Denton Advertises Sales and Local News Highlights
Denton area items include Long & Beall selling 8c yard outings, 1.50 sweaters at 5c, and house and lot at public sale. Denton real estate deals, a new glee club director, and civic notices. Also details on taxes, street work, voter registration dates, and a barn fire causing heavy losses with insured property. Kid Williams visits and local youth guidance from the Boy Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols & Co
Long & Beall’s
Charles W. Collison
Denton
Exergam’s
Carroll
Long & Beall
Copenhagen
John Bacsak, Sr
Bateson
Thomas Clayton Frame
A. J. Norman
Calvert Merriken
A. C. Beall
Rebecca Satterfield
Harvey L. Cooper
Ouo D. Zacharias
Zacharias
Edward Burke
Philadelphia
Ernest Boughley
Willis
Democrats
Kent County
Delaware
Joshua B. Raughley
Caroline County
Delaware Democrats
Edward C. Crouch
Cecil Mountain
Washington College
State Highway Service
California
Federalsburg
R. P. Grimes
New York
T. Alan Goldsborough, Jr
S. G. Bye
Falbot
Denton Friends
Bye
Tuckahoe Neck
LB. Towers
Asbury Manor
J. Frank Wright
R. R. Shull
Boy Scout
Caroline
Boy Scouts of America
Kid Williams
Baltimore
Lawrence B. Towers
Pretty Easton wedding links to Winston-Salem banker
A wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Horsey in Easton united their eldest daughter Nettie Elmer Horsey with Walker Wilson Moore, a Winston-Salem banker. They planned to travel via Royal Oak to Winston-Salem, with stops in Washington and Virginia, before settling in North Carolina. The piece lists numerous local students and residents with travels, studies, and social notices, including marriages and visits, reflecting a wide social chronicle.
Henderson visitors and local actions noted in brief
Mr and Mrs John B Medford and family of Henderson and Mr Boyd of Dover visited Mr and Mrs J H Spence on Sunday, the tip in Mr Medfords Chalmers touring car. J B Scott is building a new house and barns after selling property to Charles Melson of Bridgeville. Mr and Mrs Vinton McMahon and their young daughter of Smyrna visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs William Parker traveled to Cambridge on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Medford
Henderson
Boyd
Dover
J. H. Spence
Mr. Medford
Chalmers
J. B. Scott
Charles Melson
Bridgeville
Vinton McMahon
Smyrna
Local Social Roundup Near Town and Surroundings
Hickman and Ritz families host guests including Messicks Haymonds and Messicks visitors from Federalsburg Lewes Rowlandsville and Philadelphia. School opens with good attendance under Miss Ursula Slaughter Epworth League to be led by George Wilson. Several residents visit Baltimore Rehoboth Denton and Ridgely with numerous relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Reynolds
Rehoboth
Epworth League
George Wilson
William Hamilton
Thomas Cleaves
Zott
Ina Hughes
Ridgely
Margaret Drummond
Virginia
Florence Morgan
Denton
Nettie Hayman
Philadelphia
James Nichols
Local Social Notes From Greensboro and Surroundings
Greensboro residents report visitors and visits across families. Mrs W O R Cooper Alberta of West Philadelphia returned home with Mr and Mrs Charles Schaube in a touring car after weeks with Mrs A Schaube. Catherine Price and Mrs J B Hassing er in Chestertown guests at J F Jarman family. Mrs George W Tharp plans November move to Cameron MD for lumber business. Maude Towers of Baltimore returns home after summer with Mrs George Horsey Brookdale. Mrs Frank Wright Vincent visiting Mr and Mrs Alvin Edwards near town. Mrs Chas A Taubel Collingdale Pa stays with sister A E Shields. Miss Edith Jarman back from Chestertown after two weeks. Master Cornelius West of Wilmington visits Albert E Shields Jr. Miss Elizabeth Eaton Centreville visiting Miss Kathleen Pritchett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingdade
A. E Shields
Edith Jarman
Chestertown
Cornelius West
Willmington
Albert E. Shields
Elizabeth Eaton
Centreville
Kathleen Pritchett
Albert Moore
Lillian
Margaret
Norfolk
Margaret Rickards
Bridgeville
Hobbs
Abe Ricards
J. R. Rickards
Ritter
Carrie Hall
Baltimore
Richard Moran
Ed. Dudley
Matthews
Julia Adams
Dudley Roe
Metcalf
Sadlersvile
J. R. Chattiner
George S. Bluffer
Andersontown
C. Webster
Esther Willey
Louise Fisher
Elizabeth Pastorfield
Denton
Miss Handy
Alice I. Seeders
Anderson Town
Margaret J. Mertiken
Federalsburg
State Normal School
Towson
Thaddeus Snowberger
Caroline
Garretson Smith
Mary Neal
Wilmington
J.D. Neal
Levi Burdette
Milford
Westminster
Catherine and
Louise Cohee
Pederalsburg
Emma Hawkins
J. 5
Slaughter
Lola Willoughby
Trenton
N. J
Mary Plandy
J. D. Neal
Dallas
Ellenlate
Margaret Merriaken
Templeville Church Reopening Draws Strong Support
The reopening service at the M. EL Church in Templeville drew a large crowd. The Ladies Aid Society had funded most painting and repairs with a $63 deficit remaining. After Rev. Alfred Smath’s sermon from Camden Del. a collection of about $70 was raised. Local residents and relatives visited over the weekend and for events nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.el Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Alfred Smath
Camnden
Del
Weekend Guests and Local Social Roundup
Miss Elva Griffith and Ernest entertained Saturday evening with a large local party including many Misses and Messrs. Collins Adams Trice Hunt Sulli van Smith Meredith Dorsey Nichols Howard Wilson Wright and families. They traveled by auto from Newark and Wilmington to visit relatives. T. J. Daflin opened a store here and Mrs S M West is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Griffith
Ernest
Mary Everagain
Helen Smith
Addie Williams
Myra Wright
Evelyn Ritter
Margaret Wilson
Ethel Ross
Alice McMahon
Anna Ross
Ruth Ross
Hazel Towers
Ruth Warren
Maggie Dastin
Messrs
Wilmer Collins
Sidney Collins
Frank Adams
Edwin Trice
Ralph Hunt
Morris Hunt
Harry Sullivan
Earl Smith
Raymond Smith
Oscar Alford
Horace Robinson
Paul Meredith
Norman Meredith
Dorsey Nichols
Claude Howard
Bruce Wilson
Will Rosser
T. J. Daflin
Mire
S. M. West
Ridgely crowd shares news from a busy week
Ridgely columns report Miss Alice Brumbaugh’s group returning to Juniata College by car via Baltimore Frederick and Hagerstown, visiting Gettysburg. families visit relatives in Baltimore Philadelphia and Annapolis. church services and a Carnival planned. several locals travel to Philadelphia Washington and Delaware. multiple residents noted visiting or residing elsewhere.
Bethlehem Ladies Aid Meeting Report Summary
The Bethlehem Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Martha Hubbard hosting. Attendees included Alice Blades Louise Lepate Elsie Thompson Nettie Thomas Willie Pritchett Lillian Blades Edna Waddell Janie Lepates Florence Dean Agnes Waddell Agnes Gardner and others. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is with Mrs Janie Hall on October 12. Rally day services at Bethlehem Methodist Church are planned for Sunday September 24 at 2 PM with Pastor Rev J T Richardson and guests. Mrs Minnie Gates from Washington is visiting relatives in Easton and Trappe. Mr J R Christopher bought a new touring car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Hubbard
Alice Blades
Louise Lepate
Elsie Thompson
Nettie Thomas
Willie Pritchett
Lillian Blades
Edna Waddell
Janie Lepates
Florence Dean
Agnes Waddell
Agnes Gardner
Janie Hall
Bethlehem M. EL
J. T. Richardson
A.W. Sisk
Preston
W. J. Wright
Choptank
Minnie Gates
Washington
W. E. Pritchett
Easton and
Trappe
Sallie MacGill
Baltimore
Mire
Grace Sands
J. R. Christopher
Gar
M. P
Marylin
Denton
M. PB
M. J
Maggie
Wilson
W. C. Pearce
America
M. EB
J. George Carl
Trinity PLC
Ten Halls
Baltimore County
Christ Church
Ten Blills
Carl
St. James’ Church
Irvington
Towson
Baltimore Sun
Trinity Church
Mar. Carl
Alan Goldsborough
Melvin E. Wheatley
Concord
Ladies’ Aid Society of Concord
Lola Lewis
Wedneday
Bloomery
Ladies Aid Society of
Chestnut Grove
Church of the Brethren
H. K. Ober
Elizabethtown
C.D. Bousack
New Windsor College
C. AL Whisler
Junior League of the
M.e.church
Hugh Clark
Mildred Fluhanty
Lillian Kauffman
Naotoi Nutler
Willifred Deweese
Aunt May Bullock
Hugh Allen
Alice Anderson
Anna May Bullock
Crouse
Methodist Protestant
J. E. Smith
Williston
Local residents noted in brief social items
Edinburgh observes Miss Mildred Norris from Bridgetown teaching at the school. Miss Margaret Geell visited Miss Margaret Cuppy on Sunday near lhyle side. Mr. Kennard Shults drove to Dover Saturday evening for the carnival. Mr. Joseph Geell bought another Philadelphia silo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Mildred Norris
Miss Norris
Bridgetown
Margaret Geell
Margaret Cuppy
Lhyle
Kennard Shults
Dover Satuday
Joseph Geell
Philadelphia
Henderson Purchases New Chalmers Car
John Bo Medford of Henderson has purchased a new Chalmers automobile, marking a notable local acquisition. The deal reflects a growing interest in midrange cars among residents and highlights Medford's latest purchase within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
John Bo Medford
Chalmers
Local Social Notes Highlight Hobbs Area Visits and Travel
Hobbs hosts and guests gather for weekend visits as families from Norfolk Bridgeville Baltimore and Towson share travel tales. Local residents attend gatherings at Chattiner Bluffer and Willey homes while others return from Maryland Sanitarium Frost and nearby towns.
September real estate transfers filed in Clerk's office
Transfers recorded in September include Addie E Patchett to Maud Pritchett Greensboro town property Georgia A Butler to Charles E Butler Greensboro town property 75 dollars. George L Cherry et al to Cora V Mortis gracies in Second district F275. Sarah R Taylor et al to George Le Cherry Ridgely town property exchange of land. William T Brown et al to William J Wright 2 acres in Sixth district 70 pounds. James HE Nichols et al to Clarence AW Huey 4 acres in Third district 125 dollars. Vrancema Wy Towers et al to Sue Kemp Saith et al Denton town property 35000. John Hallowell and wife to Gorman L Bailey 6 acres and Fourth district 500 dollars. Marshall A Howard and wife to Lona M Griffith et al 136 acres in Eighth district nominal consideration. Plarrnson stakes to Ernest Armstrong y acres in Seventh district 3300. John B Scott and wife to Charles L Mehkon Smithville property 1250 pounds. Te Pling Fisher trustee to Annie HH Russell 1242 acres in Third district 24100. J A Ellwanger and wife to FL Holt Denton property 150 dollars. YT Frank Seward Life shelf to Isaac S Joslin Marycel property 3165. Charles W Hobbs et al to Frederic N Nichols and wife Denton property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie E. Patchett
Maud Pritchett
Greensboro
Georgia A. Butler
Charles FE. Butler
George L. Cherry
Cora V. Mortis
Gracies
Sarah R. Taylor
George le Cherry
Ridgely
William T. Brown
Willian J. Wright
Sisth
James HE
Nichols
Clarence AW Huey
Vrancema Wy. Towers
Sue Kemp Saith
Denton
John Hallowell
Gorman L. Bailey
Marshall A. Howard
Lona M. Cgriffith
Plarrnson
Ernest Armstrong
John B. Scott
Charles
Mehkon
Smithville
Te Pling Fisher
Annie HH
Russell
Orphans' Court Grants Estates Admin Rights
In Orphans' Court Judge Liden with Moore and Covey presiding, letters of administration were granted for Peter W. Wright to Virginia R. Wright with bond filed and approved and creditors notice ordered. Appraisers Isaac L. Dukes and Charles W. Willis appointed. Other estates: William A L Morse inventories for Sarah A. Morse. Margaret A L Davis and Edward Nuttle filed accounts for Joseph T. Davis. releases approved. Ida W. Johnson executrix of J Willard Johnson filed partial accounts. Sarah Wood executrix of John W Wood filed final accounts. Albert G. Towers and J Oscar Bernard executors of Joseph A Bernard released Mary J Towers. Limily S$. Thomas administrator of Henrietta A. Thomas granted private sale order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Liden, Moore and Covey
Peter W. Wright
Virginia R. Wright
Isaac L. Dukes
Charles W. Willis
William AL Morse
Sarah A. Morse
Margaret AL Davis
Edward
Nuttle
Joseph T. Davis
Margaret A. Davis
Myra W. Davis
Ida W. Johnson
J. Willard Johnson
Sarah Wood
John W. Wood
Albert G. Towers
J. Oscar Bernad
Joseph AL. Bernard
Mary J.towers
S$. Thomas
Henrietta A. Thomas
Nichols Family Update From Philadelphia Visit
Miss Sue Medford and Master William Bline return home to Philadelphia after staying with Mr. Robinson Nichols. Master Noman Wright is ill with typhoid fever and quite unwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Medford
William Bline
Robinson Nichols
Philadelphia
Noman Wright
Interesting Church Notes From Denton Conference
Conference plans Eastern Shore section activities for the Maryland State Sunday School Convention in Denton in October. Banquets, talks by Rev. J. George Carl and others, calls and resignations, Sunday School reservations, and revival services dominate a long church notes roundup across Denton and nearby communities.
Reassessment to Go Forward in Statewide Plan
The Court of Appeals reversed Frederick County Circuit Court, allowing the 1916 Legislature reassessment acts outside Baltimore to proceed. Tax Commission experts said the ruling ensures funds for state and city finances, including salaries of the Governor, state officers, and Court of Appeals members. The court met in special session and kept the case under advisement until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Baltimore City
Lax Commission
Tax Commission
Democrats Plan Registration Meeting in Denton Hall
Notice to Democrats of Caroline county invites all party members to Heptasoph Hall in the Law Building Denton on Tuesday September 26 1916 at 230 pm to organize district registration efforts monitor enrollment by order of the Democratic State Central Committee chairman Benjamin H Johnson urges every Democrat to register and attend the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Heptasoph Hall
Law Building
Denton
Democratic State Central Committee
Benjamin H. Johnson
Damage Cases to Be Tried at October Term
The October circuit term opens Monday with Alfred H. Smith suing the Pennsylvania Railroad for 15000 dollars claiming injuries from a car kitchen on a moving crew wagon. His suit cites a last year collision where his car was rammed and he was badly hurt. Attorney T Alan Goldsborough for Smith. Henry R. Lewis for the railroad. Other suits include Roy Kenton versus Gabel K. Ebling for 10000 dollars after a motorcycle rider was struck by a car, with bones splintered and months in hospital. Christian Gottwalls versus Ida Draper seeks 500 dollars over alleged improper construction of Gottwalls house. Goldsborough for plaintiff, Deen and Lewis for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred H. Smith
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Talbot
Ife
Roy Kenton
Gabel K. Ebling
Ty Alan Goldsborough
Fred R. Owens
Ida Draper
Christian Gottwalls
T. Alan Goldsborough
Mr. Lynch Stock Sale Draws Countywide Attention
A large crowd attended Mr. John K. Lync hs home farm stock sale Monday. Cattle averaged about 100 dollars with one cow fetching 175 dollars. Clifton L. Jarrell of Chestertown bought many herd head, despite best cattle leaving the county. Locals lament the loss of pure bred stock to outside buyers and fear higher prices must rise to sustain quality livestock in Caroline County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Lynch
Clifton L. Jarrell
Chestertown
Ridgely
Lynch
Caroline
Jarrell
Home State Tour to Begin with Baltimore Boy Link
The Baltimore Sun begins energetic advertising for the Home State Tour the top prize in the corn and potato growing contest. Caroline will send two Baltimore boys and Eastern Shore peers to Oakland on November 6. Western Shore entrants travel to Caroline county on November 16. Preston greets them then they go to Federalshore at 3 30 for supper and entertainment. They reach Penton at 7 30 and a Denton Court House event invites county residents. They stay overnight, then breakfast in Denton and proceed to Easton the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Caroline
Baltimore
Oakland
Bay
Caroline County
Preston
Federalshore Committee
Penton
Denton
Court House
Easton
Death of Henderson man Mr Hinson C Gooden
The Henderson community mourns the death of Hinson Cohee Gooden on Sunday morning September 17 after months of ill health. Born near Willow Grove Delaware September 30 1835 he lived in Henderson over thirty years. He married Sarah Moore in 1863 and eight of their twelve children survive. Funeral services were at his home followed by burial in Greensboro cemetery on September 76th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinson C. Gooden
Henderson
Hinson Cohee Gooden
Removes
Mr. Gooden
Willow Grove
Del
Sarah Moore
Kent County
Daniel M. Gooden
Elwood Spencer
C. E. Bfollingsworth
J. M. W. Gooden
Edith K. Gooden
S. S. James
W. E. Cartwright
L. A. Gooden
Wheat Seeding Advice For Better Yields In Wheat Fields
A farming note stresses nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and lime for wheat growth, advising early plowing and frequent harrowing for a firm seed bed. It urges selecting sound seed, treating seed for disease, and explains loose and stinking smut, with hot water and formaldehyde treatments to protect the crop. Tests for germination recommended, signed A. J. Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Aa. J. Norman
Main Street Improvement Nears Final Concreting
Engineer Edward A. Crouch of the State Commission supervises the Main Street concreting, reaching the Brick Hotel about three quarters along the route. The whole street is expected to be finished next month before frost. Citizens praise the enduring improvement and note the final tar will wait until spring, with hose use needed meanwhile. A regret is that the work was not started years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Crouch
State Commission
Cannery Inspector Examines Caroline Talbot Packing Houses
State Canning House Inspector O K Beaseley surveys packing houses in Caroline and Talbot counties assessing workers cleanliness buildings drainage and refuse disposal. He collects samples for chemical tests under the pure food law and plans further visits, aiming to stabilize and improve the canning industry profits for local packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
O. K. Beaseley
Talbot
Efe
Heaseley
County Agent Plans Home State Tour Event
County Agent Norman convened men at Mr. Alex Noble’s office on a Thursday evening to arrange entertainment for the Home State Tour on November 10. Recent visitors included Mr. and Mrs. 5 V Lane hosting Mr. and Mrs. Emory Wright, Mr. and Mrs. John Wroten and their son from Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Alex, Noble
5. V. Lane
Emory Wright
John Wroten and Son
Cambridge
Hillsboro Visitors and Local Reunions
Miss Mary Hicks returns to her North Carolina position after a two month vacation with relatives. Mrs. J. F. Baird and her young son of Waverly Virginia visited Mr. and Mrs. Lausbury Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hicks
North Carolina
J. F. Baird
Little Son
Waverly
Lauisbury Sparks
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the Local Department
Pele Ree
Elmer E. Horsey
Brookletts Avenue
Aurora Street
Nettie Elmer Horsey
Walker Wilson Moore
Winston-Salem
W. L. White
Ebenezer M. E. Church
Maryland University School of Medicine
Harold Nuttie
Maryland University School of Law
George Shawn
Lester Kauffman
Johns Hopkins
Henry Hollingsworth
Howard Melvin, Jr
Hazel Evernham
West Chester Normal
Florence Funk
Mildred Nuttle
Maryland State Normal
yThelma Everngam
Latin School
Ella Carter
Maryland College
Lutherville
Kingsley Mercer
Drexel Institute
Elva Cheezum
Hattie Dunham
State Normal
Albert Towers, Jr
Gilman Country School
Worthington Downes
Lawrenceville Academy
Anna Roe
Hannah More Academy
Alice F. Griffith
Homer G. Jones
D. S. Jones
Brooklyn
Mid
S. W. Coe
Methodit Protestant
Marie Griffith
Lewis McNeal
Great Britain
London
Anna Fisher
Howard A. Kelley
James L. Bosserman
Grace V. Moore
Williams County
Oho
G. W. Price
Mary Pancoast
Mamie Wilkinson
Belk
Edna Hobbs
Wilbur Johnson
South Haven
Michigan
Purnell Johnson
Charles R. Jackson
Beacom Business College
Seaford
T. C. Weedon
W. F. Murphey
J. Dukes Downes
Lucy Fisher
FE. H. Rinppold
Rochester
Te F. Johnson
Niapara Falls
Rowlandsville
Samuel Chambers
Howard Anderson
Lewes
John Haymond
Roland Dukes
Paul
Margaret Breeding
E. W. Brown
Grace Adams
William Noble, Jr
H. Judson Ramadell
Alden
Harrington
John Cleaves
William Croll
Edith Simpson
Ursula Slaughter
Frank Shane
Love Point
Templeville
Earle Faulkner
Eddystone
5. C. Faulkner
G. C. Moore
Irwin Moore
Walton Jones
Aldred Jones
Sadlersville
Gurney Knatts
L. Getty
Newark
Aner Getty
Charles Bilbrough
Isaac Moore
Virgie Sparks
Clayton
THE
Ridgely News
L. R. Brumbaugh
Arthur Brumbaugh
Norman Raleigh
Alice Brumbaugh
Juniata College
Frederick
Hagerstown
Huntingdon
Lincoln Highway
Gettysburg
John Graybill
Elizabeth
John Davis
Tri-County
John Shannahan
Sparrow's Point
Min
Norman Shannahan
Dobson
St. Michaels
Te PS Day
Irene Nett
Ada Cramer
Points
W. J. Davis
Federlsburg
Clarence Got
Winifred
J. O. Clark
J. Co Madara
Pred
M. Dt. Holsinger
Carneg*s Point
Mer
Paul Polinger
Mulford Swing
Delaware College
Thompson Swing
Charles Carter
Bernard
Ridgels
Josie ‘Farbett
Selby Smith
Clara Shaw
Altoona
Pac
5. I. Shaw
Centresalle
Emma Leaper
Harry Leaper
Lillian Tupmin
Pfuilock
Edna Chipman
Laurel
William Davis
St John’s College
Annapoli
Dr. Herr
Lara Godwin
Bethlehem
J. AL Ellwanger
Holt
Frank Seward
Life Shelf
Isaac S. Joslin
Marycel
Charles W. Hobbs
Frederic N. Nichols
Mr. Lynch
Hillsboro
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