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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1903
Page
3
Public notices show court schedules with meetings for Court of Common Pleas on October 5 and Orphans Court on October 6, Levy Court on September 29, and Sonoov Board on October 13. Names of bodies are given with dates, reflecting local governmental agenda.
The Denton column reports crop conditions with tomato and corn notes, local business upgrades, rail and bridge repairs, and new service lines. It lists personal notices, marriages, visits, and clergy transfers, including Rev C W Smith moving to Binghamton and local election dates in September.
Denton commissioners authorize John H. K. Shannahan to settle an artesian well at the water plant to secure pure water. State chemist condemns group well water. sewer system likely to be authorized by next General Assembly, with about five thousand dollars expenditure to improve sanitation and property values.
Public sentiment drives Denton commissioners to adopt an ordinance ending pig pens in towns and settlements after January 1. Sanitary authorities have long condemned pig pens as disease breeders, and residents expect the pest to end this year despite last minute resistance.
H. C. Fisher of Denton Maryland offers several good second hand drills at low prices. Contact H. C. Fisher for details and availability.
Goldsboro reports a heavy tomato run with five to ten thousand baskets piled daily at Jarrells cannery. The town notes high canning activity, slow lumber delivery affecting three houses, a broken steam crane hindering operations, and ongoing visits from relatives and photographers as community life continues amid brisk packing.
Prominent Maryland figure John Hubner, born 1840 in Bavaria, built wealth in brick and real estate, shaped Baltimore County growth, and served in the General Assembly since 1884. As Speaker in 1890 and Senate President in 1900, he earned a reputation for integrity. endorsements from business leaders underscore his fiscal prudence and public service record.
Daily camp attendees have returned home expressing a good time. Misses Mattie and Lola Smith, with cousins, came back to Dover Sunday. Medford and S Bernard Davis of Clayton visited Caroline Saturday and Sunday. Edgar Smith of Harrington visited Harvey Scotten Saturday and Sunday. James Scotten stayed with his sister Mrs Jacob Richards Saturday. Thomas Smith of Dover plans to stop farming and move near Marydel. Rev Megee will preach at Henderson Mission Sunday night.
Thos H Butler and Henry Medford bought the Roe property from Andrew Roe heirs. Willis & Co. will move into the current A J Kliwansky store. Otto Zacharias and sister Mamie attended niece Edith Zacharias funeral in Philadelphia. The new M E Church brickwork near Greensboro nears completion. T H Coursey begins a Greensboro dwelling.
The holiness camp meeting near Daily's woods west of town ended Sunday night. Thirteen converts professed justification and seventeen partook of sanctification. Rev McFarlane organized the camp in 1875 with further meetings in 1876, 1888, 1902, and 1903. Grounds leased for ten years. a wooden pavilion to be erected next summer. Next year’s camp to begin July 28 and likely run 15 days.
Farmers begin as early as four in the morning hauling tomatoes to Whiteleysburg, drive three miles, and find teams waiting to be unloaded. Some take food and are detained a half day. A severe wind storm last Wednesday caused notable damage to fodder and other items.
Henderson announces the death of William G. Lamb Jr. at his father’s residence after about ten days of illness. He died on the 17th, just over a month after his wife’s death. He leaves his parents and three children. Interment followed at Church Hill.
Hobbs plans a neat two story dwelling for Miss Annie Butler who will move in upon completion. Mr Samuel Barwick and wife of Talbot have been visiting at the home of Mr J H Merriken.
Queen Annes Railroad offers a low-rate excursion on Friday October 2 1903 from all line points to Love Point. Passengers board the Queen Caroline steamer for a bay sail to Chesapeake Beach then take a special Chesapeake Beach Railway train to Washington for sight seeing and government buildings. Return via steamer to Chesapeake Beach and home the same night. Check with local station agent for rates and schedules.
Caroline county farmers profit from chestnut cultivation. A. R. Bergden owns a leading grove. Experts say European improvement and Japanese introductions enable profitable culture. Japanese chestnuts bear early, large, and prolific, commanding prices three to four times those of American chestnuts.
Hon Henry C Conrad Wilmington attorney read before the Delaware Historical Society a sketch of Samuel White a senator sent to the United States Senate 102 years ago born in 1770 his family home near Whiteleysburg took the village name Father Judge White was a friend of Asbury the early Methodist prelate who stayed at the White homestead.
Caroline county's canning establishments numbering about fifty eight are now busy year around. Tomatoes crop is large and output will be enormous placing the county near Harford in prominence. Prices at eight dollars per ton prove remunerative with several Preston operations at nine dollars. Many new canneries started this year and older plants updated their machinery. Caroline packers aim to retain their leading position in this key industry.
Mrs. Nellie Nichols widow of James Nichols died at her Nichols district home on September 17 at age 75 after kidney illness. Surviving children include Francis Nichols Seaford Bayard Nichols Robinson Nichols and several daughters. Funeral held at Nichols. interment Federalsburg cemetery. Also memorial notices for Reymond Christopher who died August 25 in Atlantic City at 22 years and Ella P Skinner died August 2 1903 with brief remembrance by family.
Chicago dispatch reports presidential campaign buttons debut ahead of the national race. The unique badge shows President Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington at a luncheon labeled Equality. Colored men wear the badge on coat lapels, with many Republicans and groups seen purchasing it.
The German Baptista of Dunkers, now numerous in the county, have roots from the North and West and hold tent meetings in Easton and nearby areas. Rev J Y King to lead the meeting here. M E Church services listed for tomorrow include 10 30 a m 7 30 p m Sunday school 2 p m Rev John W Long to preach both services. New Jerusalem Church Preston to hold services by Rev J E Smith. Rev Howard Covey has resigned Princess Anne M E Church pastorate due to ill health.
Democratic nominee Dr G T Atkinson and Republican nominee Senator L E Dennis arrived in Crisfield after Baltimore state conventions to torchlight processions and cheering crowds. They spoke to county candidates and were later served refreshments. The two are next door neighbors on Main street, a rare coincidence for prominent contenders.
Hillsboro reports Gilbert J Morgan has resigned his position with the Maine Lake Ice Company in Baltimore. No further details were provided about his replacement or reason.
Baltimore observers note Attorney General Isidor Rayner plans to run for the U S Senate, a move viewed as a boon for Democrats. The piece lauds his oratory, campaign vigor, and the party’s strong state ticket, with ex-governor Jackson and Warfield leading efforts to secure a pro-Democrat legislature and November cohesion.
In the Orphans Court Arthur J. Richards filed petitions for a deed from William Richards estate with an order granted. Annie Totherok reported real estate sales and ratification orders. The court set aside administration accounts in Mary E. Chance vs William Barton and Guardian accounts. Executors and appraisers were noted. inventories and bonds approved. Weather variations dominated recent reports with heavy snow, rain, heat, and frost in regions including Maryland. A jail release case involved Capt. Turner with $2,500 bail.
Longman and Martinez Pure Paints are promoted with a policy of free generous quantities to churches and guidance on mixing ratios to achieve cost effective coverage. The ad lists agents J. H. Nichols in Denton, R. M. Messick in Bethlehem, T. Harvey in Burrsville, and J. Frank Lednum as sellers.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows gathered in Baltimore. Grand Master Edward Rossman welcomed attendees at the Opera House, with remarks from Gov John Walter Smith and Baltimore Mayor Robert M. McLane. Grand Sire John B. Goodwin of Georgia spoke before the lodge began its secret deliberations. Total order membership stands at 1,329,056.
The Easton gathering of the First Eastern Shore Regiment elected officers for the year. President Charles M. Davis of Federalsburg, vice president William A. Hutchinson of Cambridge, secretary James Clayland Moakin of Easton, treasurer George W. Kirk of Easton. About 50 veterans attended. total living members around 1500. After speeches, resolutions on canteen and pension laws were discussed before adjourning to Hotel Avon for dinner. Next meeting set for Denton in September 1804.
Mrs Hattie LeCompte returns to New York after a summer with her parents. Miss Elsie Blades from Baltimore visits her parents over the weekend. Mr W M Wright makes a business trip to Baltimore this week.
Ridgely residents report Miss Ethel K. Hannaberry of Easton Pa visiting her aunt Mrs T W Smith. Mr Howard Smith of Cambridge has been visiting his parents.
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