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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1911
Page
5
Denton residents hear reports of new autos purchases, a larger porch and extra back building, and plans to extend the electric system to Hillsboro and Quelding. The county votes on commissioners, a school exhibit is set for May 4, and local banks report growth as farms show diverse crops.
A two day Laymen's Missionary Movement convention will be held in Denton on May 9 and 10. The event opens with a 6 30 p m supper at Masonic Hall, requiring a one dollar registration for attendees and delegates. Featured speakers include Rev Yutaka Minakuchi Dr T Duight Sloan Wm F Cochran Charles L H Pratt and more. The movement aims to energize church work among mature men and foster closer denominational cooperation.
A mixed local page reports visits by Miss Stoops and others, plus Denton election drama over chief of police and Main street macadamizing. Notable items include weddings, arrivals, and a Baltimore visitor. Federalsburg, Easton, and Philadelphia ties appear in social notes and business travel.
Road engineer Paine directs crews to remove Honey Hill and fill low spots while Punch Hall hill is leveled. The road is being plowed widened and graded as needed. Local residents and visitors are noted among several households and guests across Howard county and nearby towns.
The article notes Justice Steele’s new, larger office in the Blackiston building and supports extending his jurisdiction to adjudicate a wider range of criminal infractions. It argues such reforms would speed cases, reduce Circuit Court load, and save taxpayers about a thousand dollars yearly by adopting a police magistrate with broader powers as seen in other counties.
The Hobbs Manufacturing Company shuts down temporarily for storage space. The berry cup department has a million units ready. Henry T. Nuttle and Hobbs claim a Baker improved grasshopper to mato washer and scalder. Fred Paisley works with Contractor Smith on Nichols dwelling addition on the Saulsbury farm. Clifton Lord sprained ankle with probable small bone fracture from a hole. Mrs. Clarence Hunter underwent an operation in City Hospital Baltimore and is recovering well. W B Reynolds of Philadelphia, Meloney son-in-law, visited with wife and child last Saturday. Epicures anticipate broilers from philo systems. Mrs. J Ben Welch and sister visited Baltimore. Herman Miller occupies new home bought from J E Ellwanger. Jeff Carroll of East New Market visited Caroline relatives. Tl Meloney visited old Kent Island acquaintances. Mr and Mrs Hudson hosted relatives in Sea ford on Sunday. Elmer Knox ill with grippe is improving.
Marydol notes Mrs Chas W Jacobs returned from Lakeland Florida with her husband continuing to North Carolina for berry season. Elizabeth M Ford hosted a Friday dance at Sotel Price with one hundred guests. Families including Jump Heather Jacobs and relatives in Philadelphia are mentioned with visits to Templeville Dover and Elkton. Weather and sickness mention M V B Weather on the sick list.
Smithville report lists guests from Bridgeville and Newark with visits to Denton and Baltimore. Rentals offered a seven room dwelling at First and Gay Streets with bath and electric lights and immediate possession. Local ads promote a driving mare with buggy and harness from Wat Bullock in Denton Maryland.
Ridgely officials including I. T. Saulsbury J. M. Swing A. W. Thompson M. C. Smith and Henry Wilkinson favor sewerage despite distant Choptank river as nearest outlet. Town plans costly extensions while Armour Co expands plant and builds housing. Local bids for a two story concrete Farmers and Merchants Telephone building edge toward September completion.
William W. Cooper a young Laurel Delaware businessman dies at a sanatorium in Western Maryland on Saturday. Interment from Laurel on Monday. he leaves a widow formerly Miss Mary E. Sylvester. The couple wed less than a year ago.
Rev J E Smith preached to a full house on Sunday using John xx g as his text urging understanding of the scripture that he must rise again. Several local residents were noted in social updates including Mrs Wm Willoughby, Mrs R C Rice, Miss Mabel Baker, Mr and Mrs J W Thawley, Mrs Emma Johnstone, Mr and Mrs A G Gelletly and children, and Mrs O M Hignatt after a Baltimore trip.
Miss Mildred Gooden and Master Elmer Hollingsworth visited Mrs. W. E Cartwright in Wilmington. Mrs. M. J. Willard has returned to Philadelphia after visiting her daughter Mrs. G. W. Dennis. Mrs. C. E. Hollingsworth and daughter Elizabeth visit relatives in Wilmington and Chester. Corwin Pritchett and Lockwood Gooden were in Wilmington Thursday. Miss Laura Edge of Felton visits her aunt Mrs. J. T. Richards. Mrs. West of Baltimore visits her sister Mrs. C. H. Clayville. A pie social is planned for this Saturday evening. Mr. Edward Walls is in Denton for a few days.
Mrs Eliza F Messenger died at her Federalsburg home from pneumonia. Funeral at Methodist Protestant Church and burial in Mount Pleasant cemetery. Born Peru Massachusetts September 20 1835. She moved to Caroline in 1881 with husband Henry F Messenger who died in 1888. Sons Burdette and Robert Messenger prominent local citizens. Survived by sister Miss Seraph Frissell and brother Thomas A Frissell. Other obituaries note Mrs Phoebe J Insley and Mr Jacob P Obier with Civil War ties and family details including his will drawn before death. Mrs Ellen Turner widow of James Turner died in Federalsburg after weeks of illness leaving three children.
A Cambridge dispatch notes the Choptank river fishing surge easing recently but packers expect a quick rebound with stronger yields. 800000 herring packed in one plant. 150000 caught at Fishing Creek with three boats loaded. Occasional overabundance led to sales as fertilizer. State Road Commission approves York Bridge Company bid for Dover road and bridge. counties Caroline and Talbot to ratify. Local property trades span Hynson area with new homes planned by James Dukes and Frank Morgan purchases. A Milford resident advocates peach farming revival. Baltimore forecasts an open spring and summer. Dr Francis W Janney to see patients monthly at Dr P R Fisher’s. Sherwood farm sale planned May 6 in Chapel district. A Wilmington tailor representative visited Denton on Thursday.
More than five hundred people gathered near Federalsburg on Thursday to see dynamite used for stump removal ditch building pulverizing and subsoiling land as advertised in the Journal. Autos carried many visitors including T Coleman Dupont, a key owner of explosives works planning a Delaware boulevard. The demonstration was successful and may boost farm dynamite sales in southern Caroline.
A ten week term ends with many pupils absent as many attend, with some illness and valid reasons for missing but many lacking acceptable excuses. The list details present and absent counts across schools, highlighting concern over attendance levels.
On April 25 the Circuit Court for Caroline County granted an injunction against Leonard R. Howard Fletcher Draper and the County Commissioners of Caroline enjoining further proceedings to lay a road across Wright Sullivan's farm until further order. Sullivan claims repeated petitions and prior 1896 and 1903 actions. county payment for land and build. 1906 not appeal. injunction served Tuesday. Sullivan represented by T Alan Goldsborough. petitioners by Fred R Owens.
Greensboro builds a compact semi flying machine described as combining autos and airships. It travels on ground on good roads and lifts six inches or more on rough ground. It aims to rise above buildings and trees when needed. If tests on Long Island succeed a local factory may be built in Greensboro or nearby.
A Dentonian reports a Nebraskan inquiry about the Caro area and the outlook for settlers. The reply praises the section as a fine place to locate or invest in land with prices from twenty to one hundred dollars per acre. It extols the climate, year round, and abundance of attractions. Real estate values are rising as opportunities unfold. The message invites a Maryland visit in early June to see county summer scenery, likening potential settlers to Native Americans claiming rest in new southern soil.
The exiled citizen, known for the Dolly and I column, toured the big home for orphan and destitute boys in Baltimore. Superintendent W. H. T. Wilson spoke of the home’s 44 years of service, filling roles of father and mother for thousands of boys in a critical life period. Wilson hails from near Denton and has many Caroline county ties.
The annual election of officers for Christ Church Denton and St Marys White Chapel Parish was held on Friday evening April 21. Wardens chosen were John S Barnhart and H A Paine. Vestrymen named include J D Downes George T Redden William H Anderson Albert G Towers J Kemp Stevens Samuel Lewis William Scotten T Alan Goldsborough. Registrar William H Anderson treasurer William K Scotten delegate to convention Z Potter Steele and alternate I Alan Goldsborough. The Methodist Protestant notes Rev Dr F H Lewis of Pittsburg visited last week health improving after a south trip to recuperate. his wife at Hopkins Hospital for treatment. Rev A Norman Ward Denton church pastor is chairman of Summer Conference arrangements at Westminster August 14. Likely three new churches may be built in coming years by Protestant Episcopal Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Protestant congregations. Rev Mr Gants subject for tomorrow morning is The Great Forty Days and at night Church Polity. The Masons of Temple Lodge about thirty attended divine service at Christ Church last Sunday.
The county presses for completion of the macadamized road from Denton to Greensboro. Contracts were awarded eighteen months ago and only about a mile remains unfinished after delays caused by Barrett's return, leaving travelers frustrated. Local officials and citizens urge immediate completion for the state highway's usefulness.
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood admitted the will of Jacob Hammer to probate. Executors Howard Bryant Marc Bryant and Linnie T Percy of Joshua W Bryant received approval of first and final administration and distribution. Caleb N Coulbourn seeks letters of administration for Calvin N Coulbourn. Orlando Patton and Charles B Harrison, executors of Robert Patton, presented releases from Webster S Blades and Susie E Patton which were approved.
A weekly notice lists unclaimed letters in the Denton Post Office for the week ending April 16. Names include Mrs. Margaret Phelp, Mrs. Wm Anthony, Mrs. Pamiie Simmons, Mr. Alexandria Roe, Miss C M Wilson, M Margaret Bruce, Mrs. Lilian Harden, Miss Rockanna Satterfield, Miss Millison Moris, Mr Wallace Mason, James Wright, Mims Lizzie Turner, Miss Laura S Catts, TS-Thomas, R Gamany, and others.
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