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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
5
Local brief with weather notes, seed corn advice, church revival plans, and political and social notices. Mentions court in session at Centreville, farm sales, elections, revival services, and community happenings across Denton and surrounding areas with several named individuals and firms.
A Denton group held a Halloween party at Reichman's Hall with 26 attendees and chaperones Mrs. W. J. D. Lucas and Mrs. Owen C. Garey. Miss Maud Clark improves after hospital care. several residents travel, move, or retire, and community social events fill the week. Local teacher N. W. Voss resigns for Curtis Bay. football injury at Tome Institute noted. many visits to Baltimore and Philadelphia reshape social ties. Community meetings feature music, games, and refreshments. farmers report good progress with corn husking, some telephones removed, and Mr. W. W. Dukes improving rapidly.
Chairman Mack of the Democratic National Committee asserts there is little to say and no apologies for the Republican victory. He praises Mr. Bryan’s campaign, says Democratic success was misrepresented as harming business, and renews plans to press Democratic principles from Buffalo and Washington for four years.
Mrs. J. H. Spence and daughter Anna Mae visit relatives in Goldsboro and Henderson. Wmn. T. Hignutt and daughter Ollie, along with Norman Scott, visit friends in Pennsylvania. R. J. S. Bullock loses a valuable horse after a broken limb. Joseph H. Spence and William Parker spent Thursday and Friday in Baltimore. Calvin Scott accepts a position in Federalsburg.
Mrs J R Towers and daughter Mrs C B Culver and her son Master Lee were guests of Mr and Mrs R W Wilhelm at Seaford last week. Maude Towers and Ethel Culver visited Miss Towers parents Mr and Mrs J R Towers for a few days this week.
Mrs Grace S Coates formerly Hill and H P Hutton a Western businessman married on October 22 in Colorado Springs. The couple plans to spend the winter in Mexico with friends in the area.
Mr. Mac Trampton and Mr. Hanson Todd suffered a knee injury when a gun discharged while traveling to Ganey's Wharf. Dr. Downes treated the wounds. Otis Rogers and sister Bertha return to Philadelphia. Mrs. J. Hunt reports eye treatment improved. W. H. Deen family and others visited relatives. Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. D. W. Davis home in Andersontown. Revival meetings to begin near Sunday night.
Miss Virginia Holt greatly improved Holt heirs property at Front and Green by converting the upper story into Holt's Hall for entertainments. W L Mason's store occupies the first floor. Several clergy visits and church events are announced including Holy Communion on November 8. Socials, deliveries, staff changes at the F M Tele phone Co, and local visits round out the week.
Henderson residents and guests are listed visiting relatives and friends in Hartly Dover Cheswold Wilmington Ridgely and Crum Lynne. Notables include Mrs Harry Moore and daughter Mary Miss Elphonsie Goodwin Mr C I Hollingsworth Mrs Ellen Coffin and Miss Viola Pritchett with sister Mrs J T Rickards. Election day passed quietly.
Mrs B F Seeders spent Monday with her mother Mrs J H Merriken and joined the Ladies Aid at Mr 5S G Nuttle's. Three car loads of carried goods were shipped last Saturday from this station by Denton Canning Co and H T Nuttle. Mrs J F Stafford and children of Marydel visited with her brother Mrs F Walls. Mrs Dr W H Marsh of Solomons Calvert visits sister Mrs John S Slaughter near Anthonys. Mrs Wm Irwin and children of Denton visited Mrs Irwin's niece Mrs B Robinson. Mr F F Collins of Preston recently visited his brother Charles. John H Bell was guest of his mother Mrs Geo L Jopp early this week.
Auditors FE J Goslin O W Downes and J A Davis say the county's tax law is the most effective in the state. In 1906 a levy of 805,588.70 left less than 103 uncollected by November 1907 after deductions. The 1907 levy of 69,954.84 would have about 209 or less uncollected by November 1908. Over two years only one tax sale occurred, for 2.51 against a non-resident.
Mr J J S Hunt suffered a fall ten feet from a building but escaped serious injury and is bed bound for a time yet improving. A four week revival at Calvary M P Church closed with thirty six conversions and a weekly Wednesday prayer meeting plan was set. Mrs Linnie Hunt returned home from Philadelphia after eye treatment.
William Malone Outten born February 3 1869 died November 1 after two week illness. Funeral held Wesley M E Church with interment at nearby cemetery. Pallbearers listed. He leaves a widow formerly Maggie Wroten and siblings. Funeral directors Wright and Nuttle. Halloween party at Miss Florrie Dill’s with gifts and games. Various visitors and engagements mentioned including Annie Dill and L Jester marriage notice October 28. Persons visiting and staying with local families noted.
Mr. William A. Butler sold his jewelry and notions stock to Mr. Wm. T. Vickery and left for Baltimore to start a new jewelry business. Miss Mildred Harris becomes chief operator with Miss Myrtle Bailey assistant and Thomas Thornton night operator. The exchange stays private with Vickery running the pay station. Rev. William H. Hutchins of the Pittsburg MFE Conference visits and will preach at the M E Church. W. I. Keefer buys a twenty acre farm from Fred Harrington and will move by year’s end. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society holds a meeting at Mrs. W. S. Massey’s. Various Greensboro residents and visitors are noted with short travel updates.
United States Senator Rayner, a prominent campaigner for Democracy, expresses relief over Maryland winning and avoiding defeat. He says he would repeat his efforts, regrets Mr. Bryan’s loss, and urges the party to focus on legitimate work for the season and bid the world farewell to politics.
The USPS will place the new postage stamps on sale November 16 in post offices. Denominations include 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 13 15 16 50 cents and 1 dollar. $2 and $5 will be discontinued after current stock runs out. The 1 cent stamp features Benjamin Franklin from Houdon’s bust, the others carry George Washington. All denominations share identical design with an ellipse, laurel leaves, and the words U S Postage above the head and the denomination below. Size matches existing stamps.
A farmer near town seeks a reliable white woman as a general housekeeper. Inquiries should be made at the JOURNAL Office, vicinity noted.
A Merchants and Manufacturers Association committee backs a $1000 preliminary survey by Westinghouse Kerr for bridging the Chesapeake to connect Baltimore with the Eastern Shore. The plan envisions a three mile bridge with a fast trolley link, financing around $5 million, and a web of connecting lines to carry passengers and freight, boosting Baltimore’s trade reach.
The Baltimore Sun notes Democratic candidate J. Harry Covington defeated Uncle Bill Jackson for Congress with a large plurality on the Eastern Shore. Analysts credit Covington’s aggressive campaign and his emphasis on curbing corrupt practices, aided by state authorities and responses from Governor Crothers.
State Forester Besley announced an extensive trip through the Eastern Shore starting around November first to inspect wood lots. He noted rising interest from farmers and landowners in section 4 of the State Forest Laws, which allows him to cooperate with local entities to prepare forest protection and management plans, with applicants paying field expenses. The State Agricultural College forestry department is also advancing educational work, with lectures to be delivered in January February and March after 32 young men completed courses last session.
State's Attorney Elmer W. Deen announced warrants for Charles W. Hobbs former circuit clerk and Republican State Central Committee chair for bribery under the Corrupt Practices Act. Hobbs pleaded guilty to receiving money to influence voters and was fined $1,000. Writs were issued against Willard C. Todd for bribery deeds, with bonds posted. Further arrests were indicated as investigations continued.
After the International Congress on Tuberculosis, Maryland intensifies its fight against consumption. The Maryland Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis seeks to expand beyond Baltimore City, forming county branches in Anne Arundel, Dorchester, Washington, and Frederick, with Montgomery and Allegany planned. The group, which won many awards, aims to influence legislation and extend educational outreach through a traveling exhibit now touring county fairs.
October weather report shows mean maximum 72 and mean minimum 46 with a monthly mean of 59. Highest reading 87 on October 18 and lowest 30 on October 13 and 14. October had a greatest daily range of 43 on the 18th and total precipitation 2.06 inches, with 1.07 inches in 24 hours on October 29. Five days had 0.61 inch or more. sky was clear 20 days, partly cloudy 3, cloudy 8. Prevailing wind from the northeast. Harry B. Mason Cooperative Observer.
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