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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1903
Page
3
County officials announce meetings including Circuit Court on April 6 Orphans Court February 24 Levy Court February 17 School Board February 24. Solicitation for notices extends to all parts of the county under this calendar.
Local notices describe a shooting match planned at Hartley on February 21. Other items include town hall decorations by Mason and Beachamp, market prices for wheat and corn, coal deliveries to William H. Anderson, a former post office room for rent, and various local events and business moves in Dover area.
Social notes recount a card party hosted by Miss Wisie Elizabeth Green for the 1903 Club with attendees Maud Clark Clara Ellis Frampton Lydia Hartington Hughes Elizabeth Garey Mabel Wilson Catharine Dukes Madge Beauchamp and others. Also reported are several marriages engagements visits and travels including Nellie Clemens and James Hill D Lloyd wedding at Scott Street United Brethren Church and various residents visiting relatives and returning from trips around Denton Ridgely Talbot and Kent Island.
A fire at the corner of Central avenue and Third street Ridgely destroyed Mr Theophilos W Smiths jewelry and drug store building and contents early Wednesday. Sparks scorched Mr Smiths residence nearby while Mr J D Daviss drug stock valued at 3000 dollars was partially insured and the building held some insurance.
Director W L Amoss reports in a Journal letter that the Greensboro institute was a success with an average attendance of 120. The Washington cooking schools directress lecture was well attended and attendees showed interest by their questions. Mr C C Hussart from northern New Jersey assisted, and the season is yielding greater engagement from farmers across visited localities.
Local notices recount residents in Hickman with injuries travels and visits. A Baltimore Sun item urges expediting Peninsula mails via Love Point Kent Island, predicting earlier delivery from Baltimore and improved service across Maryland’s Eastern Shore with a new Peninsula system and additional clerks.
Whitelessburg reports Mr. George Schaule Sr and wife of Baltimore are visiting his brother Mr. A Schaule on their wedding trip. Farmers Institute in Mozart Hall Greensboro drew many local farmers. Miss Hannah Raughley of near Henderson visited Mrs J C Longfellow. Several young residents have purchased homes and are settled. Miss Nettye Longfellow, ill, shows some improvement. Mr and Mrs A Lehaube hosted a turkey dinner. Augustus Cannon is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs Dr Edwards is also quite ill.
Preston news notes a box and pie party at Preston schoolhouse Friday evening February 20 with all invited. A Saturday horse race between Norman Lednum and Albert Blades, Lednum winning easily. Miriam Dennis celebrated eighth birthday. Sisk, Fooks, Lednaum, and Dr. Kelley attend canners' convention in Washington. Dudley Lynch of Cordova visits Mrs. Sisk. Higgins of Vienna visits Mrs. Fooks.
Attendees at the Washington Canners Convention included W. J. Wright Alva F. Blades Luther L. Blades and Monroe M. Willey from here A local elder William Ross died at his son George Ross’s home Saturday Ollie Wright studying at Dover is home sick Two herring caught in local Haul series
Marydel notices show Miss Effa W. Heather returning home after visiting Mrs. J. W. Thomas and sister Miss Pauline Evans in Philadelphia. Mrs. Joanna McShane of Denton visits her brother Rev. T. C. Smoot, while Mr. T. E. Heather travels to Clarksburg West Virginia. Mrs. Joshua Sparks visits friends in Philadelphia.
Firs Charles Sullivan and his children visiting Mr and Mrs M H Sullivan have returned to Philadelphia. A pie social at Chestnut Grove last Friday yielded 11.75 dollars. Mr Leonard Covey, ill with grip, is recovering. School Examiner Crouse visited our school last week.
J D Tait of Willow Grove died on Tuesday with funeral held Thursday and burial in Camden Odd Fellows Cemetery. The P C 8 A No 2 Hartley will hear a sermon by Rev T C Smoot Sunday evening February 22 as the lodge attends in a body.
Cordova resident Miss Katherine Fisher of Carolina County has been visiting her uncle, Mr. John L. Fisher.
In the Orphans Court last Tuesday the will of Mary R. Dickerson was submitted by executor William R. Philips and ordered filed. Final orders ratified the sale of Geo W. Spurry real estate. Executors Fisher and Sainsbury presented and the second account of Elishane Andrew was passed. Letters testamentary granted to William B. Nuttis for James W. Saulsbury. Appraisers Edward Waes and William C. Maloney appointed. Real estate sales of Isaac L. Noble ratified. Creditors notices ordered for Bartine Andrew and Twomsey Leverton estates. Final receipts from widow and heirs of John R. Wyatt approved.
Levy Court announces road warrants to Benjamin Stewart for roads formerly worked by W A Roe in the Second district. Gardner awarded roads formerly under J P Warren. Hearings set for February 25 in the Liden road case. Small tile lot approved for Sixth district roads. Resolution orders building a county jail and sheriff’s house on the Court House Square in 1903, with work to commence as soon as practicable.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Johna of Church Hill hosted relatives A B Gooden’s family over the weekend. Emma Newlee departed for Chester to visit Mrs. John Graham. Wm C Smith and daughters Mabel and Ola were in Dover with friends. Oram Griffith returned from Wilmington after three months away. Edward Carter shelled two carloads of corn for shipment. Bella Pritchott returned home from Philadelphia after three weeks. L A Gooden visited sister Mrs. Ernest Johns near Church Hill. Funeral attendance noted for Joseph Butler in Denton. Laura Smith and Addie Carrow visiting Wilmington. Samuel Reed's Baltimore business trip. John Smith near town stayed with friends at Church Hill. Mrs. Joshua Sparks of Marydel visited her aunt Mrs. H C Gooden. Mrs. Isaac Smith visited Marydel. Ed Coffin spent part of the week with friends in Wilmington. Wm H Jacobs of Aberdeen was a guest here Monday.
In Federalsburg this week a bakery owned by William Adams caught fire Tuesday morning, quickly extinguished after J B Wright sounded the mill fire signal. Ralph Hunt, formerly of Chicago, died Friday. funeral at H W Hunt's home with Rev. Holt officiating. Interment Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Harry Turner and Anna Mowbray wed at the bride’s home with Longacre and relatives from Philadelphia present. A lambrequin fire at J H Davis’s house caused notable property loss. T H Chambers, H B Messenger, and R W Messenger attended the National Canners Convention in Washington while Mrs Rev H F Wright went to the Christian Endeavor Convention in Baltimore. Miss Mary Morse visited Denton Tuesday.
Mr Creighton Wright entertained friends last Saturday with progressive crokinole and late refreshments. Attendees included Louis Kelly Bertha Fisher Bertha Dean Nora Christopher Ida Hassett Tessie Frampton Raymond Dubadway of Cleveland Joseph Richardson Rev King Ray Dean Carol Dean Calvin Todd Matt Frampton George Lane and Dr Dubadway. An Epworth League formed with Helen Thomas and Nora Christopher to lead upcoming events. Rev King visited, Raymond Dubadway from Cleveland stayed with Dr Dubadway, Ida Hassett from Hurlock visits Mrs Jake Dean.
John F. Disharoon of Idlewild Mills Federalsburg proposes to furnish 100 lights across the town for ten years at 100 dollars for year one and 300 dollars for years two through ten or 350 for year one and 303 for subsequent years. If lines are extended at no extra cost and the plant is established, a tax rate increase of about 15 cents per 100 would be needed, 10 cents above the charter limit, unless citizens vote to raise it.
A mourning notice recalls Fannie Hollis who died Feb 13 1903 at a time of faith and peace. The verse speaks of triumph in Christ and farewell to earth. Husband and children express grief and honor her memory.
A large Nanticoke Lodge banquet in Music Hall Federalsburg drew nearly 200 Masons from Eastern Shore lodges. Grand Master Thomas J. Shryock, Grand Lecturer Graham Dukehart, and Cambridge Temple and Denton lodges attended. Toasts covered Masonry in Maryland, morality, truth, and the ladder of freemasonry, ending with Auld Lang Syne.
The festive shad arrives from the Gulf Stream to Baltimore as a seasonal welcome. The article notes declining river hedges and herring, urges scientists over lobbyists in policy, and outlines shad migration from January to September with cautions on poor return fish and two approved cooking methods broiling and planking.
Stephens Literary Society presented essays recitations and questions with a debate on pupil promotion tied to daily work. Former Philippine educator Mr Duhadway spoke on the geography customs and schools of the recent US acquired islands. January class marks list many students across grades with top scores.
Eugene Quidort about thirty dies by inhaling gas at his home near Philadelphia on Thursday. He leaves a note asking his wife for forgiveness. Survived by six children, he is son of George F. Quidort formerly in the Fifth district. Remains brought to Federalsburg. funeral held at Methodist Church with Rev. H F Wright officiating. interment in Federalsburg cemetery.
Notz notes twenty seven years of giving Longman & Martinez Pure Paints to churches and voluntary institutions. Bales reports tens of millions of gallons painted and nearly two million homes guaranteed repaint if unsatisfied. Linseed oil added, cost about $1.25 per gallon, samples free, sold by local agents J H Nichols Denton R M Messick Bethlehem T Harvey Burrsville J Frank Lednum Preston.
Local ad from Thomas & Messer at 1015 W Baltimore St Baltimore lists wall paper patterns in satin and gilt at 8 cents per piece and window shades at 22 cents. Catalog appears small advert for home decor supplies targeting Baltimore residents.
An article explains tomatoes as a popular winter fruit used as an appetizer and their acids aid digestion. It notes potential issues for sensitive stomachs and those with rheumatic tendencies, advises removing seeds, warns against cancer myths, and covers canning, storage, and safe cooking methods.
Captain James B. Calloway aged seventy four died of cancer at his Hobbs residence about 2 AM Thursday. A freighting businessman, his boats sailed the Choptank and Chesapeake rivers. Survived by five daughters and one son, funeral at his home at two PM with interment at Concord.
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