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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
5
Saturday morning page presents assorted county items under this head. Brief items cover local happenings, real estate notices, and community affairs across the region, with names of towns and residents appearing in concise summaries.
A parade of local items from Denton notes real estate and building activity. Mr H A Roe and Mr J F Nichols are completing dwellings and shops on South Third Street and Denton firms report stock and Christmas sales. A winter snap and easing traffic are noted, with church renovations, bridge plans, and new jail proposals in Queen Anne’s County.
A weekend gathering at Miss Maud Anthony’s home featured a group of young locals including Maud Anthonys and Lee Anthony. A double wedding occurred at St Pauls Reformed Church with Elizabeth and Naomi Weaver marrying Ernest Jones and Harry Kibler, then honeymooning north. Local engagements, travel, and job changes fill the Denton and Federalsburg area scene with visits, trips, and notices from December through January.
The Cambridge colored community dedicated a fifteen thousand dollar church on Sunday, following years of construction. Contributors include Hon. John IX Hurst, Andrew Carnegie, Judge Lloyd, P. L. Goldsborough, and others. Also noted: Dr. A C Crothers, brother of Governor-elect A L Crothers, had surgery in Baltimore, plus local notices on photos for Christmas and a Dover lecture by Dr. McCormack.
In Orphans Court last Tuesday Annie E Wheeler guardian to Chester C and Francis E Wheeler obtained an order approving the release of a mortgage investment for the minors. The administration letters for Jane P Rich were approved, with Ella M Rich named as administrator. Bond filed and approved.
In Hillsboro the first of the week Enoch George Jr disinfected homes with diphtheria cases and the schools. They reopened Monday and authorities report no new cases and no contagion danger. Local life abounds with visits, Thanksgiving gatherings, and community work, including telegraph line improvements and a notable corn yield of seventy bushels per acre by James D. Fleming.
Mr James W Thawley moved to Williston after fire destroyed his stock last week. Various residents of Greensboro Downes Milton Hollidaysburg Hillsboro West Chester Prospest Federalsburg Winchester Philadelphia Wilmington and others visited or stayed with relatives or at parsonages during Thanksgiving week and nearby days.
Marydel residents share news of visits as Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Evans return from Millsboro to see Mrs Evans's parents. Clayton's Newton Pippins and Elkton's Harry Pippins bring guests to Pippin households. Several young women from Hillsboro Wyoming Millsboro and Still Pond spend time with family and friends. Rev E H Derrickson, Rev E H Collins, and Mrs Wm Allen are noted for recent travel and visits.
November transfers show numerous Denton area property deeds, 197 acres in First district, Ridgely and Choptank properties, and payments from $1 to $11,000. The list also records marriage licenses for multiple couples including Federalsburg and Denton entries, with partners from Caroline, Dorchester and nearby towns.
Mrs Margaret M Griffin died at her granddaughter Elsie Dyer home near Goldsboro last Sunday night. Funeral conducted by Rev F Jenkins at the home with interment in Greensboro cemetery. Born January 1 1804 in Kent county Delaware near Petersburg she lived much of her life in Delaware and recalled events of the 1812 bombardment. Survived by son Thomas Griffin and daughter Mrs Jacob Stokeley plus many grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Baptist Church member. Now is the time to subscribe.
Albert Heals sold a farm near Federalsburg to Louis St James of Linchester and plans to move to Wissining. Riverview Inn by W F Adams is rising, with roof replacements ongoing. Thomas Cordrey and Minnie Mills wed at W J Bryan’s home, performed by Rev T S Holt. H B Messenger and Harry Poole work in Montreal on a Smith Floater for a new can making plant by Whittall. Mrs Harry Hackett recovers from illness. Miss Mary Wright of Easton nurses her. R H Davis killed two hogs totaling 744 pounds. Miss Inez Quidart leaves the telephone office. Elsie Neal takes her place. H Flaharty staffing Meadow street tenements. Charles Griffin family visiting. R W Messenger trips to Baltimore and New York. Kindling Wood Mill loads a car. Phillips & Son build a large barn for Mr Holt.
Goldsboro notices describe visits and Thanksgiving gatherings among Jarrell, Rowe, Cooper, Gray, Booth, Elliott, and Jarrell families from Preston Hillsboro Chestertown Philadelphia Wilmington Wilmington Centreville Easton Dover Parran and other locations. Revival meetings have continued for four weeks with three conversions.
Calvin Todd returns to Philadelphia after visiting relatives at Fowling Creek. Merchants A B Todd and FE Foote plan to visit Mon mental City this week. Mrs G L Butler visits Georgetown Delaware with sister Addie Poole. Charles Collins of Hobbs visits Wesley Towers. Otis Rogers moves to Philadelphia for work. Nellie Butler of Williston visits parents for Thanksgiving. A A Todd reports new paint on his house. Avis Golt and Lelia Bailey of Talbot visit Raymond Deen. Neva and Mattie McConnell visit relatives in New York State. Our church gains a new roof and overall improvement.
Mrs Stella Todd entertained the Epworth League business meeting at Concord M E Church on Friday evening. A large attendance enjoyed the program. Local residents and visiting relatives were noted among the guests including H H Nuttle and Miss Mary E Nuttle. Several families were mentioned visiting relatives and recovering from illnesses as revival services continued at Chestnut Grove.
Remembrance note for Anna Louise Jones who departed life on Monday November 25 1907 at 3 months and 17 days Her parents express grief and faith her little spirit rests with Jesus underlining a heartfelt family tribute in solemn verse and love
The Ruth and Naomi story highlights faith over worldliness as Ruth stays with Naomi, renounces her idols, and becomes Boaz’s wife, ancestor of David. Orpah slips back to her people, while Ruth’s sacrifice leads to blessing and reunion in Bethlehem, illustrating trust in God and community. The piece ends urging readers to hasten Christmas gift planning and avoid delaying purchases.
A charity bazar at the Masonic Hall in Denton opens Wednesday and Thursday, December 11 and 17, with booths representing Infant to Grandmother. A diverse display of articles and a supper table and ice cream service accompany the event, with a long committee list guiding each age group.
The Maryland Horticultural Society presents a strong display at its tenth annual exhibition at the Fifth Regiment Armory. The Baltimore News notes Maryland is suited to fruit growing with fine markets, and the exhibit showcases the state's resources and methods, while stressing the value of good roads to farm prosperity and market access.
The Daluimnere St. DEN- 10X JOURNAL praises Caroline county for advancing on two key party policy questions. It urges a corrupt practices law to curb election bribery and discusses a statewide compulsory primary idea via Senator Gorman with debate over negro voting and party impact. Obituary notes Mrs Ella Collison of Hobbs died November 17 from Brights disease after long suffering, with a prayerful tribute from MorTumer.
Greensboro reports the pastor begins a four sermon series titled The Wonderful Christ at the M. E. Church tomorrow morning. Mr A A Christian of Greensboro won a premium at the Baltimore corn show. Mr J R Hughes has received a carload of mules from the west.
Baltimore Sun notes preferred stockholders of the former Queen Annes Railroad now part of M D V contend the guaranteed interest is being undercut by the Pennsylvania system. They cite reduced gross receipts and a non earned preferred dividend, fearing eventual confiscation of the property linking Delaware with Baltimore. A stockholder argues that duplicative ferry service raises costs and could be cut to save tens of thousands annually, while calling attention to potential shifts in traffic routes and water service use.
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