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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1903
Page
4
OapHans court will convene December 8 along with the Levy Court and Lonoon board scheduled to meet the same day in December. The meetings are set for official business and public notice.
The column reports on winter conditions and prices, notes the county population, and lists local events and notices. It mentions the Parker Neal case in the Court of Appeals, upcoming Dec 12 shooting and town excursions, various sales and advertisements, and local officials including a new county board president. It also covers medical, railroad, and hospital updates, farm yields, and fraternal lodge elections.
The column reports on Capt. W Laird Goldsborough marrying Cathryn Egbert in Manila with notable guests including Governor Taft and army officers. It notes Goldsborough’s wartime service and family links to Maryland politics, plus local weddings and a Thanksgiving family reunion in Christina Hubbard area. Additional Denton visitors and state officials on tours are listed.
A mid day blast at Greenwood Delaware destroyed homes and buildings. Two people died and nearly 100 were injured. A derailment caused by an explosives laden car sparked a firestorm amid a snowstorm. Officials estimate losses at 100000 to 200000 with multiple structures damaged beyond repair.
The Cambridge Chronicle highlights Governor John Walter Smith as able courageous and magnetic with unequalled services to his state and party, urging readers to subscribe now.
William P. Rawlings, 61, died of stomach cancer and was buried in Greensboro cemetery after a Philadelphia arrival. Brother Henry Rawlings and Mrs. Belle Willis are kin. Clerical and medical mourners testimony spoke to his patient suffering and Christianity. also notes Miss Maud Neville and brother returning home, lectures by Dr. J. B. Barrett for church funds, and various local travel and social visits among Dover, Philadelphia, and town residents.
Whiteleysburg residents report George Lockrider and son moving to Houston to establish a future home. Jonathan C. Longfellow and wife visited relatives in Frederica Wednesday. Charles Schaube and wife stayed with relatives near Easton over the weekend. Benjamin Greenly of Denton and family spent Thanksgiving at Henry Porter’s. Ernest Longfellow and Jacob Eswanger were in Dover Friday. Bartha Longfellow visiting relatives in Frederica. Raymond Griffin to discontinue farming due to ill health.
Mr and Mrs Marion Jarman of Goldsboro entertained several friends at Thanksgiving dinner honoring Mr and Mrs W J Murphy. Mr and Mrs J A Richards spent last Sunday with Ex Governor R J Reynolds. Howard Gruwell spent a few days in Philadelphia on business. Farmers are busy around here butchering their hogs.
Citizens in Caroline County gathered to view the wreckage, drawn by curiosity and concern. Local authorities advised caution as onlookers limited access to the site.
Edward Brown hosted a Wednesday evening taffy pulling in Hickman with a large local attendance including the White, Reynolds, Cleaves, Haymon, Breeding, Fountain, Noble, Adams, and Melvin families. Chas Stevens shows marked recovery from gunshot wounds. Zack Ryan returns home to Mardella Springs after lodging in Hickman. Thomas Melvin concludes tent meetings in the Southern States and comes back home. F T Peters, Z Fountain, and Maggie Miller visited friends in Baltimore last week.
Edinburgh resident Harry A Johnson and daughter Jessie from Chester visited C H Poore over the weekend. W G Smith returned from Camden after a relatives visit. Margaret Smith and Nellie Jones stayed with Sadlersville friends. Mailbox replacement activity continues on route 12. Marcellus Winchester killed a hog weighing over five hundred pounds. G J Saunders of Goldsboro plans to move onto Hooper Grays farm. Ellen Poore visiting Templeville friends. W L Poore spent Tuesday in Dover. Ralph Poore is on the sick list.
Ridgely stores decked in holiday attire delighting residents. Visitors include J M Swing and D M Swing on a Virginia business trip. Ruth Haslup Furnace Whittaker Miss T W Smith returned from New York. Oscar Wilson of Wilmington visited. Rev Ellis visited Kenton. Greenwood explosion shock felt. Mr and Mrs T A Smith visited Seaford. T L Day on sick list.
Miss Bertha V Gooden visits sister Mrs E P Spencer in Philadelphia. Mrs Wm M Price returns home after a long visit with relatives in Philadelphia. James of Bel Air visits town. Dora Donahoo spends part of last week with her parents in Balti more. Andr Cohee of near Hazlett ville visits Addie Car row. Misses Anna Price and Mamie Gooden in Dover. Mrs W H Gooden visits brother near Church Hill. John Seager of Church Hill in town Sunday.
Mr. Charles Jacobs returns from New York where he bought fruits and vegetables and plans a trip to Florida to start strawberry purchases. Miss Cora M. Pippin and Miss Helen Jump visited Denton for the Teachers Institute. Miss Laura Vance Heather stays with Rev. Sidell in Millington. Miss Pauline Evans visits Philadelphia friends. Mrs. Musselman of Still Pond visits here. Mrs. Leslie Pipin visits friends in Easton.
Nicholas Covey was sentenced by Judge Martin to 12 years in the penitentiary after conviction for criminal assault on his 14 year old daughter Cora. Covey proclaimed innocence before sentencing and appealed for mercy to support his elderly mother wife and sister who depend on him.
The household goods of Mrs. Margaret Manship widow of the late Charlies Manship were sold to the highest bidder on Friday. She will reside with her sister Mrs Hebron Ontten.
The Rev. B. P. Truitt laments widespread religious indifference in the M. P. Church. He argues the gospel remains powerful though ministers must present it properly and Christians must live as epistles to awaken others to eternal stakes. He cites personal depravity, worldly cares, and ignorance of true interests as causes, urging bold effort to rouse men from sin’s slumber.
A Philadelphia firm notes high demand for rabbit foot trinkets, paying five cents a dozen for feet plus expressage. They supply badges and watch charms, with many given away at Christmas. Big conventions drive a fad for souvenirs among delegates.
A business column likens ads to river piers, arguing a single ad costs little impact without persistence. The piece urges continuous advertising to build a durable, strong pier that supports business over time, acknowledging water wear and periodic repairs but stressing long term savings.
At Tuesday session the orphans court approved bonds for Robert J. Jump as Register of Wills and for new guardian bonds. Administrators filed inventories and accounts for Lottie A. Stafford Sarah A Hackett Willis A Liden and others with sales lists and distributions approved. Appraisers named Wm B Nattle and Willard C Todd. Notices to creditors ordered. Guardian bonds for Enoch Garey and others approved.
Senator Aldrich chairs a reprimand to a delivery page for a late card while Senator Gorman defends the boy. Gorman recalls his own start as a page nearly fifty years ago and urges patience for the young clerk amid Senate busyness.
Mr Walter Swinney carrying a large stock of general merchandise and country produce has executed a deed of trust naming Albert G Towers as trustee for creditors. Swinney & Company has operated in West Denton for nearly a year. Fine wedding cards printed at the Journal office.
The Ladies of Christ Church guild announce their annual bazar and Christmas market in the town hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the 15th and 16th of the month. Each booth features a theme with a musical program nightly. Supper at Wayside Inn from 6 to 8 hosted by Mrs. Annie H. Downes and others. booths include Babes in Toyland, Fairyland, German Garden, Sunny South, Klondike, Express Department, Postal Department, and Bachelor’s Hall with noted organizers and committees.
The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that a completed Sunday barter is binding if fully executed, reversing the Circuit Court in J. N. Rickards v Mollie E. Rickards. The decision holds that an executed Sunday contract cannot be avoided solely because it occurred on a dies non.
At a recent meeting of the Caro County Teachers Association a committee reported resolutions mourning Miss Minnie E. Stevens. They praised her devotion to education, high character, and unselfish conduct, and extended sympathy to her family. Copies were to be sent to the bereaved family and published in county papers.
From Galveston Texas comes a dispatch reporting the Two Johns theatrical troupe and the Grand Opera House manager were arrested Sunday evening for presenting a matinee in violation of the Sunday law.
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