Local notices and ads from Denton county and beyond
Local notices include election ads and sample ballots. Officials announce appointment of election judges and clerks. Public sales planned at Covey's Landing and in Easton. Denton merchants promote fall stock and clothing offers. Community church services updated with new Sunday hours. Civil and legal notices cover farm sale, administration, and uncalled post office letters. A column reviews a public talk on Judgment Day and moral exhortations.
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Smith & Walls
Eges
W. J. Blackiston
Denton
West Denton
L. Li
Towers
Covey's Landing
T. B. Allaband
M. H. Downes
New York
J. AL. Pastorfield Co
Gantt
Christ Church
I. S. Hallingsyorth
ES. Hollingsworth
Dino Orl Phe
Chane
Bignutt
Concord
Cambridge
M. 1
Epworth League
Churches of Concord
Concord Sunday School
Bloomery
Harmony
Chestnut Grove
T. Alan Goldsborough
Wilson
Easton
Joseph Bildstein
Centreville
Masonic Hall
Mr. Messinger
Washington
Engagement of Miss Burwell to Mr Ridgely Melvin
Society note from Baltimore Sun lists Miss Augusta Somervell Burwell of Harwood Anne Arundel to Ridgely P. Melvin of Annapolis. Melvin is an Annapolis city counselor and county attorney. Wedding planned for late October. The item also records scattered social visits and movements of Caroline county residents and friends across Maryland and Delaware.
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Caroline County
Baltimore Sun
Augusta Somervell Burwell
Harwood
Anne Arundel County
Ridgely P. Melvin
Annapolis
Burwell
Filiote Burwell
West River
Maryland
Hepburn
S. S. Hepburn
Cheston
J. Murray Cheston
U. S. AJ
Robert Lemmon Burwell
Baltimore
Elliott Hall Burwell
Elizabeth Wirt Randall
Melvin
George S. Melvin
John Rumbold
Fomerely
Caroline
the Sun
Eugene Dill
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Upper Put
Mary Jones Fisher
Weslake School
Guly
Los Angeles
Charles H. Willis
Walter Sparktin
Katherine
West Point
Walter Sparklin
Val
Myr
Ty MA
Jacobs
Cora
New Castle
Dill
Whitely Dil
Virginia B. Cooper
F. PB. Covey
Ocean Grove
N. J
A. G. ‘Towers
Henlopen
Rehoboth
Lee Carey
Cele Clements
Dukes
Teachers Institute Opens at Caro Line High School
A teachers institute for Caroline and Yalbot counties started at Caro line High School Monday with daily sessions through Friday. Supervising by Noble and Orem, attendance is strong. Lecturers include Dr W C Rendiger from Washington University and Prof ELE Race from Baltimore Polytechnic, with Miss R A Steele and Miss F A Snyder leading art and demonstration classes.
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Caroline
Yalbot
Caroline High School
Noble and
Orem
W. C. Rendiger
Ele. Race
R. A. Steele
F. A. Snyder
Rendiger
North
Race
Miss Steele
Miss Snyder
Reudiger
Washington University
Baltimore Polytechnic
State Normal School
Eforace Mann School
New York
Death of Mrs Weaver and Gibson death notice
Mrs M Luther Weaver died after being struck by a car in Greensboro while unconscious. Her remains were moved to Greensboro, funeral held at St Pauls Church, burial in Greensboro cemetery. Mrs Weaver, 55, obituary notes large turnout. Also reported is the death of Mrs Marietta H Gibson at her daughter’s home in Louisville at 78, widow of Senator Charles H Gibson. First husband Col Richard C Hollyday, longtime Maryland Secretary of State.
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Ridgely
Marietta H. Gibson
United States
Charles H. Gibson
Maryland
William Semple
Louisville
Col
Richard C. Hollyday
Reopening at Marydel Church with services and report
Sunday September 6 marks reopening of Marydel Church after painting and redecorating. Services begin at 10 30 am with the Lord's Supper and baptism followed by a treasurer's report on past year expenses. Interment for Roland Everett infant noted at Holden cemetery. Ladies' Aid to meet Monday night with a fine program.
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Marydel Church
Roland
Everett
W. M. McCann
Holden Cemetery
Ladies’ Aid Society
Thomas Chapel
Church Grove
Henry Davis
Edith
Betterton
Susan Hamilton
Oxford
Harry Sparks
Philadelphia
W. W. Chaires
Kenton
James Scotton
Baltimore
Miss Bertha Blades Resigns Teaching Post in Winston-Salem
Choptank Bertha Blades resigns from City Schools of Winston-Salem North Carolina after summer with her parents and will move Monday to Tulka Oklahoma to take a better position in that city. Along with her, family and friends from Winston-Salem Raleigh Albemarle Wilmington Cordova Baltimore Kansas visit or host for last week.
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Bertha Blades
J. Ty Blades
Winston-Salem
N. C
Tulka
Oklahoma
W. S. Shepherd
Laurie
Roberta Redford
Raleish
Grace Darling Dre
Albemarle
Sistella Wright
Frank Todd
Baltimore
Alex. Booth
John Voshell
Kansas
Levi Voshell
Hillsboro Social News Weaves Through Baltimore Trips
Misses Grace Pennington and Elmira Dawson attend the millinery opening in Baltimore before taking South-ward positions. Several local residents visit relatives in Denton Trappe Andersontown Rehoboth Philadelphia and Baltimore. Names include Merrick Thompson Neal Rowe Fleming Lay Heaven Todd Smith Jarrell and others in a bustling round of visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Pennington
Elmira Dawson
Baltimore
M. Merrick
Denton
Annie E. Merrick
Trappe
HI. M. Thompson
Garrettson Smith
Mary Neal
J. D. Neal
Andersontown
Ed.Tarring
George B. Stewart
I. A. Greaves
Helen Fleming
Rehoboth
Ella Wilkinson
Philadelphia
Tr. Lay Heaven
Rowe
Prince George's County
H. W. C. Rowe
Alma Thompson
Minerva
Todd
Aldersontown
da B. Smith
Wiluington
J. B. Williams
Harry Rose
F. Ed. Jarrell
Visitations and Society Notes from Greensboro News
Mrs J Turner and her two sons Jesse and Alonzo from Canada visit Mrs Margaret Elwan ger at Broad Acres Manor. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs Amelia Simpson’s home Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Ferman Wilson and daughter of Wilmington visit Mr and Mrs WW EE Wilson. Mrs Chas A Blauble of Philadelphia visits Mrs A E Shields. Mrs John McMann and son Russell of Philadelphia visit Greensboro friends. The second quarterly meeting of St. Paul’s was held Monday night. St Paul’s annual lawn fete was a delightful event. Mrs J W Burge at Cambridge Hospital is doing finely. George Nichols has taken possession of Baggs livery. Miss Maude Towers visits Miss Audrey Shields. Harold Baggs has a position at Atlantic City.
Social visits and gatherings in Maryland and nearby states
Mrs Jennie Jacobs and daughter of Wilmington visit at her daughter Mrs Nerbert Staytons. Mrs Zach Petit of Charlestown W Va was guest of Mrs J E Morgan Tuesday. Miss Sarah Cannon of Ruthsburg weekend with Miss Mildred Short. Mrs M A Dickerson entertained the W H M Society Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs C Hi Deenae spending ten days at Niagara Falls. Mrs S J Barton visiting Crisfield for a time.
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Jennie Jacobs
Wilmington
Nerbert Stayton
Zach Petit
Charlestown
W. Va
J. E. Morgan
Sarah Cannon
Ruthsburg
Mildred Short
M. A. Dickerson
W. H. M. Society
C. Hi. Deenae
Niagara Falls
S. J. Barton
Crisfield
Authorities Seek Ernest Hill After Skinner Camp Shooting
Federalsburg Maryland and Delaware authorities search for Ernest Hill a Hurlock man accused of firing on a negro camp meeting at Skinner s run on August 16 wounding Herbert Skinner in the arm and an unknown man in the thigh local reports say Skinner was struck and the other man shot in the thigh while police pursue the suspect through regional counties
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Federalsburg
Maryland
Delaware
Ernest Hill
Skinner's Run
Herbert Skinner
Skinner
Rain delays carnival then salvages baby show in Ridgely
The weather bureau man dampened Friday and Saturday plans for a local carnival but rain ceased and events resumed by lamp light. Prizes went to Harvey Robinson for best costume, Mrs Jeffreys’ baby for best decorated coach, and Rebecca Swing for best decorated bicycle. A short program followed with music, readings, and a world tour tableau. Several community members attended, with notes on weather, rescinded festival energy, and upcoming church services and visits.
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Weather Bureau
Harvey Robinson
Germany
Ireland
China
Japan
Italy
Alexander Russell
N. J
Newbury
N.Y
Epworth League
Local Folks and Visitors Share Sunday Hours
Grove residents note Mr. Henry Beck of Denton and Mrs. Ed Lord spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Taylor. Emerson Collins visits Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Kelley. Mrs. John Pantly of Philadelphia visits Mrs. John Butler. The Bohemians arrive to work at the canning factory.
Families Useite Baltimore and Wilmington Homes
Mr and Mrs James H Barrow and children of Baltimore have visited Mrs Barrows mother Mrs Annie C Flaharty and Mr and Mrs Hammond Botham of Wilmington Del spent days in town as guests of Dr and Mrs J R Phillips. Mr Harlan Davis of Baltimore visiting sister Mrs John W Nusbaum. Miss Emma Lowe of Baltimore visiting sister Mrs John T Parker.
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James H. Barrow
Baltimore
Runaway Incidents and Community Notes in Goldsboro
In Goldsboro and nearby areas a series of minor mishaps and social events are recorded. A Greensboro man Mr. B Webber reports his horse badly injured in a cannery runaway at Jarrells with two horses to a car, one head crushed against a fence stake. Mrs. Wim Seward thrown from a dearborn at Johnsons cannery dislocates her shoulder. Social gatherings feature Louise and Edna Milby hosting friends with lawn music and a festive dining room spread. Cantaloupes shipped, state road progress noted, and many local residents are mentioned visiting relatives and attending events across Centreville Townsend Clayton and surrounding communities.
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Aden
Walter Sapp
M. RK. Newman
Rev
HL Sapp
Potomac
Henry Booker
Mary
Asa Ayers
Mohawk
N. J
Geo. FE. Schmutz
Hazel
George
Wilmington
J.C. Bennett
A. M. Haight
Pennsslania
King Wilson
Litle
Geo. C. Johnson
Aaron Sparks
Philadelphia
Walter E. Elliott
Rev. Wilson
Thomas
Baltimore
Frank Jenkins
Esther Quillen
Townsend
Clayton
Lenice Ghedding
Noble Jarrell
Orphan Court Proceedings Review and Real Estate Actions
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided at the Orphan Court meeting last Tuesday where executors and administrators presented releases and inventories. The court ratified and confirmed sales of real estate for Anna Emercon Edward Gostin and Charles O Day, granted private sale orders, and appointed appraisers and sale of personal property for several estates.
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Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
Thos. A. Smith
Sylvester Smith
Chas. F. Smith
Gertrude Smith Wherry
Theophilus W. Smith
Paula A. Sigler
Chas. W. Sigler
Anna M Emercon
Plr
Fisher
Edward KE
Gostin
Edward FE. Nuttle
Isabella F. Turpin
Charles H. O' Day
Edward
Nuttle
James FE. Satterfield
Susan Satterfield
George W.towers
George W. Kelley
Charles M. Stuart
Nora Schwanineger
William F. Schwanineger
William LE. Sylvester
Eugene Gardner
Clayton Horsey
Solomon Cabal
Old St. Pauls Episcopal Church Reopens After Renovations
Old St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Hillsboro reopens tomorrow with Bishop Adams officiating both morning and evening services. The interior has been repainted furniture renewed and new carpeting installed. Exterior repairs improved the building as a near rededication with the Bishop dedicating the day. Vestry and church members invite friends to attend.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Hillsboro
Tomorow
Adams
Stevens Property Sells In 2 Lots To Banks And Towers
On Tuesday Bruce G Stevens and William D Abler sold the Stevens property. Mrs A N Banks bought lots 1 and 2, while L B Towers took the remaining portions including the colonial mansion for 3765 dollars. Trustee T E Cooper sold ten acres in the First district to T R Green for 3150 dollars. W Brewster Deen sold a seventy five acre farm in the Eighth district to Frank H Trice for 3400 dollars. Bicycles priced at 15 dollars each were offered.
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Stevens
Bruce G. Stevens
William D. Abler
A. N. Banks
L. B. Towers
T.E. Cooper
T. R. Green
W. Brewster Deen
Frank H. ‘Trice
Hobbs News Letter Highlights Social Visits and Local News
A Hobbs news letter chronicles social visits from Miss Angelo Prettyman of Philadelphia to Felton and Laurel residents. Absent friends, anniversaries, and family ties are listed along with Cannery output and daily life notes. The item notes rain joy, a harlot injury, and a 53 hour drive to Philadelphia as local curiosities.
Cattle herd sold from late Basshor estate in Cambridge
Cambridge Md Aug 31 1uly to whom it may concern this is to certify that Mr J I Williams and Mr Alex Noble have today purchased the herd of cattle from the estate of the late C N Basshor These cattle are high type milk cows tested none over six years with calf by registered imported Guernsey bull Papers for this bull and for a majority of the herd will be handed to Williams For more information contact Mrs E A Bassier Cambridge Md Private sale by J T Williams Preston Md
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Cambridge
J. “I. Williams
Alex Noble
C. N. Basshor
Basshor
Carriage shipment arrives from Federalsburg firm
J. T. Frampton & Son of Federalsburg unload another carload of carriages. The firm sells an all leather topped wool lined carriage for 60 dollars, advertised as the best on the market.
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J. T. Frampton & Son
Federalsburg
Big Show Arrives Next Wednesday at Denton Show Ground
A traveling circus prepares a tented city at the Denton show ground, arriving by train with wagons, cooks, and animals. Workers set tents, poling stakes, and a cook tent rises. Breakfasts, bell calls, and a public street parade mark the day. Haag shows begin at 2:15 pm with matinee, then 7 pm doors open, and 8 pm performances start.
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Denton
Haag
Remembrance and Obituary Notes for Chambers and Horsey
In loving remembrance of Isaac Jerome Chambers who departed life August 24, 1914. Messages of sorrow from his children and wife, with lines about longing and heavenly rest. Also remembrance for Ruth E. Horsey who departed August 30, 1913, with a daughter ANNA M expressing grief and hope of meeting in heaven. Worcester Democrats with Col Albert W. Sisk endorsed as candidate. Shoes for men advertised by J. H. Pastorfield Co.
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Isaac Jerome Chambers
Ruth E. Horsey
Sife
Full Caroline county vote pushed for September primary
A Caroline County Democratic meeting outlines district committees and a mobilization plan to secure a full vote in the September 15 primary. Key leaders urge aggressive outreach, registration work, and universal party activism to ensure the candidate’s congressional nomination.
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Caroline County
Caroline
Congress
Sisk
Court House
Smith
State Central Committee
Henry Wilkinson
Marshall Gantt
Lewis
Clark Everett
F. P. Medford
H. S. Dailey
John Jones
G. Herbert Wilson
J. F. Quillen
W. C. Wharton
W. L. Cooper
Robert Jarrell
Herman Tribbett
W. George Smith
J. J. Scotton
John*Nichols
Martin Adams
I. C. Carter
J. W. Porter
James Coursey
J. J. Willoughby
N. Iorsey
S. H
Geo. Kibler
J. F. Jarman
Gus Pritchett
W. S. Crouse
J. E. Wilson
A. E. Cooper
W. H. Beck
W. O. Lednuim
H. R. Lewis
J. Kemp Stevens
W. J. Rickards
Howard Melvin
W. Brewster Deen
Z. Potter Steele
J. A. Mackintosh
Clinton Cook
Isaac L. Dukes
W. H. Anderson
D. W. Davis
R. H. Stafford
T. L. Chaffinch
C. N. Fountain
Harry ¥. Noble
E. M. Willey
J. A. Willoughby
C E. Abbott
Owen C. Garey
John F. Kelley
Charles W. Stokes
J. E. Webber
Martin Voss
M. Lee Wyatt
T. A. Satterfield
J. Owen Knotts
R. B. George
James Temple
Marc Bryant
Alda P. Whitby
George T. Redden
Reuben Garey
Oscar Clark
C. B. Harrison
J. A. Clark
T. L. Day
Eighth District
C. C. Deen
S. J. Hurst
George W. Tower
W.C. Andrew
T. H. Wright
J. H. Spence
Wm. R. Fountain
W. T. Hignutt
T. J. Daffin
George W. Kelley
G. S. Liden
L. R
Virginia Passes Law on Dogs Leaving Town Boundaries
Virginia enacts a measure to curb sheep killings by forbidding dogs to leave farm or town limits if owners live in town unless the dog is with the owner or a surrogate. Violators face a fifty dollar fine for each violation.
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Virginia
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Preston
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Worcester County
J. Harry Coving
James T. Bright
Queen Anne’s County
Jesse D. Price
Wicomico County
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Supervisors of Elections
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Old St. Paul’s
Hobbs
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Dorchester
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Milton
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Neble
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Old Ladies
Salisbury
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Preston, Md
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Worcester
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Cal Sisk
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