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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
5
Weather, farm prices, and local business items fill the page. Wheat, hens, eggs and canned goods are advertised along with pack houses expanding in Caroline and Delaware. Camp meetings, church services, school activities, post notices, and a chicken-thief incident are reported with regional names like Denton Greensborough Seaford and Williston.
Miss Helen Kirby Beaven daughter of Rev W Y Beaven married Mr George Parker Quimby at All Saints Church Talbot in a ring ceremony. The bride wore blue broadcloth with plumed hat and carried bridal roses. Maid of honor Leonore Page Wilmer and best man William Willis led a large wedding party. The article notes assorted social visits and civic ties including Mr J H K Shannahan Jr named to Star Spangled Banner committee in Baltimore and other local residents visiting or traveling in Denton Easton and surrounding towns. Prof W S Crouse and various locals are mentioned with brief anecdotes and movements.
The School Board on Tuesday confirmed appointments: Edna B. Smithson, An dersontown. Mary Fleetwood, Bal timore Corner. Varis Holland, Camp Grove. Alice E. Mason, Thawley's. Dora Powell, Smith ille. Maud Cannon. It accepted C. E. Beauchamp bids to paint Williamson, Andersontown, Liden, and Smithville school houses. G. M. Downes won the ridges conveyance contract. H. H. Dean won Oakland conveyance contracts. Boonsboro Long’s and Oakland schools will not reopen.
Funeral for Sam Smith held at his Camden home last Thursday attended by relatives and local friends. Ridgely residents joined an Oxford Eas ton Greens boro pickup to Greens boro game won 4 to 2 by Greensboro. Saulsbury Bros. began corn packing. workers from Baltimore to aid canning season with more expected on the twentieth. W. C. T. U. fundraiser on the lawn near M C Meredith raised about ten dollars. Local factory improvements underway for tomato canning. Young people went to Wye Landing and to Centreville. christening trip for T A Smith at Seaford. Walter Bennington returned from Rehoboth visit. Matthews siblings at Rehoboth. Welsinger couple back from New York. Lydia Turner and Hope Sauls bury to Centreville. Austin's new house nearly finished. Harvey Deen visiting Atlantic City. I E Mason sick this week. Marydel camp attendance noted. M H Swing back from New Jersey.
A flurry of visits and excursions among local families is noted. Mr W C Stevens and others motored to Love Point in Stevens and Roe cars. Mrs J E Morgan hosted church society members. Howard P Hubbard bought a Buick and joined a Concord camp trip. Guests and visitors include Miss Mae Taylor of Washington, Miss Clara Price, Miss Will Bryan of Philadelphia, Mrs Hirman Short with daughter, and Miss Edna Morgan among others visiting relatives or friends in Baltimore, Denton, Swarthmore, Cincinnati, Princess Anne, and nearby towns.
Mrs George Klniss and children from Brooklyn spend three weeks with sister Mrs Harry A Porter. Nettie Russell of Philadelphia and Grace Wilson of Moore's recently visited grandmother Mrs E E Russell. Rev M F E Wheatley and Ruth travel for ten days to relatives at Wheatley's camp. J B Baughley and sons Clifford and Harry toured to Camden camp last Sunday. Emma Baynard of Wilmington returned home after visiting A T Garrett. Lettie Wooters returned from Chester after visiting her son James Wooters. Saulsbury Russell of Philadelphia guests of Mrs EFFE Russell this week. R H Thawley and family visited Bowers Beach last week. Mrs Calvert C Harvey and son Arlie of Philadelphia visiting Mrs Mary E Harvey. Phil Cheezum hosted James A Stafford of Wilmington last week.
Bethlehem residents hosted visitors from Cordova and Baltimore at Calvin Anderson’s home. Will Collins and wife returned home from Baltimore after visiting Frank Collins. Latter Rain camp set to begin Sunday August 17 with Rev. Lee Grey expected. J Frank Patchett left for Washington to attend school. Minnie Patchett and Louise Doggett visited Easton. Journal offers county news by subscription.
Hobbs weekly notes record Mr. and Mrs. C. El Merriken touring through Baltimore, New York, Montreal, Niagara Falls and Cleveland before returning to Springfield Ohio. Ricards and a crabbing party enjoy Love Point. Bridgesville visit, Seaford angling trip, and relatives visiting Hobbs are mentioned along with camp grounds, church outings, and local bills of fare.
Chaplank Mrs Herbert Spence and Miss Murphy return home to Claiborne after two weeks with Mr and Mrs John F Spence. Several townsfolk make business trips to Denton Baltimore and Baltimore area. Visitors include Claude and Tracey Stafford from Baltimore and Miss Florence Handy from Newark.
Mr George W Towers Jr of Sykesville has returned home after visiting his parents and Concord camp. Mrs W B Cooke and children Hazel and Roland visited Mrs Cleve Henry. Miss Irene Morgan of Queen Anne's stayed with Miss Maude Trice. Miss Cora Nichols visited Miss Winnie Nichols. Mr Willie Towers visiting relatives in Queen Anne's. Mr GoW Towers on the sick list.
Sam Dorcas, an elderly Black man, stepped on a barn cistern covering at H. J. Mickleworth’s near Oak Grove. The cover broke and he fell into four feet of stagnant water, remaining submerged for hours before rescuers found him unable to reach the top.
Hillsboro residents and guests are listed from late week and weekend visits. M. J. Peacock returns from Emergency Hospital and travels to Rhodesdale for work. The week features guests from Anderstown, Baltimore, Clayton, Philadelphia, Cambridge, Goldsboro, and Easton with church society events and university summer school notes.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as inventories and appraisements were filed for Jes sie Jeavons and Phoebe M Dunham estates. Real estate sales orders issued for several decedents, probate granted for Kerr and Kerr, creditors notice planned, and final accounts approved for Flaharty estate.
The State Live Stock Sanitary Commission urges strict compliance with laws against inoculating animals with infectious diseases and prescribes fines from ten to five hundred dollars. Hogs and other domestic animals dying of contagious disease must be buried at least three feet deep or burned. Three hour post discovery burial neglect can lead to misdemeanor charges with fines or jail time. Observance aims to curb hog cholera in Maryland.
The region anticipates a prosperous season as tomato canneries begin operations and growers expect large yields. Widening the Nanticoke river enables bigger vessels to reach town, prompting several oyster houses along the riverfront. Social notes mention visitors from Elkton Baltimore and Philadelphia, plus an Ocean City excursion.
A Tuesday meeting at Veptasoph Hall by Progressive Democrats urged backing national admin policy and reform of Maryland party leadership. Henry R. Lewis led speakers condemning Mahon influence, urging a state committee to run the party. delegates William P. Manlove Thomas L. Day W. Carroll Pasterfield and Joseph H. Spence were nominated to oppose Vandiver. Republicans in Caroline county met at the court house nominating Messick for Senate and a slate for House of Delegates and county offices. Several Democratic candidates filed papers for various offices, while Col Albert W Sisk and Senator Hooper Bosley indicated they would not seek committee or re-election respectively.
The Easton Gazette extols Caroline county fruits as demand grows in Talbot markets. Caroline cantaloupes arrive daily, price 25 cents a dozen, with a guarantee of replacements. Watermelons sell from ten cents, ripeness and flavor praised, fueling heavy local consumption.
The one hundredth anniversary observance of the Battle of St Michael's marked an American victory over the British in 1812 14. Twenty nine invaders died while no Americans were harmed. A historic cannon from the battle was unveiled and dedicated on St Mary's Square. A nighttime fireworks reenactment followed as thousands attended. Speakers included Senator Lee and Congressman Covington.
In loving but sad remembrance of our baby Lester McMultin who died August 5 1913 at age two years two months and eleven days Our efforts failed and angels took him to be with the Savior free from pain Signed Mother and Father
An advisory explains why sheltering under trees in a thunderstorm is dangerous and recommends staying indoors or in a building. Obituary reveals Howard R. Andrews of Choptank died in Hendersonville North Carolina August 7 1913 at age 16 from tuberculosis after studying at St John’s College Annapolis. Funeral held August 6 at Easton M E Church.
The Baltimore Sun reports Congressman Talbott has withdrawn from the Democratic race for the U S Senate, citing health concerns. The Sun notes Blair Lee’s county strength influenced Talbott to bow out, despite support from figures like Senator Gorman and city leaders.
Five Conwell brothers gathered at Camden camp for a notable Sunday reunion with William W. Conwell visiting guests. J W Staple harvested 400 car riers from eight acres of cantaloupes selling for 1000 dollars in Bridgeville. W S Conwell of Milton to deliver 118 carloads of pine piling and white oak timber for Philadelphia Navy Yard. Greenabaum Brothers Seaford cannery opts to dispense with colored help due to reliability concerns this year.
Mr Jas B Flaharty and Miss Sophia E Reese both of Smithson's Caroline county were quietly married at Grove parsonage Wednesday afternoon at six o'clock by Rev W H Beckwith. There will be preaching at Grove Church Sunday morning August 17 at 10 30 o'clock.
A Baltimore American excerpt notes scarce farm labor strains hiring, wages, and the value of scientific farming. It cites July wheat sowing, break-and-disk methods, and Kansas experiments, plus practical tips from preserving eggs and fodder, cantaloupe drying, and a new Pennsylvania ticket refund rule.
Preston reports the Bible Holiness camp meeting will start tomorrow with local attendees expected to join. Community members look forward to devotional services, singing, and prayer sessions across the event schedule.
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