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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
5
A compact local page notes fruit tree planting, animal and farm trade items, egg prices, and various ads. It mentions a mule for sale, a barn built, ice house illustration, a touring car sale, hunting reports, a 53 acre tract for sale in Fourth district, and December events at Masonic Hall and Talbot county meetings. The text cites upcoming entertainments, store ads, and community notices including voter and club matters.
Local social column notes several marriages and engagements including Mr George El Wooley of Easton and Miss Frances L Shane of Philadelphia wed by Rev E Z Roberts and leaving for a honeymoon. Also Miss Mary Emma Harris and Clarence Perry of New York wed at home and plan residence in New York. Includes social visits, illnesses, and community updates from Denton area.
A list of Den ton Primary School second graders worthy of credit for good conduct during the past week includes Hilda Cade Ruth Masten Mary S fubbard Worthington Downes Clarence Baynard Stoward Jones Frances Paine Clara Tubbs Rose Turner Elsie Collison Marion Davis George Smith Mary Le gates Maggie Mills Albert Towers Charles Dean Sadie Wooters Elizabeth Stevens Elizabeth Booth Leola Christopher Elva Masten Louise Fisher Anna Lucas Nathan Willis Alton McDaniel John Steele. An ice cream and box social is planned at Boonsboro school on Friday evening December 4 with rain date the following night to benefit the school and ladies are asked to bring boxes. A separate box social for the Burrsville school will be held Friday evening December 4 with ladies urged to bring boxes.
Easton High School played Caroline High to a 0-0 tie on Thanksgiving Day as both teams held firm near their goal lines. Several hundred spectators witnessed a tense, defensive battle with Denton’s lineup featuring Brumbaugh, Rice, Smith, Short, Green, Porter, Downes, Garey, Hughes, S Garey, and Sigler among others.
A terse urging to boost commerce calls for more advertising as political distractions have stalled business. The speaker laments a stagnant trade flow worsened since the campaign began, comparing it to a choke of debris in a once clear stream. The message repeats the call to action to get busy and advertise.
County Commissioners and Talbot board met at Tuckahoe bridge yesterday to inspect the structure. Messrs. W. E. Liden, W. H. Deen, and C. H. Todd were named a commission to oversee a proposed new road in the Fourth district known as the Reynolds and Lewis road.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Hase to ease breaking in shoes. Priced savings offered with a free sample from Allen Bamated at LeRoy New York. The copy warns against fake substitutes and directs to obtain the product locally.
The community records a Thanksgiving burial reminder of E I Adams and Robert Anthony. Baltimore visitors Mrs H H Carroll and daughter stay with William Carroll. J E Towers sale drew a large crowd with prices strong. Mr and Mrs 3B Allen of Washington visit relatives. J T Lister returns from Philadelphia visit. J R Rickards vacationing with parents in St Marys. W E Tarr fills in as station supply agent. Denton Canning Co buys pine boards for future needs. E M Merriken spends Thanksgiving with her parents.
Thieves entered the James McCloud dwelling near town one night this week while the family attended church in Ridgely and seized a large haul of bedding and clothing. Also noted: Kranz Hotel to get new management January 1, Frank Symon to move from the hotel to Brigden property, Myrtle Vosmus returns home from Leaumont Virginia after Thanksgiving in Washington, Guy Turner of Smyrna leases the Sigler Building to open a clothing and gents store, John W. Honey of Philadelphia visits Thanksgiving at Imler home, Emmett Buckwalter of Phoenixville visits Samuel Saxton, I T Saulsbury buys a new 30 horsepower Cadillac, and I Frank Seward moves to a farm near town on Friday.
Williston and Hillsboro guests include Maggie Jarrell and Sallie Stevens visiting Mrs. Martha J. Hignatt. George Rice and son from Philadelphia return home after visiting R. C. Rice. Elsie L. Roe spends holidays at Wilson College with Edna Hobbs. Rev. J E Smith preached on salvation. William Cooper visits friends here.
The death roll lengthens with notices of Francis Tatem Barton 64, his life marked by intellect and modest public service. Survivors include three sons and three daughters. Other obituaries: Mrs. Sarah G. Culbreth and Mrs. Annie Hardcastle. Georgia Mary Walston dies at 16. Also reports on Orphans Court actions for Esther Todd and Mary Dawson estates. Administrative orders and executor appointments noted for several estates.
Mr Till Reiss of Greenville Pennsylvania a Democratic candidate for Congress narrowly lost in a solid Republican district He did not seek the nomination or wish office and was not distressed He produced a campaign statement noting seeds to constituents prompt salary and spending with constituents He claimed Mercer Venango and Elk counties and referenced campaign allies and election votes in 1904 The piece ends noting seeds of kindness and a Sunset Cox reference to Congress nearly being won.
Sudlersville residents report Mrs. Sue Thompson of Stilsboro visiting her mother Mrs. Tom Stevens. Sudlersville Methodists invite Rev. W C Bennett to return next year. Mrs. Fred W Booker visits her mother Mrs. Noble of Federalsburg.
Local residents and visitors are listed with recent travels and gatherings. Families from Camden Dover Farnhurst Felton and Philadelphia are mentioned visiting Burrsville and nearby towns. A church wedding occurred at the M I parsonage. an oyster supper fundraiser is planned by the Epworth League for a good cause.
Misses Ida and Sadie Deane of Hur lock spent Sunday with Mrs. Emma Hubbard and Miss Bessie Fountain. Mr. James W. Griffith of New Haven Conn is visiting his father. Thanksgiving exercises were held at the Academy on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clark and Mrs. Charles Beachamp visited relatives here. Mrs. Eliza Williamson and children mourn a bereavement. Mrs. Clara I. Williamson returns after visiting Baltimore friends. Miss Anna Johnson visits Greensboro relatives. Rev J B Cannon conducts revival services at Harmony. Mrs. N T Nuttle visits Farmington. Mr. C S Beachamp visited the Neck. Miss Mary Nuttle visits Dover.
Preston notes report Mrs Trout and children from Virginia visit and plan to live in aston. Mrs Bessie Noble of Sykesville spent Tuesday and Wednesday with relatives here. Elbert Douglass builds a dwelling on Cross street with J R Porter as contractor. Mr and Mrs Buckley of Choptank recently suffered paralysis. Mr and Mrs E T Moore and daughter Effie visited Baltimore last week. Mrs Edna Henry has returned from Cabin Creek.
Hickman and Mrs. Steve Adams of Delmar visited Jer sey City and Bayonne in New Jersey before stopping here on their return. A. D. Wright, recently in New York, visits his aunt Mrs. James Horsey. James Wouters’ new home is ready for occupancy. A. P. Fisher is very sick at home.
A revival at Choptank continues with Rev. E. H. Collins delivering strong exhortations. Mr. John Blades of Choptank has helped lead many young men to repentance. Meanwhile John Blades is reported ill.
The Baltimore Sun reports Governor Crothers advocates amendments to close loopholes in the Corrupt Practices Act. He cites county reports showing money used for runners and messengers, especially on the Eastern Shore, with big sums from Jackson allies. Cecil county’s treasurer John M. Tucker reports $425 raised, $406.50 spent, and no funds for runners.
Talbot's court closed Wednesday after a grand jury returned fifty presentments. Forty six targeted colored people. Of twenty six jailed inmates, twenty five were colored. Easton Ledger notes ninety percent of court costs stem from the lawless element among colored residents, prompting alarm.
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans four experimental farms on its divisions to show best crops and aid farmers and truckers on the peninsula. A team led by Division Superintendent Rodgers and officials from multiple lines surveyed farms with expert farmers W. F. Allen and Orlando Harrison. The effort aims to boost crop profitability and improve market access.
Vermillion county residents J Sconce and Taylor Garlough bought seed corn in Indiana and found a freak ear with a hollow husk core instead of a cob. Planting the kernels reproduced ears identical to the freak ear. Next year will plant more to improve the new variety as the yielded corn matches cobbed ears with large solid kernels.
Stockholders holding 1 500 000 of the B C A Railway Company preferred stock sue to determine their rights to earnings. They allege fraud in denying that the stock is alien on the franchises and property, subject only to the 1 250 000 first mortgage gold bonds at 5 percent. Some stock is held in this county.
Dorchester county Maryland secretary S F E Collins reports a demented seventy year old man wandering from his house. The subject George W Lane is described as wearing dark clothes with mismatched pants and coat. Anyone finding and detaining him should notify Collins for a reward.
An aromatic herb remedy named Mother Gray's Australian Leaf claims to regulate female weaknesses and cure backache, kidney, bladder, and urinary troubles. Available at all druggists or by mail for 50 cents from the Mother Gray Co. Le Roy, N.Y. Patras.
A Philadelphia Record summary of a church lesson on temperance from Isaiah. It traces how wine bred sin among Ephraim’s leaders, weakened a once-great nation, and allowed invasion. The article cites biblical parallels, warns Christian voters’ role in liquor traffic, and urges spiritual warfare against lusts, pride, and drunkenness.
The thrifty farmer starts sealing holes in stables and taking steps to keep livestock comfortable for winter. He notes less feed is needed and stock stay healthier with proper protection. Each animal should be cleaned daily and have water at least twice, though four times is preferable.
In loving memory of my beloved husband Ollie Bloxsom who died October 13 1907. Who would not wish to die like those whom God's own spirit deigns to bless to sink into that soft repose then wake to perfect happiness.
Miss Myrtle Kemp has returned from Cambridge Hospital where she served as a trained nurse. The Secretary of the Treasury notes a strong demand for gold for Christmas while the Father of the Family confirms high demand for greenbacks banknotes silver nickel and copper coins.
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