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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1903
Page
3
Saturday morning January 10 1903 items of news from all parts of the county solicit under this head public business calendar circuit court will meet January 12 orphans court January 13 levy court January 13 school board January 13 due to meet in the week ahead with tasks and schedules for local governance.
The column reports Barber Harris opening a shop in Greensboro, a bank building project in Somerset, a public cattle sale near Federalsburg, and tax accounts due. It notes court terms, postmaster salary, timber land deals in North Carolina, a murder trial in Delaware, and community events including school funds distribution and dairy success at Tuckahoe Neck.
Professor Doalfadway returns from the Philippines and Prof Raymond Dubadway resumes health after government school service there. Several local residents and visitors are noted including Elmer Deen planning to practice in the West, Bruce Deen beginning studies at Dover Conference Academy, and many social visits and entertainments at Williston, Greensboro, York, and Federalsburg.
The Denton M E Sunday School elected officers last Sunday including Superintendent Henry R. Lewis and assistant A. R. Wright. Other posts named are Mrs. 2. J. Jump secretary Miss Lena Stewart treasurer T. C. West librarian W. E. W. Liden chorister H. A. Roe organist Miss May Fisher assistant Miss Myra Stevens cornetist H. E. Ramadell. The Dover district Epworth League convention will be held at Concord Friday January 16 with Denton Preston Federalsburg Williamsburg Seaford Greenwood Farmington and Burrsville represented. Rev B S Highley of Trappe returned from a lecturing tour in South Western Virginia and treated inmates at the almshouse New Years Day. Rev Alpheus 8 Mowbray has been elected president of Cecil County Anti Saloon League. The dedicatory services of the Holiness Mission in East Denton will be held tomorrow.
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday last Charles Merédith administrator of Nixie Morgan deceased presented an account of sales approved. Robert Knotts administrator of James Knotts deceased presented an account of sales approved. Court passed final order and decree on distribution of Elisha W Andrew deceased estate. Attorneys for distributees and executors presented final receipts. Fred R Owens applied for letters of administration on Thomas Leverton and Bartimus Andrews estates. Renunciation filed. Annie E Wheeler guardian to Chester C Wheeler and Francis Edward Wheeler reported investment of funds due.
Married December 17, 1902 at the bride’s home near Newton. Philip Edmund Hopkins wed Miss Sadie Williamson of Caroline county with Rev Isaiah Christopher officiating.
Miss Kelley Perry hosted a Friday social at her home honoring Miss Sallie Perry of Easton and Miss Rubye Williams of Bethel with holly decor and music. Guests included Grace Andrews Bertha Blades Grace Perry Daisy Andrews Rubye Williams Sallie Perry Minnie Davis Marie Perry Ward Edgell Monroe Willuy Elbert Davis Fred Wright Harry Wright Elmer Johnson and Clarence C. Perry. The M P Sunday School held a speeches and songs program with Prof Tull providing music.
In Burrsville several residents relocated within the area including James Breeding and Mrs. Baker moving into vacated houses formerly owned by R. Ti. Dill and F. A. Porter. Jefferson Porter moved from a Hobbs area farm to a house owned by M. Bates Stephens. A Christmas entertainment occurred at the Methodist Protestant Church with strong choir performance and children. Visitors include Rev. T. H. Wright’s guests from Pennsylvania and others from Wilmington and Philadelphia visiting local residents.
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Jennie Gruwell to Mr. George Marvel at the Henderson M E Church on Wednesday January 14 at 7 30 p m Mr and Mrs Walter Hughes and Leslie Hyde of Near Felton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs D M Goodell Mr William G Lamb attended the funeral of his brother in law Mr Gilbert in Philadelphia on Wednesday Miss Bessie Gooden of Dover spent part of last week with her parents Mr and Mrs A B Gooden Mr E B Carter has returned home after spending several days Miss Addie Melvin spent Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs John Melvin near Hollandsville Mr Aubrey Gooden of Philadelphia spent Sunday with L A Gooden near town Fred Stant left for Baltimore last Monday where he has accepted a position Miss Ollie Coffn was with friends in Dover on Friday of last week Miss Bella Pritchett is visiting friends in Philadelphia.
John Price, a Black man shot on Christmas Day by Garfield Brown, is making progress under the care of Dr. Golley. Knotts and Carter have converted the former dwelling area of 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 in Delaware on Saturday. Advertise in the Journal.
A roundup of early January nuptials in Ingleside and nearby Maryland towns. J B Merrick weds Ethel May Smith in St Paul’s, with a large wedding party and Greenwich ties. other couples include K B Williams and Nellie Upshur wedding in Baltimore, Amelia Kibler and Charles Sweeney to wed in St Elizabeth’s, Grass Estella Collins and Walter Kelley to unite at Concord M E Church, and several more ceremonies across the region involving local families and notable guests.
The twenty third annual report of the tomato pack of the United States and Canada estimates the total output as the largest on record and more than double the short pack of 1902. Maryland led with 6,514,382 cases, Indiana 992,686, New Jersey 739,845, New York 107,423, Wisconsin 6,000. total US output 8,282,812 cases and Canadian 212,000.
The report lists newly elected officers for Nanticoke Lodge 172 Federalsburg with E. E. Goslin as worshipful master, plus officers for Caroline Council 175 Jr. O U A M and Temple Lodge entries. It notes a February 6 banquet invitation in Music Hall Federalsburg and seating plans, followed by officer slate updates for the council and temple lodge chapters.
A Dover letter reports Joln Sculley and Miss Viola W Wilkinson married after an attempt to wed in Maryland failed due to the groom's age. The couple went from Denton to Henderson then Dover to secure a license. Reverend L E Barrett refused to marry the minor without parental consent. The ceremony was completed later by a different minister.
Baltimore inventor Mr. Stiles K Pfarr has patented a safety device for gasoline stoves. The mechanism prevents tank filling unless the fire is out and blocks opening the tank before extinguishing flames. It requires the cap to relight and aims to fit the gasoline store of the future, with Denton plans to host a Pfarr factory employing 25 to 30 workers.
Christopher Lang killed himself at his Cambridge home early Saturday morning by cutting his throat with a razor. Found in bed with the razor in hand, an open knife and another razor nearby. About 60 years old, Lang had long suffered a serious illness and mental distress, per family. He left an invalid widow, a son and a daughter, and was a member of the Methodist Church the Odd Fellows Cambridge lodge and the Improved Order Hep—tasopha.
Mr. Collison Pritchett died suddenly in a Greensboro hardware store of heart trouble. Funeral held with Rev. Hoffecker officiating. He once lived here and partnered in cabinet making with his late brother Edward. Survived by brothers and sisters. Pallbearers named. Elizabeth Davis Smoot died suddenly of heart failure at her daughter’s home near Andersontown aged 73. Funeral held. interment at Denton cemetery. James Wallace, Cambridge business leader, died after years of health decline. Elizabeth Talboy, Miss, died at Hotel Greensboro aged 76. funeral led by Rev. Hof fecker. interment at Anthony farm. Joel Brown, son of Dr. Madison Brown and nephew of Judge E. H. Brown, died in Philadelphia aged about 24. body moved to Centreville for burial.
A veteran Easton Ledger contributor recalls Judge Hopper on the bench amid a parade of lawyers including Col. Hambleton and Gov. Thomas. The piece notes the contrast between comfortable today’s chairs and rough back chairs, and eyes bustling social vices of local patrons who frequented Aunt Violet Hopkin’s and Ernells Baily’s restaurants.
Mr and Mrs W T Hignutt hosted a lively Saturday evening in honor of their son Hayward. A large group enjoyed games, vocal and instrumental music, then refreshments in the dining room. Attendees included Misses Mary Della Smith Ola Eunice Wilson Eva Helen Satterfield Corinne Collins of Agner Stella Scott of Philadelphia Katie Adams of Hickman Anna Sallie Johnson Willie Wright of Concord and Messrs Clayton Satterfield Howard Wright Gootee Collins Minos Mortis John Wilson E C Sullivan of Philadelphia.
The Baltimore American reports the Eastern Shore's rise in prosperity over the past year. Local and outside capital fuse to create new industries and better wages, while farming diversifies beyond wheat and corn into bountiful trucking. Land values rise from Cecil to Worcester as the Peninsula leans into commerce and production.
Dr. Anna F Colley of Salisbury and Mrs George Barton of Philadelphia, who had visited their sister Mrs W Heather, returned home. Chas Pippin and James Sparks, holiday visitors, returned to Elkton and Wilmington. Miss Hattie Hummer and Mr Earl Bishop of near Hope spent weekend in town. Wm H Whiteley of Kennedyville visited town. Ella W Heather visiting Philadelphia. Ella Swing of Ridgely visited Miss Cora M Pippin last week. Floyd Hummer in town last week.
The Felton circuit fourth quarterly conference will be at White's Church on January 24 at 2 pm. The presiding elder will preach at Sheppard's January 25 at 10 30 am and at White's again at 2 30 pm.
The article reports Dr. H. F. Parker stating that a person repeatedly stung by bees develops immunity to the sting. He notes early stings caused acute pain, but over time pain and swelling diminished as exposure continued.
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