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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
5
Saturday morning items from Denton County report scattered notices and brief updates across the region. Local events, incidents, and happenings are summarized from multiple communities, reflecting a broad snapshot of county life in late July 1907.
A Denton area column notes farm prices wheat 90 cents corn 59, a buggy for sale, and notices from C Leslie Walls as treasurer. Carolina Republicans set August 10 primaries. Ocean City pier opened as a new resort attraction. Local ads mention salt meats prices, threshing results, and a home clothingjet arrival at Willis ton. Social notes cover residents visiting, travels by automobile, and community church school events.
Baltimore visitors Mrs R J Bowen and family stay with relatives while Washington guest Mr Roger Duffey and daughter visit the Duffey kin. Local business figures Stewart Jarrell and Hemmons & Temple pace renovations as canning plants expand. Cottages fill, painters scarce, and hotels see steady arrivals as Rehoboth enjoys a strong season with safe beaches and refreshing sea breezes.
H Mercer and son are visiting in Philadelphia. Miss Lena Townsend is with friends in Waynesboro Pa. Miss Bessie Sewell is at Rehoboth. Miss Hattie Wright is at Rehoboth Goldaboro. Miss Edith Slemmer has been visiting at her brother's home in Centravills.
The judges of election will assist voters in indicating their choice. The intention of the voter, as shown by ballot marks, will be recognized. Polls open at 1 and close at 6.
Barraville noted resident Mr. Alexander Baker fell from a barn loft suffering a broken hip. The Rainbow Bazar, held last week to aid improvements on the M. P. Parsonage, was a decided success. Visitors include Mrs. W. C. Jacobs and son William from Philadelphia and Mrs. Thomas Downham with children from Wyoming visiting Mrs. Mary J. Cahall. Philadelphia’s Mr. Osborne Harvey is in town visiting relatives. Mr. A Thurman Garrett suffers a bone felon.
The writer recalls the Civil War era in Tuckahoe Neck comparing horse powered threshers to modern labor savers. He notes vast agricultural progress since 1860, a single school with primitive lessons, and references Sir William Berkeley and Henry Wise. A grand early newspaper memory closes with poetic lines.
The funeral of Richard Norman Satterfield, a fireman on the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad, who died after falling from his engine in Wilmington, was held at his parents’ Franklin Street home. Doctors, Fireman’s Brotherhood leaders, and floral tributes attended the service conducted by Rev. Dr. A C McGilton. The local notices also mention memorials for other regional figures and a brief obituary list from Maryland and nearby communities.
Several couples are reported wed in a Denton area notice. Anna Dempsey and J Clayton Kinamon unite at Ridgely with a reception and future home near Goldsboro. Arlington Longfellow and Hannah Dunham wed in Denton. Longfellow plans to reside in Philadelphia. Thomas Hall and Myrtle Todd married at Hickman. James Blaine Bullock and Gloria Satterfield wed at Denton M E. Conrad Lane and Lizzie Sloan marry at the Denton M E parsonage.
On Sunday around seven, a gas pipe leak in the church attracted a crowd when the janitor lit a match. Flames entered the leak but were soon extinguished with no damage. Local notices follow of residents traveling, visitors, and business activity including Jenson Bros. opening a Union Grove branch and Pine cement pavement work in town.
Mrs. Tattie Simpson and daughter Grace of Wilmington Col visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Collins. Miss Ella Shocler of Baltimore returns home after visiting Mrs. Harry Read. Elbert M. Davis of Wilmington spends time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Owens of Plymouth N. C. visit Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Willey. Harry O. Perry of Baltimore visits his mother Mrs. W. W. Perry. Miss Lillie Pope of Baltimore visits Miss Bertha Blades. Miss Lula Goodman of Chestertown visits Mrs. F. Whiteley. Several townspeople attend Ocean City Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Taylor and two sons have returned to Baltimore after visiting their father and mother. Mrs Annie Towers returns from Philadelphia. Mr Scott Silver is improving his packing house in town. Miss Rhoda Marine came back from Puvarut wanders two weeks ago. Mr O M Hignutt made a flying trip to Baltimore city this week. Mrs Linwood Cohen tents at the Denton camp. Mrs J Bell Lauer is at Jamestown.
Mrs Mabel Towers Allen visiting her parents left for Hancock Lake Maine to spend the balance of her visit. Frank Mitchell reported the first shipment of sweet corn from this station early last week with several growers shipping heavily since. Miss Olio Gootoe of Philadelphia is vacationing with her parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Gootoe. Mr Edwin Paisley of Wilmington is vacationing with his parents here.
Clark Marshall and wife, who had been visiting friends nearby, returned home to Baltimore on Tuesday. Mrs. John Doane of Easton spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. James Todd, last week.
Epworth League District President Johnson announces Epworth League Day at Concord Camp on Tuesday August 6 with a full program from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Members from Denton Burrsville Farmington and Greenwood are urged to attend. A large choir will provide music and ministers from several states will speak. Also noted are the seventh annual Church of God camp meeting at Friendship August 1–11 with free will offerings and no charges. Marydel encampment August 9–18. nearby sermons in Hillsboro and Williston with themes on virtue prayer and environment. Holiness camp services continue with large attendance.
The gathering of Maryland Democrats in Baltimore discussed qualities for a governor candidate. They emphasized high character, financial understanding, Democratic principles, and broad appeal to unite rural and urban voters while promising an aggressive campaign. The group did not name any candidate.
In Orphans' Court on Tuesday Celesta A. Harter administratrix of William A. Harter deceased presented an inventory of personal property that was approved. An order to sell at private sale was granted. G Edgar Williamson trustee for Fletcher Williamson and guardian to Carrie Williamson Hassenger minor presented bonds approved. The bill of complaint for sale of William A Williamson real estate had subpoenas returned as underserved. Administrators Jennie S. Lord and James A Trazare were authorized to sell corn on hand at private sale.
A fragment describes Christ Church choir members and directors at Rehoboth enjoying a seaside stay at Barger Cottage. It notes meals, dances, boardwalk strolls with Will Bradley, andCaptain Stevens guiding duties while the rector rests, as boys laugh, sing, and endure a rough but joyful trip with simple camp life.
The Maryland Geological Survey under Prof Clark releases a large Maryland map in cooperation with the U S Geological Survey. It shows topography drainage lines and elevations at about 2500 points with road systems black and transport lines colored. Includes maps of election districts congressional districts and Baltimore ward divisions and displays rainfall and temperature data.
A Sunday school lesson on Israel’s quick turn to idol worship after Egypt delivers, stressing we cannot serve Christ and the world. Moses’ mountaintop solitude, Aaron’s role, and the dangers of idolating gold, jewelry, and worldly pleasures are examined with biblical support and exhortation to daily prayer.
Baltimore residents view the upcoming Home-Coming Week in October as a chance to publicize local achievements since the great fire. Farm for rent near Preston offers 175 acres to first-class tenants. Lost gold eagle claw watch charm. reward at Dr. Smith's Dental Office. Subscribe for the JOURNAL for county news.
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