Denton County Notes Open Season on Local Advertisers
A collage of notices from Denton area media includes farm sales near Denton and Marydel, October 5th and 6th events at McIlvaine & Sister's, and county tax collection updates. Reports mention a circuit court session starting October 4th, a horse show at the Easton fairgrounds next Thursday, and bids for Carter’s Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acadia
McIvaine & Sister's
Harvey L. Cooper
Mary del
T. LP. Fisher
Fourth Street
McIlvaine & Sister's
Easton
Journal Office
Charles H.todd
Local weddings and notices fill Denton and nearby towns
In Wilmington and surrounding counties a string of marriages and social notes appear. W W Richards visits Wilmington to wed Mary A Clark at the bride’s home with Rev White officiating. Grace Hertzler weds Thomas J Towers in Carlisle with 60 guests. Imer W Deen and Gertrude Crossan marry in Baltimore. Elizabeth W Whiteley ties the knot in Herndon with family in attendance. Other items include students and staff changes at colleges, Y M C A assignments for Amiel and Cuba work, and various visits and journeys among local residents Alice Brown and Towers families, with extended mentions of church and civic affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First District
W. W. Richards
Wilmington
Del
Mary A. Clark
Kentmore Street
Salem Church
White
Rickards
M. I. Church
Ladies Aid Society
Caroline
Rebecca A. Clark
Lizzie Conley
Vincent
James D. Jones
Joshua Clark
Carlisle
Grace Hertzler
Amos Hertzler
Thomas J. Towers
Brooklyn
Robert J. Pilgram
Amy Wageoner
Hugh B. Woodward
Clearfield
Monumental
Deen
Crossan
Albert G. Towers
Bride
Denton
Elizabeth W. Whiteley
Rebecca Whiteley
Easton
Cook
Issye Cook
Edwin S. Mowbray
Alpheus S. Mowbray
Porto Rico
Charles H. Nuttle
Henry T. Nuttle
Cuba
H. Crawford Bounds
Wicomico County
Front Royal College
Front Royal
Geo. Brown
Oscar Willey
Chapel
Ernest Cook
Joseph D. Folks
Emily
Burlington
N. J
Winfield R. Wright
Margaret Wyatt
Baltimore
Nettie Calloway
Mary A. Jarrell
Louise Gray
Goldsboro
Washington College
Chestertown
W. Frank Towers
Albert G.towers
Rehoboth
G. W. Simmons
Jennie Stafford
James B. Port
Huntingdon
Joseph Stokley
Trenton
Hattie Wright
Howard Benson
Westminster
PF. T. Benson
Ida J. McIlvaine
Pinhip Matthews
Seaford
C. E. Brown
Hridgeville
F. P. Covey
Delaware
Typhoid patient improves and social news from Cambridge
Friendship notes Master Charlie Stenton recovering from typhoid fever after a period on the sick list. Mrs. Eva Taylor returns from Baltimore and visits Cambridge friends. Mrs. Alex Wright and Mrs. Pack Wilson spend several days in Baltimore this week. Mrs. Garvey and daughter from York State visit Mrs. J. S. Willis for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Stenton
Eva Taylor
Baltimore
Cambridge
Alex. Wright
Pack Wilson
Garvey
York State
J. S. Willis
Liden and Neal Enroll at Wilmington Business College
Smithville notes two local residents, Claude D. Liden and Francis Neal, have enrolled as students at a Wilmington business college, marking the start of their studies in business courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Claude D. Liden
Francis Neal
A Wilmington Business College
Hillsboro visitors and regional social notes
Dr and Mrs F E Lawson of Ellen dale stop en route home after an extended westward trip visiting Rev and Mrs L P Corkran. Many local connections and visits described including Stevens at Rochester and Niagara Falls, Lulu Beaven visiting Washington and Ellicott City, and numerous residents visiting relatives in Queen Anne, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Lawson
Ellendale
L. P. Corkran
William C. Stevens
Queen Anne
Rochester
N. Y
Stevens
Niagara Falls
Lulu Beaven
George H. Beaven
Washington
Ellicott City
John IB. Taylor
Queenstown
McFarland
Harry Clark
J. Yates Scrivener
John A. Mackintosh
Baltimore
J. Fletcher Clark
Easton
Miss Lewis
H. Lay Beaven
Litle
Francis
Clifton Forge
W. H. F. Miller
Iedna Carroll
Downes
Edith Nole
Philadelphia
Edward Keets
W. Arthur Holt
Jefferson Medical College
Alvan Nevitt
George C. Moore
George C. Sherwood
Wye Mills
William H. Denny
Kathleen Knotts
Lutherville
Maryland College
Annie Jump
Eugene Bonwell
Betterton
Kent County
Edward S. Bowens
New York
G. Lawrence Wilson
George C. Moore, Jr
Yancy Jones
Speakeasy Trade Sparks Town Crackdown
Local citizens urge action against speakeasy and Nick whiskey sellers on Saturday nights as officials plan to curb illegal trade. The editor notes a thrifty, law abiding town but warns the moral and business harm from the illicit activity. Listed are new building projects and visits among residents, including homes being erected, a storage building, and several family gatherings. Typhoid fever and tonsillitis hospitalizations are also noted among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elouse of Correction
W. R. Breeding
Charlie Stant
Dannie Layne
Bruce Kinder
Bridgeville
W.pf. Eddington
Leslie
Clarence Abbott
Hickman
W. E. Davis
Two Johns Visit and Return to Baltimore
Mrs W L Cooke and children with her mother return to Baltimore after visiting relatives here. Miss Mary Callahan of Queen Anne stayed with her sister Mrs W F Towers. Mr and Mrs D Nichols and children visited Mr Butler Nichols. Mr C H Todd of Frankford Del spent days with son C S Todd. Miss Elizabeth Towers returned from Queen Anne grandparents. Mr and Mrs Hutchinson Trice entertained friends on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Johns
W. L. Cooke
Baltimore
Mary Callahan
Queen Anne
W. F. Towers
D. Nichols
Butler Nichols
C. H. Todd
Frankford
Del
C. S. Todd
Elizabeth Towers
Hutchinson Trice
Barwick journeys to New York for river milestone anniversaries
Ridgely James A Barwick departs on the 25th for a week in Greater New York to observe the 3606th anniversary of the Hudson River discovery and the 198th anniversary of the first steamboat on the river. He notes the Claremont by Robert Fulton and the Half Moon vessel. He plans no birthday celebration on September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
James A. Barwick
Greater
New York
Hudson River
Commodore Hudson
Claremont
Robert Fulton
Mr. Barwick
Greensboro News Letter Churchill Week of Religious Services
Special services have been held each evening at the M. P. Church with talks to girls and boys by Mrs. Holland and Rev. J. P. Otis. The meetings continue next week. Various local moves and visits are noted along with church notices and upcoming events in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Holland
J. P. Otis
St Paul's
M. E. Church
Ellen Brindle
Rebecca Roe
Kate Bernard
Railroad Avenue
Denton
R. E. Ober
Valley View Farm
J. 5
Ober
O. W. Barton
T. C. Horsey
W. D. Ross
J. O. Bernard
Chestertown
Galena
Mllinois
Trinity Church
Greensboro
George Christopher
Laurel
Del
Myrtle E. Bailey
M. E. Dennis
Wilmington
Ambrose Langrel
M. J. Files
J. H. Coursey
Orange
N. J
T. W. Eliason
Culbreth
John Ornett
Easton
Edward Uf. Roe
Greenwood
T. H. Jarman
Ethel Jackson
Pierce
Philadelphia
Henry I. Jarrell
T. C. Curry
R. H. ‘Taylor
Lansdowne
Quiet Wedding and Local News From Ames Area
Mr William G Carrow and Miss Ber Willis wed quietly at her home with only immediate family present Rev Ivanhoe Willis officiated Miss Mamie Goodwin returns to Philadelphia after visit Mr Wesley Richards of near town and Mrs Anhie Clark of Wilmington wed in Wilmington last Saturday Mrs J N Dennison visits Philadelphia parents Mrs H W C Rowe of Hillsboro and Mrs T B Sweeney with family in Dover etc The Ames Church society plans visit and service at Union M E Church Rev Carroll Maddox returns home with family from Baltimore updates on local residents and visitors including Miss Florence Slaughter Miss Lydia Hardesty Miss Verde Melvin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Carrow
Bertie Willis
Ivanhoe Willis
Mamie Goodwin
W. N. Goodwin
Philadelphia
Wesley Richards
Near Town
Anhie Clark
Wilmington
J. N. Dennison
Willard
Charles Starkey
Sadlersville
A. J. Cohee
H. W. C. Rowe
Hillsboro
G. H. Wiseon
T. B. Sweeney
R. C. Moo
Dover
L. A. Gooden
Lulu Marvel
Edward Collin
Wyofping
Buresville
C. FE. Society of Ames
Hobbs
C. EE. Society
Union M. 2
Carroll Maddox
Bali Tmore
Maddox
Lillian
Rice
Barthelow’ S
Frederick County
Charlie Jacobs
T. R. Jacobs
Germantown
Florence Slaughter
Andrewville
Del
J. Slaughter
Trappe
Friends
Randall Harvey
Quaker City
Mary E. Harvey
Alexine Jump
Salisbury
Lydia Hardesty
Oscar 3. Stafford
Verde Melvin
Farnhurst
Miss Ursula Slaughter Returns To St Idary's Seminary
Hobbs reports Miss Ursula Slaughter has returned to St Idary's Seminary after a summer at her parents' home near here. Mrs Nan Davis and Miss Catharine Davis of Federalsburg were hosted by Mrs E M Willey. The Christian Endeavor met at Ames with leader Mr M F H Collison. Mr James Payne of Harmony visited his daughter Mrs B S Robinson last week. Miss Bessie Towers is ill under Dr Fisher care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
B. S. Robinson
Bessie Towers
Fisher
Death Roll reports local deaths and farm urging tone
The Death Roll records the deaths of Wilbur Thawley at age 18 from enteritis after a trip to Philadelphia for treatment, Myrtle Bailey 21 from typhoid fever who worked as a telephone operator near Greensboro, and prominent figures Thomas Hill in Baltimore and Dr I Marion Slemons in Baltimore with interments in Denton and Greensboro. It also quotes agricultural advocacy urging farm youth to pursue farming training and opportunities, and notes the Steam Laundry for Denton by G S Raleigh & Son with planned home delivery and coordinated services across surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Thawley
Mary L. Thawley
Denton
R. ‘Tr. Porter
Norwood
Philadelphia
Flt
Benson
Raleigh
G. J. Helsby
Denton Cemetery
Myrtle Bailey
C. E. Bailey
Greensboro
Bailey
St. Paul's Church
J. Hf. Beauchamp
Sull Ponys
J. J. Otis
Greensboro Cemetery
Thomas Hill
Baltimore
Caroline County
I. Marion Slemons
Wicomico County
Edward D. Martin
William R. Martin
G. S. Raleigh & Son
Ridgely
Hillsboro
Queen Anne
Orphans' Court approves final receipts and mortgage actions
In the Orphans' Court Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood hear executors Eliza J Williamson and William Williamson present a final receipt from E V Cole legatee approved. Guardian Malene C Benson to C Edward Benson minor presents bond approved. Order authorizes mortgage investment. Annie E Wheeler guardian to her minor children authorized to collect and release mortgage and assign to foreclose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden
Fleetwood
Eliza J. Williamson
Ft. Clinton Williamson
W. J. Williamson
E. V. Cole
Fmalene C. Benson
C. Edward Benson
Annie E. Wheeler
Temperance Lesson Reflected On Corinthians Teachings
Rev F Benson cites Paul and Dr Maltbie Babcock to urge Christian liberty limited by love for others. The Corinthian meat offered to idols debate is used to illustrate avoiding actions that harm weaker believers. The discussion extends to strong drink, conscience, and solidarity, arguing one must consider a brother’s conscience and society’s laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. ¥. Benson
I Corinthians
Christ
Maltbie Babenck
Corinthian Church
Jerusalem
Paul
Corinthians
McClaren
Levy Court names ditch commission in fifth district
County Commissioners on Tuesday appointed William E. Liden James B. Wright and Arthur P. Handy a commission on a proposed ditch to begin at the State line on the Joseph Vicers ranch and pass through lands owned by heirs of John H. Twiford J T Kinder Bayard Ricketts James Ricketts George Slubert Norman Wagner Kinder Bros Mrs Mary LE Noble Mrs Laura Wright Ty W White and others. Registration days this year are next Tuesday and the Tuesday following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrank Booth
Elling
Law
Democratic
Caroline
Denton
Journal
J. W. Warren
Everagain's
Carter Block
Ida S$. Hollingworth
Ida S. Hollingworth
Samuel W. Darby
Clerk of the Peace
Dover
Choptank
Carter
T. Pliny Fisher
Stone Road
James R. Butler
Albert G. Towers
Lillie MM. Statum
Elerman HI. Cade
Caroline County
Cairo
Illinois
Cade
Greensburg
Parker's Hall
C. M. Elderdice
James He.thawley
W. J.D. Lucas
Wilbur I. Jacob
Burrsville
Mason
Jacob L. Weaver
John M. Weaver
A. Howard Holsinger
Sixt
C. E. Turner
C. H
W. S. Elbin
Thomas L. Day
Denton Bridge
Maryland Governor presses plan to expand agricultural college outreach
Governor Austin L. Crothers announced a broad extension of the Maryland Agricultural College to preparatory schools across the state. He pledged legislative support and funding to place the college in closer contact with farmers and to train country youth in agricultural methods, with West Nottingham Academy proposed as the first site for outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College Extension
Maryland Agricultural College
Austin L. Crothers
John F. Dawson
F. P. Herr
John W. Kerr
Caroline County
Baltimore Star
Crothers
Cecil County
West Nottingham Academy
Maryland Districts Set For Thirteenth Census Boundaries
Officials finalized dividing Maryland into five districts for the thirteenth census with Vivet District covering Worcester Wicomico Talbot Somerset Queen Annes Kent Dorchester Cecil and Caroline counties and a population of 164 004 in the last census. Rural mail carriers urged farmers to use stamp books to ease making change. A Maryland immigration bureau report to Governor Crothers cites over 11 million dollars brought into the state by outsiders for the bureau’s fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
State Bureau of Immigration
Crothers
Bureau
Rayner
J. W. Hering
Elkton
Cecil
Worcester County
Snow Hill
Chestertown
Easton
Reunion of Eastern Shore Civil War veterans held in Easton courthouse
Survivors of the First Eastern Shore Regiment Volunteers gathered at the Easton courthouse on Thursday in a large attendance. The unit formed in Cambridge in September 1861 with about 1,200 men from lower Eastern Shore counties, now down to roughly 125. Attendees traveled from Caroline, Talbot, Worcester, Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, and from Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, and beyond. State's Attorney J. Frank Turner delivered the welcome, praised as a fine address. Rev. Thos. L. Poulson gave the wartime chaplain’s response. Confederate veterans, including Major William I E. Stewart of Easton, also spoke. Col. Mullikin and Mr. Robert D. Bradley spoke. post-meeting dinner was provided by Hicks Post, G. A. R., Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore Regiment
Court House
Easton
Cambridge
Dwin
Caroline
Talbot
Worchester
Wicomico
Worcester
Somerset
William I E. Stewart
Mullikin
Robert D. Bradley
Hicks Post
Soil maps aid farmers in Caroline area counties
The U S Department of Agriculture releases soil maps for Caroline Queen Annes and Talbot counties with soil descriptions and crop rotation recommendations. The text notes three and five field systems fit Sassafras loam, stresses lime and green manures like cowpeas and crimson clover, and highlights benefits of rotating tomatoes with corn and wheat for better yields and soil health. Congressman Covington distributed copies to local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Caroline
Queen Anne's
Talbot
Portsmouth
Caroline County
Iere
Congressman Covington
Social Round Up From Templeville and Nearby
Templeville residents including Mr and Mrs Wellington Feather and Effa spent Sunday with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs A F Heather. Florence Faulkner returned home from visits in Milford and Wyoming. Dr J R South Mrs Herbert Knotts and Neil visited in Kenton. Margaret Smith Florence Faulkner called on Helen Heather. Howard Griffith moved into the former Glanden residence. Mrs S L Cooper returned from Baltimore with a full line of goods. Er W EB Rowe and his daughter visited H S Dailey. Katie Knotts and daughter Mary visit Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Cooper
Baltimore
Er. W. EB. Rowe
Little Daugher
H. 5. Dailey
Katie Knotts
Mary
Ridgely
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