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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
3
In the Irphans Court, a notice announces a Wool Board meeting scheduled for December 4 in Jacksonville. The terse公告 indicates official action and venue, with attendance required by board members.
The issue lists Santa Claus business in Denton stores and Christmas gift ads from Nettle Hardware. It notes public schools closing until January 2 and upcoming Orphans Court, county commission meetings, and bids for road work. Lectures, sermons, and Christmas services occur at Williston and local churches. Mentions new electric lighting in Federalsburg, tax notices, and a postmaster reconsideration in Cambridge.
Numerous weddings are reported in Hickman and nearby towns. H Judson Ramsdell and Elva Cleaves wed at the bride’s home, with reception at Glen dale near Denton. James P. Neal and Mary E. Towers married in Franklin Street home, then to Philadelphia. Leo Dora Wright wed Huey W. Jackson at Market Street home. Clarence Marvel and Effie May Morris married at Edgely Church with trip planned to Baltimore. Mary Edna Mezick to Willie Leo De Pord announced for January 9 in Denton. Further engagements and forthcoming marriages noted for several local couples with minimal invitations.
The Episcopal Church youth cantata is rehearsaed for Christmas night in Masonic Hall. Santa Claus arrives with a Christmas party including nurses and volunteers. Sunday School presents Santa Claus Nap at Thawlay's M. P. Church on December 24. Christ Church holds Christmas Day services at 7 30 am and 10 30 am. M E Sunday School rehearses a cantata in Masonic Hall next Thursday. M P Sunday School hosts Christmas entertainment next Wednesday.
In loving but sad remembrance of my dear sister Mary B Stewart departed this life December 13 1900. Grief and pain she suffered none can know for Jesus took her home where tears will never flow. Her busy hands are folded, toil on earth is done, her heavenly crown won, safe at home with Jesus. The Friend she loved walks the streets of Ford until we meet in heaven above.
A wider funeral page reports Edward P. Yeakel killed by a horse kick at Hotel Smith stables and buried by Tri-County Council. It also notes the death of Tilghman Nuttle at Andertontown aged about 100, with details on his long county life and family, plus a Baltimore death of William D. Lucas.
Residents moved this week include John Polight, T I Chambers, Tl O Jefferson, Thomas Christopher, Hazelwood Spicer, and Harry Spicer. William S Williams’s horse ran into an electric pole causing injuries. Ona Williamson sells out his business, Wm H Pittman to close Caroline Hotel, auctions December 28, and Nichol Brinsfield and Henry Morris wed December 26 in Galetown M E Church. Miss Virgie Williams and Charlie Wright return from Western Maryland College for Christmas.
The Methodist Protestant Sunday School will present a Christmas entertainment on Monday night December 24 featuring a cantata The Wise Men from the East with a large cast including Balthaser Leon Prior Casper Homer Melvin Molkah Lawrence Cahall Levi Wilbur Jacobs Esra William Chambers Naomi Lester Baughley Rachel Leslye Cheezum Leah Bertha Longfellow Duborall Edith Simpson Auleh Nealie Simpson Rebecca Ruth Cahall Esther Nojia Melvin Sadie Mary Porter Han nah Marion Stafford Ruth Minnie Price Miriam Mario Pardo Rufus Alfred Baughley. Between cantata scenes numbers include Solo Mary Porter and a duet Edith and Byron Dill plus recitation Lizzie Cheezum.
Mrs Rebecca Hubbard wife of James Hubbard died at her home near town after a lingering illness of consumption aged 32 years. A husband and two children survive. Funeral held at her home Tuesday at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev W O Hurst. Interment in Greensboro cemetery. Also notes: Mr H L Dabson relief agent of P B W A R Co spent Sunday with his parents. Miss Mary Moore visiting Philadelphia friends. Mr Harry Stevenson of Odessa in town. Mr J W Gruwell in Philadelphia Friday.
Miss Gertrude Covey returns from Baltimore to spend holidays with her parents. Miss Katie Covey of near Friendship visits Mrs. Robert Jarrell in Goldsboro. Mr A T Covey sold his property on Wednesday and will move to Denton. Several changes planned for this section at year end. Mr W T Merrick travels to Philadelphia seeking work.
John H. Wilson aged 27 died of typhoid fever after a brief illness on Monday. Funeral held at Chestnut Grove on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. S. P. Shipman officiating. He was a member of Chestnut Grove Church and unmarried.
In farming in early life in Queen Annes county he later moved to Centreville and Rutisburg where for thirty years he was superintendent of the poor of Queen Annes county. He bought the Ridgely Hotel in 1887 and remained in the hotel business until his wife died four years ago. Eight children survive him including Mrs. George A. Dever of Queen Annes county and Rev. W. J. D. Lucas of Denton. The remains were interred at Centreville after funeral services by Revs. Coblentz and Stone. Mrs. Christiana Rice died near Williston aged seventy and her funeral will be held Sunday. Interment will take place at Denton cemetery. She is survived by her husband John Rice and children in Philadelphia, New Jersey, LaPlata, and this county. Mrs. Rice, a native of Pennsylvania, moved with her family to this county twelve years ago. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
A reader provides a historical account: Samuel Wilson of Troy New York died in 1844 and his role as beef and pork contractor for the War of 1812 led to the United States baring the initials U S on army provisions. The shortened form Uncle Sam emerged to distinguish him from his brother Edward known as Uncle Ned. The nickname reportedly spread from army barrels to the nation and beyond.
The Preston bazar last Saturday drew several Federalsburg residents as attendees. Robert Messenger traveled to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania this week on a business trip. Chuck and Clark returned from holly cutting in North Carolina. Moving is the week’s order in Federalsburg.
Mr William Croll visiting sister in Philadelphia after twenty five years believed dead. Ep worth League business meeting set at Mrs Geo Wilson home on Thursday December 27. H D Adams and Thomas Grey of Berlin spent part of last week with J W Peters. John Stevens Jr and family visiting Wilmington friends. I Meloney reports four logs butchered weighing 433 398 382 and 360 pounds. Mrs Jacob Tooley of Baltimore attended the Ramsdell Cleaves wedding this week.
A reflective verse about language shaping reality. The speaker argues that words about hate poverty sickness invite those evils, while words of love health happiness and plenty summon hope. The poem cautions against speaking negativity and urges enduring optimistic outcomes.
A terse advertisement promotes high quality wedding invitations visiting cards and fine printing. It notes service by the Joan Nal office as headquarters and offers timber or farm sales with cash buyers, inviting correspondence to J. Box 5 Preston Md.
Sunday school lesson outlines Jesus ascent from Bethany as the culmination of His earthly ministry. Disciples witness the blessing ascent, receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and await Christ’s return. Emphasizes preparation for heaven, the Comforter, and faithful readiness for the second coming.
Mary V Lipen and siblings send holiday requests to Santa Claus from near Southville and Maine Street, asking for a doll, dollhouse, rug, toy car, sled, wheel-barrow, shovel, candy, fruit, nuts, and a bureau. They note moved near the station and ask Santa to find them.
A short winter course for farmers starts January 8 at Maryland Agricultural College and runs to March 19. Open to men 16 and older, it offers lectures, labs, and field work in soil, manures, chemistry, stock feeding, dairying, plant production, livestock, horticulture, and elective topics totaling 250 hours with 200 in core subjects. Tuition and room are free. board is four dollars weekly. students provide bed linens and work overalls.
The article discusses lime as a direct fertilizer for diverse crops and soil types, emphasizing sandy and granite soils need lime and frequent lime may be required for crops grown in succession. It then outlines timber harvesting advice, advocating expert input, strict rules, fall or winter cutting, marking trees, and protecting young growth to ensure forest renewal.
In Orphans Court on Tuesday, administrators presented accounts of sales for John IT Ireland and Joshua Y King estates, with inventories approved and orders to sell granted. Emily DeFord appointed guardian to her three minor children. bond fled. Executors, trustees, and attorneys presented first, final, and other accounts with approvals and ratifications.
A reflective note on Christmas gifts that lack usefulness or beauty. Recipients often rewrap and pass them on, losing donor cards and delaying gratitude. The piece casts serialization of gifts as a social dance, exchanging good will through repeated transfers and forgetfulness.
Dr. Howard A. Kelley of Baltimore performed a procedure Thursday to remove a safety pin from the stomach of a six month old child at Cambridge hospital. The clipping also lists wallpaper patterns and window shades from Thomas & Messer at 101 W. Baltimore St. in Baltimore.
The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General outlines steps to inaugurate rural delivery. Petitioners must be heads of households along the proposed route, then an inspector surveys conditions such as accessible roads, fordable creeks, and a patronage base of at least 100 families per 24 mile route, with a three fourths pledge to sustain daily delivery.
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