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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1909
Page
5
Local notes report Tolchester excursion crowds and multiple Caroline items. Reports cover oystering abundance, county officials, school reopenings on September 6, and a large planned church build in Lewes. Denton and Preston politics, road work, and a fatal horse accident near the Fowling Creek bridge also appear among various notices.
A quiet wedding took place at Hillsboro Methodist Episcopal parsonage with Rev. L. P. Cork officiating. Miss Florence M. Cook and Mr. Grayson Roe wed and will reside in Wilmington. The piece lists numerous visitors to the area, travel from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York, and residents and guests at Denton locations, with social rounds and occasional moves to Ocean City and other towns.
Mrs. Cora Noble of Atlantic City is much improved and visiting relatives here. Mrs Spry Bradley of Baltimore is staying with her father Mr. J B Patton. Miss Emma Willis returns home after a two weeks stay with friends in Baltimore. Miss Annie Ischer of Baltimore visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Ischer.
Sunday noon excitement followed as Frank Roberts of Easton tied his horse to a street post. The frightened horse slipped its bridle, ran a short distance, and fell breaking its neck, dying instantly. Carriage barely damaged. Nearby, J M Thompson improved Front Street property with new paint and wallpaper. Residents and visitors listed include Mrs Helen Bright, Miss Jennie Bouldin, Mrs J Houston Russom, Dr Raymond Downes, Mr Edwin Sisk, Miss Edith Cooper, Will Sparks, and others visiting from Kent Island, Baltimore, Preston, and Goldsboro.
Caroline and Talbot teachers gathered at Caroline High School for a bi county institute. One hundred seventy teachers split into groups for primary rural intermediate high school work with lectures by Dr A D Yocum Dr C B Gilbert and others. Highlights included a reception at Assembly Hall and a Thursday evening Masonic Hall program with songs recitations and a burlesque sketch of State Superintendent Stephens.
Burreville notes report Mr and Mrs G L Blades entertained Epworth League members on Wednesday August 25 for guests Miss Jades of Wilmington and Mr and Mrs C A Miniser and son of Chester. Local visits include Mrs Elizabeth Woodford and children Nelle and Marion with Miss Nellie Johnson of Denton, and Miss Ivan Thawley. Also guests this week Mr Otto Kirschner and Miss Edna from McKeesport with Mr and Mrs W U Hurvey. Additional visitors include Mr R L Russell and wife from Philadelphia, Mary Dillaha of Milford and Emma Starrington of Frederica with John W Stephens family. Reverend F A Holland preached at Union M P Church last Sunday afternoon. Liz Love of Talbot county visits east of town with sister Mrs W E Cheetum. Lawrence and Lewis Tucker of Chester were here recently. Miss Edna Cochran of Crisfield has been visiting relatives.
Henderson and family return to Baltimore after visiting Mrs. James Glass’s brother Mr N Smith. Mrs. Fred Bowdle and children go home to Philadelphia after visiting Mr and Mrs A B Gooden. M F Pippin of Wilmington visits his parents. Roscoe Taylor of Sayre Pa visits Mr and Mrs P Sweeney. Al Colgrove of Wilmington visits his father J S Richards. Mrs. Clarence Marvel of Baltimore visits Mr and Mrs D P Marvel. Misses Marie Kemp and May Somers on sick list.
Miss Emma Lane left last week for Baltimore to visit friends and later resume work as a traveling milliner for Armstrong Cator & Co. The holiness tent meeting continues next Sunday under Miss Mamie Miliot in charge. An all day meeting is planned at Ganey's camp near Fowting Creek, with strong attendance. Mrs. Dell Dean, Mrs. Sue Trice and daughter Maud visited Windy Til last week. The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Andrew Towers's home on Wednesday. Mr. A2B Todd has been confined to bed but is now convalescent. Mr. QO, FF. Wilkins has finished his dwelling.
Rev. E. AH. Derrickson writes to a Caroline friend that weather conditions have diminished crops, though the community remains industrious with wheat corn hay and stock. Farms range seventy to two hundred fifty acres on dericd clay. The Methodist Episcopal church building moved from the Presbyterian brethren will be dedicated September 5 with Rev. Covey Barratt Poole and others attending. A hearty welcome is extended to all who can attend.
In loving remembrance of John L B Williams a former resident who died in Dover Delaware on August 31 1900 The Easton Gazette praises Mr M B Nichols for his success in promoting the fair at Easton last week
The drought cripples late planted corn cantaloupes yield poor two thirds normal at canneries. Oil lamp streets prompt talk of electric lights. Dr Corkran of Centreville aids ill child of Mr Guy Turner. Saulsbury & Bro canned corn in large pack on farms they own. Edith Dasher and Harry Wright wed at home Sept 1. Mrs Myrtle Vosmius sails to Pantego NC.
The Baltimore Sun pictured Federalsburgs successful ball club which won twenty four games and lost six this season. Players listed include J Liger D Jefferson J Williams C Smith C Jefferson R Jefferson W Smith O Bradley W Phillips W Andrews Mascot Splinter Carroll and others. A dispute over alleged violation of game laws prompts discussion among sportsmen with authorities pursuing warrants after gunfire along the river. Sidney C Jones, state game warden secretary, acted after hearing shots and secured names of gunner party and warrants were sworn out.
Templeville residents and relatives returned home after visits. Mrs. Etki Nickerson went back to Philadelphia after four weeks with S. C. Faulkner. Mr. and Mrs. George Yewell returned to Trenton New Jersey from visits with their parents. Mrs. S. J. Cooper and daughter Pearse visited in lower county. Other locals and visitors from Templeville attended fairs in Easton Tolchester and Lewes.
Mr B Stevens, a peach grower, reports a near total crop this year earning about one hundred baskets for a hundred dollars. Miss Etta Essex returns to Baltimore after a pleasant visit with Miss Minnie Todd. Mr A Banks hosts his father Mr W T Banks of Baltimore. Miss Elie Roe entertained Miss Louise Chaffinch of Easton.
Master Carl Towers suffered a severe facial injury when a horse kicked him last week. He is receiving treatment at Easton hospital. Miss Mary Callahan of Queen Anne is visiting her sister Mrs. William F. Towers. Mrs. Hutchinson Trice and daughter Maude visited friends at Windy Hill last week. Miss Bertha Rogers and Miss Edna Rogers spent Tuesday with Miss Maude Trice.
The second annual Plains tournament near Ridgely drew a large crowd with tilting contests. Knights James Slaughter, George Messick, James T. DeLacy and H. T. Slaughter tied for top honors, Eva Callahan crowned queen, and Miss Minnie Sylvester first maid of honor as music by the Hillsboro band filled the day.
Annapolis dispatch reports Lieut R Earle Fisher selected as commandant of cadets at St John’s College due to Lieut Berkeley Iglehart’s paralysis. Fisher, a Pennsylvania native and veteran of Spanish War service, has strong Annapolis and Washington ties and will teach military science after transfer from Monterey California.
The Philadelphia Record is praised as a newspaper that covers a wide field, printing full reliable reports from its city and its larger territory. It is described as steady and not sensational, printing more items of news than other county papers.
In the Orphans Court, Judges Clark, Liden and Fleetwood admitted the will of Mary A. Glanden to probate and granted letters testamentary to Harry S. Dailey, with ap praisers Thomas Seather and Elmer Bowdle appointed. Notices to creditors ordered. Administratrix Mary L. Fleetwood filed debts and approved the first and final account. Other probate items include wills of Susan A. Green admitted, sales accounts passed, inventories approved, dividends ordered, and administrations of Joshua L. Lister, Georgeanna Fisher, William R. Butler, and Alexander Truxon recorded.
John Henry Burgess Jr of Cambridge says New York financiers have pledged 1.5 million to back the Peninsula Traction Company. The electric line would run 73 miles from Cambridge through Dorchester, Talbot, Caroline and Queen Anne's, ending at Queenstown or Rock Hall as surveys decide the best terminus for access to Baltimore.
Mrs. Kunigunda A Reidling widow of Ignace Reidling died at her Denton home on Friday evening aged seventy six. Funeral was Sunday at the Roman Catholic Church with Rev Ferdinand Wolf officiating and interment at St Elizabeth's cemetery. Her husband died in 1899 and the couple came from Bavaria years ago. Mr Reidling was a linguist and a scholar of Greek and Latin. Dr James Bordley a prominent Centreville citizen died at his home in Centreville on Amb day. He was a leading professional and president of the Centreville National Bank.
A reader shares a summer canning method tested to preserve tomatoes whole and firm. Scald peel tomatoes as usual, sterilize cans, pack raw tomatoes, fill with boiling water, seal, and boil in a large vessel covered with a blanket until water cools by morning. Outcome: none lost, tomatoes firm when opened.
Old carpets banished to the attic can be turned into attractive tuff rugs. Makers clean unravel and weave them into soft rugs with a contrasting border. These rugs cost about one dollar per square yard, a twelve by nine foot rug priced around twelve dollars, with express charges usually paid by the maker.
A list of letters remaining unclaimed in the Denton post office for the month ending September 1. Call for them stating they are advertised or you may not receive them. Names include Mrs Josephine Horsey Miss Swiftburg Miss Mayme Fisher Mr Frank Dorsey Mrs Edith Mears Mr Kumpon Linlin Mr F W Larson Mr Luther Jester Mrs Almeda Scott Miss Joanne Furman.
The newspaper invites readers to submit local or personal items for possible publication. Contributions may cover community happenings, milestones, or notices, with preference given to timely, clearly written notes.
Bradstreets reports Maryland Delaware and New Jersey lead US tomato canning with 60 76 percent of 1908 output and forecasts climb to 10 million cases total. Drought blight and weather hurt yields in Maryland and Delaware varying by county while Indiana and other West states face shortages. Dover factories run at capacity as Richardson Robbins Delaware plant surpasses 32 000 cases and aims for 3 000 to 10 000 more. Senator Richardson leads the firm.
The article urges comfortable children's clothing with freedom of movement. It recommends baggy knickerbockers for boys and heavy yet light-enough fabrics for warmth. It advises girls to have several one-piece frocks with long sleeves, a cuff, blouse at the waist, matching belt, and a white linen embroidered collar with a silk tie.
A night robbery on a Pennsylvania express near Lewiston saw the robber seize several coin bags. He grabbed the heaviest sacks and fled in a hurry leaving behind others. The loss was about sixty five dollars with over twenty five thousand dollars found on the ground.
Morning water helps digestion and kidney cleansing by stimulating gastric juice and flushing the stomach. Throughout the day, drink freely but avoid ice water with meals and never drink ice water when overheated.
Mr J W Warren and family have ensored to Chincoteague Island while Mrs Wifiain Culling visits friends at Seaford and Choptank observes local activity.
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