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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
5
Local notes describe the Glorious Fourth celebrations and bustling farm markets with peaches, watermelons, and cantaloupes. Tales mention yachting youth, home baked goods at Skirven’s, hotel purchases, balloon stunts, and storm impacts. A drought report, weather readings, and a public notices roundup finish with a roads commission update and staff salaries.
The marriage occurred at the M E L parsonage in Bayonne New Jersey on Tuesday June 23 at 9 p m Rev W J Hampton officiating Bridesmaid Miss Jessie Phillips best man Mr William Sanford both of Bayonne The bride wore a white silk embroidered robe with lace trimmings and carried roses and lilies of the valley The bridesmaid wore pale yellow silk with net and lace trimmings They left for New York after the ceremony and will reside at 679 Avenue E Bayonne NJ after July 1
Burrsville notices an Epworth League festival set for Saturday evening July 11 in Outten's Hall to benefit painting the parsonage. Other items include local injuries, horse disease fatalities, a Greensboro vs Burrsville baseball score 7 to 5, and multiple visits from residents and relatives.
Mrs Jas H Morgan and children visited Dridgeville last week as guests of Mrs J O Brown. Mrs Wm Croll and daughter and Miss Pittman visited Greenwood relatives last Sunday. Miss Eulah Pittman returned home in Virginia on Monday. Miss Ida Meloney is visiting in Den
The Philadelphia Record discusses first Samuel chapter eight focusing on Samuel’s aging, his corrupt sons, and Israel’s demand for a king. It notes Samuel’s disappointment and God’s assent, warning of kingship’s costs while praising Samuel’s leadership and loyalty. The article reflects on obedience to divine will and the perils of turning from trusted leaders.
The Bloomery Church Aid Society mourns the death of Mrs Sallie Adams Devore wife mother and sister. Resolutions honor her memory express sympathy and pledge prayers. Copies of the resolutions will be sent to her family and recorded in church records.
Greensboro plans a remodeling and enlargement of the high school building adding two rooms. Mr. J H Bernard is named to supervise the improvement.
Preston notes report the Coates farm in the Fourth district was bought by George W. Kelley of Preston for 5320 dollars. Kelley plans to return to farming.
Prominent Fourth of July attractions include two games between the crack 3B. & O. team and the Ridgely winners. Builders plan new residences on Second Avenue and West, with Harry Swann starting on Second Avenue projects and Herbert Lane supplying materials. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Herzog plan to move to the Day farm as Herzog leaves professional baseball. Local contractors seek more help amid summer building. Residents improving homes include B. F. Jackson of Greensboro and Mrs. T. J. Day returning from Sparrow's Point. People traveling or visiting include Cordelia I. Green vacationing at Atlantic City and the Swing family hosting visitors from Woodbury, Miss Elsie Sylvester Smith’s West trip, and Edward Pearsaul, James P. Swing visiting Baltimore.
Mrs Isaac Smith and children Melvin and Gracie visit with sister Mrs James Glass in Baltimore. Mrs M W Gooden and daughter Rachel return to Wilmington after two weeks with Mr H C Gooden. Helen Jackson and Grace Saunders of Ridgely visit Mrs C E Hollingsworth. Cecil Hudson and Wilmington children stay with Mr and Mrs G L Reed. Miss Clark and Miss Elsie Hicks of Tuckahoe visit Mrs Emma Newlee. Miss M Anna Price visits Philadelphia with Mrs C E McIlvaine. Mr Grover Jarman of New York visits his parents. Grace McIlvaine of Philadelphia visits aunt Miss Anna Price. Mr and Mrs J BR Melvin and children spend Saturday in Denton.
A Denton party of jolly young ladies and gentlemen arrived by launch and was invited to visit again. Rev J E Smith preached on The Success of Importunity or Earnestness in Prayer to an attentive audience. Mr and Mrs Scott Silver of Havre de Grace are stopping at Reichman House. Mrs Clayton Clark is ill at her home nearby.
Real estate transfers listed from June in the Clerk's Office include multiple lot and acreage transfers across Seventh Eighth and Second districts with sums from 130 to 3000 dollars. Also recorded are marriage licenses for pairs from Kent Del William Sl Henderson Bridgeville Ridgely Goldsboro Queen Anne Easton and other towns.
A rural column advises farmers on staying cool in hot weather and keeping crops thriving. It promotes optimistic farm routines, hoe use, and continuous cultivation while offering humorous takes on cooling methods. The piece advocates moderation, rests, and simple comforts to maintain efficiency and spirits during heat.
The canned goods trade in Baltimore is thriving with a stronger undertone. I J Meehan & Co brokers say last six weeks show rising demand and prices spreading nationwide. Jobbers added little stock but consumption remains steady, making canned goods the cheapest mass food and boosting Baltimore product popularity. Shoppers nationwide seek fresh supplies to replenish stocks, underpinning overall market improvement.
The ad lists wallpaper patterns at 5 cents per piece and gilt at 8 cents. Window shades priced at 22 cents each. From Thomas & Messer Co located at 1015 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore Maryland.
Mrs John Cornrumps dies at home near Greensboro on June 26 at about 65 heart trouble. Husband and three daughters and one son survive. Funeral at Denton Catholic Church led by Rev Ferdin and Wolf. interment at nearby cemetery. Undertaker Pritchett of Greensburg in charge. Also note Rev Albert Chandler dies last week. Wilmington Conference loses a popular minister. Mrs Chandler and four children survive. Tilghman Davis, about 60, dies at son’s home in Easton. wife survives with three children. Funeral from Bethel Church near Federalsburg. Mr Columbus Bennett dies suddenly at home near Goldsboro. funeral held Thursday. interment at Greensboro. Mrs Annie Rowe dies suddenly from heart neuralgia.
In the Orphans Court Judges Clark Liden and Tleetwood presided. John T Parker as executor of William A Parker received a receipt and release from Thurston Parker, a distributee, which was approved. An order allowed administrators of William N Cashe to deed real estate to the petitioner. Fred R Owens guardian to Harold R Roberts presented his bond. approved. Mary I Jarman executor of Nathan M Jarman submitted the first and final account, approved. Harvey J Cooper late guardian to William S Redman presented a final receipt and release, approved. Norman C Straughn guardian to Frederick W Pippin with Fred R Owens attorney, investment ratified. Letters of administration on Matilda M Richard’s personal estate granted to Arthur J Richard. Bond filed and approved. Charles Jackson and Thomas A Smith appointed appraisers of the personal property. Notice to creditors ordered.
The Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company will assume full management of the Diamond State lines in Caroline, G Lalbot, and Queen Anne's around August first. The move promises rapid growth, extended toll-free calling, and increased usefulness for subscribers while offering security for local investors and profitable prospects for stockholders.
The School Board on Tuesday confirmed appointments for Williamson Mrs Olivia P Roe Hickory Hill Miss May Sparklin Central Miss Bessie Garey Andersontown Miss Maud Anthony Williston Miss Elsie Roe Henderson Miss Olivia M Coffin assistant Ridgely Miss M Inez Dever Ethel C Reese Grace Stevenson Mr E J Hardesty named principal of Caroline High School, formerly Greenwood High School. Miss S Grace Greenlee awarded a scholarship at Washington College. The scholarships at Charlotte Hall Maryland Agricultural College and state normals in Baltimore and Frostburg will be re advertised. Comptroller Hering distributed the free school fund Wednesday with Caroline receiving 1533.56.
A nurse in New York promotes AUSTRALIAN-LEAF as a guaranteed regulator for female weaknesses and related ailments. Cures backache, kidney and urinary troubles. Sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents with a free sample offer from Fire Mother Gray Co. Jersey, N.Y.
The fiscal year starting July 1 sees a total levy of 1.41, with 1.25 for county and 16 cents for state tax. The tax base is 6,059,828, up about 200,000 in the past year. The document lists appropriations for State's Attorney, roads, schools, pensions, bonds, and other county expenses, reflecting higher allocations to public schools and State aid roads.
The Christian Endeavor Convention at the Methodist Protestant Church featured a keynote by Mr. William H. Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League predicting the Baltimore liquor business will not survive three years. The report highlights praise for Caroline's representatives in the state Senate and House of Delegates, plus a reflection on the Junior class Parable of the Sower and its spiritual teaching for youth. Newly elected Union officers include Rev. Frank Benson as President and Rev. R. St. Tyson as Vice-President, with Mrs. J. R. Clough as Secretary and Miss Emma Clark as Assistant Secretary.
Mr and Mrs Isaac Fleetwood and young Garfield of Federalsburg were guests of Mr and Mrs Peter Jester. John Flanders returned to West Hartford VI after a month in Caroline in improved health. Miss Lydia Jester came home after two weeks with her uncle John Reed of Andersontown. Peter Jester and daughter Elsie spent Tuesday in Easton.
Somersville Journal notes a shrewd man who prospered by advertising. When his business slowed he advertised again and grew very rich, while firms that did not advertise wasted away or failed.
Miss C. Estelle Rose served as a delegate at the State Teachers' Association in Ocean City last week and then traveled to Baltimore for a brief stay before spending most of the summer with friends in Pittsburg Pa Chi and Evanston WV.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a Maryland National Guard encampment planned or conducted this year. Details on location date participants or activities are unclear in the text.
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