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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1904
Page
3
Circuit Court will meet June 27. Orphans' Court will meet May 17. Levy Court will meet May 17. School Board will meet May 24.
Rural carriers to be paid sixty per month while wheat prices hover around a dollar six in Baltimore. Various local bids and projects include a grocery building on South Listh Street, shingles sale at Denton Bridge, and a private residence for Edward Maloney near Williston. Easton Gazette touts Eastern Shore as Garden Spot, with church lectures, examinations for rural routes, and a wave of civic improvements as towns plan overhead lines and electric plants.
At Tuckahoe Conclave No 29 Hillsboro on May 9 the death of Mrother Sioulsbury charter member was mourned and resolutions adopted to record, notify family, and publish in papers. Nanticoke Lodge No 172 Federalsburg April 15 1904 passed resolutions on the death of P. M. James IL. Douglass with minutes, mourning drape, and family notice.
The executors of Into Thomas H. Gough and others, via attorney Henry R. Lewis, sold 11 acres 146 perches for 1255 dollars, 41 acres 88 perches for 1765 dollars, and 66 acres 605 for unknown, to buyer C. W. Hobbs. Nearby sales included Schlegel purchasing the Chinquapin farm for 2800 dollars, Harvey L. Cooper selling near Denton, and Emory Turpin selling a farm near Creomboro for 4500, with William Price taking ownership next year. George L. and Samuel F. Jopp bought the Jopp homestead near Denton for 2750.
The Kent News notes the congressional race lacks stirring campaigning as Denton Journal advocates the nomination of Hon. Thomas A. Smith. It says he is no factionist and that the solid Democracy would support him with zeal.
Temple Smith a Maryland Agricultural College student was appointed by the college president to a St. Louis stationed post in the Jefferson Guards for several months. Rural mail routes 1 and 2 begin May 16 with Charles F. Sewell and Harry E. Reininger as carriers. Routes described in the JouRNAL. Ath letic grounds to host Ridgely versus Denton Heptosoph "picked" nines in the first ball game. Festival at night and active water works construction planned with an estimated cost of 15000 dollars.
Greensboro eyes rapid development with plans for a major Methodist Episcopal Church project, an Hour mill and electric light plant by Capt. D.S. Brockway, and dwellings on Railroad Avenue by LB Jackson Mrs. S. M. Whitby Warren Vansant Watson Gruwell and J. Allen Moore. New storefronts and riverfront views add to town's appeal as Rev Hoffecker’s daughter Ruth graduates from Wilmington Conference Academy.
Miss Holbrook and Miss Whaley conducted Friday afternoon picnics at Hog Island and Smithson schools with all attendees enjoying the events. Miss Ethel P. Cade hosted a Friday picnic marking the last day of the school term. The Ladies Aid met at Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Cheezum’s home last Wednesday. Miss Laura Ayers of Cordova visits Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lednam. Mr. John Carter Sr. of Greensboro was in town Tuesday. Mr. F. H. Thomas has been home sick this week.
At the close of the mid week prayer meeting on Thursday May 9 the Epworth League was organized in the Methodist Episcopal Church by Rev E H Collins. Elected officers include Mrs E J Thomas president Rev E H Collins first vice president Mrs Nora Stafford second vice president Mrs Alice Booth third vice president Miss Maude Hummer fourth vice president R Max Davis secretary and treasurer. League to meet each Thursday evening after prayer services.
Mrs Thomas Todd Mrs William Collins and Mrs R M Burgess attended a picnic given by Miss Ollie Collins at American Corner. Mr and Mrs W H Collins and Mrs Rose Burgess spent part of the week with friends in Baltimore. Mrs J P Patchett at Federalsburg is visiting her daughter Mrs Hill Deen. Mr T H Todd returned from the city with a full line of summer goods. Our schools will be closed this week and picnics will be in order.
Mrs. Saunders of near here spent part of last week with relatives in Delaware. Mr. Edward Walls and his sister and Miss Effie Everett spent Saturday and Sunday with Dover friends. Miss Mattie Smith is on the sick list.
Mr J H Barrow of Preston engages Homer Lewis of Smyrna Delaware to assist in the hardware and implement trade with strong recommendations for his ability.
A long description of a Grand Canyon excursion led by Col Albert W. Sisk recounts the ascent to the river, canyon views, and perilous ledge trails plus cliff dwellings and shifting light. Separately, a Kent County jury convicts Mrs Mary Powell of murder in the second degree and sentences life imprisonment, with recitals of the trial, verdict, and aftermath. Obituary notices follow for Air Williamson and others, noting community impact and portraits of character.
In loving remembrance of our mother Sallie A Murphy who entered rest May 12 1901 Three years have passed since she sailed to a better land Her memory remains in our hearts though she sleeps beneath the sod We will remember thee Oh darling mother we loved you so Though parting was sorrowful Jesus will guide us till we meet again Written by her daughter SRP Also in memory of Mrs Mary Garrett who died May 6 1903 We loved her but Jesus loved her more And she rests with loved ones on yonder shore
Freight agents visited Eastern Shore sections and discussed fruit yields with local men. Observers forecast immense crops of fruit and brighter wheat prospects. A witness notes wheat now resembles a mass of grain, though may not be tall due to late season. Rumor along Baltimore wharves suggests steamboat excursions may be reduced to accommodate a large peach yield.
Health Officer George submitted a list of sub-registers for Caroline county naming district officials in each district. The bond for Richard Andrew, a constable in the Third district, was approved.
If you need noteheads billheads envelopes posters dodgers programs or other job printing at reasonable prices berry checks or earners' stationery send your orders to the Journal. We guarantee excellent work and complete satisfaction.
In Orphans' Court Tuesday last a decree appointed Fried. R. Owens trustee to sell William Morgan’s real estate. Guardian John E. Wilson presented guardianship matters for Hooch B. Vashti L. Lena R. and James A. H. Garey minors. Guardian accounts and admin final were examined and passed. Berry checks promptly printed at the JourNAL office.
Highlights include students Sadie Stevens through Alfred Davis earning praise for good character and effort at Wickery Till school. Jeweler Ralph Willis returns from Camden with a wife, Elsie Phillips of Wicomico county. Epworth League hosts a pie social at Earle Noble’s with full attendance. Local businessmen Smith of Stevenson & Co. and Ayres Works plan can shop machinery. Mrs. H. B. Messenger visits Philadelphia relatives. W. H. Davis’s gasoline launch operates on Granite City routes. Federalsburg residents visit Hartford Connecticut. Er. C. Foster buys Rufus Poole's mill and shops and now makes berry crates.
Henderson reports Mrs B F Dill called to her step-daughter in Wilmington last Friday morning. Mrs Samuel Carrow and daughters Edna and Ruth from Cordova visited Mr and Mrs Geo Carrow last week. Farmers traveled to Bowers for scarce trout after rain. Margaret Cooper of Dover stayed with Bessie Gooden near town Saturday and Sunday. Reynolds Moore of the Delawarean is ill with typhoid fever at home. Mrs Carroll Thawley of Philadelphia spent part of last week with Mr and Mrs Wm Gruwell. Bessie Gooden returned from Ridgely Friday. Mrs James Cubbage of Willow Grove visited Mrs A B Cubbage Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Edward Carter were with relatives in Philadelphia. Workmen are erecting poles for the new telephone line here.
Consul Albert W Swalm reports from Montevideo that Fruto lin, a German developed wash for killing scale on apple and pear trees, has been patented. Applied to infected trees, it destroyed scale within three days and the trees remained healthy. It costs about 20 cents per tree and is used with a spraying pump. The German government ordered 100 liters for experiments. it is being used by US and Canadian governments and several experimental stations.
The Star Democrat describes a theft plot where a stranger tests a farmer by searching for a lost ring and offering $100 for its return. A tramp retrieves the ring and the farmer offers $25 to recover it, hoping for the $100 reward. A jeweler later reveals the supposed profit to be only a few cents.
Mary A. Riedling thanks neighbors in Denton for strenuous efforts that saved her home from a devastating forest fire. She expresses sincere gratitude and asks to credit the helpers in the newspaper, dated May 11, 1904.
In Dover on Monday Walter Dickerson colored was given life imprisonment for the murder of Thomas Green colored at a camp meeting near Willow Grove last September.
Commissioners announced appointing local boards of school trustees for each district. The list includes Marydel, Henderson, Bee Tree, Cildsboro, Edinburgh, Baltimore Corner, Moore's, Lowe's, Greensboro, Whiteley's, Barcus', Bridgetown, Garey's, Camp Grove, Burrsville, Liden's, Central, Denton, Williamson's, Oaks, Williston, Willoughby's, Andersontown, Hynson, Harmony, Smithson, Grove, Preston, Choptank, Poplar Neck, Hubbard, Bethlehem, Federalsburg, Hickory Hill, Houston's Branch, Nichols, Long's, Hillsboro, Thawbey's, Saulsbury's, Cedar Grove, Boonsboro, Oak Ridge, Oakland, Ridgely, Furman's Grove, Gravelly Island, Laurel Grove, Concord, Smithville, Chestnut Grove, Friendship, American Corner.
Hartinore Sun reports General Gary is seen as the Republican standard bearer in the First district with Jackson likely to seek renomination. Eastern Shore delegates plan to unite at the convention while Jackson avoids a direct clash with General Agnus.
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