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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1911
Page
5
A scattered Denton Maryland page notes local prices for wheat corn and eggs, upcoming events, and community notices. The Denton Musical Association plans a February 10 entertainment while the Bradley Studio advertises photo novelties and Valentine line. Obits and public notices include the death of John H Willey in Greenwood and land and school matters.
Multiple social items describe weddings, anniversaries, and visits in Denton and area. Miss Mattie Pearl McConnell wed Calvin Todd at Harmony M E Church with music by Mrs. Carrie Davis. Other ceremonies include Miss Mary A. Bradley to W. L. D. Tull. Notes report Mr. Benjamin F. Jackson’s critical kidney illness, health updates for Alma Truitt, and various local visits, travels, and civic events across Denton, Oak Grove, Federalsburg, and Baltimore.
Ridgely reports that Mr. Herzog, the great ball player, has signed to play with the Boston club next season. It is noted that the ruling price for tomatoes around Preston this season is expected to be $9 per ton.
In Greensboro last Sunday night many churches failed to open as a storm kept worshippers away. St Paul's M. E. Church reports strong revival attendance with five professing conversion. Visitors and clergy from nearby towns joined ongoing services as local residents face illnesses and growing community activity including new baker Berger and planned canning operations at Satterfield house.
Mrs. J Merriken suffered a painful forehead contusion and a sprained wrist after falling on a hard object during a dark visit to a neighbor last Saturday evening. Several local residents, including G L Jopp and Grace, Nellie and Dorothy Smith, visited relatives in West Baltimore and other news notes follow.
Hillsboro Dr and Mrs Dickinson entertained a small group at the Episcopal rectory on Friday January 20. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ur Lay Beaven Mrs Annie Beaven the Misses Virginia and Ethel Holt Mr Arthur Holt and Dr Hopkins. The host hospitality drew thanks and the evening featured readings. The hosts plan more parish entertainments before Lent.
Two Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ledman of Preston, visited Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Towers on Thursday and Friday. Misses Mattie and Maud Trice stayed Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Hurst. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Todd returned home after visiting relatives in Philadelphia. Mr. Roland Towers visits sister Mrs. W. L. B. Cook in Baltimore. Maud Trice spent weekend with Mattie Trice of Chestnut Grove.
Henderson area residents share visits with relatives and friends. Lola Jones returning home after visits to Wilmington and Philadelphia. Mamie Goodwin visits Mrs. John R. Downes at Preston. Mamie Kemp visits her mother near Felton. Mrs. W G Carrow spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. J Rice at Clayton. J F Quillen spent time with relatives in New York. Mattie Hurd visited Mrs. J F Quillen. Harry Bostic of Harrington visited friends here over the weekend.
Dr Alexander Hardcastle, Caroline countys esteemed physician and Denton resident, died at his home after years of ill health. Born 1826 at Castle Hall, he studied medicine in Philadelphia, served in local public life, and helped fund colored schools. Funeral held at his home with ministers from M E and M P churches. interment in Denton cemetery. He cared for his parents and farmed, growing peaches at Castle Hall. survived by wife Kate Naudain, son Alexander, and sister Mrs G W Goldsborough.
Bethlehem hosts a dance for Helen Willoughby with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Carroll Miss Fannie Worm Miss Annie Worm Miss Marie Perry Miss Clara Hopkins Miss Sopha Reass Miss Elsie Collins and many others. Music by James Todd Preston. The Willoughbys and Carrolls trap together and encounter trouble with a gasoline launch in cold weather. Mrs Miley returns from Pennsylvania visiting relatives in Cambridge friends visiting.
The J F F Club of Hurlock met at president Mrs G W Trice residence with most members and three visitors. It was the first meeting of the season, little sewing done as members renewed social relations. The club has existed one year and is flourishing, motto to promote industry and sociability.
Miss Tilda Windsor of Williamsburg visits aunt Mrs. Charles Wright. A notable number of local friends attended the vaudeville show in Federalsburg Saturday night.
A Friday fox hunt near Gravelly Branch ends with Reynard slain after a six hour pursuit. Hunters from Dr. Kuhadway to Captain Kemp's chase the fox through Laurel Grove and Gilpin's Point, finally cornering him on Williston pond island and killing him as young riders press the dogs. The incident notes that this fox was a rare local inhabitant this season.
A Federalsburg dispatch from January 26 reports 15 year old Ella Hill and 19 year old Frank Wooters eloped from near Liberty Church. They allegedly forged and cashed a seven dollar check to fund the fare, then boarded an westbound train.
Robert Wilson a colored expert forger is jailed in Denton awaiting April-term trials on indictments from the Grand Jury. He claims to be a shipwreck survivor from a Atlantic City sinking last summer. Accused of forging his father and relatives names on a $1100 note, he used proceeds to buy horses and machinery and to conduct several deals. One victim, Harry M Thompson of Hillsboro, had a note discounted by a Denton bank and later paid. A smaller note for a Ridgely merchant was found forged. Wilson fled but was captured in Baltimore after a year.
In the Orphans' Court Tuesday judges granted Andrew Bailey to sell certain stocks as executor of Stephen Bailey. Annie F. Connelly presented and the court approved the inventory of David F. Connelly. Notices to creditors were ordered. Mrs Laura S Sigler appointed guardian for her son William A Sigler. Oscar Clark petition led to G M Tull as guardian for Albert L Tull. George T Hobby presented and the court approved the inventory of Mary Charlotte Hobby. James E Wright filed a second and final account as administrator of Fred F Wright.
Herbert Frazier and Mrs Mollie Ozman were married in Trappe Sunday night with Rev Grubb officiating. Valentine supplies advertised by F J Wrights.
A Marydel area correspondent reports varied revival activity as Eastern Shore Methodism faces waning fervor amid growth and new denominations. The piece notes Asbury roots, Epworth and Christian Endeavor, and calls for renewed school and church cooperation through a Patrons' Meeting. It mentions lectures by Dr. M Bates Stephens and Rev Dr. Robert Watt, with events at Preston Hall and a closure of local revival meetings.
Stockholders meeting in Greensboro elected F. Roe as president of Caroline Bank and added Goldsborough Murphy to the board. Re-elected officers include Nathaniel Horsey as vice president and T Clayton Horsey as cashier. Directors named for Goldsboro and Elinsboro banks, with Goldsborough serving as general counsel, and Provident Savings and Ridgely banks naming officers and directors.
Mr and Mrs Frank H Wright of Smithville celebrated twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their home with a sumptuous dinner followed by a large evening gathering. Many relatives and friends attended, presenting silver, cut glass, china, handwork and rags as gifts.
Miss da Jester and Maitland Turner wed quietly at the M P parsonage Monday evening. A serenade visit followed on Tuesday. Revival meetings continue at the M E Church with Rev C M Elderdice preaching Tuesday. Thomas Sewell of Baltimore died during a visit here. Nan Bowers and Myra Stevens visited friends in town. Frank Rickard of Harrington joined W H Johnson as a barber. Louis St James and wife visited Baltimore. Mrs A E Beauchamp of Chesapeake City visits kin. Town commissioners installed two new street lights on the new bridge. Lillian Stack of near Hurlock spent part of the week with relatives. Iva Davis recovers from appendicitis surgery.
A church business gathering at Mr. and Mrs. George Wilsons on Thursday evening included guests such as Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens Mr. and Mrs. George Noble Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wroten and many others. After business, ice cream and cake were served to a large group including numerous couples and single attendees.
Rev Thomas Harwood spoke on lives of the Mexican people at the church on Thursday evening and sang several solos in Spanish. Revival meetings persist with Rev Mr Neese delivering eloquent sermons and drawing good results. Several locals, including Miss Emma McKnott and Miss Mary Neese, are noted visitors and guests at nearby towns and homes.
Miss Bertha and Edna Rogers returned home after a pleasant stay with Miss Eula Todd in Williamsburg District. Superintendent Stephenson will preach Sunday morning January 29 at 4:30. Mr. Joseph Willis and family of North Wales Pa have visited relatives here. Mrs. Howard Taylor is reported very sick at her home. Mr. C C Deen made a business trip to Baltimore this week.
Chancery court sat with Judge Adkins presiding. Motions sought to strike judgments in several cases, including Hulda Andrew v Shadrach Baughley and George Schmick v Holecheck, with deposit and upcoming April term hearings. A lengthy list of tatables marks the grand and petit jurors for April with numerous districts and names.
Mrs Susan W Baggs died after gas poisoning at the Eas ton Old Ladies Home Sunday morning. A wind gust at the transom may have blown out the burner while she slept, causing asphyxiation. She was 76. Funeral at two o'clock Tuesday at her son Andrew Baggs's Greensboro home, Rev. J F Otis officiating, burial in Greensboro cemetery. Surviving sons Andrew, Frederick Lages, Charles Baggs of Greensboro, John H. Baggs of Denton. daughters Mrs James Phillips of Ohio and Mrs Fannie Jones of Denton. Born Miss Kirby of Kent County Maryland.
A well attended farmers meeting at Parker's Hall discussed plans for an exchange to be opened this year. Rev. G. S. Raleigh presided while Samuel G. Nuttle showed seed potatoes and quoted dealer prices. At least seventy five acres are expected to be planted. Another meeting will invite more contracts and an address on potato growing. Denton exchange is believed to be highly beneficial to local farmers and business.
The record notes Ernest Downes and his family visiting Baltimore relatives and spending time with them, reflecting a local social update.
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