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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1914
Page
5
Denton area sees widening of Denton causeway and road upgrades. Plans include shells for river road and a new concrete State road from Preston to Linchester. Local businesses announce Easter styles, dress forms, and services while notable residents and events, from lectures to farm sales, color the county scene.
A string of weddings and social visits are recorded around Denton and Caroline county. Notable events include the marriage of R Emmett Baughley and Mary Caroline Short, and Ethel Fletcher and Charles Willey. Local clergy, family guests, and excursions to Washington are noted along with health updates and a few accidents among residents.
The Baltimore Postmaster seeks lists of farmers willing to supply city customers by parcels post to reduce living costs and improve farm prices. Rates: within 50 miles five cents for the first pound and five cents extra per two pounds. up to 150 miles five cents for the first pound and one cent per additional pound. A portrait of late Governor E E Jackson, donated by his family, was unveiled before a full House chamber with eulogies from Governor Goldsborough, Senate President Jesse D Price, Senator Peter J Campbell, Speaker Trippe, and ex Governor Edwin Warfield present.
Mr Elmer Tatman of Farmington and Miss Martha Larrimore near Harrington wed after licenses checked in Delaware then signed by Rev M E Wheatley. Also sale of a nearly 200 acre farm for 3500 dollars between town and M E Church. Various local visits illnesses and travels noted, including Rev Wheatley’s conference trip and hospital stays.
Two Johns Mr and Mrs Ernest Towers and children Mr and Mrs Roland Towers Misses Elizabeth and Irene Towers were guests of Mr and Mrs G W Towers Sunday last Mrs Doni Nichols and daughters Winnie Dela and Ruth were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lord Mr and Mrs W F Towers were guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Hammond Queen Anne Saturday and Sunday Mr and Mrs Harvey Quillen and children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Thomas Thawley Mr David Messer of New Jersey is visiting his family here Miss Maude Trice spends time in Baltimore
Miss Geneva Kemp returns home near Trappe after a week with her mother Mrs J R Wright. Luther Baynard of Bethlehem visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Jones. Mrs L B Price recovering and able to be out. W M Wright visits Dover. Frances Tubbs and Anna Wright weekend in Denton. W J Wright on business in Philadelphia. Ralph L Jump of Houston Del weekend in town Hickman. Box social at Smiths school near Big Pine on Thursday evening April 9.
Delaware state officials and county superintendents toured Ridgely High School on Wednesday to study consolidation efforts. The tenth grade served dinner, and primary class debates on sparrows drew 34 23 judges’ verdict. Other items cover a Dutch fair, a new Tri state Farmer monthly, P B&W Railroad schedule changes, Palm Sunday observances, anniversaries, and local greetings.
Rev C M Cullum and daughter Mamie returned from Washington where Mamie stayed eight months with Mrs Wilson. Christian Endeavor conducted by F Love on Sunday. Delegates to Milford M P Conference asked for Cullum’s return for another year. Ames has no preaching next Sunday due to minister’s Conference. Cathell Ward returned from Bethlehem visit with sister Mary teaching there. J R Chaffinch now installed in new store with good stock. Last Friday a station break in and whiskey stolen. Despite zero weather, peach buds largely survive. Mr and Mrs George Henry of Andersontown visited Baltimore two days. Mrs L P King of near Middletown visiting Rev and Mrs Cullum. Hettie Jopp celebrated her birthday last Sunday.
Banks announce altered hours for the Good Friday holiday with most branches closed or operating on reduced schedules. Customers advised to plan transactions in advance and check local branch notices for specifics.
Our boy scouts attended a banquet at Rawlings Heights Monday night. Judge Rawlings recalled scouting hikes of the sixties and Colin announced his mother had prepared the last room banquet. The event ended with pleasant memories as visitors departed for town.
Dr. H Clarence Duffey and son Horace of Washington stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jarrell after Mr Herbert Beaven of Dover visited his parents Mr and Mrs George H Beaven last week. Mrs Carrie Crosby of Williston spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs George R Percy. Merbert Collins of Philadelphia visited his mother Mrs Ella Collins. Mr and Mrs Guy Haskins and daughter Virginia are visiting in Baltimore. Rev R T Coursey attends Conference at Berlin. Mr H M Thompson was in Baltimore this week.
The school house debate last Saturday evening favored the negative on equal suffrage. A follow up debate is planned for Saturday night, April 4, on the motion that intemperance is a greater evil than war. Public cordiality invited. Mr Chester Scott moved to Mrs Charlie Alfords farm with Mr Eddie Favinger to take the vacated property. Mr and Mrs Blaine Bullock and family hosted Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard Covey. Mr and Mrs Ernest Lyden and daughter Viola visited Baltimore friends.
Queen Anne society notes include Mrs Effa Plummer and Misses Ruth Maud and Kathleen Pritchett of Greensboro visiting friends in town. Mrs Harvey Wooters and her young daughter are visiting relatives in Philadelphia. Mrs S J Barton stays with daughter Mrs E H Dashiell in Baltimore. Mrs E S Bowens returns home after Baltimore visit. Misses Emily Knotts and Mary Clough spend weekend in Baltimore. Mrs J E Morgan spent several days in Baltimore this week.
Last Sunday Miss Addie and Miss Helen Smith hosted guests Miss Minerva Wilson Miss Maggie Pennypacker Miss Marguerite Wilson and Mr Branty Trice. The Mite Society was nicely entertained at Mr and Mrs Wm Pennypacker home last Thursday March 26 with full attendance. A box social and ice cream festival Tuesday evening drew a good crowd, raising 24.55. Whooping cough is appearing in several families and Mr George Smith is on the sick list.
Mr Carl A Parker has bought the Jot at Main and Fourth adjoining Nuttle Hardware. He plans a cement built moving picture theatre 28 by 75 feet with 18 foot corners and modern arrangements, hoping to complete in June.
The Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference opened its first session in Berlin with Bishop Cranston presiding. Deaths and retirements were announced, including Rev. H. S. Thompson of Smyrna and Denton. Ministers received assignments across Maryland Delaware Delaware county and beyond as numerous local church and mission reshuffles occurred.
The Plains begins work on St Gertrude's Academy a four story colonial brick school with imperial plaster finish and Indiana limestone trim. A 38 by 68 foot gymnasium with 21 foot ceiling will be convertible to an auditorium. Water plant and modern conveniences planned. occupancy expected September. architect John K McIver of Baltimore.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as G. Edgar Williamson guardian to Carrie Hassinger presented the eighth and final account to be recorded. Edward E. Nuttle filed inventories of Gostin estate and permission to sell personal property. John T. Blades reported Dunham insurance refund and final administration. Court authorized Williamson to assign a mortgage in his possession.
Circuit Court will convene Monday with lengthy civil and criminal dockets. Notable case include Lewis White charged with criminal assault. Civil suits involve Mrs. Bessie Wallace versus Grangers Fire Insurance and others across several actions for damages, policies, and trespass.
The Caroline County bill allows farm owners to name properties for a $1 fee, with official records and a certificate. It prevents duplicate farm names and takes effect upon passage, amid wider legislative actions on school reopenings, child labor, Public Service Commission salaries, anti-shipping liquor measures, and a referendum amendment.
A year ago hundreds of acres of potatoes and peas were planted yet not a seed has been sown so far this year. Farmers forecast a wet spring and many who previously planted peas as an early crop will skip it this season due to uncertain conditions.
Five cents per line is charged for publishing obituary notices. Readers should budget this rate for each line printed.
A monument will be erected in Easton cemetery for Rev. T. F. Tabler with a lengthy donor list from Denton, Hillsboro, Ridgely, Baltimore, East New Market, Trappe, and other towns. The inscription notes Tabler born 1854 and died 1913 with a Bible verse about the dead resting from their labor.
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