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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1913
Page
5
Items of news from all parts of the county are summarized under this heading. Read of local events, happenings, and brief notices gathered from community pages.
A broad sweep of notices lists prices for eggs, farm sales in Hillsboro and Denton, new office openings, legal ads, revival and church events, a steamer shipment note, property sales and foreclosures, and obituaries. It shows a bustling community calendar with auctions, meetings, and local business moves.
Mrs. Carroll announces the marriage of Mary Edna Carroll to John Oscar Flynn of La Salle Michigan. The couple will live in Philadelphia until March before moving to Texas. Other items note social events, engagements, and visits across Kent and New Castle counties including families Beauchamp, Trice, and Williams with multiple weddings planned for early 1913.
Mrs Jennie Jordan Marker wife of F A Marker Sr died at her Smyrna Delaware home last Sunday afternoon in her 74th year. Eight children cared for her husband during illness and she leaves four sons and four daughters including Florence Marker Smyrna and Jennie Lord Denton. Interment followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery Smyrna with pallbearers her four sons and two sons-in-law.
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Roe informs Sheriff A. E. Cooper that automobilists in the county still use 1912 metal tags. He requests action to ensure compliance with the law, noting no desire to create dis agreeable relations while enforcing requirements.
Miss Eva Pritchett and her sister Miss Pearl went to River side New Jersey to visit her home. Mrs. E H Maloy has been staying with Wilmington friends for a period.
J R Chaffinch replaces kerosene lamps with New Packard Central Generation Lighting to move away from coal oils. Hobbs Manufacturing sustains damage from wind cyclones. Several residents, including Miss Hettie Jopp and Miss M E Nuttle, are mentioned with travels and movements. Ames Sunday School reorganized. Oak school inside work completed for student comfort. Parson Bailey and Mrs Ada M Atwell noted among local events with community attendance and a quiet wedding between Melvin Pepper and Louise Faulkner.
In Templeville Mr H C Powell was succeeded by J P Warren from near Denton and Jean Everett by John Davis. A watch meeting was held at the church as 1912 closed quietly and 93 arrived with church bells horns and shotguns. Several residents were entertained by neighbors and relatives, with visits between families in Marydel Wilmington and Edgemore. Remains of Mrs E R Burris were taken to New Jersey for interment. Revival services were well attended at Marydel Sunday evening.
A New Year party hosted by Mr and Mrs Samuel Yeakle for Miss Ida Lake was a grand success with guests returning home in the early hours. A Jan 3 gale damaged a farm stable at Ernest Baker’s, scattering fodder across the area.
Edinburgh notes say Mrs. Joseph Gsell and family and Miss Ella Shockley visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poore near Kenton. Mr. John Janson plans a new barn at his farm. School attendance has risen since holidays. Mr. Conrad Faulkner is ill. Wheat at 1 dollar, corn at 54 cents.
Miss Edith Cooper wed Thomas F. E. Gibson in a Piper's M. E. Church South ceremony. Guests traveled from Pres ton and Choptank as organist Zora Joslin led the music. Many friends attended and gifts were exchanged. Following the wedding, multiple residents moved to new farms and homes around Bridgetown and nearby towns, including Mr. Henry Marvel, Mr. Robt. Clark, and Miss Lydia Hellen, among others.
Burrsville notes show visitors including Mrs John W Starkey and her daughter staying with son Fleming Starkey. Miss Jessie Starkey to remain two weeks. Porters Hall hosts Red Hawk Tribe oyster supper this Saturday evening. Local residents Edith Beaven Agnes Reese Lyman Porter continue updates. several families entertained at homes. Mrs John Stokes ill. Mrs Gilbert Breeding convalescing.
Chestnut Grove hosted a crokinole party last Friday honoring Miss Elizabeth Hofmann of Foster Center R L. Attendees included Misses Carrie and Mattie Trice Hessie Fountain Minerva Wilson Elizabeth Hofmann Ethel Culver and Messrs. Lacey Griffith Arthur Rosser Orion Parker Ralph Todd Paul Rosser Ralph Hunt Lewis Trice Paul Pringle. All reported a very enjoyable evening. Also noted are visits by Mrs Ellen E Edwards and granddaughter Elizabeth Hofmann of Foster Center to Mr and Mrs Chas Culver. plus Mr and Mrs Chas Culver and family and Rev and Mrs George S Thomas and children as guests of W R Fountain. Further noted is Mrs Minnie McMahon and daughter from Philadelphia visiting G F Smith. Mr and Mrs Dennis Nichols spent Tuesday with friends at Denton.
Federalsburg Naumkeag Tribe No 102 held its twenty first anniversary with a large banquet at Breeding s Opera House drawing 300 members and guests from Maryland and Delaware. Dr Geo F Galloway served as toastmaster with addresses by Red Men leaders. A four charter member table featured Postmaster Thomas C Jefferson and others while William Christopher wed Flora Henry at a private home ceremony conducted by Rev Thomas S Holt.
Dr and Mrs Dickinson hosted the first annual Episcopal rectory entertainment on Tuesday January 7 inviting many parishioners for a bountiful multi course meal. The rector and wife plan a series of suppers for congregation members between now and Lent. guests included John Wilson Laura Melvin Clarke Greenly Lenora Greenly Beaven family.
Preston reports the marriage of John Adam Fuchs and Lena Gadow at the German Lutheran Church with Rev. Jacob Koerber officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside in Poplar Neck on a new dwelling on Poplar Grove farm. Also noted are health trip for Howard Andrews to North Carolina and visits by Beauchamp and Collins, with Dorgan visiting Baltimore.
A local Bethlehem list details residents moving this year. D. Lewis relocates to Federalsburg, J. B. Wheedleton follows, William Tarvey moves into Wheedleton’s former house, G. H. Williamson shifts with Lawrence Legates, W. E. Todd moves after Williamson, Charles Carmine moves to Rowland Carroll’s vacated farm, Carroll heads to Wilmington, Frank Collins to Hog Island farm, George Harrington to the Barrow property near Hog Island, and Willard Donaho moves to Bethlehem after Harrington.
A Concord barn owned by Mr. Lacey Collins burned around noon Monday. A young boy likely started the blaze by playing with matches near straw, though origin remains unclear. The loss totaled several hundred dollars.
Commissioner Eddy missed the first meeting but spoke on the Boy Scout movement when present on Wednesday. Several men volunteered for the Council and music by a quartet entertained attendees.
A Monday evening gathering celebrated Gilbert Hignutt's 21st birthday with Misses Mary Meredith Ruth Meredith Elsie Roe Esta Roe Edna Hobbs Lelia Lucas Rosa Allen Gladys Wright Rue Delord and Messrs. T L Chaffinch I G Stevens Jr Willie Meloney Sherman Hignutt Robert Redden and Louis Cole in attendance. Other notes cover a Denton horse runaway injuring James Boyce and Dr Marine of Ohio delaying sail plans, plus local visits and minor weather damage to Cane Tuck roof and various social calls by residents and guests.
A local report notes multiple farm relocations. O T Nichols moves to Oak Grove. Harry Reed from Denton to Bowman farm left by Mrs. Nichols. Salmons moves to Smithville. Handy White from Smithville to the newly bought Orrell farm. Edward Thomas of Smithville occupies W T George's farm house. Mrs Alfred Cahall and son Hartman return home after time in Monumental City.
Miss Jennie Trice of Lincoln Delaware spent the week with her parents Mr and Mrs M S Trice. Leroy Merriken of the West was a week guest at Mr M S Trice. Mrs Susan Collins foot steadily improving. Mrs Sarah Murphy on the sick list with speedy recovery wished. Mr S S L Smith visiting Baltimore friends.
Mr. Harry Richey was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Towers on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Taylor have moved to their new home here. Mr. and Mrs. Orland Lane visited Easton friends last week. Mr. Edward Trice is spending some time in Baltimore.
USDA secretary Wilson issues a 73 page pamphlet on the beet sugar industry covering Bureau of Plant Industry work, national industry review, European role, beet variety improvement, Arkansas Valley farming practices, cultural methods, and sugar statistics. Americans consume 82 pounds of sugar yearly while only 16 pounds are produced domestically. the department urges farmers to keep money at home as the beet and cane industries total about 117 million dollars in value.
Talbot County records show multiple farm removals. W O Swann moves to a farm near Choptank from Talbot Talbot residents W D Anthony and Eugene Dill relocate farms, with various tenants shifting to Denton, Norwood Pa, and Ruthsburg areas. Charles and Grover Porter exit Marc Bryant farm for Denton and Norwood destinations respectively.
Beginning Sunday January 12 1913 The Philadelphia Record will publish a new Sunday issue with an eight page magazine for boys and girls. It will include stories from St Nicholas Youth's Companion and the color covered section. No price increase keep at three cents. advance orders urged.
Unclaimed letters for the week ending January 4th listed as advertised. Names include Miss Willie Boils Mr James H Trice Mr Price Cooper Mrs J P Harris Mr Harrington C Burroughs Mrs Elizabeth Hignatt Mr and Mrs John Coulbourn Mr Henry Stanford Mrs Rhoda Norris Miss Rena DeWilde Mrs Magpie Cloee Mr Charley Brooks Mrs Eliza Shorter Mr L C Smith Master Sidney Lankford Miss Blanche Cornell.
Miss Roberta Dowdle is visiting friends and relatives in Wilmington, with the trip described as a personal visit to kin and local acquaintances. The brief item records travel or social ties involving Dowdle in the region.
In the Orphans Court with Judges present releases from heirs of William T. Morgan were examined and ordered recorded. Administrators presented inventories, appraisements, and accounts for several deceased estates including Lake Nichols Joseph, John F. Stokes, George H. Collins, David L. Dixon, Eli Wroten, Frank H. Webb, Aaron Johns and Susan E. Lord. Appraisers appointed and notices to creditors ordered.
The Delaware House organized on Tuesday with Chauncey P. Holcomb winning the Speaker's post by a party line vote 21 to 14. The Senate later elected W. O. Stoops as Chief Clerk after a tie and a second ballot. The steamer Julia Luckenbach sank after a collision in the Chesapeake Bay, fourteenaLives were lost and several crew clung to rigging before perishing in the gale.
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