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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
5
A mix of local business ads and notices including prices for local goods on Wheat and eggs, millinery openings by Mrs. W. F. Murphey and Miss Mary Richardson, and contracting updates from Hobbs Manufacturing. Community items note Rev. W. E. Habbari invitation, Chautauqua committee appointment, postal notices, and upcoming church services with Rev. John Rosser assisting.
Miss Ethel May Neal wed Dr. Frank M. Eccles at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church Baltimore with ceremony by Rev. Hugh Birckhead. The couple will honeymoon and reside at Oxford. Various society notices follow: engagements and weddings planned in Burrsville Hickman M E Church with Rev. M. W. Marine. Dr Coleridge Heaven serving with U S Reserve Army at Texas City. Miss Anna Rider aiding at a Carter Block millinery. retirements and moves noted for Rev T E Terry Daniel Biddle and family WIlmington visit homecomings Murphey hosts and guests list. social updates from Crisfield Somerset and Baltimore.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as petitions led to payments and sales. Orders authorize guardian payments for maintenance and education, sales of estate stocks, mortgages, and personal property accounts for deceased estates. Details include specific guardianship actions and distributions among heirs and creditors.
A farmers club organized in Denton last Saturday enrolled sixteen members. E H Ziegler was temporary chairman and S G Bye secretary. Committees on nominations bylaws and meeting place report next Saturday March 20 at 2 pm at the courthouse for permanent officers. Prof H F Koehler will address the gathering. All local farmers urged to attend and support the project.
Charles Stayton, living near Frederica, fled to dodge Delaware officers after wounding William Carpenter of Easton. Carpenter suffered severe shoulder and chest injuries from shotgun blasts as a car hired to move from Denton to Stayton’s home was hit with shot. Carpenter, a fish dealer, reportedly tried to force entry when Stayton refused admission.
The Preston and Federalsburg debate Friday night ended with Federalsburg winning. In local chatter, neutral judges are suggested for fairness. The column notes sixty conversions on the Preston charge and twenty seven accessions by letter this conference year. Several social updates follow, including visits, new houses planned, and residents traveling to Baltimore and Cape Charles.
Henderson resident Mr C E Hollingsworth has returned home after two weeks in Methodist Hospital Philadelphia. William I Goodwin of Chester came home Tuesday after visiting parents. Mamie Goodwin returned to Philadelphia after a month visiting town friends and relatives. Helen McKvaine of Philadelphia visits Mrs George Herbert Wilson. Wilson Parvis of Wilmington spent Sunday with his parents near town. Leonard Gooden Jr of near Wyoming visited with L A Gooden. Ethel M Ottinger spent weekend with relatives in Philadelphia and West Chester. Mrs Darwin Pritchett of Easton visiting her parents. Freeborn Ellwanger of near Greensboro was a Sunday guest. Mrs James Rice of Clayton visited Mrs G W Carrow Tuesday.
The Epworth League held Sunday services with Miss Gertrude Willis leading and Miss Frances Davis to speak on Epworthians as Dyke Builders Against Rum. Berge Sisters entertained at Bridgeville revival. Rev J B C Hopkins will preach his last Trinity Church sermon before conference tomorrow at 10. Trickers plant cantaloupe patches while others plow for crops. Sunday School to reorganize at 9 o clock. Victor Reed family visited Federalsburg friends. Roads reported in good condition.
Hobbs. G L Jopp has nearly completed his winter contract at Hobbs Manufacturing. Clifton Lord, preaching in Ames last week, suffered a swoon and stopped his discourse. Mrs J A Billing tended her ill mother and sister in Burrsville. James Payne of Harmony visited daughter J S Robinson and family. Annie G Adams works millinery in Newport News Virginia. Neighborhood women busy making berry cups. H H Nuttle and wife spent time in Baltimore. Large lime consignments recent. Peach lids remain safe due to cold weather.
The remains of Arlington T. Porter were brought to Burrsville and interred in Wesley cemetery after a three week illness. Porter, longtime Burrsville merchant, retired four years ago and moved to Harrington to be near his two daughters. A widow survives. In town, Miss Iva Russell and Mrs. Saral Breeding are seriously ill, and R. H. Stafford, a hardware merchant, is also ill. Mrs. I E Russell suffered a severe porch fall, and the Hopkins family is listed among the sick.
The Seventh District community notes run Sunday with a missionary anniversary at the M E Sunday School, pennies and tag games, and a mission program led by Willard Shipman. Contributions for missions totaled 21.67 dollars. Upcoming events include a primary school operetta The Enchanted Wood at Simon's Hall and a photo drama The Creation at Simon's Hall.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold an oyster supper at Harmony on March 17 in Mr Sisk's vacant house. In addition to oysters there will be many other refreshments. A fortune teller will be present and attendees are urged to come.
Edinburgh item reports Miss Alice Rose spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Rose at Centreville. A barn belonging to Mr John Swift burned down for reasons not yet determined.
The new Federalsburg High School near completion costs about 17500 dollars with 12000 from a legislative bond sale. The seven acre site features 14 classrooms and an auditorium with construction of Natice hollow tile and cement plaster exterior. Groundwork overseen by A C Brower T J Chambers and I B Messenger. Also noted are a family carriage accident injuring James Blades, a gold tribute to Rev Elderdice and Rev Terry as they depart, a 1500 dollar pipe organ partly Carnegie funded, and a Federalsburg collision injuring Thomas Nichols and Robert Noble.
Temptavilla Revi A L Purcell of Westminster preached to a large audience at the M of F Church Sunday morning for the Anti-Saloon League. The teachers and pupils plan an entertainment at the school house Saturday evening March 20 with admission 15 cents. Mrs J Vansant of Georgetown spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Win Sparks. Miss Pearle Cooper hosted Harry Jewell and Ruby Jewell of Roe. Mr and Mrs S C Fantkner visited Mr and Mrs John Faulkner in Edinburgh Monday. Isaac Moore returned from a visit to his daughter Mrs W Jester of Wilmington. Maude Starkey of Woodland Beach Del spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J J Merchant. Galena residents Mr George Ross of Ingleside visited Mr Earle Faulkner Sunday. Mrs J A Lane hosted the Ladies Aid Society Wednesday evening.
Woodenhawk residents hosted and visited multiple families including Mrs Minnie Adams and daughter Jessie Miss Rose Hignatt Miss Addie Chaffinch and Miss Anna Chaffinch and Mr George Hignutt. Rose Signutt returned to work near Wilmington and Miss Caroline Vincent is listed sick. Mrs Matilda Swan is slowly recovering after a long illness.
Marydel W C T A held a meeting at Mrs Cecila Sparks home electing officers led by President Mrs S C Paulk ner and vice presidents Mrs W M McCann and Mrs RP Moore. Next meeting set for Tem pleville in April. Marydel pastor Rev W M McCann closes conference year. Tomorrow services listed in Templeville Hardy Marydel. March 21 last conference Sunday. Thirteen C P 1915 model lights will be installed. Mrs H S Dailey visited Greensboro. Miss Stelen Moore and sister visited Philadelphia.
The Mite Society of Chaptank M E Church met at Mrs. John Jones home on Wednesday evening. Miss C Dixie Wright travels to Trenton New Jersey again this week to attend a friend's funeral. Mr E Orland Wright has been appointed a trustee of Chaptank school.
Miss Mary Martha Russell aged twenty two died Thursday morning after a year of ill health and mountain recuperation. Funeral at two tomorrow at the home. interment in Greensboro cemetery. St Pauls M E Church missionary anniversary on the 14th with services and Sunday school sessions by Mr J E Willis as superintendent. Audrey Shields birthday surprise party with music and gifts. Elizabeth Rowland from Philadelphia assisting at spring opening next Tuesday and Wednesday. Staphia Lord from Chestertown named domestic science instructor. Ambrose Langrell injured fracturing a rib unloading logs. Rev A P Prettyman leaves for conference Tuesday the 23rd. Mrs J H C Legg and Eliason visiting relatives. Mollie Gray and Louise visit. Ralph Swann showered by friends. Charles Cannon Centreville and Zora Cannon Preston visiting. Ladies Aid at Mrs J O Bernard's. Mrs J Irving Jones entertained at 500. Mrs J Fr Jarman returned from Wilmington and Philadelphia. Anna M Darling of Baltimore visiting her daughter Mrs J Alan Massey. I Edwin Willis and I T Willis visiting. Linwood Jarrell near town loses a mule. Bertha Cooper left for Sharptown. W R Wroten Cambridge visited. H H Moore in Philadelphia Tuesday. F P Roe in Philadelphia. T P Green improving. Mildred Ginn in Wilmington.
The Ladies Aid Societies of Wesley and Cokesbury M E Churches hosted a gathering at the parsonage of Rev. and Mrs. J A Leach. Noon dinner served. Numerous couples listed as attendees. Next meeting set for the home of Mr. and Mrs. Till Smith. A Wright’s school box social, led by Miss Viven Wheatley, raised 38 dollars. Various locals noted returning home or visiting relatives in Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Miss Alice Ennis of Philadelphia visits Miss Mabel J. Van Wert in Hillsboro. Mrs. Harry Dailey of Maryeel visits Baltimore this week, followed by Mrs. Jr. M. Thompson also visiting Baltimore.
The Epworth League of Hickman M E Church gathered at the Brown home with nearly all members present and several visitors. After a business session, music by Miss Geraldine Lynch and Mrs Corinne Thomas followed refreshments. Several locals and visitors are noted, with plans for a March 18 gathering at the Hardesty home.
Bethlehem residents hosted a March seventh birthday party for Miss Mary Elizabeth Hrodes with games music and a dining room reception of ice cream fruits cakes and candies. A box social at Bethlehem school house raised nearly thirty five dollars. Dr Lyman R Porter of Baltimore visited. Mrs A L Waddell returned from Indiana and Mr J B Todd came back from Trenton N J. Mrs Alva Blades is sick.
Mrs. Laura Wooters visits son and daughter-in-law in Boston Massachusetts. Mrs. Oscar Briscoe hosts Rev W F Dawson Mrs C E Stewart Mrs E Gale and Miss Emma Morgan. Miss Meta Barton returns to Centreville from time with aunt Mrs B C Barton. Mrs. Margaret Swinney of Shiloh New Jersey visits Mr and Mrs J E Morgan. Mrs John Taylor of Centreville guests of her parents this week. Mrs Harry Jump spends several days this week in Baltimore.
Furman’s Grove patrons voted to reestablish Furman’s as a public school. Miss Ellen Hicks teaches about twenty pupils. A school wagon serves the neighborhood to Ridgely. Commissioners may reopen if the Court of Appeals rules in their favor in the injunction suit. a mandamus suit against the board will be decided in April.
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother Margaret E Cole who departed this life one year ago February 2 igtg Gone but not forgotten Nobly at her post she stood My mother fond and true Beloved by all her friends so well And kind to all she knew There are lots who bear the mother's name But few who fill the place Not so with my loving mother Oh we miss her loving face We knelt beside you mother dear Hung over your sad death bed And gazed upon your loving face Until your spirit fled By Her Loving Daughter Ipa
Mrs. Lucas Kelley is quite sick while Mrs. John Hubbard is recovering, indicating a quiet run of illness and convalescence within the Grove community.
A liniment that relieves aching joints and muscles with quick action and light rubbing. Humphrey's Good Samaritan Liniment has been in constant use for years and is sold under guarantee by John Clark in Greensboro.
A local newspaper urges readers to subscribe to the JOURNAL for complete county coverage. The notice highlights access to all county news, with emphasis on timely updates and comprehensive reporting for residents.
Longtime Hillsboro resident and district magistrate George C. Sherwood dies suddenly at 70 after a pneumonia illness following a December stroke. Survived by three sons, his funeral was held in Greenmount cemetery. A Burrsville farmer, Joshua B. Raughley, dies at 68 after paralysis. He leaves a widow and seven sons and two daughters. Also noted are deaths of Mary Mildred Stevens in Wilmington at 19, Luther W. Covey Easton liveryman aged about 71 after a paralysis stroke, and Dr. Aaron Hunt, 86, at the county farm.
The spring planting season invites farmers to consider trees where crops fail and to reclaim exhausted soils. Forest planting benefits waste lands and can create shelterbelts and windbreaks, improving home comfort and farm appearance. Live fence posts along field boundaries offer durable, lasting utility, and overall forest trees can add value to the average farm.
A historical notice promotes Dr Humphrey’s Gilt Edge Hoof Ointment as a remedy for unhealthy horse hooves. It asserts regular hoof examination and treatment, claiming fifty years of successful use when other preparations failed.
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