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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1915
Page
5
Local notes share garden tasks and spring work, with sales and farm items. Reports cover farm prices, a Talbot stock sale at Rich Neck Farm, upcoming school events in Uligh, and road laws on hedge trimming. Also noted are post office crimes in Haslock and Ridgely and a fire damaged steamer Cambridge.
Denton hosts the District Conference of the Church of the Brethren with evangelistic services daily April 18 to 25 led by Rev. Golf and Rev. Crouse. Special speakers include Dr. Paul Howman and Rev. Fred Anthony. Community invited to attend.
Personal mentions list Denton area residents and guests including Mrs Alpheus N Roe improving after surgery at University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Notices cover Ruth S Scou and Joseph E Willoughby marriage plans, Charles Calloway's return from Easton Hospital, Florida visit by Mrs P H McShane, and various travels and visits by local families. Public officials Powers and Rogers noted in town. Yes Frank Ayers on sick list.
Greensboro reports a community program tonight featuring The Three Chauffeurs directed by Miss E June Briemeier to aid the local High School. Visitors include Joe Pepper and children Roland and Viola from Philadelphia and Elsie Towers from Easton.
Mrs. J A Billing returns to her sister after tending her mother’s death. Willeys faced difficulties returning from Federalsburg after visiting a sick sister. A love chestnut tree on W A Smith’s farm was uprooted by the cyclone. Families Willoughby Pollard and others suffered property damage. Miss Gertrude Willoughby visits Philadelphia. storm damage described as severe and near irreparable. Passwaters suffers a badly confused toe. Hi Lowers builds a Paige car garage.
Mr John Holden and Miss Clara Faulkner were married at Crompton parsonage on Wednesday night at 8 o'clock by Rev Jones. The bride wore navy traveling suit with matching accessories. The groom wore a dark blue suit. Miss Alice Rose served as maid of honor and Mr Kennard Shutts was best man. A reception followed at the groom’s parents’ home and they plan to reside on a farm near Sadlersville in Queen Anne’s county.
Burraville residents and relatives visited Mr John H Thawley near town while Mrs Amos Layton learned of her father Wmn Masten's death at Masten's Corner. A farewell sermon by Rev C M Cullum is planned at Union M P Church. Other notes include visits between Miss Lelia Price and Mrs J Otis Stafford and updates on residents visiting Greensboro and Newark, Del.
Mr Thomas A Dudley of the Chapel district Talbot announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner.
The Ridgely News Column reports on local debates between Misses Caroline Service and Ethel Snow with Greensboro girls, and a later debate by William and Dudley Davis. It covers school events, sermons, church activities, weather from a Sunday wind storm, and notes on residents visiting and local engagements.
The Teinity Sunday School reopened last Sunday at nine o clock with newly elected officers including Superintendent J. L. Willin and Assistant Superintendent J. E. Cannon. Attendance was strong with visitors, Epworth League services were canceled by bad weather, and a revival talk on seizing one s own chance to save another was planned for tomorrow evening. Farmers plowed for corn and prepared berry and cantaloupe patches. The pastor returns for another year and reports good growth in crops with little sickness. roads remain in good condition.
Woodenhawk and Miss Ola Chaffinch with brother Daniel visited Misses Elina and Martha Tiley. Bruce Lake of Mercersburg Pa stayed with his sister Mrs Clinton Wheatly. Paul Glime of Federalsburg visited Willian Tiley. A hog owned by John Hignutt was struck by a car and killed recently. Bertha Zott and Anna Chaffinch visited Greenwood on Friday.
Marydel plans a two night presentation of Mr Wiggs and Mr Bob by local artists with proceeds to the town improvement committee. A Sunday storm damaged property, toppling a tree on Main street and briefly disrupting telephone service. The Board of Trade received praise for local progress as Rev McCann preached at Wempleville P.O. 5 A. Special music came from the Marydel choir with Henry Davis leading.
A Sunday electrical storm with wind rain and hail passed over the village but caused little damage. Visitors included Mrs Arthur Peacock and daughter Miss Elizabeth of Brooklyn and Mrs Charles Starkey of Ridgely. Local residents confined to homes are Mr and Mrs John Biddie and others. The Ladies Aid Society hosted by Mrs Gurney Knotts, Rev W M McCann preached a sermon to P O S of A, and Mrs Vansant of Georgetown is visiting. Mr William N Bowen attends court at Denton.
Bible student W H Dickerson will lecture in Fountain Brothers Hall Hickman Sunday at 3 p m April 1 on The Three Worlds. Residents and visitors share updates on local families with several trips and health notes.
The town reports an expanding scene with a new building by Harry Hollis taking form, several houses under construction, and a new garage on Railroad avenue run by the Taylor brothers. Prayer meetings resumed at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Jester died suddenly last Thursday and was buried Friday, leaving small children. Mr. B F Proctor built a fine private garage, while Mr. J W Todd recovers from the grip.
Mrs Thomas Thawley and Mrs Lizzie Quillen with Mr Oscar Kelley and Miss Mary Hobbs of Andersontown were guests of Mr and Mrs Lucas Kelley Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clayton Taylor and daughter visited Mr and Mrs Edward Lord Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Chas Wright and daughter Martha visited Hurlock relatives. We report Mr Lucas Kelley is not improving.
A Sunday storm in Caroline county caused extensive destruction with cyclonic wind. Buildings roofs and barns were torn down, trees uprooted, and vehicles overturned across multiple farms including Denton and Preston areas. A Burlington or nearby church roof was carried away, and livestock injuries were reported. The storm affected nearby Edinburgh and River Springs regions with further structural damage.
Judges Clark and Stevens presided at the Orphans' Court meeting. Charles H. Redden, guardian to Oakley Annie Redden, granted an order to withdraw minor funds from Denton National Bank for reinvestment at higher interest. Letters granted to Malinda E. Rairigh for George S. Rairigh, with bond, creditors notice ordered, appraisers appointed, inventory approved, and sale ordered. Administrators Nuttle and Raughley presented inventories and sale orders. United Surety Company petitioned to discharge as guardian surety for Sallie Cannon and minors, with subpoenas ordered.
Mrs Mary Rebecca Pearson Stewart widow of Robert G. Stewart died yesterday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs William A Stewart from Brights disease. Funeral will be at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Monday with time to be announced tomorrow. She was daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Pearson and previously married to David Bloxsom and later to Mr Stewart. Surviving relative includes attorney T Wilson Annabal of Peru Indiana. She was a social figure in Denton and beyond.
Mr and Mrs Lou Kraft and Mrs Mac Gill of Baltimore visit Mrs John Sands. Mr Will Dean of Hurlock spent last Sunday with brothers Walter and Charles Dean. Miss Maud Harding is visiting relatives in Baltimore city.
Mr and Mrs W T Shockley celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last Thursday at home near Greensboro. A large company attended from Bridgetown Burrsville and nearby towns, with Greensboro Orchestra providing entertainment and a lawn party followed by cake ice cream and lemonade in a decorated dining room. The couple received many beautiful and useful presents from guests.
Severe wind storm damaged telegraph poles and trees in Reliance vicinity on Sunday evening. A barn on Captain Hastings farm near Harrison's Ferry was toppled and badly damaged. Funeral of Mrs. Rhoda Bradley held at Wesley M. E. Church with interment in Federalsburg cemetery. Various society gatherings and visits noted, including Wesley M. I Church services and several families visiting or traveling locally.
Hillsboro hosts Hugh Duffey and brother De pew with aunt Mrs. Chas. Jarrell. Mrs. J. C. Sherwood visits sister near Trappe. Paul Mason visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mason. Miss Lenora Greenley of Baltimore visits grandmother Mrs. Annie Beaven. Herbert Collins of Philadelphia spends weekend with mother Mrs. Ella Collins. Mrs. Blanche Smith returns from winter in North Carolina. Miss Mattie Barnes of Baltimore visits Miss Ella Pennington. Rev. W. F. Dawson was in Wilmington this week.
Smithville notes Sunday visits by Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Alford and family to the Lewis home. Mr and Mrs Charlie Scott and late son visited Mr and Mrs Fred Scott. Miss Miriam Clark visited Federalsburg friends over Sunday. Mr Jacob Smith has recently purchased a Ford car.
Regal Shoes showcases new spring footwear lines featuring updated styles for diverse life walks. J. H. Pastorfield presents the catalog and invites customers to explore the refreshed collection.
The circuit court adjourned after trials including a verdict of acquittal for James Swann in the fatal auto collision case involving Mrs. Mark L. Weaver. Other cases included verdicts for Ellwanger, larceny pleas, and sentencing for House of Correction terms. Naturalizations and civil matters were decided, with several cases moved to Queen Annes or Centreville for May terms. Governor Goldsborough's rival William Warburton attended court amid political activity.
Miss Nettie Perry of Choptank and Mr Irvin Schlegel of Denton wed in Denton March 30 with Rev J R Gaar of the M P Church officiating. The bride is a leading Choptank young woman and will live on a Harmony-area farm with the groom. Several local residents and visitors were noted in Easter week events and a Sunday windstorm caused minor church and property damage across the region.
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