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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1912
Page
5
In Denton a flurry of items includes auctions and ads. J. Richards advertises livestock values while W. Blackiston posts Kodak sales. W. Wright markets farm goods and announces a free telescope cup with school supplies. The U.S. will hold a meeting, Labor Day closures are noted, and campaigns spread through Carroll and Caroline counties with farm, road, and banking updates.
A long list of residents and visitors to Denton and surrounding towns is noted, including Mrs. George M. Christie and family returning to Baltimore from the Pepper home, and many others visiting or staying with local households. Several local social activities and gatherings are mentioned alongside travel, engagements, and visits from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York. A political note covers a Roosevelt meeting naming Caroline delegates to the Progressive Congressional Convention, with speeches and support evident.
Over Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Ob Baynard and three sons from Denton with Miss Pearl Todd of Greenwood and Mr Clarence Helms of West Chester. Local pastors preached at Wesley M J Church Gunnsville. Numerous relatives from Dover Centreville Philadelphia and Laurel visited family and friends during the week with travel to Philadelphia for medical treatment and outings to Dover and Chester.
Mrs. G H Baight hosted tea Saturday evening. Rev Dr and Mrs Wim FL Dickinson, Mrs Lillian Mancha and Alma Thompson attended. Mia Garrettson Smith, Jr welcomed guests from Andersontown Sunday. Carrie Bishop and children visit farmer’s sister Wt George H Beaven. Aliss Pearle Sharp returns to Baltimore after visiting Areso Threadeth Stewart. Lourbert Collins of Philadelphia visited mother Mrs Annie Collin over Sunday. Nettie Seard of Baltimore visits Margaret C Jarrell at her home near town. Jack Wilson of Philadelphia visits mother Mrs Annie Beaven. Chester Wheeler of Baltimore visits aunt Mrs Annie Jump. Mrs RR MineSorley entertains at cards Friday afternoon. Mrs W P Fleming visits relatives in Delaware. Mrs Ld S Ravens entertains at cards Friday night. Jr M Thompson buys a 1913 model lunch touring car. Ruth Soeftecher of Wilmington visits Mr Lal S Bowens. Mr Harris LeGe of Kent Island visiting town. Vin. Wol. Meson visiting relatives in Winchester.
Several Preston area teachers attended the institute at Centre Valley this week. Mis ses Fthel Pletcher Helen Parker and Grace Dennis plan to teach in Dorchester county. Rev Robert Whiteley and Miss J hel returned home to Pennsylvania after visiting Mohinteley’s mother in town and sister in Bethlehem. Wilbur Noble and wife from New Jersey and Fred Noble and wife from Florida visited their mother Mrs M J Noble. Rev Wilmer Jagelard and wife returned after time in Rehoboth and Delaware. Mis Inez Noble visits Baltimore and Sabillasville for treatment. Mrs Stafford of Virginia widow of Dr Stafford spent summer at her Main Street home. Mr J H W Barrow and children of Biltmore visit Barrow’s mother Mrs Annis Klabarty. Miss Enna Powe of Baltimore and Mr Erett Conawray of Brooklyn visit Mrs JT Parker. Dr I DD Keiley and family of Baltimore view the doctor’s mother in adjoint town. Mrs Marzuerite Viclain of Baltimore sits with grandmother Mrs Jesse Wright.
Two Johns on and Mr. Butler and daughter of Belmore spent the latter part of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Trice. Mr. and Mrs. Tilman Callahan of Queen Anne's were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Lowers Sunday. Mr. George Lowers and sister Miss Lillian and Miss Maude Trice were at Tolchester Wednesday. Mrs. S. S. Fulton of Baltimore is on a week visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Flowers. As a shunn approaches coal prices go.
Rural carriers Cohee and Howard attended the Letter Carriers Association meeting in Baltimore. Various residents, visitors, and travelers are noted including birthdays, returns, and trips to Wilmington, Philadelphia, Dover, and Baltimore. A Sunday fire origin unknown, and train delays near the station are reported.
Miss Rhoda Marine, after ten days with friends in the West and at Andersontown, returns to Bristol, Pa, to teach. In Salt Lake City she attended her sister Catherine's wedding to Ralph Nelden, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, at their home 66 South Thirteenth Street.
Temonteville reports Mre Laos Pippin critically ill with typhoidal fever at his Philadelphia home, then moved to Aneman Hospital on Wednesday. Local families entertainments include Mr and Mrs James Knotts of Sadlersville hosting Gurney Knotts and others. Rev Chaires and son Irving visited Pippin households. Georgetown visitors Mrs J Vansant and children arrived. Margaret Smith returns to Wilmington High School. Tyson Sleather and John Robinson attended a Dover carnival. Dr J R Smith’s nephew Charles Smith visits Wilmington. Irving Moore plans to enter Golden College this fall. Light showers intermittently aid crops.
Marydel residents Cora Me Pippin Maud Hummer attend the tri county institute in Centreville this week. Several locals travel for family and social visits including Mr and Mrs Jacobs in Batitle and Philadelphia.
Attendees from near here include Mesr and Cannon Wright with others at Loichester on Wednesday. Bible students plan a Sand 35 home meeting on the 5th at 2 pm debating "The living know that they shall die." Poforth League services opened last Sunday with good turnout.
A parishioners gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Melson last Saturday with a dining room table laden with refreshments. Loworth League held services at Trinity Church the previous Sunday evening. Mrs Wagner is to be hosted next Sunday evening. Miss May Sermion and Mrs Imma Willoughby visited Miss Carne Wheatley on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs TD Wo White of Liberty attended the Wagner home last Sunday. Rain is needed in the vicinity and ground plowing has not begun. Cow peas are below normal. farmers busy with fodder, tomatoes, and grain. Mrs Walter Melson of Wilmington visited the Melsons this week. Miss Lois Banning left for Millsboro to begin her school term. Miss Glenna Waight visited Miss Lily Melon. cantaloupes and corn noted.
Mr Sale Sullivan and daughter of Lastan visited Mrs Salt Phoun this week. Mr and Mrs Dimiel Lloyd of Sie Tlaty are guests at Ma McConnell's. George Schiayen and daughter of Denton recently with Mrs P Kade. Mac Trininton of Baltimore visited his parents here. There will be preaching Sunday at 7 30 p m. C C Deen was in Baltimore Tuesday. Peninsula towns have been using o to deep down the dust on principal streets.
The Ridgely News Letter reports Winsor Manufacturing Co producing 300000 bricks for Ridgely Agricultural School with Line & Ling as fire sewer contractors and concrete foundations. It notes local illnesses, recoveries, church plans, and cannery workers harvesting tomatoes as autumn work proceeds.
Clergy, families, and visitors gather for sermons and social visits across towns including Philadelphia and Denton. Notables Mrr. C. Mollingsworth, Miss Coffin, Miss Cane non, and many listed residents are noted with travel and visiting plans. County automobilists complete new routes, enabling easier country travel.
Mrs Sarah Wiley Hubbard wife of William L Hubbard president of Hubbard Fertilizer Works died at her Baltimore home after a brief illness. Survived by husband four children and a nephew. Funeral held Wednesday evening with interment at Lasson. Also notices of Mrs Mary Catherine Nichols and Rev EC A Furgison death.
Rev Melvin Wheatley notes roll call service at Central M J Church Burrsville Circuit Sunday morning September 5 beginning at 10 30 with a grand service and a 7 30 pm special effort to quicken church life The notices urge Sunday School at 2 pm and preaching at 3 pm and invite all to attend Mrs R J Walbert calls for energy for the Harris church and children to Sunday School Rev I R Rich resigns as Dean of Trinity Cathedral Laston. trustees declined to accept the resignation Seaford ministers condemn authority failure to suppress disorder Christ Church Sunday School sessions begin Sunday at 2 pm
The parcels post law, recently passed by Congress, takes effect January 1. Articles up to 11 pounds and 72 inches combined are mailable. Flat rate 1 cent per ounce up to four ounces. Rates rise by weight and zone with charges for rural route and city delivery, 50 and 300 mile zones, and further zones up to 1,800 miles. Postmaster General may adjust rates with Interstate Commerce Commission consent after investigation.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens pres ent John Rice as administrator of Martin F. Rice deceased with bond filed and approved. William T. Jarman and Robert Jarrell Jr named approvers of the personal estate. Eliza A. Greenlee and John W. Greenlee named administrators of William E. Greenlee deceased with inventory approved. Isaac F. Fleetwood appointed to sell the deceased's personal property. John Howard, executor of Andrew C. Griffith, presented and had approved an account of sales. The Camp Brings Big Court Expensa.
Caroline county officers seek John Wilson a colored man who fled after fatally shooting William Henry colored in front of Iphriam Ephriam's store on a crowded Ridgely street. Henry advanced on Wilson when the fatal shot was fired. The incident sparks calls for weapon restrictions and worries over alcohol fueled disorder in the town.
An Italian Messenger sketch profiles Dr Briton D Evans head director at Morris Plains State Hospital and discusses his role in the International Congress at Harvard. It notes his work on reducing harmful noise impacts on nervous diseases and praises his humane leadership at the Morris Viain asylum caring for about three thousand patients.
The quarterly conference of the M E Church South convened on Friday September 6. On September 8 at 1030 am preaching by the pastor followed by communion. Rev J H Dulany preaches in the evening. the pastor at Harris Chapel at 3 pm. Army worm infestation reported in parts of Talbot county.
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