Local notices from Denton and environs readied for fall
A Denton area column reports on estate values in Centreville, remodelling progress, and local sales. It notes Dr James Bordley’s $75,000 estate, a remodelling of Dr P B R Fisher’s residence, and cattle sales at Cooper livery stables. It cites church events, a village civic effort, weather impact on crops, and police actions including the March of two colored men in North Denton and a jail transfer following a confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bordley
Centreville
Maryland
Durrsville
Journal
Elijah Stanford
Denton
PB. R. Fisher
Canning House
R. B. Dison
Maston
Senate
Bosen
PF. A. Holland
Greensboro
M. P
Burreville
Cooper
Denton National Bank
People National Bank
J. H. Nichols & Son
J. M. Sheridan
Relance
Vederalburg
Oak Grove
William McKenney
Centreville National Bank
J. Gibson Gantt
Ocean City
M. LE. King
Espre
Derrickson
Ins
Samuel Eden
Shrewbury Parih
Kent County
Kent
Sidson
Christ Church
Roger Winder
William Cornish
Winder
House of Correction
Cornish
Citivens
Philadelphia
Caroline
Cheapeake
Delaware
Chesapeake Bay
Westmoreland
John A. Clark
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Company
Chesapeake Line
Atlanta
Fort Carroll
Deen
Beck
Dover
Walter Dreaden
Simon Carey
Georgetown
Andrew
Fifth District
Dreaden
Local social notices and visitors fill week in Kent area
Mr and Mrs Robert E Dill entertained guests including Mr and Mrs William Pedrick and children and Theodore Triggs of Wilmington Miss Bertha Dill of Philadelphia and Mr Harper Lane of Ridgely Also Miss Mary V Darrah returns as school organizer and Mr Alexander Darrah visits from Clayton Other local guests included Mr and Mrs John W Starkey and daughters with Miss Anna Pippin at Kent county friends Tolchester Beach visits and church society meeting at J B Baughley residence Residents report home improvements and visits by Mrs EF Russell and her son A J Russell Philadelphia guests Mary Parris and others remain referenced in continuing social notices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Whitby
the Foreign Missionary Society
B. G. Rickards
Annie Betson
Ann Orrell
Alice Raughley
William B. Massey
Baltimore
Corn
Clara Ik. Hastings
Harrington
Georgetown
Hastings
William Murphy
Elizabeth
Andersontown
Ambrose Langrell
William Brashears
Wilmington
Robert Anthony
Denton
J. Harvey Coursey
Turpin
Howard
G. W. Betson
Cambridge
Lelia Lucas
Alda Short
Kenton
Del
Ethel Jackson
Eva
Maud Adams
Ada
Mary Christian
Temple DeRochbrune Jarrell
Evelyn Rolph
Millington
Myra Taylor
Philadelphia
Robert Taylor
L. 2
Mullikin
Trappe
Talbot
Butler
L. Irving Jones
Annie Bernard
Edward C. Carter
Whiteley
St. Paul's M. E
Charley Baggs
Kate Jarrell
C. J. Jarrell
the Gables
Florence Ayers
Mary Russom
Ehlinsboro
J. Willis
Robert E. Dill
William Pedrick
Theodore Triggs
Bertha Dill
Harper Lane
Ridgely
Mary V. Darrah
Alexander Darrah
Clayton
John W. Starkey
Anna Pippin
Kent
Ernest Raughley
Laura Stafford
J. B. Raughley
Boone Beauchamp
IL EL Russell
EF. . Russell
A.J. Russell
Roby Melvin
Talbot County
Mary Parris
Card expresses heartfelt thanks for sympathy and kindness
A brief note from 7M A REIDLING dated September 6 1909 thanks neighbors and friends for their sympathy and kindness during a bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Reidling
Deaths and obituaries noted in Denton region
A wave of local deaths includes Mr G Wilbur Rolph proprietor of Rolph Hotel Queen Anne age 46 from heart failure after a night disturbance. Mrs Addie Ellwanger dies paralyzed by brain growth. Mrs Williams Stone of Baltimore dies Missoula St stove injuries. Funeral for Rolph held at Hotel Rolph with large attendance. Others include Willis Andrew 77 from Willoughby and Mrs Asbury Jones paralyzed and burned. Peter Andrew (68) Civil War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolph
Easton
Rehoboth
Sarah Rolph
G. W. Rolph
Hillsboro
Hubert Sydenstricker
M. LE. Church
Queen Anne
Greenmount Cemetery
F. J. Jarrell
H. AM. Thompson
G. L. Wilson
H. Lay Jeaven
Geo. C. Moore
D. H. Knotts
Tuckahoe
Methodist Protestant Church
Ellwanger
Lula K. Bullock
John Bullock
Harrington
Mary I. Porter
Stone
Charles A. Nicholson
Baltimore
Wilme
T. Stone
John T. Stone
Maryland Casualty Company
Federalsburg
Queen Anne's County
Asbury Jones
Bridgeville
William H. Coheec
Caroline
Llynson
Peter Andrew
Denton
Andrew
Real estate sales in Queen Annes County drive moves
The late Captain Charles Carmine estate in Poplar Neck Fourth district sold by trustees Albert G Flowers and John M Carter. Carmine heirs Captain G Creighton Carmine and Mrs Emalene Benson bought the 308 acre homestead for 15900. A two acre farm went to G Williamson and L E Taylor for 2900. Other sales include Norman Taylor farm 362 near Bridge town for 19000, Templeville 100 acres to Levi Everett for unknown price, J Frank Jones farm 164 acres sold to Wm Orrell and H C Horsley for 3259. Personal property sales planned for C H Bullock and C E Willis listings with dates in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 5. Carmine
Poplar Neck
Fourth District
Albert G. Flowers
John M.carter
Carmine
G. Creighton Carmine
Emalene Benson
G. Edgar Williamson
Levin E. Taylor
Queen Anne's
Nonnan Taylor
Dridgetown
J. H. C. Legg
Walter T. Wright
Templeville
Albert Comegys
Levi Everett
J. Frank Jones
Greensboro
Harvey L., Cooper
Wm. E. Orrell
Hobbs and area notes include health trips and teaching staff
Mr T F Chaffinch returned from Mardella Springs improved in health and will visit the springs again. Hobbs boasts many teachers with four in Caroline and a fifth planned in Accomac. Mrs Mollie Anthony is praised for supplying teachers. The Christian Endeavor Society in Ames reopened with Life lesson for me as topic. Denton shop plans to open wheelwrighting and blacksmithing in a rented shop on Dry Street. The Ames picnic was not well attended due to clouds. Several residents return from Caroline and summers away. A near-miss accident occurred involving a colored woman and a moving train. Various visitors and residents are noted from Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Baltimore, and Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Chaffinch
Mardella Springs
Mardella
Hobbs
Caroline
Accomac
Mollie Anthony
R. W. Anthony
Christian Endeavor Society of Ames
S. P. Shipman
C. S. Roop
Samuel Nawel
Dry Street
Denton
Christian Endeavor
Ames
O. G. Smith
Stanley
Roland
Orangeburg
D. C
Ricards
Harvey Collison
Gertrude Adams
Philadelphia
Elmyra
N. Y
Harry Roop
Wilmington
Susannah Simith
Miss [Vah
E. Todd
Federalburg
H. Adams
Will Henning
Brooklyn
N. Y.p
Samuel Jopp
O. A
O. F. Smith
Labor Day
Social visits center on Queen Anne residents and guests
Hillsboro notes a long list of visitors and relatives staying in Queen Anne and nearby areas. Dr. Roger W. Duffey visits from Washington with daughter Elizabeth while brothers Hugh and DeWitt Duffey return to school. Baltimore visitors include Mrs. J Yates Scrivener and Miss Katherine Maynadier Watters, with multiple other relatives and friends from Philadelphia Indian Head Ellendale and beyond visiting at local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Roger W. Duffey
Washington
Charles Jarrell
Duffey
Elizabeth
Masters Hugh and
DeWitt Duffey
H. Clarence Duffey
J. Yates Scrivener
Baltimore
Katherine Maynadier Watters
John A. Mackintosh
Harvey Jump
Indian Head
Charles County
M. W. Adams
Annie Jump
M. Payne
J. E Payne
Hurlock
Edward C. Payne
Sanson
Ellendale
Del
Francis
Larry
L. P. Corkran
William Mason
Marie
Philadelphia
Willan J. Dukes
Queen Anne
Arthur Hitch
Seaford
Llp
Corkran
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
J. Houston Russom
James Moore
George C. Moore
Charles Rhodes
Miss Miller
Edna Morgan
Fred Jump
Harry Jump
Miss Reidling Announces Delay in Tailoring Resumption
Miss Reidling informs patrons she cannot resume ladies' tailoring before the spring trade. No specific date given, noting a postponement of services until after the upcoming season.
Preston Captains Visit Carmine Family Relative
Preston reports Captain Carmine Creighton and his wife Captain Creighton visiting sister Mrs Emalene Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Mrs. Creighton "Carmine
Captain Carmine Sister
Emalene Benson
Paul Ready for the Jerusalem Journey to Rome
Rev Frank T Benson surveys Paul’s final voyage toward Jerusalem and martyrdom. The apostle accepts suffering, guided by the Spirit, while friends urge him to avoid danger. Paul’s ready faith and obedience lead to Rome, with death as a bound fate and a crown awaiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Benson
Paul
Miletus
Coos
Rhodes
Patara
Tyre
Ptolemais
Casarea
Jerusalem
Apostle
Heavenly City
Rome
God
Alaska
Peter
Spurgeon
St. Paul
Paul the
Timothy
Titus
Orphans Court Grants Orders and Appointments
In the Orphans Court the judges appoint guardians, approve inventories and appraisements, and grant orders to sell or transfer estates. Names include Mary T. Fleetwood, Harry S. Dailey, J. Dukes Downes, Charles H. Whitby, Edwin M. Garey, and others. Notices to creditors are ordered. multiple administrators present accounts and final actions. Caroline County teachers listed with schools and post office addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark
Liden
Edwin M. Garey
H. R. Lewis
Adam Hamilton
Zenie Wilson
John T. Wilson
Annie £. Todd
Thomas H. Todd
Elmer W
W. Bruce Deen
Kate C. Wilson
Charles Wilson
Sallie E. Kinder
Samuel I. Kinder
H. L. Cooper
Samuel L. Kinder
Emalene C. Beacon
Charles S. Carmine
George C. Carmine
Harvey L. Cooper
Susan A. Green
Thomas W. Jones
Ernest G. Cooper
Joseph S. Edwards
Wm. D. Edwards
Eliza J. and
T. Clinton Williamson
Wm. J. Williamson
Caroline County
Marydel
Mary Gray
Goldsboro
Henderson
Calvert Merriken
Olivia M. Coffin
Bee Tree
Saslie E. Quillen
Mender
Resolutions of Respect from Tuckahoe Conclave
The Tuckahoe Conclave No. 29 1 A. H. adopts resolutions on the death of G. Wilbur Rolph. The members express deep sorrow, extend sympathy to his family, and note he was a genial, helpful citizen whose loss will be hard to fill. The memorial will be inscribed in the minutes and sent to the family and county paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wilbur Rolph
Prohibitionists Nominate Across Denton Meeting Ticket
Prohibitionists met in Denton on Wednesday and named a ticket for state and local offices. State Senate Henry W. Lynson Sixth district. House of Delegates C M Elderdice Fifth district and T L Trice Third district. Clerk James H Thawley Third district. Register William E Brown Fifth district. County Treasurer L Frank Bloxsom Sixth district. County Commissioner George Merrill Taylor Fourth district. Sheriff J H Trice Third district. Surveyor J I S Hunt Fourth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
State Senate
Henry W. Lynson
House of Delegates
Rev. C. M. Elderdice
T. L. Trice
James H. Thawley
Register of Wills
William E. Brown
L. Frank Bloxsom
George Merrill Taylor
J. H. Trice
J. I. S. Hunt
Kent County Negro Vote Could Shift Local Power
The Chestertown Transcript notes 1908 race figures showing 1,567 registered Negro voters and 1,757 Republican votes countywide. If the Republican ticket wins in November, Negro voters could demand positions in roadwork, judgeships, and election clerks, potentially dominating politics and creating a political mess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestertown Transcript
Kent County
Taft
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PAGT
the Local Department
Delmar
Sirman Marvil
Dallas Marvil
Marvil Packing Company
Laurel
Nora Mae Yingling
J. M. Yingling
New Church
Luther M. R. Carter
Cordova
Lula Virginia Pyne
Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Luther H. Gadd
Court of Appeals
Annapolis
A.J. Gadd
J. M. George
Suthersville
Luther Lay Gadd
New York
Howard ‘T. Griffith
Alexine T. Pippin
Near Kenton
A. W. Lightbourne
Thaddeus H. Swank
Swank
Solomon Pippin
T. Dawson Larrimore
Mary Dawson Larrimore
Harry Randolph Keene
Dorchester County
Pauline
J. Ed. Nichols
Mary Turner
Elizabeth Fleckenstein
Ethel Hoffman
Jinston
Edwin C. Fields
George C. Skirven
Chalmers Brumbaugh
Pacific Coast
George T. Redden
John Hannaberry
T. W. Smith
Lindale
J. M. Lindale
Henry W. Hughes
George Lisenhauer
G. W. Goldsborough
Alice Hardcastle
C. P. Dunning
Balltimore
Wm. E. Stewart
N. C. Clark
Talbot Bar
Charles W. Hobbs
Blamche
Mardelia Springs
Eugene Cooper
Sadlerville
W. R. Wright
Robert Berright
Emma Carroll
Bethlehem
A. J. Russell
Annie May Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
Milford
Jessie Passapae
Fred Masten
Hf. W. Hughes
Roger Duffey
Mercedes Bowman
James A. Trazzare
Clifford
Thos. H. Wellingsworth
Samuel H. Melson
Ord Raleigh
Union Bridge College
J. W. Field
Avon
Massachusetts
W. R. Mowbray
Mr. Darrah
Cora Mercer
Louis K. Edgell
McHale
O. H. Henry
Michael McGinn
Medford Andrews
Music Hall
Welsh
Maud Green
W. J. Longfellow
Elbert Smith
Smyrna
Ai. ‘Ff. McNeal
Addie Jarrell
Negrological News
Paradise
Caroline School
Elmer R. Hoch
Oma Diefenderfer
Edinburgh
Mary G. Lowe
Wilsie M. Smith
Moore’s
Mary E. Baughley
Lowe's
Lula Clark
Emma C. Hallett
Elise Roe
Mary Butterworth
Florence Barcus
Barcus
Alta M. Sapp
Bridgetown
Emily C. Pearce
Addie L. Wilson
Susan W. Saulsbury
Laura Melvin
Myrtle M. Dukes
Caroline P. Redden
Lelia J. Cox
Williamson
Edna W. Shipman
Oaks
Maranda E. Holbrook
Williston
Elsie L. Roe
Willoughby
Gertrude Willoughby
Anderson
Grove
Ella M. Harrison
F. A. Stayer
Mary E.nuttle
Inez Noble
Bertha Shull
Viola Goslee
Mary E. Gullett
Helen Parker
Stubbard
M. Ethel Lane
Helen Wheatley
A. C. Brower
M. Lucetta Sisk
Nellie M. Butler
Mary I Towers
Sallie
Mowbray
Dora Noble
Eva Wright
Hickory Hill
Nellie
Grace B. Carroll
Downes
Cora M. Pippin
Mabel Knotts
Thawley
Mary Fleetwood
Saulsbury
Lucy Garey
Cedar Grove
Dora Powell
Boonsboro
Ethel P. Cade
Oakland
Lora A. Lynch
A. L. Greenwood
Ethel C. Reese
M. Inez Dev
Concord
Dillie Merriken
Olivia DP. Roe
Smithville
Elizabeth Lawless
Chestnut Grove
Sadie S. Anthony
Ethel Bb. Fletcher
Virgie A. Williams
RE. OH. Garr
W. E. Sylvester
Caroline County M Medical Society
Caroline County Medical Society
J. R. Downes
J. J. Noble
A. M. Shipley
Jones
Wolf
Anthony's Mill
Paine
Dover Bridge
C. Harvey Towers
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