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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1910
Page
5
Local items list agricultural sales and auctions in Preston and nearby towns. Prominent notices include Governor Crothers inspecting highway sections, a Denton mass meeting with Crothers and Covington, and a weekend oyster roast. Also noted are new road repairs, stores, and advertisements around Denton, Greensboro, Ridgely, and Brownsville.
Mrs. Hopkins and Miss Kimmey wed at Starr M. P. Church in Baltimore with Rev. Haddaway officiating. The new couple will reside on Edmondson avenue as officials and guests observed a road inspection trip by rail leaders. Numerous locals, visitors, and family members are noted in gatherings, visits, and ongoing social events across Denton and nearby towns.
Miss Elizabeth M. Faulkner of Cordova and Bradford Edward Davis of Greensboro wed in Cordova last Monday then travel by evening train to visit friends in Pennsylvania. They likely will reside in Salisbury. The report lists additional local society visits and guests, including carnival attendance and summer guests at homes in Dover and nearby towns.
Federalsburg residents anticipate hosting the Maryland Conference in April with church leaders confident in town readiness. The pastor and lay delegate expect strong citizen support, highlighting social and religious benefits and potential civic advantages for the town. Additional items note local visits and travels, including Noble and Mowbray returning from Pocomoke, families in Philadelphia, and various residents undertaking construction, trips, or illness.
In Marydel the parsonage yard gains a handsome iron fence and a new belfry contract is awarded for the M E Church. The Columbus tea at the schoolhouse was a success. A new storehouse is planned as Marydel grows. Residents include C W Jacobs and D Evans from Sadlersville, Virginia Sparks from Templeville, M V B Heather host, Myrtle Heather from Dover, and visits by J Temple of Ridgely and Rev G R Neese to Wilmington relatives.
Mrs. Mary J. Cahall hosted relatives from Wyoming and Philadelphia as guests. Delegates and church members attended the Kent County Sunday School convention at Wyoming. Local families, visitors from Concord, Brooklyn, New York, Bridgeville, Seaford, and Wesley M. E. Church figures were mentioned in a roundup of recent visits and gatherings. Dr. Theodore Saulsbury spent Wednesday in Dover.
Arlington L. Carmine formerly of Ridgely buys Chestertown store property from Hope H. Barrell for 34090 dollars. Coblenz and Saulsbury of Ridgely travel to Altoona Pennsylvania for Potomac show event as citizens gather in Ridgely amid bunting.
The oyster suppers at Hobbs and area raise money with two prizes for top collectors Miss Bertha Cohee wins first a gold belt buckle and Miss Florence Watterson second beauty pins. Locals travel to Philadelphia for futures, while a new sweet potato grower incentive house is under construction. Community notes include sales, sickness, and harvest updates.
Willieton reports Miss Helen Jitter of Chesapeake City and Mr. Willard Lockerman of Warwick wed quietly at the Methodist Episcopal church in Denton with Rev. E. P. Roberts officiating. Other items note Oliver Sheridan called to PortDeposité by his father, various social visits, and local farm activity as wheat harvest nears.
Mr J F Quillen repaired and painted the Wilson property he bought recently. Mr and Mrs C E Hollingsworth visited friends in Federalsburg on Sunday. Miss Hettie Dill returned from a visit near Burlington New Jersey. Miss Lulu Marvel spends a week with aunt near Wyoming. Mr Wilbert Griffin spent part of the week with friends in Bridgeboro New Jersey. Mrs L A Gooden and Miss Edith Gooden spent Wednesday in Dover. The cannery made its last run for the year Wednesday morning. Mr J S Raymond spent part of the week in Philadelphia. Miss May Summer is very ill with typhoid fever.
After ten days with friends in the neighborhood Rev and Mrs W B Elliott of the Baltimore Conference return to Pearson St Marys county where Rev Mr Elliott is stationed Miss Maggie Murphey slowly recovers from injuries from a runaway accident She can now move about The Ladies Mite Society of the M P church plans an oyster supper on Saturday evening Plowing and seeding nearly finished Sulky plows widely used this year in this region Mr and Mrs Collins of Denton were guests of Mr and Mrs N W Semadeog
Miss May Everagatertained a dozen friends for her twelfth birthday on a smatty afternoon. Guests included Maude Trice, Addie Smith, Helen Smith, Iva Wil liams, Cora Williams, Hilda Williams, Minerva Willson, Margaret Willson, Myra Wright, Linnie Wright, Ruth Vancoy, Mary Bannon, Ethel Culver, Covey, Ruth Sullivan, Hattie Everagain, Claire Everagain, Bessie Hignutt, and others. Several families from Greenwood and nearby towns joined. The revival meeting reports two conversions and Mrs Will Pennypacker is listed as sick.
Goldsboro notes a well attended Teacher's Reading Circle session led by Professors Noble and Mfoffington with Misses Van Cleve and Smedley on drawing and arithmetic. Tomato packing days end with two thirds of crop packed amid rains. Local improvements include a concrete front and sidewalk for Jarrell store.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood appointed Samuel G. Nuttle and William P. Draper to appraise the personal estate of Maggie G Owens deceased The will of Susan Snow deceased was presented and probate postponed until Tuesday the 25th inst at two oclock a m Gertrude C Longfellow and John T Clark executors of Sarah J Clark presented final account of administration distribution and release which were passed Oscar Clark attorney Robert H Maloney executor of N C Beauchamp presented releases from distributees which were approved H R Lewis attorney James A Trazarre guardian to Mary F Kimmey presented a final release from his said ward which was approved Letters of administration on the personal estate of Elbert C Foster deceased were granted to John C Foster and Albert G Towers Bond filed and approved E E Nuttle and John W Carrall were appointed appraisers
Mrs Hester na la celebrated her seventeenth birthday with a large dinner hosted by her family. Noble children arranged a surprise at the door, guests included many relatives and friends, gifts were handed out, and an afternoon automobile ride followed. Mr and Mrs G F Noble and Mr and Mrs J Stevens attended the Kent Wyoming last Wednesday. Our station agent his fetus ta accept position am Saul Va Mr I Brown has his place tere.
Baltimore residents anticipate a great throng of people arriving early in November. Officials urge orderly conduct and note likely crowds will affect transit, parking, and local services in the downtown area.
A stream of visitors and residents are noted across Hillsboro and nearby towns. Names include Miss Adah Elizabeth Jarrell Miss Rebecca Carroll Rev G S Lightner and wife Mrs Frances Pennington and son Wilbur Pennington Mr Edward B Davis and others visiting relatives in Queen Anne Baltimore Philadelphia and Newark New Jersey. The infant son of Howard Knotts is ill.
Secretary Trappe of the Immigration Bureau, after recent Western travels, argues Maryland offers better farming prospects than other states east or south of the Rockies. He notes Western crops, especially wheat and corn, suffer from drought and difficult conditions, while Maryland boasts a milder climate, robust markets, and growing eastern population attracting settlers.
A 3 billion bushel corn crop is described as a blessing to the nation. The piece notes corn’s vast impact on meat, dairy, and poultry supplies, and estimates farmers’ take from the year at over 7 billion dollars. It warns of price spikes if the crop fails and calls the wealth a beneficial national boon.
Mr. Claude D. Liden and Master Bateman Draper of Denton spent Sunday with the former's parents here. Edna Adams returned home after visiting her sister in Wilmington. Moss Lerma Uallack spent Sunday with Glenna Wright in Bridgeville. J. F. Alford’s home is being improved with a new coat of paint. Roland W. Quandt of Baltimore has been a rect visitor here, Msa, 'schuaadie & visitox this.
Church news notes a prededicatory service at the new Lewes Methodist Episcopal Church with Bishop Quayle and Rev Dr Hubbard preaching. The Port Deposit granite edifice, seating 700, cost about 20000 and features Indiana limestone and slate roof. Also listed are Brethren church schedules, protracted meetings through Nov 6, and other local religious items and notices.
The Death Roll records Mrs. Susan Todd of West Denton who died suddenly of heart disease at sixty one, survived by husband David D. Todd and daughters Allie Morris Annie Jarrell Margaret and Katie Todd, a grandson William Beaton, and brothers Pratt and Leonard Taylor. Funeral was held Monday with Rev. A N Ward. interment in Denton cemetery. Also noted are obituaries for Mrs. Elizabeth Trice of Hurlock, Mrs. W Frank Hines formerly of Chestertown in Baltimore, Mrs. Harriet A. Frazier of Dover, and Mrs. R L Dixon of Easton.
The World's Christian Citizenship Conference has appointed over a thousand delegates from diverse Christian groups across lands. Organizations including congregations, missionary bodies, Sabbath schools, youth societies, ministerial groups, YMCAs, YWCAs, and reform groups are invited to appoint and send names and addresses of appointees to J. S. Martin, 603 Publication Building, Pittsburg. Those wishing to attend, delegate or not, should also write to the general superintendent to secure seating arrangements.
A Philadelphia couple, Dr and Mrs William Drayton Jr, traveled in a 12 foot Indian canoe from Philadelphia to Betterton Chestertown Queenstown where the canoe was hauled to the Wye River. They then moved toward Miles River St Michaels and planned to go to Royal Oak and the Tred Avon area before returning to Philadelphia via rail.
The piece argues that while oil prices fell, true illumination costs favor electricity when measured by effective lighting. It cites Dr Louis Bell on kerosene lamp output, compares to a 25 watt tungsten lamp, and notes reflectors and positioning boost electricity light, with show-window lighting reaching four to one in favor of electric lighting.
The message advises selecting the best ears for seed corn and gathering and burning rubbish. It stresses winterizing tools, drying pumpkins and squash, storing potatoes only when dry, and using an outhouse for dry storage in bad weather. It notes protecting birds, building a strong yet neighborly line fence, and careful seed selection by straight rows and plump kernels.
Advice for poultry keepers urges focusing on utility pure breds and the best winter laying hens. Save eggs from top layers, set them, and cull small birds to maximize room and profits. Don’t chase flashy new breeds. improve the old stock as prices peak in late fall and winter. Prices remain good into November 26.
Classified notice seeks delivery of 3,000 baskets of sweet potatoes to Downes' potato house. No payment details provided.
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