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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1912
Page
5
Local prices show wheat 1.00 and corn 0.72, with ads for Tun Journal and Ridgely savings. Packing houses planned in Hickman and Blanchard, road improvements near West Denton, and Majestic Range demos at Nuttle Hardware. Key obituaries, school leaders, and a court-house art lecture cap the notices.
Mrs. Mary a Statum celebrated her seventy fourth birthday with family visitors including Leonard Statum Aaron Statum Mark Howard Roland Howard and Cleveland Ramson from Pennsylvania. Rev J R Cannon recovering from illness in Tangier Va writes of severe weather and nineteen days without mail. Several locals and guests frequent events at Masonic Flats and local churches including a colonial tea and a large social hour with prayers and music.
Caroline county farmers packed Preston Denton and Ridgely institutes this week Dr Hill opening remarks urged school agriculture teaching and praised Maryland as a leading producer of canned tomatoes and corn He warned farmers against high mule prices and urged seed testing and careful germination checks to boost corn yields Collier Oswald and Oswald urged better seed, soil fertility, poultry expansion and proper housing to raise income and reduce waste
In Orphans' Court Tuesday Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens admitted Nathaniel Horsey of R deceased will to probate and granted letters testamentary to Mary Horsey with bond approved. Appraisers Mitchell and Wooters named. Guardian William Price presented tenth account and final release for Mary V. Price with approval. Celia Nichols applied for letters of administration for George H. Collins. Samuel Bilbrough administrator presented inventory and appraisal and sale ordered.
Congressman Corlington wins inclusion in river and harbor bill and secures 15 600 dollars to extend steamboat navigation from Waytman's to Rolph's Landing near Hillsboro. Early efforts by James V Holt, Capt. C C Wheeler, and Eastern Shore leaders precede this success.
Students from Greensboro and Ridgely debated the parcels post resolution with Greensboro taking the negative. Additional contests are planned and a silver wreath will honor the top school. February honor rolls at Boonsboro include Nettie Butler Lola Morris Eva Cole Hazel Phillips Gladys Phillips and Clarence Penta.
Hillsboro reports visiting guests and returning travelers. J C Wackett and Dr Howard Hopkins came back from California with families, while Mrs Clendaniel and Mrs Ed Fitzgerald hosted Rev J W Pretty man’s family. Other locals hosted and visited in Baltimore Easton Boise City Pittsburg and Isaltimore.
Federalsburg residents report several relocations and visits. C M Davis and family return home to Main Street from Glyndon after two months with daughter Mrs Murphy. John Polight plans to move to Reliance for a modern blacksmith shop. Dr and Mrs Brooks return from Western Shore visit. Mrs Sallie Redhead and Mrs Irene Pratt back from Baltimore. Starwood and Calvert Todd visited Philadelphia. Messenger traveled to Baltimore and Washington. Bradley and Brown visited Cambridge. Katie Truitt visits Philadelphia. Mrs Harry Flaharty ill. Canning season outlook optimistic in Caroline county.
Burdsville residents record a surprise party for Mr and Mrs W T Harvey and note several funerals and church matters. Charlie Harris dies at 52 with funeral at M E Church. M Bates Smith funeral and Union M P Church trustees elected. improved order of Red Men to attend services. residents visiting relatives and reporting local visits and illnesses.
Aged farmer Richard Bullock of near Chestnut Grove died on Thursday February 29. His wife died last September. He leaves several children. Funeral at his home Sunday with Rev. G. S. Thomas officiating and burial in Harrington. The Mite Society was entertained at the Willson home with music readings and refreshments. Nearby residents and visitors are noted with varying mentions.
Henderson residents Walter Griffin and John Chintalli of Riverside spent part of the week with friends near town. Mrs. Develson Cartwright of Goldsboro spent Tuesday with her mother Mrs. Kate Montague. Mr. Robert Jones, who had an arm injury, is able to be out again. Miss Della Walls visited her sister near Ridgely. Mrs. Lena Reed returned from a visit with Mrs. I. O. Sherwood in Newark. Mr. Pennell Emerson of Chicago spent Sunday here. Miss Lola Jones returned from a visit with friends at Hartly. Mr. J. B. Medford spent Tuesday in town.
Roberta Bowdie hosted a pleasant social Saturday night at her Smithville area home with many guests in attendance. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Boyd Hall Misses Helen and Bessie Lyden Maud Harding Claudia Thomas Janie Le gates Ethel Johson Ruth Adams Mary Blades Anna Hignutt Mabel Thompson Pearl Meredith Effa Alford Elizabeth Hall Katie Spence and gentlemen Earl Legates Claude Lyden Rob Wright Francis Shane Calvin Scott Harold Lewis Harry Hall Emmett Hignutt Walter Lyden Isaac Noble Frank Adams Oscar Alford Horace Robinson Hayward Hignutt and Carl Johnson.
Senator Goslin introduces a road financing bill that removes a 1 million annual expenditure cap and creates a 4.3 million loan. Four-fifths of funds go to counties and one-fifth to the city, with backing from the Touring Club of America and Automobile Club of Maryland. Expected passage and governor signature anticipated. Also, Goslin advances a Denton charter amendment and a Caroline county telecom regulation.
A reflective piece contrasts the fading role of the family physician with his enduring rural presence. The New York Sun laments the slow decline of a once central figure who shared joys and sorrows, now supplanted in cities by specialists while rural communities cling to the trusted healer who greeted children and comforted families through illness.
Maryland mayors form a permanent organization to press for legislation aiding their communities and seek street improvements through the State Roads Commission. Under current law incorporated towns receive no state aid, but the group aims to secure concessions and foster upbuilding across towns and cities.
Mr and Mrs W F Towers entertained a group of young folks on Thursday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs H R Towers, Mr and Mrs R R Deen, Mr and Mrs Fred Trice, Misses Lillian Towers Maude Trice Lola Willoughby Muriel Kemp Edna Rogers Mary Tribbett Agnes Brodes Ola Tribbett Earle Legates Fred Payne Vaughn McConnell Elbert Deen Harry Sullivan Edward Trice Elmer Towers Brantley Trice Lacy Griffith James Taylor Roland Norman Trice and Mrs J Andrew who has been ill but is improving.
The Talbot County electorate shows broad support for renominating Congressman J Harry Covington in the First District. He has served as an able representative and the Democratic party across the district agrees on his renomination without opposition.
Walter Liden of near Smithville is praised as a crack rifle shot in Caro line county. He reportedly knocked a crow from a tree at three hundred yards and claimed great accuracy against sparrows at a hundred feet. He aided neighbors in hog control, delivering forty-nine kills out of fifty shots.
Denton residents seek abolition of the Denton Ridgely route and establishment of a Greensboro route with motor service. Many want an evening mail added to the morning delivery. A petition will be sent to Washington to request the official change.
Mr. Reddie and Edwin G. Cover purchased the Windy Hill factory and wharf, Windy Hill Packing Company, this week and formed a new company of the same name with Cover as president and Reddie as secretary, per the Easton Star Democrat.
The Ridgely farmers institute held Wednesday and Thursday drew large attendance despite storms. Dairying and drainage stereopticon views aided practical talks by seasoned farmers. The Ridgely band provided music and locals noted the event as profitable socially and educationally. Mr and Mrs Wherett moved to Ridgely after daughter Josie Wherett died in an oil can explosion near Windy Hill. Saulsbury Bros began can manufacturing for this year’s tomato pack as the season forecasts a bigger crop of corn, peas, and tomatoes. Visitors from Cordova and nearby areas joined the institute.
At the quarterly conference in Burrsville on Monday, Alfred Smith of Piney was elected delegate and W E L Saulsbury as alternate to the annual conference with instructions to pursue the pastor's return for another year. Several local visits and exchanges are noted, including W P Carroll's hospital decision and various relatives visiting Philadelphia and Descalso relationships.
Mr and Mrs Harry Wagner and sons Edward and Willian of Delaware and Mr and Mrs Harvey Fle?wood near Burrsville were Sunday visitors at Mr Samuel Young's home. Mr Owen Collins of Liberty, homebound thirteen weeks due to a broken limb, has recovered enough to go out. Mr and Mrs T Wilton Porter and sons William and Richard of Burrsville were guests of Mr and Mrs George on Sunday. Miss Anna Roe spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs William Roe in Denton. Mr Howard Williamson of Delaware is home from school with the grip. Mr and Mrs W T George were Denton visitors on Friday. Mr George Henry made a business trip to Wilmington this week. Mr W P Cheezum spent several days last week with relatives here.
Federalsburg Maryland farm issue lists Gandy and Crimson Cluster strawberry plants at 1.2 per thousand for sale in Manscoy area with delivery addressed to R F D Federalsburg Maryland.
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