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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
5
The Talbot area papers advertise Christmas goods at Williston and Preston, with O M Hignatt and J H Beer promoting gifts. Local notices include property sales by Matthew Lawless and T A Satterfield, cattle and hogs butchered, steamer Talbot operations, and upcoming entertainments and club meetings in Preston and Greensborough.
A quiet Concord parsonage wedding united Mr Alexander Lord of Concord and Miss Salle Collins of American Corner on Wednesday evening November 27. The reception featured music and congratulations at the Lord home. Several local families attended before guests adjourned to a dining room refreshment. The notes also mention other weddings planned for December and social visits across Caroline county, with updates on health and travel within the community.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided. Robert Jarrell Jr was appointed guardian to Alfred Losch Gertrude Losch and Hedweigh Losch minors. Final accounts presented by W W Noble administrator of Howard M Hayman deceased and by John T Prattis administrator of Alexander Prattis. Benj Whiteside estate appraised by R P Taylor and W 2 Taylor. Executors B F Greenlee and O C Garey authorized to sell ten shares of Denton National Bank stock. Order list granted in Aaron Johns real estate sale. Edward B Maloney and Henry R Lewis administrators of Robert H Moroney presented sales account. Mary A Jackson administrator of Benjamin F Jackson presented releases from heirs. S Elbert Douglass granted letters of administration for Ann E Douglass estate. J Z Dennis and J F Ledman named appraisers.
Mr James T Wright of Baltimore formerly of Caroine has rented the Brick Hotel and will soon take charge. He is a cousin of Capt Charles W Wright and Walter M Wright, owners of the hotel, and has years of Baltimore hotel experience. He currently works for the Continental Trust Company. Walter M Wright stated the Brick Hotel would be extensively improved next year.
Multiple tenancy moves described in Hobbs area including O A Henry moving to J Lords property, Adams family shifts, Alfred Hamilton to W A Smith farm, W G Carter relocating near Farmington, and Geo W Neighbors moving to the Catholic farm. Social items note visits, births, business moves, timber purchase, coal supply, and community events.
Moving is in vogue as residents relocate names include Mr Tennis Thomas to Bridgeville and Mr Charles Williamson taking his place. James Sheridan moves to J J S Bullock property, vacated by John Holland, who goes to G S Lyden property. Ora Bowdle family and Boyd Hall visit Burrsville and Bethlehem hosts Calwb Bowdle. Clarence Parker family visit Lyden. Williams child ill with pneumonia. N H Scott and mother T B Scott spend part of week in Baltimore.
Miss Priscilla Bell returns to Riverside after a visit with her mother Mrs. Reynolds. Mr. Ralph S. Jones visits his mother Mrs. Jones in Riverside. Mrs. Katharine Montague stays with Mrs. Cartwright in Wilmington. Harry Melvin will finish his new home by year’s end. Cora B. Downes moves from Bethlehem to Riverside. The P O S A festival is set for Saturday evening December 21. T Alda Montague visits relatives in Wilmington. Joseph Raymond spends Monday in Philadelphia. Mrs. M. I. Gough visited friends last week.
Mr J T Turner and son Gilbert traveled to Salisbury on Tuesday to seek medical advice for Gilbert's nervous condition. Miss Alyce Mason attended a teachers meeting in Denton last Saturday. Fred Williamson returned home after a month in the South buying holly. Miss Mary Cahall, recently visiting Baltimore, came back Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W E Cheezum of Burrsville were visitors here this week.
Walter Lord of Concord butchered four porkers weighing 375 356 167 and 162 pounds respectively, reflecting a sizable haul for the local meat market this week.
Rev Walter H Bethwith writes from Grove of ongoing revival and active mission efforts. A Missionary Day at the Brethren Church yielded $68.97 from child contributions, with prior pledges of $390 to grow. Wilmington area churches plan a portable steel church at Magnolia and Christmas services across circuits while noting local reverence for the year’s blessings.
Farmers husk corn enjoy good yield and push haying while plowing new ground and replenishing wood piles. Wreath industry expands due to favorable weather and dry swamps. Neighbors attended Federalsburg agricultural exhibit at the grange hall. Edward and William Wagner visited cousin Troy White in Liberty. Hog slaughter minimal from warmth as wheat looks good and roads remain splendid.
Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Towers and son Grover, and other Towers relatives visited at G. W. Towers home Sunday. Lillian Towers returned from a prolonged Baltimore visit. J. Quillen and family plus Evelyn Quillen were Harmony guests last Sunday. Ernest I F Towers family to move to S. G. Nuttle's new dwelling soon. L. Messer spent Sunday with daughter Mrs. T. Lord. Maude Trice returned from a month in Baltimore. Winnie V. Nichols staying in Bridgeport, NJ.
The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Hobbs were brought from Greensboro and interred in Wesley M. E. cemetery last Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Cleming Starkey visited Price's Station with the Starkeys’ parents. Mrs. Tilghman Harvey and Ruth A. Harvey are visiting relatives in Philadelphia this week. Mrs. John W. Thawley has returned home after ten days in Philadelphia. Revival meetings at Union M. P. Church continue to gain interest. Mr. T. Purnell Cannon recently visited his sister, Mrs. A. M. Dulin. Mrs. Sarah Harris is visiting her sister, Mrs. Smith, in Ridgely.
Among those changing residence are Ed Rowens moving to Queen Anne with J C Sherwood following. Fannie Fleming relocates to the Fisher property, F Asbury Green to Fleming’s vacated property, J R MacSorley to a new home, Plummer in Holt place, Wade Anthony after Plummer, H Nelson Beaven to Hackett property. Also noted are Mrs Beaven and Misses Virginia and Lthel Iolt visiting near Matthewstown with the Beavens. Dr H Clarence Duffey of Washington DC guests of sister Mrs Chas Jarrell. Ed Reynolds of Centreville visiting Rev R T Coursey. Rev Dr and Mrs Wilm E Dickinson in Kennedyville AL. Mrs I H Gale away visiting friends in Wilmington. Miss Lulu Beaven in Baltimore.
The Saturday evening performance in the new school house drew over twenty dollars at the door. J P Warren of near Denton, who bought the property occupied by H C Powell, will take possession this week. Helen Heather remains convalescent as Tyson Heather manages her school. Pearse Ford and friends were hosted by Emma Robinson late in the week. Mrs John Davis received a piano as a Christmas gift from her husband. Roland Knotts spent Sunday with his mother Katie Knotts. Violence Faulkner and Virgie Sparks visited Sudlersville on Monday.
Bernard Lawless will take charge of the Lawless homestead between Concord and Hickman next year as Matthew Lawless leaves the county. Reese Brown is finishing a dwelling in Hickman and will move to Dover by year end. Two new canning houses are expected to operate next year, with other enterprises under discussion. A box social will be held in Red Men’s Hall Hickman near Saturday evening.
Williston notes the Guild of the New Jerusalem Church will convene at Mrs. O. M. Hignatt’s residence on Saturday evening, the 21st. Other items mention Mrs. James Robinson of Easton visiting near here, Mrs. Josephine Kemp staying with relatives, and Mr. Linwood Long moving to Wye Mills.
Mr. Howard Andrews has been visiting Talbot relatives, spending time with family and catching up during a recent sojourn.
A large turnout of farmers and others attended the farmers special at Tuckahoe with forty vehicles, seven cars, where Orlando Harrison spoke on apple and perch growing. Speakers from Maryland and Delaware discussed alfalfa fodder, poultry sanitation, seed germination tests, small fruit growing, seed growth, dairying, potato production, hog cholera, and the vast poultry wealth highlighted by a national census.
Rev Dr Davies of Easton explained conversion as a crisis followed by immediate perceived aid from God. He cited early training and knowledge of God, prayer, and Bible study, with psychology noting subconscious incubation but asserting sanctification as the final alignment of personality with the divine life. Backsliding is common but only about six percent lose faith. ninety four percent stay true, while sanctification develops the moral image of God in man.
Twenty eight passengers, including three women, were rescued from the disabled Atlantic of the Eastern Shore Development & Steamship Co after drifting in fog and no lights near Atlasift at Nighton Bay. They were taken to Baltimore aboard the Virginia and transferred by small boats. The Atlantic crew remained with the vessel as it was towed to Annapolis. Col. and Mrs Albert W. Sisk were among the passengers. The Virginia's lights were spotted by the Atlantic crew who signaled using lanterns.
In Memoriam notes the death of Ell Wroten at his Delaware home near Todd's Chapel on June 16, 1912. Born near Vernon December 26, 1826, he was a Delaware native. His daughter Maggie V Outten expresses sorrow and faith in a reunion on the bright shore.
William Croll who runs a Hickman store was robbed on Wednesday night. The intruder entered his home during sleep, stole a pocketbook, about fifty seven dollars, a gold watch, and a store hef, then rifled a money drawer and attempted an open safe. Burnt matches showed time spent. Peters' Hickman store was entered the same night via a porch roof. Peters lost none, but a home intrusion was suspected and a window noise chased the burglar away. Officers are investigating.
The piece cites Hicks predicting a violent storm from the 16th to the 21st extending to sea, with a full moon on the 23rd and perigee on the 25th. It doubts the forecast noting prior failed predictions and compares weather prophecy to a humorous birth guess, ending with skepticism about the prophet’s accuracy.
Judge Pearce honors peers Judges Robinson Wickes Stump Martin Brown Crothers and associates at an Easton banquet. He praises the bar for courtesy and thoroughness, says retirement follows a life of service, and thanks the circuit, the bar, and the people for their kindness.
Mrs Elizabet Hobbsy aidow widow of Thomas Hobbs died at her daughter’s home after a lingering illness of valvular heart trouble She was 76 and survived by seven children Funeral held Sunday at Wesley Chapel graveyard Reverend Warren Burr officiating Also notes on Dr Goldsborough milk safety campaign Reverend G W Bates leaving for Ashville NC December 18 marriage of Reese Jones and Florence E Ornold at M P parsonage November 29 Greensboro men plan Mozart Hall event January 1 James Swann killed fifteen hogs at 340 average weight Greensboro glove factory expansion likely to double capacity
A Caroline County patrons meeting at Caroline High School condemned the 1910 heating plant as 40 percent deficient in capacity and too small for the added basement space. Temperatures in several rooms during winter 1911 1912 averaged around 59 degrees, sparking calls for action. Dr Downes visited, reported to the State Board of Health, and the janitor was ordered to accelerate repairs to achieve adequate heat. Local patron S G Nuttle suggested the issue lay in space added beneath the building rather than a faulty plant.
Sea gulls flock to steamers after dinner bell rings. they scavenge refuse tossed overboard. Harrison Fisher drawings offered free with photos orders of $8 or more through December 24, sample at Bradley's Studio Denton. Mrs E E Jackson plans a Salisbury building for young men to meet and play safely. widow of former Governor Jackson. Mr Eugene W Cooper to move from Suthersville to Wilmington.
Ridgely postmaster Thompson hauls piling toward Tuckahoe siding and plans to place a saw mill nearby. John Ealing killed two hogs last Tuesday, weighing 494 and 442 pounds. Freight business at this point has greatly increased.
Marydel notes Mrs J F Hummer returns to Cheswold after visiting sister Mrs B H Emory. Mr and Mrs Nathan Cox spent Sunday with Mrs William Bowen in Delaware. Mrs Margaret Emory returns to Delaware after a visit in Caroline. On the 3d page an article on Xmas New Year birthday and wedding presents from T W Smith Co. Adv shows offers.
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