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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1906
Page
3
The issue catalogs seasonal notices and local goings on from Oct 2 registration drives to infrastructure plans. It mentions fall openings by Mellvaine & Sister and WMcYivaine & Sister, election bribery cases in Georgetown, new vaults in the Masonic Building, Judge Adkins taking the oath, and a plan for a modern Choptank bridge. It also covers horse show results, faculty appointments, a Cordova death, and multiple business ads and notices.
Judges Pearce Crothers and Adkins are to be present at the term starting Monday. The docket shows 15 appearances 26 civil trials 10 civil appeals 3 petitions 1 criminal continuance 13 criminal appearances and 15 criminal appeals. A grand jury has summoned 40 witnesses. Jurors listed by district include W. E. Wilson and others across eight districts. Notable cases include Hubbard vs Dukes debt and eviction related suit. Gunby Co. vs Todd suit for engine. Hobbs vs Railroad damages. Young vs Todd for right to sell fence. Mississippi Valley Commission Co. vs administrators for canned goods. Tingle vs Brown trespass. Plushac vs Phillips replevin. Clark vs Covey commission on sale of land. Parker vs Williamson assumpsit. sheriff brought back Thomas Biddle for jail breaking.
Greensboro residents report recent trips and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Jarman and Captain and Mrs. D. B. Brock and grandson Ford returned Tuesday from Ocean City after a two week stay as guests of Mrs. James Massey at The Hamilton. Garfield and John Bilbrough and sisters are in Philadelphia for a few days then Mauch Chunk before home. H. L. Dobson, Delaware Division relief agent, spent Sunday with his parents T. H. Datson. Clara Calflesh of Philadelphia visited Miss Lena Lewis for two weeks. William K. Ayers moved his family to a new home near Trappe Station. Mary Satterfield of Sacramento, Cal., visits Greensboro friends. J. A. Davis returns from a two weeks in the White Mountains. F. P. Roe and family return from Atlantic City. R. J. Raughley visited his father at Dover this week.
Mrs S S James and nephew Theodore Cartwright, who spent a month with Mr and Mrs H C Gooden, have returned home. Mrs H C Gooden and Mrs D M Gooden visited Mrs H C Leonard near Dover. Stephen James of Townsend Del, spent Sunday with brother Cookman James. Mrs Fred Stout of Wilmington visited her parents, B F and Mrs Dill. Foster Clark family and son George were in Baltimore on Tuesday. Miriam Gooden has returned to Yonkers New York school.
Local notes list visits and events across Burrsville and nearby towns. Residents include Lizzie Butler and family, Otis Stafford and others visiting, lawn fete planned, schooling and travel updates. A long feature extols the Peninsula as a rich, productive land with canals, railroads, seaside resorts, and abundant fisheries and agriculture, foretelling a glorious future.
Mrs H T Rowe of Charles County visits son Dr H W B Rowe with aunt Mrs J W Simpson of Baltimore. Alan Pennington and Wille Ford depart Monday for Wilmington to attend Golden College. T Edwin Willis of Greensboro spends days with cousin Miss Mary Russom. J House Russom of Baltimore visits parents Mr and Mrs J F Russom. Annie Tarr of Ridgely returns from visit with Mrs Jennie Fleming. Rev D J Givan and family return from Rehoboth. Mrs George C Sherwood of Easton visiting son Isaac T Sparklin. Mrs George E Smith visiting in Baltimore. Mrs John F Russom is quite sick.
A lively Sunday School rally directed by superintendent J F Spence featured strong addresses by J T Blades W M Wright Revs F P Krauss and John Rosser. The piece notes canning season near end with all city laborers in factories leaving last Monday and canners reporting below average packs.
Mr Eli Noble of Philadelphia will occupy the store vacated by Mr Croll as Mr Croll moves into the Peters property. Judson Ramsdell will lead tomorrow evenings League service on The Standard of Personal Service. Leander and Mrs Thomas returned from Philadelphia and Wilmington after a ten day visit. Tomato season nears end. cannery run by W R Breeding of Federalsburg. J B Breeding repairing his dwelling with a fresh coat of paint. Mrs F Noble and Miss Katie Adams visiting relatives here. Rev J E Smith preached at Williston and plans a church may be erected soon. lectures slated late October. Ladies Aid met at Mrs O M Hignytt with a satisfactory afternoon and collection. October meeting set for Mrs T L Chaffinch.
Ridgely residents Misses Lessie and Edith Shawna from Virginia have returned after visiting Misses Lydia and Amanda Lane near Ridgely. Mrs. Sarah A. Nickerson and Mrs. Walter A. Gentry of Wilmington also spent time at Mrs. Lane's residence.
The article urges farmers to bulk lime for corn and pasture this fall and spread it in September to November on piles of 200 to 500 bushels on elevated ground. Regular liming, especially grass land, boosts yields. bulk aging three to six months improves disintegration and efficiency. Early fall orders avoid rising costs and scheduling conflicts with other farm work.
Mr. Thomas G. Clark and Miss Bessie Philpott unite in marriage at the Methodist Protestant Church with a full house and autumn decorations. The page also records weddings at Choptank M. E. Church and other society news, followed by a Sunday School temperance lesson outlining Galatian teachings, temperance fruits of the spirit, and warnings about drunkenness.
In Baltimore this week Democratic Congressional hopefuls gathered while Chairman Vandiver expressed rising optimism about winning more seats. He said he would not be surprised if all six contests were captured. Congressman Stith noted he faces a tough race yet remains undeterred in his QueensAune canvass.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Concord met at Mrs. James D. Neal's home in Andersontown on Wednesday afternoon. Present were many members including Mrs. Winnie Fountain, Mrs. Emma Nuttle, Mrs. Qida Murphy, Mrs. Bertha Todd, and Rev. S. P. Shipman. After business, refreshments were served and the meeting adjourned to reconvene at the parsonage in October.
A humorous exchange reflects on farming woes with the elder remarking the land’s sunken condition due to crops always being so heavy, as captured in the Ziouston Chronicle.
D F Powers of Adair Mississippi credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life during a severe attack and approving its quick relief for stomach and bowel issues. He states it is the best medicine for bowel complaints and has relied on it for a decade. For sale by Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffey Hillsboro.
The State Sunday School Association expects strong county attendance at the Baltimore Bi annual Convention October 11 and 12 with top American specialists. The Dover District Epworth League three day session opens October 10 at Federalsburg M E Church with speakers led by Reverends and professors. An all day Laurel Grove M E Church South meeting is planned with Rev J Rosser in charge and preaching by Rev T F Beauchamp. Chesley Gantt begins as Grace Church assistant rector in New York and his father Rev J Gibson Gantt accompanies him. Hillsboro M E Church hosts Rev D J Givan for tomorrow morning’s sermon “Why David Wanted Wings Like a Dove.” Presiding Elder W G Koons will preach at Harris Chapel tomorrow at 3 PM.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday, guardian George Emmett Wood presented a bond, approved. Administrator J Allen Moore showed a distribution of Annie M Moore estate, approved. Edith Gesell will admitted to probate. Thomas H Wyatt presented debts and final accounts for Annie Wyatt estate, approved and distribution ordered. Harvey J Cooper guardian to George E Redman presented first second and final accounts, approved. first accounts for guardians of Sarah C William H and Walter T Redman, approved.
September licenses issued by Clerk Day list couples including George W. Chance of Greensboro with Bertha Moore of Hollysville Del and James W. Baker with Annie Layton of Delaware. Also Samuel W. Lord with Agnes M. Barton of Ridgely and Charles W. Warner with Retta R. Gubler of Choptank. Other pairs include Joshua B. Sparks of Wilmington Del with Elizabeth B. Holsinger, Jonathan Murphy with Rosina Emerson, Thomas G. Clark of Denton with Bessie Philpot of Cedar Falls Ia, James C. Hill and Mary Hester Gibson of Kent Island, and Jesse Scott with Fannie L. Chambers of Hillsboro.
Market quotations list grain and livestock prices including wheat No 2 red 62 to 61 cents, corn white 54 to 53 cents, yellow 53 to 50 cents, young chickens 15 cents, old hens 14 to 15 cents, dhicks 11 to 12 cents, kegs 2 cents, potatoes white 55 to 60 cents per bushel, sweets 1 to 1.50 dollars per barrel, veal calves choice 7 cents, lambs 6 to 7 cents, sheep 6 to 7 cents, beef hides green salt 12 to 12.5 cents, green 11 to 12 cents, damaged 10.5 to 10.75 cents.
Levy Court met Tuesday and approved pensions for James Edward Bell and Emma Smith, colored. The board reviewed five bids for a Greensboro bridge project but took no action.
Land records show transfers across Federalsburg Denton Ridgely Marydel and other districts. Notable deeds include Thomas H. Chambers to Joseph T. Davis and Ida M. Phillips to William L. Phillips with 80 acres, and Walter S. Waddell gaining halves of 246 acres with various others exchanged or sold. Prices range from 75 to 2600 dollars and entries include several exchanges and nominal considerations.
Farmers are advised to haul lime in late fall or winter when work is light. Place lime in large piles on sod to be ploughed next fall or spring, cover with straw and earth to prevent blowing and slow slaking. In April or May spread about thirty bushels per acre to neutralize acidity, improve soil texture, and support bacteria.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will run ten day trips to Niagara Falls on Friday October 12. Special trains with parlor cars coaches and a dining car depart from Philadelphia and Washington. Niagara Falls Niagara Gorge the Whirlpool and Rapids captivate American travelers. For illustrated booklet and all information contact your nearest ticket agent.
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