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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1901
Page
2
Court sessions set for December third and school board meetings for December tenth as announced by local authorities. </analysis>
Denton community news notes a dance at Hidgely, Thanksgiving gatherings, and a water works need in Bentor. Pension granted, hog killed, cattle and pig sales advertised, and Christmas preparations underway. Local court case, lectures, school awards, and clergy events accompany social notices and family marriages in Choptank Ridgely and Williston.
William H. Deweese and Harvey L. Cooper told County Commissioners they withdrew a $1500 claim for injuries to Jacob Ryan at a broken bridge near Hillsboro. The amount was raised to $2500 and no action taken. Henry B Lewis was appointed counsel to investigate the claim.
Mel Howard Bryant a Baltimore lawyer and Democrat told of a hovel scene during a political speech near Pikesville before the recent election. He denounced Republicans saying they stole offices and aimed to ruin Admiral Schley's name. He dramatized by pretending to drop a roll of money, drawing anxious glances from nearby listeners.
Mrs Emma Johnson rents her Concord farm to Mr Knotts and plans to reside with daughter Mrs Downes. George Nichols builds a home nearby and might move next year. J L Nichols and family visit parents Mr and Mrs Price near Burrsville. Mrs Will Johnson and daughter Etta visit Willingdon. The community bids farewell to teacher Miss May Sparklin. Mr Walton Dukes recovers after long illness.
Miss Corinne Mowbray returns from a year in Pittsburg to her sister Mrs. G. Nuttle. Mrs. M. A. G. Coates and granddaughter visit daughter Mrs. Dr Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walston weekend with Mr. J. D. Neal. Mr. Nuttle and wife visited Baltimore. Mights Olie and Hattie Covey spent Sunday here. Ira J. Nichole administrator of Aphaea V. Nichols gives notice to creditors.
A Rushville Illionoia illustrated feature honors Lewis A Jarman a Breensboro native and son of Thomas H Jarman Esq The profile extols his nineteen years of practice in Schuyler County praising his energy caution and determination and noting his strong trial presentation and client advocacy successes.
In the Orphans Court the personal estate letters of administration for Rhonea V. Nichol were granted to Ira J. Nichols with bond filed and creditors notified. Perry E. Collins, administrator of John V. Collins, obtained an order to sell personal property. Real estate sale for Ella R. Price was ratified. Will submissions for William J. Marshall and Isa s L. Noble were filed. Executors Greenlee and Garey presented administration accounts and debts lists which were approved. Administration letters for Adaline Newton were approved.
Improvements in Denton forecast a strong 1902 with many dwellings and business houses completed or planned on Franklin Third Fifth Sixth Gay Main and High streets. Projects include homes, a high school building, stores, a printing house, a fruit packing plant, a box factory, and a lumber mill plus repairs to numerous structures. Farmers’ meetings and cooperative clubs urged to boost profits and share knowledge locally.
Obituary notices list Mr. Thomas Beachamp of Hickman Delaware aged 74 dies after paralysis and pneumonia at home. Survived by wife and children including two in California. Funeral at Wesley with Rev. Harry Taylor. Interment at Wesley cemetery. Also reported are the deaths of Alexander M. Hughes 76 near Ellandsville and Mrs. Georgeanna Case 53 in Greensboro found in doorway. Colonel James S Bartlett dies near Easton. Subscriptions urged for the Journal.
The article warns of 17-year cicadas due next year in Maryland counties and outlines planting precautions. It notes breeding prefers brushy pastures, potential damage to young trees, and recommends delaying new plantings until July while pruning and destroying eggs on removed twigs.
The mistletoe spreads via birds like the robin. When birds eat mistletoe berries the seed sticks to their beaks and later sprouts on tree branches. It sends roots into the bark to feed from the sap and keeps its leaves for winter, a parasite that thrives in leafless trees.
The Farmers' Bank of Hurlock was closed Saturday after insolvency. Judge Lloyd named Thomas S. Hodson and Thomas W. Simmons as receivers following a petition by Simmons for Arnold Meyer of Baltimore. The bank admits its insolvency, citing poor investments by heavy borrowers. the bank began about a year ago with Clarence Hodson, son of Colonel Hodson, as president.
A county circular urges teachers to assess alertness punctuality classroom readiness and teaching effectiveness. Local items report Thanksgiving services in Denton and Holiness Society plans plus revival meetings and clergy changes. An owl hunting farmer recalls misidentifications and amusing anecdotes about owls and a turkey killed by accident.
Two petitions circulate for the Denton postmastership with John T. Carter Jr and Postmaster Green as contenders. Green’s term ends next year and the office nets about 1300 yearly after allowances. Carter gathers patron names while Green counts on congressional and party support.
E Fleming of Harrington suffered a several thousand dollar loss in a Monday night blaze that destroyed his steam sawmill at Doughoregan in Howard County. A large quantity of sawn lumber was lost. The origin of the fire remains unknown and insurers partially cover the loss.
An 1621 letter by Edward Winslow describes early Plymouth Colony feasting and stocking, with seven houses built, crops planted, a four-man fowling party, and feasting for Massasoit and 90 men. The account emphasizes gratitude and abundance despite hardships.
Edward Jones and William Bowen secured marriage licenses to Miss Smith of Cumberland. Bowen, en route to the wedding, learned Miss Smith had just married Jones. A group of engineers under Capt John W Donn began a resurvey of the Little Choptank river and estuaries. Reverend S B Southerland of Baltimore may become Maryland Senate chaplain. Frank Booth to sell on Emerson Farm with Saulsbury sale, two pairs of mules and stock. Mrs Barton to sell horses cows and farm stock on December 4.
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