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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1912
Page
5
A Denton area update lists prices for Thanksgiving goods and eggs, announces sales of wagons, mules, and clothing, and notes advertisements by F. J. Wright and Everngain. It covers election activity, tax notices, road contracts, and a Democratic rally schedule with speakers Hardwick Covington Watkins and local club meetings.
A quiet Crisfield wedding bonded Miss Martha Selma Anklam to Paul C. Lawson at the Anklams home with Rev W E C Ntabart officiating. The bride wore a dark blue traveling suit and white roses. The couple plans extended travel to Niagara Falls before settling in Crisfield. Also noted are Federalsburg nuptials, guest lists, and local society updates including transfers, travels, and appointments across Maryland towns.
Patrons who did not respond to the government notice face a quadrupled postage rate on overdue papers. The message warns that such a rate would be prohibitive and urges prompt settlement to avoid further delay.
Butteville residents celebrate William E Cahalls birthday with children and friends from nearby towns including Mount Olive Barrington Denton and Federalsburg. A family reunion honors W S Cheezums birthday with George Young Porter and Dill families present. A death in Hobbs home. Annie Catherine eight months buried at Union M P Cemetery. Pearl Gatherers Society hosted by Florrie Dill with 25 attendees. Various visits and health notes from local residents across Wilmington Baltimore Brownsville and Laurel.
F Paisley named president and M F Collison vice president of the Christian Endeavor. J R Ricards secretary and M T F Collison treasurer, with Pearl Murphy organist and Jessie Bailey assistant. Ridgely guests and many residents visited relatives in Philadelphia Baltimore Hollis and Baltimore again. Revival meetings at Piney Church led by Parson Nunley. Clover seed harvested, cattle improved, and various trips reported.
Messr. Jos. Raymond J F Quillen Isaac Quillen J R Melvin and IT A Montague visited friends in Wilmington on Sunday by car. J T Richards, section foreman for twelve years, moved to Middletown Del with his family. Johan Wilson, who aided G H Wilson in the cannery, returned to Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. L A Gooden and daughters visited relatives near Hazletville. W N Conaway returned from Mardela Springs. Mrs. Pullen of Baltimore visits daughter Mrs C N Clayville. Mr. Chas Boyer of New York visited his mother Mrs M A Sbrackett. Mrs. Medford Scott of Riverside N J spent part of the week with Mrs Iva Scott.
Mr. Cooper Dickling and Miss Sallie Bickling of Henderson accompanying Noble and Benj Bickling of Goldsboro spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tred Bickling and Miss Bertha Alexander.
Circuit Court for Caroline County opened with Judge William H. Adkins and later Judge Hopper. Grand jury empanelled under Foreman Thomas L. Day examined 835 witnesses and returned 16 indictments. Notable cases include Jerome H. Woodward vs John H. Horsey for $719.12. a Queen Anne’s landlord tenant dispute. and multiple indictments including Solomon Tribbett for shooting Ella Dodson. Denton bridge report urged immediate action or substantial repairs. county jail and almshouse improvements recommended. Settlements from Easton Packing show high tomato and corn values for farmers.
Governor Goldsborough released a statement via Chairman Weller detailing Maryland road projects across regions. Western Maryland focuses on resurfacing the Frederick and National pikes, Southern Maryland uses sand clay gravel, and the Eastern Shore leans to stone macadam with potential concrete. Central Maryland employs water bound macadam bituminous macadam concrete and vitrified brick, while maintenance remains a major concern as total miles rise. A patrol system has expanded, and debates continue over durable, affordable roads suitable for heavy motor traffic, with concrete and bitumen carpet seen as likely near-term solutions.
Maryland leads in canning foods with Baltimore as a hub, exporting canned goods to New York and inland cities. Tomatoes, a major crop, yield about $3 million statewide, while other canned products include corn beans peas asparagus peaches pears apples and sweet potatoes plus seafood like oysters crab meat and clams.
W C Bruce, counsel to the Public Service Commission, ruled that standing room is not proper for passengers on Maryland railways. A Hillsmore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company complaint was decided. passengers may demand a seat or pay fare, and may recover damages for breach of contract if forced to ride without a seat.
List of unclaimed names includes Mrs Molle Craye Mr Wm Wi Horner Mrs Henry I Unck Mr Thornton Luci Mrs Lola Henry Mrs Mary Craige Mr Jis Beauchamp Mass Anna Carpenter Miss Lida Columbus Geo W Stoke Mr A Atwell Richard Bros Mr Sun Mason Mrs Amy Warren Mr Ja Ven Mass Sally Parker Mr Lula dhonsis Mrs John N Wells Miss Mary Magdaleen Mrs Lina Ennis.
Miss Mae Adams and Mr. James Binder from Atlante City visited the farmers aunt Mrs Powers on Thursday and Friday. Mrs. John Yurst has returned home after staying with her son Mr Ufurst. Subscribe for the Journal.
Farmers urged to grade and pack apples by quality and size for storage to avoid losses. Get fruit into storage the day it’s gathered, avoid delaying on tracks or in barns, and use tight packaging. Maryland’s soil and climate support high quality temperate fruits and varied farm ventures, with seed wheat guidance from the College Park station and expert advice from agricultural clubs in Kent County.
Government receipt details unslicked lime salt ground rice white glue and Spanish whiting mixed into a hot white wash. The note mentions Easton Democrats hosting a barbecue and mass meeting with the Governor of Virginia among speakers.
The Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company nears completion of a new Main Street office in Denton. Architects Brackle & Canning describe a fireproof, stone-and-green-copper facade with a two-story plan including a barber shop basement, a 32 by 46 foot store room, and a 40 by 50 foot footprint.
Albert G. Towers trustee sold multiple Ridgely town lots belonging to the Edward Saulsbury estate on Tuesday. Purchasers included J E Simon Benjamin Weaver Lane Lang and others, with sales over 52000. Separate sales saw The Buck Hotel in Denton change hands for 36500 to Capt Charles W Wright and Walter Wright, followed by two residences from Augustus Cannon sold for 1025 and 470 respectively. Cooper and Funk bought the hotel livery stable property for 2500.
A solemn service at St Stephen's P. E. Church East New Market saw Rev John Letcher Showell elevated to the priesthood after fourteen months serving the parish and nearby towns Bishop Monaghan of Wilmington will confirm a class at St Elizabeth's on October 27 Rev J Kurtz Muller from Brooklyn will lead revival meetings at the Church of the Brethren in Denton starting Monday and a service at Anderson Town Church is set for tomorrow at 3 PM
A fragmentary society note reports guests visiting from Hallsboro Bridgeville Ridgely and Seaford over Sunday including Mr and Mrs Deen Mr and Mrs Lankford and a daughter Mr and Mrs Thomas Mr and Mrs Bowdle and 20n Lee and an infant buried at Bloomery. Marydel Willen of New Bridgeville stayed with Miss Ruth Adams. Wm Lyden and family visited near Ridgely and Sallie Rut of Dover visited Mrs S M Lyden.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Rowling and Stevens appointed Octavia L. Totheroh guardian to minor William Totheroh. Alva Todd and Calvert Todd administrators of Charles R. Willoughby presented an inventory and first and final accounts, approved. Thursday session had Harvey L. Cooper executor presenting debts due to Mary I. W. Morris estate and final administration accounts approved.
Sheriff Cooper arrests James H. Thomas of Ridgely area on a felony charge lodged by his 17 year old daughter Myrtle. The Thomas family, reputed by many, faces an unexpected accusation amid other unrelated notices about an illustration offer from Puck magazine.
Judges Pearce Adkins and Hopper announce a rule to reduce delays and expenses in assigning cases for trial. Jurors will not be kept in attendance daily and cases on fixed dates will be disposed of without further postponement. Special assignments may be made after the first trial docket call with local cases given priority on peremptory calls.
The Dorchester steamer, 200 feet long with 1000 horsepower and a 15 knot contract speed, built by Maryland Steel for B C A Railway, completed a satisfactory trial from Sparrows Point down the bay on Thursday. Mrs. Sheridan, wife of Rev. Dr J M Sheridan, died of pneumonia after blood poisoning from a palm scratch at Maryland General Hospital. Rev. Charles M Elderdice, Prohibition candidate, issued joint-debate challenges to Democrats and Bull Moosers amid ongoing campaign activity. Congressman Covington returned from a Pennsylvania tour and praised Gov Wilson’s presidential prospects. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Marshall died of pomarine poisoning last Monday. A large Democratic county mass meeting is slated for Denton on Thursday, October 31, with Governor Harmon due in Baltimore on October 26.
Greensboro reports ongoing revival meetings at the M I Church with rising interest. Railroad Evangelist Clark will assist the pastor next week. Mr and Mrs J E Willis and Mrs R R Shull have visited Baltimore. Miss Emma Ward has visited Mrs Fannie Callahan near Greensboro.
Dr. and Mrs. F. P. Herr of Ridgely will winter in Florida and Pennsylvania visiting friends. Mr. Harry W. Gibson, formerly an assistant at the local depot, has become the railroad agent at Delmar. Miss Grace Stevenson has returned from Atlantic City.
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