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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1912
Page
7
A county column humorously surveys local happenings and notable quirks, offering light sketches and social jests from various towns. The piece highlights colorful personalities, small-town life, and gatherings that capture the era’s regional character.
A collage of short items from the Denton area covers market asks for eggs, road and ice conditions, church and club notices, farm branding and stationery advice, local weather notes, and political chatter. Names include W J Blackiston, J W Peters, Rev J P Otis, Walter M Love, Nora Howard, Mason, Harmon, Wilson, Crothers, Clark, Bryan. Local events mention a postal savings bank opening February 26 in Greensboro and a Denton Literary Club discussion.
The Greensboro community reports multiple weddings including G Elmer Baughley and Anna Walls at Greensboro Methodist, Luella Clark and Welter Weaver in Greensboro, and Sadie Dean with Charles Parvin at Williamsburg. Travel plans, local visitors, and social events fill the week along with health updates and a road survey project near Dover Bridge.
A group of leading Eastern Shore Republicans endorsed Vernon Bradley of Dorchester for the Public Service Commission, arguing the region should be represented. Supporters of B Gootee Stevens of Caroline nominated him for fish commissioner, with Rufus A. Noble of Federalsburg and Gilbert Hagadone of Denton also named for Eastern Shore fish commissioner slots. Governor Goldsborough would hear no more applications after this week following Miss Sallie Webster Dorsey of Dorchester’s appointment as State Librarian.
Denton bridge, though safe for ordinary travel, is not fit for very heavy traffic. Authorities will work to build a new larger structure this year, with part of the State highway from Denton to Willow Pond in Tuckahoe Neck. Funding will be shared under the Shoemaker law. The old bridge, completed in 1878, has long been urged for replacement by grand jurors and others.
Mr H M Thompson manager of Farmers & Merchants Telephone Company with HQ at Hillsboro has bought the Centreville Record building lot. The Record owners bought the Perry building. Plans include an exchange building in each town. Denton’s new exchange will start in spring.
Mr William Thomas formerly of Ridgely and recent resident at the Ewin Wise mill three miles from town met a serious accident Monday while moving a revolver between pockets. It discharged when dropped on an axe. the bullet entered his bowels. He was taken to Emergency Hospital Eas ton and reported improving.
Smithville Elberta and Helle of Georgia peach buds are the only varieties thought to have escaped destruction. The prospect is for a very light crop even for those two. Some say the wood of the peach trees is damaged in some cases.
Mrs Charles Clark of Hickman Del and Clarence Ilunter with daughter stayed in Tuckahoe Neck guests of Mrs William Higgins and Mrs Norman Blunter Miss Madge Higgins accompanied them Walter Fountain praises Pastor Russell's sermons in the paper Nellie Smith proud of poultry sales totaling 80 dollars E M Willey visited Federalsburg with sister Mrs H R Merriken M Miss M Anthony spent weekend with cousin Miss R Willoughby Ed Murphy visited sister Mrs Dawson Todd Bridgeville Lena Price of Brownsville Del visits Miss Elizabeth Billings Oscar Plummer and sister Anna visited the parsonage on Sunday
An illustrated lecture on Rome by Rev. E. I. Dashiell will be held Tuesday evening February 6 at Holt's Hall to aid the Ladies' Guild of St. John's parish. Dashiell is described as a prominent and engaging speaker. Parish activities included a Guild gathering February 1 hosted by Mrs G H Bright.
Bulldozer owned by D. T. Rickards won all three heats in a tight Templeville horse race against Helen M. owned by A. F. Heather. Rickards has rejected several offers. Local farmers contract tomatoes at fifteen cents per basket and sugar corn is paid at stopper ton. Templeville school builders say the building is in dangerous condition and unfit for use.
Bethlehem church Epworth League will hold its monthly business meeting at Mrs. George Harrington's home Saturday evening, February 3. Visitors Mr. Clinton Carroll and sisters Isa bella and Irene were guests of Mr. Wesley Harding, while Mr. Nathanial Legates and daughters Bertie and Hilda visited Mr. and Mrs. John Willoughby. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Taylor visited Federalsburg on Wednesday.
Rev. Warren Burr will preach in the M E Church tomorrow morning on Strong Shoes for Rough Roads. In the evening he will deliver the second of four sermons on The Life Wise Things of the Bible. Burr also entertained his Sunday School class of 46 adults at the parsonage on Wednesday evening.
There will be a Thursday afternoon meeting at the school house at 2 30 o clock with Superintendent Noble and others speaking on progressive school work.
A notice invites readers to subscribe to the JOURNAL for full county news coverage. The appeal emphasizes access to local reporting, community updates, and timely updates across the county.
The Ridgely News Letter reports a School and Home Association meeting set for Wednesday February 7 at 7 30 in the public school. Other items include a lecture series at the Reformed Church, new meat markets, residents moving in, sickness updates, and a government study on canneries noting long irregular hours and variable weekly earnings with housing conditions to be reformed.
A bill introduced in the House by Representative Lever and in the Senate by Senators Hoke Smith and Page aims to endow and support Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations. The plan envisions trained agriculturists demonstrators placed in each agricultural county to bring scientific farming methods to farmers on their own land, funded by Federal and State sources.
The News of Salisbury reports packers are offering 10 to 11 dollars per ton for tomatoes, while growers aim for 11, hoping to share in improved market conditions. In lean years many paid 8 to 9 dollars and growers contracted to single canners, limiting outside sales. The outlook predicts a heavy pack in 1912 as canned tomato demand grows.
Ingleside reports the Barclay Grange gathering at the Walraven home on Tuesday night January 30. Christopher, a resident for the past year, has departed for Michigan last week.
An Easton Star-Democrat sketch recalls a fifty year old scare when locals feared a slave uprising. Armed sentinels guarded colored homes and approaches while three militia companies gathered from a court house armory. The period’s tension swayed between white and black communities amid rumors and vigilant policing.
The State Roads Commission reports 612 miles surveyed 332 contracted and 266 built in Maryland. Chairman Tucker says the department has made notable progress with lower costs, noting 26 25 miles of country roads built at 2 866 788 56 total and 10 928 per mile, excluding costly city work and a 654 foot Nanticoke river bridge at Sharptown.
A reader recounts visiting his old home in Caroline County and urges authorities to address the deplorable condition of the county road from the Franklin Stevens farm to Liden's School House through Zeb Fountain's farm. He notes the road has not been surfaced since 1884 and calls for better road improvements amid taxpayer concerns. Z D Foundaly Jr. states no politics, just a demand for value for tax money.
A vintage ad proclaims Allen's Foot-Ease relieves tightness in patent leather and new shoes. It claims many people can wear smaller sizes by using this product, offering a free sample and listing Olmsted and Le Roy, New York as addresses.
The Pomona Grange of Dorchester County joined Federalsburg Grange for a January meeting with 100 plus attendees. Officers were installed by William G. Smith, with a dinner, resolutions on road building parcels post and pure seed laws, and prizes for best corn. A separate adjourned session discussed a fifty thousand dollar bond for county school buildings with a referendum and future meeting set for February 6, 1912 in Denton.
Chairman Hobbs reports tomato growers met January 20 fixing eleven dollars per ton as the asking price for the season. Talbot County growers plan to attend the afternoon meeting, with Eas ton growers seeking compromise around ten to eleven dollars per ton. Some farmers elsewhere are contracting at lower prices.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided. Executors J Dukes Downes and Ormond W Downes of Annie H Downes presented a distribution of the personal estate approved. Barbara Stutzman and Brice A Stutzman deceased presented a distribution approved. Clinton B Jarman administrator of Mary Hutson presented an account of sales approved. Isaac T Fleetwood appointed administrator of Augustus Cannon bond filed approved. Creditors notices ordered. M Priestley Aten and Fred W Towns appointed to appraise the estate. Edward E Insley executor of Phoebe J Insley presented inventory and appraisal approved.
Denton reports many flourishing yards. Mrs. M. M. Todd runs a notable 18-hen operation with egg value over $9 in the last month. H. V. Noble of Hickman notes a flock of 20 mixed hens yielded 20 dozen eggs plus 11 more in January and invites others to share better results.
The Signal Examination Car, operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad, travels to locations with an examiner testing sight color and hearing for new hires and ongoing staff. It uses miniature signals to evaluate operation and promotes safety and efficiency with air brake, signaling, and electric car lighting instruction cars on the road.
An Annapolis dispatch reports Senate employees must not shirk duties as stenographers faced concerns over late reporting hindering correspondence. Senator Goslin urged strict enforcement of the attendance order with possible dismissal for future transgressions. Goslin also introduced a bill to allow estate administrators to complete real estate conveyances, referred to judicial proceedings. Delegate Wilson proposed a special tax for Ridgely district school funding.
Mr. O W Downes plans an auto line linking with D C trains at Greensboro depot. From March 1 twice daily trips will run Denton 7 25 am to meet morning train and 2 30 pm to meet afternoon train. Return to Denton a few minutes after 11. A 60 day trial may lead to a larger bus for 5 to 7 passengers. Trip takes 15 to 20 minutes over about eight miles.
The gas plant here will soon stop operations as electric light, cheaper, is now generally adopted. The gas works were established many years ago and provided street and business lighting. Rates were seen as excessive, leading to widespread adoption of electricity, which now lights all streets.
Praston dwelling and most of the furniture of Ira Flaharty near Grove were burned last Thursday. The loss is estimated at 500 dollars. The town’s growing canning industry is making it one of the Peninsula’s important centers.
The pastor will preach at Grove M. P. Church on Sunday morning. A box social will be held at the Grove parsonage on Saturday night.
The Easton Star Democrat reports multiple local obituaries and funeral notices. Nathaniel Perry of Cordova died at 90 after a long farming career in Caroline and Talbot. interment in Easton. Rhoda Hignutt of Smithville died at 87 after a paralysis stroke. funeral at Bloomery M E Church. interment in Bloomery cemetery. Mrs. Gannon, born 1839, widow of Bayard Willis and later Gannon, noted with six children and extended family. Katherine Henning, German-born widow living near Central Church, funeral at Denton cemetery. Mrs. William E. Roe died after illness. Mary Luff of Edwardsville died at grandson’s home.
Obituary tribute from a grieving sister Helen for Katherine Henning who died January 28 1912 at age 74 years 1 month 11 days. Survived by three sons Lizzie Goosen William Henning of Brooklyn New York and George and Richard Henning of Denton Maryland. Poignant lines recount suffering and peaceful sleep as loved ones recall a cherished sister.
Delegate Thomas G. Campbell of Baltimore county drafts a constitutional amendment to restrict suffrage for the ignorant while preserving current voters. The bill requires future voters to either pay taxes on real property or pass an educational test reading, writing, and knowledge of Maryland’s Constitution as dictated by registration officials. Talbot county reports 132 automobiles.
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