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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1907

Page

5

Old Defenders Day Thursday and local farm prices

Wheat prices quoted 9 to 99 and corn 72 to market. Old Defenders Day set for next Thursday. Rabbits multiplying but dogs kill some. J H George Denton advertises Seventh Street dwelling for sale or rent. Water rail ripening soon. Delicacy may be killed after Sept 15. J W Johnson jeweler writes of diamonds in Jocumeat today. Holiday Monday observed by banks post office and some offices. Bee hive exhibit at Easton Fair and D I Patchett to discuss life and habits of bees.

J. H. George Denton J. W. Johnson D. I. Patchett Federalsburg Delaware Maryland Rural Carriers Association Baltimore J. W. Perry Caroline Polk M. D. AN. Railway Sir Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes Charles W. Ellwanger Maryland Horticultural Booth Jamestown W. T. Seward W. L. Shockley J. Spencer Lapham Oscar Nichols J. H. Neal Thomas H. Everngam Clarence Beachamp J. W. Beachamp W. W. Dukes J. R. Cannon Vaser Tose Charles F. Smith Hobbs Capt. Smith J. T. Cannon Concord Church Denton Cemetery

Marriage of Miss Phillips and Mr Gibbs in Denton

Miss Beatrice Phillips daughter of Mrs Mary E Phillips 1216 Mosher street married yesterday afternoon to Mr Clifford L Gibbs of Martinsburg West Virginia Ceremony at the bride's mother's home Rector Stev Evan Edwards officiated The bride given in marriage by her uncle J Russell Corkrin Best man was Mr James Gibbs of Martinsburg They plan a Northern honeymoon and return to Martinsburg to reside.

Phillips Gibbs Denton Baltimore Sun Stevens Civil Service Internal Revenue Service Elizabeth Vinson Ralph Vinson Anna Edna Vinson Wilmington William Steele Steele Henry Steele Camden N. J George Ross Tuckahoe Nock Louise Lena Guarey West Point New York Enoch Garey Garey Atlantic City John T. West Catherine Baltimore Sarah Whitby Kansas Roscoe Townsend Emma Brown Cambridge M. M. Mowbray Clayton Blackiston Mildred Caroline Philadelphia J. B. Raughley Mary E Hester Raughley Anna A. Stevenson Jennie S. Halstead Caroline County Miss Fleetwood Virginia Loro Louise Fleetwood Sadie Allen Charles B. Bell Emmatt Martin van Rodney O. J. Redden J. Frank Brown M. Ella Anthony William S. Crouse Rockville High School Montgomery County Rehoboth Thomas KR. Green W. T. Chance Mabel Bierhower Florence Blackiston Tilghman Chance Elsie Knotts F. J. Wright R. GL. Anderson W. E. W. Liden

Death of Mrs Ella Trice at Andersontown

Andersontown Miss Ella Trice died at her brother Charles E Trice home Thursday at six o clock after a period of illness She is survived by several brothers and eight sisters Mr and Mrs J Benj Welch of near Andersontown were Sunday guests of Mrs Belle Layton near Harrington The cannery is running steadily and a tomato crop is good Mrs Clara J Williamson of Concord spent last week in Washington

Ella Trice Charles E. Trice J. Benj. Welch Andersontown Belle Layton Harrington Clara J. Williamson Concord Washington

Lucy Jump Returns to Baltimore from Marydel Visit

Mrs. Lucy Jump, who has been visiting here, has returned to Baltimore.

Lucy Jump Balti- Bore

Burra ville Obituary and Local Social Notes

Mrs Florence Nichols wife of John L Nichols died Saturday night age about 38 funeral Monday afternoon at Rev H S Johnson pallbearers Carl John Samuel Oscar Leon and Earle Price brothers of deceased interment Greensboro cemetery she was daughter of Alfred Price of near here and granddaughter of the late Rev John Irvin local M P Church. Straw ride visitations and visits by various townsfolk are noted along with several travel and family updates. Both canneries are in operation here this week.

Florence Nichola John L. Nichols H. 5. Johnson Carl John Samuel Oscar Leon Earle Price Greensboro Nichols Alfred Price Pear John Irvin M. P. Church Florence Dill Mary Thawley Grace Ross Leslye Cheezum Elizabeth Cheezum Ethel Cahall Theressa Guthrie Enoch Cleaves Lyman Porter Arthur Cahall John Wooters P. QO. Sparks Grayson Deta Wilmington Mongay Mary E. Thawley W. E. Blackburn Estelle and Irwin Hollidaysburg Martha Porter Mary Porter Edith Cornelia Simpson Talbot Dorchester Caroline Sussex County John Parris Girdletrea Worcester County John W. Starkey West Chester State Normal School W. A. Russell Philadelpia E. E. Russell James A. Breeding

Death of Mr Robert Layfield Remembers a Frankford Lumberman

Obituary notes the death of Robert Layfield formerly of Frankford Md describes him as a respected citizen and lumberman. Local notices mention visitors to and from nearby towns and farms. Epworth League meeting held at Emma Peters and cannery work beginning with W R Breeding reporting a promising canning season. Several residents and visitors from Philadelphia Bayonne Ridgely and Baltimore are listed with short updates on their health travel and family visits.

Robert Layfield Frankford W. JR. Peters John Stevens Bowers’ Beach al. Shane Philadelphia Epworth League Emma Peters W.R. Breeding Zebdial Fountain Frank Stewart George F. Noble Nettie Hayman Reddint Fountain, Jr Carrilla Breeding Edward Brown Ella Haymon Katharine Adams Bayonne N. J Hickman Tolchester P. Brown Jamestown Fred Peters Chaoptank A. H Mollie Cleaves Baltimore

Philadelphia visitors and local social notes

Henderson Mrs. Willard and daughter Anna have returned to Philadelphia with Miss Alice Dennison after visiting Mrs. John Dennison. Miss Mamie Goodwin returns to Philadelphia from her parents. Norman Melvin improves after membranous croup. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dill of Wilmington visited Mr. B. F. Dill. Mrs. Al Colgrove and children of Wilmington visit Mr. J. T. Richards. Miss Ida Pritchett returns home from Wilmington. Mrs. Walter Stumm of Philadelphia visits town. Miss Lottie Flowers of Dover visits Mrs. M. F. Gough. Miss Mary Clark visits her brother W. Clark.

Window Shades and Wallpaper Sale at Thomas & Messer

Patterns in wallpaper and glassware offered by Thomas and Messer at 1015 West Baltimore Street. Gilt items priced at 8 cents a piece and window shades at 20 cents each, per sale listing.

Thomas & Messer Baltimore St

Pact to curb bribery in Caroline County elections

A joint Republican and Democratic six member committee in Caroline County completed a draft to abolish vote buying. The meeting at the courthouse ratified the preamble and articles, detailing limits on campaign funds, outside donations, voter transportation, and enforcement measures with a vigilance committee to monitor compliance.

Caroline County Court House Seward Z. Potter Steele T. Alan Goldsborough Lewis Smith Goldsborough Ee Goldsborough Fisher Charles W. Hobbs William W. Seward John S. Kent Republican Party Thomas A. Smith Albert W. Sisk Frederick R. Malone Democratic Party T. Pliny Fisher Rufus F. Noble Tilghman E. Kelley H. Clay Hobbs Gilbert Hagadone Willard C. Todd Thomas W. Jones Somers Blake J. Walter Noble Albert G. Towers Elmer W. Coen James R. Phillips Theodore Saulsbury J. Olan Clark Isaac T. Fleetwood Edward W. Liden Wesley Jarrell William H. Beck William 8. Crouse

Divine Call Talk At Epworth League Service

The Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church South held an evening service led by R Heston Hicks who spoke on The Divine Call. A solo by Edna Morgan and organ by Ailee Clark were highlights while Loretta Ithodes hosted a watermelon party for local youths last week. Factories run at full capacity with Stewart and Jarrell hiring extra night workers. Visitors include John Dimling and Mabel Gary from Baltimore at Edna Morgan home and John Smartt from Baltimore staying with Mr. and Mrs. L J Snead. Fred Wright of Baltimore also visiting the Sneads.

Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church South R. Heston Hicks Edna Morgan Ailee Clark Loretta Ithodes Stewart & Jarrell John Dimling Mabel Gary Baltimore John Smartt L. J. Snead Fred Wright L. J. Sneed

Peaches bring high prices despite light shipments

Peach shipments remain low this season yet bring strong prices with $3.40 per carrier noted as the peak. A day saw two cars loaded while past heavy years saw as many as twelve. Farmers in the county remain prosperous despite a poor crop. Florence Kline, daughter of David Kline, is improving from typhoid as Dr. Madara expects eventual recovery. Dr. and Mrs. Herr return from Pennsylvania mountains. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Swing visited Reho over Sunday. Maud Mancha of Glen Burnie visits Ridgely friends.

Florence Kline David Kline Madara

Local Social Notes and Tomato Market Report

Friendship notes trio of Cambridge visitors including Miss Maria Thomas and Miss Nettie Collins with Miss Etta Todd. Miss Margaret Todd of Dentor visiting cousin Mr J Frank Todd. Ruth Thomas returns to Cambridge after visiting Miss Etta Todd. Mrs Eva Taylor returns from Easton after visiting friends. Farmers receive 18 to 20 cents per basket for tomatoes.

Maria Thomas Nettie Collins Cambridge Etta Todd Margaret Todd Dentor J. Frank Todd Ruth Thomas Eva Taylor Easton Ater

Grangers' Picnic Proceedings Noted in William's Grove Pa

Hobbs and Messrs George L Jopp George R Adams and George H Russell attended the Grangers Picnic at Williams Grove Pa last week. Mrs George L Jopp has been visiting friends in Wilmington.

Hobbs George L. Jopp George R. Adams George H. Russell William's Grove Wilmington

The Brazen Serpent Sunday School Lesson

Bible lesson on numbers thirty eight years wandering after refusal to enter Canaan. Israelites murmur over manna, are bitten by fiery serpents, Moses lifts a brass serpent for healing. Jesus uses the image to explain looking to him for salvation. Hezekiah later destroys the idol of the brass serpent after 825 years.

Canaan Caleb Joshua Israel God Moses Hebron Promise Jesus Nicodemus Hezekiah Nehushtan Judah

Peach orchards prosper for Clark and Todd in Elberta crop

Messrs Frank A Clark and Willard C Todd are among the fortunate owners of Elberta peach orchards. The Elberta crop yields a good share with fruit sold at 2.80 dollars per carrier. Packing houses anticipate peak activity around September 20 as cash transactions are urged to curb losses and expenses.

Frank A. Clark Willard C. Todd Thuir Elbertas

Baltimore residents move to Park Avenue home

Mrs C C Wheeler purchased a private Baltimore residence on Park Avenue, moving Thursday. Her sister Mrs Seward and their three sons Chester Edward Allan will be missed. Dr Gilbert Morgan aided with packing and shipping. Several Baltimore guests and local residents were noted visiting, attending events, or hosting at nearby homes.

C. C. Wheeler Park Avenue Baltimore Wheeler Seward Chester Edward Wheeler Allan Seward Gilbert Morgan Arthur Beaven Edith Master Arthur Beaven, Jr George Francis Beaven Helen Beaven W. Y. Beaven All Saints Parish Helen Fleming James E. Bromwell Lucile J. T John A. Mackintosh Westminster Timonium E. L. Thompson Philadelphia J. House Russom John F. Russom Charles E. Stewart Front Street H. Nelson Beaven Enoch Pratt-Sheppard Asylum George H. Beaven Lula Beaven University of Pennsylvania Annie Jump H. M. Thompson William E. Sylvester Rowe Addie Jarrell Edith Cooper Goldsboro A. D. Branford Chesapeake Ethel Smith Milford Del Bessie Perry Centreville George F. Beaven Annie Chase Ralph Washington, D. C Virginia Holt Grace Jarman Greensboro Mary Russom Lizzie Fisher Greenwood, Dol

Baltimore visitors return home after stay with Jarman family

Mrs. Lillie Story and children from Baltimore have been staying with Mr. N. M. Jarman and family and returned home on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Houston Pennington and son of Baltimore are visiting Mrs. Pennington's uncle, Mr. Wilbur Pennington, of Tuckahoe Neck, who has been visiting his own uncle, Mr. N. M. Jarman, and will return home Saturday.

Quiet Laurel wedding ties Ida Clarke and Dr Betson

A Wednesday Seaford dispatch reports Mrs Ida Clarke of Crompton Maryland and Dr George W Betson of East New Market quietly marrying in Laurel. Rev George Donaldson of Laurel Methodist Protestant Church performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Seaford where Betson will practice medicine.

Greenaborn Seaford Ida Clarke Crompton George W. Betson East New Market Laurel George Donaldson Laurel Methodist Protestant Church Beatson G. W. Betson Greensboro Betson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marydel Thekiman Democratic Republican Secon Cam State Central Committee W. W. Seward Republican Committee Thos. A. Smith F. R. Malone Democratic Committee Elmer W.deen Theodore Saulebury Ysaac T. Flestwood E. W. Lidon Qduconh Anne Ridgely
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