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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1902
Page
3
Public notice lists public meetings: Circuit Court will meet October 6, Orphans Court July 8, Levy Court July 8, and School Board July 8. These sessions set dates for local governance matters and administrative actions.
A mixed crop of notes includes hotel openings, post office changes, farm sales, and local deaths. Highlights mention the Denton National Bank building plans, a Denton vs Ridgely baseball result, property transactions, crop prices, and obituaries from Denton and surrounding towns.
Preston area residents listed at the Federalsburg dedication included J. J. Garris May Noble Norman Taedman and May Wadsworth. Local sports notes report the Secretary club defeated 12 to 15 last Saturday and 5 to 6 on Thursday. Benjamin Johnson of Preston visited St George s Delaware and Prof Edgar Williamson of East New Market is home for summer.
The Methodist Episcopal Church Federalsburg reopened Sunday after remodel and enlargement costing 3000 dollars. Alli day services were led by Revs William L White Charles L Mead and B F Campbell aiding pastor Rev T B Holt. Eight hundred dollars to cover unpaid bills plus 250 for a new organ and a summer outing fund were subscribed. Williston circuit may readdress Concord camp meeting at Fourth of July meeting. Lord Supper to be administered tomorrow morning by Rev James T Richardson. A devotional service July 8 will feature Dr Baker presiding elder present. Presiding Elder Charles S Baker salary raised to 1800 dollars a year.
Mr James Lord of the Smithville Concord area was thrown when his horse ran away and fell, badly spraining both ankles and leaving him unable to stand. He was about to start his threshing rig. Nearby plans for a straw winds event by young swains were canceled causing disappointment among local girls. Children’s Day services have been postponed to Sunday July 13 for the second time. Mrs Emily Jackson of Baltimore, visiting Dukes, returned home last week. J M Everngain was badly hurt when a horse ran over him last week.
Choptank canning houses have arranged a large season’s pack this year by contracting farmers along the river to grow tomatoes. The produce will be delivered daily to the packing house by gasoline launches fitted for the purpose. Watson Flaharty has completed his new store and moved in.
The steamer Tred Avon of the Bal timore Chesapeake and Atlantic Company arrived at Light Street Wharf at two o clock Monday afternoon with 120 passengers removed from the grounded Cambridge. A fierce Sunday windstorm drove the Cambridge onto the channel at Clayborne. no immediate extraction was possible. Passengers, including many ladies, were frightened by the storm and the accident but the Tred Avon succeeded in towing away the stranded vessel and evacuating its occupants early Monday.
The County Commissioners received a $500 claim from J. W. Simons of Ridgely for injuries alleged from a bridge fall in the Seventh district. David H. Tubbs submitted a $105 repair estimate for two Sixth district bridges. The clerk will notify George E. Williams to fix the Williston to Fowling Creek road and J. E. Morgan to repair the hill at the New Bridge. J. D. Davis was appointed stub registrar of vital statistics for the Seventh district, replacing J. K. Trannabery who resigned.
Constable Simons sustained back injuries and facial bruising after his carriage struck a hole and he was pitched out a few days ago. Meanwhile, James D. Wilson is constructing a dwelling on First Avenue West.
Adjutant General John Saunders orders the First Regiment into camp at Queenstown. The 45 acre site near the water last year’s parade ground will host an economical encampment costing about 6000 dollars. Nine companies averaging 60 men each are dispersed across the state, prompting the decision to assemble them for the biennial camp.
This fragment describes a lemon orange syrup drink mix with banana garnish, plus raspberry vinegar cordial. It provides steps to boil sugar and water, add citrus juice, dilute with water, and serve with ice. A second recipe stews raspberries with water, strains, adds sugar and vinegar, boils, can while hot, and serves similarly.
Good opening for mercantile business at Tuckahoe with fine opportunity. Store house ready for immediate use. Apply at once to T. W. Surri, Ridgely, Md.
The piece argues worry is a habit like nail biting and gossip, harmful to peace of mind. It warns small irritations magnified distort reality, urging a broad view and focus on pleasant things to reduce distress. It encourages avoiding overreaction to minor troubles.
Miss Elsie Towers hosts a Saturday evening gathering at her home near American Corner on June 28. guests enjoyed lawn games, vocal and instrumental music, then refreshments of cake, ice cream, and lemonade before departing. Attendees included Viola Trice Elma Edgell Ora Trice Sallie Towers Maud Trice Annie Wright Elbert Redhead Elbert Edgell Robert Hollowell Ralph Hubbard and others plus Rev William King and the Wright and Towers families.
The Pennsylva nia Railroad Company offers excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo from all lines for the Biennial Meet in Denver. Tickets are valid July 10 to 12 for going and may be used to return until August 31 with 25 cent validation at a Joint Agent. Apply to ticket agents for rates and conditions.
Center Missouri June 24 1902 Supervisors of Election meet at Denton Court House to name Registers of Voters for 1902 across districts and precincts. Names follow with party and home towns including Daniel M Gooden Democrat Henderson MD and W Townsend Downes Democrat Greensboro MD among others in eight districts with multiple precincts and locations Denton Ridgely Federalsburg and Grove named.
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