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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1902

Page

3

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.

Orphans’ Court Levy

Denton News Notes and Social Chorus

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.

Birthday celebration and local notices from Hickman Miss

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.

Ivah M. Breeding Hickman Aramantha Noble Addie Noble Laura Merrick Hester Wright Carrie Noble Elia Noble Stella Noble Katie Adams Nettie Elia Hayman Eva Breeding Albert Cahall Frank Fountain Olin Melvin Leander Thomas Rufus Wright John Melunocy Grover Fountain Samuel Oday Edward Evens George Wilson Wooters Carpenter Sallie Layton Preston Nace Ledunm Hickman Manufacturing Company Charles Todd W. R. Peters Wm. Bowen Philadelphia S. K. Marshall Fred Fountain Hattie Monumental James Wooters F. T. Peters Baltimore

White Headed Quail WIM Fight

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.

New York Sun Old London

Bridgetown Observes Children’s Day With Large Audience

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.

Nebraska Walter Elliott Lola Willoughby Hobbs Coldsboro Bridgetown James Knotts

Maryland Public Health Association met in Denton court house

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.

Maryland Public Health Association Court House Enoch George Henry R. Lewis Lewis John S. Fulton Caroline Maryland William S. Stokes Baltimore State Board of Health Thomas Hackett Association Fulton Stokes Phillips Stelle Thomas B. Owings Howard County Owings Gichner J. L. Noble Stephens Koch London

Summer Excursion Route Book 1902 Published by PRR

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 Pennsylvania Railroad Company America Pennsylvania Railroad Geo. W. Boyd Broad Street

Killips Replies to Rev J L Straughn On Holiness Movement

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.

Amethodist Protestant J. S. Straughn W. S. Phillips Crisfield Wesley Wesleys Straughn Church of England C. E. Society Conference Jesus Christ Church Universal Christ

Collins Murder Case Strains Man Waiting Trial at Georgetown

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.

Collins Laurel Elmer Collins Georgetown Maull Pinkerton New York

Obituary for Mrs Carrie Collins at 52 in Easton

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

J. H. Nichols Everngain's F. B. Nuttle Everngam Denton Federalsburg John Satterfield Denton Bridge Young's G. Wilbur Rolph Baltimore House Rehoboth Mispillion Hundred Farmington Cordrey Caroline County Denton Literary Club George C. Skirven Greensboro Fisher Nichols Cambridge Hospital Celia Whiteley Preston Annie Flaharty Charles Will George Whiteley Celia Ella Whiteley Benjamin Davis Rouleau Assiniboia N. W. Territory Canada James H. Barrow Noble Albert W. Sisk M. Bates Stephens Carrie Collins Samuel J. Collins Easton Thomas

Calf Weight Rule For Shipments To Cities

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.

Manual Training Grows At Caroline High School

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.

Caroline High School George H. Cockle Prof Cockle

In Memoriam Edith May Williams

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.

Edith May Williams R. Kemp Sarah A. Williams Sussex County Delaware Denton Williams Edith J. Edward Smith Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Main Street Concord Cemetery

Ride decision spurred by missing passes in Denton

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.

M. Bates Stephens Denton Caroline County Sun of Yesterday M.B Stephens Major Hill Carrollton Hotel

Caroline County Holiness Association Convention Held at Grove

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.

Caroline County

Thrifty Red-Headed Farmer Plays Circus on Caroline Avenue

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.

Caroline Avenue

Resignation of St Paul's rector ends long tenure in Centreville

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.

Ravenel Pennsylvania France Pasteur Stokes Fulton Gichner Noble Owings Spear Henry Brauns Baltimore T. B. Owings Ellicott City E. R. Trippe Easton James Bosley August Stabler Brighton Clotworthy Birnie Taneytown N. Gibbons Smart Roland Park Johns. Fulton E. M. White James A. Mitchell St. Paul's Parish Centreville Whitemersh Talbot County St. Paul's Maryland Mitchell James Bryan Cambridge Geo. F. Beaven Hillsboro William Wallace Green Church Creek Dorchester County Diocese of Lay Barber Burton Dashiell Hutton Lewin Crosdale Sterns Lucien Lance Lewis Walker Roberts Zhasion Ledger Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Elkton Bishop Adams C. T. Denroche Kent County Sheppard’s Church White's Sheppard’s Jacob Elwanger Thawley’s M. P

Smallpox Lockdown Closes Williamsburg Rail Line

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.

Williamsburg Federalaburg Cambridge & Sesford Anderson Clayton Holliday Maryland State Board of Health

Prudential seeks collector and canvasser in Milford area

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.

Prudential Insurance Company H. R. Errickson Milford Walter Vrooman West Arbuckle J. H

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