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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
5
Local column lists winter prices for wheat and corn at 1.22 and 74 to 70 cents respectively, mentions eggs cash prices, and notes shopping ads for Velvet Lotion and Christmas preparations. Reports include a secret service visit to Denton, county farm actions, a Christmas program, a public sale, and local legal and civic items with multiple names and places.
Bishop Adams to visit Christ Episcopal Church for a sermon and confirmation. He turns eighty three on January 2 and has a long clerical career in the Easton diocese. Also listings of Sunday talks at Methodist Protestant Church, Thawley’s Christmas program, and services at Preston Denton and St Paul’s Hillsboro with several clergy speakers.
Marriage licenses issued since December include Clarence Beauchamp and Araminta Meloney near Denton. Walter J. Reed and Florence Coverdale in Kent County Del. Howard Clark Williamson Wilmington and Edith Margaret Iryin Federalsburg. William Adams near Greenwood and Margaret A. Pennypacker near Federalsburg. Edward fl Engerman Preston and Clara KR Hopkins near Smithson. Irwin Jopp Denton and Grace Pollard Hobbs. Albert Lyons Federalsburg and Laura be Baker near Federalsburg. Joseph S. Knox Nannie V. Scott Queen Anne's. Roland M. Chambers Stella M. Chambers Preston. Mayo S. Woodward Hurlock and Hattie Schufelt near Federalsburg. Charles E. Liden near Smithville and Eva Emily Thawley near Concord. Elmer B. Andrews Harrington and Jennie G. Hammond Greenwood. William Oakley Marvel and Edith Drucilla Dragoo Ridgely. William H. Anderson Denton and Mary I. Cropper Ocean City.
Frank Jacobs age 34 was fatally injured while hauling canned goods for Mr O M Hignutt of Williston. A timber struck him as he backed from a building breaking his jaw and other injuries. He died at Easton Hospital after remaining conscious most of the time. Funeral at Concord Church with Rev Hugh Kelso officiating. Burial in nearby cemetery. Survived by mother a brother and a sister.
Tut Denton Journal Almanac for 1916 will be issued early in the coming month and every subscriber will receive a copy. It contains public offices, banking hints for business and youths, state flowers, railroad terminals, wages tables, teeth care, weights and measures, housewife hints, ice and snow measures, corn hay maw data, animal cures, breeders calendar and farm notes. Subscribe for the Journal.
The funeral for Walter Cahall aged years was held Tuesday afternoon at Templeville church officiated by Rev W M McCann with interment in Templeville cemetery. Nearby notes report large local fatalities, school entertainments, farm moves, a civil suit attendance, Christmas events, and revival services led by Rev McCann as residents anticipate a wedding bell in town.
A Christmas Eve shooting watch by CG Al is announced with events involving lead mark and blue rock shooting. Local social notes list visits from Philadelphia residents Mrs William Reynolds and sons Eugene and Philip, plus family and house moves and health updates among Hickman residents.
Templeville near Hartley Del Mr Bayard Cahall died last Thursday of tuberculosis at his home aged thirty three Funeral services were led by Rev W Miller McCann at Templeville M E Church and burial was in Templeville cemetery Modo Tritle of Red Ven assisted The remains of Walter Cahall of near Goldsboro were buried in Templeville cemetery Tuesday Local grippe cases numbered about eighteen Edna Cahall visits sister Mrs Kenneth Biddle near Sadlersville Virginia Sparks visits Wilmington R H H Downes opened a dig store
Hillsboro reports the Ladies' Aid cleared eighty six dollars at their bazaar held last Friday and Saturday. Several residents, including Mesdames l Vonnie Fleming and A J Branford, are listed on the sick list. Miss Blanche Smith and Miss Ella V. Pennington spent time in Baltimore with friends and relatives. Mr. O T Johnson, Dr. H W B Rowe, Mrs. EH Gale, and Mrs G L Wilson also have Baltimore connections noted this week.
Sethiehem Mrs W EF Pritchett and Mr Joseph Pritchett came back from a pleasant visit with Mrs Pritchett’s sister Mrs Guy Handling in Philadelphia. They plan Christmas entertainment practice at their home. Mrs Thomas Hatz is visiting friends in Baltimore. Norman and Taylor were on the sick list last week.
Items of interest detailing visits to Emergency Hospital and recovering Mrs Mary Laird from appendicitis. Christmas Eve church entertainment announced, Rev A M Raha to preach, and a sermon titled The Shepherds the Child and the Wise Men. Revival meetings at the M E Church closed with twenty two new members. Community news includes weddings, travels, illness, and local shop activity amid scarce firewood.
The article lists many removals and exchanges of farms and homes around Hobbs and Denton, detailing moves from Bacsak, M. B. Stephens, Hobbs, Downes, J.P. Anthony, and other properties, with successors named. It notes obsequies of Mrs. Josephine Coates, death of Mrs. Mary V. Prettyman Marcey, and social visits and birthdays in Del., Md., and Ohio, including visits by John Wouters and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shufelt hosted Sunday guests including Mrs. Emma Shufelt, Mrs. J. S. Willis and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Todd, Miss Flora Williamson, Viola Turner, Mr. Lee Turner, and Mr. T. L. McMahon.
Funeral services were conducted at the late home on Thursday afternoon for Mrs. James H. Stevenson after a prolonged illness. She leaves eight children and was widow five weeks after her husband’s death. Sunday visitors from Hartington Del accompanied by Miss Hughes family companions. Various local notices follow about church events, visits, and social gatherings across Greensboro including a New Year watch night service and a festival at St Paul’s M E Church.
An exchange notes that tomato pack conditions improve after a light crop and low prices. Canners hold goods to sell at healthy prices and expect prices to rise after the holidays. Widespread effects on workers, laboring classes, and national prosperity are implied as demand may stay strong into 1916.
Smithvidle and Wright relocate from J. H. Devoe to Shadrach Liden. Fred Fountain leaves his Hickman area farm to fill Wright’s vacated role. Charles Williamson butchered hogs weighing 498 328 and 263 pounds. Miss Flossie Harper and Floyd visit Mrs. Claude Liden. G S Liden hosts relatives from Woodenhawk. Charles Lare loses three horses in two weeks. Miss Ethel Adams visits Elma and Martha Tiley.
Miss Addie Morgan was treated to a surprise party Tuesday evening with about twenty five attendees. A program by the Tri-County Literary Society is planned for Tuesday December 21. Rev and Mrs E H Dashiell of Wilmington visited Mrs S S Barton this week. Miss Florence Marker of Clayton visits sister Mrs R H Barnes. Mr G L Jump spent several days in Baltimore this week.
Eddie Bangerman Smithson and Clara Hopkins wed quietly Wednesday evening at Preston and will live on a farm near Preston. Mrs. James Reese returns home after visiting daughter Mrs. James Flaharty in Wilmington. Philip Hopkins’s house was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon last week. Edward Patrick and family have moved to Wilmington.
Owen Lynch, Denton’s oldest citizen and notable Caroline county figure, died at his home Friday night at about 10. He lived 69 years, leaving a large family and wealth from farming and earlier freighting. Funeral at St Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Denton on Monday was led by Rev James R Lynch with a solemn requiem mass. Interment followed at Old St Joseph’s in Talbot. Survivors include sons Daniel C John K and Eugene, daughter Mrs Louis J Knotts, and numerous grandchildren. Lynch supported church growth and helped a New York educator start night school. He previously lived near Ridgely and had long ties to the community.
They will look fine around your fellow's neck. One of our beautiful neck ties put up in a pretty holiday box at all prices. J. H. Pastorfield Co.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey sat in the Orphans Court last Tuesday. Administrators filed and got approval for inventories and appraisements of deceased individuals belongings. Cora May Swann proved and admitted Fannie Meads will to probate and received letters testamentary with bond approved. Multiple administrators presented and had sales accounts and distributions approved. various releases ordered to be recorded.
A county delegation urged the County Commissioners to accept a government plan via the State Agricultural College to appoint a farm demonstrator. The board unanimously approved, with the county and federal governments each contributing 1000 dollars annually. The demonstrator will offer free advice and research to farmers, expanding agricultural services locally.
William W Harrington oldest brother of Governor-elect Emerson C Harrington married Miss Bertie Brooks this Saturday at the bride’s brother Joseph W Brooks home near Madison. Rev George E Brown officiated. Ethel Agnes Harrington to wed C D Collison December 29 at Central M E Church. Frampton family visitors from Detroit enjoy Denton area. Miss Maggie Jarrell of Hillsboro visits Dover kin. Rev H A G Westerfield improving. Dr Clarence E Downes visits.
The Circuit Court sustained the defendant’s demurrer to the bill in the case of John Horsey by his daughter Annie W. Meredith and Meredith individually against T Alan Goldsborough. Plaintiffs may file an amended bill by December 23. Attorneys Fred R. Owens W Brewster Deen and Reuben Garey for plaintiffs. T Alan Goldsborough for Mr Horsey. The bill alleges Mr Horsey is mentally incompetent to transact business and Mrs Meredith challenges a real estate sale power of attorney.
Sad remembrance for Helen Meloney who died November 17 1915 aged months. A little bed on a far hill and a child greatly loved. The home room lies desolate while memories linger of her babbling songs and gentle touch. She left a bed of lawn and lace and dainty gowns, yet remains not forgotten by those who cherished her.
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Practical instructions cover cooling meat before curing, salt sugar saltpetre brines, and sugar cured, dry salt, and plain salt pork processes. It details barrel or jar vessels, brine ratios per 100 pounds, summer versus winter steps, and timing for bacon, hams, and sausage. It also explains smokehouse construction, fuel choices, ventilation, and maintaining even smoking temperatures.
Postmaster General Burleson asks the public to mail Christmas parcels early to ensure a fast smooth rush. Instructions go to postmasters for quick dispatch and delivery and clerks and carriers may work overtime, though not to burden staff.
Government seed tests offered by the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington provide analysis on trueness to name adulterants chaff and dirt weed seeds and pure seed viability. It also gives region of origin and cultural tips for manure and fertilizer use to ensure a productive season. Send seed samples to the Seed Laboratory Washington D C.
A gold ring bearing a Masonic emblem was lost Thursday at J. E. Nichols store. Gilbert Hagadone offers a reward for its return. Also, J. H. Pastorfield Co advertises 25 percent sweater discounts through the holidays and English slip-ons from five dollars. Getmor Guaranteed Hose offer: six pairs for one dollar.
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