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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1911
Page
5
A Denton area digest notes town items from new posts and business. Highlights include a completed bridge at Wye Mills, high egg prices at W. J. Blackiston, and local merchants expanding or advertising sales. Winter work continues on roads and farms prepare for spring. Local officials and residents update on properties, patents, and community events.
Mr and Mrs Thomas F Griffith of Tunis Mills Talbot county celebrate their golden wedding Sunday last Married February 5 1861 in Williamsburg Dorchester county Rev Joseph Mann Mrs Griffith née Flit daughter of Captain Elza Hall a pioneer packet line operator in Baltimore and Nanticoke river region Various local social updates mention marriages visits guests and relocations including Denton Queenstown Cambridge Philadelphia Wilmington and Cleveland figures such as T Milton Booker Lena Booker Louise Dukes and Miss Flausa Pritchett are named along with churches and photographers referenced in society notes.
The W C T U will hold a public meeting in the Sunday school room of the M E Church on Tuesday at 7 30 pm. The program includes singing the Cruade Glory Song scripture reading by Mrs F P Covey prayer by Rev E Roberts singing White Ribbon Rally Song remarks by the chairman children’s exercises tribute to Frances E Willard by Anna A Gordon read by Mrs James A Trazzare solo by Mr Robertson Fleetwood Frances E Willard Memorial Fund reading by Mrs Somers Blake duet by Mrs Draper and Mrs Johnson collection singing doxology. A business meeting follows in the same room and time. Denton Literary Club plans Poe quotes roll call biographical sketch by Miss Louise Garey The Spectacles a reading by Miss Carrie Huffington The Black Cat a story by Miss Laura Melvin and current events by Mrs George C Skirven.
In the Orphans' Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approved the bond of Mary F Dukes executrix of James E Dukes deceased and a letters testamentary grant. Notices to creditors ordered. Mary A Jackson appointed administratrix of Benjamin Jackson deceased with bond filed and approved. John L Evern gam and Albert G Saulsbury appointed to appraise personalty. G M Tull bond as guardian to Albert L Tull minor filed and approved. Trustee report on real estate of Alexiner Mowbray filed and ratification ordered. Henry R Lewis and B F Miller administrators of Wr L Phillips deceased presented account of sales of personal property and it was approved.
The assessors, after finishing in the Sixth, will work in the Denton district next week to complete a readjustment of property values. They suspect taxes were escaped due to ownership changes and public sales, estimating at least one hundred thousand dollars of tax revenue was lost and will be recaptured. They flag substantial untaxed personal property among some colored residents and several cases of untaxed land.
Eggs have become much more plentiful and prices have dropped to low levels, signaling relief for households and food buyers. Availability has increased, with markets reporting ample stock and retailers offering reduced prices.
A nineteen month old child dies from whooping cough and pneumonia and is buried at Wesley Church cemetery. Local families host dinners and visits, with routine social updates on residents' health, visitors, and minor injuries. A whooping cough epidemic disrupts Sunday School attendance, and several residents are listed as sick.
Last Tuesday several residents were summoned to Emergency Hospital Easton as Herbert Carroll remains in critical condition after surgery. Parson Bailey assisted in Milford at Rev L A Bennetts revival since September 25 with over five hundred conversions. Mrs Clarence Hunter and children visited Queenstown and Winchester. Merriken family visited relatives in town. Potatoes move slowly from Hobbs due to large crop. Rev J T Bailey preaches alternate Sundays. Revival ended Tuesday with about twenty conversions. Out-of-town visitors include J Martin of Burlington and G Towers of American Corners in Baltimore. The season’s first electric storm occurred Friday night.
Rev. Thomas M. Harwood of Albuquerque, born in Marydel, visited his birthplace this week after decades as a traveling missionary in Old Mexico and the Southwest. He preached in Spanish to native communities and lectured in Dover, Marydel, Templeville, and Philadelphia during his eastward journey. Mrs. Charles Todd of Dover visit his sister, Mrs. F. P. Medford.
Mrs Elva Reed wife of Oliver Reed died Friday night February 3 at her home near Henderson from consumption. Funeral services were held in the M E Church Tuesday with interment in Greensboro cemetery. She leaves a husband and three young children. Miss Elsie Hicks and Clifton Reed were guests of cousin Miss Myrtle Newlee. Muriel Ramsdell visited with her parents in Denton. Howell Leap of Camden New Jersey visited town part of last week. G H Wilson spent part of last week with friends in Baltimore.
Concord report notes the death of William B Lord aged about seventy two at the home of Walter Lord near Concord on February 7. Funeral was held Thursday with Rev L B Morgan officiating and interment at Concord. He was a bachelor and left a brother John Lord near Sandtown and a half brother Andrew Dill near Whiteleysburg. Lord was a Southern soldier. W H Lord bought two Holstein cows from John Wright. Matthew Lawless and John Wright, previously ill, showing improvement.
Smithville notes Miss Minnie Scott of Harrington visiting her sister Mrs Charles Meredith as Charlie Wright recovers from pneumonia and shows improvement.
Engineer H A Paine expects completion of 3 1/4 miles of shell roads this winter with use by April first Basic improvements include straightening clearing stumps and grading for permanent shell roads These projects will remove worst stretches and involve local farmers in hauling shells One fifth of project cost funded by Sandy Island residents Sections to be improved include Hobbs to Andersontown Sandy Island bridge to Delaware line Manships Cross Roads to Townsends Cross Roads west of Ridgely Cherry farm toward Ruthsburg Smithville toward Federalsburg and Houston Branch road Concrete works scheduled in spring summer include bridges over Forge Branch Watt s Creek and Herring Run Subscriptions of 1500 for Houston s Branch road toward the Delaware line noted Concrete bridge at Chapel Branch and culvert near dam completed Road work policy emphasizes full winter spring activity under Engineer Paine Crosby notes Maryland road program expands toward 1200 miles of improvements and places Maryland roads among leading states in the area.
The piece traces the evolution of American strawberries from the Hover variety in the 1830s to the Peabody in the 1850s and notes the brisk breeding of new varieties. It discusses seed grower profits, public enthusiasm, and the fate of many varieties that failed to become commercially viable, as listed in Fuller’s 1867 Small Fruit Culturist with over a hundred varieties mentioned but few enduring.
On Monday Representative Tebo of Dover announced a bill to ban shipment and sale of intoxicating liquors in Kent and Sussex counties where no saloons exist. The act targets spirits wines malt and compounds with alcohol including cider and medicated bitters with penalties of one to three years per violation. Georgetown Superior Court continues election case investigations as officials seek to enforce the corrupt practices act. Felton’s J M Harrington sells his paper Zim for 1000 dollars.
Denton may host a farmers institute this season after years without one. Dr Richard S Hill, director of institutes, told Mr J W Kerr he will come with lectures for a single day, with hopes for a multi day event next year. Ridgeley institute continues as usual. Local farmers express strong interest in gatherings.
News from Preston reports the death of Clarence Pritchett at 22, after tuberculosis illness. Once a Camden Safe Deposit bookkeeper, he sought health in Questa, N M, after a October illness. a brother planned a Southwest visit shortly before his passing.
The St Marys Guild met at Mrs N J Walkers on Wednesday evening and elected officers led by President Mrs John S Barnhart Vice President Miss Laura Melvin Secretary Mrs George A Deakyne Treasurer Mrs Thomas R Green and Collector Mrs William K Sceotton Rev J T Bailey speaks at Burrsville M P Church tomorrow and Ames afternoon on Choose Between Right and Wrong with text Whom would you that I should release unto you Jesus or Barabbas Rev A Norman Ward to preach Sunday evening at M P Church second sermon in the Young Man and his Friends series Young Denton men and women invited A spelling bee at Harmony schoolhouse conducted by Ladies Aid M E Church on the 18th Admission ten cents Other notices include removal desire of Rev L B Morgan to Wilmington Conference and Denton M P Church Young Ladies Guild trip Around the World on Feb 17 Church of the Brethren Ridgely to be lighted by electricity tomorrow and Crisfield Methodists dedicate a stone church costing 43600
In New Orleans on February 2 1911 W C Cuevis editorial director of the Worlds Panama Exposition Company writes to the Journal praising Hon J H Covington for his support in the House and on the Committee on Industrial Arts and Expositions. The letter notes the House defeat but expresses optimism for leveraging momentum to create a flagship metropolis gateway.
Mr Frank A White of Easton and the general committee on Trade and Transportation for the Eastern Shore of the Associated Bayards of Trade Maryland reported a test shipment of potatoes to Baltimore commission houses to gauge fair pricing. Four barrels were sent to four merchants on the same steamer and date, with uniform grade. Returns varied from 1 to 1.75 dollars per barrel, underscoring the need for an exchange such as the one planned at Denton.
In Ridgely a Sunday church blast from an acetylene plant leveled a small building and shook the town. Despite injuries to Holsinger and Pherson, farmers quickly backed a $6,500 creamery project, planning a large plant on Fourth Avenue to supply about a thousand pounds of butter daily, with silo building spurring local cattle feed.
The Goldsboro Bank directors voted to start contracts for a new building now. William Hutson from Quepanca DM near Snow Hill returned home with bruises from a fall from a ladder while painting the new depot. A special train of railroad officials led by E B Johns inspected the depot for block system and telephone installation. Revival services began with Rev W D King assisting this week. Elizabeth Dukes of Denton leads the primary department at school.
Mr. Oscar Kelley endured a rough trip from Andersontown to Hobbs as his horses ran wild and threw him a distance. No injuries reported. Mrs. Harvey Quillen and children visited Mrs. Quillen's father, W. T. Thawley, near Andersontown. Thawley, after failed San Jose scale spraying, has now used the ax. Poultrymen Ben Cohee and Charlie Howard are busy with early hatch preparations. Ben Welch reports the season's champion porker. Little Louise Vickers, under her aunt Mrs. Lydia Murphy, is sick. Diphtheria cases at Murphy's mill are cleared.
The Mite Society of Grove met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Emma Conley s. A large number attended. The next meeting is planned with Mrs J E Clark on March 1. Miss Nola Nelson and Master Robert Clark visited grandparents Mr and Mrs O H Clark at Concord. Mr and Mrs J E Clark returned home after a pleasant trip visiting relatives in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Mr Benjamin Whiteside is able to be out again. Mrs Josiah Wooters is visiting Mr J H Nichols for a few days.
Mrs Thomas Murray and her family have relocated from Willoughby to a new residence. The move was recently completed and the family is settling in.
Rev Dr and Mrs Dickinson hosted two entertainments at the rectory for Church Guild and Church Club to lively acclaim. Visits included Mr George H Beaven and family, Mrs Harry Connolly, and Hillsboro M E Ladies Aid at Queen Anne. Various local residents and guests from Easton Laurel and Philadelphia were noted.
The Harleigh Farm Company is formed under Maryland state law in Talbot County. Owned entirely by Preston B. Spring and his family, it aims to prove farm lands can be managed via a company. Capitalization is $50,000 with 1,250 acres, stock, and buildings valued at $16,000. Advanced farming methods will be used. The item also notes notable trees and local property transactions.
Mrs J A Roe and son Otis return home after a week with Mrs Roe's mother Mrs Sarah Andrews. Miss Mary Meredith, once substitute teacher at Goldsboro, returns home. Mrs John Horsey in feeble health worsened Monday. Dr David Marine of Cleveland, Ohio, ill with pneumonia. Andrew L Banks preparing for residential telephone. Mrs Robert Frazier hosted her niece Lola Pepper of Tuckahoe. B Gootee Stevens back from Baltimore business trip. William Taylor reports three herrings caught this week. J P Neal on sick list.
Mrs. Howard Taylor underwent an operation at Easton hospital last week and is reported to be recovering well. The Ladies Aid Society plans a spelling bee on February 18 at this place with all invited. Hanson Todd has moved from near here to Federalsburg to rent a farm. Edna Rogers visits relatives in Easton.
Miss Lillian Towers and her brother Roland Towers, visiting Mr and Mrs W B Cooper in Baltimore, have returned home. Miss Matilda Stradling of Philadelphia visits Mr and Mrs C H Towers, Mr H Trice is improving.
Miss Emma McKnett of Templeville has been visiting Mr and Mrs T Harry McKnett in Easton during the recent period.
A sermon-like account of Elijah challenging Israel to prove the true God at Mount Carmel. Baal prophets fail to summon fire while Elijah’s sacrifice is consumed by divine fire, leading to national confession that the Lord is God. Elijah then prays for rain, signaling forgiveness and renewed divine favor after three years of famine.
In loving remembrances of my dear father John W Clark who departed this life ten years ago today February 8 1901 When we saw Pete Pree as father we tended him with care Slowly fading from our presence our aching hearts despaired He will never be forgotten Never shall his memory fade Sweetest thoughts linger round the grave where he is laid By His Daucutue A C
Next week the mails will overflow with parcels and postcards showing affection for loved ones while others send anonymous hideous notes to those they dislike. Valentine Day falls next Tuesday February qth.
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