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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1912
Page
5
The fragmentary item notes bumper grape and nut crops, rising farm prices, and new local banks and engines. It records sales by G T Redden & Co, several farm acquisitions and repairs, a lightning death, a near-drowning incident involving Louise Downes, a court acquittal for an automobile case, and a storm damaging the peninsula including Elkton and Cecil.
In Denton and nearby towns a parade of visitors and locals marks a busy social week. Miss Laura Letty, daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Letty of Wilmington formerly of Greensboro and Smyrna High School, wed Rev Ernest W Warrington now a pastor in Oregon. Various residents like Fish Commissioner Edward S Phillip of Cambridge and many families from Philadelphia Baltimore and Kenton spent time visiting relatives or returning home. A large number attended church socials and a pony-penning on Chincoteague Island while others joined family reunions at J Merriken’s home and Denton area hosts hosted numerous relatives and friends.
The Death Roll notes Mrs. Jane Hoskins widow of Rev. James Faskins died suddenly at the Church Home and Infirmary Baltimore. Burial is in Denton cemetery with Rev. J. Gibson Gantt officiating. Other obituaries include Weulah Dawson Shannahan Sparrows Point, Edward Willoughby Boon two years six months, and Emily Green Corinth Miss.
Henderson area news reports many local youths attended a Denton camp last Sunday. Names include Elva Moore Helen Jones Katie Downes Mamie Goodwin Siphonsie Goodwin Delia Meredith and Mildred Gooden along with several male attendees. Also covered are potato and fruit harvests at local stations weather impacts recent storms church events and notes on residents visiting or ill highlighting community life in Ridgely and Bethlehem.
Centreville residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Maryland and nearby towns. Notables include Allan Greaves and sisters at Hillsboro Hotel, plus gatherings hosted by G L Wilson, H M Thompson, and J F Russom. Various guests hail from Washington, Greensboro, Trappe, Salisbury, Ruthsburg, Denton and New York.
A seventy eight year old berry picker for W C Wharton worked daily this season marking her eighth year. two baskets of apples daily are shipped from Goldsboro station by J Spencer Lapham and J A Davis, with a Sunday storm causing minor damage as Lapham’s windmill fell. Jedith Cooper visits Denton camp while Alex Butler family tents there and Alta Sapp visits Easton.
A Sunday storm caused strong winds and damage across the Trinity area. A large oak tree on the road from Trinity to Federalsburg was blown down, blocking travel until Duhous and John Nichols cleared it. Farmers report progress despite frequent rains. Local residents and guests traveled and ill child James Wheatley shows improvement.
Mrs Vertie Cook and children of Baltimore visited Mr Roland Towers this week. Mr QO T Kelley and family of Preston spent Sunday with relatives here. Clara Todd and daughter Katherine stay with Ali and Mrs Polk White at Federalsburg. Olivia White of Federalsburg has returned home. Mr and Mrs Du Rogers hosted relatives in Denton. Edna Rogers visited Mary and Elvira Wright at Preston. Carl Deen visited Elwood. Some locals enjoyed a Sunday trip to Ocean City.
A large delegation of taxpayers petitioned Queen Anne’s authorities to improve roads in the area. Signers include D. Rickard, ERT Griffity, John W. Davis, Knotts & Davis, Samuel R. Merchant, W. C. Onall, W. E. Kinnamon, William Knott, John Clough, G. G. Monis, Howard Ware, William Jackson, William A Burris, I Cahall, Amos Cahall, T. Pippin Jr, J. J. Moore, J. W. Meredith, Noah Merchant, A. J. Heather, Samuel Bowers, John W. Lane, R. G. Trall, W. L. Moore, Medford Hollen, Gurney Knots, Titus Pippi and Eugene Everett.
Little James Frowell son of Mr and Mrs Perry Howell lost his life while swimming in the Choptank at Wayneville on Monday. He had learned swimming recently and exhausted on his return crossing the stream. Rescuers attempted aid but he died. body recovered soon after. Justice Maloy did not deem inquest necessary. Greensboro ball players traveled to Church Hill Saturday and were defeated 12 to 3. Dr Malone hosted a party to Betterton Wednesday.
The Ladies' Aid Society hosts a festival and shadow social this evening with ice cream cakes and pies for sale. Elmer Bowdle plans a factory to can tomatoes in the coming season.
The Anti-Saloon League leader Vic Anderson accuses Senator Jesse J. Pree of forcing unfair terms for a Salisbury debate on the local option bill. The plan, announced by The Baltimore Sun, would place one hour per debater with no rebuttal, staged at Salisbury with a public audience and shared expenses. Anderson argues rebuttal is essential and that waiting to announce conditions forfeits negotiating power.
A note from Caroline county reports a claim that witchcraft 1 percent proceeds in a region. Credulous residents of the 5th and 7th districts have sought the practice, hoping to dispel spirits and banish doners. Fees are described as reasonable and within clients' means, with satisfaction promised.
In Pederalsburg President Daft may appoint a new postmaster at a salary of 81 600. Applicants include incumbent Chomac O. Jefferson Rufus P. Noble and Harry Vi Cano. With the incumbent near term end and the White House vacancy, all three candidates may be ruled ineligible.
Mrs George J Smith will move to Wilmington. She will remove with dumbark in the stock and automobile business in that city. Mr South has farmed hereabouts for many years.
An extended discussion urges expanding apiaries on farms, noting honey yields, queen breeding, and cross pollination benefits. It argues beekeeping suits small farms, outlines hive design, stock selection, and seasonal care, and addresses safety and labor considerations.
Caroline County figures move to back Roosevelt amid Republican split. Judge Charles W. Hobbs and others push for Roosevelt influence as Progressive Republicans name delegates to Chicago. Notes from Denton report several Caroline delegates eye attendance and a potential shift away from Taft.
Attorneys Henry R. Lewis and Albert G. Towers argued in Orphans Court over the petition to revoke letters testamentary granted to George F. Noble and William Wi. Wroten. The Delaware resident left a sizable deposit in a Caroline bank, with most of the estate in Delaware.
Central Committee invites Caroline county voters and all progressives to form district clubs on August 10 at 8 PM to back Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall for President and Vice President, J Harry Covington for Congress, and Albert Constable for Chief Judge. Clubs should send three delegates to assemble a County League. appeal targets young voters and widespread support for Jeffersonian and Jacksonian principles, tariff reform, and mass welfare.
The official board of the Denton Methodist Protestant Church votes to build a 40 by 50 foot addition with Sunday School classrooms a gym and a basement kitchen. Willoughby Nowell will oversee the project. Notable sermons and camps across town are announced with Rev. J E Smith Rev C M Leinster and Rev J W Pitcher among speakers.
County clerk Anderson reports the fiscal year tax base rising by 231693 due to new buildings, with total taxable property now 10688792 after last year’s 16457099. District values include First 800774 Second 31530041 Third 2258772 Fourth 1335656 Fifth 1215586 Sixth 1335289 Seventh 1336768 Eighth 375971.
Col Owald Tilghman and Major Henry Reed Hatfield, while staying at Spring Lake, met Governor Wilson at Sea Girt to press him to address the Yorktown Historical Society of which Hatfield is president and Tilghman vice president. They were cordially received by the future president and spoke of Maryland’s loyalty in the coming campaign.
A spraying demonstration for treating tomato blight will be held this morning near Venton at the residence of Mr. J N Jordin opposite Mr J Boon Dukes. Professor Herman Beckenstrater of the School of Aorticulture Maryland Agriculture will conduct the event.
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