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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
6
Local items report price cuts on wheat and eggs at Mellvaine Sister, new mills in operation, holidays and bank closures for Thanksgiving, diphtheria cases near Newton, hot bread specials, and several community notices. Occasional injuries and legal actions noted, plus upcoming events and shipping guidance on corn.
Among the arrivals at the Brick Hotel this week are many guests from Centreville Baltimore Chestertown Philadelphia Salisbury and Cordova. A ceremony will unite Miss Lelia R Hopkins and Mr T Milton Cox at Cordova Chapel on November 25. Local visits and social events include hunts church dedications and illnesses with numerous residents and visitors from Denton Baltimore Wilmington and Philadelphia.
At a Friday meeting of the Caroline County Teachers Association, a preamble and resolution were adopted urging the Maryland General Assembly to pass a law compelling children of specified ages to attend school and to provide enforcement means. The resolution emphasizes the importance of basic education for citizenship and community standing, noting irregular school attendance and small enrollments as issues. Miss M M Dukes served as secretary for the committee that prepared the measure.
Messrs. F. P. Roe Milton Rae and D. J. Zacharias Jr enjoy a fishing and gunning trip near Crouse's Mill in Queen Anne's county. Rev. F. A. Holland will preach to Jr. O. U. A. M. on Sunday November 21. Irvin's Chapel reopened last Sunday after six months of repairs. A moving picture show is planned for Mozart Hall on December 6.
Mrs G J Morgan of Denton and Mrs De Trice of Philadelphia visited Mrs Fred Paisley this week. H Hughes plans a new dwelling on the top-acre farm for Mr H Will. Miss Bertha Roop hosted a surprise gathering last Friday. Willian Hl Willey returns after cancer operation. Rev Maddox assisted by Rev J Morris. A J Hayes resumes after appendicitis surgery in Wilmington. Mr and Mrs W T Starkey spent time with Caroline relatives. A shooting match Saturday drew crowds and funds. Grace Whitby visiting Paca Island. J J Goatee sale last Monday well attended. Agent Ricards visited Bridgeville on Sunday. J Ramsey of Philadelphia was in Hobbs Tuesday. Dallas Neal is recovering well.
Henderson notes show Isabella Carrow and nieces Ruth and Edna visiting the Carrow family. Philadelphia visitors Darwin Pritchett and Fred Bowdle with child visit relatives. Howard Cohee returns to Wilmington after a town stay. Dover’s Noble Pippin visits family, Carroll Pippin visits from Wilmington, W. H. Melvin family from Bear Station, Reed family in town, Sweeney at FF. Willis visits Ches. Addie Coliee of Hazlettville with Elphonsie Gooden. C C Merriken visits Federalsburg, W. S. Cubbage of Viola visits town, Flora Slay visiting AL Powell near Hazlettville.
An ad promoting Sprinkle Allen's Foot-Hage move shoe as the useful solution when overshoes are needed and shoes pinch. It claims the product is sold everywhere for 25 cents and warns against substitutes.
Maryland Evangelistic Association Superintendent George H. Nock will preach at American Corner Chop Tank and Grove with lectures on November 28 29 and 30. He will lead a mothers meeting Sunday School and other services to raise funds for religious work. Christ Church Thanksgiving services will aid Home For Friendless Children. Rev Taggs sermon pleased listeners and revival rallies are planned at Liberty Reliance and nearby churches with multiple speakers and offerings.
Obituaries report the death of William J. Purvis at 57 after five years with the Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railroad at his Baltimore home. Also listed are deaths in Caroline and Queen Anne counties, funeral notices for Martha G. Wright and Mrs Kulin, and George Washington's 1798 check found among Captain Robert W. Stewart papers in Dorchester County.
In loving remembrance of our dear mother Mary E Clark who departed this life November 18, 1908. Gone but not forgotten or ever will she be. Yet again we hope to meet her when the days of life are fled. By Hen DAUGHTER.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Executors administrators presented inventories appraisements lists accounts and petitions including orders to sell bonds consonant with probate actions and notices postponed to the 23rd inst.
The Comptroller places banks with surplus and profits at or above capital stock on the roll of honor. Maryland has twenty five such banks, nine on the Eastern Shore. Elkton Rising Sun Denton Centreville Snow Hill Dorchester Salisbury Pocomoke City Chestertown are named with corporate numbers and state ranks.
Rev Jesse Norris of Carmichael, once pastor at Union Methodist Protestant, revisits friends here. Evangelist Shellhorn from New Jersey joins Rev Carroll Maddow for a Union Methodist Protestant Church revival the first week in December. Evelyn Lloyd and John Porter of Wilmington were guests of Mr and Mrs T Wesley Porter. Rev Thomas Sardla conducts revival services at Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs R H Thawley and son Wesley return from Philadelphia, Edgar H Stafford visits Wilmington and Philadelphia, Thomas Downham of Wyoming also visited recently.
Miss Nellie Butler of Federalsburg spent Friday and Saturday with her parents the Batlers. Ired and Frank Foote of Baltimore visit their brother E. Foote. R. N. Hallowell of North Wales spent the week with friends. Mrs. Towers visited friends with Secretary. Edna Rogers spent part of last week with relatives in Easton. W. R. Thomas is erecting a handsome dwelling in town.
The Misses Morgan of Concord were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Meredith last weekend. Mrs. Annie Reichman and her grandson visited friends in Denton on Sunday. Sheriff Chaffinch plans to move to Denton in December to take office. Nellie Cohee visits her uncle Frank Collins in Preston. Win Willoughby’s new house nears completion. Linwood Cohee will relocate to the T. L. Chaffinch farm.
Concord residents including Mrs Williamson Mrs Lula Beauchamp Miss Winifred Johnson and Mr Clarence Beauchamp traveled to Baltimore this week. New York visitor Mr Kirwin F Everngam stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs T H Feverngam. The Ladies Aid Society plans a meeting with Mrs Stella Todd on Tuesday November 23. Mrs Mary Adkinson, previously ill with fever, shows improvement. Mrs Walter Kelley visited Baltimore last week in Federsisburg. Mr George H Jefferson attended the Masonic Temple dedication in Baltimore.
Two fires struck Caroline County destroying J W Johnson’s dwelling near Concord and a Blades Brothers canning factory in Choptank. The Johnson loss nears 1500 with 1000 insured. Officials suspect a firebug, noting similar fires three months apart and ongoing investigations by Fire Marshal Thomas J. Ewell and Detective John H. Kratz. Residents fear for their homes as patrols increase.
The Belair Mid Western era discusses leaks on the farm caused by overextension, poor soil prep, bad timing, insufficient manure, mispricing, and waste. It urges cooperative buying, broad education, thrift, accurate accounting, and adopting Western habits of thrift and discipline to avoid failure and boost farm success.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church plans a bazar in the ice cream parlors of I FE Mason on Thanksgiving night. Philadelphia visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Christian Holsinger and Mrs. Selby Smith. Mrs. Edward Morris and Miss Ursula Snowberger visit relatives in Pennsylvania. Swedesboro residents Mr. Headley and family stay with Mr. and Mrs. J M Swing. I T Lautsbury and Paul Halsinger visited Wilmington on Thursday. Mrs. C S Turner and daughter Hilda return from Philadelphia trip. Rev G S Conaway of Smyrna filled the M E Church pulpit Sunday. Roy Cherry and sister Sadie visit friends in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Dr Stone returns from Baltimore. Rev W E Habbart returns from Wilmington.
Dr J B Merritt faces malpractice charges in Circuit Court for Talbot county. A Friday next week date is set for the case if defense can bring him in by then. Merritt was in $5000 bond last May but failed to appear and the bond was forfeited. Counsel asked bond reduction but court cannot reduce it. if he appears at the November term the judge may consider recommending bond relief to the Governor. Merritt is also sought by Caroline county authorities on a grave charge.
William J. Turbitt was shot in the face at about three am at the home of Thomas Chairs. He suffered severe facial injuries including lacerations and burns. The State's Attorney suspects an inside shooting. Parbitt claims accident. A hearing is set in Justice Steele's office.
Miss Belle Pippin and Mr J Benjamin Spry were married in Wilmington on Saturday with Rev W C Poole officiating. Arthur Isaacs of Philadelphia visits his father Charles Isaacs. Harringtons of Felton stay with the Smiths. Mrs William Bowman returns home Thisday. Pearl Cooper visits relatives near Reesville. Emma Sparks visits brother near Haydens. Dr J R Smith and family spend Tuesday in Dover.
Senator elect Goslin of Caroline serves on a commission to draft a convict labor bill. The plan would employ convicts from the penitentiary, House of Correction, and county jails for road work. The commission will study methods used in Southern states where convict labor has succeeded and address statewide labor shortages and road costs.
The upper section of the State road between Denton and Greensboro will be completed soon. Finishing the highway will require another contract and time to macadamize. The route will unlock thousands of acres long held at low prices, now rising in value. Local improvement effects are already evident.
Mr and Mrs Charles Faulkner of Wilmington visit parents Mr and Mrs W J Faulkner. Harry Sparks of Philadelphia and Calvin Smith of Clayton visit. Miss Addie Cohee of Hazelville visits Miss Maude Hummer. William Cunningham makes quick Wilmington trip. A moving picture exhibition runs on Wednesday evenings.
Hickman reports Mr and Mrs J W Peters returned from a visit in Howard county. Mr Gootee Stevens of Wilmington visited here this week. Mrs Howard Hopkins is convalescent. A humorous exchange about a tramp and a farmer is quoted, ending with a wry remark on not being struck by a foot.
The lesson summarizes Pauls sufferings and labors in Corinth, his defense of apostleship, and his visions of paradise. It notes his hardships, the 39 lashes, and his reliance on Gods grace. It cites II Corinthians 11 22 28 and II Corinthians 12 9, praising spiritual exaltation alongside human weakness.
In last Tuesday's meeting Owen C. Garcy assumed duties as County Commissioners member. The board reorganized with Jarrell elected president replacing retiring Medford. Fisher & Carozza contract to build a Dover bridge section and adjoining road was accepted.
Advert reads that Mother Gray, a nurse in New York, used in children for stomach teething disorders and to move bowels and destroy worms with over 10,000 testimonials. It claims efficacy and urges Druggists to stock at 25 cents. Sample reply address given as Allen I m sted LeRoy New York.
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