Denton Notes Highlight Local Commerce and Events
Denton sees varied activity from farm and business notices to church and civic events. A new Denton steam laundry opens to serve residents, while W. D. Roe & Son expand with an Sadlersville office. Local driving park races, hog nuisance notes, and a military gathering at Federalsburg are on the week’s schedule along with sermons by Rev J W Pitcher and Bishop Adams at Christ Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackiston
S. W. D. Roe & Son
Sadlersville
Denton
Josephine Thawley
First
Eastern Shore Regiment
Federalsburg
J. W. Pitcher
Baltimore
Bible Holiness Chapel
Preston
F. 2
Covey
Salisbury
C. S. Richards
Georgetown
Delaware
W. T. Smithers
Herman Eaton
James 8. Hopkins
Dixon
Cambridge
Waitman Hopkins
Harrington
W. H. Satterfield
Burrsville
Howard Hopkins
Messrs
J. Ed. Nichols
W. Carroll Pastorfield
Smith Farm
Montmorency
J. H. Smith
Ridgely
Wesley Bordley
Hillsboro
Centreville
Lotel Arlington
Selby Smith
Harvey L. Cooper
Henry Wilkinson
Smith
Pinder
T. Coleman DuPont
Seaford
Pennewill
General du Pont
M. FL Sunday School
Hickman
J.ty. Sard
M. FE
Joseph R. Beaudoin
France
Denton Steam Laundry
Department of Agriculture
Easton
Maryland
Caroline
Personal and Social Items from Denton and Ridgely
Social notes from Greensboro Denton and Ridgely recount a marriage at St Paul M E Church in Greensboro with Mr Ray Fellows Gale of Piusville Mass to Misses Taylor of Greensboro. The groom an electrical engineer. They plan a New England trip then reside in Germantown Va. Other notices include engagements church notices and local visits by residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Taylor
Greensboro
Ray Fellows Gale
Piusville
Mass
St Paul's M. FE
Warren Burr
New England
Gale
Germantown
M. Gale
New York
Rosemay
Emma Keim
Edward Keim
Bessie Taylor
Philadelphia
Susan M. Newton
Mabel Wilson
Moffat Oscar Johnson
Churchland
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Denton
Teve H. A. G. Westerfield
East New Market
Messrs
H. A. Roe
R. W. Emerson
Fr. P. Covey
Aurthur Greenwood
Roe
Addison A. Christian
Ada
Temple Smith
Ridgely
Congressman Covington
Covington
House of Representatives
J. Scott Merryman
Joshua J. Mellor
Baltimore
M. P. Parsonage
Wm. J. Brashears
Lola M. Brashears
Wilmington
Clyde Spivey
Sarah Downes
Virginia
Charles Evans
Charles Miller
Norman H. Murphy
Easton
Oakley Sparks
Franklin Street
Thomas L. Trice
William Bullock
Anna May
P. W. Crosby
Peter T. Clark
East Denton
Louise Chaffinch
Thomas L. Chaffinch
Margaret and
Louise Stevens
Garey
Fred Wright
Little Son
Mabel Mulliken
Lrappe
M. B. Nichols
Orphans Court appoints guardian and approves estates
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood present T Clayton Horsey was appointed guardian to Millard C Bartlett. Charles S Meredith guardian to James A Fleming presented final receipt and release which was approved. Eva Lane and Clarence J Colona administrators of Martin R Lane presented inventory and appraisement which was approved. Order to sell was planted. Belle Beachamp and Clarence Beauchamp administrators of Wm Beauchamp presented an account of sales of property which was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and Fleetwood
T. Clayton Horsey
Millard C. Bartlett
Charles S. Meredith
James A. Fleming
Eva Lane
Clarence J. Colona
Martin R.lane
Belle Beachamp
Clarence ©. Beauchamp
Concorde Ladies Aid Society Hosts Gatherings
The Concorde Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Nora Vanscoy's home with Rev G S Thomas and many members. refreshments followed. The Epworth League enjoyed a meeting at H T Nuttle's Andersontown home with ice cream and cake. next gathering planned at J D Neal's in October. Rally Day occurred at the local Sunday School with a sermon by Rev G S Thomas. Minerva Todd led the Epworth service on Sunday evening. Miss Edna Saulsbury and Miss Lizzie Robb visited Mrs Dennis Nichols. Charles Nuttle spent time with Andersontown parents. Bertha Dean visited Miss Minerva Todd. Miss Anna Hignatt is ill with typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Richard Blackburn
Madara
I. M. Rigdon
Ridgely Order of Heptasophs
Messrs
Saulsbury
Raymond Wrighton
Trappe
J. B. Wrighton
Alex. Marvel
Easton Hospital
Susie Tarburton
E. H. Bowman
Easton
M. H. Dragoo
Ira Samis
Cordova
M. A. Dragoo
Concorde
Carrie Alford
Lola Lewis
Mary Morris
Winnie Beauchamp
Eva Wright
Myra Wright
Walter Beachamp
Epworth League
H. T. Nuttle
Andersontown
J. D. Neal
G. S. Thomas
Minerva Todd
Edna Saulsbury
Lizzie Robb
Dennis Nichols
Charles Nuttle
Bertha Dean
Anna Hignatt
Local families return from visits to relatives in several cities
Baltimore residents Mr Clarke Greenly and Miss Ledora return from summer with grandmother Mrs Annie Beaven while Mr and Mrs Joe Steele and daughter Gladys travel back from Washington DC. Baltimore guests include Mr and Mrs L Houston Russom and Mrs Harris Legg visiting J F Russom's family. Several others from Baltimore and surrounding towns visited relatives in Wilmington Philadelphia Concord Trappe Easton and Queen Anne over the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Greenly
Ledora
Baltimore
Annie Beaven
Joe Steele
Gladys
Washington, D. C
Steele
Dallas Lee
L. Houston Russom
Harris Legg
Stevensville
Wilmington
Del
H. M. Thompson
Alma
Philadelphia
Reading
Thomas Everngain
Concord
Garrettson Smith, Jr
Harvey Wooters
Queen Anne
J. F. Russom
Trappe and
Easton
Howard Knotts
Marydel Grange meeting and local education notes
Mrs Walter P Monroe of Millsboro returned home from visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Robert P Moore, accompanied by Miss Maggie Taylor. The literary program was arranged by Miss Wood for the Choptank Grange meeting on October 3. Miss Myrtle Heather, now assistant teacher at Hardy School, departed for her duties Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Walter P. Monroe
Millsboro
Robert P. Moore
Maggie Taylor
Wood
Choptank Grange
Myrtle Heather
Hardy School
Three Counties' Teachers Convene in Caroline High School
The Tri County Teachers Institute for Caroline Queen Annes and Talbot met at Caroline High School for a five day session with about 275 teachers present. State officials spoke on compulsory attendance and normal school expansion, with lectures across five groups by notable educators. A railway safety talk urged teachers to warn students about track trespassing, and the institute closed with positive reviews from visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Teachers’ Institute
Caroline
Queen Anne's
Talbot
Caroline High School
E. M. Noble
B. J. Grimes
Nicholas Orem
J. Gibson Gantt
Christ Church
Stephens
Lotus Dr. Coffman
Eastern Illinois State Normal School
Smith Burnham
West Chester Normal School
Samuel M. North
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
R. L. Haslup
Maryland State Normal School
Baltimore
Lane
Agricultural Department
Hannah A. Coale
Inez M. Johnson
Nan L. Mildren
Lucy I. Smedley
C. B. Stoudt
Centreville High School
Parker's Hall
H. A. Roe
T. P. Fisher
J. W. Huffington
E. E. Pippin
Addie Wilson
Susan Saulsbury
Gertrude Gilbert
Coffman
Regional social notes from Federalisburg and surrounding towns
Mrs. Samuel Elliott and daughter Virginia of Rehoboth visit Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Smith. Mrs. William Gray leaves for extended visit with daughter Mrs. Frank Lord in Pikesville Maryland. Miss Rea Davis returns to Baltimore work. Mrs. Myrtle Turner of Easton visits aunt Mrs. Sue Turner Mowbray. Miss Bertie Caulk of Sharptown visits Mr. and Mrs. R. Willis. Mr. John Stant of Wilmington visits parents G. W. and Mrs. Stant. Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Nuttle of Denton spend Saturday with town relatives. Mrs. Eva Lane of Harmony visits sister Mrs. C. J. Colona. E. G. Breeding returns to Baltimore for schooling. Miss Lucretia Smith of Preston visits town friends. Miss Cohee of Dover guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Harwood. Miss Corrine Mowbray visiting Philadelphia friends. Mrs. W. J. Davis visiting Havre de Grace friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Elliott
Virginia
Rehoboth
Charles H. Smith
William Gray
Frank Lord
Pikesville
Rea Davis
Baltimore
Myrtle Turner
Easton
Sue Turner Mowbray
Bertie Caulk
Sharptown
Lucretia Smith
Preston
Miss Cohee
Dover
J. I. Harwood
Corrine Mowbray
Philadelphia
W. J. Davis
Havre de Grace
Bohemians Aid in Canning Season Then Return to Baltimore
After efficient service during the canning season the Bohemians return to Baltimore as the season closes. Hobbs ladies plan a benefit supper at Smith's storehouse on October 13 and 14. Various residents from Kent Island to Concord are noted, along with revival work by Rev. W. A. Simms and visits from Baltimore. Circuit Court in session with grand jury, corrupt practices law details, and several trials, including larceny convictions and a murder case ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ladies of Hobbs
Smith's
Josephine Kriller
G. Lo Jopp
John Russom
Harmon Legg
Kent Island
W. H. Lord
Concord
Rose Gootee
J. K. Burkett
United States Navy
W. A. Simms
Chincoteague
Parson Bailey
Piney Chapel
Etla Andrew
Chestnut Grove
Charles Gootee
Wilmington
Andersontown
Caroline County
Adkins and
Hopper
H. 5. Dailey
Foreman
A. B. Gooden
J. C. Harrington
Zedic Draper
Lewis Bragley
John W. Stephens
F. N. Melvin
E. G. Cooper
James P. Covey
Alva Blades
Gustave Rieck
Isaac EL. Truitt
J. B. Wright
Ambrose Bradley
H. Saulsbury Sparks
WC. Morgan
J. J. Hammer
Albert G. Saulsbury
Benedict Weaver
W. J. Hoffman
Wm. E. Bullock
C. E. Wright
C. E. Trice
Adkins
General Assembly of
Maryland
House
Pliny Lewis
Robert Handy
Harrison Lewis
E.T. Webster
Marley Henry
Henry
House of Correction
Elmer Austin
Stanford Brothers
Norman Smiley
Lewis
Deen
Traverser
Will Holmes
State
Garey
Elizabeth Ann van de Water
C. A. Pepper
Goldsborough
Clark
George Johnson
Landis Coulbourne
John Irwin
Harry S. Dailey
Ernest G. Cooper
A. D B. Gooden
Gustav C. Rieck
James B. Wright
J. W. Stephens
A. G. Saulsbury
Alms House
Rally day exercises observed at M FE Church Burrsville
A large congregation attended Sunday morning services at the M FE Church Burrsville where Miss Iva Russell led an engaging program. Local residents and visitors, including Mrs. Walter Downes and children from Tuckahoe and Mr. Frank Thawley with family from Delaware, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Stephens. A grazing cow on William Baker’s property died after being frightened. Master Grayson Sparks and Leta Sparks visited grandparents Mr and Mrs W. Stafford. Lyman Porter left for Baltimore to study at Maryland University. Thomas Cahall and wife of Willow Grove Del were guests of the Parsis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
M. FE
Iva Russell
Walter Downes
Myrtle
Walter
Tuckahoe
Frank Thawley
Delaware
John W. Stephens
William Baker
Grayson Sparks
Leta
Stafford
Lyman Porter
Baltimore
Maryland University
Thomas Cahall
Willow Grove
Del
John Parris
American Corner Socials and Local Notes
A report from American Corner notes a Saturday party at Mr E Lord with many attendees. Sunday visits include Ernest Williamson and family with Mrs John Williamson at Mr and Mrs T J Daffin and other households. Canning nears end. Jack Frost arrives. Home improvements continue at F H Beachamp’s residence. J F Collins improves after illness. S Dennis shows slow recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Beachamp
Hickman Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs C C Stevens and daughter Helen visit Delaware relatives this week. Mr and Mrs Will Chambers visited Mrs Chambers' father Mr Wm Chance last Sunday. Mr Milton Trice is rebuilding on the site of a recent fire. Mr and Mrs Harry Richardson of Denton visited Mr and Mrs John Stevens. Canning season near end after a three week run.
Advertised Letters at Denton Post Office Week Ending October 1
List of uncalled letters includes Mrs Elizabeth Fountaine Mr Doctor Malah Mrs Mary Crage Miss Susie R Carroll Charles White Mrs N R Smith Mr Luther Grimes George Dreshle Mr Edw Webber Miss Leana Satterfield Lucretia Dugnel Mr Josep Hayman Mrs Lottie Myers Clara Harris Mrs Laura Gains Mrs Sarah Harris Mr George Ymble FeO B of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Elizabeth Fountaine
Doctor Malah
Mary Crage
Susie R. Carroll
Charles White
N. R. Smith
Luther Grimes
George Dreshle
Edw. Webber
Leana Satterfield
Lucretia Dugnel
Josep Hayman
Lottie Myers
Clara Harris
Laura Gains
Sarah Harris
George’Ymble
Feo
Democratic Candidates Visit Denton in Campaign Swing
Democratic nominees led by Senator Gorman and Hon Edgar Allan Poe arrived in Denton accompanied by Senator Dodson of Talbot. Crowds welcomed the delegation as they praised Maryland Democracy and urged support ahead of future voting. The group then moved on to Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman
Edgar Allan Poe
Emerson
Democratic mass meetings scheduled across the county
Democratic State Central Committee announces a series of mass meetings in Hillsboro Bridgetown Goldsboro Henderson Durrsville Hickman American Corner Newton Choptank Ridgely Greensboro Preston from Oct 18 to Nov 4. A large tent will host most events with brass bands male quartettes and prominent speakers. Tuomas A. Satu chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Bridgetown
Goldsboro
Henderson
Durrsville
Hickman
American Corner
Newton
Choptank
Ridgely
Greensboro
Preston
Democratic State Central Committee
Tuomas A. Satu
Republican Candidates In Caroline Tour
Republican candidates for Maryland state offices tour Kent and Queen Annes counties by touring car, praise the Eastern Shore, plan stops in Henderson Goldsboro Greensboro Ridgely Denton Hobbs Anderson town American Corner and Federalsburg with brass band and trumpet fanfare, led by Collector William F. Stone of Baltimore Port Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Kent
Queen Anne's
Baltimore
Henderson
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Ridgely
Denton
Hobbs
Andersontown
American Corner
Federalsburg
Pompey
Rome
William F. Stone
Maryland
Delaware Republicans seek federal collector post
A Delaware rumor links Dr. George W. Marshall of Milford to a possible collector appointment in the Maryland district. The office now stays with deputy Goldsborough until Taft acts after Maryland’s election, with inter-state maneuvering noted as likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WIH
Delaware
United States Internal Revenue District
Maryland
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Taft
George W. Marshall
Milford
Rev Anna Howard Shaw Speaks at Court House
Rev Anna Howard Shaw national head of the woman's suffrage movement spoke to a few hundred people at the Court House on Wednesday evening. A large group of local school teachers attended the tri county institute. Shaw, among a small number of globally known advocates, urged suffrage while noting little local support. Rev A N Ward presided. The suffragists plan to present their cause to the Maryland legislature next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Howard Shaw
Court House
Woman's Suffrage
Tri-County
Bethlehem Notes and Local Gossip Update
Bethlehem community items report Clinton Carroll plowing unearthed a rabbit nest while wheat farming. Walter T. Dean from Oxford visited W. T. Carroll. Charlie Blades' little son was admitted to the hospital. Mamie Henry of Hebron visits Maude Harding. Virgil Hall improves after illness. D. I. Patchett traveled to Baltimore on business. Orie Lewis begins house construction in Bethlehem and Janie Legates is listed as ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Clinton Carroll
Walter T. Dean
Oxford
W. T. Carroll
Charlie Blades
Mamie Henry
Hebron
Maude Harding
Virgil Hall
D. I. Patchett
Baltimore
Orie Lewis
Janie
Greensboro News Matters Highlights Building Boom and Local Faith
Mr W Temple Smith bought about 35 acres near Greensboro from Harvey L Cooper. Charles E Butler purchased six building lots adjoining Greensboro and is erecting two dwellings. Other builders include William H H Sipple and George Webber. Mrs Marya Arbellow of Philadelphia and Mr Daniel Eveland will also build homes. Ipworth League district convention set for October 17–18 with 125 delegates expected. Rev William Forbes Adams will celebrate and preach at Holy Trinity Church. Rev R S Litsinger will preach the first article of the apostles creed. Community notices cover church plans, sermons, visitors, and local social events through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Temple Smith
Harvey L. Cooper
Greensboro
Charles E. Butler
Cooper
William HH. Sipple
George Webber
Marya Arbellow
Philadelphia
Daniel Eveland
Ipworth League of Easton
William Forbes Adams
Diocese of
Easton
Holy ‘Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
R. S. Litsinger
Warren Burr
St Paul's Church
Tfe
Baltimore
Newark
Gertrude
State Sanitarium
Frederick County
C. R. Strausburg
Methodist Protestant Church
Local visitors and town society notes mingle in brief rounds
Mrs R A Brice and son from Philadelphia Mrs Addison Quillen and two sons from Bowers Beach and Mrs Johnson of Winston Pa visit Mr and Mrs R C Rice. Mr Stevenson manager of Silver s canning factory returns home due to illness. J G Stevens visits son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs I E Wheeler Baltimore. Alva Griffith and daughter Ruth spend Sunday with W T Love. Mabel Baker visits Easton. W Scott Silver spends week closing his canning business. Beachamp Layton loses a valuable horse. A L Banks on sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A. Brice
C. A. Brice
Philadelphia
Addison Quillen
Bowers Beach
Johnson
Winston, Pa
R. C. Rice
Mr. Brice
Stevenson
Silver
J. G. Stevens
I. E. Wheeler
Baltimore
Alva Griffith
Ruth
W. T. Love
Mabel Baker
J. W. Thawley
Easton
W. Scott Silver
Beachamp Layton
Local Social Notes and Aides Visit in Delaware Area
Henderson and family hosted part of the week in Wilmington while W L Goodwin stayed with relatives in Ridley Park. Paulsboro visitor Wilson Parvis saw P C Parvis family. Ladies' Aid met at Mrs J I Quillen. Hy Clayville visited Snow Hill relatives. Rev Thos Given and wife visiting near Elkton. A B Gooden visiting Philadelphia relatives. Miss Della Walls ill with typhoid fever. Senator Lee to speak in all areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Pritchett
Wilmington
John Pritchett
W. L. Goodwin
Ridley Park
W. H. Goodwin
Wilson Parvis
Paulsboro
P. C. Parvis
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. I. Quillen
C. Hy Clayville
Snow Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Debtor Journal
the Local Department
Hickory Hollow
Masonic Hall
Ladies’ Guild of Christ Church
June Breimier
The
J. W. Ayden
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Federalisburg
Circuit Court
J. F Collins
Dennis
Greensboro News Matters
Andrew Willoughby
B. S. Whiteside
Grove
Whiteside
W. W. Graham
Grand Square
Joseph Short
E. S. Short
Cecilton
B. I. Jackson
Josephine Willoughby
Ernest Nichols
Near Town
Clinton B. Jarman, Jr
J. P. Otis
North East
Bertha Jackson
Ethel Jackson
Lola Jackson
Baltimore Conservatory of Music
Williston
Senator Lee
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