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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
5
All parts of the county are invited to submit Mewe items under this heading. Community groups and individuals may send memoranda, notices, or brief listings detailing services, events, or sales for publication to the county bureau. Submissions should be concise and timely to appear in upcoming columns.
A survey of short items from Denton and surrounding towns shows prices for cash crops wheat 83 and corn 93, car sales and autos, peaches shipped by J. M. Wyatt and the Hoffman firm, auction sales, and a slew of notices. Community events include a rural carriers meeting, a Sunday school convention, and a church tournament. Weather, crime, and a death are referenced in passing as well.
A Graceful Ridgely wedding unites Miss Charlotte H Evans and Franklin A Stayer with maid of honor Miss Anna Evans and bridesmaid Miss Grace Holland. The couple trips to Ocean City before settling in Tioga Louisiana. Several social notices recount visits, marriages, and upcoming events across Ridgely and nearby towns with a bustling network of relatives and friends.
Fire gutted the Hobbs store owned by J Roland Chaffinch destroying stock post office equipment and fittings. Mrs T H Towers first spotted the blaze but the building was beyond saving. Adjacent structures were saved by villagers. Loss tops 6000 with 4100 insured. The owner hopes to reopen in a new store after his long family business in the old premises.
Agents for express companies in Delaware are being arrested for delivering liquor shipped into the state, violating the anti shipping law and drawing action from authorities.
Mrs E J Boyce and son William return to Camden N J after visits in Goldsboro Centreville. J A Jackson visit to Baltimore extends to Luray Va to see Rev J H Davidson. Robi Jarrell Jr Monroe Saunders and Geo E Smith and friends trip to Easton fair by auto. W C Wharton renovates dwelling adding porch and bay window. John Cooper of Willow Grove and Mrs John Rees of Cordova visit W L Cooper. Robert Jarrell and son Edward return from Ocean City. Tomatoes look good and large acreage favors a strong pack. Typhoid fever prevalent though milder. Mrs Thos Butler Easton visits son Roy Butler. Few peaches shipped. local market eats much. Elsie Hevalow of Philadelphia guest of Mary Cahall. Esther Quillen visiting Philadelphia Camden. Cantaloupes principal shipping product. Mrs J W Murphy at Ocean City for a week.
Preston Fletcher and family from Augusta lead a group visiting Mrs. Saral Fletcher at her home. Other guests include Mrs. Chas Davids of Baltimore and Mrs. Geo Siebert from Harrisburg staying with Mrs. Geo Whiteley, with several locals and travelers from New York, Philadelphia, and St Louis dropping by in town.
Grove residents Mrs. Nora Collins and daughter Pearl returned home in Wilmington on Wednesday after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Collins. Mrs. Rosa Robinson and a son came back to Philadelphia following time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Collins. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murphy of Salisbury are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Murphy.
Miss Rebecca Boswell, away with Virginia relatives, has returned home. Miss Kate Lane of Baltimore is spending two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Alberta Bryan.
Mrs S Smith repairs the corner store for Mr J R Chaffinch while he buys groceries in Baltimore to meet rising demand after a Sunday fire. A long list of social visits, travels, and local outings at Pea Liquor beach, Bowers Beach, Johns Hopkins summer school, and various homes. cannery upgrades under Hobbs Manufacturing. shipments for cannery help from Baltimore. settlements of local business travel and seasonal works. tomatoes first ripe by W L Long. Elmer Jones and others returning from visits. several residents moving or visiting Philadelphia, Hillsboro, Lewistown, and Denton.
Mrs E N Wright and children visit relatives in East New Market. Mr and Mrs J Ro and Mr Orland Wright see friends in Talbot county. Mr Dean and daughter Nettie visit W J Wright family. Mrs Walker and son George visit friends in town. Estelle Wright visits sister W N Jump in Houston. Miss Myra Wright visits Federalsburg friends. Mrs J R Wright and Mrs John Spence spend Saturday in Easton. Misses Clara and Mary Wright stay in Easton. Mrs W M Wright on sick list this week.
Misses May and Jennie Moffett of Philadelphia return home after a week with Miss Bessie Fountain and friends. Mrs Jennie Everngain suffers injuries from a fall. Mrs Josephine Wooters vacationing in Philadelphia. Mrs Emma T Johinson visiting local friends. Cannery preparing to open for the season.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Jarrell and daughter and others motored to Betterton Sunday afternoon. Mrs. R. J. Thompson of St. Louis joined her husband at Rehoboth on Saturday. Attendees and visitors include Rev. Coursey near Rochester, Pa and Mrs. Coursey with daughter visiting Ditts burg. Maryland and Virginia names frequent in town social circuit.
Local residents and visitors are listed as spending days with relatives and friends. Names include Hollingsworth Carter Scattergood Gooden Quillen and Quillen at Easton fair, the Pritchetts from Wilmington visiting parents in town, Graham from Philadelphia returning home, Jones family with mother in town, Willard Smith from Wilmington, Goodwin of Chester visiting, Corwin Pritchett of Easton visiting relatives, Louise Wiggins Cordova and Amy Sweeney Philadelphia visiting, Cora Downes visiting Ira Downes Frederica, and typhoid illness among F F Sweeney and H H Studson. The town’s canning factory began its first corn run Friday.
Burrsville and Harrington residents visit the Simpson home in Wilmington as well as many others from Cecilton Philadelphia Brownsville and Girdletree Worcester count ies join Fleming Starkey Hopkins and Starkey families for a week of guests and gatherings. The Hopkins household reports friends visiting while several locals entertain or are on sick lists with engagements and social duties noted.
A large group of young visitors spent a Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Towers in Ocean City. Attendees included Mr G W Towers Mrs Wm Cooke Mr and Mrs H W Towers and several children and relatives from Baltimore and nearby towns.
Miss Edna Morgan returns home after a ten day visit with Mrs. John Dimling in Walbrook. Mrs. Dimling now visits Miss Edna Morgan. The Moores host guests including Mr. and Mrs. Alan Neavitt of Baltimore and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brindell of New York. Other guests include Mrs. Charles Rhodes with her daughter Mrs. Francis Clark in Wilmington, Alex Mustard of Baltimore visiting J. E. Morgan, Anna Body of Wilmington staying with Mrs. T. Herbert Stayton, Mabel and Ev. Barnes visiting Wilmington relatives, Grace Dulin of Easton visiting Polly Callaway.
The Marydel camp ended last Monday after a notably orderly and enjoyable season. Attendance peaked with about 10,000 on Sunday. local organizers like Mr. Shew Brooks and Mr. McKnett received praise for hospitality and service. Other updates include improvements in health, a cannery opening, a horse accident, and preparations for Wilmington relocation of a local inspector.
A Federalsburg letter describes Houston Hurlock’s arrest for stealing Harry Carrolls automobile. The boy supposedly took the car twice in two days, prompting a statewide pursuit with auto parties from Cambridge Hurlock Eldorado and Federalsburg. He was captured near Eldorado and later jailed in Denton. Dale Simpson, 24, died after being struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train at Bridgeville while delivering cantaloupes.
American Corner will host a revival service in the M. P. Church tomorrow August 24 at 7 30 p m led by Rev O H Connelly of Christiana Delaware The subject will be Redemption through Christ A large congregation is cordialy expected. Local residents and visitors are listed among attendees and relatives visit over the past week.
Wiliston, Mrs. E. E. Wheeler of Baltimore stayed with relatives in Hillsboro and visited sister Mrs. C. Crosby. Miss Mabel Baker returned home after six weeks at Johns Hopkins Summer School in Baltimore. Mrs. Maude Shortall and children came back after a week with Mrs. Saral Andrews. W. D. Uhler returned to Philadelphia from a visit with relatives. Mrs. O. M. Hignutt attended Armstrong and Cators millinery opening in Baltimore. A Baltimore boat now runs Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Roland Layton of Pennsylvania visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. B. Layton. Miss Louise Doerr spent part of last week in Philadelphia.
Statistics show 2196 families 7276 baptized members and 8246 parishioners in the Diocese of Easton across the Eastern Shore. From June 1912 to June 1913 there were 187 baptisms 127 confirmations 76 marriages and 128 burials with 5584 communicants and 2448 Sunday School scholars. Total funds raised reached 42800 12 with property values over 500000. Episcopal fund stands at 43047 08 clergy relief near 12000 and trust funds about 8000.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as Jacob Ghingher reported the account of Julia Ann Jewell's estate and Eliza Clines probate was admitted with Bedelia Clines named executrix. Bonds approved, creditors to be notified, appraisers appointed, and administratrix Laura A. Dill noted for a separate motion to dismiss in Dill v Dill with a subpoena issued for Laura Dill.
Baltimore city councilman Samuel L. West and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Garris with their four year old son and Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Covey escaped serious injury when their auto skidded in mud on the Denton to Preston road. The car turned over in a ditch, trapping occupants briefly until aid arrived. the machine was badly damaged.
In Baltimore a Special Master of the U S District Court ruled a mortgage on Mrs Rhoda A Blades land valued with interest at about 3400 dollars had been released and is not a lien on the property or part of the bankrupt O C Blades & Sons estate The ruling involved trustee claims and raised questions about payment and ownership The Denton and Baltimore lawyers are named. Also notes from Civil War era archives recount a Denton postmaster burning copies of the anti administration newspaper the New York Caucasian for Caroline county residents.
Voters face a brisk election after Monday deadline for certificate entries. Key figures include Thomas A. Smith Dr I R Malone and G Edgar Williamson representing the organization, while Henry R Les Burton Proctor and Dr J F Silvs back the Progressive Democrat. Debate focuses on delegates to the State convention and support for or against Vandiver. Numerous Democratic and Republican nominees are listed for local offices and state roles with no contest on the Republican side.
A Baltimore American writer shares excerpts about Rehoboth past and present. He notes a lingering Methodist atmosphere yet a faded camp meeting, and observes that elder preachers are gone while youths pursue other methods. All Saints Episcopal Church near Baltimore Avenue impresses with design. A door notice asks women to enter with heads covered, a rule attributed to the Episcopal Church and aligned with a Delaware bishop.
The Baltimore Sun reports three Denton men taken to Baltimore for a hearing before Commissioner Bond on selling whiskey without a Government license. Charles Miller was held in 150 bail. Harvey and Harrison Lewis saw hearings next day. Also notes Harry K. Thaw’s dramatic escape from Matteawan Asylum.
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