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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
5
Community items from Denton and vicinity span church services court postponements road improvements and local business offers. Notables include post office robbery reports, a bridge update, estate division plans in Queen Anne's, clerical moves, and local sales on weather gear photos and Valentines.
Idlewylde, the home of Mrs Agnes K Williams, hosted a pretty wedding Thursday January 4 as Miss Fannie Crew wed Mr George R Truitt with Rev T S Holt officiating. Bridesmaid Lena Truitt and best man Charles M Walker attended. Other notes mention weddings at St Mary's Church Annapolis, and Seaford society events plus locals traveling to Florida and Baltimore with brief health and travel updates.
Judges Clack and Stevens led a meeting of the Orphans' Court. The court granted executrix Mary Eliza Morris authority over property bequeathed by Charles Bradford Morris. Administration letters were issued for Sarah Jane Maloney, with bond approved, creditors to be notified, and appraisers named. Various estates filed inventories, sales, and accounts for probate, with ratifications and recordings ordered.
A Caroline High School class pin is missing likely on Main street Denton from last Saturday. The pin bears the motto quod conarmmini finite and a liberal reward will be paid for its return to the Journal office.
Preston residents are urged to attend a Sunday January 24 service at the Methodist Episcopal Church to welcome twenty four new members and several others joining by letter. Local society notes include travels, school appointments, club meetings, and a reported house purchase in Preston by W M Wright of Choptank.
Last Tuesday night a blaze destroyed the barn at the D Wyatt farm between Burrsville and Vernon along with three horses fodder and corn. Local residents R H and F R Love visited Cambridge hospital where Merrick Love underwent an appendicitis operation and is reported doing well. Revival services in Ames show conversions and strong interest.
Goldsboro notes include W. C. Wharton visiting Wilmington and Philadelphia friends then returning home. Edward Swincer back from Baltimore hospital improved after Philippine wound treatment. Visits by W. H. Quillen Jr and Randolph to W. N. Quillen Sr. Clayton Hughes to attend cousin Miss Trixie Rash’s funeral in Philadelphia.
The Stevens family thanks friends for sympathy and help during Nettie Mae Stevens Andrews illness and death. Gratitude is extended to those who sent flowers and offered comfort. Mr and Mrs W C Stevens Queen Anne Maryland.
In Ridgely the Pippin brothers near Oak land were robbed of about fifteen bushels of wheat Monday night, with suspects nabbed by Constable Lord. Funeral of Samuel Saxton 74 held last Sunday, sermon by Rev. Habbart, burial at Smyrna. Community groups report meetings, class reorganizations, and illness absences. Visitors from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington noted. Basket factory idle due to hauling material. Spring birds sing as church roofs are repaired and missions and clubs resume activities.
The Home and School Literary Association at the school house organized with President Walter M. Wright and officers Orland Wright, Mrs. Alex Booth Jr., Carroll C. Dulin, and Will Rumbold. Next meeting set for January 27. Also notes the Edgell family moving to Federalsburg to start a mercantile business with Orrie Baker of Baltimore.
Two Johns Mr and Mrs George W Towers entertained a number for dinner on Tuesday of last week for the hosts birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs W F Towers Mr and Mrs Roland Towers Miss Myrtle Von Nudech of Baltimore Misses Elizabeth and Irene Towers Messrs Chester Towers and Willie Towers. Mr H Trice and daughter Miss Maude entertained a number of their friends last Wednesday at dinner.
Mrs Daisy Rice received many gifts and best wishes for more joyous occasions at a surprise party held Tuesday evening with about forty friends. The item notes several local movements and visits including Fanny and Lizzie Todd selling their farm near Wildston to J Ben Welch and moving to Denton.
Woodenhawk hosted George Zott and his wife for a Friday banjo night with Adda Anna Chaffinch and Rose Higuatt from Wilmington. Greenwood visitors Thurman Adams and Bessie Adams spent Saturday at Bridgeville. many local families hosted relatives and friends through the weekend.
Rev T Holt has moved on the Buck farm once owned by the late William Buck of Jenkintown Pa. The property, once bought for 2500 and valued around 10000, has been divided into two farms with multiple past owners. David Banning buys Leahman farm. Mrs Leahman and daughter live with him. Farms from American Corner to Federalsburg largely occupied, few for sale. many large tracts should be subdivided.
Henderson reports Loren Pritchett returning home after a weekend with his parents in Rehoboth. Corwin Pritchett and son Merle of Easton visited relatives over Sunday. Mrs. Hutson of Goldsboro visited her parents the Goodwins. John Wilson of Trappe spent Sunday with his brother G Wi Wilson. Will Gott visited his sister Crutherford in Daylestown. Ellwanger of near Greensboro visited friends Sunday. W L Goodwin spending days with friends in Chester and Media. Henry Clark returned from a month near Frederica. F J Reichl of Aberdeen spending the week in town. Miss Anna Jones visiting Baltimore.
Smithville residents hosted a small gathering Thursday evening with Myra Wright Della Smith Effa Alford Earl Pennypacker Oscar Alford and Arthur Wright in attendance. William Davis accompanied Emmett Williamson to Philadelphia for catarrh treatment while Lacey N Spence of Philadelphia visited his parents here. L N Alford has recovered enough to go out again and Master James Scott is visiting his grandparents. Mrs J W Sutherland remains on the sick list.
Night after night the Marydel Church hosts a revival with chorister Henry Davis leading a large choir. In two weeks fifty one have converted and thirty one joined the church, with many more converted on the charge. Rev W Miller McCann preaches on the white life and a men’s meeting filled every seat. An annual Sunday School election is set for Sunday morning. Also noted are illness updates for Mrs Clements and Mrs Bawadle, and local preaching plans in Templeville and Marydel.
Mrs Nettie Mae Stevens Andrews of Queen Anne died at Emergency Hospital Easton after acute peritonitis a month after her marriage to Howard L Andrews She would have turned nineteen next birthday The funeral was held at her parents home with Rev G R Mays and Rev J Gibson Gantt officiating Interment in Spring Hill cemetery Easton Bearers included Junior Order members and Tri County High School class of 1915 honorary bearers The community mood was mournful and the young bride was widely esteemed.
County Agent Walls warns farmers about mixed quality clover seed sold by wholesale firms. He advises asking for a seed sample, checking for weed seeds with Maryland Experiment Station analysis, and testing vitality on blotting paper to ensure seeds germinate in field conditions.
Hillsboro residents hosted Sunday visitors including Mr Horsey and Mrs Mary Copeland of Denton and Mrs Lewis Willis of Longwoods. N C Straughn near Queen Anne named M E Sunday School chorister. Emma Morgan from Baltimore visiting the Stewarts. Alice Ennis of Clayton stayed with Mabel VanWert. James Hicks couple touring Baltimore and Washington. Mrs WW Mason visiting Evans Cook in Camden. Mrs C F Stewart in Baltimore last week.
Mrs. Ernest Whittington and her children from Middletown were guests of Mrs. Edna Cahall in Templeville.
The Denton Journal Almanac for 1915 receives high praise from Rev William McCann of the Marydel Circuit MFE Church and local and distant merchants and banks including Harry Davis of Federalsburg Bank and William Jarman of Goldsboro for its helpful, attractively produced calendar full of valuable information.
General Secretary Dr W W Davis of the Lord's Day Alliance argues the Lord's Day is man's day a weekly rest and worship required for all classes. He cites ancient and modern examples, notes health and liberty benefits, defends Sabbath laws, and urges Christ’s lordship over the day.
Farmers' Institute meetings in Caro and nearby towns are announced for February. Ridgely hosts lectures by Prof. C. L. Opperman on February 22 and 23. Denton features Samuel G. Bye on February 23. Federalsburg presents H. B. Messenger on February 24 and 25. Preston will have Col. A. W. Sisk on February 26 and 27.
A box social is planned at Smiths School on Thursday evening January 28 with a rain date the next clear evening. All are invited. ladies are asked to bring boxes and men to bring ladies and pocket books.
The Eastern Shore Society of Baltimore held its second annual dinner at Hotel Rennert, featuring Maryland fare like Talbot chicken and Worcester lettuce. Speakers included Governor Goldsborough and F Hopkinson Smith, with remarks praising Maryland life and Eastern Shore heritage shared by notable guests and former Carolinians.
The household goods tax exemption, valued under $500, reduces state and local taxes for many. The 1915 law exempts household furniture used by owners or families, cutting county revenues by thousands. General Seth argues exemption applies to municipal taxation as well as county and state.
Bethlehem notes report Mrs. William E. Pritchett and Mr. Joseph Pritchett have come home after two weeks with Mrs. Handly in Philadelphia. Miss Elva Cheezum of Denton spent part of last week with Miss Mary Todd. Mr. J. B. Todd returned from a business trip to Trenton. Estelle Wright of wage visits Miss Clara B. Todd. Edward I. Patchett accepts a position in Preston.
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