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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
14
Saturday morning news roundup from Aug. 11 1906 covers public business calendar court meetings auctions and local developments. It notes camp meetings peach growers processing tanks church repairs new church cost 2300 and improvements plus local deaths typhoid cases and a hospital injury with amputation.
A Denton column lists numerous visitors and guests from Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Washington staying with or visiting local residents and family homes in Denton and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs Chas W Sullivan Miss Lillie Roe Dr A G Tracey Rev T F Beauchamp and many others with travel to Rehoboth Hishes and local camps noted.
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday Mrs. Laura Oudeslays was appointed guardian to Harrison Otis, minor. Bond filed and approved. William L. Mitchell, administrator of Isaac W. Mitchell, deceased, presented a distribution of the personal estate, which was approved. Mrs. Emily DeFord and Francis A. DeFord, administrators of William F. DeFord, deceased, presented an account of sales of the personal property of deceased, approved.
W F Mayes of Wallisville Texas endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best of its kind. He notes it cures quickly and is pleasant to take. He urges every family to keep it during summer. Sold at Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffey Hillsboro.
Farmers report heavy rains have damaged tomato blossoms and reduced crops. Wheat is light, corn and tomatoes abandoned, peaches shipments as few as two to three cars daily. Social notes mention visits, travel, and a mad dog scare as town life continues.
Mrs Rhoda Blades and granddaughter Helen Smith returned Monday from a ten day visit with Baltimore relatives. John Tull visits his ill brother Lewis Tull in Oxford. William Collins and granddaughter Helen Bowdle spent early week with Marydel relatives. Harvey Baker of Baltimore visited his parents. W T Wright and family of Baltimore visit the Wrights. Lily Pope of Baltimore stayed with Bertha Blades. Mrs John Baker spent days with Talbot relatives. Lorn Shifter of Baltimore visits Bertha Blades. Dora Wright of Seaford visits locals. Ruth Haws remains on sick list.
Messrs. Harry Melvin Grover Jarman and Ei Pritchett of Philadelphia enjoy vacation with their parents. Mrs Hamilton Lutton and son Clarence of Ridley Park visit Mrs C E Hollingsworth. K C Be McIlvaine of Philadelphia spends part of the week with family at Mrs W M Price's. Mrs Thomas Smith of North Carolina visits her uncle Mr A B Gooden. Mr Harbert Cleaver of Philadelphia spends Sunday with sister Mrs C H Barcus. KE Gooden of Philadelphia spends the week with his parents. Mrs West of Baltimore visits sister Mrs C S C vill. Mrs and Mrs James Glass of Baltimore stay with friends in town. Mr Harry Culbreth stays with Mr Wm Price for a few days.
Miss Katie Burke received a telegram Tuesday announcing the death of her brother T. E. Burke at his Kenmore home. He was editor and proprietor of the Kenmore Journal. The item lists numerous visitors and residents from Philadelphia Hollidaysburg St Louis Georgia and Penfield with social updates and church notes. The piece notes Mrs C A Burke near death and a merged M P Church service due to Rev Beauchamp's absence.
About seven hundred people witnessed Thursday's tournament despite looming rain. J Harry Covington delivered a stirring charge to the knights. Prizes included a saddle and bri dge, and Miss Grace Cannon was crowned queen with maid of honor recipients named.
A physician urges cautious care in hot weather advising twice daily tepid baths for infants with minimal clothing adjusted to temperature, modified cow milk or barley rice water feeds, open air for children, and clean homes to prevent illness. It cautions medical care precedes home remedies and warns against ice drinks, strong alcohol, and suggests several beverages unrelated to safety. It ends with a note on medicines for bowel issues and local drugstore availability.
Baltimore correspondent reports William H. Jackson Republican and Elihu E. Jackson Democrat, two wealthy brothers on the Eastern Shore, will dominate Maryland politics for two years. William H. Jackson, three-term U.S. representative, seeks Congress again while Elihu E. Jackson, former governor 1888–1892, eyes the governorship next year with strong backing and health permitting. The piece notes a fierce race with Thomas A. Smith and hints the ultimate goal is the U.S. Senate for Governor Jackson.
Messrs Stewart and Jarrell bought the R C Smith farm in Talbot county comprising 400 acres for 15030 at public sale. H M Thompson rents the farm and will take possession January 1. Local social notes mention visits and entertainments in Greensboro and nearby towns.
A columnist recalls the shirt-waist man who once defied convention by going coatless, only to feel exposed to public gaze and the world’s judgment. He returns to traditional dress, finding warmth and social comfort in woolen fabric despite past bravado. The piece questions the bravery of nonconformity and notes the pull of societal norms.
Real estate transfers were recorded in the Caro line Coventy clerk's office during July. Listings include Howard Melvin to Katherine Stewart for Denton property 225 dollars and Clara E Barnhart to William B Nuttle for Denton property 300 dollars among many others. Also notices of deaths and obituaries for Adaline Orrell and Jacob Mowbray, with funeral details and survivor notes. An advertisement seeks a seven room dwelling on Sixth street in Denton via F B NuttTue.
The steamer Louise delivered about 3,000 crates of peaches to Baltimore, part of a large Eastern Shore harvest with 16,000 crates on piers. Prices ranged 50 cents to 75 cents per basket, with expectations of a price drop as shipments flood in. The yield is projected to be the largest in six years, aided by healthy orchards and limited prior damage from rain.
In this lesson the prodigal tale shows God’s readiness to restore the lost. The father’s welcoming embrace, the angels’ joy, and the elder brother’s jealousy frame a sermon on free will, repentance, and divine mercy. The text warns against self-righteous attitudes and urges sincere return to the Heavenly Father. Freight notice follows.
The store offers new wallpaper patterns at 5e a piece with gilt and seapiece finishes and window shades priced at 20c each. Thomas & Messer, 1015 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
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