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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
5
Denton stores draw regional shoppers as a growing highway boosts trade. Major adverts note eggs, corn, milk, and farm equipment while promoting local services, land sales, and a public sale. The Lumley Secord Company performed two plays at the town hall, drawing strong local praise.
William D. Uhler second assistant engineer of the State Roads Commission resigns to accept a position with a large contracting firm in Philadelphia. He is a native of Pennsylvania and has been active in Caroline county road work and the Queen Anne's Railroad Company. Friends say he would stay for less pay, but no assurance of retention.
The Caroline County Board of Health was reorganized on Tuesday. Albert S. Handy was elected president and Dr J R Downes named secretary. Registrars of vital statistics were named for each district, including W L Cooper, Tl J Heather, Warren Vansant, Dr Dawson Orme George, Dr Theodore Saulsbury, Charles B Harrison, Dr R Kemp Jefferson, Dr Hf E 8 Rowe, J D Davis, and Dr John DuHadway.
A subscriber asks where the Denton town fire hose is stored and in what condition it stands up to flame pressure. They wonder if two year old hose would burst during use or survive a fire fight.
Hobbs reports hay hammock on H W Hughes farm filled with scarlet clover hay and future bale plans. Hughes also harvests red clover. Barrrington and Houston auto trip by Carry Nuttle, Roland Chatfinch, plus friends. Philadelphia couple C L Mcloney guests of Meloney family at Andersontown. Williston’s W C Wood ships cans to Concord cannery for tomato season. Mrs S Chaffinch stands in for Christian Endeavor leader. Miss Nettie Horsey returns from Cord school visit. Mrs J S Steward visits Blanchard kin. Strawberries abundant and sold at Ridgely exchange. Ames Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs J W Satterfield. Mrs A O Henry ill and under physician care. J Rochards and spouse visit Bridgeville kin.
Templeville notes list Ralph Hall and Ama Robinson at a game between Washington College and St Johns College in Chestertown. A school play at The School at Blueberry Corner drew financial success. Various social visits and family gatherings are recorded including Mrs Kate O Knotts, Miss Myrtle Heather, Florence Daulkner, Helen Hopkins, Lillian Pippin, Grover Moore, J R Smith, Irons Pippin, Nell Knotts, Ruby Jewell, Emma McKnett, Virgie Sparks, Ethel Richards, and Ridgely friends. Children’s Day exercises are planned for tomorrow evening. Roland Knotts visited from Ridgely.
The Ridgely News Letter reports a berry glut with prices from four to seven cents and heavy daily shipping. Armour Company runs round the clock to process berries while six thousand people are engaged in the industry locally. Local buyers Hlemmons and Jones face little competition as outsiders have yet to appear. The canneries aim to start peas by June 16 and factories like Day Swing & Company race to supply crates and baskets. Master Louis Knotts recovers from a broken limb after a horse accident. The ice plant works at high speed to support shipping and home use.
Burrsville society pages list numerous guests and visits from Denton Harrington Wilmington and Baltimore. Families include Raughleys Beauchamps Harveys and Duffeys with church events and a Saturday market by St Pauls Ladies Guild. Public notices mention Children’s Day programs and a horse-made viands sale.
Marydel brief items report C W Jacobs returning from North Carolina and relocating to Bridgeville for berry season. Visits include Effa Heather at Maple Grove Farm and James Lynes from Boston at Heather home. Others noted: Charles Chaires Baltimore with parents, Virginia Sparks Templeville, Hyland George Delaware College, Mrs Price visiting Jersey City kin, June 6 church service, Wyoming visits by Mrs Jump, Elmer Howdle in Baltimore, Ethel Wood in Easton, Daily couple in Denton, Elva Moore in Dover.
The Bible class will meet at Mr Fred Fountain’s Sunday afternoon June 2 at about 2 o’clock. Lesson Gen 3 17 Thou Shalt Surely Die and Gen 34 Ye Shall Not Surely Die. Strawberries are plentiful and business lively though prices are low. The Red Men from Bloomery M J Church attended preaching services last Sunday. Dry weather aids scarlet clover hay curing and feed remains scarce.
Smithville residents share visits with relatives in Cambridge Farmington Burrsville and Nar Monny. Mr T H Porter reports a horse injury from a plow point. Mrs George Johnson shows improvement after illness. Jacob Smiths home gains a fresh coat of paint. Anna Bowdle visits Seaford.
Greensbo ro, Messr Cohen and Tenkelstein have purchased from Aft Charles Clark his stock of woods and plan a new mercantile business on the old Peninsula site. The trade notes a long history, tracing back to Revolution era traders who dealt with London, as fire damages the Boyces Mill pea viner buildings with only the inner structure spared after a Tuesday blaze. Several locals were noted in social visits while petty thefts a theft of fifteen dollars from Dr Beton’s sleeping home was reported. Fireman Glen Spicher joins the Deliware Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad as Baltimore visitors and Centreville guest Henrietta Senes are noted. Children Day services are postponed and weekly fare includes new peas potatoes spring lamb and strawberries as crops near harvest.
Henry Warfield of Dorchester county, recently named a guard at the Maryland Penitentiary, has resigned citing cruelty in punishment. He says prisoners were cuffed up and hung by irons with only toes touching the floor. The alleged cruel ties are to be investigated. The Dover Green ceremony honoring Delaware Revolutionary War soldiers featured Judge Conrad and Governor Pennewill. Pembroke We Pry, a Baltimore grain merchant, fled abroad after misappropriating funds and was captured Wednesday. Journal office solicits orders for printed stationery and New York beef prices reach 130 cents per pound amid record highs.
George C Plummer about 49 a farmer near Greensboro died suddenly on Sunday morning of apoplexy as he tried to rise from bed. Funeral held Wednesday afternoon Rev Warren Burr officiating. Survived by widow Roxanna Hobbs Plummer. Son of late Milton Plummer and brother of Levi Plummer Odessa. Pallbearers listed L Irving Jones Davis Bishop Clinton B Jarman William P Manlove W Preston Day Milton Elooe.
Miss Mamie Vrederichs and Miss Elizabeth Hal return home after assisting Miss Blanche Ammeman of Greenwood Del in a pleasant visit. Blyth Satterfield of Denton returns from learning to drive a new automobile from J Ro Tredench. Mrs Edward J Hail returns to Bethlehem after two weeks with her mother Mrs Albert Shane in Hickman Del. The band boys plan a box social Saturday evening June 1 in the town hall all invited. Maude Harding visits friends in Hebron, Maryland.
Mr and Mrs Wagner hosted Sunday guests including her father Mrs E Bowman and sisters Mrs D D W Young and Mrs I W White with family from Liberty. Upworth League service planned for next Sunday evening led by Mr LH Wagner on abstinence the glory of manhood. Strawberries in the area are good quality with strong prices. Truck patches poor with only half a stand of crops. Wheat prospects look favorable in this section.
Miss Lola Walloughby of Stobbs and Misses Florence and Leha Ros of Cordova visited Miss Maud Trice on Sunday. Mr S G Nutile plans a new dwelling near here. Large strawberry consignments are shipped from this point. Miss Lillian Towers visited Ridgely friends. Chickenpox is prevalent in this vicinity.
One roll top desk and one flat top desk with accompanying chairs and related items listed by Potter Steele of Denton Maryland. The notice specifies available office furnishings including a roll top desk a flat top desk and chairs for sale or transfer.
The Baltimore Sun recounts the life of former Maryland Governor Austin Lane Crothers. Crowds attended his funeral in Elkton as ministers lauded his public service and honesty. Officials note his legacy includes constructive state measures and loyal dedication to Maryland.
June Week in Annapolis will be a greater occasion with sixteen battleships including four German warships. The program features drills exercises and social events plus the famous Navy Army baseball game on June 10. Tickets on sale today for dates June 1 to 8 with limited passenger numbers and early applications advised at any ticket office Eastern Shore Development Steamship Co Annapolis Md.
The Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Easton will meet at Trinity Church Linton on Tuesday June 4. Bishop William TI. Adams will preside with about thirty clergy and an equal number of lay delegates. The diocese covers nine Eastern Shore counties with thirty-five clergy and around fifty congregations.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens heard inventories and accounts from multiple executors and administrators. Personal property inventories were approved with orders to sell. guardian and admin accounts were presented and approved. separate debt, sales accounts, and first and final accounts filed and approved.
Governor Goldsborough and state roads commissioners led a Dorchester Caroline tour visiting Preston Sharptown Salisbury Princess Anne Pocomoke Snow Hill Berlin and back to Salisbury then Annapolis. The party met officials and Baltimore press from Denton where they dined at the Brick Hotel with local citizens joining the group.
The death of Austin Lane Crothers, lately Governor of Maryland, deprives the state of a citizen who served with command of intellect and patriotism. He rose from State Senator to Senate leader, served briefly on the bench, then led Maryland as governor with notable achievements for honest government and the state's welfare. The people of Maryland share in this sincere loss and regret.
Congressman Covington argues Roosevelt's campaign against Taft exposes Republican control by special interests. He notes Taft and Roosevelt may both be influenced by trusts and says all Democratic candidates are capable and a Democratic victory is highly likely.
At the Denton Commissioners meeting on Monday evening W A Stewart was named clerk and treasurer. Noland H Travers and John W Pearson named policemen. LJ T Carter and Somers Blake named street committee. Clinton Wright and J B Colgan named water and sewer committee. Noland Travers named bailiff.
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