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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
3
Public business items list court sessions and board meetings. Circuit Court convenes April 6 while Omprana Court and Study Court meet February 24. School Board holds Feb. 24 meeting. February 21, 1903 edition notes countywide solicited notices.
The Denton area papers report Sadlersville will get a savings bank. Other notes mention Mr. John Willoughby of Tanyard with fat turtles, a planned hotel on Lewes beach by Philadelphians, and weather impacts on rail travel. Denton National Bank closure planned next Monday. wheat and corn prices listed. various local business moves and incidents, including fire loss on the Green farm and insurance discussions.
Pleasant entertainments and social visits fill the week. Miss Maggie Allaband hosted friends near Denton with games and refreshments. The Progressive Euchre Club gathered in the Law Building Assembly Room with 24 settings, prizes won by Mrs. Wallace and Prof. Ryder. Tree Inspector Gravatt returned from Maryland Agricultural College after entomology and horticulture lectures to aid growers against pests. Visitors included Capt. Hutchinson’s nephew from San Francisco and Miss Roberta Hobbs hosting the Euchre Club. Local business and public works projects are noted, including gas pipe plans for a new company and potential town improvements.
The organ recital at the Methodist Episcopal Church last Saturday evening featured Prof. Roe Richards with vocalists Miss Laura Wix and others. The program included improvisations, overtures, vocal selections, and instrumental pieces by Flotow Beethoven Tabani and more, drawing a fair audience despite bad weather. A reader's letter to the Journal from Goldsboro, Md., on February 20, 2003, denies a smallpox quarantine rumor, stating no cases exist in the state or Delaware and no family members show symptoms.
Advertises latest wallpaper patterns including gilt pieces and window shades priced at 22 cents each from Thomas & Messer located at 1015 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
A mad dog on a rampage last week damaged several dogs, most of which were killed, and a horse owned by Mr. Dietrick was shot. Preston reported the loss of its Federalsburg mail on Tuesday as well as the washout of the bridge at Hynson. Other updates note visitors and illness in nearby families, including Mr. Stack visiting his daughter in Denton, and Mr. Benj Johnson visiting his ill brother.
Mrs. D. S. Truitt and family departed Wednesday for a new residence in Northumberland County Virginia. Miss Lucy Morris accompanied them for a stay there. Robt. Jarrell and Chas L. Jarrell attended the Canners' Convention in Washington last week. Will Holland of Millington visited Mrs. Truitt. Noble Jarrell visiting his brother Robert Jarrell Jr. in Philadelphia. William H. Quillien home ill with influenza. Lucy Wilson recovering from illness. H. W. Temple traveled to Baltimore. Swall-pox scare abating.
Mrs Alfred Clark, who lives near Whiteleysburg, slipped in a barn loft when a ladder broke and fell to the floor breaking her arm. Wheat is generally good in the area but heavy rains hurt it in low ground. Mrs Charles Ellwanger is sick at her sister’s home in Denton for two weeks. Miss Bertha Longfellow visits her grandfather Mr Jonathan Longfellow. John Raughrey suffers pain from a gathered jaw the past week.
Mrs Joseph Price and daughter Mrs Nat Johnson of Barclay and Mr and Mrs William Whiteley of Kennedyville were guests of Mr and Mrs Wellington Heather last week. Miss Effa W Heather received a case of fine strawberries. Captain T E Heather of Betterton visited his brothers. Mrs Charles Todd of Dover visited her sister Mrs Jacob Rickards.
Miss Jennie Lyon, visiting at John Hay mond's home, returned to Cambridge last Friday. A dance occurred at Mr. Beniah Wothers' home Thursday evening. Miss Sallye White of Bridgeville Del is visiting her friend Miss Lettye Brown. The festival at Lidon's school last Friday was a success. Mr. F D Rust of Lowes was in Hickaman Tuesday.
Mr. J. H. Perry plans a forthcoming trip to Philadelphia after a period at home. Mr. H. F. Andrew and C. H. Lord have returned from several days in Philadelphia. Mrs. E. McCarty and her granddaughter Mamie are visiting friends in Philadelphia. Miss Manie Harding visited Miss Selah Perry on Sunday. Miss Lizzie Andrew is visiting friends in Exston.
Ridgely residents praised the fire- fighters who halted a recent blaze at Simon's Hall saving thousands in property. Thomas L. Day bought the Wm. C. Satterfield canning house in Greensboro to run it next season. The town joined a strong turnout at the Canners' Convention in Washington last week.
A group of young folks met Saturday evening the 7th at Miss Lola Willoughby's hospitable home. Music on the piano was provided by Prof. R Richards of Denton. Guests departed late, carrying memories of a delightful evening. Miss Derah Dourhoe of Burrsville has been visiting Miss Lola Willoughby.
Miss Mary Smyth hosted a pleasant Valentine party on Saturday evening, drawing friends for a lighthearted social gathering with music and conversation.
A social diary details a Friday coffee party at George I. L. Cassavant's home near Goldsboro with many attendees from Henderson and nearby towns. It also notes a social dance at Norman Bickling's residence, plus lists numerous guests. The death of Elizabeth, widow of Alexander C. Dill, is reported with surviving children named.
An extended poetical critique portrays the mortgage as an inexorable, merciless taskmaster shaping the farmer’s life. It claims the mortgage consumes grain and cattle, drains family bread, and drives toil from morning to night, casting a shadow over liberty and progress.
Postmaster Green and carriers prepare for the U S Mail free rural delivery on routes 1 2 and 3 from Denton starting Monday March 2. Jonathan Evitts takes orders for galvanized steel mail boxes 6 by 8 by 18 inches with U S Mail labeling and storm proof self locking signals.
Judge Martin opened a hearing in Parker versus Neal seeking specific performance of a parol contract to supply pine boards from the Bennett Todd tract near Concord. Parker alleges breach and additional costs in machining and preparing the lumber into box shocks. Neal contends the contract was conditional and that alternate supply from another tract was offered at equal cost. Attorneys Lewis Goldsborough and Towers represented Parker. Deweese for Neal.
The death of Mrs Rebecca Dill Stubbs wife of Mr James Stubbs near Hollandsville Delaware from smallpox saddened family and friends as doctors Rowe Lowther and others could do little The funeral was held with burial on Thursday Mrs Stubbs was a Mount Olive Methodist Protestant member Captain James B Calloway died at Hobbs with funeral at his home officiated by Rev F H Wright Interment was at Concord Pallbearers named A D Branford J K Calloway Jonathan E Towers C Harvey Towers T F Chaffinch Albert Howard Dr Thomas Atkinson Councell Easton physician died at Baltimore City Hospital.
Rev L T Widerman of Baltimore, secretary of the Maryland Bible Society, will preach at Denton M E Church tomorrow morning at 10 30 and at the M P Church in the evening Rev F C O Meara to deliver a sermon at Christ Church Temple Masonic Lodge to attend the service Tomorrow night the Denton Sunday School missionary anniversary was postponed from last Sunday due to the storm The Southern Convocation of the Diocese of Easton met at Salisbury on Tuesday.
Charles Neilson elected vice president and general manager at Queen Anne's Railroad Company during an executive committee meeting. He has a long rail career including Northern Pacific Erie Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton and Second Assistant Postmaster General duties. Resides in Relay.
William Wayback recalls Easton in the era through scenes of a grand procession led by General Thomas on a gray mare, a bustling crowd heading to Ennals Camp, and a parade of notable local figures. He notes legal clergy, merchants, and many named ladies infusing charm and refinement into social life on the shore.
Fire early Thursday morning burned the roller mill sawmill coal bins and platform scales belonging to Mr. R. W. Randall at East New Market. About 2 to 5 am the blaze consumed flour barrels wheat and some 200 barrels of corn with an estimated loss of 6000 dollars and no insurance. Sheriff Melvin received report of a stolen team near Bridgeville found abandoned by the Maryland line where the driver was frozen in the road without a blanket.
A voluntary contribution program awards liberal quantities of Longman & Martinez Pure Paints to institutions, claiming twenty seven years of service. They report selling millions of gallons and repainting nearly two million houses under guarantees. Linseed oil mix lowers actual cost to about $1.25 per gallon with samples free. Agents listed include J H Nichols Denton R M Messick Bethlehem T Harvey Burrsville J Frank Lednum Preston.
In loving remembrance of our darling Thurman Chester Breeding who fell asleep in Jesus February 10 1903 Safe is now our little darling Safe from every toil and care Safely gathered with the angels in his heavenly home so fair Sister
Items of interest from the Tuckahoe towns describe a motor bicycle reaching near thirty miles per hour shown by Stewart Maxwell of Barber & Maxwell machinists. The report also covers property work by Thomas Mitchell, a windmill project, a graphophone concert by Maxwell, social events for missionary funds, and visits by local residents to nearby towns.
Col Ham delivered the Snollygoster in Politics lecture in Mason ic Hall last night a Southern orator. Proceeds from the event benefit the local fire company while Prof Moore's Orchestra opened with selections.
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