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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
5
Items of news gathered from various parts of the county include brief notices and local updates. The column compiles happenings across communities, reflecting small events and everyday affairs in a Saturday morning Denton Journal.
A jumbled set of local items reports Goodyear service stations and tires sold by E H Hirs, new laundries and church services, political mentions including Delegate Brumbaughs bill, and farm notices. It notes river farm sales, Red Cross nursing courses to begin March, and various public meetings in Denton Seaford and Galena with weather and crop remarks.
A Wilmington paper outlines the life of Harry W. Roe, son of Mr and Mrs William A Roe of near Denton, noting his rapid career with Canadian Explosive Company, Du Pont and Arlington works, his jovial character and Masonic ties, and his pending 31st birthday. The item also records multiple local obituaries and life events from Greensborro to Baltimore, including deaths of Hutchinson and Isaacs family members, with scattered social notes and engagements.
Mr and Mrs Henry L Burke celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on February 23 with many Caroline County attendees. News snippets report local marriage licenses issued in Andrews and Denton, health updates for residents, bank appointments, hospital treatment in Baltimore, and Bishop Adams in Easton.
The Civil Service Commission notes that recent exams in Washington and other cities failed to attract enough applicants for laboratory assistants Navy Department physicians Panama Canal Service and teachers Indiar Service. Exams will be held again on the 17th and 21st respectively. Interested persons should apply to the Secretary of the U S Civil Service Board at the local post office for details and application blanks.
Senator Harrison introduced the swamp land drainage bill on Monday. It outlines forming cooperative drainage districts by County Commissioners with appointed drain commissions to propose draining plans. Costs would be assessed to benefited property owners with detailed machinery and methods. Readers are invited to send news notes and social items.
Family arrivals in Burrsville include Lloyd Lee Young and family from Medaryville moving to join Mr and Mrs W H Young. Alfred Smith of Piney is named delegate and Alfred Baughley alternate at Amines M OP church conference. Revival at Union M P Church delayed due to weather. Dr L C Wilds and wife visited their relatives. Mrs Melvin Wheatley convalescent from illness. W T Young visiting his aged mother in Virginia. Mrs Houston Thawley and daughter Mary Sue hosted by Thawley parents in Denton. Mrs M F Collison visiting Greensboro with John T Clark family.
Hillsborn and G L Wilson with daughter Mass Christine drove from Baltimore in two sedans last Saturday. The Ladies Guild was hosted by Mrs J R MacSorely on Wednesday afternoon due to Chautauqua. Baltimore visitors included Miss Fleming and Sadie Wothers among others. others hosted or visited relatives in Federalsburg Centreville and Goldsboro.
In Bethlehem, Nathaniel Legates and his daughter Hilda legates reside with friends in Philadelphia and Wilmington. A number of local residents are ill with a light flu this week.
The Community Club met for story telling with Elsie Matthews and others. Mrs Saulsbury won best tale with a fairy story. Lectures, cook book plans, home nursing classes and church activities are announced along with local visits, enrollments, and court proceedings notes.
Mr VT Noble Jarrell returns from a motor trip to Detroit Michigan noting real winter weather with snow and ice. His wife and children visited Rev and Mrs Neese in Marshalton Delaware while he was away. Mrs Wood Cooper hosted a pleasant Ladies Aid Society gathering with refreshments. Mrs Robert Jarrell Jr hosted a kitchen party featuring W H Hyde’s aluminum wear demonstration. Evelyn Johnson had tonsils and adenoids removed at a Wilmington hospital and expects to return home soon. The Quillen family from Bridgeville Delaware spent days with W H Quillen Sr and family. March began pleasantly after a harsh winter, with hopes for continuance. Mrs Alice Saunders returned from Philadelphia after two weeks with friends. Anna Hein of Norristown is visiting Mrs IE S Thomas. Mrs Robert Jarrell Sr visited Cres ton on Tuesday.
Hobbs Mrs W T Bullock entertained Blaine Bullock and children Evelyn and Roselle and life Elizabeth McMahan of Federalsburg and Mrs Emma Bullock of Lithville, Mrs T WH Everagain of Concord, Mr W Davis and daughter Virginia of Andersontown were weekend visitors in Baltimore. J D Hailey and B Smith of Baltimore visited families here and returned Monday. Roland Vickery and Somers Carrall returned from Sykesville where employed. Emma Bullock returned home from Nickman after visiting her brother W E Bullock. Enskty Cooper and daughter of Viola visit Rev W L Jump at the parsonage. L Jupp slow to build grist mill. Revival services reopened at Burrsville by Rev W J Jump. C E Bright of Henderson recently visited his family here. Bert Lawless returned from Wilmington and Philadelphia. Elizabeth Hammond was an early week visitor in Baltimore. Harry Beck has been visiting in Baltimore.
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs James Scotton's home Monday evening. After adjournment guests enjoyed dinner, games and music. Miss Selen Heather hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Florence Faulkner of Rising Sun Del an Easter bride hopeful. Miss Rebecca Medford returned home improved after eye care. Mer Jun Sparks of Philadelphia visited his parents for the weekend. Flora Bull of Wilmington spent the weekend with her parents Norris and Mrs Bull. Rev Mr Stallings made a business trip to Virginia. Alea Griffith was in Wilmington Tuesday.
The Clerk’s office lists transfers totaling acres and prices. William H Green to Win Black 5 acres First district 650 pounds, Harry McMahan to Roland McMahan 3 acres Firth district 5000 dollars, William Williams to Annie Williams parcel Fifth district 35 acres, Lawrence Towers to Alfred Thompson 6 acres Sixth district 40625 dollars, Jessie Lyon to I Butler 1 acre Second district 3200 dollars, Oscar Clark to W Perry 148 acres 30 perches Sixth district 41000 dollars, T Alan Goldsborough to William Matthews 15 acres First district 800 dollars, Alexander Noble to Joseph Garris lot Preston, Oscar Clark assignee to William Cheffins 80 acres First district 3725 dollars, Dollings Co adds Comercial Truck Co of Philadelphia to its list with 7 percent preferred stock details and county notices.
A town obituary lists the death of Mr H F Stowell after a brief illness following an operation. He led the town’s finances for 30 years and was Civil War veteran. seven children survive. The item also notes a teacher Mrs J R Charles turning 76, a large birthday re-enactment with former pupils, other local families and residents, Chautauqua ticket sales, a factory site sale to Penn Nu Kola, milliner Lulu Nichols’ return to Oakland, and various town visitors and illnesses. Also quoted is a lecture by Tilghman Harvey on prohibition and morality addressing state dry laws.
Mr. J. P. Snyder of the Bureau of Fisheries spoke at Maryland State College on February 25 and 26 about freshwater and migratory fish in the Chesapeake Bay. He urged artificial propagation, brood fish protection, selective stocking, reforestation headwaters, pollution control, and careful study of aquatic biology to restore streams and support propogation efforts.
Major E Brooke Lee, the new Comptroller of the State Treasury, begins his tenure with notable vigor and hands on management. He aims to reform the office beyond perfunctory duties, seeking strong leadership akin to a state Secretary of the Treasury, with significant impact on Maryland's governance.
The Thompson Hardware & Supply Co of Hillsboro Maryland incorporated on January 1 1920 with 50000 authorized capital stock and added new members including G Lawrence Wilson former Hillshoro Queen Anne Bank assistant cashier and vice president as secretary treasurer The firm plans expansion to cover a larger territory and add lines Agencies for Franklin and Reo autos and trucks in Caroline Talbot and Queen Anne counties have closed Demonstrating cars have been received A new garage and showroom will store twenty five or more cars They also sell the Lawson tractor known as the Full Jewel Tractor with power to drive a thirty two inch thresher and self feeding attachments
The Young Men’s Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School in Denton Maryland held a meeting on February 19th 1920 to note the death of Rev C T Wyatt D D their teacher pastor and friend The resolutions praise his wise faithful guidance and influence and extend sympathy to his wife and sister with copies sent to the family and minutes entered in class records
Maryland soils are high quality and suitable for diverse farming including fruit beyond tropics. No county is beyond improvement for intensive farming though sandy soils exist in parts. Anne Arundel and Caroline counties are noted for top strawberries and cantaloupes sent to Eastern markets.
A real estate piece urges homeowners to improve curb appeal with ornamental trees and shrubs. Planting wisely can raise sale prices, reduce coal bills via windbreaks, and provide long term beauty. Choose hardy species and consult nurserymen to tailor to sun, moisture, and wind exposure.
A memorial note mourns John W. Wood who departed this life January 16 1920. It laments the loss from the home and honors the enduring joys kept in memory.
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