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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
5
Items of news from across the county are solicited under this head. The column gathers short notes, notices, and brief items of local interest from various towns, farms, and communities, offering a snapshot of daily life and events countywide.
The town promotes McIlvaine & Sister millinery and Hollingsworth feather sales, with eggs, mules, and ornate holiday goods from Wradley’s Studio and other shops. Local updates include sermons, church conventions, land sales, and a Jack Spencer steamer move. Denton merchants urge patronage as DeRue Bros. to perform at the opera house with a high energy show.
A Denton area page reports the wedding of Miss Annie M. Statum and James R. B. Howard at half past eleven in the morning with Rev. E P. Roberts officiating, plus extensive social notices. Other items include legal career shifts for N. E. Clark, engagements and weddings in the community, and local visits and illnesses among residents.
The home of Mr. George W. Porter in West Denton burned early Friday evening last week. Neighbors helped save the adjoining property but the dwelling could not be saved. The fire likely started from a poorly built chimney. Loss is heavy with about a thousand dollar policy. replacement would require at least fifteen hundred. Porter and family occupied the adjoining house.
In Federalsburg the M P Church hosted the wedding of Edward R Gallager and Mrs Cora Nichols conducted by Rev Charles M Elderdice. The ceremony featured bride’s maid Bertha Skethway best man Levi Carner and ushers O W Spicer T Sewell Noble N R Poole J D Jefferson. The Lohengrin march was played by Maggie Pencakker. The revival at the church continues with twenty conversions to date amid town news and visits from nearby residents and relatives.
Revival services in progress for three weeks concluded last Sunday with no conversions. Pastor Rev. J. H. Davidson preached to lift spirits and strengthen the congregation. Several townspeople and visitors were noted, including J. S. Matthews moving into C. F. Jarman’s house, planning to open a beef and meat shop. Others visiting or moving include Luther Bennett and Linwood, Frank Jenkins in Brunswick, Chas Hess from Pennsylvania, Mrs Alton of Parran visiting daughter, Mrs H F Silver, Mrs John Downes and Robert of Preston, Chas Wilson of Easton, Morris Bartlett of Clayton, Robi Farrell Sr building a new home, and Samuel Walters moving to Greensboro.
Evangelist Shelhorn will preach at Thawleys Chapel next Sunday morning and at Union Methodist Protestant Church Sunday evening at 730. He will deliver sermons to the men with ladies invited. Meetings have drawn large congregations all week and are open to all. Mrs. Howard Hopkins, recently ill, was moved to Maryland University Hospital with her husband and nurse. Mrs. M L T Thawley and daughters Rose and Caroline return from guest visit. Rev Carroll Maddox hosts guests Rev Harry Madox and Rev Lewis Shelhorn. Dr and Mrs Theodore Saulsbury visited Baltimore. Mr M B Smith of Philadelphia visits nearby.
Rev Ivanhoe Willis suffered a painful accident Saturday while chopping kindling nearly severing his thumb. Miss Lula Marvel returns home after a two week visit with Mrs Chas Marvel in Wyoming. Miss Lula Bowen and Virgie Sparks of Templeville spent Sunday with Miss Elphonsie Goodwin. Miss Lola Jones returns home after a week with friends in Wilmington. Sue Wilson of Ingleside visits sister Mrs P C Parvis. Mr Powell Goodwin spends a few days with relatives in Wilmington.
Fowling Creek hosts Mrs. Bell Dean and Mrs. Flora Wright visiting friends in Delaware last weekend. Otis Rogers and sisters Bertha and Edna spent part of last week in Baltimore. Wilmer Parker of Denton and Mrs. Grace Todd hosted guests Sunday. A. A. and H. C. Todd also visited Baltimore earlier. Mrs. Andrew Browers is on the sick list as measles appear in the community.
Over a two month period the Caroline County Clerk’s office recorded numerous real estate transfers. Listings include August Oart to J. W. Peters for 167 acres in the Third district at 3750 dollars, and many other parcel exchanges across districts with prices ranging from 75 to 4000 dollars. The report notes additional property trades, owners, and districts, along with local notices and community brief items.
Hobbs residents attended Mrs J H Merriken birthday party with many attendees listed. Hog weights recorded for local farmers include Jopp Butler Wilsey Paisley and Leverage. Several residents moved homes and visitors from Baltimore and Washington were noted. Church service led by Mrs Holbrook featured a gospel lesson and a shooting match drew interest for an upcoming all day event.
Marriage licenses were issued to Harry Luff and Bessie Draper Fred I Wright and Emma Hig nall John Nfolland and Lida Murphy Chas Goldsborough and Martha Goldsborough Kenneth Biddle and Fannie Cahall John E Bickling and Cora Tharp Selby R Smith and Hattie Price Daniel Biddle and Helen Beer Edwin R Cox and Elizabeth Dud row Wm T Bradley and Bertha M Cheezum G Clifford Cohee and Bessie Austin Edward R Gallagher and Cora A Nichols Jas O Stafford and Rebecca Hop kins Also a list of unclaimed letters at the Denton post office for the month ending November 16.
A reflective sermon notes Paul’s final letters to Timothy from prison, his near death, and the call to steadfast preaching. It recalls Timothy’s conversion, his martyrdom, and Paul’s charge to endure, warn against fables, and finish the work. The piece links Paul’s faith with ready acceptance of death and urges readers to follow his example.
Miss Clara Bradley of Oak Grove died at Cambridge Hospital Sunday afternoon at age seventeen after a bout with typhoid fever and a subsequent appendectomy. Doctor Shipley of Baltimore performed the operation. Her remains were returned to Oak Grove for the funeral held Tuesday.
Sportsmen wonder what happened to the plentiful rabbits and partridges reported before the season. The season was forecast to be great for both kinds of game, but activity appears muted with little hunting action so far.
The St Marys Guild of Christ Church will hold a Christmas bazar at Masonic Hall on December 16 and 17. Supper will be served at 25 cents. Booths will depict the months of the year with colors and products. The event is run by a long list of ladies and committees including Mrs Susie Newton and several Misses.
County Commissioners approve state built macadam road and bridge from Watts Creek hills to the Bureau. Engineer Paine directs the project with state engineers Crosby and the governor. Denton Williston surveyors present to start soon. County uses mule teams and steam roller. bills paid to State Commission. Time-keepers assigned. no soldiering expected. Also mentions Nichols road district extension opening Tuesday.
In Orphans Court Judge Clark with Liden and Fleetwood approved an executor account for Henry C Beauchamp. Perry wills admitted to probate for David F Perry. bonds granted. creditors notice ordered. Appraisers Blades and Wright named. James Stevens will filed for probate by custodian Lucetta Stevens. Real estate sale of Susan A Green ratified. Downes, administrator of Harry Ross, second sales account approved. Alfred Cannon personal estate inventory approved. sale order granted. Garey inventory approved. Bryant executors granted sale of personal property. Lemuel Jones named guardian to Thomas and Willie Jones. John R Jones named guardian to Martha and Samuel Jones.
The DeRue Bros Minstrels return to Masonic Hall for one night only on December 24. A larger company with enhanced scenery presents A Scene in Italy and seven vaudeville acts plus a grand street parade at noon featuring a brass band, with a 7 pm theatre performance.
Items from the Pool homestead include a rare grandfather clock sold to Clarence Beachamp for 166 dollars. Also sold were an old sugar dish and teapot to Samuel Griffin and a coffee mortar and pestle to W D Taylor. Archives recall 19th century papers and Concord encampment notes, with camp meetings described as orderly and religious. Advertisement interests include livestock and grain quantities, with market quotes for wheat and corn. Honors listed include nominations for Conroe and a Court of Appeals judgeship.
President Taft's first message to Congress to be delivered Tuesday addresses the Central American crisis sparked by the summary execution of two Americans in Nicaragua and states the U S will terminate diplomatic relations with the Zelayan administration. William Munday was tried for murder in Talbot Circuit Court after a Septembers party shooting at Mandy's home. Local weather notes report geese migration and a mild November. Rev Dr F T Tagg urged a nationwide Methodist anniversary celebration. Cecil lawyer FE Marshall of Daines dies.
In loving remembrance of Robert E infant son of Dorie and Lydia V Nichols who died December 3 1909 aged 8 months and g days He joined his brother in heaven angels guard them on the heavenly shore Miss his little form so fair Though we mourn our loss we know he is with the angels Our prayers and love go to his parents
Miss Daisy Huff is the guest of friends and relatives in Baltimore. Miss Ida Towers of Seaford is the guest of Mrs Henry Wright this week. Miss Anna Bell Cook is seriously ill with the measles and Mr Alex Wright is slowly improving.
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