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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
5
A collage of short items lists sales ads and upcoming events across towns including page references. Wheat and corn prices, a new hotel project in Baltimore, a Smyrna tailor eyeing Denton, law notices, church conferences, a dancing class, marriages, fires, and a push for Main Street improvements are noted. A health device pitch and agricultural updates close the roundup.
The journal reports a Marydel engagement of Miss Hall to Mr. Wells of Pennsylvania which Miss Hall denounces as unauthorised. It notes Rev. Dr. John S. Bowers of the Maryland Annual Conference collapsed while addressing Westminster Theological Seminary students but is recovering. Health updates follow for Mrs. J. W. Field in Philadelphia and visits by several locals to relatives and friends in Delaware, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Farmers are urged to test seed corn for moisture and vitality this winter to prevent losses. High moisture makes seed vulnerable to freezing or heating, especially in districts where crops were late. A preliminary germination check with a few ears can guide further testing and safer seed selections.
Professor Newcomer the impersonator will entertain the Red Men and friends at Parker's Theatre on Wednesday evening. A writer praises his range from tragedy to comedy, claiming his performances lift audiences to a higher plane of living and praise his humane character.
Dr Harry N Rickards a Baltimore physician faced trial before Judge Duttey on a man slaughter charge. State alleges he performed a criminal operation causing Miss Lillian Smith of Chestertown Md to die en route to Flebrew Hospital for treatment October 16. Jayme R Meredith of Church Hill testified detailing the operation at Richards office on North Charles Street and the fee paid.
Display at the Min McIlvaine & Starters store in Denton offers a collection of Stelf and Shaw pianos for sale with special incentives. The sale, described as a manufacturers’ pace event, provides an opportunity to select instruments at advantageous terms.
James Martin Boston three years old died suddenly at his father E M Boston near An dertontown. Willie Boston eleven died at the same place on the 24th inst. Dr Ward Hobbs and Justice Stobbs concluded heat disease as cause in the first case and tuberculosis as the primary cause with exhaustion as immediate cause in the second.
Burraville notes Pauline Topkins returned home from Maryland University Hospital last week improving slowly but may need further hospitalization. Visitors include William Sampson and son George of Houston to Mr. Checipe Simpson’s farm, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Layton and daughter Jeanette hosted by Jame Welloughby near Hobbon. Harlan Blades and Mike Lola Fountain visited Elizabeth Billing in Hobbon. Amos Layton hosted Vic Hannah Clarkson of Harrington and Editi Sumpon of Maple Grove. W itham Chiumbet and Con Williams of Denton visited Mr. and Mrs. Eno Cleave. Locals enjoy good weather by cleaning a lacewood pul e. Mr and Mrs. R A Dill spent Monday with a Harrington friend.
In Hillsboro multiple residents host and visit relatives and friends across towns. Mirthful stops include Mrs. Joseph Taylor and her young daughter at Trappe, Mrs. Howard Quen visiting her parents in Beauchamp, and Mrs. John Greaves from Centreville staying with the Asburys.
The community mourns Amelia Biddle whose death occurred at her son Elmer Biddle’s home. Rev W M L McCann led a Friday funeral at Templeville Cemetery. Bernard Laff and Ella Dennis Booth of Marydel wed by Rev W O McCann. Latif to reside on groom’s farm near town. Rev Walter Ford of SinYima hosts meetings in Mirydel Church this week with strong attendance. Rev ord to preach tomorrow. McCann attended Lyon meetings in Wilmington.
Queen Anne social column notes Mrs Elizabeth Jones of Wilmington visiting aunt Mire Melle Digpan and family in Delaware. Miss Helen Hick spent the weekend with Miss Mildred Short in Hickman. Charlie Dean attended a Baltimore auto show. Ernest Garton of Willieton visited relatives. Mire Blackett Magan stayed several days in Baltimore. Mrs James Richards awaited her daughter in Wilmington.
The Ridgely News notes a Tuesday meeting at the high school to form a patrons’ club. Rev. A. L. Rahn and Prof. Smaith spoke, Bertha Jackson performed. An election elected Rev. Rahn president and A. G. Saulsbury vice president, with a weekly meeting set to begin February 7. Various local residents listed as attendees, speakers, and participants.
Me Anna Chathoch has returned home after a pleasant year with relatives near Poworth. Mrs Besse Packer hosted a social gathering on Saturday evening. William J. Hibbard chaired the Aid Society meeting Friday afternoon. Mrs. Marecnet Preeding visited on Tuesday. Mr Jason Reed had been improving hourly. Mrs Adarine Adams entertained a few guests on Sunday. Mrs Adams was a Greenwood victor Saturday evening.
Vederaisburg reports the annual meeting of the Baret National Bank stockholders elected a new board. Directors include Powell Sullivan Wood Hiatt E R Power Bayard Noho Neal Mose Shome J Todd de Guames Ra Woo Mecenger Powell Holt J MR Wortham OL Wy Thandy Hihinder Vs Wathaway TR AL Joyce and Tamon Nichol. The board then organized appointing Bayard Nuchob as president Tosidot as vice president Philetus Jefferson as treasurer John No Weiebt as secretary and Florence Handy as clerk.
A fragmented item notes an event on a Tuesday evening in January involving Chestnut Cirove and persons named Mr and Mrs Walter Exemptin. The readable text mentions a kitchen shower and an implied delay or reveal, but specifics about location actions or outcomes remain unclear.
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Nathaniel Legates home and elected President Geormie Collins Vice-President Alice Blades Treasurer Nathaniel Legates Secretary Payton Phompson. Refreshments were ice cream and cake. Next meeting with Wes Pritchet on February 16. Several members listed as sick and local visits noted. Various social visits and illnesses mentioned among residents including Miss Lucy Phelps and Mrs. Maude Harding.
Last Wednesday afternoon the Weeley M J Chunh Ladies Aid Society held its monthly meeting at Mr and Mrs Ambree Bradleys home. Attendees included Revs J A Leach and G R Plardesty and many local residents. A supper followed the business session and several social visits were noted.
A 1916 Iowa note urges adopting the Audubon model bird protection law across states. It cites the tree sparrow’s large feed on crops, praises the American Ornithologists Union origin, and calls for West Legislature action with unanimous consent. The author signs as M. Linwibirn Raney of Johns Hopkins University.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Carey entertained Sunday guests including William Webber of Greensboro and Mr and Mrs Will Johnson and son Charlie of Concord. Mrs Charlie Hignutt tendered to her ill mother, Mrs T Trice is improving. Olivia Carey visited Bessie Vickery at Concord. Mare Pierce guests with Greenwood friends as farmers in the area cut woad.
Mr Luther Hop kim suffered an accident that could have been fatal as a tree felled across Mr Slopkins neck while Binary Towers felled timber. He was released and found not badly hurt. Mr John Coulby had a successful top drop between Tucka Hoe Bridge and Matthews.
Officers and directors of the Caroline County Bank at Greensboro were elected recently with Frederick P. Roe as president and Nathaniel Worcey as vice president among others. The report also lists numerous staff roles and community notices alongside court actions and probate proceedings.
Representatives in the House publish a petition from colored ministers of the Eastern Shore urging licensing of camp meetings at $25 per event. They contend camps are social and moral hazards linked to crime, whiskey selling, violence, and murder cases, and call for laws to restrict or regulate such meetings in Caroline Cecil Dorchester Kent Somerset Talbot Wicomico Worcester counties. The petition seeks widespread applicability across these counties and asks for strong restrictions to reduce gatherings.
In loving remembrance of my dear mother Mrs Susan W Bagg who departed this life January 23 tort in her 78th year. She is gone but not forgotten. Five years ago dear mother you left us from our home where we lived alone together. Her beautiful soul a ray of light has gone to the realms above where never again comes sorrow and pain. How oft we sit and think of you memory is the only friend that grief can call its own. We do not know the pain you bore we did not see you die but only know you slept away without bidding us goodbye. By her devoted daughter Mag Frances C Jonas Philadelphia Pa.
Senator Harrison promotes a bill seeking federal or state support for a bridge to Ocean City Maryland. The article notes rising summer traffic from Maryland Virginia Delaware and Pennsylvania and cites the need for a survey of the Berlin to duPont road link. The duPont road project and nine mile connector are highlighted as key improvements benefiting regional travelers.
A long obituary praising William Hynson for over forty years of diligent honest service. He built a comfortable home, left a wife a daughter and two sons, and remained loyal to his church and Sunday School. He was generous to the less fortunate and stayed dutiful in work and family. T. C. West.
Baltimore residents are gearing up for a series of evangelistic meetings to be led by Billy Sunday. The organized preparations target large crowds, with churches and community groups coordinating lodging, transportation, and outreach.
A. J. Norman outlines county agricultural work under the U S Department of Agriculture and Maryland Agricultural College. The program focuses on community organization, farm demonstrations on 40 to 50 farms, boys corn and potato clubs, and outreach to women, with county meetings and a schedule for farm talks and club planning. Norman notes invited demonstrations, county agent offices, and future visits by state agricultural club officials.
Federal supervision of Chesapeake Bay fishing is proposed in a joint resolution by Senator Archer. The measure asks Maryland and Virginia lawmakers and the War Department to enact protections for the industry. It cites Maryland’s weak laws due to Virginia’s inaction and mentions changes to primary and general election rules, including restricting autos used to transport voters. Special transport will aid temperance events in Annapolis on February 3. Other actions include funding for constitutional amendment advertising, construction of a new Annapolis state office building, and reducing the State Roads Commission to three members.
Emma Davies received a physician's report from Hopkins noting Grace Marshall is continuing to improve daily and now weighs 724 pounds. The letter dated several days ago provides encouraging news on her condition.
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