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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1915

Page

5

Local Denton Advertisers and Officials Highlight Regional News

The clipping lists prices and ads from local merchants including McIlvaine’s millinery and gloves, first class produce buyers like Ringgold & Co, and J. H. Pastorfield Co. It notes civic updates such as Sheriff-elect Beck’s upcoming jail tenure, clerk-elect Towers and deputies, and the Denton Chautauqua guarantors electing officers. It also covers road work in Caroline, a child’s injury from a street accident, and community events like the Bazaar of the Seasons and a Prohibition Five Million Enrollment Club formation with local leaders named.

McIlvaine’s MeIlvaine’s Cggs W. J. Blackiston Beck Gay Street J. E. Stevens E. H W. Ringgold & Co Mellvaine & Sister's K. P. Coal Denton O. F. Weller State Roads Commission Dover Bridge Choptank Ridgely Bank J. H. Pastorfield Co Queenstown Electric Light Co Nalion Oil Mer, Geo. A McDaniel Delaware Temple Seventh Street Josiah A. Beck L. B. Towers Charles E. Stevens J. Kemp Stevens George C. Skirven Denton National Bank Rebecca Loux Mary Loux Hurlock Merrell Culver Salisbury Caroline Marydel Templeville Hillsboro Andrew Waters Greensboro Easton Isaac Henry R. R. Shull Prof. Evans Denton Chautauqua Association F. P. Covey F. R. Owens J. A. Mackintosh W. J. Norris P. BR. Fisher St. Paul's Episcopal Church Court House National Prohibition Committee W. I. Norris Ferdinand Baynard S. P. Shipman I’. P. Cavey Samuel G. Bye James H. Thawley M. E. Church

Social News Mix of Weddings and Visits Across Town

Miss Emma WN Morgan wife of Rev. W F Dawson marries at her parents 2609 Greenmount Ave Baltimore with ceremony by Rev E El Collins and Rev W S Lit singer. The couple plan residence in Trisboro after November 27th. Other weddings include Miss Adella A Rigby and Edward T Moore near Flaston. Numerous neighbors attend, recoveries noted, and local residents travel between Baltimore Preston and Cambridge for events and visits.

Bazaar and country store for Aged Ladies Home at Easton

Notices request donations on November 17 and 18 at Shannahan Wright son hardware Easton to aid the Aged Ladies Home. Caroline residents show keen interest in the home and the welfare of the elderly ladies. Also reports Stephen Porter of Harrington killed by a Pennsylvania railroad express while hauling sawdust. his horse and wagon were thrown. Sweater sale advertised by J H Pastorfield Co with 25 percent discount on sweaters on specified dates.

Easton Shannahan & Wrightson Caroline Stephen Porter Harrington Pennsylvania Railroad J. H. Pastorfield Co

Accidents Near Burrsville and Local Social Roundups

Mr H Judson Ramsdell and Mr Hugh Vincent crashed their Fords Sunday afternoon near town. both cars badly damaged but no serious injuries reported. A stream of visitors and gatherings follow, with multiple small social events and church notes from Burrsville, Brownsville, Vernon, Denton, and nearby areas.

H. Judson Ramsdell Hugh Vincent Ford Town Ed. Harrington Harrington Edward Mulholland Frances Vernon John W. Stephens Wesley J. Church John Clouser Brownsville

Accidental Shot Injures Anderson Man During Sport

Habba J Ormond Neal of Anderson was shot through the left hand while hunting, badly lacerating flesh. He went to Cambridge Hospital with his father James D Neal and Dr. Fisher of Denton. Neals and Charles Hignutt were together when Hignutt tripped and his gun discharged accidentally. Nearby, T H Towers captured a full grown skunk in the woods last Wednesday. Mrs Seeders and family from Ohio visited Milford, while W E Spence visited his mother in the area. Rabbits were plentiful as hunting resumed. Mrs E M Willey and daughter Esther, and Cathel Ward visited Baltimore. L and A Statum repaint E M Willey’s home exterior. Ethel Paisley of Milton visited here. Farmers husked corn as weather allowed.

W. E. Spence Ohio J. W. Merriken Leeders E. M. Willey Esther Cathel Ward Baltimore Messrs. L. and A. Statum Ethel Paisley Milton

Woodenhawk Pound Party At Home Of Mr and Mrs Meloney

A pound party was held Saturday evening November 6 at the home of Mr and Mrs Willie Meloney with many young people in attendance. Names include Horace Adams Emma Bradley Edna Baker Clara Smith Gertrude Neneman Jvah Robinson Eva Ferrins Bessie Forbert Violet Messick Anna Chaffinch Naomi Haymond Anna Lucas Blanche Murray Eva Devore Lillie Melvin Eva Melvin Grace Fountain Grover Ryan David Bradley Elver Ryan Hugh Vincent Homer Vincent Arie Robinson Emory Robinson Jesse Ferrins Arthur Lucas Howard Lucas Homer Haymond Hubert Windsor Isaac Melvin Clarence Wright Frank Shane Clarence Christopher Clifton Wright Sammie Melvin Norman Adams Roland Adams Orvin Noble Martin Noble Frank Dudney Elmer Hignutt Charlie Carter Major Hamilton David Messick Ernest Bailis Johnny MacDonald Johnny Doebiner Samuel Vickery. Some attended a straw ride to Federalsburg Saturday evening. Miss Blanche Murray visiting Mrs Willie Meloney. Mary Johnson and Jessie Adams ill but recovering. John Chaffinch visiting friends in Harrington. Revival meetings began at Bloomery M E Church Sunday evening. Mr R F Adams and family spent Tuesday at Dover.

Willie Meloney Horace Adams Emma Bradley Edna Baker Clara Smith Gertrude Neneman Jvah Robinson Eva Ferrins Bessie Forbert Violet Messick Anna Chaffinch Naomi Haymond Anna Lucas Blanche Murray Eva Devore Lillie Melvin Eva Melvin Grace Fountain Grover Ryan David Bradley Elver Ryan Hugh Vincent Homer Vincent Arie Robinson Emory Robinson Jesse Ferrins Arthur Lucas Howard Lucas Homer Haymond Hubert Windsor Isaac Melvin Clarence Wright Frank Shane Clarence Christopher Clifton Wright Sammie Melvin Norman Adams Roland Adams Orvin Noble Martin Noble Frank Dudney Elmer Hignutt Charlie, Carter Major Hamilton David Messick Ernest Bailis Johnny MacDonald Johnny Doebiner Samuel Vickery Federalsburg Mary Johnson Jessie Adams John Chaffinch Harrington Bloomery M. E R. F. Adams Dover

Barn Fire Claims Five Animals at Wroten Farm

Early Friday morning November 5 Elwood Wroten found his barn nearly engulfed in flames. Two horses and three pigs were burned with the cause unknown. Community notes list visits and attendances including Gin Dulin family and Liden family at Stevens residence, Reynolds and Morgan in Milford and Felton, Noble in Dover, and Dora Jones with Mrs W Croll.

W. Croll J. W. Morgan Greenwood Estelle Reynolds Felton Florence Noble Dover Dora Jones

Ridgely News Column Highlights Local Activities

The seventh district column reports on Epworth League services at M E Church with officer installations led by W S Shipman and others. Ladies Community Club officers are listed, a revival hymnal purchase noted, and various visits, events, and recitals around Ridgely mentioned including a piano recital by Prof Newcomer and evangelistic services at Church of the Brethren.

Pulpit Exchanges and Local Mews In Novembers Isle

Rev A B Dupuy of Hurlock M P Church will exchange pulpits with our pastor at American Corner Church at 11 a m Sunday November 14 with the Federalsburg side to preach at the same hour in Hurlock. News notes report Mr John Richards and Miss Lena Williams of Federalsburg wed at the parsonage last Monday night November 8.

Bethlehem Social Notices Include Family Visits and Injuries

Mr and Mrs A D Ivins and daughters hosted Sunday guests Misses Ethel Kelly Hazel Marine Martha Lynch and Messrs Clarence Andrews Winfield Chambers Claude Lynch Webster Todd Warfield Chambers Luther Todd and Donald Lynch Miss Lillian White of Easton visits cousin Miss Viola Carmine. Mr and Mrs A Marine visit sister in law Mrs A F Murphy. Mr Arthur Flaharty and Mr Fred Craft from Wilmington spend the weekend here. Miss Ethel Worm and Mr Fred Craft visit Mr and Mrs Karl Lewin. James Reese Jr had two fingers sawed off in the stave mill last Friday.

A. D Ivins Ethel Kelly Hazel Marine Martha Lynch Clarence Andrews Winfield Chambers Claude Lynch Webster Todd Warfield Chambers Luther Todd Donald Lynch Lillian White Easton Viola Carmine A. Marine Marine A. F. Murphy Arthur Flaharty Fred Craft Wilmington Ethel Worm Karl Lewin James Reese, Jr

Local Camp and Visiting Guests Schedule Amid Diphtheria Closure

Greensboro residents F P Roe W B Massey L Jones Dan Zacharias M H Roe camp at Elbins Mill with Mrs Lo Jones and Misses Genevieve Dia Mildred Ginn visiting. Guests from Centreville include Mr and Mrs Jophins Mr and Mrs Eaton and daughter Elizabeth. School closes due to diphtheria. many locals host and visit.

F. P. Roe W. B. Massey L. [. Jones Dan Zacharias M. H. Roe Elbin’s Mill Lo. Jones Genevieve C. Dia Mildred Ginn George Mitchell Galdey's College Albert Savin Billy John Dill A. J A. W. Brumbaugh Ridgely E. F. Seward Wilmington J. C. Burdette O. P. Simmons Cambridge

Henderson notices and local visits listing various residents

Mr Robert Hl Dill, 59, a life long Democrat and respected citizen, died recently. Edith Goodwin visited Philadelphia relatives and attends Milford teachers institute. T C Pritchett and wife came from Eas ton for Mrs Pritchett's father death. Edna and Ruth Carrow of Greensboro visit grandparents George and Mrs George Carrow. Eva Wyatt with Hutsons in Greensboro. Fletcher and Edward Bright visit Wilmington and Baltimore. H C Gooden and Mrs Gooden with Delaware relatives. Lula Marvel returns from Wyoming area. Mrs W F Clark and son George spend day in Philadelphia.

Robert Hl. Dill Journal Edith Goodwin Philadelphia Teachers’ Institute Milford T. C. Pritchett Easton Greensboro George Carrow Eva Wyatt Marshall Hutson Messrs. Fletcher Edward Bright Wilmington Baltimore H. C. Gooden L. A. Gooden Delaware Lula Marvel Wyoming W. F. Clark George

Man in Woods Allegedly Insane After Woodsman Arrest

Charles Carmine, after four years unseen in a dense forest, emerged near a Preston farm Wednesday. Scantily clothed and barefoot, he was arrested after a farmer summoned help. Doctors declared him insane at Preston, noting long hair and nails and unfamiliar speech. He had survived on berries and wildlife during exile and was sent to Maryland Insane Hospital near Cambridge.

Preston Charles Carmine Baltimore Sun Carmine Rip van Winkle Maryland Insane Hospital Cambridge Enoch George

Bazar of the Seasons planned in Hillsboro stores

under the Ladies' Guild the Bazar of the Seasons will be held at Holt's Store in November 1920 with a supper on Saturday Dr Watt district superintendent to lead Methodist Church services in Sunday due to the pastor's absence Episcopal Church Ladies' Aid to hold a bazar at Holt's Store December 10 13 visitors include Miss Mattie Barnes in Baltimore Miss Olive Hummer visiting Miss Sadie Wothers Mr James Hicks and family visited Greensboro and Mrs Charles Stewart visiting in Baltimore

Hillsboro Ladies’ Guild Holt Watt Methodist Guild Episcopal Church W. F. Pennington Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church

Queen Anne Social News Highlights

Queen Anne hosts and visits feature among local families. Culver and Johnson of Hebron join Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Morgan and daughter at their home Sunday. Mrs. Oscar Briscoe attended Rev. W. F. Dawson and Miss Emma Morgan’s Baltimore wedding. Additional notes tell of Mrs. Howard Flowers returning from Annapolis after a week with her sister, Centreville visits by Mrs. Harry Clark and Mrs. Eli Smith, Mrs. C. H. Cordrey visiting her mother in Queenstown, Miss Madge Jump visiting Baltimore relatives, and Miss Edith Richards’ weekend in Wilmington.

C. H. Cordrey Queenstown Madge Jump Baltimore Edith Richards Wilmington

Neighborhood Pound Party Honors Norman Adams

Andersontown residents held a pound party at the William Liden home on a Tuesday evening to honor Norman Adams. Guests included Eva Melvin Addie Chaffinch Clara Skirven Anna Chaffinch Lillie Melvin Anna Vickery Eva Devore Grace Fountain Helen Melvin Ernest Brown Clarefice Wright Earle Chaffinch Clifton Wright Howard Breeding John Fountain Elmer Higautt Samuel Melvin Martin Noble Clayton Higaultt Robert Patten Roland Adams and Lee Scott.

William Liden Norman Adams Eva Melvin Addie Chaffinch Clara Skirven Anna Chaffinch Lillie Melvin Anna Vickery Eva Devore Grace Fountain Helen Melvin Ernest Brown Clarefice Wright Earle Chaffinch Clifton Wright Howard Breeding John Fountain Elmer Higautt Samuel Melvin Martin Noble Clayton Higaoutt Robert Patten Roland Adams Lee Scott

Best corsets on the market for $1.00 at McIlvaine's

A local shop, McIlvaine's, advertises a low priced corset sale priced at one dollar. The brief notice highlights affordable undergarments and urges shoppers to visit the store for the limited offer.

McIlvaine's

Jarman and local figures mourn Greensboro deaths

Obituary notes record the death of Mr Thomas H Jarman retired Greensboro hardware merchant aged about 70 and of Mrs Martha J Hignatt of Willistown in addition to the funeral of Mr James Stevenson of Dover and the death of Mr W H Cohee of Greensboro reflecting on faith family and community ties with details of surviving relatives and service arrangements

Obituaries Mention Several Local Residents’ Deaths

Robert H. Dill died suddenly at his Henderson home after a brief illness of acute indigestion. Funeral at Mt Olive. suriving wife Elizabeth Smith and children Smith, Milton Dill, and Corwin Pritchett. Anna Harper died en route to Cambridge Hospital for appendicitis operation. James H. McNeal, Talbot county figure, died. survived by Mrs McNeal and two sons. McNeal long associated with Shannahan Wrightson Hardware Co.

Heckler Dill Elizabeth Smith Henry Smith Delaware Smith Milton Dill Corwin Pritchett Anna Harper Wallace Harper Greensboro Cambridge Hospital Malone James H. McNeal Talbot County McNeal Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Company

Lady Eglantine the Caroline chicken sets world egg-laying record

Lady Eglantine a Caroline bred leghorn laid her 314th egg November 5 closing a 365 day contest run by the Philadelphia North American. Owned by Mr. A A Christian she becomes world champion and has drawn photo acclaim. The piece notes the gap between 314 and the typical 70 eggs yearly and discusses potential farm gains from higher yields.

Lady Eglantine Caroline Philadelphia A. A. Christian Eglantine Maryland

Two Johns and guest lineup at W F Towers event

W F Towers hosted the Ladies Aid last Wednesday with Rev Kelso and multiple Mrs Deen Collins Todd Deen Towers Slagle Georgia Towers Lillian Towers and C L Towers in attendance. Chester L Towers returned home from Sykesville after visiting his parents and was escorted to Baltimore by his sister Georgia.

W. F. Towers Mr. Kelso Belle Deen Anna Collins Anna Todd R. R. Deen Slagle Georgia Towers Lillian Towers C. L. Towers Chester L. Towers Sykesville Baltimore Georgia W. B. Cohee Lizzie Siegrist R. H. Lister Helen Lister David Messer New Jersey

Smithville Social and Church Updates

Smithville hosts guests including Mr and Mrs L N Alford and child. Mr Mark Trimble leaves for Norfolk, Va. Dr Watt preaches at Bloomery M E Church. Misses Helen and Bessie Liden visit Mrs Clarence Parker near Bridgeville. Misses Grace Hubbard and Altha Adams visit Seaford. Miss Bertha Bullock of Washington visits relatives. Revival meetings continue at Bloomery M E Church. Miss Roberta Bowdle is ill at home.

L. N. Alford Arthur McMahon Near Bethel Mark Trimble Keel Seaford Norfolk Dr Watt Bloomery M. E Helen Bessie Liden Clarence Parker Bridgeville Grace Hubbard Altha Adams Bertha Bullock Washington Bloomery M. E. Church Roberta "Bowdle

Return of the Favorites by DeRue Bros Minstrels

DeRue Bros Minstrels return with a new company and program at the Town Hall. Friday November 19 features the best show yet with tickets at 35 and 50 cents, on sale now at Smith & Walls.

DeRue Bros. Minstrels Smith & Walls

Goldsboro Revival Boosts Church Spirit

In Goldsboro, a recent revival meetings quickened the church community, lifting faith and energy among attendees and strengthening local religious life.

Goldsboro

Irish Orator Dr Cairns to Speak in Denton Next Saturday

Dr Cairns, slated to lecture in Denton under the Denton Fire Company, is praised as one of Ireland's wittiest speakers with forceful logic and broad philosophy. Rev Dr Crouse, who heard Cairns in Columbus, Ohio, calls him among the best on the platform and urges locals to attend.

Cairns Denton Fire Company Thomas QO. Crouse Columbus Denton

Orphans Court Proceedings Highlight Multiple Wills and Admin Matters

Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as wills and estates were presented in the Orphans Court. Inventory appraisals for Christiana Glime were approved, and Samuel J. Hilbrough’s will was probated with Thelda H. Hilbrough named executor. Appraisers were appointed. bank funds for a minor were ordered paid. Executors of deceased estates reported final and interest accounts. sales of real estate by executors were ratified.

Clark, Rawlings Stevens Orphans‘ Court John Glime Christiana Glime Samuel J. Hilbrough Thelda H. Hilbrough T. Clayton Horsey Robert D. Clark Peoples National Bank Howard Andrew Charles H. Glime John E. Elrick Nettie C. Dean Virginia D. Ames Charles H. Dean William H. Faulkner Samuel C. Faulkner Lemuel M. Jones Robert H. Handy Fred R. Owens Francis B. Russell Elizabeth C. Russell Thomas H. Gallagher Thomas Gallagher Edward E. Nuttle E. A Laura W. Andrew

In sad remembrance of Mrs Annie Smith Todd

A bereaved remembrance from Federalsburg notes the death of Annie Smith Todd on October 29 1915. Her sister Mrs S A Smith signs the tribute, recalling faith hopeful lines about rest in heaven and reunion with loved ones.

Annie Smith Todd James E. Todd Federalsburg

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the Local Department Emma WN. Morgan George M. Morgan Greenmount Avenue W. F. Dawson Hillsboro Methodist Episcopal Church E el. Collins W. ST. Litsinger North Baltimore Lohengrin Louis Gorsuch Dawson North Trisboro Dr. Marine Cleveland Germany Teutons Great Britain France England Adella A. Rigby Charles P. Rigby Edward T. Moore Flaston J. P. Stump Trinity MM. FE Church South Neighbors M. Duke Smith Marcus H. Smith Mabel Alcorn Phillips Zion Methodist Episcopal Church James Park Charles Snyder Jersey City F. L. Williams Dorothy Master Edward Williams Laurel H. M. Cade John W. Richards Tena George T. Redden H. Clay Hobbs Reyner Dukes H. T. Nuttle Marriott Redden Pacific Coast Henrietta Lyle N. C Harriet Anderson Thomas O. Crouse Helen Crouse Thelma Everngam Girls’ Latin School Howard Porter George Porter James C. Colllins Walter J. Kelly New Haven Conn J. Ira Fisher Willow Grove William Elbin George W. Porter F. F. Lyden New York Willard H. Thawley John T. Porter Baltimore Hospital Bates K. Lucas Ann Arbor Michigan Burrsville J. J. Brown Mildred R. H. Thawley Mollie Cahall T. A. Viven Camden N. J C. N. Fountain James Breeding Hickman Mary E. Harvey Amos Layton Emile H. Sapp M. Lee Wyatt Ear Denton Sheppard Rachel M. Harvey If. A. Porter R. H. Stafford A. J. Billing Hobbs Min W. FE Woodenhawk THE Ridgely News Epworth League M. FE Betterton L. S. Matthews Willard Shipmap W. I. Habbert W. S. Shipman Viola Jones Stella Matthews Tris Smith Harry Swann Elsie Matthews Mary Laird Bertha Jackson Ladies’ Community Club Long Turner Jones Miss Swing Madara Miss Yost Maymaker Delta Harford County Harold Headley Swedesboro M. Swing Newcomer W. E. Habbart Crisfield Alexander Russell Joseph Gibson Blarry Gibson Delmar B. A. Headley H. Hemimans Frances F. Willard First Avenue Fourth Fifth Streets Helen Haymaker Church of the Brethren Harry Ritchie G. M. Downes Will Cannon I. E. Mason Hot Springs Virginia Harry Flemmons David Benaway Minnie Taylor Haddaway Joseph Clark John Butler Viola Haddaway Tilghman’ S Island Ruth Fisher W.ww. Murphy Cummings Willamsburg Sarah Murphy Mary Jester Bell Brodes Susan Collins Bethlehem Queen Anne Andersontown Thomas H. Jarman Abs Mary Frances Jarman Mr. Jarman Jarman Thomas Sabra Lewis Thomas Melvin Thomas H. Lewis Western Maryland College Lewis A. Jarman Rushville Clinton B. Jarman Henry Jarman J. E. Willis M. P 2. C. Tyson C. J. Burdette W. S. Simms Howard T. Quigg Mr. Tyson Westminster E. H. Roe Jennie Lewis E. W. Grieves Bayard Genn T. K. Jones Katie Dunn J. I. Carroll Fannie Legg Kent Island W. H. Ken Hignutt Wingate Neal Peter F. Hignutt John Stevens W. D. Taylor Harry Richardson D. D. Taylor O. M. Hignutt Robert Henry Smith William J George R Edward W James D. Neal J. E. Smith Concord Cemetery Mr. Smith Order of Heptasophs George M John M. Wooters Calvin Butler Alvin Totheroh Walter Lester Morris Laura H. T. Quigg Wm. H. Cohee University Hospital M. E Cohee Johns Ralph Panzi Messrs Ralph and Morris Hunt E. T. Towers Frank Howard Smithville T. Alex. Cairns Orphans’ Court Business Annie Christ Mrs. S. A. Smith Lucas H. Kelley Maud Kelley Williamsburg School Edgar Jones Atachive
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