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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1914

Page

5

Local notices and ads in Caroline county issue

The column lists cash prices for eggs cash buyers such as W J Blackiston. local firms advertise bricks bread hats shoes and laces and a fruit crop outlook with rising tomatoes and canning slow. churches preach tomorrow at 2 and 3 30 pm while the Caroline Talbot teachers institute closes. notes on politics weddings theater weather and a court docket mention Miss Olivia Passapea and T H H Messinger speaking at Masonic Hall with Heaven and kingdom themes.

W. J. Blackiston Hughes Lumber & Coal Company Christ Church J. Gibson Gantt St. Paul's Church Hillsboro Caroline Talbot J. H Baltimore Horace Robinson Smithville Flo J. T. Frampton & Son Pederalsburg F. J. Wright Norman Stevens J. H. Nichols Robert Downing J. HH Pastorfield, Co Henry Clay Dodson Talbot Rehobath Internal Revenue Office Dodson Talbot County Cal. Sisk Denton Mr. Sisk Wicomico County Caroline County Deston Geo. H. Rodgers Rosa Parkham John Hutchins Geo. Bolden Wm. Griffith John Lipp McKensie Robinson Hugh Bartow Anna Wright

Misa Horsey to Wed Hawkins of Baltimore

Easton announces engagement of Ruth Emily Horsey to William E. Hawkins of Baltimore. Hawkins a Baltimore City College and University of Virginia graduate, six years with State Roads Commission, stationed at Easton. Horsey family noted as prominent. other visitors include Ramsdell family of Louisville and Porters of Sykesville.

Community Gossip From Three Bridges And Nearby Towns

A blend of local social news from Greensboro Concord Hurlock and surrounding Caroline County areas. Families including Nichols Dukes Fleming Willey Cohee Collison and Cullum are noted for visits returns and outings. Cannery activity and camp meeting effects on Sunday School attendance are mentioned along with several small home projects and day trips to Rehoboth and Baltimore.

George Nichols Earl Greensboro W. W. Dukes Virgil Dennis Nichols Marjorie T. Nichols Russell Emmet Hignatt Concord Alice Fleming Hurlock Ed. Roe Three Bridges Wilson Cullum Washington Blue Ridge W. T. Collison Philadelphia J. D. Neat Andersontown Caroline Ed Hawkins Mildred Baltimore Mamie Cullum H.C. Hobbs J. R. Chaffinch Rehoboth 5. S. Sennett Haftimore

Returning Maryland Republicans Still Counting Votes

Maryland Republicans continue to report returns from Taft era operations. The Chestertown Enterprise denounces the party for nominating a Carrington type political adventurer, blaming a divided party and overzealous management. It cites 1912 as a breach of trust contributing to the current plight.

Maryland Chestertown Enterprise United States Carrington

Banner Celebration Marks Star Spangled Banner Centennial

A tablet on Pratt and Albemarle streets marks where the Star Spangled Banner was crafted by Mary Young Pickersgill. A Fort McHenry memorial to War of 1812 privateers, erected by the Daughters of America, is unveiled. A fraternal pageant with floats moves through Baltimore followed by a second tablet at Calvert Hall College marking Rochambeau army encampment site.

Pratt and Albemarle Streets Mary Young Pickersgill Fort McHlenry Daughters of America Calvert Hall College Cathedral Mulberry Streets Count de Rochambeau

The Star Spangled Banner and Fort McHenry Glory

Maryland farm notes report 37154 farms using fertilizer with an annual $33,387,434 expenditure. Ten years ago the national fertilizer outlay was $53,666,000, and Maryland’s use rose 29 percent. Seventy six percent of Maryland farms use fertilizer, above the national 29 percent.

Maryland United States Census Bureau United States

To Protect the Animals from Flies Tests to Be Published

The Department of Agriculture will publish results of tests with substances intended to deter biting flies from cattle horses and mules. Specialists found some substances keep stable horse bat and screw worm flies away for one to four days. The department will provide farmers with the necessary information.

Department of Agriculture Department

Ship your wheat by the steamer Edenton

Grain sacks furnished. Freight only four cents a bushel.

Edenton

Local Residents Return from Visits Across Town

Mrs S S James and Mrs I P Spencer have returned to New York and Cooperstown after visiting relatives around town for a few weeks. Mr and Mrs W S Cartwright returned to Wilmington after visiting her father H C Gooden. Mr and Mrs Elerbert Walls of Wilmington spent part of the week with Mr and Mrs W N Walls near town. Miss Helen McIflvaine returned to Philadelphia after a month with her aunt Mrs G H Wilson. Loren Pritchett of Hartley visited his parents over Sunday. Mr and Mrs R J Pippin spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jas Hevalow at Ridgely. Miss Lula Marvel spending the week near Wyoming. Miss Helen Hicks of Queen Anne is visiting her aunt Miss Mildred Gooden. Edith Goodwin, summering at Betterton, is now home. Miss Hannah Cullis of Chester Pa visits Miss Mildred Gooden.

S. S. James I. P. Spencer New York Cooperstown W. S. Cartwright Wilmington H. C. Gooden Elerbert Walls Philadelphia G. H. Wilson Loren Pritchett Fartley W. I. Pritchett R. J. Pippin Jas. Hevalow Ridgely Lula Marvel Lula Marvel Is Spending the Week With Mrs. Chas Marvel Wyoming Helen Hicks Queen Anne Mildred Gooden Edith Goodwin Betterton Hannah Cullis Chester

Grace Cohee’s Lawn Party Before School Departure

A Saturday night lawn party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Cohee near town honored their daughter Grace who leaves Monday for Clayton. The lawn glowed with Japanese lanterns, music by Ruth Dyheck Grace Cohee and Balland Croller, and solos by Mrs. Helen Gardner of New York. About 75 guests attended and a candlelit central table served a collation after games.

N. G. Cohee Grace Clayton Ruth Dyheck Grace Cohee Balland Croller Helen Gardner New York

Guests and relatives visit families in Baltimore area

Mr and Mrs A L Banks host relatives including Mrs Sutherland of Washington and Dr and Mrs K L Yourex with daughter Jennie. Mr and Mrs A G Gelletly entertain Gelletly’s mother and sister from Ridgely. Reba Rice visits Baltimore with aunt Mrs Howard Sullivan. Oscar Shultz of Camden is guest of Commodore and Mrs Henry Doerr. Mrs Lillian Sullivan improves after illness. Mr A Meredith in Baltimore this week.

A. L. Banks Sutherland Washington Mr. Banks K. L. Yourex Jennie Baltimore Yourex A. G. Gelletly Gelletly Ridgely Reba Rice Howard Sullivan Oscar Shultz Camden N. J Commodore Henry Doerr Lillian Sullivan A. Meredith

Queen Anne Socials Include Philadelphia Guests

Miss Marie Mason of Philadelphia, guest of Mrs. W Dukes, returned home Monday. Fred Jump of Philadelphia visited his father, S. P. Jump, over the weekend. Frank Sparks of Baltimore spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents. Edna Morgan visits friends in Baltimore this week. Miriam Brown of Centreville visits Dorothy Jump. Mrs 15S Bowens spent several days in Baltimore this week.

Marie Mason Philadelphia W. Dukes Fred Jump S. P. Jump Frank Sparks Baltimore Edna Morgan Miriam Brown Centreville Dorothy Jump Bowens

Two Johns and their travels across cities

Messrs. Ralph EF Garrett and Ralph Andrews spent Sunday at Ocean City before traveling to Baltimore for a few days. Mrs. Ralph Andrews visits Elkton and Baltimore, while Mrs. G W Towers visits Mr and Mrs H Rowland Towers. Mr. Chester L Towers is in Baltimore for the Centennial week, and Mrs. Josephine Payne has been visiting Mr H Trice and family.

Ridgely News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events

Miss Laura Shaner of Philadelphia visits her brother Jonas Shaner in Ridgely. a group outing to Betterton by car. Gladys Smith travels to Hackensack and New York then Northfield to attend school. Local illness includes Roy Cherry and others. Fountain recovers. St Gertrude’s Academy delays opening to October for a new building. Harvest Home celebrated at Reformed Church with decor. Telephone company reps visit. road improvements to Central avenue near the High School. Denton visits by Miss Brumbaugh Turner Neff. Dr. Taylor hosts Rev. Murray. YP B meeting postponed to Friday. Nephew T W Smith dies. Stevenson visits Baltimore. Miss Lynch tutors Liden school. Habbart in Philadelphia and Wilmington. Wilkinson and Lynch attend Delaware State Fair. Miss Rickards returns from Cambridge. Wilsie Smith with Lynch. Miriam Clark attends centennial in Baltimore. J L Stevenson travels to Baltimore. Lillian Pippin to Golden’s College. Epworth League resumes. tomato crop smaller. Labor Day observed. frost possible.

Laura Shaner Philadelphia Jonas Shaner Shaner Henry Edna Detwiler Betterton Gladys Smith Hackensack N. Y New York City Northfield Mass Roy Cherry Fred Sharp David Foster R. EK Fountain William Swann St. Gertrude’s Academy A. M. Rahn The Reformed Church Tower Star Salisbury Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Central Avenue Alice Brumbaugh Hilda Turner Sarah Neff Denton Dr. Taylor Dr. Murray Epworth M. I Wilmington J. T. Stevenson T. W. Smith Abram Cambridge Wilsie Smith Laura Lynch

Local People Visiting and Attending Events This Week

Mr and Mrs Ira A Dill and two children visited at Mr R J Dill's and returned to Philadelphia on Monday. Mrs Roy Chance and daughter from Baltimore stay with her parents Mr and Mrs T Jacobs. Mrs J B Raughley and son Clifford and Mr FA Porter and family attended Barratts Chapel anniversary. Mr and Mrs FE Lloyd and children from Wilmington visited Mrs W Porter. Ella Crowmoor and two daughters from Florida returned home after weeks with relatives. Ida Johnson and Roger of Concord visited Mrs E Russell. A J Russell of Philadelphia was with his mother Mrs Elizabeth E Russell. Mrs Frank Rea and two children of Philadelphia stayed with Mrs Howard Hopkins. J B Baughley attended Gildersleeve funeral in Dover. Mrs Lucy Cahall of Philadelphia visited town. Miss Mollie Pepper of Harrington visiting Mrs W H Satterfield. Mr G FE Blades lost a horse last week.

Ira A. Dill R. J. Dill Philadelphia Roy Chance Baltimore T. Jacobs Raughley Clifford Porter Barratt's Chapel Lloyd Wilmington W. Porter Ella Crowmoor Florida Ida Johnson Roger Concord E. Russell A. J. Russell Elizabeth E. Russell Frank Rea Howard Hopkins J. B. Baughley Gildersleeve Dover Lucy Cahall Mollie Pepper Harrington W. H. Satterfield G. FE. Blades

Local social notes from Hillsboro and surrounding towns

Hillsboro and nearby communities report attendance at the Star Spangled Banner Centennial. Numerous visits and visits to Baltimore Philadelphia Wilmington Centreville and Denton are noted. Weddings and family gatherings fill the week with Miss Grace Collins and Mr John Ortell among those seen visiting.

Naumkeag Tribe helps harvest fields near Federalsburg

About fifty Naumkeag Tribe members from Federalsburg visited Alvin Meredith and John W Bullock to harvest a fifteen acre lodder field and fodder from a seven acre plot. Leaders named include Earle Neal Paul Meredith and many others. The Naumkeag Tribe No 102 is stated as the peninsula’s largest order with 258 members, second in Maryland. Also noted are local family visits and friends in Williston and Baltimore during the week.

Smithville Federalsburg Alvin Meredith John W. Bullock Nabb’s Earle Neal Paul Meredith Robert Rickets W. Earnshaw Ernest Christopher N. M I. Jones John Bradley T. D. Nabb N. Cerchran E. Bowman C. D. Liden Leonard Covey Chas. Meredith John Todd Ira Lewis Fred Robinson Linwood Clark W. G. Hassett George Smith Fred Scott William Goslin Charley Liden August Croll John Williams Lee Smith Thomas Stubbard John E. Williams Arthur McLymant Geo. Pyle S. H. Phillips Baltimore City L. N. Spence Little Son Anna Mae Spence Clarence Atkinson Williston Ola Sisk Wilmington Edna Altha Adams E. I. Nuttle Wm. Parker Helen Bessie Lyden Baltimore Dean Wilhington

Local Visit Notes and Departures in Greensboro Area

In Greensboro Mrs. John W. Morgan of Matthews and Miss Catherine Andrews of Wilmington spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Curry. Miss Cora M. Shockley leaves today for Baltimore to resume studies at the State Normal School. Mrs. G. I. Spicher and sons Atlee and Allan of Delmar visit her mother Mrs. R. A. LeCompte. Mr. W. Harvey Shockley of Burlington, N J, spends a week with his parents at Cloverdale. Mr. John A. Cannon of Wilmington spent the past week with his cousin Mrs. RR. Shull. Miss Eva G. Shockley returns home after a week with Ridgely and Easton friends.

Greensboro John W. Morgan Matthews Catherine Andrews Wilmington J. E. Curry Cora M. Shockley Baltimore State Normal School G. I. Spicher and Sons Atlee and Allan Delmar R. A. LeCompte W. Harvey Shockley Burlington N. J Cloverdale John A. Cannon RR. Shull Eva G. Shockley Ridgely Easton

Visiting Friends Highlight Washington Figures

Mr Samuel I Satterfield and Miss Addie Queen of Washington visit Mr and Mrs W E Pritchett. Mrs J Todd spent a few days this week. Mrs Fannie Perry and granddaughter Esther of Baltimore have been visiting Mrs Frank M Collins. Miss Jphi MacGill of Baltimore returns home after a visit with her sister Mrs Grace Sands. Mr and Mrs W E Pritchett spent last Sunday with friends near Queen Anne. Miss Clara Toda and Edward Patchett spent last Sunday with Mr J R Hopkins.

Samuel ‘I. Satterfield Addie Queen Washington W. E. Pritchett Todd Baltimore Fannie Perry Esther Frank M. Collins J Phi MacGill Grace Sands W. EE Pritchett

Wilson awaits chance to mediate war powers clash

A Washington dispatch reports President Wilson eagerly waits for another chance to serve as mediator between Europe’s warring powers. The same notice says the prospect of such an opportunity influenced his decision not to tour to aid his party in the fall campaign.

Washington Wilson Europe

Primary Support Rallies Behind Col. Albert W. Sisk in Caroline County

Local Democrats urge voters to participate in the upcoming primary next Tuesday to nominate Col. Albert W. Sisk for Congress. Speakers emphasize his proven ability, efficiency, and value to farmers and packers, urging all Democrats to cast their ballots for Caroline’s own son in the First District contest.

Henry R. Lewis Caroline County National Congress Albert W. Sisk Caroline Robert Jarrell Goldsboro Sisk Washington Ht.om. ‘Thompson Hillsboro Congress Col. Sisk

Timely Work on the Farm

An agricultural write up urges farmers to avoid returning idle spring land to grain. It recommends sowing winter legumes or oats on lighter soils, plowing under weed growth to improve humus, and harrowing to preserve moisture. It cautions about timing and mulch to secure good seed stands. An income tax proposal details minor rate increases and exemptions.

Marydel Ladies Aid hosts successful meeting and more

The Marydel Ladies' Aid held a well received church meeting on Monday night with thirteen new members added. A varied program featured singing recitations and solos by Belle Smith Helen Moore May Smith Ruth Hall and the pastor. Refreshments followed and the group planned future events including a possible October meeting. Additional items note the Thomas Chapel picnic and upcoming church services across Templeville Hartley and Marydel.

Marydel Ladies’ Aid Belle Smith Henry Davis Helen Moore May Smith Ruth Hall May Margaret ‘Taylor Reba McCann Ruth Wall Helle Dailey Foard Thomas Chapel Church Green C. R. Comegys Brother Comegys McCann Templeville Hartley Watt H. G. Budd Dover John Davis Knotts & Davis Delaware Maryland Laura Pope Oxford Wellington Heather Harry McCann Wilmington Conference Academy Elizabeth Hall O. Hummer Carl Ware Camden Del Nat. Bowen Foracre

Orphans Court Proceedings Reported By Judges Clark Rawlings Stevens

Orphans Court met with Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens present. Executors and administrators reported on estates including Sylvester Smith Daniel B Sparks and Wesley Kinder. Accounts, receipts, and inventories were approved and recorded. September 17 set for hearing Annie Todd case. Letters of administration granted for Thomas Gallagher and others.

Orphans’ Court Clark, Rawlings Stevens Thomas‘a. Smith Sylvester Smith A. Norman Smith Harvey L. Cooper Daniel B. Sparks Robert H. Dean John W. Dean Wesley Kinder Charles H. Kinder E. G. Cooper T. R. Green T. Clayton Horsey Solomon Cahall Myrtle Isaac Lake Nichols Alazaner Wood J. Fred Wood Charles H. Wood Mamie Gallagher Teresa Gallagher Thomas Gallapher

Public School Trustees of Caroline County Listed

A corrected list details Caroline County public school trustees by community. Notable entries include Marydel J S Stafford and T FE Heather, Goldsboro J S Lapham and W T Jarman, and Ridgely High School board members. numerous other trustees cover towns such as Henderson Greensborough Burrsville Preston and Federalsburg among many. The document enumerates boards for primary and high schools and names district leaders across the county.

Public Schools Caroline County Marydel T. H. Davis J.S. Stafford T. FE. Heather Henderson C. FE. Hollingsworth W. G. Carrow A. B. Cohee Albert C. Elliott Conley Irvin Coleman Goldsboro J. S. Lapham W. T. Jarman J. H. Shi C. N. Fountain John Thawley Burrsville Howard Hopkins Denton J. B. Boughley R. H. Thawley Liden’s Walter Fountain Hobbs John Trice Benjamin Lawless Central J. W. Voss M. Lee Wyatt Lewis Gordon Caroline High School—Board School Commissioners Ferdinand Baynard W. P. Draper G. A. McDaniel Williamson J. B. Welch E. A. Harrison S. S. Sennett Oaks J. I. ‘Towers J. S. Slaughter E. M. Willey Williston R. C. Rice W. C. Todd C. H. Towers Willoughby F.T. Willoughby E. J. Ellers J. ‘I. Lister sindersontown—Board

Our Commerce to Be Expanded

The administration works to open South American trade to the United States. The public sees a ground floor opportunity as U S at peace under Wilsons Latin American policy. Argentina bought 250 million in goods from Europe last year. buyers turn to the United States amid war. Democrats of Caroline give Mr. Sisk a heavy vote next Tuesday for Congress.

United States South America South Central America Ohio State Journal England Germany France Argentina Europe Wilson Democrats Caroline Sisk

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Rwsrerape Archive Misa Horsey Mr. Hawkins Elmer & Horsey Ruth Emily William E. Hawkins Hawkins Baltimore City College University of Virginia State Roads Commission Miss Horsey Elmer Horsey East Denton S. E. Holt Catskill F. J. Nuttle Addie Mary Burdette Chalmers Brumbaugh Mr. Brumbaugh Charles Blignutt Fort McHenry McHenry Ridgely News Miraim Clark J. L. Stevenson Lillian Pippin Golden’ S College Epworth League Mesdames W. F. Pennington Sparks W. L. Mason C. E. Stewart Kiguing Geo. C. Sherwood Sherwood Petty Charleston W. Va W.L. Mason W. F. Dawson Methodist Hospital John CL. Lundy Eamina Deford Hol Davis Westy Grace ID Collins Hi. M. ‘Thompson Richard Evans Grove Charlie Payne Louise Perry Taylor Leroy Nettie Reeder Charlie Lord Walter Collins Jester American Corner Grave Parsonage Norman Robinson Easel Elbert Taylor Linchester Bethlehem Ways and Means Committee Mary Ringe Hynson—Board School Commission Ers F. W. Wagner Newton M. White Nichols L. F. Covey John Kent Henry Nagel Nabb S—T. D. Nabb W. F. Williams J. M. Lord G. H. Beaven C. E Jarrell G. L. Wilson Thawley’s Harry S. Clark Ridge Oscar Nichols P. W. Sullivan J. Frank Collins Howard B. Maloney J. Hunt John R. Andrew
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