Public notices and events across Denton scene
Public notices from court calendars to school board and orphan meetings announce Denton area civic activities. Reports cover tax and public works talk, bank and merchant notices, local sales, church events, a new jail, bridge contract, and upcoming Sunday School convention with speakers and officers.
Local notices and community updates from Smyrna and surroundings
Mrs Wesley Green and Mr George Stevenson visit in Smyrna and South Bethlehem while Dre and Mrs I R Malone celebrate their fourth anniversary. Market updates, church revival growth, and dozens of property transfers in October and November show activity in Federalsburg Denton Ridgely and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Green
Bethlehem
George M. Stevenson
Smyrna
James Ef, Stevenson
Dre
I. R. Malone
Thomas H. Jarman
Railroad Avenue
Willis
Emmett Greenlee
Wilmington
William H. Greenlee
Harry Hanson
Burnsville
Martin Adams
W. HH. Simpson
H. HW. Marphy
Denton
W. T. Chipman
Lincoln
Del
Annie Shockley
Porter
Methodist Episcopal Church
Alex. Griffith
M. L. P. Mullikin
J. PF. Holden
Charles Clark
John C. Longfellow
Alice Gooden
Willow Grove
W. L. Longfellow
Philadelphia
Walter Stevenson
Delaware
Sallie Heavalow
HP. Porter
Haston
John Stevens
William K. O'Day
Hickman
Edward EK. Nattle
Francis M. Dean
Federalsburg
James H. Nichols
George W. Porter
West Denton
Rosa Hutson
Mary C. Stubbs
First District
St. Paul's M. EE. Church
Greensboro
Carrie Manlove Roe
Charles H. Pritehett
Emma Pepper
Wille A. Todd
William E. Pritchett
Charles M. Walker
Sarah J. Walker
Charles E. Spencer
Hinson C. Gooden
Henderson
Henry B. Messenger
Rufus E. Poole
William O. Spencer
Harvey L. Cooper
Harriet P. Fields
Robert W. Messenger
Mary E. Anthony
Harry F. Anthony
Elizabeth KE. Chilton
Harry A. Roe
William W. Warrington
William J. Dill
Farmers’ Trust, Banking and Deposit Company
Charles W. Jefferson
Rosannah J. T. Davis
George B. Walker
Ida Walker
Mary E. Carter
Eli Kenton
Katie Matthews
James W. Lenbner
John Jones
David P. Holsinger
Harvey I. Cooper
Albert G. Saulsbury
Ridgely
Henry C. Rawlings
Lydia Hutson
George MH. Noble
Roxanna Turner
Charles Huh. O'Day
Blanche E. Wetherbee
Frank P. Covey
George W. O'Day
L Rood
Thomas A. Watson
Alfred T. Beers
Daniel Ritchie
Granville M
Nora N. Downes
Alexander Griffith
Melisa Dennis
Exchange
Melissa Dennis
Marion L. Beck
Annie EK. Shockley
Harvey A. Cooper
Tuckahoe
Miss Hinutt and sister entertain Epworth League
Miss Ellen Hinutt and her sister hosted the Epworth League on Thursday of last week. Attending were numerous listed guests including Mr and Mrs Zeb Fountain and Frank Fountain, Clement Meloney, George Noble, Thomas Cleves, Frank Murphy, Fred Peters, and many others. Fountain Bros provided music and refreshments were served at nine o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Hinutt
Epworth League
Zeb T Fountain
Frank Fountain
Clement Meloney
George Noble
Thomas Cleves
Frank Murphy
Fred Peters
Tina Fountain
Florence Noble
Della Peters
Elva Cleves
Mabel Cleves
Sallie Peters
Maggie Miller
Elizabeth Peters
May
Teachers’ Association meeting in county highlights teaching methods
The Teachers' Association of Caroline County led by Prof. H. H. Murphy met at the High School last Saturday. Morning sessions covered current history primary work and map drawing while the afternoon focused on teaching spelling in a round table led by Prof. Austin of the State Normal School. State Superintendent Stephens and County Superintendent Noble attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Greensboro
Henderson
Goldsboro
Ridgely
Denton
Thawley's
Williston
American Corner
Grove
Chestnut Grove
Federalsburg
Burrsville
J. Te. Richardson
Rkihe
E. L. Coblents
BF. P. Krauss
John Rosser
Mr. Jenkins
JH. Mullincany
S. PB. Shipman
George HE. Nock
Henry R. Lewis
County Sunday School Union
E. L. Coblentz
Laurel Grove
T. Pliny Fisher
G. R. Ellis
Thomas AA. Smith
S. P. Shipman
Nock
F. H. Mullineaux
Jerusalem
F. P. Krauss
C. S. Kauffman
H. T. Nuttle
Andersontown
Stella Turner
C. W. Smith
Henderson Baker
Christ Church
Euston
J. Gibson Gantt
van Gesel
Gantt
May Fisher
Helen Short
Ella Carter
Thelma Everngam
Clara Clark
Catharine Wright
Clara Skirven
Johnson
Draper
Mission
Willard H. Thawley
Spencer
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. Dibble
Bloomery M. E
Sunday School
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Piney Church
Teachers’ Association of
H. H. Murphy
Austin
State Normal School
Stephens
Noble
Burrastile Nuptials and Rural Fire Report
Mr Howard Hobbs and Miss Edith Longfellow both of Delaware were married last Sunday night at the M P parsonage by Rev H S Jobson. Mr William Shepperd Mr John Shepperd and son, visiting their cousin Mr John Parris, have returned to Wilmington. A small farm house owned by Mr Jesse Ferns and occupied by Mr Ed Stayton was destroyed by fire last Friday at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hobbs
Edith Longfellow
Delaware
M. P. Parsonage
H.S. Jobson
William Shepperd
John Shepperd
John Parris
Wilmington
Jesse Ferns
Ed. Stayton
T H. Wright
Carolina
Kent Island
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
Stevensville
McSorley
Bloomery M. E
Nellie E. Liden
W. EF. Liden
S’. Elmer Robinson
Lacy Alford
Blaine
Herbert Bullock
E. Norman Thawley
Edith A. Liden
C. W. Strickland
Lola N. Alford
Talbot County
Easton
Chestnut Ridge
New York
Fountain
Miss Trax
William S. Crouse
Anne Arundel County
Annapolis
Crouse
Preston Academy
St. Michaels High School
Denton High School
M. Bates Stephens
Ek. M. Noble
Edward Harrison
Samuel Whitson
Newport News
Caroline County
South
J. E. Hicks
Emma DeFord
Harrison
H. D. Spencer
Holiness Mission
Millington
John W. Stephens
Dixon Garey
Nevada
Dixie
Newport News. Dr. Simmons
Sadlersville
Baniah Kinnamon
Main Street
R. Earle
G. Arthur Fisher
Philippine Islands
San _Franceisco
H. A. Roe
B. W. Parker
Chicago
Viola E. Wood
Henderson
Ida E. Carter
Denton
George T. Redden
Virginia
N. M. Jarman
Baltimore
Bessie Colston
R. J. Colston
Cora Hutson
Idan Mellvaine
Laird Henry
A. C. Brower
Seaford High School
Roberta Hobbs
Philadelphia
Potter Steele
Wm D. Murphey
Seaford
Clara Clifton
T. F. Johnson
Walter H. Cole
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed for Croup
When a child shows croup symptoms there is no time to test remedies. One preparation always dependable is Chamberlains Cough Remedy, used for many years without failure. A quick cure is sure to follow. Douglas Drug Store, A L Duffey, Hillsboro.
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Chamberlain
Douglas Drug Store
A. l L. Duffey
Hillsboro
Maryland's Grand Old Stew: Benjamin Whiteley Celebrates 90
A Baltimore Sun sketch recalls Benjamin Whiteley of Catonsville who turned ninety by celebrating with relatives. Born 1815 in Whiteleysburg he built a local schoolhouse and founded Whiteley Bros. firms. A Democrat and Presbyterian elder, he remains sharp, loyal to The Sun, with seven great grandchildren and frequent family reunions. Some readers note bleak prospects for the tomato trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Benjamin Whiteley
Catonsville
Whiteleysburg
Caroline County
Whiteley
William Whiteley
Col
Newark
Del
Baltimore
Bank of Maryland
Samuel Smith
Whiteley Bros. & Stone
Whiteley Bros. & Co
Frederick Road
Elizabeth W. Stone
Charles E. Baker
Emma R. Whiteley
B. Whiteley
Mr. Whiteley
Historic Westminster Church
the Sun
Black Masters and Slave Ownership in Maryland Books
The November issue of the North American Review features Calvin Dill Wilson's study on Black masters, detailing free Black individuals who owned enslaved people and, in some cases, manumitted family members. The Caroline county records reveal a manumission by William Meeds Satterfield in 1790 and later deeds showing ongoing slave ownership patterns, with notes on Ricksum Webb and a Quaker-linked lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Dill Wilson
Glendale
Ohi
Thomas L. Day
Caroline County
Wilson
Day
South
Booker T. Washington
Waren Keifer
George W. Archer
Harford County
Talbot
Queen Anne's
Louisiana
Virginia
Dorchester County
William Meeds Satterfield
Elijah Satterfield
James Satterfield
Queen Anne’s
Tulley’s Neck
Richardson
Clk
Caroline Co
Lib
Hannah
William Fountain
James Dixon
Seth Hill
James
Kitty
Rachel
Matthew
Ricksum Webb
Webb
Gabriel Friend
Ricksum
Jerry
Abstinence for the Sake of Others in I Corinthians
A Sunday School lesson based on I Corinthians 10 25 33, urging abstinence for others. Paul rebukes Corinthian abuses over meats offered to idols, urges becoming others keeper, and warns against stumbling weak brothers. Emphasizes temperance, self denial, and living to God's glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Corinthians
Paul Corinth
Corinth
Christ
Peter
County Officers Commissioned From Annapolis
Clerk of the Court reports commissions received for county commissioner elect William J. Wright sheriff elect T Frank Seward and J Walter Noble surveyor elect. Samuel G Nuttle treasurer elect will not assume office until July 1 of next year.
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Annapolis
William J. Wright
T. Frank Seward
J.walter Noble
Samuel G. Nuttle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Public Business
Cale*dar
Circuit Court
Jan. S
Levy Court
Longfellow
Baynard
Isaac L. Dukes
Sixth Street
Douglass
L. B. Towers
Caroline County Colored Teachers’ Association
Bethel A. M
West
Denton National Bank
James T. Cooper
Harvey W. Coulbourn
Reliance
Denton Furniture
Messrs
Parker and Roe
Daniel C. Adams
Daniel Adams
John Rumbold, Jr
William H. Deweese
Jacob E. Ellwanger
Collison
Tuckahoe Neck
Choptank
Caroline
M. E
Charles H. Stanley
Thompson's Hall
Jarrell
Robert E. Smith
Farmers and Merchants
Thomas L. Chatfinch
Mr. Chaffinch
Aioe
Queen Anne
Caroline Counties
Calvin Taylor
William C. Smith
Ulster
Anne Lyden-Meeking
Lawrence B. Towers
Easton Court
William H. Deweeze
William E. Stewart
Brown
Sparker
Serslkoe
Gareensboro
R. J. Bowen & Co
Charles St
Maryland
New York State
Willard BE. West
Caroine
Cambridge
North Carolina
Thomas Ll. Day
Thomas S. McCrea
Laura W. Andrew
Saah M. Fletcher
Nelson H. Pooks
Preston
David P. Wolsinger
Laura V. Obier
Charles J. Handy
Soaeres
William Carney
Allen Hubbard
Second District
Harry Reed
William Melvin
Mary E. Melvin
William H. Melvin
Jazzie G. Redden
Mary A. Riedling
Lizzie G. Redden
Edward L. Pritchett
James R. Phillips
W. OK. Turner
James Blades
Albert G. Towers
Charles W. Hobbs
John E. Wright
George A. Wright
Horace Wright
Robert Wright
Lizzie E. Smith
St. Sarah
Henry S. Mancha
Alliance Preserving Company
Thomas A. Smith
Nellie Thompson
William Stevens
Iueetta V. Stevens
Edward B. Steele
Jerry F. Shive
John Thern
Caroline County Holiness Association
Estella F. Thawley
Dennis Brown
Lacy Brown
Albert G
Joseph Smith
Register of Wills
William A. Ford
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