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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1915
Page
5
The clipping notes next Tuesday as the final registration day of the year with reminders to register new voters. It mentions local figures urging registration, warnings about precincts closing, and political notices from J. E. Pasterfield Co and others. Also reports on various local happenings including sales, repairs, and community meetings.
Department of Agriculture urges cattle farmers to store ice to cool cream promptly. Poor cooling lowers cream quality and creameries pay less. Ice storage improves raw material quality, supports better prices, and cost estimates show ice houses under $50 with annual storage costs around $1 per ton.
Ridgely notes Bush Weaver Fletcher Maranville among top shortstops. Manager Huggins of the Cardinals says Charley Herzog is the greatest shortstop in baseball today due to his think tank, aggressiveness, and well balanced play, surpassing the four named players.
Packers welcome the price rise for canned goods and note some tomatoes are still being processed. This year's output is expected to be comparatively small.
Federalsburg residents observed Emancipation Day on Thursday with a celebration led by the town's African American community highlighting freedom and heritage through local events and gatherings.
Marydel circuit marks a red letter day with Thomas Chapel's 151st anniversary and harvest home homecoming. Notables like Francis Asbury and Freeborn Garrettson preached in the old chapel. the present building dates to 1825 with dedication by Rev. Solomon Higgins. Public services include a Sunday School rally, harvest home sermon, song service, and evening sermon by Rev. W. Miller McCann.
Henderson and Whitehead family return home from Brookhaven after a three week visit. Edward Coffin finishes seven weeks with typhoid fever and comes home from Easton Emergency Hospital. Dill and Gooden families visit Pritchett family in Euston. Helen Parvis visits mother at Maryland University Hospital in Baltimore. Ball returns to Brooklyn after summer with Michener sister. Quillen visits his mother near Felton. Richards of Wilmington visits Pritchett parents. Lulu Marvel returns from visit with Charles Marvel near Wyoming. Michener attends G A R convention in Washington. Ella West of Baltimore visits Clayville family. many attend Dover carnival. C H Clayville and Everett spend Saturday in Wilmington. Henry Shultie buys an Overland touring car. L M Dill spends week in Riverside NJ. Effie Walls visits relatives in Wilmington.
Trinity reports visiting relatives and friends as Mrs. Harvey Fleetwood and her sons William and Douglas stay with Mrs. H. Wagner in Denton. Caroline Wheatley assists in Federalsburg for a millinery opening. Epworth League plans a fruit barrel for Philadelphia hospital. Local folks finish fodder saving as moonlit nights aid agricultural work. Helen Reed and grandmother visit relatives in Pennsylvania. Marydel Willin and J. West of Bridgeville visit Helen Banning. Howard Williamson of Wilmington visits family.
Mr and Mrs C W Holtgrove and their daughter Dorothy have come home to Baltimore after visiting Mr and Mrs G W Towers. Mr and Mrs William White and Mrs White's daughter Miss Mae Adams of Federalsburg recently spent the week with Mr and Mrs W F Towers. Mrs Clinton Roberson of Millville New Jersey is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B Layton. Mr and Mrs Charle Murphy spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Murphy.
Smithson. Miss Emilie Berger entertained a number of friends at a party Friday evening, September 24. Miss Mary Chistopher entertained a number of friends at a birthday party Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. Worm spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hulliger of Federalsburg, Mr. Howard Cole and family have left for Wilmington.
The Ridgely News column notes a Passion Play by G A Webster at the Methodist Church on October 13 under the Adult Bible Class. It covers local travel, hospital, school and church notices, and a list of residents’ activities, trips, and illnesses.
The Ladies Assist Society of Wesley M E Church held its regular monthly meeting at Mr and Mrs Geo Rogers home with a literary program and abundant refreshments. Guests included numerous local couples and individuals. next meeting set for J J Wheatleys home. nearby visits and sickness noted.
The primary recount in Wicomico County shows L Atwood Bennett nominated by 12 votes over Joseph L Bailey, with Bailey leading Bennett by 6 votes in unofficial returns.
Greensboro notes a quiet week with Pearsaal family return from Ridgely after a successful tomato season. Emerson of San Paulo visits uncle Roe before entering the University of Maryland dental school. Several locals attend the Dover carnival and plan rally day at St Pauls M E Church. Readers record visits to Bridgeville Baltimore Denton and Philadelphia with friends and relatives.
Hobbs residents and visitors from Remington Virginia Philadelphia Federalsburg Annapolis Burrsville and Cambridge are noted in a string of social items. James D Bailey arrives with family to take possession on a Remington farm reoccupied by his party while others meet acquaintances, visit cannery workers, attend Christian Endeavor services and motor trips.
Burravilla hosts Mrs Cahall and daughters from Felton Mrs Billing and son Donald plus Miss Elizabeth Billing from Hobbs visit W E Cahall Miss Helen Gould Starkey returns home from Fleming Starkey's near Hayden Queen Anne county Mary Garrett and guests Richard Garrett from Haddon Heights NJ and Mr and Mrs Charles Porter of Tuckahoe visit Lyman Porter and Wesley Thawley resume studies at University of Maryland Maryland Gruwell family visit Greensboro guests Mrs Jesse Porter and daughter enjoy town Monday
Mrs. S. J. Barton visits daughter Mrs. E. H. Dashiell in Queen Anne. Mrs. E. Bowen returns home after days in Baltimore. Mrs. Jennie Lord of Denton visits sister Mrs. R. H. Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dean spend several days in Baltimore. Mrs. C. H. Cordrey visits her mother in Queenstown. Now is the time to subscribe.
Rally Day will be observed at Denton Methodist Protestant Church with morning and evening services and Sunday School at 2 p m for fall and winter. The program features a children’s portion, a special sermon to men, and a parishwide invitation. Also notes recovery of Rev W R Graham and local clerical appoinments and a parcel post sale on October 22.
Department of Agriculture experts urge delaying winter wheat sowing until after the Hessian fly has largely disappeared to protect next year’s crop. Late sowing after October 16 in the Eastern Shore is advised, with careful soil prep and seed quality to ensure strong growth despite risks.
R T Harrison of McDaniel misplaced a pocketbook watch and jewelry in an empty barrel while fishing. The barrel was later filled with crabs and sent to New York, leading to a $50 loss. The error was discovered after the shipment.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens attended the Orphans Court meeting. Deb orah Schaube administratrix of Augustus Schaube presented rents interest and debts accounts and final administration accounts which were approved and ordered recorded. Nathaniel Harper administrator of John W Har per presented first and final administration and distribution accounts approved and recorded. Amanda Kerr executrix of Jonathan W Werr filed debts and final accounts approved and recorded. Ida Nichols and Olin Hubbert executors of Edward Hubbert presented receipts and releases from legatees approved. Petitions for additional inventory and appraisal of Susan Luff estate and Edith Cahall property claim were filed. Herman Luff and others contested a claim by Bernard Luff. Samuel G Brown will probate and Marion E Jarman named administrator c i a with bond approved. Creditors notice ordered and appraisers named Cahall and Jarrell. Markle Weaver administrator of Margaret Weaver presented final accounting and distribution approved. Lyman Porter administrator of Francis Porter presented sales account of personal property approved.
State Banking Commissioner Downes reports Caroline County banks held 2,352,611.75 on September 2 with deposits split among Denton National, Peoples National Denton, Eastern Shore Trust, First National Federalsburg, Goldsboro, Caroline County Bank Greensboro, Hillsboro Queen Anne, Provident State Preston and Bank of Ridgely. Total demand deposits 819,062.29 and total time deposits 1,533,549.46. Capital and surplus across banks totaled 230,950 in capital and 274,384.15 in surplus and undivided profits.
Smithville hosts include Mrs L N Spence and son Joseph from Philadelphia along with Mr Joseph Phillips of Palo Alto and Mr Benson Dill of Baltimore visiting J H Spence. John Meredith builds a bungalow after his house burned. Mrs Vanscoy of New York stays with Chas Meredith. Minnie Adams of Wilmington visits Blanche Adams. G S Lyden and Wm A Alford buy Ford cars. Pennypacker builds a bungalow. Chas Neal buys a Buick. Mrs D C Adams is seriously ill nearby.
Grove notes report Mrs. Debbie Andrews and daughter back home after visiting Mrs. Oscar Fisher who is sick. Tomato shortages force helpers to return to Baltimore. Master Elmer Wright shows improvement after diphtheria. Mrs. Roy Hubbard stays with her mother Mrs. Clara Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. John Williamson relocate to Longwoods with children. Miss Susie and Miss Mary Cox visited Mrs. Neva Cox Tuesday.
We present a fine selection of warm night shirts and pajamas in neat patterns. Prices are moderate at J. H. Pastorfield Co, offering durable fabric and comfortable fits for the season.
Next Monday judges Adkins and Hopper will attend the October term. Thirty three cases on the trial docket include six criminal continuances and eighteen criminal appearances. Notable suits involve Mrs Celia Nichols against W L Collins for $900, an ejectment, Ada Chambers v Arnold Messick on a note near $1,000, A Burgess Pittman versus Royal Insurance and Hanover Fire for about $800, and James W Shively versus Pennsylvania Railroad for $10,000. The Chaffinch will case seeks to set aside the late Sheriff Chaffinch’s will with about £8000 in property. Jurors listed by districts are named.
Mayor pres ton names Folger McKinsey winner of 250 for best Baltimore song poem. Hundreds competed. McKinsey’s lines celebrate the seafaring city, landmarks, and civic life with verses praising Baltimore our Baltimore and its harbor, ships, and citizens.
Mrs Elva Stoops Wilson aged 28 wife of Robert H Wilson and daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Stoops of Easton died after a lingering illness at her parents home in Tuckahoe Neck. Survived by husband infant son Grant 16 months parents and sister Helen A Stoops funeral held Friday at noon at parental home, remains moved to Denton for burial in family ground.
Sam Wilson Wes Wilson and Carroll Wilson, all colored, were fined by Judge Hobbs on Monday evening for drunken disorderly conduct and creating a disturbance at Griffin's store in Tuckahoe Neck. They injured George Williams and menaced shopper Carroll Larrimore. Wes was taxed £22, Sam £19, Carroll £17. The incident was costly and unlikely to recur soon.
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