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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1915
Page
5
Citizens are urged to contribute items of Jewish origin from all parts of the county under this heading. The call seeks historical memorabilia, documents, and artifacts for preservation and study, inviting participation from individuals and organizations across the region.
A Denton area update reports campaigns nearing the home stretch, primaries, and strong voter interest amid local races. Mentions political meetings, mass gatherings, and Democratic ticket promotion with Blair Lee and colleagues.
Captain Charles W. Wright of the government board of steamboat inspectors from Baltimore leaves for the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, to be away about a month, with plans to travel back via the canal and share stories of the fair and waterway.
General T Coleman du Pont, after contracts for eighteen miles of good roads from Georgetown to Selbyville, plans a two mile Statelong highway beyond Elfendate. The wide road would cost eleven thousand dollars per mile and would greatly aid Peninsula travelers and local autoists.
Mr C N Fountain plans family move and business change occupying the storehouse of Howard Hopkins. Elmer Raughley buys Fountain’s farm. Lyman R Porter purchases Porter farm for 6900 dollars after sale near Sheppard’s Church. Florence D Morgan returns home from Delaware trip. Irving Stricker and sister visit Riverside and Philadelphia. Mrs Arthur Russell returns from Philadelphia. Jacobs family back from extended visit in Philadelphia. LeRoy Haymond of Trenton visits Satterfield family. Ruth A Harvey entertains Nellie Melvin and Lillian Lister. Gladys Price visits mother in town. Ray Stratford leaves for Wilmington for work. Porter brothers visit Baltimore. Blades host Wilmington kin.
Mrs Garrettson Smith and daughter Mary Neal visit J D Neal near Andersontown. Virginia Holt and Kathleen Knotts at a house party near Queenstown. J Norman Clark Edward Wheeler and others attended Laurel Camp. Dr H W Rowe hosted guests from Baltimore. Rev D J Givan and son Anneth visit Princess Anne. Paul Mason of Philadelphia spends two weeks with the Masons. Mrs Joseph Taylor visits with Sainsbury Sparks. Ladies Aid Society entertained by Mrs Harry Fisher. Cecelia Gibbs of York visits Holt and Holt. Mr and Mrs Houston Russom weekend with J F Russom. Mrs Leslie Beauchamp at Emergency Hospital Easton. Walter Hicks of Washington visits J E Hicks. Ruth Prettyman of Rock Hall visits Katherine Hasan. H S Sparks buys a six cylinder Grant touring car.
Hendersons return after visiting Edith Goodwin in Bettert on. Mrs Kemp from Chester visits nearby Ridgely friends after a week with Hallingsworth. W E Goodwin of Chester vacations with parents. Corwin Pritchett of Easton visits his family. Nellie Marvel of near Wyoming guests Lula Marvel near town. M L Higgins of Pocomoke City visits J F Quilien. George Clark visits aunt in Greensboro. Ethel Ottinger of Philadelphia visits Mildred Gooden. Harry Bostick of Felton spends day with J F Quilten. C H Bickling of Wilmington visits near town. P C Parvis visits Sudlersville friends.
Chestnut Grove reports Miss Helen Satterfield returning to Baltimore after a summer stay. Miss Mary Everagain and Howard Satterfield with family also back in Baltimore after visiting relatives in Caroline. Miss Mary Culver returns from Middletown after time with cousin Miss Ethel Culver. Mr Parker and wife visit Hagerstown relatives as Mrs Parker’s mother hosts. Mrs F Wilson and James R Lewis visit William Everngham. Sun Farmers busy delivering tomatoes to packing houses. Mrs Ben Meredith listed as on sick list.
Mr. John H. Holt has purchased the Harry Sparks property in Hillsboro, acquiring the site from an earlier owner and consolidating local real estate holdings in the community.
Sunday services were limited as pastors were away and a few congregations visited others. The Cordova gathering hosted Catholic mass in the morning and the Baptist Church held evening services. Community updates include marriages, rail schedules, home construction, visitors, and illnesses across Ridgely and nearby towns.
The peach market near Federalsburg collapsed last week leaving producers unable to cover shipping and delivery costs, many fruit baskets were refused as gifts. The Pennsylvania Railroad installed Tyler's Crossing electric bell to warn approaching trains, one of the region’s most dangerous spots near Cambridge and Seaford. Mr and Mrs Eddington and Wright won prizes at the Cambridge Fair. C E Woodland sold 48 acres to W Britton for 2770 with plans to move to Houghton New York.
Queen Anne residents report visitors and happenings as Mrs. George Harkness and daughter Ethel of Germantown Pa. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Diggans. Emily and Laura Knotts joined a house party near Wye Mills. Robby Hackett bought a Ford and G C Moore a Cadillac. Will Sparks of California visited his parents. Mrs. E H Dashiell of Crisfield visits her mother Mrs. S J Barton. Naomi Holland accepts a Philadelphia post. Charlie Dean paints his home. Helen Hicks visits Betterton. Now is the time to subscribe.
A Friday night dance delighted Greensboro with Victrola music and refreshments. Visitors from out of town mingled with residents. Bertha Shull returned from Johns Hopkins summer school and visits in Hamilton and Preston. Several locals and guests traveled for hospital stays and family visits. readings note pastors and visitors from Rehoboth Beach to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Norfolk.
Hickman notes list visits and guests including Naomi Maymond party with Isaac Noble and Ethel Blackburn from Wallidaysburg Pennsylvania plus many others. Roy Hayman returns to Trenton after visiting family near town. Philadelphia visitor Minnie Johnson returns home after week with Johnsons. Canneries open but tomato prospects appear poor this year. Several families host guests and travel to Baltimore Washington and Rehoboth with local residents mentioned.
Regular Preston M E Church services are listed for Sunday September 5 with morning sermon and Communion at 10 30 on the topic The Paralysis of the Familiar and an evening service at 7 30 Mrs Albert W Sisk and daughters Eloise and Dorothy Sisk return from two weeks at Ocean City Md Elizabeth McColley of Philadelphia and Eleanor Rose of Baltimore join them for a visit Also Mrs Geo Hunting and children of Baltimore visit Mrs Buntings sister Mrs Ferrell Reynolds Mrs J H Barrow and children of Baltimore stay with Dr Phillips in town The Ladies Aid meeting is set with Mrs Celia Kelley Jacksonville Fla visitors Mr and Mrs Fred Noble from Jacksonville Fla visit Mrs M E Noble James Flaharty and son visit relatives in Philadelphia
Goldsboro hosts Captain and Mrs. John C. Davis and daughter Ruth with Mrs. Davis’s sister Mrs. W I Quillen this week. Mrs. James Hutson and her young son return home to Little Valley New York after weeks with Mr. and Mrs. N T Hutson. Frank Porter of Wilmington spends a few days with Mr. W T Eliott and family. Edward Meeds of Wilmington visits Mr. H L Morris for the week. Madaline Neese of Clayton stays with her sister Mrs. T Noble Jarrell. Harry Lewis of Philadelphia visits his uncle Mr. Luther Bennett.
Miss Gertrude Willoughby leaves to head Hobbs High School department. Cannery labor saver cuts tomato cooking to 11 minutes. Local social visits and travels are noted. Orphans Court actions include caveats, inventories, appraisements, and appointments. Sheppard case details recount an execution and posthumous statements with a final message to kin.
A series of notices report the August 25 death of aged resident Mr. Saulsbury T. Andrews near Bethlehem with services in Bethlehem Church and burial in Federalsburg. Survived by four daughters and a son. another son died last December in Trenton. Also noted are obituaries for Mrs. Sarah A. Sullivane of Concord, Mrs. Alexander S. Griffith of this place, Mrs. Sorden and Mr. Nathan Hobbs of Burrsville, detailing funeral sites and family ties.
Church meetings concluded Sunday night with a plan for a sermon Sunday night on September 12. Sunday School starts at 9 30 AM with Rev Mr Dupee and Walter Allen and daughter Mabel from New Jersey visiting. Many locals hosted or visited relatives in Wilmington Philadelphia Ocean City and Penn's Grove. John McMahan recovering from a broken rib and P W Sullivane listed as sick.
Smithville hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Butlock and family and others from Baltimore Concord Chestnut Grove and Nichols. Sunday School at Bloomery M E Church at 9 30 with class meeting at 1. Ruth Covey guests Elizabeth and Evelyn Bullock. Florence Liden visits Mrs Parker. Earle Adams ill at home nearby.
A motor car driven trend creates a lite booth on farms near highways where motorists buy fruit and vegetables directly. The producer often keeps the middleman’s fee, but consumers enjoy fresh food, even if they must fetch it themselves. The system grows especially at summer spots where cottagers ride about in their cars.
An analysis notes Warburton bets on aggressive contest backed by Gov Goldsborough allies while Weller holds strong city and county organization. In 1912 Roosevelt split white and colored votes, with Taft backers now aligning with Weller. If public sentiment favors balance, Weller’s organized forces could secure victory.
Heirs at law Mrs Annie Peters Mrs Etta Chaffinch and J Roland Chaffinch file caveat against the will alleging undue influence and unsound mind. They seek to ward back the farm to the issue of his father after a guardianship claim and a thirty year fixed purpose for intestate. Circuit Court hearing planned after Orphans Court issues.
In Hillsboro, Mr. W. L. Mitchell found an abandoned nest with dead eggs and started a hatch. A hen hatched seven young turkeys, which were placed under the gobbler who has acted as both mother and father to the brood. He guards and feeds them, ready to defend at all times.
A Cambridge meeting with Salisbury and Wicomico counties leads to the creation of the Mutual Casualty Company of the Eastern Shore to write Employers' Liability Insurance under the Workingmen's Compensation law. Officers include President George W. Woolford and Vice President William D. Corddry. Policies in force expire November 1 1915 as the new company assumes liability.
The Hog Cholera Law mandates that hogs and other domestic animals dying from contagious diseases be buried at least three feet deep or burned at the owner's discretion. Any person allowing such animals to remain unburied for three hours before sunset after discovery faces a misdemeanor charge, with fines from ten dollars and possible county jail time.
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