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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
3
Public business cale dare Crecutt Court will meet January 15 Levy Court will meet January 16 Orphans court will meet January 16 School Board will meet January 16 under this head reading.
The column lists prices and promos from J H Nichols & Son and J L Everngam in Denton. Items include blankets at cost, Arbuckles coffee, sugar five cents a pound, overcoats, and boys clothing. It notes sales, appointments, mill sale changes, and a musical entertainment at Masonic Hall on February 9. It also mentions a derailed passenger train near Princess Anne with no injuries and several church and community events in Caroline county.
Prominent businessman Mr. Robert Jarrell and Mrs. Florence Cortelyou of Preston wed at her home in a quiet noon ceremony. Guests included Mrs. Louisa Cooper Miss Addie Jarre and others. The couple left for Philadelphia after a luncheon and will reside in Goldsboro after February 1. Also noted are multiple weddings around Harmony Grave and Whiteleysburg with attendants and gifts, plus community notices and local visits.
The County Commissioners met with citizens to review a south of Denton road proposal and set Friday morning to continue. Miss J Sophie Cheezum was approved for treatment at the State Hospital on doctors Noble and Downes recommendations. William H Deweese asked the board to consider damages sought by John Horsey for flooded tomatoes due to a defective road drain.
Saturday evening in Greensboro Miss Edith Jarman entertained her Sunday School classmates and a few friends with music games and refreshments. Attendees included Misses Mary Moore Delina Pepper Mabel Hamon Beulah Stevenson Alice Gordon Edith Lula Clark Edna Roe and others. Revival services began at St. Pauls M E Church and progress well. Mrs R J Baughley returned from Philadelphia trip. Ralph Pritchett joins W A Butler phone exchange team. Harry Anthony from Baltimore visits sister.
Sahore and Hugh Brown relocate from farm to Holt property in town. Harry Willoughby moves to Easton. his vacated house taken by Mrs Scott. Revival services led by Rev Cochran and Rev Givan draw good attendance with daily prayer and songs. Miss Nannie Jones returns to Baltimore after visiting Miss May Taylor. Mr and Mrs Sparktin host turkey dinner for friends. Mrs Sparks and son Thawley improve after illness. Miss Gertrude Vesty visits Baltimore. Evelyn Fleming returns from Amenomen tal City. Mrs Fleming and Mrs Thawley in Baltimore. Mamie Reese visits G Lawrence Wilson in Baltimore. Virginia Holt visits Philadelphia relatives. Mrs Eaton of Easton visiting Jennie Fleming. Blanche Smith returns from Virginia.
Mr and Mrs D M Gooden Mrs E P Spencer and Mrs C E Hollingsworth visited friends in Delaware on Wednesday. Various locals visited kin and friends around town including H D Learned near Dover and Lula Marvel and her brother. Orphans Court proceedings granted administration on Alexander McKeatt estate to Rhoda A McKnatt and T Clayton Horsey with bond approved. Will of E Grace Madara admitted to probate. Lydia M Carter authorized to sell Mary Carter estate property. Coal oil sold at 12 cents per gallon by J M Nichols & Son Denton.
Sunday School lesson reviews the visit of the wise men to the infant Jesus, their possible origins and number, and the guiding star. It contrasts Herod’s treachery with the wise men’s devotion, urging readers to seek Christ, give heartfelt worship, and heed God’s guidance. A brief note promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as safe for children.
Walter Melvin dies after three year heart illness. Funeral at M.P. Church with Rev. John son officiating. interment in church cemetery. Mrs. Almira Melvin of Philadelphia widowed. three sons survive. Mrs. Elizabeth Massey dies aged about 70. funeral at Holy Trinity Church with Bishop Adams officiating. Miss Miriam Fisher dies at 73 after hip fracture. funeral at Denton Methodist Church. Julia Rose, 58, dies after cancer of the intestines. survivors include husband Dr Charles H. Rose and seven grandchildren. O O Morgan dies in St Louis. Ramsdell home to hold service. Str James Hawkins dies at 70. paralysis. Samuel M Steffy, 26, dies of lung hemorrhage at Tuckahoe Station. Remains shipped to Ohio home.
Mr Orville Harrington was struck by a falling limb while working at Adams Peters mill near Grove last Wednesday and seriously injured Dr J R Downes provided surgical care Miss Jensey Sophia Cheezum was committed to Springfield State Hospital this week Constable W T Toff and Mr W H Cheezum accompanied her to Sykesville last Thursday Mr Herman W Murrell resigned as secretary to Col A W Sisk to join the Baltimore American staff He gained many friends in Preston Mr A D Bradley returned to Philadelphia after visiting his family and works as a conductor on Philadelphia street cars The Preston News appeared last Saturday in attractive form devoted to the loyal interests of Preston Mrs C S Carmine spent several days in Baltimore with her sister Mrs Helen Taylor Mrs Thos H Todd lies severely ill with pneumonia.
The Thimble Club meets with Mrs. John McCrea this month as interest grows and work streams in. Cook Books nearly sold with strong profits. Joseph Smith of Nichols moves to a new house opposite R. F. Noble's store. Henry Brown moves to Thomas McCrea's house opposite the M E Church. Rev Alfred Smith preaches on intoxicants and crime at the M E Church. Mr and Mrs C R Pratt visit relatives in New Jersey New York and Connecticut and plan purchasing an automobile in New York. Rev Mr and Mrs Mullineaus spend two weeks on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Mr H K Smith in Baltimore.
Martin Wells a 100 year old Black resident of McDaniel Talbot County born a slave on Tilghman Island in 1805. He walked briskly with good health and teeth. known for temperance and honesty, he once resisted a staged test but his story shows his steadfast character. He still enjoys light labor such as husking corn and lives with dignity.
The latest patterns in wall paper Seawpiece gilt and seapiece window shades are offered at 20c each by Thomas and Messer located at 1015 W Baltimore St Baltimore. The Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company plans to extend their lines to Greensboro in the near future.
Remembrance notice for John H No Lie and Robert W Anthony. Heartfelt mournful lines recall a father’s gentle voice, kind hands, and faithful love. Children honor a lost parent with sorrow and memory, noting absence and enduring affection.
Denton Nations Bank re elected directors Charles W Hobbs Abraham R Wright Thomas Sparklin Harry S Dailey Harvey I Cooper William H Deen J Dukes Downes Emory Turpin and Thomas C West with Cooper re elected president Nobbs as vice president West cashier and Downes as teller The Peoples National Bank elected J H Bernard Robert Jarrell B Clay Hobbs F R Owens Paul Holsinger T L Day A W Sisk H T Nuttle F P Covey W C Todd A G Towers and B F Jackson Jackson new to board. Owens vice president hosted dinner Directors at Ridgely include John A Sigler William W Seward John M Swing J M Short John T Stevenson Albert G Saulsbury D P Holsinger W E Orrell Charles W Jackson with Sigler president Seward vice president Gibson cashier Maud Gibson book-keeper.
Miscellaneous items report a shrill, sparrow sized bird with a red breast known for warning of weather in maple tops. The piece also notes a reward rumor about the Seaford post office robbery, a mild winter claim by the Baltimore Mercury, a road inspection by W. W. Crosby on Dorchester routes, and recent Talbot real estate transfers including the Todd and Dudley to Morgan properties.
When a child shows croup symptoms act fast with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Administer at the first hoarseness or onset of a croupy cough to prevent complications. Available at A. L. Duffe's store.
The national life insurance conference convened with industry leaders and regulators in attendance. Key speakers highlighted policy reform, consumer protections, and market stability as priorities for the upcoming year.
Maryland politics report reelects Murray Vandiver as state treasurer for a fourth term with full Democratic support. Speaker Benson delays committee assignments as he weighs capable lawmakers for key panels including ways and means and judiciary. Goldsborough chairs sanitary committee while push grows for corporate reform and railroad legislation amid debate over general incorporation and state road funds. Governor Warfield to host January 24 reception at Government House to acquaint new lawmakers.
A fragmentary letter to G H Redden discusses dealers in paints and selling Devoe in town. It notes Mrs B Ro’s reaction to price and mentions materials and someone named Burt, with a veiled request or opinion on regulation. The text is incomplete and reads like an informal correspondence from a local trades or business context.
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