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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1904
Page
3
A circuit court will hold a meeting in June with Lt. Levy noted for attendance. Arrangements specify the session occurs mid month, details to be announced by the court. The notice warns of potential agenda items and official duties for participants.
Notes from Denton and Talbot County report diverse items: estates offered for sale, new can making plants starting, employment at West Denton shops, and artesian well work for Denton water supply. Mentions of weddings, deaths, clergy honors, and regional business moves accompany several personal notices.
At the parishioners meeting in Enaster week eight vestrymen were chosen for St John’s parish Hillsboro including H E Price B C Barton George H Beaven John H Holt Dr W H F Miller Jr W H Thawley Georges LeRoy Jump and Hackett Morgan A vestry meeting on April 11 elected Thomas Blackburn senior warden and Dr Miller junior warden Beaven was named delegate to the Diocesan Convention with Miller as alternate Barton became registrar and treasurer In St Mary’s Whitechapel Denton vestry selections included John S Barnhart William H Anderson Albert G Towers J Kemp Stevens James E Hignatt George T Redden J Dukes Downes Z Potter Steele and Robert G Stewart.
Senator Roe and Delegates Goslin Willeyall took active roles in the Assembly introducing numerous bills. Goslin alone offered thirty two bills all of which passed and were signed by the Governor. Local measures grew amid a broad agenda including omnibus appropriation acts and a Caroline county road bill passed without referendum. The wide-tire bill will be presented to voters at the upcoming election.
Choptank stenographer Miss Lisie Blades, former House of Delegates scribe, resumes her Baltimore position after four years at Moore & Brady. Also noted: engineer James Hammond of Sacramento visits, Richard Wright sustains arm fracture, Mrs. John Baker improves from illness, and several local visits and trips among Thurlock and Cambridge residents.
Rev G R Mays is reappointed to the Hillsboro charge by the conference in Alexandria. Cordova and Queen Anne friends visited the parsonage Wednesday evening and extended thanks for tokens. Rev Mr Given and family settled in a new home, praised by many. A drama Miss Topsie Turvey or the Deacon's Courtship will be staged in Thompson's Hall next Tuesday for Hillsboro baseball funds. Episcopal ladies bazar cleared over fifty dollars. Mrs Mamie Reese of Baltimore visits Mrs T W Wilson. Miss Laura Melvin visited Mrs G F Beaven last week. Miss Elizabeth Travers visits Cambridge. Mr Alfred Smith is improving.
Mrs. Mary Satterfield widow of William Satterfield died Tuesday aged 2. A daughter, Mrs. C W Smith, resides here. Funeral held at Felton Thursday with interment at Barratt's Chapel. Also notes Alliance Preserving Company can making gear ready for operation and Ridgely ball field improvements.
Miss Minnie Andrew gave a birthday party Tuesday evening with many guests listed by name. After games, attendees moved to dining for ice cream cake and lemonade. Rev. S P Shipman will serve as minister next year and preach every other Sunday at 8 o'clock with church services, Sunday school at 10, Epworth League at 7. Mr F P Covey is on the sick list.
Mr and Mrs Alga Smith of Cordova spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W O Lednum and Mr and Mrs J B Wheedleton were Dorchester visitors Saturday and Sunday. RK I Lednum contracted for tomatoes at 12 cents per basket last week. Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs J A Parrott's Thursday afternoon. R M Messick Jr returned from a trip to St Louis.
Andersonton of Mr. Will Green near Adamsville lost a finger at the first joint and sustained wounds to two other fingers while working in Mrs Wash Adams mill on Monday. Dr Ward of Andersontown treated the injuries. Miss Elma Cade observed Arbor Day with recitations readings singing and planting trees and flowers.
The Maryland Annual Conference reports a total church membership of 24 171, an increase of 537 from last year, with 1161 probationers and 2023 conversions noted. Appointments cover numerous churches from Accomac to St. Michael's, with properties valued around 1.5 million dollars and parsonages at 661 557.
The document lists numerous appointments across Maryland and Baltimore circles including Susquehanna C P Nowlin Sussexs J M Yingling and Trinity Somerset county. Special appointments include presidents editors and mission boards. Delegates elected for the General Conference in Washington in May span ministerial and lay roles chaired by Rev. F T Little and others.
A Hickman committee asked the County Commissioners for funds to repair the road to Ringgold’s Green, offering two dollars per collar from the county. The board granted one hundred dollars and named Arthur P. Noble to supervise. Several district constables were appointed and a ditch company team was formed with J. Spencer Lapham as treasurer. The First district’s Big Ditch drainage is a major local interest.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last, John F. Dawson as executor of Thomas J. Groce presented operate debts which were approved. Rosanna Richard and Jacob A. Richard as administrators of William Richard presented a distribution of the personal estate which was approved. Joseph T. Gough and Martha E. Bossert as executors of Thomas H. Gough, by Henry R. Lewis attorney, obtained an order and decree to sell the real estate under the will’s powers.
G. T. Redden & Co. purchased from William N. Fleckenstein of Easton a corn machine to be installed in their local canning-house. The firm is also pursuing contracts for corn cultivation.
Rev Williams notes Burrsville M E parsonage opening with a welcome gathering and meals, church reorganization, and Epworth League service. The Jopp trial, a major Caroline county case, lasted four days with acquittal on assault with intent to murder charges amid lengthy testimony and end-of-term court adjournment.
Mrs. Ontota P. Ror expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for aid received. The assistance helps replace many items lost in her misfortune.
The funeral service for Colonel James H. Douglass took place in New Jerusalem Church Preston last Friday with Rev. J. E. Smith of Philadelphia delivering a sermon on the words from Luke. The Masonic fraternal presence was noted and interment followed at Federalsburg Cemetery with pallbearers Col. A. W. Sisk J. Frank Ledman Nelson Fooks Rev. T. S. Holt E. E. Nuttle and Joseph E. Henry.
The Caroline County Teachers Association will hold a quarterly session at Denton High School next Saturday at 10 30 am. Miss Grace E Ladd will present Some Obstacles to School Work and Miss Laura Letty will lead a round-table on School Hygiene with discussions. Afternoon talks include Teaching the Child to Think by Miss Laura H Stevenson and Language Training of Children by Miss Bertha Shull.
A brief, reflective note from a family ends with a solemn line about seeking alignment with a higher will. The text conveys reverence and shared sentiment without further detail.
Provident Savings Bank Preston aims to erect a brick banking house next month and open in June. Incorporators include Col. A. W. Sisk, Alex Noble, W. M. Wright, A. J. Messick, J. B. Patton, E. Douglass, W. J. Wright, G. Williamson, and B. E. Moore. The Preston area hosts large canning and other business interests, making the bank a valuable addition.
Miss Stafford's carries silk throw and cotton rose goods in stock. Earlier shipments include new textiles and decorative items for summer wardrobes. Customers are invited to inspect the selection and place orders.
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