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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1913
Page
5
Various items detail price cuts at Everngam's and other merchants, public school closings in Caroline county on May 30, and trustees appointments at Ridgely and Greensboro. The column notes sales of a saw mill, farm properties, and goods, winter weather, a building fire Slight damage, a boy’s overcoat found, church markets, a white sale at Everngam's, and obituaries for Rev. Charles S. Arnett.
Mrs. Ella Cofield writes from Cortez Colorado praising the paper and noting family ties to Constant Wright and Annie Andrew Melaney 85. her husband recently became Montezuma County attorney. Nearby, Miss Martha Cochran and Wilner Burton Parker wed in Wilmington with a groom’s party from Chesapeake City. couple to Denton for residence. Also named are Thorndyke Roe moving to Rica Porto Rico voyage by H A Paine. Mrs Richard Walbert’s return to Tuckahoe Neck. Edna Hurlock and Lee Catts to be married February 12. Mrs George W Porter visiting in Baltimore.
Levy Court hears Fourth district proposal for shell surfaced road from Preston to Grove arguing cement or stone macadam would cost more and delay completion. Delegation cites annual savings and avoids setting precedent while stressing broad public benefit and limited resources.
Attorney Harvey L. Cooper prepared papers for Saulsbury Brothers Incorporated of Ridgely, a hundred thousand dollar corporation. Interested parties include Albert G. Saulsbury, Irwin T. Saulsbury, and A. Orrell Saulsbury. Irwin T. Saulsbury serves as president. A. Orrell Saulsbury as secretary and treasurer. The new firm takes over Saulsbury packing establishments and purchases $276,000 in lands. Albert G. Saulsbury will manage the mercantile business for now, to be disposed of later.
In loving memory of my father Samuel E Schuyter who died February 6 1912 aged 66 A precious one from us has gone a voice we loved is still In heaven he rests Redeemed and saved he sleeps upon his Saviors breast He is gone but not forgotten and I hope to meet him in that home on high By his daughter Bertha
Fire Saturday afternoon destroyed the roof of Eugene Lynch's store at Downes Ridgely. Nearby men prevented spread as wind was high. Building was insured. Other local notes include grippe in Ridgely and several residents reported indisposed or ill.
The Burrsville community notes the funeral of Mrs. Nancy Scott at Wesley M E Church with Rev. M E Wheatley officiating and burial in Union Church yard. Pallbearers include Prof. M B Stephens of Denton and local men. Also reported: school to reopen after two weeks closed for diphtheria with two mild cases.
Mr. Harry Whiteley visited Dover last week as guest of his brother in law James Satterfield a prominent lawyer Miss Jane Noble daughter of Dr Noble who has been sick for some time is reported to be some better Miss Martha Cheezum has a position as saleslady in the dry goods department of Mc T L Trice s store Mrs Mary Clark of Georgetown has been visiting at the home of her cousin Mrs Alexander Noble Revival meetings have closed in the ME Church Several have been admitted in the church Mrs Rosa Murgess has returned from a visit to her son Medford in Baltimore
Mr. Charles Trice of near Harmony was thrown from a frightened horse last Friday, sustaining considerable bruises. G Lacey Butler, formerly dangerously ill with blood poisoning, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. O F Wilkins and their children visited Harrington.
News letter from Concord reports the death of merchant Chas. Todd and obituary notices. It details Ladies Aid Society and Epworth League activities with several attendees, plus various local engagements, visits, and farm developments among Concord residents.
The Ladies' Aid Society was entertained on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs F B Sweeney with a large turnout and one new member added. Various locals were mentioned visiting relatives and traveling to nearby cities for medical issues or family events.
Many friends of Rev Dr R I Adams, former Dover district elder, note a great revival at Sharp town where Adams is pastor. Seven meetings held last Sunday including a men’s meeting in the Opera House with nineteen conversions. Rev John Rosser of Federalsburg assists Adams. Also a shooting match near Federalsburg offered prizes such as poultry, a bicycle, a horse, and more, with one youth paying nearly five dollars for three boxes of shells and taking an old setting hen. Mrs Francis Harris, 88, dies. born in Maryland 1824, mother of eight, with extensive descendants. Rev C M Elderdice and Rosser visited Hurlock. Elderdice preached, Rosser spoke to the Grange. Faulkner’s branch bridge opened for traffic. Rev T E Terry resumes pastoral duties.
Mrs. Martha Todd died Sunday morning after infirmities of old age and would have turned 80 on April 1. W. C. Todd remains ill and under doctor care. I. G. Stevens’s health remains fragile. Mrs. Mary Ringe of Philadelphia visits Caroline friends. Mrs. Frank Clark shows improvement after illness. Miss Mabel Baker visits relatives in Talbot.
Mr. Charles Cherry reports loss of a valuable cow this week after the animal swallowed a large darning needle. The needle passed through the stomach and lungs and pierced the heart, causing the fatal injury. Mr. Jesse Spicher bought a fine horse from Mr. Clayton Rae.
Greensboro News Matters reports a Greensboro Troop of Boy Scouts hiked from camp along the Choptank river to Camp Pinder with Ridgely guests. They held fires, drills, and a cross country route by improvised pontoon, and attended church services on Sunday. Obituary notes: Mrs. Eis Murphy dies post appendicitis operation at Maryland University Hospital. funeral at St Pauls M E Church with interment in Greensboro cemetery. Also reports on Mr. Charles I. Bailey’s death and other local movements and illnesses.
Chestnut Grove Mr Roland and Miss Maude Trice visited Two Johns and Miss Addie Smith spent weekend with Miss Irene Morgan at Queen Anne. Mr Herman McMahan of Hagerstown visited wife and Geo Smiths. Mrs Minnie McMahan and daughter Marie visited Mrs Minos Morris at Smithville. Oyster supper last Thursday netted 52.20. Sunday School at 2 PM and preaching at 3 PM. Mr Oren Parker secured railroad position at Hagerstown. Mrs Joe Sullivan visited Sunday with Mrs Joe Waldis.
Last Friday evening brought a brief thunder storm with rain and hail. Wintry weather has continued, slowing building and mill activity. Fields see little work, yet the axe sounds often. Farmers consider planting more cantaloupes and fewer strawberries this spring while roads remain in poor condition.
Mrs Janes Howard and Mrs Edward Hunt spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs E F Towers. Thomas Thawley and Nellie visited with Harvey Quillen. H R Towers stayed with Geo W Towers' family. Maude Trice visited Jene Morgan in Queen Anne, and Mrs John Quillen stayed with her daughter Mrs Robert Rice. Judge Adkins selected Talbot jurors for the spring term.
In Clinton County Orphans Court Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens granted Helen K White guardian of George Hees and Mary Susan Juless leave to use ward funds for maintenance. The court ordered inventories recorded and sales where appropriate. Administrators presented inventories accounts and releases for multiple estates with orders to record and sell assets as needed.
Mr. William H. Murphy of Farmington Delaware dies suddenly Tuesday morning at about seventy. He was well known in Caroline county. Other local notes include J T Lister escorting his sister in law Mrs Ed Collison from Baltimore hospital, E M Willey accepting an agency with H S Taveay & Company for fertilizers, and a cold California season harming orange and lemon growers and truckers. revival meetings closed with 37 souls saved.
Holy Season of Lent marks the opening of a period of penitent discipline and inner life. The season, rooted in ancient practice, invites quiet meditation and a recall from worldly turmoil. Even where observance varies, Lent fosters evangelical activity and higher consecration among Christians.
Mr E H Hirs proprietor of Cedar Mount Poultry Farm near Denton reports incubators started for the season with capacity 1250 eggs and average 1000 chicks per hatch. Expected output about 7000 chicks mainly single comb White Leghorns sold to fanciers in northern cities. Egg season since last October yields 2500 eggs weekly, predominantly pure white Leghorns sold in New York City at a ten cent premium per dozen.
Bethlehem notices announce an oyster supper at Brodes Hall on Friday and Saturday evenings February 1th and 15th. Mr and Mrs Boyd Hall entertained several young people Tuesday evening. Mrs Naomi Thomas of Easton visits Mrs S Patchett. C C Deen of Fowting Creek selling winter goods at heavy reductions.
The Baltimore Sun reports Eastern Shore backing for Smith for the long term and Lee for the unexpired term. Talbott allies fear Smith may drop him, pushing Talbott toward Preston, who could deliver Baltimore county votes. Preston would command city support and, with Harford and Carroll counties, may seize the long term seat.
At Annapolis a meeting of the Country Life Commission outlined plans to form four committees on business methods farm home making country social life and finance. Chairman Hayes said the group will visit every state area to gauge agriculture and social conditions and later advise the Legislature. Funds may come from subscriptions and a permanent secretary may be appointed. Cooperation from institutions and government departments will aid efforts including roads transport and county social movements.
Beginning February 15 1913 and lasting sixty days this paper offers a five dollar coupon. Anyone who brings the coupon to Drapieys Photo Studio on Main Street Denton Maryland with five dollars receives one dozen high grade platinum sepia photos. The studio guarantees top quality and first orders include a specialty. Coupon appears on page 6 of the JOURNAL.
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