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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
3
Items note court and board gatherings. Circuit Court will meet Oct. 6. Orleans court on July 22. Levy Court to meet July 16. School Board to meet July 22. Published in Saturday morning issue dated July 12, 1902.
Marc Bryant harvested 1050 bushels of wheat from 38 acres. Excursions to Cape May begin weekly with a $1.25 fare. New city post office planned opposite the court house. A complex of local events, health notices, and a gravely noted assault case surround the Denton area as Charles Clark suffers a scalp wound and Alex Woolford awaits grand jury action.
Mrs. Clara Naudain Todd formerly of Denton wed Mr. Frank L. Pattison of St. Paul at the home of her cousin James M. Cowgill in Easton. The ceremony was by Rev. Edward L. Rich with Miss Mamie Harrington at the piano. The couple will reside in St. Paul, where Pattison works in J. J. Hill’s railroad office and also with the St. Paul Globe.
Marydel residents and visitors share extended tours and family visits with the Heather, Burton, Hutchins, Bridges, Osborne, and Todd households. Fireworks drew a large crowd Thursday evening while other guests visited friends in Centreville Cecilton and near Sadlersville.
Andersontown residents report on local construction and storms. Notes of carpentry by J R Starkey for Charley Cormear in Bethlehem and houses for William Lord near Concord. Storehouse struck by lightning near Nuttle Brothers. Numerous social visits, visits by Miss Daisy Graham, Clara Sewell and others, and travels between Greenwood Del and Rehoboth. Several farmers plan to relocate again and local residents visit relatives in Philadelphia Baltimore and Williston.
The article notes morning service at 10 30 and an evening talk at 8 by Rev Harvey S Holsinger of Ashland University. He is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Holsinger for the summer.
Mr W R Peters Sr, ill for a month, shows gradual improvement under Dr Saulsbury of Burrsville and Dr George of Denton. Charles Stephens, a section hand, suffered cholera morbus last Tuesday and is laid off. Charles Mooney, foreman of the Q A R RB gang, and his men loaded two car loads of ties here last Wednesday. Mrs Milton Trice is very sick with threat trouble. Dr Saulsbury was called last Wednesday night. H D Adams of Berlin visited town this week for spud and tie business. Levenia L Marshall of Snow Hill visits her son Dr S K Marshall. President Roosevelt is summering at Oyster Bay.
Prominent Easton area physician Dr Hackett died at Medical Hill Willsboro after heart failure born 1826 educated at Washington College and Jefferson Medical College He served the county for nearly fifty years and left five children The funeral was at St Pauls Church with pallbearers named Emory of Templeville and Asheville dies late age about 45 widow and son survive In Harrington Kent County Robert Henry Smith died after long illness a Democrat who served as levy court commissioner and helped found the Methodist Protestant Church His brother is Clerk of the Orphans Court Funeral held in Harrington had large turnout
Officials of Denton National Bank inspected handsome bank buildings at Dover and Lewes and favor Lewes as a model for a larger new Dover bank. Architect Davis of Baltimore sketches the design and, if approved next Tuesday, will prepare specifications. The bank aims to open before cold weather with a large working room and extensive facilities including a vault and multiple rooms.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last William B. Nuttle as executor of Elias W. Williamson presented his bond which was approved. Charles W. Hobbs and Edward W. Id en were appointed to appraise the personal estate. William T. Garey as executor of Matthew Garey presented an inventory of the personal estate which was approved.
Smithson reports H H Lord and family from Tunis Mills visiting Mr H F Andrew. Miss Mattie Andrew stays with Mr Lord. H F Andrew built three structures on Ernest Glenwinkle farm near Bethlehem. L J Andrew builds a handsome dwelling and nears completion. J W Harmon listed as dangerously ill with Brights disease earlier in the week. W R Carroll raised a commodious barn on his farm nearby. J H Price plans to remodel his dwelling soon.
Miss Mollie Ethel and Edna Morris of Norristown visit their uncle Edward Jacobs in Burraville. Miss Roberta Dill from Philadelphia vacationing with her relatives. Frederick Lang of Wilmington visits William P. Stafford. Mrs Booth of Farmington visits daughter Mrs R H Thomas. Mrs Alexander Dill of Wilmington stays with Mr R H Dill. Clarence Freman of Dover visits Rev and Mrs Taylor.
Preston, Mrs. William A. Hamilton of Easton has been visiting friends. Mr. John Payne of Baltimore has been here for several days. Mr. Alex Noble is building a dwelling to occupy soon. Mr. Charles Bradley of Baltimore has been visiting his parents. Miss Edith Noble is visiting friends in Milton, Delaware.
Superintendent Stephens told the Ocean City gathering that teachers need more than dignity, urging a minimum pay of 350 dollars a year and criticizing low wages amid rising living costs. He noted that private schools receive more state support than public schools, urged reforms to school funding, and pressed for stronger state oversight.
The Baltimore and Delaware Bay Railroad segment from Woodland Beach to Massey’s, twenty miles, was sold on a Pennsylvania Company mortgage at Smyrna last Saturday. John T. Dyer of Philadelphia bought it for 15150, with J R Mott of Woodland Beach possibly involved. Rails are worth about 20000 and the Clayton to Woodland Beach portion has been largely unused for years.
The board ratified contracts for Mrs. Maranda Holbrook at Oaks and Miss Josephine Towers at Furman’s Grove. Entrance exams to County High School set for September 1-2. An additional manual training teacher is needed. Laurel Grove schoolhouse to be replaced. A new colored school in Ridgely's Seventh Election District planned. Trustees appointed to fill vacancies at Gravelly Branch, Laurel Grove, Hickory Hill.
Mr P D Taylor Preston reports an all-day holiness meeting at Bible Holiness Chapel on Sabbath the 13th led by Rev T Tabler with Bister Howell of Bridgeton N J expected to attend. Praise at 9 preaching at 10 and afternoon service. Mrs Ella Nace Pennsylvania to conduct services at Pentecostal Grove Campground near Denton with events tomorrow and at the Holiness Mission in Denton. The campground is being prepared for the July 19 opening. A Pentecostal Grove gathering near Denton occurred on the 4th.
Bullock the jeweler announces a fine new stock of framed pictures musical instruments and other goods. Jewelry and silverware are staple articles with lower prices than city shops and a quality guarantee. Telegraph quotes from New York yesterday list prices for blackberries raspberries red plums peaches. George H Berry depot merchant promotes this stock in today’s JOURNAL advertisement.
Harry Grimage, colored, faced Justice Temple on the Fourth of July for carrying concealed weapons and received a two month House of Correction sentence. Justice Dungan acquitted John and Clarence Lister of resisting an officer but fined them one dollar and costs for disorderly conduct. Justice Steele sent Charles Horner, colored, to jail for thirty days for trouble on the Fourth. The Republican Congress did nothing for the people in their case against the trusts.
At a Thursday night meeting of Choptank Conclave No. 28 I O H resolutions express deep sorrow for the death of Brother Charles Shields. They praise his character as a citizen and Christian gentleman, note his high and unassuming intercourse, and pledge remembrance and emulation of his noble life. Sympathy is extended to his bereaved family. Journals and county papers will receive copies.
A Denton crowd watched Centreville’s semi pro nine win 12-9 in twelve innings after a pitcher’s duel. Orem and Branthorn led Centreville, Marine starred behind the plate, and Charles kept perfect control. A return game is set for Centreville with a special Denton train at noon for $1 round trip.
The Denton Maryland election supervisors, on June 24 1902, named voters registers for Caroline County election districts and precincts. Daniel M Gooden and Thomas A Watson head First District. W Townsend Downes and Mark L Weaver head Second District. listing precinct officers in Denton Greensboro Andersonstown and other locales with Democrat and Republican designations.
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