Denton And Caroline News Roundup From The Seashore To Ridgely
Long column reports on Labor Day holiday, grange activity in Denton and Preston, sales of millinery and farms near Chestertown, social notices, and upcoming road bids. Many local names appear: Chaffinch, Dawson, Towers, Jopp, Tower, Stafford, Nichols, Reese, Pinder, and the Easton teachers institute with M B Nichols and Prof Goslee. The item notes grape harvests, racing results, and a steamer purchase for Choptank line. Local officials meet to inspect voter rolls and appoint election judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackston
J. EF. Chaffinch
Greater
Baltimore
Grange
Dawson
Denton
J. E .Towers
Hobbs
Marion Dawson
Preston
Federalsburg
Jennie Stafford
Beulah Dyer
Pocomoke City
William F. Anthony
Chapel
George Brown
Mabel Direct
Wilmington
Edward Wilkes
Concord
Saylor
Jopp
HCG & WL
Wright
Call
Willard Mitchell
Ridgely
Cyrus Kauffman
Go Acre
Greenboro
Community Silver
J. W. Johnon
Lawrence DB. Tower
Lenhorn
New York and Philadelphia Transportation Company
Robert W. Chamber
Philadelphia Sunday Record
State Road Commission
Caroline County
Greensborough
Lewis Trice
American Corner
James W. Pinder
Blanche Ivins
James Pinder
Queen Anne's County
Ambroe Luca
Fal
Alfred Cannon
Caroline
Delaware Road
John [. Everngain
Hagerstown
David S. Jones
Washington
Mary Frances Reese
John FE. Reese
Talbot
Easton
M. B. Nichols
Talbot School Board
M. Dates Steppin
Noble
Wy 7 Fem
Amanda Saulsbury
F. G. Goslee
Johnson
Caroline High School
MISS MARY TODD WED IN REHOBOTH MARRIAGE
Miss Mary Todd and Norman Bicklene of Kent county Del were married August 26 at All Saints Church Rehoboth with Rev J Leighton McKim officiating They plan a northern wedding trip and then home to friends. The column lists many social visits and who visited whom among Denton residents and guests from Baltimore Philadelphia and Wilmington with brief notes on travel and hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Todd
Rehoboth
M. M. Todd
Norman Bicklene
Kent County
Delaware
All Saints Church
J. Leighton McKim
Everette A. Pepper
J. We Munck
Baltimore
J. Martin Munck
Queen Anne's County
Munck
J. J. Beasley
de Ford
J. J
Federalsburg Notices of Deaths and Local News
In Federalsburg the month brings many deaths including Mrs Susan Smith Mr Henry Poole Mrs Cornelia West Mrs Julia Wright Mr A Pierce Redhead infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Davis and twins of Mr and Mrs Walter Nichols John Sheppard and Abram Collins. Mrs Mary Hobbs recovered from illness to visit relatives. Miss West leaves N B Messengers office for Hickory Hill teaching post. Miss Blanche Stowell takes over. Traveling tent show Ten Nights in a Bar Room well patronized. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Harry Prouse and children and others. Rev Elderdice attended the Maryland prohibition convention in Baltimore. Miss Lelia Cox home from summer school in Chautangua. Mrs W R Day and daughters depart for St Louis. Mr Charles Griffin visiting Mrs J V Downes. Mr Earle Noble clerking in Colona Brother's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore
Susan Smith
Henry Poole
Cornelia West
Julia Wright
A. Pierce Redhead
W. H. Davis
Walter Nichols
John Sheppard
Abram Collins
Mary Hobbs
George Handy
West
N. B
Hickory Hill
Blanche Stowell
Harry Prouse
Harry Kinder
John Elliott
Newman Ledman
Charles
R. F. Noble
Elderdice
Baltimore
R. Messenger
Ashley
Lelia Cox
Chautangua
W. R. Day
Funeral for Covey's Son Follows Horse Tragedy
A large turnout attended the funeral for Luther Covey and his wife’s infant son who was killed Friday when kicked by a horse. The service was held at Friendship Church with interment at Our pastor Rev W E Sites recently returned from Europe and will lead Sunday services at 9.30 Sunday School 10.30 worship and 7.30 Christian Endeavor. Locals Olie Connelly of Hurlock visited his parents G W and Mrs Connelly. The Ganey area tent meeting continues with strong youth attendance. Floyd Daffin and Charles Connelly visited Marshall Howard. Joseph MecCuen of Laurel Grove called on Lacey Griffith. Beulah Kurner of Baltimore visiting Lena Howard. The schoolhouse received a fresh coat of paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Covey
Friendship
Federalsburg
W. E. Sites
Europe
Christian Endeavor
Olie Connelly
Hurlock
G. W. Connelly
Ganey’s
Floyd Daffin
Charles Connelly
Marshall Howard
Joseph MecCuen
Laurel Grove
Lacey Griffith
Beulah Kurner
Baltimore
Lena Howard
Alma Leussler to Wed Roy Messick in St Louis Home
Mrs Leussler of St Louis announces the marriage of her daughter Alma to Roy Martin Messick son of ex Senator Robert M Messick of the county. The ceremony will be Tuesday evening September 8 at 8 o clock at the bride's home 3455 Longfellow Boulevard. Also notes visits by Mrs George L Wallace and Irene to Atlantic City Washington and Baltimore and Bessie Noble visiting Vienna with her son James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leussler
St. Louis
Alma
Roy Martin Messick
Robert M. Messick
Longfellow Boulevard
George L. Wallace
Irene
Atlantic City
Washington
Baltimore
Bessie Noble
James
Vienna
R. M. Messick
L. G. Stevens
August Weather Summary From Co operative Observer
Weather summary for August reports mean temperature 71 F with mean maximum 81 and mean minimum 61. Highest 94 on August 14. Lowest 47 on August 21. Greatest daily range 34 on August 21. Total precipitation 6.50 inches with 3.15 inches in 24 hours on Aug 25 and 26. Ten days with 0.01 inch or more precipitation, 16 clear days, 9 cloudy and 6 partly cloudy. Prevailing wind is south. Harry B. Mason, Co operative Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auust
S. We
Harry B. Mason
Co-operative
Bryan Kern and Covington Club Forms in Caroline County
The Bryan Kern and Covington Club organized August 17 in Preston with strong membership ready for campaign work. Officers include President Dawson O. George and First Vice President Ollie Trice. committee of 21 led by M. B. Stephens. A large Democrat gathering at the Law Building featured Former Congressman Smith and T Alan Goldsborough urging campaign education and readiness. The group plans public meetings, registration drives, and a Ridgely mass meeting on September 12 headlined by J Harry Covington. club aims for 200 members in 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan, Kern and Covington Club
Dawson O. George
Ollie Trice
Arthur Brumbaugh
Louis R. Dukes
M. B. Stephens
T. Alan Goldsborugh
Emer W. Deen
J. Kemp Stevens
Dukes Downes
R. B
Law Building
George
Smith
T. Alan Goldsborough
Republican Party
Goldsborough
Vollowing
J. Howard Astfield
J. I Aes
Parnell Johnson
C. W. Griffith
C. Carroll
R. 4
Wilson
Henry R. Lewis
Clinton Cook
E. M. Noble
Oscar Clark
C. W. Sylvester
W. Henry Beck
E. W. Breeding
Earle Brumbaugh
Edward Melvin
L. Stanley Deakyne
Louis Fr. Dukes
D. Hall Barnhart
A. W. Brumbaugh
James O. Trice
Ollie ‘Trice
I. Alan Goldsborough
Bradford Downe
F. N. Nichols
Thos
Dred. Dorman
Samuel Griffin
Win
E. Greenly
W. R. Wright
John L. Banhart
R.B. George
R. “Ww
Rick‘ards
J. E. Ellwanger
T. F. Wright
Frank Lewis
Howard Malls
J. D. An‘deron
J. B. Colgain
S. Raughiey
T. J. Richadon
Altl Dean
W. B. Goatee
Howard Shields
George T. Mitchell
C. IL. Stewart
Clement Noble
Charles Mitchell
J.T. Clark
A. G. Fleetwood
Clarence Dukes
Clinton Wyatt
Ben Baker
Arthur Willoughby
John Cohee
W. Hyneen
Wm. T. Smith
5. C. Porter
John G. Redden
W. Hl. Anderson
Harry Collison
Jerome Carroll
A. P. Whitby
Geo. A. Deakyne
Wmn
Lee Wyatt
Marion Beck
J. Wyatt
J. A. Beck
A R. Jester
Alfred Baughley
Chas. W. Roe
Herman Griffin
Elijah Cainin
G L. Collison
J. A. Trice
F. W. Redden
W. 0. Ledman
Rt.carter
Caroline County
Bryan Kern and Covington
Preston
N. H. Fooks
A. Fletcher Sisk
J. H. Covington
Congress
Imass
Ridgely
J. Harry Covington
Greensboro Grange Organized with Charter Members
A Patrons of Husbandry grange was organized in Greensboro on Saturday evening August 29 by State Organizer Marion Dawson. Charter members include T. M. Green, Mrs Green, David Eveland, Daniel Eveland, J. S. Ober, Alfred Bilbrough and many others. Officers chosen to serve until January 1, 1909 include J. S. Ober Master and Alfred C. Bilbrough Secretary. Installation conducted by Jiro Dawson, meeting opened with invitation for support and subscription requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Alfred C. Bilbrough
Marion Dawson
T. M. Green
Effie Plummer
Jiro Dawson
Social notes from Easton teachers institute and visitors
A list of attendees and visitors to Easton including Misses Leacy Roe Mary Butterworth Bertha Shull Lulu Clark Lizzie Shock ley and Florence Barcus at the teachers institute. Numerous out of town visitors from Philadelphia Baltimore Wilmington Washington and Alaska visit local residents and attend events.
Local residents list visits and travels in town
Hickman Mrs Bessie Thawley and daughter Ruth of Wilmington have been visiting at Mrs Thawley s father Mr John Stevens this past week. J W Peters is building a large store here. Mr and Mrs John Twoley and children of Baltimore are visiting at Mrs Twoley s father Mr John Cleaves. Miss Baynard of Wilmington is visiting her grand ca. Mr and Mrs Wm Layton. Miss Pauline Horsey has returned home after a visit to Miss Elizabeth Peters. Miss Corilla Breeding of Philadelphia spent several days with her parents here. Mrs Edgar Fountain and children have been visiting Mrs J O Brown of Bridgeville. Mr and Mrs John Stevens are at their cottage at Bowers Beach. G A Shane of Philadelphia spending vacation here. Mrs Elwell Robinson of Philadelphia visiting relatives nearby. Misses Nettie and Ida Haymon visited Bridgeville relatives recently. Mr Harry Noble visited friends in Philadelphia last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon S. Pennewill
Sussex County
Delaware
Denton
William H. Anderson
Eugene
Henry W. Hughes
Wilmington
J. Harry Covington
Congress
Chesley Gantt
St. Mary's
William HH. Mowbray
MM. Hi. Smith
Elizabeth
Lena ‘Townsend
Atlantic City
Mises Marie Anthony
Sadie Richards
Effa
Emily DeFord
Queen Anne's
Lula Richardson
Cambridge
J. E. Woolford
West Denton
James T. Richardson
Rock Hall Methodist Episcopal Church
Ferdinand Baynard
Millville
Del
O.T. Baynard
W. A. Wright
Minnie Wright
Dudley
Easton
W. A. Stewart
A. M. Clark
Air. Mifflin Smith
Philadelphia
Thomas R. Green
E. W
Mark Breeding
New York
Coney Island
Olan Hough
O. W. Downes
John P. Simpson
Caroline
John L. Reed
Camden
N. J
James IX Lister
Henry Wilson
Jonathan Tlughes
Queenstown
Cora Hlutson
Ida McIlvaine
Blue Mountain House
Mer. Parnell Fleetwood
Virginia
Judge Fleetwood
Bertha Porter
Rehoboth
Creighton Carmine
Androscoggin
Martha Todd
Mary
L. V. Stevens
A. G. Fleetwood
Leon Stein
Middletown
Raymond Wilson
John L. George
D. D.taylor
Queen Anne's County
Nance
Los Angeles
Cal
Parnell Johnson
A. BR. Jones
QO. W. Downes
Harry Otto
Frederick County
Dora Delcher
Baltimore
L. C. Jones
W. D. Fleetwood
Dora Gelletty
R.A. Merriken
Washington
Purnell Johnson
Cornelia Willis
Elizabeth Garey
W.F. Bryan
Charles W. Hobbs
Gertrude
Viola Covey
Bridgeville
Wm. S. Crouse
Rockville
Henry R. Lewis
Melvin Anthony
Florence Dunn
L. P. Corkran
Claudia Bishop
Maud Gibson
Ridgely
Blanche Smith
W. R. Long Thompson
Nl. Stevens
Sadlersville
G. Lawrence Wilson
Tf. W.T Rowe
Evelyn Vleming
Monumental City
R. ‘Lt. Griffin
G. Wilbur Rolph
Queen Anne
Frank Jenkins
Goldsboro
Nl. W. DB. Rowe
Jennie Baxter
Joseph Brown
Rena Clough
Naomi Rolph
Mary Hicks
Armstrong Cator & Co
J. A. Mackintosh
Mary F. Sylvester
Teachers’ Institute
Haston
Harvey Anthony
Leacy Roe
Mary Butterworth
Bertha Shull
Lulu Clark
Lizzie Shockley
Florence Barcus
Alvin Prettyman
James Swann
Near Town
R. D. Clark
R. Roe Rickards
Blanche G. Rickards
Mattie Goldsborough
Marta
Asbury Park
Win, Brashears
J. N
Amelia Simpson
Charles Davis
Federalsburg
Joseph Vansant
Pierce’s Business College
Isabel B. Mulliken
Trappe
W. P. Day
James E. Curry
Edith
5. J. Bilbrough
Frank R. Gadd
Alaska
R. L Hicks
Carrie Gibson
Elsie Coursey
Howard Pepper
J. P. Pepper
Harvey L. Dobson
J. H. Coursey
Lula Clark
Wmn. Layton
Pauline Horsey
Elizabeth Peters
Corilla Breeding
Edgar Fountain
J. O. Brown
John Stevens
Hheir Cottage
Bowers’ Beach
G. A. Shane
Elwell Robinson
Nettie
Ida Haymon
Harry Noble
Harvey Shockley
Ella
Greensboro
John Smith
Smyrna
Emma Blades
White's Chapel
Thomas Downham
Stella Cahall
Mary J. Cahall
Wyoming
Georgia Swann
IE. E. Russell
Draper and Slaughter
H. K. Eyde
Elizabeth and
New Bethlehem
W. E. Cahall
Warry Liyton
Katherin
Miss Bertha Blades to Teach in Wicomico County This Year
Miss Bertha Blades, two weeks at the Teacher's Institute in Ocean City, will teach in Wicomico county this year. Chaptank River side Band and friends enjoyed a river trip on the Leon last Monday evening. Florence Ross Lelia Ross and Miss Perry of Cordova visited Mr and Mrs C E Andrews. Buckley and Mrs Saulsbury Andrews improved after paralysis. Winfield Hubbard and Grace, of Bridgeville, spent Sunday with relatives. Prof John Moore of Denton visiting Mr J K Tull. May D Barnes of Baltimore visiting Miss Viola Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Blades
Teacher' S Institute
Ocean City
Wicomico County
Chaptank Riverside Band
Leon
Florence and
Lelia Ross
Miss Perry
Cordova
C. E. Andrews
S. M. Buckley
Saulsbury Andrews
Local Residents Return and Travel Updates
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson have returned to Milton PA via Philadelphia after time with friends in Caro line. Mr. and Mrs. Robi Cook of Baltimore return home after an extended visit with relatives. Mrs. M Holbrook and Miss E M Merriken depart for Eas ton for a Teachers Institute. The cannery works about two thousand baskets of tomatoes daily. Miss E M Merriken spent the latter half of last week in Baltimore. The festive squirrel provides diversion for Nobbs sportsmen. Mrs. C H Merriken visited briefly with her sister Mrs. B G Seeders. Mamie Trice of Philadelphia has returned after a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Caroline
Philadelphia
Milton
Robi. Cook
Baltimore
M. Holbrook
E. M. Merriken
Easton
Teachers’ Institute
Nobbs
C. H. Merriken
B. G. Seeders
Mamie Trice
Hendersons resident injured in wood load accident
Little Roy Griffith met with a serious accident on Wednesday morning while riding a load of wood he fell off breaking his left arm in two places. Other notes mention visitors returning home from Wilmington and Philadelphia and relatives visiting in Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Roy Griffith
Alex. Colgrove
J. T. Richards
Wilmington
C. FE. McIlvaine
W. M. Price
Philadelphia
Chas. Cartwright
W. E. Montague
S. S. James
New York
T.O. Sherwood
J. Edgar Walls
The Plains Tournament and Crowning at the Farm
About twelve hundred visitors attended The Plains estate on Monday for lance contests and speeches by Albert Towers and J Mary Covington. Knights crowned Miss Ima Wyatt queen of love and beauty and Miss Addie Wood first maid of honor, with prizes awarded by Hon. J Harry Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. Towers
J. Marry Covington
Denton
Roy Messick
Mother
Little Hays
W.C. Mitchell
A. W. Dukes
the Plains
Foster
Boone
Ridgely
J. Harry Covington
Congress
H. T. Slaughter
Old St. Joseph's
Ima Wyatt
George Messick
Tuckahoe
Addie Wood
T. Bernard Conley
Kingsdale
Louise Garey
Milton Jlben
Lewistown
Eva Callahan
Cordova
Norman Saulsbury
Oriole
Geraldine Lynch
Messrs
Thomas A. Smith
J. Kemp Stevens
W.T. Callahan
Leo Meginney
Caroline
Dorchester
Talbot
Easton
Talbot County Fair Association
Talbot Counties
Bowman
Alan Goldsborough
J. C. Mullikin
Kline Sues for Ten Thousand Dollars in Vicious Dog Case
A Circuit Court of Caroline county docket shows David Kline suing defendant Joseph H. Bernard for ten thousand dollars damages after a May 27 1908 incident in which a large shepherd dog, known to be vicious, bit Kline on the chest and arm while he walked past the premises. The suit cites previous bites and reckless disregard for public safety. T Alan Goldsborough represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
Caroline County
Joseph H. Bernard
David Kline
Smith Wins Divorce After Cross-State Petition
Mr. Solomon S. L. Smith formerly resided near Nichols and later moved to Atlantic City. He sought a divorce in Caroline County Circuit Court citing desertion by his wife Mrs. Margaret E. Smith, then pursued action in New Jersey. After substantial testimony in both states, the court sustained the petitioner and granted the divorce, with representation by Albert G. Towers for the petitioner and W. B. Deen and Elmer W. Deen for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Solomon S. L. Smith
Nichols
Atlantic City
Caroline County
New Jersey
Margaret E. Smith
Albert G. Towers
Messrs
W. B. Deen
Elmer W. Deen
Ridgely Meeting Sparks Grange and Local News
Inclement weather reduced attendance for a proposed grange in Ridgely with about a dozen present. Marion Dawson agreed to reconvene in Simon's Hall Saturday at 7 30 PM. A Bryan Kern and Covington club formed at Wilson Rink Building with Herr, Temple Smith, and Stone in leadership. About 100 members enrolled and committees named to secure a permanent meeting place. Also reported: local visits, a petition against rate hikes by F and M Telephone Co., a post tournament dance in Simon's Hall, and guests Mr and Mrs Paul Smith of Middletown Del visiting Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Rink
Bryan Kern and Covington Club
Dro FL OP. Herr
W. Temple Smith
S. S. Stone
James Temple
Henry Wilkinson
Paul Smith
Middletown
Del
Ridgely
Death of GC Ford Cook in this place
Clinton Ford Cook, only son of Mr and Mrs Clinton Cook, died at his home after a several weeks illness. He was twenty four and had many friends in the region. Surviving are his parents and sister Mrs Charles E Stevens. The funeral was held yesterday at his late home, Rev Marcellus Karcher officiating, with interment at Denton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. Ford Cook
Clinton Ford Cook
Clinton Cook
Younger
Cook
Charles E. Stevens
Marcellus Karcher
Holy Trinity Church
Greensboro
Denton Cemetery
Baltimore Visitors Return from Towers Home
Mrs Kellie Fulton and nephew Master Harold Cook of Baltimore have returned after a visit to the former’s parents Mr and Mrs G W Towers. Miss Elizabeth Becker and niece Marie who had been guests of the Misses Tower also returned to Baltimore. The local canning establishment is busy. The tomato crop is expected to be short in this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellie Fulton
Harold Cook
Baltimore
G. W. Towers
Elizabeth Becker
Marie
Misses Tower
Real estate transfers and marriage licenses listed
The Real Estate Transfers section records numerous property transfers in various districts with prices, followed by a list of issued marriage licenses. Transactions include Hobbs to Allen for two thousand dollars and Fuchs receiving eighty three acres from Cook, among others, plus licenses for Andrews Magness Wooley Leaverton Bayard Corbin and several couples in Ridgely Preston and Greensboro areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay Hobbs
Maybel E. Allen
Hobbs
Geo. W. Sanders
John T. Carter
J. Virgil Moore
Frank P. Covey
Peter Cook
Geo. Fuchs
Amanda Wright
A. R. Wright
Denton
James H. Nichols Et al
J. Alice Wilson
Charles Boyd
Anna Edwards
L. B. Towers
Rachel A. Boston
Edward Saulsbury
Isaac I. Mason
Ridgely
Wm. H. Harden, Jr
James E Harden
Jas. H. Ward
Robert E. Pippin
James O. Pippin
Dr. Robly Hackett
Wm. F. Jackson
Alpheus C. Andrews
Mary M. Magness
Bethlehem
Alonzo W. Wooley
Sarah F. Leaverton
Talbot
Julius J. Bayard
Crisfield
Rosa M. Corbin
Westover
John Dawson
Naomi Sedgewick
Caroline
Joseph Tschirschmann
Elizabeth Graubner
George C. Sadler
Philadelphia
Rosa Haines
Williston
Otis M. Clark
Beulah Gibbs
Winnie Liden obituary honors a life of honesty and cheer
The pastor recalls Winnie Liden as a young man of “heart in the right place” and radiant kindness. He notes Winnie’s industry, learning, and genial nature, loved by church, store, and town. Winnie’s Christian upbringing began in Sunday School and he rests in Heaven, leaving a lasting, real impression on all who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. IE
W. Liden
W. E. W. Liden
Winnie
Winnie Liden
Jesus
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the Local Department
Hillsboro
Bryan, Kern and Covington
Chaptank
James Slaughter
Longwood
G. W. Favinger
Milton Elbur
W. Slaughter
Silent Dalk
Harry Slaughter
Old St.Joseph
T. Delaney
Queen Anne’s
B. Couley
Ringsdale
Amatshurs
W. FE. Jacobs
Simon's Hall
Robert Friedel
Felton
Fr. Herr