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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1915
Page
5
Broad notices announce Christmas goods at McIlvaine and I Mellvaine, hats at Mrs Murphey and neckwear at Hollingsworth with new lines in art linen. Local deaths include Dr Benjamin L Smith and James H Covington. accidents, jails, and munition plant work noted along with civic appointments in Denton Easton and Talbot counties.
Miss Mabelle Alcora Phillips daughter of the Fish Commissioner and Mrs Edward S Phillips and Dr Marcus Duke Smith were married at Zion Methodist Episcopal Church Cambridge. The groom, best man Roy C Smith, and ushers listed. A reception followed at Blawbrook's Manor. Mr R Leslie Merrick of Denton and Miss Anna Reider of Glen Rock Pa wed at United Evangelical Church with attendants Ethel Overmiller and Mrs Bert L Reider. They reside on Franklin Street after a brief wedding tour. Several local couples announced marriages including Mae C Hafele to W Norris Tribett of Denton. Tribett works with Harn Wardart baking Co. Philadelphia. Many local residents attended Thanksgiving visits and visits to Baltimore and Philadelphia noted.
Church notes announce Harvest Home services with fruits and vegetables to decorate the church and be sent to The Home for Friendless Children in Easton for the nine counties. Also reports the re dedication of Sheppard's Church with Sunday School at 1 30, preaching at 2 30 by Rev W P Northup, and revival at 7 30.
Mr N C Gooden hosted dinners for numerous Wilmington and area families including Cartwright Fr Gooden and Hollingsworth. Miss Mildred Gooden returned home after a month with Mrs Cartwright. Wilmington visitors Richardson Wilson Parvis Carrow Pritchett and others are noted with several residents hosting and traveling. Katie Downes accepted a Wilmington position.
November 17 death of Helen Melaney at 10 months after brief illness. Funeral at Hickman M E Church with burial at Concord cemetery. Nearby items note John H. Trice corn husking event, Epworth League gathering at George Wilson’s, Miss Bessie MacDonald resigning Hickman teaching post for Denton, moving pictures at Fountain's Hall, James Nicholas breaking his arm, Cleaveses visiting Baltimore, farmers husking corn and hogs killed, Ruth Blaymond visiting Farmington, and Rev M W Marine conducting revival at Epworth.
Hobbs. Mrs. Dr. AV. UH. Marsh returns to Solomon's Island after visiting sister Mrs. J. Slaughter and other Caroline relatives. Miss Alice Seeders of the State Normal School spends Thanksgiving holidays with her mother in Andersontown. Mrs. Seeders and son Edwin R. marked their natal anniversaries last Wednesday, the latter turning twenty first. Mrs. Sallie Brian of Baltimore returns from extended visit with niece Mrs. J. R. Chaffinch. Mrs. J. C. Neal of Andersontown visited her brother Mr. Frank Ingram at Ellendale. Miss Ruth Griffith of Two Johns spent Tuesday with Miss Elizabeth Billing. Mrs. J. R. Ricards enjoys a week with sister Mrs. B. B. Allen in Washington. The Ladies' Aid of Ames was entertained by Mrs. T. H. Towers Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howard of Andersontown visited Harmony relatives Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Jopp spent two days in Baltimore. Miss Edith Pollard of Ridgely visited relatives here. Mr. EF. R. Seeders spent the week end in Baltimore.
Hillsboro residents report travel and visitation notes with several trips to Baltimore Philadelphia Easton and Queenstown. Mr and Mrs H Nelson Beaven and son Philip drove to Baltimore last week and were joined home by Mrs Thomas Jones and son Purnell. Mrs C T Sauer and daughter Margaret left for Philadelphia to join her husband. J Norman Clarke and Alma E Thompson visited Easton hosted by Elsie A Towers. Westy Davis and family visited near Eas ton, and Mollie Smith of Wilmington visited her daughter. Kathleen Beaven and Gladys Gale spent time in Queenstown and Baltimore respectively.
The J H Pastorfield Co announces new shapes and patterns in men s and boys caps. Shoppers are invited to view the latest designs available in-store.
Misses Irene and Sarah Neff entertain friends over Thanksgiving with guests from Peabody Laurel Waynesboro Seaford and Baltimore. Community Club elects directors and the DeKoven Male Quartet to perform at Ridgely High School. Revival services begin at the M I Church next Sunday. Various local happenings include church events, funerals, and holiday visits across Ridgely and nearby towns.
In memoriam a mother mourns her son Howard S Austin who died November 16, 1913. She asks for tokens from the spirit world to heal crushed hearts and expresses deep sorrow yet hopes to have him back in heaven. Signed by Mrs. Austin.
Misfortunes touch residents as Horace Adams loses a mule and Frederick Vincent a horse. Revival at Epworth draws attendees including Mrs. J. W. Peters and Miss Grace Adams. Various visits and stays among Adams, Zott, Chaffinch, and other families. Ladies' Aid to meet November 16.
Howard T. Roop, merchant, was severely injured when his automobile struck a tree on the Federalsburg Denton State road returning home to American Corner. He suffered cuts from the windshield and possible internal injuries. A box social at American Corner school is planned for November 30 to aid the school.
Burrsville notes a Sunday morning reopening and homecoming at Union M. P. Church. Former members are invited to attend and spend time within the church with old friends. Pastor Rev. C. J. Burdette leads the service as the community recalls the church’s role among nearby Methodist Protestant congregations. Pauline Hopkins ill with pneumonia at her parents’ home.
Smithville area hosts include Mrs Hannah Davis from Philadelphia and families of near Bridgeville and Farmington visiting Mr and Mrs Liden and Mr and Mrs Todd. Bloomery revival meetings run strong for two weeks with wide attendance. Esther Shaw of Ridgely helps as teacher with Miss Tubbs. Mrs Hannah Davis also to spend a few days with Mrs S M Liden.
Templeville hosts include Mrs. K O Knotts with J T Knotts and family from Sadlersville and Roland Knotts of Ridgely. Emma Sparks and Ruth Rit tenhouse visit Ruthsburg friend Virginia Sparks. Pearle Cooper and Emma McKnott stay with Mrs. J M Hunter near Roe. Howard Moore of Dover visits his parents. Margaret Smith returns from Wilmington. Viola Bowen days in Philadelphia. D T Rickards and wife visit Galena friends.
Caroline's county seat, Denton, celebrates a century since the courthouse's 1795 completion and its 1895 razing for a modern replacement. The narrative highlights Captain Wright's address on years of effort, the new jail cost, builders, and the town's growth from an ancient Denton to a thriving civic center with stone fronts and expanded streets.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens attended the Orphans Court meeting last Tuesday. The court approved Walter D. Stevenson as administrator of James H. Stevenson estate and filed bonds, with creditors notice ordered. Appraisers Jarrell and Swann named. Administrators Martha Orrell Elwood Orrell and Joseph Orrell presented inventory for William E. Orrell estate and sale by private sale granted. Stevenson presented and approved inventory for James N. Stevenson. George Emmett Wood guardian to Ruth M. Wood submitted final guardian accounts. Grace Todd guardian to Kathleen Todd authorized to spend 100 for ward maintenance. George H. Whisler and Grace M. Krabil presented first and final guardianship accounts, approved. Cora E. Murphy administratrix of Raymond Murphy presented inventory and sale order. Edward B. Maloney guardian to Araminta Maloney presented final guardianship accounts. Otis M. Hignutt and Harry Richardson as Martha J. Hignutt administrators presented inventory and appraisement. sale at private sale granted.
Maryland Week in Baltimore praised Stayman Winesap apples from multiple counties as the top fruit. J S Kelley of Preston led with prizes for pears, wild nuts, and filberts. Samuel G Bye of Denton won for hickory nuts and filberts. Federalsburg contestants won many awards in canned fruits and jellies, with Miss Florence St James top among young Maryland entrants.
Grace Marshall, 28, freed from a room at her father and stepmother near St Michaels after twelve years of solitary confinement. Emma Davies of the Children’s Aid Society led the rescue. The emaciated patient weighed 57 pounds, suffered long-term neglect, and is hospitalised for recovery. The parents are jailed in Easton, with improving condition noted yesterday.
A theft occurred at Clinton B. Jarman’s hardware store on Tuesday night. The intruder gained entry by breaking a large front door glass and stole several watches and knives among other items.
Local shop Mrs I S Hollingsworth advertises trimmed and untrimmed hats for sale, inviting shoppers to view the selection. The notice highlights available styles and suggests a ready supply for upcoming events.
A promotional piece announces Mr. Swepson Earle's forthcoming Maryland history book Maryland's Colonial Eastern Shore with Judge Pearce penning an intro. It extols regional rivers bays and manor houses from Cecil to the Pocomoke, notes modern access via macadam roads, and lists historic homes and sites likely featured in photos including Castle Hall and the Potter mansion, aiming to attract buyers and readers.
The children of Denton primary school donated large quantities of gifts for the Home for Friendless Children at Easton. Next Monday, after Harvest Home services, their donations will be sent separately with a note of origin. A letter of thanks is expected in return.
Mr A A Griffith, among Caroline county's oldest and most respected citizens, died at his son in law and daughter J Walter Beauchamp's home near Denton on Thursday afternoon at age 96. He had lived in Caroline all his life and is survived by three daughters Sallie Cohee of Tanyard, Mrs Beauchamp, and Amanda Griffith near Denton. His wife died nine years ago. The funeral will be at Concord Church this afternoon at two o'clock.
Maryland officials seek to borrow Lady Eglantine the record egg layer for the big show at the old Fifth Regiment Armory near Richmond Market Baltimore. The exhibition runs until December 4 with Lady Eglantine currently at Delaware College Newark and owned by A. A. Christian of Greensboro. She laid 296 eggs in 340 days marking a world record.
An old hat sale urges readers to choose trimmed hats at Mrs J S Hollingsworth and to view bargains at McIlvaine's. It also promotes subscribing to the Journal for county news.
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