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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1906
Page
3
Public notice lists court sessions and meetings. Chovir Court will XB2t Oct 1 Levy Court will meet July 24 Orphans' Court will meet July 24 School Board will meet July 21.
Peach shipments begin and lawn sale at Pastorfield's draw shoppers. Stevens & Son repaint the Law Building while many farmers report wheat not yet threshed. An excursion to Rehoboth and an Ocean City trip attract town residents as racing events and speeches frame August plans.
A lengthy list of locals and visitors from Caroline county and nearby towns attends summer social rounds. Notable entries include William G. Nicholson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Nicholson, recently graduation from Baltimore City College, now with a B&O engineering corps. Harry Frampton visiting with parents. various Misses and Mrs. families visiting Denton, Seaford, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, and several attending trips to Buffalo, Toronto, Niagara, Rehoboth, and Annapolis. notes on professional moves and summer study.
The remains of Mrs Martha J Neal of Ridgely widow of W H Neal died at her sister Mrs John H Mason in Centreville last Thursday. She was 69 and was interred Sunday at Greensboro cemetery. Rev W O Hurst conducted the service with undertaker C H Pritchott in charge. She was daughter of the late James and Jane Pippin and sister of Mrs Thomas C West Denton Mrs Wm T Swann Ridge ly and Mrs J D Heese Colora and Mrs Mason.
W F Mayes of Wallisville Texas calls Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy the best of its kind and says it cures quickly and is pleasant to take. He urges every family keep it on hand in summer. Sold by Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffey Hillsboro.
Miss Blanche Smith and guests Miss Lawrence and Miss Mettam spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Miss Maud Gibson at Ridgely. Mrs. Pilchard and her son Norris visit Mrs. George Beaven at the rectory. Mrs. H Lay Beaven and son Francis returned from a week at Anchoraage Miles River Neck. Miss Lenor Greenley and Clark Greenley visit grandmother Mrs. Geo Beaven. E A Barton of Philadelphia visits sister Mrs. J E Morgan. Howard Pritchett in Philadelphia for embalming lectures. W B Logne Thompson of St Louis vacationing with mother Mrs. E L Thompson. Annie Taylor of Centreville visits Rev Beaven. J H Russom of Baltimore staying with Mr and Mrs J F Russom. Bayard Saulsbury of Baltimore with aunt Mrs Annie Jump. Rev F J Cochran of East New Market visits Rev D J Givan. Thomas Stevens of Trappe spends week with aunt Mrs John A Mackintosh. Dr Gilbert Morgan returns from Atlantic City. Anna M Prettyman of New Castle visiting Mrs Isaac T Sparklin. Mary Eaton of Easton spending a month at Hotel Smith. H M Thompson spends several days in Philadelphia.
Greensboro residents and visiting Philadelphians gather for social visits across town. Several individuals including Mrs Sallie Hevalow and granddaughters Ethel and Helen Cohen, with other local and out-of-town guests, travel between Greensboro Philadelphia Wilmington and Dover for visits and family occasions. A child, Martha Hudson, died July 12 prompting public sympathy. notable attendees include Miss Virginia Jarrell and Miss Lola Downs visiting their families, and embalmers-in-training in Philadelphia.
Governor Joseph W. Folk addressed Missouri retailers in Jefferson City urging merchants to advertise in town papers. He warned against mail order, urged patronizing local papers to grow commerce, and said honest business will benefit from cleansing exposures in the commercial world.
This meditation reminds readers that the Lord's Prayer, given at the disciples request, grounds Christian thought and life in prayer. It urges sincere, faith filled prayer, cites Jesus as example, notes need for daily nourishment and forgiveness, and highlights perseverance in prayer through God’s readiness to answer.
The granite foundation of the jail is being laid by Pilchard & Furness contractors with five stone masons. Concrete bed and hard clay underlie bottom stones. The new building aims to end jail taxes for a century. Previous jails in the county included a primitive Moelvin's Wharf structure and later a jail behind the Denton court house. The 1795 era jail was destroyed by fire. the 1853 jail stands and will be demolished after about fifty-three years of service. Sheriff Seward and family may move to the new building by year end.
A lyrical tribute unfolds to the Choptank River linking Dorset and Maryland shores with flowing imagery of ships, towns, and farms. Nearby, a Maryland school board awards building contracts to Joseph E. Andrews for Ridgely, honors Federalsburg and Boonsboro needs, and appoints teachers for Ridgely, Liden's, Friendship, and Ridgely.
In the Orphans Court Tuesday Adaline V Wiley deceased will admitted to probate and letters of administration c t a granted to Alda Jackson Bond filed and approved Notice to creditors ordered Mrs Minnie B McCarter guardian to Ralph A and J Edward McCarter minors presented fifth guardian account approved Charles N Fountain administrator of J Thomas Fountain deceased presented first and final account of administration and distribution which was passed Philip A Noble executor of Philip Noble deceased presented a first and final account of administration which was passed
Holiness camp meeting near Denton draws about 2000 attendees as Rev L Milton Williams and Rev L B Compton lead services. Final day events include an old-time love feast, children's meeting, praise service, and evening preaching. Other notices mention new bank successes and Maryland Agricultural College promotions.
Boston Star-Democrat lauds Mr. Smith as one of the most energetic useful congressmen this district has elected noting public appreciation and a favorable fall campaign. Wicomico News praises Hoe for steady attendance and capable representation, while a weather note recalls St Swithin's Day rain and a forty day superstition.
The tl& C. E. Society held a left-hand solhist during the monthly meeting at Mr. W. E. Cheezum’s home. Miss Maggie Allaband won best writing and Mrs. Lucy Cahall won best drawing. Numerous locals including the Russells, Johnson, Starkey, Emmart, Smith, Raughley, Morris, Porter, Sparks, and Lane are listed as visitors or residents visiting town or relatives. The report notes other stays and illnesses, with several families visiting at various local homes.
City electrician William H Thompson of Richmond describes a televue device that could transmit a photographic image over a wire, enabling callers to see the person at the other end. He envisions homemakers choosing dresses and meat purchases after eyeing the goods via televue, though he will not reveal a working model yet.
Richmond dispatch reports the drowning of Rose M Satterfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin Satterfield of Baltimore and Greensboro and John W Gordon Jr both members of a naptha launch party on the James River. The launch collided with a steamer wake tossing them overboard. Mrs Satterfield was aboard the launch during the accident.
Edward J. Ellers, a tenant on Theodore Phillips' farm in Tuckahoe Neck, lost a pocketbook Thursday morning in West Denton containing $11.50 and receipts. Finder urged to notify the owner.
This item is presented as a trusted remedy for bowel complaints and is offered for sale by Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffey in Hillsboro. The listing emphasizes its proven reliability across severe and dangerous cases and invites purchase through local druggists.
Notice promotes buying carriages at reduced prices from W H Mun PHY Farmington Del. including a $125 carriage for $100 and an $85 carriage for $65 plus 35 sets of carriage harness. Announces excursion to Rehoboth on Tuesday July 31 instead of July 25. Also seeks district managers with salary details and requires age and current job information. IDEAL SHEAR Co advertises employment.
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