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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1910
Page
7
Prices for wheat as 1.07 and corn 70, eggs 21 cents. A telephone line from Harrington to Vernon is finished, with a new dwelling planned at Eat Denton. Traders and residents advertise livestock, strawberries, dry goods, and services, while local officials discuss revaluation, road repairs, and town governance.
Mrs Charles Gruwell invites to a May 17 wedding of Sara Elsie Gruwell to Rev Charles Hastings at their Dover country home. The page lists numerous social visits, engagements, and honors in Chestertown, Preston, and surrounding towns, including marriages, graduations, illness, and local appointments. Notables include Cynthia Ames’s marriage to Elbert Willoughby, postoffice staff changes, and several family visits across Maryland and Delaware.
Hillsboro notes report St John’s parish organized choosing H Lay Beaven senior warden William Holt junior warden B C Barton registrar Mrs Anna B Jump treasurer George H Beaven delegate to the diocesan convention in Salisbury first week of June delegates to middle convocation Harvey Wooters and Richard W Beaven in Hillsboro May 10 11 12.
Burrsville notes cordial reception for Pastor J T Bailey and family at the parsonage last Tuesday. A large delegation from Thawley’s Church visited today to welcome the new pastor. Lane Moore and wife from Philadelphia visited friends here last Saturday. Several local families spent Sunday with Mr Walter George and wife. Miss Iva A Russell hosted Epworth League members Friday evening. Darrah, called to Philadelphia for a sister’s illness, resumed her school duties.
The M E Church will host Sunday school at 2 30 in the afternoon followed by preaching at 3 00. Mr and Mrs L F Covey and family and Mr and Mrs Reese Brown and family shared Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Smith. Mr and Mrs Herman MacMahan and Miss Addie Smith spent part of last week in Wilmington and Philadelphia and moved to a farm nearby. Mrs Luther Sullivan visited her mother at Reliance. Mrs Will Pennypacker is improving. Master Ray Dew, who had two fingers cut off, is improving.
The Baltimore Sun reports the Traffic Bureau of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association seeks a Public Service Commission investigation into alleged Pennsylvania Railroad manipulation of Eastern Shore track service. Traders claim Baltimore connections are hampered, diverting business to Wilmington and other lines, with officials urging schedules and rate review to ensure fair access.
In the Orphans Court Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood preside as Thos N Hobbs Jr presents Thos H Hobbs will for probate. Notices to heirs ordered. Administrators and guardians file releases and inventories. orders to sell mortgages and real estate granted. Levy Court appoints county assessor and constables. health officer vacancy to be filled with Dr Enoch George and Dr Fred N Nichols candidates.
In Greensboro Mrs. Otis travels to Orange to attend her mother Mrs 5 A Smith who died en route at 88. Rev Strasburg begins his duties. the Epworth League holds events and the Ladies Aid re elects officers. In Federalsburg Mrs Rebecca Andrew dies at 92. town election results announce new commissioners and bank directors. fire engine upgrades and strawberries headline the week.
In sad remembrance of grandmother Mary J. Wright who died March 3, 1910. Affliction long borne. physicians in vain. God rested her from pain and sorrow. Sacred memory I will keep. Also loving remembrance of mother Martha A. Davis who died April 30, 1910. Rest on, mother, thy labors o er. Thy hands will guide no more. Your devoted son Win nant H. Davis notes his loss and love.
The Campbell method of dry farming focuses on conserving soil moisture and delivering it to crops as needed. It reports remarkable grain yields from farmers following his guidance and suggests Maryland farmers can profit, noting successful drought-resilient farming across the Mexican plateau and the Southwest United States including Texas New Mexico and Arizona.
Ridgely fruit growers report minimal frost damage with most orchards in good condition through May 6. Armour Company's factory gains electric lighting and the town’s electric light company serves sixty patrons. An advertisement promotes 35 and 50 cent remedies for bowel troubles wounds colds and related illnesses.
Rev Dr F T Tagg argues that true church union must start with the two Methodist Episcopal Churches and be followed by frank, conciliatory action. He says the presence of the North and South branches and the race question block union, and the Protestant Church cannot divide to unite.
The New York Press notes Cat Swamp or Pussys Meadow as a regional topographical mystery on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Reportedly spanning Cecil to Worcester counties, locals deny residing there as boundaries remain unclear. The crab season starts this month and crab-packing has grown widely in the area. Halley's comet may be visible around 3 a.m. if skies are clear.
The Death Roll reports Mr. Richard P. Willis dying in Hydro Oklahoma on April 22 at about age 79. He stemmed from a prominent Caroline family, son of the late Zacharias Willis and brother of James S Willis and Frank A Willis. His Kansas barning years yielded wealth before moving to Oklahoma, retiring to Mydro with lands. Surviving are Mrs Willis and three grown sons, two farming and one in St Joseph Missouri. Also noted: Mrs Lulu Clark died in Baltimore tuberculosis at 37, formerly of Caroline, survived by husband William Clark and three children. interment in Greensboro. Mrs Martha A Davis widow of Joseph H Davis died in West Denton at 62 after Bright's disease and dropsy, funeral at Bloomery Church. son William H Davis survives. Mrs Holland formerly of Frederica and mother of Mrs John E Mowbray died in Philadelphia April 23, body to Princess Anne April 25. she ran a Frederick boarding house and was well known in Caroline county.
Preferred stockholders of the Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway, controlled by the Pennsylvania Railroad, will ask the Public Service Commission to study current Baltimore to Eastern Shore service. They allege discrimination against Baltimore, reduced winter boat trips, and argue higher service could sustain a 4 percent dividend on 1.5 million dollars in preferred stock. Passenger earnings figures from spring to autumn are cited to support the claim. All data will be submitted to the commission when it convenes.
Governor Crothers proposes a special commission of successful farmers and experts to teach Maryland farmers modern cultivation methods. Meetings would occur across the state with speeches from farmers and farm science authorities from US government and colleges. The plan aims to boost land productivity, student enrollment at Maryland Agricultural College, road infrastructure, and state revenues.
For Children successfully used by Mother Gray nurse in the Children’s Home New York. Cure feverishness bad stomach teeth ing disorders, worm treatment with Howels. Over 10 000 testimonials. Sold at all druggists 25c Temple free address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
Law changes remove conflicting county rules, raise bag limits and size restrictions for fowl and fish, and tighten enforcement. New measures ban white perch under seven inches and striped bass under ten inches, limit nets and dynamiting, set fines up to fifty dollars, with proceeds split between wardens and a state fund.
Rev J Gibson Gantt urges strong attendance for the middle convocation of the Easton Diocese at Hillsboro May 16 to 18 and a mission effort at Ridgely the same week with speakers from Kent Island Centreville St Michaels and Denton. Also reports Baltimore Conference Afro Methodist adjournment at Crisfield and pastor moves Denton and District Superintendent Stevenson quarterly conference in Denton M E Church next Friday night. Towson Journal notes Wright called to Virginia due to illness in wife’s mother.
Local Notes recall a changed May and a bygone cheerful girl amid faded memories. Maryland sells 1054 shares of Easton National Bank stock as Secretary notes. Fertilizer factory of Baugh & Sons in Baltimore destroyed by fire will be rebuilt. H. J. Baker, formerly of Caroline, now serves as town commissioner of Secretary.
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