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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
5
October notes from Denton Maryland tease a broad local scene with ads and news. Mentions ice in Western Maryland on October 2 and a big Democratic meeting planned for the 28th. Includes advertisements for groceries meats hats candy and automobile purchases, plus local auctions renovations and a millinery display at McIlvaine Sisters.
Rev G S Raleigh and wife with child depart for Philadelphia for Sunday Brethren centennial then travel via Pittsburg to Southern Michigan to visit relatives return by Muncie Indiana and back to Maryland, Mary Ross Young and Edward L Broan Jr wed at Centreville, Miss Alma Munck visits Baltimore family, many local residents travel and host, and political meeting set in Masonic Hall with Senator Blair Lee and T Alan Goldsborough addressing live issues.
Mrs. Robert Milburn and children returned to Baltimore after four months here. Scott Silver and Stevenson left for Havre de Grace in Silver's launch. Paul Maloney, ill, is improving. Wm. Cooper and Ed Willoughby visiting Baltimore. J Bell Lauer in Denton after summer here. Miss Mary Meredith returned from Easton visit. John Stevens of Hickman visited relatives. Both canning factories packed their last tomatoes last Saturday.
The C E Society of Ames held a Saturday reorganizational meeting at the church with J E Towers re-elected president after fourteen years. Maryland Day services were in Ameron on Oct 4 led by Mrs I Murphy. Various local notices follow including society officers, church activities, travelers, millinery openings, and farming notes such as wheat seeding and tomato season ending.
In town Wesley M. J. Church members voted on Sunday morning about moving the church adjoining the parsonage.Results showed 16 for moving and 65 to stay. Also noted: Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stafford hosted about fifty Christian Endeavorers Friday night. Various locals visited or hosted relatives and friends from Philadelphia, Harrington, Milford, Baltimore, and Dover. Convalescents improve from the sick list.
The Epworth League at Fowlling Creek elected Hud son Taylor as president Bertha Deen first vice president Andrew Christopher second vice president Helen Wheatly third vice president Olin Todd fourth vice president Bertha Rogers secretary Mattie McConnell treasurer Guests included Mrs Joe Kemp and granddaughter Gertrude and Mrs Jim Dulin of Windy Hill. An oyster supper over Friday and Saturday drew good attendance. Others visiting or aiding included Robert Hallowell returning to North Wales Pa and Mrs W E Dill and daughters. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Louise Aringdale's home and several local residents were noted as visitors or guests. A church notice closed with a Richard Jefferies quote urging sunshine and joy.
Ridgely's Bryan Kern and Covington Club, led by President Herr, expects membership near two hundred as already enrolled list includes Eber Ritchie FE M Jester N A Meeds J R Dawkins and many others. The piece notes politics in Maryland and local happenings from agriculture to entertainment with upcoming events at Simon's Hall and a large Maryland cereal and forage crop breeders exhibit in Baltimore.
Miss Laura Hobby hosted a Thursday evening party for many youths with music and games and a plentiful collation. Several visitors, including Mrs. Thomas Stevens and Mrs. Laura Thompson, stayed with local families. Garretson Smith Jr. began a mercantile sales trip. a carriage dealers convention drew Mr. WH. M. Thompson to New York. Mr. Harry W. Sparks’ new house nears completion. other residents and visitors from Baltimore and surrounding towns are noted.
Liden's School lists over fifty pupils in regular attendance with about five from the Delaware side. After forthcoming farm work ends, the school will be large enough to require an assistant teacher. Mrs. Croll returns from Baltimore with millinery. Eulah Pittman manages trimming. Jessie Shane visits Denton friends. Wall paper patterns and window shades offered by Thomas & Messer Co. in Baltimore.
A Sunday School Times essay argues that growth ends in self-sufficiency, citing a tree in a cage and other images to claim institutions and people flourish by becoming redundant. The piece extols rendering oneself unnecessary as the noblest human achievement and a path from despair to victory.
Mr W C Stevens a rural carrier at Queen Anne leaves October 2 for Omaha Nebraska to attend the National Rural Letter Carriers Convention which met October 6 Mrs Stevens who led the State Association as president and secretary for two years travels as delegate on the trip Outbound route includes Witts burg St Louis and St Joseph Return via Chicago with a visit near Toledo Ohio Her substitute serves in his absence Mrs Martha Hubbard returns home after visiting her son P H Hubbard and Mrs W R Fontain near Concord Mrs Fountain sees her mother home for a few days
Circuit Court convened with Judges Adkins and Hopper presiding. Grand jury members named include Dr I P Heir and Jor eann Statford among others. Notable actions: not guilty verdicts in Marley Henry case and in John Pritchett cruelty case. guilty verdict in James Howell assault case with fine and costs. Karabinos damages case against Pennsylvania Railroad moved for new trial in Queen Anne's court. Grand jury reported seven cases examined, five true bills, two dismissed, and made recommendations on Denton bridge repairs and an iron hitching rack for the Court House Square.
A defining belief elevates a person beyond profession as a man who stands for something outside vocation. The world needs principle behind expertise, law, medicine, or business, demonstrable integrity over sales, and steadfast character in every field.
A Balti more American correspondent lauds Denton and Caroline County. He notes Denton's rise after 1896 when the cross Peninsula road connected Love Point to Lewes, linking it to Baltimore and spurring growth. He calls Caroline County highly progressive with strong canning and fruit industries and towns Ridgely Greensboro and Denton competing for prominence.
In Orphans Court, Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approve administrator accounts for Edward Goslin of A Pierce Redhead estate. Executor Beachamp ordered to deposit legacy to minor Edward Beachamp. Letters granted to Jennie McGinnis for Robert McGinnis estate. Appraisers Clinton Cook and William Price named. Creditor notices ordered. Lizzie Richards will presented for probate. notices to kin ordered. Probate postponed to Tuesday the 13th. Anna Ash will lodged for recording. Henry R. Lewis, attorney.
The Bryan Kern and Covington Club expands with a long list of new members including Richard Lister P T Rush John H Hobbs Frank N Hobbs J F Cannon N Kirsch M Roth H W Roe W Dean H Wood C Bishop H Cohee J C Russell C A Manship RK Collier A Schaube J Moore Jr A G Schokley AJ Edwards C Brewington W K West J Hughes W Magnua W A Cohee W Long W J Harris RL FL Russell AA G Brogley R Baker C Lister I Cohee W Flowers DP F Jones J J Jones W Mason Shehan Esq of Inston will address the Greensboro meeting next Wednesday. Mr William A Jarrell and family plan to move to Wilmington.
Mr J Frank Booth selling agent for Caroline county exhibits De Laval Cream Separators at Tribett's furniture store Main street Denton near Saturday afternoon Oct 17 between 2 and 5 o clock. Demonstrations show skimming capacity on whole milk and on diluted milk. All cow owners urged to attend. a purchase could be profitable.
Mr J L Lister a well known farmer died at his home on the Bates Stephens farm near Central Church on Saturday night around midnight from a complication of diseases including typhoid fever. Survived by Mrs Lister, several children, his parents Mr and Mrs J E Lister, a brother and a sister. Funeral Tuesday afternoon, interment in Denton cemetery with Rev Mr Sard officiating.
Rev J F Bryan leads an engaging revival at Liberty M P Church with sermons at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM on Spirit Filled Life and The Influence of Mother Others join at Reliance and Hillsboro Holiness Mission for ten day revival starting Friday October 16 with a Sunday all day meeting led by Rev Charles Slater He plans to depart for India around Christmas Dr J A Robinson preaches at Laurel Grove M I Church South Sunday at 7:30 PM An Open Case ment study continues at Methodist Protestant Church with Rev J Gibson Gantt preaching at Hillsboro tomorrow at 3:30 PM Bishop Adams will be at Christ Church in Denton on Wednesday October 14 at 7:30 PM All are invited.
The Baltimore Star argues women’s study of reforms yields gains in honor and decency. It asserts government and home ethics are intertwined and that pure government mirrors character. The piece envisions future women building on these ideas for national benefit.
Treasurer Nuttle issues notice detailing the schedule for tax collection visits, listing dates and locations where residents may pay or discuss tax matters. The notices specify times and appointed venues to receive taxes.
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