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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
3
Circuit Court will meet Jan 11. Orphans' Court will meet Jan 0. Levy Court will meet Jan 5. School Board will meet Jan 12. These items summarize upcoming public meetings listed in the Denton Journal county news column for Saturday morning December 26, 1903.
Isolated smallpox case in Seaford and a mix of local notices from Delmarva towns. Turkey prices, farm sales, church events, and road politics fill the page with December chatter, repairs, auctions, and community updates.
A traditional pound cake recipe from earlier cookbooks calls for one pound each of butter sugar and flour ten eggs and a half wine glass of wine and brandy. Beat to a light cream fold in flour and add wine and brandy then bake in buttered pans. Variations include raisins citron almonds currants and rose water. Cakes kept in stone jars gain richness and some added an apple for moisture.
Miss Katie B Todd hosted a taffy pulling with friends including Marye Harding Agnes Waddell Elsie Thomas Katie Todd and Charlie Christopher among others. Miss Ida Whaley organized an organ fund entertainment on Wednesday night. Lizzie Andrew returns from Philadelphia with Mrs Anah Lord visiting. James Christopher seeks a Philadelphia position. Noland Todd visits from Philadelphia. Irving Legates also visits Bethlehem. H F Andrew builds a dwelling at Newton. Mange Harding hosts a Saturday gathering.
Miss Inez Noble, a Wilmington Conference Academy student, visits her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Noble for Christmas and will resume studies January 4. Prof. W. N. Willis of Preston Academy is elected an active member of the Maryland Historical Society. The Preston market stalls show no Christmas slump as merchants stay busy. Ladies Aid reports a successful bazar financially and otherwise. Ferdinand Dixon of Baltimore visits family here this week. Milton Cox of Atlanta, Georgia, spends a few days with local friends.
Mrs Joseph Gsoll and her daughter along with Miss Helen Jump spent Saturday in Dover visiting local scenes and catching up with friends.
An Appeal by the Rayner personal organ argues the value of a legal mind to Maryland's people as the Capitol fitness issue centers on Mr Smith's potential Senate seat. The piece frames the matter as constitutional and political judgment about fitness and public service.
A Maryland editorial reply questions The Baltimore Sun's push for Mr. Rayner versus Gov. Smith for the U S Senate. It defends Smith and Miles, mocks Rayner’s tactics, and argues Maryland needs a loyal, experienced Democrat in Washington, backing Worcester and Somerset votes and warning against Rayner’s influence.
A Baltimore merchant named Mr. Smith of Maryland is praised as a man of fidelity and achievement in national law, while Miles receives Eastern Shore favor for Senate. The Sun notes democratic government, and the county backs Governor Smith, with no doubt about Smith versus Rayner in the Assembly. VERITAS.
The Denton and Marydel area columns report on multiple weddings and engagements. John C. Raughley wed Miss Pauly Moore at Marydel M E Church as Sara Heather served as bridesmaid. other nuptials include Miss Edith Frazier and Mr. Touchton, and Anna Wright with William Norris awaiting ceremony. Also noted are Emerson's new high speed motor claims, winter egg production tips, and local society chatter.
Jacob Loafland a colored man also known as Jake Watson was arrested at Wesley Bells near Anthony's Mill for the killing of Susan Hazzard a colored woman in Sussex county. He is jailed in Georgetown awaiting trial. The Delaware paper says the crime occurred November 10 on a Milford area farm after a quarrel the body was found hours later and Loafland was at work nearby.
Christmas tree entertainments will be held by Denton churches with the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school staging Tuesday night and the Methodist Protestant Wednesday night. The Protestant Episcopal entertainment occurred last night.
Harvey L. Cooper as trustee for William A. Williamson and Charles F. Williamson presented bonds tied to Elias W. Williamson's will. they were approved. T Pliny Fisher as administrator of Louisa Garrett presented sales, debts, and final admin accounts, all passed. William Price named guardian for Mary V. Price and Ellen R. Price. bond filed and approved.
Mr. Wm. D. Abler's request to extend the telephone franchise granted years ago was approved. Mr. Robert Porter presented certificates on the mental condition of Wm. Alls, who was sent to the Springfield Asylum for treatment. Heavy porker reports by Louis N. Todd and Liden brothers noted. Prof. John D. Brooks becomes superintendent of Sussex county schools, succeeding Prof. Leon Davis.
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