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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1920
Page
5
Local merchants promote prices on flour eggs and feed while farmers trade wheat corn and timber in Denton area. Upcoming events include a rummage sale at Denton M P Church rally day at the Methodist church and a Bishop visit with vestry reception. Names of businesses individuals and local organizations appear throughout including Farmers Supply Company L B Towers & Bro Crates exchanged and Smith & Walls hardware.
Mr. Joseph Dulaney of the Baltimore Custom House visited Denton with Mrs Dulaney and recalled days as a pupil at the old Denton Academy. Local figures entertained guests from Akron, Ohio and New Jersey while others attended funerals and discussed civic duties and local resignations. Jurors for October term were summoned by Sheriff Dolin, listing numerous names in Denton district.
J Spencer Lapham farms six acres at Castle Hath farm and reports 52 000 small grape baskets sold over three years at fifteen cents each netting 7800. Markets have been strong and outlook remains favorable unless countywide expansion over saturates supply. A crop yielding 423 per acre at Castle Halk farm draws farmer interest in Caroline county.
News of the death of Mrs. Levinia Higman who died in New Haven Connecticut on Wednesday night of last week at the home of her son James Neal. The funeral was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Morpan on Saturday afternoon with Rev Dr T O Crouse officiating. Interment followed at Old Bethel cemetery Delaware. Survivors include William George Trachon Neal and others. First husband was Thomas Neal of near Bridgeville. She was formerly Miss Moore, sister of the late Isaac J Moore.
A very poor tomato season in Caroline led many packing houses to close early or not open, signaling an anticipated small future crop. Farmers plan to abandon the business for now, though changes may revive profits for growers and packers in coming years.
Lloyd Rittenhorne and Fletcher Alexander, white men, on Frank Long's farm in West Dover hundred, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in auto theft. It was reported that cars were stolen and brought to the farm to be fixed to avoid detection.
Mrs. George Francis Beaven becomes the first woman registered in the Sixth district. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Warner Brashears and daughter Mary Ellen of Wilmington. Numerous visits and travels appear, with residents and visitors from Easton Wilmington Goldsboro Jersey City and Winchester.
Harmony residents hosted and visited family and friends over the weekend and into Sunday. Among those seen were the Towers, Uuthbards, Lords, Taylors, and Todds with trips noted to Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. A church talk by T Pliny Fisher of Denton is set for Sunday afternoon, and several locals plan Baltimore and Easton visits.
Dr and Mrs R H Downes returned from a pleasant trip to Baltimore and Washington visiting many sights. Tuesday was red letter day for Templeville women with many registered and traveling to Sadlersville and Henderson. October 16 marks the 21st anniversary of Thomas Chapel. Celebration plans include an all day meeting. Nearby Barretts Chapel near Frederica recently marked its 36th anniversary. Mrs Rector and son Guy of Clarksbury WV visit Templeville in law. George Davis of Newark visits Gurney Knotts and Roy Stafford. Templeville ladies hold a festival tonight for the church bene fi t. Mrs John Davis, ill last week, shows improvement. Mr W N Bowen spent the weekend in Collingswood and Atlantic City.
Mr and Mrs J W Brown Grace Adame Hazel and Howard Brown motor to Easton to visit Mr Brown's brother who has undergone an operation at Easton Hospital A party was given at the home of Mr J C Brown on Friday evening of last week in honor of Goatee's birthday A very enjoyable evening was reported by all Several of the women of Hickman have registered and many more are expected to join the lists Mr James Hayman and family of Trenton N J visited relatives in town over Sunday Miss Grace Adams has returned home after a two weeks stay in Washington Mr S O Brown and family spent last Sunday with Bridgeville relatives Miss Helen Stevens spent the week end with Mrs Helen Steward Greenwood Miss Hester Brown spent the week end with Miss Libda Bowdle Mr Win Croll made a business trip to Dover last week
Tuesday morning rain hindered a register early campaign but many newly enfranchised women gathered at the Methodist parsonage and registered together at the post office. Women from several parties, ages 21 to 83, swore in as voters while some were drawn by propaganda fears of penalties.
The 132nd anniversary of Methodism in town marked by Bishop Hamilton’s sermons at all services. A Greensboro collection funded the Middletown Del parsonage, with praise for church property and loyalty. Rev Roy Musser’s future Madrid Nebraska move announced, and Easton District Epworth League convenes in Greensboro October 13-14.
Min and Mrs A Daffin hosted Westminster guests including Mr and Mrs Grassnickle and Mr and Mrs Harry Hoone with Mrs R E Mart. The Maloneys entertained Dorthied Baker and Layton of Preston and Linden visitors Mrs DeHa Depew and Smith Roll. J H W Huker’s family vacationed in Havenne and Glen Ridge as Mrs Frederick Howard improves at home. Commodore 11 Doerr visits Baltimore amid illness in Greenfield.
In jail but loving remembrance of my dear grandfather Jacob DB Melvin who departed this life October 4 1916 I never knew the pain he bore I did not see him die I only know he passed away and never said goodbye No one knows how we miss you No one knows how sad we feel But in Treaven we hope to meet you As here no farewell words were said By his granddaughter Helen M Watts
A long list of Sunday guests from Sandiawn, Goldsboro, Dover, Leipsic and Henderson fills a social note. The six month old Grover Jarman Jr. dies. funeral held at H. L. Melvin home with interment in Greensboro cemetery. Various locals entertained and visited family members over the weekend. A Federalsburg Democratic meeting drew praise for Mrs. Gertrude Fuller and the Wilson administration.Arthur B. Rosser's home hosted a five o'clock dinner with many relatives and friends, highlighted by a four-generation christening centerpiece.
Henderson had deep ties to Parkersburg and Williamstown. The obituary lists his roles in the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, bank presidencies, telephone companies, and a large farm operation. He died of paralysis in Williamstown and was buried there following a funeral at his family home.
The Ladies Aid of Bloomery church met at Miss Jane and Miss Emma Bullock’s home Tuesday afternoon. After business they were served cake fruit and lemonade. Several visitors and locals are mentioned including the DeVore and Bountain families. Mildred Scott is slowly improving and preaching is planned at Eleanery Sunday at 3 o’clock.
Mr and Mrs Kemp Stevens and others from Federalsburg and nearby towns visited Ernest and Wm Dukes Coleman and Helfitch households on Sunday. Miss Lelia Willoughy on the sick list shows improvement. A young peoples meeting is planned at Smithson church Sunday afternoon and night. Naomi Coleman visited Blanche Collins. Mr W Perry remains on the sick list.
In county reports, many women register promptly after the Nineteenth Amendment. Registration by district shows large female participation across parties, with detailed tallies by race and party for each precinct, including Democrats, Republicans, Prohibitionists, independents, and several colored registrants.
In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn were present. Herman D. Horsey administrator of Zeb Horsey deceased filed an inventory and appraisement and an order to sell at private sale was granted. Ezekiel H. Jones and Gertrude Cranor executors of William A. Corbin were authorized to amend their second inventory and an order to sell Liberty Loan Bonds. Harry B. Hanson administrator of Laura B. Hanson filed releases from listed distributees. William W. Noble administrator of Bettie C. Sylvester filed a release from the sole distributee. Thomas F. Phillips administrator of William R. Phillips filed an account of sales approved by the Court.
Land Ohio visitors travel by car to see Mrs Griffiths and others. Starkey family returns from Cordova visit. Stafford and son return from Conaway visit at Wye Mills. Benson family guests of Hopkins. Collison and Griffith families host gatherings. Haltemans visit Marcus Hook relatives. May Hopkins visits Harrington. Mildred Slaughter with Marian Stafford. J L Stevens bedbound. Eastern Shore crabs reportedly dying out. Den Mar Mobile Co advertises JOURNAL subscription for full county news.
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