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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1916
Page
5
Local legislative notes. Senator Cooper introduces a bill to define Ridgely town boundaries. Bill to allow oyster licenses issued from Dorchester or Caroline counties. Various community events and notices include lectures at Franklin Institute, bake sale at Asbury Manor, and a county mass meeting. Readers are urged to attend and participate.
Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M marked its nineteenth anniversary with a banquet at the Brick Hotel on Monday night. Guests received tri colored boutonnières and miniature hatchets as keepsakes. hallways displayed American flags and cherry trees. a Father of His Country themed plate souvenir greeted each guest. L J Towers presided, and National Representative K L Mennerick of Baltimore spoke on aims of the order. Caroline Council was founded February 22, 1897, with 53 members.
Orphans Court on February 20th approved inventory of Hila C. Rawlings estate and recorded it. John W. Wood's will admitted. administration with will annexed granted to Sarah Wood. Notice to creditors ordered. Edward E. Pendleton and Willard Jones named appraisers.
Mrs Emma Masten and her children Pearl and Joseph visited her daughter Mrs Amos Layton during the weekend. Miss Mamie Pearl Satterfield returned home after a ten day visit with Mrs J S Clapham in Laurel. Mr Chinford Raughley of Willington spent time with his mother Mrs Annie M Raughley. Mrs Rachel M Flarvey came home after an extended visit with Centreville friends Meliva Knesell and Mrs Mary Fearn remain quite al.
A series of incidents in Federalsburg left Harold Clark severely injured when a falling tree struck him. Frank Hickman escaped death after his clothing caught in a veneer machine. Drug clerk Charles Gambrill cut his hand while reaching for a bottle. Two men attempted a post office robbery but fled with only a few dollars. Postoffice inspectors are on their trail as rumors place two suspicious men nearby.
Mrs Charles Walls and daughter Anna of Church Hill spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hen Starkey. Miss Hattie Peters hosted a cobweb social last Friday. Win Lo Moore and wife attended the Montague Moore wedding at Anderson Corner on Tuesday. Mrs J Davis and Misses Enna McKnett and Mary Knotts visited Sadler ville friends Sunday. Misses Virginia Sparks Olivia Knotts and Viola Bowen visited Marydel friends. Mrs George Davis of Kenton Del visited her sister Mere Knotts Tuesday. The stork visited Mir and Mi Hood Pippin J o Saturday leaving a baby. Miss Pearle Cooper spent the weekend with Mrs Lee Sparks at Prices. Mrs John Faulkner of Busick spent Tuesday with Mrs George Ross. Dr and Mrs R Downes spent Monday in Philadelphia.
Mr and Mrs Alva Grifath and son Starvey of Towers Wharf spent Sunday with George J Griffith and family Master Lawrence Howard marked his birthday with friends Saturday afternoon Rev Mr Haddaway M O P Church bought an automobile Miss Martha Griffith staying with relatives Lacey Griffith of Penns Grove returned home after a visit Church preaching Sunday evening February 27 sick list P Y Griffith and T W Redman listed as ill
Mrs And Ross and daughters Pauline and Elen have spent the winter with Mrs Ross parents Mr and Mrs John Cohee. Miss Ethel Faulkner has just returned from a brief visit with friends and relatives in Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs J W Peters hosted Sunday School class No 4 at 4 George Washington party with games and a dining room decorated for ice cream cake and candy. Guests received hatschets and cherries. The sick list includes Mesdames Leauchamp Adams Blarsey and others. Mrs Stevens is convalescing. Ida Fountain and grandson Edward visited in Greensboro. first Adamsville debating society meeting held Tuesday evening. Mr Brown and children visited by Bridgeville and Tharrington residents. Henry Porter was a weekend guest of his sister.
Choptank and Cambridge residents attended Washington birthday events at Choptank school. Notables included Mrs O C Blades, Messrs J W Blades, W Mo Wright, J O Wright, Mrs O C Blades, Mrs W M Wright, and Miss Elizabeth Bryan. Visitors Mrs Harry Kraft and Miss Hazel Waldron from Cambridge joined local residents. Also noted are visits by Arthur and Milton Valley of East New Market, recovery news for CLTL Perry, Edwan Wright visiting Chaptank, Miss Myra Wright's Philadelphia departure, Miss Anna Wright's recovery, and the Chaptank mile-a-minute club.
The Girls Tuesday Evening Club met with Miss Amy Read this week with games for Washington's birth day. Refreshments included cherry ice cream cake and cherry chocolates. Next week the club will meet with Miss Audrey Corbett,Miss Dorothy Sisk, and Mayore Wodd. Min R. Ledman attended a dance at Chestertown. The Woman's Club met with Mrs HB Wright last Thursday afternoon. Mass Mabel Howard spent the weekend with relatives at Pocomoke City. Mrs Inez Noble has accepted a position at Roan Lake Alabama, Mrs Mary J Parker as a Baltimore visitor this week, Miss Lucretia Smith visiting friends at Lancaster Pa.
Trinity announces the Epworth League service on the topic The Gold of God led by Miss Edith Melon. Attendance is hoped for. Local social notes mention visitors and stays by various residents including Mr J Rosser and Mrs V Reed in Federalsburg, Walter Gray in Bridgeville, Harry Wagner near Georgetown, and Glenna Wright visiting Federalsburg friends.
Harry Dill aged forty died in Philadelphia after a pulmonary illness. Funeral held at St Pauls Church Greensboro. He was a son of Eugene Dill of Harrington and survived by three sisters and a brother. Dill moved to Philadelphia fifteen years ago for work. A Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting elected Mrs M K Newnan president and Miss Lisle Roe corresponding secretary. In Goldsborough Mrs Jurt Longfellow and her daughter escorted from Reading to the Church frome Hospital in Baltimore. Mildred Curry of Bridgeville and Fdna Vaughn of Cheswold visited Mr and Mrs B C Orrell.
Southville residents Mr and Mrs Chester Scott and daughter Mildred visited Mr and Mrs John Challinch near Concord on Sunday. Mrs Harry Wright and Mrs Parry Walston near Bridgeville called on Mr S. M. Lyden Tuesday. Mr and Mrs (2.1) Parker and daughter Marie spent Sunday at G. S. Lyden’s home. Miss Anna and Miss Lillian Bowdle of Wilmington are staying with friends and relatives nearby. Mr and Mrs Blaine Bullock and children visited John Satterfield last Sunday. Miss Elelen Lyden is visiting her sister Mrs CHL Parker near Woodentawk.
Fowling Creek reports a Sunday night barn fire at Mr. FL Linwood Todd's farm destroying the barn along with fodder wheat and machinery. About 300 bushels of wheat were believed inside. Loss is partially covered by insurance.
Governor Harrington sent to the Senate a long list of appointments including Nettie Mace Cambridge as state librarian and Austin Baughman Frederick as Automobile Commissioner. Other picks cover Juvenile Court Baltimore, Bureau of Information and Statistics, Adjutant General, Fish Commissioners for Eastern and Western Shore, State Wharfinger, hospital and education boards, mining and immigration posts, penitentiary and hospital directors, health and sanitary roles, and a slate of local offices in Maryland counties.
Mrs. Sarah Covey wife of A T Covey died at her Denton home early Sunday in her 65th year She leaves husband four sons and one daughter seven grandchildren The funeral was from her home with ministers Rev T O Crouse Rev Marty Taylor and Rev Il B Kelso Pallbearers were four sons and two nephews Interment Federalsburg cemetery Mr John W Starkey near Price s Station died on the 16th after weeks of illness Funeral at his home with interment at Chestertown cemetery He is survived by Mrs Starkey and three children Jessie Helen and Fleming Starkey
Queen Anne and Mrs. Horace Morgan of Seaford and Miss Mary Graham Lowe of McDaniels visited at J. E. Morgan’s home this week. Mrs. Short and daughter spent the weekend with relatives in Baltimore. Mrs. James Mullikin of Goldsboro visited Abs Mollie Digeons this week. Rev. E L Dashiell of Withington visited relatives in town. Charlie Wooters of Easton visited friends Sunday. G C G Moore Jr. is confined to his home with erysipelas. Henry Morgan spent several days in Baltimore this week. Emily Knotts spent Monday and Saturday in Baltimore.
The River and Harbor Bill this year funds only ongoing work with modest appropriations for Maryland. Maryland harbors at Rock Hall Queenstown Claiborne Cambridge Chester Choptank Warwick Wicomico Pocomoke and Trappe and Manokin Rivers Tyaskin Creek receive 12300 dollars. Elk and Lith Elk Rivers get 38500 dollars. Nanticoke River Delaware and Maryland along with Northwest Branch of Nanticoke River Marshyhope Creek receive 5000 dollars.
Twenty thousand attended the dedication at Oriole Park Baltimore with a two thousand strong choir. Rev D S Colt presided and Rev W A Sunday arrives today aiming to break records in Baltimore. Several sermons listed by Rev J E Smith with topics for morning and evening services. Delegates were elected to the Denton M E Church conference in Wilmington./s
Eup. Kirkendall of the Seventh-day Adventist Church urges readiness as a divine dawn follows a night of European war. He cites 2.5 million widows and 7 million orphans, notes Catholic power’s rise, Vatican diplomacy, and Revelations themes. He stresses the Holy Spirit, Bible study, and living righteously before Christ’s appearing.
The Journal Almanac for 916 is praised by readers including Mrs. J. Y. Graham of Philadelphia and Mrs. N. I. Pittenger. They describe it as neat, useful, and very complete, noting it as a sign that the people of Caroline are progressing and expressing thanks for the Almanac.
Williston reports a Saturday social event with strong turnout and brisk activity at the parcel post counter where over a hundred packages were sold. The lively occasion showcased community engagement and efficient service.
Rail and steamboat firms announce withdrawal of most Eastern Shore steamship service after March 31 1916 following Interstate Commerce Commission orders. Pennsy seeks new operator. a new steamboat company to absorb lines is being formed with backing from Continental Trust and Alexander Brown leading bankers. Public interest high as navigable-water communities await replacement service.
The Baltimore Sun joins The Cooperative Extension Service and Maryland Agricultural College for a Maryland Week Home State Tour. Twenty five prize winners from The Corn Clubs will split into two groups traveling to Crisfield Elkton and Oakland. Eastern Shore returns by boat. Western Maryland by train. Reuben Brigham leads the Boys Club program with county agents and school authorities guiding contests.
An Eastern office of the Soil Improvement Committee of the National Fertilizer Association opens at 1428 Munsey Building Baltimore. The Chicago main office remains at 916-17 Postal Telegraph Building. Melvin Ryder temporarily heads the Baltimore office. The committee conducts lectures, demonstrations, bulletin distribution, and cooperative work with government, state, county, and commercial agencies to advance agriculture. Professor Henry G Bell joins to guide East and New England activities. Clyde A Waugh leads Editorial Department.
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