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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
5
A newspaper page notes agricultural prices and goods for sale, upcoming millinery openings, vehicle and woodyard ads, and public notices. It records registration deadlines, a senator primary warning, a vigilante committee appointment, a divorce of property, and several local accidents and elections in Caroline and Denton counties.
Quiet wedding at the Denton parsonage joins Mr. Oltie Lord of Ridgely and Miss Jennie Willoughby of Secretary. Other notices praise Miss Mamie Trice’s resignation for Texas and a Goldsborough nuptial in October. Various visits, parties, and greetings mark the Denton scene with counted guests and regional movers.
Governor Hughes praise for civic pride and constructive talk over town improvement. Citizens should avoid constant grumbling and instead keep homes neat, support local growth, and share positive views to boost a town’s prospects.
Miscellaneous notes predict a hard winter with thick corn husks and abundant berries and nuts. Ollie R. Wright replaces John T. Maguire on the Dorchester county Republican ticket for the House of Delegates. Sussex farmers have more telephones, and the plea to subscribe appears.
Miss Maggie Jarrell hosted a Wednesday evening tea at her Hillsboro home attended by Rev. and Mrs. L. P. Corkran Dr. and Mrs. H. W. B. Rowe and their young daughter Mrs. A. D. Branford Miss Pippin and Miss Orrell of Greensboro Miss Louise Nickerson and her aunt Miss Elizabeth Brown returning from summer travel with Dr. George F. Nickerson of Easton Mr. J. Fletcher Clark and companions from Easton Woodstock and Baltimore visited Queen Anne residents Edward S. Bowens Hon. George C. Moore hosting Emily Miles Seaford and others. Mrs. Downes Kent Island and Mrs. Helen M. Bright guests. Horace Morgan improving after illness Lizzie Fisher and Mary Russom in Baltimore Mrs. Walter Elliott Easton visiting Mary E. Eaton and Mrs. Todd Farmington guests of the Misses Fisher.
The Christian Endeavor Society at Ames Church Hobbs hosted a program led by Mrs. T. F. Chaffinch with prayers, solos by Miss Florence Watterson, essays by Mr. Fred Paisley, and a devotional topic on missionaries. The event featured a choir performance and pledge recitation by two societies led by J. E. Towers. Also noted are obituaries and local notices including deaths in Seaford and Denton, and a Philadelphia death in September.
The Chestertown Enterprise reports Mrs Clifton Jarrell hosting the Rich Neck Fans Club at their Washington avenue home with about sixty guests. Miss Aimee Jones plans an October 12 departure for a European tour through July 1910, spending winter in Rome for musical study. The M J Church youth group prepares to host the Epworth League Convention October 14, 2, and 13, with about seventy delegates expected. Charles L Herzog of the New York Nationals has returned home briefly and leaves soon to rejoin the team in New York. Hope Saulsbury, daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin T Saulsbury, leaves Monday for Overbrook to attend school. Mr and Mrs A W Thompson have been in Baltimore, Mrs Henry Wilkinson visits Philadelphia friends, and Samuel Austin visits family.
Miss Myrtle Kemp of Chestnut Grove has undergone two operations in Cambridge Hospital and is slowly improving. Her mother and sister are visiting. Vienna visitors included Earle Poole Will Phillips Bertha Mills and others. Mrs Clara Walton of Petersburg and children stay with her father E Foster. Seaford residents Cordray and son Clarence visited. Alex Wright suffered a paralytic stroke. The shirt factory seeks operators as canning houses stay busy.
A bustling week in Greater New York ends with the Hudson Fulton celebration described as the largest of its kind. Millions reportedly joined the festivities, with daily papers noting the scale and public enthusiasm.
The Circuit Court will be convened next week with no large case list. Grand and petit jurors chosen by Judge Adkins in July include district wise selections: First District William Hutson W Nathan Walls Charles W Calall Willard S Booth I Purdy Richard W A Graham. Second District Davis Bishop Henry Medford T J Bilbrough W P Manlove George J Kibler Joseph W H Berhard. Third District Edward M Willey Jonathan Evitts Corell If Stewart James D Neal William W Noble Isaac II Starkey. Fourth District W E Pritchett W P Ledman Thomas W Harmon E J Engerman Zadoc I Reynolds Wm N Collins. Fifth District John H White Geo Hl Smith J T Frampton Herman Wright H R Merriken Jas H ee Smith. Sixth District K F Richards G Hobby Jr H M Thompson Andrew F B Russell Isaac Y Sparklin. Seventh District Thomas A Smith Newton I Kern Charles W Jackson Win R Allaband James TH Pippin Bernard Ringold. Eighth District L Z Towers Norman Vanscoy Alphonsa Meredith Chas J Alford Walter Beauchamp J F Christopher.
In the Orphans Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presiding Wm B Massey appointed guardian to Alzira Downes minor bond filed and approved Starvey L Cooper executor of Susan A Green presented an inventory of personal estate approved Albert G Towers guardian to Eliza J Williamson presented fourth guardian account passed Albert G Towers guardian to Edith M Dean presented third guardian account passed Tr Ping Fisher acting administrator of Joshua L Lister presented first and final account and distribution approved and passed James LD Fleming et al by Fred R Owens attorney presented bill of complaint for a decree to sell real estate of Alexander A Truxon deceased Subpoenas ordered Harvey L Cooper executor of Susan A Green deceased presented report of sale of real estate under will conditional order ratification granted
New Draw and Stone Road to include a 1.25 mile stretch and the Dover bridge draw. Talbot and Caroline counties seek work under the Shoemaker act, with the state covering about 14 000 dollars of the 35 000 dollar estimated cost. Bridge will be rebuilt in steel with pivot draw, approaches raised to prevent tides, and earth from a hill cut used to fill Caroline side.
The tomato crop in this area is expected to run above normal as canneries operate at full capacity for weeks. Subscriptions fund for a State road from Sandy Island Bridge to Bright's Corner has many donors. The Ladies' Aid festival raised about $2. Several residents report travel and illnesses including Mrs. Wiley Bell and Miss Mary Butler. Pear shipments increase while local visits occur between Philadelphia and Washington College.
Miss Emma Zott hosted a social Saturday evening on September 25 with a large gathering. Attendees included Miss Ollie Slig nutt and several Lyden and Wright family members, plus Norman Scot Albert Todd Charlie Parker and others. Mrs Bullock returned home from Pennsylvania with her mother Mrs Kirk accompanying. The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Richard Bullock's home with many members present. The local canning factory remains in operation with good prospects for two to three more weeks of tomato processing. Mrs James K Dill has returned after visiting Concord and Williston friends.
Templeville social items include Mr and Mrs Edward Tarring of Catstall returning home Saturday after visiting the latter's parents. Misses Finma and Ethel Sparks returned from Back Hollow Falls Pa. A festival at the P O A Hall invites all tonight. Various local visits and entertainments are noted among residents and guests including Mr Henry Powell and Mr J S Dailey.
Rev J M Arters superintendent for the Eastern Shore of the Anti Saloon League preached temperance at the M E Church last Sunday morning. Mrs Wima Redhead plans a new commodious residence on another street replacing her current dwelling. Mr George Poole visits Roanoke Va with daughter Mrs Edwin Holt. Mrs Emily Willis of Georgetown visits brother Mr Robert Patton. Mrs Lucinda Todd visits relatives in Easton. Mr John Fletcher nears completion of a large livery stable.
Cordova resident Albert Willis narrowly escaped the loss of a limb after an accidental gun discharge while fishing on the Tuckahoe river. Injuries occurred when a fragment of the charge struck below the knee causing a painful wound.
Mrs Allen Massey died of blood poisoning after picking a small gathering at a Baltimore hospital Saturday night. Survived by Mr Massey and a young daughter. Funeral on Tuesday with burial in The barn of Soloman Snowden near Boonsboro. His property burned in an early Thursday fire. origin undetermined. Snowden rescued horses and wagon.
Ridgely inventor J. N. Rickards receives a patent for an improved axle lubricator. The device attaches inside the hub eliminating the need to remove wheels to grease the vehicle. It prevents dust and mud entry, regulates oil flow, keeps wheels clean, and requires oil replenishment only once or twice a year.
A Denton public meeting adopted a constitution and by laws for a civic betterment association. Officers include President Pliny Fisher and Vice Presidents A Roe Covey Clark Anderson, Secretary May Fisher, Treasurer Emily DeFord. Thirty four citizens signed, more expected. The group aims to cooperate with authorities to enforce laws, improve sanitation, lighting, and town beauty, and promote moral observance of the Lord’s Day, with sections detailing reporting violations and proceedings.
In loving remembrance of our dear brother James E Dill who departed this life in March 1909. Gone but not forgotten he sleeps free from pain. Our brother rests peacefully, as we hope to meet again when life ends, where parting words are never spoken.
A farmer's guide highlights layering fruit and vegetables in a long row with hay and fodder to create insulated storage. For pumpkins turnips and cabbage it doubles as a way to form a balanced ration while feeding stock. Also advised are feeding calves and yearlings hay soaked in hot water and winter feeding thrice weekly. A Beal remark notes seed corn from carefully selected seed doubling yield.
Dr Woods Hutchinson in October Woman's Home Companion states cures blamed for colds are many but mostly ineffective. He urges avoiding infection via fresh air, sunlight, exercise, and rest, arguing prevention beats treatments and a strong body wards off illness.
Bishop J J Monaghan assisted by Rev F Wolf conducted the reception of three new members into the order of St Benedict at St Gertrude's Chapel. The postulants were Anna Tritzel Sister Mary Evangelista Mary McCarrin Sister Mary Anita and Margaret V Grason Sister Mary Michael. The visit included a consecration in Baltimore and a class confirmation at St Elizabeth's Church. Ground broke for the Peoples Church in Dover and the Delaware Christian Endeavor convention is set for Georgetown on October 21 22.
The Democratic State Central Committee appoints vigilance committees for county election districts to enforce the Corrupt Practices Act during the campaign. Committees may grow as needed and their identities will not be published to protect efficiency. Citizens are urged to cooperate across political lines. By order of the Democratic State Central Committee. Tstos, A Satth, Chairman.
The Philadelphia Record outlines Paul the Apostle as both prisoner and bold preacher to civil rulers. It notes his travels, writings, and age around 56, recounts the Jerusalem tumult, Roman intervention, and the implication of various figures like Trophimius and the Egyptian impostor. It concludes that God's purpose often surpasses human plans and emphasizes enduring faith.
The text notes Halley's comet, a famed celestial phenomenon, may reappear around next May on its 75 year cycle. It compares to the well remembered 1857 comet and mentions people who saw 1835's Halley’s comet, though few remain.
Dr Frederick A Cook who just returned from the Arctic will give an illustrated lecture in Baltimore tonight. He is acclaimed for his North Pole expedition and will present images from the journey to a Baltimore audience.
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