston brings eight teeth, noted as a teething milestone. Mr. James R. Phillips and wife moved into the residence formerly occupied by Mr. James Carmine and family. Mrs. Spry Bradley of Baltimore visited her father, Mr. J. B. Patton.

Preston G. Plutschak James R. Phillips James Carmine Spry Bradley Baltimore J. B. Patton

Death of Mrs Stockley at Henderson area

Mrs. Harry Stockley died at her home near Henderson after a week's illness. Funeral services were held at the residence and interment followed in Templeville cemetery. She is survived by a husband and one son. Several local residents returned home from visits with relatives in Baltimore.

Harry Stockley Henderson Templeville Cemetery Martha Pippin Alex. Bright Baltimore River Bridge E. C. Gooden Edward Cohee Wilmington Major Cohee Edward Harris Allie Sweeney Con Allen Philadelphia Edgar Walls M. Gooden Lydia Hughes C. Gooden Cora Downes Harrington Edward Coffin Wyoming Coffin Addie Coliee Hazietville Del A. Price Rocce Taylor Sayre F.B. Sweeney Isabelle Carrow Anna Jump Marydel G. FH. Wilson Aberdeen

Remains of Frank Green Arrive After Florida Death

Frank Green, longtime Dunellon foreman, died of pneumonia after a fever in Southern Florida. A respected Ridgely citizen for 25 years, he leaves a wife a son Mitchell of Washington DC and five daughters. Interment was in Greensboro on Wednesday. Funeral handled by C HH Peitch ett & Son. Also notes John D. Davis improving Mrs Mancha of Glen Burnie has returned home and James P Swing family returned from a ten day trip to Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Greensboro C. HH James P. Swing Philadelphia New Jersey

Epworth League Meeting in Ghestnut Grove

Rev and Mrs John Williams hosted a lively Epworth League business meeting with vocal music games and refreshments. Attendees included the Satterfields Evernhams Lennels Rosser Smiths Bullocks and Trices among others. Guests adjourned to meet Mrs Mollie Yer again on December 1. Ella Nichols returned home to Easton after visiting her brother John Satterfield.

Epworth League John Williams John Satterfield Willian Evernhamn Nick Lennel John Rosser George Smith Blaine Bullock Lin Trice Cora Covey Annie Todd Ella Nichols Easton

Local Social Notes From Greensboro Area Visit Highlights

Mr and Mrs John J Cannon and daughter Mabel of near Greensboro were Sabbath guests of cousins C EF Collins and Mrs C Howard. Mrs W R Peters and daughter Elizabeth of Slickman visited the brother Tl F Chaffinch. Mrs Dr W T Marsh has returned to Solomons after a week with relatives. Mr H L Carroll of Albemarle Va has been visiting Caroline relatives. Mr H C Webbs weeklong trip to Baltimore Wilmington and Laurel De. Mr John Jones of Winchester Friday furnished finest oysters of the season.

John J. Cannon Mabel Greensboro If WH. Carroll Albemarle Caroline Hl. C. Webbs Baltimore Wilmington Laurel Del John Jones Winchester

Greensboro visitors depart with relatives after stay

Greensboro residents Mr. John Zigler Gottwalls and wife of Highlands NC traveled home last week with Mr. A Gottwalls and wife accompanying them to Washington for time with family. Edward Johnson colored was jailed in Denton for disorderly conduct after failing to pay a $9.44 fine. Justice Maloy ordered the transfer from Denton jail. Edward Carter, for whom Johnson had worked, served as the prosecuting witness. George Jewell, a local resident, was paralyzed on Monday and died on Tuesday.

John Zigler Gottwalls Highlands North Carolina A. Gottwalls Washington Edward Johnson Denton Shull Justice Maloy Edward Carter Johnson George Jewell

Moore and Hemmans Open Mercantile Store Debut

Moore and Hemmans, our new merchants, have had their opening. We wish them success. Miss Lena Milbourne is attending business college in Wilmington.

Moore & Hemmans Lena Milbourne Business Wilmington

Shepherd Psalm as Life Lesson from David

The article explains the twenty third psalm titled the Shepherd Psalm, noting David’s shepherd life and dangers faced. It highlights the Lord as the Good Shepherd who supplies, leads, and protects souls, with faith guiding through dark valleys to eternal fellowship in God’s house.

David Jesus Christ Jesus Ezek. Xaniv Heavenly City Isi Satan Christ Tle Carth Ilim Eleaven Psa Anil Philadelphia Record

Orphans' Court Grants Admins For Outten Estate

In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood granted letters of administration on the personal estate of William M Outten to Margaret W Outten and George F Noble. Bond filed and approved. Arlington I Porter and Clinton Cook named to appraise. Notice to creditors ordered. Caleb J Todd administrator of Charlotte C Todd presented debts and final administration account which was approved. Job Willoughby administrator of Alonzo Newcomb presented debts list which was approved and final distribution ordered.

Orphans’ Court Clark, Liden Fleetwood William M. Outten Margaret W. Outten George F. Noble Arlington I. Porter Clinton Cook Caleb J. ‘Todd Charlotte C. Todd Job Willoughby Alonzo Newcomb

Local Notices and School Attendance Report

Mr. Thomas O Day moved on Mrs. Mary Ringe's farm to saw timber for Mr. H A Roe. School attendance this year is higher than in years past. Mr. B G Stevens spent several days in Baltimore this week. Miss Lydia Neal is quite sick at her home nearby.

Thomas O' Day Mary Ringe H. A. Roe B. G. Stevens Baltimore Lydia Neal

Eightieth anniversary of Calvary Methodist Protestant Church Easton

The Calvary Methodist Protestant Church in Easton marks its eightieth year since organization in 1828. A revival led by Judge Hopper and the fervor of Mrs. Rachel Sheppard kept the church from disbanding, with initial worship in a former bank building rebuilt in 1835. The Washington Street church arose circa 1850 and expanded in 1882. Also noted are plans for a Missionary Council meeting in Philadelphia November 17–18, Rev Gantt’s attendance, actor Robert Downing’s Easton visit, Denton revival services, a men’s meeting, recent hospital fund collections, and debt reduction at Rock Hall, with the third quarterly conference of Denton MFE Church upcoming.

Calvary Methodist Protestant Church Easton Rachel Sheppard Judge Hopper Centreville Washington Street Missionary Council of the Third Department Episcopal Church United States Philadelphia Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland West Virginia District of Columbia Gantt Robert Downing M. P Denton Talbot Beaven Sillsboro J. ‘T. Richardson Rock Hall Denton M. FE

Baltimore Seeks Eastern Shore Trade With Local Rail Link

The Merchants and Manufacturers Association secretary Thomas G. Boggs says Baltimore holds the trade of the Eastern Shore, criticizing Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway for moving its winter schedule up and arguing residents lack proper transport. He vows to push for facilities to bring trade to Baltimore, not at a loss to firms, asserting the trade rightfully belongs here.

Baltimore Thomas G. Boggs The Merchants and Manufacturers Association Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Company Star M. D. & W. Railway Merchants of Baltimore Mr. Boggs

Levy Court Proceedings and County Improvements

The Levy Court met on Tuesday and received a one thousand dollar fine paid by Chairman Nobbs of the Republican State Central Committee, as imposed by Justice Steele. The board granted Idlewild Electric Light & Power Company of Federalsburg permission to erect poles and lines along county roads. They also granted a request by J. E. Goslin and others for shells to repair a road near Federalsburg. A petition to open the Douglass mill claim road to Abraham Lewis and the A. W. Sisk property, signed by thirty two property owners, was discussed.

Levy Court Levy Nobbs Republican State Central Committee Justice Steele Idlewild Electric Light & Power Company Federalsburg J. E. Goslin Douglass Mill Abraham Lewis A. W. Sisk

Avalon in Collision Near Fort McHenry Channel

A foggy morning collision narrowly avoided disaster as the Avalon steamship bound for Baltimore with 100 passengers struck the Itasca at anchor off Wagner's Point. The Avalon suffered a 12 by 13 foot hole in the starboard bow and damage to the guard, main saloon, and hurricane decks.

Avalon Fort McHenry Wagner's Point Baltimore, Cheaspeake and Athletic Railway Company Baltimore Itasca Merchants and Miners’ ‘Transportation Company

Concord Visitors and Homecoming Notes

Concord resident Mrs. Clara J. Williamson visits cousin Mrs. Roy Culler in Baltimore. Miss Bessie Trice returns home after a stay in Philadelphia.

Concord Clara J. Williamson Roy Culler Baltimore Bessie Trice Philadelphia

Wanted General Housekeeper for Local Farmer

Wanted a good reliable white woman as general housekeeper for a farmer near town. Inquire at John Nalr office.

John Nalr

Mother's Gray Australian Leaf for urinary relief advertised

An advertisement touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a pleasant regulator for urinary, nadder, or kidney trouble with a 40 cent sample package from The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy New York. The De Laval cream separator is to be exhibited next Saturday November 21 in Ridgely at the new Sun building.

Mother Gray Mother Gray Co LeRoy, N. Y de Laval Sun Ridgely J. F. Booth

Burdsville News Notes Honor Life of Mrs Chance

Mrs. Sarah Rebecca Chance died at 46 after a long illness at her Burrsville home. She leaves husband William T. Chance and ten children. Funeral Monday at home with Rev. Lard officiating. burial in Hillsboro cemetery. Also reports on Christian Endeavor Society meeting and various local visits and arrivals.

Sarah Rebecca Chance William T. Chance Paradise W. Tilghman Florence E T. Roy Howard E Katie E Louis M Mary R Emmett F Charles A Roland A T. H. Anthony Tuckahoe Neck B. F. Anthony Baltimore Lard Burrsville Hillsboro Cemetery Christian Endeavor Society Wesley Porter Edithe Simpson Hester Raughley Mary E. Porter A.T. Porter Hersey Slughies Templeville Charlie Robinson Ingleside Will Reed Henderson W. T. Robinson H. W. Davis Crisfield Walter Downes Myrtle Rachel Master Russell John Stephens

Village Hero Fights Pig at Signutt Pond

An east side resident, armed with a ducking gun, charged a supposed monster in Signutt's mill pond only to find a small escaped pig returning to its farm. The incident, though comic, highlighted local courage. Reads list of recent visits and illnesses among residents including Miss Effie Alford Roberta Bowdle Mrs Ora Bowdle Mr J Af Spence Mrs Wm Pritchett Rev A T Covey and Miss Edna Adams.

Smithville Signutt Ile Effie Alford Roberta Bowdle Ora Bowdle Burrsville John Alford J. Af. Spence Wm. L. Pritchett Flenderson Clarence Parker Marie Vomona Covey Edna Adams

Local notes from Galdsboro and Frostburg visitations

Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas of Frostburg visited her daughter Mrs. Frank Jenkins and returned home last Monday. Miss Lulu Baynard from Wilmington visited town for several weeks. Miss Evelyn Rolph of Philadelphia stayed with Miss Edith Cooper last Sunday. Revival services began last Sunday evening at the M E Church South. Mr G W C Johnson moved into a new dwelling this week.

Roberta Bowdle Alford Concord Ora Dowdle Osborne Harvey Lillian Passwaters Bridgeville Farmington Elizabeth Cheezum Federalsburg W. E. Cheezuim BR. HH. Dill Wilmington Philadelphia John Hanson Frank L. Slanson Arie Robinson Galdsboro Elizabeth Thomas Frostburg Frank Jenkins Lulu Baynard Evelyn Rolph Edith Cooper M. E. Church G. W. C. Johnson

Fowling Creek Social Notes and Local Travel

Fowling Creek residents record visits to Baltimore Easton and Philadelphia. Families including Deen Wheatley Peters and Bullock share time with relatives while Mac Frampton recovers from an accidental gunshot. Rev Morgan to preach November 5 as community announcements list guests and trips.

Bryan’s Paper Sees Enduring Democratic Fight Ahead

The Commoner letter titled A Battle Lost a War Begun argues the 1908 defeat did not erase Democratic aims. It asserts that campaign finance transparency, anti‑trust limits, tariff reform, and labor‑capital harmony remain essential. The author, praising reform over office, pledges continued struggle for good government.

Mr. Bryan Democratic Party Republican Party

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