Denton Prolific Local Notes Across Trade and Politics
Local items report wheat and corn markets, real estate deals, and ongoing building in Denton. Residents include W J Blanchsten, John To Steven, and J Harry Covington. The Dispatch notes school supplies, pardons, election registration, and depot improvements at the M D & O station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
PJ. Wrights
Denton
W. J. Blachsten
John
Steven- Recentl
Walliam A. Farrell
Greensboro
James Swann
W. E. Wilon
Saulsbury Brother
Stuart
J. Hharry Covington
Ridsely
J. We Wheatley
Aston
Tilghman Meinnes
Shadrach J. Raughles
Luckahoe Neck
Jo 1
Plwanger
Taustee
Liveday
Eimory
American Coines
Mrr
Albert
Towers
Greenboro
H.C. Watebt
P. W. Redden
South Second Street
Gaibert Hlagadene
Wanston
Tianang
Spencer Wail
Sudlervaille
Centreville
Point Breese
Philadelphia
Mabel
Thear Wathes
Chester Fair
Brownie Jr
Reichman’ S Hall
Penton Pree
Herbert
Crothers
James H. Willoughby
N. Winslow Willams
Luesday
Board of Supervisors
Town and Company
Engagements And Social Notes From Denton Area
Mrs Charles W Gibson announces the engagement of daughter Mary R Gibson to Nehemiah I Clark, a furniture dealer and clerk to Easton mayor. Mission talk features Kathryn Ziegler sailing for India October 31 with six others after nine day Naples tour. Social calls include visits to Denton, Philadelphia and Wilmington with many relatives and friends noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Gibson
Aston
Mary R. Gibson
Nehemiah I. Clark
Gibson
Clark
Easton
Kathryn Ziegler
D. Ziegler
Feld of Labor
India
New York Harbor
Naples
Haly
Charles W. Sylvester
Norfolk
John L. Stevens
Concord
Catharine Glanding
West Philadelphia
Iter
Robert T. Bryan
Buchahoe Neck
Mir. Ryan
Mms
Charles Peffer
Gettysburg
Mise- Carrie and
Alvabeth Sherfty
Washington
and Mire
Brumbaugh
Alan Goldsborough
Denton
Frederick PL Roe
Greenboro
New Bingham Hotel
Philadelphia
Ella Robinson
Arthur Robinon
Baltimore
Noble J. Walker
Uryfield Tall
William Stevens
Myra
Hurlock
Hutchinon
Mary Landing
William H. Mair
Lillian
Mary F. Downe
William U. Bell
John H. George
Chanley H. Redden, Jr
Oklahoma
Standard Oil Company
Mrr
William Clymer
Williamon School
Margaret and
Ethel Wilson
Jackonville
Florida
P. Re Piher
Tlarry Onto
Carroll
Viedericl
Mare. Nelle
Ethel Roe
Wilmington
Mass
Wbert Satterfield
Mollie Chelton
Eunice
Lacy Griffith
Henry Re Lews
Peg
Victor
Hanington Cari
Denry W. Hughes
Lydia
Cambridge
Daniel Ziegler
A. C. Reber
Plb
Russell
Charles fReee
J. Raughley
Harr. Stevens
Niagara Walls
Addie Madsen
MM. van Geel
John Fr. Carter, Jr
Millington
Leonora
Nellie Valliant
Indianapolis
J. W. Field
Boston
Mary Ziegler
Bryan Kern and Covington Club Exec Committee Meeting
The executive committee of the Bryan Kern and Covington Club of the Third District met at Mr. T Alan Goldsboroughs office and elected Z Potter Steele permanent chairman. Sub committees were named to secure speakers, advertising, voter registration, and finance. The club plans a meeting next Monday night at Goldsboroughs office. The Second district club has officers including Dr O W Barton president and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. Potter Steele
Wm. Henry Beck
Josiah A. Beck
Robert B. George
James T. Sylvester
J. Kemp Stevens
J. Dukes Downes
Robert H. Taylor
August Stoyley
Burrsville Couple Wed Quietly at Milford Parish
Miss Georgia Elizabeth Cainy of Harrington and Wilbur E. Jacobs were quietly married at the Milford parsonage by Rev. Dr Howard Quigg. Jacobs is a daughter of Ma and Mrs Noah Cain and a respected Kent County teacher. he is a merchant and son of Mr and Mrs Edward Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Elizabeth Cainy
Harrington
Wilbur E. Jacobs
Milford
M. By Parsonage
Howard Quigg
Jacobs
Noah Cain
Kent County
Edward Jacobs
Lyimann Porter
West Chester
State Normal School
Elizabeth Cheesum
Mary 2
Hester Raughley
Institute For Teacher
Easton
Fleming Starkey
Philadelphia
Thattie Price
Hickman
Alfred Price
John Smith
Sharptown
Homer Melvin
Sarah IL Minner
Frederica
Mayjor Stokes
Clara Booth
Ernest Raughley
Laura Stafford
West Chester State Normal School
Local Notes From Fowling Creek Society Page
Mrs Laura Cavey and her son Howan visited Mrs G S Todd over the weekend. Ora Tipton hosted her fifteenth birthday with friends. C C Deen and others spent time in Baltimore while Nat Crampton and others visited Tilboro. Corkian s Bridge suffered damage from a heavy rain. Several social visits and a sick list update mark the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat
Crampton
Mai
Eugene Wearins
Tilboro
Nannie Towers
Denton
G. W. Wright
Preston
A. J. Podd
O. F. Wilkins
Talbot
Local Visitors and Departures in Williston Area
Williston residents host and visit relatives during a busy week. Mrs HET Luts and Blanche of Tehon return from visiting Mrs John R Statum. Miss Marie Aaronson and Miss Nettie Horses return home after a week with Miss Mary Meredith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Het. Luts
Blanche
Tehon
John R. Statum
Marie Aaronson
Nettie Horses
Easton
Mary Meredith
J. Vibert Medling
Fannie Boone
Baltimore
John R. Stauin
Walllton
Virginia Wheeler
Walter Kelley
Gilbert Hienutt
Olivia Roe
Jessie
Teachets’ Institute
Local Social Roundup of Returns and Visits
After two weeks at the Teachers Institute in Easton Mr Meranda Holbrook and Miss P. M. Merriken return. Mr F. L. Willis and daughters Ruth and Margaret of Baltimore have come back from visiting Mr E. L. Willis. Mr J. Roland Chaffinch returns to Carlisle to resume studies. Mrs Sallie Anderson and son Wilson of Philadelphia stay with Mr Joe Deck. Messrs C. H. Merriken and Jas. Neal and Miss I Merriken visited Rehoboth. Mr G. L. Jopp reports his dwelling addition completed awaiting paint. Mrs Walter Sparklin of Petersburg Va and family recently visited. Mrs J. S. Merriken remains convalescing slowly after three weeks illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intitute
Easton
Maranda Holbrook
Mies P.M. Merriken
Willis
Ruth and
Margaret
Baltimore
Els. Willis
J. Roland Chaffinch
Carlisle
Sallie Anderson
Wilson
Philadelphia
Joe Deck
Messrs
C. HH. Merriken
Jas. Neal
Meriken
Rehoboth
G. L. Jopp
Walter Sparklin
Petersburg
J. S. Merriken
Roop Family News and Local Notices
Mr J F Roop of Denton and others spent last week with Howard T Roop and returned home. Mrs ILIT Roop of Federalsburg visits relatives in Wilmington Chester and Philadelphia. Elmer Culver stays with cousin Geo Culver. Tilghman Deen rents Mart Towers farm. Thomas Bradley’s wife ill. HL T Roop has a house for rent in the Lighth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Roop
Denton
da Sullivan
Tilghman's Island
Harry S. Roop
Wilmington
Howard T. Roop
Ilit. Roop
Federalsburgs
Tighman Deen
Mart Towers
Thomas Bradley
HL. ‘T. Roop
Lighth
Hillsboro News Budget Highlights Local Visits and Personnel
A summary of social and community news from Hillsboro and surrounding areas. Notable items include a D S T Co to Farmers & Merchants transfer affecting local telephone service, visits by Rev and Mrs Sydenstricker and family, multiple local family and guest gatherings, upcoming St Pauls Guild oyster supper, and various residents traveling or visiting Baltimore Wilmington Philadelphia and Easton with brief notes on church and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wainwright
Philadelphia
Diamond State Telephone Company
H. M. Thompson
Farmers & Merchants Telephone Company
Diamond State Company
Farmers &Merchants Telephone Company
Caroline County
Hubert Sydenstricker
Front Royal
Sydenstricker
K. I. Buck
Washington
Baltimore
Charles Webster
Last New Market
St. Paul's Guild
W. L. Mason
Willard Russell
Rusell
Viv
C. Hi. Fleming
R. J. Bowen
Virginia
Arhe Clark
Oqueenland Pawn
Queen Vine
Peter Clark
Denton
Vimore Clark Greenley
George Francis Beowen
R. Frank Seward
Ridgely
W.L. Moon
Wiliam Locke
Annie Moore
Greensboro
Belle Connelly
Sarah Spark
W. B. Sparks
Queen Anne
J. Milton Arringdale
Ruthsburg
L. P. Corkran
Marguerite Wilson
Jackonville
Pla
Geore F. Beavan
George C. Sherwood
Saulsbury Sparks
Annie Loveday
Easton
Mary I. Mason
Hotel Smith
Gy. Louie Russom
John F. Rusom
A. L. Duffey and
Rehoboth
John Clark
M. Holbrook
Hobbs
Mass
Ald. Branford
Dr. Sanson
Edendale
L. 2. Corlan
Elizabeth Carrow
Camden
Del
JM. ‘Thompson
Muller
C. WH. Dean
Elizabeth
O Pas
Charles E. Stewart
Thunderstorm Clouds Maryland Grange Assembly
Taneytown Grange No. 184 notes this year’s meeting as the state’s most important event despite heavy storms that reduced attendance. Speakers from Maryland Agricultural College and Experiment Station, plus Governor Crothers and others, highlighted road improvements and rural education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grange
Taneytown Grange
Maryland
Maryland Agricultural College
Maryland Experiment Station
Austin L. Crothers
Crouse
Fred ‘Talbot
Crothers
Telephone Deal Consummated in Tri-County Region
The Farmers and Merchants Telephone Co under TL M Thompson will take over all Diamond State lines in Queen Annes Caroline and Talbot counties in a few days. The merger will double free calls at Denton and expand service for professionals and farmers across fourteen exchanges with headquarters in the Thompson Buntline building at Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company
TL. M. Thompson
Queen Anne's
Caroline and
Talbot
The
Journal
Home Company
Denton Exchange
Diamond State
Diamond State Company
Tri-County
Orphans Court Proceedings Reported in Local Court
In Orphans Court Judges Clarl Liden and Fleetwood ruled on the estate of James Beachamp executor Hr Beachamp must deposit the legacy for Edward Beachamp miner in a bank. Lacey Beachamp’s final receipt was approved. Administration of William R Butler’s estate granted to Fra J Butler. Renunciation filed. Charles P Whitby and Frank J R Nuttle to approve personal property. Creditors notice ordered. Edward I Goslin’s amended order to sell store goods. Will of James B Jones examined and recorded. Harvey L Cooper trustee for George W Thomas sale granted final order ratifying sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clarl, Liden
Fleetwood
Hr. J. Beachamp
James Beachamp
Edward T. Beachamp
Lacey Beachamp
Wiliam R. Butler
J. Butler
Charles P. Whitby
Frank J. R. Nuttle
Edward I. Goslin
A. Pierce Redhead
James B. Jones
Harvey L. Cooper
George W.thomas
Immigration Bureau Busy Encourages Maryland Settlement
At a State Bureau of Immigration meeting an upbeat report said immigration is being diverted to Maryland. Large tracts of land in Caroline Somerset Talbot and Wicomico counties on the Eastern Shore and southern Maryland await intelligent industrious tillers. Commissioner J Boon Dukes seeks lower railroad rates to attract settlers. Pennsylvania Railroad already offers reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bureau of Immigration
Maryland
Caroline
Somerset
Talbot
Wicomico
J. Boon Dukes
Pennsylvania Railroad
Oysters to Be Plentiful This Season
The Cambridge Journal reports prospects for a wood oyster catch look excellent with a crop size rivaling Taft the largest in ten years. Tonged oysters show no anticipated complaints. dredged oysters may be smaller than last year but overall yields should be strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Journal
Taft
Greensboro Couple Travels to Delaware Visit
Greensboro residents Mr and Mrs Burton Hobbs traveled from Greensboro to Frederica Delaware on a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Burton Hobbs
Frederica
Delaware
Church Against the Ticket in Dover Campaign Row
A Dover paper letter from Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Morgan criticizes Delaware Republicans for moral compromises in the state campaign. He alleges corrupt nominations and urges voters to reject such figures, urging Democratic gains at the State Convention. Separate notes cover sermons urging focus on Jesus in politics, a minister’s wife’s tuberculosis death, pastorate changes, and mission plans in Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen M. Morgan
Delaware
Diamond
Dover Delawarean
Dr. Morgan
Commonwealth
Levy Court
Democratic Party
J. Franklin Bryan
Liberty Methodist Protestant Church
Jesus
Matthew Avii
Unitarian Church
Jesus Christ
Christ
Emma Masten Nichols
James L. Nichols
Maryland
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Emma Annsten
Mrr Nichols
Pilchard
Albert Cooper
Camden
Del
Episcopal
E.W. Cooper
China
J. Gibson Gantt
Chesley Gantt
Iil
St. Mary’s County
William F. Adams
Dshop
Easton
Christ Church
Laurel Grove
Flt. Fairbanks
Royal Oak
M. P. Church
Awful Havoc of the Cigarette and Wyoming Hotel Fire
A reader submits a critical note on government cigarette statistics estimating 5.4 trillion cigarettes smoked last year with vast daily consumption claims. The piece argues figures are absurdly precise and warns of smoking’s grip. Over in Wyoming, the Alsace Hotel in the fruit belt burned, owned by Isaac Kline Gooden, causing about 10 000 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsace Hotel
Wyoming
Isaac Kline Gooden
Idlewild Electric Light Company organized in Federalsburg
The Idlewild Electric Light and Power Company in Caroline county Maryland was permanently organized on Thursday by directors John F Disharoon J I Wright E E Goslin Thomas H Chambers C C Wright Henry Disharoon W R Breeding Hazelton Joyce and BS Cunningham. A large stock block was subscribed. The move aims to develop the local heavy water power. Also notes wage dispute involving Oscar Wright and M Smith. The new sewer under Academy avenue nears completion benefiting Buena Vista and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idlewild Electric Light and Power Company
Caroline County
Maryland
General Assembly
John F. Disharoon
J. I. Wright
EE. Goslin
Thomas H. Chambers
C. C. Wright
Henry Disharoon
W. R. Breeding
Federalsburg
Hazelton Joyce
Cambridge
BS. Cunningham
Virginia
Oscar Wright
M. [. Smith
Wright
Academy Avenue
Buena Vista Avenue
Christian Endeavor Society of the
M. P. Church
George Jefferson
Carrie Jefferson
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Holt
Cottingham
Seaford
Local Grange Organizing Meeting at Ridgely
Citizens gather in Simon's stall to discuss forming a Ridgely Grange led by Marion Dawson. Thomas A. Smith chairs as Miss Sarah Stoffman acts as secretary, with seven members appointed to canvass for support ahead of a public meeting on September 22 to gauge community sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Marion Dawson
State Grange
Simon
Dawson
F. P. Herr
Hion
Thomas A. Smith
Sarah Stoffman
Smith
E. L. Coblentz
Evans Exhibits Yellow Dent Corn At Centreville
Mr J Touts Evans of Queen Anne s National Bank displayed three ears of Yellow Dent corn grown on his farm near Centreville. The ears came from a new seed found with Alday Clements from Centre County. The largest ear measured fifteen inches. three ears weighed 81 ounces, averaging 27 ounces each. Evans planted fifteen bushels of the new seed and believes a favorable year would yield about 60 bushels per acre. The crop surpasses many locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Touts Evans
Queen Anne's National Bank
Centreville
Town
Alday Clements
Ent County
Evans
Death of Mrs Harriet B Dennis in Trurlock
Mrs Harriet B Dennis widow of Rev John M Dennis died at her daughter Emma Carroll’s home in Trurlock on Friday last at age 78. She leaves brother Thomas Rowns of Ilaston and sister Margaret Whiteley of Preston, son Judge Jesse Dennis of Preston and daughter Emma Carroll. A lifelong M E Church member and beloved by all, funeral at Fortin law Mr Z F Carroll’s home in Hurlock with interment in Hurlock M E cemetery on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Dennis
Harriet B. Dennis
John M. Dennis
Benjamin F. Carroll
Trurlock
Thomas Rowins
Ilaston
Margaret Whiteley
Preston
Jesse Dennis
Emma Carroll
Dennis
M. EL Church
2. F. Carroll
Hurlock
Hurlock M. E
Robbery at Ridgely Stores Leads to Arrests
The Ridgely storehouse of D. Kline and Hro was robbed on April 6 drawing Constable Temple’s investigation. William Jester was arrested in Prince George's county and jailed here Wednesday night. Edward Fisher was charged with theft after Jester swore out the warrant. preliminary hearing held yesterday afternoon, result not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kline
Hro
Ridgely
Temple
William Jester
Prince George's County
Connelly to Speak at Calvary M. P. Church
Mr. Olic H. Connelly, starter for Washington College Chestertown, holds a scholarship and will address the Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society at Calvary M. P. Church American Corner. The event occurs on Sunday evening September 13 as part of upcoming subscription drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Corner
Olic H. Connelly
Washington College
Chestertown
Young Peoples’ Christian Endeavor Society
Calvary M. P. Church
Caroline county teachers listed after school reopening
Caroline county public schools will reopen Monday with a roster of teachers listed by school. The list highlights first class teachers and principals under the new general education bill promising higher salaries starting next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
General Assembly
Marydel
Mary Gray
Henderson
W. Wesley Wyatt
Olivia M. Coffin
Goldsboro
Mary F. Sylvester
Oma Diefenderfer
Edinburgh
Helen Jump
Maltimore Corner
Jilsie M. Smith
Moore's
Mary E. Raughley
Lowe’s
Lulu Clark
Greensboro
Emma C. Hallett
Nellie M. Butler
J. Florence Barcus
M. Elise Roe
Mary E. Butterworth
Bridgetown
Myrtle M. Thompson
Garey’s
Lida M. Moore
Camp Grove
Hester L. Raughley
Burrsville
Salome Garey
Liden’s
Sarah M. Anderson
Central
Dessie H. Garey
Caroline High School
E. J. Hardesty
Elizabeth E. Pippin
A. E. Johnson
Emily C. Pearce
Addie Wilson
Susan W. Saulsbury
Elizabeth M. Murphy
Denton
Laura Melvin
Myrtle M. Dukes
Caroline P. Redden
Lelia J. Cox
Williamson
Olivia P. Roe
Oaks
Maranda E. Holbrook
Williston
Elsie L. Roe
Andersontown
Maude Anthony
Hynson
Eva J. Garey
Harmony
Helen Wheatley
Smithson
Nellie M. Hill
Grove
Nellie C. Harris
Preston
Arthur Greenwood
Inez Noble
Bertha S. Shull
Choptank
Viola Goslee
Poplar Grove
Ella M. Harrison
Hubbard
M. Ethel
Rhoda Marine
Smithville
Elizabeth Lawless
Chestnut Grove
Mary E. Statum
Irina Charles
Bertie L. Taylor
In Memoriam Notices From Hickman Area 1908
In Memoriam notices recall Mildred E daughter of Clement Hl and Ella Meloney who died at two months September 5 1908 near Hickman. Aud the Gardener took the child to keep undefiled. Also Sal lie Nowell departed July 14 1908. Her sister-in-law LAurA calls for remembrance and mayp. John B Williams former county resident died in Dover August 31 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Mildred E
Clement Hl
Ella Meloney
Sallie Nowell
Earth
Laura
John B. Williams
This County
Dover
State Forester Offers Free Woodland Consultations
Maryland State Board of Forestry offers expert woodland management advice to private owners. State Forester F W Hesley will inspect woodlands across Maryland without cost when multiple owners in a county participate. He recently returned from western Maryland and will spend September and October in Eastern Shore counties conducting examinations and draft plans. Apply to Hesley in Baltimore Md to request an inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Board of Forestry
F. W. Hesley
Baltimore
Besley
Chestnuts to Be Plentiful This Year
Chestnuts promise to be plentiful as burrs appear in trees after a blossom-rich summer. Jack Frost may soon touch them, causing bursting chestnuts that delight country boys. Hunting chestnuts fascinates youth more than gathering other nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
County Fair Directors Grant Nichols Extra Compensation
The County Fair Association directors met Saturday and heard Secretary Nichols report. The board found the report satisfactory and approved an additional 100 dollar compensation beyond his regular 500 dollar salary. Easton Democrat notice follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Association
Nichols
Easton Star Democrat
Thomas & Messer, Co
Rots W
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
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Mena AD Rahoot Pee Party
If Aku Iett
Nila
the Local Department
Miss Ziegler
Newton
James H. Warrmnirton
Bladp
William C. Meintzer
Thos. F.abson
John F. Stevenson
Mitchell Cociaine
la Plata
RR. C. Krice
Carroll Kirby
Laston
A. Meredith
Pauline Tlercy
Vederalsburg
John Rice
Atella Meredith
Hillsboro News
Mr. Thompson
Hillsboro
E. L. ‘Thompson
Clayton
Chester
W. LB. Sparks
James Calloway
Rosamond Mettam
Blanche Smith
Ella Fisher
Wm. E. Ford
Hl. Lay Beaven
Grange News
Church News
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