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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
3
The public business calendar lists upcoming sessions and meeting dates for county bodies. Circut Court convenes April 6, Orphans Court February 24, Levy Court February 17, School Board February 24, and notices solicit public input across the county.
Local notices report a shooting match planned for Hartley on February 21. Other items promote town hall decorations, market prices for wheat and corn, a coal delivery, and rental of the former post office room.
Miss Wisie Elizabeth Green hosted a card party for the 1903 Club with attendees including Maud Clark Clara Ellis Frampton Lydia Hartington Hughes Elizabeth Garey Mabel Wilson Catharine Dukes Madge Beauchamp and others. The note also covers weddings visits relocations and local social happenings across Dorchester and surrounding counties.
A fire at Ridgely on Central avenue and Third street destroyed the jewelry and drug store building and contents early Wednesday. Prompt youth firemen prevented greater loss, scorching Mr Smith’s residence but causing no further damage. Mr J D Davis stocked drugs worth about $3,000, with partial insurance on the stock and some insurance on the building.
In a letter to the JOURNAL Director W L Amoss reports the Greensboro institute was a success with about 120 attendees. The lecture by the Washington cooking schools directress drew interest and questions from the ladies. Mr C C Hussart, a tracker from northern New Jersey, assisted. The season shows growing progress as more localities are visited and farmers are engaged.
Local items report residents including Mrs Mary H Marshall recovering from a dislocated shoulder and various family movements. A proposed Love Point Kent Island postal hub could speed Maryland's Eastern Shore mail service, with earlier Baltimore papers and faster delivery, backed by clerical support and enhanced rural routes.
Mr George Schaule Sr and wife of Baltimore are spending a week with his brother A Schaule on their wedding trip. The Farmers Institute held in Mozart Hall Greensboro last week was well attended. Miss Hannah Raughley of near Henderson visited Mrs J C Longfellow. Several local young couples have bought homes. Miss Nettye Longfellow is improving after illness. Mr A Lehaube entertained friends at a turkey dinner. Mr Augustus Cannon is ill with pneumonia. Mrs Dr Edwards is also ill.
A box and pie party will be held at Preston school house Friday evening February 20. All are invited. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Saturday a horse race between Norman Lednum and Albert Blades, Lednum winning easily. Miriam Dennis celebrated her eighth birthday. Sisk Fooks Lednaum and Dr. Kelley attend cannons convention in Washington. Dudley Lynch of Cordova visited Mrs. Lucetta Sisk. Miss Higgins of Vienna visits Mrs. N. H. Fooks.
Among those who attended the Canners' Convention at Washington this week were Messrs. W. J. Wright, Alva F. Blades, Luther L. Blades and Monroe M. Willey of this place. William Ross, an aged citizen, died at his son's home in town on Saturday. Ollie Wright, at Dover for school, is home sick. Two herring have been caught in local Haul series.
Miss Effa W. Heather returns home after an extended visit with Mrs. J. W. Thomas and sister Miss Pauline Evans visit friends in Philadelphia. Mrs. Joanna McShane of Denton visits her brother Rev. T. C. Smoot. Mr. T. E. Heather leaves for Clarksburg West Virginia. Mrs. Joshua Sparks visits friends in Philadelphia.
Charles Sullivan and his children, guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Sullivan, have returned to Philadelphia. A pie social at Chestnut Grove last Friday raised $11.75. Leonard Covey is recovering from grip illness. School Examiner Crouse visited the school last week.
Mr. J. D. Tait, a young man residing at Willow Grove, died Tuesday. The funeral was held Thursday with interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Camden. The P. C. A. No. 2 of Hartley will hear a sermon by Rev. T. C. Smoot on Sunday evening February 22, with the lodge attending in a body.
Miss Katherine Fisher of Carolina county has been visiting her uncle, Mr. John L. Fisher, in Cordova.
In the Orphans Court last Tuesday the will of Mary R. Dickerson was submitted by executor William R. Philips and ordered filed. Real estate sales for Geo. W. Spurry and Isaac L. Noble were ratified by final orders. Executors presented accounts and filed notices to creditors. Letters testamentary granted to William B. Nuttis. Appraisers appointed for personal estate. Final receipts from widow and heirs approved.
Levy Court discusses road warrants for Benjamin Stewart and assigns roads formerly overseen by W A Roe and J P Warren. A hear ing is set for February 25 to review the Liden road case. A tile allotment is approved for Sixth district roads. The board passes a resolution to build a county jail and sheriff’s house on the Court House Square in 1903, with work to begin as soon as practicable.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Johna of Church Hill visited the latter's parents Mr and Mrs A B Gooden over the weekend. Mrs Emma Newlee leaves for Chester to spend days with Mrs John Graham. Mr Wm C Smith in Dover with daughters Mabel and Ola. Mr Oram Griffith returns from Wilminton after three months away. Mr Edward Carter shelled two car loads of corn for shipment. Miss Bella Pritchett returns home after three weeks with friends in Philadelphia. L A Gooden visited sister Mrs Ernest Johns near Church Hill. Funeral of Mr Joseph Butler in Denton attended by several locals. Misses Laura Smith and Addie Carrow visiting relatives in Wilmington. Mr Samuel Reed on business trip to Baltimore last Thurs-Fri. Mr John Smith near town spent Tue-Wed with friends at Church Hill. Mrs Joshua Sparks of Marydel visited aunt Mrs H C Gooden Saturday. Mrs Isaac Smith guest of friends at Marydel last week. Ed Coffin spending part of week with friends in Wilmington. Wmn H Jacobs of Aberdeen was a guest here Monday.
Fire at William Adams bakery Tuesday morning was quickly put out after J B Wright sounded the alarm. Ralph Hunt formerly of Chicago died Friday morning at H W Hunt's home. funeral Monday with Rev Holt at Mt Pleasant cemetery. Harry Turner and Anna Mowbray wed at the bride's home on Wednesday February ith. A lambrequin fire at J H Davis home caused some damage. T H Chambers H B R W Messenger attended the National Canners Convention in Washington, and Mrs Rev H F Wright attended the Christian Endeavor Convention in Baltimore. Mary Morse visited Denton Tuesday.
Mr Creighton Wright hosted friends for a Saturday crokinole gathering with late refreshments. Guests included Louie Kelly Bertha Fisher Bertha Dean Nora Christopher Ida Hassett Tessye Frampton Raymond Dubadway and others. Rev King and Miss Thomas led church activities. visitors from Cleveland and Hurlock joined relatives.
John F. Disharoon offers to supply 100 lights citywide for ten years at 100 dollars the first year and 300 each subsequent year or 350 for two years then 303. If extra lights are added at no extra cost, plant establishment and all necessities are covered. To fund this the current 23 cent tax would need about 15 cents more, exceeding the charter by 10 cents, but residents may vote to raise the rate to the required level.
In loving remembrance of my beloved wife and mother Mrs Fannie Hollis who departed this life one month ago to day February thirteenth eighteen hundred and three. No fears of death did she betray but with a radiant face gave up to all things here below and was locked in Christ's embrace. Through all her pain at times she smiled a smile of heavenly birth and when the angels called her home she smiled farewell to earth. Why should our tears in sorrow flow when God recalls his own and bids her leave a world of woe for an immortal home. Her tools are practical her work is done she has fought the fight the victory won and entered into rest. Husband and children.
Easton area reports a busy church and Masonic week. Ebenezer church officials organized hosts for Wilmington Conference week with four neighborhood sections and a ladies committee to house visiting ministers. St Michaels celebrates debt burn of 2191.92 dollars with Rev Bounds and Rev Smith assisting. A recital by Roe Richards and Creighton in Music Hall, Denton Sunday missions at two services. Masons from Nanticoke Cambridge and Temple lodges attend a Federalsburg banquet, with Grand Master Shryock and speakers on Masonry, morals, and religion.
The festive shad will soon be here, already reached Baltimore as herring are scarce. Legislation should guide fish to spawning grounds, not walr OWners, with shad migrating January to September from the Gulf Stream to the Gulf of St Lawrence. After spawning, shad return is rare and unfit to eat. There are two proper preparations for shad broil or plank, with planked shad essentially broiled.
Stephens Literary Society featured essays recitations and a debate on promotion based on daily work. Mr Duhadway spoke on the Philippines geography and schooling. January class marks listed include many students in 90s across grades with names and scores.
Eugene Quidort aged about thirty committed death by own action at his home near Philadelphia by inhaling gas. He left a note to his wife asking forgiveness for the deed. He was son of George F. Quidort, formerly of the Fifth district, and husband of Mary White’s daughter. The body was brought to Federalsburg and funeral was held at the Methodist Protestant Church with Rev. H. F. Wright presiding. Interment followed in the Federalsburg cemetery.
Longman & Martinez Pure Paints will be supplied liberally to churches and institutions supported by voluntary contributions. The firm claims 27 years of practice, claims millions of gallons painted, near two million houses under guarantee, with wear lasting up to 18 years. Linseed oil added to paint. cost about 1.25 per gallon. Samples free. Agents listed in Denton Bethlehem Burrsville Preston.
Advertisement notes new patterns in wall paper and snag sizes with prices 8 cents per piece and window shades 22 cents. Features store at 1015 West Baltimore Street Baltimore. Details emphasize affordable home decor items from Thomas and Messer.
An article on winter tomatoes outlines their use as an appetizer and digestion aid while warning about oxalic acid and seeds that may irritate the stomach or cause ulcers. It cautions rheumatic and gallstone prone individuals, advises removing seeds, discusses canning methods, storage in tins or glass, and suggests minimal sugar or soda to adjust acidity without dulling flavor.
Captain James B Calloway 74 died of cancer at his Hobbs home Thursday morning. He spent most of his career in freighting on the Choptank Chesapeake and other waters. Surviving are five daughters and a son including Mrs Minerva Towers Mrs Martha Branford Mrs Maranda Halbrook Mrs Jeannie Chaffinch and John K Calloway. Funeral at his residence today at two with interment in Concord. Additional notices recount the deaths of Mr Joseph E Butler and Mr Robert Coulby with short tributes to character and faith.
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