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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
5
Numerous items record Easter homecomings and local prices for eggs and livestock, recent repairs and sales, a dance at the town hall, and plans for roadwork and public meetings. Notable items include civic talks by Hon. William L. Marbury, a state aid road proposal, and arrests and court actions involving local defendants.
The piece chronicles weddings of James Monroe Dean and Millicent Dark in Philadelphia with receptions and travel, Henry W Fletcher's marriage in Aiken to Arlene Vaughan, and social visits across Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina, and Georgia, naming many locals and their kin among extensive guest lists and hospital stays.
Telegram reports the death of Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Smith pastor of Bethesda Methodist Protestant Church for six years. He helped lead local option forces that made the county dry. Survived by his second wife Rebecca M. Shockley. Funeral at the Methodist Protestant Church Friday, burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore, Saturday afternoon. Smith was a native of the county and a noted preacher.
George W. Dasher, a farmer, reports last year’s tomato crop yielded $60 an acre. He plans a much larger acreage this season, with plantings set for the first week in April after ground prep. The cannery contracts from Joseph T. Gough and others will be firmed within days as two thirds of the needed acreage is planned.
In sad remembrance of father William T. Robinson who departed this life on March 25 1909 four years ago. Gone but not forgotten. Sleep on dear father in Jesus you are blessed. We'll meet you in that heavenly home where care and sorrow are unknown. By his daughter Mrs Many R Camall Oak Grove. There was a box social at the school house on Thursday evening.
Henderson and family visit Mrs. Sweeney in Magnolia. Funeral of Emmett Faulkner in Greensboro attended by Clark family. Ralph Jones of Riverside visiting mother near town. Numerous visits by Bennett Montague Carrow Willis Cohee and others. Death of Ralph Cleaver at eighteen after pneumonia, funeral in Greensboro. Parson Dailey’s farewell at Ames. Easter visits and local farm activity noted in Merriken woods and lime hauling.
Trinity Epworth League held a March 21 social at Mr. and Mrs. J H Melson with over 50 in attendance. Easter program by the league last Sunday was well done with children’s parts and spirited hymns. William Van Norwick visiting from New York state. Potatoes few planted, gardens busy, trees in bloom, cantaloupe and strawberry patches being prepared, plows active, roads in good condition.
Burrrsville social page reports Easter guests visiting Union M. B. Church figures, and multiple families hosting gatherings. Attendees include Mrs. William E. Cheezum and guests from Baltimore Talbot Federalsburg Harrington and Philadelphia with one guest list noting Miss Ruth Harvey and Mrs Itarry Hanson visiting Farmington and near Dover neighborhoods. Rev Melvin Wheatley attends Wilmington Conference in Crisfield as wife visits Laurel Delaware. Multiple local families host visitors, convalescents, and city trips including Dover Washington and Harrington with Maw Breeding and Dill siblings listed among those traveling.
Easter services at St Pauls Episcopal Church Hillsboro attracted unusual interest with lavish flower and palm decor. The rector delivered a powerful resurrection message and Mission offering was notably credited. Several local residents and guests visited relatives and attended events nearby including Miss Lenora Greenly and Miss Helen Fleming.
Miss Margaret Gsell spent the holidays with her grandmother Mrs. John Cohee in Marycel. Misses Ethel and Ola Faulkner and Messrs. John Janson and Henry Gsell are on the sick list. Mr. Clifford Byrons of Bristol Pa spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John Janson.
Denton will receive two daily mails from the Pennsylvania system via Greensboro doubling the current service. The first mail arrives earlier, aiding noon distribution, while a new evening mail speeds delivery by more than twelve hours. The change comes at no extra government cost and follows a large town petition. protests from Ridgely are unlikely to derail the improvement.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided Tuesday as administrators and executors submitted inventories, accounts, and distributions for several estates. Several administrations were approved, guardians examined, and new letters of administration granted, with minor-inheritance funds deposited per court order. The will of Harriet A. L. B. Keiser was filed for probate.
Lockwood Day hosted a pleasant evening with Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls at Railroad avenue. Remains of Emmett Faulkner of Wilmington were interred here. Greensboro Giants defeated Goldsboro first team 114 to 17 with McKnott Edge and Booker Shockley on batteries. Several locals, including Lockwood Day and Misses Towers Pepper Mullikin, were mentioned in social notes.
Nearly 200 members and probationers answered roll at the opening of the 45th Wilmington Annual Conference in Crisfield. Reports mention Rev. Arter's long absence due to Mrs. Arter’s illness, praise for Rev. Townsend and Rev. Smoot, and anticipated changes in the Methodist Protestant Church including a Baltimore book concern agent.
Mr and Mrs Thos H Draper hosted a Tuesday evening gathering for guest Miss Nellie Morgan of Easton with games music and a collation. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W A Roe Mr and Mrs John McFarland Mrs John Wilson and many others including Emma Voss Maude Wilson and Bertha Longfellow. Miss Mary Roe of Philadelphia visited during the Easter holidays with the Roe family.
Smithville reports Miss Mildred Morris visiting grandmother Mrs. Peter Morris in Federalsburg. Mrs. Mollye Savage of Philadelphia returned home after weeks here. The Ladies Aid Society met at Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Lyden's home Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Robert Wright of Chester spent Easter holidays with parents here. Miss Dora Powell and Miss Grace Stubbard enjoyed Easter with friends and family nearby. Mr. Calvin Scott is listed as sick.
The Concord column reports Harvey Lord's sick children are out and visiting his parents for Easter. Frank Wright and Nettie Horsey of Easton spent Easter with Thomas Everagain's family. Charley Hignutt traveled to Cambridge by Overland on Thursday. A large crowd attended Sunday Easter service. Minnie Johnson, previously ill, is slowly improving.
Nearly thirty boys sat the tenderfoot exam conducted by the Scout Council. Local figures present included Scoutmaster Davis and Rev. Mr. Rahn among others. Also reported: Ridgely’s baseball loss to Greensboro. Dr. Quigg’s trip to the Wilmington M E Conference. Easter events, church matters, social gatherings, illnesses, and various visits and moves among residents.
Gustav Kurth sells the Cohee farm near Federalsburg to J Seaman of North Carolina for 4200 dollars. William H Cannon buys the Coates farm from Mrs James T Cooper of Denton for 6000 dollars. The journal today features a photo and preview of lecturer Frank Dixon, visiting in June.
Farmers' and Merchants' Telephone Company and Peninsular Light and Power join to form Farmers' and Merchants' Telephone and Electric Company. Harry M. Thompson elected president and GM, with T Pliny Fisher and George S. Rairigh as vice presidents. Directors include Thompson, Fisher, Rairigh, Drake, Crouse, Smith, Towers, and others. Plant moves to Denton with offices opening mid April. capital stands at 175000 dollars. Connection from Ridgely to Hillsboro planned for wholesale electric supply under Hillsboro plant.
The farmer buys where he can do best, so merchants must advertise and offer up to date goods at the right price. Treat farmers as business partners, provide modern styles and ample selection, and advertise consistently to attract and keep their trade.
Chestnut Grove hosts a gathering for friends as Leroy Dew recovers from illness with improving health noted. The piece discusses Chesapeake as an Indian name, with etymologies from Tschis wapeki and other variants like kitchi and peak meanings.
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