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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1909
Page
5
The Denton area is buzzing with Christmas activity and local business updates. Wheat and corn prices move while Keefer mill runs steadily, and locals celebrate holidays with turkey purchases and sales. Denton businesses prepare for town growth as rail and road improvements begin, and a steam laundry project promises reliable service for residents.
In Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Towson on Wednesday evening Thomas Frederick Garey Jr of the Baltimore bar and Edith E Cole daughter of the Towson clerk of court were married officiated by Rev W H H Powers. The ceremony featured green and white decorations and a floral bell with a procession of bridesmaids and ushers from Towson Denton and Baltimore. Following the ceremony a reception for relatives and friends was held and the couple will reside at Ruxton with Garey building a Japanese bungalow.
Mrs Elizabeth Dixon Nuttle 86 died at her son Rev Edward E Dixon's home in Darby Pennsylvania Sunday. Funeral at Denton Maryland near her granddaughter Mrs Benjamin Somers. Surviving daughter Mrs John W Shively in Washington state and many grandchildren. She formerly taught in Denton and lived near Concord before returning to Denton. Her second husband Tilghman Nuttle died about three years ago.
Community notices describe numerous farm and residence moves among Hobbs and nearby farms as families relocate for new tenancies. The week includes Baltimore and Philadelphia trips by residents Wooters Clark Nuttle Anthony Carroll Henry Nichols Willley Richards and others. Several visits and homecomings are noted including Merriken family arrivals and Mrs Jopp’s death.
Mr C E Willis moves to the Gelletty farm from Tuckahoe Neck and others shift homes including T Hamilton to the old Belle Willis property and Sam Callahan to the mill house once owned by W C Todd. Rev J I Smith of Philadelphia leads a 3 pm service with baptism and Lord s Supper. A Meredith celebrated his 50th birthday with friends. Our Sunday School plans a Christmas week entertainment with Santa Claus. Mrs Lillian Sullivan and Miss Oberly visit the Rice home for the holidays.
Burrsville reports Rev Silas BL King of the Western Shore will speak Sunday night in the Union M P Church to support the Anti Saloon League. All invited to attend. Also notes visits: Mrs Wilbur Griffith returns to Henderson. Mrs Hester Robinson visiting daughter in Hollidaysburg. Mrs William E Cheezum with brother Mr Phil Reese in Talbot county.
A resident between Hartley and Marydel is identified as the sender of a black hand letter to Mr. Sheppard Joslyn. An initial probe traced a ball of twine in the box planned for money. A neighbor admits lending the twine and handwriting matches the young man who recently signed for a package.
Smithville notes list residents including Ernest A. Liden Louis N. Todd S. M. Liden Lacy Alford W. E. Liden W. F. Liden and Minos Morris with various numbers attached to each name in a local report about fines or property, reflecting a civic record.
Messrs Thomas Nichols and Lee Hignutt took a trip to Baltimore last Wednesday. Miss Elizabeth Trice spent last week near Hobbs with Mr and Mrs Wm H Wooters. Master Virgil Dukes, who has been very ill, is improving.
Tri County Council officers elected at Friday meeting include John T. Blockston junior past councilor and F Alga Worth councilor with E S Bowens as vice councilor and E H Gale recording secretary. Exchange of visitors, church events, new business openings, bridge construction, and holiday visits reported across Queen Anne Hillsboro and surrounding areas.
Two Johne. Mr. Chester Towers is spending some time with his sister Mrs. W. B. Cooke in Baltimore. Mr. C. H. Towers spent the early part of the week in Baltimore.
Prof. Greenwood will move to the A. G. Smith property on Main Street while Howard Merdith vacates the Bowers house for the Richardson residence on First Avenue West. A. B. Smith travels to Wilmington to pursue an undertaker team for C. W. Smith and Son. Families and friends plan holiday visits as clerks merchants and residents prepare for Christmas events.
A Dorchester Maryland case moved before Col. Sulivane on December 15 in Cambridge. G. E. C. Lord sued D. W. Murphy & Son canners of Rhodesdale for breach of contract over tomato deliveries at 15 cents a basket. Murphy & Son contended no contract existed and paid market price. the magistrate ruled for Lord, awarding the difference plus 3 cents per basket for hauling.
Hickman updates show Lucien Breeding moving to Downes farm and Ed Warren replacing him. Stewart Hayman shifts to J R Whaley property, Melaney to Lee Thomas farm. Will Carroll relocates to Harmony, Walter Voss takes his place. Beachamp Layton leaves Peters farm for Williston, Ad Jester replaces him. Ira Lewis, contractor, has left for Bethlehem. John Canada of Denton replaces him. Miss Lelia Paswaters and Benjamin Draper wed at Farming ton on December 21 officiated by Rev J F Anderson. S P Brown builds a house and barn for mill workers due to no vacant housing.
Mr and Mrs John T Todd and their son Master Kemp of Chestnut Grove have returned home after visiting relatives in Wilmington. Protracted meetings closed with some success but were poorly attended due to measles. Mrs John Satterfield and Mrs Dennis Nichols spent a few days in Baltimore. Mr George Smith and Mrs Frank Wilson are on the sick list. Mrs Ethel Meredith is quite sick at home nearby.
The Wicomico News reports Cecil county figure Mr Peeples chosen by Governor Crothers as Speaker of the House of Delegates. The pick signals strict economy in legislative expenses on that side of the Legislature. A fragment mentions Allen's Lung Balsam and a cough remedy, reflecting ad content within the clipping.
The Epworth M E official board praised Rev. A S Mowbray and invited Rev George C Williams to return for the next conference. Reports from Rev S J Smith describe Pittsville treatment efforts and lingering pneumonia. Denton and Federalsburg churches announce Christmas sermons and choir programs. Preston Ladies Aid hosts an Old Song Concert with elocution. New Year watch night marks 125 years of Methodism with Rev W Biggs Elliott. Grove and Choptank schedule Christmas sermons and a Loyal Santa Claus cantata by the M E Sunday School.
Mrs. Thomas R. Green hosted friends on Monday with the 500 club noted. Mrs. E G Cooper entertained the 500 club on Wednesday. Edwin Thawley, son of Rev W H Thawley, has enlisted in the U S Navy for three years and will depart for Portsmouth early next week. James H Brown, the contractor, is improving from a serious illness. M M Mowbray, recently back from Philadelphia, stays with her daughter Mrs R C Wilson in Queen Annes. Frank Melson and FE L Wright of Delaware spent Tuesday at Covey home. S J Cooper and grandson Roland Reed visit Arley Cooper in Wilmington. C E Brown returns to Bridgeville from time with her parents F P Covey. Elsie Green and Woodall Green return from Philadelphia. Clyde Spivey leaves Tuesday for Virginia for the winter. Joseph P W Richardson of Baltimore spends the holidays here. W A Smith returns from Connecticut, Louis Dukes of Baltimore visits his parents. Charles E Stevens has been quite ill.
Mr Alex Noble announces Kent County Mutual Insurance Company of Dover has declared a special eight percent dividend for its members. The notice urges consideration of the company for fire and lightning coverage with dollar-for-dollar loss payments and prompt settlement. Cooper Wright & Cooper recently paid 500 on Mr J H Beer dwelling damaged by fire, and 1000 on Mr George W Peter house. Oscar Clark & Bro. processed payments for household policy of 280 on Mr J H Beer goods and settled claims for Mr J Olan Clark and Mr Albert Howard.
Engineer Paine stated on Tuesday at the county office that he would be ready in a few days to begin work for the state on the Watts Creek to Bureau road and on the Greensboro to Boyce's Mill segment under the Shoemaker law. The Commissioners adopted a resolution confirming the board's agreement to perform part of the work south of Denton and to purchase necessary equipment, especially a steam roller.
The twenty third annual Peninsula Horticultural Society session meets January 1 12 13 1910 in Centreville Maryland. Leading fruit and vegetable growers will present papers on horticulture methods with addresses by Silvester of Maryland Agricultural College Harter of Delaware College My ers of Pennsylvania State College E Cyrus Miller of Haydenville H S Fullerton of Huntington and W W Tracey of the US Department of Agriculture.
The Department of Agriculture promotes soil conservation through leguminous crops crop rotation and intelligent practices. Bureau of Plant Industry conducts ongoing experiments and issues bulletins on fertilizers weed control hay production pastures and over a hundred farming topics. Agricultural colleges and state departments foster scientific farming for better yields and soil maintenance for future crops.
After a heavy Christmas meal plan simple amusements to keep youngsters engaged. Hang a grabbag from the chandelier, wrap gifts to disguise size, build a cotton snowman from boxes, and let guests dig for presents with small spades. Play a pin the tail on Santa game with red flannel tabs for blindfolded children.
In Orphans Court Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approve inventories and accounts. Towers and Cannon administrators, bonds, guardians, and various accounts of sales deposits and administration are approved along with guardians for minor children and executors. Attorneys Fisher and Horsey listed in proceedings.
J Duke s Downes received a letter from an engine maker proposing a Denton plant with 75 000 to 100 000 by their part and 25 000 from locals outlining a world selling business that now outgrows current facilities and has 25 000 in orders. The contact invites a dialogue to assess profitability and location.
The article notes promising ice crop prospects this winter as temperatures drop to twenty degrees below freezing. It details packing methods for ice blocks, insulation options using dry sawdust hay or straw, floor construction, air gaps, ventilation, and precautions to prevent thawing and dampness, including a pulley system for handling blocks and the need for dry materials.
The commission appointed by Governor Crothers on game and fish, including Mr. T Alan Goldsborough of Denton, met in Baltimore to draft recommendations for the upcoming Legislature. They urge laws banning catching yellow perch under eight inches, white perch under seven inches, rock and striped bass under ten inches, and pike under fourteen inches.
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