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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1912
Page
5
A column of notices and ads includes election publication by the Supervisors, farm sales in Caroline and Denton counties, sermons and church events, a theater and music bill with the Litchfield Trio, bridal and real estate transactions, and notices of business changes at local shops and studios. Side items report coal scarcity, thieving gypsies, and a deceased man found near the railway.
Miss Nellie Laing daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Laing of Laston wed Howard J Flowers cashier of Hillsboro Queen Anne Bank at Trinity Cathedral Easton Rev A R Rich officiated The couple plan residence in Queen Anne Attending Hillsboro Queen Anne crowd included I M Thompson Alma Thompson Ed S Bowens Rebecca Flowers Harry Flowers Jene and Mary Hackett Morgan The piece also covers August 26 wedding Bessie Oral Neese and Twyford Noble Jarrell eloping from Wilmington to Trainor Pa Rev C W Bishop officiated David A Clements and Laura Virginia Clements wed in Wilmington The couple will reside Crumpton Other social notes list visits and engagements including Effa DeFord and Walter Hicks Denton box party Old St Josephs Cordova and other social events with local residents.
A Baltimore Law editor lauds Woodrow Wilson as the finest intellect for the Presidency, praising his unwavering duty, moral standards, and deep sympathy for the common people. The piece notes his literary contributions and compared virtues, including a Lincolnian humor, aiming to rally especially young men.
Burrsville residents woke to a late night blaze at Howard Hopkins storehouse. Elmer Austin sighted the fire and raised the alarm as the corn crib barn and stables were destroyed, with only the dwelling and a few carriages spared. Hopkins’s loss is partially insured.
Florence Faulkner hosted a Friday phantom party with games and music followed by a dining room gathering and refreshments. Several locals and visitors including Mrs Lake and daughters Edna and Athel from New Jersey joined in the social evening and trips around town were noted.
Mrs O M Hignutt and Miss Mary Meredith attended the Association of the New Church in Wilmington in October 1921 as delegates. Meredith will read a report of business social and religious features tomorrow. Mrs Hignutt was called to Eston Hospital to be at her sister Mrs Roe's bedside after a tumor operation. Rev J E Smith will speak Sunday afternoon.
Henderson residents and neighbors report a harvest home social held by teachers and pupils, plus visits by Mrs. Hollingworth, Miss Gooden, and others. Notable notes include property improvements by G H Wilson, J Melvin at a national convention, and several trips to Philadelphia, New York, and Preston.
A local farmer near Bridge Town, Mr Jese Eyons, died suddenly in Jarman's hardware store on Wednesday afternoon while speaking with Mr T P Green about the weather. Eyons, 73, had traveled from Pennsylvania six years ago and farmed near Queen Anne's. Relatives took charge of his burial after a messaged notice to his home.
Mr Kal Nichols was in town Tuesday. Mr J C Russell improves Maple Avenue property he bought. A very successful canning season has been enjoyed by our local canneries. Mrs C B Jarman visits sister Mrs Grieves in Baltimore from a three weeks’ stay with his parents in New York.
The canning factory here is heavily engaged in packing pattees. Miss Anna Bowdle is visiting Cambridge relates. Linke Lthel Adams is very ill with typhoid fever.
Federalsburg residents report a Sunday gathering with S Noble and Mrs Gullette plus Miss Mary Gullette and Mr Hiram Long necker among Vienna friends. Clarence Handy of Philadelphia visited his parents George and Mrs Handy. Many citizens traveled to Seaford to hear Colonel Bryan. Miss Mabel Thompson of Seaford visited Miss Kane Truitt. Calvert Todd and wife spend the week in Philadelphia. Mrs Wright's Bank Street dwelling nears completion. James Gambrill visits Philadelphia friends.
Laurel Grove reports Thomas T Roop sold the Hutchinson farm of forty acres for $2000 to Samuel K Culver who will occupy next year. Roop moves to Hynson with a dwelling and land bought from John Dukes for $1000 and will run wheelwright and blacksmithing at Bynson. Mrs Frank Connelly plans to move to Federalsburg. Gardner Towers nears completion of a dwelling in American Corner. James Cox reports a lost valuable horse last week.
Hobbs residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Ed Murphy attended his sister Mrs Todd's obsequies, with family returning to Sykesville. A death at Federalsburg and a two week visit to Winchester and Hobbs are noted. Piney meetings, family visits, and a Baltimore trip are mentioned along with a reproduced official ballet in ads.
Mr H M M Thompson and family plus Mr W L Thompson and others motored to Milford Milton Georgetown and Seaford last Sunday afternoon. Wm Arthur Holt returned from Blacks Maryland where he worked in a cannery. Mrs James Neighbors of near Hillsboro visits Queenstown and Paca Island relatives. Wm Paul Mason of Harrington visited his parents last week. Mrs A D Crawford hosted the Ladies Aid at the M E Church last Thursday. Mrs E L Thompson returned from a visit to St Louis Missouri. Mrs George Smith of Wilmington visited friends here. Mrs James Neighbors spent Monday with Mrs J E Woolford. Mrs Mattie Brickhouse is visiting Baltimore.
Diphtheria closures affect Liden and Hickman schools with eight families ill. Doctors Fisher and Hunter report control. The outbreak is linked by locals to dust from recent drought and canny refuse drainage. Several residents travel to Philadelphia for portions, while Grace Helen and Ruth Yountan improve after early antitoxin. Hickman reports three autos and Miller C E Abbott buys one. Many residents visit Dover to hear Wilson.
Scout Commissioner S. L. Eddy spoke at the county courthouse Saturday evening to a poy attendance about the Boy Scout Movement. He described how scouting builds character, thrift, cleanliness, reverence, and helpfulness, contrasting modern urban life with country lessons. The gathering, presided by F. R. Owens, discussed organizing the movement and sustaining it locally.
The Maryland State Horticultural Society and affiliates plan Maryland Week in Baltimore from November 18 to 23 featuring annual meetings of several associations. The Fifth Regiment Armory hosts the largest ever show with a chrysanthemum display and carloads of fruit. Exhibits and educational addresses by national speakers are planned each session with evening features and an added Boy Scout demonstration. moving pictures and other entertainment are also on the program.
Voters are urged to mark three boxes on ballots this year to support the OCR Democratic ticket. The instruction specifies one mark against Wilson and Mar Shall, one against J, one against Harry Covington, and one against Albert Constable.
The Berge Sinter will assist in revival services starting at the Methodist Laiopal Ghidiom in Denton. The operatic singers recently drew crowds at Ocean Glove last summer and before that led a revival in a large city in Vythi ton, bringing broad acclaim.
State authorities escorted Myrtle Thomas, the principal witness in the case against James H. Thomas, from Camden to Denton where she will be held until the trial in January. Detectives traced her movements from Henderson to the north after a late-night departure, noting a collision en route as new evidence emerged about the route taken.
OCR text appears corrupt describing a political ballot action. The readable fragment references J. Harry and an electoral ticket this year. The item likely notes a matchup or choice, urging a vote, but specifics are unclear.
The Republicans are praised for humor as they campaign Taft. Chairman Hilles touted 34 states while Governor Goldsborough claims the Eastern Shore is certain for Taft and will not cross the bay. Both humorists would draw crowds for a laugh.
A decorative shield by Prof Green wood unveiled at Caro Line High School honors pupils with perfect attendance: Roca Allen Harlan Blades Clara Shirven Lila Carter Paul Horsey Willifred Deweee Grace Murphy. Upcoming events include a Pauons Club meeting at Caroline High, an apple exhibition, Hillsboro School Halloween social, and a Caroline High School Halloween party.
In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Rislings and Stevens presiding administrators Laura A Gruncth and Wallan LB Gruwell presented an account of sales of the personal estate which was approved. Mary E Sharp applied for letters of administration on the personal estate of William V Sherp deceased. Benjamin F Greenlee and John W Greenlee applied for letters on Annie V Greenlee. William W Noble, administrator of Howard M Hayman, presented a list and partial administration account which was approved and passed.
Preston reports a fire Friday night last week destroyed a dwelling on the Noble farm. Tenanted by J A Kruger, the blaze started from the chimney and total loss to the house and household effects occurred. Insurance covered the house loss.
Dr Albert Harlington, noted Delaware resident, had a cancerous shoulder growth removed at Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia. He is reported improving after the operation.
Mr J H C Lege of the Centreville bar will address the Ridgely Democratic Club this Saturday evening at 7 30 o clock at Simon's Hall.
A group of Edinburgh youths spent Saturday afternoon in Merrick's woods enjoying chestnut gathering. The excursion provided a pleasant outdoor activity for several young people in the community.
Necrological notes report the death of Mrs Laurette I Jump wife of Reg istror Wills Robert J Jump aged eighty two born in Cambridge Cambridge with long health decline. She taught in Lenton Public School and led the M I Sunday school primary department for nearly fifty years. Funeral held Tuesday at her home with Rev Westerfield and Rev Ward officiating. She leaves husband and children Elizabeth Pippin Robert J Jump Jr and Charles C Jump. Mrs Almira Claudine Rawlings wife of Judge Henry C Rawlings died in Salisbury Brights disease aged sixty five. Funeral at home near Greensboro led by Rev Burr with burial in Greensboro Cemetery. Survived by husband five children Claude Rawlings Raymond Rawlings Mrs O S Dulin Mrs R R Garey and Mrs Joseph L Ross. Mrs Howard Todd died near Federalsburg Friday night aged twenty four. She leaves husband and two young children and was buried in Federalsburg Cemetery.
A Washington letter notes rising interest in waterway transport as river and harbor improvements gain national support. The ninth annual National Rivers and Harbors Congress is expected to draw a large delegation and meet December 4 through 6 in this city, amid momentum for liberal river and harbor policy and the Panama Canal as a symbol of engineering achievement.
Farmers urged to inspect seed wheat for smut before planting as two forms exist and infection can carry to the next crop. Formalin seed treatment is advised. details available from the State Experiment Station at College Park.
Public sale Wednesday by the administrator of John R. Cataran near Williamsburg divested five shares of First National Bank of Federal Dirt stock. Par value 120 per share, sale proceeds totaling 670. The bank’s July performance signals strong management. Senator Goslin serves as president of the new institution.
Mr J Frank Booth proprietor of Sunnyside Dairy Farm had Dr J P Aikenhead Stue Veterinarian test his cattle for tuberculosis and contagious diseases. The veterinary report enables Booth to issue certificates of absolute health to buyers as cattle are set for sale next week.
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