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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1916
Page
5
The Denton area sees church, school and civic notices. Announcements include farm sales and livestock, millinery openings, and a spring tailoring event. Community updates cover pastors moving, anniversaries, a fatal accident, a barn fire, and the hundredth death anniversary of Rev Jane Asbury.
L. C. Burdette of Hobbs elected president of the Easden Club at Western Maryland College. Miss Hilda Turner of Ridgely named secretary. Miss Mary J. Fisher, biology and botany teacher, listed as club member. Numerous Denton residents and nearby towns noted for health, visits, and social visits across Delmarva communities.
The Western drama A Prairie Rose will be staged in Masonic Hall Denton on Friday March 11 featuring a cast with Silas Wilder Mose and Lizy Jane Slo cum and a mix of rugged cowboys and Chicago dwellers. Directed by Mrs A M Pearsaul with scenery painted for the production, seats are on sale at Smith and Walls.
A large Caroline county Republican delegation met Thursday in Den ton to back Dr France in the upcoming contest. William P Jackson, praised as a liberal fundraiser who helped the party recover, leads the France effort. Goldsborough supporters dispute their chances, while a France ally claims over half the Caroline Republicans favor him. Public Service Commissioner Towers and Automobile Commissioner Roe reportedly favor Goldsborough for the Senate.
A curious election token from old Baltimore days was found in a desk drawer at City Hall. It showed a Washington county Democratic ticket for Elim F. Jackson and carried the caption Vote the Whole Litter with a sow and piglet illustration. It names candidates from Governor downward.
A steady flow of fresh automobiles is noted in the area with new models appearing daily. Local observers report growing showroom activity and rising street traffic as dealers unveil latest features and trims.
Howard Hopkins leaves state property owned by W I Satterfield and C N Fountain plans to open a new business on April first. Local residents Mr and Mrs RosL Statford and families visit Elmer Bullock near Whiteleysburg. Visitors from Denton and Harrington include Willoughby Nowell and Charlie T Harrisey. Numerous locals listed as sick or traveling, with a Baltimore trip by C N Fountain and other town visits.
A Literary Society program entertained a large audience on Tuesday evening. Visitors include Mrs. S2 BL Jump and daughter returning from Baltimore, Miss Bertha McNamee of Quantestown staying with Mrs. C. H. Cordrey, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wallace of Hebron visiting Miss Edna Morgan, and Mrs. Medford Turner and children from Wilmington visiting her parents. Mrs. Etta Phinuner of Greensboro hosted friends, Mrs. George Dulin of Easton visits her father in CaHaway, Mrs. Lang of Easton visits daughter Mrs. Howard Flowers, Mr. Marker of Susynna visits daughter, and G. R. Mays attends a conference in Alexandria, Va. Elizabeth Lightner visits her sister in Wilmington, while Miss Laura Knotts spends the weekend in Denton.
Harmony notes report Mrs Helen Thoma returning to Talbot county after time with her parents Mr and Mrs W O Thomas. Mrs Belle Dean returns home after visiting Federalsburg granddaughter Elma Dean who is seriously ill. Pastor Rev HL B L Relo preached his last sermon of the conference year. One school room closed this week as teacher Miss Katherine Smith is ill. Mrs Sarah Wilkins visits nephew Mr Fred Trice near Chestnut Grove. Miss Mildred Collins ill with ephthera. Fire destroyed outbuildings Monday at Mr Charlie Frice farm. Mr and Mrs Roland Towers visiting relatives in Baltimore. Sunday School now held at 9 to 10 am instead of 4.
Hobbs and Messrs attended the funeral of Mrs. Raymond Coates Sr in Bridgeville last Sunday. George Billing near Hanington died of pneumonia on the 20th inst at 53. Otho Smith Chestnut Grove and George A. Henry Anderonton were Baltimore visitors. Jesse Fearins and Miss Bessie Torbert Wickman were married by Rev. Burdette Wednesday eve. Christian Endeavor services led by Mr. J. Rochards on Sunday evening. Ht Trice of Uaston visited J. W. Yice near Anderontown. Lee Hignutt of Concord went to Wye Mills Monday.
Rev Howard T Quigo plans to attend the Wilmington Conference opening on the 29th. The Lay Electoral Conference meets on the 31st with many leading Methodists involved. Boy Scout Master Shull calls a Monday 730 PM patrols meeting. Edward Roethay of Gibbston NJ spent weekend at home. Local high school teachers and pupils visited Annapolis on Thursday. Greensboro now hosts a French a lnerie shop.
The Ridgely News notes last week’s High School performance of Prairie Rose directed by Mrs. Edward Pearson. Irene Nett led the cast as Rose with Joseph Snowberger and others in key roles. the show featured fanfare, a Greensboro Orchestra prelude, and notable scenery. Local clubs, lectures, and church events follow, with social notices on residents’ travels, illness, and community happenings.
Footers offers repair and restoration of lace curtains carpets rugs clothing and similar items at very low figures. Housekeepers are urged to correspond with Footers for service and delivery in Cumberland.
Hillsboro society members attend a Chesapeake and Potomac banquet in Lehmann's Hall. Numerous residents including Handy, Hitchens, Downes, Trice, Sylvester, Cooperpent, Wathers, Greaves, Fleming, Percy, Harwich, Thompson, Sparklin, Hopkins, Mason, Hummer, Stewart, Clarke and Beaven are listed as visitors or hosts in Baltimore and nearby towns during the past week.
Hickman and Zot families of Adams Mills visit with Cleaves in this place while Mrs Meloney and sister Thawley are in Concord. Maisie Cleaves visits Harrington, Dehner in Baltimore for Billy Sunday, Morgan family with Hallock, Zimmerman from Carlee Pa in town, Fountain visiting Nichols in Greensboro. HL Meloney and mother traveled, and Mrs Noble shows improvement.
In Federalsburg a dog believed rabid ran amuck Monday prompting fears in town as residents watched for danger. The creature was shot on the Victor Sparkin farm after biting several dogs. Town officials ordered all un muzzled dogs within limits killed amid unrest.
Henderson Miss Mabel Hudson of Millersville State Normal School Pa returns home for a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Hud on. Mr and Mrs Freeborn Ellwanger of Greensboro spent Sunday with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Wea Carrow. Mr Anos Coffin of Crumb Lynne Ma was guest of his mother Mrs Wen Coffin on Sunday. Mr Mirlin Pippin of Wilmington visited with his parents Mr and Mrs KR OE Pippin. Mrs Byron Moore of West Grove Ia visits her parents Mr and Mire Wl ON Walls. Mr and Mrs Vansant of Wilmington were guests of Mr and Mrs PLC Purvis on Monday. Mrs SD Carrow of Greensboro was in town Monday. Mrnos W Dill of Wilmington spent the weekend at home. Mr Milton Dill is spending some time in Wilmington.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Templeville Church for Mrs. Anne Ross of Clayton with Rev. H Welsh Ingleside and Rev. W Moore Dover officiating. Interment followed in Templeville cemetery. Miss Clementine Dill returns to Dover after visiting Miss Hattie Peters. Mr John Starkey and family of Marydel visited Mr and Mrs Wo Lowman. Roland Knott of Ridgely spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Kate Knotts. Mrs Hester Wood returns after visiting sister Mrs Anet Getty. Mrs KR Knotts and daughter Miss Mary vacationed in Baltimore. Dr and Mrs KR Downes visited Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Herbert Knotts spent Monday in Smyrna.
Mr Ferdinand Kuehn gave a piano recital in Preston town hall under the Wontan’ Chib with a varied program including Grieg Mendelssohn Chopin Liszt and Rubentein. A local quartet and other performances drew near a hundred attendees despite a blizzard. The Rhodesdale ghost tale involves Richard Rhodes return visits, with a moving pole and a foretold treasure. Nearby Preston residents plan a Mt Airy cannery project in Carroll county to plant tomatoes peas and sweet corn with farmers.
A group of Caroline county Packers attended the Maryland Canners Association meeting in Easton on Wednesday. Sessions were held at the Court House with round-table talks led by President Walter Moo Wright. Luncheon was served by Baltimore caterer William Johnson. Officers elected for the year include President Walter M Wright and Vice President C M Dashiell.
Williston residents Mrs. Alfie Neal hosts and Bruce G Stevens couple return home. Minnie Todd of The Maples comes home from Preston visit. W OC Todd attends Maryland Canners convention in Easton. Neal Love, son of Win Love, ill with double pneumonia. Mrs. W OC Todd ill but improving. Hubert Windsor of Willington very sick at home. Miss Mabel Baker visited Williston relatives last week.
Smithville residents share visits with neighbors near Williston and Bridgeville. Blaine Bullock and daughter Roselle visited Herman Horsey. Aenest Lyden and Viola visited Ashby White. Josephine Wooters returned home after visiting Mrs Hubbard. Virgil Wright of Chester Pa spent a week at his home nearby. Alice Tubbs spent the latter part of the week in Federalsburg.
Marriage licenses have recently been issued to H. J. Ward of Greenville South Carolina and Miss Ella Waddell of Preston, Joseph V. Towers near American Corner and Miss Anna M. Caulk near Federalsburg, Jesse Fearins of Ringgold's Green and Miss Bessie Tal bott of Kent County Delaware.
County Commissioners authorized purchase of the Standard Soil Pester to evaluate soil acidity, lime requirements, and humus content across various soils. Soil tests will begin within ten days, with potential small testing fees and future use explained by County Agent Norman.
Orphans Court session with Judges Liden Moore and Covey granted letters of administration for Lincoln D. Kelley and Benjamin W. Jones and Levin Poole estates. Appraisers appointed for multiple estates, creditors notices ordered, bonds filed, accounts and dividends processed, and debts listed for deceased William T. Hubbard and Ellen Hignutt estates.
Maryland faces revenue pressure and Senator Johns proposed inheritance tax bill aims to tax both direct and collateral estates. The state already levies 5 percent on collateral inheritances to non relatives and the measure could add 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 dollars annually if enacted, aligning Maryland with several states that tax both forms.
Joseph Leo Sindall filed a circuit court suit in Queen Anne's County through Baltimore attorneys to prevent Love Paint Hotel and related attractions from falling into colored interests alleged to have acquired or being about to acquire the property. Judge Constable signed an order requiring Walter T. Wright and Vivian Phillips to show cause by March 25 why the relief should not be granted.
The piece lists questions about disease origins and spread. It notes plague as rodent related, malaria via mosquitoes, screening as preventive, transmission by fingers flies and food for typhoid, pellagra preventable with diet, and towel spreading trachoma per the U S Public Health Service.
Governor Harrington designated Friday April 7 as Arbor and Highway Day urging statewide participation in tree planting. He called on public school teachers to have pupils plant at least one forest shade tree beside a public road.
In Caro line county a potato expert explains potato nutrition and soil needs. He lists plant food constituents, stresses moisture as essential, and advises on lime usage, nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash. The piece urges deep plowing, early seedbed prep, manures, varied fertilizer trials, and careful cultivation to maximize yield and quality.
The Rev. W. O. Cummings preached his farewell sermon at Nichols Sunday morning for the conference year. The note adds a hopeful wish that he may return in the future.
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