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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1913
Page
5
Local ads and updates cover farming prices and cattle, a planned Chautauqua, new soda fountain, coal orders, and property sales. Society notes highlight weddings, births, church events, millinery openings, and various visits by regional residents and visitors amid weather and market chatter.
Dr S Parkes Cadman renowned orator will speak on The Puritans of Two Worlds at Masonic Hall next Tuesday evening. Admission fifty cents, seats ten cents extra. Cadman, English born and Brooklyn pastor, gained prominence during June Chautauqua. Co sponsorship by Men s Bible Class. Also notice promoting sweaters and jerkins for fall and winter at J E Pastorfield Co.
Mr and Mrs C S Stanton of Folsom Pa visited relatives in Galestown Md and stayed with Mrs Stantons brother B B Cohee in Andersontown for several days. Mrs R W Flinn formerly Miss E M Merriken of the county celebrated her 27th birthday anniversary in Chandler Arizona. Glorious rains bless farmers for wheat seeding while some tomato patches are abandoned yet new plantings replenish stock. Chandler reports 110 to 114 degrees but heat is not oppressive. Parson Cullum preached a Calvary sermon at Ames Sunday. Ladies Aid of Ames hosted by Mrs Charles Howard Andersontown. Ed Warner suffers a sore heel from a corn cutting machine. New tomatoes shipped from Andersontown by H T Nuttle. Squirrels plentiful and bagged by local sportsmen. Mrs J R Ricards recent Hillsboro visitor.
Mr Carroll Ware and Miss Cora Bowdle both of Marydel were married at the parsonage on Thursday night by Rev W N Conway. The news notes visits and travels of local residents with several family connections and illness updates.
Mrs John Taylor and children of Queenstown visited her parents Judge and Mrs Harry Clark this week Mrs Harry Clark hosted Rev and Mrs G R Mays at supper Thursday Emma Stevens returned home after a stay in Suceresville Mr Laing of Easton spent the weekend with sister Mrs Howard Flowers Frank Sparks visiting his parents Erastus Sparks Prof Cordey spent the weekend in Queenstown Register next Tuesday
A survey of Democratic contenders for local offices highlights L Cooper for State Senate and Henry Fooks Walter J Kelly Joseph H Carroll James Temple Potter Steele for County offices. Profiles cover education, career, and public service, noting Cooper’s Denton impact and Fooks family ties, Temple’s law enforcement record, and Steele’s governance experience.
William H H B Kauffman born 1855 in Bedford county Pennsylvania became boarding in 1889. A substantial farmer from Pennsylvania, he moved to Caroline county by invitation of his brother in law Fred B Stambaugh. He owns two farms near Ridgely in the Seventh district and a tract in the Second. He works in general farming and fruit growing and has been successful through hard work.
Capt and Mrs J T Kemp hosted guests Mrs Nan Merrick of Easton Mrs Jane Price of Trappe and Mrs Josephine Wright of Choptank this week Mrs Pascal Toro has returned to Macon Ga Miss Mattie V Trice leaves for Harbeson to resume teaching Miss Mary Everngain returns from Baltimore visit Sunday School next Sunday at 10 o clock All are invited Our church receives a fresh coat of paint James Dew buys a new automobile.
In memory of our brother Raleigh Lane who died two years ago on September 19. We often think of you when alone for memory is our only friend. Days of sadness come and tears flow as fond memories keep him near us though Heaven claimed him two years ago by his sisters.
Margaret Warner’s attorney T Alan Goldsborough plans to sue the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company over the death of William Warner killed when a fast train passed through Goldsboro at noon on September 8. The plaintiff alleges the company violated local ordinances by not slowing for the town and failing to ring the engine bell until the limits were passed. Warner stood at the rear of a carriage holding a calf. An inquest jury censured the railroad for excessive speed and not ringing the bell.
The M. D. and W. Company will continue the schedule effective today through fall and winter. Weekdays include two trips to and from Baltimore daily, Sundays feature one trip from Baltimore and one trip to Baltimore. Sunday service will also run on the B. C. and A. Railway throughout the fall and winter.
William Fletcher Jackson, born 1865 near Greensboro, is a Sixth district farmer and father of five. He and his family are well respected, with a strong base on the west side of the river. The article notes his popularity and suitability for the levy court and predicts a Democratic victory in November.
Louis H. Perkins, treasurer of Queen Anne's County, mortgaged his home to cover a $1,600 shortage, walked to Centreville Landing, drank carbolic acid, and died after being found in 20 feet of water. Fitz Handy recovered him. Perkins was a Sunday School superintendent and church steward. No fraud indication was found.
A chemist notes Denton water is in good condition presently but high free ammonia likely from decomposing vegetation at depth, not sewage pollution. The Bureau will investigate all public water supplies and hopes to examine Denton’s supply this fall.
The Middle Convocation met in Hillsboro with seven clergy and strong lay turnout. Afternoon discussions on parishes and diocesan needs engaged clergy and laity, with talks on The boy problem and The cry of the Church. Dover Epworth League plans a October 15–16 convention at Wesley Church. Rev J Gibson Gantt heads to New York for pre convention duties. Mt Olivet Methodist Church picks Rev C E Dryden for Seaford move October. The week features Rev J E Smith sermons at Preston and Williston. Chestnut Grove Church opening October 5 after recent renovation. Revival set to begin at Harmony tomorrow.
Dr H Clarence Duffey of Washington spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Chas Jarrell. His sons Hugh and Depew returned home with him. J F Russom and wife visited granddaughter Miss Angie Legg near Stevensville who had typhoid fever but is convalescent. Rev Arthur B Conger assisted at the Centreville Convocation and was praised as scholar and speaker. Chas Rathell near Wye Mills died early Wednesday after surgical operation at home. Easton Diocese Middle Convocation held at St John’s Episcopal Church. Mamie Straughn and Baltimore niece visited I B Williams over Sunday. Mary E Nuttle of Andersontown stayed with Mrs Mary E Cooper. Lenora Greenley of Baltimore visiting grandmother Mrs Annie Beaven. Mrs J R Ricards of Hobbs visiting cousin Mrs G L Wilson. Rev Dr Dickinson and wife leave Hillsboro for new home on Long Island. Mrs Clayton and children of Wilmington visiting Misses Lizzie and Ella Fisher. Misses Virginia and Ethel Holt entertained at cards Thursday. J E Wothers and family visited Wilmington last week. J R MacSorley in Baltimore this week.
Governor Goldsborough plans to appoint the Public Service Commissioner after Dr. Hering's funeral. Towers and Leser are favored, while the Caroline man faces opposition in the Baltimore press. Towers' supporters defend his fit for the bench, and concerns rise about press bias amid the race. Also noting a local ad for underwear and county news subscription.
An enthusiastic Tuesday gathering at the Law Building organized by the Democratic State Central Committee set groundwork for active campaign work in Caroline county. Chairman Thomas A. Smith outlined concerted action, with numerous district committees chosen to oversee registration and campaigning across eight districts.
Public School News reports the attendance law goes into effect October 6. Children under fourteen must attend, and those fourteen to sixteen not employed daily must also attend. J. Hurst awarded a contract to transport pupils to Williston school. Colored schools open October 13.
Mr. Lawrence Blades of the U S N A Annapolis is staying with his parents Mr and Mrs J T Blades. Miss Ailda Jones left Monday for a week with her brother near Bridgeville. Miss Geneva Kemp of Trappe visits her mother Mrs John Wright. Mrs Huey Jackson of Seaford visits Mr and Mrs John Wright. Mr and Mrs B Williamson spent Thursday with friends in Hurlock.
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