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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1904
Page
3
Local notes cover early spring signs with peach buds and pest reports near Federalsturg. Returns announce a Cecilian concert and mule sale at Queen Anne, plus weather observer Barwick reassigned to Flagstaff. Church notices seek Rev Truitt return and outline revival efforts as well as Sunday events and home mission talks.
James I Draper of Caroline county died suddenly at Maryland University Hospital Baltimore after a hernia operation. Embolism caused death. Funeral at Greensboro M E Church with Heptasophs present. Born in Sussex Delaware sixty one years ago, he lived in Caroline county about thirty years and Denton for the last year as bookkeeper for Senator Roe. Survived by wife Roxanna Butterworth and children Mary Butterworth Vansant Green and William P Draper.
Petitions circulate in county sections opposing the road bill passed at a February 25 taxpayers meeting. Some favor appointing a supervisor for each of fifty three road districts others seek fewer supervisors or replacing civil engineer with competent person at the head of road service. There are petitions against the wide tire bill and petitions supporting both road and tire legislation.
The Orphans' Court met last Tuesday appointing Charles N. Whitby and Jonathan Evitts to appraise the personal property of Hey C. Fisher, deceased. Elmer W. Deen filed a bill for the sale of Martha J. Lord, deceased, with summons ordered. Hutchinson Trice and Charles I. Clark chosen to appraise the real estate. William H. Deweese presented and approved an account of sales for Ellen S. Davis, deceased.
The steamer Vesper will run one weekly trip from Choptank Sandings to Baltimore. It departs Denton Tuesday mornings at nine and Baltimore Friday afternoons at four.
A school social in Saunday evening drew a hearty crowd with proceeds totaling about 23 percent. Attendees included Vivich Pat Doakes Mueeins and Crokinole, cake and coffee were served, and Miss An Sueepey honored with a tally at home Friday night.
A small brown and white beagle, about six months old, wandered loose earlier this week, prompting residents to alert Mr Masden and neighbors. The dog, described as frenzied, was seen near Hobbs and caused concern for schoolchildren passing to and from classes.
Mr Charles Adams nearly finishes cutting timber for Mr H C Hobbs and will move to the Alms House tract shortly. Mr Elmer Stokes plans to move to Chester PA in a few days for a new job. Mrs Lucy Dipps of Baltimore visits her father M J He Baker. Farmers prepare for spring work. Mr William Whiteley and wife returned Monday and were greeted by Mr Charlie Whiteley and local relatives with music by Mrs George Whiteley. Mr I M Replogle, recently at Maryland College Institute, is back home. M D OD King converts the former stone building into a dwelling.
A major fire on Saturday wiped out Wright & Foster’s mill and stock, with ten thousand dollars in losses. Rebecca Bulleys’ dwelling burned, Ro. Noble & Son’s store affected by suspected arson. Wright, a county official, had long aided the community, and the destruction jeopardizes many jobs and the town’s supply lines.
Nationwide complaints of farm labor shortage rise as rural workers migrate to towns and new machinery eases drudgery. Telephones and delivery service connect farmers to centers, yet farming remains attractive while skilled labor and schooling pull youth toward cities and professions. The Diamond State Telephone Company designates Miss M. Ethel Griffin as agent at the Denton Exchange and requests prompt bill payment from subscribers.
A Philadelphia correspondent lists Mr. and Mrs. M. Luther Coulbourn hosting a dinner and theatre party for Mrs. Coulbourn's sister Miss Lillie Dukes of Tuckahoe Nevek. Guests included Misses Lille Dukes Madalene Hunt ley Elizabeth Lynch Annie Wilkin son In J L Dukes and Messrs Milton C Green T K Maloney James A Hareford.
Resolutions adopted to honor deceased members Henry C Tisher and Wiliam Kemp Whany. The Conclave notes Tisher’s generosity, sympathy, and unblemished life, and Williams’ loyalty, neighborliness, and devotion. Both set to be recorded in minutes and sent to bereaved families for public notice.
The article discusses the arrival of shad as signs of spring appear, noting southern shad already in markets and Maryland shad awaited from Chesapeake Bay. It emphasizes the superior quality of Maryland shad, forecasts a bountiful season, and hints at regional economic impact if favorable weather and ran conditions persist. It mentions a Maryland expert cooking shad and a sense of consolation for losses in hard times.
A Milwaukee professor recounts an eight hour rail trip from Berne to Paris, praising French transport, Paris streets, and the city’s beauty while noting misery unseen by casual observers. Highlights include the Eiffel Tower, Hotel des Invalides, Louvre treasures, Versailles fountains, and a New York Herald Paris edition.
The act mandates tires of specified widths on all vehicles used on public roads in Caroline county. It sets tire width relative to axle diameter, exempts certain wagons, requires violators to pay fines per wheel, and allows seizure of noncomplying vehicles. The act takes effect upon passage.
The present winter will enter meteorological history for heavy snow and extreme cold. From November through February there were 29 snow events, beating the 30 year average by five, with 55 days of snow and sleet on the ground of 121. Relief remains uncertain as March may add more snow and an early spring is hoped. The hardship falls on the poor, who struggle with rising fuel and food costs and seek aid from charities.
The Williamson school lists Pauline Cohee Elbert Wright George Murphy Nelia Cohee Louis Parkinson and Emma Clark among its Wright pupils in a named roster.
A House committee report cites 1901 1902 Denton Maryland rental arrangements and a 3500 annual lease for four years from 1905, with Rep Jackson endorsing the proposal. The item sparked debate, yet some favored the change for better post office facilities and revenue, accepting commendations for Jackson. The report covers other instances of influence with department officials.
Latimer, born 1551 near Lowndessile, educated in common schools, farmed in D C and South Carolina. He chaired Abbeville county Democrats, moved to Anderson county in 1890, served in the 53rd through 57th Congresses, won a Senate seat in 1908 to succeed McLaurin, and became the Senate’s chief advocate for good roads.
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