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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1901
Page
3
Oyster season ends. Denton hosts a low-rate Baltimore excursion run by Queen Anne’s Railroad. Town news covers arrests, school events, new officials, robberies, a theatre recital, and plans for a July Fourth celebration with civic groups.
A quiet wedding at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Denton united Mr Howard Melvin of the Journal and Miss Mary Crouse daughter of Mr and Mrs William Crouse in the bonds indissoluble The Rt Rev William Forbes Adams officiated The ceremony featured an organist from Baltimore and a procession including relatives and the maid of honor Afterward the couple left for a brief wedding journey Others in town include prize winner Miss Evelyn Straughn Miss Maud Todd and many local residents with various visits and appointments noted.
At a special meeting resolutions of respect for Mrs. M. Louisa Horsey and Miss Eleanor B. Turner were adopted. The death of Mrs OT. South Boresey was noted with sorrow. Resolutions express loss, extend sympathy to families, and request copies be sent to the afflicted. Minutes record tribute to Miss Turner, who died April 16 1901, noting her kindness and service to others.
The M. E. Church South women organized a ladies aid society to raise funds for church improvements. Officers include President Mrs J S Lapham, Vice President Mrs W T Elliott, Secretary Mrs M E Jarman, and Treasurer Mrs W T Jarman. Residents note road work by Mr T K Bartlett and several local family visits amid measles and whooping cough cases in town.
In Vederalsburg, Rev Mr Helt delivered an excellent sermon Sunday morning at an Odd Fellows event in regalia. The Inglet offered excursions to Miss Jones school on Tuesday and Miss Mowbray's and Miss Nobles on Wednesday and Thursday. Mowbray and Farley started painting Samuel G Nuttle’s house at Andersontown. J P White is building an ice cream and oyster saloon between his house and the post office. Mr and Mrs Green of Greenwood visited Eddington earlier this week. Mr Mills of Vienna spent part of the week with daughter Mrs Charley Shaw. Mrs Ruark of Hurlock spent Monday in town.
Mr and Mrs W E Cartwright of New York have been visiting Cartwrights mother Mrs Herman Cartwright in town. Mr M W Gooden of Wilmington has been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs H C Gooden. Miss Ray Sentmen of Wilmington was the guest of the Misses Gooden recently. Miss Katie Wilson has been visiting her sister in Wilmington.
J Ed Nichols offers the highest market price for produce this week. At Two Johns store shoppers can sell old hens for 10 cents each while the promotion runs.
Minlsboro reports a crowded M E Church South comedy and plans for an Old Maid's Convention. Dr Robby Hackett took Leon Corkran to Baltimore for City Hospital treatment, while Dr I R Trimble operated for appendicitis. Funeral for Richard Stevens of Cordova held in Ridgely. Quarterly conference set for Hillsboro May 6. Rev Z H Webster officiated a wedding in Frederica. Mrs William Dukes and Miss Mary Emory Dukes visit Queen Anne. Plans arise to erect a new M E church at Queen Anne and to build an M E Chapel. Local socials note J T B Merrick and Ethel Smith visit Beauchamp. base ball team forming. various visits in Baltimore and town.
George W. Andrew buys the Craft farm near Hyner's mill for 2025 dollars. Charles Bowser of Michigan now owns the 66 acre R. Charles Morgan farm near this place after paying 2200. Alexander Fountain farm near Jarrelltown recently sold for 6000. Miss Elva Jefferson and Lewistown pupils staged a Silk's Hall entertain ment with a strong library and music program. Several residents visit relatives in Barclay Queen Annes. Maryland guest visits include John R. Redman of Baltimore and Mrs. Mary Parrott of Easton. Local visits by Edwin Jump and Mrs. Jesse T. Dennis. Shad season reported unusually large.
A woods fire on Mrs. Henry Cohee’s farm east of the Choptank river burned about 300 acres by Wednesday, destroying pine timber and cord wood. Sparks from a sawmill slab pit started the blaze, threatening several farms including Brogley’s, while protecting the mill. Landowners affected include Mrs. Cohee Addison A. Christian of Philadelphia David Eveland and Thomas Dyer. Volunteers fought the flames and saved buildings. no homes burned.
Work progresses despite cool weather as Assistant Commissioner Hughlett reports two million fifty thousand shad eggs and five million seven hundred sixty thousand perch eggs secured. Cooling delays hatch time, with two days in warm weather. Distribution of the young fish began this week.
Elias Joseph of Jerusalem and Miss Mary Sheaby of Bethlehem were married at Holy Cross Church on Sunday morning by Rev Father Waldron. They will reside near Frederica in a village called Little Heaven.
On Wednesday census enumerators for the county began counting inhabitants in their districts with strict instructions from Superintendent Schley. Enumerators Price Downes Hutson Ledman Fields Thawley Clines and Hignatt must complete by the 15th inst. and may work up to five extra days. They must gather full resident data, verify birthplace literacy and status, and exclude nonresidents such as hotel occupants or temporary workers. The oath authority and separate sheets for alms, jails, and boarding-house residents reinforce accuracy and accountability.
The Culbreth Memoir, by Edward T. Tubbs, presents important facts about the county's early history. It notes Mr Culbreth's terms in the fifteenth and sixteenth Congresses and the attitudes of his constituents on key questions. A sketch of Culbreth's appearance, speaking style, and family history is included, aiding future county history work.
A brief note urges readers to visit Two Johns for flour and to ask for High Life or White Rose brands. It mentions loyalty to the shop without extra context or dates. The item reads as a short shopping tip in a community page.
The Queen Anne's Railroad announces a new summer timetable with changed departure times from Baltimore to Cape May and Rehoboth. Weekday sailings shift to 6.30 am and 3.40 pm, Sunday sailings at 8.00 am and 2.20 pm, and Saturday trip adjusted for a half holiday. Through connections at Queenstown and Denton planned, with return steamers at 9.35 am and 8.00 pm daily except Sunday. A Sunday year-round steamer is planned and a larger boat is sought to handle rising traffic.
James W. Holt of Hillsboro, a 29 year peach grower, reports no profit since 1895 after shipping 18 000 baskets with net profits under 500. He says 8 000 trees yielded unprofitable crops and fears frost damage to cherries and damsons. urges relentless work to accumulate wealth.
Shad fishing on the Delaware shows better industry conditions with higher prices and steady demand. At New Castle the fishery supports about 125 workers and roughly 500 dependents, with nets up to over a mile long and shipments sometimes exceeding 20 000 fish daily. The season ends June 10 and salting, smoking, and kippering are expanding.
Readier stock from J Ed Nichols offers ladies and misses mercerized silk hosiery in assorted styles and sizes. Shop for durable, lustrous stockings suitable for year round wear.
At the Wilmington Conference the Dover Academy debt of over 37000 dollars was to be liquidated by apportioning shares among charges. Dover District contributions include Dover Wesley 2200, Milford 600, Georgetown 500, and many others. Easton District lists Bayside 40, Centreville 250, Smyrna 800, Still Pond 250, and more. Rev Benjamin P. Truitt begins as M P Church pastor in Denton, with sermons on The Pre eminence of the Gospel and The Abiding Presence of Christ. Rev Harry Taylor also preaches in Burrsville and Denton circuits. Frederica receives Rev E H Thrasher’s transfer to Minnesota and welcomes Rev Joslyn. Bayside church hosts Rev J M Dickey as new pastor to praise reception.
Mrs John A Montague aged about 49 died at her home in Wyoming Delaware last Wednesday from what is believed to be a broken heart Her son George Montague was killed two years earlier by Montyaloo A Cole a Canadian now serving a five year manslaughter sentence The mother never recovered from the tragedy and had relatives in this county
Two Johns report ongoing shad fishing in our waters and plentiful herrings. The Two Johns dwelling is being prettily painted and will look better. The Two Johns store ships a large amount of flour to Denton.
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