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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1915

Page

5

Local notices and ads reflect a busy January

The itemized page lists a press of topics from January sales and local business ads to court terms. Mentions M L Beck & Bro horses, J W Fountain purchasing stock, Denton banks meetings, Paine & Dewitt engineers, and the Denton Auto Company lines. Also notes farm, schooling, horticultural displays, and a move for Dr. Thomas H. Lewis toward a state university provost post.

Providence W. J. Blickiston Centreville High School Cadet Corps M. L. Beck & Bro C. A. Pentz du Pont Dover F. J. Wright William Bullock Sudlersville Arizona John E. George J. M. George Foster Sudler Mark Smith Second Street Denton J. C J. W. Fountain J. W. Peters Hickman J. H. Nichols & Co Denton National Bank Peoples National Bank Pound H. A. Paine Brinton Dewitt Paine & Dewitt J. Frank Wright Tuckahoe Neck Greensboro American Corner Federalsburg Hurlock Denton Auto Company Caroline County Adkins Hopper S. J. Kelley Preston Peninsula State Horticultural Society Peninsula Wilmington M. E. Church Seward Bank of Ridgely Nuttle Hanlware Company Charles E. Watson Caroline County School Board County Commissioners Carrie T. Alan Goldsborough Hutson Thomas H. Lewis Western Maryland College The State University Board of Regents Garrett Lewis

Wedding Feasts and Social News Share January Festivities

A string of brides and celebrations fill local social pages. Ruth Emelie Goldringer marries Jacob Schmick at Preston Lutheran Church with family and friends attending, while Gertrude Lamb and Elijah Smith wed at Goldsboro M. Church South. Neighboring couples, anniversaries, and visits to relatives round out the weekend’s social notices.

Marriage Licenses Issued This Month

Marriage licenses have been issued to Beniah Baker and Esther Poole of Denton Earle Nichols and Emily Jones of Bridgetown Henry F Whittaker of Philadelphia and Viola L Milliman of Ellendale George R Truitt of Dorchester and Fannie Crew of Federalsburg Clarence E Smith and Gertrude M Lamb of Goldsboro Jesse Wright and Viola Jones Templeville Oscar Ware of Wyoming Del and Erma F Stanton of Bridgeport N J To colored persons the following licenses were issued Arthur Stanford of near Williston and Mary V Johnson of near Preston William Dueberry and Virgie Carney of near Goldsboro Emmett Cand eday and Louise Gould of near Goldsboro

Beniah Baker Esther Poole Denton Earle Nichols Emily Jones Bridgetown Henry F. Whittaker Philadelphia Viola L. Milliman Ellendale George R. Truitt Dorchester Fannie Crew Federalsburg Clarence E. Smith Gertrude M. Lamb Goldsboro Jesse Wright Viola Jones Templeville Oscar Ware Wyoming Del Erma F

Rev Mr Smiths Subjects at Preston and Williston

Rev J E Smith speaks on A Manner of Healing in the morning at Preston and What Christianity Can Do For One in the evening. An afternoon talk at Williston will cover Four Steps in Salvation.

Mr. Smith J. E. Smith Preston Tomoorrow Williston

Marydel revival draws crowds in Marydel M E Church

Revival services led by Pastor W M McCann draw full houses on Sunday nights with short sermons and strong singing. Over 100 conversions this conference year on the Marydel charge. Sunday services listed for Templeville Hardy Marydel with Sunday School and evening preaching. Local news notes include changes at the Marydel milk station and community updates.

Marydel M. E W. M. McCann Marydel Templeville Hardy Harry Sparks Cambridge Sparks Marydel Lake George Hecker New Jersey Templeville M. E John Sheubrooks Jack Cecilia Sparks McCann

Commodore and Mrs Doerr Dinner Hosts in Denton

Commodore and Mrs. Doerr and their son Frank joined Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hignatt in Denton for dinner on Sunday. Mr. Charles Reichman reportedly hospitalized in Wilmington N C with typhoid fever. Guild plans January 22 meeting with full attendance. location to be announced. Mrs. Ann Towers reports a hotel job in New Jersey and improving health. The Yeomans and children visited Hignatts. tin roof damage at Hignutt’s canning house estimated at $65. Mr. and Mrs. Roe visited Mrs. Andrews. Cleveland Henry moved to Belle Willis property. Frank Gelletly of Meriden visiting brother A G Gelletly. Miss Mary Christopher visiting Daisy Frazier. Harvey Towers’ new Ford arrived by Tuesday’s steamer.

Commodore Doerr Frank Sherman Hignatt Denton Charles Reichman Wilmington N. C Guild Ann Towers New Jersey F. E. Yeoman Lester and Patrick O. M. Higncutt Canning House O. M. Hignutt

Local Family and Visit Notes Amid Regional Events

Hobbs and Herbert Trice family from Hillsboro visited the old Slaughter homestead at the start of the week. Mrs. Love and Merrick went to Cambridge Hospital for an appendectomy. E D Graham of New York visited Laurel Grove and Caroline relatives. Hunt family touring Oklahoma. scarlet fever appeared at their home. B B Allen of Washington cares for sick mother J E Towers. M Merriken of Preston dined with parents. Revival meetings at Ames led by Rev C M Cullum. T Towers traveled to Baltimore for a business trip.

Herbert Trice Hillsboro Oklahoma B. B. Allen Washington J. E. Towers Lord Denton M. Merriken Preston Ames C. M. Cullum T. H. Towers Baltimore

Local Visitors Hear Billy Sunday in Atlantic East

Mrs. W. T. Jarman and Mrs. Nina Boyce visited Philadelphia and Camden New Jersey late last week. They heard Billy Sunday on Saturday afternoon. The calf embargo to Philadelphia was lifted and about two carloads of calves and stock were shipped last Monday. J. Frank Lane was in Baltimore last week.

W. T. Jarman Nina Boyce Philadelphia Camden N. J Billy J. Frank Lane Baltimore

Ridgely News Notes on Inheritance and Local Events

Mrs Fannie Thawley of Ridgely inherits a $300000 estate from her uncle Mr Pinder, with $120000 cash and $180000 real estate near Washington Virginia. The column lists storm damages, bank directors and officers, evangelist Billy Sunday visits, school notes, church activities, and local social news including new residents and a birth of a son.

Social Round In Smithville Sees Local Guests

Smithville reports a Saturday party hosted by Mr. Charlie Lyden and sister Mary with many friends attending. Mrs. Ruth Connelly and her mother from Federalsburg are visiting Mrs. George O Day, while Miss Lottie Devore and a friend from Philadelphia visit relatives in town. Miss S. M. Lyden is listed as ill.

Charlie Lyden Mary Blanche Meredith Mildred Anna Mae Spence Wm. Keel L. N. Alford Ruth Connelly Federalsburg George O Day Lottie Devore Philadelphia

Felton Post Office Robbed for Cash and Stamps

A robbery at the Felton post office occurred Monday night with thieves stealing cash amounting to several dollars and stamps valued at several hundred dollars.

Felton

Greensboro Storm Lays Waste As Factory Unroofed

Tuesday night's storm caused extensive damage in Greensboro with the Algren Manufacturing Co. factory unroofed and stock soaked. Fences and trees wrecked, a tree damaged a home, and several structures including a storehouse roof were harmed. Telegraph poles and wires were knocked down. Several farms reported roof damage and torn walls. Scouts announce an anniversary week in February with a church service, oath salute, Lincoln services, and activities. Local residents Maude Bostic, Sallie Wyatt, Almont Baggs, and Rev. G L Helsby are noted in brief social items.

Greensboro Algren Manufacturing Co P. L. Day Deborah Schaube United States St. Paul’s M. E. Church A. P. Prettyman Maude Bostic Sallie Wyatt Felton Henry E. Jarrell G. L. Helsby Denton

Cambridge Visitors and Local Notables Attend Weekend Events

Misses Anna and Clara Wright and Francies Tubbs visit Cambridge Sunday with Wright family members. Ed win Wright, noted young singer, solos at Grace Church sixth anniversary Young Men's Baraca service. Visitors dine with Hearn and Craft, return to Choptank. Wright serves in Baltimore Automobile Commissioner's office, drawing shy motorists with 1914 licenses. Ensign Lawrence J. K. Blades visited Easton relatives last week and rode his Indian motorcycle. W. Edwin Wright of Baltimore spent weekend with his parents. Mite Society met at Mrs Carroll’s home, School and Home Literary Club met in the schoolhouse. Miss Viola Todd visits from Baltimore to see sister Mrs Booth. Miss Mary Wright weekend with Miss Miriam Wrightson near Preston. Miss Hazel Waldron visits Baltimore for a time.

Anna Clara Wright Francies Tubbs W. Edwin Wright J. Phillips Wright Cambridge Edwin Wright Grace Church Messrs Hearn Craft Automobile Commissioner's Office Baltimore Wright Lawrence J. K. Blades Easton W. M. Wright Mite Society of Choptank M. E

Local social notes recount dinners and visits in Hinsonboro and beyond

Mr Arthur Holt and sisters entertained Mr G L Wilson and family and others at dinner Sunday. Mr H M Thompson attended Chesapeake and Potomac Tele phones Company managers meeting in Baltimore. Guild of St Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church hosted by Mrs J R MacSorley last Thursday. Mrs C E Stewart hosted Friday afternoon gathering for needlework. Grace Collins and Elsie Hicks visited Anna Jones in Henderson. J Norman Clarke and Charles Fleming spent time in Baltimore. W L Mason hosted an evening card gathering. Rev W F Dawson traveled to Philadelphia to hear Billy Sunday. Miss Mabel Fr VanWert weekend guest of Miss Helen Fleming. Ms Edgar Dawson accepted a position in Philadelphia. Mr Richard Beaven returned from Florida.

Fannie Thawley Ridgely Pinder Washington Ridgely Bank J. M. Short T. W. Jones H. L. Cooper J. M. Swing J. T. Stevenson Wm. W. Seward Wm. E. Orrell T. B. Starkey C. W. Jackson Seward Short Mr. Jackson J. W. Gibson Miss Maud Gibson Dr. Haymaker Henry Detwiler Philadelphia Billy Haymaker Detwiler W. E. Habbart Roger Ringgold Wilsie Smith Oxford Mildred Seward Bible Study Club of the Reformed Church 1St Samuel Mulford Isabel Swing Delaware College Newark Delaware Thompson Swing A. M. Rahn 1St Corinthians John H. Mason Emma Turner LE. .Mason Centreville Maple Avenue Samuel Saxton Smyrna Church of the Brethren Levi King Henry Wise Wm. Summers Denton Walter Lord Watt M. E Beauchamp Wilmington Wilmington City Starry Hemmons David Swing Pamela Thompson Mary Hemmons J. H J. C. Hemmons Mildred Taylor Norwood Frank Taylor Charles Snoddy The Brethren Church Esther Shaw Arthur Holt G. L. Wilson H. Lay Beaven A. D. Branford Laura Wooters H. M. Thompson Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company Baltimore St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church J. R. MacSorley C. E. Stewart W. L. Mason W. F. Dawson Mabel Fr. VanWert Helen Fleming Edgar Dawson Richard Beaven Florida

Two Johns Host Various Guests At Shared Event

Last Wednesday H Trice and daughter Maude entertained a long guest list including John Hubbard Lewis Trice F Willoughby W F Towers Fred Trice Nicholas Lagnier Charles Trice Isaiah Wilkins Lola Willoughby Ruth Connelly Carrie Trice Rhoda Downes Irene Towers Eva Lagnier Elizabeth Towers James Willoughby Alphonso McConnell Roland Trice Willie Towers Norman Trice and other relatives. Will Love and family were guests of Alva Griffith Sunday as was Madison Towers with C H Towers hosting.

Two Johns H. Trice Maude John Hubbard Lewis Trice F. Willoughby W. F. Towers Fred Trice Nicholas Lagnier Charles Trice Isaiah Wilkins Lola Willoughby Ruth Connelly Carrie Trice Rhoda Downes Irene Towers Eva Lagnier Elizabeth Towers Messrs James Willoughby Alphonso McConnell Roland Trice Willie Towers Norman Trice Will Love and Family Alva Griffith Madison Towers C. H. Towers

NOTES ALONG THE BORDER DESPITE TIDINGS AND VISITS

Tuesday morning Eluer Harrington learned of his mother Susan Harringtons death occurring Monday at Bridgeville where she stayed with her son Mack. The community notes dinners visitors revival meetings and social calls fill Adamsville and nearby towns with many names and places like Greensboro Seaford Philadelphia Baltimore Wilmington Dover Milford and Wye Mills recurring through the week.

Eluer Harrington Susan Harrington Bridgeville Mack J. W. Peters G. T. Noble M. E. Peters M. W W. Marine Richard Peters Susie Breeding Stella Reynolds Isaac Noble David Messick Ralph Nichols Louise Greensboro Ida Fountain Hickman Grange W. H. Wooters Mildred Wooters A. L. Harrington Seaford Frank Hollis Nettie Haymon Wu. Hollis Greenwood H. J. Ramsdell Mollie Cleaves Philadelphia Violet Messick Irvin Ritz Literary Society Adamsville School Arie Robinson Edward Homer Hayman T. A. Cleaves Master Clayton Adams Mills Frank Fountain Margaret Breeding Manila Dukes Concord Minnie Hughes Crisfield Geo. Wooley Love Point Vivian Thurman Adams W. Croll Homer Haymond Earl Cahall E. W. Brown Grace Adams Baltimore

Henderson Aided by Week With Daughter in Wilmington

Henderson Mrs. John Pritchett spends the week with her daughter Mrs. J T Richards in Wilmington. Mr and Mrs Alda Robinson of Burrsville visit sister Mrs Jos S Raymond last week. Mrs J F Quillen visits sister Mrs Chas Segelken at Sparrow's Point. Miss Louise Higgins of Richmond Va spends part of last week with friends here. Mr S S James returns to New York after ten days with relatives. Miss Elsie Hicks Hillsboro spends Wednesday with Mrs Clarence Barcus. Mrs S D Carrow Greensboro spends Monday with Mrs Geo Carrow. Miss Grace Collins Hillsboro visits Miss Anna Jones near town. Mr Wm Silver of Aberdeen spends Wednesday with Mr G H Wilson. Mrs P C Purvis returns from Wilmington visit. Mr W H Goodwin visits relatives in Chester Pa last week.

John Pritchett J. T. Richards Wilmington Alda Robinson Burrsville Jos. S. Raymond J. F. Quillen Chas. Segelken Sparrow's Point Louise Higgins Richmond Elsie Hicks Hillsboro Clarence Barcus S. D. Carrow Greensboro Geo. Carrow Grace Collins Anna Jones Wm. Silver Aberdeen G. H. Wilson P. C. Purvis W. H. Goodwin Chester

Revival brings fourteen conversions at local Methodist church

During the first week of revival meetings at the Methodist Episcopal Church, fourteen conversions occurred and several members from distant communities will unite with the local church. Bethlehem and Preston church members showed appreciation for their pastor and wife at the parsonage. Gifford Bowdle and Mary Blades quietly married at the M E parsonage on Tuesday evening. Rev. W C Noble of New Jersey has been visiting his mother, Mrs Mary E Noble. Elbert Douglas is building a home for his son Percy on Preston Boulevard. J T Dennis is ill at home with a severe cold. Mrs James Fluharty is visiting her mother in Philadelphia. Subscribe for the JOURNAL.

Methodist Episcopal Church Bethlehem Preston Gifford Bowdle Mary Blades M. E. Parsonage W. C. Noble New Jersey Mary E. Noble Elbert Douglas Percy Preston ‘Boulevard J. T. Dennis James Fluharty Philadelphia

Deaths and obituaries in River Springs and nearby areas

Mrs Anna Woodall Smith Clarke dies at River Springs Maryland on January 8 leaving six children and nine grandchildren. She was daughter of Ezekiel N Woodall of Camden Delaware and former wife of James N Smith. Survivors include T R Green Denton Mary S Bauman Atlantic City RD Blackiston Sue K Smith J M Smith Ralph W Smith and Nettie May Andrews wife of H B Andrews of Queen Anne. Also noted are the deaths of G Frank Dill 65 formerly of Greensboro in Wilmington and John Parris formerly of Greensboro in Wilmington at 58.

Anna Woodall Smith Clarke River Springs Clarke Ezekiel N Debby Ann Mifflin Woodall Camden Del James N. Smith T. R. Green Denton Mary S. Bauman Atlantic City N. J RD. Blackiston Sue K. Smith J. Mifflin Smith Ralph W. Smith Philadelphia Nettie May Andrews H. B. Andrews Queen Anne William C. Stevens Easton G. Frank Dill Wilmington Greensboro John Parris

Hillsboro Bridge Under Construction In Caroline County

The Hillsboro concrete bridge will be 126 feet long with a 24 foot width and an attractive superstructure, similar to a nearby Talbot county bridge. Work is to be finished in spring. A smaller Bridgetown bridge spans the Tuckahoe headwaters. The 1914 state road activity saw many contracts completed across Maryland, with Caroline County noting extensive highway completion and strong state attention.

Hillsboro Trippe Creek Talbot County Bridgetown Tuckahoe Our County Our Maryland Caroline

Mr Pippin Beaten By Robbers Near Ridgely

Retired farmer Mr. Marcellus Pippin and his brother John were robbed early Tuesday night when four masked men entered their Ridgely area home. Pippin was struck with a club as he tried to defend himself, suffering head and facial injuries, while robbers fled without finding the wealth they believed was hidden on the property.

Pippin Marcellus Pippin Ridgely Mr. Pippin John Pippin Brothers

Growing Demand for Licenses In Auto Traffic

Motor Commissioner Roe reported about 5,200 pleasure car licenses issued so far this year, up from 4,000 at the same point last year. He projects FY receipts ending in April at roughly 35 percent above last year, near 250000 dollars, driven by improved State roadwork completed seven years ago boosting auto traffic and license issuance.

Roe

Trail Awarded 450 Dollars in County Dispute

Arbitrators George H. Trax of Talbot and J. Frank Ledman of Caroline ruled in favor of Lewis W. Trail against the Commissioners of Talbot and Caroline counties. Trail receives damages of 450 dollars over a January 1910 contract involving earth removal and grading on his property at Dover bridge along the Choptank river.

George H. Trax Talbot County J. Frank Ledman Caroline Lewis W. Trail Talbot Caroline Counties Trail Dover Bridge

Cattle Quarantine Modified for Foot and Mouth Disease

Federal rules loosen quarantine in Caroline Talbot and Queen Anne's counties effective January 5 allowing interstate shipping of livestock for immediate slaughter without inspection outside the three mile infected area. Washington inspectors say danger of outbreak is now remote after extensive farm to farm checks.

Caroline Talbot Queen Anne's Washington

Public Service Commission Salaries Increase Ordered

The Public Service Commission chaired by A. G. Towers of Denton will receive salary increases as authorized by the last Legislature. Salaries will be 6000 for each member appointed after enactment, with 3000 paid by Baltimore, which faced most cases before the court. Baltimore refused, and the matter went to court.

Public Service Commission A. G. Towers Denton Court of Appeals Baltimore

Letters for Denton residents advertised at post office

Denton post office lists letters for pickup for multiple residents including Mr. Harry Satterfield Phillip Edge John Green Mrs Luther Pippin Henry Dixon Sam Dutley Mrs Julia Rich Mr Alex Roe Mr T Jay Moore two Elma Moore Miss Elma Moore Mrs Brown Steven Spicer Chas Nelson Jos Victors Mrs Annie Lord Raymond Bloxom N L Aldrich Tymont Horn and others.

Denton Harry Satterfield Phillip Edge John Green Luther Pippin Henry Dixon Sam Dutley Julia Rich Alex Roe T. Jay Moore Elma Moore Brown Steven Spicer Chas. Nelson Jos. Victors Annie Lord Raymond Bloxom N. L. Aldrich Tymont Horn

Fisher transfers 173 acre Dukes farm to Talbot Preserving Co

Real estate transfers show John L. Fisher selling the Dukes farm of 173 acres in Chapel district to the Talbot Preserving Company for 10500 dollars. W. J. Horney sells the Doter road farm in Talbot to Perry Daffin for 6500 dollars.

John L. Fisher Talbot Preserving Company Dukes Chapel District W. J. Horney Perry Daffin Doter Road Talbot

Orphans Court approves guardian, estates and sales actions

Judges Clark and Stevens preside at a Tuesday Orphans Court session. Guardian Edward B. Maloney is authorized to deposit Araminta Maloney’s funds in Peoples National Bank savings. Administrators, executors, and executrixes present inventories, releases, and accounts, with items recorded, approved, or ordered to be recorded. Actions include sales accounts, final accounts, and authority to sell property at appraised values.

Clark and Stevens Orphans’ Court Edward LB. Maloney Araminta Maloney The Peoples National Bank Lucinda A. Bailey William F. Kinder P. Roland Fisher Annie M. Emerson L. Fisher Laura Melvin Amelia Fisher Mary J. Fisher W. Edward Keets Bessie B. Keets Clement Drake T. F. Imler Lovina Drake Ellanora Snowden Amanda B. Frampton Fannie Mast Jacob N. Mast Minnie Walls Emma Sipple J. Ben Welch Addie B. Welch Edward E. Nuttle George Schmick Elizabeth Schmick

Hopkins Child Recovers From Foot and Mouth Disease

A young patient at John Hopkins Hospital is recovering after contracting foot and mouth disease from drinking milk from an infected cow. Medical officials confirm the case as exceptional in the hospital's records and note ongoing monitoring of dairy sources in the region.

John Hopkins Hospital

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