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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
3
Public notices list scheduled sessions by Caledar Circuit Court on January 15, Levy Court on February 27, Orphans Court on February 27, and London Board on February 27. Exact times and locations not provided in readable text.
A Baltimore area paper lists topics including postal appointments in Wilmington and Tingleside, a steamer schedule, new telephone systems in Caroline, a Methodist Protestant bazar, and a portrait unveiling at the High School. It covers road work, hardware agency notes, a mad dog incident, Maryland Day and Arbor Day material, civil appointments, a liveryman's death, a theater comedy cast, and a Caroline homestead sketch referencing the Daffin house and Jefferson/Jackson visits.
A large crowd attended a wedding in Federalsburg Wednesday evening. Groom Norman Ledom of Preston and bride Fannie Noble of Federalsburg were married by Rev. T. F. Beauchamp. Afterward the couple will live on West Main Street in Preston. Other society items note Mrs. Edward Bowens and Miss Rosa Williams wed in Philadelphia, with plans to reside in Queen Anne. a supper and theater outing honoring Miss Bishop. and various visits and illnesses among Denton area residents. The column includes Who's Who references and several brief notices of social events and updates.
Local fishermen led by Mr. Grant Alburger report a thriving carp fishery. They netted 160 carp weighing about 500 pounds on Wednesday and 981 pounds on Thursday, with one carp reaching 47 pounds. The fish impact Shad and Herring yields, prompting concerns the Choptank shad and herring season may be ended for good. The winter habitat discovery and a 12 foot diameter net boost future catches. Subscribe for the Journal.
Mrs. Rose Carrow dies at 27 in Cordova after short illness. Funeral at M E Church Henderson. Interment Dover. Christie Carrow, wife of Norman Bickling, dies at 26 in Delaware. funeral at home. Interment Dover. Mrs. Robb and Miss Reed back from Baltimore visit. Baltimore visitor Mrs. Cecil Hudson at Reed home. Florence Jones visiting Miss Alice Montague near Greensboro. George Burke visits from St Paul, glad to see county improvements. Townsend Rust returns home near Smithville after visit. Arlie Saulsbury and Harry Porter visiting Denton area. Mabel Hand visiting Mrs. Satterfield. William Chambers now clerking at Burrsville hardware.
Preston residents with several travelers noted include Reginald M. Beauchamp of Preston Pharmacy in Philadelphia with George Redhead covering the store. Revival services at the M. E. Church draw attention, led by Pastor and Rev E C Sunfield from Felton. Social visits feature B W Carmine and James Carmine in Hurlock and Whaleyville residents Bessie Noble and James Noble. Burton Proctor returns from New York trips as M S Todd arrives back in Preston for a few weeks, Leroy Tufft visits from New York to his parents.
The event featured an address by the Rev. B P Shipman with recitations and music. Attendees included F J Smith and wife returning from Pennsylvania with Mrs Smiths parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Johns. Howard Thomas has built a structure on the lot beside his residence. J C Kurtz and family of Felton visited friends. Miss Mary Gray returned home from being a guest of Miss Nettie Longfellow. Clara and Virgie Tribbett visited Delaware friends. C Selby Roop now holds a position at Thoroughfare N J.
Federalburg presents The Old School at Hickry Holler a three scene comic entertainment at Music Hall February 27 featuring local talent. Costume oddities and special music by the Hickry Holler Band with an elocutionist. Tickets 25 and 30 cents at O W Spicar. Federalsburg brass band reorganized.
Mrs. O. C. Blades returns from Canton and Greensboro to share news. Mr. C. E. Fountain of Linkwood spent the early week with friends here. Mr. Ralph Hughey enjoyed several days with relatives in Ridgely during the week.
The popular farce The District School at Blueberry Corners will be presented at Jump's Hall Queen Anne by local talent on Thursday March 8 under the Calendar Club auspices of Hillsboro M E Church.
From the Easton Star-Democrat the discussion centers on General Seth as a potential governor candidate with Gov Warfield and ex Governors Brown and Jackson also named. If those leaders withdraw, it is believed Seth could sweep the state.
Discussion in Annapolis on a Denton sewer project bill authorizing Commissioners to plan acquire land and build sewers with bonds up to 6000 dollars and annual taxes to fund maintenance and debt service. Provisions require connecting properties to sewers and regulating sewer funds and front-foot taxes. Eastern Shore delegation pushes road material flexibility and broader county powers in Luckey bill. Other measures include Preston charter amendments on taxation and sidewalks, anti-railroad sentiment, game license for partridges, and voter registration delays.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy works with nature to ease colds. It quiets coughing, eases the lungs, aids expectoration, opens secretions, and helps restore health. Widely praised and reputed to prevent progression to pneumonia. Sold by Douglass Drug Store and A. L. Duffy in Hillsboro.
The article notes men enjoying fox hunting in the neighborhood while Mr. John Sampson has gone to a hospital for treatment. Regular local sport scene and a medical visit are the main facts.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Thomas W. Jones was authorized to collect and assign mortgages and bank stock of the late Thomas W. Jones. John E. Wilson presented a final receipt for Lena Rebecca Garey. Administrators Peter Trice and Jacob F. Etlwanger were named for William F. Trice with bond approved. Clinton Cook and Jonathan Evitts to appraise. Creditors’ notice ordered. J Edward Douglass and Emory L. Fooks presented a dividend for James I. Douglass. Gootee Lacey Stevens handled Eliza A Williamson debts. J C Madara applied for letters on Iracan Madara. Lewis N. Clark’s will admitted to probate. Charles Kline named executor with bond approved. appraisers appointed. creditor notice ordered.
The Maryland Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church will meet at West Baltimore Station Church from April 4 to 10. About 300 ministers and delegates are expected. Rev. Dr. Little seeks a fourth term as president. The conference may vote to charge delegates for their expenses, addressing lodging difficulties noted in Baltimore versus towns where homes are offered to visitors.
The Maryland Educational Journal hails the reappointment of Dr. M Bates Stephens as State Superintendent of Public Education. It praises his integrity, energy, and passion for school improvement, noting his broad impact in advancing the state’s educational work and inspiring teachers and authorities. The piece argues that such leadership is essential and opposes any change in the top post.
Market quotes from R J Bowen Sun derland Co list Wheat at 83 3 4 cents for No 2 red, Corn mixed at 46 1 2 cents, live poultry with chickens 12 18 cents, turkeys 17 cents, ducks 16 18 cents, geese 13 17 cents, eggs 13 cents, potatoes white 60 cents per bushel, sweet potatoes 1 to 1 3 4 dollars per barrel, veal calves 8 cents, lambs 7 cents, hides green 3 cents, salt green 10 1 2 cents, furs Otter 14 dollars, mink 2 00 to 4 50, red fox 1 50, raccoon large 85 cents, muskrat 40 cents, brown 23 cents.
The piece jests on harsh weather and its effects on coal, sleighs, plumbing, and fur trade. It notes vanity of humankind and ends urging readers to subscribe for county news and timely updates. It mentions winter scarcity, coal piles, and the anticipation of a snowbound scene for a Christmas camera.
A Sunday school analysis of Mark 1 12 showing Jesus preaching in Galilee, healing the paralytic, and forgiving sins. Four helpers lower the man through a roof, illustrating need for faith and acts of bringing others to Christ. Emphasizes the Son of Man's power to forgive on earth and the call for believers to share Christ.
The Country Gentleman summarizes President James S. Harris of the Peninsula Horticultural Society on farming gains. It advocates small fruit and market gardening as leading specialties with diversification, warns against overreliance on a single crop, stresses mixed crops for safety, and encourages farm ownership for youth to build wealth and responsibility.
The Westminster Advocate notes rapid land price gains on the Eastern Shore and Caroline county with farms selling from 30 to 90 dollars per acre amid growing demand for high farming. It highlights regional advantages for fruits and vegetables and mentions nearby markets.
The article argues against consolidation citing long bus rides, health risks, and loss of small rural schools. It contends that transportation must be safe and supervised at noon, while a good rural teacher can compete with graded systems. It urges focusing on better education for the whole community and avoiding selfish motives.
Justice Steele presided Tuesday over Samuel Griffin versus the County Commissioners with De Weese for Griffin and Dean for the board. The suit claimed 28 for fumigating infected dwellings under county health officer orders. The board ordered Minnie Potts to receive treatment for mental illness at Montview hospital.
Criticism of life insurance ties to big companies denied. National Life asserts no relationships with insurers or trust firms. It states full independence and freedom to conduct work and investments via its Finance Committee.
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