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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1908

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

W. IE W. Liden W. E. W. Liden Winnie Winnie Liden Jesus

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Denton Journal Pagis Ogiealesied Aed 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
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