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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1911

Page

5

Local notes fill Denton area with items on weather and events

Wheat at 95, corn 51 to 53. Mumps persist. Court to be held East on Monday. Fertilizer orders rise. Egg price tops at W J Blackiston's. Fox hunting in several sections. Bill to raise rural mail carrier pay by 100 a year. Groundhog weather viewed with optimism. George Mitchell severely bitten by a horse. Stationery orders urged for Journal office. A. T. Willoughby moves to Longfellow farm near Lowe's schoolhouse. Counties of Caroline, Talbot and Queen Annes favor Judge Adkins for Chief Judge David Betts. Milton's plan to hatch wild ducks in his poultry yard. H A Roe sells canning interests to brother F P Roe. Prohibition party meets in Salisbury with banquet. Prof. Huffington starts night school with twelve students. Dr Francis W Janney to visit monthly. I E Dewing to organize Patriotic Sons of America camps. Charles E Wilson machinery shop sold at public sale. West Denton ad promotes staple goods. Ernest Towers rents farm near W T Love. Meadow fescue article noted. moldy corn debated. Streets shelled and Denton Commissioners list improvements. Hutchinson Trice injured by wagon accident. Choptank Conclave officers to be installed. Easton reports Talbot taxable base around 12 000 000 to 13 000 000. Dems discuss J B Seth for Legislature and Speaker. Moore and others named for Orphans Court. several for sheriff. Denton Musical Association concert planned in Masonic Hall with Miss Mary Downes. Reserved seats at Duffey's. Peninsular Light and Power elects H A Roe president. G Towers, other officers. executive committee named.

W. J. Blackiston’s George Mitchell Journal Office A. T. Willoughby Longfellow Farm Lowe's Caroline Talbot Queen Anne’s Adkins David Betts Milton H. A. Roe Greensboro F. P. Roe Prohibition Party First Congressional District Saisbury Huffington Francis W. Janney Baltimore P. R. Fisher I. E. Dewing Patrotic Sons of America Denton Ridgely Charles E. Wilson W. C. Pastorfield West Denton Ernest Towers W. T. Love Love Williston Franklin Street Fifth Main Gay Hutchinson Trice Justice Steele Arlie Ernest Collison J. B. Seth George C. Moore Orphans’ Court Sheriffs Office Messrs A. E. Cooper James Temple William J. Shawn Robert L. Breeding Charles W. Jefferson Denton Musical Association A. G. Towers T. Pliny Fisher Thomas A. Smith G. C. Skirven Harry Gibson Nr. L. Cooper O. W. Downes J. H. Nichols G. Towers

Personal and Social Items From A Denton Page

James H Nichols and his daughter Mary visit Charleston West Virginia at his brother Isaac E Nichols home. Rev E P Roberts to leave Denton with Mrs Roberts missed by church and town. E H Ringgold to join Field Willis bakery in Denton. John Munck returns to Baltimore after two months with daughter in Tuckahoe Neck. Potter Dukes ill after indigestion. Effa DeFord visiting sisters in the South. Mrs J J Beasley and Mrs G C Roane with Baltimore kin visiting Everette Pepper. Mrs Roger Covey back from Philadelphia and New Jersey. Sarah Downes visiting daughter in Wilming ton. Mrs Donald R Hooker guest of Mrs T P Fisher. Ollie Hignott and Mrs Cleveland Parker visiting Miss Viola Covey. Mrs William H Anderson entertained bridge club. Ladies Aid Society of M L Church hosted by Mrs Gootee. Mrs P R Fisher entertained at Five Hundred. Lelia Covey visiting aunt Mrs Luther Covey Federalsburg. Mrs Greer Cooper visiting Denton. Rhuelma DeFord accepted job in Philadelphia. Myrtle Roe visiting Ruth Long. Mrs George C Skirven visiting Baltimore. Howard Hubbard of Baltimore in town. EL C Fields of Baltimore in town. Ela Nuttle returned to Baltimore.

James H. Nichols Mary Charleston West Virginia Isaac E. Nichols Denton E. P. Roberts M. E. Church Roberts E. H. Ringgold Brockton Mass J. W. Field Field & Willis Field John Munck Baltimore Everette Pepper Tuckahoe Neck Potter Dukes Isaac L. Dukes Effa DeFord South J. J. Beasley G. C. Roane George R. Boarman Roger Covey Philadelphia New Jersey Sarah Downes John Hitch Wilmington Donald R. Hooker T. P. Fisher Ollie Hignott Cleveland Parker Smithville Viola Covey William H. Anderson Bridge Club William B. Gootee Ladies’ Aid Society of the M. LP P. R. Fisher Lelia Covey Luther Covey Federalsburg Greer Cooper Rhuelma DeFord Myrtle Roe Ruth Long George C. Skirven Howard Hubbard EL. C. Fields Ela Nuttle

County Board Begins Sittings Under Reassessment Law

The County Commissioners start sessions as a board of control and review to examine certificates and returns of property valuations by assessors. Clerks Clinton Cook and Reuben Garey. districts to be assessed include Denton Preston American Corner and Federalsburg. The Henderson and Greensboro districts are first reviewed, with sessions likely through May as assessors finish. Taxable base will rise due to doubled taxpayers and new or altered properties. increase expected to be at least four million dollars.

Board of Control and Review Board of Control

Nut trees for shade and profit urged

Mr. J. W. Kerr calls on property owners to plant nut trees for lasting value and nutritious farmhouse additions. He notes rising plantings along driveways lanes and fence rows where orchard ground use is minimal.

J. W. Kerr

Mr Love Seriously Hurt In Log Wagon Accident

Mr Love, of American Corner, was severely injured Monday when a log wagon sweep struck and threw him into the air. He fell on his head and shoulders, was carried home unconscious, and is under a physician’s care with the condition described as critical.

Mr. Love Walter M. Love American Corner Love

Visitors at Hutchinson Trice Home Reported

Two Johns. Mr. and Mrs. J. Isbard and Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Wilker were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson Trice on Monday last. Mr. G. W. Kelley and son Charlie are at Blue Mountain Hospital where Charlie is being treated for consumption.

J. Isbard O. F. Wilker Hutchinson Trice G. W. Kelley Charlie Blue Mountain Hospital

Crab family faces extinction in Maryland waters

Protection steps are urged after a statement from Swepson Earle hydrographic engineer of the Maryland Shell-Fish Commission warns that the crab family could be entirely exterminated in Maryland waters unless actions are taken immediately.

Maryland Swepson Earle Maryland Shell-Fish Commission

Local social notes from Hobbs and nearby towns

Hobbs and Concord residents appear in a string of social items. Best man Ed Murphy travels February fourth to Wilmington for a friend’s wedding and Carolina Beach trip. W W Dukes receives Mayday from Flint Company with buggies at Hobbs station. Other notes report visits, farm work on a parsonage frame, and community clergy activity.

J. S. Slaughter G. L. Jopp W. G. Holbrook Newark N. J Hobbs W. P. Carroll Cambridge Philadelphia James H. Trice Harry Pickett T. Seeders Ames L. P. Morgan F. Paisley J. A. Massey Love Point Bertha Smith Susana Smith Edna Shipman A. G. Adams J. R. Ricards Baltimore Harry Nuttle Agricultural College

Progressive tea party at Silver Lake hosted by Miss Minnie Todd

Miss Minnie Todd hosted a five hundred party at her Silver Lake home honoring guests Miss Lewis and Miss Hobbs. Other attendees included Misses Elsie Coe Nettie Horsey Cecila Parks Mrs W J Kelley and Messrs Arthur Hayes B G Stevens Jr Clarence Beauchamp Sherman Hignutt Orlando Horsey W J Kelley Ula Todd and Mrs Carrie Crosby who recently returned to New York City after visiting her parents. William Love plans to move from farming near American Corner to Williston in the spring. J W Thawley and daughter Catherine visited Mrs Thawley’s parents. Whitby and S E Ulignutt resumed after a visit. Mrs Anhie Dooling of Easton visited sister Mrs Sarah Andrews. Daisy Rice and children of Wilmington Del are visiting. Oliver Blades and wife visited William Taylor on Sunday.

Minnie Todd Silver Lake Miss Lewis Miss Hobbs Elsie Coe Nettie Horsey Cecila Parks W. J. Kelley Arthur Hayes B. G. Stevens, Jr Clarence Beauchamp Sherman Hignutt Orlando Horsey Ula Todd Carrie Crosby B. G. Stevens New York City William Love American Corner Williston J.W. Thawley Catherine S. E. Ulignutt Peoples Bank Anhie Dooling Easton Sarah Andrews Daisy Rice Wilmington Del Oliver Blades William Taylor Stnday

Chestnut Grove Mite Society Meets At Smith Home

The Mite Society met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith last Thursday night. Bad weather reduced attendance. After business, there were singing readings and abundant refreshments. Mrs. Mollie Alford, post tumor surgery at Cambridge hospital, returns to daughter Mrs. Charlie Lewis and is improving but weak. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Covey and children visited Greenwood friends Friday and Saturday. Miss Lizzie Graham visited Mrs. Charlie Lewis Tuesday. Miss Mary Ross of near Trinity Delaware visits Miss Mary Packer. Miss Cora Lyons of Federalsburg visited Miss Addie Smith on Sunday. Frank Wilson remains on the sick list.

Chestnut Grove Mite Society George Smith Mollie Alford Cambridge Hospital Charlie Lewis Leonard Covey Greenwood Lizzie Graham Mary Ross Trinity Delaware Mary Pennypacker Cora Lyons Federalsburg Addie Smith Frank Wilson

Armours plan Ridgely plant for fruit preservation and juice trade

The Armours aim to center operations at Ridgely to preserve fruits and produce juices for the American sodal fountain trade. They cite regional soil as ideal for berry growing and note land values rising due to the new industry, with land once priced low now reaching $100 to $200 per acre.

Armours Ridgely

Local Visitors Include Dulin Cannon Jacobs and Russell

Easton and Tuckahoe guests converge on Dulin and Collison households. Philadelphia ties appear as Leland Russell returns home. Barclay resident Henry Gruwell visits sister. Federalsburg shirt factory advertises for operators.

Federalsburg

Real estate transfers recorded in the clerk's office

A list of property transactions shows numerous transfers across districts. Partners include Annie M. Merrick to Elmer E. Cole for 184 acres, various buyers at Denton and Federalsburg, and totals ranging from 50 to 9,000 dollars. Names such as Towers, Howard, Rickards, and Carter appear alongside districts and acreage.

Annie M. Merrick Elmer E. Cole Joseph P. Webb John W. Webb C. Chas. E. Lister Jacob E. Ellwanger Jas. E. Hignatt Andrew Banks Williston Lawrence B. Towers Wilmer B. Parker Silas Layton Charles J. Handy Wood M. Handy Lawrence 13 Towers Mary A. Reid‘ling Denton Annie V. Davis Edith G. Laigneil Federalsburg Martha E. “Butler John R. Butler Albert Howard Wife Lula V. Heachamp Mary E. Handley John M. Mitchell Albert G. Towers Albert W. Sisk Preston Sybrandus Ales Schilstra George W. Lankford James B. Patton Orrie W. Turner David P. Holsinger Jacob Colledge B. F. Corkran Daniel Fields J. W. Funk Abraham Chase John Rosser J. T. Dennis C. B. Harrison Burt Hobbs Harry Edward Luff Greensboro Bertha E. Faulkner Joe Chas M. Walker Mary J. Godfrey Amelia Dukes Hans J. Patterson Benjamin R.reed James A. Fishell Thomas W. Harmon Jennie H. Wright John W. Carroll John Hulliger

Orphans Court Approves Inventories and Accounts

In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood heard multiple matters. Daniel J. Zacharias Jr as administrator presented inventory and appraisement of Daniel J. Zacharias Sr. estate which was approved with an order to sell. Laura S. Sigler and others filed inventories for John A. Sigler and John D. Wilson estates, all inventories approved. Executors Robert Patton and Charles Harison reported debts and accounts, which were approved.

Orphans’ Court Clark, Liden and Fleetwood Daniel J. Zacharias, Jr Daniel J. Zacharias, Sr Laura S. Sigler Wim. A. Sigler Chas. W. Sigler Harvey L. Cooper John A. Si

To Mothers iniThin Town. Children relief from Mother Gray's Sweet Powders

An aged advertisement extols Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children as an immediate remedy for feverish, delicate, and crying infants. It claims to cleanse the skin and kidneys, ease worm complaints, and provide a pleasant, effective remedy. Address for samples given as A. B. Qimsted, LeRoy, N. Y.

Gray

Sermons for Young Men Highlight Local Church Series

Rev. A Norman Ward will preach a February series for young men at the Methodist Protestant Church with topics on money, friends, and marriage and special music at each service. The Tecumseh Tribe of Red Men will attend Concord M E Church in a body tomorrow morning. Rev. L B Corkran will discuss The Soul's Anchor and To Whom Shall We Go in lectures tomorrow. Rev. W E Habbart will assume Seaford M E Church duties next conference year. The death of Benjamin F Jackson, aged 48, former merchant and bank director, was reported with funeral services held in Greensboro.

Ghureb News A. Norman Ward Methodist Protestant Church Hickman Concord M. E L. B. Morgan Hobbs Burrsville Greensboro Christ Church James W. Colona Bridgeville Georgetown M. E E. P. Roberts Methodist Episcopal Church L. PB. Corkran Hillsboro M. E. Church W. E. Habbart Seaford M. E R. K. Stephenson Holiness Mission

A Carolinian Suggested for Mayor in Baltimore

The Baltimore Evening Sun notes former Carolinian James R. Pratt, assistant general manager of the United Railways, as a Democratic mayoral prospect. Advocates praise his self made status and wide city ties, with "From car platform to City Hall" floated as a potential slogan.

Baltimore Evening Sun Baltimore James R. Pratt Pratt United Railways

Fox Hunt At Tuccahoes Winds Through Neck Woods

A fox hunt last Monday near Tuckahoe Neck saw about forty riders and forty hounds pursue a bagged fox from Enos Carry s barn. The fox ran west then sought a hiding spot between Hicks and Tillotson woods before returning home. Participants included Enos Carroll W D Satterfield Edward Jarcell Guerney Tarburton I R Fleewood Robert Gannon Ora Bowdle and Ulysses Todd.

Tuccahos Enos Tuckahoe Neck James E Hicks’ Woods Tillottson Woods Messrs Enos Carroll W. D. Satterfield F. Edward Jarcell Guerney Tarburton I. R. Fleewood Robert Gannon Ora Bowdle Ulysses Todd

In Memoriam for Solomon W Slaughter Two Years Gone

A heartfelt remembrance for Solomon W Slaughter who departed life two years ago on February 3 1909. The verse recalls sorrow and longing with memory keeping him near and peace believed in heaven. The notice ends with a subscription prompt about subscribing now.

Solomon W. Slaughter

M P Church School Meeting Promotes Public School Interests

A meeting at the Methodist Protestant Church gathered church members to support public schools. State Superintendent Stephens urged community backing, framing school as a moral investment shaping character and intelligent citizens. County Superintendent Noble emphasized home collaboration, habit formation, and teacher influence on morals. Miss Lelia J. Cox spoke on engaging small children by understanding and loving them to foster noble development.

Stephens Noble Huffington Lelia J. Cox

Portland Cement Production Reaches New High in 1910

US Geological Survey estimates show Portland cement output between 73.5 and 75 million barrels in 1910, up from 63.5 million in 1909, with prices depressed. About 20 percent of producers surveyed represent nearly half the national output, indicating broad adoption across the country while kiln capacity outpaces demand.

United States Geological Survey E. F. Burchard United States Lehigh Valley

Avoid Mold on Corn Says Seed Must Match Local Conditions

An article notes agriculture papers oppose mold disease theory of pellagra. It urges farmers to keep corn from molding by using seed grown under local conditions, not distant sources. It warns even ripe corn with high moisture can heat in heaps, triggering mold.

Agricultural Papers American Agriculturist New York

Shake Allen’s Foot-Hase in One Shoe Item

Readable ad copy notes a shoe product for better fit when rubber overshoes pinch. Claims a simple use to compare both shoes and improve comfort. Offers sample free and provides an address in Olmsted Roy N. area for orders.

Allen Rample Allen 5 Olmsted Bes Roy

Valentine Party at Queen Anne Hullshoro

Community notices from Queen Anne report a February 1 event called Measuring Valentine Party with free refreshments and music by the H band, plus local social updates. Residents attended gatherings at various homes, fox hunting antics, staff changes, hospital nurse Lena Beaven, and illness notes.

Federalsburg Social Notes Mention Local Visits

Federalsburg residents and guests are cited visiting relatives and cities this week. Elsie Noble visited her brother L. C. Noble near Bethel while Arthur Smith Harvey Williams and Virgie Williams toured Philadelphia. Mrs J R Young and Mrs George Brown stayed with the Edgells at Choptank, Eva Wright visited sister T F Allen in Wilmington, Q W Spicer traveled to Philadelphia and Wilmington on business, officials from Pennsylvania inspected the station for improvements, Mrs Oliver Keys visited Williamsburg, the Nobles visited Salisbury, shell roads from town are being repaired, W J Bryan and family are in Philadelphia, and Rev G M Elderdice has been on the sick list.

Elsie Noble Near Bethel L. C. Noble Arthur Smith Harvey Williams Virgie Philadelphia J. R. Young George Brown Ward Edgell Choptank Eva Wright T. F. Allen Wilmington Q. W. Spicer Pennsylvania Oliver Keys Williamsburg LC. Noble Salisbury W. J. Bryan G. M. Elderdice

Davis Visit Brings Canadian Relative to Preston

Mr William Davis of Wilcox Saskatchewan Canada is visiting relatives in Preston and vicinity. He left January 24 and arrived January 30. He is son of Benjamin Davis formerly of Federalsburg and Mary Whiteley of Preston. He last visited Preston as a youth of twenty. Rev Robert Watt lectured in the town hall last Tuesday on the Cosmopolitan Bug, entertaining and instructive. Edward Dixon of the U S Land Commission, Spokane Washington, has been visiting his mother in town.

William Davis Wilcox Saskatchewan Canada Preston Benjamin Davis Federalsburg Mary. Whiteley Robert Watt Edward Dixon U. S. Land Commission Spokane Washington

Numsen and Son to open sugar corn packing-house in Chestertown

Baltimore firm Numsen and Son announces plans to establish a sugar corn packing-house at Chestertown, expanding its agricultural processing operations in the region. The move signals investment in local industry and local employment opportunities.

Numsen & Son Baltimore Chestertown

Suffrage Meeting At Courthouse Garners Wide Support

A large audience, mainly women, attended a suffrage meeting at the courthouse on Monday evening. Fenty R. Lewis presided while Baltimore speaker Mrs. Donald R. Hooker argued for the ballot to reform taxation inequities and social evils, citing saloons, bad milk, child labor, and graft. The meeting concluded with most present signaling support for woman suffrage and plans for organized canvassing in the Shore.

Court House Fenty R. Lewis Lewis Donald R. Hooker Baltimore Maryland Nannie Melvin Just Government League Cambridge

How to Make the Town Grow Advised for Local Progress

An experienced writer urges town leaders to diversify industry and study human nature. He warns against single factory dependence and notes low living costs and nearby farm products could aid workers. He advises mobilizing property owners to offer sites and refrain from barriers to attract manufacturers.

Rev and Mrs Otis to visit Crisfield and new church dedication

Rev and Mrs J P Otis will travel to Crisfield next week to visit daughter Mrs W B Long and take part in two weeks of services at the new church slated for dedication tomorrow. Extra meetings at St Paul's M E Church ended last Sunday with good turnout and about nine professed conversion. Rev S S Hepburn will become rector of Holy Trinity Church Greensboro for three months. Mr Murphy will run his saw mill in Myr Elmer Bullock woods near Whiteleysbury Horsey Roe Co Greensboro fertilizer firm. Greensboro Dramatic Club to stage The Kentucky Belle February 22.

J. P. Otis Crisfield St. Paul's M. EL Church S. S. Hepburn Holy Trinity Church Greensboro Murphy Myr Elmer Bullock’s Woods Whiteleysbury Horsey, Roe & Co Greensboro Dramatic Club Kentucky Belle

Over the Line The Bilbroughs Visit Sandtown Fox Hunters

Delaware notes show Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bilbrough with children visiting her uncle W R Hughes. Helen Gibson and Lola Hughes share visits, Lillie Hughes with cousin Lola Hughes, Edward Nocks Carl Downes and Allen Hughes with C F Hughes. Mary Hurd Mrs John Blood and John S Rash on sick list. Fox hunting has been popular around Sandtown this week.

Delaware Harry Bilbrough W. R. Hughes Helen Gibson Lola Hughes Lillie Hughes Edward Nocks Carl Downes Allen Hughes C. F. Hughes Mary Hurd John Blood John S.rash Sandtown

Maryland Exhibits Shine At National Corn Show Wins

Maryland exhibits from the Maryland Experiment Station at the National Corn Show in Columbus, Ohio, receive wide praise and win multiple prizes. Maryland earned first prize for buckwheat and top honors in white corn, wheat, rye, oats and barley, plus second prize for yellow corn. Maryland also took second and third prizes in the world’s class on Cowpens.

Maryland Columbus Ohio

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