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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
5
Local editors invite readers to submit items from every part of the county for inclusion under this head. The notice urges timely contributions on events, milestones, and public notices to enrich the community page.
The column covers fruit and crop activity across Caroline and Dorchester Counties with strawberries, shad, and tomatoes noted. Cambridge plans a Fourth of July celebration. real estate interest and college students returning home are mentioned alongside local sales and millinery bargains. Obituaries report the death of Isaac A. Kinder and Mrs. Everson, while church events and local ordinances on speed limits, taxol or fines are noted.
A society notice from Plaindealing records the Saturday wedding of Miss Catherine M. Dukes, daughter of J. Boon Dukes, to Mr. John B. Magruder of Lattimore. Rev. William Temple officiated at St Elizabeth’s Wilmington. The ceremony featured a flowered east room aisle, Lohengrin wedding march, and a large guest list from Maryland and beyond. The couple left for Greensboro and then North, to reside in Baltimore.
Hobbs residents welcomed guests and travelers from Delaware and Ohio over the past week. Families including Merriken Seeders and Lord attended services and visited relatives in Hobbs and nearby areas. Fellow travelers like Win Griffith and new bride stayed with Mrs Bright, while Elders from Dover and Wilmington visited friends and attended local events.
Mrs N C Strauphn entertained the Ladies Aid at her home near Queen Anne on Thursday afternoon. Mrs W J Mason stayed with Mr and Mrs Frank Seward near Ridgely over Sunday. Children Day services are set for Sunday evening June 11 at 7 30 in the M FE Church. Miss Minerva E Todd of Anderson town visited Miss Alna E Thompson. Mrs H W Thompson and daughter Alma were in Philadelphia last. Mrs Harry Sparks hosted the Ladies Guild last Thursday afternoon. Miss Susie Rees of Smyrna visited Mr and Mrs H M Thompson. Misses Helen and Katherine Macon were weekend visitors in Easton. W L Thompson is spending a few days in Philadelphia. Mrs G L Wilson spent the first of the week in Baltimore. Gladys M Gale recently visited Queenstown. John Lundy and family moved to Baltimore. Annie Heaven has visited Cambridge. Carrie Holt is visiting friends in Washington.
Mrs. Rachel Harvey returned home after extended visit in McKeesport and Ridgely. Henderson hosts welcomed Rev. and Mrs. W. N. Conaway and Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Fountain with Charles Jr and Miss Peart Satterfield. Visitors R. A. Thawley family and Mary E. Thawley near Greensboro. Raughley family from Rent Island attended. Local attendance noted at Children’s Day exercises at Denton M. E. Church. Mrs. Coursey Hanmand of Harrington visited sister Miss Eva A. Thawtey. Ana Cochran of Crisfield spent time with relatives. Children’s Day at Wesley M. E. Church scheduled for June 12 morning. Mrs. R. H. and daughter were Milford visitors.
Harmony and Walter Wright families of Chaptank D W Davis and family of Andersontown W Brewster Deen and family of Denton visited C C Deen and family and Charles Howard and son Paul on Sunday. German Wright of Ped eralsburg and James Taylor with son visited Mrs Belle Deans. Martha Willis visited Aunt Annie Todd in Denton while attending Chautauqua. W T McConnell returned from Wilmington where he had treatment. Raymond Deen and family visited Carl Deen at Elwood. Isabelle Carroll of Bethlehem was Miss Mildred Collins guest on Sunday. Ladies Aid was entertained Wednesday by Mrs A I Todd. FY Todd and Mrs Rae visited Sunday. Mrs Martin Covey of Paulsboro NJ is visiting relatives here.
Mrs LoS Hollingsworth announces a spring and summer hat date with steady plans for fashion, inviting attendees to showcase hats and enjoy seasonal style in a social gathering.
Ridgely prepares for State Olympiad entrants Paul Hoffman William Davis and others in sprint distance high jump and relay events. Town welcomes visitors from Georgetown Delaware Board of Education. Strawberry shipments from Ridgely station reach 250000 quarts in ten days with 59000 quarts on Tuesday. Ridgely High baseball loses at Trappe while county championship claims stand. Community notices cover church services missions confirmations and local engagements as well as court proceedings including estates and guardianships.
Buckwheat yields better on poor soils than other crops and should be planted early. Sow 3 to 4 pecks per acre, drill preferred though broadcasting works. Seed depth 1/5 inch to 2 inches, depending on soil. Buckwheat resists insects and fungi, helps weed control, and renovates soil to a mellow condition.
Smithville and nearby residents share Sunday visits and travel. Mr Wa A Alford and son Jloward with Mrs Charles Lewis took John Alfoul to Cambridge Hospital for care. Several local families host and visit, including Mrs Wing Hubbard, Mrs Deborah Adams, Mrs Johnson, Mrs Mary Adams, Miss Priscilla Carroll, and Ban Merediths. Walter and Alpheus Adams return from Philadelphia while Lottie Devore visits with Mrs Fred Fountain. Mr Clarence Adams purchases a touring car.
Henderson Miss Katherine McShane of Balm are and Mrs Currant daughter Katharine of Washington have been visiting Mr and Mrs G H Wilson Mr C U Clayville and daughter Viola have returned from a two week visit with relatives in Virginia Mrs Kate Downs has returned home after a visit with relatives in Philadelphia and Wilmington Mrs Roscoe Taylor and children of Magnolia have been visiting Mr and Mrs FLOW Sweeney Mr POW Parvis of Wilmington has been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J C Parvis Miss Esther Carmean of Savedge Va has been visiting Mrs Viala Chayville Mr and Mrs W J Gilwell recently visited relatives in Philadelphia M I EBL Carter has purchased a Chalmers toming car Mas S S James has returned to New York
Bethlehem youths held a meeting at the home of Joseph Pritchett last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Nettie Thomas and Mrs. Elsie Thompson assisted in organizing the Junior Ant society. Officers elected were Miss Flossie Hall president Joseph Pritchett vice president Miss Isabell Carroll secretary and Miss Bertie Lepates treasurer. The first meeting will be with Miss Flossie Hall on Thursday night June 1. Mr. John Brodes and wife and daughter Miss Mary and Miss Maude Hranlup have been visiting Patriot relatives. Mr. Edward Patchett of Paulsboro New Jersey has been visiting his parents.
Templeville Chilhen s Day services were held in the M Church last Sunday evening. The program was well rendered. Collection 34 dollars. Mrs. Mc Pratt and daughter Miss Lilian of Wyoming were guests of Mrs. S C Faulkner last week. Miss Wlassom Cooper of Salisbury is the guest of her sister Mrs. J Davis. Mr L Keager of Wilmington spent the week end with Miss Lutie Peters. Miss Carrie Dean of Booker's Wharf is visiting Miss Umnra Sparks. Mrs Ana Cuhath spent Tuesday in Ridgely.
Miss Anna W tram has returned after time in Willington and Philadelphia. Mr W C Morris of Chester visited at Mr A G Shockley’s home. Mr Kk Rk Shull has visited Wilmington and the lake region. Miss Alice Collins is staying with her parents here.
Incorporated a dozen years ago with capital stock of 60000 dollars and a single Cambridge bank, the Eastern Shore Trust Company has grown to eight branches across Southern and Eastern Maryland with capital stock 175000 dollars and deposits totaling 4009000 pounds.
Hickman newsletter reports a Sunday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Janes Morgan with many visitors from Harrington Federalsburg and Cecil county. Rev McGuire and Rev Bullock attendances noted along with farm news, travel to Dover Wilmington and Ridgely. Seasonal delays and crops troubled by rain.
A summary of the recent Maryland Legislature Sunday law provisions. It details that no one may work on Sunday and forbids commanding others to labor, with exceptions for necessity and charity. Violations carry penalties up to five dollars to the county. It also bans sale or gifting of tobacco and various beverages on Sunday with fines from twenty to fifty dollars for first offenses, excluding milk, ice, and certain pharmaceutical preparations. Other sections ban barber shops and amusement venues on Sundays.
Governor Harrington released names of his staff and the State Board of Agriculture. Appointment list includes Judge Advocate-General J Howell Griswold Jr. Quartermaster General Carl R Gray. Inspector General George P Carter. Surveyor General Win S Heer. Colonels Edmund S Dickey Harvey L Cooper Dr J Wubert Wade Harry J Hopkins J Rush Street Henry J Waters George W Rife UL Brinsfield Chas BR Disharoon Chas E McPhail. Agricultural Board members named are Dr Frank J Goodrow State Teasues John M Dennis Carl R Gray Samuel M Shoemaker B John Black Ather W Sisk W W Skinner and Steny Halzoppel.
The suit by Mr. Reuben Garey against the County Commissioners for tepal services moves to a final settlement in the Circuit Court, following proceedings before Magistrate Wilkinson in Ridgely. Plaintiff Garey and Commissioners counsel J Owen Knotts favor early disposition. Wheat price noted as $1,045.
The forecast predicts a series of storm periods in June starting June 9 with a magnetic crisis and trouble for wire workers. Auroral displays, volcanic bursts, and planetary alignments are linked to the events. A second regular storm from the 14th to the 14th, then a reactionary period June 21 to 23, and a final period from the 25th to month end, with likely warm weather and thunderstorms overall.
New dimes, quarters and half dollars will bear unique designs, first change since 1891. The half dollar by Weinman, dime by Weinman, quarter by MacNeil. Obverse shows Liberty with flag and dawn, laurel and oak. reverse has an eagle atop a crag with a sapling pine. The dime features Liberty with winged cap and a reverse bundle of rods and battle axe symbolizing unity. In God We Trust appears on half dollar and quarter.
Jack Wesley of Ridgely recounts escapes from Furkish submarines and near misses aboard the British steamer Leysian. With 1000 mules destined for Alexandria, the ship faced night navigation dangers and French torpedo boats in Cerego Channel before delivering the animals on May 14. Wesley praises Captain Roberts but says one muleship voyage suffices to deter further thrills.
The Baltimore Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Company sold four steamers to Charles A. Jording of Baltimore who aims to junk the vessels except the hulls, which could suit towing firms for barges. The Enochran Chesapeake and Minnie Wheeler have long operated on the Choptank and Tred Avon rivers through Talbot Caroline and Dorchester counties.
Chairman Kemp previews a broad plan to consolidate boards handling natural resources. The commission will focus on efficiency, mandatory dedication of staff, and strict removal for poor performance while coordinating oyster, crab, fish and game administration. Maryland cited as having top water food potential compared with other states.
The Preston hall hosts a county wide gathering by the local Children's Aid Society on June 15 at 287.30 p. m. Prominent speakers include Fred R. Owens T Pliny Fisher and Henry R. Lewis. Miss Helen Wisong of Denton will discuss work accomplished and over 81 reported cases. Local Preston ladies named include Mesdames Payne Kelley Ledman Harris Dennis Douglas Cox Blades Trice Downes Wright Phillips Douglas Christopher Richardson Sisk Noble Wright Patchett and others. Everyone in Preston and nearby invited to attend.
May 2 results place Caroline County athletes at Johns Hopkins University Homewood field for the state events. Competitors listed include Denton-All ee Allaband, J Bernard Kline, Roy Otto, Park Newcomer, S Alton McDaniel, Ralph Horsey, Jason Barnhart, Roland Irwin, Neal Richardson, Edward Ringgold, Samuel Truax, Claude Cool, Verlin Krabit, John Slaughter, Raymond Whistler, Preston Richard Merriken, Lee Noble, Andrew Werner, Hayward Cox, Orland o Blades, Roy Legates, Wesley Woshell, Rex Rogers, Ridgely Luke Andrew, Carl Austin, Harold Thomas, Lee Bennington, Charl ton Marvel, Burton Wilkinson, C Wilson Jackson, Paul W. Hoffman, J William Davis. Federalsburg-Reuben Price.
County Agent Norman proposes public meeting at Denton Court House next Tuesday at 1 30 p m to discuss a county fair for Caroline and to consider taking advantage of the government appropriation for a woman agent to lead home demonstration work and girls clubs. He seeks large attendance by representative citizens.
Fifty years ago Tuesday Samuel H. Harker joined Richardson Robbins Co. in Dover and has become an important factor in management. Mrs. J S Wellingsworth is offering untrimmed millinery.
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