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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1923
Page
5
Local items from Caroline County include community events, weather, and public notices. Reports cover flu cases, school and church activities, millinery openings, and road funding plans for 1923. Notable mentions: county federation meeting in Ridgely, forestry association in Baltimore, Reverend Sparklin’s salary increase, and Denton road expansion proposals.
A wedding at the Cambridge Catholic rectory united Miss Elizabeth Agnes Moxey and Mr. William Melvin Perry with a ceremony conducted by Rev. J. M. Walsh. The bride wore blue silk crepe de chine and white lace with forget me not wreath. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The issue also notes the Eastern Shore Shrine Club banquet in Federalsburg with Caroline attendees, and various social visits and local happenings including church, meetings, and a Baltimore trip.
Mrs Martha Everngam died at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frank L R Nuttle on Fifth avenue in Denton. She was 87, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Horsey. Her husband Joseph Everagam had died years ago. She leaves children Mrs Charles H Clark Mrs J Atwood Todd Mrs Frank L R Nuttle Messrs Thomas H Charles J and John L Everahain and two sisters Mrs Maggie Vane of Cambridge and Mrs Elizabeth Beauchamp of Berlin. Short services were held at the Denton home and funeral at Concord Church. Revs Hills and Atkins officiated. Interment in Concord cemetery.
On February 22 at 7:30 p.m. the Episcopal rector begins a multi week series titled The Witness of Modern Discoveries to the Truth of the Bible. He will discuss how 60 years of discoveries, monuments, tablets and inscriptions verify the Old Testament, following his yearlong study of Egyptian, Assyrian and Babylonian archaeology.
John Mitchell of Philadelphia stands charged with murdering Horace Fleming at Snyder Preserving Plant Greenwood last Oct 1. After five hours the jury failed to reach a verdict, split seven to five in favor of acquittal, and the trial will resume at the April term. Mitchell claims self defense as witnesses say Fleming struck him.
The Williston Community Club held a social meeting with Mrs. A. G. Gelletly last Friday. Six members took their first basketmaking lesson under Miss Kellogg, each receiving a completed basket, followed by refreshments. Also noted was Mrs. Small’s illness and a postponed entertainment hosted yesterday by the club.
January attendance lists include William Cooper Virginia Blades Elinor Knotts Russell Fleming Howard Knotts Charles Wood William Thompson Francis Rowe Francis Fleming Naomi Holland Mary Virginia Sherwood Bernard Pinder Hilda Seward Mary Louise Dodds Thomas Eveland Robert Eveland. Spelling attendees include William Cooper Naomi Holland and Mary Virginia Sherwood. Sick lists mention Mrs James Sherwood Miss Virginia Hall Master Charles Sharp and Master Gardner Beaven. Washington College’s Mr. George Beaven visited. J H Holt becomes private secretary at Bethlehem Steel Wilmington. Community meeting scheduled Monday evening.
Henderson family and relatives visit in Ridley Park and Greensboro area. Epworth League festival planned in Eden Hall on February 17. Miss Beatrice Wood hosts a Valentine party. Several visits include Miss Catherine Melvin, Edward Pritchett, Christine Palmatory, Mrs Jesse Richardson, Mrs H Q Bostic and others.
In Goldsboro the church pastor will deliver a special sermon to the young next Sunday night and all young persons are urged to be present. Funeral attendees include Mrs. Saunders Mrs. Dennison Mr. Horace Dennison and Miss Alice Shively for John Craig in Wyoming last Friday.
The Community Club will gather at the home of Mrs. W E Dillon on February 21. Miss Caddie Jones was called home last week due to her father's illness. A number of town residents are listed as sick, and Mrs. O C Blades is improving slowly.
The Campfire Girls held their first ceremonial meeting with a candle-lighting ceremony and awarded 114 honor beads. Officers named include Mrs. A. G. Saulsbury guardian and Miss Margaret Swing assistant guardian. Community notices mention Lincoln’s birthday readings, plays, birthdays, and various local visits, with Mr. and Mrs. Carlile Bennington hosting relatives for a turkey dinner celebrating Mr. O. C. Clark’s 68th birthday.
Mrs. James Fleming has been ill at her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs H E Morgan for some time. Mrs. Sallie Jump and Mrs. Dashiell left town for Philadelphia after visits with their ill mother. A missionary address will be given at St Pauls Church Sunday night on Brazil. Harris Chapel Sunday School at 2 pm and preaching at 3 pm with an Easter concert planned. Miss Virginia Bryan of Baltimore has returned there after visiting Mrs Barnett. Mr Charles H Dean made a business trip to Baltimore Tuesday. Mr Stephen Jump has been confined at home several days.
Marydel students achieving 90 percent or higher in the winter term are listed including Harry Smith Rosiene Scot ton Marie Purnell Lola Leslie Mael Oberholtzes Ruth Purnell Ruth Harman Mollie Walls Wesley Shewbrooks Esther Polson Arletta Harman Louise Medford Thomas Heather Price Kaler Naomi Walls Johanna Llers.
In Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Letters of administration on Samuel G Boyer s personal estate granted to Annie Edwand Reed and Henry R Lewis with bond filed and creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named Thomas E Heather and Starvey Fleetwood. Henry Francis Wilson s will admitted to probate with Leonard F Covey as executor who filed bond. Creditors notice ordered and appraisers named. Inventory and sale orders issued for Howard R Hopkins and George F Cooper estates. Letters of administration on Cora H Todd s personal property granted to W Towers Todd and A Webster Todd with bond and appraisers named. Wardens for Henry Francis Wilson estate inventory and sale order noted. Estate actions include releases from Belle Derrickson Martha Paswaters and Katie Minner and account of sales for George W Moore estate.
Mrs. Bessie Cheezum reports pupils Pratt Wooters Ray Wyatt and Ruby Wyath had above average marks. Matilda Gregg Clyde Ellwanger show strong attendance. January perfect attenders include Matilda Gregg Anna Chance Calvin Lister Oscar Gordon Paul Singer John Wallace Chance John Ireland. Local social news covers Mite Society gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Elias Pierson with a program by Edna Smith Mary Crane Minnie Price Mary Smith and Everett Smith.
Seven month old James Caine of Delaware City can talk and stand with support. He weighs 23 pounds, spoke words like Daddy Mother Rob and Granny, and has been healthy since birth. His mother and father, Grover Cleveland Caine and Mrs. Caine, once lived in Denton.
On the Emerson C Harrington last trip from Annapolis to Claiborne smoke appeared in the saloon off Bloody Point. A crew bunk fire burst flames near automobiles. bed was thrown into the bay to avert possible gasoline explosions and severe damage.
Big savings in shoes clothing and dry goods at Everagain. Clocks repaired promptly at F J Wright's.
The National Canners Association summarizes that canned foods provide abundant vitamins comparable to cooked foods when harvested at proper maturity. Tomatoes are noted as especially rich sources, with long stored cans retaining vitamins. Doctors stress raw fruits and vegetables when possible, but canned options remain nutritious stands in off season or for full nutritional adequacy.
Dr. I K Atherton, Maryland hog cholera inspector, says losses in 1922 exceeded 68000 dollars. He urges farmers to stop feeding bones scraps or pork products and to keep sick hogs away from premises to prevent new infection centers and halt the disease’s spread.
Mrs Sallie Postlethwaite Addison formerly resided in Denton where she had many friends died at her Ruxton Maryland home on Monday. She was the widow of William Addison and survived by two daughters Mamie and Sadie Addison. Body brought to Denton for interment this morning.
Card of Thanks. We express sincere appreciation to our kind neighbors and friends for their thoughtful acts during our recent bereavement. A L Tharp and family.
A letter from M Bates Stephens of Lakeland Florida dated February 9 1923 urges Talbot County to share in sustaining Easton Hospital. He notes about 150 local patients travel there annually, most pay, but maintenance costs exceed receipts. He cites a recent five thousand dollar Easton campaign and argues counties beyond Talbot should contribute to the hospital and nurses home funded largely by Talbot.
The Baltimore Sun reports both the Maryland Delaware and Virginia and the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railways posted yearly deficits, with the MDV showing a 165 235 deficit on 1 173 000 gross and the B C A 19 133 deficit on 1 564 000 gross. Both lines, controlled by Pennsylvania, may undergo foreclosure or reorganization after the MDV sale and reorganization.
Senator Harvey L. Cooper and J. W. Funk of Denton offered sixty head from their Springfield Poland China herd bred on their Rock Hall area farm at public sale. Prices ranged from 86 to 160 dollars with a brood sow, six weeks old pigs, and other ages sold. total proceeds about 5000 dollars, marking the sale as the most profitable herd in the county. The event drew farmers from across the region to witness the showing of a 1100 pound boar previously exhibited at the Baltimore county fair.
The Cambridge of the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway collided with a Standard Oil tanker near Fort Carroll on Tuesday at 4 47 p m, suffered no injuries among passengers, and was replaced by the Joppa on the Baltimore Claiborne run. The ship returned to Light Street dock after the incident. A negro passenger reportedly jumped overboard and warned to care for a colored woman aboard.
Governor Ritchie spoke to about 60 Maryland newspaper editors in Annapolis on Saturday outlining five policy ideas for voters and possibly the next Legislature. He urged cooperative farming marketing, a higher gasoline tax to replace horsepower-based levies, student and college development, an industrial zone around Curtis Bay to aid Baltimore commerce, and farm taxation reforms tied to road funding. He urged farmer unity and state action to improve markets and road finance while noting past state reorganizations and school needs.
A Salisbury gathering of truck growers from five lower Shore counties will discuss marketing and distribution of truck crops with Dr. F B Bomberger and other Department of Agriculture speakers. The Starr Packing Company near Starr cannery will operate this season, with prices per basket not disclosed. Public Service Commission permits two Stone Express bus lines from Cambridge to Easton and Salisbury to extend service after January.
In remembrance of our devoted mother Nancy Liden who departed this life January 5 1923 Dearest mother how we miss you O tis sweet to breathe your name We loved you very dearly in life In death we ll do the same We mourn for you in silence Your memory green we ll say And many are the tears we shed While others are fast ele By Her Children With her Saviour she is waiting In that upper garden fair She is watching for my coming There will be no parting there By Her Husband She's in God's care sadly missed until we meet again
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