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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1912
Page
5
Local market notes list wheat at 94 cents, corn 79 1/2 cents, and eggs bought at 35 cents a dozen. Denton announces millinery openings on Sept 27 and 28 by Mrs I S Hollingsworth and Miss J J Meclyaine, with patterns and gowns showcased.
Dickinson College Woodall Green Washington Law School Eugene Anderson Brooklyn Polytechnic Vernon Brumbaugh Western Maryland College Louis Cole Maryland Agricultural College Mrs Frances Johnson returns from Harrieton Aberdeen Chestertown Miss Lena Garey back from Philippines China Japan Miss Lena Covey heads to New Castle for millinery work Mr and Mrs J Allen Reynolds relocate to Centreville Miss Effa De Ford visits Centreville Miss Annie Campbell visits Mrs W O Smith Miss Silva Pery returns from Baltimore Miss Maggie J Redden begins studies at Hollins Institute Mrs M M Mowbray returns from Queen Annes County Stephen Shipman to Washington College Mrs William A Smith visits Lewes Dr Rochester from Philadelphia visiting this week
After a long illness caused by breast cancer Mrs Hannah I Saulbury wife of Dr Theodore Saulsbury died Wednesday at age 62. She resided in Burrsville for years and was highly esteemed. Funeral services were at her home with Rev J T Bailey and Rev M E Wheatley. Remains taken to Harrington then Dover for interment. Dr Saulsbury in poor health and critically ill.
Robert D. Grier of the Bull Moose party, Wilhelm M. Day, Progressive Republican leader of Wicomico, and C. O. Carter of Worcester toured the Eastern Shore with a Denton stop Monday afternoon. A reception at the Brick Hotel drew local Dentonians. Taft Republicans remained quiet in Denton amid Covington’s strong congressional prospects. The party group then moved to Federalsburg and Cambridge, planning future stump travels.
Notice warns Democrats of two October transfer days for moving voters and new registrants. Transfers from old districts must be recorded on Oct 1 or Oct 2 to avoid being erased from voting lists. Also urges new voters who turned 21 since the last election to register. A note mentions an auto tire idea using thick rubber compound as a replacement for inner tubes.
Federalsburg residents report travels and visits including Mrs Katie Truitt returning from Philadelphia and Miss Bessie Wright resuming duties at the telephone exchange. Local business expands with Milbouren Wheatley opening a dry goods and grocery store. The MBP Church Liberty holds a box social on September 21. Various residents depart for and return from schools, visits, and relatives in Delaware New Jersey Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Mrs J W Merriken and daughter visited their son and brother Mr Merriken in Preston and noted his improvement. Christian Landeavor held prayer focus led by Mrs J R Ricards. Corn drought worsens for farmers hindering cutting. machine pull and field difficulty noted. contractor Paisley finished Mr S L Adams home carpentry. Mr and Mrs C H Nuttle of Lake George visit S L Nuttle family. Mrs S L Adams to Sharptown for a week. Ames Sunday School praised for prosperity. Mrs B Cohee and daughter Louise ill this week. Local cannery aims to solve tomato surplus. Beulah Butler visiting friends in Galdsboro. W H Willey back from Salisbury.
Henderson area social visits include Jos Raymond Jos Melvin Alda Montague and Herbert Walls trip to Cambridge in Raymonds car. J T Richards and son James visited his daughter AL Colgrove in Wilmington over Sunday. Miss Isabelle Carrow becomes governess for Mrs Etlwanger near Greensboro. The cannery runs full time on tomatoes after finishing corn. Miss Edda Reed of Philadelphia spent part of week with Mrs C E Hollingsworth. Miss Edith Goodwin returns home after summer at Chetterton. Miss Selen Bartly of Wilmington visits Miss Lula Marvel near Mrs Frank Lauterbain Jersey City relatives. Rev and Mrs W N Conaway visit relatives in Malton. Mr Frank Marvel of Wilmington visiting near town. Mrs Roy Kallen visiting relatives in Jersey City.
Rivers of tomatoes swell the harvest as about £2000 baskets reach two canneries this week. Mr Jarrell worked several nights with a large stock awaiting processing. Meanwhile, a band of travelers, long troublesome to Delaware, resurfaced briefly, prompting local concern. Local social mentions note visits and a funeral in Cordova.
James T Anthony cites Centreville Record guidance on alfalfa following potatoes, sowing windows, and crop rotation. He outlines clover and cow pea intercropping, plus fall seed corn selection, drying, and storage methods to ensure uniform stands and marketable ears. He cites Dean Swift on merit of two ears and notes Kieffer pears in Caroline.
The publishers of Puck the National Cartoon weekly announce a life like 14 by 21 inch color portrait. On receipt of ten cents, the portrait will be securely wrapped and nailed to any address. Send orders to Puck, 295 Lafayette Street, New York.
Hillsboro reports Mrs HL Ramsdell and son visiting Mrs Ed Keets in town, with Denton guests. Rev BR Coursey and son Ralph Jr move to Baltimore for a machine shop post. Edgar Blanche and son visit Baltimore relatives. John Russom with daughters host there last week. Annie Jump attends niece Mary Saulsbury’s Baltimore wedding. others attend Wilmington War event and visitations continue among Brashears, Sparklin, Preher, Duffey, and Thomp son families. Rev Dr W F Dickinson travels to Philadelphia this week.
Rev Mr Sunfield preached to a large congregation at Trinity M C Church on Sunday morning. He travels for the City Missions where he is secretary to present the foreign element’s needs and to raise funds for church building and betterment. Trinity gave a liberal contribution. Bridgeville visitors Mrs Willin and Eleanor joined Mr and Mrs Melon. Weather hot and dusty roads after Wednesday showers. several youths attended circuses in Federalsburg and Bridgeville. Ipworth League meets Sundays at 7 30. Mary Ross visited Wits Helen Binning. Withiam Dritton visited Trinity friends. farmers report fine cow pea hay.
Mrs. George Raymond and Audrey, and Mrs. Frank Sisk and Aubrey of Wilmington were guests of Mr. D C Adams last week. Hill Mercer of Denton and daughter Mrs. Coulbourn of Philadelphia visited Mr and Mrs Lacy Alford last Sunday. Jank Wright returned home Monday and is improving. Mrs J K Dill has been very ill at her daughter Mrs J H Spence’s home. Mr and Mrs J W Wright of Andersontown visited the Atkinson family. Miss Mary Lockerman of Seaford visits her sister Mrs S M Lyden. Neighbors busily foddering while many attend the circus in Federalsburg. Rain is greatly needed in this section.
Mrs Thomas Visans and daughter Marion of Camden spent last week with Mr and Mrs C N Fountain near town. Mr and Mrs John W Stephens hosted Mr and Mrs Howard Hardesty and children from Bridgeville last Sunday. Mrs C J Dryden of new dkton assisted Dr Theodore Saulsbury last week. Mrs Ann Clizt Draper of Dover visited sister Mrs William Ef Smith. Mr Andrew Thachey of Wilmington spent last week visiting relatives here. Miss Pauline Nichols stayed with sister Mrs Thomas FE Catall east of town. Dr Theodore Saulsbury is bedbound and in critical condition. Mr RR Stuftod attended the Wilmington for last week. Miss Mary Phawley was a Wilmington visitor recently.
The town announces the engagement of Dr. W. Dickinson to Mr. Gertrude G. Bouquet of Chester Pa Mrs Bouquet is said linked to an old Quaker family of Pennsylvania. Children’s Dis and Harvest Home services will be held at the M P Church the last Sunday night of September 29. Mr Fred Dill and Miss Elsie Wyatt of New Goldsboro married September 18 by Rev Warren Burk. Miss Edith Alderson of Brrelay spent the week with Miss Lula Jackson. Mrs G A Brockway improving after illness. Mr M M Andrews condition not improving. Dr Dickinson returned from Wilmington. Moving pictures here again tonight.
A social at the home of Mr and Mrs John Buarto in Tuckahoe Neck welcomed Pastor Rev Mr Rigdon and his bride Miss Emma Lou Champion returning from their honeymoon in Roberta Georgia. Fifty guests shared pleasantries recitations and refreshments as well wishers presented gifts. The couple wed September 3 in Roberta. Also noted are upcoming events including a Curious Catering Company social at Thawleys Hall and sermons by Rev J I Smith at Preston New Church. The Royal Oak M E Church marked its 1808 founding anniversary with a week of ceremonies beginning next Sunday and a Baptist Forward Movement meeting was planned for September 23 24 in Easton.
In Orphans Court on Tuesday judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens approved first and partial accounts of administration for William Minner and Robert H Maloney estates. Appraisers were named for inventories and bonds. Guardians Almira F Stevens presented sixth and seventh guardian accounts for William Ross and Elias Lynn Stevens, both approved. Creditors notified. sales orders issued as needed.
Brownie J. Drows, a noted pacing horse owned by Henry W. Hughes, died on a road near Denton while being transported from Bridgeville Delaware early Saturday. He had won the free-for-all at Bridgeville track on Friday afternoon, defeating a strong Lower Delaware horse and a Caroline county entry. The horse, valued by Hughes, had a 2.17 pace and was thought capable of 2.12 for a mile, nearing Hal Pointer’s record. sired by Alcintara with Tony Russell as dam, both leading racing strains.
A farmer killed a young hei fer for beef and found in her stomach a round hairball about the size of a baseball. The object had a leatherlike cover and a compact mass of fine hair. It appears to have formed and been molded while in the animal’s stomach, with a protective sack developing around it.
A reflection on how communities once relied on bells, handwritten notices, and printed posters to announce sales. The text argues posters and town publications now better reach people, stressing the newspaper as the primary tool for grabbing attention and attendance at public sales.
An advertised letters list for the Denton post office includes unclaimed items for the week ending September 9. Names shown include Chas T Shaw, Mrs Katherine Butler, Mrs Helen Seabreese, Jennings W Trobson, Mrs Helen Thorp, Mrs Ellen Reed, Miss Mandy North, Miss Mary Williams, Emon Day, Mr Chas, C Williams, Mr Scott Watler, Mrs Georgie Rixt, Mr Chis Deschieles, John McKensie, Miss Mary Riley, Mrs Emmi Scott.
The Baltimore Star reports a tomato shortage and strong demand due to prosperity, preventing a normal carryover last season and keeping packing plants busy. Drought in Virginia Indiana and Illinois reduced local supply while growers sought to cover futures with Baltimore product. New York jobbers increased demand to secure their own needs, keeping local packers active for weeks.
The State Board of health publishes regulations defining common drinking cups as any vessel used for water in public places or on trains and boats, prohibited for use without washing. Public places include courthouses hotels churches highways stations schools jails and other areas with many visitors. Prohibitions cover sharing cups on trains and boats within Maryland and lips touching water outlets or tanks. Violations incur penalties under Chapter 15 of the 1912 Maryland Acts and Section 7 of that act.
The Easten Star Deocrat argues the Bull Moose bid against Rep. Covington is weak and mainly symbolic. It says Republicans won’t back Grier, Democrats won’t support Grici, and Covington’s two terms show high service, making the contest uncompetitive.
The piece warns Democrats against overconfidence as Roosevelt actively reaches out to West voters while Taft faces little opposition. It notes Roosevelt may draw former Republicans, but emphasizes the need for Democratic vigor locally and nationally to compete.
Mr. Borden Timmons is at Maston hospital recovering from an appendicitis operation.
A marching band of gypsies halted near Denton and rested on farms of J. Boon Dukes and J. Frank Booth. They were warned by Sheriff Cooper to leave immediately or face arrest, property seizure, and licensure costs under Maryland law targeting nomadic encampments. The statute requires a fifty dollar license. unlicensed bands may be arrested. Local authorities say some nomads are harmless, but others prey on citizens.
The Hel Air Aegis notes on Chautauqua pointers and the census show urban growth far outpacing rural growth. It argues that rising food costs and stricter pure food laws push consumers to eat only what is safe, even if pricier, framing diet quality as vital to civilization and economic vitality.
Richmond firm T W Wood & Sons advertises in the Journal arguing spring fertilizer for wheat yields better results than fall applications. They cite leaching losses in winter and note spring uptake aligns with growth, plus a stray remark on daily charity and a brief aside on smokeless powder and Cupid.
Mr and Mrs Knobloch and children with Mrs Josie Bordman from German town Pa traveled from Atlantic City by car and will return there. Mrs David Taylor Centreville Mrs John Stevens Hickman and Mrs Harry Richardton Denton visited Mrs M J Hignutt on Sunday. Homer Mason Tennessee visited Wim Love on Sunday. All invited to Sunday School at two this Sunday afternoon. Mins May Wills Centreville served as curator for Miss Minnie Todd Sunday.
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