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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
5
Local prices for wheat corn and eggs, with buyers W J Blackiston and W R Wright. Mills, canneries, coal orders, and fashion ads appear. Public notices include county mass meeting October 24, trade moves from Easton to Denton, and road contracts worth 19 163 50. Obituaries note Barbara Holmes and Miss Mary Griffith in Concord.
Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Beauchamp marked their goth wedding anniversary with a Friday evening gathering at their home in Tuckahoe Neck. About eighty friends attended bearing gifts of cut glass silver linen bric a brac and flowers as music and singing filled the social event. Attendees included Rev. Cullum and family Mrs. Phoebe Riggin and many Denton residents and visitors.
A large town hall audience on Tuesday heard Dr S Parkes Cadman speak on The Puritans of Two Worlds. The lecture praised Puritan heritage and urged American citizens to uphold high principles and Christian citizenship, hoping for another visit next year at the Chautauqua.
William C Singer a telegraph operator at Centreville suffered a nervous breakdown while dispatching news from Centreville. He was diagnosed with aphasia and doctors were baffled. He returned to his father's home near Goldsboro in Caroline. Dr H F Silver of Goldsboro notes he has been rational since the first day after his return.
Last Saturday afternoon two barns on W. E. Orrell’s Ridgely area farm burned in a mysterious fire. A horse and a colt were injured before evacuation. About three hundred bushels of seed wheat were lost along with substantial damages. insurance covered only part of the buildings. Cooper, Wright & Cooper issued the policy.
Some Talbot countians show interest in forming a produce exchange to benefit Caroline Queen Annes and Talbot counties by coordinating sales and pricing through a regional market.
Numerous marriages visits and family movements around town. Henderson couple Jacob Melvin and Emma Newlee wed by Rev. Conaway. Residents from Wilmington Riverside Philadelphia and Dover visit relatives. Ladies' Aid Society events at Bloomery and Concord with officers named. Epworth League session announced and local clergy activity noted. Health updates mention Charles Alford Laura Carey and G W Thawley.
Choptank residents visit Houston with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wright and granddaughter Inez. Oscar Nichols family from American Corner spend Sunday with J. T. Blades. Lawrence Blades returns to the Naval Academy Annapolis after home leave. Nellie Seymour visits Eulia and Hilda Jones in Bridgeville. Billy Williamson sees friends in Cabin Creek. Townspeople attend the circus at Hurlock. W. J. Wright undertakes a business trip to East. Masten Dorsey Jester is on the sick list. L. P. Stafford spends the week end at home.
Mr and Mrs J M Morgan of Newark New Jersey Mr Hollis Morgan of Philadelphia and Mrs Elizabeth Boulden of Kirkwood Del attended Walter Morgans funeral at his brother J S Morgans home Adele Grubb and Neal Grubb of Sadlersville have returned home after weeks with Elizabeth Lightner J H Knotts attended Charlie Rathells funeral near Wye Mills Wells of Baltimore guest of S Diggans this week Charlie Diggans of Wilmington visiting relatives Meta Warton of Centreville visiting Mrs B C Barton
Smithville reports a Tuesday night fall injuring Mr T W Sutherland with a dislocated shoulder set by Dr Galloway. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Cannon of Bridgeville with the Scotts, EL E Nuttle with the Wolf Parker household, and Springfield Mass visitor Boyd Hall. The cannery closed for season and Miss Ethel Adams is ill. Easton November court docket noted as largest ever.
At a meeting in the M E Church Ridgely reorganized the Law and Order League with officers elected W E Habbart president A M Rahn and Wallace Hook vice presidents Willard Shipman secretary I I Mason treasurer Committees were appointed and plans set for active work The October schedule updated for M D W trains and various local happenings are noted including sermons readings and community events
A fire Wednesday morning destroyed the home of Joseph Sliney at Greensboro Station with contents in the upper rooms. Mrs. Sliney was ill in the house but removed safely. A bucket brigade helped save nearby properties and lightning is suspected as the cause.
Mrs Garrettson and daughter along with Mrs Mollie Smith visited Mr and Mrs J D Neal near Andersontown on Sunday. Ladies Aid of the M E Church gath ered at Mrs W B Sparks in Queen Anne Thursday. Guild of St Johns met at Mrs H Lay Beaven Thursday. Emma Morgan returned to Baltimore after visiting here. Earle Diggans family staying at Hotel Smith. Mrs G L Wilson hosted the card club Wednesday. A L Duffey couple visiting Washington. Rev R T Coursey in Harrington Monday.
Rains let farmers in Trinity start wheat plowing while others work hay fodder and tomatoes. B F Dailous improves the dwelling on the Wheatley farm with paint. The schoolhouse gains from a fresh repaint. Carey brothers of Wesley visited Trinity last Sunday. No frost damage reported yet.
John Krebsz, 66, was fatally kicked while trying to catch a horse near Bee Tree schoolhouse in the First district. He died about 24 hours after the injury, the horse placing both feet in his stomach and delivering a second kick. An unrelated advertisement for Cole's Hot Blast Heaters notes a coal bill reduction.
Parson Cullum and J H Merriken toured the electric plant with Superintendent Towers who refused surplus storage. Caldwell, Willey and Miss Anna Lucas visited Seaford from Denton. Families gathered at various homes. Miss Florence Seeders recuperating from typhoid. a block signal erected for new line system. ferry delay affected eastbound trains. Burrsville youths hosted Elizabeth Billing. tomato season near end.
Mrs Melvin E Wheatley and daughter Ruth and Miss Fannie Kenton visited Mrs Wheatleys parents Rev and Mrs J M Mitchell at Laurel and have returned home A severe electrical storm brings heavy rain to town Rev M E Wheatley conducts revival services at Whites Church Delaware appointment of Durrsville M E circuit Mrs Mary Young returns home in Federalsburg after visiting Mr and Mrs T Wilton Porter Mrs Mary J Cahall hosts her daughter Mrs Thomas Downham and granddaughter Miss Mary of Wyoming Mr and Mrs Charlie Cahall Philadelphia visited last week Mrs H A Porter hosts Mr and Mrs Nick Dulin and children of Ridgely Osborne Harvey returns to Philadelphia after three weeks with his mother Mrs John Slaughter hosts her brother Mr Alonzo Frampton of New York Laura Thawley Harrington visits near town Townsend Rust and children of Dover visiting Mr and Mrs F A Porter Mrs E E Russell hosts her sister Mrs Emily Johnson of Greenwood William Jacobs Philadelphia visiting Mr and Mrs T R Jacobs Bertha Baker leaves for Laurel for a new position Randall Harvey Philadelphia guest Arlie Jacobs Harrington visitors Fred Orwell recovering F J Wright and wife visited town Sunday
Tomato crop has been fairly good and canneries report a four week continuous run. Mr Jarrell faced interruptions from breakdowns yet shipped tomatoes to Marydel cannery. pack expected to be normal. Mr Johnson’s pack is heavier than last season as plant capacity increases.
Judge Albert Constable is to preside as chief judge with Adkins and Hopper in attendance for the Monday start. The docket holds twenty two criminal cases and many civil suits including Mrs. Caroline Elizabeth Wallace versus Grangers Insurance, and suits against P B and W Railroad by several plaintiffs for damages from delays and fires. Several attorneys are named, and the Easton Water Company case is among removed matters to be heard.
Mr W C Pearce International Sunday School Association official will address Denton M E Church next Friday evening October 16. He arrives from the Salisbury Eastern Shore Biennial convention. Public and Sunday School workers are invited. Rally Day at Denton M E Sunday School is tomorrow with 2 pm start and a special program for the coming months.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens attended the Orphans Court meeting Tuesday. William A. Johnson sought letters of administration for Mary E Griffith. Emma H Murphy and Daniel W Davis as c t a administrators filed first and final account for Charles H Murphy with Emma H Murphy’s receipt and release, all ordered recorded. James C Sipple and Burt Hobbs as administrators of James Sipple filed first and partial account and dividend, ordered recorded.
The Prohibitionists held their Denton convention naming slate: State Senate Robert P. Taylor Preston. House of Delegates Thomas L. Trice Denton Linwood Clark Federalsburg. Willard Mitchell Greensboro. Sheriff Hayward 5 Horsey Denton. County Treasurer Charles W. Ellewanger Greensboro. Register of Wills James H. Thawley Denton. County Commissioner Henry W. Hynson Ridgely Finley C. Hendrickson Cumberland. United States Senate R. Henry Holme Baltimore. Comptroller Rev. C. M. Elderdice Federalsburg. Clerk of the Court of Appeals.
Williston, Mrs. Madison Towers is convalescing under Dr. P. R. Fisher care after pneumonia. Mrs. Carrie E. Crosby visits Baltimore staying with sister Mrs. Elmer Wheeler. Commodore Henry Doerr made a business trip to Baltimore last week. Mr. Elmer Horsey was guest of his father, Mr. John Horsey, last week.
Jerry Masten was arrested at the Denton railroad station on an order from Denton depot. Deputy Sheriff Janes Temple seized 15 gallons of whiskey in the package bound for Delaware under Hazel anti shipping law. Masten, once of Milford, connected with Chester and Dover authorities, was moved to Dover. A second man with a similar order fled the scene.
An authority on the meat question argues small farmers should keep at least two beef steers annually to counter West ranch production. He proposes dividing remaining ranges into farms to level competition, developing New England hills as beef country, and shifting crops to corn in the South to boost cattle and hog output. Sussex farmers band together to stop trespassing by hunters, warning notices threaten arrest. farmers nationwide push for game protection associations to safeguard partridges and rabbits.
Quaint New England humor and scenery anchor the plot of Alon the Kennebec a New England life play about a waif turned heiress targeted by a scheming guardian with an accomplice. Laughter and sentiment blend as a grand scenic production with a fifteen member company appears in Denton on Saturday October 4 at the Masonic Hall.
Registration days for men not yet registered or moved districts or counties provide one final chance before the general election. The next Tuesday, October 7, offers eligibility, while October 14 is for revision only and no registrations will be taken.
Bethlehem M FE Church hosts an Epworth League Rally on Sunday evening, October 5. Rev. W. J. Wright of Choptank is expected to participate. Also note visits: Miss Minnie Gates returns to Washington after time with Mrs. W. E. Prichett. Mrs. Melvin Wallace of Hebron stays with Mrs. Nellie Hopkins at Smithson. Mrs. Sallie MacGill of Baltimore visits Mrs. Wm. E. Pritchett.
Official reports cited by the Washington Star warn the Chesapeake Bay fishery and its tributaries face destruction without strict federal and Maryland action. War and Commerce officials urge a Maryland law banning nonfood fishing and fertilizer use, plus licensed netting with state enforcement funds. The War Dept recommends enforcement via courts, with Baltimore district authorities empowered to act quickly against offending nets.
An appeal touts The Philadelphia Record as a quality, wide-ranging newspaper for family use. It praises concise, reliable coverage, strong sports and household sections, and broad regional reporting for readers in Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. The Bible students plan a Sunday meeting at Fred Fountain's home near Hickman on October 8 featuring song led by the Fountain Brothers and a lecture by W E Bullock on The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age of World.
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