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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1911
Page
5
Caroline and surrounding counties report Maryland Day in schools, millinery openings, department store arrivals, and spring preparations. Denton hosts lectures, fashion shows, and a big clothing display while road work and a historic steamer salvage progress. Teachers institute dates and fruit outlook noted.
Mr Holt and wife plan to move to a 50 acre truck farm southerly of Denton with Cropping arrangements made for the year under Stevens and Mitchell supervision. Mrs Holt to reside with Mrs John son this summer. Rev E P Roberts transferred to Elkton M E Church. Miss Edith M Porter and Mr George E Wilkinson wed at Ridge ly. they depart for Philadelphia. Local tradesmen and residents noted: Wingard plans engine plant, Mrs Cook recovering, and several visits and stays by Denton families.
Mr. Hi B Pilchard wins a contract to erect a bank building in Goldsboro. The 22 by 40 structure will feature pressed brick walls slate roof tile floor and metal ceiling at an estimated cost of 4500, expected to boost the town's appearance. Nearby real estate sales include Ezekiel Fleming estate auction with brass band and prize guesses.
Alva Griffiths eldest son Roland suffers a severe mumps attack needing a doctor. Dr M Bates Stephens supervises timber work on his farm near Anthonys Mill. Philadelphia visitor Mrs Harry Pickett visits her mother Mrs J H Merriken and sister Mrs Annie Seeders. Pillsburg serves as western transport hub as F Clendaniel of Lincoln Del buys sweet potatoes here. Ed E Murphy of Norristown visited parents south of town. Mark Jester of Harrington visited sister Mrs Mary Jester on Smith farm. H H Nuntle returns from Agricultural School. Lizzie Trice of Federalsburg visits aunt Mrs William Wooters. A G Adams of Greer DC notes sudden shift to cold weather. Despite heavy rain, Wednesday box social is a financial success. T H and Turbitt Slaughter trip to Preston. Ivah and Bertha Smith spend days in Baltimore. Farmers begin breaking ground for corn. John Beauchamp of New Bethlehem Pa visits mother Mrs Etta Beauchamp at W E Cahall home. Lyman Porter, student at West Chester Normal, spends ten days with parents. Mule owned by J H Thawley drops dead near Greensboro. Laura V Stafford of Dover spends weekend with J Stafford family. A L Russell spends last week in Wilmington for M E Conference. Mrs John Parris returns from brief Philadelphia trip. Verdie Melvin visits Quaker City.
Mr Fred Scullian and family of New Jersey plan to move here soon while he seeks Mr T O Jefferson. The Only Girl will play at the Opera House on March 29 as a home talent benefit for the fire company.
The funeral for George S. Lightner of Queen Anne was conducted at his home on Monday afternoon with interment at Greenmount Cemetery in Hillsboro. Various local residents and friends, including Dr. Dickinson and Mrs. Beaven, visited Easton friends and others traveled or visited relatives in nearby towns.
M J J Oswald of Washington county Maryland outlines yearly hen laying at 175 to 200 eggs, notes hens cold vulnerability, urges well ventilated housing and winter confinement. Scratch feed and wet or dry mash recommended to sustain laying and moulting. Warns against selling runts and presents a portable hen house model. Levy Court petition seeks a public road pad from Morgan's Dam to Federalsburg, with new bridge and large elevation discussed.
The annual meeting at Easton shows B C A railway operates 88 miles of track with gross revenue higher than last year by 55817.95. A 5 percent dividend on preferred stock was paid and after expenses 39432.55 was transferred to profit and loss. Also appears notices seeking first class sweet potatoes and an invitation to a millinery opening at Mrs Hollingsworth.
Denton laymen scheduled a March 29 gathering in the Sunday school room of the Methodist Episcopal Church to plan a May convention with Mr. David H. Brown of the Laymen's Missionary Movement. Rev. Yutaka Minakuchi will speak next Wednesday. A Japanese address titled The Supreme Business of the Church is planned for the event.
Ridgely continues to boom as Armour buildings near ward completion. About twenty five carpenters work daily. A fenced playground and shade trees will serve families employed. A revival at the Baptist church closes Sunday with sixteen new faith professed. The town seeks fifty new dwellings as all houses are occupied. The creamery nears readiness and should start by April first.
Mr. Ula Todd of the Armour Company Ridgely visited his parents on Sunday. Mrs. O. M. Hignalt returned from Philadelphia and Baltimore after a pleasant stay with friends. Mumps are very prevalent here among all ages. Mr. Gilbert Hignutt went on a business trip to Baltimore this week. Mrs. R. C. Rice, once ill, is much better. A new up-to-date barber shop is now in town.
The New Methodist Episcopal minister for Denton is Rev. H. A. G. Westerfield. His recent appointments include Chesapeake City Rising Sun North East Asbury Wilmington and Elkton. His wife Mrs. Westerfield and three children accompany him.
Rebecca Wyatt died last Friday and was buried in Union cemetery. Her husband Wesley is gravely ill. Becca Ann was known for helping others. J Fletcher Wharton recently graduated Golden's College and returned home. Rev Register could not preach due to rain. quarterly meeting was last before conference. The Elliott family traveled to Wilmington. Delma Elliott visited Carroll Elliott. Mrs Walker near town died Tuesday night after paralysis. Wim Cahall traveled to Baltimore for his wife in hospital. A Z Gottwalls and daughter Laura planned a Pennsylvannia visit. J Elbert Saunders and Walter Supp attended a sale in Harrington. Miss Lula Baynard visited Mrs Andrew Quillen. Miss Smith from Philadelphia visited Edith Slemmer. Samuel Milby recovering from pneumonia. most sick are improving.
Rev J P Otis to preach here tomorrow with Rev Warren Burr exchanging pulpits at North East. They will delay moving families until next week. Also notes visits from Mullikin of Baltimore to Baggs family on Maple avenue and various local social visits and travels. Ambrose Langrall still quite ill.
Ruthsburg reports the resignation of Fred C. Corbitt after three years as assistant overseer at the County Home, with Louis Holliday succeeding him. Local church youth plan a play titled Mrs. Birby's Doarder. Miss Frances White and Miss Blanche Quimby visited friends near Roseville. Harry Rutter will move to Hillsboro in April for a new job. A new doctor is expected in Cordova soon. The estate of Shadrack Daniels, a few hundred dollars, may go to Talbot County School Commissioners if no heirs appear, after administrator Alga Smith settles the matter. an advertisement will run in a Baltimore paper, then final disbursement if no claimants arise.
Harry S Mancha longtime Ridgely resident and Glenburnie immigrant official dies at 73. Former Immigration Commissioner under Gov Warfield, author and statistician, survived by wife, three sons and three daughters. Also notes the wIDe of Hannah Smith and George Lightner Jr death timelines and survivors.
In sad remembrance of Frederick Foulks Wright who died March 22, 1910 at age 20 years and 5 months. The poem expresses grief and faith as his parents and family honor his memory and rest in heaven.
In memory of Governor William Paca the Maryland Society Sons of the Revolution will dedicate a monument on May 13 at his grave in Wye Neck Queen Annes county. The grave of one of the four signers of the Declaration of Independence was forgotten for generations until the Sons of American Revolution located it. Early in November 1910 a monument was erected at Wye Hall marking the unmarked grave.
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