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.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1906
Page
3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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