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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1915
Page
5
Local farmers welcome spring with high egg prices and new agency ties. E A Strout Farm Agency of New York now represented by Barnhart & Funk and others. Denton area notes include road improvements demand, upcoming concerts, church events, and multiple farm purchases in Caroline and surrounding counties.
Denton residents share sympathy for Mr Charles FE Carroll and family after several operations. Miss Nettie Carroll, Mrs. Carroll's daughter, had appendicitis. The winter social season closed with Mrs P R Fisher hosting a large bridge party. Numerous social events were noted in Denton and nearby Caroline county towns.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens preside as Annie E. Wheeler guardian to Francis Edward Wheeler and Chester C. Wheeler receives a one half interest in a mortgage and its release upon payment. The eleventh guardian account is examined, approved and recorded. Duncan L. Noble administers Eliza Jane Noble estate with first and final account passed and recorded.
Former Congressman Thomas A. Smith of Ridgely is appointed an internal revenue agent succeeding Southey King White of Wicomico. The process involved Senator Smith, Commissioner William H. Osborne, and Secretary McAdoo. Duties align with income tax investigations. likely stationed within Maryland’s Internal District. Salary totals 1,800 annually plus 800 for travel.
Congressman J Charles Linthicum announces in the JOURNAL that coast charts for the Chesapeake Bay area are available to Maryland residents. He notes many congressmen’ terms end March 4 and offers a full set of five sectional charts plus a general chart of the Chesapeake. He asks local boat owners to request the charts directly. Big reductions in sweaters at J H Pastorfield Co.
Community gatherings fill weekends with Mrs H B Wright hosting friends and relatives from Choptank Preston and Bridgeville while the Mite Society plans a George and Martha Washington social at the schoolhouse. Nearby residents enjoy church events school club meetings and visits to Denton Baltimore and Bethlehem.
Burrsville Wesley Missionary Institute re organized last Sunday naming J A Billing as Superintendent A N Ross as assistant superintendent Harlan R Blades as secretary Norman Outten as treasurer Mrs Lena Thawley as missionary treasurer and Helen Ross as organist Also notes on local residents including illnesses visits court trips and family news.
Miss Ethel Moore and Miss Hattie Dukes entertained the Social Club at a valentine party Tuesday evening at Mooreleigh. Mrs. W. B. Sparks hosted dinner Thursday evening. Mrs. Harvey Wooters, Miss Nellie Willis and Mrs. G. L. Jump attended. Various residents spent weekends visiting relatives in Easton Church Hill Wye Mills Frankford Del Hebron and Clayton.
Henderson society notes report William L Goodwin returning to Chester after a month with his parents Mr and Mrs W H Goodwin. Noble Pippin of Middletown visits his parents Mr and Mrs R E Pippin. Katharine Montague spent Tuesday with daughter Mrs Morton Bennett in Goldsboro. L S Pritchett of Rehoboth visited his parents. Mamie Goodwin of Philadelphia visits her parents. F B Sweeney visits daughter Mrs Roscoe Taylor in Magnolia. G H Wilson visits friends in Baltimore.
Items of Interest From the Seventh District note the Band of Mercy entertainment at Simon's Hall directed by Mrs Ed ward Pearsaul with drama drill and pantomime featuring Irene Neff Alice Pendleton Edward Pearsaul Richard Sharp and others. The lavish production included a Brac the Poor House Girl romance and a Snow Nymphs drill with vivid scenery. Also reported are obsequies for Mrs Elizabeth Brumbaugh, a fifteenth wedding anniversary surprise for Mr Harford Porter, Farmers Institute sessions, W T C U social and temperance lecture, school social events, and local moves and illnesses around Ridgely Maryland.
The coming year will feature Superintendent Mrs. Guerney Knotts and assistant Mr. J Griffith with secretary Miss Mary Cahall and treasurer Miss Viola Bowen. Others include organist Miss Florence Faulkner and assistants Miss FE. AM Ichk Knott, librarian Miss O Knotts, missionary department secretary Miss Mary Knotts, treasurer Mr. J Griffith. Local visits include Roe residents Mrs. R EL Lane and Mr. M EL Jewell with sister Mrs. Dr Richards, and other social calls among residents in Sadlersville, Henderson, Marydel, and Centreville.
Hillsboro hosts include Mrs T B Sparklin and guests from Denton Queen Anne Queenstown and Andersonstown. Local businessman W D Bishop sells stake to J Norman Clarke forming Clarke & Co. Socials feature dinners cards gatherings and visits with neighbors and relatives across Maryland and nearby towns.
A Hobbs family reunion honored Mr. O A Carrolls mother on his 76th birthday with all surviving relatives present and treats served. Various locals like Miss Elizabeth Billing and Mrs Sallie Gross visited relatives in Philadelphia New Jersey Washington and Denton. Regulars Rev C M Cullum Mr Henry Jopp Jr Rev H H Carral and Mr E C Bright are noted for recent travel and preaching engagements in the region.
Goldsboro observes the sixth anniversary of Camp No 80 BP O S of A at the M E Church South on Saturday February 27 at 7 pm with speakers Prof William James Heaps of Milton University and Mr William F Williams of Baltimore. Sunday February 28 at 10 30 am Heaps will lecture The Book of Books the Bible. Junior League plans a missionary program February 22 at 7 30 pm titled Children of Many Lands with costumes music and recitations. collections to support the church. Several residents hosted gatherings with Miss Marie Quillen and Miss Helen Moore visiting in her company.
The Marydel Marydel News Letter reports the Hardy Sunday School elected officers led by Superintendent David Rothenburg and others. The Hardy Epworth League was reorganized with officers named, meetings set for 7 30 p m each Sunday, and a fourth quarterly conference planned at Marydel M E Church. A Board of Trade meeting at Hotel Heather discussed lighting specs and town life.
Grove notes elected officers for the Sunday School with Courtland Baker as superintendent and Bradford Connally as assistant. Emeline Bradley is secretary and Charlie Nicnals treasurer. Edith Kelley to play organ. Rev. Aurice Parsells of the Anti-Saloon League speaks at American Corner Church Sunday at 10:30 am Zion Church at 3 pm and Grove Church at 7:30 pm. Young folks to form a Christian Endeavor Society Sunday morning. Mrs. Michael Johnson funeral in Delaware on Tuesday. Mrs. Peter Jester funeral at Grove M P Church on Feb 17 at 10:00 am. Box social at the schoolhouse on Friday the 12th. Mrs. W. H. Collins remains ill.
Hickman society notes report W W Noble’s return from Salisbury hospital after treatment and improved health. Miss Mildred Lewis of Bridgeville visits grandparents Mr and Mrs William O Day. William Noble Jr of Philadelphia returns home after a week with parents. John Hughes of Harrisburg visits his parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Flughes. Verne Smith of Easton spends a few days with Mrs George Wilson.
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Mrs William E Liden celebrated her eighty third birthday with a Tuesday evening party at her home. Guests included many Liden family members and friends, sharing ice cream cake and fruit after games, then dining. Grace Hubbard and Miss Wyatt visit Wilmington and Philadelphia to attend Billy Sunday services. Chaffinch family guests host Chester Scott's home. Ladies' Aid meets February 23 at Mrs John Adams. Alice Tubbs visited Denton with her parents.
Mrs. John L. Faulkner celebrated her seventy fifth birthday with dinner Saturday inviting relatives and friends from Templeville Marydel Wyoming Henderson Cennevill e and Wilmington area. Friday night Clifford Hyrons hosted music and games for many friends including Faulkner siblings and Margaret Gsell.
The article notes ongoing unrest among Methodist preachers ahead of Conference. It reports progress on the town sewerage system under Mr Ledman. It mentions Charles M Leinster visiting Preston for statewide prohibition efforts and Miriam Dennis recovering from surgery in Baltimore. It also cites many citizens with colds, Prestonians at the New York Canners Convention, and Rev W W Davis visiting Col A W Sisk.
Mr and Mrs J H Wilson and family hosted guests Sunday afternoon including Mr and Mrs Laird Kratz of Greenwood Mrs Henry Tull Miss Addie and Anna Chaffinch Hazel and Margaret Tull and Mr Jacob Wilson of Magnolia Mr and Mrs John Hignutt hosted Mr and Mrs Thomas Lord of Harmony and Mr and Mrs Alexander Noble and children of Concord.
The Baltimore Sun notes nearby regions around Baltimore teem with historical incidents that attract film ventures, while the Eastern Shore presents a rich reserve of legends, largely untapped since Townsend's Tales of the Chesapeake and other works.
An automobile owned by Edward Harper of Hurlock was stolen and driven on a state road with no lights. In front of Mission Church the thieves collided with a team driven by Irving Windsor, injuring both mules and wrecking the windshield and mud guard. The thieves fled on foot.
Necrological notes report the sudden death of Zebdial Fountain at his daughter's home in Hickman at age sixty nine from heart trouble after a cold. Five sons and two daughters survive. funeral today at eleven with home burial. Also noted are the deaths of Mr. Norris Allen aged thirty six near Federalsburg from Brights disease, and Mr. William Murphy aged seventy one near Andersontown from paralysis. both with brief survivor lists and funeral details. The Journal previously published a sketch of Col. Aaron Bascom Hardcastle who died in Easton.
Architects describe a red brick colonial style hospital with white trim to serve Caroline county towns. The building fronts Washington street with Breookletts avenue rear access, features multiple wards, maternity and children divisions, a full laboratory and pharmacy on ground floor, a separate colored dispensary, kitchens, solariums, and a three story plan including operating department on the top floor.
Circuit Court decision orders William J. Everngam to pay Peter T. Everngam $2,200 plus accrued interest from May 14, 1913, from their father J Medford Everngam estate. He loses a claim to a $6,500 commission and must account for prior deductions. Goldsborough represents Peter, Lewis for William. Temporary receiver to turn over funds to Everngam trustee after bond posting and court distribution.
J. H. Pastorfield Co offers soft hats at reduced prices of $1.00 and higher, with listed prices at $1.50, $2.00, and $2.50 previously, as the sale runs next week.
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