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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
3
The Denton area remains a bustling mercantile hub with new stores and expansions. Notices detail old Kris promotions, a refitted hotel, a mammoth stock at Everngam's, and ship and rail schedules affecting local commerce and travel.
Prion and James Satterfield, young colored men in Denton awaiting April court, tried to escape from the old prison Tuesday night. They tunneled under the floor and breached the east wall but decided to replace bricks and stay until Wednesday night. On Wednesday Sheriff Seward observed the damaged wall and moved Taylor and Satterfield to a more secure cell.
Severn readers report the wedding of Mr. Charles H. Whitby Jr and Miss Nellie Wilson at the Methodist Episcopal Church. The ceremony drew friends and local officials with decor, gowns, and a reception at the groom’s home. The couple will reside in Wilmington before moving to Baltimore early next year.
A Burrsville correspondent reports weights of several large hogs slaughtered by residents including William P. Stafford three hogs totaling LO14 pounds, C. Fountain two hogs worth $12, Andrew Satterfield two hogs 828 pounds, J W Stephens four hogs 1477 pounds, and others such as R H Dil three 970 pounds, W E Cheetum two 610 pounds, W A Baker one 427 pounds, and more across multiple locals.
William Lee Anthony as administrator notifies creditors of the estate of Robert W. Anthony deceased. Deadline for claims and procedures to settle the estate are outlined in the notice.
Hynson reports long-time merchant I H Traitt moved to a Federalsburg-area farm. Twillie Merrick will run mercantile business next year after moving into Traitt’s former home. John Magers occupies James Dukes’ old house. A Christmas entertainment is planned at Preadship Mt Church on the 26th. J C Pisher from Pennsylvania bought Charley Bowens’s nearby farm. Rev C J Ger returns from a Baltimore revival. William Turner improves from illness. Miss Bowie Murphy visited Miss Anna Wanger. Alonzo Coulbourn visits Baltimore. Mule carriers delayed by bad roads. B Creamer sold his farm to Gadow.
Mr Hi Swann moves into town and Mr Wiley plans to arrive year end. Jd To singer near Boonsboro will occupy his Sin clair property residence. Walter Hoff man moves to Sigler homestead. A Christmas drama by local talent at Simon's Hall on December 25. Christmas entertainment at Reformed Church tomorrow and M R Church on December 26. Rev Mr Unarley of Allentown Pa will locate as pastor of Brethren Church. Several weddings planned during the holidays.
Michael Chris aged 17 was fatally crushed when struck by a work train on the Delaware and Chesapeake Road near Marydel during a Friday snow storm. His companion Marydel was walking with his brother and survived the incident.
In Orphans Court last Tuesday executors William E Temple and Richard L Skinner presented an itemized debt list an interest account an rents ledger and a first partial administration account which were approved. Letters of administration for the estate of Robert W Anthony were granted to William Lee Anthony. Renunciation bond and appraisal appointments were ordered for personal estate. An inventory of the deceased Thomas W Jones estate was approved and guardian accounts for Lena R Garey and James A H Garey minors were filed.
Miss Nellie Wright of Wilmington Conference Academy and Miss Bertha Blades of the State Normal School spend holidays with parents. Mr and Mrs W O Woeht and Clara visit Baltimore. Chas Collins of Baltimore visits his brother Percy Collins. John Q O Stafford in Baltimore. Brinstielki and Lamaily move to Windy Till. Mrs Marshall and Annie to live with Mrs J Chaffineh. James KK and family move to live with daughter Mrs J H Spence. William Parker of Greenwood to take over S P Brown’s house. J B Scott seen near Smithsile. J H Spence in Baltimore. New wall papers patterns and window shades offered by Thomas & Moser, 1015 W Baltimore St, Baltimore.
Feooneny of Christmas. Sigs Margaret E. Sangster laments the looming yuletide rush and lavish spending. She notes rich and poor alike overspend, spurred by tradition and pride, leaving debt and regret after holidays. She urges frugality to preserve holiday joy.
The column shows wheat and corn prices with various quality grades and farm goods. A Denton notice offers a reward for a lost old fashioned gold breast-pin with green setting, valued as a keepsake.
Christmas services are announced across several churches. Rev J Gibson Goutt greets worshippers with morning prayers and a Christmas program at Mason Hall, while Methodist Episcopal and Protestant churches plan sermons, solos, and a Christmas Eve program. Other notices include pastor changes, Sunday School events, a rummage sale, and an all day Holiness Mission service on Christmas Day.
Residents announced for year changes of residence across farms and houses in the Preston region including Thomas, Jacobs, Morgan, Saulsbury, Harris, Morris, Caball, Bowdle, Bowle, and Robinson. Clergy changes foreseen as Rev Underhill plans Florida move. Local social items note visits, dedications, and upcoming events at M P Church and Holiness Union chapel.
A compact reader note urges putting heart into work or song, extolling effort as the path to success. It closes with an ad about Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy claiming no opium, praising thirty years of use, sold by Douglass Drug Store with A. La. Duffey in Hillsboro.
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear wife Fannie Louise Unbbard who departed this life six months ago today. Gone but not forgotten. The memory endures despite the tears and distance.
A collection of children’s letters from 1905 requesting toys, dolls, candy, fruit, and small gifts for Santa. Names include ANSa May Spence from Livonia Miller, Green Ann in Missouri, and Charlie Dean with siblings Carrie, Mattie, and others, mentioning December 19 1905 deliveries.
Immediate care for croup urged with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as symptoms appear or when a croupy cough shows. Remedy claims to never fail and to be safe and pleasant. Sold by Douglass Drug Store and A. L. Duffey in Hillsboro. Also notes a steamer schedule to Wayman's Wharf at Tuckahoe River on Tue Thu and Sat arriving 10 am, with Saturday return Sunday 6 am. Holiday shoppers told of Everngam's large confectionery and fruit stock.
A Mutual life policy operates by pooling premiums, investing funds, crediting interest to policyholders, and deducting claims and expenses before returning the remaining balance. The National Life of Vermont is highlighted for its high interest, low death rate, and frugal administration with officers’ salaries under $8,000 annually.
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