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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1904
Page
4
Public notices list upcoming court and board meetings. Circuit Court and Orphans Court set sessions in December or January. Levy Court and London Board announce meetings on specified December 6 and December 13 dates.
Local department, Hat discounts, livestock sale postponement, and new store openings appear in the Easton journal. Property deals include Wilson mill sale, Jarrell House offered, and Queen Anne's Railroad sale. court case, road supervision, and public sale notices also listed for December events.
Reports from Uaruline and Baltimore Market show hundreds of birds taken by city hunters in the First district, sparking objections over alleged game law violations. Egg prices jumped to 32 cents a dozen at Baltimore on Tuesday with likely persistence until after the holidays. West Denton sees property moves as Fred Stafford rents the Redden homestead from Charles H. Redden and George W. Porter moves into a newly purchased dwelling from F A Redden. Legal notices include Daniel Miller & Co. vs J H Tarlton with Milton Greenbaum and Charles T. Bagby as counsel, and questions about the Denton National Bank succession after the late Thomas W. Jones.
Governor Warfield appointed Senator Harry A. Roe as School Commissioner replacing the late Thomas W. Jones. Roe, son of the late Andrew B. Roe of Greensboro, a leading businessman and strong education advocate, has long been active in public improvements and local industry. The appointment, welcomed as a sign of faithful service, follows Roe’s career from contractor to fruit packing magnate with wide Maryland interests.
The C. M. Parker Concert Company, a group of five lady artistes praised as one of the country's finest quartettes, will appear at Masonic Hall in Denton on Thursday evening December 11. They perform as instrumentalists and vocalists with violin a chief instrument under the Denton Entertainment Committee led by secretary Prof. E. M. Noble. More high class entertainments are planned in the Denton course.
On Tuesday evening Deputy Fish Commissioner Thomas Hughlett and his wife Lydia observed their crystal fifteenth wedding anniversary at their Cambridge home. They entertained a large circle of friends and received about 150 gifts of cut glass ornaments.
Numerous local items include Thanksgiving services and visits by residents such as Mrs. H F Stevens and Miss Helen at Western Maryland College in Westminster. Court transfers record November deeds in Carumine County, plus marriage licenses issued, and members of the Epworth League meet.
Smithville revival services ended Monday with several new converts and a noted spiritual awakening among members. Epworth League officers were elected with T. H. Porter as president and J. W. Bullock, Cora Robinson, Carrie Spence, Lola Alford as vice presidents, Carrie Pierce as secretary, Clarence Adams as treasurer, and Edith Liden as organist.
The town mourns M. Hooper Gray whose remains were buried Wednesday after a long service in commerce. He joined Wm C Satterfield’s store and later partnered with Wm Massey, earning broad respect for his conduct. Gray was twice married to Miss Hitch and Mrs Jarrell survives with several children. The acetylene gas plant opened Monday with Clinton B. Jarman as owner. J R Hughes sold a carload of cattle Thursday.
A letter notes reporters would publish many events if they could read minds but acknowledges limits. It urges sending any good news via postal card to inform the journalist.
The annual meeting of the Association of School Commissioners and County Superintendents was held at the State Normal School Building in Baltimore, spanning two days. Subjects included expanding the Maryland Reading Circle, publishing a Maryland school journal, extending manual training, and improving the Maryland State Teachers' Association. An inspection of the State Normal School occurred Friday afternoon.
The post office issues winter stamps with thinner softer gum while summer stamps’ gum resists heat better. This difference affects usability in cold and warm climates and months.
Henderson and Willard Smith with son Roland from Wilmington visited Mrs P. Marvel midweek. Herman and Mrs Dill from Wilmington stayed with Mr and Mrs Ben Dill. Lula Marvel returned home after a visit with Aunt Mrs Charles Marvel of Wyoming. Isaac Smith family visited in Wilmington weekend. Mrs Samuel Edge of Willow Grove visited her mother Mrs John Pritchett this week. Katherine Sweeney of Wilmington spent weekend with her father here. Olivia Coffin visited Lottie Flowers at Dover part week. Ida Pritchett and brother Clarence were in Dover Saturday. Joseph Gough of Bear visited town Monday. Harry Gough visiting friends in Baltimore.
The M E Church work is finished and ready for reopening with an all day meeting led by Rev A A Green assisted by Rev E P Roberts of Boston Rev George Williams of Berlin and others. Also notes on local moves visits and residents with various names and places.
Whittaron residents discuss the upcoming Christmas and Santa Claus return. Centreville's Mrs. D D Taylor visits her mother Mrs. Martha Hignatt. Edward Sullivan of Bower's stays with R C Rice. Protracted meetings led by Rev P Shipman begin next Sunday. A Japanese Tea will be held December 17 in the school. Helena Hignatt hosts friends. Rhoda Marine visits Harrington relatives.
Denton Weptasopha on Thursday evening elected officers for the ensuing year. Names include Henry R. Lewin archon Isaac L. Dukes provost James A. Trazauie secretary B H Johnson treasurer C P Dunning financier E W Liden prelate Leonard Statum inspector Willoughby Nowell warder John H Cuhee sentinel John L Everngam John T Carter Jr Jonathan Evitts trustees. B H Johnson as representative and James A Traz zure as alternate to the Supreme Conclave in Milwaukee next June. About sixty members attended an oyster supper after the meeting and two weeks later a smoker will be hosted by the new officers.
A New York Sun weather note says woodland signals point to an early hard winter. Ducks killed in September suggest a tough season as birds head south early with flight power on, reflecting nature’s law and typical animal behavior.
George and Alburger grocery and provision store in this place was badly burned Monday morning. Interior rooms damaged and stock ruined by flames and water. Fire started inside and spread rapidly. origin undetermined. Hose flooded the shop, stopping a potential big conflagration. Building damaged. stock insured. business to resume.
Annapolis dispatch reports the State Board of Canvassers met in the State House to certify the November 8 1904 election results for U S Representatives in Maryland six districts and the Electoral College. The board named Thomas A Smith Joshua F C Talbott and others to Congress seats and listed electors including Charles J Bonaparte Frank Brown Elihu Jackson and more. A separate committee urged compulsory education and appointed George T Melvin to the Anne Arundel School Board replacing the late Dr Elijah Williams.
Harringtons new Methodist Protestant Church nears completion with the cornerstone to be laid tomorrow. Dr F T Little Rev G W Haddaway and other ministers will attend and conduct morning afternoon and evening services. Also a missionary meeting at Israwell mission in East Denton on Thursday December 8 with Rev H N Haas and wife. Ridgely Church held in last Tuesday morning Bishop Monaghan of Wilmington confirmed six. Fathers Mickle and Ferdinand attended from Cape Charles and the Plains.
An express train collided with an open drawbridge on the Pocomoke River at Pocomoke City on Tuesday afternoon. The bridge tender, Disharoon, signaling a steamboat through, attempted to close the draw but could not lock the track in time. The rails opened, the train derailed, and fifteen cars piled up in the wreck.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last letters of administration on the personal estate of Thomas W. Jones deceased were to Mrs Martha Jones and Thomas W. Jones. A decree appointed Elmer W Deen trustee to sell the real estate of Snaulsbury Collins deceased. Jacob W Price, administrator of James N Price deceased, presented a second and final account which was passed. Thomas Taylor administrator of Levin P Williams deceased presented a first and partial account which was passed.
The sentiment in business circles swings from sad to very cheerful yet the buyers face high current prices. Credible voices note the contrast between optimistic views and the burden on purchasers who must pay elevated costs in daily commerce.
Maryland counties push to obtain state road surveys under the road law. Allegany Harford and Washington counties complete surveys. Prince George's to survey seven pieces. Counties seek free estimates by year end or pay half costs. New hospital at Salisbury to open Christmas week. nurse training planned. Obituaries note deaths of Dr. Henry Cornelius Comegys and Mrs. Lydia Wright. funeral notices for Mrs. Cahall.
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