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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1907
Page
4
The item lists wheat at 77 cents, corn, eggs, and eggs prices, plus a burst of local notices. It notes advertising from Daniel B. LeCompte, millinery displays by Miss Jennie Stafford, and various shop and rail line movements. Also covered are church events, school meetings, and upcoming Easter services with community news on marriages, losses, and real estate transfers.
Miss Nellie Wright returns to Dover W C A after two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs W J Wright. Bertha Blades Ridgely and Webster Blades Annapolis visit Mr and Mrs J T Blades. Easter services at M E Church held Monday due to bad weather. Capt C W Wright of Baltimore visited his mother Mrs Margaret Wright. Mr and Mrs Harry Price and Tow Price of Baltimore were here earlier in the week. Our Junior Baseball Club held a pie party and box social last Saturday night.
American Corner reports Mrs Hubbard and Mrs Stubbard of Hurlock visited Mr and Mrs George Connally over the weekend. Harry Sullivan and sister Nettie attended the funeral of uncle Will Roach in Seaford last Thursday. Miss Elma Cade spent Easter with her parents. Mr Robert Nichols is very ill.
The monthly League gathering at Mrs. J. W. Peterson's home last Thursday evening featured a pleasant program of music, a reading by Mrs. H. J. Ramsdell, a recitation by Mrs. Corinne Thomas, and the group’s business proceedings.
Preston resident Mrs Harry Whiteley has been visiting her parents in Dover, reporting a family visit and travel news.
Mr W A Nobule died at his home Thursday of last week with funeral services held Saturday afternoon. He leaves a widow and six children. Also noted are local visits and moves including Victor Sprrklin returning from a Philippine Islands trip, Rev T A Holt moving to Academy street, Miss Delia Mowbray’s hospital stay ending, and Rev Mr Phillips attending Conference in Washington.
Rev A A Bichalle and family left Monday for Baltimore to spend two weeks with Mrs Bichalle’s parents. James Thawlay of Greensboro and James Garrett of Philadelphia were over Sunday visitors at Mrs Mary B Thawlay’s. Jacob and Stokes dissolved their partnership as Stokes bought the stock. William Jacobs of Philadelphia visits with his brothers T R and Edward Jacobs. R Henry Stafford of Philadelphia stayed with his sister Mrs A Thurman Garrett last week. Mrs Pardoe and children returned from two weeks near Harmony. Mrs H S Johnson visits friends in Queen Annes and Baltimore. C N Fountain spent part of this week in Baltimore.
In loving remembrance of dear father Jesse Mitchell who died March 26 1907 at his home near Ridgely He had been in poor health for sometime but confined to his bed only about a week He was a kind loving father and he will be greatly missed Gone but not forgotten the father sleeps free from pain and we lay him in the grave until we see his bright shining face
Marringo licenses were issued during March to David I. Harshberger of Pennsylvania and Hannah O. Stutsman of Ridgely W A Johnson and Sarah E. Chambers of Concord Ernest E Williamson and Ada C Daflin of Caroline county Orrie W Turner and Cora B Covey of Grove Harry Seward and Mary Hutson of Goldsboro Joseph F Brown of Cambridge and M Esma Anthony of Denton.
Ordinary shad sold at a dollar a pair and herrings at twenty scents per four dozen in Canton this week, prices higher than Baltimore. The writer notes Canton once a fishing hub before Asherman’s destruction in the Choptank, condemns authorities for letting a profitable industry decline.
Mr Isaac T Fleetwood fending off a hatchet strike by a strange dog bite on the leg. The animal also bit Robert Fleetwood’s dog before being stopped by a gun. Dr George treated the wounds and Fleetwood traveled to Baltimore with the dog’s head to learn if hydrophobia is present at the Pastner Institute.
All schools with average attendance under fifteen will close on April 24. Schools with attendance of fifteen or more will close on May 24. The Caro line High School graduating class will visit Annapolis led by Governor Warfield, with the school board and Principal Murphy, aboard a State steamer to the Executive Mansion, likely April 26. Beginning of June marks commencement at Denton Greensboro Federalsburg and Preston High Schools. The Teachers Association will meet at Caroline High School on April 19.
Mr. Richard Andrew will auction twenty nine highly desirable building sites on Tuesday April 9 near the Choptank river. The high dry land lies within three minutes of the courthouse and post office, with views from the river and easy cellar construction free of dampness. This rare opportunity suits future settlers in the growing county seat.
A verse memorial dated January 19 1907 recalls Erma Willson Scott who has departed this life. It laments the loss, speaks of grief and longing, and thanks God for heavenly consolation while noting her absence from the earthly flock. Signed by school mate Maggie Pennypacker.
Orphans' Court proceedings for the estates of Richard J. Colston, Charles F. Williamson, William A. Parker, Willis Wright, E Grace Madara, Caleb Te Johnson, and others witnessed receipts, releases, inventories, and accounts. All presented items were approved or authorized, including sale orders and trust fund audits.
County Commissioners and Trustees of the Poor met Tuesday to receive the examiners report on the Twiford Meadow ditch in Fifth district. The surveyed route begins at the State line in Twiford's Meadow on George E. Noble land, runs about two miles to Elisha Andrew "Overgoing," and empties into Marshy Hope Creek.
H W Davis President Town Board Federalsburg asks The Baltimore American to publish a notice claiming Americans will aid worthy causas and urges readers to donate one cent to pave one mile of street this season. He promises to report developments and asks all papers to copy the appeal.
6,000,000 feet of timber 1800 acres of land and a 15000 mansion priced at 27500 to close estate quickly located on the Roanoke River four miles from Depot smaller tracts available from 25 acres Barrow Bean Estate Aqoy Preston Mop
The article discusses grip leading to prolonged cough and pneumonia risk, praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as reducing severity and curing cough. It notes local sales at Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffsy Hillsboro Concord. Also reports Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs H T Nuttle's home, and Easter visit by Miss Mary Nuttle and Mr Harry Nuttle. A box social is planned at Addersontown school house Friday evening the 12th.
Hyneon district notes show Mrs Frank Morgan slowly improving after three weeks on the sick list. The Turner's saw mill burned Friday night last. Mr Wm Mastin remains very sick at home. A few warm days have kept farmers busy with field work.
The pastor presented a review of the year’s efforts at Gethsemane last Sunday. Miss Hollie Handy spent a few days at Denton.
Greensboro couple Mr. and Mrs. James T. Glann visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lister in Camden New Jersey to spend the Easter holiday.
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