Denton Markets and Local Developments Report
Denton news notes busy ice plant and varied market prices including wheat at S113 and corn six cents. Denton commissioners face election Monday April 25 with local road and public works mentions.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1910
Page
7
Denton news notes busy ice plant and varied market prices including wheat at S113 and corn six cents. Denton commissioners face election Monday April 25 with local road and public works mentions.
Mrs Emalene H Benson of Preston wed B Washington Wright of Clarksburg W Va at Hotel Ren jnert Baltimore with Rev Oliver Huckel officiating. Guests included Captain G C Carmine, Mrs James Noble, and Mr Wright’s trip North to Clarksville. Many local relatives and friends noted. Mrs Carmine’s family ties to Captain Charles S Carmine are mentioned.
Engineer Paine reports completion of fifteen culverts on the state highway contract and substantial grading. Macadamizing will begin about May 1. De Noyce mill road extension is graded with about three-quarters of a mile of first shell course laid.
A string of social notes from Kent and surrounding areas records visits to the Alms House Farm by Mr and Mrs James Short and Miss Stella, and by Mr Alfred Clark and family. Rev F A Holland will move to Milton next week. Other acquaintances are noted visiting Georgetown Harrington Oxford Ridgely and Greensboro with town figures such as Judge Maloy remodeling and Mrs Wesley Jarrell hosting the Ladies Aid.
Hobbs notes the removal of Mrs. Griffin as housekeeper for G L Jopp being replaced by his stepson Russell Bell and family. Mrs B B Allen returns to Washington with her sister Mrs J R Richards accompanying to Baltimore. L B Allen of Washington returns after visiting his wife’s parents. Mr and Mrs F H Collins of Preston keep house for Mrs C Howard during hospital stay. Mr and Mrs J H Merriken entertain granddaughter Elizabeth Merriken of Denton. Mr W C Todd secures tenant George Morgan of Ellendale on his old homestead. Mrs C M Fountain of Wickman recently visited the Misses Cohee.
In Laurel Grove Mr. W. T. Love uncovered a brick stamped 1768 while removing bricks from a foundation wall of the old colonial residence once known as the Keene farm. The finding nods to Dorchester era Caroline history. Rev. A. E. Owens will preach Sunday evening in Laurel Grove Church, April 17.
Fred Cox and Alex Whiteley of Windy Hill visited Mr. and Mrs. Be Towers on Saturday and Sunday. The Laurel Grove baseball players will play Liberty this afternoon. Leroy Hubbard returned home after a stay in Wilmington. Bob Trice and family of Seaford spent Sunday with Mr. M Trice.
The Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church issued new appointments after sessions in Broadway Church Baltimore Rev Dr J M Sheridan was reelected president. The list includes Accomac to Georgetown Circuit and numerous churches across Maryland Delaware and Washington with supply supernumeraries and transfers noted among senior pastors.
Tuesday session released a statistical report noting 71 un stationed ministers, 1,416 probationers, and 27,306 members. Baptisms and congregational figures rose or fell, with property values up and a fund endowment set. A Federalsburg meeting is planned next year. A musical play at Masonic Hall, Bibi or the Game of the Toys, benefits Christ Church Guild.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood preside noting Charles W. Edgell named administrator of Arthur John Andrew deceased. Bond filed and approved. Notice to creditors ordered. William W. Murphy and David M. Cheezum named appraisers of personal property. Renunciations filed. Fred R. Owens attorney John A. Sigler administrator of Alfred Sigler deceased presented inventory appraisement and debt list approved. Order authorizing transfer of certain mortgage. Frank Webster appointed administrator of Alexine P. Mowbray. Bond filed and approved. Notice to creditors ordered. Edward F. Nuttle and Harry W. Davis appointed appraisers. Renunciations filed. Nellie J. Carmine guardian to Hilda Carmine presented first and final guardian account approved and passed. Nellie H. Carmine guardian to Mary Amelia Carmine presented first guardian account. Harvey I. Cooper executor of Susan A. Green presented first and final account of administration and distribution approved and passed. Decree in bill for sale of real estate of Alex A. Truxon deceased appointing Fred R. Owens trustee to sell.
Mr and Mrs Milton Wagner visited Mr and Mrs John Wagner. A game of ball is planned next Saturday afternoon between Liberty and Harmony at this place. Miss Mary Cahall visited Miss Mary Butler. Miss Gertie Handy visited friends in Cambridge. Mrs F W Wagner is spending time in Baltimore.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve tired aching callous sweating and swollen feet. Sold by druggists for 2 cents. Sample address listed as Sample Farm and Merrimack? New Hampshire with a crumbed address line.
The piece outlines upcoming state appointments including an Automobile Commissioner with a $3000 salary, shifts in license duties from the Secretary of State, and potential Naval Officer and Banking Commissioner candidates. It also covers public notices, church events, funerals, and social happenings in Queen Anne and nearby towns with multiple local figures and venues noted.
The Death Roll records Mrs. Mary Ellen Thawley and other local deaths. Mrs. Thawley of Burrsville died after years of illness. funeral at Wesley Methodist in Burrsville with Rev. J. Lard officiating and burial in the local cemetery. Surviving children include J J Thawley James W Thawley Robert I Thawley Eva Thawley Mrs Richard C Garrett Frederick Hopkins Thomas Frederick Thawley Coursey Hammond. A tribute praises her as a generous neighbor and mother. Other notes mention Trot W Boyer born Marydel, later a teacher in Federalsburg and Millington, and Mrs Catherine Mueller of Federalsburg dying of blood poisoning at Cambridge hospital. Mrs Laura N Eason died near Easton. Tillie Price, Ridgeley, listed as a stepchild. Mr Joseph Brown of Chapel District Tatbot died suddenly. he was a Civil War veteran.
Miss Gertrude Handy returns home from a visit to her uncle J B Blades in East New Market. Mr and Mrs J B Wright attend Conference. Dr Brooks has purchased a Buick. Mr George McCotten is quite sick.
A lightning strike hit the church in Hickman last week causing only slight damage. On Friday a passing traction engine ignited the porch at James Breeding's house, but the home was saved with much effort.
Superintendent Anderson summarizes the Anti-Saloon League final legislative report. The local option bill failed 56 to 48 with counties voting in favor and notable county delegates opposing. The report urges continued pressure, notes similar state trends toward dry laws, and highlights why party stance on local option matters. Court session notes include Cecil County damage verdicts and multiple criminal and local option cases, with several defendants sentenced or cases continued.
The Senate Dollliver bill proposes annual federal funding starting July 1 1913 for agricultural education in secondary and normal schools. It earmarks 4 million for secondary agricultural instruction 1 million for district branch stations 5 million for trades home economics and agriculture in public secondary schools and 1 090 000 for normal schools beginning July 1 1910. Funds allocated by population and agricultural activity with districts set to include at least one secondary agricultural school and one branch station per 15 counties. State Superintendent Stephens and teachers urged passage before the Committee on Agriculture on Wednesday.
Directions for canning asparagus in bundles sized for jars are given. Boil tender but firm, pack stem ends down in jars, add boiled water and salt, seal without rubber rings, process in a boiler, and retighten after cooling. Store jars upright in a dark place, avoid shaking, and invert as needed for preservation.
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