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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
5
Local department business notes farm and market prices along with public works. Denton see-sawed between improvements at the riverfront and maintenance of streets as a mud dredge damaged the old bridge and delayed travel. A strawberry festival and exams frame a busy season with new appointments and bids for state bonds on the horizon.
Recent visitors and engagements are noted for Ridgely and surrounding towns. Frederick F. Lyden of New York writes to Ogden Armour about cooperative prospects at Ridgely. Miss Laura Olivia Cohee and Mr. William J. Watson wed in Darby Pennsylvania and plan a Denton visit. Various locals attend gatherings, weddings, and graduations, with updates on trips, family visits, and professional milestones. Notables include R Earl Latham’s marriage in Pocomoake City, Elbert Nuttle’s Maryland law degree, and Miss Ella Nuttle's Johns Hopkins nursing graduation.
A sequence of sales and transfers across Denton Federalsburg and surrounding areas includes Win Brewster Deen purchasing the Suver Like farm near town for 5500 dollars, a 38 acre property in Tuckahoe Neck, and several other farm sales. Notable deals involve J W Funk selling the Handy White farm of 225 acres near Federalsburg, Anthony's Mill land and mill, and a 200 acre David Marine farm selling for 9500 dollars. Additional transfers include 88 acre Lake farm near Federalsburg, 59 acre Pritchett farm near Denton, and various executorial or assignee sales with June dates and June 14, 27 events. Several property and livery trades occur in Denton and nearby towns. Potential buyers include Ef Clinton Wright, C O Jones, and J W Funk, with multiple executors and attorneys involved.
Miss Elva Poore of Templeville died Wednesday after two weeks of illness from tuberculosis. Born in Greensboro she was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poore and active in Marydel M E Church. Funeral held at Templeville cemetery, Rev J L Sparklin officiating, pallbearers listed.
Miss Zoe M McCauley led a Friday evening patron meeting at the school house with strong attendance. Prof Huntington Mrs Stabler Miss Smedley and Rev T J Lard spoke to an attentive audience. Pupils performed songs and recitations. Rosebugs devastate chicks causing heavy losses to farmers including Mrs A M Dulin. Twenty-two bugs found in one chick. twenty-three chicks died in one day prompting investigation. Local residents and visitors noted including Mrs S L Young and daughter returning from Federalsburg and Miss Eva Thawley Miss Zoe M Cauley and Mr W H Sardesty visiting Greensboro. Mr Hainer Melvin and others were seen visiting Seafoo friends.
The Rev. S. N. Pilchard of Delmar purchased two building lots on Main Street from Stewart & Jarrell during his Hillsboro visit. Other locals spoil the holiday chatter with visits from Gen. Moore, Jn. of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, and extended family stays across Queen Anne and nearby towns.
Concord camp meeting begins August 4 for ten days with Rev G S Thomas in charge, a long-standing gathering tracing back to farmers in wagons. The Maryland Classis of the Reformed Church at Silver Run closed its 92nd annual meeting with 41 ministers and 12,183 communicants. Rev George S Rairigh attends national Brethren conference in St Joseph MO June 3–6. Easton hosts Eastern Shore Sunday School Convention Sept 27–28 with state superintendent support. Whitsun Day events mark church birthday with services led by Rev Gantt and observances by Sunday School. The WCTU marks Flower Mission Day and local concerts by the Denton Orchestra. No camp meeting at Wye this year.
Mr G H W Wilson, manager of the Henderson Canning Company, plans a major expansion to pack about five hundred acres of sweet corn plus tomatoes. He widens buildings and adds machinery to create an excellent plant by season end. A group of about twenty prominent citizens travelled to Denton to petition for a school building addition here before the School Board and County Commissioners.
A postponed April term session opened with Associate Judges Adkins and Hopper presiding. The docket includes the damage suit of Mrs. Cora Porter and R. Calvin Porter v Barrett Construction Co about a steam roller scaring a horse causing injury. Barrett is a Greensboro to Denton road contractor with New Jersey owners. Also reported a Cannon’s woods saw mill fire causing about 400 dollars loss.
Caroline native Rev William R Mowbray pastor of Lewes Delaware's Methodist Church, educated locally, built multiple churches, oversaw a grand Port Deposit granite Lewes edifice costing 322000 with subscriptions exceeding 12000, salary raised to 1200 while his family of Mrs Mowbray and two sons remains devoted.
Five hundred Bohemians and their children arrive for Armour Company work. A fruit exchange opens as strawberries fetch seven to ten cents a quart and several carloads are shipped daily. Armour begins preserves. Saulsbury Bros plan retirement and a pea crop faces drought and poor yield. Rain arrives, boosting crops and prompting gratitude. Visits from Klotz family and Kent Island relatives noted.
Col. A W Sisk oversees a new largely galvanized iron packing facility for Preston Canning Co. with concrete floor, costing about ten thousand dollars. Trax contractor directs work to be ready for the corn packing season. tomatoes will also be packed while corn packing remains core business. The Junior Order of United American Mechanics presented an American flag to the school and held a patriotic meeting at the town hall. Westminster visits mention Dr. J R Downes Mrs Annie Todd and daughter Marjorie. Miss Mary Todd attends Western Maryland College. Kemp Hughlett’s store was robbed Saturday night with front glass broken and shoes stolen. Attorney F Grant Goslee of Salisbury to address Preston graduates on Monday evening June 5. Hollis & Son complete a carriage bazar building of galvanized iron with concrete floor.
American Corner notes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nichols of Concord spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Collins. Children’s services are set for tomorrow evening at 7 45 in the local church. Miss Stella Wright of Choptank visited Miss Jennie Trice recently. Mr. P. W. Sullivan is on the sick list.
A Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Charles Poore expresses gratitude to kind friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during a loved one's sickness. The message acknowledges support and appreciation for the care given.
The drought has inflicted immense losses in Caroline County Maryland with strawberry fields hardest hit. Wheat and pea crops failed as sunbeat scorched grass and forage. Armour plant at Ridgely faced shortages while farmers seek provisions for livestock. The drought’s impact far exceeds this year.
In Orphans' Court Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood appoint John EE DeFord as administrator of Harry P DeFord and approve a filing. Creditors notice ordered. Wm Swann and John E Wilson to appraise personal estate. Wooters admins Caleb N Coulbourne present and have inventory approved. Order to sell granted. Lula Coulbourne and M Ella Anthony admins present inventory for sale. Fred R Owens trustee for Alexander A Truxel estate presents account and dividend approved. Charles L B Ross admin of William P Pippin presents account of sales approved. Addie E Pritchett and Howard R Pritchett admins of Charles H Pritchett present inventory approved. Order Reuben Garey executor of Annie Garey Meekins presents inventory approved. G Warren Richard admin of John T Scotty presents inventory. Joseph Raymond administrator et al of Susan Snow presents inventory approved. Subscribe for the JOURNAL and get all the county news.
Decoration Day activities in Greensboro included a parade by fr O U A M and I O H with the Greensboro Cornet Band, graves decorated at the cemetery, and a later baseball game between Greensboro and Denton. Several local clergy preached and guests visited, with townsfolk enjoying the day despite rain.
At Federalsburg High School the commencement exercises will be on June 7 with Misses Lenore Jefferson Mabel Wright Viola R Collins Katherine E Andrew and Messrs Donald E Jefferson Charles Brown Mowbray and J Gorman Hill among the graduates. The church board grants Rev E H Dashiell a three month vacation abroad in the Holy Land, sailing mid June. A plan to extend gas pipes from Seaford to Federalsburg is discussed at a Dover meeting of the South Delaware Gas Company. Capt J Frank Howard buys an eighth interest in the schooner Ada J Campbell and will command the vessel. Mr H Corkran of Federalsburg is among the Confer ence Academy graduates on June 14.
W Oscar Collier of Talbot spoke at a local meeting on corn growing urging careful seed selection to improve drought resilience. He stressed broad grains with thick necks and large germ, plus well kept land with humus, legumes, lime, and thorough moisture preservation through shallow, regular cultivation to support ear development.
The Baltimore Evening Sun notes City Councilman Samuel L. West of the Thirteenth ward as a potential Congressional candidate. It cites early booster activity and rumors that his backing in supporting a segregation ordinance could appeal to voters in the Fourth District.
In loving memory of Virginia Longfellow who entered into rest one year ago on May 29 A precious sister a voice we loved is stilled a place is vacant in my heart God recalled the boon His love had given though her body is now absent her soul is safe in heaven.
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