Local notices and updates from Denton area happenings
Denton reports renewed piper mill activity in Dee county and a busy farm season with corn yields varying by region. Town tax lists sit with Bailiff Keets while the Denton National Bank closes for Labor Day. A steamer burning at Bridgeton and a railroad receiver suit headline local events, with widespread social visiting and public notices across Caroline and Dorchester counties.
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Dinning
Piper Mills
Dee
Denton
Keets
Denton Baseball Club
Cordova
Oscar Clark
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Denton National Bank
Main Street
Berry
L. Shaw
Harrington
Kent County
Del
L. B. Towers
Denton Bridge
Nichols
N. J. Wagman
Cedar Creek
Neb
Dorchester
Smithville
Easton
Caroline County
Walter M. Bradley
Willard Thomson
Baltimore and Easton Shore Railroad
United States
Charles Wilson
Mr. Bradley
Dorchester County
Bradley
Geo. W. Gravatt
Livingston
Bayview
Rural social notes and local happenings in Federalsburg
A wide range of community events is recorded from Federalsburg and nearby towns. Entertainments at the Noble home include a literary program and refreshments. Bohemian laborers were imported for a cannery expansion. multiple visits among residents are noted, along with church, reunion, and rally plans. A minor train incident near Wright's Crossing caused no serious injuries. Public meetings at Wright's Hall are announced for September. Economic activity continues with the Kindling Mill operating day and night. A local obituary notes Ollie Smith's death. An endorsement for Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is included with drugstore availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaford
Wright's Crossing
Federalsburg
Williamsburg
Hatlock
Caroline County
Wright’s Hall
Einstemn Shore Regiment
Wright's Hall
Ollie Smith
Grayson Smith
Wailhamsburg
Hobbs
Kate
Robie
Baltimore
Robert Logan
Ida Jennings
Easton
Baltimore Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway formed post foreclosure
The Baltimore Eastern Shore group completed consolidation of Baltimore Eastern Shore Railroad Maryland Steamboat Choptank and Eastern Shore Steamboat lines at Salisbury. Henry P. Scott led the purchase, creating the Baltimore Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Co with 2.5 million dollars capital. The new system governs 15 steamboats and 112 wharf properties with routes from Chaboma Maryland to Ocean City. Directors include Searles Ives Havemeyer Pratt and Upshur. Transfers show numerous real estate moves and farm notices accompany a lecture farewell and a Denton Greensboro sale notice.
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Drom Peary Dieung
Baltimore Aastern Shore Railroad Co
Maryland Steamboat Co
Choptank Steamboat Co
Eastern Shore Steamboat Co
Henry PP. Scott
Platt, Johnson & Co
Wilmington
Salisbury
Baltimore & Eastern Shore Railread Co
Eider
Maryland
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Co
Delaware
Marsland
Virginia
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
Chaborne
Ferrile Peninsula
Ocean City
New York City
Enoch Pratt
N. P. Bond
Upshur Dennis
Henry P. Scott
Thomas B. Smith
Willard Thomson
Carroll S. Pyson
Philadelphia
Rieker
Porthind
Maine
Man from Harington camps on Richards lot near town
The loud visitor known as meny-eo-round arrived Monday from Harington and pitched on the Richards lot, South Railroad Avenue. Authorities routed him for safety as he gathers loose change from locals. He now resides on W. C. Satterfield’s lot beside the Cheptank, continuing to collect funds as he preaches. A service is set at the M. O. Church tomorrow with Rev. Autos officiating, morning and evening, including the Land's Supper at morning service.
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Cdam
Harington
Richards Lot
Railaad Avenue
Fie
W. C. Satterfield
Cheptank
M. O
M. O. Chineh Tomonow
TA. Autos
J.A. Arters
William E. Matthews
Holland
Isand
Matthews
T. Prank Case
Philadelphia
TW. UL Tarrel
Mas
J. J. Caroll
Dover
Cape Charles News Highlights and Local Moves
Calv in Frazier retired from Cape Charles with his racer George Frasier. Harwood joins eseling corps. Pippin takes position in Thompson factory. Families visit, teach, and travel between Wilmington Goldsborough Bulls ville and Washington. Local houses under construction. several residents host guests and plan moves. Physicians report malarial and typhoid cases at Conaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Frazier
Cape Charles City
George Frasier
Piazie
D.divie Harwood
Eseling Corps
Wilmington
Harry T Pippin
Twillsborough
Thompson's
Prank Ross
Pippin
Goldsborough
Nathan Steele
Near Town
Alissanie West
Bullsville
Sue Smith
Philadelphia
T. R. Cheen
R. N. Pippin and
Conaway
Walter Cole
Baltimore
Hotel Jaueas
Amma Day
Miss Lillian Jump Involved in Ruthsburg Wagon Accident
Miss Lillian Jump visiting Mr. Waldhant Mason near Ruthsburg was nearly crushed when nails tossed into a wagon spooked the horses and overturned the vehicle. She sustained a broken collarbone and severe bruises, while J. M. Beaven slowly recovers from injuries in a prior turnaway crash. A young man was badly hurt when a lumber wagon broke Wednesday. South Bros Ridgely supply bolts and wheelwright goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Jump
J. M. Beaven
Booms for the Governorship Stirred by Timonium Plans
Governor Brown and Rayner campaign signals stir as they may attend the Timonium fair this week. A noted speaking event is rumored but not confirmed. Col. John Walter Smith watches from across the bay as both aim to energize supporters. Severe thunderstorm charges and lightning cause damage and injuries across towns including Buck Hotel and nearby homes. Delaware State Fair at Dover promises rich premiums and reduced excursion tickets via rail from Sept 10 to 15. Damaged text ends with sale of scarlet player seeds in Denton.
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T. C. Smoot
Wyoming
Valliant
Burrsville
Todd
Andersontown
Mad
Gussie
Elim Cottage
Ocean Grove
Herman C. Taylor
W. F. Talbot
T. K., Vandyke
William M. Abbott
Annapolis
Caroline
Richand Menken
New York
New England
G. C. Radcliff
Camden
N. J
R. H. Smith
Hrameton
Isaac B. Nichols
Charleston
W. Va
J. H. Nichols
Tuckahoe Neck
Ocean City
James Merrick
Barclay
J. Dukes Downes
Frederick Hyde
Emma
Middletown
Elizabeth Bradley
C. M. Lloyd
Nettie Morgan
Queen Anne
Bessia Rochester
James F. Melvin
Ellicott City
Denton
Olin Hough
Philadelphia
Col
Philip W. Downes
Lizzie Whitby
Mamie Evitts
J. Prank Ledman
Preston
J. R. Howard
Crawfordsville
Ind
Mary L. Smith
Annie Weedman
Church Will
John R. Todd
Dover
J. N. Todd
E. F. Anderson
Garfield, N.d
Read
Freids
Risden
Plummer
A. John Rich
M. George Mid Husband
M. Louisa Horsey
Elon B. Shields
Chorge H. Berry
M. Russam
I. R. Lewis
Mary E. Tlaton
James W
James H. Ridgaway
Tony
Ridgaway
Albert G. Saulsbury
Irwin T. Saulsbury
Vianera A. Pennington
Ridgely
Alexander Butler
Willian W. Bridges
Henderson
Sylvester Smith
Lnto
Daniel J. Anehauias
William H. Deweese
Daniel J. Aneharias
Lucy FE. Bowdle
William IL. Bowdle
Aramantha Bowdle
Daniel G. Bowdle
Ada Bowdle
Caleb J. Bowdle
Thomas B. Sparklin
Warner Williamson
Ezekiel Morse
Delfina Morse
Mary BE. Dorgan
Brown
Sunday Herald
3D Rayner
Timonium
Rayner
Tris Hycellenes
Timomam
Upper Marlboro
Spencer C. Jones
John Walter Smith
Sesson
Chas. Stevens
Severn
Buck Hotel
Shannon Biuambaugh
Benjamin B. Biumbaugh
Tuekshoe Neek
L. B. Replogle
Delaware
Fairview Park
Philadelpha, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Maryland
Queen Anne's
Kent R. R
Samuel Carter
Kent Island
Irving W. Larimore
Des Moines
Chamberlain
Alletes
W. E. Brown
J.T. Lauisbury
Barley successes outyield wheat in Maryland trials
The JourNAL notes Lews W Trails’ barley trials on his Talbor county farm showing higher profitability than wheat. Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station at College Park reports similar results with two 1s acre plots for wheat and barley. Wheat yield 367 and barley 10.5 bushels per acre. costs 40 and 30 cents. both sold at 55 cents per bushel, net per acre $7.41 for wheat and $12.63 for barley. The bulletin highlights barley’s superior winter grass and faster harvest, aiding pasture in drought conditions and broader rotation benefits for farmers statewide.
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Lews W
Talbor County
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
College Park
Elover
Timothy
County W C T U convention set for Federalsburg meeting
The county W C T U will hold its yearly convention in Federalsburg on Tuesday September 4 with afternoon and evening sessions. Ministers are urged to announce the event from pulpits tomorrow and all gospel workers are invited along with friends of the cause.
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Federalsburg
Friends of the Cause
L. T. Dukes
Cordova
Chapel of the Good Shepherd
Ridgely
Centreville
Easton
M. P
Harloch
J. McLane Brown
Friends’ Quarterly
Haston
Larger than Ever Before in General Merchandise
Fragmentary OCR text notes expanding offerings in a general merchandise shop with new lines and enhanced stock. No clear entities or concrete events are readable.
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Cerlesore
Elmong
Priced Goods Range From Five Cents to Five Dollars
A brief note indicates items offered at varying costs from five cents up to five dollars and fifty cents, highlighting value and style across the range.
Local Cloth and Garment Prices Show Trends in Wardrobe Goods
Readable fragments describe a sale of full derbies and stylish Lata for youths, plus chinos and overalls priced around 40 cents. Bleached muslin, table cloths, chenille covers, and assorted linens are listed with old fashion terms and unit prices, reflecting a bustling 19th or early 20th century mercantile catalog style.
Porto Rios Molasses and Ground Pepper Bargains
The text notes cash-buying in the city securing good bargains for customers. Examples include Porto Rios Molasses at 25e and Very Lost Ground Pepper at 15e, with stock marked correspondingly low.
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Porto Rios
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Denton Journal
UW Lens
A.u
DA C
A. U
C.K. Atave
Public Business Callahan
Circuit Court
SUPE
J.B. Mezick
R. J. Shields
East Denton
Olive Horsey
Maud Wright
Alice Melvin
Jessie Kerr
Luther L. Gadd
Louisa Oakes
Boston
Maud Fisher
John A. Tribbitt
Neal
Edward W
James D. Neal
Robert HW. Smith
Mary TE. Neal
Tilghman Andrew
Samuel G. Nuttle
Peter Andrew
Wmn. R. Fountain
A. H. Fountain
Wmn
J. Layton
Sarah H. Layton
James N. Todd
Baltimore & Eastern Shore Railroad
McCormek Machine Company
Denton Hardware
Space Ray
J. F. Kelley
Mather
William T. Kelley
Katie
Mollie
Willie Roeekhold
Telen Rollins
Anne Arundel County
Nannie Gootee
Mmmnry Stafford
Will Petry
Richmond, Va
William T. Nelley
Meeting of Friends
Armat Logan
Federalsbing
T. HW. Pluharty
Lizzie Low
Celia Whiteley
Mr. King
Chicago
Lonah Smith
Townsend, del
Beulah Traws
Ella Harrison
Dora Noble
Hettie Noble
Hunlock
Beatie Noble
Morris
Town
Mr. Dorgan
Sadie Wright
Rose Burgess
Carrie Andrew
Velma Hollis
Kate DuHammel
Mrs. Smith
Tederalburg
Apper
Alex. Wright
Alice Hignutt
Jenkintown
Tila Lord
Lida Tehwan
Thomas Ackerman
Ada Mobiay
Dorn
Lizze Lehman
Lida
Ethel Wilson
Edith Sullivan
Ernest Sullivan
Lee Hignutt
W. Sutterfield
G. Johnson
Calvary M. P
Cornelist E. M. Hearn
N. J. Corkran
Oien
A. M. Bailey
Eugene
Ore
Baltuanil Mistern Shore
Prank Hi. Jones
Partners Alliance of Maryland
Greensboro
J. Reidling
Chestertown
J. A. Atters
John M
FT. Aten Moore
Sinstna
Mr. Moore
Sparks
Oswald
Dotchester
Pliner
Princess Anne
Misses Bunn
Mew
Mrs. T. S. Jarman
Mirschel
Mis
A. E. Pearsand
Washington
Vedder
Rex
Mr. Chander
Walger
As. Pennington
Siulsbury Bros
I. Ta. Day's
Alliance Canneries
Sulblast
A. Mrazer
Emily
Elizabeth, Nood
Thomas A. Smith
M. Thomas W. Jones
Nsley
Barber Foeht
Owen Lynch
South Bros
Sunding
R. O D. Windsors
Hames
George Wanien
James Cannon
Tuckahoe Ridge
Denton Taidware
Harley
Church News
Oyal
Ledest
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St. N. YJ
Emp
Stevens
Denton, Maryland
Thusborough
Stewart & Darrel
Jarrell
Allnut
Grapton Gaughan
Sic
Tite Grocery Department
George Tytedden
Reading
Sfovie
IGE
Maralind
Jail
American Corner
Hillsboro
Marydel
Mt Staite
Bae Taypiyers
Geoa
Deakyne
E. M. Dean
Gluck’'S
Orphans Court
Treanax Anpuew
Samuel G. Nuthi
Ry PU
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