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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1915
Page
5
Miss Bertha Lister daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert H Lister and Mr Towers Todd a popular young man of Harthony were married at Concord parsonage on Wednesday evening February 3 Rev G S Thomas officiated. Witnesses were Miss Helen Lister Mr Elmer Towers and Mr Webster Todd. Reception followed at the bride’s home with many relatives and friends.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as executors Edward F. Nuttle and Isabelle F. Turpin presented the final and first accounts of the Gostin estate with rents interest debts bonds and distributions approved and ordered recorded. Helen F. White guardian to minors George Hess and Susan Mary Hess filed and was granted an additional bond and ordered recorded.
Mrs. Myrtle E. Salisbury through counsel T Alan Goldsborough of Denton filed suit Friday in Talbot circuit court against the Gazette Publishing Co of Easton for defamation. No declaration or damages figure yet. Salisbury is wife of George R. Salisbury who promoted the Inez Manufacturing Co capitalized over 2 million.
Heavy rain on Monday night raised the river at Sandy Island bridge and the Bridgetown branch, making both routes impassable on Tuesday and Wednesday and blocking much of the milk supply to the milk station. Local cannery negotiations stall over tomato prices as corn prospects attract farmers. Social items note dinners and visits among local residents, including the Jarrells, Betsons, Goslin, Irene, Tribbitt, and others visiting from Greensboro, Ridgely, Wilmington, Philadelphia, and Frostburg.
The Marydel revival ends tomorrow with an all day program led by Rev. W. M. McCann and helpers. Morning classes and services include 9:30 a. m. Sunday school, 11:00 a. m. Lord's Supper, 2:30 p. m. converts meeting, 7:30 p. m. revival. Other area churches close. Nearby notes report local students and residents with health and travel updates.
Alonzo G. Gardner of North Adams Massachusetts presumed killed during a yachting and fishing trip near Welaka Florida. He recently lived near Preston with wife Agnes Waddell Gardner and one daughter. Mrs Gardner, visiting Indiana relatives, left Indiana January 36 for Welaka after not hearing from him. Gardner, a Massachusetts native and ardent sportsman, owned Hog Island farm on the Choptank River where a dwelling burned Friday afternoon owned by Francis M. Collins. loss about 3000 dollars, partially insured.
A roundup notes many local youths at Mr. Clifford Hyrons home where a victrola was shown. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Faulkner and daughter Florence of Templeville, and Templville households guests. Mrs. W. J. Faulkner visits Wilmington. Mr. John Holden of Millington calls on Jos Gsell. Miss Alice Rose visits with Ola and Ethel Faulkner. Mrs. BH Shepherd visits sister Clara. Clifford Hyrons travels to Philadelphia last week.
Bethlehem residents share visits and health updates as Mrs J B Todd returns from Ballimore for medical care. Mrs W E Prichett visited her niece Mrs Nellie Hopkins, and Mr Edward Patchett spent Sunday at home with Mr and Mrs W F Prichett. Mrs Ameline Rich visited sister Mrs T H Hotz, and Mrs Alva Blades is listed as sick.
Mr B G Stevens has returned home from Baltimore much improved. Mr and Mrs Sherman Hignutt were visitors here on Sunday. Mrs Frederick Howard is reported to be very ill. Mr James Whitby visited Easton recently.
Tuesday proved damp and there were few visitors in town, reflecting a slow midwinter day with limited foot traffic and subdued commerce. The weather and low turnout dominated local activity, leaving storefronts quiet and streets largely empty.
A digest of local events in Ridgely including an English Opera Company concert with mixed reviews, church services and sermons on salvation, temperance lectures by Mr. Fanning, Band of Mercy entertainment, and social notices. Plus updates on health, travel, church activities, school events, and local visits through the week. The report notes an ice storm causing injuries, a fire alarm at David Smith’s chimney, quarantine plans, and ongoing community programs in Ridgely and nearby areas.
A veterinary product advertisement claims blisters treat horse ailments effectively. It praises Dr Humphrey's Blister for 50 years as the choice of top veterinarians and notes a guaranteed sale through John Clark in Greensboro.
W M Wright and son H B Wright visited Denton on Tuesday as Wright was appointed to replace William W Seward as School Commissioner. Wright, a leading county citizen, is expected to make an excellent official. Beatrice Mayers was taken to Cambridge hospital after swallowing glass beads. she is at home and improving. Ensign Lawrence J K Blades returned to the U S S Texas in New York harbor after visiting his parents. Home and School Literary Club met January 27 with a program and debate. Marguerite Melvin of Baltimore visits Preston relatives. Dixie Wright visits Philadelphia and Trenton with college friends. Clinton Cook of Denton staying with John T Blades. Edwin Wright of Baltimore spent the weekend with his parents. Farry Price of Baltimore visited. Mrs A I E Cooper of Denton visiting her parents. Miss Lora Harris of Baltimore visiting town. Sheriff Temple of Denton was in town Monday. Mrs Alex Booth Jr has grippe.
The Ladies' Aid Society plans a Wednesday evening gathering at Mrs. Wm. Moore's home in February. Members are urged to attend. Personal property of the late Wm. Wright was sold Tuesday despite muddy roads and bad weather. Various residents visit relatives in Baltimore, Easton, Ridgely, Sadlersville, Frankford, and Philadelphia.
Woodenhawk and Hall families visited in Bethlehem over the weekend while the Adams family and the Miss Johnsons were guests in Federalsburg. Stokes and Chaffinch guests stayed in Redden. Many locals attend Lyden's school society meetings each Thursday. Mrs Swann is sick this week and George Zatt Sr is slowly recovering. Farmers hope for good weather now.
Mrs Lyla Nichols wife of Dennis Nichols died Tuesday after three days illness leaving husband and daughter Marjorie 13. A Chestnut Grove school box social Wednesday Jan 27 raised just over 25. Misses Mary Everagain and Helen Smith visited friends Mildred and Alice Satterfield in Friendship over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Williamson spent time with Ed. Williamson of Choptank. Helen and Bessie Lyden visited Florence and Bertie Harper at Bethel. The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. C. R. Neal's home. Edna Lyden visited with the Williams sisters. Miss Tubbs will lead the school in Miss Clark's absence.
Grove notes Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Taylor and daughter Marie returned home Sunday after visiting friends Mr. and Mrs. Robinson Murphy and son Calvert who attended the Murphy Heck with nuptials at Quantico. Mr. John Baer returned home from time abroad. Miss Caroline DeFord visited Denton. subscription plea follows.
Snow and rain reduced Sunday School attendance in Ames but a review by J A Billing preceded an experience meeting. Maud Trice of Two Johns joined the groom’s serenade after last Wednesday’s Plains wedding. Mary F Nuttle hosted Denton friends for her sister-in-law H H Nuttle’s honor. Clergy S P Shipman and J T Price assisted Ames last week. Helen and Bertha Lister returned home from Wil. Charles Larimore visited J H Pollard in Hobbs. First electric storm of the season occurred in February. Alfred Cahall and wife hosted W H Lord’s guests. R Ricards resumed work after six days off. Annie Carter visited Andersontown. W H Willey traveled to Seaford for family visits. Epworth League hosted by Mrs B B Cohee. Annie Seeders returned from Philadelphia relatives. E F Hurst returned from Oklahoma. F Paisley visited Philadelphia relatives. W T Trice enjoys time with Caroline relatives.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church was entertained at Mrs H W B Rawe's home Wednesday afternoon. The Ladies' Aid Society of the M E Church was hosted by Mrs Geo C Moore in Queen Anne Thursday. Laura Mason of Easton visited brother W L Mason this week. Rev E A Collins of Wilmington aided Rev W F Dawson in revival services last week. John Russom of Baltimore visited his parents J F and wife last week. Mildred Seward of Ridgely spent the week end with Miss Helen Fleming. Mrs Harry Fleming returned after two weeks with friends in Elkton. Rev and Mrs W Y Heaven of Longwood were town visitors this week. Gladys M Gale spent Sunday with Miss Helen Morris in Queenstown. Rev J Gibson Gantt of Denton was here Wednesday.
Minnie Eliza Wooters child of Mr and Mrs John M Wooters Burrsville died at home January 21 191s after three weeks illness aged 15 months. Funeral at Wesley church Saturday at 1 pm Rev Cullum and Rev Price officiating. Interment in adjacent cemetery pallbearers Emory Pearson Walter Carlton Charles Elwanger and Brown Thawley. Also tribute verse from Jennif to her late husband Par nel Towers dated February 4 1913.
By the will of the late Philip C Matthews of Seaford Delaware Denton relatives receive substantial sums mainly in securities A Mr Weoten cashier of a Laurel bank is executor Matthews was a brother of Mrs James G Redden of West Denton who died years ago Her children receive most of the estate The legatees include O J Redden Charles H Redden Frank A Redden nephews Mrs Jude W Field niece Harry Richardson of Denton and Philip M Redden of New York grand nephews and Elizabeth Redden grand niece of Denton
J. Bolgiano & Son will host a January 26 to 29 event at their Pratt and Light streets building in Baltimore. Each day's receipts go to a different local charity, highlighting community support.
The Harford area faces a tense tomato market as 1915 opens with price trends uncertain. Eastern supply from Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey shrank, while California and Indiana shifts affect pricing. Packers, brokers, and farmers must adjust, focusing on attainable packs and corn as a stabilizing crop to boost next year’s profits.
Assistant Secretary of War Breckenridge approved new regulations for placing fish nets stakes and traps in Chesapeake Bay and its Maryland and Virginia tributaries. The Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 governs navigable waters and requires plans from the chief of engineers and secretary of war approval. The rules bar nets within established boat routes and describe restricted areas, aiming to reduce long stake nets that block access to spawning grounds.
Comstock and Gest present Walter Howards romance of love war and faith on The Story of the Rosary at Ford’s Opera House starting Monday February 8. From Prince’s Theatre London and Manhattan run, with over 100 actors in a vivid war melodrama amid modern equipment and a mix of keen comedy.
Twenty five clergy of the Diocese of Easton including Bishop Adams and Deans attended a Quiet Day at Trinity Cathedral. Highlights included evening song, a sermon by Bishop Kinsman, Eucharist, silent luncheon, extensive instructions by the Bishop of Delaware, and a wreath laid on the tomb of the late Bishop Lay. Resolutions of gratitude were offered in the deanery.
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