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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1912
Page
5
Wheat at 1.05 a bushel and corn prices lead the market notes while W J Blackiston and Wrights Department Store promise quality. Town reports mention Temple Lodge services, medical agents in Baltimore, and doctors visiting Denton. A M E Church South and Owens Chapel schedule sermons as the region chronicles births deaths and community events.
Announcement that Miss M Ethel Leager daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther R Leaver near Ruthsburg Maryland will marry Mr Edward D D Prince of Dover Delaware. Ceremony at bride’s home today at noon by Rev James C Cominsky of Dover with only immediate family present. Reverend Burr to preach and other local social notes follow.
Enterprise and public spirit from Preston and Fowling Creek push a plan for a permanent improvement of a century old road now among the worst on the Caroline pike. The project seeks state-wide extension, county-wide benefit, and will draw Southern Carolineans to Denton, boosting business and tax base through faster development of thousands of acres.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided. Maggie E Reese executrix of Jacob Reese presented an inventory of personal estate approved. Order to sell granted. Mary E Horsey executrix of Nathan Horsey presented an account of sales approved. Henry R Lewis custodian presented the last will of Josephine Horsey. Linwood Eaton administrator of John Eaton presented inventory approved. Order to sell granted. John T Prattis appointed administrator of Alexander Prattis with bond filed and approved. Notice to creditors ordered. Edward E Nuttle and Bayard Nichols appointed appraisers.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during their bereavement. David Evans and Jas. B CoLuison acknowledge the kindness shown in their time of loss.
Mr H Lay Beaven joined a Chesapeake Bay sightseeing party Wednesday morning. Mrs E L Thompson returned after wintering with sister Loretta Adams. Reading Pa and St Louis guests, Walter and Rebecca Flowers host family in Queen Anne. Wilmington visitors include Mrs Wm Burchnal and son William with Mrs Lady Sparks. Mrs J Roe MacSorley visited Wilmington parents Rey and Mrs I C MacSorley. Rev Dr and Mrs Wm F Dickinson spend week in New York City. Rev Ralph T Coursey and son Ralph Jr were in Wilmington Monday. Mrs John Clark of Rehoboth visits daughter Mrs A L Duffey. Miss Katy Vesty of Easton visits sister Mrs E B Davis. Mr Ralph T Coursey Jr spending several days in Milford. Mrs Mary Cooper spent Sunday with friends in Laurel Del.
Mr Frank Mitchell near Hobbs killed a four foot hawk suspected of stealing eight year old chicken. Michael Todd after illness left Ridgely to return to his sister Mrs Smith. Christian Endeavor led by Mrs S J Chaffinch discussed making Sabbath days blessed. E M Willey injured unloading lime. J W Lord to occupy property near Denton. W Smith and Love returned from Choptank with 1600 fine herring. Court adjourned as farming activity rises. W H Carroll of Adamsville visited nephew M F H Collison. Ira V Wine of Bacon Del was a Sunday Hobbs visitor.
The school program on Saturday night drew a clear profit of over twenty dollars to purchase window shades and other essentials for the classroom. Miss Grace Saunders and Miss Helen Jackson of Ridgely are visiting Mr and Mrs C E Hollingsworth. The Ladies Aid festival is set for Saturday night April 20. Nathan Clark has sold his farm near town to Philip Shults of Harrington. Bertie Dill visited relatives at Willow Grove Delaware. Katie Downs visits friends at Massey. Lola Jones visits friends in Hartly.
Mr Kerr lauds Maryland’s Eastern Shore as a unique, sunlit land with vast advantages for fruit and cereal crops. He notes superior soils, favorable climate, and strong market reach, urging recognition of its potential to boost state prosperity and agricultural development.
A Greensboro voter letter urges voters to reject a 30 000 bond for water works, arguing tax increases and debt are not justified. The note questions fire protection claims, cites local rates, and urges voting against the plan. Caroline county primary delegates and party positions for May 6 are listed with Roosevelt and Taft factions.
Centreville Bar member J Harry Legg told The Record he will not seek the Democratic nomination for Congress, leaving Hon J Harry Covington to run again. Legg had sparked talk with a March interview and strong support from friends, but decided against entering the race while expressing admiration for Covington. Legg will back Covington in the campaign.
Miss Josephine Moore returns home to Philadelphia after two weeks with sister Mrs. Alex Butler. Ethel and Sallie Quillen attend funeral of Miss Hessie J. Davis in Camden New Jersey. Mrs. Roy J. Butler of New Castle back home after visiting her mother Mrs. Annie Smith. Robert Jarrell Sr and sons Robert and Edward with Mrs. W L Cooper visit Preston on Sunday. Mrs. E J Boyce and son William of Camden stay with sister Mrs. W T Jarman. Pastor Rev W B Miller returns to spend another year with us. Mr and Mrs Frank Smith and two children visit Mcarington relatives. Clayton Cole and Sallie Quillen visit near Ridgely. J Frank Lane in Wilmington on Monday and Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs J Cottman received an elaborate surprise party Saturday evening for Mr Cottman’s birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs J T Kempe, Mr and Mrs Oscar Nichols, Mr and Mrs W Warton, Mr and Mrs I M Covey, Mr and Mrs Victor Wean, Mr and Mrs Robinson Nichols and Miss Vauline Goslee. A fine collation followed. Miss Myrtle J Kemps of Washington returned Monday after visiting Sunday at home. Our new pastor Rev Frank White will conduct service at 10 30 Sunday.
Miss Georgia Towers is the guest of her brother Mr Hh R Towers while his wife is away visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Hermans derfer in Baltimore. Miss Irene Morgan of Queen Annes spent last week with Miss Maty Trice. Mr George Towers Jr is on the sicle list.
About two hundred townsfolk and the Ridgely band marched to the parsonage Monday night to bid farewell to Mr. Coblentz and his family who leave for Pennsylvania. He served the Reformed Church twelve years and leaves friends in sorrow. Also notes on local industry: Day Swing & Co. pack baskets and crates, Armour Company expands preserving factory, Paul Holsinger builds poultry houses, and Ridgely creamery prospers. Evangelistic services planned at Baptist Church Sundays in April and May, and Easter services enjoyed at Progressive Brethren Church.
Federalsburg officials map repairs and enlargement for the Methodist Episcopal Church infant department. Elsie Noble and W Robert Huey announce engagement for August nuptials. A steamboat company rep discusses Baltimore routes. a new wharf is hoped. Federalsburg bank foundation under way on Main Street near the Grand Opera House. John R Young wins $50 in a Philadelphia Baking Company contest. Tomatoes price talks, local hardware sale, lumber yard upgrade, real estate and insurance office opens over the post office. Rev C M Elderdice attends Laurel Conference. National Bank foundation underway.
Mrs Harrison Jefferson of Milford rushed home after her sister in law died. Guests include Mr and Mrs Adam Holsinger and daughter, Miss Iris Smith from Ridgely with Mr W H Hardesty. Eva Thawley Zoe M Mc Cauley with Mrs Bertha Trice near Harrington. Also Mr and Mrs Enos Cleaves hosted Mr and Mrs Arlie Jacobs from Harrington, and John Stokes with William Cohee made a Baltimore trip. Mrs Mary Harvey’s porch work by Carpenter Dill. W H Satterfield planning an addition. Miss Thawley guests include Miss Outten of Delaware. Rev Melvin Wheatley visiting. J I B Raughley ill.
Trinity Epworth League was led by Edward Bowman last Sunday evening with the topic The Decadent City Americas Veril. Miss Elsie Davis will lead next Sunday evening with The Desolation of Emptiness. Mr and Mrs Clarence Melson visited Mrs Melsons mother Mrs Simpson at Bridgeville last Sunday. Bridges damaged by heavy rains are reported to be in good repair. Miss Bessie Coates visited her aunt Mrs Walter Culver at Dover last week. Fruit trees in full bloom with prospect of a peach crop.
The construction of the new shell highway from Fowling Creek to Grove has started and once finished will allow the pike to Preston to be completed. Plans then turn to extending from Fowling Creek to the pike near Two Johns, a venture likely to engage local public-spirited citizens before many years pass.
The Methodist Protestant Conference closed on Tuesday and published the appointment list. Names cover numerous churches and circuits from Accomac to Westminster and Wilmington, with supernumeraries, supply pastors, and several to be supplied, plus delegates for the General Conference in Daltymore.
On Monday Mrs Mary E Peters lost a fine mule to cerebrospinal meningitis and the next day a valuable horse belonging to Mrs Fred T Peters died from the same disease.
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