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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1909
Page
5
The column mixes citrus yet practical items from Denton area society and economy. It notes a July Olympics at Cris Midd, farm sales by R. Lewis and Sentry R. Lewis trustee, a painting at the West Denton cannery, wheat prices and brisk camp meetings ahead, plus local church and civic news including marriages and obituaries.
Emily Lenn Margarite Collier wed Olin Sinclair Bell at Maple Grove near Easton. Multiple local weddings, visits, and moves across Easton, Denton, and surrounding towns with residents and guests from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Kent County, plus church and civic events and appointments.
Mrs W D Taylor and Mrs IL F Stevens of Denton spent Thursday with Mrs John Stevens of this place. Mr and Mrs Wm Roach of Milford spent Monday with Mr and Mrs C C Stevens here. Mr J W Peters spent a few days on a business trip to Middletown.
Mr. C. E. Beauchamp and men repainted the exterior of Mr. C. H. Clark's Concord home. Mr. W. R. Fountain erected a new windmill at his residence in Concord.
A large crowd witnessed Ridgely defeat Greenwood in a baseball game. Deluca held off the Delaware hitters while Smith collected two doubles and a single for Ridgely. Ridgely plans a fifth of July celebration with a parade and ball games, plus fireworks at night.
Federalsburg residents host relatives from Smithville and Denton while others enjoy time with friends in Seaford. Wheat yields are light with fields reporting as low as five bushels per acre. West Point cadet Lee Jefferson returns home. Atlantic City visitor John Frampton notes social visits. July 5 celebrations are being prepared and Jefferson Holt plan to open a local creamery.
The remains of Mrs. Jane Smith died at her daughter's home near Piney Grove Church were brought here and interred in the cemetery adjoining the M. K. Church on Monday morning. A son, Mr. John Smith, resides in town. Mary Wroten has returned to Harrington after visiting her cousin Mrs. W. J. Jacobs. Mrs. L. A. Cahall of Harrington has visited her son E. L. Cahall in town. Mary V. Darrah has returned to Clayton after visiting Miss Mary E. Porter. Rev. T. T. Wright and wife stayed with Mr. W. P. Stafford last Friday. Elizabeth Andrew of Andrewville is visiting this week.
Hartley society guests include Jolanche Turner Alda Short Villa Latter Elbert Voss Herbert Latter and Willie Voss on Wednesday. Bethesda Children’s Day service Sunday had Charles Rodway Willie Rodway Milton Montague and Samuel Virdin assisting. Lester Scotten returns home from West Chester State Normal School for summer. G Rodway and I C Daley visited Chester and Wilmington. Evan Taylor returns to Philadelphia for summer. Carrie Pearson also returns to Philadelphia.
Goldsboro notes anxious farmers awaiting threshing with wheat not in condition. Obituary reports the death of Alonzo Vane after 17 years paralysis. Rev J H Davidson to preach Sunday morning at the P O. Local shipping centers report about two carloads daily of blackberries and a few raspberries. Sheriff Beck and Kemp Stevens were in town Tuesday.
A Peninsula Methodist correspondent notes Henderson's church revival extends to temporal restoration. A vestibule was built, interiors repainted, walls repapered, and a new carpet laid across the floor at about $500, financed entirely by popular subscription. Thanks are extended to brethren from nearby communities for their contributions.
Hobbs T J Paisley who has been connected with Beacom College in Wilmington is now in the employ of Dutton College in Philadelphia. Mrs M Holbrook plans to enter a Philadelphia school for a summer course. Willard Shipman of Ridgely spent Sunday with his parents. G L Jopp begins a new thresher project ahead of a big run. J F E Towers harvested eight tons of timothy from an acre. W G Wooters of Burrsville ships last year’s tomatoes. S M Jester of Smyrna visits niece Mrs B T Seeders. Ladies Aid meets at J W Satterfield’s. Reported shortage of tall huckleberries this season. Denton Canning Co builds cantaloupe carriers. Mrs M Holbrook visits Newark with her son. Ethel M Paisley visits relatives in Baltimore.
Greensboro reports J Allen Moore resigns as Armour Company Baltimore manager and takes charge of Martin and White fertilizer firm. E E Insley, long active with Baltimore contracts, visited town this week. Miss Florence Barcus visited friends in Easton.
The coroner's jury finds Mrs. Gilbert Woodill was murdered by Robert E. Eastman with a note that he may have acted as an accessory. The panel, supported by detective Pohler and locals, points to Eastman's solitary guilt though some doubt persists about others' involvement. Eastman's motives center on money and a planned story drawing on the case.
Strawberry shipments from the Delaware Maryland Peninsula rose to 16,676,406 quarts by June 16, up from 13,094,689 a year earlier, despite heavy rains. The Pennsy railroad expanded reach east of the Mississippi, delivering 124 carloads to New York and New England markets. Refrigerator cars were provided free of charge, boosting distant sales even as prices remained low.
In Orphans Court Judge Clark Liden and Fivetwood presided. Arthur J Richard named guardian for minor children C W Jackson and Dr J A Taymaker named appraiser of rental value of real estate. Bill of complaint by Elmer W Dean for sale of John Mines estate received order of publication and subpoena. Dr J R Philips trustee under Ernest Glenvinkle will bond approved. Release to lintas executor approved. Letters of administration on personal estate of La B Stokes to Harrison Stokes. Bond filed and approved. Ernest G Cooper and A G Saulsbury named appraisers of personal estate. Harvey L Cooper, Attorney.
A farm near Dover Bridge owned by John C. Anderson suffered total losses from a Sunday lightning strike. Tenants Charles C. Johnson lost barn, carriage house, and chicken house valued around 700 dollars, with partial insurance in Easton. Also hit were dwellings in Ridgely and near the depot with varied damage. Katie Lowther near Viola was killed and several cattle and horses perished in the same storm.
Satr An excellent mildh cow Jersey fresh with fine calf by her side. VW Kenn Eastern Shore Nurseries Denton Md stands as the offered livestock listing from a Maryland nursery.
Dr Thomas Greenly born 1818 in Caroline County dies at St Josephs Infirmary Louisville Kentucky at 1 2 o clock Friday morning June 25 after sixty five years of medical practice in Kentucky and Ohio He retired two years ago to live with his son in law Dr George L Pope at 1512 Cherokee Road Louisville He was the oldest member of the American Medical Association and formerly president of the Kentucky Medical Association He wrote for the Journal in 1904 and was known as a lecturer on temperance hygiene and social topics He is survived by four daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren among others.
Judge Adkins presided the June term of the Circuit Court to select jurors for the October term. A list of 150 potential jurors was prepared by district, with asterisks marking the drawn panel.
Sheriff W E Maloney disposed of several properties at public sale including a Hartley house and lot belonging to W H and Annie E Kinnamon sold to J Frank Davis for $600 a Kenton area land of Joseph T and Hannah Stevens sold to T C Frame Jr for $301 a 143 acre Howard T and Eliza Urian farm near Kenton sold to Gove Johnson for $2410
J Bolgiano & Son reports near total failure of crimson clover seed worldwide due to European drought and American rains during harvest. Limited stocks mean traders should secure seed early to avoid steep price increases as Europe begins buying back seed.
Mr W W Graham of Morgantown West Virginia a noted lumber dealer bought a large Greensboro property Bernard tract plus 66 acres at Greensboro Station for 9000 sold by J W Funk and Albert G Towers The Evan Morgan farm near Denton was sold by George T Morgan to John F Carter The elder Mr Morgan lived his life on that farm two miles from Denton, and died recently at an advanced age.
In loving remembrance of our dear boy Alexander Stewart Redden who departed this life five months ago. Time flies but never will it bring the dearer one to whom we cling. We miss you so we mourn you still. By His Parents Sisters and Brother June 23 1909.
Baltimore city Democrats push for state convention backing city demands. They seek increased Baltimore representation by population, Isidor Rayner’s re election, and a revised charter or new charter if needed. They also favor direct nominations and aim to secure statewide support to boost the local effort.
The State Roads Commission opened bids for about forty miles of highway on Wednesday. The Juniata Paving Co. of Harrisburg received the four mile section above Piney Grove via Denton to Watts Creek for 47 270 15 dollars. Other awards include Queen Anne's three miles toward Church Hill at 33 711 30 and Talbot three miles toward Wye Mills at 28 686 50 to George M Frech. The commission says the awards ensure timely construction of a stone road linking the county town with north and south approaches.
Dr. J Clement Clark superintendent of Springfield State Hospital has submitted to the board a report detailing the estimated cost per patient. He says a baseline of 600 patients at 200 dollars per year could guide state care for the indigent insane. He forecasts growth to about 1200 patients in a few years.
The undersigned announce that their stores will be closed on Monday July 5. Also millinery stores will close. Signed Merchants of Dextow.
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