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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1904
Page
3
Agricultural notes report wheat and corn prices and a thriving tomato outlook while Denton sees farm and town activity. Local officials announce land sales and jail plans, with obituaries, weddings, and many visitors cited among Denton and surrounding communities.
Mrs C B Collins entertained a group of friends on Saturday evening in honor of Miss Wright with several local attendees named. Visitors included Mr Wm HL Parte of New York and Mr W C Maloney of Williston. Community events and school exam results are listed alongside numerous local names and places across the region.
Wenmderon and Mrs. John Scott of Aurora Indiana purchased the cottage St Charles at Bowers for summer. Epworth League met at Mrs John Dennison. extended family visits reported. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs Geo Tinghes and daughter Mary from Harrington, Grover Jarman of Wilmington visiting parents, Ayers family from Glassboro, Anna Jump of Marydel, Ed Coffin of Wilmington, Mrs Frank Gough at camp in Darby PA, Dallas Moore visiting parents in Bethel MD.
Hobbs witnesses a lively Fourth of July baseball contest where the Juniors defeated the Seniors by 15 to 0. Weekend visitors include Mr J Horsey and daughter from Wilmington and Mr Elmer Jones from Baltimore calling on Mrs Fred Paisley. George Merrikken and sister depart for a western stay, B B Allen from Washington, D C visits JT Towers, Dillie Meriken hosts a lawn party, and Miss Lou Millington visits Miss Will Anthony.
Vederalsburg notes the M P Church resumed services last Sunday with Dr. Lewis and Dr. Tage officiating. No MBE Church service held all day as union services were conducted. M BE choir aided in singing while the building boom continues and contractors refuse to add more houses. Grace Noble and companion from Winston-Salem visit W A Noble. Dorsey family from Baltimore spends Sabbath at Smith's Hotel. Prof Sparklin to teach High School next year. Calender Club lawn festival held in Goslin's Park Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pippin and son of Wilmington visit Carroll Pippin family. Mrs. John Brown and daughter Ellen of Baltimore stay with her parents Nathaniel and Mrs. Horsey. Nettie Longfellow returns from Baltimore Hospital after weeks of treatment. H Powell Patchett back after two weeks with grandmother A B Pippin. H Jarrell of New York visits his mother Mary I Jarrell. Miss Annie Pearson visits friends in Middletown and Willow Grove.
Special agent N. Mills of the Delaware Railroad reports crop estimates in baskets for this year. The breakdown lists peaches and pears by railroad regions including Delaware Railroad, Baltimore and Delaware Bay Branch, Queen Anne and Went, Delaware Chesapeake, Upper Delaware Maryland and Virginia, Lower Delaware Maryland and Virginia, and Cambridge and Seaford, totaling 1,768,090 peaches and 300,000 pears, with Mills noting peaches may be overstated.
On the beach at Rehoboth work rushes on the new boardwalk from above the Henlopen toward the old Bright House area with rapid progress. Side railings are lacking below the pavilion, creating a hazard at night until they are added. The Douglas House site near the bay is a blackened ruin and will not be rebuilt on the old site.
Chief Farnan of Baltimore orders detectives to probe a letterheaded threat from a supposed Black Brotherhood lodge. The anonymous note vows violence against white leaders including Senator Gorman and Governors Warfield, Montague, and ex Governor Smith. Police suspect multiple secret black organizations but fear their aims remain unclear.
No mailable matter may be handled without prepaid postage except county papers delivered free to subscribers. Hire for merchandise on request must be paid by patrons, and carriers may not receive compensation from sellers. Available articles follow mail rules. unavailable items must be delivered to carrier in person. Carriers on duty must not transport spirituous liquors. Only post office inspectors or department agents may accompany carriers. Passengers other than authorized officials are not to ride along.
New barber rules take effect in Baltimore and soon statewide. Prohibitions include powder puff and sponges. wash stands required for two barbers. one sheet per customer and no towels. mugs brushes washed after each use. only licensed physicians may treat skin diseases. hands washed with soap and hot water. floors kept clean. astringents limited to powdered or liquid. utensils sterilized. clean head rest paper. daily cuspidors cleaned and kept with antiseptic water.
County Commissioners appointed William D Uhler as County Road Engineer. He will oversee roads and bridges, supervise crews, hire help, certify payments, and report monthly. The act outlines salary up to 1500 annually, residence in the county, and duties including district supervisors and annual detailed reports.
A camp meeting will be held in Dailey's woods on the road from Marydel to Templeville starting August 12 and continuing for two Sundays. Persons wishing to rent must meet the board of managers in the woods this afternoon at 2 o'clock to arrange tent sites and privileges for the bread tent boarding tent and horse pound.
The committee of ministers announced guilty verdicts against Dr. W. F. Corkran for gambling ties and high imprudence, suspending him until the next Wilmington Conference. Rev. Charles S. Baker, D.D. also found guilty and suspended at 12:30 Friday.
Eddie Gillis and Richard Saunders, both colored, of Kent Island, were struck and instantly killed by lightning on the Hillsboro Ridgely road while returning from wheat threshing. The tragedy caused torn clothing and eyelet damage on shoes. fence posts nearby were wrecked. A coroner's jury, led by Justice Temple foreman A. W. Thompson, met at the scene and filed a verdict. Undertaker Lord transported the bodies to Kent Island.
In the Orphans' court on Tuesday John E. Wilson guardian to E B Garey and others and Virginia Adams acting guardian to her children were authorized to expend part of the principal of funds due to their wards J Marion Emerson executor of E W Emerson deceased by R W Emerson agent presented an account of sales of the personal property of deceased which was approved Maggie V Towers presented an application for letters of administration on the personal estate of William M Towers Deceased Penalty of bond fixed Henry R Lewis one of the administrators of James W Holt deceased presented a statement for final account of administration and distribution of the personal estate of deceased
The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the Methodist Protestant Church was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Pliny Fisher on Monday evening. Dishes by the set of piece at reduced prices can be found at Longfellow's store.
Baltimore commission men and transportation firms expect the first receipts of this year's big peach crop within days from the Eastern Shore Maryland and Delaware. Early varieties lead, with standard types in two weeks. overall outlook is strong despite yellows and San Jose scale. Heavy orchards and rising shipments are noted, with steamboat and railroad lines prepared for large demand.
Luther G Howell, long sought by Delaware authorities for multiple alleged offences, was captured at Ridgely on Saturday after a struggle with Deputy Sheriff Dukes and Constables Lord and Garey. He was jailed in Denton and later resisted transfer to Dover without proper requisition papers. Charges include robbing a Edwardsville store and pistol assault on a Smyrna hotel owner. Governor Hunn issued a requisition for Howell.
Patrick Nichols aged S! years died in Easton on Wednesday. Born January 1 1820 in Mayo Ireland he emigrated to the United States in 1852 with his wife settling in Baltimore. He later supervised Maryland and Delaware railroad grading in Caroline county and for years ran a mercantile business in Easton before 12 years of retirement. He leaves a widow and three sons Michael B Nichols Thomas C Nichols and Henry A Nichols all prominent in Easton business and public life.
Bowman's Band and Orchestra will join a Sunday School outing to Ocean City on Wednesday July 27 hosted by Ebenezer M. E. Church Easton. The event promises a delightful day trip for all attendees.
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