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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
5
Local items report wheat corn prices, a Wednesday circus arrival, and high egg prices. Community notes include church sermons, property purchases, a pheasant on a farm, a lightning strike damaging a chimney, road work near Denton Hillsboro, and a Boy Scouts festival in the Wharton building.
Miss Mary E George daughter of Mr and Mrs John L George and Mr Emory D Kimmey of Denton were quietly married in Baltimore by Rev RK G Murray on Monday April 28 with only the Hopkins siblings as attendants A public reception followed at the bride’s parents home The Denton community also notes marriages of Miss Mary Alma Morgan to W M Brown and other local movements including visits from Baltimore merchants and the return of John Rutter from Chicago to resume Armour duties.
A Hobbs Tuesday gathering by Thawley's and Denton ladies led to an unprecedented donation to the larder. Mrs. J. H. Merriken with daughter Mrs. Seeders visited Preston to see son and brother M. Merriken. Ricards couple sent post cards from Buffalo Niagra and Washington. Hobbs attendees at the Denton athletic meet were Mrs. M. Holbrook and Master Earl Starkey. Ricards family returned Friday from a trip to Buffalo Niagra and Washington. A. J. Billing and Mrs. Billing visited relatives near Felton. Herring from Love Point ships to Hobbs for farmers. An electric current tore the plane out Monday. agent escaped harm. Rev. T. P. L. Rice stopped with Parson Cullum on his Ruthsburg run. Ames Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs. S. F. Jopp. I. Bailey of Dover visiting the Paisleys. J. F. Merriken of Philadelphia sold his Willoughby station home and lot.
Edward Melvin a 29 year old farmer living near Hickman was instantly killed when lightning struck his house during a storm on Monday evening. He was playing with a child on the kitchen floor when the bolt came. The house suffered damage including a blown cupboard door and a small fire. Mrs Melvin survived with the child unharmed. Funeral services were held at Concord with large attendance and interment in the churchyard.
On Tuesday last FE. G. Cover of Laston purchased the Downes store property in this place, including the Evern fam and Nuttle Hardware buildings, for 5700 and 5400 respectively, plus a warehouse, stable, and chicken house. J. Dukes Downes bought a Main Street corner lot for 1575 and a rear dwelling for 410, while L. B. Towers acquired a Franklin Street dwelling for 750.
Bethlehem area residents share gatherings and visits last week. Edna Morgan and Alvira Wright host a Friday gathering. trips include Cambridge and Bridgeville with Mrs Messick and others. Baltimore excursion, visits to Denton and Smithville noted. Mrs Shane reported improving health. Shovard Culver visited last week.
Henderson notes the Patriotic Order of Americans will hold a festival on Saturday evening May 3. Invitations extended to all. Also mentions visits and guests including Mrs. P. Cy. Parvis staying with sister near Sadlersville, Ethel and Edith Moore from Hartly visiting Effa Walls, and Mrs. J. T. Richards of Wilmington spending time with Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Prichett. Edith Goodwin attended a Newark dance. Mrs. West of Baltimore visiting Mrs. C. H. Clayville. C. H. Clayville in Philadelphia. Mrs. W. B. Sweeney visiting relatives in Wilmington.
In Federalsburg area on Sunday, Walter Von Grentzner suffered a severe loss when lightning killed two of his horses. John W. Richards remains confined to his room after a three week illness but shows slow improvement. Clinton Poole, treated for appendicitis at Maryland University in Baltimore, is improving rapidly. Elsie Neal visits Laurel friends and returns home Monday. T. E. Bullock travels to Philadelphia for a business trip earlier in the week. Katie M. Truitt visits Laurel, and Albert Dawson spends Sunday with Seaford friends.
A surprise party was given Miss Maude Trice Saturday evening April 26 by many friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. H. Trice, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trice, and numerous Misses and Messrs such as Nellie Sullivan Lillian Towers Bessie Fountain Mattie Trice Maude Trice Ethel Ross Winnie Nichols Rhoda Downes Addie Smith Helen Penny packer Hayward Hignutt Norman Todd Elbert Deen Alphonso Mc Connell Roland Thomas Harry Sulli van Charlie Collins Clayton Satterfield Brantley Trice Harold Fountain Roland Trice Harry Murphy Lee Nichols Norman Price Wilmer Collins Arthur Rosser.
A Sunday morning bolt struck Walter W. Gruetzner’s barn near Williamsburg about eleven o’clock, killing two horses and stunning a third while his wife, distant at the time, was stunned briefly. The storm reportedly showed great violence in the Williamsburg area.
An examination will be held Monday evening in Mozart Hall for promotion to the second class for Scouts Nos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 from Beaver Wolf Cat and Stag Patrols. Local dignitaries including Commissioner Eddy and Scoutmaster St uffington will oversee. Ridgely and Denton troops invited. Doors open 7 30 p m with 8 p m exercises. Admission shows a small fee. Also news of town election reelection of commissioners, and various local social notes.
Smithville people hosted and visited during a busy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Boyd Hall of Bethlehem and Mr and Mrs Starry Bowdle and Gladys joined Mr and Mrs Caleb Bowdle. Concord guests Clayton Covey family and Ton Nichols with Russell visited L M Alford. Chester Scott hosted Leonard Covey Ruth and Will Todd with Louise. Tom Wilson and Harrison Trice visited Herbert Bullock. Elizabeth Porter hosted a card party. embroidery club planned at Mrs William Parker's. Miss White of Federalsburg stayed with Miss Edna Lyden.
Grove residents report Miss Bessie Lingerman of Baltimore visiting aunt Mrs. Chas Carroll while Fred Turner Joseph Towers and Orland Culver called on East on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Clayton Taylor were in Denton Monday. Miss Martha Lord remains quite ill.
American Corner notes Mr. Gardner Towers swapped a stationary boiler and engine for a threshing outlet. Mr. Wesley Towers will remodel his dwelling. Mr. William Ross intends to enlarge his residence. Subscribe for the JOURNAL and get county news.
Ridgely High School defeated Easton 4 to 2 on the new high school grounds. Easton plated both runs in the eighth inning as pitchers Richards and Bennington worked well for Ridgely. Local notes include a fire damage claim near Buckie farm, a Confederate entertainment at Simon’s Hall, obituaries for Mrs. Ola Skinner’s son and Mrs. Owen Lynch, a Ridgely High School festival for the baseball team, and upcoming strawberry shipping prospects.
Mr Howard Williamson and his friend Mr Alfred Cahall were in a motor cycle collision while returning from Cambridge on Sunday. Cahall escaped unharmed except for wet clothes. Williamson was badly torn and unable to attend school this week. Miss Alice Mason stayed with Mrs Edgar Anderson in Bridgeville. Mr Walter George visited Denton on Saturday. Miss Mary Cahall is ill.
Burrsville notes show Wesley Church Mite members were entertained at Miss Eva Thawley’s home on Wednesday night. Various visitors and relatives arrive, including Mrs. Arlie Jacobs from Starrington and Master Jesse Bradley visiting his sister Mrs. Harvey Williams. Mrs. Saulsbury Russell of Philadelphia and Mrs. A. T. Garrett with sister Miss L. V. Stafford of Dover are mentioned guests. Mrs. J. W. Betts of Seaford is visiting town.
Mrs. Robert Jarrell of Goldsboro visited her daughter Mrs. H. W. L. B. Rowe last week. Albert Cahall and wife stayed with friends near Hobbs. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. William F. Dickinson attended a convention in Claiborne. Lillian Mancha visited Mrs. I. T. Fleetwood near Denton. Larry Fisher spent days in Baltimore this week. H. Nelson Deaven was a Baltimore visitor. Mrs. J. B. Williams is visiting in Baltimore.
The annual Preston Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting was at Miss Ella Slar ris home on Wednesday evening April 9. Officers elected for the year include Miss Julia M. Kelley as president, Mrs J T Dennis and Mrs A W Sisk as vice presidents, Miss Collie E. Kelley as corresponding secretary, Miss Mary V. Powell as recording secretary, and Mrs R I Ledman as treasurer.
Respected resident M. V. Lankford died at home Wednesday evening April 16 after a several months long illness. He was 74 and is survived by his widow and seven children five sons and two daughters.
Obituary notes the sudden death of Dr Jacob L. Noble a retired physician and former Caroline health officer at his Preston Drive home from valvular heart disease He was born January 1849 and had a large Dorchester Caroline county practice with a broad family history His wife Miss Manie Travers died earlier and his children included Duncan Levi Ruth Mary Clara Inez Maud William Elizabeth John and Jacob L Noble Also reported: the death of Mrs Liza Young aged 65 from a stroke and William R Cecil a Queen Annes county Democrat worker and county commissioner plus other local obituaries and a brief notice about Mr Robert Welch killed near Belvedere N J and Rev Dr Richs brother William Rich's death in Baltimore and Mrs Sarah E Jones age 82 in Dover.
Mr George C Harris a Pennsylvanian native and Maryland arrival last Octo ber died after years of ill health. A carpenter and millwright, he was described as a neat workman. He is survived by Mrs Harris formerly Elizabeth Ward. The notice includes a heartfelt poem by his wife and notes upcoming musical attractions featuring Fellows Grand Opera Company with Chautauqua week tickets priced at $2 for all thirty one events June 2.
Jack Perkins a Delaware negro who shot and killed William Weary in Ridgely last year was found near Middletown and jailed in the Delaware workhouse. He faces charges for a prior Middletown shooting, with Delaware and Caroline authorities keen on his capture. Sheriff Cooper was alerted as he was arrested. A Baltimore meeting on a state game law and present requirements was held at Hotel Emerson.
Tuesday in Orphans Court judges presiding with multiple matters. Pliny Misher appointed over real estate sale of Jonathan F L Warren. Isabella Dean executrix petitioned mortgage investment for estate funds. Hattie Prince Boyer prevented inventory of George M Prince estate. Levin Voshell presented distribution, inventory, and appraisement for William Kreiger estate. Henry Medford sought minor shares deposited in bank. Charles Smith presented release for Ida G Fountain estate. Albert Towers filed sales report for Elbert C Foster trust, nisi ratification ordered.
A thoughtful writer urges road reform with living drag workers and county road inspectors. Proposes dividing roads into contract sections, securing land for performance, and holding contractors and inspectors to duty. Emphasizes accountability and cost savings from well maintained dirt roads.
A Maryland boy under 18 who has shown merit in sports, academics, music, or helpfulness will be sent on a world tour. Funds come from Marylanders via popular subscription. A committee chaired by William H. Morriss will select the winner based on industry ambition and merit. The trip departs Boston May 7. Mr Morriss's address is Central Christian Association Building Baltimore.
A short obituary note from a distant paper carries a small verse about missing a baby. The Cumberland Times comments that poetry in obits reveals real sentiment, not light whimsy, noting how the voice mirrors heartfelt grief rather than jest.
A June Chautauqua week offers thirty one events, each fine, with a season ticket priced at $2. Residents from twenty miles away have already planned to attend, and organizers urge all intelligent people to come and enjoy the extensive program.
On Tuesday Denton elected John T. Carter Somers Blake J B Colgain H C Wright and H Clay lobbs as Commissioners all former board members. In Federalsburg on Monday William H Davis T Fred Brown N S Stowell also won seats who had served before alongside H D Messenger and J Walter Noble.
J Colby Smith and Son undertake a modernization of their Wittow Grove canning factory by installing a large boiler, new tank, and other up to date machinery to boost production.
The second annual field day at Caroline High School drew about two hundred contestants from Federalsburg Denton Greensboro Ridgely and more with hundreds of spectators. Central rural pupils swept rural events while Charles Beaumont of Greensboro and Henry Hollingsworth of Denton earned state meet honors and several runners led for town schools in multiple events.
The Baltimore Sun argues the country’s fate hinges on Democrats living up to progressive ideals and keeping promises over the next four years. It suggests Republican revival matters little if the Democrats perform, whether in parallel or separate effort.
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