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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1904
Page
3
Local court and school board calendars show upcoming sessions. Circuit Court will convene with proceedings on March 4 and March 1, while the Orphans Court and Levy Court will also meet alongside, with KEEP noted for School Board activities on March 5.
Local column reports grip prevalence and daily life updates. Notables include Emory Garrett’s dog incident, church services, road conditions, and social visits. mentions of a Dover murder hearing March 5 and a Joppa steamer arrival after four weeks. Also notes on funerals, births, and obituaries of Fisher, Horsey, Lister, Jopp, Todd, and Sparks families.
John Blades aged 80 while visiting his daughter Mrs P Wesley Butler near Grove fell on the ice and lost complete use of his legs.
Mr and Mrs W E Todd of Preston marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday evening with many friends traveling long distances to join. Mrs Willis widow of Dr Willis and Mr John Wesley Todd shared in the celebration, with Mrs Todd recalling memories of their 1854 snow storm journey home in a sleigh. Other items note J B Fletcher to become Preston postmaster March 1, Dr J J Noble convalescing, Capt Spence visiting, and local residents planning residences, travels, and health updates.
Five applicants competed for the rural route from Bridgetown southwest to north of Goldsboro. B Harrison Bennett, highest Civil Service score, receives the commission to start April. Harry Sforris, second high, may obtain the next route northeast to south of Goldsboro. Mrs. W T Jarman plans a Box Social Friday, March 4, proceeds split between school and missionary fund, ice cream sold. Others noted include visits, illness, and social events in the community.
Mr and Mrs Ben Welch hosted a pleasant Monday social with music and games attended by Enos Carroll Olivia Roe India Williamson and numerous Towers Meredith Johnson and related families. Charles Murphy entertained Harmony area guests Friday night Bessie Murphy hosted young friends from nearby towns. Beulah Collins visits from near Bridgeville and locals traveled to Baltimore to view ruins. A town dentist now visits every Monday and the editor urges subscriptions.
Several hundred gathered in the Caroline county court house to push for better wood roads and federal aid. Senator Latimer and State Highway Engineer Johnson spoke on national and local road reforms, urging passage of a federal aid bill and a revised Maryland law with a Civil Engineer in charge. A committee was named to draft the law and seek Annapolis support.
The Farmers' Bank of Bridgeville opened for business, marking a new financial institution in Bridgeville with services to local residents and businesses. The launch signals anticipated growth for the region's economy and banking options.
Real estate transfers recorded in February include transfers from Lawrence B. Towers to John T. Carter Jr. in Denton, and many other deeds across Denton, Federalsburg, Ridgely, and Greens boro districts with prices ranging from 50 to 2,000 dollars. The list spans numerous properties and buyers, with values and districts noted. An editorial note encourages unemployed Baltimore workers to seek opportunities in Maryland’s rural areas, highlighting potential settlements, land availability, and state support to ease transitions.
Mr Clarence Everett on the sick list is out again with young friends and rapidly recovering. Miss Mary Faulkner spent Sunday with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Ware near Templeville. Mr and Mrs William Knotts of Sadlersville visited Mr and Mrs Amos Everett. Mrs W F Smith visits daughter Mrs McMichael of Wyoming. Send in your subscriptions.
In loving remembrance of Mrs. Ella Mitchell who departed this life February 10 1904. Farewell dear mother rest in peace. Our hearts miss you as memories linger. The children and HTSBaxpb AXD pay tribute to a sainted mother sleeping in heaven.
Henderson reports Mr Joe Pyle of Dover hosted by Mr and Mrs George Carrow Sunday. Samuel Carrow of Cordova and 18 visiting relatives were present. Miss Addie Carrow 13 visiting sister Mrs Norman Bickstoe. E Geeoden and son Will of Delaware visited D M Goodee and wife Sunday. Croase of Denton visited town Saturday. Mr and Mrs Wm Hr Kenton of Tugtesile visited relatives Sunday. The Ladies Aid plans a fish supper in town. Wa Marvel of Bridge Town and George Marvel of Busies vicinity visited brother P A Marvel Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Jeremianh Fry and daughter of Harrisburg Pa attended the funeral of Mrs Margaret Jopp and will spend a few days with their brother in law Mr James Owens near this place. Mrs Andrew Slaughter who has been on the sick list is improving. Miss Georgie Roop who has been sick is improving.
Concord and Greenwood residents shared a weekend and midweek visits. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Johnson and daughter May of Greenwood spent Sunday with Mr. J. W. Johnson. The Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. Belle Beachamp's home on Wednesday. The Bible Study met at Mrs. H. T. Nuttle's on Friday afternoon.
I feel led by the Lord to host an undenominational Thursday prayer gathering at 2 p m for wives and mothers of Denton and the community. Cordially invite all to attend. Mus. T. L. Trice signs off with Christian cordiality.
A free delivery rail route from Goldsboro is authorized. The route covers 234 miles and a service area of 1L square miles. It will serve a population of 447 and include 105 houses.
In Caroline notes, Mr Willey introduces a bill to forbid encampment and practicing arts of nomads without a license. Willey’s bill amending game laws has passed the Senate and awaits the governor’s signature. The Senate also passes a bill to repeal the mortgage tax with Senator Ros voting with the majority.
Baltimore wall paper and window shades firm Thomas and Messer report they were not harmed by the recent blaze on West Baltimore Street and announce readiness to fulfill all orders.
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