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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1915

Page

5

Personal and social news item roundup

Mr. William T Glover of Wilmington Del and Miss Myrtle Turner of Federalsburg wed at the bride's aunt home with Rev Thos E Terry as officiant. Neva Wilson and Ira Johnson assist as bridesmaid and groomsman. Other notes include local marriages at Seaford and Galestown, a vacation for W Carroll Pastorfield after eighteen years in Denton, and visits by Dr A E Turner and Rev T F Beauchamp. Senator Harvey I Cooper to depart for San Francisco from Baltimore.

William T.glover Wilmington Del Myrtle & Turner Federalsburg J. Paul Mowbray Thos. E. Terry Neva Wilson Easton Ira Johnson J. Everett Johnson Seaford James M. Johnson Alice Wheatley A. N. Wheatley Galestown M. E. Parsonage O. FE. Jones West Denton W. Carroll Pastorfield Caroline Pastorfield Gootee Brown Lillie M. Messick Cannon, del O. E. Jones St. Joan’s M. E William Tharp Farmington James H. Fisher Fred B. Nuttle Mary Burdette Philadelphia A. E. Turner Denton T. F. Beauchamp S. G. Nuttle Harvey I. Cooper Baltimore San Francisco Jennie Wyatt Clarrington

Death notices in Denton area claim several prominent residents

The death of Charles T. Rickards at 58 ended a longtime Denton carriage business career. Survived by widow Alice Newman, son Newman Rickards, three brothers, and a sister married to Chief Justice Clark. Funeral held Wednesday with large attendance. interment in Denton cemetery. Also reported: Mrs. Sydney A. Cline died after paralysis struck at Ridge ly. funeral set for tomorrow at 1 PM in Denton cemetery. Additional notices include former Sheriff Thomas A. Melvin of Dorchester dying at East New Market aged 68, with listed children Re id, Edward F Brad ley, Norman, Roy, Roland and Gilbert.

Charles T. Rickards Main Street Rickards Alice Newman Newman Rickards H. N. Rickards Baltimore J. N. Rickards Ridgely William J. Rickards Denton J. Clan Clark Near Ridgely Clark Orphans’ Court James S. Rickards Hf. A. G. Westerfield M. FE J. Gibson Gann Christ P. BF. Church Richards Henry R. Lewis K. H. Johnson C. H. Whitby FP. Baynard J. K. Stevens Charles F. Smith Chas. E. Cannon Queen Anne's County Risdon E. Fountain James Fountain Iinois Mollie Elliott Cline James H. Fountain Caroline County Sue Kurtz New York Thomas A. Melvin Dorchester East New Market Reid Edward F. Bradley Norman Roy Roland Gilbert Melvin

Caroline Relatives Win Sulit Case in Delaware Chancery

A Delaware Court of Chancery decision nullified a deed by Ebenezer McKnatt before his death. He had deeded a farm near Harrington to Charles W. McKnatt, his housemate, leaving his estate largely in the farm. The will’s devisees, including Mary S. Shockley and Elizabeth Shilcutt of Greensboro, sought to set aside the deed. The Chancellor’s March 1 opinion voided the deed.

Caroline Sulit Delaware Court of Chancery Ebenezer McKnatt Harrington Charles W. McKnatt Mary S. Shockley Elizabeth Shilcutt

Caroline Leads In Telephones In Three Counties

The telephone service across Caroline Talbot and Queen Anne counties has expanded greatly thanks to H M Thompson of Hillsboro. Caroline leads with 730 phones, Talbot 622, Queen Anne's 412, while Denton has 209, Ridgely 164, Federalsburg 100, Hillsboro 94, Greensboro 62 and Preston 71.

Caroline Talbot Queer Anne H. M. Thompson Hillsboro Federalsburg Greensboro Preston

Hobbs Social Event and Local Updates

A vanity social and music night is planned at the Hobbs parsonage this Friday March 12 with a silver door offering. The Hobbs Manufacturing Company began factory work last Tuesday evening for berry cups and timber and staffing look strong. Florence E Seeders celebrated her fourteenth birthday with friends last Saturday afternoon. Gladys Price and Jessie Bailey of Dover stayed with Elizabeth Billing en route home. Thursday evening’s bazar at Andersontown raised 53 dollars from a 365 total and drew a large crowd. Mrs Flinn reports almond and orange orchards blooming in Mesa Arizona. Pipsies moved out Monday morning after a full Sunday attendance. Rural Carrier Howard suffered a grip attack requiring a physician on Sunday. Mr Hiram Adams of near Bloomery visited his aunt Mrs Julia Adams in Hobbs last Tuesday. Mrs F P Stafford of the Western Shore recently visited Hobbs relatives. Since railroad fare increased, passenger traffic has fallen. Some lower Caroline farmers have secured German help. Mr Edgar Stafford has gone to Wilmington and Philadelphia. Mr T H Towers family has been sick recently.

Hobbs Hobbs Manufacturing Company Florence E. Seeders Gladys Price Jessie Bailey Dover Elizabeth Billing Andersontown Flinn Mesa Arizona Howard Hiram Adams Near Bloomery Julia Adams F. P. Stafford Western Shore Lower Caroline Edgar Stafford Wilmington Philadelphia T. H. Towers

Modernizing farming urged as key to future success

Preston hears a farmers institute talk stressing the need for science and soil study to boost welfare and profits. It warns slipshod farming is ending, market demands rise, and only the best educated growers will feed growing populations. Also noted are church prayer meetings, millinery travel, a Woman's Club entertainment, and a town embroidery club formation.

Farmers’ Institute Methodist Church Norman Ledman Mary Parker Virginia Elbert Douglas Woman's Club

Adamsville School Honor Roll and Local Notices

Adamsville report for the month ending February 26 lists honor roll members Lena Torbert Myrtle Burris Howard Williamson Herbert Green James Dougherty Addie Thorp Agnes Ziehman Matilda Heine Mary Baker Cora and Martha Ziehman Frank May Clarence Walter Edna Lizzie Breeding and Fred Johnson. Perfect attendance went to Herbert Green and Hubert Evans. Attendees at a Harrington teachers' meeting were Miss Susie Donovan and Mrs Estelle Reynolds. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Walton Dukes and Mr Roland Dukes of Concord with Mrs Margaret Breeding. Citizens report improving health among nearby residents and note Ernest Nenneman recovering from pneumonia illness.

Adamsville Lena Torbert Myrtle Burris Howard Williamson Herbert Green James Dougherty Addie Thorp Agnes Ziehman Matilda Heine Mary Baker Cora Martha Ziehman Frank May Clarence Walter Edna Lizzie Breeding Fred Johnson Hubert Evans Susie Donovan Estelle Reynolds Harrington Walton Dukes Roland Dukes Concord Margaret Breeding Ernest Nenneman Minnie Hughes Clara Smith Denton Walton Owens Bridgeville Clara Coulter Greenwood

Wrights Highlight Local and Baltimore Travel Part 1

Mississtelle Wright and School Commissioner Mrs W M Wright were in Denton Monday. Mr W M Wright spends several days in Baltimore this week. Mrs J R Wright was in Baltimore several days this week. Mr J Phillips Wright was in Bridgeville Sunday.

Mississtelle Wright W. M. Wright Denton Baltimore J. R. Wright J. Phillips Wright Bridgeville

Ridgely News Column Highlights Local Deaths and Events

Mrs. Mary A. James, 69, dies at son-in-law James W. Harrison’s Ridgely home after tuberculosis. Funeral at home with Elder T. F. Iter. interment Ridgely cemetery. H. M. Laird, 76, dies at son Harry’s home. funeral by Rev. W. E. Habbart. interment Ridgely cemetery. Opperman returns from movable agricultural schools. Porter's son Floyd injured by horse kick but recovery hopeful. Play at primary school teased as The Enchanted Wood. Fourth quarterly M E Church conference held. local visits and moves noted. Poultry farm incubates 12,000 eggs. teachers’ gathering. missionary service next Sunday. milk route discontinued. various local visits and outings.

Mary A. James James W. Harrison Ridgely James Queen Anne's J. W. Harrison T. F. Iter J. K. Crouse J. W. Arnold J. P. Holsinger A. C. Reber D. BP. Biolsinger Henry Wise H. M. Laird Hany Laird Frank Laird Alice Bennington J. M. Haymaker Harry W. E. Habbart M. E. Church C. N. Opperman Opperman Sull Pond Hampstead Principia Mt. Airy Price's Station Arnold Jr. Watt Win Summit Mildred Seward M. E Henry Wagner Lora Lynch Cambridge Annie Lynch Hickman

Hillsboro Social Notes Include Church Gathers and Visits

Captain A. D. Branford left Monday to resume work on the Baltimore to Den boat. The Ladies Aid Society of the M F Church met at Miss Margaret C Jarrells Thursday afternoon. The Episcopal Guild was entertained by Mrs H Lay Beaven Thursday. Rev and Mrs J W Grubb of Sadlersville are guests of Mr and Mrs J L Beauchamp. Mr Ralph B Thompson of St Louis Mo spent weekend with relatives in town. Mrs H W A Rawe and children visited relatives in Goldsboro last week. Mrs E L Thompson returned from an extended visit in Chester Pa. Mr and Mrs C T Sauer entertained at cards last Thursday evening.

Ladies’ Aid Society M. F Margaret C. Jarrell Guild of the Episcopal Church Irs H. Lay Beaven J. W. Grubb Sadlersville J. L Beauchamp Ralph B. Thompson St. Louis H. W. A. Rawe Goldshore E. L. Thompson Chester C. ‘Ti. Sauer

Ghestnut Grove Lemon Social at Sullivan Home

A lemon social at Mr. and Mrs. Luther Sullivan’s on Tuesday drew a large crowd and raised nearly seven dollars. Guests included Miss Minerva Wilson, Miss Marguerite Wilson, Miss Mary Everngain, Mr. Frank Adams, and Mr. Walter Everngan. Next Thursday’s debate asks if war is a greater evil than temperance. The Mite Society meets next Tuesday at Concord parsonage. Trinity visits noted. Fred Robinson recovers from illness. Mrs. Harrison Trice suffers appendicitis. subscription urged for the JOURNAL.

Concord Ethel Culver Ernest Brown Trinity Friends Fred Robinson Harrison Trice

Marydel Fourth Quarterly Conference Report Notes Growth

Marydel charge held its fourth quarterly conference with Dr Watt presiding. Rev W Miller McCann to return next year. Highlights include 141 conversions, 813 funerals preached, 20 baptized, about $200 spent on improvements, the circuit debt free. Appointments include stewards and class leaders, Ladies Aid, and district officers. The report, new members, and upcoming events are noted.

Marydel Marydel M. FE Watt W. Miller McCann Maryidel Templeville Tlartley Thomas Harry Smith AV. Miller McCann Miss Cooper Purnell Wilmington Anti- Saloon League Henry Davis Howard Heather Philadelphia Kate Heather A. F. Heather Thomas Heather Cheswald Delaware James Scotten New York City

Epworth League Ice Cream and Box Social Planned

The Epworth League schedules an ice cream and box social for Tuesday evening March 6th in Peters Hall with a rain contingency for Wednesday. Ladies are asked to bring boxes and young men to carry full pockets. Clergy Rev Marion W Marine preached to Tecumseh Tribe No 43. Red Hawk Tribe No 52 was also present.

Epworth League Peters Hall Marion W. Marine Red Hawk

Socials Tipton area notes and visits

Mr and Mrs Clifford Sfyrons and little nephew William Robinson of Wilmington hosted a Sunday gathering. Misses Ola Clara and Ethel Faulkner, Alice Rose, and Messrs John Holden Lawrence James and Harald Faulkner were hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph Gsell. Alice Rose and Margaret Gsell stayed with the Gsels. Howard Faulkner and John Swift visited Greensboro friends. Samuel Cohee of Marydel visited Mr Joseph Gsell Wednesday. Norman Seward and brother Irvin spent Sunday with Clifford Hyrons. Jane Faulkner spent Thursday night with Grace Seward. Jatin Halden visited his cousin Kennard Shults.

Clifford Sfyrons William Robinson Wilmington Ola Clara Ethel Faulkner Alice Rose John Holden Lawrence James Harald Faulkner Joseph Gsell Margaret Gsell Clifford Hyrons Howard Faulkner John Swift Greensboro Samuel Cohee Marydel Norman Seward Irvin Clifford Fhyrons Jane Faulkner Grace Seward Jatin Halden Kennard Shults

Queen Anne Social Notes Mention Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Oscar Briscoe and children return from two weeks in Nastan New York and Philadelphia. The Tri County Literary Society schedules a March meeting with Edna Morgan and Virginia Mays as featured speakers. Miss Morgan and Miss Mays visit Salisbury area friends. Mrs Elizabeth Lightner and Mrs J L Dashiell visit Baltimore. Mrs J W Grubb from Sadlersville visits Mrs S J Barton and Mrs D H Knotts. The Ladies Aid was entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs G R Mays.

Queen Anne Oscar Briscoe Nastan New York Philadelphia Tri-County Literary Society Edna Morgan Virginia Mays Salisbury Elizabeth Lightner J. Il. Dashiell Baltimore J. W. Grubb Sadlersville S. J. Barton Hf. Knotts Ladies’ Aid G. R. Mays

Greensbor o News Matters

Young Mr. Lord now studying for the ministry led the Sunday class and opened the service. Waino Kauppi performed a cornet solo. Rev. Dr. Watt preached and held quarterly conference. Numerous social visits and festival notes follow including a tenth wedding anniversary, Lyceum success with many guarantors, and several regional visors and attendees from Cambridge Philadelphia Ridgely and nearby towns.

Mary Rebecca Ridgely Charles Jarrell Charles Near Town

Estate of Joseph Everngam in litigation over trust and proceeds

The Circuit Court fourth suit clarifies that a trust existed for William J. Everngam to collect real estate purchase money and personal funds for the parents support and to divide remaining assets among three children. Proceeds already distributed or deposited, with $2,200 plus bank interest held in trust, are addressed to honor the decedent’s wishes and minimize administration costs.

Joseph Medford Everngam Circuit Court William J. Everngain Orphans’ Court Peter T. Everngam T. Alan Goldsborough Wm. J. Everngam Mary L. Brown Jacob O. Brown Joseph M. Ever Joseph Peter Wmn. J. Everngain

Card of Thanks from Mrs Allen Rickards

I wish to thank all the kind friends who contributed in so many ways their sympathy and help in my present bereavement.

Runaway boys feared in Federalsburg woods and river chase

A Federalsburg letter reports searches by car and on foot for three boys Joseph Miller Jr aged eleven Haslewood Spicer thirteen and Joseph Slater after they were last seen by Harrison ferry. They are said to be armed with revolvers and 190 cartridges and were traveling from Dorchester near Brookview. Meanwhile Pittsburgh church affairs note Rev Charles M Elderdice to move to Second Methodist Protestant Church with 204 conversions 105 accessions 12000 raised a new Sunday school room and self support. A freak pig with two heads three eyes two tails eight feet draws attention from a local farm. William Andrews' farm hosts the two headed pig exhibition at a drug store. Real estate and banking notes include Tra Williamson planning a new general store and Philetus Jefferson chosen cashier at First National Bank with John N Wright Jr as teller. J J Frampton has groundwork for a Goslin lawn dwelling.

Federalsburg Nanticoke Joseph Miller, Jr Joseph Miller Haslewood Spicer Harry S. Spicer Joseph Slater Harrison’s Ferry Journal Dorchester Brookview Charles M. Elderdice Pittsburgh Second Methodist Protestant Church Elderdice Second Church of Wmn Tra Williamson R. W. Messenger Academy Main Streets First National Bank Philetus Jefferson John N. Wright, Jr J. J. Frampton Goslin

Salisbury Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud Scheme

George R. Salisbury was sentenced by Judge Rose in Baltimore to two years and six months in federal prison in Atlanta for using the mails to further a fraud. R. I. D. Robertson of Newport News accused Salisbury after Salisbury sought a secretary for his sales department and offered stock in a proposed Easton company named Inez Manufacturing Company. The case notes Salisbury as president with capital listed as 2,500,000.

Salisbury Easton Robertson Inez Manufacturing Company George R. Salisbury

Social Gallery at Woodenhawk Hosts and Guests

Local listings note visits and hospitality as Mr and Mrs John Hignutt entertained guests last Thursday. Among guests were Mrs Julia Camper and son Frank from Preston and Mrs Ella Frazier with daughter Daisy of Williston. Other visits include the Zotts, Adams, Pritchetts, and Hignatt family connections with towns such as Wilmington Georgetown and Concord mentioned. farmers discuss spring planting and residents report illnesses while gipsies camp nearby.

John Hignutt Julia Camper Frank Preston Ella Frazier Daisy Williston George Zott Fred Zott Todd's Chapel Mary Adams Fountain Hubbard Concord Edward Pritchett Emmanuel Pritchett Rose Hignatt Wilmington

American Corner Sunday School Reorganizes Tomorrow

The Sunday School will be reorganized tomorrow morning with good attendance hoped for. There will be preaching at the usual hour. A sick list update notes Mrs. H. T. Roop and son, Mrs. Jane Harper, and Mrs. Hammond are better. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roop return from Denton after visiting their son here. Mr. Harry Sullivan and Miss Grace Wood visited her parents in Talbot. Mr. Oscar Nichols bought a new Dodge from Shannahan & Wrightson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beauchamp were guests of Mrs. Bell Beauchamp Sunday.

H. T. Roop Jane Harper Hammond Joseph Roop Denton Harry Sullivan Grace Wood Talbot Oscar Nichols Shannahan & Wrightson

Smithville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Misses Myrtle Abbott and Claudia Thomas of Cambridge visited friends Mr and Mrs Charlie Scott and their young son. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Calvin Scott. Monday visitors were Mr and Mrs Joseph Parker of Bridgeville to Mr and Mrs Wm Parker, who has been ill with the grip for several days.

Smithville Myrtle Abbott Claudia Thomas Cambridge Charlie Scott Little Son Calvin Scott Joseph Parker Bridgeville Wm. Parker

Palmer to Speak on Peace Day at Third Haven Meeting House

Hon A Mitchell Palmer a Pennsylvania congressman will address Peace Day on March 11 at Third Haven Meeting House Talbot.

A. Mitchell Palmer Congress Pennsylvania Third Haven Talbot

Orphans Court approves numerous administration actions

Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as the Orphans Court acted on numerous administration matters. Letters of administration were granted or approved for Laura A. Longfellow and others, with bonds filed, creditors notices ordered, and appraisers appointed. Guardian and executor accounts were reviewed and passed, with sales and distributions authorized as read.

Clark, Rawlings and Stevens Orphans’ Court Laura A. Longfellow Thomas H. Longfellow Robert Bartlett John I. Clark Duncan L. Noble Mirza Jane Noble Jacob J. Noble Charles B. Harrison John ©. Stafford James Dew Alexander Mott Waviland Edward FE. Nuttle Isabelle F. Turpin Edward E. Goslin Margaret Travers Davidson Nancy Dorsey John R. Dorsey George W. Dukes George M Lucretia Ross Jacob Ghingher Araminta V Mary E. Camper Minnie JL Sarah May Camper William H. Nuttle William B. Nuttle Bruce G. Stevens William D. Abler Mary Virginia Stevens Nettie V. Wheeler Thomas H. Robinson Hettie Robinson Fannie Blackburn Harry S. Dailey Henry C. Powell Helen G. King Florence Scotton Lizzie B. Harris William J. Murphy William T. Wright Alonzo E. Gardner Agnes H. Gardner A. J. Messick J. Frank Ledman Frederick W Walter M. Fountain Zebdial Fountain William W. Murphy William Murphy Henry T. Nuttle John F. Kelley Annie E. O'Day George W. O'Day Charles J. Alford Irene Alford Annie E. O' Day Elizabeth C. Dukes Isaac L. Dukes Luther W. Jewell Isabella Jewell Sallie M. Cohee William H. Cohee Marion Garvey Jacob Garvey Denton National Bank

Templeville Community Notes Show Porch Additions And Visitors

Templeville reports William Kinnamon adds a porch to his home and Knotts and Davis will build a porch and cement walk at the millinery store. Bowen mansion prepped for removal and plans for a restoration hall on the Perkins lot. Local residents host visitors from Marydel, Sachlersville, Muncie, and Philadelphia. Several couples and young people attend Chautauqua and visit relatives in Baltimore and Wilmington.

Wm. Kinnamon Knotts and Davis Milliney Bowen Perkins

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the Local Department G. J. Jopp Read Nichols & Co W. J. Blackiston Courtland W. Roe Smith & Walls Everngain G. E. Edgar Christ Church Reuben Garey Edward EE. Nuttle T. Pliny Fisher R. K. Lewis Belair A. W. Sisk Denton Auto Company Milton Lynch Easton Hospital Mr. Gantt G. EF. Edgar John EH. Beauchamp Perryville W. J. Wright Wright Fountain Hios Lekman Alan Goldsborough Harry Richardson Philip C. Matthews Mite Society Harris Chapel Walter Downes George H. Hall Milford Miller Thomas W. Miller Chicago Court of Appeals Horsey- Wondward Horsey Oscar Clark Appellee Woodward Alfred Kemp James Larramore New Bridge Charles L. Leach Leach &Thomas Messrs Wesley I. Breeding C. S. Starkey T. B. Starkey Norman Faulkner Furman's Grove Dr. Littleton Great Council Dentonians Ath THE Ridgely News A. D. Branford Laramore Goldsboro J. Ty Treeding Anna Lynch Geraldine Lynch Edna Maloney Mary Noble ST. A. Cleaves Clayton Delmar J. W. Maloney Davidson Ida Fountain William Croll Blanche Roland Fisher Felton FE. M. Peters Edinburgh Greensboro News Matters J. W. Gruwell Dawson Edith Dill Clayton Jarman Eben Hughes Sesson W. PF. Dawson St. Pauls M. J. Church J. Smith Longfellow N.C A. P. Prettyman St. Paul's Mollie Longfellow J. T. Clark Kemp Newnam Lynch Cordova Alvin Prettyman James Swann Leah Ginn the Plains Mildred Ginn Cornelius West Withington Rey. A Prettyman Billy Dean and Foreman Fannie Bernard Mary Jackson Everngam Estate Litigation Mrs. Allen, Rickards Woodenhawk Bessie Adams E. W. Adams and Brothers Georgetown Ola Chaffinch Elma Martha Tiley Evelyn Elrick Fred Beauchamp Bell Beauchamp D. T. Richards Henry Steele James Clark Muncie Indiana Walton Jones Clawson Jones Sachlersville Gurney Knotts Ethel Sparks Wm. Sparks Emma McKnott Pearle Cooper Win. L Isaac Moore Olive Smith Crumpton Miss Marle Hall Newsraprreabhlye
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