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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
5
Reading through a scatter of notices the page notes farm sales, new dwellings, and local appointments. H L Cooper advertises a 75 acre farm for public sale while E J Adams near Hickman sees a home improvement. County offices and election supervisors are named along with school games and club talks on agriculture.
A stream of society notices covers April and May nuptials across Maryland and nearby towns. Edith Hopkins wed Henry Owings at Roland Park with family presence. Mae Brown and Noble Shively tied the knot in Delmar. Dr. Cornelius DeWeese and Anna Munnikhuysen married at Mt. Washington. Mamie Starkey and William Morgan wed in Easton. other brides-to-be and engagements are noted, with receptions and home plans in Wilmington, Washington, and beyond.
Baltimore post office seeks bids for a six a week mail contract by boat from Baltimore to Cambridge with stops at Avalon and Oxford. Service runs June 10 1916 for one year, depart Baltimore 6 p m daily except Sunday, arrive Cambridge 6 30 a m, return depart Cambridge 6 p m arrive Baltimore 11 15 p m. Aims to speed mail to the Eastern Shore and improve connections with Delaware Chesapeake and C S lines.
The piece notes every Eastern Shore county has a County Agent and Southern Maryland counties have Farm Demonstrators, highlighting farmer progress and predicting potential doubling of total farm production within a few years.
Mr Thurman B Harris and son Er nest return from Presbyterian Hospital where the boy was treated. Little Miss Jeannette Layton comes home after a week with her grandmother Mrs Emma Masten at Masten s. Mr and Mrs Charlie Stevens and daughter Helen of Hickman were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Amos Layton. Miss Lola M Fountain and Mr Harlan R Blades were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie Quillen near Henderson. Mrs C N Fountain and Mrs R A Stafford spent two days last week with Mrs John H Thawley Chilton s Grove. Mrs Harry Porter returned home last week from Maryland University Hospital much benefited. Mr and Mrs James Stevens of Concord were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs John W Stephens. Mr Chester Baker and Miss Mary Breeding spent Saturday evening with Harrington friends. Mrs Sadie Longfellow has returned home after a two weeks stay with Mrs John Stevens. Mr Wilton Porter, sick list for some time, improving slowly. Miss Helen Barker of Harrington spent the fore week with Mrs BR UL Stafford. Mr James E Morgan returned home after a two weeks stay in Dover. Mr John Smith motored to Delaware Bay Wednesday. Mr Martin Fleetwood visiting friends in Greenwood. Mrs Clara Jacobs listed among the sick. Trout are plentiful.
At a Monday parsonage meeting the Hobbs trustees weighed building a new church. They agreed to first determine how much could be raised by subscription and set steps toward a future house of worship. Local events note marriages, injuries at work, politics, travel, and a hospital operation in Baltimore.
Henderson residents and visitors are listed with updates on health, family visits, and social events. Mrs. Joseph J. Gough receives Philadelphia treatment for nervous trouble. relatives from Cooperstown and New York visit Mrs. HL Gooden. Several locals travel, host, or attend church society gatherings. Easter week routines noted.
Mrs Arthur Grace returns to Easton after visiting parents. Prof and Mrs C H Cordrey and Miss Virginia May visit Queenstown. Mrs J 2 Hupman hosts the Ladies Aid on Tuesday. Elizabeth Jones visits family in Goldsboro. Mrs He J Jump hosts Ladies Aid Thursday. Rev E H Dashiell of Wilmington spends early week in town. Mr Charles Barton spends weekend in Centreville.
Mr. W N Cannon dies at home on Second Avenue aged eighty two. Funeral services held Thursday at 2 pm with Rev W E Habbart. burial in Denton. Ridgely reports pneumonia cases, school wins bronze badges, and local church notices.
Templeville hosts guests from Watley and Federalsburg as Henderson junior baseball loses to Templeville 14 to 4. Local families from Henderson Sudlersville Marydel and Centreville enjoy weekend visits and social trips to Centreville Chestertown Ridgely Milling ton and Marydel while Miss Laura Everett visits and other local youths spend weekends with friends.
Woodenhawk reports a weekend of visits with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Chatfinch hosting Mr. and Mrs. Wright and Mr. John Chatlinch of Hanington. Misses Attha and Esther Adams joined sister Mrs. Ilugh Vincent, while Miss Helen Morris from Greenwood stayed with Miss Grace Hubbard for the weekend.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey attended a Tuesday Orphans Court session. Nora Fishell seeks guardianship of her minor children Clarence E. and Alonzo Griffith Schwaninger. The will of Oswald Griesbach was filed for probate by Julia Griesbach, custodian and executrix. Porter filed second account of sales for Francis A. Porter. Knotts filed a bill of complaint over Caroline Sparks real estate. Hammer executors filed inventory and disposition of Margaret Ylammer’s estate and were granted a sale order.
Last year hog cholera was prevalent in and around the county and there is no remedy once infected. A timely preventive exists by cleaning hog pens, using disinfectant, and keeping hogs healthy. if several farmers within two miles join efforts, losses may be avoided. The sure method is saving hogs treated with anti hog cholera serum. Maryland law allows farmers to test their own stock but only registered veterinarians can treat others. consult a local vet before it is too late.
Reliance social notes describe Ira Wheatley and spouse hosting Rodney Wheatley John Frager and Henry Morris with families in Federal barp. George Rogers visited Tom Vincent in Galetown. Miss Vivian Wheatley stayed with relatives in Galestoun, while Miss Mary Carroll visited her sister in Hurlock and Miss Hertie Stanton spent Sunday with Miss Golda Bradley.
Smithville residents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Collison with children Mildred and Ralph near Farmington and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wright with daughter Dorn visited L. N. Todd on Sunday. Me. and Mrs. James H. Thawley of Denton hosted G. S. Liden C U Parker C D Liden and Misses Helen and Bessie Liden last Sunday. Mrs. J A Spence and Miss Agna Mae Spence with Mildred Scott visited Denton on Tuesday. Chester Scott and Jehu Todd families from Ilynson gathered there last Sunday.
Hillsboro residents recount visits from Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Merrick and Mrs. Slatricon of Crumpton who stayed with Rev. and Mrs. C. T. Jones. Mrs. E. Ll. Thompson, wintering in New York, returned home. Mrs. J. E. flicks and daughter Elsie traveled to Baltimore. Mrs. John Alolt stayed with Dr. and Mrs. Stelle in Cordova. Miss Laura Mason of Easton visited Mrs. W. J. Mason. H. M. Thompson attended Baltimore activities.
Miss Margaret Roce of Centreville returns home after a few days at the Gsell home hosted by Misses Alice Rose and Margaret Geell. Mr. and Mrs. John Shults and son Kennard plus niece Miss Jessie Hunt and Mr. Bailey Emerson visited friends at Galena Sunday. Bessie Alexandria’s little boy suffered a serious arm injury from a fall in a ditch. Arthur Wilson of Philadelphia has spent the week with Ollie Hunt.
Nichols and Covey families hosted guests including Earl and Elerman Horsey and relatives. Minister absent. Rev PF Holt of Federalsburg filled the pulpit at Nichole. Wharton family visited Robinson Nichols. Red Men from Federalsburg attended Denton meeting Sunday.
The Mite Society of Central M. E. Church met Friday night April 28 at Edward Wyatt's home with about eighty attendees. A program featured readings recitations a solo and other singing before guests moved to the dining room for refreshments.
Miss Nettie Tribbett of Federalsburg visits Miss Elva Griffith while Mrs ELF Chunt remains quite sick at home according to a brief local note.
W. J. Blackiston advertises the highest cash prices paid for eggs. The note highlights prompt payment and the seller’s contact details for buyers with eggs to consign.
Caroline High School captured the second annual Caroline County track meet at Denton with 90 points, defeating Ridgely High and Federalsburg among others. Highlights include S Truax winning the 220 yard dash in 24 seconds, Ab Allaband and R Horsey setting or tying records, and Caroline High taking multiple relay and field events across junior and senior classes.
In the academic contests about two pupils participated with a long list of winners by grade and subject including names such as Edith Edwards Moss Moore's grade 4 spelling and Jarman Greensboro 5th arithmetic. The academic championship seals go to pupils under Mrs. Olivia P. Roe and teachers Myrtle Dukes Ethel Gantt Mary Fleetwood Elizabeth Dukes Nellie Dunning.
Reverend Edward Robins Rich 75 former Holy Trinity rector Baltimore died at home after long illness heart trouble. Confederate Army veteran born 1841 survived by widow Virginia and three children. Funeral at Reisterstown burial in area. Also death of John S Reynolds 59 bachelor real estate owner. funeral at Barratt's Chapel. Mrs. Harrington mother of Governor Harrington funeral in Madison Dorchester with prompts from family.
Bethlehem notes start with Mr and Mrs Harry W Hubbard hosting supper for Elva Anstine Maud Harding Rebecca Christopher and Horace Gambril Elwood Cohee Easter party hosted by Bertha Cobee near Federalsburg Maude Harding Elva Anstine attended guests Charles H Cornell bride from Trenton NJ stayed with James B Fodd Elva Austine returned to Baltimore after visiting Mrs Charles Christopher Mrs James B Todd receiving treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Charles Christopher visiting Baltimore D E Patchett on the sick list
Rev C T Wyatt outlines tomorrow's schedule with class meeting at 9 45 public worship at 10 30 sermon The Barrel of Meal and the Cruse of Oil Epworth League 6 30 evening service 7 30 Sunday School suspended a parish wide canvass 2 6 pm to pledge funds for local church expenses and benevolences The plan aims to pay all bills and support the church finances and is cited as being adopted by leading churches.
Earl Brown son of T Fred Brown is in Cambridge Hospital with a broken ankle and severe cuts and bruises Alvin Hubbert is at home with shock lacerations and bruises from a recent motorcycle accident The pair were en route from Cambridge to Federalsburg when Brown lost control on a turn and the riders were thrown onto the stone road
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