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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1913
Page
6
Brief items from various locales dated November 8, 1913. focuses on local events, meetings, weather, and community notices typical of a rural county page. Names, places, and dates anchor the report with concise summaries for each item.
The Denton Journal notes crop prices and cash quotes from W J Blackiston and E H Ringgold with eggs and oysters as popular items. It mentions political results, court acquittal of Winnie Smith, and local club talks, plus upcoming sermons, fire losses, and a bakers delivery move. Local voters and Delawar e visitors are referenced alongside holiday shopping and winter wear promotions. A large excerpt covers community notices, theater and moving pictures, and farm successes with sweet potatoes.
Miss Pauline Frances Sisk, daughter of J F Sisk and Benjamin Hildreth Sielle of Wilmington Del, married Saturday at noon at the bride’s home on Hanson Street Easton. The event featured autumn decor, Lohengrin music, and Lila Sisk on piano. Ushers included William Armstrong and John P Stelle. Other notices mention upcoming or recent marriages, improvements, and local visits across Caroline County and nearby towns, with several weddings and health updates noted.
Hobbs visitors include Mr and Mrs James Wheatley and relatives from Dover and Hillsboro. H W Hughes reports buckwheat and cow peas harvests on Sour Apple Tree farm and plans to plant wheat. Ames residents praise Rev J T Bailey’s parsonage beautification. Hobbs hosts masquerade parade and local visits continue with several regional travelers and guests.
Choptank news lists residents returning from visits in Trenton New Jersey Philadelphia Norfolk Virginia Bridgeville and Seaford with several family and guest updates. It notes improvements in Mrs E N Wrights health and visits by Emmett Hurst J R Wright and others to and from East New Market Williston Hurlock Cambridge Preston and Seaford indicating a lively pattern of local social travel and contact.
Revival services are in progress at Trinity Church with strong interest. Services start at 7 p.m. on Sundays and 7.30 p.m. on weeknights. Local families visit Dover and Federalsburg for gatherings. Farmers enjoy favorable weather aiding corn housing seed peas threshing rye and late potatoes. roads are good. hogs are prevalent.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church met at Mrs. Samuel Diggins home in Queen Anne on Thursday afternoon. Paul Mason of Wilmington visited his parents here over Sunday. Mrs. Howard Hopkins and Edith are visiting friends in Baltimore. Herbert Beaven of Dover visits his parents. Mrs. Charles Jarrell visited her brother A L Duffey in Sabillasville. G L Wilson visits Dr. and Mrs. John Dukes in Philadelphia. Thomas Jones will move his family to Baltimore soon. H M Thompson was in Baltimore last week. Charles Stewart was in New York last week.
The Ridgely News notes a Mrs Will Smith directed Hallowe'en program with acts including Her Weekly Allowance performed by Mildred Seward and The Burglar and the Boarder with Mildred Seward Irene Weaver Roland Fountain and Harold Turner. Proceeds benefited the primary school.
Mr. F A Porter is in Baltimore receiving hospital care with Mrs Porter and daughter Mrs Wm G Wooters returning home. Mrs Emily Johnson has returned to Greenwood after three weeks with her sister Mrs EE Russell. Mrs Mary E Harvey came back Friday from visits to Henderson Marydel Greensboro Barclay and Odessa. Rev C M Cullum led a large congregation at Union M P Church last Sunday. Rev and Mrs C M Cullum and con Wilson were guests of Mr and Mrs John W Stephens. Mrs S B Ireland and son William, after a week with Easton relatives, returned home. Mr Asilton of Queen Annes county visits the Starkeys. John and Mrs Good received a serenade last Thursday. Mrs Catherine Parks visits daughter Mrs S E Ireland. Mrs Howard Hopkins spent last week in Baltimore.
Powell Goodwin, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W H Goodwin, died at Mercy Hospital Baltimore on Thursday of last week aged 16. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with interment in Greensboro cemetery. Powell was a student at Charlotte Hall.
Miss Bessie Snowberger, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Thad Snowberger near Andersontown, has returned home from Cambridge Hospital after a surgical operation performed by Dr Curtis F Burnam of Baltimore.
Farmers from Dorchester and Caroline counties gathered for the Nanticoke Grange annual exhibit and meeting. Prizes honored top farm products, flowers, bantam chickens, and produce displays. James Dew won best general collection. Mrs William Clark led best flowers. Mrs George Clark earned five dollars for best fruits and preserves. Nicholas Laignell took best corn. E N Swiss led potato contest. Prominent grangers spoke in the afternoon, with Rev Thomas S Holt and Rev Robert D Bradley addressing attendees.
Dr. D. M. Mitchell and Revs. J. J. Rieves and C. M. Hisser spoke Tuesday night and Wednesday at Sunday School Institute services, aiding church work. The railroad plans heavier rails and ties from Oxford to Clayton, improving travel comfort and fruit transport. Local potato crops reach about 9,000 hampers, roughly two carloads of reds whites and sweets, while canning goods sit unsold. Revival services are set to begin next week.
Harry Lorraine of Reliance found a bag of chickens in his barn after hearing a commotion while returning from Seaford on Friday night. The thief fled in fear upon seeing the costume hanging on a nail, mistaking it for a man. Local social notes mention Praston Jarrell family visiting Goldsboro relatives and several townspeople visiting or at home this week.
In loving memory of Clarence Vickery who died November 7 1913 at age 6 years and 7 days. Parents recall a year since he was laid away and speak of God’s will. They picture him by a river, among blooming flowers, awaiting them in a place of love and sunshine.
Reported relocation of a blacksmith to the town with Mr. tkarry Roop of Denton in charge. Also notes multiple local visits, travel, sickness, and community events including a mass meeting, farm work, and a forthcoming Christian Endeavor gathering in Baltimore with details on program and rates.
Mr Charlie E Parker formerly of Bridgeville and Miss Viva P Hunt of Baltimore were married in Baltimore on Thursday October 30. They will reside in Baltimore where the groom is in business. Various local relatives and friends, including Mr and Mrs J H Parker of Bridgeville, attended and visited. Church notices and social visits follow with community updates on guests and travels.
Misses Mary Messick Elsie Eisen Clara D B Todd Mary Ward Myra Wright Eva Berger and Messrs Robert H Rhenshaw J Frank Patchett Edward Patchett and Mr and Mrs John I R Hopkins were guests of Mr and Mrs Wm E Pritchett on Sunday. Last Saturday Wesley Bowdle was struck by Nace Ledmans auto. Bowdle uninjured though Dearborn damaged. Also Mr and Mrs Harvey Parrott and Lorrel visited Thos Parrott at Bridgeville. Epworth League business meeting planned at J B Todds Saturday night. Frank Patchett to leave for Washington for a new position. Miss Mary Blades visiting friends at Secretary. Revival meetings continue.
Farmers announce strong potato yields with reports indicating a very good harvest, reflecting favorable growing conditions and robust output across fields.
A daughter memorializes her mother Maggie Webber who died on November 3. The verse laments lost guidance and the mother’s absence, while praising her faithfulness and kindness and noting days of sorrow.
The State Bureau of Immigration discusses a farmers labor bureau. Secretary Talbot argues for either a legislative creation or farmer organization to recruit trained European farm workers at wages around 180 dollars yearly with travel costs offset. He stresses integrity, investigation of workers, and past experiences with unsuitable hires.
Henry B. Wayman colored aged fifty two and longtime leading hand on Thomas B Sparklin's farm in Tuckahoe Neck died suddenly Friday from heart disease. A son of Charles and nephew of Bishop Wayman he was esteemed for intelligence industry and reliability. Funeral held Monday at Bells Chapel with interment in nearby cemetery that also houses many Wayman relatives. The Wayman family has long been a notable colored family in the county.
Maryland Week runs November 18 to 22 at the Fifth Regiment Armory with the State Horticultural Society and affiliates, featuring farm product exhibits from Starland Agricultural College experimental station and national speakers. Farmers will tour the city by automobile, enjoy a harbor boat ride, and attend a luncheon hosted by the Baltimore Board of Trade. The event promotes scientific farming for larger, better harvests and invites every eligible man to attend.
Practical advice for hog fattening notes that mild fall weather yields more pork per feed than cold winter weather. Recommend grazing on soybeans sweet potatoes peanuts cow peas to reduce corn need, then finish in pens with corn for firmer meat and lard. Emphasizes maximizing pork yield at lowest cost and warns corn alone raises price.
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