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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1906

Page

3

Levy Court to Meet August 21

Court records show Levy Court scheduling a session on August 21 while Orpax’s Court and Sono to Board also list meetings on August 2. Officials have not issued final agendas or locations for these sessions.

Local notes on commerce and people in Denton region

The Denton area sees property sales and notable transfers including R. W. Rickards purchasing Sixth and Gay streets lot and E W Deen selling Levi Roe farm near Fowling Creek for 31500. Col Ham, famed lecturer, died. Prohibitionists plan a Denton meeting to elect delegates for Laurel convention. Watermelon weights and tomato crop issues noted amid shifting market outlooks for the Peninsula.

Tilghman’s Carolina Gay M. E E. W. Deen Levi Roe Fowling Creek Hezekiah Wisher Col. Ham Denton J. H. Nichols A. G. Towers L. B. Towers Lacey Friend West Denton Elmer W. Deen Lena O. Noble Baltimore New York Theopholis A. Mowbray Cabin Creek All Saints P. E. Church Rehoboth Horn’s Pavilion Jennie Grifin Delaware Maryland Horticultural Society Berlin Ocean City William L. Amoss Farmers’ Institutes Maryland Agricultural College Nuttle Henderson Greensboro Ridgely Hillsboro American Corners Preston Federalsburg Algy J. Corkran Harry R. Merriken Hobbs N. J. Corkran Mr. Merriken Charles Henry Caroline County Gaston J. F. Burkett

Seashore Social Notes From Denton Campus Visitors

A Denton column lists guests and locals visiting seashore spots. Maryland guardsmen head camp at Camp Roosevelt Mt Gretna with Brig Gen Riggs adding E B Garey as aide. Visitors include Mrs Sue Williams and Helen from Kenton, Miss Grace Hubbard of Bethlehem, and many others from Philadelphia Baltimore and beyond.

Visitation notes and obituaries in a Delaware town paper

A crowded social column lists visits by Mrs J Yates Scrivener and Mrs Stella Fiske in Oxford and Rehoboth Beach, plus extended visits of Latinate locals with relatives in Baltimore, Charleston and Goldsboro. The section also reports Secretary Trappe touring Preston land prospects for Oklahoma farmers and notes a creamery project. Obituaries include Dr Frederick J Owens of Denton, Dorchester official George J Meekins, and Mary Conlyn of Ridgely, with details on careers, family, and funeral plans.

Trappe State Bureau of Immigration Oklahoma Preston Maryland Tam

Social visits and guests in Wilmington area

Henderson and Mrs Joshua Vansant of Wilmington visit parents of Mr and Mrs Sparks while Rev Slarris and family call on friends in town. Stant family from Wilmington host Dill. Ollie Coffin returns from Niagara Falls. Mrs Smith and children of Philadelphia visit Sherwood family. Mary Robinson of Burraville visits sister Mrs Reed. Bertha Smith of Wilmington visits aunt Mrs Dill. Carrow of Dover visits son G W Carrow. George White of Aberdeen in town this week.

Joshua Vansant Wilmington Wm. Sparks W. YV. Slarris Bertie Piney Neck Fred Stant Edith B. F. Dill Ollie Coffin Niagara Falls Smith

Social Guests From Cities Attend Local Event

Miss Edna Shipman hosted Misses Edith Harrington and Evelyn Dill of Greensboro Miss Mary Butler of Kent Island and Miss Etta Essex of Baltimore. Several Dickinson College friends were guests of Messrs Harry Nuttle and Kirwen Everngan.

Edna Shipman Edith Harrington Evelyn Dill Greensboro Mary Butler Kent Island Etta Essex Baltimore Dickinson College Messrs Harry Nuttle Kirwen Everngan

Tomato Corner Scheme Ends In Heavy Losses

A bold effort to corner the canned tomato market with 4 500 000 in cash by Smith Rouse and Webster of Bel Air and other bankers collapsed, leaving seven to eight hundred thousand dollars lost. Promoters originated the scheme, viewed as sound in concept but failing due to excessive market grip.

Smith, Rouse & Webster Bel Air

Orphans Court Grants Administrations and Probate Actions

Letters of administration on the estates of Sarah A. Mowbray and Jacob T. Mowbray were granted to Claude Mowbray and Edward E. Nuttle with bond approved and creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named William H. Alburger and Thomas J. Williams. Executors named for Annie P. Annabal and other estates with appraisers appointed and inventories and sales orders approved. Will probates: William M. Brown to Sorenous P. Brown. Martha J. Neal to Thomas C. West. bonds, notices to creditors, and appraisers listed.

Orphans’ Court Sarah A. Mowbray Jacob T. Mowbray Claude Mowbray Edward E. Nuttle William H. Alburger Thomas J. Williams Thomas Wilson Annabal Annie P. Annabal Clinton Cook J. Kemp Stevens William M. Brown Sorenous P. Brown Willmore Gruen Martin II Friend Martha J. Neal Thomas C. West A. G. Saulsbury C. W. Jackson

Greensboro Bridge Plan Moves After Commissioners Meeting

A. A. Christiano Nathaniel Horsey Wm B Massey and John C Harrington urged prompt action for a new Chop Tank bridge. Engineer Abler authorized to survey and draft plans, possibly using concrete. County tax books handed to Treasurer Nuttle. bids opened for 44 percent jail bonds. Caroline Bank secured $12

A. A. Christiano Nathaniel Horsey Wm. B. Massey John C. Harrington Commissioners Greensboro Abler Dukes Nuttle Caroline Bank Act of Assembly

Grain shipment offer via steamer Vesper for freights

Ship your grain by the steamer Vesper. Freight only costs a bushel. Plenty of grain sacks at Greensboro Denton and other points furnished free of charge to shippers.

Vesper Greensboro Denton

Judge William I. Martin Ill as Reported in East Hampton

A dispatch from Laston on Tuesday says Judge William I. Martin of this circuit is critically ill in East Hampton Long Island while visiting the Spring family with wife and son Edward Martin. Telegrams to M Tilghman Johnston and Gen Joseph L. Seth indicate serious illness but no official cause, with fears of a second stroke. Mrs Martin later said he rests comfortably and is not in danger, easing local concern.

Laston William I. Martin East Hampton Long Island Edward Martin Preston B. Spring M. Tilghman Johnston William H. Deweese Martin

Governor appoints Conner to study adult blind needs

Maryland Governor Warfield names George W. Conner a commission member to inspect adult blindness issues and seek General Assembly support for betterments. Conner, a nineteen year teacher at the Maryland School for the Blind, found about 100 such individuals needing aid and about 50 blind or deaf children needing instruction. He spoke before the Denton school board, with county officials and teachers ready to cooperate. Conner’s address is Marion, Md., in summer.

Warfield George W. Conner Maryland School For the Blind General Assembly Conner Baltimore Frederick Maryland Denton Marion

Congressman Smith Visits Pocomoke Fair Amid Cheers

Congressman Thomas A. Smith of the first district arrived at the Pocomoke City fair a day early and spent an afternoon shaking hands with hundreds of voters. He said he was pleased with the district's outlook and praised the Sun's coverage of Eastern Shore bribery stories. He planned to stay through Wednesday to meet more constituents.

Congressman Smith Pocaumoke Fair Pocomoke City Thomas A. Smith Smith

Postal Service Seeks Rural Free Deliverers With New Machines

The post office invites applicants for rural free delivery jobs and reveals a new experimental postal machine. The vehicle places the engine in the rear while the front hood holds pigeonholes for mail, enabling the carrier to sort mail en route. If successful, these machines will be produced for all carriers.

United States Postal Service

Visitors and family guests from Newark and Wilmington

Mrs R A Richardson and Mrs Charles E Smith of Newark are visiting at Mr and Mrs William B Gootees home. Mr A G Lummis and sister Edna from Wilmington stayed with Miss Ethel Bryan at Shady Nook Farm last week. Mrs J J Bunsley and DeFord from Colerain NC are home a few days with her mother Mrs Emily DeFord. Mr and Mrs George W Edsall and daughter Genevieve of Philadelphia visited Mr R T Bryans. Miss Emma DeFord has returned home from vacation with sister Mrs J J Beasley. Mr A S Roop of Wilmington with daughter Marian spent Sunday with Denton friends. Now is the time to subserv bo.

Camp Roosevelt Mt. Gretna Maryland Lawrason Riggs EB. B. Gurey West Point Garey Sue A. Williams Helen Kenton Wim. G. Roe Easton Point Baltimore Harry Nattle Andersontown Dickinson Conference Academy Charles H. Nuttle Elkins W. Va Rehoboth E. M. Noble Cambridge Mass Harvard Trustram Glanding Philadelphia R. T. Bryan Tuckahoe Neck E. Leonore Valliant Atlantic City Weston J. D. Underwood Pittsburg J. W. Kerr John L. Everngain B. H. Johnson B. T. Hopkins James H. Fisher Emalene Benson Preston Denton Anna Fisher Alma Truitt Nellie E. Butler Maud Parnell Fleetwood Waverly Nellie Dunning New York New England Burtrand W. Purnell Jersey City Turbitt EB. BE. Horney Wilmington Caroline John T. Plummer Co. EH. Whitby’s Laura Wix Gertrude Crossan Delaware Gilbert Hagadone Margaret FE. Wyatt J. F. Roop E. E. Dixon William P. Draper Bateman R. Ree Richards Misa Sallie Hubbard H. W. Hughes Harvey L. Cooper C. E. Downes T. C. West Katharine Rickards Virginia Hicks Philadelpia Rochester H.B. Simmons Chestertown Steele Bradley Edith Lloyd Sadlersville Maud Stewart Nellie Valliant Petersburg William Nicholson William H. and Elbert Nuttle Mary Wilson Sussex County Horace Roop F.N. Nichols Johns Hopkins Josie Turbitt A. E. Cooper Burlock Emma Hyde G. M. Simmons J. Yates Scrivener Stella Virginia Fiske J. A. Mackintosh Estelle Warren Charleston Brayton Rehoboth Beach Oxford J.A. Morgan Manassas Ruth Rowe R. B.emerson Washington W. F. Pennington Mollia Lamdin St. Michaels Miss LeCompte Charles Ii. Stewart Clarence Duffey Hugh Duffey Rastus Warren East Orange N. J Edgar Blanch Edward Sherwood Easton James C. Sherwoods Annie Reta Stewart Marie Mason Helen Mason Grace Hubbard Delaware City Maggie Jarrell H. W. B. Rowe Marydel Camp Blanche Smith Lizzie White Milford Del Sadie Allen Mary Huattie Hicks Virginia Holt Lizzie Fisher R. A. Richardson Charles E. Smith Newark New Jersey William B. Gootee A. G. Lummis Edna Lummis Ethel Bryan Shady Nook Farm J. J. Bunsley Little Sos DeFord Colerain N.C Emily DeFord George W. Edsall Genevieve Emma DeFord J. J. Beasley A. S. Roop Marian

Persistent prayer and humble faith in Luke’s parables

The lesson presents two parables on prayer the persistent widow and the humble publican. It contrasts the Pharisee’s boastful rite with the publican’s contrite plea, urging sincere faith repentance and confession. God hears genuine prayers and answers in His time, as Jesus observes temple prayer across all people.

Jesus Phillips Brooks

Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

A Clifton Virginia girl eight years old testifies to rapid relief from a severe stomach ache after taking Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Ad states it is sold by Douglass Drug Store A Duffey Hillsboro.

Maups

Extradition fight ends for Dr Rickards in Adams case

In Caroline county a major legal twist ends with Dr Harry N Rickards of Ridgely released via habeas corpus after extradition battles over the May 22 fatal operation on Mrs George A Adams of near Hickman. Detective Hogan wired Baltimore officials of the release as Rickards heads home, while Iowa and Denver investigations tied to earlier horse purchases with a bad draft are noted. The case caused county-wide shock and highlighted Rickards strong local ties. Electric car plans for Talbot and surrounding counties move forward with Peninsula Traction Company leadership naming officials and outlining a regional network from Tilghman Island to Ocean City and beyond, including Cambridge and Easton corridors.

Caroline County Harry N. Richards Ridgely George A. Adams Hickman Baltimore Merican Thomas F. Hogan Baltimore Denver Rickards Farnan Hogan Richards James L. Nichols Sioux City Towa Iowa Caroline Talbot Queen Anne’s Eastern Shore Euston Peninsula Traction Company Talbot County Ernest P. Fink Philadelphia Joseph B. Seth Easton Robert A. Orbison Charles R. Wooters Tilghman’s Island Chesapeake Bay Dorchester Wicomico Worcester Counties Ocean City Cambridge Ferry Choptank River Cambridge Trappe Hambleton Longwood Wye Mills Skipton Centreville Chestertown Queen Anne's Kent Catherine A. Burke Edward W. Burke Burrsville Bright England New York Burke George Burke St. Paul Minn Edgar W. Burke Chicago Harry Layton Miles Katie A. Burke H. 8. Johnson Union M. P Thomas E. Burke Kenmare North Dakota

Diocese of Easton reports gains in 1906 church figures

The 1906 Journal of the Diocese of Easton shows parishioners 011 an increase of 241 to 3535 communicants 202 baptisms 42 confirmations 78, contributions 61659.40 up 20688, church property 422326 up 1487. Treasurers report higher balances. Hillsboro M E Church preacher Rev D J Givan at 10 30 am with Epworth League at 7 45 pm. Bishop Adams nears 19th year. diocese 38 years old Nov 20. two members remain in the area.camp meeting near Marydel held an old time experience meeting. Laurel Bethel camp meeting begins today through Sept 3.

Diocese of Easton Hillsboro M. E D. J Givan Thea Epworth League Adams Easton George F. Beaven Hillsboro James A. Mitchell Centreville Marydel Laurel-Bethel

Democratic fundraising plea to support House victory

A call to loyal Democrats to donate $1 to fund a campaign aimed at winning the House in the next election. The letter promises campaign literature in return and cites expected investigations of government graft. Remittances should be sent to J. M. Griggs, chairman, Munsey building, Washington D.C.

Democratic Party House of Representatives Republican Party J. M. Griggs Munsey Building Washington, D.C

Remembrance for infant Cora Culver still cherished

In loving memory of Cora A. Culver infant daughter of Joseph F and Lona A Culver who died July 13 1906 at about three months. We had a treasure once we loved her and mourn her loss. The little crib is empty now and the clothes laid by. An angel called Cora to come home. Mamoa.

Cora A Joseph F Lona A. Culver Cora Mamoa

Hartley and neighbors share short home visits

Oliver Faulkner of Baltimore is home with a gathered finger. Henry Doel of Brooklyn spends a few days home with his parents. Captain McKinley of Philadelphia is visiting David Rodway. Mrs. William Cowen of Chester stays a few days at her father's. May Dutfield of Pottsville Pa visits Miss Jennis Dutfield for a month. Mr and Mrs Walter Gullet and son Walter of Brooklyn visit his father. Mrs John Mongummere returns home after days with her parents at Woodland Beach.

Oliver Faulkner Baltimore Henry Doel Brooklyn Captain McKinley Philadelphia David Rodway William Cowen Chester May Dutfield Pottaville Jennis Dutfeld Walter Gullet Walter John Mongummere Woodland Beach

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