Denton News Roundup Includes Elections and Local Happenings
A Denton area page notes election talk with Norman Mack predictions, a Buick purchase by George Redden, and J. W. Downes as the Buick dealer. It lists road work by McDaniel Co in Selbyville and a concrete paving job on Second Street. Church events include Harmony M. E. services, All Saints Day observances, and a women’s supper at Reichman’s Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Uberson
I. B. Rusell
Journal Office
J.T. Richardson
Rock Hall
W. J. Blackiton
A. C. Hobbs
First Street
Denton
Selbyville
Del
M. E
Requet
Iui
Bryan and
Kern
James Harry Covington
Bryan
Fern
James
Harry Covington
Methodist Protestant Conference
Emma J. Nutter
People’s Church
Atantic City
Tiryan and Kern
Steele
Bedford County
Pennsylvania
Thurday
John J. Carter, Jr
Lengton
Town
Tayton
Pennylvania
J. We Kiar
Nurersotan
I. T. Warner
Montgomery
Congressman Jackson
Edwin E. Nelon
Wilmington
Res
Federalsburg
Preston
Rh. D. Hradley
Messrs
J. IL. Warner, Sr
W.T. Droening
Balmore
Albert G. Towers
Bradley
Messrs. Warner
Internal Revenue
Goldsborough
Christ Episcopal Church
Heaven
Social news from Denton and vicinity
Miss Haggie Redden presents a musical benefit for Christ Church in Denton despite bad weather with piano solos by Mary R Downes Gladys Benson and others and a comic song by Harrigan. A quiet home wedding in West Philadelphia united Miss Mary Gibson and Nehemiah F. Clark on Oct 22. it marked the couple’s nineteenth anniversary. Numerous engagements and visits across Maryland and nearby cities are noted among local residents including Beck Richardson Wooters Rawson and Gadd, with several social visits to New York Baltimore and Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haggie Redden
Denton
Maggie Redden
Christ Church
Win. J. Rate
Mary R. Downes
Gladys Benson
William T. Bradley
Laura Wis
Ethel Anderson
Marguerite Smith
Mabel Heidrick
Larry
Stewart Irwin
Harrigan
Prof Hardesty
Muriel Ramsdell
Frank S. Gibson
Cedar Avenue
West Philadelphia
Mary Gibson
Nehemiah FE Clark
Ennston
TE. Terry
Ebenezer M. L. Church
Eaton
Gibson
Clark
Charles W. Gibson
Caroline County
Clarence J. Vincent
Beulah Payne
John Lee Riley
Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church
Snow Hill
Peninsula
Vincent
William P. Beckwith
Dorchester
Elsie M. Richardson
Joseph T. Birckhead
Thomas Creagham
I Katharine
Minnie Whitler
Baltimore
Mattie Moore
T. Pliny Fisher
Wilson Saulsbury
New York
W. P. Stafford
WW. T. Harvey
Hartsville
Nellie Richardson
Ida W. Downes
Chas. H. Willis
Luther Frampton, Jr
Maryland Hospital
John J. White
Atlantic City
Edwin M. Garey
Annie Woodall
Talbot
Thomas R. Green
Democratic Mass Meeting Appreciation by Caroline County Committee
The State Central Committee extends hearty thanks to the sub committees and participants for an enthusiastic Democratic Mass Meeting on the 28th. Gratitude is given for the parade music regalia and contributions of Districts clubs and women, with praise for the turnout supporting Bryan Kern and Covington on the 3d. signed by A. Smith, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
State Central Committee
Bryan
Kern
Covington
Tuo
A. Smith
Orphans Court Proceedings Review in County Court
In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approved a first and final account of Reynolds Y Collins estate executrix Alice Y Cloxsom. Alexander McKnott estate distribution approved. Letters granted to Mary V Lister and T Pliny Fisher for Joshua L Lister. Appraisers M Bates Stephens and James Voss appointed. Creditors notice ordered. Citation ordered for Job Willoughby to appear November 16 to show cause why administration should not close. Frank W Wagner administrator of Edward Wagner presented sales account approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and Fleetwood
Alice Y. Cloxsom
Reynolds Y. Collins
T. Clayton Horsey
Alexander McKnott
Joshua L. Lister
Mary V. Lister
T. Pliny Fisher
M. Bates Stephens
James Voss
Job Willoughby
Alonzo Newcomb
Frank W. Wagner
Edward Wagner
Local social notes from Burrsville and surrounding towns
Mr W A Smith of Harrington visited Burrsville and joined Mrs Mary J Cahall and family for Sunday dinner. Guests included Mrs Smith and Baynard, Mrs Thomas Downham and Wyoming, and Mrs Lawrence Daynard. Miss Iva Murphy hosted her eighteenth birthday party. Denton revival services drew Methodist Protestants and a miss-meeting parade occurred. E I Russell visited Frank Russell near Denton. Theophilus Smith of Denton stayed with Dr Saulsbury. Miss Hester Baughley and Master Ambrose Carey were ill. Iva Russell attended a Sunday School Convention in Harrington. Elizabeth Love of Matthews visited her sister Mrs W E Cheezum. Leslye Cheezum planned time in Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
W. A. Smith
Harrington
Mary J. Cahall
Miss Murphy
Denton M. 2
Denton
Theophilus Smith
Saulsbury
Hester Baughley
Ambrose Carey
Iva Russell
Eizabeth Love
Matthews
W. E. Cheezum
Leslye Cheezum
Hillsboro
Local social notes from Dover Georgetown and nearby towns
Miss Cora Downes returns home after visits to Dover Georgetown and other places. Mifflin Pippin of Wilmington spent part of the week with his parents. Mrs J R Jones and daughter Flossie visit Mrs Willard Mitchell near Ridgely. Miss M A Price visits sister Mrs C S McIlvaine in Philadelphia. Mrs Roscoe Taylor of Dover visits her mother Mrs F B Sweeney. Mrs Alfred Temple of Ridgely visits her brother Mr J B Bedford. Mr and Mrs Hugh Hudson of Ridgely visit relatives nearby. Mrs Matuppin and Mrs Ales Bright visit relatives in Baltimore. Mrs Ifaaz of Philadelphia visits Mrs Ellen Coffin near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Downes
Dover
Georgetown
Mifflin Pippin
Wilmington
R. H. Pippin
J. R. Jones
Flossie
Willard Mitchell
Ridgely
M. A. Price
C. S. Mclvaine
Philadelphia
Roscoe Taylor
F. B. Sweeney
Alfred Temple
J. B. Bedford
Hugh Hudson
Matuppin
Ales. Bright
Baltimore
Ifaaz
Ellen Coffin
Hobbs social visits and movements noted
Hobbs residents report weekend visits with Frank Willey returning home and Mrs Willey staying in Denton. Rhoda Marine travels to West Chester PA via Baltimore Philadelphia and returns. Mrs Jno Price and daughter visit Mrs Carroll in Hobbs. Rev Shipman moves family from Ridgely to S Hobbs homestead. Miss I M Merriden of Concord visits. Charles Jones of Milton visits E M Willey.
Baltimore visit features patients and church events
Mrs Edward Pearsoal travels to Baltimore where her daughter Myrtle lies ill at Maryland University hospital. Ela Swing accompanies. Epworth League delegates Maud Gibson Ella Swing and Rev and Mrs Habbart attend Stevensville convention. J D Davis druggist and fire chief and Jno M Swing on sick list. Gov Crothers addresses about 200 school children from Krantz Hotel steps. Mrs Janes H Smith and Mrs Win H Smith die in Baltimore. Mrs Dr W M Carmine visits friends in Fhurmont Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pearsoal
Baltimore
Myrtle
Maryland University Hospital
Ela Swing
Maud Gibson
Ella Swing
Habbart
Stevensville
J. D. Davis
Krantz Hotel
Janes H. Smith
Win, H. Smith
W. M. Carmine
Fhurmont, Md
Local social notes and farm season update
Annie Nichols visits Philadelphia Reading and New Jersey with friends. Mabel Davis returns to Johnstown Pa after visiting. George Rummell sells his farm and moves back to Pennsylvania. Ruffner couple of Wintendale Pa host guests of Samuel Link. Walter Nichols and family join Robert S Nichols for a Sunday visit. Farmers in the area near completion of fall work.
Local notes from Newton area residents return home
Newton. Misses Lula and Marie Perry of near here have returned home after a pleasant week in Baltimore. Master Frank Walker was the guest of his brother Master Elmer Walker the latter part of last week. Mrs Maggie Perry and daughter Selah visited relatives on Talbot Saturday and Sunday. Miss Katie Todd visited relatives in Easton last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Lula
Marie Perry
Near Here
Baltimore
Frank Walker
Elmer Walker
Maggie Perry
Selah
Talbot
Katie Todd
Easton
Cordova Democratic Club Meeting Report
Hon Henry R Lewis addressed the Cordova Democratic Club on Friday evening of last week in a local gathering. The event highlighted party organization and upcoming local civic matters with Lewis providing remarks and questions from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Henry R. Lewis Ee
Democratic Club
Great Mass Meeting Here Attracts Thousands In Denton
A massive demonstration in Denton drew four to six thousand voters backing Bryan Kern and Covington. Delegations from multiple districts arrived with autos and floats, while Governor Crothers and U S Senator Rayner spoke to packed crowd in Court House and Town Hall. Rain threatened but did not dampen enthusiasm as large crowds filled outdoor and indoor venues and momentum surged toward election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Caroline
Bryan
Kern
Covington
Crothers
Brgdely
Harrington
United States
Rayner
Uncle Sam
Miss Democracy
O. W. Ledman
Elizabeth Townsend
Nellie Richardson
Cecil
Olivia D Passapne
Kent
Mary R. Downes
Queen Anne's
Greensboro
Court House
Senator Rayner
J. Wixerr
Henry R. Lewis
Zach
National Democracy
Love Point
Sle
Maryland
J. Harry Covington
Congress
Baltimore
Lewis
Democrats Remember Election Day Reminder Card
Democrats urge voters to support Bryan Kern and Covington on Tuesday November 3. To vote the straight Democratic ticket make one cross mark opposite Bryan Kern and one cross mark opposite James Harry Covington. Two cross marks vote the straight Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Kern
Covington
James Harry Covington
Fire nearly destroys dwelling near Illiston
A lamp left burning near a bed ignited a pillow in Mrs. Sarah Andrews home. Timely discovery saved the house from major damage. The week also notes Sunday sermon by Rev J E Smith to a good audience and various local visits and illnesses among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiston
Sarah Andrews
J. E. Smith
Lillian Sullivan
R. C. Rice
Norristown
Sherman E. Hignutt
Peoples National Bank
Denton
Sarah Beales
Centreville
Martha J. Hignutt
Ella Boone
Ridgely
I. EK. Willoughby
Harrison
Lydia
Katie Neal
Easton
I. L. Chaffinch
Meintzer Editor Recovers at Blue Ridge Summit
Greensboro brief notes editor William C. Meintzer of the Free Press is receiving treatment at Blue Ridge Summit after a period of illness. Meanwhile Mrs. Sallie J. Clark and her daughter Mrs. H L Longfellow are visiting in Philadelphia and Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Wm. C. Meintzer
The
Free Press
Blue Ridge Summit
Sallie J. Clark
H. L. Longfellow
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Preston Contractor C E Deachamp Paints Patton Residence
Contractor C E Deachamp of Concord recently painted the residence of Mr J J Patton at Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
C. E. Deachamp
Concord
J. J. Patton
Professors Har desty urges parent cooperation at Caroline High
Principal EE Marpesty appeals to Denton parents to enforce two hours of outside study five days a week and limit social events during school weeks. He warns that regular attendance and timely make up of absences are crucial, urging meetings with him to discuss each student’s progress and future education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High School
Denton
EE. J. Marpesty
New Peninsula Directory for 1908 9 Issued by Polk
Polk s new Peninsula Directory covering Delaware Eastern Shore Maryland and Virginia for 1908 9 is off press and ready for delivery It lists business and professional men and farmers arranged by occupation includes co partnership directory of Wilmington city directories for Cambridge Salisbury and Dover and extensive data on every town village and settlement in the Peninsula Copies are available for five dollars from R L Polk Co Calvert Building Baltimore Md
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Peninsula
Polk
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Wilmington
Cambridge
Salisbury
Dover
Peninsula
R. L Polk & Co
Calvert Building
Baltimore
Democrats Remember to vote straight Democratic ticket
Instructions urge voters to skip polling on November 3 and cast two cross marks against Bryan Kern and James Harry Covington to vote the straight Democratic ticket, signaling a strategy to influence the election outcome.
Two marks will vote the straight Democratic ticket
A brief voter guidance note states that two marks are needed to vote the straight Democratic ticket. The line indicates a single instructive sentence about casting a uniform party vote.
Address to Democrats Birthore 1908 Montgomery MD
A 1908 Maryland political notice urges Democrats to vote on election day November 3 in counties from 8am to 6pm and Baltimore City from 6am to 5pm. It instructs voters to mark the X in specified squares for Bryan Kern and the Democratic Congressional candidate, warns against other marks, and explains ballot handling and replacement rules. Signed Merray Vandiver, Chairman State Central Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthore
Maryland
Baltimore City
Cloe
Bryan
Kern
Congress
Vigilance Committees Named to Enforce Corrupt Practices Act
Democratic State Central Committee names vigilance committees across eight districts to monitor violations. Appointees may add members as needed, with districts listing individuals such as Robert Jarrell Jr and Philip Marvel in First District and others including John Kerry and T. Wred Garey in later districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee
Dstrict
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Philip A. Marvel
Medford
E. J. Inley
George C. Phinmer
W. J. Meredith
J. 2d. Maley
Denton Methodist Protestant Church Praised for Active Unity
The Maryland Conference's Methodist Protestant Church in Denton is praised as an active loyal and wide awake congregation. The pastor is esteemed as a clear strong preacher and capable pastor. The Sunday School has had one superintendent who remains deeply invested and well respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant Church of
Denton
Maryland
Letter Supporting Bryan Over Taft From Judge Dennis
Judge Dennis writes for Bryan citing a fair Democratic convention and a party duty to support the nominee. He criticizes Roosevelt and Taft, arguing Taft was Roosevelt’s pick and would follow Roosevelt’s policies, while praising Bryan’s honesty and independence from Roosevelt’s temperament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Democratic Party
Taft
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Oyster Bay
Mr. Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
Michael O' Halloran
Waterloo
Mr. Bryan
Wall Paper and Shades at Thomas and Messer Co
Prices on latest patterns include wallpaper at 5 cents per piece gilt at 8 cents per piece and window shades at 22 cents each. Located at 1615 West Baltimore Street Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Messer Co
Baltimore St
Maltimore, Md
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
G. F. Beaven
St. John’s
St. Paul's Church
Dean Rich
Trinity Cathedral
F. B. Adkins
White Marsh
Mr. Williams
Queenstown
Mr. Weir
Kent Island
Sutton
Oxford
James Mitchell
Stell
M. Karcher
J. Gibson Gantt
W. Y. Beaven
All Saints’ Parish
Old St. Paul's Church
L. P. Corkran
Hillsboro M. E Church
E. Sydenstricker
M. I. Church
South
Virginia C. Massey
Front Royal
Lillian Mancha
Claremont
Harry Mancha
Glen Burnie
All Saints
Weir
Eccles
Bingman
Osford
Green
Karcher
Baggs
Multiken
Jessie Jones
Odella Smith
Queen Anne
M. FE
G. Wilbur Rolph
Mary Russum
Miss Russum
Harrison Legg
Christine Branford Wilson
Branford
Helen Rowens
Nellie Lang
Longwoods
Edwards
Bowens
Mary
Harry Williams
Cheswold
Hotel Smith
Maggie Jarrell
J. Richard Jarrell
Aston
Cora Wallis
Ethel Moore
Charles H. Dean
John A. Mackintosh
George C. Moore
Carlton Smith
Prof. Hardesty
J. Harry Covingto
Merray Vandiver
Dennis
Smith & Walls
Denton, Md
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!