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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
5
The column mix includes price quotes for local farm goods, notices of sales and auctions, church and civic events, a new tax rate, a bridge project update, wildlife and weather snippets, and warnings about crude road maintenance practices. Names such as W. J. Blackiston and George D. Morgan appear among varied local notices and short reports.
The society notices report several weddings and social visits across Maryland towns. Miss Majorie Evelyn Nicholson and William dair Spurgin wed at Baltimore First Methodist, with details of bridal party, attire, and reception. Other nuptials include Edwin Warfield Breeding and Mary Elizabeth Nichols, plus Miss Helen Barrow Larrimore and Dr. Frank Hicks Walke, with journeys and future homes noted. Local residents and visitors are listed at gatherings, church events, and seasonal travels, reflecting a busy social season.
Ridgely Armours Bohemians came back to Baltimore after a three week stay, shorter than last year. Strawberry pickers from outside began returning home as early as Friday. a few berries still being picked and the exchange was operating midweek. Commencement at St Gertrude's Academy set for Wednesday June 18 with graduates Rose Lynch and Beatrice Cannon. Visitors include Sylvia Smith, Hope Salsbury, Isabel Swing at Waterville Me. Brethren temperance meetings planned for Sunday. WCTU held a meeting at Mrs. Davis home. Peacanning ended after eight days. Mrs. T W Jones and Miss Aimee Jones visiting Rehoboth. Mrs. Sylvester Smith staying with daughter Mrs. Laura Sigler. The Plains old buildings to be remodeled. Tomato planting underway. Armours putting up gooseberries. Catalpas in bloom.
Preston reports commencement exercises on the fifth with graduates including Miss Peart Taylor Mary Parker Bertie Harding Anna Wright and Mr Henry Reynolds. Rev Wilmer Jaggard Prof S S Handy and O M Madge spoke. Martin Poole and Elizabeth Reed wed at the bride’s aunt’s home in Cambridge and will live in Preston. Mrs Martha Ford returns to town from winter travels. Local graduates Amelia Carmine Carvie Hassinger and Ethel Mathias noted.
In Federalsburg Mrs Kent Mrs Nichols and Mrs Kemp and Mrs Corkran debated the profitability of raising turkeys versus chickens before a packed county schoolhouse. The affirmative won the verdict. Also reported: Frank Andrew senior partner of W F Andrew & Son died of tuberculosis at his Main Street home after a lingering illness. Funeral set for Wednesday 2 30 p m at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and no children.
Reverend Tyson recalls Mrs. T. H. Jarman as a lifelong servant of faith, leading the Sunday School for over forty years and aiding the poor. Dr. Warner reports a lip cancer removal successful after May 31. Children’s Day planned at St. Pauls M I Church with special music. Town surveys expand Greensboro limits. Local visits include Miss Nella-Sarris with Easton friends en route home.
Governor Glenn of North Carolina spoke on Conservation of Our Youth urging fewer fashion follies and fights against liquor. Dr Cadman preached on Elijah and faith to a large Caroline county audience, then Dr Turner challenged Rome as a social moral center urging true leadership, conscience, and personal responsibility.
Deputy James Temple chased a burglary suspect across two counties, arresting Frank Walker of Camden NJ, believed involved in two Marydel store heists. Walker resisted at a Roberts Station area home and was jailed in Denton. Two other umbrella traders detained near Marydel may hold key evidence.
The obituary column honors Joseph Medford Everngam of Concord area, aged nearly 76, noting his long life in Caroline county and battle with cancer. It also records the death of William J. Willis household figure James L. Payne, 87, a lifelong Caroline native, and Reverend Thomas L. Poulson, 82, Smyrna born, longtime Methodist minister and Civil War chaplain.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as Robert J. George presented releases from multiple George heirs for recording. Lillie M. Dean named guardian to minor George P. Dean and Mary Elizabeth Dean. Ruth Whitesides filed inventory and appraisement as administratrix of Benjamin Whitesides. bonds approved and recorded.
Readers urge county to accept a Fourth District proposal to cover the county share of an $11,900 Preston Grove highway project. The brief notes prompt state approval, long term savings from avoiding repairs, and advantages to Caroline taxpayers, urging commissioners to ratify the bid.
Uncalled letters advertised at Denton post office include Samuel W. Lord Mr Gee Bennett Mrs Edward Jones Miss Oln Harris Mrs Thomas Woolford Mrs Lulu Weber Mrs Mary Williams Miss Alice Cooper Rev Loolen Jackson Mr Parron Gough Mrs Lizzie Thomas Mr Winnie Tonders Mrs Rosa James Mr J B P Herr two entries Mr Harry Reed Charles N Todd Joan T Carter P M
A Rostonsys dispatch says Judges Adkins and Hopper refused a new trial motion in the Elizabeth Legates damage suit against Caroline County, with a verdict of 600 awarded after an accident on a public road near Goldsboro March 16, 1912. The County Commissioners plan to appeal to the Court of Appeals.
The Public Service Commission reportedly refused to confirm the combination involving Peninsula Light and Power Company and Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company. A vast capital arrangement is described as a potentially undesirable precedent. Rumors say Rev G S Raleigh and others have disposed holdings or place options with Chesapeake and Potomac Company, with final stock sale awaiting PSC approval.
A Pennsylvania Railroad study of all accidents over the past year shows exhaustive analysis of causes and contributing elements. It finds about seventy percent could have been prevented with extra caution by employees and announces a book of safety hints to be distributed to officers and staff.
Marydel residents invite all to a Saturday evening June 13 festival on the Mary land School grounds. Burglary news unsettles town as Bowdle and Heather stores report break ins. Visitors and guests include Dr. Robin Watt Mrs Anna Cahall Samuel Boyer A E Cooper James Temple Harry Neese Lockwood Gooden Hyland George.
The Record argues that subdividing a 400 acre Caroline county tract into five or six small farms has boosted prosperity. Each small farm now supports stock, houses, barns, and silos, with owners described as progressive and earning more than the original large tract, signaling the path to local headway.
Mrs Sarah Martha Williamson entertained several friends on Monday evening. Attendees included Miss Edna Barton Morgan Miss Livira To Wright Miss Elizabeth Hall and Miss Virgie Cooper and Master Jesse Bradley. Mr James Holmes Taylor and Miss Agnes E Irodes wed at Preston M E Church parsonage last Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Lucas Kelley and daughter Anna return home after visiting friends in Seaford and Laurel. Children's Day services will be held at this place Sunday evening. Miss Martha Lord is able to be out again. A number from here attended the children's service at Bethlehem Sunday evening.
Smyrna dances find their instructor E W Brown of Brown's School of Dancing vanished with about 300 dollars from Smyrna class subscriptions after five lessons. Allegations say he also took roughly 210 from Middletown and 180 from Milford, planning a chain of towns in Delaware and Maryland, totaling about 1000 dollars before disappearing.
Marydel residents Marydel Miss Cora Pippin and Miss Maud Hummer are guests of Mr H W Pippin in Elkton this week. Boston firm J L Lynes of Sweeny Lynes Co visited Mr C W Jacobs last week. Mr and Mrs Floyd Hummer left for Wilmington to establish their future home. Mrs Ambrose Gooden is visiting Philadelphia for a period.
Beginning today the M D and V Railway Company will sell three day week end tickets from Baltimore to Denton and return at 1860 dollars. Hundreds of Baltimoreans may wish to visit the Eastern Shore in warm weather and the company issues these low rate round trip tickets in response.
Burrsville Wesleyan Church, closed for repairs, will reopen Sunday June 22 with Sunday School at 9:30 AM led by Superintendent A. L. Billing. An old fashioned experience meeting at 10:30 AM led by Rev. George L. Nardesty follows, then 11:00 AM sermon by Rev. O. T. Baynard. Epworth League at 7:15 PM, 8:00 PM sermon by Rev. George L. Hardesty. Special music planned.
A large manufacturing firm proposed locating a big mill in Denton if Dentonians provided a building rent free, but the offer has not been accepted. Separately, fishing season woes on the Chesapeake lead to a push for a legislature to prohibit taking fish for fertilizer.
Mrs Fred Cox and her children have returned to their home in Trappe after staying with her parents. Mr and Mrs Fulton Noble and their children are visiting friends in Philadelphia for a few days.
Miss Clara Faulkner of near Busics spent part of the week with Mr and Mrs Joseph Gsell and family. Miss Myrtle Purnell and her sister Lottie of near Hartley spent the week with Misses Lola and Grace Seward.
A large crowd attended Caroline High School commencement at the town hall on Wednesday evening. The program featured music by the orchestra, student essays by Alice Brumbaugh Alice Tubbs Frances Tubbs Gladys Westerfield and others, a diploma presentation by President W W Seward, and remarks by Ridgely I Melvin. Additional class night exercises on Tuesday included speeches, gift presentations, mantle conferral, and a farce Why Not Jim with nine students. Prof. Huffington hosted a river cruise launch party afterward at Lyford hosted by Mr and Mrs William J Shawn and their son Bradford.
Mr and Mrs Coursey Hammond and families of Harrington joined Mr Robert H Thaw Jey and kin for a Sunday gathering. G L Blades and E E Russell attended a funeral for Miss Johnson of Concord. Clarence C Lord and Norman visited Mrs Lords parents near Mrs J M Mitchell. Laurel resident visits M E L Wheatley at the parsonage. T Wesley Porter hosted the Christian Endeavor Society. Miss Mary H Thawley hosted Helen Barber of Harrington last week. Robert H Dill visited brother Alexander in Wilmington. W T Bullock of Harrington visited R Henry Stafford last week. Mrs John W Stephens is on the sick list. Laura Thachey is visiting Harrington friends this week.
Rev Dr Cadman attended the holy communion service in the M E Church and gave an address on the sacraments solemnn significance and comfort for seekers after righteousness His lineage in Methodist ministry and connection to John Wesley is noted He recalls starting his ministry in a small country church in New York twenty three years ago now pastor of Brooklyn Central Congregational Church. A Cann on THANKS We thank friends for kindness during sickness affliction and bereavement from Mr and Mrs W J Evenham
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