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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1914

Page

5

Denton area notes with deaths sales and improvements

Denton community items report autos purchases as spring arrives and rising automobile sales. Deaths include Eli Massey aged 70 in Easton and John W. Fenimore Sr aged 84 in Leipsic. Local real estate deals, new theatre work, a flour mill project, and the Eastern Shore experiment farm bill approval are noted along with road and highway discussions and weather hints.

Easton Wm. H. Jones Greensboro T. W. Smith Co Messrs C. W. Hobbs John T. Carter Woodard C. Todd Chalmers Harvey L. Cooper John W. Fenimore Kent County Delaware Leipsic Denton-Geensboro

Nuptial Notes and Visitors Highlight Denton Social Scene

Mrs. F N Nichols and Miss Elizabeth Garey return from the South. Mr Frank Lewis of Wilmington and Miss Ella Collison wed at the M P parsonage with Rev J R Garr officiating. Autoist Samuel E Holt enjoys his Ford on fine weather. Various visitors from Philadelphia Baltimore and New York cited. Automobile Commissioner Roe also in town.

F. N. Nichols Elizabeth Garey E. M. Garey Denton Frank Lewis Wilmington Ella Collison M. P. Parsonage J. R. Garr Samuel E. Holt Holt Madeline Sargent Lillian Pippin Golden's College Helen Hagadone Bonnie Morgan West Virginia Rachel Jeffries Chester Aire M. Jane Redden Wilson Saulsbury Wilson New York G. R. Percy Hillsboro Tuckahoe Neck John Ghingher Bank Commissioner’s Office Baltimore State Department of Banking T. F. Johnson Bruce Emerson Washington A. A. Christian Philadelphia Greer Cooper H. T. Roop Paul Roe Caroline Henry Wilson Roe

School Industrial Contests Initiated for 18 Under Contestants

The School Board issued contest directions for all students under 18 who attended school this year. Prizes in corn, potato, and tomato growing include a short course, trips to Washington and Mt Vernon, the State Agricultural Fair, and cash prizes. Girls compete in canning, cooking, lunch-box and sewing with trips and money awards. Credit is given for participation.

School Board Maryland Agricultural College Washington Mt. Vernon Mt Vernon

Fine Clock For Coil Sisk at County Teachers Meeting

At Caroline High School in Denton on Tuesday last the county teachers presented Col. A. W. Sisk, retiring School board member, a handsome mahogany clock with Westminster chimes. Sisk served fourteen years on the board and participated in state and county educational matters. His acceptance speech was fitting, and teachers adopted resolutions praising his efforts.

Sisk Caroline High School Denton Brower A. W. Sisk Westminster iMr A Board Col. Sisk

Chautauqua Lineup Promises June Attractions

The Caroline public can expect a June Chautauqua with performers including the McKinnie Grand Opera Quartet, the Chautauqua Trio violinists, the Tuskegee Institute Singers, Alpine Yodelers, the Russian Quartet, the College Players, and Bishop Berry on Sunday. Victor's Band will provide constant entertainment, with notable lecturers planned. Local managers aim to secure additional features to meet or surpass last year's program. If this year’s entertainments match last June, the town will be abundantly satisfied.

Chautauqua McKinnie Grand Opera Tuskegee Institute College Players Bishop Berry Victor Caroline

Easter Visits and Local Happenings in Templeville

Templeville residents shared Easter gatherings with relatives in town and from Baltimore. Olivia Knotts hosted Kathleen Carter. Mary Knotts joined by Guerney Knotts. Rev. W M McCann delivered his first sermon. others like Florence Faulkner and Helen Heather visited kin or traveled to Philadelphia. Marjorie Pippin's illness improved while frequent Knotts family visits continued through Sunday.

Templeville Olivia Knotts Kathleen Carter Baltimore Guerney Knotts Mary Knotts J. R. Smith W. M. McCann James Knotts Kate Knotts Florence Faulkner Wyoming Helen Tyson Heather A. F. Heather Majorie Pearle Cooper Philadelphia Helen Taylor Dover Helen Heather T. Roland Knotts

Local Residents Share Easter Visits and New Projects

Preston notes N H Fooks and J T Dennis have begun building their houses with more projects planned. Martha Ford returns from winter in Mississippi and North Carolina to summer near town. Sherman Todd and son visit from Bridgeville for Easter with the Taylors. Frank Corkran of Harrington spent last week with nephew C A Whiteley. Rev Wilmer Jaggard and wife depart this week for new field of labor. Ruth Dowding of Johnson City Tenn visits sister Mrs John Payne. Medford Burgess of Baltimore spends Easter with his mother Mrs Rosa Burgess. May Powell of Salisbury visits town for Easter. Celia Kelley visits friends in Hurlock.

N. H. Fooks J. T. Dennis Martha Ford Mississippi North Carolina Sherman Todd and Bridgeville Wilmer Jaggard Ruth Dowding Johnson City Tenn John Payne Medford Burgess Baltimore Rosa Burgess May Powell Salisbury Celia Kelley Hurlock

Burrsville Church Present Blanket To Pastor

Wesley M E Church youth offered Rev Melvin E Wheatley a handsome blanket for his driving horse. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Harry DeLong of Connecticut and Mrs Sidney DeLong of Felton with Mr and Mrs J Simpson. Various locals noted traveling and hosting relatives over Easter weekend.

Burrsville Wesley M. E Church Melvin E. Wheatley Harry DeLong Connecticut Sidney DeLong Felton J. Simpson Arthur J. Russell E. E. Russell Philadelphia W. C. Raughley Wilmington J. B. Raughley Florrie E Dill R. H. Diller Lyman Porter Baltimore F. A. Porter Eva A. Thawley Zoe McCauley Front Royal W. E. Cheezum Homer Melvin Jdover

Ridgely Scouts Hike and Easter Week Activities

Scoutmaster Davis and Rev. W S Habbart led a Monday hike as Scouts tested in first class cooking first aid and bird description. Easter programs, church events, new local officials, school moves, and community notices fill Ridgely life with plans for hikes ground work choir appointments and campus events.

Local social notes from Ruthsburg and nearby towns

Miss Mildred Short and Naomie Holland spent the week end with friends near Ruthsburg. Miss Margaret Hackett of Washington visits her brother Dr Robby Hackett. Mr and Mrs Howard Flowers spent the week end with his parents in Easton. Mrs M E Barton visits Mrs H E Jarrell of Greensboro. Prof Clarence Cordrey spent holidays with his parents near Salisbury. Miss Laura Knotts spent several days in Denton.

Mildred Short Naomie Holland Ruthsburg Margaret Hackett Washington Robby Hackett Howard Flowers Easton M. E. Barton H. E. Jarrell Greensboro Prof Clarence Cordrey Salisbury Laura Knotts Denton

Federalsburg Sees Early Pea Planting and Fruit Prospects

Farmers east of Federalsburg planted hundreds of bushels of peas and prepared more land for crops in recent days. Cool weather has held blossoms, delaying frost risk, and now the region anticipates one of the best fruit years in memory given continued favorable conditions.

Federalsburg

Freestanding notices and visits around Greensboro church events

Rev Dr E Uoffecker former pastor of the M I Church visited his daughter Mrs Quo Zacharias and preached to a large congregation on Sunday morning. Seven persons joined the church. Troop No 1 Greensboro Boy Scouts meet in new HQ on Thursday evening April 23. Various local visitors and Easter gatherings noted across Greensboro and nearby towns including Wilmington and Cordova.

E. [. Uoffecker M. I. Church Quo Zacharias Mire J. I. Willis Seafor Virginia Lewis Rae Greensboro Boy Scouts Shalt Goldsboro Denton Ridgely John Nichols Pitsburg Elsiee Towers Rebecca Frampton Easton C. E. Anderson Bridgeville Jeffie Mintzer J. Ells B. F. Jackson Cherry Hill A. P. Prettyman M. P Levi B. Burdette Western Maryland College C. J. Burdette James Paul Curry Frank Milby Cord

Sunday School Officers Elected and Debate Named

Our Sunday School elected officers including Superintendent Clarence Adams and Treasurer Grace Hubbard. A school-house debate is set for Saturday evening April 15 on the motion that fire is a greater benefit than water. Attendees invited. Also notes visitors from Federalsburg Georgetown Baltimore and Denton visited or were guests of local families.

Clarence Adams William T. Hubbard Kathryne Spence Altha Adams Nellie Adams Grace Hubbard Peter Short Federalsburg Chester Scott Claude Lyden Henry C. Conrad Georgetown Delaware Roland Quandt Baltimore G.S. Lyden Hill Mercer Denton J. H. Spence

Easter Holiday Visit and Local Moves

Mr and Mrs Bruce Emerson and children from Washington spent the Easter holidays with Mr and Mrs W F Pennington. Rev RF Coursey and family moved to Wilmington Thursday morning. Rev WF Dawson and family arrived Thursday evening. Mr GL Wilson and son Lawrence and Mrs AD Branford were Baltimore visitors this week. Alma E Thompson visited Minerva E Todd near Andersonstown over Sunday. Kathleen Knotts returned from a visit to Mrs T F Johnson in Denton. Mrs Joseph Taylor of Trappe visited sister Mrs J C Sherwood last week. Bell Connolly of Easton has been visiting in town. Richard Evans spent part of this week in Baltimore.

Pete'’ Morris B.H. Emory and Son Cheswold Jerome Heather Philadelphia T. E. Heather A. Jackson Greensboro J. Cohee W. W. Chaires Kenton G. P. Smith Wm. McCann Oxford Maple Grove Farm Templeville Wesley Smith Davis W. S. Habbart Ridgelyntes Thompson Swing Klein Smith Randolph Macon Academy Jnc Church of the Brethren Wallace Hook Kingston Ulster County N. Y Nona Parks Dr. Herr Claysbury Harry Hemmons M. E. Church Tom Temple Ada Matthews Maud Gibson Walter Hoffman Congress United States A. M. Rahn Boy Scouts Ridgely Eternal Life Lowden The Reformed Church Pearl Gatherers Society of the Baptist Church Wrighten J. Owen Knotts Scranton Frank Lane South Central Ave Martha Richards Camden N. J Wallace Clark Bunny A. G. Saulsbury M. E Annapolis George Imler Baptist Church Sewing Circle J. T. Stevenson Denton Aimee Jones L. R. Brumbaugh Will, Smith Frank Long Dr. Madara Ruth Bridgeville Minnie Hughes John Toohey Marian Lester Baltimore Jolie Mollie Cleaves Ralph Nichols Louise Ida R. Fountain Amos Scott Sam Chambers Lewis Nettie Haymon Susie Breeding Whites Liamore Bruce Emerson Washington W. F. Pennington Ella Andersontown Kathleen Knotts T. F. Johnson Joseph Taylor Trappe J. C. Sherwood Bell Connolly Easton Richard Evans

Apple grower prospers in Caroline County district plan

Circuit Court sessions hear a mix of criminal and civil actions with sentences for liquor, larceny, assault and whisky theft. Judge Adkins sternly warns Brown for selling liquor, while several defendants receive terms from six months to two years. A major civil suit over auto damage continues, and local officials announce staff reappointments. Colonel Albert W Sisk promotes apple and orchard expansion across Maryland Delaware peninsula, detailing investments in varieties and extensive plantings to boost local farming.

Adkins and Wopper Pratt ‘Taylor Granpers’ Insurance Company Deen Brown House of Correction Owens State Goldsborough Thomas Mason Sam Marshall State Richads Mason Edgar Porter Porter Frederick Johnson Johnson Richards Goldsborough Layton John Wooters Layton Clark Charles Miller Maryland School For Miller Hartley Sloan Denton Stewart & Jarrell Lewis and Clark Sloan Oscar Benson Benson Ernest Boston Dennis Babes Boston George Baynard Baynard Ormond W. Downes Holt Construction Company Richards and Lewis W. L White Brower Jones and Douglass John J. Hartnett Messrs J. Frank Turner T. J. Keating R. T. Earle J. S. Mullin J. H. C. Legg Albert W. Sisk Transparent Williams Early Stayman Winesap Stark Delicious Rome Beauty Nero Ben Davis Caroline Richmond Montmorency Colonel Sisk Sisk Ife Maryland Delaware East Fromm Williams New York New England

A Letter From Mr Covey on Hazel Shipping Law

Denton Md April 17 1914 a letter to the Journal defends Senator Coopers claim about the Hazel anti shipping law versus the Eastern Shore limited shipment bill. Covey argues Hazel would protect Caroline and that counties like Hillsboro and New Bridge would have suffered under a limited bill, urging full execution of the Hazel law and future adoption by other counties. The piece presents local stance on regional shipping regulation and political accountability.

W. Brewster Deen Vosinus Denton Leonard R. Towers J. H. Nichols S. G. Nuttle Porter Farm Burrsville Alfred Baughley H. L. Cooper Robert Jarrell, Sr Ridgely Hillsboro J. H. Pastorfield Co New Bridge William Thomas Easton Hospital John H. Emerson Milton Woolford J. E. Woolford Cambridge Cambridge Hospital Queen Anne Wine Jump Richards Baltimore State Roads Commission Robert Jarrell, Jr F. P. Medfore Owen C. Garey L. B. Towers H. B. Messenger William H. Nutile The Peoples National Hank Sherman Hignutt Teller Melvin Anthony Nuttle Nuttle Milling Company Caroline County Maryland Agricultural College Goldsboro Caroline Cooper Coopers House Senate Kent

Stork Brings Fine Boy to Roop Home

American Corner notes a fine boy born to Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Roop. Federalsburg State highway progress reported with cement work soon to begin. Shadrach Deen and Eli Downes remain on the sick list.

American Corner H. T. Roop Federalsburg Shadrach Deen Eli Downes

Southern Half-Yearly Meeting of Friends convenes near Easton

Church news notes the Southern Half-Yearly Meeting of Friends held Wednesday and Thursday at the meeting house south of Easton with representatives from Caroline. Camden fall meeting and Third Haven summer venue are mentioned. Rev J E Smith preaches at Preston and evening sermons at Williston on The Valley of Dry Bones. A Thawley Church delegation welcomed Pastor Rev C M Cullum. pantry items noted. M P Church Loyal Sons sale and cream sale announced. Christ Church Denton Hillsboro no services due to Rev Gantt's rest after Lent. Orphans Court proceedings record distributions, sales accounts, and real estate appraisals.

Meeting of Friends Easton Third Haven Camden Delaware Society of Friends Caroline Preston J. E. Smith Williston Thawley C. M. Cullum M. P Loyal Sons Christ Church Denton Hillsboro

Annual Meeting of the Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway

Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway Company stockholders met to hear a president's report showing higher revenue for the year ending 1913. Operating revenue reached £959135.90 with a $63986.92 rise from 1912. operating expenses rose to $856008.34 up $62848.38. gross income $99126.54 up $724.85. The report expresses optimism for improved service. Local ads follow for tailored suits and Red Seal dry batteries, urging spring and summer purchases and subscriptions.

Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Company W. Heyward Myers

Easter in Hobbs and Surrounding Areas Remains Busy

Piney and Ames churches donated a liberal assortment of useful articles to Rev. Cullum and wife. Easter visits marked by Alma Thompson in Hillsboro and Miss Esther Willey in Hobbs. Easter egg hunt in Ames drew many, while residents note slow gardening progress and local social visits across Hobbs, Anderson town, Burrsville, and Federalsburg communities.

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