Local notices fill Denton area pages with sales and events
The Denton journal lists prices and sales from W J Blackiston and E W Neal. farm stock auctions. celery demand. hunting season opens in Caroline county amid warnings to gunners. Regal Shoes ads. Charles H Bullock to sell stock. Wilt Cannon to run William Phillips farm. Cole hot blast heaters advertised. store openings and hat sales at Melivaine Sister. Ford buyers named. shipments and grain freight details. coon hunt near East. autumn driving pleasures noted. McIlwaine Sisters discount hats. J H Pastorfield Co gloves. Nichols Co specials. Willis homestead sold for 2200. Field Willis pantry items. Emmanuel King butter sales. Beaven damages settlement. uncalled letters list. Atlantic Casino sold to J H Perskie and Ocean City prospects with road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackiston
E. W. Neal
Peninsula
Caroline County
Talbot
Pastorfield
Charles H. Bullock
Wilt Cannon
William Phillips
Tuckahoe Neck
Cole
C. H. Bullock
Carter Block
John Horsey
Williston
Melivaine & Sister's
Denton
Ford Automobiles
O. F. Smith
L. B. Towers
T. P. Fisher
Albert DeFord
Edenson
J. H. Pastorfield Co
Dorchester Grangers
Cambridge
Caleb L. Baynard
Carolines Court
Centreville
Jaik Cha
Maryland
McIlwaine Sisters
Caroline
J. H. Nichols &Co
Charles H. Willis
William P. Willis
Willis Homestead
Harmony
Field & Willis
Journal
Emmanuel King
Tuckahoe
T. Alan Goldsborough
Richard W. Beaven
Beaven
Talbot County
New Bridge
Matthews
Mary J. Cannon
Medley
Arthur G. Jacobs
Wm. E. Blounte
Richard A. Alburger
Randolph Comegys
Anna Lord
O. S. Travers
Marshall Cadell
Mary Satterfield
R. E Lerner
J. H. Perskie
Atlantic Casino
Ocean City
Perksiex
Perskie
Wedding and social notes from Denton area and beyond
On November 5 at the Durrsville parsonage Miss Georgia Seeders wed Harold Outten in a crepe de chine gown with white satin lace. The couple will live on a Greenwood-area farm. Other items note the Easton church wedding of Miss Helen Elizabeth Chaffinch to Harry Staats Nevins and Miss Caroline Wilson purchasing the Blaine farm near Easton. The Denton Literary Club shifts Monday meetings to 8 pm starting Nov 17 with a program on England and Scotland. Additional society notes include travels, surgeries, and relocations of local residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durrsville Parsonage
Melvin E. Wheatley
Georgia Seeders
Harold Outten
Helen Ross
Alva Obier
Mrs. Outten
Greenwood
Helen Elizabeth Chaffinch
William Pratt Chaffinch
Harry Staats Nevins
Trappe
Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church
Easton
W. E. Gunby
A. Louise Chaffinch
Simon A. Nevins
Lawrence H. Chaffinch
William L. Hull
Alfred B. Mason
Arthur F.grace
Marriage Licenses Issued This Month
Marriage licenses have been granted to Harold P. Outten of Kent county Delaware and Georgiana Seeders of Kent county. John Orosz of Smithburg Pennsylvania and Susanna Bacsak near Denton. Tesse Jopp Hobbs and Elsie Pollard near Denton. William C. Dawson Houston Delaware and Nettie F. Travers also of Houston. Robert E. Pap Baltimore and Alice R. Akres Ridgely. Alston S. Andrews near Preston and Debbie Hignutt Bethlehem. Joseph H. Willams Goldsboro and Martha J. Kenton also of Goldsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold P. Outten
Kent County
Del
Georgiana Seeders
John Orosz
Smithburg
Susanna Bacsak
Denton
Tesse Jopp
Hobbs
Elsie U. Pollard
William C. Dawson
Houston
Nettie F. Travers
Robert E. Pap
Baltimore
Alice R. Akres
Ridgely
Alston S. Andrews
Preston
Debbie Hignutt
Bethlehem
Joseph H. Willams
Goldsboro
Martha J. Kenton
Colored Vote Totals in Caroline County After October Adjustments
A 1913 table lists White and Colored vote totals by district in Caroline County with changes since October. It shows a white vote loss of 169 and a colored vote gain of 181, yielding a net total increase of 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Henderson
Greensboro
Denton
Preston
Federalsburg
Hillsboro
Ridgely
Amer, Corner
Hobbs and Ridgely Community News Snapshot
Hobbs area reports visits and family tidings with multiple names from Merriken Willey and Carroll circles. A marriage at the parsonage, accidental injury near Andersontown, and local business notes plus church and meeting details highlight weekly life in Dorchester County. Ridgely items note basket factory start, church events, society collections, a basketball loss to Denton, and school exam week.
Special Services and Local Visits in Chontank Area
Church services planned for the Sunday after Thanksgiving November 30 with Rev. E H Collins of Wilmington. Local residents report weekend visits to Wilmington and Baltimore, with several social visits noted. A quiet wedding occurred November 8 at Grove parsonage, Rev W N Beckwith officiating. Getiner hose advertised with a service note from J H Pastorfield.
Local social notes from Henderson area marriages and visits
Mr Harry Williams and Miss Martha Kenton wed at the sister’s home near Henderson in a ceremony led by Rev W N Conaway. Several residents and relatives are mentioned visiting Philadelphia Wilmington New York Mardela Springs and Eas ton with updates on travel stays and family connections.
Local Residents Visit Endings and Social Calls Across Cities
Mrs G L Wilson met his wife in Philadelphia Saturday and returned home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Houston Russom of Baltimore spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J F Russom. Mrs E L Thompson returned from an extended visit with relatives in Chester PA. Mrs Harris Legg and daughter Angie returned to Stevensville. Miss Ella V Pennington guests of Mr and Mrs Eugene Bonwill near Betterton. Mr John Holt of Easton visited Wm Arthur Halt over Sunday. Miss Mattie Brickhouse returned after several weeks in Baltimore. Mrs J E Wothers spending part of this week in Baltimore. Mrs A L Duffey visited her husband at Sabillasville last week. Miss Sadie E Wothers visiting in Wye Mills. Mrs Mary Cooper in Baltimore last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Wilson
Alfred Wilson
Tuckahoe Neck
Blaine
Dover Road
Easton
Wilson
Just Government League
Denton Literary Club
England
Scotland
Maybelle F. Stevens
Harry C. Stevens
Sadlersville
Charles Harry Kenton, Jr
Centreville
Calvary M. E. Church
L. Frank Bloxsom
Mercy Hospital
Baltimore
Bloxsom
William Chambers
Maryland University Hospital
Jonathan Evitts
Denton
West Hoboken
Charles G. Griffin
E. T. Richards
Pearl Cooper
Templeville
Wilmington
C. E. Brown
Bridgeville
F. P. Covey
Edwin Willis
Greensboro
T. Pliny Fisher
Janney
Nise Ethel Irvin
I. D. Halstead
James H. Fisher
Philadelphia
Otelia Hereter
Gettysburg
B. B. Brumbaugh
J. Virgil Moore
Kathleen
Seaford
A. B. Corkran
Claiborne
H. R. Merriken
Federalsburg
E. M. Willey
Jesse L. Jopp
Elsie L. Pollard
Cullum
J. R. Ricards
Washington
M.E. Nuttle
Andersontown
Oscar Kelley
Ormond Neal
Delaware
Thompson and
Smith
Ghingher
Hobbs
Elizabeth Billing
Bertie Smith
Dover
Piney
Alva Griffith
Ruth
Harvey
Smyrna
Margaret Merriken
Wicomico County
Messrs
H. L. Adams
C. D. Collison
Ethel Breeding
Sadie Porter
Cordova
Elizabeth Peters
Oliver
Newark
N. J
Franklin Johnson
Farnhurst
G. L. Wilson
Houston Russom
J. F. Russom
E. LL Thompson
Chester
Harris Legg
Angie
Stevensville
Ella V. Pennington
Eugene Bonwill
Betterton
John Holt
Wm. Arthur Halt
Mattie Brickhouse
J. E. Wothers
A. L. Duffey
Sabillasville
Sadie E. Wothers
Wye Mills
Mary Cooper
Reed and Wagner couples travel to Milford in Reed car
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Reed and Mr. and Mrs. H. Wagner motor to Milford last Wednesday in Reed’s car. Our teachers attend the Sussex county teachers institute in Lewes. Mrs. Harvey Fleetwood and son William of Burrsville visit relatives here. Weather is good and farmers are busy. Roads are in good condition. Revival services continue at our church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
W. W. Reed
H. Wagner
Milford
Reed
Teacher's Institute of
Sussex County
Lewes
Harvey Fleetwood
William
Burrsville
All Saints Day services and clerical anniversaries noted
A large All Saints Day gathering at AH Saints Church Easton celebrated the rector Rev W Beaven marking his 37th year. The M E Conference in Denton invited Rev A G Westerfield back for a fourth year as Bishop Berry presides at Berlin on March 25. Revival services planned at Wesley Church Burrsville starting November 16 with roll call on November 23. Other sermons and daily Cathedral Easton services detailed. Guilds bought new carpet for Christ Church Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Episcopal Church
All Saints
AH Saints’ Church
Easton
W. ¥. Beaven
M. E
R. K. Stephenson
A. G. Westerfield
Denton
Berlin
Bishop Berry
Wesley Church
Burrsville
J. E. Smith
Preston
Williston
Mr. Bryan
Cathedral
T. E. Verry
Wiederalsburg
Melvin I. Wheatley
Kurrsville
Christ Church
Retired farmer Caleb J. Todd dies suddenly on visit
Caleb J. Todd 75 a Caroline county farmer-retiree living in Harmony died Wednesday night while talking with a friend at Al fred Cahall's place near here. He had suffered heart trouble for years. Also notes of a two year old, Evelyn Johnson, recovering after ingesting rat coated cheese and of a wandering unknown man causing alarm with uncut hair and odd eating habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb J. Todd
Caroline County
Mr. Todd
Harmony
Alfred Cahall
Here
Evelyn Johnson
James D. Johnson
James B. Sullivan
Apple Growing Increases In Caroline County
Interest in apple growing rises as fruit quality proves excellent in this region. E H Zeigler near Denton demonstrates top fruit in Caroline county while Talbot’s Langsdale farm yields four thousand baskets from a small orchard. Early prices are good and winter storage boosts profits. Talbot landowners have planted extensive apple tracts recently with thousands of trees set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Zeigler
Denton
Caroline County
Talbot
Langsdale
O. A. Sanger
A Nise Winter Decoration From the Easton Ledger
A thrift tip notes a bird-seed fernery costing ten cents as a winter decor idea for homes. It also cites ten-cent green tradescantia a Wandering Jew plant in a tall glass with weekly water changes and occasional ammonia. The Easton Ledger reports on Ball Birds shooting on the Choptank marshes near Dover bridge, where frequent rail bird hunting occurs along both riverbanks for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot and
Caroline
Dover Bridge
Easton Ledger
Killing Game Out of Season in Williston
A Williston writer reports hunters ignoring game laws for weeks, noting the laws are a dead letter in the area. The correspondent says public officers could easily compile a long list of violators if they pursued the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Train Wreck Near Tuckahoe Injures Several Passengers
A passenger train from Love Point to Lewes derailed near Tuckahoe Station injuring several people. Conductor and baggage master among the crew were hurt, passengers jolted, and a temporary track laid overnight to restore service. Repairs totaled thousands, with no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Log
Love Point
Lewes
Tuckahoe
Walter McClements
Greensboro
Mosse Schwab
Baltimore
Clifton
Leaverton
John T. Porter
Denton
Fisher
George
Nichols
Orphans' Court Proceedings Report on Estate Actions
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens attended the Orphans Court session. Administrators King and Reber filed accounts of sales for Harry R. Holsinger. Bonds, guardianships, probate filings, appraisals, and creditors notices were approved and ordered recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Rawlings and
Stevens
Milton P. King
Aaron C. Reber
Harry R. Holsinger
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Mary C. Seward
John T. Blades
Phebe M. Dunham
Charles A. Whisler
George H. Whisler
Galen R. Whisler
Grace M. Whisler
Hazel C. Whisler
Henry R. Basher
Roxana C. Plummer
Burt Hobbs
L. Irving Jones
Charles M. Pippin
John W. Dean
T. Alan Goldsborough
Robert H. Dean
Patterson C. Bradley
Daniel W. Downes
Edward E. Nuttle
Frank H. Webb
William Stansbury Nichols
Charles Nichols
Leonard Covey
Walter Covey
Robert M. Messick
Arthur J. Messick
Walter J. Kelly
George A. McDaniel
Local Potatoes Thrive On Peninsula Shipments Rise
White potatoes from the Maryland Delaware peninsula remain strong with shipments reaching 211,005 barrels this season, up from 184, last year. Prices stay healthy, boosting profit potential for large scale cultivation and marketing. Senator Saulsbury returns from Europe and backs Alfred Baughley for district collector of internal revenue. Caroline county Republicans consider voiding First district ballots over alleged sample ballots. An editor once started with five cents now grows rich from frugality and an unexpected $99,999 inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula
Maryland- Delaware
Saulsbury
Europe
Alfred Baughley
Harrington
Internal Revenue
District of
Maryland
Baughley
Caroline County
People’s verdict on Wilson era shows solid support
The public gave clear approval to the administration after eight months, endorsing the tariff bill and President Wilson. New Jersey backed Wilson Democrat Fielder for governor, Massachusetts chose Walsh, and Blair Lee won as Senator. The New York mayoralty upset for Mitchell signaled a broader anti-Tammany wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wilson
New Jersey
Fielder
Mr. Wilson
Massachusetts
David I. Walsh
Foss
Walsh
Blair Lee
Maryland
Tammany
New York City
John Purroy Mitchell
Port of
New York
Mitchell
Murphy
For Sale Gas Engine and Equipment in Doatea Ma
Gas engine six horsepower in first class order, large galvanized iron tank, cement mixer, quantity of cement drain tile. Sold by Mrs. J. W. Kerr. Phone Navy Doatea Ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kerr
Navy
Doatea
MR. CLOUGH S FATAL ACCIDENT AND LOCAL DEATHS
A coroner s jury says Mr Charles Clough near Bush died from a gunshot wound in a woods near his home on Tuesday He left behind a wife and four children The 7-year old son Andrew saw the dog at the scene and led his mother to the body which lay face down with the hat over the wound The gun with a discharged shell was found nearby The dog reportedly stood guard as workers removed him. Other obituaries note the deaths of Mr Thomas Anthony of Tuckabee Neck from heart disease at Clement Drake farm Mrs Anthony survives Miss Hennie Dukes 72 at Centreville daughter of the late Alfred W Dukes Funeral services were held in Centreville Bernard Cannon tuberculosis at the State Sanitarium buried in Ridgely Catholic cemetery also survived by a widow and two children Mr Ronan R Crothers nephew of the late Governor Crothers died in Elkton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clough
Bush
Rusic Church
Clough
Andrew Clough
Mre. Clough
Andrew
Thomas Anthony
Bradford Morris
Richardson
Tuckabee Neck
Clement Drake
Dent
Justice Hignatt
Fisher
Anthony
Hennie Dukes
Centreville
Alfred W. Dukes
Caroline County
Emily Dukes
Ridgely
M. E Church
Chestertown
Bernard Cannon
Plac
Cannon
Ronan R. Crothers
Crothers
Elkton
Stolen horse traced to Wilmington merchant in Goldsboro case
A Wilmington dispatch reports Samuel Greenbaum identified a stolen horse and carriage in Goldsboro after travelers drove 65 miles non stop. Three strangers purchased at a store nearby then disappeared, while the horse was found exhausted. The piece also notes November's beauty and Maryland game laws, including a $50 hunting penalty for Samuel Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Dispatch
Samuel Greenbaum
Wilmington
Goldsboro
Samuel Barnes
Frederick County
Maryland
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Carroll Hurd
C. A. Davison
H. L. Edmonds
Dixie Realty Co
Bessie Phillips
South
South. Mrs. S. M. Newton
Virginia
Fred Ross
Rehoboth
Clayton
Fox
W. A. Smith
James H. Brown
Rlyour
Mesdames
A. O
W. P. Carroll
Queen Anne
Harvey Diggins
Samuel Diggins
Arthur Wooters
Laura Wooters
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
C. E. Stewart
Howard Flowers
Five Hundred Club
Stehl
Frank Willis
Frances Clark
Minnie Gale
Ethel Moore
Basket Factory
W. &. Lord
Children's Aid Society
Swing & Co
Kenton
Ladies’ Aid
The
Reformed Church
Epworth League
Pearson
Richardstown
Church of the Brethren
Harrison Holsinger
Delia Green
Willmington
M. E. Ladies’ Aid
E. H. Collins
Wiliam Collins
Thei
EH. Collins
Frances Price
Fitzgerald
Geneva Kemp
J. R. Wright
W. M. Wright
Clara Wright
Grove
Mollie Turpin
Hurlock
S. L. Willey
Mary
Master Lee
Oxford
Twilley Merrick
Sallie Wiley
Cabin Creek
W. J
Beckwith
Alexander W. Whitely
Windy Hill
Allie V. Collins
American Corner
Grove Parsonage
W. N. Beckwith
J. H. Pastorfield
Harry Williams
Martha Kenton
Allie Hudson
W. N. Conaway
Mamie Goodwin
W. H. Goodwin
Loren Pritchett
W. L. Pritchett
Bowen
da Pritchett
John Pritchett
Morton Bennett
Morton
J. R. Melvin
Harry Bostick
Felton
J.F. Quillen
Noble Pippin
Middletown
R. E. Pippin
James Jensen
M. A. Mrackett
Carroll Jones
Herbert Walls
Mardela Springs
Edward Walls
Cora Downés
Lola Jones
Louise Higgins
Kate Montague
Federasburg
Marion Harland
MR. Clough
Czar
A. W. Macy
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Itla
Nicholas
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