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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1913
Page
5
Caroline county items cover road work and plants, arrests under school attendance law, property sales, court actions, religious events, and forthcoming entertainments. Notables include J N Jordin moving to Milford, Rev Bowers visit, and the Commonwealth Quartet in February. Community life centers on roads, schools, dairies, and local notices.
Mr Elmer Biard Blades and Miss Mamie Trice of Preston wed at the bride’s parents home with Rev H A G Westerfield presiding. Afterward the couple traveled by train from Greensboro for a honeymoon. Also reports two Baltimore couples recently wed with local receptions and several residents traveling for visits and work across Maryland Delaware and Virginia.
The Ridgely brick school house is finished and looks handsome from town. W C T U members met at Mrs. Saxton's to urge Congress to pass a bill stopping liquor shipments to dry areas. A Martha Washington social is planned for February. A colored girl’s borrowed gown caused remark at a party. Hoy Scouts showcase emergency kits and knot-tying skills for teachers. A Greensboro meeting was attended by Scouts and seniors riding two autos. School and Home Association meetings were postponed due to Friday debate prep. Campfire Girls organized into groups with Iris Smith and Mrs Turner as Guardians. Mrs Foster promoted woman’s suffrage in Ridgely. Mr A G Saulsbury moved two autos of Scouts to the Greensboro event. Mr Marvel bought Walter Shetton’s soft drink business. Willard Shipman opened a new general store. A dramatic entertainment is in prep locally. Walter Bennington has been ill. J M Swing visiting Baltimore. shells for the Downes road being unloaded. J P Swing to Baltimore. Mrs Milton Smith visiting Baltimore. James Swing Jr. ill.
Sixty eight residents sign a petition asking the County Commissioners to build a cinder path beside the Denton causeway to keep pedestrians out of mud and away from danger during high traffic. The board granted the request and discussed bridge plans with State Roads officials in Baltimore. The Denton bridge is planned as a concrete bascule draw design with a counter poise balance.
The funeral for Rev T F Tabler took place in Easton on Saturday with a large crowd from Caroline County attending. Interment followed at Easton. Ministers Adams Helsby and Asply officiated. Pallbearers were six ministers, five of whom were converts from Talbot years ago. Tabler was a powerful preacher whose sermons drew many into religious life. Dozens joined the church at his services. He had long connections in Caroline County and once led the Concord camp.
Denton merchants petition the Postmaster General to reroute the Denton to Ridgely mail via Greensboro to gain the permanent road advantage and fewer weather delays. They seek reestablishment of an evening Delaware & Chesapeake service still opposed by the department.
Bethlehem reports Mrs George A Shane and son George visiting her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Edward Hall. Miss Mamie Henry of Hebron stayed with Miss Maud Harding. Teacher Edna Morgan went to Baltimore for a few days. Elizabeth Hall visits Emmerman in Greenwood. William Harvey of the town lost a horse.
Hobbs and nearby residents update travel from Baltimore and Washington with relatives, while Ames revival meetings draw larger crowds and conversions. Local families host visitors and conduct church services led by Mrs. M F Holbrook. A death occurs in Andersontown as Charles H Murphy dies of consumption.
Charles Murphy died Sunday after several weeks ill at home near here. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the M. E. Church with interment in the local cemetery. He had many friends and relatives in the area. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Dennis Nichols hosted guests including R Saulsbury and N M Vancosoy among others. Epworth League and Ladies' Aid Society meetings are scheduled for next week at local homes. Elsie Neale of Federalsburg visited Miss Anna Hignutt, Edna Saulsbury visits Miss Minerva Todd in Dover, and Mrs T H Everngain plans extended California visit.
Sunday morning a red fox chased by dogs sought refuge in a Sussex home when a window was broken. Captured by Clarence Parker and neighbors, the fox was held until Tuesday and released after a large crowd watched a long chase ending near Federalsburg eight miles from the start. About seventy five of the original hunters reached the den. the fox was later given to John Melson near Bridgeville.
In Marydel temple gatherings fill the church with crowds nightly and Thursday and Sunday services overflow seating. The 1913 spring season arrives with the weather, while local residents attend parties and visits across Templeville and nearby Dover, Maple Grove, Sudlersville, and Wilmington.
Mr Elisha Ringgold aged seventy seven died at his daughter Mrs C E Jones home last Thursday morning Funeral services were held at the M E Church Sunday at two Interment was in Greenmount Cemetery Nearby, relations and visitors include Charles Ringgold of Philadelphia and travelers to Philadelphia for an automobile show, with several local guests visiting kin in Hillsboro.
Henderson notes Mr L C Cole returns from Mercy Hospital Baltimore to convalesce Miss C E Bright Ulobbs spends time with parents Alex Bright several local youths attend revival at Marydeel Joseph Raymond visits friends near Harrington L M Jones and J R Jones spend part of week in Wilmington Helen Jones visits relatives near Greensboro Mrs C E Montague visits Mrs Elmer Baughley near Denton G H Wilson suffers tonsillitis Miss Lola Jones visits relatives in Wilmington
Buresville celebrates the seventh wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. T Wilton Porter with a dinner party. Nearby patrons attend visits include Mrs. W T George and daughter Elltonise, Mrs. S L Young and daughter Marguerite, plus families from Federalsburg and Denton. A runaway horse incident injures Mrs. Robert Dill and her daughter, with Miss Dill staying near Denton to recover. Community members host and visit friends across nearby towns, sharing Sunday visits and guest lists.
Provident State Bank in Preston completed remodeling and enlarging work, moved into the building on Wednesday. The board for the new year was reelected Saturday afternoon, with Col. Sisk as president, W. M. Wright as vice president, and G. I. Williamson as cashier.
Last Tuesday a pretty quiet wedding occurred at the M E parsonage in Burrsville. Ralph Nichols of Greensboro wed Muriel Fountain of Hickman and the couple returned to the bride’s home for serenades by the Nickman band. They will reside on a Greensboro area farm. A debating society started at Liden’s school last Tuesday and meets weekly with compulsory attendance the initial topic. The following week the topic will be that poverty promotes more crime than wealth. On Wednesday last Mr and Mrs Willis Liden were honored with a kitchen shower by friends, with many useful presents and a pleasant evening.
Trinitys Epworth League began services after a weeks closeness and a Sunday night meeting led by Edward Bowman. Next Sundays topic is Present Day Conditions in Africa with Miss Myrtle Brown inviting all. Farmers work to lighten spring labors plows manure and woodpiles replenished. large congregation last Sunday with visitors noted. Mr and Mrs D Jr Melson of Bridgeville visited last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wagner visited Denton earlier this week.
A number of friends attended the funeral of Mr Charlie Murphy at Concord on Tuesday. Andrew Towers and Walter Collins spent part of the week in Baltimore. Mrs Sarah Murphy is critically ill. Subscribe to the JOURNAL.
The article recalls an aged woman named Mary Muse near Dover bridge and the elaborate baptismal names of her three children. It then extols Transcontinental Highways, praising good roads for national progress, farm prosperity, and economic unity, noting a Senate bill for seven national highways with a projected cost of about 148 million dollars, aimed at linking major regions.
Mrs James Thawley and daughter and Mrs O M Hignatt spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs William Cannon near Preston. Mrs Carrie Crosby, after weeks with her sister in Baltimore, returned home last week. Mrs Cora Roe of Cordova visits her mother Mrs Sarah J Andrews. Miss May Willis of Denton was guest of Miss Elsie Roe. Mrs C Earle Smith visits her father Mr B G Stevens whose health is feeble. Mrs Willian D Unter returned to Philadelphia. The Sewing Circle met at Mrs Chaffinch's on Wednesday. Mrs Samuel Langrell is in South Carolina visiting.
Mr and Mrs W F Towers entertained at dinner Sunday with a large guest list including Mr and Mrs W H Deen Mr and Mrs H Trice Mr and Mrs Ray Deen Mr and Mrs Fred Trice Mr and Mrs Clayton Taylor Miss Ella Callahan Miss Maud Trice Mrs S J Hurst Mr Harman Pennypacker Mr Roland Dukes Mr Roland Trice Miss Reba Hurst Mr Norman Trice Mr Gorden Hurst Mr and Mrs Herbert Hammond O Queen Annes and Mr and Mrs Roland Towers The Stowards Hunt and Miss Lillian Towers visited relatives while Maude Trice spent part of the week with friends in Denton.
Mr William Towers of Burnsville spent the early week with Dr and Mrs David Barton and with Mr Elisha Park. Mrs G H Robinson and Blanche of Queen Annes county stayed with Mr and Mrs James E Wright on Wednesday. Dr Barton enjoyed garden celery and green onions for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs James Wooters spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Gardner Wooters at Lewistown.
Mr and Mrs Henry Beck of Denton were guests of daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Clayton Taylor Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Lucas Kelley and daughter Anna visited Hickman friends. Wesley Breeding is adding a new roof. Orland Lane visited East Thursday. Glen Kelley spent part of the week in Baltimore.
Mr. Roland Faulkner and Mr. Howard Thompson have returned home after spending time in Wilmington. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Poore entertained friends at an ice cream party last Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wiggins of Pondtown are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Shults. Mr. H Kennard Shults visited Hazelville and Dover friends the last of the
Chestnut Grove hosts a box social and oyster supper on Thursday night January 30. Ladies are invited to bring boxes. Mrs. Addie Smith and Miss Martha Pittman visited Easton last week with friends and relatives.
The ad touts Mother Gray's Powders for children promising relief from colds feverishness headaches stomach troubles worms and related ailments in 20 hours. It notes five cent price with free sample and provides Allen S Olmstead Le Roy NY as the contact address.
A compact ad notes subscribing to the JouURNAL for punty news. The item highlights the benefit of regular delivery and local content. The tone resembles a vintage newspaper blurb.
In Orphans Court Judges hear inventories and accounts for multiple estates. Administrators including Thomas H. Duabson, William T. Hignatt, Solomon M. Noble, John H. White and others presented inventories, appraisements, and final accounts ordered recorded. Probate and letters of administration granted. notices to creditors ordered. Guardians reported accounts. liens and probate actions noted.
The discussion over a possible Congressional probe into sanitary conditions in canneries gains traction. Maryland's Congressman Covington defends local canneries, citing sterilization standards and wholesomeness while questioning an investigator's scope beyond New York.
A rustic stage bridge forms a pond setting with rocks ferns and a meadow backdrop. A lodge issue tickets, poles, and cardboard fish counts as attendees fish from the pond. Refreshments candy tables and a fish market offer colorful goods while songs recitations and tableaux provide variety.
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