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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1906
Page
3
Local items report plans for crops and commerce, painting of homes, and a new car purchase. Obituary notes include Captain R S Emory, a Kent farmer, who died near Chestertown on June 1. School events feature Caroline High Class Day with poems, music, and tableaux.
Governor Warfield and Mrs. Warfield attended Caroline High School commencement in Mint Sovic Hall with eight graduates. Diplomas were conferred by the governor who delivered an address. notable attendees included Congressman Smith, State Superintendent Stephens, and local officials. The visit featured a reception at the Brick Hotel and a public reception on Franklin Street, with decorations and a river trip described as a rare June day.
Pilchard and Furness of Pocomoke City secured the jail contract with a bid of 13275 dollars. Competing bids were Insley and Redden 15390 and Pauly Jail Co 18375. The commission postponed bid opening to save about two thousand dollars, and the front building will house the sheriff's residence with parlor, dining room, kitchen, and offices.
Net earnings after expenses taxes and six percent dividend for six months totaled 1340.40 with 730 applied to reduce real estate items and premium on bonds leaving 1090.40 to credit of surplus and undivided profits. The bank's total surplus fund and undivided profits now reach 110000.
A severe accident late Wednesday at Fred Taylor farm left Mr Handy Robinson injured as his wagon ran away and passed over him. Dr H F W B Rowe fears internal injuries. Evelyn Fleming enjoys a vacation trip visiting Washington and Waynesboro Pa with Blanche Smith taking charge during absence. George F Beaven attends Episcopal diocese convention in Boston with delegates George H Beaven and William H Thawley. Baptism at St Pauls Church for Lawrence Auguston by Rev Beaven. M F E Church South plans annual Sunday School treat with ice cream and cake on church green. Mrs W S Mason and daughters Helen Katherine and mother Sarah Rolph visit Denton with Sheriff Seward. Wm H Thawley to Owens Del to arrange framing for new house with B W Fowler. Rev S N Pitchard of Union M E Church visits Beaven. St Pauls M B E Church Hillsboro to hold children day Sunday evening June 10. Edward B Davis and family visit Easton area. Roy and Mrs George F Beaven hosted at Anchorace near Easton. George H Beaven and sons Lay and Milton visit Baltimore. Mary Gray of Goldsboro visiting cousin Mrs H W B Rowe. Ralph B Thompson visited Monumental City last Friday.
Mrs Georgiana Adams wife of Roger Adams died at her home after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev A A Bichelle and interment was at Bloomery. Also notes of local life include residents moving back from Chester Pa, league meetings, church beautification, Tecumseh Tribe festival on June 16, strawberries selling well, Children’s Day on June 10, Lina Noble visiting Philadelphia, and Leander Thomas losing a cow.
Edith Cohee wife of J Gsell and daughter of Mr and Mrs John Cohee formerly of Henderson now Delaware funeral services held Tuesday by Rev H Collins and Rev Mr Foard with interment at Greensboro. Children’s services at M E Church next Sunday evening at 730. Various locals report visits and community events including trips to Wilmington Baltimore Denton and Philadelphia.
The Easton convention week features baptisms and seven new members, a cross themed service titled She Changed Cross, and a triumphant carol by the children with organ violin and cornet. Children's Day programs draw large crowds and prizes were awarded for fund collection. The Protestant Episcopal Church convention reports growth and restored churches with increased communicants and property. Wye camp opens August 3, and church service times shift for summer.
Mr William Joiner died at his daughter Mrs Mary Towers home in Denton on Friday of last week aged 72 after consuming illness. Surviving are six children Mrs George Horsay Mrs Howard Shields Mrs Mary Towers Miss Emma Joiner Mrs Albert Shields and Mr William R Joiner all of this county. Funeral held at his late home Sunday with Revs Thomas Wheeler and A C McGilton officiating. Interment in Denton Cemetery.
Mr. S Bradford Downes joins Maryland University School of Pharmacy graduates. Miss Bertha Blades graduates from State Normal School Baltimore. Miss May Celletly wins Maryland Institute gold medal. Miss Della McDaniel and Miss Mary Brumbaugh visit Canton Ohio relatives. Mrs Martin Van Rodnay visits her parents in Redden family. Mrs Mark Smith and son Duke attend Westminster commencements. Attorney Deweese argued probate case in Chicago. Various visits by Misses Lena Barwick Ella Neal Sadie Allen Mildred Bath among friends and relatives in Delaware Baltimore Philadelphia and New York.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday bond of Starvey L Cooper and Clara I Williamson as administrators of Arthur W Williamson deceased and letters granted by the Register of Wills approved Abram R Wright and Clinton Cook appointed appraisers of personal property Notice to creditors ordered Letters of administration on Edward Ruo personal estate granted to Carlile Roe and Elmer W Deen Bond approved Henry Beck and Clinton Cook appointed appraisers Notice to creditors ordered William F Pennington and Eugene M Bonwell executors of William Pennington deceased presented an account of rents heirs lists separate debts first and final accounts of administration and distribution approved and passed
Mr J B Morgan injured when a scaffold failed throwing him to the ground. Mrs Maggie Porter, nine weeks bedbound with rheumatism and heart trouble, remains very ill. A Children s Day service at M P Church Sunday night drew a good collection. Miss Maud Pritchett and Miss Mary Porter of Greensboro visited Porters over the weekend. Mrs Emma Emmatt of Baltimore visiting Mrs A A Bichelle at the M E parsonage. Children s Day exercises planned at M E Church Sunday night June 10. Mr George Burke of St Paul Minnesota visiting his mother briefly.
The magazine section highlights timely pieces including Sherlock Holmes stories and tales such as Tell Tale Thumb- Prints and Crocuses in March. The first instalment of The White Company by Conan Doyle is promised next week. Sir Conan Doyle studied two years and read a hundred volumes for material. The piece notes the era of Black Prince and England's Edwardian knights.
Market quotations from R J Bowen Sun derland Co list Wheat Corn Poultry eggs veal lambs sheep beef hides wool and fruits with prices. A note from I P Medford states camp meeting managers will meet at the campground in Dailey's woods on Saturday June 16 at 2 pm to sell boarding tent bread tent and feed stables privileges. Readers urged to subscribe for county news.
A Sunday school lesson outlines Peter's confession of Jesus as the Eternal Son of God, the first announcement of the Christian Church, and Jesus' foretelling of suffering, death, and resurrection. It notes Peter as leader and the Church founded on Christ, with emphasis on costs of discipleship and the authority given to Peter, including the keys of the kingdom.
Professor W T S Taliaferro of Maryland Agricultural College spoke on alfalfa growth in our region. He showed alfalfa stalks from the Maryland Experiment Station with nitrogen nodules on the roots and described seed bed preparation and seed test results proving alfalfa a premier crop.
Obituary notes the 75 year old Mrs. Margaret Royer widow of Michael Boyer of Reading Pa who died at her sister Mrs J I Thompson Hillsboro on Ith ult Survived by two sons Walter P of St Louis and Richard of Chicago with three sisters Frances Long I T Bell E N Thompson and E R Adama Reading Funeral held in Hillsboro with Rev Geo F Beaven officiating Interment in Reading local cemetery with Rev Wm T Orrick delivering the committal Requiescat in pace a Ff B
A recipe describes layering washed berries with sugar in a granite crock. Alternate a berry layer with sugar, let stand overnight, drain syrup, boil it, then simmer berries 10 to 15 minutes. Warns against adding water and notes sealing jars for longer storage.
The wedding of Miss Alberta Stevenson to John M Wooters took place last Wednesday on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Stevenson near Greensboro. Rev. W. O. Hurst officiated. Lohengrin march by Miss Ethel May Jackson. Bridesmaids and a matron of honor wore white and pink carnations. A reception followed. Also noted was the marriage of Rev J M Dickey and Miss Katherine Baker, formerly of St Michaels.
The passage argues that higher life standards arise from practical action not mere thought. Inventors gain progress by applying ideas, and spiritual growth follows from living out truth. Standards must be raised through lived experience, as God reveals truth to those who practice it.
The fourth Assistant Postmaster General orders rural delivery carriers after July 1 to inspect only boxes with mail or signals. Patrons lacking signals must provide a device to indicate mail. The change aims to speed delivery and collection along rural routes.
Poem fragment urges smiling as a small coping act when weather, coffee, neighbors, or relatives upset you. It argues smiling can brighten a room and soften mood, suggesting the habit may help one’s case despite ongoing troubles.
Sentiment favors Ex Governor John Walter Smith as Gorman successor in the U S Senate with Governor Warfield weighing options. Baltimore Sun notes Smith as businesslike and hustling, while Maryland insiders volley potential choices like Baughman Jackson McSherry or young Gorman amid party realignments and Eastern Shore influence.
Choptank Conclave No 28 I O H adopts death resolutions for Zeb T Hutchinson a long time leader in the order He is praised as a living exponent of Fraternity Truth or Wisdom and mourned by his widow and family The conclave to be draped in mourning minutes to carry the resolutions and copies to the widow and to be printed in the Denton papers.
The National Life states it will not engage in syndicate deals and asserts its finance committee will invest freely for secure, broad benefit. Profits from syndications, if any, belong to the insured, with investments aimed to advantage all regions served and to serve the public rather than private enterprises.
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