Local notes from Denton and vicinity reflect busy town life
Readable items show a bustling community with school and church activity. Notable mentions include new goods at Hveinginn's, a jail bricklaying project by Pilchard Furness, multiple dwelling constructions, and preparations for a sewer system in Letter Town. Also noted are farm work, market events, and social visits across Caroline and Talbot counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkton Court
C.W. Collison
Sumner
Ridgely
Third Street
Denton Shit Company
Washington College
Chestertown
J. A
Franklin
Seventh Streets
Andrews
C. P. Holsinger
P. W. Reddell
Second Street
Richard Andrew
Jmlye Adkins
Munsseys
George W. Moffett
Reading Circle
Jennie Stafford
Eugene M. Todd
Williamsburg
Porchester
J. F. Melivaine
Nattle Fandware Co
Brussels
Axminster
Dr. Godbey
Denton
Masonic
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Warfield
Norfolk
Marsland Building
William R. Mertin
Trampton
Talbotl County
Frances Mertin
Denton National Bank
Fasten Star Democrat
Strouse & Bros
Weidmelding
John TL Everngam
Easton Fair
W. G. Horsey
Golden Rod
R. W. Rickards
Shadeland Boy
Tori Boy
Wheatley Wins Democratic Nomination in Crawford County Primary
The primary election nominates William A. Wheatley for judge by 3973 plurality, Harry B. Welfins for Congress in the Third district by 2227 plurality, and Jule Gill, dr., unopposed, for the Moath district. The results were recorded under Crawford county voting practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Wheatley
Harry B. Welfins
Congress
Jule Gill
Moath
Crawford County
Visitors and residents tour coastal and eastern cities
A string of social visits is noted with Mr. and Mrs. T E Javan and other couples visiting Ocean City. Mrs Mattie Gellsboronel returns from relatives and friends. Mrs Virginia Moore travels between Baltimore and Washington. Misses Kubler and Cannon visit Philadelphia. Miss Annie Betson visits Chicago. Dr and Mrs G W Betson host Lena Booker in Jersey City. Dr Cotfroth seen visiting relatives and friends in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.E. Javan
Brockway
T. Th. Gareinn
Ocean City
Mattie Gellsboronel
Withington
Virginia Moore
Near Town
Baltimore
Washington
Mary Kubler
Sallie Cannon
Greensbort
Philadelphia
Annie Betson
Local Notices From Canalea And College Plans
Mestis Thomas and Dixon Garey Jeft for Baltimore Saturday. Thomas to finish the law course at the University of Maryland. Dixon to enter Maryland Agricultural College for a court of agriculture. Death of Mary Reed from heart’s disease after returning home from visiting relatives. The Mite Society met at Joseph Wyatt’s home with full attendance. Mrs. Keefer to host next meeting. Miller Wim. T. Keefer is actively working.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mestis
Thomas
Dixon Garey
Baltimore
University of Maryland
Dixon
Maryland Agrcultural College
Mary Reed
Canalea
Mite Society
Jozeph Wyatt
Rev. D. C. Smith to Preach at Williston Tomorrow
Rev d C Smith of Philadelphia will preach at Williston tomorrow the 23rd at o oclock his subject The River of Life. The Ladies Aid Society of Williston will meet next Wednesday. The meeting place will be announced on Sunday at church. Miss Emma Wilson of Washington is visiting her uncle Mr J W S Cooper. A number of people attended the Maston fair this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exudaery
Wesley Baker
Anna Porter
Uarrington
AL AL Biehelle
Mary Stephens
Dphiladelphia
C. W. Stephens
Sainsbury Russell
Philadelphia
B. O. Russell
Nelle Calall
Luiey Cahahi
Frank Nassell
Denton
D. CD. Smith
Williston
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Emma Wilson
Washington
J. W. S. Cooper
Local residents make moves and visits this week
Mrs U. 3. Nuttle and daughter Miss Mary visited Baltimore this week. Miss Nuttle will enter the Woman’s College of that city next week. Mr Kirwin Everngain left last week for New York to study law. A number of locals visited Aston during the fair this week. Mrs 5S. Po. Shipman is visiting friends on Went stanid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sivester
Western Maryland College
West Minster
Willian E. Sylvester
Miami
Ed. Lay Beaver
Praneis
Clifton Tuorge
Mars
W. OH
Miller
Hugh Duffey
Washington
Biss Dianehe
Jett
Baltimore
Peabody Institute
Lertha Evans
Mary Nichols
Fred Foster
Easton
Annie Mone
Birdie
Greensboro
Bell Connelly
Hillsbere
Haston Fair
J. House Rassom
Dolin F. Rassom
Ghiarrettson Smith
Rehoboth Read
W. Arthur Holt
Fred Sylvester
Washington College
Chestertown
Elizabeth Duffey
Philadelphia
Charles E. Stewart
Baltimoore
Edward 5. Davis
James Ferguson
Aston
Edgar Smith
George E. Smith
Mary Frances Reese
G. Lewheanep Wilson
Qdella Smith
St. Gertrude’s Academy
the Plains
Janet K. Barnes
Virginia Jol
C. T. Sauer
Monumental City
William KE. Sylvester
Bessie Mitchell
Ridgely
Bertha Evans
Willian Garton
U. 3. Nuttle
Mary
Miss Nuttle
Womans College
Kirwin Everngain
New York
Po. Shipman
Local Tomato Trade Noted As Packer Advantage
In a region where the tomato crop has been poor most packers suffer, yet R. M. Messick stands out by securing all available fruit. Mrs. George L. Wallace returns from Baltimore after a month of visiting places of interest. Oscar Messick and family of Palmyra, N. J., visit Messick's brother A. J. Messick in town. Wanted, 50 baskets of prime white potatoes. James 3, Nichols & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Messick
George L. Wallace
Baltimore
Oscar Messick
Palmyra
N.4
Ace
Mr. Messick
A.J. Messick
James
Nichols & Son
Orphans Court Proceedings Reported in Tuesday Session
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last many estate matters were reviewed. Corkran and Mertiken, admins of Nathan J. Corkran, presented a final receipt and release from the distributee, approved. J Allen Moore, admin of Anna M. Moore, filed accounts of sales and debts, approved. T Clayton Horsey, admin of L. Ms. Collins, presented debts list, approved. Lydia A. Ross, admin of Thomas G. Rosas, filed final accounts, approved. Mary di Vosmus estate sale reported by Henry R. Lewis, trustee, no ratification order passed. Walker O. Wilson, admin of William A. Wilton, presented a second segment of sales, approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corkran
Harry BR. Mertiken
Nathan J. Corkran
J. Allen Moore
Anna M. Moore
T. Clayton Horsey
L. Ms. Collins
Lydia A. Ross
Thomas G. Rosas
Mary di. Vosmus
Henry R. Lewis
Trasteo
Wialktee O. Wilson
William A. Wilton
Farm progress and seeding noted in late telegrams
Dopwdbiog records a farm dwelling purchase by Mr C T Todd near Poste Creek and Mr Christopher's new house on Powling Creek road. The tonite crop ends soon as farmers prepare for wheat seeding while Mrs Kelley Fulton visits Mr and Mrs Towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towers
Mi. C
Todd
Poste Creek
Doho
Christopher
Powling Creek
Teolobns
Kelley Fulton
Mrs. Gow
No Vonal Man in Church Threat Arouses Delaware Clergy
Presiding Elders S. M. Morgan and Alphons Mowbray issue a forceful call to pastors and lay members of the Methodist Church in Delaware and the Eastern Shore to combat political bribery. They warn that voters, buyers, and sellers of votes face ecclesiastical censure and potential criminal penalties, urging firm action to restore civic purity and religious integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Delaware
S. M. Morgan
Dover
Alphons
Mowbray
Wilmington
Morgan
Maryland
Dr. Mowbray
Buibery
Heaven
Pigular temday excursions to Niagara Falls by PA RR
Pennsylvania Railroad schedules Friday excursions to Niagara Falls on Sept 25 and Oct 12. Special trains from Philadelphia and Washington include parlor cars coaches and a dining car. Niagara Falls and Niagara Gorge draw lasting American interest. For illustrated booklet and full details apply at the nearest ticket center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Washington
Niagara Gorge
Rapids
Ridgely wedding bells for Belle Holsinger and Bernard Sparks
Miss Belle Elizabeth Holsinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Holsinger of Ridgely married Bernard Sparks of Wilmington Delaware in Ridgely Methodist Church officiated by Rev J W Jones. The ceremony featured arches and music by Miss Elsie Sylvester Smith with bridesmaids ushers and a 100 guest reception. The couple plan to reside in Wilmington after a southern tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Pearl Holsinger
Clara Pennington
Stephen Grant
Philadelphia
Alfred Williams
Baltimore
Frederick Hollis
T. W. Jones
Harvey Efdlsinger
Norman L. Raleigh
Load of Hird Shot Stops Lamsden at Greensboro
Charles Lamden, a colored man from Queen Ainne's, about 30, visited the Kauffman home near Greensboro. After asking for water, he lingered indoors and frightened the women who fled. Mr. Kauffman fired a bird shot wounding Lamden below the knees. Lamden surrendered and was jailed for disorderly conduct. Lamden aids his escape claim by saying he sought food and feared Mr. Kauffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamdon
Queen Ainne’s
Cyrus E. Kauffman
Greensboro
Denton
Landen
Kauffman
Lamdon
Talbot County
Governor postpones then names Adkins to judge post
The governor, at the request of Senator Seth, postponed a judge appointment to fill the late Judge Martin’s vacancy but later announced William H. Adkins of Talbot as appointee. Adkins, a graduate of Julius Hopkins University and Maryland University Law School, faces opposition from Democrats who fault his stance against gubernatorial nominees. Caroline County had been hopeful for a different choice amid doubts about Adkins but Governor Warfield confirmed the appointment Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warfield
Seth
Talbot
Martin
William H. Adkins
Adkins
Julius Hopkins University
Maryland University Law School
John ‘E. Horst
John Walter Smith
Edwin Warfield
Caroline County
Caroline
E Feol
Jre
Deaths of Jr George Blackburn and W T Mitchell
Jr George Blackburn son of Richard Blackburn near Ridgely died at City Hospital Baltimore aged 23 after stomach trouble surgery. He resigned as assistant postmaster of Denton recently and was admired for intelligence and industry. Funeral held at Reformed Church Ridgely. W T Mitchell of Green and Mitchell Greensboro died after a weeklong typhoid illness aged 30. survived by father Thomas S Mitchell two brothers and two sisters. Ad notes wallpaper and window shades at 1015 W Baltimore St Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Blackburn
Richard Blackburn
Ridgely
City Hospital
Baltimore
Denton
Warner
Queen Anne's
Clas
E. Baller
Greensboro
Harford Porter
Childlike Playlet In A Quiet Shop Scene
A playful exchange in a pretend shop shows Tommy and Marina acting out a store scenario. They discuss pretending not to advertise while Marina, with a headache, agrees to be quiet and cooperate in the mock business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iere
Tommy
Marina
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Crreurt Court
Srpr
Orpnass’ Court
Senoon Board Witt
PES Penonat
Trexig
Fifa Rele
Evduty
Thos
BR. Allaband
Jos. I. George
Bessie Wiinht
Hattie Shuughter
Lotta Day Allaband
Fralyn
Milda
Paul George
Forde Alaband
Merritt UH. Uabbard
Tuckahoe Neck
J. W. Gootes
Virginia
Mr. Gootee
Jamestown
FL Barkett
Carston
Harvey Robinson
Ellwood
Euston
Eting Lianwb
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
James A. Tinzzare
Clifford
Minnie Dukes
Chester
State Normal School
Walter Welch
J. Ben Welch
C. M. Davis
Federalsburg
Alurphy
Lydia Davis
Edna
Mary Rae
Howell A. Kern
Penn Valley
Ear Williston
Power
Chicago
C. E. Downes
Mary F. Downes
Henry Wilson
Dawson George
Norwood Voss
W.S. Russell
Baltiprove Commission
Martin van Roedney
Little Daughter
Harry Knotts
Maddu & Son
Tay-Sherer Lloyd
Charleston
West Virginia
James Fh. Nichol
T. PF. Johnson
Avalon
Charles W. Sylvester
Miaryhind Agricultural College
W. M. Cooper
D. Boon Dukes
Ida McIlvaine
Elbert Nuttle
Roland Chaflineh
Dickinson College
Madge Benchamp
Wilnington
Nnoch George
Jenks’ Pharnacy
West Philadelphia
Albert CG. Towers
Rehoboth
Jonathan L. Hughes
West Chester
Katherine T. Cathell
A. G. Fleetwood
Sue Smith
Robert J. Jump, Jr
H. Murphy
Sifth Street
Ellin Tinler
Mary Horsey
Nellie Gorten
Thomas F. Smith
Mary DeFord
Crisfield
Mad
Bertha Porter
Charlestown
W. Va
William J. Blackiston
Canada
Repiicente
Ehiedi
Tia
Salisbury
Berg
Voade
Democratic Red Cops
Erie
Thadd
Ewe Gherro
Alonday
Ridhson
Thomas Alexander Smith
Ridwely
Peninssuma
Smith
State Senate
Inter
Jackson
House of Representatives
Ginger
Dacksaws
Sesson
Altahama Olmstead
Generan
Willa Lasse
E. EB. Russell
Howard Waidesty
Bridgeville
Stephens
Thomas A. Cahall
Balimor
S.E. Milner
Frederica
Alis
Major Stokes
Nettie Porter
Lynn
Stev. H.S. Johnson
A.A. Bichelle
Mary Z. Calais
Avondale
Thomas A. Smith
Pwanpap
Mathhnore Privaries
Gireensaboro
Awiriston
Relhiehvia
Dopwdbiog
Chadel Maecdae
Aid
Presiiing
Lileis Moet
Maas Boty
Low Hale
Tut Whousel
Roslow
Hible An- Higals
Christ
Jesus
Church of God
Hesson
Perdition
Mark Xs
Jerusalen
Mark
ALA Gad
Thomas & Messer
Baltimore St
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