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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1907
Page
7
A long list of notices and ads from local firms and officials includes harvest reports, price reductions, land sales, and stock farm plans. Several named individuals and businesses annonce sales, purchases, and services from Denton to Whiteleysburg and Lewes Del. to Greensboro, with weather events and wheat yields noted.
Mrs Hardenstie and her husband celebrate a golden wedding with a reception at their East Denton home. Lieutenant R Earle Fisher Fourteenth Cavalry, recently completing Fort Leavenworth training, visits Annapolis with his wife formerly Nellie Gassaway. Notables include exam-takers Blith Goodwin Marie Anthony Emma Robinson and Prof Chalmers Brumbaugh. Visitors from Dover Towson Greensborough Baltimore accompany others to Denton. Public notices include choir, church events, twilight services proposed, and a Doctor of Laws award to Bishop Adamus of Easton.
Obituary tribute from grandchildren Gtorck and Martha Beck, marking one year since Martha F Beck departed July 9 1906. Poignant lines express enduring memory and love as time passes.
Baltimore Democrats will hold their primary elections on August 5. The notice confirms the date and party listing for local voters and party members.
Opinion in Elkton holds Judge Austin L. Crothers could win the Democratic nomination for Attorney General and sweep Cecil County in the fall. Supporters claim his candidacy would unify factions across the Eastern Shore, with strong enthusiasm in Cecil and belief of broad statewide backing.
An exchange notes farmers value speed and sport in autos. A large manufacturer plans family cars for comfort over speed, but farmers insist on speed and rivalry. The piece jokes that farmers boast about high speed machinery and race with peers on the road.
Co. W. Lord of Camden sold 100 baskets of Yellow Transparent apples to J. Speal for 1.50 per basket yesterday. Dorer Neva.
Mr C E Stewart buys property from Mrs Wheeler in Willeboro and moves to Baltimore about Sept 1. Several locals and visitors are listed visiting relatives, attending events, and traveling to cities like Baltimore and Annapolis. Virginia Wheeler returns from Baltimore, and a string of social visits from Willeboro, Rehoboth Beach, Ridgely, and Wyoming are noted.
Chopmick and J B Tull and son have Arcadia gasoline launch in their shops to install a round store and build a house. Blades traveler in the South and West has returned home. S V M Wright visited Philadelphia Tuesday. Thomas G Price of Baltimore stays with parents this week. Thomas Brinsfield of Baltimore visits friends locally. Alva Blades was in Denton on Tuesday.
The remains of Harry Merrick son of the late James Merrick were laid to rest in the cemetery on Sunday afternoon July 7 after several months of illness at his brother Isestic Merrick’s home. He is survived by a widow five children a mother two brothers and one sister Mrs Dukes Downes of Denton.
Miss Sophie Fuchs is treated for a tumor at a Baltimore hospital and a daughter of Augusta Marquart is treated for a bruised knee with a diseased bone. Contractor Potter will build a dwelling for Mrs Redhead on Railroad Avenue.
Mr. John Stevens of Hickman spent a week at Bower's Beach where he erected a cottage. His two Wilmington sons joined him. The Stevens plan to spend part of the summer there.
A Dover correspondent condemns a temperance piece claiming Caroline county Maryland hides liquor and that Kent county Delaware would become like it. The letter cites illegal venues, cheap poisons, and loud warnings against relaxations, asserting Caroline’s law is well observed and offenders meet strict penalties.
In the Orphans court on Tuesday an application by Harvey L. Cooper administrator c t 2 of Ellen Poor deceased for sale of real estate was ratified and confirmed. A bill of complaint for sale of real estate of William Williamson deceased was filed. A R Wright and Clinton Cook appointed appraisers. Publication order and subpoenas for defendants ordered. Decree granted for sale of Louisa Fisher deceased real estate. Upon application of Thomas N Bainard administrator of William G Bainard deceased and William B Nuttle executor of Tilghman Nuttle deceased, notices to creditors ordered. Letters of administration on William 18 Lord deceased granted to Mrs Jennies Lord and James A Trazzare. Renunciation filed and approved. Clinton Cook and Charles H Whitby appointed to appraise the personal estate. Notices to creditors ordered.
A list of candidates to appear on the Queen Annes county primary ticket includes J Frank Harper for State Senate Third district and William Othe Thomas First district. House of Delegates nominees Charles W Butler Fifth district Dudley G Roe First Frank H Phillips Third Joseph S Wallace First W J Massey Second John P Roe Fourth Frederick F Shortall Fifth. State's Attorney J Thomas Keating Third district. Treasurer George T Faithful Sixth district W D Troy Third J L Goldsborough Fifth Sainsbury Seney Second L A W Perkins Third George I Harrison Seventh Albert Story Seventh. Register of Wills Robert W Thomas Third district W B Downes Fifth T J Barcus Second. Judge of Orphans Court William A Wallace Second Alfred Tucker Third W H Welch Second Liram G Tarburton Seventh S S Goodhould First Joseph B Cook Fourth John B Thomas Roe Fifth J E Morgan Sixth. County Commissioners Charles H Quimby Sixth district George A Hart First E John Merrick First W Steadwin Crosa Fifth Oliver C Newman Second Edward S Clough Sixth W John Connelly Third W E Roe Third W H L Hopkins Fourth T L Walls Fourth H Clay Hendrix Seventh J B Rhodes Seventh. Sheriff George A Whitely Third district Williams Chance Fifth.
In Annapolis Democrats won the mayor's office and city council seats. Gordon H. Claude defeated Charles B. Henkel for mayor by 63 votes. Ridgely P. Melvin, a young attorney, defeated Daniel R. Randall by 202 votes, delivering a heavy GOP loss across all three wards.
Forty two years ago today Denton marked a Fourth of July night remembered for fire and spectacle. The town has since transformed, showing a striking departure from that old blaze filled era.
The lesson outlines God as author of the law, not Moses, with the first table covering duties to God. It discusses worshiping God, prohibiting idols, reverence for God’s name, and the holiness of the Sabbath, linking the pattern to creation and the Lord’s Day observance. It warns against profanity, explains Sabbath rest, and notes inheritance of consequences from parents' sins while stressing personal responsibility. Golden Text Deut. 6:5.
Beginning July 1 patrons of the Pennsylvania Railroad may check hand baggage and small articles in the baggage rooms at all ticket stations without parcel checking rooms. A five cent charge covers 24 hours. From Saturday noon to Monday noon goods are held for five cents. After 24 hours, ten cents for each additional 24 hours, minimum one dollar per month.
Obituary notes Col James C Norris 72 proprietor of Hotel Norris Easton dies Friday night. He was a longtime Maryland figure and bank aide. Survived by widow Helen M Dodson and children from first marriage Kate and William. Kate married to Rev Carlton D Harris. Other notices reference local deaths including John W Leckerman and Wilfred Bateman with brief funeral and interment details.
Jamestown correspondent reports the Maryland display in the state's exhibit building draws crowds. Though smaller than some states, Maryland is praised for high quality specimens and frequent changes as fruits mature. Maryland strawberries win praise for size and profusion, with other fruits and vegetables packing ranking highly. Exhibitors include W. M. Wright & Co., Choptank. F. P. Roe & Brother, Greensboro. Robert Jarrell, Goldsboro. Saulsbury Brothers, Ridgely. Mrs. J. N. Hardcastle Company, Deuton.
The Republican party organ says leaders may limit names on ballots in Wilson counties to avoid nominations for county offices. They aim to enable a Republican governor and legislature by reducing ticket names. Counties cited include Anne Arundel Calvert Charles Kent Prince George's St. Mary's Somerset Worcester.
A Dover dispatch reports the extended Morris family searching for Ambrose Morris who is believed to be partially deranged. His sons, away from their usual work, joined the hunt after a sighting near Clayton by a railroad employee. The family suspects he may have traveled to relatives in Maryland near Greensboro and Goldsboro.
The notice lists patterns in wallpaper from a dealer selling at 8 cents per piece and gilt items and window shades at 20 cents each. Thomas & Messer operate a shop at 1015 West Baltimore Street offering these home decor items.
George T. Redden announces his candidacy for membership in Caroline County State Central Committee. He notes prior reluctance due to respect for current members but cites county requests for change. He seeks party unity and success, pledging faithful service if chosen.
Charles H. Whitby asks Democratic voters in Caroline County for support as a delegate to the Maryland State Convention in Baltimore on August 8, 1907. The gathering will choose candidates for Governor Comptroller Attorney General and Clerk of the Court of Appeals and appoint State Central Committees for Baltimore city and counties. Whitby emphasizes adherence to the Crawford County system and honors of delegation by popular election.
Edward Jarrell of Caroline County seeks election as a delegate to the State Convention meeting in Baltimore on August 8 1907. He pledges to fulfill duties of the position for the county’s credit if elected.
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