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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1916
Page
5
Local column gathers miscellaneous notices from across regions highlighting community events, brief updates, and small incidents. Readers encounter short items on gatherings, visits, weather notes, and everyday happenings compiled into a compact chronicle.
Long and Beall present an announcement on page 6 while Rev Watt lectures last Friday. millinery openings at Hollingsworths and Mrs OD Quillen in Goldsboro announce spring events. Eastonians join Cambridge military company. debates at Smithville school next Friday evening. spring stock at Farmain store. Fisher Shipp Company featured on lyceum program. Civic notes include road improvements Denton to Preston, post office notices, and local sermons and appointments.
Miss Rhoda Marine and Grace G Stevens wed in Harrington. Helen Kathryn Ross and William Cheezum marry in Denton. Edith Anna Hopkins engaged to Wenny Howard Owings. Various relatives and locals, including Cohen, Wooters, Meloney, Crouse, Reider, and others, appear visiting or residing in Denton and nearby towns. Postings note trips to Gettysburg, Western Maryland, and plans for futures in Federalsburg, Paris TX, Greensboro NC, and Williston. Events highlight social life and mobility across Caroline and surrounding counties.
Mrs. Maria M. Wilson widow of Charles E. Wilson died at her daughter Mrs. C Harry Whitby s Park avenue home in Baltimore aged 66 Born in Denton December 17 1849 she was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Robert Fountain Her mother before marriage Miss Franceina Rich daughter of Captain James Rich a Revolution soldier Her uncle Rev James Rich was a longtime Methodist Church leader in the county The husband of the deceased was Denton s leading machinist and a noted mechanical genius Funeral services were held yesterday at two o clock at the Denton church with Rev Dor POCrouse and Rev J Gibson Gantt officiating Burial was in Denton cemetery The pallbearers included Charles U H Whitby George Redden Potter Steele John Everngim Thomas Keen and Charles W Hobbs
A quotation extols advertising, arguing that those who do not advertise keep their own business private while others remain unaware. The speaker likens halting advertising to stopping a clock to save time and money, emphasizing the practical value of promotion.
Hector A Cohee died suddenly last Saturday. His funeral was at St Pauls Church in Greensboro with Rev T Quigg officiating. Interment followed in Greensboro cemetery. He was 41. Survived by widow Ferbeva low and two daughters Mrs Herbert Smith of Philadelphia and Ethel, plus son Frank. Pallbearers named. Also notes on Sunday School rally and Boy Scouts meeting with plans for future programs. Greensboro Methodists seek return of Rev Quigg after one year.
Mrs. O L B Smith of Chestnut Grove died March 5 after an operation in Cambridge hospital. She was 34, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas A Andrew. Funeral from Chestnut Grove Church, conducted by Rev Holt, with interment at Vederalsburg cemetery. She had been under quarantine at her father's home. Several relatives and visitors were mentioned, including Mr Wm EF Spence of St Paul and Mrs Seeders. Peach buds reportedly plentiful in Lower California.
The L Club of Mrs. David Ramsdell met at Mrs. Emile U Sapp home on Tuesday afternoon to conduct business and share a four o clock luncheon. Attendees included Mesdames Donovan Ramsdell Kern Wayt Ditt Roth Ramsdell Morgan Hutler Faron Garey Satterfield and Wyatt plus Messrs Saulsbury Risell from Philadelphia and Rev Northrup of Warrington who preached at Wesley Church Sunday. Others visiting or listed include Otis Stafford Clayton Billing Hi Sapp, Donald, and C N Fomianulson Harvey with J J Stevens Harrington, R H Stafford on a Baltimore trip, Mrs John Stokes ill in bed, Amos Layton hosting Voss of Hartley, and Chester Baker listed among the sick.
Concord notes show Concord Mr and Mrs Chitford Thawley and children from Indiana are visiting Mrs Thawley s mother Mrs J Willard Johnson. Miss Claire Everagain is recovering from a tongue illness with pneumonia and a nervous breakdown. Mia and Mae Win Uultoch from Denton visited Mr and Mrs Warner Higoutt. Pearl Fountain visited Mrs Lizecie Noble. Mr and Mrs Peter Everagain visited Delaware friends.
In Ridgely area seventh district notes a south grade debate on women voting with teams led by Fairlee Habbart Ella Pearsaul Ruth Richard and Clark Smith against Aulden Boone Marvin Morris Stanley Truitt and Walter Mitchell. Judge tally 35 to 33 in favor of the affirmative.
The Bethlehem Ladies met at Mrs. Florence Deans home in the afternoon with good attendance. After business, home-made candy was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Georgie Collins on April 13. Rev W I Briggs preached a strong sermon last Sunday afternoon to a large congregation and is hoped to return for another year. Ma Edward de Patchett returned home in Wilmington last Wednesday after visiting relatives. Basil Taylor, previously confined at home, is now able to go out again.
Termplaville reports visits by Washington Jester and family of Wilmington to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Moore. Mrs. RK. lage returns from Goldsboro Ridgely and Price. Ethel Sparks of Philadelphia visited her parents, Win Sparks. George Davis of Ken ton spent Monday with locals. Emma Mcknett visited Greensboro relatives. The W. C. T. A. met at the parsonage last Tuesday afternoon.
Mia Nichols and Mrs. C. W. Brown of Wil Hanisburg join Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Coul bourn of Federalsburg and Ira Whiteley and children for Sunday with Homer Marine. Mrs. John Satterfield and daughter Mrs. L. F. Covey return from Baltimore. Robinson Nichols, C. W. Edgell and Nan Cook spend the week's start in Baltimore. Howard Andrew of mear Hur lock was guest of his mother on Sunday.
A Saturday evening surprise party honored Claude Howard with friends and family in the vicinity including Oscar Nichols Will Love John Howard Lulu Beauchamp Harvey Roop and many others. After refreshments guests dispersed. reports note visits by Ralphunt from Penns Grove Ed Hunt and extended family gatherings at Griff iths and Corkrans. A band of gypsies camping in Jones Corner woods is also mentioned.
The Epworth League service at Trinity will focus on a four work program led by president Mrs. Lewis Wright to draw a large crowd. An Epworth social was hosted Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Wright. Nearby residents Mr BK FL Callous and wife from Federalsburg visited Tuesday with their daughter. Mrs John Gray and Mrs Walter Gray visited Thursday with Mr J W Breeding. Miss Clara Coulter of Atlanta visited Sunday with Miss Saltie Brown. Miss Caroline Wheatley visits Greenwood friends while Mr C Wheatley is listed as sick. Mrs Elizabeth Wagner visited Federalsburg acquaintances Wednesday.
Queen Anne notes reveal Henry and Florace Morgan at the funeral of J W Morgan in Newark New Jersey. Mesdames Knotts and Dean and Emily Knotts traveled to Baltimore this week. Prof C H Cordrey and wife visited the lower's mother in Queenstown on Saturday. Emmett Barton of Wilmington spent several days with his parents. Robby Hackett hosted dinner Friday. Elizabeth Lightner spent days in Baltimore. John Cleary of Delnar visited town. Mrs Arthur Grace of Easton visiting her parents here.
Sinthville reports Mrs Albert McNamee at home two days last week and planning return to Philadelphia Saturday with Mr McNamee who is improving. Mrs Fred Parker and children from Burrsville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Robinson Sunday. C J Liden and wife visited last Saturday with Mr and Mrs J T Kinder near Bethel. Mrs D C Adams has been ill but is improving. Kathryne Spence was weekend guest of Miss Anna Higratt near Concord. Mr and Mrs C D Liden spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joseph Allen of Seaford.
Wiciston Mrs WT E Willoughby has returned home from Denton with her daughter Mrs Edward Boone who has been ill. Mrs OG M Hignatt and Mrs OG Hignatt were in Baltimore on a business trip. Mr Mary Kinge and daughter Miss Sophia returned from winter in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs J A Roe of Cordova visited Mrs Roe's mother Mrs Sarah H Andrews. The Guild met at Mrs Harry Clark's home last Friday evening.
The community notes the death of Ferrell Reynolds. He leaves a widow and children Sarah Henry Andasia Reynolds and Margaret. Funeral at the New Church led by Rev J F Smith with burial in Maston cemetery. Lizzie Carter opens Baltimore millinery on Main Street and Mrs Hessie Collins joins Trice's store sales staff amid local sickness and the Hollingsworth millinery opening today.
On Wednesday evening Mrs. Fletcher Breeding hosted a delightful dance near Lickman with guests including Naomi Haymond and families. A badge event at Red Men hall featured Prof. Newcomer, while a parcel post sale and shadow sale will be held at Adamsville School on March 23. The article covers sermons, visits, and community welfare efforts, notably the Maryland Children’s Aid Society branch organized at the court house led by T. Pliny Fisher and William S. Crouse, with Miss Emma Davies and Miss Helen Wysong reporting progress in Caroline and Talbot counties.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey attended the Orphans Court meeting Tuesday. Releases filed by Henry KR Lewis trustee for several distributees approved. Administrators of Zebdial Fountain filed releases. Edward E. Nutte administrator of George Schmick filed releases. other inventories and appraisements of deceased estates approved. Court authorized assignment of mortgages to infant distributees and guardians.
Grace Marshall, Eastern Shore woman, remains mentally impaired after four months at the Henry Phipps Clinic. Doctors say she will not regain normal mentality, observing a blank stare and limited speech. Physically she has gained 29 pounds and 16 percent blood richness. she hobble walks the semi private ward as hope for mental improvement fades.
After a mild day with temperatures above 60 and a southwest wind, residents enjoyed lighter coats and opened doors and windows. Suburban reports spoke of budding trees and birds. by midweek a sharp 40 degree drop brought snow and freezing temperatures back, with the mercury in the teens.
Judge Bond in Circuit Court No 2, Baltimore, orders the Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway to show cause before March 20 why a receiver should not be appointed. Townsend Scout Son, stockholders, filed the bill Saturday. The move aims to conserve the company as a going concern and halt Chesapeake Bay steamer route discontinuances ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission due to its Pennsylvania Railroad ties. The Pennsy control brings the M U V under the Panama Canal Act provisions to curb railroad competition.
Mr and Mrs Lee Morris entertained last Thursday with Rev and Mrs McSorley of Federalsburg Rev and Mrs J A Leach and son Charles of Reliance and Mr and Mrs James Wheatley also attending. Roland and Webster Todd visited Saturday and Sunday with Mr Gilbert Rogers. Leach family visits Hackett and Rogers family as well as Wheatleys and Carrolls through the weekend.
A Saturday morning fire at Mrs. Jennie Lord's Denton home was halted by a front yard hose then the town’s larger line. Investigators allege arson after coal oil and other flammable items were found spread inside. Mrs. Lord was arrested on arson charges after a lengthy probe led by State's Attorney Owen and Sheriff Beck.
Rumors from unofficial and semi official sources say Love Point is strongly considered as the single passenger terminus for the B C A and M D V railways, with possible abandonment of Claiborne as a transfer point. Other chatter ties freight moves after ICC action to Claiborne for N Y P N transfers, and a third report mentions P B W branch trains diverted to connect Easton and Cambridge via B C A routes.
Rev. Dr J S Bowers, president of the Methodist Protestant Conference, is in poor health and will probably decline re election at the coming session in Baltimore starting April 5. Rev Dr Thomas O Cronse is urged by some prominent ministers, though he would unlikely seek the honor.
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