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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
5
The Denton Journal reports church events, new appointments, and local notices across communities including Bloomery, Preston, and Queen Anne. Highlights cover constable appointments, church sermons, charitable activities, real estate transitions, and upcoming publications.
Miss Lela Noble Towers and Att. Harry Willis wed at Concord Baronage in a Duchess satin gown. Edith Madeline Moore and Andrew F. Everett married at the bride’s home. they will reside near Templeville. Rev. Joel Russell Gaar received a unanimous call to Hagerstown Presbytery Church, with another offer from Attica, N.Y. George A. McDaniel attended a Gulf Refining annual meeting in Philadelphia. George Homer Studit and Miss Ethel Starkey married at Marydel. Several family visits and engagements noted, including Valerie von Dorsner Marbury and Lo Wethered Bourrall. Breaks and illnesses cited among local residents during holidays.
Caroline county endured a severe late winter spell with feet of snow and subzero lows. Roads and rivers froze travel, banks rose over three feet, mail trains faced delays, and towns saw fewer visitors as snowstorms persisted. Local observer Harry Macon recorded 10 inches of snow on the ground and temperatures as low as 3 above zero, noting Tuesday as the coldest day with readings below 19.
Orphans' Court proceedings were held Tuesday with Judges Liden Moore and Covey present. Administrators Walter D Stevenson and Harvey Cooper submitted accounts and petitions for revocation of fetters, inventories, and distributions. The court reviewed petitions, approved and recorded accounts, and prepared actions on adoptions of commissions and related matters.
Greensboro notes report a Philadelphia visit by the Warren family and friends, a hawk incident near Warren's car, and a five foot bird encounter. Obituary for Charles E. Butler of Overbrook with funeral details and survivors, plus local chatter on Ed Burke swindles and sightings of Mrs Temple Smith and Edward Londres relatives visiting Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
Mr Edward Carroll and Miss Olevia Carey of Concenl wed Tuesday evening at the parsonage by Rev C J Burdette. Several residents return to Baltimore for winter, including Mr and Mrs George Huffer. Mr Willey marked his 79th birthday last Wednesday. Local families visit Baltimore and Hobbs for holidays, with moves and seasonal news including engagements and gatherings.
Mrs Mary Parvis died at her home after a two month illness from liver cancer. She was valued as a Christian woman, survived by her husband and son P Wilson Parvis of Wilmington, a daughter Helen, and several siblings. Funeral services were held Thursday at her home with interment at Sadlersville Cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the family. Myrtle Ruchand of Beacom Business College Wilmington is home after Christmas. John Gooden of Philadelphia visiting his parents near town. Mr E A McKnett spent part of the week in Wilmington.
Local society column lists guests and visits across the area. Mr and Abs Horace Moran with family guests at their parents. Mr and Mrs Jacob Morgan and Mr and Mrs James Moore of Baltimore visiting. George C Moore and Mr and Mrs John Taylor of Wilmington visiting the Clark family. Amelia Wallace of Hiebron with Edna Morgan. Alice Shively of Goldsboro staying with Edna Richards. Revo and Mrs E E Dashiell of Wilmington visiting Mrs Barton. Mr and Mrs Charles Rhodes visiting Wilmington. Oscar Brisco in Easton. Emily Knotts visiting her parents. Charles Barton spending weekend in Wilmington.
Grove revival meetings are ongoing with a conical invitation to all. Christmas day services at the church include a prayer meeting at 6 a.m and a praise service at 9:30 a.m. Uncle John Baer plans to depart for Baltimore this week to reside there, leaving the local church community missing his musical expertise. The Sutter children are convalescing after illness and Mrs. Nellie Davis of Roanoke visits her mother and sister. Eddie Butler has moved to the city for a new position, Eva Taylor has recovered enough to be about again.
The Ridgely Community Club met despite severe weather with few members. Members voted ten dollars to the teachers fund for cleaning the high school. A kitchen explosion damaged a home but left the family unhurt. Local residents faced water pipe troubles during the cold snap. The Methodist choir performed The Ring Cometh to praise, and charity totals from church events reached about 162.00 with earlier reports corrected to around 200. Invitations were issued for a Bertha Leaver and William Jarrell wedding. Numerous locals visited relatives in Baltimore and Mass, while church activities included elections, a postponed drama, Sunday School plans for Christmas Eve, and various social visits.
Hillsboro Mississippi Mrs Carrie Whitby and Mr Owen Ford wed in the Episcopal Church with Rt Rev Forbes Adam presiding. Alr Lay Beaven gave the bride in marriage and Wing EL Deen of Chester Maryland was best man. Ushers were Lay Beaven and Herman Worth. The couple left for Baltimore and Washington on the 333 train and will reside in Chester Maryland. Captain Ald Branford of the Avalon is home for winter. Mrs G F Wilson and daughter Christine visited Baltimore. Grace Collins and Betsie Hicks visited Baltimore this week with Mrs Richard Evans also in Baltimore.
Bethlehem s The Ladies Aid was delightfully entertained by Mrs Joe V Richardson Thursday afternoon of last week. Present were Georgie Colling Elie Thompson Alexine Ledman Nettie Thomas Minnie Blades pine Hartington Willie Pritchett Lillian Blades Mrs Detwiler Ilorence Dean Alice Bhlaides Joseph Pritchett Refreshments followed the business session. The next meeting will be with Mrs Alice Blades on January 1st. Miss Label Canoll is visiting Baltimore.
Mr and Mrs W Thomas Hignutt hosted a Saturday December 6 birthday party for their son Pletcher with games and abundant refreshments. Attending guests included numerous Hignutt relatives and friends such as Anne Spence, Pearl Meredith, Elva Griffith, Mary Everingham, Edith Johnson, and Emmett Tig Nutt, among others. Two out of town visitors were Miss Myrtle Roe and Miss Ethel Johnson visiting Miss Anni Hignutt.
In nearby shifts, Gen Baer leaves Belle Dean’s farm for Nichols farm near Grove, others follow to Grove Preston road, Harmons in Willis properties, and multiple moves between Payne, Todd, Hulliger, Lane, and Torth properties. Also note diphtheria-driven school closings.
In Federalsburg Tuesday a fire at the former Pederakbar High School revealed a hideout used by thieves. Henry Thouas and Waukam Dickenson found whiskey cases and beer, plus a stolen blanket, in rooms among straw. The building had been vacant for two years and used as a storehouse. Also reported is the death of 63 year old farmer Willian Rea from injuries after a 15 foot fall while gathering holly, leaving a brother and several relatives.
Two Johns Mirw and Mrs EE Raland Towers and little son Chester and Vir Finest Towers were Sunday theetest of Mr and Mrs GW Powers. Miss Mary Paynter has returned to Rehoboth Del from the Powers home. Miss Elva Wright, home from New York, with S Vi Wright. Chifford Brashear visiting his mother Fannie Brashear, Della. Wilhe Powers spent the week with his uncle Permian Callahan. David Messer of New Jersey visiting wife and family here.
In Templeville, snowfall boosts sleigh bells and social bustle. Miss Blossom Cooper of Philadelphia visits her sister Mrs J W Davis while Miss Elizabeth Perkins spends time with Philadelphia friends. Mr Melvin Kinnamon Cr visits Philadelphia, Mr Cooper Carter of Baltimore visits relatives in town. Mr John Starkey and family relocate to Myredel this week.
A Baltimore letter notes steady sweet potato demand with moderate receipts. Prices vary by origin with York Rivers at 3.25 to 3.75 per barrel, North Carolinas and Eastern Virginias 3.00 to 3.75, Delaware 3.25 to 3.75, hampers 1.00 to 4.25, yams 2.00 to 2.75 per hiver, and good round white potatoes selling around 1.50 per bushel.
Nichols Literary Society will meet next Friday evening to sing Christmas carols, with school patrons invited. The children propose a Christmas event in the school yard. Mr Wallan Nichols and daughter Lula of South Carolina have been visiting Mr and Mrs R Nichals.
The Preston news lists numerous residents moving within and into the town. W. OM. Wright shifts from Choptank to Main Street, Leroy F. E. Tutt to the Williamson homestead, and J. LT Gallagher to a newly occupied property. The Blairtown tract of 439 acres, bought by EL HH Thierotty of Sherwood, Ohio, hosts several family moves. Other families switch farms and homes across Poplar Grove, Hunting Creek Neck, Grove Road, and nearby areas as part of year end relocations. Also noted is the December 17 organization of a senior Epworth League chapter in Preston with officers led by J. O. Wright. Services for Preston Methodist Episcopal Church are scheduled with classes, sermons, and Christmas events.
Jackson TH. Ralston of Hyattsville argues in a December 15 1916 letter that Maryland must reform elections taxation and county government to reach true democratic government. He cites referendum, budget, home rule, civil service, and initiative as targets, urging bold but constructive change amid political caution.
A new comprehensive history of Maryland's Eastern Shore will debut on the 76th of this month. Editor Sweppon Earle, aided by Percy G. Skirven and other writers, chronicles colonial homes and public buildings with authentic data and 102 sepia engravings. Introduction by James Alfred Pearce. Sold by Skirven at 3900 College Ave Baltimore for 3.50 per copy.
The text explains mistletoe as a symbol of firesight and triumph over difficulties. Vikings hung mistletoe on great fires to honor Thor, using the site for burning rituals and feasts. When enemies met beneath it they became friends or delayed conflict until dawn. This practice spread to greeting visitors with sprigs of mistletoe.
A brief plea from a child named Hazel Langford written to Santa Claus requesting a doll candy and oranges. The writer mentions a father who has died and signs with farewell to Northand.
George T Musselman aged 53 a nail agent on the Cambridge and Sea lfort Railroad died suddenly of apoplexy at his home in Cambridge He formerly resided at Marydles Subscribe for the Journal and get all the county news.
Community Christmas Tree on the public square prepares for electric illumination as a festival week unfolds. Schoolchildren perform carols and bring gifts for the less fortunate while Home Economics Club aids with potatoes for distribution. Fraternal orders join tonight with their anthems and the WCTU offers rally songs and pledges. A Sunday service with Rev. Dr. Crouse presiding and a Monday pre-dawn gathering will feature joyous anthems and prayers.
Theodore N. Vail said Bell Telephone System will grant three weeks pay to employees with over one year service earning up to 3000 dollars yearly and two weeks to those under a year. Higher earners 3000 to 5000 join in, but at different rates. Total distributions may exceed 6 million dollars with timing and method set by each company.
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