This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
5
Local notices report municipal water plans for Milton, new ice plant machinery, and high egg prices paid by W. J. Blackiston. Farmers advertise kinship with markets, harvests, and strawberry profits, while churches and societies schedule meetings and excursions in Denton and surrounding towns.
A flurry of social notes reports visits and weddings across Caroline, Federalsburg, and nearby areas. Emory Frazer and daughter Gladys tour relatives while banking leaders Cooper and Towers attend a Cape May convention. Frazer relatives include Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Brower. Engagements and nuptials surface, with Katharine Voudvin’s engagement to Thomas Hf. Lewis and Alphonso Dunham’s quiet Rehoboth Beach wedding to Bessie Johnson. Various local residents travel for weddings, visits, and reunions, with returns from Milton, Salisbury, Queenstown, Annapolis, and Philadelphia.
The Plains Thursday the 17th marked the end of the scholastic year at St Gertride's Academy. A N Palmer diplomas in penmanship were awarded to Ruth and Bessie Agnew and Louise C Link of Baltimore, Leah and Lillian Ginn of Townsend Delaware, Sara Cannon of Queen Anne, Anna Schaefer of Cape Charles Virginia. A diploma in stenography went to Grace T Melver of Baltimore, who also won a general application gold medal. Anna Schaefer received an etiquette gold medal, Sara Cannon captured the good conduct gold medal. Rev M A Cotter presented the diplomas and medals and addressed the students.
Mr. Clifford Towers, son of Mr and Mrs C El Towers, is much improved after treatment at Cambridge Hospital. Mrs L A Sutherland of Washington visited her nephew and niece Mr and Mrs A L Banks. Mr Thos L Chaffinch’s health is extremely feeble. Mr A G Todd was a recent visitor at home.
Mrs M E Holbrook Mrs S J Chaffinch with sister Mrs A D Branford traveled to Baltimore and back by Hobbs. Mrs F Paisley and a large black snake intruder. Prof Ed Paisley and Mr Will Trice visited Hobbs then Philadelphia. Levi L B Burdette and Leroy Hooper guests at Parson Burdette home. Blobbs Manufacturing to replace old canning machinery. Mrs ER Willey Esther Ward Cathel Ward attended St Johns College commencement. Marion Downes A J Leayes motor to Ocean City for Sunday bath. J M Willey hosted relatives At W Lo Aferri Ren and Miss Margaret. RB P Ayers family visited. Avent and Mra Ricard toured Bridgeville Nanticoke post Hood damage. Ames Christian Endeavor led by Mrs B S Robinson Topic how Jesus Cal Young Women. Rev C J Durdete injured hauling wood. Albert Cahall and family visited. C T Williamson family near Concord. Miss Ethel Paisley returns from Baltimore and Glydon. Ladies Aid of Ames meeting July first. harvest underway. strawberry season near end.
Hillsboro hosts a Brotherhood meeting with about forty members and officers led by President H. Mi Thompson and other executive roles. A Junior League organized on June eighth with Mrs Starrettson Smith as superintendent. Town residents visit Cordray Downes nuptials in Queenstown and travel to Baltimore for medical or family activities.
In Preston the Methodist Episcopal pulpit will be supplied Sunday morning by Rev. W. G. Koons and in the evening by Rev. C. T. Wyatt. The Junior Teagle closes its sessions for the year and will hold a Wednesday picnic on the Choptank river lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Washington Wright. Col and Mrs A W Sisk and daughters Eloise and Dorothy spent the week at Cape May for a state bankers meeting. Mrs Pearl Taylor Wright, formerly of Preston, now of Choptank, received a surprise kitchen shower Monday night. Rev W H Briggs will preach at St Michaels next Sunday morning and at Easton in the evening.
Items of Interest From the Seventh District report church services by Walker Hoffecker and W G Koons to raise funds for conference endowment. extensive strawberry yields from Armour & Company and W W Seward. Local trips include visits to Rehoboth and Baltimore. community notices cover pastors, youth events, and harvest news.
Smithville Mrs Detla Smith and family along with Mrs Win Pennypacker and daughter Mrs Harrison Trice and Miss Kathryne Spence motored to Cambridge on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J B Medford and family stayed with Mr and Mrs J H Spence Wednesday and Thursday. Ed Williamson and children Sara and Ralph of Choptank visit C M Williamson and family. Mrs J W Sutherland visited her sick sister Mrs Short. Judge Henry C Conrad and Ferman Penuel of Georgetown spent the weekend with C D Lyden. Earle Pennypacker recovering after appendicitis in Cambridge hospital. Rev T F Neauchamp preached at Bloomery M E Church. R J S Bullock of Rowlandsville visited relatives here recently.
Miss Maude Harding hosted ETH guests in Cambridge last Sunday afternoon. Miss Viola Corkran of Preston and Miss Mamie Henry of Hebron visited Maude Harding. Mrs William Carroll recovering after surgery in Cambridge Hospital. Estelle Wright and nieces of Choptank visited Clara B Todd. Todd visited Mrs W E Pritchett. Wheat harvest underway for area farmers.
Mrs. Henrietta Beauchamp widow of Henry Beauchamp of Hillsboro died Sunday night after ten years of illness at her brother W. E. Cahall’s home. She leaves a daughter Madge Eyde of Berkeley, California and a son John Beauchamp of Bethlehem, plus two sisters Mrs. Mary Frampton and Mrs. Sarah Harris. Funeral held Wednesday at her home with Rev. C. J. Burdette. interment in Hillsboro cemetery. Several Cahall relatives attended. Also notes community events and visits in town, including Red Men festival success and various residents visiting kin.
Reverend Harry F. Butler of Cape Charles Va married Viola A. White daughter of Mr and Mrs John White in Federalsburg. The Rev J F MacSorley of Union Methodist Episcopal Church officiated at the bride’s brother Guy C White’s home ceremony. The Rev Butler is a former Methodist Episcopal South minister once stationed in the Shenandoah Valley.
An Easton Gazette article highlights the Armour Packing Company plant in Ridgely, noting its four week strawberry season that employs 620 workers plus 200 children, mainly Poles, with many locals supplying farms nearby. It describes wages, housing, meals, and utilities provided, the communal bunkhouses, and the plant’s sanitation, water supply, and lighting, concluding the operation is a valuable asset and a model for other canners.
Miss Bertie Blades hosted a Saturday evening gathering in Tuckahoe Neck honoring Miss Myrtle Kendall. Attendees included numerous local couples and singles, with games and refreshments following.
The article lists scattered social travel and visits. Families such as Mr M L Weaver and daughter Miss Margaret, Mr and Mrs J O Bernard, and others tour Altoona, Baltimore, and Hagerstown. Scoutmaster Shulk notes the summer camp starts July 12 at Trappe creek with troop reports. Various locals visit relatives in Cambridge Easton Philadelphia Wilmington and Virginia.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Morris wife of Jos Morris of Piersons Corner Del were held in Hartly M E Church with Rev W M McCann in charge Interment followed at Hartly cemetery She leaves a husband and five children A Marydel grove meeting opens August 1 under Marydel M E charge with Rev W Miller McCann as preacher Children’s Day observed at Thomas M E Chapel with large crowd and good collection Funeral of Mrs Lavinia Chambers 80 held at her Hartly home Rev W M McCann in charge Interment in Camden Lawn fete by Ladies Aid raised funds for new church carpet Miss Pearl Cooper and Emma McKnett left for Exposition for two months Mrs Nathan Cox visiting Hartly with sister Mrs Bowen
The Tri County High School at Queen Anne held its first commencement Friday evening in the assembly hall. Patrons from the three counties attended and heard essays from two graduates and two class songs. Mrs Jarrell performed a popular solo. Rev J Gibson Gantt gave the address on The Voyage of Life and diplomas were presented by district official. Numerous town residents attended weddings and visits followed with Baltimore and Queen Anne residents noted during the week.
A Palm Beach sales note offers silk hose from J. H. Pastorfield Co urging readers to see their line. The brief ad speaks to a refined audience and emphasizes quality hosiery available locally.
J W Noble of Preston won the vacant scholarship at St Johns College. Margaret Brown Lillian Cox Mary Wright and Miriam Wrightson gained scholarships to the State Normal School Baltimore. Aaron Coplin earned one to the Maryland Institute. Numerous teachers received certificates and conditional permits to teach, with appointments listed by school district and staff roles.
The Epworth League installation service was enjoyed Sunday evening. Services are set for next Sunday at 7 30 pm led by James Wheatley. An invitation is extended to all to study the lesson. Strawberry growers finished picking last week but low prices cut profits. Rev Delaney of Farmington preached at Trinity Church for the endowment fund. Rain continues. farming is slowed by wet ground. Elmer Melson and friends motor to Rehoboth in his car. Tomatoes struggle for a good stand due to cutworms. Wheat harvest expected this week if weather allows. Mr Banning’s house shows a cool, fresh coat of paint. Cantaloupes look promising. Mrs Wagner spent last weekend with relatives in Denton.
The young folks of Preston and Chop Tank hosted a kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wright on Monday night. Guests brought useful utensils. Mrs. Whiteside returned after visiting her daughter near Throve. Estelle Wright and nieces Hazel Audrey and Inez Wright visited Miss Clara Todd. Gertrude Kemp, recently in Williston, is home again. John Jones injured his hand carpentry work last week and is improving. W. J. Wright and Mrs. Wright spent Sunday with friends in Harlock. Wade Rumbold family visit Cabin Creek. Mildred Booth visiting Baltimore grandparents. Mollie Flaharty visiting brother near Grove. L. P. Stafford was home Sunday and Monday.
Judges Clark and Stevens attended the Orphans' Court meeting on Tuesday. Harvey I. Cooper, executor of Laura Wix, presented distribution of the deceased’s personal estate, approved and ordered recorded. The will of Stephen Cannon was filed, proved and admitted to probate. Bernard Luff and Harvey Luff apply to administer Susan Luff’s estate. Nora Schwaninger, administratrix of William F. Schwaninger, presented third account of sales and partial administration, approved and ordered recorded.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.