Denton area notices and local ads mix with meal and mishap reports
The Denton Journal prints a swarm of local items: steamer Avalon resumes service. Wright & Brother ads. Thanksgiving closures for rural routes and flour mill. seasonal sale notices on rugs and beef scraps. local egg prices 32 cents per dozen. high school football events and rain cancellations. burglaries, road projects, and property sales listed. a fatal accident near Worton. horse fright incident. Robbings and mince meat orders. community services and political fund disclosures. and river harbor plan updates including Choptank Bridge and Nanticoke depth work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalon
Wright & Brother
West Denton
Wiizht & Brother
Smith & Wall
Denton
W. J. Blackiston
Denton and
Easton
Burton W. Parker
Sallie Culbreth
Greensboro
William G. Parsons
Worton
G. C. Skirven
SEC
Wright
NRL
Clinton W Pate
Wyatt
Dan Cupid
Samuel Chinn
Jerekiah Sapp
Delaware
Jacob E. Elluanger
Richard Andrew
Paine
Henderson
Sandy Island
Goldsboro
Draper
Mr Roberts
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. M. Sheridan
Maryland
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Federalsburg
Reliance
J. W. Johnson
Caroline High School
Seaford
Craighill
Nanticoke River
la Trappe
Social notes from Chestertown and nearby towns
A social page lists Miss Josephine R. Wickes wedding to Dr Thomas H. Wilkins of Portsmouth Virginia at Emanuel Church Chestertown. Other engagements include Miss Cora Willis to Harry A. Moore of Queen Anne. Several residents report illnesses and visits, including Edward L. Adams and typhoid cases in the Walston family. Travel and visitors are noted with several local residents hosting or visiting in Philadelphia Baltimore and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Protestant Episcopal Church
Chestertown
Josephine R. Wickes
Joseph A. Wickes
Kent County
J. W. Field
E. H. Ringgold
Boston
Field
New England
Edward L. Adams
Third District
Hobbs
George Walston
Mary
Harlan
West Denton
Rew
G. S. Raleigh
George W. Eisenhauer
Baltimore
Florida
Alen White
Atlantic City
E. M. Garey
C. H. Whitby, Jr
Denton
Alice Slemons
Salisbury
James A. Trazzare
James H. Fisher
Junior Christian Endeavor reorganization at Thawley's M E Church
Mrs Harry S Clark of Tuckahoe Neck attends the Christian Endeavor Convention in Hagerstown and will reorganize the Junior Christian Endeavor Society at Thawley's M E Church next Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon. All children and parents are required to attend. The Matrons of Methodism plan a bazaar and supper at the Carter Block storehouse on December gth and 5th evenings with ice cream and cake for sale. Thanksgiving services are set for the M P Church in Burrsville at 10 o'clock Thanksgiving morning with Rev S Ensminger preaching. A baptismal service occurred in the Choptank river waiters on Tuesday conducted by Rev Mr Helsby. Regular Thanksgiving service is noted at Christ Church in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Clark
Tuckahoe Neck
Christian Endeavor
Hagerstown
Christian Endeavor Society
Thawley’s
M. 2
J. Af Nichols
Carter
M. P
Burrsville
S. Ensminger
Mr. Helsby
Christ Church
Denton
Bridge proposal across Chesapeake Bay urged by Baltimore businessmen
Engineers favor a concrete arch bridge from the Kent Island western point to the Anne Arundel shore linking with Peninsula trolley lines. The bay bottom poses no obstacle and the structure could ferry heavy traffic, expanding Baltimore area commerce and securing three fourths of regional business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
Kent Island
Anne Arundel
Transportation and Commerce
Chesapeake
Tuckahoe Bridge Completed and Reopened
The Tuckahoe bridge is finished after 16 years since the previous structure. Engineer Paine notes the new timber and lead joints should resist decay, with travel resuming this week. The bridge, a busy route, is projected to become part of a Maryland State road network once highways are upgraded by the State Highway Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckahoe Bridge
Maryland Geological Survey
State Highway Commission
Wanted General Housekeeper for Farmer Near Town
Classified ad seeks a reliable white woman as general housekeeper for a farmer near town with inquiries at the Journal office. Also promotional patterns in wall paper gilt and window shades offered by Tuomas and Messer Co at 1015 W Baltimore St Baltimore Md. Wright Bros advertise men’s overcoats at 4.50 in the Journal today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuomas & Messer Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
Wright Bros
Journal Today
Local Village Notes and Family Visits Summary
Mrs. W. C. Blackiston and children from Philadelphia visited Mrs. John T. Lister and have returned home. Mrs. Mary E. Clark of Denton, aunt of Mrs. J. H. Merriken, died after illness. W. J. Layton of Hickman visited his daughter Mrs. W. Corrall in Wilmington with granddaughter Lulu Baynard. The Hobbs family moves from the village to Denton. Various relatives and neighbors, including Mrs. Manship Ingram of Lincoln Del. and Mrs. Sallie Williams, are noted for visits and health changes. Lewis Butler recovers, and agents began corn purchases for Pitt Bros. & Co. Esther Willey and daughter visited Federalsburg. C. J. Collins traveled to Baltimore on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 2. Carrall
H.C. Hobbs
Denton
Manship Ingram
Lincoln
Del
J. D. Neal
Sallie Williams
Thos. J. Delancey
Brooklyn
N. Y
S. F. Jopp
Hettie
Frederica
Messrs
Wm. P
H. H
Orie Carroll
Baltimore
E. M. Willey
Esther
Federalsburg
C. J. Collins
Henderson Briefs and Local Notices
Henderson residents report new dwelling at Choptank Mill as Mr. J B Medford tears down the old residence dated back over three quarters of a century. Mrs Catherine Arrants dies at eighty five. funeral at M I Church with Rev Wilson Lewis. interment Mt Olive. Attending mourners include Mrs Sallie Ayres and Mr Wm Scott. Alice Montague returns home after two weeks with sister Mrs Chas Cartwright in Wilmington. John Quillen rebuilding Wilson storehouse to stock for winter. Mary Jump returns from I sister Mrs W I Melvin Bear Station after a month visit. Viola Pritchett returns from Wilmington Delaware. Mr and Mrs W W Melvin of Bear Station visiting relatives. Edward Coffin returns to Wyoming after ten days with mother Mrs I S Coffin. Virgie Rowe of Greensboro visits Viola Pritchett. Revival starts at Holiness Mission Sunday November 15. Mrs J I Richards spent Wednesday in Wilmington. Myrtle Newhe visiting friends in Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Medford
Medford
Catherine Arrants
M. 1
Wilson Lewis
Mt. Olive
Sallie Ayres
Glassboro
Wm. Scott
Chester
Alice Montague
Chas. Cartwright
Wilmington
John Quillen
Wilson
Mary Jump
W. I. Melvin
Bear Station
Viola Pritchett
Delaware
W. Wf. Melvin
Edward Coffin
Wyoming
I. S. Coffin
Virgie Rowe
Greensboro
J.I. Richards
Myrtle Newhe
Ridgely
Death and community notes from Federalsburg and area
Three deaths mark Fe deralsburg in two weeks as Earl Church Mrs Lufkin Wheatley and Esther Mercedith Todd enter rest. Mrs Church is at Farr's home with nurse from Baltimore. Protracted meetings at M B Church with pastors LeRoy White and Claybourne Phillips. Electric Light and Power Co preparing for business. poles distributed. Local moving and visiting families noted. minstrel club set for Thanksgiving entertainment. various residents’ moves and illnesses reported.
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Earl
Church
Lufkin Wheatley
Esther Mercedith Todd
Farr
Baltimore
M. 2
LeRoy White
Claybourne Phillips
Dover
Electric Light and Power Company
Geo. Brown
Charles Lewis
Buena Vista Avenue
R. W. Messenger
Elnt Street
Brodns
Messenger
South Main Street
Ephart
Altoona
John Smith
Harry Spicer
Philadelphia
Minstrel Club
Martha Randolph
Brodis
Geo. M. Prince
H. K. Smith
John Foster
Hillsboro Bank Likely To Open In Near Future
A Hillsboro meeting of residents from Caroline Queen Annes and Talbot counties discussed opening a new bank in Hillsboro. Howard Flowers named cashier with about 6000 capital subscribed, total to total 10000 or 12000. Directors to be 5 to 7 first year. A December 5 oyster supper and bazar event announced by Hillsboro Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Queen Anne's
Talbot Counties
Harry M. Thompson
Hillsboro
Queen Anne's County
Talbot County
Centreville
Easton
Howard Flowers
Queen Anne
T. Alan Goldsborough
Denton
Hillsboro Methodist Episcopal Church
Holt's Hall
Emily A. Bennett
Wilmington
Jane DeWitt Duncan
Scranton
Myr
Harry Clark
Francis Tatem Barton
Lon
George C. Moore
Baltimore
Moore
St. Lay Beaven
Francis
S. N. Pilchard
John A. Mackintosh
M. P. Hubbard & Co
Mars
Ralph Willis
Penn's Grove
N. J
Marry A. Moore
Ethel Smith
Garrettson Smith
Harry Knotts
David Knotts
Willian Lord
Concoud
John F. Russom
Deverett Gale
Minnie Gale
Charles HI. Dean
Kent Island
Harris Legg
Mary Gray
Goldsboro
HI. W. B. Rowe
Annie Jump
Ielen M. Bright
Ruthsburg
W. R. Long Thompson
Thomas Stevens
Sadlersville
Wilbur Roberts
Lay Beaven
Evelyn Fleming
In loving remembrance of my dear mother Charlotte C Todd
A daughter writes a brief memorial on the first anniversary of Charlotte C Todd’s death noting the home’s loss and enduring remembrance. The note is signed by Hattie E Lipan and expresses ongoing affection, memory, and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte C. Todd
Hattie E. Lipan
Ridgely Updates Include Car Trip and New 5 and 10 Cent Store
Ridgely welcomes Benjamin Hedley of Swedesboro who drove home to Ridgely after a Saturday storm delayed his trip at Henderson. James P. Swing at Easton Hospital is recovering after an appendectomy by Prof. John Chambers, with Dr Madara optimistic. A new five and dime opened in the post office building, plus a moving picture show in the Jackson Building for winter. The town saw a church supper, a dancing evening in Simon's Hall, and bowling alleys planned in Richards Building by Centreville residents. Col and Mrs John I Fisher visited Ridgely guests N M Vosmins, while J T Saulsbury and Frank Flounders traveled to Daltmore for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Benjamin Hedley
Swedesboro
N. J
Henderson
Medley
John M. Swing
James P. Swing
Easton Hospital
John Chambers
Madara
Frank Flounders
Daltmore
John I. Fisher
Cordova
N. M. Vosmins
Centreville
Richards Building
Wilson's Rink
Simon’s Hall
Here Is Relief for Women From Herbal Cure
An advertisement offers Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a pleasant herb remedy for back pains urinary bladder or kidney trouble in women. The product promises a certain regulator and health improvement. Sample package mailed for 40 cents from The Mother Gray Co. PeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Mall
Ackage Freh
Mother Gray Co
PeRoy, N.Y
Orphans Court Proceedings Review Personal Estates and Admin Actions
In Orphans Court Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Administrators of William M Outten deceased presented inventory approved. Order to sell granted. Executor James Beauchamp presented final receipt release from Annie Todd legatee approved. Executor John J Barnes presented sales account approved. Vouchers filed for Jennie McGinness administratrix of Robert McGinness sales account approved. William Turner estate second sales and admin accounts approved and distribution ordered. Administrators Parker Lewis presented inventory for Burton Parker estate approved. Executor Nuttle presented sales account approved. Maggie Greenlee seeks letters of administration on Andrew Mitchell estate Notices to next of kin for Tuesday consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and Fleetwood
Margaret V. Outten
George F. Noble
William M. Outten
Herbert J. Beauchamp
James Beauchamp
Annie E. Todd
T. Pliny Fisher
John J
Wilmer LB. Parker
Henry R. Lewis
Burton W. Parker
Samuel G. Nuttle
Julia J. Wright
Maggie D. Greenlee
Andrew Mitchell
Death Roll: Mrs Mary Clark Dies in Caroline County
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Clark widow of John Wesley Clark dies at home after paraly sis at about two o'clock Wednesday, aged 82. Native of Delaware, long resident of Tuckahoe Neck since 1857, church member, survived by two sons and four daughters plus many grandchildren. funeral at M P Church in this place followed by Denton cemetery interment. Also William J Williamson of Concord dies. funeral at Concord Church tomorrow at 6 o'clock. survived by wife Miss Beachamp and three children. He was 72, well known and popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Clark
John Wesley Clark
Clark
Thawley
Robert S
John W. Clark
Mary M. Mowbray
George ‘I. Parks
Mark H. Smith
Lemuel R. Clouagh
George W. Smith
Niles
Mich
M. P
Denton
William J. Williamson
Concord
Concord Church
Williamson
Beachamp
Ida Towers
Edith Cole
Clinton Williamson
Ile
Denton Plans Winter Entertainment Series For High School
A Denton bureau of entertainment announces a five show winter series beginning December 8 with the Sonic Quartette of Baltimore. December 24 features the Barnards seven musicians. January 5 brings Dr Chase to deliver a lecture. January 26 offers the Lyceum Grand Concert Company. March 4 closes with the Scotch Singers. Proceeds aid the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Sonic Quartette
Baltimore
Barnards
Chase
Crator
Lyceum Grand
Miss Karabinos Case Against Railroads Reverses Verdict
In Centreville the case of Miss Francis Karabinos by her mother Mary Karabinos against the Delaware land Chesapeake and the P E W Railroad was halted after evidence was heard and a jury directed to verdict for the railroads. A Denton verdict of 15000 damages previously awarded may proceed to the Court of Appeals. Attorneys Lewis Owens represented the railroad, while Bryant Miller Young and associates represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Karabinos Losca
Uttie
Francis Karabinos
Mary Karabinos
Delaware Land
Chesapeake
Centreville
Denton
Judge Adkinson Bribery and Corrupt Practices Act
Judge Adkinson addressed the grand jury in East on Tuesday. He discussed the Corrupt Practices act and said the law targets past offenses, making it hard to secure convictions without wiping old records. He noted Talbot County appeared free of vote buying in the last election, but urged careful inquiry into any purchases of votes brought to the jury’s attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adkinson
East
Adkins
Talbot County
Solomon Ascends as David Names Him King
After Absalom’s rebellion King David nears death and ordains Solomon as his successor. Hath Sheba and Nathan secure the anointing, Solomon rides David’s mule to Gihon, and the people acclaim him king. Adonijah’s plot collapses, he flees to the altar, and Solomon spares him then later puts him to death for justice. The lesson links David’s handing of rule to Christ and urges rulers to entrust duties to capable heirs.
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Absalom
David
Jerusalem
Adonijah
Solomon
Bathsheba
Hathsheba
Nathan
Zadok
Gihon
Israel
King Solomon
God
Christ
Benaiah
Samax
Adoniah
Philadelphia Record
A Card From Chairman Vandiver
Murkay Vandiver writes to editors praising Maryland Democrats for a united front and effective work in the campaign. He commends the journal and other Democratic papers for reducing opposition from Baltimore dailies and says the party ends the campaign with a reassuring statewide victory and confidence for 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore
Murkay Vandiver
Chainnan
Advert for Foot-Hose and Overshoes 25c Shoe Additions
An advertisement touts Sprinkle Allen's Foot-Hoase in one shoe and up in the other, highlighting the product as a remedy when rubbers or overshoes are needed and shoes feel tight. It emphasizes the device’s effect and selling point with the price of 25 cents and a note to avoid substitutes.
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Allen
Burreville Notes Include Accidental Shot and Local Visits
Robert Outten was accidentally shot in the right leg while gunning and moved to Delaware State Hospital after Dr. Saulsbury dressed the wound. Dr. Saulsbury also took Miss Ruth Griffith to Maryland General Hospital for a nose operation related to catarrh, with optimistic prognosis. Reports of construction, travelers, and social visits fill the Dover area, including Porter families, Miss Eva Thawley, Mrs. Osborne Starvey, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Outten
Jacob Wroten
John Thawley
Mollie Cahall
Dover
Wyoming
Osborne Starvey
Farmington
Bridgeville
William Cooper
Philadelphia
T. Roby Melvin
W. E
Neighborhood Building Boom Brings New Homes And Rebuilds
The fall building boom adds several new residences in town and nearby areas. Joseph Rash restructures his dwelling while Mr Uhlig splits a 200 acre farm into three tracts. Lawrence Hartnett secures the eastern parcel, a middle tract houses modern farm buildings for a new tenant, and George Williams prepares to move in January. Albright relocates with a New York family arrival expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rash
Uhlig
Pearsons
Lawrence Hartnett
Mr. Lamberson
George Williams
Mr. Albright
Two Johns and Towers Family News From Town
Mrs. George W Towers visits daughter Mrs. W B Cook in Baltimore. Mrs W F Towers and children stay with her parents at Queen Anne. Leroy Gullett and Charlie Trice left Monday for Philadelphia. Roland Towers seeks a job in Baltimore. George W Towers has been sick for a week. Zeddie Quillen of Wyoming Delaware visits. Maude Towers spent last Tuesday with Mrs A J Corkran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Johns
George W. Towers
W. B. Cook
Baltimore
W. F.towers
Queen Anne
Leroy Gullett
Charlie Trice
Philadelphia
Roland Towers
Monumental City
George W.towers
Zeddie Quillen
Wyowing, del
Maude Towers
A. J. Corkran
Local family mourns bereavement and visits
The relatives of Mrs. Esther Yodd extend sympathy in her late bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Albert McAmmee of Philadelphia visit Mr. and Mrs. Wmn. E. Liden this week. Mollie Alford and daughter Lola stay with Mrs. Lacey Alford in Concord. Claude D. Liden visits his parents. James Carroll of Baltimore visits Ernest Liden. Henry Lare of Greenwood has moved nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther ‘Yodd
Albert McAmmee
Philadelphia
Wmn. E. Liden
Mollie Alford
Lola
Lacey Alford
Concord
Claude D. Liden
James Carroll
Baltimore
Ernest Liden
Henry Lare
Greenwood
Counties Endorse State Care Plan For Insane Transfer
County Boards back the Legislatures plan to move dependent insane from county care to state institutions after 1911. Dr J C Clark of Springfield Hospital long urged such legislation noting county facilities lack proper humane treatment for the mentally afflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Clark
Springfield Hospital
Assistant Postmaster Arrested in Easton Case
Joseph T. White assistant post master of Easton and prominent citizen was arrested for rifling the mails and sent to Baltimore. Reports say he has been in poor health and mentally unsettled, while friends expect he will clear himself. Also notes a telegraphy job opportunity offering 50 to 70 dollars monthly for beginners through the National Telegraph Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. White
Easton
White
Baltimore
National Telegraph Institute
Philadelphia
R. R
Real estate transfers in October in Caroline County
A record of October real estate transfers lists transfers between named individuals and couples across districts including First, Third, Sixth and Eighth with prices ranging from 50 to 6,000 dollars. It also notes numerous marriage licenses issued to residents and nonresidents across Caroline, Federalsburg, Ridgely, Greensboro and nearby communities.
Public Sale of Farm Assets at The Brick House Farm Frazer's Flats
Public sale to begin at 10 o'clock at The Brick Hoose Farm Frazer's Flats. Items include a 7 year old bay work horse not road trained, a 13 year old bay mare good worker fair driver, a bay mare and work horse, 12 milch cows Jersey and Holstein aged 2 to 8, plus 1 heifer and 2 males. Sale follows farmer's move out of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazer's
Jersey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Gia Sisk Otis
the Local Department
Chesapeake Bridge
Journal
Chairman
Vandiver
Thiesle
Burreville
Smithville
Caroline County
Arrington
Wm. Melvin
S. C. Faulkner
Andrew L. Henry
L. M. Jones
Orville H. Chapman
C. Isaac ‘T. Sparklin
H. W. Sparks
Hillshoro
Thomas Tilghman
Martha E. Jones
J. W.’Gibbs
John H. Stevens
Thomas J. Williams
Thomas S. Holt
A. T. Beers
W. H. Turner
L. B. Towers
Minnie Collison
C. H. L. Cooper
James H. Scotten
Marydel
H. L. Cooper
John Bachok
Eleanor Snowden
Chas. E. Turner
Tuckahoe
H. L. Cooper Et al
John Hussar
H. C. Gooden
Wm. M. Price
Mary E. Dill
J. H. Nichols
Samir E. Redman
W. F. Schwaninger
Nathan Cox
Mary E. Milbourne
Sarah M. Fletcher
Phillips & Douglass
Preston
E. E Nuttle
Sallie B. Mowbray
Fred R. Owens
Agnes B. Johnson
J. W. Daniels
Clarence Bordley
Lucy L. Stack
Chas. T. Sewell
T. J. Williams
EM. Stack
John P. Pepper
Chas. T. Harris
Burtsville
Thos. C. Curry
Geo. W. Sharp
Ida V. Smith
Sarah Gibson
T. C. Cahall
J. N. Richards
Levin Cephas
H. M. Carroll
Benjamin F. Lare
Nora Andrews
Thos. F. Dobson
Carrie G. Schwaab
Andry C. Dolts
Annie M. Smith
Pennsylvania
Lolan Frampton
Annie Larrimore
Majorie Meredith
James S. Wilson
Sarah Bridles
W. A. Kilson
Mary S. Williams
Aving
McCormick
Empire
Providence Bank
Res
H. de Boer
Wu. T. Torr
C. B
Hanamen
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