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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
5
Readable items include steamer resumes March 2 voyages, corn shipments, spring merchandise arrivals, and public notices. Local rail, bank and school updates mention Thomas A Smith Board appointment, carpenter and merchant actions, plus a Masonic Hall drama and a church lecture with proceeds benefiting the Methodist Protestant Church.
A detailed society notice narrates the February 26 Denton wedding of Estella May Stack and Thomas Harold Davis at the bride’s sister’s home, with attendants and reception details. The piece also items forthcoming nuptials, visits by Dr. Willis and Dr. Stephens, local social events, banking examinations, and multiple conversations, visits, and small notices around Denton and nearby towns.
Church news reports preparations for the upcoming Methodist conference at Asbury Church in Wilmington starting March 18. Bishop Samuel A. Goodsell will preside. a trial for Dr. A W Lightbourne in Wilmington is noted over credentials from the Congregational Church.
Dr Smithers of Dover lectured on The Whirligig in Preston town hall last Friday evening. The Ladies Aid Society hosted a Spelling Bee Saturday night in the town hall, noted as a success. Various residents visited, hosted, or conducted business in Dover, Oak Grove, Hurlock, St Michaels, Annapolis, Bethlehem, and Philadelphia through the week.
The Evening Lights group considers buying Ellwood campground from Mr. Vincent of Linkwood and plans to hold their annual camp there this year. Howard and Joe Collins of Cambridge returned Friday after ten days with cousin Elmer Todd. Hynson youths hosted Miss Rollie Murphy at a masquerade party Tuesday. Ladies' Aid met at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams Tuesday. Mrs. E A Moore of Secretary visits daughter Mrs. J T Todd.
Mr Herbert Spence of the steamer Cambridge visits his parents Mr and Mrs J F Spence. Mr Ralph Hughey of Elwood guests of Mr Tracey Stafford. Miss Gertrude Harris of Hoopers Island visits town. Miss Esther Ledman of Preston visits Miss Anna Wright. Mrs C T Perry returns home after long visit with sisters. Mrs Linden Stafford visits Cambridge friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bullock of Concord entertained a large gathering last Friday February 21 with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Walton Dukes Virgil and Roland Dukes Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gibbons Mr. and Mrs. Sam Callahan Miss Hattie Dukes Miss Lizzie Roth Miss Emma Hignutt Mr. W E Bullock Sr Edie Murphy Lacy Murphy John Hignutt Charley Hignutt and Clarence Callahan.
Advertisement notes Allen's Foot-Hase powder prevents tightness, blistering and sweating, eases swollen and aching feet. Available at shoe stores for 38e, with mail order to A. S. Olmed, LeRoy.
Reverend Frank T. Benson lauded George Washington’s patriotism and leadership in a long address at the local high school. He depicted Washington as a man who chose service over reward, led during the Revolution, and built a lasting republic, ending with a tribute to Washington’s enduring national memory.
Special services will be held Sunday evening at Calvary M P Church with a Christian Endeavor session at 7 PM followed by votes for a class leader stewards and trustees for the next conference year. A Maryland Annual Conference delegate will be chosen, delayed previously due to weather. Rev W A Sites conducts the officer election. all members urged to attend. The Grove circuit fourth quarterly conference meets March 7 at 2 30 PM at Choptank M P Church.
The debating society last week upheld the resolution that Reading of Fiction elevates the human mind. Miss Fannie Shane of Germantown, Pa, is visiting grandmother Mrs Hester Noble. Mr Harry Noble visited Philadelphia relatives. Tree spraying remains a top topic among fruit growers.
The Baltimore Sun describes the Eastern Shore as the most agreeable place on earth during isolation. It praises balmy shores, abundant food from Elk river to the Capes, and Shoreman hospitality. Delicacies like terrapin, duck, mushrooms, venison and more are cited as daily pleasures alongside refined society and inviting homes.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood pres ent, Howard C. Morgan administrator of Lucy E. Morgan presented a distribution of the personal estate which was approved. Administrators of J. Y. King presented a distribution of the personal estate which was approved. Guardian accounts presented by Fred R. Owens were passed. Executor of James Beachamp presented a first and final account which was passed. Administrators of Vaughn G. Todd presented an inventory and appraisement which was approved. Order to sell at private sale granted. Administrators of William H. Rickards presented debts and first and final accounts which were approved. Trazzare presented first and final accounts for Alcade Kimmey estates which were passed. Trazzare presented residue accounts which were approved. James A. Trazzare presented separate debts and first and final accounts for William FE. Lord which were approved. Laura J. Covey appointed guardian to her minor children Bond filed and approved. Fisher presented debts and first and final accounts which were approved.
Harry Orem of Cambridge sold his pacing mare Humming Bird to H E Nichols of Williamsburg who had bought her six years ago. The latest wallpaper patterns cost 5c per piece gilt 8c and window shades 22c each from Thomas Messer Co at 1015 W Baltimore St Baltimore Md. Memorial notices cost 5 cents per line. R Lee Wright returns from Colorado after visiting his brother's estate recently.
A fifteenth birthday surprise for Roland Wheeler Morgan drew friends from Hillsboro and Queen Anne. Music and games filled the house as refreshments of ices were served. Separately, Farmers Merchants Telephone Co directors meet in Hillsboro and decide to add an assistant with extended service hours.
Mrs Alice Smith wife of Mr Selby Smith died at her residence after a lingering illness She was a member of the M E Church and active in the Ladies Aid Society Known for charity and friend of the poor Interment in Reformed cemetery Undertaker Lord Rev G R Elis officiated The social season saw a Ridgeway dance at Simons Hall with four hundred in attendance A Baltimore orchestra provided music A luncheon followed The choir of the M E Church gave a well received drama net proceeds about sixty dollars Collins and Shelton bought the pool table from H D Ritchie and plan a second in the Mrs Ida Smith building Ridgeway now has three pool parlors Rev J W Jones and wife hosted the pastor s Bible class Mr Alfred Williams of Laurel Md and Miss Anna Morgan of Gettysburg Pa visited Mr and Mrs William T Williams Also noted are visits from Mr Eramett Buckwalter and Miss Leona Saxton with others in town.
Henderson reports several visits and travels by area residents. H C Gooden and others spent Monday and Tuesday in Baltimore. Edward Coffin of Wyoming and Amos Coffin of Sharon Hill visit their mother Mrs. Filen Coffin. P A Marvel and Lula Marvel spent Sunday with Henry Marvel near Goldsboro. Mary Gray of Goldsboro and Palmer Carrell of Centreville visited Anna Price. The Wooters of Wilmington stayed with A B Collie. I N Smith return from Baltimore with James Glass relation. W G Dill of Wilmington spent part of the week with his father J F Dill. Mrs Pullen of Baltimore visits daughter Mrs Charles Clayville. Mrs C T Sherwood spent part of the week with Wilmington relatives. Haase of Philadelphia visiting friends near town.
Mrs T H McMahan and daughter Mrs Walter Trice were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Poole at Williamsburg on Thursday. Melwood Conley was the guest of Rhode friends on Sunday.
A Sunday School lesson reflects on Jesus feeding ten to fifteen thousand with five barley loaves and two small fishes. The narrative links the miracle to spiritual nourishment, notes the crowd's needs, and urges faith in Christ as the Bread and Water of Life and king of a spiritual realm. The sermon emphasizes prudent use of gifts and trust in Jesus during life’s storms.
County Commissioners authorize a $502 annual license for all saw mill owners not assessed but operated in Caroline county. A second bill expands magistrates authority over road obstructions and encroachments on highways. A third measure would grant commissioners power to open close widen alter and condemn roads. Road Engineer Uller surveys Tuckahoe bridge and plans its rebuilding after finding rotting timbers. the bridge serves Caroline and Talbot counties with heavy traffic.
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