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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1901
Page
3
Items of mwer from all parts of the county are invited under this heading. Public business calendar lists court sessions and meetings. Orphan Court will meet September 24. Levy Court to convene September 17. other boards schedule sessions on September 24.
Readable notes indicate schools reopening soon, the Love Point railroad advancing, and the West Deyton creamery slated to open Monday. Reports cover crop sales, market activity, and local civic matters including health with a diphtheria case and a near fatal aconite incident in Greensboro.
Friday lawn fete at Mr and Mrs J Moore honors Miss Mattie Moore guests from Philadelphia Seaford Indiana and nearby towns. Saturday reception for Mr and Mrs J W Campbell includes many regional guests with music by the Citizens Band. Various locals travel visit and return from Ocean Grove Pan American Exposition and other nearby locales.
Weathered county roads in Fowlug Creek area are washed out by recent rains and nearly impassable at night. County commissioners should be informed. Local farmers face tomato shipping issues while Harmony M E Church hosts Sunday song services and prayers. Visitors from Baltimore, including Mrs. Charles D. Jones and Mrs. Edwin V. Kapp, return home. Elmer W. Deen visits family. Laura Aringdale visits Mrs. T. H. Todd. Colored instruction continues actively in Pine Town.
Annie V Prettyman and Alice Spence of Philadelphia visit J T Merrikin in Hobbs while Emma Stephens of Dover and Alexander Gulrett of Rehoboth tour the area. Mechanics work on C W Hobbs dwelling by Nowell and Son. Fernandes Davis of Federalsburg stays with M Willey’s family. Thomas Starkey shows improvement. Bertha Holbrook visiting Hillsboro friends.
Miss Lizzie Lafferty of Smyrna enjoys hospitality from sister Mrs James B Clark. Nellie Powell returns from Ridgely visit. P O S A festival Saturday night raised funds for the order. Edward Montague and Harvey Griffith traveled to Wilmington. Addie Davis spent a week at Bowers Beach. Our public school opened Saturday August 30.
Mr Eddie Patchett returned to Camden New Jersey after a five week vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs J P Patchett. Mr and Mrs Albert Todd of Camden stayed several days with the Patchetts. Mrs J H Cover visited Easton this week with her daughter Mrs John I Tribett. Miss Nellie Tribett of Denton spent time with sister Mrs Roger Covey.
The outlook is encouraging with Democratic gains expected in both legislative chambers. Democratic counties and Baltimore city wards will send solid Democratic delegates, and Republican majorities appear to shrink even in Southern Maryland's black belt.
The Salisbury Advocate notes that although the campaign hasn’t started, Democrats face strong prospects. Bridgeville is described as enjoying a booming period, signaling favorable conditions for the party’s efforts.
Saulsbury Hobbs a Caroline county figure dies at home at Ames Station aged 83. Born 1818 in Caroline. lifelong builder, farmer, former county commissioner, devout Methodist Protestant. Funeral at state home, Ames Cemetery. Judge Frederick Stump of Perryville dies after months ill. born 1837 at Perry Point, Princeton graduate, long serving Second Judicial Circuit judge. Front of court house draped in mourning.
Mrs. Annie G Garey widow of Thomas F Garey died Thursday morning at her son in law James F Melvin home in Ellicott City aged sixty six She was daughter of William Kenney and a former Miss Kenny She belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church survived by T Frederick Garey Edwin M Garey Mrs James F Melvin and Roland T Garey Funeral held at Denton M E Church with Rev Z H Webster Rev J T Richardson delivering and interment in Denton Cemetery
Nathan F. Butler died Saturday September 7 near Anthony's Mill after a lingering illness. Aged about 53, he was born in Caroline County and spent most of his life farming. He was the son of the late Thomas H. Butler and a member of Central M E Church. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Fannie Butler. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p m at his home with interment in Denton Cemetery. Reverend Harry Taylor officiated, preaching Hebrews 11 16.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last the sales of John W. Clark deceased and other executors accounts were finalized and approved. Final releases and inventories were presented for several estates, with decrees for sale and guardian investments authorized. A live fox hunt at the Talbot County Fair was promoted as a thrilling, family friendly event with cycling treats and first rate comfort.
The annual teachers institute will open Monday at Masonic Hall with State Superintendent Stephens attending and delivering two addresses. The program, prepared by School Examiner Crouse, includes morning and afternoon sessions each day from September 16 to 20 featuring lectures, drawing, music, pedagogy, and geography taught by various principals and teachers from Greensboro Ridgely Federalsburg and other schools.
The Talbot Fair features trotting and pacing races with times listed 2.45 2.37 2.27 2.23 and 2.20 across days 24 25 26. Talbot county horses race in three events and running races are added at last the fraternity urged for. Public entries are encouraged as horse enthusiasts anticipate an exciting program.
Advertisement seeks a competent accurate and rapid young man for a bookkeeper or clerk role. Willing to work be generally useful and not afraid of work. Preferences addressed to J S M and Dexton Jounnan.
An elderly sportsman reflects on past field sport traditions in a tale of muzzle loaders, dogs, and abundant quail in a time before breech loading guns and strict game laws. He recalls feasts of birds and numerous coveys, contrasted with modern hunting and the nostalgia of days when ponds and creeks teemed with waterfowl.
The piece celebrates September as a beautiful transitional season between summer and autumn. It describes tranquil, picturesque country life with fragrant air, mellow light, and contemplative mood, urging readers to linger outdoors and rest as nature relaxes its industry. The essay paints September as perfect for holidays and reflective repose.
A report says the President relapsed Thursday night with an alarming condition on Friday morning. Bulletin at 2:30 notes he is more than holding his own since morning and better than yesterday, with pulse 123 and temperature 99.5. Doctors hope for improvement if he is pulled through the night.
The county reports severe caterpillar damage to fruit crops corn fields and grapevines with many fruits ruined. The tussock moth caterpillar is blamed for stripping leaves and exposing fruit to sun. USDA notes the wingless female helps prevention. Wrap tree trunks with raw cotton to stop caterpillars and scrape eggs low on trunks. L. O. Howard offers Farmers' Bulletin No. 69 for more details.
The New York critics say interest in the Buffalo Good Roads Congress is broad and growing. Delegates from state and national groups will attend, representing a movement with years of steady effort and notable progress.
In a September 4 confrontation with McCormick agents in front of farmers, a challenger offered to enter a test of superiority but the firm refused. The dispute centered on buying a competing machine for 125 dollars and donating it to the alias house, with the challenger warning of potential losses and future attempts to meet on equal terms.
Ridgely shoppers are invited to inspect a new stock arriving this week from Miss E Milby. After visits to Baltimore and Philadelphia she advertises hats bonnets and an extensive line of kid gloves silk rib bonnets laces and notions. Store on Railroad avenue opens Saturday September 2nd.
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