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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1902
Page
3
Items of news list routine meetings across the county. Circuit Court will meet April 7. Orphans Court will meet February 11. Levy Court will meet February. School Board will meet February 11. Public notices echo local government schedules for residents.
Community notes from Denton and Kent county include new phone service for Dr. P. B. Fisher, a high school heating issue, a busy coal trade season, T. Fred Garey building a Spring Hill flour warehouse, and six tramp oystermen seeking shelter. The Auburn Trio visits Feb 8 at Colston's. W. T. A. Loeckerman joins House of Delegates. law partners formed in Cambridge. revival meetings continue in Blackiston's hall.
Wedding news from Burrsville reports the marriage of William P. Carroll of Baltimore to Miss Rosalie Layton of Delaware at Wesley M. I. Church. Attendants included Rhyna Layton of Philadelphia and John Todd of Blanchard's. The ceremony led by Rev. Harry Taylor featured Lohengrin and Mendelssohn melodies and a bridal breakfast at the bride’s home before departure for Baltimore.
Ridgely A B Smith proprietor of Kranz Hotel and J Harry Semmons spent a few days in Wilmington this week. Mrs C E Turner and daughter Hilda returned from Greensboro. Mrs A A Meredith and daughter Blanche visiting Greensboro friends. Mr James Swann was the first man out aleighing Wednesday. Miss Frankie Roberts returned from Trappe. Mr C F Smith spent a few days in the city this week.
A popular social event at the Covey home last Friday drew many neighbors and relatives including the Satterfields Bullocks and Merediths. Guests enjoyed entertainment while local youths show enthusiasm for an upcoming baseball season with frequent practices and steady improvement. Ernest Sullivan and Hersey from Philadelphia visited Sullivan's parents, and Mrs James C Wilson of Townsend Del and Miss Addie Pool spent Sunday at Preston.
A box social to aid the local school is planned for Friday evening in Bethlehem Town Hall, with a weather contingency to Saturday if storms occur. Proceeds will benefit the school.
Mrs. Martha Everngam of Federalsburg visited her daughter Mrs. J Atwood Todd. Mrs. Frank LeR Nuttle and Mrs. John L. Everngam of Denton were Todd's guests Saturday. Tilghman Nuttle was bitten on the wrists by a tame squirrel Sunday. The literary society met at J D Neal's Friday evening with full attendance. A six pound pike was brought in by Will Meloney on Tuesday. Some farmers refuse tomatoes at ten cents per basket. Miss Mary Towers visited Miss Helen Stevens Saturday and Sunday. L W Poole was in Baltimore this week.
Mr and Mrs William Stevens celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary with clay pigeon shooting music and a sumptuous dinner on Thursday January 23 Attendees included Mr and Mrs Andrew E Jackson and son Pied Mrs Win Stevens Mr and Mrs P Howard Hubbard and children Helen and James Mr and Mrs Fred eric T Roa and daughter Edith Mr and Mrs Wm Hopkins and son Herman Mr and Mrs J Ed Stuvenz Cordova Miss Nuttie Stuvens Miss Elia Whitely and Mr Elmer Johnson
The P. E. congregation will hold Sunday services in the evening instead of the afternoon. Rev. J. E. Smith of Philadelphia led morning and evening services at New Jerusalem Church. Local pastors visited early this week and the holiness church near P. D. Taylor's nears completion. Mrs. W Morgan ill near Downes Station. tomato contracts signed by area farmers at seven dollars per ton.
A Maryland legislative summary reports a compulsory education bill by Delegate Mathias enforcing school attendance for ages seven to fourteen with penalties for truancy. It also covers mechanic’s lien changes, an insurance bill with new company taxes, oyster industry reform proposals, and election contest decisions. January marriages licenses are listed for numerous couples.
Marl Griffenberg an eighteen year old Chicago artist living at 2942 South Park avenue earned three prizes in two years of study. His 12 by 16 inch landscape An Idea! won the Grand Prix at Paris, following earlier awards for I Stood by the Bridge at Midnight and a naturalistic fruit painting.
Denton readers were drawn to a rumor in a Triaston paper last week claiming George M. Wilson found a bank book in his mill allegedly linked to his father William Henry Wilson with a credit of 40. The tale was false. Wilson said the old book’s balance hadn’t been checked, creating the error.
The report lists Maryland counties and Baltimore city with formation dates, origin of each name, and area. Names include Kent, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Baltimore, Talbot, Dorchester, Somerset, Cecil, Prince George s, Queen Anne s, Worcester, Frederick, Caroline, Harford, Montgomery, Washington, Allegany, Carroll, Hallimore City, Wicomico, Garrett, with areas ranging from 28 to 690 square miles and formation dates from 1626 to 1873.
The death of Ma E Amanda Bailey widow of Nehemiah Bailey occurred in Baltimore after pneumonia at age 82, detailing her Carolina county origins and five Baltimore children. Others noted: Martin L Tull, 74, bridge keeper, died January 20 at Peninsula General Salisbury, buried Seaford. Daniel Tilghman, longtime deputy clerk, died in Centreville. Mrs Willard Thompson, ballast line executive wife, died in Wilmington. Orphans Court proceedings report administrators filing debts, inventories, and orders to sell for Wesley Shaw estate, Ernest Downes estate, and George Mo Russum estate.
Real property transfers listed for January include numerous deed records from William Dennison to F H Long in First district for 2 acres 100 square perches at 100 dollars, and many other parcels across districts with prices ranging from nominal to 5 100 dollars. The note mentions complaints about bad roads and washouts prompting county action, and a set of appointments and purchases by county officials. Local property transfers involve Federalsburg Hillsboro Ridgely and Goldsboro areas with multiple parties and estates.
A series of agricultural institutes will be held in Greensboro Ridgely and Federalsburg on February 10th and the following days. Speakers include Prof H P Miller and Mr C N Chapman discussing feeds potato growing care of young animals and handling of fruits and vegetables. Additional sessions cover soil restoration calf care and seed crops with emphasis on poultry and livestock topics.
A Baltimore businessman commends the proposed Queen Anne's Railroad extension in the Baltimore News urging active backing from Eastern Shore and Baltimore city. He argues the route will attract Eastern Shore travelers to Baltimore via Love Point steamers, shortening travel time to 2–4 hours and boosting regional commerce, urging merchants to promote the plan and noting Cambridge, Trappe, Salisbury and Eston as key beneficiaries.
Denton musicians prepare to premiere the oratorio Queen Esther again, likely in spring. The previous production drew large crowds. leading soloists and chorus members from local groups are listed among the performers and attendants.
Tachera of tomatoes in Peninsula sections offer prices higher than Caroline packers. Typical rates around 7 dollars per ton per basket, with Trippe at 7.80 and Centreville 7, Elkton 4, Cambridge 0, indicating fluctuating regional values and inconsistent quotations.
The March issue of Bazar of Fashions, a guide to next spring dress styles, will be sent free if you mention this paper. It also explains how to receive it every month.
A medical authority lists warnings linked to everyday symptoms. Sneezing signals possible congestion or impending bronchitis or pneumonia, while repeated winter colds risk chronic bronchitis. Early baldness may indicate energy decline, and blue nails suggest circulatory or heart issues. Yawning warns to rest or seek fresh air due to poor oxygenation.
The American pate Carey known as the Canned Tomato Trust has secured options on 75 canneries in New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. Some options run 60 days others to May 1. The plan is to buy and run the plants with former owners as managers. Capitalization could rise from 150000 to 7000000, financed by a Philadelphia trust company. A committee tours three states assigning valuations based on 1893 1899 and 1900 earnings. Sixty percent cash and the rest in preferred stock will be paid. Plant owners must refrain from the canning business for 10 years.
The district held an installation evening with a formal presentation of a water charm emblem to Mr. Lewis by Mr. Fisher. The district deputy spoke movingly in response and members were afterward entertained at a light repast.
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