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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1910
Page
7
A denton journal page lists new ads at Burrsville and J S Everagam, notes high cash prices paid for cus, and reports on local real estate, church improvements, strawberry arrivals, and recent elections. It highlights railroad side walks, a steamer overhaul, and a May 7 local meeting.
Elmer W. Deen state’s attorney for Caroline county died suddenly at his home aged 30. His wife found him lifeless upon returning from Wilmington. Doctors cited heart failure after he complained of illness earlier. Funeral held Wednesday with many floral tributes. He was a prominent attorney, married last September to Miss Gertrude Crossan.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Todd guardian to Floyd A Todd presented his guardian bond which was approved. Harvey L Cooper executor of Susan A Green presented final receipt and release from Rosa B Bower Guardian and from Rosa B Bower legatee which was approved. Williem T Carroll custodian presented last will and testament of Emily J Carroll and moved for probate. Notice to heirs ordered. Charles W Edgell administrator of Arthur J Andrew presented inventory and appraisement which were approved and order to sell granted. In sale of real estate of Alexander Trnxon deceased Fred RK Owens trustee presented bond Gertrude C Longfellow and John T Clark appointed executors of Sarah J Clark Bond filed and notice to creditors ordered. Peter T Clark and Thomas G Clark appointed appraisers of personal property. Edward FE Nuttle administrator of Frederick Washington presented first and final account which was passed. Edward E Nuttle administrator of Mary C Washington presented list of operate debts account of interest and first and final account and distribution which were approved and passed. Edward E Nuttle appointed guardian to George Washington minor. Joephinee M Downes guardian to Robert W Downes presented eighth guardian account which was passed.
The Levy Court on Tuesday appointed Robert Jarrell D W Davis J Twiford Williams Wm J Shawn and Peter T Morris as trustees of the poor. Revaluation assessors named for districts one through five seven and eight include Wm C Wharton Jacob E Gibson H Earle Smith Henry F Andrew Albert S Handy James H Lynch and James S Willis. The Sixth district assessor will be chosen next Tuesday.
Many callers visited the School Board office on Tuesday. A Ridgely delegation urged an agricultural high school at that location. Hickman delegation pressed for a new schoolhouse. Burrsville delegation asked for an additional teacher appointment. A patrons meeting is set for May 5 at 8 PM in Caroline High School Assembly Hall.
The Ladies Aid Society enjoyed a Wednesday banquet at the parsonage with ice cream and cake. Several residents and visitors from Wilmington, Dover, and nearby towns were noted visiting relatives and attending church events, with various trips and visits mentioned among families and clubs.
Mr Ezekiel Tharpe died in Maryland General Hospital Baltimore on Friday April 22 at about 40. His funeral was at the church with Rev Ivanhoe Willis and burial at Greensboro cemetery. John Wiggins died near Henderson at 83 with funeral at his home by Rev Willis and burial at Holdens cemetery. Mrs I N Smith and children Melvin and Naomi visited in Baltimore. Mrs L A Gooden and Mrs Alice Johns visited Barclay. Noble Pippin of Millington visited his parents. Harry Melvin visited Philadelphia. C H Clayville in Philadelphia. Miss O M Coffin in Dover.
Naumkeag Tribe of Federalsburg elected past sachems L. Howard Hubbard and John S. Bradley as representatives to the Great Council of Red Men of Maryland. L. H. Hubbard attended the Maryland council in Oxford related events noted.
On Sunday families and friends gathered for visits across the Towers households. Guests included Mrs Gootee Roe and children Mrs G Henry Miss Ella Callahan Miss Sallie Redden Mr Earl Callahan Mrs Grace Todd and Kath leen Parker and Mr Madison Towers. Other hosts welcomed Mrs Cleveland Henry Mrs M B Henry Miss Laura Howard and Miss Georgie Towers visiting Baltimore. Harry Cade and men began work to install the telephone service in the area.
In Burrsville Mr and Mrs T R Jacobs hosted a reception honoring daughters Nellye and Elma Jacobs with friends Ethyl Cahall Edna Saulsbury Bertha Baker Florence Dill Nettie Morgan and Pearl Satterfield in attendance. Ethyl Cahall of Brownsville received a surprise party. Nellye L Jacobs departed for Philadelphia to spend months with brother Charlie E Jacobs. Florrie E Dill visits sister M Leland Wyatt near Denton. Henry R Lewis and wife visited sister Mrs R B Di.
A growing interest in white potato farming in Caroline County, driven by successful truckers exchanges, prompts launches in Ridgely and Denton as branches of the central Pocomoke City operation. Visitors King and Veasy shared Virginia successes, noting higher profits, steadier yields, and banks opening in the region, with Virginia and Worcester Somerset models guiding local growers toward enhanced land value and market efficiency.
Hobbs C H Nuttle visits New York after staying with H T Nuttle family in Anderson town. Mrs W J Layton and Mrs J Lynch spend Tuesday with Mrs W P Carroll. Farmers receive lime at reduced price. large consignments arrive. Arbor day at Oaks followed by an afternoon outing. C E service at Ames led by Fred Paisley on Christ winning the world. Rev J T Bailey and son Fred guests of J E Towers. James Lynch visits from Summitville Indiana. Merriken farming in Canada while Mr J W Jones loses a horse last week. Bailey addresses a full house at Ames and his family arrives by Tuesday’s train. Mrs E M Willey hosts Ladies Aid. Bertha Smith visits lower Caroline. F Whitley rents a 30 acre corn field.
Goldsboro reports a re organized fruit growers grange held a social with a literary program and music. J Spencer Lapham delivered the season’s first strawberries to Agent Johnson, with plans to begin shipping early next week. Twin sisters Lizzie and Laura Larrimore celebrated a birthday, and several locals hosted visitors and took livestock to Philadelphia.
The Middle Convocation of the Eastern Diocese of the Protestant Episcopal Church gathers at St. Pauls Church Hillsboro from May 11 to 12 th. Rt Rev Wm Forbes Adams and Dean James A Mitchell will attend with ministers from local parishes. The program features prayers sermons Holy Communion business meetings and evening services including diocesan missions and calls of the nation. Wednesday evening offers talks by J Gibson Gantt W N Weir and Walter B Stehl at Ridgely.
Hickman notes Mrs. James Farrell and Miss Ella Breeding from Philadelphia visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Breeding. Ruth Thawley from Wilmington has returned home after visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. Stevens. Mrs. J. Stevens visited by sisters Mrs. Harry Richardson and Mrs. W. D. Taylor of Denton this week. Mr. and Mrs. James Lynch of Indiana visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Layton.
Laurel Grove hosted Liberty in a Saturday baseball clash ending 9 to 8 in favor of the home team. The item notes a peach crop prospect, lumber prep for a new house by Henry Culver, improvements by H Roop, and W A Culver’s recent stay in Laurel Del.
Laurel Grove baseball players to play Chestnut Grove this afternoon at Mr. George Smith’s field. Relatives from Ridgely joined Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ritchey for a weekend visit.
A fragment notes Perry Davis Painkiller and mentions prevention, suggesting an ad-like brief about the product and its intended health use. The readable bits imply a promotional or medicinal card style citation without a full narrative.
A Baltimore Evening Sun correspondent reports that State Senator Edward E. Goslin's local option law has supposedly made Caroline County drier by eliminating methods to obtain liquor. The piece outlines long-standing prohibition, past loopholes, and how the new act bans sale and distribution of any liquor or medicated preparations with alcohol, with penalties of imprisonment and enforcement details.
Negotiations between Baltimore and New York capitalists move toward an electric line on Maryland’s Eastern Shore from the Atlantic to Queenstown with boat connections to Baltimore. The 100 mile route will pass Queenstown Easton Cambridge Salisbury and Snow Hill with eventual ship service via Queenstown and Love Point Transportation and Development Company beginning May 28 with the steamer Dreamland.
Revs Deacon Shoal and Grover George representing the Methodist Church in Turkey solicit alms for an orphanage and school during Sunday service. The Queen Anne Methodist Episcopal chapel was sold at public sale last Saturday for 695 dollars. Local social visits include Mr. Harry Draper of Milton with Hon. George C. Moore at Queen Anne. Several parish events noted for May.
Mr Charles E McShane aged 36 died in a New York hospital of pneumonia last Friday Funeral held at the local Catholic Church with Rev Ferdinand Wall officiating Interment in the churchyard Pallbearers listed He was a son of M J P H McShane and a Denton bar member Harold B Wright infant son of Mr and Mrs Howard B Wright died aged three months and one week Funeral held at home with Rev J T Bailey Interment in Denton cemetery Pallbearers named The obituary notes a religious farewell line Milford plans an automobile show on May 6 13 and 14 See advertisement
The Baltimore papers report that J. Dukes Downes of Denton was chosen by the Board of Public Works as Commissioner to head Maryland’s new banking department replacing the bank examiner. The law expands supervision of all state banks and Downes will earn a salary of 2500 dollars. He was appointed yesterday morning.
A Bridgeville letter dated April 2d reports a prominent family reunion held in Denton to honor the seventy fifth birthday of Mrs. L A Cahall, a daughter of former Maryland governor William Cannon. The gathering drew notable figures from several states and includes many local acquaintances.
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