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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1906
Page
3
Circuit Court set to meet January 10 while Levy Court and Orphans' Court are slated to meet January 20. School Board also will convene on January 20, reflecting a busy public schedule across departments.
Farmers plan spring work as merchants report rising trade in Denton. Local notices mention new homes on Second Street, church benevolence plans, an assignment by Torbert publishers, and upcoming charity events at Masonic Hall and Thompson’s Hall. A wood cutting machine powered by a four horse engine promises brisk road work, while teachers from Caroline and Baltimore counties prepare an exhibit and meeting at the high school.
Denton social scene features a fine hop at Masonic Hall with an elaborate setup and an Baltimore orchestra. Guests travel from Bridgeville Chestertown Easton Cordova Philadelphia and other areas for the event plus weddings and engagements in Federalsburg Philipsburg and Denton.
Miss Anna Fleming hosts friends including Virginia Holt Ethel Holt Edna Ada Alice Hobby and others Tuesday evening. J and Mrs Jarrell of Easton visiting siblings Ed ward and Maggie Jarrell. Calendar Club rehearsing for District Schale later this month. Mary Fleming Edna Morgan in Monumental City. Beaven and Smith visited Greenwood. Edna Hobby from New York visiting George and Mrs Hobby. Mary Dukes visiting Philadelphia. Elizabeth Barton visiting Virginia. Maria Draper of Milford visiting Ethel Moore. Mrs Bright ill with pneumonia convalescing. Charles Stewart quite sick. Mrs McCarter to take Baltimore position. son J Elwood McCarter stays with grandparents in Oxford. Norman Ledman and Fannie Noble to wed February 21 in Federalsburg M E Church. Kleinschmidt moves to Oklahoma. sale of property March 1. William Stafford bitten by horse with scalp wound. National Canners Convention attended in Atlantic City. Mrs Jesse T Dennis hosted Ladies Club Valentine Party. John E Henry now in Baltimore furniture store. Revival continues at Preston M E Church. Irene Roe left for Baltimore to be with parents.
The District Sunday School Convention will meet in Goldsboro on March 17 and 18 with State Superintendent Geo H Nock and Rev John Rosser among expected participants. Sessions include topics on the teacher, home cooperation, Sunday problems, and an evangelizing Sunday School address. Sunday services feature retrospection, a convention sermon, a children's hour, a song service, and short talks.
At the recent reorganization of the Sun day School at Gethsemane Church officers were elected: Superintendent I W K Handy Assistant Superintendent L H Lecates Secretary Ollie Tull Treasurer Josephus Collins Organist Nellie Philips Librarian Frank Huston. C E officers were elected last Sunday: President Mary Collins Vice President L H Lecates Secretary A H Smith Treasurer Katie Wheatley. Rev Thomas Wheeler will lead the meeting next Sunday evening. Cards announce the marriage of Miss Rosa Hackett and Mr Charles Lawrence for February 15.
Mr. Atley Lord and Miss Martha Williams will marry Saturday at 2 o'clock p m at the bride's home. Mr. Robert Nichols Jr. who was operated on at Cambridge hospital over a year ago improves very slowly. Mr. Frederick Horn is erecting a new two story dwelling on his farm near town. Mrs. Alex Wright hosted a surprise party for her daughter Annie. Mr. George is constructing a barn.
About sixty friends gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. Roger F. Adams to celebrate his birthday and that of his son Alvin. A Ep worth League business meeting was held Thursday evening at Mrs. Zeb Fountain's home with an interesting program.
An infant son of Mr and Mrs G G Wright near Fowling Creek died on Tuesday from pneumonia.
A Sunday school lesson recalls Jesus and four disciples in Capernum, beginning Sabbath worship in the synagogue, driving out a demon, healing Peter's mother in law and many others, and urging believers to bring the sick to Jesus. The day illustrates obedience, faith, and Jesus as Great Physician.
The fourth quarterly conference of St Pauls Church met in the Sunday School room on Friday February 9 with full attendance. Reports from departments showed good condition and plans for next year were mapped. A unanimous resolution urged the presiding elder to secure the return of pastor Rev S P Shipman. Next Sunday focuses on missions at the M B E Church with a missionary sermon and rally. Also, a play The Deestrick Skale is set for the 22nd at Jarmans Hall.
W R Peters Sr longtime Hickman resident dies at his home February 9 at age 73 after kidney troubles He lived his life in the community and died in the house where he was born He was a faithful Methodist Episcopal Church member serving as class leader steward and Sunday School superintendent His funeral was held at the Hickman church with Rev S P Shipman and Rev Harry Taylor officiating He leaves a widow three sons and a daughter W R J W F T and Miss Sallie Peters
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday executors James T Wright and Herbert I Wright of Lydia P Wright presented a final receipt from distributee Madison W Wright which was approved. Peter Price sought letters of administration for William F Trice. Administrators J Edward Douglass and Emory L Fooks presented lists of debts and an account of money on deposit from sales and an initial accounting which were approved and a dividend ordered. T Pliny Fisher presented the will of Leavin H Clark for probate and Adaline V Waley presented the will of John Waley.
A very neat structure stands as the new bank building at Federalsburg, signaling growth for the town. The modern brick facade and orderly design reflect a push toward local commerce and financial stability.
Professor Nobleon discusses rural schooling shift over fifty years toward consolidation for efficiency. He notes large country districts previously housed 40–75 pupils and educated by college students, enriching local life. Advocates merging small rural schools into stronger town schools to save costs and improve pedagogy.
Report from Dorchester and nearby counties notes a German resident near Federalsburg with an eleven month old baby weighing thirty six and a half pounds, a Seaford couple with a two year old daughter weighing seventeen and a half pounds, and a Wheatley Church area woman described as a 23 year old freak of nature with white skin and African ancestry, who has attracted offers for museum exhibitions.
The article promotes treating colds promptly to prevent fatalities, endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective. It notes the medicine loosens the cough, relieves the lungs, and aids nature to restore health, with sales listed at Douglass Drug Store in Denton and A. L. Duffey in Hillsboro.
Mr. W. A. Polk of the M D W railroad visited Denton to discuss locating the line's main office and repair shops here. A land option was identified and price set. Meetings with officers and their attorney were planned to secure the land, with a public subscription possible. If built, about twenty five workers would move here, boosting local merchants. Denton rivals Greenwood and Queenstown were noted, but Polk favored Denton if land prices were fair.
Baltimore market prices show firm wheat for No 2 red at 8 63 cents and steamer 81. Corn bids include No 2 white at 4 71/10 cents and steamer at 1510. Eggs at 15 4/10 cents and live poultry ranges for chickens ducks turkeys geese. Hides fur prices and livestock values listed with modest spreads.
Reverend W. A. Melvin, pastor of Bedford Street Methodist Protestant Church, spearheaded the dedication of three Cumberland congregations on Sunday. The Bedford Street church, built four years ago at cost 12000, cleared a 5000 debt through his leadership and parish efforts. The other two churches, Mapleside and Melvin Chapel, arose from his active work in East and South Cumberland.
Among the governor’s Tuesday appointments are Justices of the Peace for districts one through eight, including William G. Smith and William L. Cooper in district one, Z. Potter Steele in district three, and others. Notaries Public named include Thos. M. Green, Ernest G. Cooper, G. Edgar Williamson, J. Jerome Frampton, and William T. Temple.
On Tuesday last the county commissioners passed a law order allowing Mrs. Elizabeth E. Starkey to be treated at the Springfield Hospital. Henry Dean of the Fifth district asked that his child be admitted to the School of the Blind in Baltimore, and the request was granted. Doctors Saulsbury and Fisher filed a certificate for Minnie Potts, a colored woman at the almshouse, whose friends seek treatment at Montview.
A sad loving remembrance notes T. Frank Morgan who died January 24, 1906 at 51. The verse recalls departure to the peaceful grave and hopeful reunion in heaven. Also mentions Senator Gorman health rumors and retirement chatter, Alva Blades’ Jamaica trip report, Methodist Protestant Church seat improvements, and Cornwall & Co Milton brick sale.
The thirty fifth annual session of the Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference will convene in Poecomoke City the week starting March. Bishop Charles McCabe of Philadelphia will preside. Rev C T Wyatt will preach missionary sermon on opening eve and Rev Dr T E Martindale will lead Pentecostal services during conference week. Anniversaries include Church Extension Society March 14 with Rev J M King, Epworth League March 15 with Rev Dr E M Randall, Educational Society March 16 with Rev William H Anderson, Temperance March 17 with Homer I Castle. The committee may admit Norfolk Newport News Old Point Comfort and pastors thereto to the Wilmington Conference, if Bishop McCabe approves. Remaining Alexandria district may join Baltimore Conference. Case of Drs Baker and Corkran suspended for stock gambling will be watched. suspensions expire and requests for reinstatement may arise. Rev James T Richardson of Denton M E Church has accepted Frederica post, succeeding Rev Cashmore. Rev F C McSorley invited to Kent Island for a fourth year, with Denton M E members hoping for his arrival. Rev C W Strickland of Willis ton may become Newport Delaware pastor next year.
The speaker asserts no secrecy in life insurance dealings and claims National Life will disclose every transaction and experience upon request, promising full transparency of accounts and records. The remark positions National Life as openly accountable in contrast to others.
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