Orphans Court and Levy Court Announced Meetings
Orphans Court will meet as announced. Levy Court is scheduled to convene on June 10. School Board plans a June 10 session.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
3
Orphans Court will meet as announced. Levy Court is scheduled to convene on June 10. School Board plans a June 10 session.
Fragrant magoolas and 17 cent eggs reflect daily life in Denton. Items include water works materials, new clothing at Everngam offers, a Temple Masonic Lodge banquet, local deaths, and upcoming commencements at the High School. Denton society notes cover marriages, business openings, and obituaries with activities from May to June 1902.
Hickman notes recount Miss Ivah M Breeding turning seventeen on May 24 with cake and gifts. Attendees include Aramantha Noble Addie Noble Laura Merrick Hester Wright Carrie Noble Elia Noble Stella Noble Katie Adams Nettie Elia Hayman Eva Breeding and others. Other items mention Wooters building a barn for Miss Sallie Layton and a home for Mr Nace Ledunm, Hickman Manufacturing output, and various visits and trips by residents and tradesmen.
The cock quail is highly fighting in spring with peak ardor described by the New York Sun. Quail battles occur even in snow with bevy members joining, often ending with a broken wing or eye injury and the victor parading triumphantly after the defeat.
Bridgetown held a Sunday afternoon Children’s Day program with floral decorations recitations and music. Rev C C Baynard spoke on the day’s objects and a large collection was taken. Miss Nellie Harn has returned to Baltimore. Worthington Kinnamon of Nebraska visited Bridgetown. Lola Willoughby of Hobbs visited Coldsboro and Bridgetown. James Knotts Sr. was on the sick list.
The sixth annual Maryland Public Health Association opened on Tuesday in Denton with Dr Enoch George presiding. Henry R. Lewis welcomed attendees, Dr John S Fulton spoke on the mix of professions in the group, and Dr William S Stokes illustrated laboratory work from the State Board of Health.
On June 1 the Passenger Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company issued the 1902 edition of the Summer Excursion Route Book. It describes principal Summer resorts in Eastern America with routes and fare rates, includes maps and illustrations, and lists over seventeen hundred route combinations. It may be purchased at PRR ticket offices for ten cents or by mail for twenty cents. Now is the time to subscribe.
The Rev W S Phillips of Crisfield responds to Rev J L Straughn's letter on the Holiness Movement. He rejects the movement as an open rebellion against the church, denounces its leaders and methods, and argues Methodism remains faithful to Christ and preaching.
Col lins murder case near Laurel involves two men and two campaigns by law forces. Elmer Collins, husband of the slain woman, is said to be breaking down under grief and fear he will be a mental wreck before his Georgetown trial. Friends hire Special Detective Maull of Pinkerton’s New York agency to prove his innocence amid mounting pressure.
Mrs Carrie Collins aged 52 wife of Samuel J Collins died at her residence in Easton on Monday evening June 2 of tuberculosis She leaves a husband and two children Thomas Collins and Miss Dorothy Collins Interment was on Wednesday morning in Chestnut Grove cemetery Caroline county by Rev T S Holt Federalsburg
All farmers with calves destined for large cities must verify each calf weighs eighty pounds or more. Calves under eighty pounds are condemned and not allowed to be sold.
At Caroline High School Prof. George H. Cockle oversees a thriving manual training program with about 180 pupils this term and expectations of over 200 next year. Students, including girls, show aptitude making cabinets book cases and simple furniture while learning drawing and architecture.
Edith May Williams died May 2 1902 at Denton after eight years of teaching and long illness. Born March 2 1866 in Sussex Delaware she moved to this county then Denton. She joined Denton Methodist Episcopal Church at 13 and remained faithful, suffering cheerfully. She leaves grieving parents ex Sheriff R Kemp and Mrs Sarah A Williams and a large circle of friends. Interment Concord cemetery May 4 after a brief home service.
The Baltistore Sun reports Mr M B Stephens State Superintendent of Public Education of Denton Caroline County ponders riding or walking as a means to travel, after an advertisement reveals a small black case with railroad passes linked to him. Major Hill of Carrollton Hotel holds the inquiry and confirms the case remains numbered and missing.
The Caroline County Holiness Association will hold its monthly convention at the Pentecostal Grove campground on Wednesday June 11 1902. All members are urged to attend and others are invited. Matters of importance are to be attended to. W H Thawley president.
A thrifty red headed farmer on Caroline Avenue, noted for circus performances Tuesday last, grows good crops despite a fondness for circling in the shade of a majestic red oak.
Rev James A Mitchell D D has resigned after twenty nine years as rector of St Pauls parish Centreville. He previously led White Marsh parish Talbot County before the move. The Diocese of Easton tradition and life blood priests, including Mitchell, are noted as part of a historic church lineage. The 44th annual Easton convention met in Elkton with Bishop Adams presiding. next gathering planned for Easton. Children services at White’s and Sheppard’s Church drew praise, with notable sermons and large turnouts. Sunday School times are adjusted at multiple churches and fundraisers planned by Thawleys Chapel for the Sunday School.
Williamsburg near Federalaburg is cut off as smallpox spreads. Station Agent Anderson fell ill, sent for relief, then left for home after fumigation. The railroad closed the station and halted mail delivery. 15 to 20 cases reported. Maryland State Board of Health may intervene.
The Prudential Insurance Company plans to expand its agency force and seeks a reliable collector and canvasser with steady position. Previous experience not required. instruction and help provided. References required. Apply to H. R. Errickson, Milford. Also notes Walter Vrooman project for wheat farmer cooperative and local price info for Levering's and Arbuckle's coffees and Everngam's sugar.
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