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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
3
Public business calendar lists upcoming meetings: Circuit Court on January 2, Ophiang Court on January 6, Levy Court on December 30, School Board on January 15. Also mentions Saturday morning date and regional news roundup.
The piece reports on post office duties, a reappointed Easton postmaster, poultry winnings for farmers, Christmas Eve train delays, elocutionist Prof. Ford, visitors from the city, a lively dance, and lighting in the It Building. It notes a new bank building, holiday gifts for Rev. Truitt and Mrs. Truitt, and community meetings of the Ladies Aid Society. Obituaries include Mrs. Katharine Hobbs of New Port and J Mark T. Cooper of Delaware.
Local column lists Caroline students and relatives visiting from Wilmington Hollins Juniata Western Maryland Washington College St Johns and other institutions. Families from Ridgely Denton and Philadelphia host gatherings while professors and alumni travel home for the season.
Local notes list residents and visitors from Denton and nearby towns, detailing movements for Christmas holidays and social visits. Many names appear with homes in Wilmington Philadelphia Dover and Easton as families relocate and guests travel for the season.
Edward Hickman a Corkran stave mill worker had his left thumb partially sawed off last week. Several social visits unfold as Miss Elizabeth Peters returns from Philadelphia and Miss Marie Dawson visits Greenwood. J Goldsboro Sunday School rehearses for a Christmas Eve church entertainment while other residents travel to Wilmington Baltimore and New York for family and social visits.
Idaho native Randolph Wright returns home to Maryland for the first time since 1884, visiting his mother and friends. W W Harper nears completion of a new Academy street building with a jewelry store on the lower floor and a residence above. Material sits ready for the Dewelliness Church to be built near A Mow berger’s store on South Main Street.
Meri Av Billing shot and killed a hawk that threatened his poultry last week the bird measured over three feet from tip to tip. Mrs Mackabee and her son from Baltimore visit her parents Mr and Mrs Hughey Cols. Turkey fever spreads as neighbors sell at 16 cents per pound. Wallace Hopkins visits Philadelphia. Hooper Ross repaints his property.
The Centreville Record notes Denton, county seat of Caroline, stands out among towns on the Delaware Maryland Peninsula for notable progress this year. The remark highlights Denton’s advancement relative to nearby communities as a key local development.
The Peninsula Horticultural Society announces its annual meeting in Newark Delaware January 6 7 and 8 1903. Noted speakers will discuss practical horticulture topics and a fruit exhibit will be shown. Hon James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture is expected to attend and address the gathering.
The Denton Journal notes Denton area building activity matches few places nationwide, with many new structures and improvements in the past twelve months. A cor respondent urges readers to visit Easton to see the town’s development and expansion along the Eastern Shore.
F A Deekens aged 77 died last Sunday and was buried in Federalsburg on Wednesday. Born in Antwerp Belgium he lived in Italy Australia Canada France and England before moving to this county about twenty years ago. He authored an essay on The Three Americas Railway which won the second prize of 500 in a St Louis contest and was printed in a book. He wrote a commemorative poem for Princess Alice and letters from Queen Victoria acknowledged. Surviving children include I S Deekens Cumberland Md A W Deekens Mexico City Drs W F and A V K Deekens Williamsburg Va Alfred Elise and E Evylyo Deekens.
In Greensboro the last celebration of the old War of 1812 cannon occurred on Christmas Day. The relic, charged with four pounds of powder and two cotton bats, exploded with a loud report. A 100 pound fragment was blown from Roe's silo toward Saulsbury Seward's yard, burying eight inches in the ground, with other pieces scattered. The rest drifted away. The Epworth League hosted a shadow party at Mrs. Bettie Massey's home Thursday night and it was enjoyed by all.
Mr Francia A Deekins died at his home Holly Bank on Sunday. Burial was Tuesday at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. He leaves five sons and two daughters. Christmas events and visitors are noted at nearby churches and homes with various locals and relatives mentioned.
The Ladies' Aid gave a generous donation to the pastor and his wife. They contributed abundance including turkeys ham chickens canned fruit and groceries. Charles Carmine completed a handsome new residence. Mr. R. M. Messick spent days in Baltimore. Mrs. James Payne visited friends in Baltimore.
The Centreville Record urges Denton officials to keep the town stand pipe full of water day and night to prevent shortages as the town grows. The warning underscores water supply vigilance and municipal preparedness.
Mrs. Evelyn S Tome widow of Jacob Tome founder of Tome Institute Port Deposit is engaged to Irwin France a College of Physicians and Surgeons Baltimore graduate She is noted as the only woman president of a national bank in the United States Her husband led Cecil National Bank Port Deposit and Elkton National Bank She has run both banks since his death and is about 48 while France is about 28 Her wealth is reported over 3 000 000
John W. Adams of Sandtown fired twice at his wife over money for Townsend trip last Saturday. A bullet hit her abdomen and another grazed her arm. Adams then shot himself in the stomach and cut his throat with a knife. He and his wife are expected to recover. Justice Hartley briefed State’s Attorney Harper who investigates.
W T Mitchell and Chas S Sowell of Ridgely hold a patent for a corn thinning machine to be marketed next spring. Tested in Caroline County it proved practical. two men and one horse operate it, covering 14 to 16 acres per day. A Easton agent may handle sales with future exhibitions.
At Tuesday's session Sarah J. Clark and J. B. Stafford as administrators of Andrew Clark deceased presented a final receipt from Willard H. Clark approved. Lillie M. Dean administratrix of Charles W. Dean deceased presented an account of sales approved. John M. Biddle appointed guardian to Arthur and Clarence Biddle bond approved. Richard C. Garrett late guardian to Allen Thurman Garrett presented final guardian accounts approved.
Miss Bertha Blades of the State Normal School spends the holidays at home. Readers urged to renew subscriptions.
A series of quiet weddings across Maryland towns includes Miss Anna Battis and J W Starkey near Templeville at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Marydel, Rev T C Smoot officiating. Other pairs wed in Burrsville Chestertown Germantown Easton and Greensboro with plans for travel and new households.
A correspondent recalls a large open straw cattle shed used as a winter poultry house. About 150 hens roosted there by December, producing five to eight dozen eggs daily through winter. He favors plenty of litter, salt, water, sunshine, and pure air over modern methods, praising the shed’s simple, effective setup.
Mr J M Luff narrates a challenge accepted by Senator elect A B Conner to eat thirty quails in thirty days. Luff claims he ate thirty-five quails within the period and would happily consume more, stating no real taste for the birds but confidence in the feat.
A long list details transfers by William H. Deweese and others to multiple buyers including Henry B. Wilcox, W. Henry Jopp, and others across Denton area districts. Amounts range from 25 to 7,000 dollars for parcels of land varying from 8 to 2444 acres with dates confined to the current month. Also notes numerous marriage licenses issued by Clerk Hobbs featuring names such as John W. Pearson, Bertha Clark, Clarence C. Cole, Edith Williamson, and many others.
The Easton National Bank directors declare a last months dividend with five thousand dollars added to the surplus. The Glee Banjo and Mandolin Club of Johns Hopkins Baltimore plans appearances in Easton Cambridge and Salisbury during Christmas. The Anklam Manufacturing water power runs well with several machines in use. Leroy Longfellow owns two West Denton rental houses. Stevensville church reopened. A Free Delivery Route is set for Chapel district from Cordova through Kittys corner Jarrelltown Thomas Hopkins corner Breeding corner Knott schoolhouse Sewars corner Matthews back to Cordova. Possible appointment of S. H. Randall. Theodore Scott of Hillsboro to reside at Cordova next year.
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