Local Notices and News Snapshots From Denton Area
A series of short items covers local openings trades and plans. New millinery stock opens on the 27th and 28th by Miss L J Mellvania. W J Blackiston notes high egg prices and top cash payments. C LE Anthony farm near Ingleside sold to F R Owens and S G Nutte. fine timber and bridges discussed. A major timber tract by Hayes Murphy’s mill. a new high school bid at 5200 by Insley. Damages from lightning on Second Street. Dr Godby of Kentucky to visit Denton Mission Church in October.
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McIvaines
Third Street
Central
Ridgely
W. J. Blackiston
Peninsula
Dr. Godby
Kentucky
Denton Mission Church
Denton
Journal Today
Hayes & Murphy's
Wye Camp Wood
F. R. Owens
S. G. Nuttie
C. LE. Anthony
Ingleside
Insley
Queen Anne
L. J. Mellvania
C. W. Hobbs
Thomas A. Emerson
Waterman
F. J. Wright
Harrington
J. W. Stephens
Burrsville
J. H. Nichols & Co
T. W. Smith, Co
Marriage of Mr Reber and Miss King in Ridgely
Personal and social notes report the marriage of farmer Reber and Miss Deborah King at the bride’s Ridgely home officiated by Rev Levi Brumbaugh. The couple will reside in Ridgely after a brief wedding trip. Additional items note relocations and visits of local residents, including moves to Zephyrhills Florida and positions with Packard, plus several travelers and guests visiting from Denton, Seaford, Baltimore, and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reber
Aaron C. Reber
Desborah F. King
Lesi R. King
Mattlige
Ridgely
Levi RK. Brumbaugh
James Barwick
Milton
Florida
Barwich
Zephyrhills
Highland
Pasco County
Omond W. Downe
Packard Company
Packard
Downes
Clarence Duffey
Washington
Hugh Duffey
Charles Jarrell
Katharine
Hillsboro
Ocu Clark
Duffey
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone Park
J. I. Johnson
Caroline County
Panama Canal
Harold Andrew
State Roads Service
St Ohin’s College
Ulmer Orme
Andersontown
Liles
Licey Stevens
Denton
James A. Trazzare
Clifford ‘Y. Trazzare
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Robert E. Alhis
Carter
Blanche
Iva
Seaford
G. L. Stevens
Baltimore
Roy C. Smith
Morganstown
W. Va
Sire
Charles K. Evans
Fitte
Elizabeth
Davig’ Evans
Death of Mrs A R Jones in Philadelphia Hospital
Mrs A R Jones died in Philadelphia Hospital, her husband having died in November. She leaves two daughters, Mrs Downes and Mrs Florence Jones. A Jones brother, Richard, died in New York recently, survived by Adam and Miss Evla Jones. Born in Caroline county to the late James M Jones, a noted local citizen, Mrs Alva R Jones was Newark native. Interment followed for her husband’s remains in Philadelphia. Mr Downes traveled to Philadelphia Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Jones
Ormond W. Downes
Philadelphia
James M. Jones
Caroline County
Alva R. Jones
Newark
New Jersey
Eler
Downes
Philadelphea Wednesav
Brick Hotel to be Sold at Public Auction in Denton
The Brick Hotel on the Eastern Shore, long a top hostelry, will be sold at public sale by attorneys Harvey L. Cooper and Albert G. Towers on Tuesday October Sth. Owner O W Downes plans to move from Denton. The sale includes the adjoining big livery stable now run by A J Cooper. Hotel prospects look to grow with town expansion. easy terms offered and broad interest from hotel men statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L. Cooper
Albert G. Towers
O .W. Downes
Denton
Acarion
A. J. Cooper
Dwelling Burned by Lightning Near Greensboro
A dwelling on the Hoff man homestead farm near Greensboro was struck by lightning Wednesday night and burned. The tenant, Robert Thompson, a colored overseer, occupied the place and the furniture was burned as the house caught fire. The family awakened late as flames enveloped the building and escaped with little time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Greensboro
Robert Thormpon
Hompon
Corn and Tomato Yields in Caroline County
In Caroline County corn and tomato yields are summarized by Mr. George T. Redden. Tomatoes are estimated at about seventy percent of full yield, while the tomato pack is expected to exceed last year due to a larger acreage. Sweet corn developed well but the pack is smaller than last year because acreage was reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Caroline County
George T. Redden
Redden
Washing stolen in Hobba area. and local notices
Last Tuesday night the Butlers had their washing stolen and left to dry. Conductor Fields survived a fall between freight cars near the station. Mrs Laura Cohee returns to Darby after family visit and funeral. Miss Annie Adams returns from Baltimore then goes to Mayesville, Georgia. Several residents and visitors are listed with travel, illness, and school openings. Canneries busy as harvest continues. new schoolhouse praised. many locals travel to Baltimore and nearby towns.
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C. W. Butler
Conductor Fields
Laura Cohee
Christian Eandeavor
M. OF
St. Collison
J. N. Merriken
Muamning
Preston
Minos Williamson
Diridgeville
J. E. Adams
C C. Merrison
Federalsburg
Brentwood
Prince George's County
J. E. Gootee
Charles
Wilmington
Caroline
Lindermen
Murphy & Hayes
J. E. Towers
Mr. W. Carroll
East New Market
Felton
W. Hi. Walley
Salisbury
G Spring
Weather and church notes in Trinity tally
The message notes cooler days and a need for rain after a light shower last Saturday. It mentions expected Cpworth League services at MIX Church next Sunday at 7 30, with Miss Maggie Banning leaving for study near Millsboro. Also reports fodder quality, patchy tomato scald, life corn, Florence Carey teaching at Harbeson, and the school opening next Monday with Myrtle Brown as teacher.
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Trinity
Tlorence Carey
Harbeson
Georgetown
Myrtle Brown
Chaptank residents note moves and visits
Blades travels to Cambridge to enter Harvard Law School. Mr. John Rumbold of the Waltimore Custom Clouse visits relatives here. Midshipman Lawrence J. K. Blades spends time with kin in Naston. Phillip Cooper, seriously ill, slowly improves. Mrs Alva Blades of Choptank visits Seaford friends.
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Chaptank
Webster
Blades
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Law School
John Rumbold
Waltimore Custom Clouse
Lawrence J. K. Blades
Naston
Phillip Cooper
Alva Blades
Choptank
Seaford
Large family reunion reported in local town notes
A long list of relatives and guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Raughley for a Sunday reunion. Attendees included Er nest I. Raughley and wife with four children of Dover, P. Seldon Raughley of Whiteleysburg, Harry and Emmitt Raughley of Harrington, Thomas Wyatt of Denton, Elmer Raughley near Ridgely, Mary I. Raughley, Alfred and W. C. Raughiley, William Chambers and son William of Denton, plus visitors Alexander Chambers of Philadelphia. Several local residents were mentioned as visiting or traveling to nearby towns and colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Raughley
Ernest I. Raughley
Dover
P. Seldon Raughley
Whiteleysburg
Harry and
Emmitt Raughley
Harrington
Thomas Wyatt
Denton
Elmer Raughley
Near Ridgely
Mary I. Raughley
Messie
Alfred
W. C. Raughiley
William Chambers
William
Alexander Chambers
Philadelphia
W. S. Cahall
W. Clifford Baughiley
Lexington
Washington-Lee University
Mary
Oscar Wix
Pauline Elmina
Claramond Betts
Frederica
Walace B. Hopkins
Iodna
Baltimore
Belle Terry
Melvin E. Wheatley
J. M. Mitchell
Laurel
Del
Lyman Porter
Colonial Beach
Thomas H. Wyatt
Raughley
Joseph Simpson
Thomas
Zadoc Sipple
Trappe
George Taylor
Melvin Lloyd
Wilmington
Robert H. Dill
Alea Dill
Nellie Smith
Edwin
Anna Raughiey
J. S. Baughley
William A. Stafford
Trenton
N. J
Weaver
John Parrs
W. E. Cheezum
Mary Verrens
Osborne Harvey
Edith Simpson
New Market
Florne I. Dill
Mary J. Cahall
Canneries Run Full Time Amid Tomato Surplus
Local notes report canneries operating late due to abundant tomato supply. Social items list visits and gatherings: Mr and Mrs W Heather at Maple Grove Farm near Templeville. Lun Heather surprised by friends. Harry Thiel hosted by a Wilmington friend. Myrtle Webb and Dover residents visiting relatives. R P Moore loses a fine cow. Guile Smith of Federalsburg and Guy Humaier of Libbyville seen locally. Mrs H S Dailey returns from Atlantic City. School opens Monday with good attendance. Miss Lara Heather returns to Cheswold.
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Ed. Tarring
Dorothy
Eleien
Baltimore
Wellington Heather
A. Heather
Maple Grove Farm
Helen Powell
Baumore
C. Powell
Guerrey
Baltmore
Olivia
Willam Sparks
J. Vansant
Georgetown
Florence Taulkner
Morristown
N. J
J .R. Santh
Harry Heather
Miland Pippa
Johan Davis
Silisbury
D. T. Richards
Peale Cooper
Sunda
Petterton
Millington
Mabel Hallis
Kennedyville
A. C. Powell
Dover
W. Heather
A. F. Heather
Templeville
Lun Heather
Harry Thiel
Wilmington
Myrtle Webb
R. P. Moore
Guile Smith
Federalsburg
Guy Humaier
L Lbyville
J. Cohee
Delaware
H. S. Dailey
Atlantic City
Lara Heather
Cheswold
Smithville News Notes of Local Visits and School Reopenings
Moses Helen, Bessie Lyden, Della Smith return from Baltimore with Mrs. M. Spurry. School reopens with small attendance. Dora Powell returns for another year. Helen Satterfield of Baltimore visits Smithville area. J E Salisbury of Pittsburgh visits Ma and Mrs Dill. Canning house runs full time though help scarce. N H Scott made a business trip to Baltimore. Arthur Adams's little boy is very sick.
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Moses Helen
Bessie Lyden
Della Smith
Baltimore
Spurry
Dora Powell
Helen Satterfield
Smithville
Joseph E. Salisbury
Pittsburgh
Wm. H. Dill
Canning House
N. H. Scott
Arthur Adam
Narrow Escapes at Local Plants Spark Concern
In Whttston Mrs Lehner Hayley narrowly escaped a serious accident after a rope broke at a Hignutt cannery kettle, scalding him on face and arm. Ed Willoughby Jr. also had a close call in a camo factory when clothing caught in revolving machinery, leaving him shirtless. Also noted are visitors Mary and Lillian Deene and Miss Kathleen Todd, with Mrs Mac Ringe and daughters Mamie and Sophie returning to Philadelphia. a card-like plug for printed stationery from THE JOURNAL office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whttston
Lehner
Hayley
Hignutt
Thawley
Ed. Willoughby, Jr
Mary and
Lillian Deene
Fowling Creek
Kathleen Todd
Mac Ringe
Mamie
Sophie
Philadelphia
Storm damages silos and mules on PL Roe farm
An electrical storm knocked down two silos on Mr PL Roe’s farm two miles north of town. The report notes the event alongside local farm residents and residents hosting guests, while school notes recount reopening and compulsory attendance measures adopted by the county board.
Thunderstorm brings relief to drought in Goldsboro
A Thursday evening storm on September 5 gave Goldsboro and surrounding areas refreshing showers easing a prolonged drought. The drought has damaged crops with early corn and fruit suffering. talks of a short cannery season as harvests shrink. Several residents traveled for school and fairs while others hosted guests and visited relatives in nearby towns.
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Goldsboro
Dimeter
Moss Welen Miller
Waynesboro
Rew
W. E. Miller
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Harvey Morris
Howard ‘Thomas
Fran's Lane
Desolson Cartwright
Wilmington
Atte Dassa
Greensboro
Laing
Baltimore
W. ‘I Jarran
Lida Miller
Mt Autry
Edith Slemmers
Mer
Mailten Slemmer
Centreville
R. Downes
Preston
Robert Jarrell
Ida Cooper
Dover
W. I. Cooper
Edith Cooper
Linseod Jarrell
Eure Gray
W. J. Murphy
Denton
Olive Flirons
EL. Morris
Houston's Branch Society Notes and Local Visits
Houston's Branch reports Sunday visitors Air. and Mrs. James Sophins Ali Altice Mason Mrs. Hobbs of Geenboro Mr and Mrs. James Wheatley and Mr and Mrs. Walter George and daughter near Federalsburg. Early Tuesday morning a buggy accident injured occupants, breaking a deadern pate. Walton T. George and late daughter Adlen Stone left Monday for Burnsville with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Cheezum for a Walmington Fair trip. Philadelphia Miss Mason opened our school Monday with small attendance but growing daily. Mrs. Mary Yourt has returned home after two weeks with Laston and Oxford friends.
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Walton
T. Geogze
Daghter
Aedlen
Burnsville
George
W. T. Cheezum
Walmington Fair
Philadelphia
Laston
O.ford
Governor names Maryland delegation for Atlantic City congress
Governor Gainsborough appoints a large Maryland delegation to attend the American Road Congress meeting in Atlantic City on the 16th of this month.
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Gainsborough
Atlantic City
Maryland Truant Laws Allow Parental Schools for Habitual Absentees
The text outlines attendance officers empowered to arrest truants and deliver them to parental guardians or teachers. Habitual truants may be sent before a Justice of the Peace who can commit them to a parental school or suitable state institutions. Counties may establish parental schools, joint boards may share facilities, and principals must report student absences. Penalties include fines up to fifty dollars for violations.
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Carstine County
Uge
Boards of School Commissioners
Maryland
Tne
Boards of
Saulsbury Firm to Discontinue Ridgell Mercantile Bank
Ridgell merchants the Messrs Saulsbury announce plans to discontinue their large Ridgell mercantile business. James W Saulsbury, a pioneer in local trade, was their father. The cannery and canning interests are extensive, with tomatoes and corn crops threatened by scant rainfall. Some of William Marvel’s family remain ill with malaria.
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Saulbury
Ridgell
James W. Saulsbury
Oder
Saulsbury
Wiliam Marvel
Mary Gray remembered in autumn tribute
A friend records sorrow over Mary Gray as she dies, noting September 13 and the sunset, with lines about loss, a hospital stay, and the hollow hope for brighter days. The verse reflects mourning, religious imagery, and devotion at her grave as autumn winds blow.
Federalsburg M. E. Church Anniversary and Shipments
Federalsburg M E Church celebrates its 16th anniversary. Friends are asked to pay stock on a debt at 1 dollar per year. Charles White of Federalsburg reports 509 crates of cantaloupes shipped this season from 1.5 acres, including 300 jumbo crates.
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Federalsburg
M. TP. Church
Friends of the Church
Charles White
Maryland and Delaware Elector Controversy Sparks party rows
The Progressive Republicans of Maryland denounce efforts to oust electors chosen by the State Convention. The Republican State Convention in Baltimore ousted Roosevelt-aligned electors, leaving a mixed ticket across districts. Delaware and Maryland race stories include Taft-favoring Eastern Shore Republicans and Democratic prospects in Dover with a progressive platform and calls for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Republican Party of
Maryland
I. C. Carrington
Hannv
Carrington
C. W. Hobb
Denton
John LB. Hanna
Pallbener
Tory Republicans
Roosevelt
Chicago
Warburton
Rooevelt
Republcan
Baltimore
Oruinal
G. Spearman Lancaster
Charles County
I. Elenry Ford
Cecil County
Turst
William H
Joshua W. Miles
Somerset
Blair Lee
Montgomery
Emerson KR Crothers
Cecil
Ais
Messrs
Ilenry RK. Lewis
George II. Wilson
Joseph H. Carroll
Caroline County
Bull Mone
Grierwill
Taft
Gaer
Congress
Thomas M. Monaghan
Wilmington
Coler Bird
Blackbird
Josiah O. Walcott
Wiliam Poole Prettyman
Kent
George W. Teledo
Robert G. Houston
Sussex
John PP. Wilson
New Castle
Louis A. Drexler
Insurance and Bank Ang
Arthur
Wilmont
Orphans Court Proceedings Settle Multiple Estates
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last judges Clarh Rawling and Stevens presided. Administrators Belle Beauchamp and Clarence Beauchamp of Wm H Beauchamp reported first and final account and distribution, approved. executors Martha Downes and Alice Downham presented release from Ann Price et al, approved. Executor Albert G Towers of John F Dawson presented release from Julien Dawson, approved. Guardian Karry Eleming to Helen P Tleming presented final account and release, approved and passed. Guardians Starvey L Cooper for Sarah C Peeman presented 4th 5th 6th and 7th accounts, approved. Edward Po Allaloney and Henry R Lewis appointed administrators of Robert H Maloney, bond filed and approved. Notice to creditors objected. Vernk P Covey and Jonathan Livitts appointed to appraise personal state. Vern P Hignatt and Odo B Smith appointed to appraise George HE Calkins estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clarh, Rawling
Stevens
Belle Beauchamp
Clarence FE. Beauchamp
Wmn
H. Beauchamp
Y Aed
Martha Downes
Alice Downham
George Davis
Ann
Price
Whch
Abert G. Towers
John F. Dawson
Julien Dawson
Karry Eleming
Helen P. Tleming
Starvey L. Cooper
Sarah C. Peeman
Guardien
Edwanl Po Allaloney
Henry R. Lewis
Five Prisoners Escape Canton Jail
Five inmates Martin Lusth Chace Brown John Liale John Thompson and Sam Wilson escaped Canton Jail on Sunday night by prying loose a large window sill and using blankets to descend from the wall three men tunneled through authorities will pursue them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Martin Lusth
Chace Brown
John Liale
John Thompson
Sam Wilson
Colereal
Jul
Beard
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the Local Department
Emma Coulbourn
S. G. Nutte
Grangers’ Insurance Company
Middletown
Frederick County
Harry E.outo
Liberty
Thomas Gray
M. [. Church
M. M. Yod I
Second Street
C. S. Kauffman
Alfred Smith
Galena M. FE
Smith
T. Alan Goldsborough
International Apostolic Holiness Union
Isaac T. Fleetwood
Court House
West Denton
J. E. Smith
Williston
James Alfred Pearce
Pearce
Alan Goldborough
Elkton
Join Jones
Maryland University Hospital
Efe
Jones
Clara Spence
J. Espence
Queenstown
Hobba
Marvdel
Journal
Dsemme
Roe
James Swann
Kirwin Smith
Myrtle Hanson
Hobbs
Madelle Hancon
Martin Adams
C. W. Bates
Tomorow
VUPL
Lawmaster
Rose ‘Thawley
Mary ‘Thawley
W. S. Greenley
A. Stanley Ayers
Florence
Wm. J. Moore
Church Street
Annie Shockley
Daughtor
Iya
Lincoln
Ladies’ Aid
M. P
Samuel Collins
Delaware State Hospital
R. J
Eva Slughes
J. O. Bernard
William E. Orrell
Asbury Ark
New York
Alzon Downes
Bethlehem
Pac
D. S. Brockway
Margaret Reed
Wyamine
Mabel Porter
Alice Comeays
Warren van Sant
R.R. Shull
Satlie Wise
Sathe Barcus
Virginia Roe
Willis
J. C. Harrington
Marydel—Maud Plummer
Henderson
Tvrank Kauffman
M. Louise Houggins
Olivia M. Collin
Bee Tree
Ldith VM
Ldith Dill
Mary Garey
Lowe
Chertan Shull
Greenboro
Perry Simmons
Llttn
B. Ruby
Myrtle M. Thompson
M. Elise Roe
Mary L. Butterworth
Margaret Screen
Barcus—Leshe
Doty
Dridgetoun
Sallie I. Quillen
Garey’ S
Dorothy Andrew
Camp Groove
Annie W. Ross
Durrville
Mary I. Raughey
Liden
S— Mae Price Central—Ass
S. T. Parsons
Caroline Hish
J. Walter Juffington
E. E. Pippin
A. L. Greenwood
Addie L. Wailen
Mary Ik. Todd
Mary A. Durntte
Susan Wy. Saulsbay
Elizabeth S. Dukes
Laura Melvin
Myrtle M. Dukes
Carolne P. Redden
Muriel Ramsdell
Wilamson
Olivia P. Roe
Oaks
Maranda I. Lolbrook
Elsie Lee Roe
Willoughby
Lola M. Willoughby
Ursula Slaughter
Hickman
Margaret Carroll
Sfynson
Mary F. Gullett
Harmony
Mary I. Butler
Smithson
Nettie E. Horsey
Grove
Lila M. Harrison
G. O. Mulge
Wona L. Parke
W. L. Kirby
Mildred Ramdell
Ethel Gantt
Addie C. Gale
Myrtle O
Patchett Poplar Neck
Abhice Jeminz
Hubbard's
Mary Clark
Ldna B. Moran
Vederisburg
Anna Rae
Concord
Nellie Dunning
Omithville
Chestnut Grove
Viola Golee
Ithel Wood
Sarah B. Reynold
Mark Anthony Howards
Mary Meredith
Hynson
Mary E.gullert
Houston
Alle Maon
Oakland
Irene Barnhart
Vederalsburg
Laura Davis
Mary LE
Tode
Mary A’ Barnite
Tag
Mary Gray
Goad
Mary Steens
Federalburg
Bull Moose
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
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