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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1920
Page
5
Caroline county notes track January ice on roads and river navigation while local business sees new bank directors and land sales. Denton area church services and sermons, revival progress, and county federation meetings add to a busy public calendar. Also reported are poultry ventures, real estate transfers, and the improved strawberry industry praised for regional prosperity.
Harmony Church hosted the wedding of Miss Lenn Harriett Ivins and Mr. Alva Webster Todd with Rev. J L Nichols officiating. The couple left for a farm home after a large reception, and many gifts followed from families including the Wrights, Roe, and Beck clans.
Mrs Ella May Westervelt 34, wife of George P Westervelt, died at home in Pelham Manor New York from flu pneumonia. Survived by husband and three daughters, one under two weeks old. Funeral at Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn. Brothers Frederick and Elbert Nuttle reached bedside after her death. other brothers Frank and William Nuttle of Denton. Educated in Front Royal Virginia College, nursing training in Brooks. Asset: wife, mother, nurse. husband in insurance.
Mrs. Frank Eaton who had surgery in Easton returns home to recover with her mother Mrs. Josephine Moore and improves daily. Several residents, including Mr. C. H. Dill and Mrs. Annie Hopkins, travel or visit nearby towns as winter conditions slow traffic. Others Stays include Mrs. Wilbur Taylor and Miss Elsie Brittingham visiting relatives, while several locals report mumps and relocations around the area.
The Andersontown Hobbs Community Club met December 23 at the Andersontown school house with the teacher, providing entertainment for pupils and patrons. A tree, treats, and gifts for children and adults followed a play by the children. Pie and coffee concluded the delightful gathering. The club projects include road signs at principal corners to aid travel. The last meeting was January 15 at Mrs H T Nuttle s home with many attendees, business notes, games, readings, and refreshments. next meeting is February 1 with Mrs L H Thomas. Elizabeth Brown visits Easton and Oxford. D W Davis hosted friends. Mrs W E Liden is sick.
On Monday evening the youth group gathered to make candy for Miss Elizabeth Montague followed by games and music into the night. A Tuesday box social at the school house raised twenty two dollars despite poor attendance due to bad weather to be paid toward a piano. Other news notes include Rev FE Wolfe preaching on prayer at the Southern Methodist Church, bank officials hosted at Robert Jarrell Jr’s home, Mr and Mrs Robert Hutson visiting relatives in Ayers family home, J Spencer Lapham trip to Lakeland Florida, and Miss Fanny Saunders visiting Chester friends.
Hillsboro reports a series of social events with the Powell Fleming wedding shower and the groom’s parents hosting a follow up gathering. Mrs R B Thompson hosts a card club and Mr Thompson, recently in Stockholm, is due in New York on the 22nd. The Philadelphia auto show is noted for Mr and Mrs H M Thompson and Mr and Mrs G L Wilson. Emma C Stevens fractured her left arm Tuesday. Nicholas Knotts of St Michaels visited relatives over the weekend. Edward S Bowens and family relocate to Queen Anne. Lucretia Gibbs begins teaching in Preston.
The Marydel Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Harry Dailey's home on Tuesday. After the business session the group enjoyed abundant refreshments in the dining room. Ill list includes Mr. Jim Scotton Mr. Dave Taylor Mr. Robert Moore and Miss Emma Emergon. Mrs. Jack Shewbrooks and Margaret returned from Wilmington. Mrs. Morris Bull sprained her right arm on icy pavement. Mr. Malcolm Pritchett visited his parents from Saturday to Tuesday.
Ridgely News Letters recounts wedding trip arrivals and a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoffman near Ridgely. Also notes the sudden death of Mr. Manlove Wharton, church burial, and updates on neighbors, including travels, health, school visits, aluminum ware demonstrations, and community club plans.
County Agent Collins urges farmers to add lime, phosphoric acid and organic matter to improve yields. He notes two thirds of Maryland farmland likely needs lime and promotes Maryland Soil Testing Day on February 2 as a chance to obtain soil guidance at no charge.
Judges West Harper and Shawn presided in the Orphans Court. Wilhel mina Anthony’s will was proved and admitted to probate. The Messick estate was postponed to January 27 at 10:00 a.m. on issues. T Alan Goldsborough appointed administrator of Julia Jacobs and creditors notice approved. Anna May Mitchell filed inventory and appraisement with sale granted. William A. Cohee listed debts as administrator and court approved.
Dr. J R Downes secretary of the Medical Society of Caroline county writes a correction about a recent item on a new schedule of charges. The item should state the schedule was adapted by physicians of Denton and not the entire society, as many physicians from other towns were absent. The change is described as a locally driven matter affecting only Denton members.
A brief notice highlights choosing Ideal flour for consistent quality. The item emphasizes uniformity, reliability, and standardization across products, urging readers to trust the brand for dependable baking results.
A strong Sisk for Congress meeting endorsed Col Albert W Sisk of Preston for the First District Democratic nomination. The endorsement cites his district roots and business acumen and outlines policy aims including a national budget, merchant marine expansion, European loans to restore trade, and opposition to extremist tendencies.
A speaker urges strengthening the country through education for negroes focused on industrial vocations, suppression of Bolshevism via Americanization of foreign-born and rural education, and special government care for soldiers with front-line service. He backs the Smith-Towner bill and emphasizes mental and physical aftercare for veterans.
Mr. Tilubhman Baker of Philadelphia visited his brother Mr. T. H. Baker, the last surviving siblings of a 21 member family. They recall parents Richard and Elizabeth Baker and the old home near Fowling Creek. Norman Christopher, hurt in an accident last week, shows internal pain and may be x rayed in Baltimore to locate injuries. Marie Williams injured when run over by Reuben Seegar’s auto. Federalsburg Methodist Protestants beautify church and begin revival services. Mrs. Harry R. Merriken improves after illness.
Stockholders choose directors Albert W. Sisk Walter M. Wright Alex Noble James A Patton A J Messick S Elbert Douglass E T Moore John W Payne J T Dennis and A Fletcher Sisk The board names Sisk president Wright vice president Trazzare elected cashier Bank capital at 25000 last year paid 22 percent dividend added 87500 to surplus Algonquin Tribe Improved Order of Red Men organized with 40 members great sachem E L Fooks senior sagamore C L Perry Ernest Wright junior sagamore John Tull prophet Fred F Collins keeper of wampum J Lee Cavey collector of wampum John W Noble chief of records Canners offer peas at 90 a ton for next season no offer for tomatoes
Burrsville residents hosted and visited friends this week. Hobbs couple Mr and Mrs John Moore joined Mr and Mrs M F H Callison at W T Shockley home near Ridgely. John L Chance entertained many for daughter Gladys birthday. Mrs Micheal Lollar and Arthur Krauss Stephens guests of Thawley family. P S Raughley and son visited Mrs Annie Raughley. Dev W L Jump and Mrs Jump with son Billy visited Collison family. Thawley is listed among au 7k list Mrs A T Garrett visited Vernon Delaware. Mrs T R Jacobs very ill.
Mr. Dudley G. Roe advocates introducing religious education in Sadlersville public schools similar to the Gary system used in Western states. The plan would add at least one weekly period of religious instruction with credit in exams and admissions, noting twelve million U.S. children lack Sunday School affiliation.
Mrs H E Senson goes back to Vineland New Jersey after a two week stay with Mrs Harry Bowdle near Hickman Mrs Bowdle who underwent breast cancer surgery at Easton hospital is now at home under the care of Dr Page of Denton
A compact county news item notes the Jour- Nal edition contains local updates, briefs, and notices relevant to residents.
At a Denton meeting called by H B Messenger of Federalsburg and the State Roads Commission, residents backed a ten year road plan to connect all counties with five miles of new roads per year. Proposals include five-eighths mile through Denton, two miles Denton to Hillsboro, Greensboro near the station, and stretches toward Ridgely, Goldsboro, Fowling Creek, and Federalsburg with joint federal, state, and county support.
One of Queen Annes counties prettiest weddings united J Norman Mason of Centreville and Florence Bishop of Queenstown on January 21 at 9 30 am at the Bishop home. The ceremony used the ring rite with Miss Pearl Mason playing the wedding march. After a breadfast the couple traveled by car to Elkton then to Baltimore and Jacksonville Florida with plans to visit Palm Beach before returning mid February to reside near Ruthsburg. Mrs Mason a Centreville High School graduate and war worker, and Mr Mason son of Mr and Mrs Wm Mason, formerly a Washington College student, are the newlyweds.
The Peninsula Ferry Corporation held its annual meeting on Monday. The treasurer reported 43000 dollars spent on the Love Point pier, now practically completed, with the lowest bid for pier construction at 60000 pounds noted earlier. The company has 138 stockholders. The president announced two near new steel double ended ferries found, suitable for the line, capable of carrying about 3500 passengers and fifty autos. Director Charles E. Stewart of Hillsboro is named.
John Swarts a junk dealer of Easton was given a Wednesday hearing before Justice of the Peace Utilliz on a charge of receiving stolen goods. He was released on 600 bail for the April term. Robert Ross and John Wapples, both colored, were remanded after admitting thefts and selling a harness taken from Beck Bros. to Swarts. Swarts denied guilt, claiming neighbors framed him to avoid prosecution. State’s Attorney Deen and J Owen Knotts appeared for the state and defense respectively.
The Caroline High School Athletic Association met Friday to set spring activities. Baseball will be added to track work with Elias Nuttle as baseball manager and Hugh Clark as captain. Sites for a field are being sought as games with Cambridge Easton and Centreville are arranged.
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