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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1917
Page
5
A long row of notices from Denton Maryland reports wheat prices, farm sales and church events. Rev J E Smith lectured in Easton while others plan auctions, sermons, a market, and a Civic Club clean up day. Deputies, loans, and berry picking drive local commerce as May term court nears.
A Baltimore wedding report notes the marriage of Howard Bryant and Lillian Edmonds Gambrill at 41 West Preston street with Rev. Arthur B. Kingsolving officiating. The bride, widow of Robert Gordon Gambrill, and the groom, an attorney, plan a honeymoon in Atlantic City and residence in Arlington Baltimore County.
Henderson resident Rev A F Zimmerman now at Norfolk Va visited J C Jensen last week and preached at the M E Church. Many Wilmington and Greensboro visitors stay with local families, including Clarence Griffith enlisting as carpenter’s mate in the U S Navy and heading for France soon. Other travelers include Mrs Edward Thomas visiting her Wilmington kin, Mr and Mrs George King of Wilmington with Jones family near town, Miss Lillian Meredith visiting her mother, and Mr and Mrs Freeborn Ellwanger from near Greensboro calling on Carrow family. Various locals and visitors shift between Wilmington, Cape Charles, Bridgewater and Chester, with several staying over weekends and a few returning from distant towns.
The Caroline County Sunday School Convention in Hillsboro drew larger attendance than any prior gathering. Local residents welcomed visitors from Hillsboro and Queen Anne, with notable guests including Paul Mason of Philadelphia and Harvey Robinson of Wilmington. The weekend featured extended stays by several out of town guests and a series of social visits among the community.
A Sunday electric storm struck the home of Mr Thomas Golt near Templeville injuring no one but causing heavy damage to all rooms. Plaster loosened windows shattered lamps broken piano damaged and a table scarf ignited. The boys extinguished the flames and warned neighbors for help. Community notes mention visits, events, agriculture, and a note that all national guard forces will merge into the regular army between July 15 and August 5.
The Ridgely News column reports the sudden death of 57 year old Franklin McCloud while gardening. He lived in the area most of his life, worked in several local stores, and served as a deacon in the Reformed Church. His funeral was held at his residence with Rev. A. M. Rahn and Rev. C. C. Troxell officiating. interment followed in Ridgely cemetery. He is survived by his wife and a son, Thomas, principal of the Goldsboro school.
Mr. Frank Collins aged 76 died after a fall at his home and funeral services were held at Grove M P Church with interment nearby. Survived by his widow formerly Martha Sparklin and children Mrs. Charles Howard Hobbs Mrs. Howard Taylor Baltimore Mr. Charles Collins Harmony and brothers William and Fred Collins Preston. Also notes on residents’ travels, church activity, school events, and local queries about butter from a Guernsey cow and Navy recruits tablet honors. The Federalsburg letter covers community happenings, deaths, marriages, enlistees, and local society events with dates and names.
Mrs Ralph Nichols and daughter Louise of Wilmington visit Mr and Mrs George E Nichols in Greensboro. Mrs G Earl Nichols and daughter from Goldsboro stay with the Nichols family. Mrs Edgar Anderson of Bridgeville spent a weekend with her mother Mrs Mary Jackson. Mrs Georgia Butler visits sister Mrs Harford Porter. Mr Chase Jackson of Wilmington stays with his mother Mrs Mary Jackson. Miss Sallie McKnott of Wilmington Del visits town. Mrs C B Jarman visits friends in Baltimore. Miss Louise Swann weekends with Miss Helen Hagadane in Denton.
Mr. Howard Eason and his daughter Nellie spent the latter part of last week with friends at Easton. Miss Lula Price of Easton spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs S E Price. Miss Mary Parrott of Cambridge is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs N Parrott. Miss Sallie Parrott has returned home from a short visit at Wilmington. Miss Lina McCracken is visiting Mrs Ollie Corkran this week.
Concord notes say Mr and Mrs Hayward Hignutt and their young son from Federalsburg spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Emmett Hignutt. Sunday School services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 10:30. Local farmers attended court in Centreville and strawberry season is approaching.
The Junior Aid gathered May 17 at Miss Mary Brades home with many attendees listed including Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Christopher, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Christopher, D. J. Patchett family, Legates, Bowdle, Patchett, Tay lor, Waddell, Colborne, Patchett, Todd, Legates, Brodes, Wright, and others. After refreshments, games were played. Next meeting set with Miss Isabelle Carroll on June 21. Rev W J Wright will begin Sunday services at Bethlehem M E church tomorrow at 7 45 p m. Little Kennett Patchett is ill. Miss Helen Willoughby visited Trappe friends Sunday.
In Edinburgh a number of farmers fished Delaware bay this week and reported excellent luck catching fine trout. Mr. Geo C Luff of Felton Delaware visited Mr John T Shults last Thursday. Mr W J Faulkner bought a Hardin Silo through Luff and Shults agency. Farmers are busy planting corn.
Miss Dora Powell has been visiting Mr and Mrs George L Griffith and family. Mr W M Love has bought a new touring car.
The Caroline County Sunday School Convention, described as the largest in county history, drew wide participation on May 16 at Hillsboro M E Church. 128 enrolled, 65 Federalsburg Bible Class members attended, with speakers Dr. E Morris Ferguson Dr T O Crouse Dr C T Wyatt and Miss Maggie S Wilson. Revenue from schools surpassed previous years, leaving funds to cover county work for the coming year.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided Tuesday. Annie FE Orrell died testate. Wesley Jarrell named executor. bonds approved. Creditors to be notified. Appraisers J Frank Lane and L Irving Jones appointed. Walter M Wright filed inventory for John R Wright estate. sale ordered. Virginia R Wright releases approved. Iva A Russell executors filed sales account. approved. Emma Pepper seeks administration of George Pepper with Melvin Pepper as coappointee. Harvey L Cooper trustee for George S Raleigh estate filed account and dividend.
Hickman Sunday School will hold its annual Children’s Day service Sunday evening May 27 at 8 o’clock. An official of the Sunday School asks for a large attendance. Various local residents and visitors are noted, including Mrs. Ralph Nichols of Wilmington visiting Ida Fountain’s home, and several community movements and travels mentioned.
A Caroline county case began Tuesday of last week in the Queen Annes court and ended Friday night near midnight with a verdict for John W. Rathell worth three thousand dollars against Greenbury H. Williamson. Rathell claimed writs were sworn out by conspiracy and that he was imprisoned. Many witnesses testified for both sides and costs will fall on the defendant after a motion for a new trial. Lawyers Richards, Dean and Legg represented Rathell while Lewis, Knotts, Owens and Harper fought Williamson.
Deputy Sheriff Carroll located a large craps game in a pine thicket north of Denton. Eight players were brought before Magistrate Rickards, three white and five black, each fined $5.25 totaling $42. A ninth offender was fined $5.25 for a Saturday street disturbance linked to liquor.
Russell Clouser, living near Burrsville, owns a very pretty Chevrolet car that was a gift from his grandmother, Mrs. J. W. Clouser.
The president signed the selective draft bill and Caroline County appoints a registration board led by Josiah A. Beck Lawrence B. Towers and Dr J R Downes. Registrars will sit 7 am to 9 pm at eight districts to collect personal details from men aged 21 to 30 including name age address birth date citizenship race occupation and military history with penalties for nonregistration and exemptions to be decided later.
Congressman Lin Thicum warns in a Journal letter that the Chesapeake Bay fishing industry is on the brink of ruin and urges urgent state legislation to protect and sustain this vast Maryland resource. He advocates recognizing the Bay as a storehouse of food and calls for measures to return what is taken. Mosquitoes have arrived.
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