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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1910
Page
5
Brief county news items gathered from across the region contain local happenings and notices solicited under this heading. The page summarizes events, correspondences, and community notes reflecting early 20th century rural life.
In Denton and surrounding towns fall and harvest themes dominate. frost and migrating birds mark the season while egg prices rise at local markets. improvements in roads pavements and the electric plant progress. political campaigns and local events fill town life with speeches fairs and church programs.
Christ Church rector Rev J Gibson Gantt is at the Church Home and Infirmary Baltimore for special treatment and may be out several weeks. Rev A Norman Ward has received a call to Kansas City Peoples Church and to a theology chair. Numerous locals visit, travel, illness, and engagements including marriages, church activity, and road inspector Roland Watts’ travels.
After a long drought, a gentle steady rain began last Friday and continued intermittently through Sunday. It brought relief to parched earth, saved crops including tomatoes and corn, restored pasturage, and revived streams and travel conditions across the county.
Federalsburg residents attended the Noble Kinder Davis reunion at Bethel Church near Oak Grove. Rev C M Elderdice and Miss Inez Quidort went to the C E Convention in Baltimore. Miss Stella Wright entered the Maryland Institute. Various locals visited Baltimore Wilmington Cambridge Easton and Philadelphia for events and work. William Goslin and family moved from Linkwood to Federalsburg. Mr Brown lost a horse to lockjaw.
The Armours of Chicago plan a permanent plant on part of William N. Cannon property costing about twenty five thousand dollars. Hundreds will gain fair wages and employment as the plant handles several fruit kinds. Ridgely’s population may rise in anticipation of next season’s activity. Dr Ernest F. Smith of Centreville will practice medicine here. He is a Queen Annes County Medical Society president and a popular figure. Walter M Carmine formerly of Ridgely has moved to Sparrows Point. Isaac Bell of Philadelphia visits locals.
The Harvest Home Service at the M E Church last Sunday drew a large attendance. Rev Thomas Poulson of Ridley Park Pa preached with appreciation. Visiting ministers included Rev Bates and Rev Elliott from the M P Conference. Contractor H F Andrew is building a 32 by 32 dwelling for C F Collins near Preston. Thomas Harmon constructed a dwelling at Hog Island farm under Andrews supervision. An oyster supper by the Ladies Aid is set for the town hall on the 15th. Ella Whiteley visits Baltimore with niece Mrs J H Barrow. Somers Blake of Denton and Wm Hollis hosted by Mr Wm H Hollis. G Edgar Williamson repaired and improved his Preston dwelling. Mrs Mary Clark of Georgetown Del visits cousin Mrs Alex Noble.
Hobbs Messrs RB M Messick and Son of Bethlehem supervised tomato shipments purchased from Hobbs Manufacturing Co. Harry Parker of East New Market helped prepare drills for W P Carroll. Sick list includes W H Willey, Mrs J E Towers, Mrs L Cohee, Hobbs, and Mrs S Starkey of Andersontown. Christian Endeavor met Sunday evening. Covington's Somerset visit pleased Crisfield. townspeople expect strong support for him in Congress. Wheat seeding busy as farmers start preparations. Oyster supper financially successful despite rain. Grand drought breaker welcomed.
At a Greensboro Junior League meeting officers were elected led by President Fred Richards and vice presidents Edith Ornett Alzira Downes Sallie McKnett Lee Cooper with secretary William Malcolm and treasurer Alex McKnett. The town celebrated the marriage of Lawrence Greenlee with a serenade. a highway ambush wounded a horse. many local notes follow including church events, district visits, and community activities.
The piece argues farmers will gain wealth from a strong harvest and high prices, spurring debt payments, bank resources, and widespread purchasing. Railroads are seen as key beneficiaries through livestock, meat, and grain transport, sustaining overall national prosperity for another year.
Harmony school lists September roll of honor with teacher Miss Josephine Towers. Names include Mildred Collins Nettie Tribett Lester Foote Jessie Bradley Naomi Butler Mary Deen Martha Willis Hilda right Helen Dill Mary Foote Dorothy Wright Orvil Reed Lillian Deen Ellis Collins William Haskins Kathleen Todd Lillian Wilkins Lee Deen Bertha Hulliger Elma Todd Peart Taylor Minta Todd Edith Todd Myrtle Taylor Claude Todd Nellie Todd Luther Todd and Hazel Todd Frank Wil loughy. Contractor H F Andrew to erect a dwelling for Mr Joseph Worm near the Choptank foundation dimensions 2 sheets of house 33 by 44.
Hillsboro M E Church was the scene of a Tuesday quarterly conference led by District Superintendent Rev. Robert Watt. After the meeting, Watt and conference members from distant locations enjoyed dinner hosted by Rev. and Mrs. L. P. Corkran.
In the Orphans Court Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presiding Robert H Maloney named guardian to Araminta Maloney and bond approved Richard H Seeders named guardian to Sallie E and Georgiana Seeders bonds filed and approved E H Maloy custodian filed will of Susan Snow notice to kin and witnesses due 18th Real estate sales of Alexander Truxon and John T Wilson ratified Ralph Waldo Emerson named guardian to John H Emerson bond approved final receipt and release of Henry C Beauchamp presented by Robert N Maloney administrator and approved
Florence Amoss Dixon daughter of Rob and Mrs Dixon wed Frederick A Levering of Baltimore in a Friends ceremony at North Bend Talbot. The ritual required no minister or license and the Third Haven Monthly Meeting oversees marriages with Wilson M. Taylor William H. Kemp Sallie P. Kemp and Helen C. Ohreve named as oversight committee.
American Corner reports Mr Edward Hunt undertakes building work for a new bar with contractor Link involved as partner. Project details are sparse in the fragment but indicate construction plans and local development.
The October term closed after eight days with multiple cases. Charles Dickinson pleaded guilty to resisting an officer. Charles Poole was found not guilty on obtaining a cow. Will Thomas and Harvey Faulkner were sentenced to prison for forgery and burglary respectively. Minnie Morgan faces manslaughter trial. Norman Sharp pled guilty with added sentence for a white girl offense. Grand jury reports on Denton jail and bridge conditions. county jail needs repairs and new bridge. almshouse inmate care noted.
Elbert C Foster senior member of Nanticoke Manufacturing Company and noted Federalsburg businessman was found dead on his scow loaded with sand and gravel. He was last seen early Thursday en route to his mill, a Civil War veteran and Mason with one son and daughter surviving. Coroner's jury ruled death from natural causes with no foul play.
A farmer near Marydel was shot in the shoulder when a highwayman attacked as he tried to defend his horse. The assailant fled and the farmer sought a physician. The culprit remains at large. Also notes on Automobile Commissioner George, horse racing figures, a Delaware livery cruelty rumor, Queen Anne’s crop yields, road funding talk, a Maryland Historical Society meeting, Salisbury’s Black community celebration, Centreville prayers for rain.
Guidance on cabbage storage advises dry patch,-cabbages pulled and packed with 5 to 10 inches of soil, minimal heating, and buried beds 4 to 6 feet wide. Notes a contrasting season with light tomato pack in 1910, wheat up from decline, corn steadier on wet-weather hints, and a looming turkey price trend in Pennsylvania. Also recommends whitewash to deter vermin, replacing upper soil, and fire protection for timber tracts. Thomas Bryan of Kent County Maryland reportedly harvested 150 tons from 15 acres.
A National Association bulletin explains that current U S tuberculosis bed capacity is about 30 000, leaving one bed for each ten indigent patients and one for every twenty five to thirty total cases. It urges expanding hospital beds to provide care for all and eradicating the white plague through collective aid and the Red Cross Seals campaign.
Democratic workers have shown strong interest in the Democratic textbook for 1910 as authorities declare it the best tariff work now in print. Those seeking a copy should write immediately to F. F. Gasrett, treasurer, Democratic Communenment, Wadkdagien, DC, before supply runs out.
Rev Mr Rairigh notes arrival in Liverpool and travel through London, Paris, Geneva, Alps, Venice. He praises farming in England, describes sights including Tower of London, Westminster, St Pauls, and Venice's gondolas, Doge's Palace, and historic prison cells. Postscript says party leaves Venice for Florence.
Prohibitionists in Kent County on Tuesday formed a composite ticket by endorsing Republican and Democratic allies. Nominees include Sheriff Joshua B. Raughley Democrat, Coroner William H. Ridgeway Prohibitionist, Clerk of the Peace W. C. Buckson Prohibitionist, County Treasurer John Heyd Prohibitionist, Recorder in Deeds Amos P. Hinsley Democrat, Registrar in Chancery Romulus A. Hopkins Republican, State Senator districts open with candidates H. Haselt Prohibitionist Fitts Frencie Mi Soper Democrat.
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