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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1905
Page
3
Saturday morning news brief lists upcoming sessions for the county. Court will convene January 23, Levy Court January 24, Orphans Court January 24, and the Screen Board January 24, outlining a busy week for public business.
Read includes market prices, events, and notices from the Denton area. Items mention wheat price, a free Eureka sample, an excursion to Baltimore, marriages in Federalsburg, driving club plans, factory jobs, appliance sales, eye care services, court cases moving to Caroline, railroad telegraph expansion, a hotel fire save, postmaster appointment, a mandamus hearing, Klondike fortune, Old Times in Dixie tickets, a popular lecturer Col Ham, ice breaker steamer Queen Caroline, and the sale of an ice plant for 5500.
The Denton region saw several weddings including Miss Lida Deweese Porter and Townsend Palmer Rust at Wesley M. E. Church in Burrsville and other nuptials around Central Church Church Hill and near Cordova. Visitors and local residents attended receptions and social events as couples tied the knot and planned wedding journeys.
A horse-drawn carriage was frightened by a gasoline traction engine near Mrs. Julia Wright's place, throwing Mr. Sewell Noble but no injuries occurred. Miss Fanny Noble escaped unharmed. Damages to the buggy and harness were reported. Idlewild Lake saw early week line skating with many youths and children participating. Cobey and Charles real estate firm report many farm listings and have purchased the Federalsburg Courier. A wood mill building was completed at Ingleville and Dissard's business will relocate. Mrs. Johnson of Bethel visited, Mrs. Brown recovers from illness, and protracted M E Church meetings report several conversions. Mr. Patton of North Carolina visits his father-in-law, Mr. Peter Short, while Mr. Earle Warren of Cambridge visits town.
Mrs. John Dennison returned from Medico Chirurgical Hospital Philadelphia after two months for appendicitis. Mrs. W. E. Cartwright of New York returns with sister Miss Zula Gooden after visiting Mrs. H. C. Gooden. Mr. Herbert Hudson set to enlist at Fort Dupont in Delaware City. L. A. Gooden leaves for an extended visit to New York. Mrs. R. Dill visits brother Gore Smith near Bridgetown. Harry Gough departs for Chestertown for a new job. Ida Pritchett visits Wilmington and Philadelphia. D. C. Moore of Blackbird visits town. Mrs. C. E. Montague visits Goldsboro with Mrs. Charles Cartwright. P. C. Parvis and son Wilson visit Wilmington. Revival services begin at the Mission. W. C. Smith of Dover spends Thursday in town.
Williston hosted a Saturday evening Japanese Tea with a decorated schoolroom, costumed servers, and a tent for a spiritualist act that lifted spirits. A young woman heard that quarrels with her lover would end well. proceeds totaled 20.56 dollars. Boys lament skating on the pond as Ula Todd and Bruce Stevens return to Lebanon for studies, Rev. Shipman conducts revival in Concord, and Mrs. Zeb Horsey remains seriously ill nearby.
Albert Davis of Federalsburg begins stenographer and bookkeeper work for Col. A W Sisk. Davis is well known in Preston. Miss Bessie Phillips served as bridesmaid at the Rust Porter wedding in Burrsville last Wednesday. Prof. W S Crouse toured Preston area schools last Wednesday. Leroy Tufft assisted Dr Downes at the local drug store this week. Dr Riedler visited Preston friends.
On Sunday afternoon a horse ridden by Mr. Harry Christopher slipped and fell fracturing its hip and dying. Miss Mattie Andrews has returned home from a three weeks visit in Philadelphia. Rev. Mr. Henry of Easton will preach here Sunday afternoon. Capt. J. H. Perry is home visiting his family.
Bethlehem resident Mrs. M. J. Rittenhouse departed Sunday for Black Water Dorchester to stay with Mr and Mrs J Roy Rittenhouse. Mr Chas A Carroll and family visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Jacob G Rittenhouse on Tuesday of last week.
Dr. FP T Little of the Maryland Annual Conference preached at the M P Church on revelations and mysteries in life and sin noting two kinds of insights. Rev S M Morgan preached from Luke 14 urging careful cost of building and intention. The Maryland Conference meets in Salisbury next April.
Excitement and fear spread near Ridge ly as a dog owned by John Gibbs was suspected of rabies. Two Holsinger children were bitten before the animal was killed. Reports say another rabid dog linked to Nelson Faulkner had appeared weeks earlier. A subscriber urged heavy dog taxes to remove worthless dogs and protect schoolchildren and pedestrians.
Governor Watfield states that any supervisors he appointed found guilty of fraud should face charges, noting Republican accusers provide no specific proof. He argues criticisms lack concrete specifics and aim to discredit Democratic election officials.
Greensboro revival meetings draw large attendance and assist the church, with Rev. Dr. Alfred Smith of Dover aiding part of the time. The Milk Maids Convention is slated for February 22 at Mozart Hall under Epworth League auspices. Various residents, including Miss Mamie Dukes and Mr. Tilghman Willey with Miss Vesta of Dorchester, are visiting friends and relatives locally and nearby towns.
A group of youths enjoyed a straw ride on Tuesday evening visiting Miss Alice Wilson. A burglary occurred Friday night at Mr. Cline's store with clothing stolen. Rohand Knotts of Templeville works at Mr. C. W. Jackson's store. Ridgely Corner Band plans an entertainment next Thursday. Miss Blanche Jackson of Philadelphia visits Miss Lulu Swann. A. G. Saulsbury spent days in Philadelphia. Gilbert Swann, recently ill, shows improvement. The town water tank near completion.
Revival meetings are in progress at the M. E. Church with Rev. Mr. Collins assisted by Rev. Mr. Truitt of Bayside. Sick list includes Mr. B. H. Emory. YF. Guffin spent Sunday in Kenton. Mrs. Andrews and sister of Hur lock visit Mrs. Dr. Nicols. Edna Golley and son Nyle spend a few days in town.
Mr and Mrs C E Nichols and children and Mrs Elizabeth Williams spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs B F Corkran. Mr C T Gootee of Anderson town, spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs G Griffith. Mr and Mrs B F Corkran and son, spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Harvey Evans. Mr David Alford near Hynson moved with his son on Mr Bayard Nichols farm. Meeting is in progress with Rev S P Shipman giving talks. Mrs Winnie Johnson visiting in Wilmington. Mrs Will Johnson is on the sick.
Federaljury Courier reports that over the past year Miss Margaret Eaton prepared 436 chickens 30 turkeys 12 ducks and 190 batches of biscuits for her neighbors while in town.
The First district contest over Uncle Bill Jackson’s petition unfolds with claims of Republican ballot manipulation and race-based voting rules in Worcester and Pocomoke. Delaware inaugurates Preston Lea as Governor and Isaac Parker as Lieutenant Governor amid a grand ceremony, with Lea urging ballot reform and tighter public- spending controls.
The Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company will become holding company for merger of Weems Co Ches ter River Steamboat Co and Queen Annes Railroad Co The syndicate led by N P Bond and Harry Scott plans a new MD and Virginia Railway to own all three lines The Queen Annes road will be sold January 27 with a stock backed bid from the syndicate The B C and A will guarantee bonds for the new venture and hold all stock A stockholders meeting in Salisbury January 26 will authorize the guarantee and action of directors Capt Willard Thomson named general manager of merged lines and A J Benjamin may oversee Queen Annes road
Obituary note honoring D Paul Hildreth Hardesty who died January 20, 1905 and Ju inn Porter Hardesty who died February 1, 1903. Quote from scripture appears with attribution to ManuMa.
In sad but loving remembrance of Nellie M Wright who departed January 6 1905 aged two years A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled God in His wisdom hath recalled The boon his love had given And though the body slumbers here The soul is safe in Heaven In loving remembrance of Mrs Elizabeth Murphy who departed December 21 1904 Gone to Jesus gone to Jesus Gone to that bright home above Camed up by holy angels To the throne of ight and love In loving but sad remembrance of Howard Francis infant son of Ida and Frank M Harris who departed this life January 11 1905 aged five months
Mr J S Reynolds operates a truck and fruit farm near Denton. He grafted over twenty varieties onto sixteen apple trees eight years old, with most grafts thriving and producing. He sprinkles a salt ash wash each spring, keeps trees 40 feet apart, and reports strong yields from Mountain Cherry bushes and ingrafted trees yielding peaches, plums, and cherries including Early Transparent and Red Astrachan.
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday, T. Pliny Fisher as administrator of Spencer Ross, deceased, blocked an account of sales, list of operating debts, interest accounts and first account of administration, which were approved. Dividends ordered. Charles E. Starkey, administrator of John W. Starkey, deceased, presented an inventory of the personal estate, approved. Order to sell at private sale granted. Lydia M. Carter, executrix of Mary Carter, presented an inventory of the personal estate, approved. Charles H. Towers, late guardian to Mary K. E. and Madison Towers, presented a final receipt and release.
John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, Democratic leader in the House, offered a toast at a dinner praising Teddy Roosevelt. He said Roosevelt is overrated as an author but underrated as a politician by the Democratic party. The line drew a hearty response from the guests.
The Preston Ladies Thursday Club held a first annual reception and banquet at Mrs. Marguerite Macpherson-Green’s home. Guests wagered on a guessing-card contest of notable figures, with Col. A. W. Sisk and Mrs. Dr. Phillips winning prizes. Evening featured embroidery, vocal performances, poetry, and a Turkish room banquet with a diverse guest list.
An Ohio town postmaster reports a government ruling on rural free delivery. A local carrier found two letters in a mailbox without stamps and sent them to the post office. The ruling approves confiscation and requires such mail be sent to the originating post office for postage. The box owner loses control of unstamped mail.
Bishop Doane of Albany once led Hartford Episcopal services where Mark Twain attended. After a playful exchange claiming he kept every word of the sermon Twain promised a book and fulfilled it by sending an unabridged dictionary the next morning.
The Ad Club of Cleveland heard a lecture titled Is There Anything Tangible in Advertising The speaker claimed advertising results are tangible and measurable like a cartwheel dollar of the daddies If done right through the proper medium these results will outbalance expectations
John Morley, noted British statesman, in a recent lecture described America's race problem as almost insoluble due to the enormous growth and northward spread of the black population. He argued the condition is a retribution following wrong, as is often the case.
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