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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1913
Page
5
A collection of short items notes prices crops and auctions. Local names include Nuttle Hardware Co W. J. Blackiston and F. J. Wright with prices for cow peas and eggs. Property sales and auctions are announced along with court and legal notices. An upcoming play Farm Folks and a lecture on Conservation are listed. The piece mentions dust nuisance in Main street and a pulled expositions feature for 1915.
The Baltimore American reports the wedding of Rev Joel R Garr former pastor of Calvary Church to Grace E Dashiell of East Baltimore. The ceremony took place at 2 pm in Rev Dr Francis T Taggs home with Rev C R Elderdice officiating. The couple will reside in Denton where Garr has been assigned as pastor. Witnesses included Charles M Childs who procured the license and Calvary members already aware of the union.
The first year under the 1912 legislative license law reports receipts of 144930.25 with 30 percent more licenses issued. Heavy powered vehicles from 30 to 50 horsepower generated the bulk of gains, while smaller engines rose modestly. funds support state aid roads and crest a path toward steady annual growth as car use expands.
The South Baltimore Station Methodist Protestant Church celebrates Rev J Franklin Bryan's fourth year as pastor with a rousing reception in the church parlors. Other notes mention sermons at Preston and Williston, and Greensboro M P Church updates. The Anti-Saloon League of Maryland announces Hon John G Woolley will speak in Denton May 6 at 8 p.m., part of a statewide series. Woolley is famed as a leading anti liquor advocate who has visited Maryland before.
Hobbs. Died, Monday morning at Ringgold's Green, Mr. G. C. Harris. Funeral services held at Ames Wednesday, interment in Denton cemetery. Christian Endeavor service Sunday evening by Mrs. B S Robinson. New president of the Endeavor, Mr. W H Adams. Clarence Clark and family moved into Mr H L Hobbs' tenant house. Mrs. L E Carroll visited Caroline relatives with Rev. H A Carroll. Arthur Cahall and Miss Elizabeth Cahall of near Felton were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs A J Billing. Large Thawley delegation met at the parsonage last Wednesday for ice cream and cake. Mrs. J D Neal and son Dallas visited Mrs Manship Ingram in Ellendale. A J Corkran of Grove visited his ill mother. Cottage meeting at F Mitchell's home. J H Cooke from Love Point relief agent during Ricards' absence. Rev. C M Cullum preached his initial sermon at Ames Sunday to a full house. Rev. J T Bailey of Dover visited Mrs S J Chaffinch. G L Jopp among first spring chicken sellers. J M Willey visited his father in Seaford.
Cards received on Wednesday announce the marriage on Tuesday April 22 in Philadelphia of Miss Margaret May Warren and Mr. Edward Alexander Murphy. Warren, formerly a Caroline county resident, has many local relatives and friends. In other news Rev C M Cullum preached at Union M P Church and Wesley Church work began with repairs planned. several local residents were listed as ill or visiting, and Allie Jacobs opened an automobile repair shop in Burrsville.
Greensboro begins work on a new large brick factory on the town's west side under contractor Carroll Pip pin. Local residents and visitors include Mrs. C. H. Pepper returning from Wilmington, Miss Florence Pepper, Mrs. John Marvel, Miss Mabel Porter and Miss Annie Sipple visiting Harrington, Miss Edna Morris from Centreville visiting the Rickards, and William J. Rickards touring Winchester and Baltimore in an extended auto trip. Mildred Curry of Bridgeville and Ruth Plummer shared time with town residents while Ollie Shields returned from Philadelphia and Ethel Breeding visited Hickman. Hl Shockley visited Lincoln City, Del., and Lea Cooper is listed as sick.
Marydel notes Mrs Chas W Jacobs returned home after winter in Florida while Mr Jacobs tends berry crop duties in North Carolina. Dr Anna I Colley of Morris Plains N J visited her sister Mrs W Heather last week. Mrs W Heather and Dr A P F Colley plus Mrs B D Evans spent Thursday in Ridgely. Ladies Aid marked 15th anniversary at the parsonage Friday evening. Dr and Mrs B D Evans of Morris Plains visiting friends. Miss Mary Colley of Sharptown with cousin Miss Effa W Heather. Mr and Mrs O R Higgins were Smyrna visitors Monday. Miss Olive Humer of Dover spent weekend at home. Mr AD Kahler spent Saturday in Easton. Mr Faylor Medford spent weekend at home. Mr Olin Hummer spending a week at home.
Local notices report illness among Ridgely residents including Mr T J Day and Mrs Brinsfield with others on the sick list. A high school baseball win 16-15 over basket factory days, wind blamed for many runs. An entertainment at Simon's Hall features Col Tom Booker Capt Tony Miller and Mr Polk Miller's Old South Quartette performing Old Times Down South. Wedding news, a death in California, a family reunion, and local farming notes follow.
Henderson and guests spent Sunday with friends near Burrsville. Mr. and Mrs. Hutson returned from a wedding trip to Washington and Baltimore. James Richards visits with his grandparents in Wilmington. Lola Jones visits her Wilmington parents. T O Kirk called to Harrington for his mother's illness. Mamie Goodwin of Philadelphia visits her parents. The 2. O. S. of A. to hold a festival at the new hall on Saturday night May 3. Mrs. Alex Jarman visiting sister in Harrington.
Miss Powell organizes a sewing circle to meet at Miss Myra Wright’s home Saturday afternoon with all girls urged to attend. Mr and Mrs John Chaffinch and little Helen of near Concord were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Chester Scott. Mr and Mrs Joseph Parker of Bridgeville visited Mr and Mrs William Parker. Misses Roberta Bowdle and Effa Alford visited Mrs Harry Bowdle near Seaford. Miss Blades has stayed with Miss Grace Hubbard the past week. Mr Calvin Scott, previously improving, is again under doctor care. Mr and Mrs William Dill visited Denton friends on Tuesday.
Two Johns along with Misses Georgie and Lillian Towers Maud Trice Mrs W F Towers and son Willie were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs H Roland Towers Sunday. Mr W F Towers and two daughters Elizabeth and Irene visited with Mr and Mrs James Callahan Queen Annes. Grace Todd and children were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Harvey Quillen. H Trice spent Sunday with sister Mrs Anna Wilkens. Miss Winnie Nichols returned home after a week at Sykesville.
Hillsboro notes John Wilson of Philadelphia is recovering at his sister’s home after appendicitis surgery at Johns Hopkins Baltimore. Kemp Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart, returned from Baltimore after Mercy Hospital treatment. Violet Moore of Centreville visited Miss Gladys Gale, Beatrix Canton stayed with Miss Helen Fleming. Rev R T Coursey visited Dover. Dr H W B Rowe traveled to Baltimore this week.
In rural Maryland between Federalsburg and Williamsburg a guard dog owned by William James Brown bit his three small children on hands and arms while they played. The dog died after Brown restrained it. authorities note no rabies signs yet the family fears hydrophobia.
Heavy frosts and ice have caused anxiety among fruit growers in the area. J A Davis notes early and mid season strawberries are badly hurt while late berries remain safe. pears killed and peaches and apples largely unhurt. Spencer Lapham cites 50 to 75 percent loss in early berries. pears dead.
Mr Nelson H Fooks reports extensive frost on the Eastern Shore and windblown sand injuring pea blossoms in Baltimore area. Berries damaged by at least 25 percent, signaling higher prices and hardship for local truckers.
Grove reports Mrs. Sadie Ritter and daughter Evelyn have returned home after a six week stay with Washington friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. A Towers of Smithson spent Sunday with daughter Mrs. Fred Lord. Mrs. Orath Taylor returned home after visiting friends in Talbot. Mr. Alex Whiteley of Talbot County visited Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Kelley on Monday.
Miss Laura Baker led Epworth League services Sunday. Next Sunday’s leader will be Mrs. Wagner. The Italian in American Service is the topic. Edward Wagner, William Wagner, and Albert Johnson visited Master Elmer Summers near Eaton last weekend. Plows are started. farmers prepare ground for crops as farm work runs late.
Edinburgh residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Potts who had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Swift returned home to Wilmington. Miss Margaret Gsell spent Sunday with her aunt Mrs. Walter Ross.
Announcement states the marriage of Miss Nora Polight of this town to Herbert B LeCates at the Methodist Episcopal Circuit parsonage officiated by Rev. W W Sharp.
A long list records pupils whose spring term work was specially noted by teachers. Numerous schools include Barcus Burrsville Burrsville Camp Grove Burrsville Central Williston Harmony Smithson Choptank Poplar Neck Bethlehem Hickory Hill Houston s Branch Nabb s Ridgely Concord Chestnut Grove Friendship American Corner and many more with entries for students such as J Henderson Anna Coftin Mary Jones Catherine Melvin Ruth Cole Isabelle Reynolds James Johnson Roy Walls and others.
Sanger's Greater European Shows arrives by its own trains for a Denton visit on May 7. Two performances at 2 and 8 pm plus a morning street parade promise amusement with elephants horses and tents. The event aims to lift spirits of workers and families in the community.
The United States Geological Survey promotes government topo graphic maps for schools. Maps detail local features including schools and farms, aiding student interest and understanding of country types. Scale is commonly one mile to one inch, enabling altitude, grade, drainage, dam sites, and route planning exercises. Maps are sold at nominal prices.
The School of Horticulture at Maryland Agricultural College announces completed demonstrations on spraying and pruning to control codling moth and plum curculio. Growers are urged to apply lime sulfur solutions and arsenate mixtures at blossom fall for apples and shuck fall for peaches. Requests for bulletins or community spraying demos should contact the school.
Maryland faces undeveloped state land under Chesapeake Bay waters totaling about 200 000 acres. While natural oyster bars produced 15 million in 1885, recent years saw a decline to 4.5 million bushels. Now oyster culture expands, with nearly 700 applicants seeking about 30 000 acres in state waters, while natural beds still yield about 1.75 million yearly.
A synopsis from the Maryland Game and Fish Association outlines a proposed law requiring hunting licenses for all Maryland residents and non residents. Fees set at 16 dollars for residents and 10 dollars for non residents with a 500 dollar resident tax payer rule for residency. Licenses expire June 1 and are nontransferable with mail issuance possible. Penalties range 10 to 25 dollars and exemptions include farm land owners and tenants on their property and Susquehanna Flats. Revenue aims to fund wardens and protection of game populations.
SALu-three or four tons timothy and clover hay mixed offers applied to James Jr Cannon at Tuckahoe Neck. Local transaction language indicates a delivery or purchase instruction for livestock fodder. No dates or additional parties are provided in the readable text.
A meeting of guarantors and interested parties for the Chautauqua in Denton will be held in the Court House on Tuesday April 29 at 3 o clock pm. Full attendance is urged as business of special importance to every guarantor of funds and others will be considered. The list of guarantor names is long and includes Bates Stephens Nuttle Hardware J I Everngam J Ed Nichols Albert G Towers John T Carter Kemp Stevens George Deakyne Alan Goldsborough Fred Owens Lacey Stevens Wilson Clark Noble Saulsbury Lewis Carroll Nichols Co Cooper West Chatinch Sparklin Fisher Malone Jones Deen Dailey Wright Thompson Day Carter Cooper Potter Steele Deen Smith Anderson Sisk Fooks Towers Kelley Bages Moore Garey Nowell Covey Hobbs Moore Redden Redden Clough Green Crouse Harsey Simmons Duffey Hobbs Roe Kerr Downes Davis Roe Ramsdell Mackintosh.
In New Castle county the Hazel law was ruled unconstitutional by Kent County Court as Chief Justice Pennewill led the ruling. Nearby Maryland towns like Federalsburg and Sharptown see crowds flocking for wet goods, signaling possible remedial laws next session. A calf born without eyes, a Dorchester area oddity, and the death of Alcade Kimmey in Seaford are among other items. Also noted are a Wye Mills theft, fruit broker reports of a short strawberry season, a Cambridge auto wreck injuring five, and Dr. Marshall L. Price's insanity ruling. Anne Arundel crops report heavy damage.
Denton defeated Easton 17 to 11 last Saturday afternoon on Denton’s grounds. Easton led most of the game with the score 11 to 6 before Denton rallied in the ninth inning as six runs scored with one out. The windy conditions hindered fielding and throwing, yet the rally kept the game lively.
In Orphans' Court last Tuesday executor Peter Keiser presented accounts of sales of Harriet A. B. Keiser’s personal property and the first and final administration, along with a receipt and release from residuary legatee, all fully examined, passed, and ordered to be recorded.
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