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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
5
Wheat and hay prospects improve in Caroline while farms face thresher results and unsatisfactory yields. Camps, moonlight excursions, and Sunday School trips to Rehoboth are planned by Denton and nearby towns. Notable items include bank statements, a bank presidency shift, car ads, and TB prevention efforts led by Alden Anderson with local committees forming.
Many City Folks Visit These Country Friends at This Season. Notes on weddings and travels include Lt. Arthur Fisher advancing to captain on the Mexican border and his brother, Lt. R. Earle Fisher, promoted to captain in the Philippines. Various friends and relatives visit, vacation at summer spots, and attend courses at universities. Names include Phillips, Steffens, Ball, Deen, Crouse, Satterfield, Sylvester, Clark, Richards, Lucas, Smith, DeFord, Nicholson, and Koenig among others.
W. Thomas Kemp chairman and fellow commissioners visited Denton traveling to the Tuckahoe Hatching Station and near Cambridge to inspect the Chesapeake watershed. They focus on conserving crabs oysters fish and game, gathering first hand information to organize effective state conservation efforts. The party stayed at the Brick Hotel and was greeted by local citizens.
Judges Constable and Adkins heard arguments on Albert F. Hignutt's motion for a new trial after his second degree murder conviction at the April term. The hearing, attended by Judge Hopper, featured T Alan Goldsborough for Hignutt and Fred R Owens for the State. Newly discovered evidence and trial instruction errors were cited. a decision will come at an early date.
Electric plant patrons in Denton Greensboro Ridgely Hillsboro and Queen Anne learn wiring of houses stores and other buildings will be completed at cost when done in groups The Public Service Commission announces a rate reduction for power and light current across all companies with the new schedule effective at the start of the month.
Greensboro area scouts will hold an Eastern Shore camp on the Chester River near Rock Hall with good water shade and sanitary conditions. Dr W O Selby is camp physician and the program emphasizes nature study scout duties and wholesome food. The camp opens Saturday July 20 with Greensboro and Denton scouts going July 31. cost is 3 a week.
Mrs. E M Willey travels to Easton to be at her uncle W I Loeckerman’s bedside before his death on Monday. Birthday references to Jonathan E Towers and visits by M F H Collison, B M Robinson, J W Satterfield family in Milford Neck, and A J Billing with son Donald. Mrs Anderson Redden and infant guesting, Lord family return from Elsmore. Bible Students convention planned for July 6. Esther Willey returns from Federalsburg with Katharine Davis. Ed Murphy returns to Sykesville after his father’s funeral. L Buller threshes 321 bushels on H C Hobbs farm. Towers rents home farm to Will Hubbard. J R Chaffinch weekend in Baltimore. First new wheat at station on the 5th. A E Todd of Concord visits Baltimore.
Smithville residents list visits and family gatherings across Choptunk Secretary Federalsburg and nearby towns. Mrs Ed Williamson and children from Choptunk spend the week with C M Williamson and family. Emily Charles of Secretary visited Wm E Liden’s home. Hattye Atkinson from near Concord stayed with Elizabeth and Hattye Alford. Lydia Ross of Federalsburg visited sister Josephine Wooters. Elbert Liden visited grandmother Mary Adams. James E Wright of Tuckahoe spent Tuesday with brother Frank Wright. C D Liden and spouse visited Mrs Ernie Willin of Oak Grove on Sunday.
Miss Ernie Willen entertained at her home last Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Claude Liden of Smithville, several Federalsburg residents, Seaford and Oak Grove locals, and a number of area men and women from nearby towns.
Items from the Seventh District highlight revisits to Shady Grove by Robert Williams of Chattanooga and his sister, with memories of the old town site. Church and community figures, visits, and family news fill the column alongside Orphans' Court actions and administrator appointments in Ridgely.
Dr. Crouse of the Red Cross in El Paso appeals to readers of the Baltimore Sun to send books, writing paper, games, and smokes for troops. He notes 260000 at front, heat, need for recreation tents, and distribution constraints as Washington bars individual parcels.
W T A Loockerman about 65 died at his Easton home after a short illness. He served as deputy sheriff and constable in Talbot county and was a prominent Democrat. He moved from Caroline county in 1886 and was long identified with local politics. He is survived by a brother Vilghnan C Loockerman and a niece Nina Loeockerman. Funeral held at his residence with Rev W L White officiating. Interment in Spring Hill cemetery.
The Grand Lodge of the Order of Elks opened in Baltimore with 7,500 registered and officials estimating double that number in town. Grand Exalted Ruler James R Nicholson of Boston reported 453,000 Elks nationwide and 1,340 lodges. Love Point near Kent Island served as Elkdom’s resort on Wednesday drawing about ten thousand visitors.
Preston and Mrs. Mildred Lane and Ina Christopher have returned home after spending a week with their aunt Mrs. Emery Wright of Cambridge.
Thomas O Jefferson proprietor of Federalsburg and East New Market drugstores was found dead in an ivy swamp near his farm from an overdose of a sedative. An inquest ruled accidental death. He served 16 years as postmaster at Federalsburg and leaves a widow, mother, and seven children.
Contractor Clifford Brown champions fly traps to purge outdoor areas of insects. He notes towns like Cambridge and Milford banished pests using his method, asserts early and continuous use can capture most flies, and urges Denton residents to adopt traps in backyards to reduce housekeeper burdens. Cooperation with neighbors is emphasized.
Miss Ruth Plumes of Greensboro spent the week end with Edna and Addie Morgan. Mrs. E. A. Barton and daughter of Philadelphia were guests of Mrs. J. Morgan. Rev. J. B. Hlupman spent Wednesday in Baltimore and returned with his mother. Mrs. Harry Clark leaves for Ocean City Saturday. Lula Nolan of Baltimore visits her mother, Mrs. M. E. Wilkin. Miss Fannie Jacobs of Wilmington visits sister Mrs. Herbert Stay.
Two Johns and Mrs G W Towers returned home after time with daughters Mrs W B Cooke and Mrs S K Fulton. Grandson Haarold Cooke accompanied them. Miss Maggie Datfin came back from a visit with sister Mrs George Lane. Chester Towers of Sykesville visits his parents Mr and Mrs G W Towers. Willie Slaskins of New York spent part of last week with Mr and Mrs Walter Howard. W F Towers previewed a new auto.
Miss Maggie Ahern sold her stock of goods to Parker Quimby of Skipton. Dr J W Stack and family have moved to Crumpton.
W. J. Blackiston advertises the highest cash prices paid for eggs. He invites farmers and poultry producers to bring eggs to his market and receive prompt cash on the spot.
The Centreville Observer argues the Eastern Shore’s trade hinges on Baltimore’s fair treatment and capital support. It criticizes Baltimore for higher grades, higher costs, and reluctance to fund Eastern Shore agriculture, urging action to connect markets, fund development, and stop shifting blame.
A stark allegory warns that carelessness is the most destructive force in society. It claims it destroys wages, health, and safety across work and home, affecting rich and poor alike, and spreading through streets, factories, and railways as a silent killer.
Attorney General Ritchie advises Commissioner Baughman that the new traffic law repeals all local laws on speed, registration, licensing, and motor vehicle taxation. It caps speeds at 12 mph in thickly settled areas, 15 mph in less dense areas, and 25 mph in open country, with any higher speed prima facie evidence of unreasonableness and a maximum of 35 mph under all circumstances.
Superintendent Gamble Latrobe and officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company met Easton residents on a Wednesday to seek added rail service and a union station. They push for Pullman cars on morning northbound and evening southbound trains on the D C, plus an express northbound in the morning and southbound in the evening between Cambridge and Philadelphia via Stinlock and Easton with a Queen Anne connection for Love Point. The plan argues a union station would benefit both railroads and the public.
Ridgely Gun Club opened on Thursday afternoon with scores in the 75sper event led by Worthington at 71 and LA Beauchamp 68. Longfellow followed with 64, Cochran 63, and Jones 61 as others posted lower totals. Additional scores included Palmer 66, Hawkins 58, Harper 56, A C Saulsbury 56, Pritchet 55, Nuttle 52, R B Beauchamp 52, Long 50, J S Longfellow 47, F T Saulsbury 47, Masten 46, Kauffman 46, Smth 44, Kiminey 44, Wilkinson 41, Opperman Jo 40, Wix 40, Pastorfield Jo 31, Stone 31, Kinder 28.
A countywide focus on boys and girls in corn and potato contests draws growing enthusiasm. About 40 boys participate, with prizes based on yield, profit, exhibits, and written crop histories. Local clubs from Federalsburg, Denton, Preston, and Maryland contribute, as Denton hosts the county exhibit before the Home State Tour in Baltimore. Contributions sought from merchants, bankers, farmers, and professionals with notices to publish.
A local report notes cantaloupe yields look strong despite cut worms and beetles. Early plant losses caused replanting, but warm rains have boosted growth as vines mature and fruit reaches sizes like large apples. Dorchester and Southern Carolina see heavy industry. buyers should subscribe.
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