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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
6
The community reports a brisk Christmas season with local merchants noting large holds and notable purchases. Santa visits Den- Lou boost business while residents attend services, church events, and charitable donations. A new artesian well near Denton yields 125 gallons per minute, and weather records show a week with 63 high and 18 low temperatures and .95 inches of rain.
A string of Christmas Day and December wedding ceremonies took place across Caroline County churches. Alda Plummer Whitby and Clara Martin Wilson wed in Denton, followed by Dr Walter Milly Carmine and Alice Anita Smith in Ridgely, with other marriages at Chapel and Easton churches. Read more about receptions, travel plans, and ensuing moves of the newlyweds and families among local residents and friends.
In Friendship, J Frank Todd moves from the John Wesley Todd farm to the E T Moore farm near Ellwood taking the Todd property. Herman Connelly leaves Choptank for Ellwood, Harvey Evans shifts from Levin Williams farm to Federalsburg, Frank Connelly moves from Douglass farm near Choptank, Lindley Emory Lynch moves from Cohee farm as his father L Lynch takes the Taylor farm.
The marriage of Miss Audrey May Wimbrow and Mr. James R. Phillips took place last Wednesday, drawing interest across Caroline Dorchester and Worcester counties. The piece also lists numerous holiday greetings, family visits, church events, and social announcements from Wittsville Preston and nearby communities during the season.
In Williston Mr William Booker killed a hog on Monday that dressed 494 pounds, indicating a substantial meat yield. The report notes the animal's weight and Booker as the person responsible for the harvest, reflecting local agricultural activity.
A list of residents moving in and out of Burrsville includes E H Stafford leaving town for the Burke property and T Wilton Porter moving to the Jonathan Warren house. Others shift to farms near Ridgely and Delaware towns, with several local families entering new homes. The Camp Grove school patrons enjoyed songs and recitations led by Miss Hester Baughley, followed by candy and cards for each scholar.
Greensboro notes detail numerous farm rentals and relocations: Wesley Jarrell moves to Railroad Avenue, Strannahan rents the Jarrell farm, Ambrose Langrell leaves J. S. Orrell farm, Fred Dukes arrives from Saulsbury farm, and Alex and Will Edwards swap roles on two properties. Several others relocate within town, including Griffin, Letty, Hubbard, and Letty’s move to Lansdale, with farm tenants shifting accordingly. News also reports several residents traveling to Philadelphia and Baltimore for visits and medical care.
Mr. William Pritchett spent a few days last week with Mr. Norman B. Taylor. In Queen Anne, Mrs. William Pritchett and Master Joseph Pritchett have been visiting friends in Baltimore.
Dr. J Ridgway Andre long resident of Chapel area and practicing physician in the district died December 14 at his Baltimore home at age 84.
A lengthy list details numerous guests and hosts visiting Denton and surrounding towns during the holidays. Names include Rev Chesley Gantt, Rev Sutton, H Wilson Saulsbury, H W Anderson, Chalmers Bruinbaugh, Clarence E Downes, Edwin R Downes, and many others with connections to New York Baltimore Philadelphia and local towns. The piece also recalls Christmas celebrations of long ago from a Baltimore American article.
Mr James M Knotts aged 18 a brakeman on the Boston and Maine Railroad was badly injured when he tried to drive away boys stealing a ride The arm bones were shattered and surgeons amputated the arm at the hospital Local railroad officials and peers express deep sympathy Knotts was the son of the late James M Knotts a known Caroline county resident.
Oakland report notes Lewis Walls removed from the W. W. Seward farm to Mrs. Sadie Marshall's place. George Cannon removed from Mrs. Marshall's place to the Potts farm at.
Mr Fred Pierce moves Hobbs farm to Wooters farm near Willoughby's school house as Frank Adams takes Hobbs property. Willis Carroll shifts from Jopp to Cherbonnier farm, C M Pritchett moves to Jopp. N Clay Hobbs sold hardware to William Carroll who will run the shop and add groceries. Carroll family to occupy Ben Reed property. J E Merriken of Brenford railroad to enter packing business at Brenford next year while remaining railroad agent. Russell Bell relocates to Denton. Linwood Cohee to farm vacated. Ed Warner to take J W Johnson’s farm. Mrs J H Merriken and daughter Dillie visit Philadelphia and New York for ten days. C E Collins hauled this season’s product and suspended winter work. Benjamin Lawless and wife of Farmington visited parents. G W Hignatt and wife visited relatives in Delaware.
The Ridgely Reformed Church Sunday School held a well attended Christmas Eve program. Teachers and scholars received praise. George H. Laler, longtime superintendent, was given an expensive rocker. Rev. E. L. Coblentz got a substantial purse and a vacation. He and his wife left for Frederick on Christmas morning. J W Simons to install gas fixtures in his hardware store and skating rink. IL M. Vosmus Co. won a large Christmas trade. Wesley Honey of Philadelphia visited over Christmas. Mr and Mrs A W Carmine of Chestertown visited this week.
Rev. J. M. Yingling longtime pastor of Caroline circuit Methodist Protestant Church died on Christmas Day in Laurel Delaware at age 65. He preached about 35 years and was known for strength and boxing as a youth. He retired from active work and believed his calling was to fight the devil with his powers.
Hickman Mrs S C Adams and granddaughter Mildred Croll of Delmar visit Mrs Wm Croll. Mr and Mrs Thomas Cleaves and Miss Mollie Cleaves return from Philadelphia. Charles Mauny Starrington visits A P Fisher. Katherine Adams from New Jersey visits relatives. Willard Cohee visits sister Mrs Walter Fountain. Emma Bullock recovering from illness. William Lowe visits Stevensville. Elizabeth Peters visits friends at Ocean City. Mrs F T Peters on sick list.
John Todd moves to the Hignutt farm and J Willard Johnson relocates to the Todd farm. Alfred Lord leaves the Johnson farm for the Layton farm, while Charles Liden moves from the Edgar Todd farm into Mr. Lords vacated position.
A Sunday lesson reviews Israel’s 300 year arc from Joshua to the Judges, stressing two essential requisites for God’s promises: steadfast faith in God and diligent study of His Word. It traces crossing the Jordan, Jericho, and Levitical Cities, notes Caleb and Joshua’s faithful witness, and highlights Ruth as a beacon amid decline, with Psalm 14511 as golden text.
In memoriam for James Curtis Johnson who died November 2 1907 aged 67 years 4 months. Poem by daughter Mary L Sita. Also notice for John Wordsworth who died November 24 1907 aged four years ten months, son of John T and Annie A Blockston with a brief prayer. An advertiser seeks a good farm hand for 1908 see notice.
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