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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
7
Spring headlines sweep Denton with planting, cleaning, and garden notes. Farmers report busy fields, peaches and strawberries, and rising wheat prices while town events include Chautauqua planning, a clean-up day, and a carload mule sale. Postmaster and local notices mark staff changes as residents anticipate May elections.
A quiet April wedding joined Miss Jene Weaver and Mr. August Koenamann at the Reformed Church with a Mendelssohn processional. Several bridesmaids and ushers assisted, and a reception followed at the bride’s home. Additional notes record marriages, visits, and society events including Ellen Coleman’s Wilmington church wedding plans and local residents visiting or traveling.
Eastern Conference of Maryland Church of the Brethren met at Meadow Branch Carroll County Tuesday afternoon with about 60 delegates from 20 churches. Officers and clerks elected and Easter observances noted with sermons and special music at local churches.
The article notes Easter fell on April 25 1826, the latest 19th century date, and will not occur again until 1823. It mentions the earliest date 1828 and a near miss on March 25 in 12y5, with the current year April 24. It comments Lent as a Catholic custom growing across denominations and Easter as the centerpiece of Holy Writ celebrations.
Hobbs updates show C Ellwood Bright plans to attend the Bible Students Convention in Wilmington on April 23. Chas Howard Jr visited his convalescing father after a pneumonia attack. Mrs L Roe visited daughter Myttle in Cambridge hospital, reporting favorably. The berry cup factory here expands basket making. Hobbs and Harmony relatives hosted. Strawberries are plentiful in San Diego. Rev and Mrs Burdette return from conference. Various locals travel to family and friends in Baltimore, Washington, and Denton. Dogs at large and rabbit chases noted. Farmers plant corn and tomatoes as fine weather continues in Azon. little sickness reported nearby.
Dr tiddbo rough took Ernest Harris four year old to the year and Throat Hospital Baltimore for treatment. The boy was accompanied by his father, Mr and Mrs Howat Eo Uaidesty and children Francis and Elizabeth. Mr John Thawley of Pridgeville visited Mr and Mrs John W Stephens and family. Denton guests Marie and Farle visited Mr and Mrs John W Parris. Misses Louie Fountain Peale Satterfield with Clarence Voss and David Ellwanger motored to Greensboro and Denton. Rev W O Conaway left for Baltimore to attend PulIy Sunday services. C N Fountain and others motored to Mederalburg. Harrington guests Mr and Mrs RR U Stratford. Mildred Andrews guest of Laura Thawley. Melvin Andrews guest of Houston Thawley. C O N Fountain bought a new Ford touring car last week.
American Corner reports a surprise party at Ma Sherman Stubbard’s Saunday home Sunday evening with many guests including Wall Hlatbard Minnie Nichols Mattie McCon nell Evelyn Ritter Elva Galluth Anna Ross Ruth Ross Blazer Towers Maggie Daftin Mary Corkran Edna Corkran Wilmer Collins Sidney Collins Horace Robinson Normah Meredith Earle Smith Wilson Dukes Orland Dukes Ernest Griffith Claude Howard Dorsey Nichols Lee Nichule Brownie Wisher. Elva Griffith and brothers Lacey and Ernest hosted Wednesday evening with Nellie Sullivan Cathell Ward Evelyn Ritter Larry Sullivan Mois Trumt Trvin Flynt Wilmer Collins Sidney Collins. Mr and Mrs Beat Union Grove visited daughter Mais W. M. Love near hee. Mr and Mrs George Gillith visited Sunday with Walk Dave.
The Ladies Aid Society enjoyed a pleasant Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Georgie Collins home with ten members present and two new joins. Refreshments followed and the next gathering was planned for Mrs Flora Paylor's residence. Also a social honored Miss Bertie Legates on her eighteenth birthday with gifts and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Ollie Thompson visited his brother last Sunday.
Miss Lillian Towers retired to her home after a three month visit with sister Mrs W B Cooke in Baltimore where she learned shorthand and typewriting. Mr and Mrs J Roland Towers and little son Chester were guests of Mr and Mrs G Towers. Mr and Mrs Clarence Rice and children visited Ma and Mrs Harvey Onsley. Miss Lonize Yeoman spent the weekend with Miss Reba Thi. Chester L Towers of Sykeville was a recent visitor.
The fair grounds near Euston were cold at a public sale with bidders including M. T. Johnson, A. L. Michels, and A. G. Pascault participating in the proceedings.
The Ridgely News Column reports on the Caroline County Sunday School Association convention at Ridgely M K Church with address by Mr. Wm. E. Hearn and talks by Rev. C. T. Wyatt, Miss Amanda Saulsbury, Rev. A. M. Rahn, Miss Maggie Wilton, and Rev. T. O. Crouse. Local teams defeated Denton and Queen Anne 4 6 4 and 6 4 respectively. other notices include clergy moves, taxies, and community events.
Names and travel notes from a local Queen Anne area page list Rev J O Yupman and Miss Addie Morgan at a Sunday School convention in Ridgely Maryland. Edna Coshe has returned from Delaware to Wilmington visits by Mrs Elizabeth Lightner and Mrs Frank Gooding of Wyoming Delaware. Various locals and relatives travel between Wilmington Philadelphia Venton Queenstown Lamet Del Wilmington and Virginia with returns and visits noted.
The Concord church program lists a 9 30 Sunday School start and 10 30 preaching. Evening Epworth League service led by Walter Liden on the topic Little Chances 19 Help. Social notes mention visitors Mrs Einmua Plubbard and Miss Mary Nuttle visiting relatives, with Mrs Mining Murphy guest of Mic Charles Trice. The Ladies Aid Society meets next Wednesday afternoon. Miss Mary Moni to entertain Epworth League next Friday evening.
Mi tlany Roop and family moved to Harrington last week. Ma Roop’s store remains empty. Miss Marshall of Talbot visits her cousin Mr Redman. Tilghman Dean walks with difficulty. Rev O T Connelly had a conference with his parents here. Mr and Mrs Tlome Mason of Knoxville visit. Monday hail affected the area. Lulu Beauchamp is ill.
Hickman and Smiths school closed on Friday April 21 after a successful year. Miss Catharine Hughes led the annual picnic on Saturday. Various social events followed including supper hosted by Mrs. George Wilson and visits by Mrs. W J Rausdell and Miss Melvin of Harrington. Epworth League service planned for tomorrow evening under Mrs J W Peters.
Hillsboro, Mesias. J Norman Clarke KW Beaven J Earl Wothers and Garrett con Smith were in Wilmington this week. Mrs ALD Ananford and Miss Margaret C Janell are spending days in Baltimore. Mrs Idrin Smith of Wilmington is visiting at the Sparklin home. Rees Fleming of New Castle visits his parents. Rev Clarence Jones and family took parsonage. John Holt of Wilmington visits his parents. Rev and Mrs F C MacSorley of Federalsburg were in town. Misses Elelen Fleming and Helen Mason were Baltimore visitors. Miss Olive Mumimer of Marydel visits Sadie Wothers. Mrs R J Bowen of Baltimore has been visiting this week. Mrs Albert Cahall is visiting in Baltimore.
Sheriff Joe Beck and Deputy A K Cooper escorted eight prisoners to state facilities after Wednesday trials. Albert Hignatt received five years for second degree murder, Wilton Ashburne two years for stealing a automobile, Hl Deaner for four years forgery, Daniel Stanford four years forgery, Thos Beulah four years forgery, James Thomas one year forgery, James Carter six months for breaking into a railroad depot and stealing whiskey, Ping Lewis to the same charge, and Matthew Thomas was sent to Crownsville asylum for insanity.
A musical entertainment The New Minister will be staged at Masonic Hall on Thursday evening by the Denton M E Church Ladies Circle with Kes ton talent. Cast includes Rev Homer Alexander Brown W H Jump Prof Topnote Ralph Ledman Crescendo B Flatt Mrs W H Jump Hester F Sharp Mrs J Frank Ledmun Dr Hoosick Manning Mernken Ralph Banter J R Phillips Jr Daisy Livejoy Eunice Poole Odelia Hasbin Mrs William Collins Petunia Pimples Mrs barry Wallis Uncle Alec Hh B Wright Augusta Wind Mrs J W Payne Mrs Delancey Katherine Cox Admission 25 and 35 cents.
Judge Liden Moore and Covey attended the Orphans' Court proceedings. Howard Hobbs, administrator of Nathan Hobbs, deceased, presented first and final account and distribution, which was passed and ordered to be recorded. Harvey J. Cooper, administrator of Amos Cohee, deceased, submitted inventory and approval of the deceased's personally approved, and an order to sell at private sale granted. Harvey L. Cooper and John Lynch, administrators of Owen Lynch, deceased, filed inventory and appraisement of the deceased's personally approved and ordered to be recorded.
Mr Lemuel Faulkner of New Jersey is now with his parents Abi and Mais, W J Maulkner. Miss Ethel Faulkner is spending some time with Sudlersville friends.
We express appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness during our sad bereavement from A FL Dean and children.
Passion week began at the MFE Church with a fore feast and sermons by Rev H T Quigg and Rev Dr Hof fecler. Numerous clergy visited and sermons continued each evening with guests from Ridgely Easton Chestertown Ingleside and more. Local residents attended Easter events and visitors returned home after holidays with relatives and friends.
County Demonstration Agent Norman is described as an ambassador from the U S Department of Agriculture and Maryland Agricultural College to Caroline county. His duties include advising on spray programs, fertilizers, seeds, farm equipment, silos, building projects, home utilities, and organization of farmers clubs, with access to specialists on demand. He urges residents to call, phone, or write for information or help.
The purple martin, a migratory bird beneficial to farms, returns wherever suitable nesting boxes exist. They feed on winged pests, especially insects harming livestock and crops, with one breeding pair consuming millions of pests. Martins prefer nesting near humans, a trait noted since early Virginia settlements with gourds provided by Indians and still seen near some cabins in the South.
A large audience of boy scouts, parents, and friends gathered at Denton town hall last Friday to watch Rock Stall Troop present a play about life at the scouts camp. Principal Evans led a strong Denton troop with drum cadences, Lavinia Crouse’s camp girls performed in Indian maiden attire, and several speeches by Shull, Evans, and visiting officials highlighted the event.
Mrs Mary FE Dean wife of Captain Alonzo H Dean of the steamer Edenton died after an unconscious state found near the High School in Denton Sunday morning. John I Garey heard groans and saw a form from his window. She died the same evening after being moved to her home. Abs Dean survived by husband daughter Miss May Dean and son Monroe Dean of Philadelphia. Funeral held Wednesday with interment in Denton cemetery.
Denton will surface Main Street from the hill foot to the east rail crossing, about 4200 feet, averaging twenty four feet wide to Eighth Street and fourteen feet beyond. The project, funded by town county and state shares, aims to upgrade a long neglected route. After paving, a strict speed limit and enforcement are planned to curb horse trotting noise.
An official of the C. and P. Telephone Company explained that the large operating force makes it impractical for every operator to memorize all subscriber numbers and other service details. The public is asked to provide calls by number, with provisions to supply numbers when subscribers cannot.
The New York World portrays a Sagamore Hill revival led by William Barnes with Billy Sunday as evangelist for the Republican Party. Elihu Root and George W. Perkins figure as church members while Chancellor Day sits in the mourners’ bench and Boss Penrose attends in the omen corner awaiting assurances of salvation as Wall Street buzzes with ecstasy following Harriman’s White House visit.
Before 1897 no long distance telephony existed. The Bell company founders foresaw a nationwide network of wires connecting cities and enabling conversation across hundreds to thousands of miles, linking the population through a single universal system. Today businessmen increasingly rely on long distance calls for convenience.
In sad remembrance of wife and mother Mary Elizabeth Dean who died April 16 1916 at age 46. She rests in the graveyard softly sleeping where the tracces gently ware. The families ask readers to support the approaching Chautauqua event.
Burrsville Md April 17 1916 William Harvey attacks liquor selling and drinking in a public letter to the Journal editor Windle. He cites biblical passages to argue abstinence and asks Windle to debate the liquor question and stop inviting Billy Sumlay to debate.
A year after the Harrison anti narcotic act, officials note strong impact yet heavy costs. Thousands have suffered and some died due to restricted access to drugs. Federal officers wage a dramatic battle against a thriving smuggling network while state laws expand controls not covered by the federal framework.
Hon Joseph Irwin France will arrive in Denton next Tuesday accompanied by Senator William P. Jackson. They plan to meet friends and tour county points to promote France’s candidacy for the United States Senate nomination. Published by the France Campaign Committee with treasurer Tiros R Green.
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