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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
5
The column catalogs farm sales and steamer traffic on the Vesper, real estate valuations, injuries, and local society news. It records a Denton wedding, visitors, and several residents traveling to exhibitions, with brief notes on notable births and deaths.
The community hears of Christ's Church Denton fund offerings and a diocese wide drive in Richmond. Lectures and sermons are planned by Rev Gantt and Rev Tagg at Liberty M P Church and Hillsboro M E Parish plus services in Denton Williston and Queen Anne's Church South. A Sunday School rally at Harris Chapel and Bloomery M E Church festival aid are noted with dates and speakers.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Pritchett hosted a Thursday evening social at Longmeade near Bethlehem honoring their nieces Miss Helen M. Bowdle of Wilmington and Miss Nellie E. Pritchett of Bethlehem. The gathering featured games, musical selections by performers from Walbrook, Baltimore and Denton, lavish royal purple and gold decorations, and refreshments of ice cream candy and fruits. Guests included numerous local residents and relatives from Preston Easton Choptank and Bethlehem, enjoying a pleasant night before departures.
Ridgely celebrated with a morning parade featuring the Fire Department and local business floats. The Denton band provided music, followed by an evening assembly at the Academy grounds with music recitations drills and a patriotic address by Rev. E L Coblentz. Fireworks closed the day at a vacant lot.
Beginning July 1 patrons of the Pennsylvania Railroad may check baggage and small articles in the bag gage room at all ticket stations lacking parcels rooms. A five cent fee for 94 hours of fraction, with weekend hold and a 10 cent per additional 24 hours after 24 hours. minimum monthly charge of $1.00.
Real estate transfers listed for Caroline County in June show numerous property moves. Entries include Mary V. Stevens to B. Gootee Stevens for 4 acres in the Third district, Mollie D. Culver to Lona A. Culver for 1 acre in the Eighth district, and Henry S. Mancha to Manche Mancha with Ridgely property. Also noted are transfers involving Federalsburg, Denton, Ridgely, and Greensboro properties with prices ranging from modest sums to several thousand dollars, plus confirmatory deeds and trusteeships.
Baltimore reports gubernatorial race hints across Maryland with primary delays and varied county tastes. Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland favor ex Governor Frank Brown for Democrats and Phillips Lee Goldsborough for Republicans, while Frederick and Montgomery show support for Baker and Jones respectively. Jackson’s influence may tilt Caroline County toward Goldsborough or an Eastern Shore candidate, amid strong Republican leanings for St Gaither in some areas.
Elisha Wright and Milton Montague, recently back from Delaware College, received treatment to prevent rabies after a dog believed to be mad bit them weeks ago, causing great alarm among their friends for their safety.
Democrats of the Sixth district are requested to attend a meeting at Smith's Hotel Hillsboro Friday evening July 12 at 7 o'clock. JoHuN A Mackintosh is the Chairman of the District Central Committee.
The Denton Driving Park hosted crowded races with about fifteen hundred spectators. Winners included Invoice in 2.19 in the 2 17 class and Shadeland Boy in the 2.25 heats. Belton Jr. won the 2.50 class, Arnie H. set a faster mile, and George D. took road wagon honors amid other entries.
Articles of Incorporation filed at Dover reveal plans to launch operations in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland within a month. Founders include Denton figures Messrs George J Saulsbury and Harvey L Cooper. Capital over one hundred thousand dollars subscribed. charter authorizes a one billion dollar capital stock. Board features notable figures from Wilmington, Lewes, Salisbury, Elkton, Chestertown, Princess Anne, and Queen Annes County. Peninsula residents are expected to endorse and support the Continental.
A Baltimore American dispatch from Ocean City reports prominent Second circuit lawyers say Judge Austin J. Crothers of Elkton will not run for the Democratic nomination for judge. He currently fills the vacancy after Judge E. H. Brown’s death by appointment. The piece notes possible candidates for various counties and parties, and quotes local expectations that Crothers might have sought the full term.
Mr Lea Mulliken son in law of Mr Andrew Baggs was taken to the University of Maryland Monday for appendicitis surgery by Dr Goldaborough. Mrs Everette A Pepper of Greensboro left Thursday for Baltimore to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J W Munck. The latest wallpaper patterns priced per piece and window shades offered by Thomas and Messer at 1016 W Baltimore St.
State's Attorney salary and many county expenses listed with totals for salaries, fees, elections and public works. Included are property values for eight districts totaling 35 810 489 dollars across First to Eighth districts with district totals and overall figures.
The army worm, aided by warm weather and damp conditions, is spreading across parts of the Eastern Shore and Delaware. Experts warn of severe damage if unchecked, with larvae devouring grain, foliage, and clover. Farmers may counter with double furrows, rolling, burning autumn fields, and even grazing sheep to crush the pests. Blackberries soon hit markets.
At the Tuesday meeting Col A W Sisk was reelected president and Prof E M Noble secretary and superintendent. Teachers appointed across many schools including Caroline High School H H Murphy principal and Elizabeth E Pippin as vice principal. Also notes funeral for William E Lord with interment at Denton cemetery and pallbearers listed.
Amos Fuller of West Schuylkill predicts extreme heat extending into November based on animal and insect behavior. He warns farmers against offloading early crops and delaying sowing, saying they will regret it. Fuller notes flocks of wild geese appearing as indicators and cites a two-month delay in seasonal frost.
June marriage licenses issued to Joseph Gsell and Mary Faulkner near Marydel Frank S Beer and Lula Dill of Caroline county Joseph J Garris of Norfolk Va and Mary C Covey of Hynson Charles Howard Jr of Hobbs and Ollie V Collins of Preston Jesse Lassier of Goldsboro and Florence E Brumbaugh of Ridgely Andrew D Quillen and Clara A Clarke of Goldsboro Chas L Herzog of Baltimore and Mattie Day of Ridgely Lacy M Alford and Carrie E Spence of Smithville Wm Jones and Maggie Jones of Ridgely Henry Cecil and Lulu Foster Harry F Clark of Hobbs and Elsie B Towers of Federalsburg.
The Democratic State and County Central Committees of Montgomery County fixed candidate fees for expenses under the Crawford county system. Fees include 50 dollars for States Attorney and any State office candidate, 25 for Sheriff, 20 for County Commissioner, 19 for House members, 15 for Orphans Court Judge, and 10 for County Surveyor. Delegates to the State convention will be chosen by popular vote, any party member may run, and those elected must vote as a unit for the county’s gubernatorial nominee.
In Maryland Orphans Court on Tuesday Mrs. Jennie S. Lord sought letters of administration on William E. Lord's personal estate with T Pliny Fisher as counsel and James A Trazzaro considered as co administrator.
A religious study outlines Exodus lessons showing Israel's wilderness training, their murmuring, and divine provision. It connects manna and quail to God's mercy, Sabbath teachings, and the bread of life symbolism with John 6:51. The piece cites verse references and scripture cross‑references to illustrate faith, trust, and divine guidance.
Thomas A. Smith Dr Enoch George and T Alan Goldsborough announce official notice for Democratic primaries to be held Saturday July 27. Judges and clerks to be announced later. Candidates must file by July 16 with proportional primary expenses totaling 20 for State's Attorney 10 for House of Delegates 10 for Judge of the Orphans Court 10 for County Commissioner 20 for Sheriff 1 for County Surveyor 2 for Judicial Delegate and 5 for State Convention Delegate with any surplus returned pro rata and an itemized expenditures statement to the secretary Mr Q Goldsborough.
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