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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
5
Dorchester taxes and local rules noted. Denton hosts a public sale listing and a plan for a new egg cash payment method. Reports include typhoid cases in Salisbury Chestertown and Milton, a bank run in Denton, and local road and electric light projects. Prominent residents and businesses, from farms to hardware and real estate, feature alongside upcoming sales and school appointments.
Misses Ethel and Henrietta Anderson hosted a five hundred party in honor of Misses Helen and Georgie Dudley of Church Hill. Prizewinners were Loire Dukes, Sue Saulsbury, and Mary Garey. Many relatives and friends from Baltimore New York Ridgely and beyond attended.
Denton Canning Co. reports strong volume with many berry cup orders and cantaloupe carrier supplies. Local visitors include W. T. Walls and daughter, and Mrs. Julia Adams selling property. Camp life, visitors from Baltimore and Seaford, and multiple local addresses feature among weekly notes and social events.
Dr Theodore Saulsbury and C W Stokes spent last Wednesday at Lewes fishing with Dr Saulsbury’s brother Frank Saulsbury. Hopkins family guests return to Dover. J W Starkey and daughter Jesus and T R Melvin visited Marydel camp and upper Caroline friends. Elizabeth Cheezum and Iffa Hurd return from summer school in Dover. Austin Porter of Wilmington guests of uncles AL We and A T Porter. Mrs Lucy Cahall and son Arthur of Starrington stay with Lawrence Cahall. Mrs A J Russell and daughter Nettie of Philadelphia guests of Mrs FE Russell. Laura V Stafford of Dover visiting sister Mrs A Thurman Garrett. Mrs Frank L Rea and son Edgar S of Philadelphia guests of Mrs T Wilton Porter. Nellie Melvin entertained by cousin Bessie Hopkins in Dover. Mrs M A Stafford and son James spend week at Concord camp. J O Sparks has gone to Wilmington for work.
Mrs Lillian Sullivan and Miss Gamar Oberly of Pottstown Pa visit Mr Sullivan and Mrs Rice in this place. Miss Rhoda Marine touring Europe assigned as Ambler High School teacher. Mr S Hignutt goes on a week cruise on Choptank and Tred Avon rivers. Mrs Wm Shortell of Easton visits Mrs Sarah Andrews with children. Mrs Josephine Kemp of near Windy Hall visits relatives. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hambleton of Baltimore stay with Mr Hambleton’s parents. Elsie Roe returns from University of Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Margaret C. Wright and Miss Annie M. Wright of Federalsburg are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua J. Wright in Easton. Hon. E. E. Goslin traveled to New England this week.
Maryland canning industry expands with large tomato and sourkrout output. Exports reach 7,000 to 10,000 cases weekly from Baltimore, aided by shiploads to Liverpool, London, and Europe. Labor, labels, and ship lines boost Maryland towns, with thousands employed in fields, packing houses, and related services across the season.
Judges Clark Liden and Whetwood preside as executrix Colonia Bratcher presents inventory for Samuel T Bratcher estate approved. Administratrix Amanda Saulsbury presents distribution approved. Caroline County Bank seeks sale of James Rich real estate. answer filed. Ora Carroll administrator of Legin W Pool presents inventory approved. order to sell granted. Letters of administration granted to Zenic Wilson and Adam Hamilton. Claude Rawlins and John W Greenlee appointed appraisers. Sarah and Milton King present inventory of Levi King estate approved. order to sell granted.
The Death Roll reports Mrs. Sarah FE Trazzare of Farmington Delaware died aged 77. Funeral at Farmington with interment in Denton cemetery. Her son James A. Trazzare assistant cashier at Denton National Bank. daughters Annie M. Slemon of Salisbury and Alice N. Willey of Farmington. surviving brother John W. Redden. Also notes of deceased siblings and relatives with brief wartime officer reference. Additional obituaries include Mrs Susan A. Kerbin of Dover aged 86 and Mrs Henrietta Nichols of Concord aged 72 with family details, and Mr David Clements of Crumpton aged 67 leaving three children.
The Scranton Times notes a former Carolinian resident and Cro Megys a lawyer of ability suitable for county or supreme court service. Comegys will not run, vacationing on Maryland's eastern shore with family until the state convention. A A Christian of Philadelphia visits Denton to discuss road improvements near Greensboro with County Commissioners. He shares farming interests and years in advertising for Gimbel Brothers.
In this study the lessons from Timothy's visit and Paul’s letters to Thessalonica stress courage under persecution, church order, ministerial care, and admonition. It highlights prayer, vigilance against false doctrine, readiness for Christ’s return, and the importance of holy living in a unified Christian community. The piece closes with a note on road construction news in Denton.
Ridgely plans a homecoming in early October with many players from the 1904 championship team expected to attend. Named guests include Herzog of the New York Giants Frock of the Pittsburgs Nichols and Baker of the Philadelphia Athletics Kellogg Ament Webster and Johnson of Baltimore. The present Ridgely team will play the visitors. Thomas L Day is in North Carolina overseeing timber interests. Italians employed on the State highway near Denton are housed in a shack by the ice plant.
Mrs J Spencer Lapham returns from Chicago after mourning her mother accompanied by her father J W Bridgeman who plans to stay awhile. Farmers report wheat yields about half with inferior quality despite high prices. Several residents travel or visit relatives including Misses Mary Butler Louise Gray Oma Diffenderfer and Miss Sallie Quillen. Peaches shipped daily from Goldsboro. Mrs Charles Hess and daughter Helen visit Philadelphia. Prof and Mrs O C Short visit Mrs H L Silver. Edith Castellow of Wilmington visited Miss Edith Cooper. Mrs W T Jarman spent last week at Rehoboth.
The Board of Supervisors of Election appointed judges and clerks for the Republican primary to be held next Saturday. Five delegates per district will vote at the county nominating convention in Denton on the 17th. Possible nominees include Walter M. Wright, Clinton B. Jarman, A. J. Messick, Lawrence Sk. Towers, Robert J. Jump, Samuel G. Nuttle, Elbert J. Saunders, John C. Harington, J. Walter Noble, with Jarman also mentioned as a likely County Commissioner candidate.
Hundreds of visitors and locals at Betterton crowded the boardwalk area as a dark faced man attacked thirteen year old Emily Whcesser of Philadelphia near hotels. The assailant seized the girl and attempted to carry her away before being frightened off and captured by authorities, later jailed in Chestertown.
Mr M B Nichols secretary has an advertisement of the fair in the Journal today. Hundreds of our people will be interested in this.
Caroline County Clerk reports July real estate transfers in Denton Ridgely Federalsburg Greensboro and other districts. Notable deeds include Lewis to Tow ers for Denton, 1,000. Meredith to Culbreth for First district 1,000. Smith to Kabelka 155 acres First district 3,000. Collins to Barnes 92 acres Eighth district 3,500. Marriage licenses issued: Downes Taylor Thornton Seward Williams Gannon Chambers Haymond Cooper Fross Wright Benson Ricketts Cannon Smith Ickling and others.
The children note the one year anniversary of Bur ton W Parker, who died suddenly. They speak of memory keeping him close and greet him in the afterlife, assuring their unending love and a hopeful reunion in the Lord. A quoted poem expresses faith, comfort, and eternal life.
In loving remembrance of Clinton T Gootee who died August 2 1908. His widow laments the year since his loss, speaks of sorrow hidden in hearts, faith in reunion, and the promise of lilies immortal beyond the earthly dawn.
Mrs Will Sard and children from Secretary visit her mother Mrs Frank McMahon. Mrs Fulton Noble and children from Atlantic City visit Mr and Mrs J S Willis. Mr and Mrs N J Webb from Newark NJ visit Mr and Mrs O W Turner. Mrs J Wright and daughter from Secretary spend part of last week with Mr P H Deen. Public health note urges sanitary premises, pure water and milk, and fly control to avoid typhoid.
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