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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1912
Page
5
Advertisements note cash prices for wheat corn and eggs, with local merchants promoting stores and fare, while Denton hosts a large October 31 gathering. Numerous items cover farm sales, hog cholera reports, court terms, school transport bids, and political rallies with speakers from Georgia and local Dems.
Miss Ella Nuttle returns home from Columbia South Carolina where she led nursing in a hospital to nurse her ill brother William H Nuttle. Robert Downes serves as wireless telegrapher on the steamer Howard route Baltimore to Boston. Dr William A Smith plans a rest trip to New England returning to practice in November. Mrs Charles Maller returns from Baltimore with daughter Mrs Harry M Purcell. William Bullock and W S Bullock take a business trip to Kent and tour in Mr William Bullock's car. L Stanley Deakyne resumes Baltimore reportorial work while studying law. Henry Logan of Pitcairn Pa visits J R Clark near Denton. C M Short draws at Penn Museum and Industrial School in Philadelphia. Howard Smith of Boston visits his parents W Smith and wife. John G Redden helps at Peoples Bank during Teller Nuttle’s illness. Mrs Raymond Cohee and daughter Reva Virginia stay with her Baltimore sister. Harry M Purcell of Baltimore visits Norman H Murphy. Photographer W T Bradley attends Baltimore photography lectures. Mrs W T Bradley and son William Thomas Jr visit Baltimore. Walter Sparklin of Petersburg Va visits Caroline relatives. Willoughby Nowell moves into his new home on Last Main Street. Mrs George A Deakyne spends time in Baltimore. Mrs J Allen Reynolds visits her parents. Martha E McCleery visits Frederick.
Democrats show clear gains in the latest registration with strong gains in the First, Third, Fifth, Seventh and Eighth districts and smaller losses in the Second, Fourth and Sixth. Of 398 white voters registered 223 were Democrats, 66 Republicans, 8 Prohibitionists and the rest unaffiliated. 13 of 136 colored voters were registered, with 123 stricken. Overall books slightly exceed last year due to removals of overlooked names.
Henry R. Lewis, Esq, received from Treasurer Blair Lee of the Democratic Auxiliary Committee an authorization to collect funds within his county for the Democratic campaign. He is ordered to receive contributions to defray legitimate expenses for the Democratic National, State and Judicial candidates, to be handled through him as treasurer.
Prof. J W Huffington spoke on Columbus at Swuard opening the meeting. Mrs A Norman Ward was named president with Addie L Wilson and Ida Simmons as vice presidents. Ramsdell was recording secretary and Mrs John T Carter was corresponding secretary. Sue Saulsbury became treasurer. A winter program is planned by a committee including Simmons, Mary Nuttle, Wilson, Mrs H A G Westerfield, M B Stephens, and E M Noble.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided. Harvey L. Cooper executor of Mary E W Morus presented a distribution of the deceased personal estate which was approved. Isaac T Fleetwood administrator of Augustus Cannon presented account of sales of personal property approved. William E Carney executor of Francina Carney presented account of sales of personalty approved.
The Dorchester, praised as the queen of the B C A feet, is now being painted and will replace the Joppa. Speed tests were conducted last week and the Talbot will soon take the Avalon's spot as the river traffic shifts on the Choptank. The Joppa and Avalon remain longtime familiar sounds to local readers. Subscribe for the JOURNAL.
The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. L. T. Hawley's home with games and music after the business session. Local social notes mention visits, farm work, and entertainment across Templeville, Maple Grove and nearby towns, with several engagements and civic events. Mentions of farming, cider and canning activity mark the season, plus a marriage at Hobbs and various visits and meetings through the week.
Miss Laura Shawley and brother from Houston hosted guests including Cdna Liste Lister Greenwood Pauline Nichols Lola Iowntain Anna Pippin Ruth Harvey and Hartley Ellwanger Charlee Butler Melvin Andrew Olaf South Harlan Blades and Harvey Fountain at last Sunday’s visit The sale of Dr Theodore Saulsbury's household goods drew a large crowd Master William Dulin returned from two months with Mrs Wilhalma L Ross in Pocomoke City Anna Pippin visited Mrs John W Starkey in Queen Anne's county Mrs M E Wyatt of Baltimore guest of cousin Mrs John W Stephens Mrs Jacobs returned home from Philadelphia hospital visit and Mr T R Jacobs accompanied her home.
The Hillsboro school hosts a harvest home social in the school building this evening with refreshments. The public is invited to attend. Bishop W. F. Adams will preach at St Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church Friday evening October 18 at 7:30.
Mrs. Merriken wife of a local farmer was thrown from a horse drawn carriage on Federalsburg main street after the animal panicked and turned sharply. She remained unconscious with severe bruises but survived. The day also sees local civic notes including a land sale to the Dixie Reality Co and various residents visiting Chestertown, Cambridge, or returning from exams and travels.
The Maryland Scout Commissioner will speak this evening at the courthouse about forming clean, capable men through the Boy Scouts. Lord Roseberry of London praises the movement, calling it a major moral force and expressing envy at the chance to be a scout in spirit, though rules prevent it.
Mrs. Mary Morris and daughter with the Nichols, Morris, Colins, and Andrew families spent last Sunday with George Smith. Addie Smith returns from visits in Queen Anne, Hillsboro and Hobbs. Mrs. Tom Wilson and Mrs. Lewis of Jersey City visited Mrs. Frank Wilson. Sunday School at 2 PM and preaching at 3 PM. Mrs. Will Pennypacker visiting Jersey City.
Up to the 16th no frost has damaged crops and trees lack leaves. The local canning factory operates daily packing sweet potatoes while tomatoes are not canned. Trinity M L Church has no services for two weeks due to repainting. Farmers feed wheat husk corn buckwheat cut and await threshing. Mrs Sallie Rust of Dover visits Trinity and Mr Liner Summers is sick.
The Giants fell short in the World Series with Herzog playing a pivotal role for New York. Friends of the great third baseman regret the near miss as New Yorkers nearly secured victory. Mr. D. M. Swing visited Baltimore on Monday.
Mr. Wallace Hanson and sister Miss Myrtle, of Harrington, and Miss Mabelle Hanson of town, were guests of Mrs. Martin Adams on Sunday. Miss Nettie Longfellow, who has been visiting her brother in North Carolina, has returned home.
Washington reports three billion bushels of corn the largest on record with oats and wheat also up. Potatoes exceed last year by 105 million bushels as James H. Hayden notes strong Maryland crop results. Local figures include 191 cattle tuberculosis tests with 1377 passing and 15 dollars paid per head. fruit trees and berries on J Frank Pete’s Marydel farm. G Lacy Butler’s 2416 baskets of tomatoes. Tilghman Harvey’s 342 bushels of corn per 1.5 acres.
The article notes that rural churches sustain the ordination of young pastors with limited tenure. City parishes hire mature preachers for long tenures, but rural postings are brief, with young pastors leaving after achievements like mortgages paid or new facilities. The result is a disheartening pattern and loss of cumulative ministry power.
Congressman Covington and Senator Blair Lee addressed a large Cambridge Democratic gathering on Monday night. Covington praised Wilson and denounced Taft and Roosevelt for alleged dishonesty in nominations while attacking tariff favoritism. He faulted Taft's 1908 promises versus later actions and argued tariffs benefit domestic industries gaining markets abroad. Lee delivered an eloquent speech that energized the crowd and boosted his standing in Dorchester and across the state.
Mrs Margaret A Whiteley widow of George F Whiteley died at her Preston home on the 1th inst in her 86th year She was daughter of William and Margaret Bowens of Dorchester county Survived by three children Rev Robert Whiteley A J Messick and Harry Whiteley and brother Thomas Bowens Funeral services were held at the late home Rev Wilmer Jaggard officiating Interment in M E churchyard near Whiteleysburg Also notes the deaths of Hughes and Dr N M Jeter with brief funeral details
Caroline county farmers report few hog losses to hog cholera this season, indicating limited spread and steady herd health amid ongoing vaccination efforts and veterinary monitoring.
Several autumn weddings are noted across Maryland. Miss C Lenora Valliant of Denton wed Frederick S Chapman of Hartford at the Chapman home in Chestertown with a small gathering, candlelight, and pink and white decor. The couple plan to reside in Albany New York after a wedding trip.
Prohibition candidate Eugene W. Chafin told Baltimore on Wednesday that Woodrow Wilson will carry about forty states in the coming election with Roosevelt and Taft splitting the remaining eight or ten. He argues Wilson will gain more from Republicans than he loses to Taft and Roosevelt, appealing to the middle class, farmers, and business men for stability and prudent change. He adds Roosevelt will carry California on the Pacific coast.
An analyst surveys state by state in the campaign, noting strong Roosevelts in Kansas and midwestern splits, Mormon influence in mountain states, and Wilson gains in agricultural regions. The piece predicts Wilson carrying several traditionally Republican states as Taft’s camp fractures and splits widen across the East and beyond.
More than 20 000 men pledged to protect the Holy Name against profanity will march in Washington on Sunday October 20 under the Washington section. Baltimore and Western Maryland sections will have prominent places in line with Jerome H Joyce of Baltimore leading the archdiocese. It will be the second such demonstration in the archdiocese amid growing national influence of the Holy Name Society. Railroads offer special rates, Cumberland to nearby points, to boost attendance. The Middle Convocation at St Pauls Church Trappe meets next Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss diocesan duties and clergy relief. Bishops Adams to speak at Christ Church while harvest home services and church additions proceed in Caroline and surrounding counties.
The State Horticultural Society and allied groups plan a large show at the Fifth Regiment Armory Baltimore in November 1923. Commercial fruit and vegetable packs will be showcased, with many apples stored cold and shipped to the Armory. Grains from across the state and club exhibits by Farmers’ Clubs and Grange Organizations are featured, with prizes for best club displays.
Miss Martina Sullivan was assaulted in Federalsburg by Washington Dickerson a 20 year old colored assailant. He was captured after neighbors pursued him, identified by Sullivan, and committed to Denton jail. Grand jury reassembled to consider the case with possible death penalty under 1908 statute. Other court actions included a guilty plea to robbery and a release of Solomon Snowden on condition he leave the state.
Mr and Mrs William Bullock and daughter Anna May of Denton spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs D W Hignutt. Mr and Mrs Harvey Lord and children visited Marydel friends Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Sallie Neal stayed with the Hignuts last Sunday. Mr Andrew Dill spent the day there. Mrs Walton Trice is very ill.
Farmers and Merchants Telephone plans a Denton to Easton line via Newbridge this fall. Manager Thompson says the project will boost inter county communication and connect distant communities.
A local newspaper pitches subscriptions for the JouRNAL to expand county coverage. The ad promises full access to county reports, features, and community updates, urging residents to subscribe for comprehensive local news coverage.
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