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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1903
Page
2
Saturday morning May 23 1903 items from all parts note circuit court to convene June 22 orphan’s court May 26 levy court May 26 school board May 26 public notices summarize upcoming meetings and schedules for local governance.
Centreville to gain a gas plant and water supply for the Methodist Protestant parsonage, homes being painted, a new gasoline plant installed at Mrs K N Hardcastle, and ship and railroad activity. The Caroline region reports fruit buyers scarce, a Vesper schedule change, school events at Federalsburg and Cedar Grove, and several community happenings including a horse track performance, a midsummer stock sale, and local obituaries.
Personal notes of the week report Miss May Gootee hosting a birthday party in Denton with small Japanese fans and hearted pipes favors. Several dances, refreshments, and social visits are listed, including local marriages, appointments, and travels of residents such as J. M. Willis, Corinne Bruce, and Thomas Ireland Elliot.
Mr. L. R. Brumbaugh warns the frost damaged crops hurt Caroline county farmers. Strawberry yields may drop to a quarter of normal, with Tennessee and Superior varieties hardest hit. Total losses reach about one hundred fifty thousand dollars, seventy five percent of last year’s value. Peach, apple, pear, plum buds damaged, wheat and corn below average, hay near worthless though crimson clover saved for hay. Tomato plants germinated poorly, threatening a crop worth about a quarter million dollars last year.
Mr J O Browns horse ran away a few days ago overturning the vehicle and throwing him to the ground causing severe Bruising. Boys suits all sizes and styles at Everngams.
A quarterly conference was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. W. G. Koons presiding elder making a favorable impression. Resolutions were adopted to pursue a new church property, appointing a committee with authority to act. The Epworth League marked its fourteenth anniversary with morning prayer, a 10 30 sermon by Rev. Dr. Hoffecker, and an evening program of music, addresses, and junior activities. Various local residents visited and hosted guests, including families from Centreville and Hillsboro, with multiple social gatherings noted.
Preston High School held a May nineteenth ceremony with essays by Elsie Trice Bertie Taylor Lottie Charles Inez Noble and speeches by Rev G C Williams who spoke on Success in Life. Certificates were given by Dr J L Noble and prizes awarded to Inez Noble Ruby M Poole and Nellie B Vickers.
Bethlehem M E Church Ladies Aid to hold a strawberry festival on the church lawn this Saturday evening. Miss Sisk will not return as teacher next year. The small nine baseball team held a box social in the school building Saturday. Mr and Mrs Messick visited in Denton. Irene Roo of Cordova spent weekend with Mrs Ledlum. Grace Clubbard returns home for summer vacation.
Smithville school pupils achieve strong results in the final examinations. Named students include Helen Liden Lola Alford Bessie Liden Eunice Todd Minnie Williamson Willie Neal Claude Liden Nora Willoughby Annie Jester Alvin Meredith Horace Robinson Charlie School Clarence Lord Roland Scott and Virgie Wright.
A Sunday sermon by Rev. Dr. A. J. Church argues the Bible’s creation story as universal truth and challenges evolutionists from Darwin onward. It cites Lord Kelvin’s view that a Supreme Power is needed to explain living forms and notes that science has yet to produce living matter in the lab, implying a Creator beyond natural forces.
The Eastern Shore region rapidly expands as rail and steam boat traffic increase. Canning, farms, and a tomato boom spur factory growth, potentially forming a village near Tuckahoe. Residents expect trade with Baltimore, urging cooperation across Maryland to build the town.
Wa Cannon Stevens extends sincere thanks to the people of Denton for their kindness during a recent bereavement. An obstinate man does not hold opinions they hold him says J Butler.
Widespread drought from early April reduces prospective wheat and strawberry yields in Warcit Strawberries Tomah counties. Tomato seeds show poor germination, likely short crop. Some predict a better tomato crop than last year. Market softened by remaining canned goods while small packers expect fair prices. Farmers stocked berry crates and caps, planning for next year’s larger crop. overall yield expected to be about one third on many lands across the Peninsula and central east.
Mrs. Anne Grafflin Vrooman, Baltimore heiress, sues Walter Vrooman for divorce. He once drew attention on the Eastern Shore as a stump speaker and later founded Ruskin College and two companies from Kansas City. She gave one third of her $750,000 fortune to his ventures. He later bought stock in failing firms to protect investors and pursued socialistic projects on the Eastern Shore.
A reflective piece condemns the phrase they say as a cowardly hedge used to spread rumors. It argues that those who begin with they say often know the tale is false or unverified and poisons reputations and peace like a modern gossip monger.
On Tuesday last the county commissioners appointed sub-registers of vital statistics for eight districts. First district Jacob Richards Marydel and Dr H W B Rowe Goldsboro. Second district Harry Turpin Greensboro. Third district Dr Theodore Saulsbury Burrsville. Fourth district Charles B Harrison Preston. Fifth district Dr R Kemp Jefferson Federalsburg. Sixth district Dr W H F Miller Hillsboro. Seventh district J D Davis Ridgely. Eighth district Dr John Du Hadway Fowling Creek. Also the road in the Eighth district petitioned by John Howard and others was ordered opened.
William H Doweese attorney for Robert W Knotts will sell a small farm near Bridgetown on Tuesday June 16. Harvey I Cooper assignee will sell a dwelling at Henderson on May 30. J H C Legg attorney will sell a Ridgely dwelling on May 28. I Pliny Fisher attorney will sell June 2 real estate of the late Mrs Louisa Garrett. Harvey L Cooper attorney for G W Rolph will sell valuable horses on May 28.
A Western Union telegraph office has been established in the Kranz Hotel Ridgely. It is in charge of operator Woodring of Queen Anne's county. Mr Harry Hemmons has returned from North Carolina where he has been buying strawberries. Prof W Marcellus Miller principal of the Academy left for his home on Sunday. Mr Thorndyke Roe has returned to his work as operator at Kridgely depot.
A quarterly conference in Concord rejected a plan for another camp meeting, noting the last encampment was in 1900 and that interest in Methodist gatherings has declined for over a decade as seashore access drew crowds away. Architectural plans for a new Christ Church building were discussed. the vestry aims for a structure costing over 2500 dollars on a prominent site. The Diocese of Easton will convene in Chester Parish, Chestertown Md. on June 2, 1903, with ticket requests to the secretary. There are July 4 all day meetings at the Bible Holiness Campground near Preston and a Burrsville tent meeting beginning May 30. An Elder Bowman lectures in Ridgely May 25–26 for a fundraiser. The Norma Glee Club of Dover will perform for Ridgeley bell fund. An ushers union is formed at Rev. J T Richardson's organization. The M E and M P churches plan Children's Day June 7.
A foreign writer muses on whether aging is sad and if one can master youth and wealth. He notes grace in bearing health and criticizes the desire to mimic youth, praising a placid, benevolent elder who loves humanity and retains youthful admiration without imitation.
Mr. Lee Hignutt is building an addition and remodeling his dwelling near Concord. Mr. James Wooters is performing the work.
The Pennsylvania Railroad and its chief A J Cassatt launched a coordinated strike against Western Union, destroying 1500 miles of lines and 60 000 poles across six states, grounding 15000 miles of wire and costing 750 000 in property. 8000 workers across 2500 miles carried out the demolition as a restraining injunction was denied.
Remembrance notices honor Lauis Baker son of James and Sarah Baker who died May 15 1903 age 14 years 5 months 4 days after consumption. Also reverent tribute to father Henry Jopp who died May 14 196% with lines about sleep pain and heavenly rest. The family notes six children twenty two grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The article describes a home remedy using lime and copper sulphate to prevent tomato blight. Prepare four pounds of lime, soak and stack it, then mix with 25 gallons of water in a porous bag. After 24 hours, dissolve sulphate in another barrel, combine in stages, and apply in a fine spray three times as plants emerge. A 50 gallon batch suits many seeds, with one fourth for one or two pounds.
A paint firm pledges to donate liberal quantities of Long man & Martinez Pure Paints to churches and institutions funded by voluntary contributions. They claim twenty seven years of prior use, tens of millions of gallons sold, painting nearly two million homes with a repaint guarantee. Linseed oil added in two minutes, cost about $1.25 per gallon, samples free. Agents listed: J. H. Nichols Denton R. M. Messick Bethlehem T. Harvey Burrsville J. Frank Lednum Preston.
Conwelta Co of Milton Delaware announces readiness to supply bricks to the building trade in the Queen Annel region and adjacent territory. Orders invited for any quantity with prompt delivery to contractors and related trades.
Georgia entomologist Scott reports a lime and salt wash as a summer treatment for the San Jose scale on peaches. The mix slows breeding, kills young insects after they emerge, and reduces numbers on trees though eradication is unlikely. Applications require hand painting of trunks and larger limbs, with spraying and brush work to reach higher branches. May is identified as the peak breeding month for effective control.
Mrs Emily Marker widow of John H Marker died at home on Saturday May 16 after a long illness. She leaves her husband and seven children, sister of James Reed formerly of Harrington. Interment was at Mt Olive Cemetery. Choptank school pupils with highest averages were Anna Wright Helen Smith Earl Cox Lawrence Bladies Estelle Wright Clara Wright and Webster Blades. Hartley beat Marydel 18 to 16 in a rusty nine softball game. Bar ber and Rodway starred for Marydel while Smith and Daly pitched for Hartley umpire T T Williams. Everagan's clothing offers top fabrics and latest styles. Wm T Downes of Greensboro has been granted an $8 monthly pension.
Circuit Court Clerk Hobbs issued traders licenses this week to multiple merchants including Stewart & Jarrell of Hillsboro with 4000 dollars Sallie L Cooper of Templeville 500 dollars M B Cooper of Greensboro 1000 dollars J C Johnson of Preston 1500 dollars Smith & Walls of Denton 6000 dollars Geo H Berry & Son of Denton 1000 dollars Samuel W Jackson of Toulson 1000 dollars and several others including John L Everagam Denton 10000 dollars Nuttle Hardware Co Denton 6000 dollars J E Williamson & Son Smithville 1000 dollars B O Miller Federalsburg 1000 dollars H T Nuttle & Bro Andersontown 6000 dollars Emory & Heather Marydel 2500 dollars A L Duffey Hillsboro 1000 dollars H W Lane Ridgely 1000 dollars Edith spares & Sister Hillsboro 509 dollars J Frank Ledman Preston 6000 dollars Warren Vansant Greensboro 1000 dollars C H Towers & Bro Williston 2500 dollars Isaac H Truitt Hynson 1500 dollars Frances A Pennington Ridgely 500 dollars.
Harvey L. Cooper attorney lists recent transfers from Verrell farm and SAMO farm. Alice R. Spencer buys 35 acres for 800 dollars, Martha J. Johnson acquires 59 acres for 1298 dollars, J. P. Wilkingon takes 16 acres for 238 dollars, and Frank Henry acquires 9 acres for 10 dollars.
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