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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1917
Page
5
Dover driver Pentz operates near Dover while Denton pages carry varied items. Advertisements mention School Commissioner E E Nuttles resignation and Mary land Almanac sale, real estate purchases, dinners, fashions and a parcel post sale. Obituaries note Mrs Lucy Fisher death and Mrs Anna Sump sudden passing, with local public notices on pavements and jail porch flooring.
The Presbyterian Church of Hagerstown installed Rev. Joel R. Gaar as pastor on Thursday evening. He previously led the 41. P. Church of Denton and studied at Princeton after leaving the local church to join New Castle Presbytery. He succeeds Rev. J. A. Boyle who moved to Salisbury. Other notes include upcoming wedding plans for Arthur Grayson Smith and Iola Owings on April 7 at the M. FE. Church in Friend ship, and several local visits and travels among residents such as Alonzo T. Howard, Nellie J Cohee, Mrs. John R. Statum, Mrs. Albert R. Neal, Lavinia Wyatt, and others.
Mrs Christenia Aliee Allaband aged forty one died at home Friday night after several days illness of pneumonia. She leaves husband Mr William R Allaband two daughters and a son. Funeral Monday at her residence Rev Dr T O Crouse and Rev Dr C T Wyatt officiating. Interment in Denton cemetery. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jacob R Anee formerly of Yuckahoe Neck.
The Denton M E Church closes a trial financial plan that solved obligations this year. The official board will adopt the plan next year and a canvass will be held Sunday at 3 p m to gather pledges from all members and worshippers. Rev Cy T Wyatt urges members to stay home from 3 to 6 for full canvassing.
The Maryland Governor signals a near term special session to decide two issues. The home guard would be organized as a state constabulary if the National Guard is deployed. Financing is the second question, with offers of unsecured money and potential loans authorized for the Board of Public Works.
Luther T Lord aged 20 created a scene in the Criminal Court in Baltimore by claiming he married at 14 and is father to three. Charged with desertion, he said his relatives would care for his children while he lived away. Brought from Toledo by Detective Carey, he was acquitted, but Judge Gorter may order support. He is from Caroline County and wishes to return home to work for his father.
Richard S Dauniels former keeper of Love Point Light and uncle of secretary of the navy died last Thursday afternoon at his post Cove Point Light from heart trouble He was 72 and a Confederate veteran
Mrs F F Carpenter former pastor’s wife operated on for appendicitis in Wilmington and convalescing. Residents and visitors include Dr H W B Rowe host to Harvey and others from Preston Laurel Denton and Baltimore. Several returns from trips to Chester Baltimore Federalsburg Mount Airy and Easton.
Henderson and Parvis families return from Wil mington after a month visit. Several locals including Mr. and Mrs. Clayville, Mrs. Montague, Mr. and Mrs. Pritchett, and Mrs. Goodwin host or visit relatives in Philadelphia Sadlersville Iowa West Grove and other areas. Mrs. Michener retires after ten days in Brooklyn with friends. Elva Carter and Augusta Bright hosted and visited family in Baltimore and nearby communities.
Union Corner Sunday School of the M P Church in Burrsville reorganized with Superintendent Harry Collison, assistant Margaret Simpson, secretary Minnie Price, treasurer Alfred Baughley, organist Edith Simpson, librarian Alan Garrett. Several residents and visitors are listed for recent travel and illness updates amid community notices.
The Bethlehem Junior Aid met Thursday evening March 15 at Miss Mamie Frederick's house. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L H Trice, numerous Misses and Messrs from the community. Refreshments followed the meeting. next gathering set for April 16 at Mrs. Edna Waddell's home. Miss Mary Brades has returned from time with her cousin Miss Nellie McNeal at Trappe.
Last week Ridgely and Greensboro high schools debated the resolution that the Federal Government should settle all disputes between capital and labor. Ridgely team members Milton Roger and Caroline Service argued for the affirmative and defeated Greensboro’s Miss Maud Hughes and Miss Dorothy Rawlings. Judges included Mrs. Thommons of Ridgely and Mr. Massey of Greensboro. The event drew a good crowd and feature music by Flying Clouds and a Victrola program.
The Goldsboro Ladies Aid Society staged The Old Maids Convention in the lodge room with about ten in attendance. Cast included Jenisha Bangs and Mrs Jarman among others. audience praised performances. Community notes report a butter shortage, tomato cannery contracts at $15 per ton, and plans for a large tomato crop. Also noted are a wedding, a death, family visits, school activity, and local repairs.
Smithville residents Ruby Willen Emma Hopking Helen Lyden and Bessie Lyden with Alpheus Adams and Dave Devore visited Miss Glenna Wright of Trinity last Thursday. Measles and whooping cough are widespread with several children confined at home. Mrs Arthur Adams Miss Ethel and Master Reese Adams visited Greenwood earlier in the week. Emma Hopking accompanied Ruby Willen to near Oak Grove for the weekend. Helen and Bessie Lyden visited Mrs Elizabeth Johnson over Sunday. Pearl Meredith spent the week with Miss Anna Bowdle near Federalsburg. Grace Hubbard visited Miss Elizabeth Wyatt near Georgetown last week.
Templeville residents share visits with Baltimore and Wilmington friends. Mrs K O Knotts and family guests include Miss Mary Knotts and Mrs M E Moore. Greensboro hosts Homer Stufft and Benj Starkey. Adolph Hantweiker of Wilmington recent guest of Edna Cahall. Emma McKnott and Pearl Cooper visit Wilmington. Elizabeth Perkins returns from Barclay. Florence Faulkner weekend in Wilmington.
Alfred E. Smith versus PB. B. W. Railroad Co. seeks 15000 damages after a switch collision injuring a cook. Edward S. Evans sues B C A Railway Co. for 20000 after a grade crossing accident near Pittsville. May Smith and Joseph Smith sue PB. B. W. Railroad Co. for 5000 and 2500 damages after a Christmas Eve fall at Goldsboro station due to darkness. T. Alan Goldsborough represents all plaintiffs. Henry R. Lewis defends. April term jurors listed for Circuit Court convening April 2.
Concord and Etton Johnson, 17, son of Mrs. Ida Johnson, died Saturday morning March 17. Survived by mother, three sisters and two brothers including Mrs. E V Ocheltree, Mrs. C E Thawley, Ethel Johnson, Carl and Roger Johnson. Funeral at Concord M E Church Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. M E Wheatley. Pallbearers Lyman Todd, Earle Keel, Clifton Wright, Clarence Hignutt, Benver Fernwall, Fletcher Hignutt. Interment in Concord cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Hayward Hignutt visited Wor and Mrs. Hignutt on Sunday. Mrs. E V Ocheltree of Greenwood visiting Ida Johnson. Melvin E. Wheatley improving. Many in community on sick list.
Mr. Harvey Lane visited his brother Will Lane near Liberty Church on Friday. Will Lane suffered a severe foot injury while cutting wood. The forty fifth anniversary of Zion M P Church will be celebrated tomorrow March 24 with services starting at 9 a m and continuing all day. Mr and Mrs James Carroll were called to Eldorado last Friday due to Mrs Carrolls grandfather being very ill. Mr and Mrs Murphy of Eldorado spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs James Carroll near here. Mrs C E Thawley traveled to Concord Thursday to be with her brother. Mr and Mrs Frank Cohee hosted the Ladies Aid Friday night.
In Federalsburg three Boy Scout patrols are organized Wolf Patrol led by Claudel Galloway with Robert E. Davis as assistant and W. Fell Davis et al. Eagle Patrol led by Fred Willoughby with Stuart Poole as assistant and Hubert Noble among members Rain Patrol led by Lorne Closson with Harry Nichols as assistant and Reese Mertiken Berkley Williams Vernon Clark and others Colors brown and black. Mr Corkran of Dorchester now resides with his daughter Mrs Thomas O Jefferson.
The Christian Endeavor service at the local church was led by Miss Hazel Towers Sunday evening with the topic When Fear Is a Vice The following Sunday’s topic will be An Enemy to Be Hated led by Miss Evelyn Ritter Friends and members Miss Elva Griffith and Ernest entertained Tuesday evening and shared visits with Ivah Covey Evelyn Ritter and others Several members were in Smithville for visits and Miss Addie Williams hosted gatherings Mr Ernest Griffith stayed with Earl Alford over the weekend The West and Griffith families are on the sick list.
Dr E H Parkinson of Washington. D C argues for government ownership of great public utilities, asserting profits can accrue under public control through lower rates. He contends government exists to protect citizens from greed and urges loyal citizens to support the policy at polls.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided in Orphans Court Tuesday. Executors and administrators filed inventories accounts and sales reports for multiple estates including Eaton, Charlotte Ross, William Wilson, John Baynard, Thomas Redman, and John Sparks. Guardianship accounts for Mary Camper’s wards were approved along with real estate sales and ratification actions.
The Newby Motor Car Co of Des Moines launches a Maxwell on a 100000 mile test. After 9940 miles on tough roads and 4627 miles at speedway, the car endures hurdles, hill climbs, and mud runs then races 5 miles in 7 minutes 28 seconds in Grinnell. The vehicle is shown to the public between tests.
Tuomas O Crouse commends coal dealers L B Towers & Bro and The Hughes Lumber and Coal Co for fair pricing and fuel distribution during a coal shortage. He notes they did not raise prices or refuse service to nonregular customers, showing public spiritedness and equal treatment of small and large buyers.
Chas C Roe aged 22 died at his Greensboro home on March 3. Funeral held at the residence Tuesday afternoon with Rey Sims presiding. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn the loss.
A letter invites vestrymen from the Middle Convocation of the Diocese of Easton to a conference at Trinity Cathedral Easton on Thursday April 12 1917 from 1 to 4 pm. Parishes listed include Easton Oxford St Michaels Longwood Trappe Greensboro Denton Hillsboro and more. Luncheon and overnight entertainment planned.
A rural exhortation sings of returning to the farm for peace health and happiness. It urges youths to raise wheat oats and corn and to avoid midnight theaters dances and city bustle, claiming books aid daily progress and the farm is the most pleasant place to stay for life.
A poetic night scene describes moonlit grove and village streets quieted for sleep. The speaker notes lights faded, birds asleep, and invokes God’s angels guarding slumber till morning fills the earth with glory. Names Nestiee and Price appear as signatories.
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