Local ads and notices mix in Denton town page
Local department cashes here and there advertise high cash prices for eggs and farm goods. A mix of sales, rentals, revival notices, auctions and public sales listings plus club meetings and legal notices fill the page with names such as J H Pastorfield Co T W Smith and H N Gooden. The report includes court actions jail news and a concert at Grange Hall with Ida Jenness Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Blackiston
T. W. Smith
H. N. Gooden
E G. Cooper
Denton
W. T. Chance
Sheppard’s
H. Pastorfield Co
Win Croll, Hickman
Edenton
Levi Spicher
Spicher
J. P. Warren
Templeville
J. H. Pastorfield Co
Social and Personal Notes From Local News
Miss Lydia Hughes hosted a linen shower and bridge for Miss Carrie Hobbs with a large gathering including Mrs. Joseph Johnson and several Misses. A marriage occurred at Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church Choptank between Miss Mary Adeline Edgell and Orrie Williams Baker, who will reside in Baltimore. Local residents and visitors, moves, entertainments, and hospital news fill the column with weddings, guests, and family updates across Denton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Hughes
Carrie Hobbs
Joseph Johnson
Frederick Nichols
Temple Smith
Mary Cooper
Juliette Miles
Catharine Dukes
Louise Dukes
Emily Knotts
May Reynolds
Elsie Green
Louise Cole
Laura Knotts
Lena Garey
Louise Garey
Mary Nuttle
Lucy Garey
Elizabeth Grey
Mary Adeline Edgell
Wesley Edgell
Orrie Williams Baker
John Baker
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Choptank
E H. Collins
Wilmington
Ward Edgell
Baker
Baltimore
P. C. Sparks
William Stevens
Sparks
T. Earl Everngam
Muncie
Indiana
Charles J. Everngam
Evernam
The
Armour Company
Joseph H. Johnson
Evelyn
Milton
Johnson
H. Clay Hobbs
Thomas G. Clark
John Davis
Denton
Boston Hospital
Jacob Ghingher
Franklin Street
Cacacoes
E. A. Dunn
Boston
Annie Carter
Olivia Passapea
Caroline Redden
T. Alan Goldsborough
Milford
Marie Davis
Crisfield
M. B. Stephens
John Ghingher
Albert Gantt
Farmers' Train Dates With Lecturers On Tour
The farmer's train opens December 8 at Marydel 1:30 PM then Ridgely 2:25 PM December 9 Preston 8:35 AM Rhodesdale 10:20 AM December 12 Hickman 11:57 Hobbs 1:33 Denton 3:06 PM December 13 Federalsburg 8:30 AM. Speakers from Delaware College Delaware State Board of Agriculture Maryland Agricultural College and rail officials join local attendees for farming talks guiding land use and products. The Eastern Shore Society in Baltimore includes representatives from Caroline and other counties to promote social ties and fellowship among Eastern Shore business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Ridgely
Preston
Rhodesdale
Hickman
Hobbs
Denton
Federalsburg
Delaware College
C. A. McCue
A. E. Grantham
T. F. Manns
RC. Reed
Hayward
Delaware State Board of Agriculture
Everett C. Johnson
F. M. Soper
J. R. Kuhns
Wesley Webb
Maryland Agricultural College
Harry J. Patterson
Richard S. Hill
Farmers’ Institutes
Henry C. Whiteford
E. Ingram Oswald
W. F. Allen
H. C. Thompson
United States Department of Agriculture
J. R. Haswell
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
E. B. John
W. H. H. Willis
Delaware
T. Murdock
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia and
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railways
R. B. Cook
R. V. Massey
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
Eastern Shore Society
Baltimore
Baltiore City
Clark
Caroline County
Grove Weeklong Visit and Revival Meetings Start
Mr and Mrs Fred Cox and children visit Trappe with Mr and Mrs Lucas Kelley. Mrs Clayton Taylor returns home after time near Denton. Revival meetings have begun here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Fred Cox
Trappe
Lucas Kelley
Clayton Taylor
Denton
Federalsburg Notes On Local Bank and Residents
Federalsburg news highlights First National Bank of Federalsburg as a state depository with Senator Goslin as president and director in two state institutions. Local families move houses, visits by residents to Philadelphia and New York, wintering plans in Federalsburg, and social visits among Seaford Laurel and Bridgeville connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Federalsburg
Goslin
T. S. Holts
Holt Avenue
William Coulbourn
Peter Morris
Coulbourn
T. S. McCrea
Ruth
Hilda
Philadelphia
George Tull
William Hall
Seaford
J. H. Truitt
Floyd Williams
W. S. Williams
Bertha Polight
Reliance
Viola Polight
Harry Hackett
Frances
Pauline Pratt
Charlie Stack
Culver
Laurel
Calvert Todd
Robert Clague
Fred Scullion
Ada Cannon
Del
Katie Truitt
Lina Truitt
Thanksgiving visitors and local social notes in Smithville
Smithville reports a string of Thanksgiving visits as residents host relatives and travel from Philadelphia to see family. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Lacy N. Spence, Mr. Willie Neal and Rob inson, Miss Effa Alford, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Hall, and others visiting parents and siblings across nearby towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy N. Spence
Philadelphia
Hickman Man Dies After Railroad Accident
Hickman Jaytes Hamilton section gang boss of the thi died at his home early Tuesday morning from injuries from a railroad accident last Saturday. He fell while stepping from his hand-car to the donkey-car and his own car ran over him, causing a fatal head injury. Funeral was Wednesday at the church with Red Men in attendance. He leaves a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ip “Hickman
Jaytes Hamilton
Thi
Hickman
Hamilton
Fred Peters
Zebdial Fountain
Philadelphia
George Johnson
Henry Johnson
George Wooley
Vivian
Love Point
William Meloney
Matthews
Bridgeville
Judson Ramsdell
Mollie Cleaves
T. A. Cleaves
Baltimore
Shooting match and wheelbarrow race at Downes
Eugene Lynch announces a shooting match on Saturday December 6 starting at 1 PM at Downes using blue rock and target. The event will feature a wheelbar row race and other sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lynch
Downes
Hobbs Factory's Business Was Good During the Season Now Over
Hobbs Manufacturing Company ends its year with a productive season as local social notes recount birthday celebrations in Andersontown Hobbs and nearby towns. Attendees include Miss Elizabeth Billing and relatives visiting from Baltimore and Philadelphia amid a season full of church and social events.
Local residents visit family and friends this week
Mrs Elmer Baughley of near Denton stays with Mr and Mrs W N Walls. Mrs Jas Jensen and Mrs M A Brackett return from New York City. Wilson Parvis of Wilmington visits his parents P C Parvis. Jo s Pyle of Dover visits brother Geo Carrow. Martin Jensen and wives with James Jensen and wives spend Monday in Dover. Norman Wilson of Wilmington visits relatives near town. Cora Downs, visiting Wilmington, is now home. Mrs G H Wilson and daughter Anne spent Monday in Philadelphia. Roy Griffin of Riverside New Jersey visits town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Baughley
Denton
W. N. Walls
Jas. Jensen
M. A. Brackett
New York City
Wilson Parvis
Wilmington
P. C. Parvis
Jos. Pyle
Dover
Geo. Carrow
Martin Jensen
James Jensen
Norman Wilson
Cora Downs
G. H. Wilson
Anne
Philadelphia
Roy Griffin
Riverside
N. J
Local Social Roundup Notables And Visitors
Hillsboro residents and guests share travels and visits this week. Mrs. Charles E. Stewart and Mrs. George B. Stewart joined a Wilmington motor trip in Stewart’s car. Rev D J Givan and son Kenneth of Harrington were hosted by Mr and Mrs H M Thompson. Mrs John Clark and Mrs Ruddell of Rehoboth visited Mrs Mabel Duffey. Rev and Mrs Ralph T Coursey and children spent time in Centreville. Miss Helen Fleming visited Miss Mildred Seward near Ridgely. Mr H M Thompson and family moved into a new home on Friday. Mrs Fletcher Pennington is visiting Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersontown
Hobbs
Denton
Brownsville
Yurrsville
Harrington
Elizabeth Billing
Annie Seeders
EF. R
Philadelphia
Thawley
Piney
I. Corkran
E. M. Willey
G. L. Jopp
Baltimore
J. D. Slaughter
Oaks School
Emmett Lord
Concord
Hobbs Manufacturing Company
Ricards
Arthur Cahall
Felton
Del
Esther Willey
T. H. Comegys
Willmington
Eva Ricards
Bridgeville
Agent Ricards
James Burkett
Caroline
Ladies’ Aid
Ames
F. Paisley
Bessie
Margaret Gore
Glyndon
Ethel Paisley
Charles E. Stewart
George B. Stewart
Gladys Gale
Richard Beaven
Wilmington
Stewart
D. J. Givan
Kenneth
Det
H. M. Thompson
John Clark
Ruddell
Rehoboth
Mabel Duffey
Ralph T. Coursey
Centreville
Helen Fleming
Mildred Seward
Ridgely
Fletcher Pennington
Local Social Visits Reported Across Several Towns
Hynson Mrs Campbell and Miss Gertie Campbell visited Mrs Elijah Baker of Williamsburg on Friday. Mr John Dukes and family from Oak Grove were Sunday guests of Mrs Albert Dukes. Mr Clarence Magers left for Wilmington to winter there. Mr John Baker of Wrights Wharf spent part of last week with Mr George Morgan. Mr Al Morgan and family visited Mrs Frank Morgan on Sunday. Miss Della Todd from Federalsburg spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs Charles Williams was in Cambridge on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elon Wright
Chester
Frank Wright
Wm. Dill
B. F. Dill
Baltimore
Henry C. Conrad
Georgetown
G. S. Lyden
Gardner Williams
Cambridge
Charlie Lyden
Philadelphia
Campbell
Gertie Campbell
Elijah Baker
Williamsburg
John Dukes
Oak Grove
Albert Dukes
Clarence Magers
Wilmington
John Baker
Wright's Wharf
George Morgan
al Morgan
Frank Morgan
Della Todd
Federalsburg
Charles Williams
Steamboat Co Fights For Recognition On Shipping Rates
The Eastern Shore Development and Steamship Company filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington accusing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad of refusing to join in through rates and through billing from Eastern Shore points, challenging thePennsylvania Railroad monopoly of Maryland coastal transport.
First Lyceum Concert at Simon's Hall Delights Audience
The opening lyceum course at Simon's Hall featured Miss Reed on harp and vocals with Miss Broomwell filling in for ill Miss Ethel Batting. Selections included several titled pieces. Local clergy preached vibrant sermons at Mt E Church and Reformed Church. Thanksgiving services were held across Dunkard and Brethren churches with union preaching. Orrel Saulsbury and wife returned home. Amyot Loomis Sl oo n League contributed 339.51. Mr Ord Raleigh and wife visited, and families gathered for Thanksgiving in Newark and Baltimore. Primary teachers acquired a radiopticon for school use. Several townspeople were noted for illness and recovery, with Mr. Mills of Baltimore noted as Anti-Saloon League attorney and local preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Simon's Hall
Johnson
Mr. Mills
Baltimore
Anti-Saloon League of Maryland
Methodist Protestant Church
Mt. E
Mills
Reformed Church
Dunkard
T. F. Inter
Brethren Church
Rahn
Brethren
Orrel Saulsbury
M. FE. Parsonage
Saulsbury’s
Central Avenue
Keen
Amyi Siloon League
Vunisare
Ord Raleigh
W. W. Seward
Clerks Put on Parcel Stamps in Post Offices
Washington dispatch reports a new parcel post rule requiring clerks at all post offices to affix precanceled stamps for second to fourth class mail upon request. First class letters are exempt. The system aims to speed service and reduce wait times by allowing clerks to collect postage and mark the parcel with its amount, with a separate employee applying the stamp later. The precanceled stamps bear the mailing office name and cannot be used elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Burleson
Local Social Notes From Bethlehem Area Residents
Misses Myra and Estelle Wright of Choptank visited Mrs. W E L Pritchett last Friday afternoon. Mrs J R Hopkins shows improvement and hopes to be out soon. Ruth Plummer of Greensboro spent last Sunday with Mrs A J Mes sick. R E L Renshaw and bride returned to Preston last Sunday evening. Mrs Harvey Parrott and Lorell are visiting friends in Baltimore. Thomas Hatt spent several days in Baltimore. Mrs Eddie Hall is very ill at her mother's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra and
Estelle Wright
Choptank
W. EL Pritchett
J. R. Hopkins
Ruth Plummer
Greensboro
A. J. Messick
R. EL Renshaw
Preston
Harvey Parrott
Lorell
Baltimore
Thomas Hatt
Eddie Hall
Auto Crash Injures Bowden Brothers Near Seaford
Herbert and Harry Bowden sons of Burton Bowden wealthy lumber dealer living northwest of Seaford were injured when their auto crashed into a double team wagon driven by Lewis Blocksom loaded with colored men and provisions. The wagon was wrecked, occupants thrown into a ditch, the automobile overturned and toppled a telegraph pole. Both brothers suffered severe bruises and cuts with the machine wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Philadelphia
Herbert
Harry Bowden
Burton
Bowden
Seaford
Lewis Blocksom
Goldsboro Ladies' Aid Dime Social Planned
The Ladies' Aid of Goldsboro will hold a dime social at Mr J F Laphams home on the evening of December 5 inviting all. An interesting program will be rendered and refreshments served. Mr and Mrs B A Tribbin of near Baltimore Corner hosted a large Thanksgiving dinner for their children and grandchildren in honor of Mrs Tribbitt's 64th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of
Goldsboro
J. 5. Lapham
B.A. Tribbin
Baltimore Corner
Birthday party at Concord home shared by Miss Etta M Johnson
Concord scene reports Miss Etta M Johnson hosted a Saturday evening birthday gathering at her home near Concord. A large group of young people enjoyed the pleasant time and a fine repast after ten. Nearby, Mr Thomas L Nichols lost a three hundred pound hog Sunday when the animal fell from the pen and broke its neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Etta M. Johnson
Thomas L. Nichols
Subscribe for the JourNAL county news
A reader is urged to subscribe to the JourNAL to receive full county news coverage. The notice promotes subscription access to local reporting, updates, and community updates across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Emergency Hospital officials urge larger Easton facility
Min William Tl Kemp and the Emergency Hospital board members from Talbot County toured Caroline and Denton to explain the urgent need for a larger Easton hospital. They highlighted tri county service to Caroline, Queen Annes, and Talbot, noting last year 500 patients treated, 150 from our county, and that auto access brings Easton care within ten hours for urgent cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min William Tl. Kemp
Taston
BE. McNeal Shannakin
Henry A. Nichols
C. G. Pencil
James Dison
Robertl. Kemp
A. E. Hathaway
J. J. Pattison
Talbot
Easton
Caroline
Denton
Kemp
Nichols
Queen Anne's
Talbot Counties
Our
Emergency Hospital seeks 25 000 for new Oak Hill building
Volunteers report the Emergency Hospital served 700 cases last year though its facilities are crowded and aging. Calls go out for a modern fireproof Oak Hill building with X ray, labs, maternity wards, better quarters and a separate medical surgical area, aiming to raise 25 000 or more toward a 40 000 project across Talbot Queen Annes and Caroline counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Henry R. Lewis
Irwin T. Saulsbury
Joan M. Swing
Court House
Easton
Board of State Aid and Charities
Nurses’ Training School
Talbot
Queen Anne’s
Caroline Counties
Oak Hill
Friends of the Hospital
Queen Anne's
Public meeting called to discuss new Emergency Hospital building
Caroline county officials and interested parties convene at the Den ton Court House on December 4 at two o'clock to plan a new hospital. No funds solicitation at the meeting. Since 1907 the Easton hospital has served the area with many patients treated at little or no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Easton
Talbot
Court House
Denton
Irwin T. Saulsbury
Burton Proctor
William H. Anderson
Harvey L. Cooper
H. M. Thompson
John M. Swing
Henry R. Lewis
Ernest G. Cooper
Johnd. Davis
J. Kemp Stevens
John K. Lynch
Jerome A. Davis
Robert Jarrell, Sr
T. Clayton Horsey
Charles E. Stewart
Howard Melvin
Wise Words From Wanamaker on Advertising in Trade
In a Reading Terminal Market speech, John Wanamaker of Philadelphia argues that great merchandising hinges on both quality stock and effective advertising. He says knowing the public associates a name with good merchandise boosts profits, and that newspaper ads can significantly lift trade for small dealers as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal Market
A Gard of Thanks to Kind Friends
Rachel M Harvey thanks friends for kindness during her husband illness and for sympathy after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel M. Harvey
Deaths of Lydia Carter and A Linden Duffey
Obituary notices recall the deaths of Miss Lydia M. Carter of Greensboro aged 73 and Mr A Linden Duffey of Hillsboro aged 34. Duffey, a prominent Hillsboro druggist, died after illness linked to tuberculosis, with mourners including his widow Mabel and children, siblings, and mother. Services were held in Hillsboro with interment in Hillsboro cemetery. Carter died at the home of Mr R L Hicks with services at Holy Trinity Church Greensboro and interment there. The report also notes the funeral of Mr William T Harvey of Burrsville and mentions Tilghman Harvey, a Burrsville hardware merchant, as his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Linden Duffey
Hillsboro
Katherine S. Duffey
Hugh Duffey
Denton
Denton Drug Company
Duffey
Roger W. Duffey
H. Clarence Duffey
Washington
Chas. Jarrell
Oscar Clark
Coursey
G. R. Mintys
Lydia M. Carter
Greensboro
R. L. Hicks
Holy Trinity Church
Miss Carter
Edward E
Julia Carter
Edward C. Carter
Nice
Florence Tyarcus
Nashville
Tennessee
William T. Harvey
Burrsville
C. M. Cullum
H. S. Johnson
J. T. Bailey
M. E Wheatley
Albert Harrington
Charles Smith
James Mitchell
Isaac Moore
Joseph Simpson
William Cahall
Tilghman Harvey
Orphans Court Proceedings Noted With Multiple Administrators
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as administrators of Annie E Ringgold Elisha P Ringgold and Roxana Plummer presented first and final accounts with distributions and releases. Mortgage assignment ratified. real estate sale and wills orders issued. creditors notice to be published. registry bond approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
William H. Ringgold
Charles E. Jones
Annie E. Ringgold
Annie V. Jones
William H Ringgold
Charles E Jones
Elisha P. Ringgold
William H. Ringgald
Gottlieb Rein
Annie Rein
Martin F. Rash
John Rash
Henry R. Lewis
Albert G. Towers
Elbert C. Foster
E. Saulsbury Garey
Edwin H. Garey
Thomas A. Smith
Sylvester Smith
Ridgely
Burt Hobbs
Roxana C. Plummer
Z. Potter Steele
Circuit Court
Retrospective on James Whitcomb Riley Influence
Dr. Pearson reviews admired poet James Whitcomb Riley and shares a sentimental verse about the old farm home, family memory, and changing fortunes. The piece notes Riley’s heartful verse and presents a gem reflecting nostalgic rural life and enduring family ties.
Jester Baby Dies at Six Months in 19:3 Memorial
Obituary notes the death of a six month old baby on November 76 19:3 with parents Jon and Susie Jester expressing sorrow. Poignant lines describe the infant's gentle breathing and the heavenly home now awaiting the child, ending with a family signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juster
Jon
Susie Jester
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the Local Department
M. E
Pastorfield
Ida Jenness Moulton
Beverly
Mass
Grange Hall
Dennis Babes
Ernest Boston
Edward Long
Warren
Horsey Homestead
Edgar Porter
Goldsborough Layton
Justice Hignatt
Ray Todd
Harry Venable
H. J. Olsen
Holiness Church
Bible Holiness Church
William Hauck
Charles Summers
Board of
Denton Post Office
Osburn Monroe
Reynolds Wilson
G. H. Jewell
Mathew Johns
Alice Johnson
Charlie Stayton
Chas. B. Robinson
Arthur Keys
Elmer E. Wyatt
Elijah Bontes
E. M. Gray
Sarah Stevens
Fred R. Owens
Wm. F. Jackson
James Temple
Laura Wix
Gertrude Deen
Jackson
Wix
Levy Court
Wesley Jarrell
Garey
Jarrell
Denton Literary Club
J. Walter Huffington
Great Britain
L. B. Towers
London
Temple
the Tower
H. E. Ramsdell
Westminster Abbey
St Paul's Cathedral
Smithville
Hobbs Factory
Pittsville, Md
Hynson
Bethlehem
the Inter-County Hospital
Salisbury
Hagerstown
Elkton
Laston
Lydia Carter
A Linden Duffey
Dr. Pearson
James Whitcomb Riley
Mother
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