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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1910
Page
5
A Denton area column lists tax dates, sales, and notices including egg and corn prices, local auctions, and store ads. It mentions W. J. Blackiston buying, Augustus Cannon building a West Denton dwelling, population gain in Easton, and upcoming mass meetings with speakers. Also notes a cattle incident involving Willard H. Thawley and a buffalo in the same trip.
Judge Conrad of Georgetown Delvisits Denton and is hosted by Mrs. DD Liden. The elder Conrad's late father owned extensive Second district real estate, with the judge noted for law and literature. The social notes also cover weddings, visits, and local college graduates, plus aviation meet plans in Baltimore with details on prices, seating, and large anticipated crowds.
In Federalsburg Carl Willis twenty year old son of Mr and Mrs James Willis died Wednesday afternoon at one o clock of typhoid fever He was a Federalsburg High School graduate the 19th class and a bright promising young man His death came as a great shock to the town Multiple social and religious notices follow detailing visitors and local happenings including ministers filling pulpits in nearby towns and residents visiting relatives in Bridgeville Westminster and Nichols
Hobbs youths host a Halloween social on October 31 from eight to twelve at the Humble Wall with a silver offering at the door to aid the church. Community news from Hillsboro reports social visits, local errands, and departures, noting visits by Mrs. Frances Chance, Captain A. Branford, and others, with various trips to Baltimore Cape Charles and Philadelphia.
Mr and Mrs Emmett Lord hosted a large Saturday evening gathering for friends. Guests included Hattie Moononey Brady Willoughby Estella Chambers Nola Chambers Gertrude Lord Ina Loeckerman Rhoda Bowdle Anna Owle Lily Bowdle Effie Alford Pearl Sharp Mary Carter Olie Cohe Rosa Weaver Myrtle Simons Susie Breeding and many others. At ten o clock attendees moved to the dining room where confectionery and cake were served. The evening featured games and music with Mrs Emmett Lord and Miss Brady Willoughy on the organ and Bar on Smith on the violin.
Weekly batch of unclaimed letters for the Denton post office ending October 22 includes Miss Maud Todd Miss Elizabeth Robinson Mary Dobison Johnie Purnell and others. Callers should refer to advertised letters which will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on November 7 if not delivered.
In Burrsville the Cahall heirs begin enclosing the family burying ground on the old homestead farm with a solid concrete wall. Methodist Protestant Church members gave Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Bailey a large donation on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Samuel Carey visits Greensboro relatives afflicted with consumption after a brother died this week. Charlie Cahall suffered a severe breakdown of his touring car on the Denton trip last Saturday. Mrs. T Wesley Porter plans a two week visit to Queen Anne Easton and Baltimore. Mrs. Carroll Thawley and child improve from illness as Mrs. Mary J. Curry visits her sister Mrs. Alexander Russell. Mr. and Mrs. John Parris host Mrs. Hannah Parris.
A harvest home service was held at Choptank last Sunday with Rev. C. M. Jones preaching to a large crowd. A Hallowe en party is planned at the Town Hall October 28 and 29 by the Ladies Aid. G Edgar Williamson is building a dwelling replacing a recent fire on Back Landing road. Dr. Millard Corkran of Wilmington visited Mrs. M. E. Noble. Edna Waldron of Easton spent Sunday with her parents near town. Mary Nuttle of Andersontown spent Sunday with Inez Noble. Bertha Deen of Narmony visited Edith Noble. Prohibition meeting postponed until next week. Mrs. Wm. Reick, ill with typhoid fever, is improving. Mrs. Thomas Taylor visiting Baltimore.
Hickman and several named gentlemen attended the Great Council of 1. O. R. M. of Delaware in Lewes on the midweek sessions. A sale of personal property advertised by William Harkins drew a crowd and good prices. Epworth League held a well attended business meeting at William Hamilton's that Thursday evening. Mrs. J Stevens visited her mother Martha J. Hignatt in Williston on Wednesday.
Talbot notes tell of Frank D. Harrison’s one year old gobbler claimed as the state’s largest and heaviest. The bird’s weight makes perching hard and recent rain caused a fence collapse when it tried to shift position at Judge Harrison’s home in Maryland Delaware region.
Mr Edward Todd celebrated his 76th birthday with all his children and grandchildren present. Mrs N G Allan has returned home after visiting her parents. Mr W Thomas Hignutt spent the week in Baltimore. Miss Myrtle Kemp returned to Sykesville. Mrs O B Smith remains on the sick list.
Mr and Mrs J 2 Howard of Atlantic City returned home after visiting Carolina relatives. Mr Howard is foreman of Willow Grove Cottage on Georgia Avenue and heir of the late John and Sarah Howard. Mr E B Maloney is building a dwelling on his oil land recently bought from Frederick Howard and plans to occupy it by year end.
Del Knott gave a well received Monday evening entertainment in the schoolhouse praised for elevating audience minds. Greensboro notes obituaries for Mrs. Lawrence Webber age twenty one and reports upcoming bazar, factory plans, and church events across the town with social gatherings and visits from relatives.
Mr Solomon J Meluney died at Grand View Sanitarium Kansas City aged fifty one son of the late William Meluney of Caroline county He once served as a detective in Kansas City and survived being shot while four officers confronted Red Smith in May 1890 during the trial of a safe blower Smith killed witness John W Gilley Meluney was wounded three times He leaves a widow and two married children Gene Meluney of St Joe Missouri and Wm Van Meluney of Pierre South Dakota
Joseph Berger Joseph Worm and M E Seebeck run a duck-raising operation on the Chop Tank, shipping 12000 Pekin ducks to New York last season. Ducks weigh 54 pounds at 8 to 16 weeks, selling at about 19 cents a pound for a gross of over 12000 dollars. They rely on heavy feeding, incubators, and river water sites to keep birds healthy and feathers valuable, noting egg hatch rates around 65 percent and emphasizing careful management to minimize losses.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approved inventories for Maggie G Owens and Elbert C Foster estates and granted sales. Appraisers appointed for Alexine P Mowbray real estate and Beulah Butler release noted. Guardian accounts for Harison Otis approved. Logan Snow will probate, Joseph Raymond letters of administration granted. School Board petition allows deed by Parker and Lewis. Also a Baltimore Sun excerpt urges support for Mr Covington and reports on tariff debate and price burdens. Race results at Milford Delaware feature four pacers including Hero Brownie J and Hattie C with state pacing claims.
A sermon style piece recalls Mary’s alabaster flask of rare ointment poured over Jesus at Bethany, contrasting Martha’s busy hospitality with Mary’s reverent act. It notes Judas’ rebuke, defends the gift as noble, and claims the scent of Mary’s deed fills the world as a lasting memorial.
Bargain listing for a fully equipped Forp ReadsteR car with speedometer magneto two extra tubes tire chains cut-out tools large gas lamps and full mechanical setup. Lali Kelly Hiup advertise the vehicle and invite viewing to appreciate its features.
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