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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
4
Saturday morning January 10 1903 items from all parts of the county solicit public notices under this heading Circuit Court will meet January 12 Orphans Court will meet January 13 Levy Court will meet January 13 School Board will meet January 13
A summary of small town items: new canning houses in talk, Barber Harris opens shop in Greensboro, county commissioners busy, farmers expect high tomato prices, Savings Bank of Somerset plans a $15000 bank building, Elmer Collins murder trial starts January 12 in Georgetown, Denton National Bank deposits near $371k, grain and poultry prices, turtle trade in Caroline, death of George Miller, Brombaugh dairy success with 4749 pounds butter, Maryland Hospital for the Insane annual data, Nebraskan settlers buy 600 acres near Queen Anne Station and travel with household goods in a special train car.
Professor Doalfadway returns from the Philippines and states plans to locate in the West. Elmer Deen, a Maryland University Law School graduate, passed the State exam and travels to St Louis to start anew. Dover and surrounding area residents host social events, visits, and illnesses with numerous names and hometowns noted.
The Denton M E Sunday School elected officers last Sunday including Superintendent Henry R. Lewis and assistant A R Wright. Other posts filled are primary department head Mrs J Jump secretary Lena Stewart treasurer T C West librarian W E W Liden chorister H A Roe organist May Fisher Myra Stevens cornet H E Ramadell. The Dover district Epworth League meet at Concord Friday Jan 16 with eight churches represented. Rev B S Highley of Trappe lectured in South Western Virginia and treated inmates at the almshouse New Years Day. Rev Alpheus S Mowbray elected president of Cecil County Anti Saloon League. Dedicatory services for Holiness Mission in East Denton set for tomorrow.
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday last Charles Merédith, administrator of Nixie Morgan, deceased, presented an account of sales, approved. Robert W. Knotts, administrator of James Knotts, deceased, presented an account of sales, approved. The court issued a final order and decree distributing Elisha W. Andrew, deceased, estate shares. Attorneys and executors filed receipts and applications for letters of administration. Guardian Mrs. Annie E. Wheeler reported investments for minor wards Chester C. Wheeler and Francis Edward Wheeler.
The marriage of Philip Edmund Hopkins and Miss Sadie Williamson was solemnized December 17, 1902, at the bride’s home near Newton by Rev. Isaiah Christopher. Both parties are of Caroline county.
Miss Kelley Perry hosted a Friday evening social honoring Miss Sallie Perry of Easton and Miss Rubye Williams of Bethel. Guests included Grace and Grace Andrews, Bertha Blades, Marie Perry, Ward Edgell, Elbert Davis, and others. Music, games, and refreshments followed, with New Year wishes as guests departed. The M. P. Sunday School held an entertaining program led by Mr. J. T. Blades and Professor Tull. Ollie and Harry Wright returned to Dover to resume school. W. M. Wright’s shirt factory resumed operation.
In Burrsville several residents changed residences with James Breeding moving into R. Dill’s vacant house and Mrs. Baker replacing him, Thurman Garrett occupying Baker’s former home, and Jefferson Porter moving from near Hobbs to M. Bates Stephens’ house. A Christmas entertainment at the Methodist Protestant Church featured strong choir music and well-performed child roles. Visitors include Hawkin s family from Pennsylvania and Mrs. Hopkins of Frederica visiting family, plus Jonathan Warren of Crisfield and Phil adelphia trips by Alex Russell and Mrs. John Jones of near Felton joining local friends.
Wedding cards announce the marriage at Henderson M E Church on Wednesday January 14 at 7 30 p m for Miss Jennie Gruwell and Mr George Marvel. Nearby social notes include visits from Walter Hughes Leslie Hyde and Addie Melvin and travels of Aubrey Gooden and Fred Stant with Philadelphia and Baltimore mentions.
John Price, a colored man shot on Christmas Day by Garfield Brown, is recovering with Dr. Golley attending. Knotts and Carter have converted a former dwelling space in their building into a store room and are stocking it with new goods.
Fletcher Thomas aged 22 died of typhoid fever on January 1 near Goldsboro. Interment was held at Cedar Grove Cemetery Delaware on Saturday. Advertise in the Journal.
A sequence of wedding notices in St Pauls Ingleside and surrounding areas. J B Merrick and Ethel May Smith wed by Rev G R Mays with many relatives attending, including bridesmaids, ushers, and a piano piece by Miss Alice G Mallalieu. Other couples include K B Williams and Nellie Upshur in Baltimore and Amelia Kibler with Charles P Sweeney in Philadelphia, with dates set through January.
The twenty third annual report of the tomato pack for the United States and Canada shows a record total output, more than double the 1902 short pack. Maryland led with 6,514,382 cases, Indiana 992,686, New Jersey 739,845, and New York 107,423, while Wisconsin produced 6,000. The U.S. total reached 10,282,812 cases and Canada 212,000.
Recently elected officers for Nanticoke Lodge No 172 Federalsburg include E E Goslin as worshipful master with a fifth term in that role and George H Jefferson senior warden among others. Invitations go to Denton Cambridge East New Market Seaford and Reliance for a February 6 banquet in Music Hall Federalsburg with shows for seventy five to ninety guests. Also announced are officers for Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M and Temple Lodge A F and A M with George L Wallace as Worshipful Master and Z T Hutchinson as junior warden plus other positions.
A Dover letter describes Joln Sculley and Miss Viola W Wilkinson seeking a license in Denton Md but failing because the groom was 17. They traveled to Henderson Md then Dover to obtain a license and married at Wesly M E Church parsonage after Rev L E Barrett declined. The bridegroom’s minor status and lack of parental consent prompted the refusal. The father consented, yet Barrett refused, and another minister later performed the ceremony.
Baltimore inventor Mr. Stiles K. Pfarr patented a safety device for gasoline stoves. The system ensures the tank can only be filled when the fire is out and caps must be in place before relighting. Denton hopes to attract the Pfarr factory to employ 25 to 30 workers, with expansion later.
Christopher Lang aged about 60 killed himself at his Cambridge home by cutting his throat with a razor last Saturday morning. Found in bed with the razor in hand and blood flowing into a basin, a knife and another razor nearby. Lang had long suffered serious illness and possible mental derangement, according to his family. He moved from Williston to Cambridge years ago and ran a wagon factory. He leaves an invalid widow, a son and daughter. He was a member of the Methodist Church the Odd Fellows Lodge of Cambridge and the Improved Order Hep tasopha.
The week saw multiple deaths across the region. Mr Collison Pritchett died suddenly in a Greensboro hardware store. heart trouble caused his passing. Elizabeth Davis Smoot aged 73 died at home near Ander s Townsend with a funeral held in Marydel. James Wallace Cambridge businessman died after years of enterprise. Miss Elizabeth Talboy of Hotel Greensboro died at 76 with interment at the Anthony farm. Joel Brown son of Dr Madison Brown and nephew of Judge E H Brown died in Philadelphia aged about 24 and was buried in Centreville.
Veteran writer recalls the Hopper court with humor about seats and salaries, while a parade of lawyers and young gentlemen, including Kennard Tilghman Chaplain Bates and Tilghman, occupy the scene. The piece notes patrons of Aunt Violet Hopkin and Ernells Baily’s restaurants, who enjoyed lively times away from life’s rough side.
Mr and Mrs W T Hignutt hosted a pleasant social last Saturday for their son Hayward with games vocal and instrumental music and refreshments. Attendees included Misses Mary Della Smith Ola Eunice Wilson Eva Helen Satterfield Corinne Collins Stella Scott Katie Adams Anna Sallie Johnson Beulah Sainsbury and Messrs Clayton Satterfield Howard Wright Gootee Collins Minos Mor tis John Wilson E C Sullivan and others from Philadelphia Hickman Concord and nearby towns. Several locals were mentioned in visiting or moving notices and health news. no major events beyond a neighborhood gathering are recorded.
The Eastern Shore of Maryland shows stronger prosperity beyond Baltimore with broader business activity and diversified agriculture. Local and outside capital fuel new industries and higher wages, turning the peninsula into a profitable trucking region and lifting land values from Cecil to Worcester.
Dr. Anna F Colley of Salisbury and Mrs. George Barton of Philadelphia returned home after visiting their sister Mrs W Heather. Chas Pippin and James Sparks have gone home to Elkton and Wilmington. Miss Hattie Hummer and Mr Earl Bishop of near Hope were guests over the weekend. Wm H Whiteley of Kennedyville visited town. Ella W Heather visits Philadelphia. Ella Swing of Ridgely visited Cora M Pippin last week. Floyd Hummer was in town last week.
The fourth quarterly conference of Felton circuit will be held at White's Church on January 24 at 2 p m. The presiding elder will preach at Sheppard's on January 25 at 10 30 a m, with a second service at White's at 2 30 p m. The usual order is reversed. Rev William H Hudson and Miss Edith Dill were guests of Miss Bertha Longfellow last Thursday. Estella Morris visited Houston last Tuesday. About two thirds of the community are moving. Miss Mamie Sipple was guest of Miss Jessie Peck last week. Miss Ellen Longfellow spent Christmas in New York.
The statement that a person repeatedly stung by bees becomes immune to the poison is reported by Dr H F Parker. He notes that early stings caused sharp pain, but over time the pain and swelling diminished as he continued beekeeping.
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