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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1917
Page
5
Saturday Morning May 12 1917 Centor Journal reports requests for county news under this heading. Local notices, community items, and brief updates from across the region are sought for the forthcoming issue.
The column lists W W Newcomer building an artesian well, W T Beauchamp buying a store at Griffin, L Smith selling two farms at public sale, and household goods of the late Chas E Stevens to be sold this afternoon. It notes local church services, Mothers Day sermons, and community events including a Boy Scouts service, a preparedness survey gathering, and a Hillsboro and Denton church schedule. It also mentions unclaimed mail, a Sunday school convention, a peach spraying demonstration, and a personal injury case in Queen Annes court involving Mrs Maggie Eaton versus Caroline county and Helt Construction Company.
The twentieth anniversary of Rev J R Marley Cass and his wife was celebrated at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church rectory with a guild planned reception. Gifts largely in china were presented to the couple and many relatives and neighbors attended. Mr Cass spoke of gratitude as music accompanied the event. The Cass family includes seven children and the couple, natives of England, were married in Jamaica May 11, 1897.
Mrs. Julia Baynard Clark and Mr. J. Frank Huss with accompanist will headline at Mozart Hall on Wednesday May 16 at 8 o'clock. Proceeds support installing a new pipe organ for M. I. Church in Greensboro, the county’s second church feature of this kind. The article also notes local residents and visitors, a mill purchase by L. Riddleberger and family moving to Zacharias mill, and several brief social updates, ending with a note that the school is preparing for commencement.
The Epworth League held a Friday meeting at Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Beauchamp home and elected officers for the coming year led by President Roland Seeders. A pleasant evening of games and music followed by refreshments.
Services tomorrow in Preston Methodist Church include 9 30 a m Sunday School 045 preaching 7 30 p m Epworth League special service led by Jerome Cox to mark Mother's Day and a 3 p m sermon by Rev Mr Richardson at Choptank A new schoolhouse ground has been broken on Main Street on land previously owned by the late Dr H F Willis More buildings are planned Mrs Thomas Taylor visited Wilmington to see her son Levin who injured his eye The post office moved Monday to the Ledman building and presents a fine appearance Mrs Katie Davids of Baltimore has been visiting locals
Dorsey Blake Jr., son of Reverend and Mrs. Dorsey Blake, has joined the naval coast defense for the Fourth district from Northern New Jersey to Virginia and will serve on patrol boats and submarine chasers. Ira W. Wheatley died in an unusual accident when a falling tree struck him after he was knocked from a second tree he stood on, breaking several ribs.
The Ridgely area reports the Talbot Dorchester Caroline W C T U convention at Ridgely M E Church with devotions, speeches, and a reorganized Young People’s Branch. Mary R Haslup steps in for a principal speaker. Local clubs discuss encyclopaedia plans and pupils’ bazar proceeds fund church improvements. Real estate transfers and community notices listed follow.
Thirty eight persons attended a patrons' meeting at the school on Thursday afternoon. The program included a short pupil display and an address by B. J. Grimes, Superintendent of Schools. Pupils winning badges at last week's Athletic meet were Mary Cahall Nora Wyatt Philip Butts Nell Knotts Belle Cahall Edith Wyatt and Durza Reiter. Several local residents and relatives visited or were guests over the weekend, including Alfred Blackburn of Newark Del and Chas Walls of Sadlersville, with others from Balti more Clayton and Sadlersville noted. Melvin Kinnamon has resigned his position at Newark Del.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as Abram W. Lewis and John R. Wright estates moved through probate. Executors named Frank E. Lewis and Walter M. Wright received letters testamentary, with bonds filed and creditors notices ordered. Appraisers appointed for Lewis and Wright estates. Administrators and executors filed accounts and distributions for several estates including Frederick A. Lord Martha J. Goldsborough and John W. Davis. Appraisers named Gsell and Marvel. Harvey Williams and others filed accounts and sales reports.
A local picnic was hosted by Mr Nevin Bender on May 2 with many attendees. Mr Chaffinch visited relatives near Hurlock on Monday and Tuesday, and Mr J H Melvin bought a new Ford car.
I wish to thank all friends who extended their sympathy and kindness during my recent bereavement. Mrs. JOHN R. WRIGHT.
The third annual county track and field meet was held in Denton under the Public Athletic League of Baltimore. Results cover junior 80 pound to senior unlimited classes with numerous events led by Caroline Ridgely Preston Federalsburg and Denton, noting wins in sprints relays jumps throws and overall points tallies.
Mrs Purnell Johnson 81 died at her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs M Bates Stephens home early Tuesday after a brief illness. The funeral was held Thursday with Rev Dr Thomas O Crouse officiating and Harrington Cemetery interment. Surviving are husband J Wilbur Johnson Stephens Marion J Woodford and Mrs Stephens. Johnson was a Michigan native who lived in California before settling here.
The article notes widespread financial strain as wartime costs bite households of all income levels. It cites rising prices, tighter budgets, and pressure on families to manage scarce resources while supporting military efforts. The piece underscores broad economic impact beyond the battlefield.
George W Pepper a well known farmer died at his home on the Owen C Garey farm in the Second district after a long illness Funeral was held Sunday at the home with Rev Dr Crouse interment in Denton cemetery He is survived by his widow ten children including Minta Poole Everett Ernest Earl Stafford John Segar Melvin Lacy Hall Dukes and Victor Pepper The Pepper family traced to Robert and Catherine Pepper early settlers from Sussex Delaware who moved to Caroline County in 1847 He was regarded as an excellent citizen.
In Edinburgh the farming community is delayed by prolonged wet weather as they push spring work. Measles cases are reported locally. Harleigh Faulkner of Wilmington has returned home. Mrs. Joseph Gsell shows improvement. Kennard Shults was in Denton on Saturday.
Denton National Bank introduces the Burroughs posting machine to speed and secure handling of customer accounts. The machine automatically records checks and deposits, prints new balances, and provides daily statement duplication of ledgers. Pass books remain with customers and five minute access to complete statements is promised.
Mr and Mrs Richard Beaven hosted a miscellaneous shower at the home of Geo H Beaven on Thursday evening. Dr H Cldérence Duffey and daughter Miss Mary of Washington visited Mr and Mrs Charles Jarrell on Monday. Walter Stevens and daughter visited Mr and Mrs W B Sparks with Bosticks of Sudlersville visiting Edward Furbush on Wednesday. Harry Fisher and son Henry were in Baltimore this week. Miss Ethel Holt entertained the Juniors last Saturday. Mrs H M Thompson was in Baltimore on Wednesday.
Rev J A Strayer a retired minister was arrested and charged with wife beating by his son Rev George Strayer visiting from Trafford Pa. He admitted the charge and was sentenced to 30 days in Denton jail by Magistrate Thomas F Cox. Strayer has preached in Pennsylvania and the West and lived on a Caroline farm for years.
Negotiations for buying a steam boat proceed with possible closing already. Governor Hartington ordered a thorough hull inspection of the vessel, once a ferry to Staten Island, capable of carrying 15 autos and hundreds of passengers. Purchase price is 35000 dollars. The boat will be placed on the ways for final hull checks within days. The new line would serve travelers to and from Baltimore.
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