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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1904
Page
3
In Talbot and surrounding counties, officials report school closure plans for May Vth, builders plan new work, and rural services update with less opposition to routes. Generals and bankers mark long careers, while orchards forecast crops amid mild optimism. Local farms report pests down and fishers face nets and piracy impacts on Choptank rivers.
A pretty wedding took place at Wesley M E Church Barrsville on April 20. Alexander L. Hamilton and Miss Ida V. Wooters were the couple. friends and relatives attended a reception at the bride’s parents near Hobbs. Denton social life included a large dance at the Law Building with over a hundred invitations returned, and various church and local visits by Rev J T Richardson A P Prettyman and others. Several residents illness operations and travels are noted, including Miss Emily Redden's appendicitis operation in Baltimore and Rev A S Mowbray visiting his father in Denton.
Barbers statewide must file data with the Barber Examiners Board to justify state certificates. John P. Wagner John W. Langdorf and A C Hoffman, five years in the trade, qualify to serve on the board under Delegate Grant's bill approved by the Governor. Data due by May 15. certificates issued from that date through June. Nonqualified applicants face exam questions and possible practical demonstrations. sanitation questions featured. Board headquarters are at 136 West Fayette Street.
The county commissioners on Tuesday last received and accepted the bonds of J. M. Everngam, constable for the Eighth district, and TL. M. Jones, constable for the First district. Trustees of the Poor for the ensuing year were appointed as follows: Charles L. Jarrell, Second district. J. B. Baughley, Third district. Beniah Kinnamon, Sixth district. James A. Parrott, Fourth district. James A. Morris, Fifth district.
A Salen Ayres Manufacturing Co workman with Stevenson & Co machine shop guests assisted with setting up machinery. A hinge boiler rolled from a building caused a strike and minor injury to a worker. Several locals noted resignations health issues and visits by ministers and relatives in town.
A planned free delivery route will start June 1 covering 12 square miles with about 45 houses. Residents include Mrs. Harry Reed and Mrs. C Hollingsworth who are ill, while Miss Lidath Gooden returns home from an extended visit in New York with Mrs. Cartwright. Harry Bree from Wilmington spent the weekend with his aunt Mrs Geo Catraw.
Mr W B Dunlit of Rockton PA visits his brother in law W N Brubaker near Denton. In Caroline merchant Daft seeks to buy several carloads of canned corn and tomatoes for northern markets but finds scarcity for corn. Daft notes corn prices are high due to limited supply and doubts canning of tomatoes will become a major industry in the state because of a short season.
Messrs L R Messick and Howard Willoughby of near Dartington recently visited friends the Messrs Smith. Mr and Mrs H T Nuttle and Miss May Nuattle and Lila Neal attended events in Baltimore last week. A dwelling is being built on Mr David Marines farm by Mr Willoughby Newall and others. The Epworth League held a business meeting at Mrs Atwood Todd's Friday evening.
Mr Paul Reese of New York secured the contract as supervising architect for Preston new bank building. Col and Mrs A W Sisk of Preston leave for Los Angeles to attend the General Conference of the M E Church. A pavement ordinance is to be passed.
Recently installed officers of the Heptosoph lodge include Archon Dr S Stones Provost Henry Wilkinson Prelate C W Jackson Treasurer James H Smith Financier Norman Wilson Secretary George Tmler Warden John B Nichols Sentinel Edward Mortis Past Archon J C Andrews Deputy Supreme Archon Henry R Lewis installed the new officers. Mr Ford Cook of Denton manages Mr C B E Stevens bakery. Epworth League of Wesley M Church met at William Quatten's on Friday with a good collation and collection. plan to return.
Dr. George FE Nichorson acting for Edward A Powell sold a 198 acre Cordova area farm to Walham B Dulin Jr. The property drew 939 300 cush.
Loilfalsearg, Miss Essie McGinniss of Milling ton will spend time with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Mc Ginniss of near here.
Several candidates appear for the Easton commissioner role. One candidate named Jersey Henry is described as colored.
Voters chose new town commissioners in Denton on Monday with incumbents contesting the council. Anti hog-pen sentiment swayed results though the ordinance against the hog area remains. Other towns Ridgely Federalsburg Greensboro and Greensboro tallied contests with ties and runoffs noted.
Last Tuesday the Orphans court approved accounts of sales for J Wesley Wooters deceased and final receipts from William Richard's heirs. Executors and guardians had similar filings approved. Administration letters were granted for James T H Douglass. bonds and appraisers named. Notice to creditors ordered. Guardian appointment of John M Biddle to Arthur and Clarence Biddle revoked. Real estate notes list many transfers and values. local Republican convention results and Queen Anne's Railroad spring schedule announced.
Public celebration grows as Barnum and Batley announce their greatest show will visit Baltimore on May 12 for a premier exhibition. Tickets go on sale with special cheap rates for travel days, drawing large local interest for a day of sensational performances and displays.
The former governor stated he and his brother Willnam E. Jackson will not run for Congress this fall in the district. His decision unsettles both Democrats and Republicans who hoped to renominate William H. Jackson, while Democratic leaders urged him to enter with full party support. The ex governor showed reluctance to engage in the contest.
The notice records the deaths of Nancy Melaniel DeDaniel near Denton after a stroke on Saturday, with a large family surviving and a German Baptist Church funeral in Tuckahoe Neck. Also reported is James Emerson of Hobbs who died of Bright's disease, with multiple relatives and a Bullsville burial. Elizabeth Sullivan of Avner, widow of Clement Sullivan, died aged 71 with many descendants listed. A column on Rev. Elmer L. Coblents’s Ridge ly sermon discusses recognizing God in nature and the human mind, emphasizing the role of natural law and divine presence in daily life.
The first opportunity for eastern residents to see the World’s Fair at low rates is an excursion via Pennsylvania Railroad on May 10. A special train of day coaches will run with tickets good only on that train. rates from listed stations include Asbury Park, Paterson, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pottsville, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, York, and many others with proportionate prices from other points. Returning tickets on regular trains from St Louis must be used by May 19. A meeting to form a first class Denton baseball club is called for Monday evening at 7:30 at the office of T Alan Goldsborough with a long committee list.
Reve and Mrs A Green of Preston visited Mr and Mrs W Ledman last Tuesday. They made several pastoral calls among the friends of their charge. Mr and Mrs R M Messick were in Denton Tuesday. F H Thomas was home Saturday and Sunday.
A list details top students across departments at County U High School. Wth Grade includes Lettie Melaniel and Mary Towers with high marks. 9th Grade features Nellie Butler, Helen Barnhart, Marty Theks, Catherine Dukes, Roland Chaffineh. 5th and 6th Grades show Mary Butler, Jen Garey, Mamie Statum, Charlie Sylvester, Norwood Voss, and others. Grades include scores from 90s to mid 90s, with several special designations and names such as Olivia Passapag and Annie Carter acknowledging high performance across grammar and standard classes.
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