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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1915
Page
5
A Denton news page lists local prices for wheat corn eggs and butter, farm sales and property transfers, public notices, church services, road plans, demonstrations, and upcoming events. It notes Mordern civic efforts, court actions, and police updates including a recent assault case and preliminary hearing.
Miss Susie Breeding married Isaac Noble at Hickman M E Church on Wednesday night. Rev M W Marine officiated. Bridesmaid was Manilla Dukes and best man Roland Dukes. Guests from Harrington Concord Denton Ridgely Burrsville Greenwood and Hickman attended a bountiful reception. After March 25 they reside near Hickman.
Rev C M Cullum pastor of Caro line circuit of the Methodist Protestant Church spoke at Burrsville Church Sunday morning to nearly all the Improved Order of Red Men in the village and delegations from Hickman and Denton. He cited James urging pure religion and care for the fatherless and widows noting the Order’s practical duties and broad growth. He praised the Order for patriotism and its role in supporting religious liberty and property protection across the nation.
At a Saturday meeting in the court house 5S G Bye was chosen president with E H Ziegler as vice president W O Beckwith as secretary and J F Wright as treasurer County Demonstrator Koehler spoke to members New members were elected The club meets again next Saturday April 3 at the court house inviting all farmers to join to share cooperation ideas and social culture
Under the auspices of the Baltimore Evening Sun several thousand feet of moving picture films of the fighting in Europe will be shown at the Academy of Music, Baltimore, next week.
Advertisement offers sale of stock and fixtures of a five and ten cent store with good trade. Bargain for quick buyer. Information available at the JOURNAL.
Hickman M E Church hosted the Epworth League on March 18 with an elaborate program and refreshments. Residents, visitors, and families are noted in brief travel and homecomings across Hickman and nearby towns, including trips to Greenwood Milford Lincoln City Starrrington Farmington and Ridgely, plus returns from Felton Woodlynne Harrington and Laurel.
Hobbs William A. Snaith pulls up peach orchard near Harrington. Harley Willoughby operates a saw mill at the farm’s east end. Mrs. Charles Howard and son Paul visit relatives in Preston. A drowning of an eighteen month old child of Elmer Johnson at Anthony's mill last Friday. H. T. Nuttle accompanies Will Haynes to Baltimore hospital for treatment. Mrs. Julia Adams recreates in Philadelphia suburbs with eldest son Willard H. Rev. C. M. Cullum returns from visit to Middletown Del. Mrs. David W. Bryan returns from visit with Caroline relatives. Mrs. Holbrook and Miss E. M. Paisley attend Newton teachers’ meeting. Rev. J. T. Price preaches at Ames Church Sunday afternoon. About 1 000 white oak railroad ties at the station. M. Merriken marks goth natal anniversary on the 17th. Mrs. Charles Wright visits Baltimore last week.
Marydel reports the marriage of Carroll M. Jones and Delia M. Meredith in the M FE parsonage with Rev. W. Miller McCann officiating. The couple will live near Henderson and church members hosted a reception urging the pastor to return next year. Also noted are a new Ford bought by Henry Davis and the pastor’s conference in Laurel, plus local social visits and the yellow paint refresh at Hotel Heather.
Smithville residents hosted guests from Burrsville and Wilmington including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parker and family. Anna and Lillie Bowdle visited Chas Bowdle, Philadelphia trips noted for catarrh treatment, Clayton Chaffinch staying with relatives, Maggie Pennypacker and Della Smith visiting Philadelphia, and Thomas Bullock reported very flat at home.
The Ridgely News column reports the death of Mrs. C. W. Smith after a long TB illness. Funeral set for Saturday at nine with Rev. Harvey Holsinger to occupy the Brethren pulpit. Local church notices note Palm Sunday services and Easter preparations, plus community updates on poultry, farming, revivals, and local residents.
Bethlehem reports prayer meetings each Wednesday and Epworth League gatherings each Sunday. Mary Brodes and Maud Harding visit Sharptown and Hebron, Rev. W. H. Briggs attends conference, and the community hopes for his return. Mrs. J. R. Wopkins hosted Epworth League, while others visit Seaford and Baltimore. Several residents are ill or affected by the grip.
Miss Gladys Horney eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Horney died at her home near town on a Saturday afternoon from tuberculosis. Funeral services were held in the M E Church Monday afternoon and interment was in Greenmount cemetery. Rev W F Dawson left Tuesday for conference in Laurel Delaware. Mrs Mary S Cooper and son William visiting relatives in Laurel. Mrs Fannie Fleming improving. Mr C E Sherwood of Easton was a visitor Monday. Mrs W E Mason was in Baltimore last week.
Pastor Rev J A Leach leaves Tuesday for Laurel Delaware to attend conference and may return noted by cordial invitation. Mrs Martha Todd improving at Cambridge Hospital, daughter Louise Webster visits. Families from Choptunk visit Mrs Butler and Mr Carroll. Berge sisters revival in New Market draws attendees. Lelia Murphy hosts a box social at Oakesbury School raising about 30. Mr Harper suffers a broken finger from a Sunday kick. Clarence Wheeleton visits New Market friends. Community members attend conference sessions at Lamel. Hacketts visit Galestown. Bertha Rogers visits Easton relatives.
Mr and Mrs H B Wright hosted Rev and Mrs W H Briggs Dr and Mrs J R Downes and family Mrs Florence Riley of Preston and others. Rev W I Briggs held last service of the conference year at the M E Church and preached to a full house. The couple hope for another year of service. Virginia Dulin visits, Wright family members and friends ill list.
A birthday surprise party honored Mrs. Price on her twenty second birthday at Chestnut Grove with many attendees including Mr. and Mrs. John Todd and the Pennypackers. A debate followed on the topic that observation teaches more than reading with the negative side prevailing. Next week the Chestnut Grove team will debate woman suffrage against the Houston’s Branch speakers.
Templeville notes list new Ford touring car owners Messrs S C Faulkner and Ilenry Davis. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sittig moved from Meadow Brook PA to a farm near town. Miss Florence Smith hosted Miss Katherine Williams of Startley. Miss Evelyn Knotts from Sadlersville visited Miss Olivia Knotts over the weekend. Mrs R KE Lane visited her son J F Lane in Goldsboro last week. Miss Ruby Jewell of Roe spent the weekend with Miss Pearle Cooper. W N Bowen spent last week in Philadelphia.
Mr and Mrs KR F Adams and family hosted Sunday guests Alva Adams of Vienna Miss Alma Chaffinch and Daniel Johnson and Thurman Adams of Greenwood. The sick list includes Mrs Sophia Pritchett Mrs Flausa Short and her son Harrison and Miss Bessie Adams. Grace Hubbard and Altha Adams return home after a Seaford visit. Arbutus flowers are blooming now.
American Corner reports state road work underway near Miss Ethel Ross who returns to activity after a long rheumatism illness. Nearby, Mr. J. H. Towers shows improvement in health as the community notes ongoing improvements.
A summary of social visits and local happenings in Greensboro includes Mrs. Mary Mitchell’s birthday surprise attended by about twenty. the Massey family planning a summer bungalow annex to their Ocean City hotel. numerous relatives and friends traveling to Easton, Wilmington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Chestertown for visits and gatherings. several birthdays and weekend trips noted. extended family connections across Maryland and nearby towns.
Henderson reports Rev W N Conaway left Wednesday morning for the Wilmington M I Conference at Laurel Delaware. The note hopes he will return for another year as he has many friends in the community. Also mentioned are visits and stays by Miss Mabel Hudson, Miss Katie Downes, Mr W C C Smith, Mr William Reese, Mr Leslie Meredith, Mrs W F Clark, and Mrs J T Richards as they visited family and friends nearby.
In Queen Anne Mrs G L Jump hosted a rock party Friday for guest Miss Mae Reynolds. Augusta and Naomi Barton of Centreville spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs B C Barton. Mrs G R Mays returned from Virginia, Mrs Howard Knotts visited Baltimore, and Mrs Harry Jump looked in on relatives in Wyoming Delaware.
Miss Lillian Towers has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs. W. B. Cooke in Baltimore for two months. Mrs. Wm. White and Mrs. Arthur Heauchamp of Federalsburg were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Towers. Mrs. George W. Towers, once sick, is improving.
In remembrance of my father, Thom as H. Welch, who died March 24, 1914. Call not back the dear departed. Anchored safe where storms are o er. On the borderland we left them. Soon to meet to part no more. By his daughter, Laura.
Several days ago a bunch of keys were found on the streets of Denton. A small reward is offered by returning them to the JOURNAL office.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as numerous estates were settled and adminis trations granted or continued. Releases from distributees were approved for Ghingher and Thawley. real estate sale for Stuart was ratified. several guardians and executors filed inventories bonds and accounts. creditors notices ordered. appraisers appointed. and a jury issue ordered in the Faulkner matter.
Elder S H Utz of New Market Frederick County Md died Sunday night at 9 from heart failure leaving a widow and seven children. He served as a Blue Ridge College trustee and presiding elder of Bush Creek Church of the Brethren for thirty years with esteem from community. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Monrovia. Also noted are the funeral of Mrs Henry R Lewis and a tribute to Joshua B Roughley, plus death of Ever Everson aged seventy nine from illness. funerals held in Denton cemetery with Rev J R Gaar officiating.
Farmers witnessed the Bull Tractor demonstration on the Morgan farm on the 17th inst. The unit is promoted as the cheapest and most practical farm tractor, capable of all farm work and cheaper than horses. Orders are urged before spring, with claims of being ahead of competition and fully guaranteed. W. W. Newcomer serves as agent.
Are your horses hoofs sound and healthy If they are affected in any way dont you know your horse cannot render you the service he should Horses hoofs should be examined regularly and treatment applied to keep them sound For 50 years Dr Humphreys Gilt Edge Hoof Ointment has been successfully used when other preparations have failed Sold under written guarantee by John Clark Greensboro.
A festive greeting captures spring’s arrival with bright imagery and cheerful tone. The verses celebrate warmth, beauty, and renewed energy in the city as spring smiles upon residents.
Kent county Democrats push William B. Copper a former bank cashier and Maryland bankers leader as Comptroller citing conservatism independence and Eastern Shore balance. Albert C. Ritchie announces candidacy for Attorney General highlighting need for coordinated state government and efficient law administration with a primary election forthcoming. State Senator Maloy comments on Ritchie’s qualifications and possible challenge.
The Wilmington M. E. Conference in Laurel Delaware reelected Rev. I. A. G. Westerfield as statistical secretary as it began its annual session. Bishop Cooke expected to announce many pastoral changes Monday with Rev. E. H. Collins likely to move to Greensboro and Rev. W. E. Hills to Federalsburg. The conference noted 1,800 conversions on Easton district and included reports on a new pipe organ in Federalsburg and heating upgrades in Denton.
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