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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1916
Page
5
Local items report residents moving homes and farm updates, with church services, sales, and community events. Notes include Butler relocating to Denton, various removals, court and tax commission activity, poultry and egg trade mentions, and upcoming sermons and club meetings.
Mr. Robert Henry Gibson and Miss Mary Helen Moore of Marydel wed in Marydel M Church. Ceremony featured a green canopy and melodies by local singers. The couple plans a brief wedding trip and will live in town. Other marriages include Cranor and Brown in Philadelphia and Collison and Roe in Clinch. Numerous social visits and health notes fill the page, with residents attending events and visiting kin in Denton, Cambridge, Easton, Annapolis, and Baltimore.
The Denton board plans to pave Main Street from west to east with State Roads Commission engineers surveying and partial financing agreed. A public meeting is set at the Court House at 7 o'clock on Thursday January 7 to seek citizen input on financing and plans.
The piece honors the late Judge Joseph A. Wickes, praising his wisdom and justice. It notes that his records and court decisions in his career remain testimonials to his ability, with reference to the Court of Appeals reporting that few of his decisions were reversed.
The Epworth League held a pleasant meeting at the home of Ma and Mrs I P Nuttle with music games and a bazar planned for Amlettontown storehouse. Reports note returning scarlet fever recovery and a local farm sale to W M Vanscoy for 33 000.
Burrsville and Greensboro residents report Miss Pandine Hopkins, accompanied by her mother and Dr. Malone, underwent an operation for an abscess at Maryhind University Hospital last week and is convalescing. The town notes numerous holiday gatherings and a widespread pneumonia and grip epidemic with several families affected, including Howard Hopkins and children at home.
The Maryder to Tem pleville road is newly completed and praised for the effort of the men in charge. A concrete bridge over the Big Dutch has been finished and is now being tested by the public. About 25 Modock Tribe of Red Men members, including Rev. Wl ML Me Cann, attended a funeral at Kk. AW. Coursey in Greensborn Mood. Chared last Friday afternoon. The Sunday School Christina tent and entertainment of Manudel was held Thursday night with strong attendance. Martin Rashdais moved back to the old home along the railroad. A man says one year on the farm was enough and he returned to city life. There will be preaching in Maydel Church tomorrow night at 7.45. The public school reopened after a two week holiday. Miss Ettie Heather is recovering from grip.
Mrs Wall Bryan of Philadelphia visits her sister Mrs E Ss Bowens. Marl oAL Waston also from Philadelphia weekend with sister Mrs J J Morgan. Mrs Wharry Clark and son Wilbin visited Mrs John Taylor at Williangton. Mr Clamp from Washington spent Saturday and Sunday with town friends. Miss Virgins Mays spent weekend near Lewistown. EL Stewart hosted the Ladies' Air Tuesday afternoon. Mr SC Culver of Hebron spent weekend in town.
Hayward Hignell assistant port master and Lenore M Jefer son teacher at Federalsborp High School surprised friends Monday by announcing their marriage at the bride's New Year’s Day ceremony conducted by Rev. F C McSorley. The bride is daughter of Mil litonia O Jefferson and the groom is son of Mr W Thomas Hignutt.
The Ridgely column reviews town life in the Seventh District with names of residents affected by grip and illness. It lists church, school, and social events, moves, visitors, and brief personal updates on families such as Senith, Swing, Detwiler, Lane, and others, along with community happenings and holiday observances.
A list of local appointments and events shows Samay Schinot elected Sennett superintendent with J. K. Ricards named assistant. Mrs Carhel Wark as organist and Mrs I. Wooters as assistant. Mr J. Parley becomes overseer of adjacent grounds and moves to a house near Towson. Several social visits and gatherings are noted, including kitchen shower for Miss Collison and travels of residents between Milton, Ridgely, and Philadelphia.
Hillsboro reports a series of visits and relocations. Richard Jarrell and Adah of Philadelphia join Mrs. Jarrell and family from Washington D C. Various relatives, including Miss May Hicks and Miss Eliza Collins, visit from North Carolina and Philadelphia. Rev W F Dawson and Mrs Dawson were Baltimore visitors. Local moves include John Holt family from Easton and Isaac Thompson into new Clarkburg property.
Woodenhawk Mx and Mrs R P Adams hosted a large family dinner Friday with many relatives listed including Hubbard Liden Adams and Morris families. The sick list featured Mrs Lacy Vincent Elizabeth Pierce Etta Adams Esther Adams. Several Adams family members were noted visiting Hartmore Philadelphia Denton and Chestnut Grove. strawberry cups began production at WF Adams.
Miss Anna Warren of Greensvorn and Mrs. Downes hosted events at Tuckahoe Neck while Rev HL WD conducted revival meetings at the M E Church. A series of visits, showers, and social calls are noted including Honeymoon in Baltimore and relatives in Bridgeville Philadelphia Kennett Square and Baltimore sightings.
The local Sunday School and Epworth League were reorganized. Epworth League services occur every Sunday night led by Mrs. Mary J. Harding in January. Miss Clara B Todd hosted holiday gatherings with guests from Cambridge Choptank and Denton. Edna Carroll held a birthday party Monday night. Estelle Wright hosted Fodd, and Fodd visited Estelle Wright. Ma, fora Vannon is visiting his brother.
Trinity. Masters Edward and William Wagner spent the week end in Denton as the guest of their cousin, Mr. and Mrs. 5, J. Young. Mr. and Mrs. W. Reed and guest, Mr. W. Deering, spent Sunday with Mrs. Reed's parents in Federalsburg. Mr EF Bowman of Withington spent New Year's Day with Elizabeth Wagner. William Deering of Detroit visited Mr. and Mrs. Wagner Sunday. Miss Margie Bapuing returned to Philadelphia Sunday. Highest cash prices paid for eggs. W of Blackiston.
Smithville and environs list a long sequence of visits and gatherings. Local residents including Mr and Mrs Arthur MaMahon, Mr and Mrs Minos Mots and family, Elbert Wright of Philadelphia, and many others were hosted at homes near Federalsburg Concord Greenwood and Seaford. Attendees also noted visiting relatives and friends across Delmarva, with several trips to AltandMie Toier Alf ord and Spence homes, and several siblings and grandchildren enjoying weekend stays and holidays.
Mr Edgar Lo Fountain formerly of Caroline has risen to success in New Jersey. Eldest son of late Zebdial Fountain he moved to Woodlynne about eighteen months ago and joined civic life. Appointed Building Inspector by Mayor Davis he also heads Bealer Contracting Co as superintendent and engages in real estate deals while owning a bungalow there. He invites old friends to visit in his new home.
Reliance area social notes recount dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs George Rogers and others from Preston. Weddings include Janes Carroll and Miss Venus Murphy at the MM E parsonage Reliance, and Amos Russell and Ora Waller at the bride’s home. Other visits mention Miss Lida Morris with grandmother Margaret Morris in Federalsburg and Rev Tilghman Smith’s family visit.
Henderson social news notes a miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Wm Golt, Lillian Meredith returning to Saint Marys Seminary, visitors from New York to Mr and Mrs S C Gooden, Mrs Preston Harris visiting near town, Katharine Downs visiting Wilmington, J S Pritchett visiting Chestertown, Myron Moore returning to West Grove, Lester Scotton visiting town, and Miss Slelen Parvis and Miss Mary E Melvin visiting relatives in Wilmington and near Felton.
In Orphans' Court last Tuesday Jules Liden Moore and Covey attended. Margaret M Dragoo as administrator of John A Dragoo presented and the court ordered the first and final account to be recorded. James N Nichols administrator of Elizabeth C Nichols presented final receipts and releases from distributees approved and ordered recorded. Thomas II Gallagher administrator of Thomas Gallagher presented final receipts and releases from assignee and other parties approved and recorded. Cora May Swann executrix of Fannie Meeds presented inventory and appraisement approved and recorded. Henry Clay Downes executor of Efi Humphries Downes granted order to sell deceased's personal property at private sale.
Ashburne, accused of stealing D H Deane’s automobile weeks earlier, escaped Denton jail Monday and fled to Chesapeake City where he was arrested and returned to Elkton. He had been linked to a porch of thefts by Poole and a crew on an oyster boat, with other items recovered including a car, a 20 foot launch, bicycles and clothing.
Mr Ferdinand Cook explains his three year corn yield on one acre. He details fall rye planting, 460 pounds phosphate, spring cow grazing, manure cover, deep plowing, lime application, drill planting, repeated dragging, broadcast hen house manure, and three harvests yielding 289 bushels and pounds of corn plus tops and blades.
Home economics experts propose a cranberry confection that mimics candied cherries in flavor and uses. The method yields a bright, firm, semi transparent candied fruit suitable as a sweetmeat or color accent for cakes, whipped cream, custards, or desserts. It can substitute citron in cakes or puddings or be chopped into multie fruit ice creams.
A series of obituaries reports Judge Francis Adams of Chicago, brother to Bishop Adams, and longtime jurist. Also named are James S. Cooper, J. Frank Barwick, Amanda Coursey, and George King, detailing births, marriages, careers, residences, and causes of death, with service plans in Centreville, Jacksonville, and Denton areas.
The Maryland Wild Bird Protective Association cites the Weeks McLean bill as aiding crop yields. A letter from E G Siebold, published in the American Game Protective Association Bulletin, links 1914 crop gains and the Southern states to the migratory law. He urges Bulletin readers to emphasize the law’s enforcement and respect.
Caroline Council in O U A ML installed new officers for the term led by Richard Henning as past councilor and J B Colgain as councilor. Denton M P Sunday School elected Supt T Pliny Fisher and assistants, La Vinia Crouse leads primary, Emma Clark cradle roll, and W S Crouse treasurer.
Preparations are underway in Baltimore for Rev W A Sunday meetings in February. The tabernacle to be erected on York road will be the world’s largest audience venue with a 350 by 280 foot footprint, over 86 000 square feet ground area and a main hall at least 20 feet high. About 30 000 prayer meetings are planned before the campaign opens, as Baltimore forms a highly organized evangelistic effort led by Sunday.
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