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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1903
Page
3
Public meeting calendar lists a Court session on October 5 and Orleans Court and Levy Court on July 21. The School Board is scheduled to meet July 14. Proceedings pertain to local government civil matters and education oversight.
Special Agent Mills reports a near total peach and Keiffer pear crop failure across the Maryland Delaware Peninsula due to early frosts and orchard mismanagement. Total peach baskets forecast at 485 703 with pears at 131 113, shipping from Wy omington to Cambridge. Mills urges thinning, replanting from bearing trees, and removing diseased stock to restore profitability and future crops.
Walter H. Thompson of Easton died Sunday morning at age 80 after active work in mercantile circles until ten days prior. A director of Easton National Bank and Building Association he led in the Methodist Episcopal Church holding all lay offices and serving EbenEzer Church in Easton to attend General Conferences. His father George F. Thompson, born in Ireland, ran a carriage business in Caroline county before moving to Haston to establish a large carriage factory.
Miss Lyde Trunssell hosted friends at her home Saturday with Roberta Dill Mabel Wright Eva Thawley Iva Russell Thomas Cahall Harry Porter Wilton Porter and Lee Wyatt in attendance A funeral for Rhoda Spence occurred Wednesday at the M E Church Rev Harry Taylor officiated Interment followed at the nearby cemetery The Epworth League held a Friday meeting and social at the parsonage with refreshments Bessie Towers Botths Holbrook Lelia Cairns guests of Mabel Wright Richard Trice Mrs John Cahall attended Luther Bell funeral in Camden A J Russell of Philadelphia visited his mother Miss Anna Smith visiting Cedar Grove Marry Kaiser stayed with friends here
Agney hears that Miss Belle Kemp entertained numerous friends Thursday night with many games and late hour refreshments. Several youths spent the Fourth at Rehoboth while Mrs J T Kemp and her stepdaughter Myrtle visited Easton. Mr Geo Wilkinson visited relatives in Farthington over the weekend. Mr P T Mullis and Mr John Satterfield observed the Fourth at Old Point Cowfort.
A group including Della Graham Sarah Tiche and others joined an excursionists to Rehoboth on July 4. Mr and Mrs Samuel G Nuttle and Minnie Stevens visited Old Point Comfort last week and returned Sunday. Local youths crabbed near Williston on the Fourth. Arthur Hayes visited his parents in Greenwood on Sunday.
Mr Fred Flounders begins a home adjoining his father near the Kranz Hotel. Mr William E Temple starts a residence on First Avenue West. Dr Herr and Mr Harry Lane near completion of their new homes. Mr T C Smith opens a livery stable in Ridgely.
Miss Ethel Smith stays with friends at Rehoboth for a time. Mrs. Lydia Brown visits her children in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher have returned from a trip to Washington.
Hobbs Miss Anna Burkett from Easton returned home after a pleasant journey with Miss Susie Willoughby. Mr. Robert Willoughby spent Saturday and Sunday with Easton relatives.
The writer argues for eradicating orchard pests by tree removal or spraying, then recommends planting dwarf cherries along meadows 15 to 20 feet apart for easy harvesting and steady prices. They also note a pecan tree bearing yearly and express interest in expanding orchards locally.
About forty residents left Friday July 31 on the steamer Granite City for Old Point arriving the morning of August 4. They visited Ocean View Norfolk Lampton Newport News Buckroe Beach and Fortress Monroe then returned home by 2 PM.
Williston Mr and Mrs W C Maloney entertained many friends on the evening of the 4th with music led by Miss Mary Wright and Mr O Day on the graphophone. Refreshments of ice cream cake and fruits were served around ten. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Collins Mr and Mrs F A Clark Mr and Mrs J M Clark Mr and Mrs R H Maloney Mr and Mrs T K Chaffinch Mr and Mrs W Hubbard and numerous others with several Hubbard Clark Wright and Maloney family members among the guests.
Mr. Joseph Garris a clerk in Mr. J N Barrows establishment was in Baltimore this week. Mr Zora Brinsfield of Dorchester made a trip to Preston in his automobile a few days ago. Rev J B Smith held service in the New Jerusalem Church on Sunday morning and evening. A number of Prestonians went to Cambridge in Mr James Wrights yacht on Tuesday.
Miss Lola Willoughby attended the Maryland State Teachers Association meeting in Ocean City last week. Miss Gertrude Willoughby, visiting relatives in Philadelphia, has returned home.
Group meeting at Goldsboro Many Summer visitors Miss Laura Smith returned home Tuesday with her cousin Leroy Bassett. The Ladies Aid and Epworth League held a monthly meeting at Mrs D M Gooden’s home. Various visitors from Philadelphia Dover and Wilmington dropped by for weekends and town events. A festival hosted by P O B A set for Saturday evening July 11 welcomed all.
The grove meeting in progress will close next Wednesday night with evening services well attended. Several conversions have occurred and the outlook is encouraging. Visiting ministers include Rev Brown and Rev Martin of Baltimore, Strickler of Church Hill, J Ryder of Chesterville, and Mirely.
Many of our people attended the prove meeting held at Goldsboro Sunday night. Mr. James Scotton and Clarence Everett were in Dover Saturday. Mr. W. G. Smith is visiting friends at Harrisburg this week. Many of our farmers are busy threshing out wheat. Mr. Ts. W. Smith has burned a kiln of many thousand bricks of fine quality. A colored man from Cambridge, who has had much experience, has charge of the work. Mr. T. W. Smith is repairing his cannery and packing house.
In Greensboro, Mrs Lena Mittehler has returned from a visit in Baltimore, and subscribers are reminded to renew their Journal memberships.
The Misses Dukes hosted a refined lawn party at their home “Plain dealing” in honor of Mrs. J. C. Bradenbaugh Miss Caroline Cole of Kansas City Miss Katherine Wheatley of Baltimore and Mr. Charles G. Dukes of New Orleans. Guests enjoyed illuminated grounds charades by notable participants prizes awarded to Miss Vaunie Bernard and Mr. Albert G. Towers and social rounds featuring many local residents.
All tent owners and others who wish to make the sacrifice will meet at the camp ground near Denton on Thursday July 16 to help erect a building for accommodation of those who will obtain board and lodging on the ground. There is work to be done trimming brush and leaves and preparing the ground for the meeting August 8 17. W H Thawley.
The Maryland Naval Reserves hold their annual encampment at Love Point until July 19 with gunboats Hornet Siren and Restless in attendance. Parades each afternoon culminate on the 15th with a full dress parade and a reserve hop at Casino. A special excursion to Love Point is planned for the 15th and a Denton train departs at 10.38 tomorrow.
On Tuesday, commissioners named E. W. Liden as constable for the Third district, replacing J Ams T. Sylvester who resigned. Examiners Henry C. Fisher, James E. Dukes, and Jonathan C. Harrington reported on the proposed Eighth district Liden road. the clerk was authorized to solicit bids for construction.
The newspaper lists additional pupils who achieved high marks in recent examinations. Names include Velma Smithson L, Myr tle M Blades, Mary E Harding, Harry Hopkins, Selah E Perry, Roland W Carroll, Mary Fleetswood Saulsbury, Louise Fleetwood, Marie Anthony, Marguerite Smith, and Ora Raleigh.
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