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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1906
Page
3
Crrovir Court will meet on June 25. Levy Court will meet on April 24. Orphans' Court will meet April 2. Saucor Board will meet April 0. The fragmentary text notes multiple government bodies scheduling meetings in coming dates.
The column lists community happenings from Rev J E Smith and Rev D J Givan sermons to Easter services at Episcopal and M E churches. It notes improvements by Mr T Pliny Fisher, telegraph line work to Matthews, a Denton town financial statement, and a playful egg hunt. It also records marriages, deaths, and a parish experience party with Mrs George T Redden.
Preston residents report John W. Todd will move to Mrs. Alex Noble's home within days and a sale of personal effects occurs next Saturday. Edward Gallagher of Baltimore remains in critical condition after a failed attempt at self harm. A runaway injured Mrs. Cox and her son from Chap tank but left them bruised yet stable. Rev. J. Smith of Philadelphia spoke at New Jerusalem Church. New tenants Deirke join John Reick's property while Thomas Todd travels to Baltimore for a new Preston store. Street work continues with two carloads of shells used. A progressive whist party was held for Z N Reynolds and sister. Ladies Thursday Afternoon Club hosted by Mrs. A. W. Sisk. C. M. Johnson returns from a Baltimore business trip.
Mr W T Robinson led junior Sunday School members on a straw ride to Mrs Lucy Cahall home last Saturday where they hunted eggs. Refreshments were served. The school is closed this week due to teacher Miss J E Towers illness. Diamond State Telephone Co completed a line from Greensboro to Burrsville this week.
Henderson family reports little son of Rev and Mrs Stewart fell down stairs on Tuesday. Dr. Silver attended, and no bones are broken. Child improving. Lula Marvel and brother with Alex Gooden visited Mr and Mrs Charles Marvel near Wyoming. Maggie Sparks returned home after Wilmington visit. Reynolds Moore of New York visiting his mother Mrs F B Sweeney. Lizzie Melvin spent several days with friends in town. Cora Downes has returned home.
H B Messenaer shares a watermel on growing method in Caroline and Dorchester counties. He details seed selection Dark Rind Kolb Gem, sandy soil, repeated hill plantings, fish fertilizer, rock and lime mix, and staged plowing. Despite heavy rains, the season yielded melons weighing 30 to 35 pounds, averaging over one per hill with strong shipments to market.
Public Business notes that the County Commissioners and Trustees of the Poor met at the county farm on Wednesday to approve a new dwelling for inmates to be built next spring. Timber cutting will be left for current preparations. Inmates are few and comfortable while a large acreage will be devoted to cowpeas and other provender for road teams to reduce maintenance costs.
A mother who keeps Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand avoids much worry as it quickly cures coughs colds and croup in children. It counteracts cold tendency to pneumonia and if given at first sign of croup can prevent the attack. Sold by Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffey Hillsboro.
Mrs Annie P Annabal widow of Thurman C Annabal of Logansport Indiana died at her sister Mrs Robert Stewart's home after a long illness She leaves a son T Wilson an attorney of Peru Indiana another son Russell P died young Her parents were Joseph and Sarah Pearson longtime Denton residents Her marriage occurred in 1860 and the body will be taken to Logansport for interment
Major Dill aged 33 shot himself with a single barrel gun Tuesday afternoon after a period of despondency and alcohol abuse. His mother Mrs. Jay heard the gunfire as Dill stood with the weapon to his side below the left arm. A son offered candy just before the shot. Dill died about a half hour later. An inquest jury returned a verdict of death by own action. Dill’s wife had died earlier. Funeral held Thursday at M E Church with interment at Pigoy Grove cemetery.
In Orphans Court last Tuesday letters of administration on the estates of Miranda Sanders and L. M. Collins were granted to George N. Sanders and T. Clayton Horsey respectively. Bond filed and approved. Appraisers appointed and returns or accounts presented and approved for multiple estates including John Stevenson Lewis H Clark James M Nichols and Annie B E Wright. Distribution was authorized.
James Laughlin of Pittsburg faced criminal and civil actions after speeding near Denton caused a horse to bolt and injure L Frank Bloxsom. The criminal case ended with a guilty plea, fines totaling 90 dollars, plus costs. A separate civil suit was settled for 200 dollars.
A Sunday school lesson reflects on Jesus dining at a Pharisee's home where a repentant woman washes His feet with tears and anoints them. The contrast with Simon’s pride shows faith and humility lead to forgiveness. the sinner’s friend invites Himself into our homes if we invite Him.
County commissioners bought a Cay street lot near the river to construct a new jail with the sheriff's residence fronting it. The move shifts from the square, saving money and allowing beautification of the historic public space. The article notes related local developments and community updates including church, civic, and social happenings.
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