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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
6
Easton social news lists graduates from Easton High, Charlotte Hall Military School, Washington College, and Western Maryland College. It notes Emerson Bryan Roberts delivering a splendid oration on Alexander Hamilton, several family travelers, forthcoming marriages, many commencements, and local visits by relatives and dignitaries.
Hillsboro reports a inspection tour by H M Thompson and Jacob Love with two Philadelphia colleagues from the Diamond State Telephone Company. The delegation traveled last Thursday in Ormond W Downes’ car, praised by all. Local social notes include visits, graduations, and summer returns from Washington College and Western Maryland College.
Hidgely plans an industrial parade with floats representing local industries and a fireworks display at night. Diphtheria cases reported in a nearby colored family prompt a strict quarantine though no broader outbreak is feared. Cordova baseball beat Ridgely 25 to 4 as local public interest remains high. Various residents and professionals travel, work, or visit relatives, including fruit brokers, vacationers, and town staff.
Caroline High School Alumni Association met on Wednesday evening and elected officers: President Roland Chaffinch, vice president Elizabeth Murphy, secretary Helen Barnhart, treasurer Mary Hobbs. An entertainment committee was formed and a banquet followed at Brick Hotel with toastmaster H. H. Nuttle. Speakers included Marshall Gantt, Elsie Roe, Roland Chaffinch, Helen Barnhart, and guest Hon. Thomas A. Smith. Musicians were Prof. J. T. Moore and Alda Whitby.
A brief note warns boys habitually shooting song birds with air guns and sling shots that such sport violates state law. Any person who sees them kill a bird may have them arrested and fined for every offense.
A party from Federalsburg led by Zorah H. Brinsfield John R. Pattison and Daniel H. LeCompte completed a five day journey covering 752 miles arriving at Niagara Falls Monday evening after day one Philadelphia day two Port Jervis New York day three Newburgh Hudson River Albany overnight Auburn and finally Niagara Falls. Nearby social notes mention visits hospital treatment for a skull growth and various travelers visiting Baltimore Washington Annapolis Hartford Conn and Pittsburg with health updates and local highway concerns discussed by Federalsburg citizens.
Miss Bertha and Edna Rogers hosted many young friends including Etta Todd Ida Covey Maud Trice Rowie Murphy Elma Edgell Lee Covey Oscar Williams Cleltic Turner Edgar Bowdle Raymond Murphy and Charles Collins on Sunday. The Children’s Day service drew a large crowd. Mrs Maggie Tribbett of Philadelphia visits son John Tribbett at Towling Creek. Mr and Mrs C J Colona of Fed eralsburg spent Sunday with sister Eva Lane. Smithson baseball team fell 6 5 to the local club on Saturday. Helen Wheatley of Easton visited Nettie Foote on Saturday and Sunday. Robert Hallowell of North Water is visiting his parents.
Mrs. Robert Milburn and children from Mount Washington spend time with Mrs. Milburn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. F. Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Boone and their young son, with Miss Harrison, visit Mrs. Boone's parents. Mrs. Sallie Stevens of Hickman visits her mother Mrs. Martha J. Hignutt. Miss Rhoda Marine attends State Normal School commencement in West Chester. Mrs. Whitby of Smithson visits son Mr. T. EF. Willoughby in town. O Gilbert Hignutt visits uncle Mr. W. W. Andrews in Talbot county. Mr. O. M. Hignutt makes a flying trip to Philadelphia. Mrs. T. E. Willoughby, previously ill, is improving.
Mr Henry Fletcher returns to Wilmington Sunday after two weeks with his parents. One Rambler auto owned by Phillips and Douglass remains in town. Miss Fanny Bramble of East New Market visits the Misses Fletcher. Maude Noble hosts a gathering Tuesday night. Mrs J R Downes and Addie visit Goldsboro. Mr Noble Jarrell of Goldsboro visits his sister. Burton Proctor in Baltimore. Edwin Sisk home for summer vacation.
Organizer Marion Dawson established Chaptank Grange in Marydel on Saturday with officers elected. Master John Webb Overseer Nathan Steel Lecturer Mrs John Dennison Steward Vinson L Marvel Assistant Steward Milton Marvel Chaplain R P Moore Treasurer H Williams Secretary Miss Delsie Steel Gate Keeper Walter Marvel Ceres Miss Margaret Webb Flora Miss Sadie Williams Pomona Mrs Anna D Smith Lady Assistant Steward Miss Phonnie Marvel Musical Director Miss Margaret Webb. Marydel firm Gooden Smith sold Mrs Martha J Roe farm 150 acres in First district to John Meryl OE New York 8 2007 price unknown.
A church notes summary covers the second quarter curriculum from Jesus the Good Shepherd through Jesus risen, with golden texts and lessons on humility, Holy Spirit, betrayal, crucifixion, resurrection, and appearances. Includes local society events, farm News, and visits in Goldsboro with brief community announcements.
Hobbs resident J Emerson Merriken visited his parents last weekend. Mrs M E Holbrook is visiting Baltimore friends. J Roeland Chaffinch is home from Dickinson for the summer. E M Willey and daughter Esther attended commencement at Charlotte Hall and will visit Washington later. Fanny Priestley of Milton Pa guests of H C Hobbs. Carolyn Hobbs and Mrs Priestley visited Mrs T J Williams at Federalsburg. Mrs Charles Howard is on the sick list. Olie Gootee of Philadelphia visiting sister Mrs B B Cohee for two weeks.
School board reviewed adding a commercial course as Federalsburg pupils in the eleventh grade increased to seven. Citizens will provide extra room. Notable high marks listed from Marydel and Easton areas. Federalsburg aims for state accreditation benefits for graduates. Joint teachers’ institute set for August 31 at Easton High School. Professors Hake and Nuttle resign. State Comptroller Hering announced quarterly school tax distribution with Caroline county receiving 5318.34. Goldsborough delivered an address to Trappe High School graduates yesterday.
In the Orphans' Court, Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Executors and guardians presented inventories, receipts, and guardian accounts that were approved. The will of Mary Lockerman was admitted to probate. An order directed deed delivery for real estate purchased from J Frank Jones. A summons was issued to Job Willoughby to show cause for absence.
J Dukes and Ormond W Downes announced converting the old livery stable at Main and Third into a large modern two story department store. James H Nichols, a leading county merchant, will occupy the space with seven thousand square feet of floor area and multiple display rooms. Contractor John W Gootee will oversee construction, aiming for completion by December.
Rev Frank T Denson announces a Caroline County Christian Endeavor Union convention at M P Church Denton Thursday evening and Friday June 25 26 with theme Ideal Endeavor Address by W H Anderson of Baltimore and Rev T O Crouse of Washington D C to speak Friday. Juniors perform Friday afternoon. music led by Rev C M Elderdice. Program includes devotional sessions sermons and a roll call of societies. George H Nock of Maryland Evangelistic Association plans extensive Eastern Shore tour for Sunday school work. T Pliny Fisher of Denton spoke on the recent General Conference. Easton Gazette praised his speech.
Mrs Lena Thawley and Miss Mollie Cahall attend funeral of Master Fred Creadick from typhoid fever at his Harrington home. Real estate of late Robert J Stafford sold in Harrington to R Henry Stafford and E Lawrence Cahall. Delegates elect to C E Convention to be held in Denton next week. Various town visitors and residents noted including Miss Mabel D Wright Stevensville, Miss Minnie Quillin Harrington, George Stafford Laurel Del. Guests from Hollidaysburg Pa and Woodside Del. Teachers and sick list updates. Children’s Day at Union M P Church next Sunday evening. A T Garratt and C T T Harvey visited Easton Cordova.
A large group of friends attended the children's service at American Corner Sunday night, regarded as very successful. Miss Maude Towers has returned home after a week at Windy Hill as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fred Cox.
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