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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1909
Page
5
Heavy town commerce and garden notes fill the page from West Denton and nearby towns with catalogues, sales and notices. Advertisers include Verngam's, W A Robinson, J W Kerr, J W Wanton stock, and G L Mercer with local building and home fixtures.
Mrs Lillian F Roe daughter ofMr and Mrs W A Roe of Greensboro married Dr A G Tracey a prominent physician of Ellicott City at the bride’s home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Thomas Sard with Mendelssohn played for the processional. After a lavish collation the couple departed for Atlantic City and will settle in Ellicott City.
Autumn typhoid lingers in many regions and affects both rich and poor dwellings. Health authorities in New York note it is worse this year and question old theories of bad air or damp houses. Cooler weather reduces perspiration that helps flush disease, burdening kidneys and bowels with toxins.
Mrs Thomas Sard and her young daughter spent last week with relatives at Secretary, joined by Rev Thomas Sard who helped in revival services at Seaford. Edith Simpson returned home after seven weeks visiting Talbot Caroline Worcester and Dorchester counties. A stream of visitors from Philadelphia Dover Haddon Heights N J and Baltimore are shown visiting locals and staying with families, including the Melvin and Cheezum households.
Hillsboro residents Mrs A D Crawford and Miss Maggie Janell return from a visit to Accoquan Virginia where they also spent time with friends in Baltimore and Washington and visited Pen Mar. On Monday evening Miss Elsie Truitt and Mr John C Sharp of Ridgely wed at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Rev L Corkran officiated. Downe Sparks has sold the mare Lady Direct to Richard Lockwood of Georgetown for 250 dollars. Emma Morson of Baltimore, visiting here, returned home Friday. The Rev William Vorbes Adams of Easton will preach at St Pauls on Sunday evening October 24. George E Smith of Queen Annes spent last week at Rehobath with his sister Garrettson Smith. Alma H B Rowe and daughter Matie visit relatives at Goldsboro and Templeville. Rev and Mrs Hubert Sydenstricker of Queen Anne are at Front Royal visiting the latter's mother. Edgar Blanch Jr. was home from Easton last Sunday. W Arthur Holt is visiting Chestertown for a few days. Garrettton Smith Jr. visited Baltimore last week. Mrs Mary J Eaton visiting Baltimore friends.
Miss Emma Robinson returns after two weeks with her brother in Merchantville New Jersey. Emma Mennette returns to school after visiting friends and relatives. James Sparks, confined to bed, shows slow improvement. Town hall gains belfry and cloak room. Farmers report low tomato prices and light picking. HLT Griffith opens school with large attendance. D T Rickards visits Philadelphia. Dr and Mrs J R Smith visit Ches Wald. I S Dailey visits Denton Tuesday. Rain falls Friday morning surprising farmers.
MM E Church choir gave an enjoyable Wednesday evening program at Mason's ice cream parlors, raising about 30 dollars for the organ fund. Philadelphia visitors include Mrs Emma C Smith and Hon I A Smith. Locals in town or visiting: W Temple Smith, Jos Hemmons, Miss Maud Gibson, Mrs Washington Jester, Mr Robert L Moore, Mrs Norman Wilson and children. Vosmus returns from Virginia, Saulsbury back at Lehigh University.
A note of gratitude from Fonnnie Griffitil expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and help during a recent illness.
A large Denton town meeting at the court house discussed forming a civic betterment association to address Sunday laws pool rooms and youth enforcement. Citizens urged tighter ordinances, a 21 age limit for pool rooms, more police, and vigilant enforcement led by a proposed permanent organization with Henry R. Lewis and others directing efforts.
Federalsburg notes Mrs. W. D. J. Morris of St. Michaels has been visiting friends in town, sharing social courtesy and local chatter during her stay.
The Easton Democrat cites the Wicomico News urging Salisbury Bar Association to pass a resolution barring defense for violators of the local option law, reflecting a strong stance against such criminal defense and urging quiet civic enforcement.
Funeral services for Mrs Katharine Dorsey Nichol son Stone were held in Greenmount cemetery Baltimore with interment in the family lot. Wilmer Stone accompanied the remains from Missoula Montana. private viewings were held. funeral conducted by Rev Hugh Johnston. The death resulted from a fire incident at a Missoula home where an oil stove exploded after a can refilling mishap.
On a Denton to Hobbs trip last Saturday night Bayard Robinson and Fred Jester were overtaken by George Johnson and another colored man. A quarrel followed after Robinson rebuked reckless driving. Robinson was struck with a knife. Dr. Nichols treated a deep ten inch wound. Johnson fled, later surrendering after pursuit. two bullet wounds were reported but not dangerous.
Joseph S. Dailey, a well known First district citizen and Marydel farmer, died at his home Friday morning after two years of declining health. He was 54, survived by his widow, a son J Seward Dailey, and brother Harry S. Dailey. Funeral Sunday morning drew a large crowd. interment was in Camden Delaware.
Mrs Sir Hi Johnson, wife of a horse owner and trainer, was alone when a burglary alarmed her. The intruder forced an outer door, left in a hurry, and bullets were removed from her loaded pistol. No valuables were taken, but she remains very nervous. Neighbor Mr Norwood aided as the intruder fled.
Mr John TH Holt has bought the residence of the late Solomon Pippin near Easton and will move at year end. Mr and Mrs J Wesley Perry and daughter have been visiting relatives hereabout. Mr J F Sisk will move to Baltimore soon.
Miss Ruth Cleveland daughter of the late President Cleveland will study at St Timothy's School in Catonsville this fall, joining the academic program and local community.
Rev F T Benson reviews Pauls life and mission, urging believers to seek Gods task not just good. The sermon cites Pauline moves from Asia to Europe, emphasizes Bible study, charity, steadfast prayer, and loving conduct, and notes Paul's courage amid suffering and the call to trust Gods will.
Henderson notes Walter Gough and Lottie Flowers of Dover visiting Gough’s mother Mrs Gough. Mrs W H Goodwin and daughter Maxine visit in Wilmington. C Hollingsworth and Edith Gooden with Mrs H C Moore near Hardy. Hazel Dennison leaves for Millersville State Normal School. Fletcher Moore of Willow Grove visits Dill family. S S James returns to New York after month with relatives. Corwin Pritchett of Philadelphia visits his parents. W G Dill of Wilmington visits his parents. Amos Coffins of Crum Lynne visits mother. Ann Cook of Woodside visits her brother Hl C Gooden. Busy tomato week. factory operating day and night. S C Johnson in Wilmington part of week.
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Sallie E Kinder administratrix of Samuel L Kinder deceased presented a distribution of the personal estate which was approved. Harvey J Cooper executor of Susan G Green deceased obtained an order to sell the real estate. Amanda D Saulsbury administratrix of Robert I Saulsbury presented releases from Albert G Irwin and Emma G Saulsbury which were approved. J Dukes Downes administrator of Harry Ross presented an inventory and appraisement of personal property which were approved. An order to sell was granted. The will of William E Cohee deceased was presented by Robert P Taylor custodian and admitted to probate.
Resolutions adopted by the Ladies Aid Society of Marydel mourn the death of Mrs. Katie IL Musselman. The society expresses deep sorrow and sympathy to her family, noting she was a gentle loving citizen whose loss will be hard to fill. A memorial is to be inscribed in minutes and copies sent to the bereaved family and county papers. Committee: A Cannon, Evra Heater, Hilen Jump.
The piece ponders who discovered the North Pole and who nailed our flag, debating Cook and Peary with verses by J. T. Richardson and dated Rock Hall Maryland on Sept 8. The column notes local social news: Emma Dawkins and Milton Dawkins visiting, Ivah Smith leaving for Accomac to teach, and Alday Clements selling last year’s corn at 75 cents per 100?bush.
August transfers filed in the Clerk of Court include numerous properties in Greensboro Denton and the Eighth district with prices up to 8300 and exchanges noted. The month also records marriage licenses for multiple couples including Warren Fleetwood Roe Trice and White Walls and many others.
Mark Twain made a rare political appearance in Elmira New York introducing General Hawley of Connecticut. He praised Hawley as pure honest incorruptible and as a neighbor with a vegetable garden. He quipped Hawley is like a bottle of perfume in a glue factory.
The year’s apple crop entering Baltimore markets shows medium size fruit and lower quality from the Virginia Valley including Western Maryland. Large Western Maryland orchards growing Wine Saps and New York Imperials have been ordered by city dealers who reportedly pay $3.50 per barrel. Newton Pippin, a staple for export, fetches $4.50 to $5 per barrel. Prices are somewhat lower in parts of Western Maryland.
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