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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1915
Page
2
Public notice appears on the Denton Journal page announcing Saturday morning events dated November 20 1915. Names Edwards Melvin Ben Johnson and the firm Melvin Johnson are listed in the readable text. The fragment provides little context beyond listing party names and a schedule fragment.
A Thanksgiving message extols gratitude to God parents and friends, praising love as life’s purpose and Dante quoted. It lauds American governance, intelligence, and public reason, asserting citizens shape policy and deviations face consequences, deeming Americans at this moment especially deserving thanks.
Governor-elect Harrington's visit to Baltimore reveals a plan to overhaul the state's financial and administrative machinery for economy and efficiency. He will select city board members by merit, free from political or personal influence, and aims to be fair to Baltimore while pursuing broad reforms with top advisers and the Goodman commission.
A stern editorial laments reckless driving across the state. It denounces daily law violations and calls on authorities to enforce regulations to prevent more deaths and injuries, urging urgent action by officials in Centreville after judge Hopper’s remarks at grand jury sessions.
The judge decries general automobile lawlessness and calls for practical, sure measures to punish speed fiends and road hogs. He cites Halloween dangers, wrecked buggies, and urged citizens to report violations to protect public safety and prevent vigilante chaos.
Abs James Neighbors returns home from Union Protestant Infirmary Hospital Baltimore much improved and hopes to be out soon. Miss Helen Dukes Mason comes home from the State Sanatorium after four months away, greatly improved. Mrs T Noble Jarrell of Goldsboro visits Dr and Mrs H W B Rawe. Mrs Harris Legg of Stevensville visits Mr and Mrs Albert Caball. Mr Rees Fleming accepts a position in Wilmington.
Mrs. Margaret Swinney of Shiloh New Jersey and Mrs. H R Mustard of Smyrna were guests of Mr and Mrs J E Morgan this week Mrs Frances Clark of Wilmington stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Rhodes Mrs Robly Hackett hosted a card gathering Saturday evening Mrs Jennie Lord of Denton visited sister Mrs R H Barnes this week Miss Mary Clough spent the weekend with her mother in Church Hill and Mrs G C Moore enjoyed a Baltimore weekend.
Thieves entered the hen house of Ms. E. W. Adams and brother Monday evening and carried away a quantity of chickens. Miss Bessie Adams returns home after visiting Miss Helen Cahall near Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Noble and child spend Tuesday with the latter's parents near Concord. Mr. Thomas Chaffinch of Bridgeville visits his brother. The concrete bridge at Woodenbank is now completed.
Bethel residents Mr and Mrs E H Harper visited Liden family last Sunday. Charlie Scott moved to Patrick Wright farm near Chestnut Grove. Calvin Scott took his brother’s former place. William E Liden’s family hosted Gootee S Liden this week. Sadie Holland returns home improved. Ola Faulkner back to Buck Hills work after two weeks with Faulkner parents. Norman Seward family hosting visitors from Wilmington and Jersey City. Olie Hunt family back from Camden New Jersey. Holland Faulkner from near Kenton visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday. Edinburgh.
Smithson social items report Amelia and Ethel Worm with Mary and Velma Christopher visiting Easton on Saturday. Philadelphia's Mr. John Harding stays with his brother S. W. Harding. Arthur Flaharty and Fred Craft returned to Wilmington on Tuesday. Lawrence Patrick remains very ill. Neva Christopher visited relatives here. Our box social drew a good crowd.
A reflective Thanksgiving verse honors loyal hands and loving touches that ease sorrow. It celebrates tender eyes sharing secrets, a comforting kiss, and smiles that endure, while cherishing memories of the dead as days pass.
Federalsburg area reports a young farmer Ward Johnson shot while rabbit hunting as his gun discharged in thick brush injuring ankle and foot. he was found by his father and taken to a hospital in serious condition. In Cambridge Circuit Court two men Paynter and McBride pleaded guilty to shooting and robbing John Barnette near Federalsburg and were sentenced to five years.
Completion of 20 miles of the duPont Boulevard linking the Maryland line with Georgetown will trigger a major Sussex county celebration in December. Hundreds of autos will be part of a parade along the improved road visiting nearby towns. Citizens committees plan banquets and receptions to greet visitors while Georgetown hosts the formal road acceptance by General duPont ending the festivities.
A writer asserts that thankfulness counteracts covetousness by enlarging outlook beyond personal wants. Contentment joined with practical goodness is the high point of life, and true attainment is within reach for those who fully trust God.
A period advertisement lists Dr Humphrey’s Mange Cure and Flea Eradicator, Blister, Gilt Edge Hoof Ointment, Colic Cure, and Special Tonic for Horses, all sold under written guarantee by John Clark in Greensboro. It urges veterinarians and horse owners to use these preparations, noting 50 years of reputation and benefits for mange, hoof health, colic distress, and overall horse vitality. It also mentions an 1915 opportunity for young medical men to join the U S Public Health Service as Assistant Surgeon.
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