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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
5
Local items report a busy farm season with steamship Avalon back on route, school closure next Friday, new autos and clothing shops, real estate sales, and bids for the Tuckahoe bridge. Maryland Delaware Peninsula peach forecasts warn of June drop risks for many varieties.
Rev T P Revelle once a Methodist Protestant minister who moved from Delaware to Seattle to aid church missions has entered law and politics. He now sits in a law firm with two brothers under Revelle Reveille and Revelle, having twice declined Seattle mayoral nominations. Also noted are numerous social notices of marriages, visits, and travel among Delaware, Baltimore, and Queen Anne residents, including St many spouses and kin in Burrsville Hillsboro Preston and Ridgely.
The County Commissioners confirmed appointments of sub-registers of vital statistics for districts. W L Cooper of Goldsboro and T J Weather of Marydel in district one. Warren Vansant of Greensboro in district two. Dr Theodore Saulsbury of Burrsville in district three. Charles B Morrison of Preston in district four. Dr R Kemp Jefferson of Federalsboro in district five. Dr H W B Rowe of Willsboro in district six. John D Davis of Ridgely in district seven. Dr John Du Hadway of Bowling Creek in district eight.
The motion for a new trial in the Frances Karabinos case against Delaware and Chesapeake Railway and Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad, tried in Caroline county, ended with the court granting a new trial after a lengthy argument. The verdict previously awarded Karabinos $15,000. No date or place for a rescheduled hearing is set.
Citizens of the Fourth district raise 300 dollars to fund the split log drag to improve highways at low cost. Similar efforts noted in Talbot show growing public spirit for road improvements through farmer and citizen cooperation, promising rapid progress.
In the Orphans Court on a recent Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood pres ent Harry S Dailey applied for letters of administration on the personal estate of Turbett K Jarrett deceased Harvey L Cooper attorney Notices ordered Charles Kline executor of Lewis N Clark presented a final receipt and release from Alverta Clark which was approved Henry C Rawlings executor of W Allen Lockerman presented a list of operates debts and first and final account of administration which were approved Distribution ordered
Mr and Mrs Bruce Deen of Federalsburg visited Deen grandparents at Fowling Creek. A school entertainment will be held in the schoolhouse on the evenings of the 22nd and 23rd with admission 10 and 20 cents. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Raymond Deen and daughters Vera and Florence at Mr C C Deen’s. Various locals hosted or visited over the week including Mr Orland Horsey of Williston with Mr Madison Towers, Wesley Towers with Charlie Collins at Hobbs, Elmer Collins of Easton with Aflac Frampton, Solomon Corkran with daughter Emma Deen, Bertha Deen’s visit to Denton, Mamie Williamson with Greenwood relatives, Siclen Wheatley with her parents in Easton, and Nannie Towers visiting Williston friends.
On Saturday last the strong baseball team of Secretary played our team here with the visitors winning 15 to 6. The home club made many costly errors while Baker starred for Secretary with notable batting. In town news, Mrs. Martha Lewis, long patient at Cambridge Hospital, is visiting friends. Mrs. J. R. Harrison returns to Las Ton after a visit with her aunt Mrs. C. E. Andrews. Miss Marie Moore was taken to Cambridge Hospital for treatment. Mrs. Ruth Rumbold of Philadelphia visits her sister Mrs. May Harris. Mr. Medford Burgess of Preston called on Mr. Edwin Wright. Beulah Haws of Philadelphia visits relatives.
Mrs Brockhurst and daughter Millicent from Bayonne New Jersey visit Mrs Crosl. Mr Chas Mauney and sons Charles and George from Farmington were here Sunday. Mrs J R Fountain and Miss Minnie Fountain spent the weekend with Denton relatives. Roy Evans of Baltimore visiting his parents Mr and Mrs T E Evans. Edward Brown of Philadelphia spending time with his parents nearby. Edna Adams guest of Miss Della Peters over Sunday.
Mr. Charles IL. Pritchett spent Monday in Monumental City while Mrs William Roe visited Baltimore this week, highlighting social movement and local presence of prominent figures.
An old skillet of hokum claims Alien's Foot-Ease shakes into shoes cure tired aching feet and sweat. The advert absurdly promises relief from calluses and discomfort with fanciful medical jargon and misprints.
Colonel William Henry Legg a Queen Anne's county leader and longtime Democrat dies at his Baltimore home from Brights disease. A former state legislator he championed oyster interests and Chesapeake Bay measures, served on governor staff, edited the Dra- TON Journal, and influenced local politics with ties to Governor Hamilton and Senator Whyte. Funeral held in Baltimore with interment in Centreville.
Fruit trees show heavy harvest ahead with peaches apples and plums loaded though Keiffer pears injured by frosts. Cherries reportedly falling. Ber ries promise a good crop. Local residents Miss Elphonsie Goodwin Dover and Mr. J R Melvin with Kath arine near Wilmington. Mrs Dill Lettie and Lula Melvin visiting relatives. Mr Melvin’s house repainted. Ed Walls and others in Dover.
Ames M P Church hosts its young pastor and wife with a Saturday night donation and social hour followed by cream and cake in the dining room. Rev Joseph W Gibson and wife received a hearty reception at Union M V Church after arriving Thursday night. Children’s Day exercises set for June 21 at 7:30 PM. Mrs Jacob E Ellwanger visits end week with Denton home. Miss Leslye Cheezum visiting Yuckahoe Neck. Mrs A T Porter on sick list this week.
Federalsburg citizens push private subscriptions to repair Nichols and Preston roads after completing the State road toward Smithville. Engineers favor river improvement, with Congress likely to fund a channel that would admit steamers within three quarters of a mile of town, boosting its status as a peninsula commercial center.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wright and Misses Annie Wright and Maud Towers attended Mr. Arthur Scott's birthday party at Williston Saturday night. Mr. John Towers of Seaford visited his sister Mrs. S. H. McMahon Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Narvey McMahan were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R Towers Sunday. Mr. Fred Cook of Trenton N J is the guest of his brother Mr. J. P. Cook this week. Illness of Mrs. R. N. Dean reported. Miss Ola Scotts spending a few days with Mrs. T. J. McMahan.
Albert Babbitt and son Grover divide their Sartley area farm with new dwellings. Lawrence Hartnett acquires 120 acres northeast of Pearson's with buildings for 5500 dollars. George Perry buys land north of Hartley and starts erection of new structures.
A Sunday school lesson recounts Jesus praying in the Garden of Olives with Peter James and John, Judas’s midnight betrayal for thirty pieces of silver, and the ensuing arrest. It contrasts Judas’s hypocrisy with Peter’s denial and notes the disciples’ fleeing. Jesus asserts his surrender to God, heals the wounded ear, and clarifies his open teaching in public. The piece cautions against hypocritical conduct within the church and warns against following enemies of Christ.
The Pennsylvania Railroad expanded a generous return offer for empty crates and carriers but only for tomato shipments. Free return of three basket and two-basket carriers from Philadelphia Baltimore Chester and Wilmington applies to tomatoes, not peaches. The fixed weight freight rule for peaches remains in effect.
The Agricultural Department bulletin notes co operative fruit and truck grower associations as ready to cut costs and raise efficiency. Small producers ship in car lots, secure lower transport rates, uniform grades, and telegraph markets. An exchange is suggested to promote berry growing locally and improve selling practices.
Agricultural article urges shippers to finalize marketing plans after harvest to convert crops into cash. It stresses careful harvesting grading and packing as essential, noting many perishable losses from inadequate facilities and preparation, and calls for shipper involvement in market access amid tough conditions.
At the Middle Convocation on Kent Island last week Rev. James A. Mitchell was renominated to become Bishop for Dean. Rev. J. Gibson Gantt was elected vice president and Rev. W. B. Stehl as secretary and treasurer. The Sunday School Institute elected Rev. Mr. Stell as president and Rev. Win. N. Weir named secretary for the Diocesan Institute. Willian Temple is assigned to lead St Elizabeth parish in Wilmington, replacing him at St Peter's by Rev. James C. Comiskey of Easton who succeeds Temple.
The article warns that house flies spread typhoid fever by crawling over food, stressing the need to exclude the pests from every room, especially kitchens, during warm seasons to protect public health.
Baltimore dispatch reports General Joseph Bruff Seth seeks the Democratic nomination for Congress on the Eastern Shore. He faces candidates J Larry Covington and J Frank Turner in Talbot. Dorchester and nearby counties weigh in as Judge Henry and Emerson Harrington vie for judicial delegates, with Dorchester Can ally with Wicomico or Somerset to control the court convention.
W. T. Murray of Farmington Delaware advertises a thirty day sale with deep discounts on survey wagons passenger buggies market wagons harness and horse gear. The list includes first class carriages priced down from 135 to 110 and many second hand items plus farm wagons offered at regular stock prices.
A 30-inch Merry Widow hat trimmed in bright colors worn by a Hagerstown girl violet picking on a country road near York Traven Pa spooked an eight mile team. The wagon wrecked and one mule was injured. The girl and friends watched as the team charged toward a fence and she tried to escape. The fashion accessory proved too much for the mules, which bolted the moment they were startled.
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