Public business notices and court will dates listed
Public notices include an orphan’s court will sheet and will meet dates. Levy Court will convene on June 21, School Board schedules a meeting on June 25.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1904
Page
3
Local notices span farms, sales, and storms across Denton
Local items report Wheat prices, raspberries and market activity, sale notices for farms near Ridgely and Cambridge, and a string of deaths and marriages. Notable names include Denton Bank, Brayton Hotel, Dr. Thomas Greenley visiting Caroline county, and Wm B Stevens purchasing Saulsbury farm. Weather and storms bring lightning injuries to local homes. several marriages and graduations noted in area society pages.
Orphans Court Sits as Administrators Report Sales
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Dr. Percy R. Fisher, administrator of Henry C. Fisher, deceased, presented an account of sales that was approved. Executors Thomas H. Grough, deceased, via Henry R. Lewis, filed a report on real estate sales. Ratification nisi was granted. A decree appointed Mary E. Liden trustee in the William Poiden, deceased, real estate matter, with N. A. Hutson as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Percy R. Fisher
Henry C. Fisher
Joseph T. Gough
Martha I. Bossert
Thomas H. Grough
Henry R. Lewis
Nisi
William Poiden
Mary E. Liden
N. A. Hutson
Local residents gather for services and visits
Mr and Mic dJdehn Scatt of Anion Ind and Cather ine Atrant from Mass are visiting in Massachusetts for a church service Sunday evening June 19. Numerous locals and visitors, including Mr and Mrs Carroll Seeney of dear Contiesally, P A Marvel and wife, and Miss Virgie Sparks, are listed as spending time with friends and relatives in town and area churches this past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mic dJdehn Scatt
Anion, Ind
Hasameter, Mass
Catherine Atrant
Om Choodream
Carroll Seeney
Dear Contiesally
P. A. Marvil
Sanday
Piten Cothin
Satlurdiv
Masses Litinin
Ethel Gooden
Wyoming
Mass Miriam Gooden
Pred Bowdle
Philidephias
Alb, Grooden
Herman G. Dill
Kiide
Wilmineton
Benpaumin Dall
Dover
Geo. Walheater
Woodside
Frands
Anna Pree
Pannie Jarrell
Goldsboro
Local Notables and Upcoming Events Across Town
Mr Ferdinand Dison joins Dison Connell Disney in Baltimore and Mr Edward Dison visits Preston. Mrs Bowdle buried in Philadelphia. Col Dixon kin noted. Prof Noble and Edith return from Virginia Collegiate. Ladies Aid festival at M Church. New BC AOA schedule adds two daily Baltimore trips. George Poole's house near depot nearing completion. Hamiltons from Pittsburgh visit relatives. Capt Wreht of Baltimore visits. Quaritable merchant faces a larceny scare. Children services at M N Church. Mamie Wilson stays local. Norman Vanseoy prepares another home. strawberry crop short, brewer profits down. Caroline High School commencement draws large crowd. Funeral for Mrs Kelley Bowdle at M MN Church. she lived in town until three years ago. Fourth of July all day celebration planned. Orland Wright’s house near plastering. downtown looks improved. Capt Marshall and family visiting Win Groote. Miss Mars Winhally’s Myrtle Ave residence repainted. Claude Stafford and Libert Davis in Delaware. Alcade Whitamey of Seaford visiting sister Mrs Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Greenley
Kentucky
F. Beaven
Hillsboro
Greenley
Caroling County
Asthe
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Whiteleys
Caroline County
Benjamin Whiteley
James Whiteley
Willian Whiteley
Calvin Whiteley
Caroline
GW. Goldsborough
Thomas Hackett
As. W. Holt
Jas. Ko Saulsbury
Hacdcastle
Greensboro
David Lee Greenfield
D.L. Greenfield
Chestertown
Georgia Thompson
George H. Thompon
Kent
Philadelphia
Holy Trinity Church
J. Herman Noble
Federalsburg
Nellie C. Hun
Pennsylvania
Caroline Friends
Noble
W. A. Noble
Federalyburg
Edward Saulsbury
Spring Garden Institute
G. Lucas Cooper
Carrie Wilson
Alfred J. Wilson
Woman's College
Miss Wilson
Aston Ledger
David Barton
Near Ridgely
UE. Anthony
William T. Anderson
Sadlersville
Jonathan Lvitts
Clara Wilson
Tuckahoe Neck
Western Female High School
KE. M. Noble
Goldsborough
Walington College
Franck Wilson
James W. Wilson
Denton
Henrittia Anderson
Clinton
N. C
E. P. Truitt
Western Maryland College
Thomas E. Garey
Washington College
W. A. Stewart
Catherine
Easton
Jennette Styles
Kansas City
Plaindealing
Dukes
Elizabeth Wix
Harrington
Laura Wis
Blanche Smith
Queen Anne
Madge Beauchamp
Wim. B. Massey
Creensboro
Susan Newton
E. M. Noble
Vienna
S. L. West
St. Louis
Thomas C. West
Gertie Rawlins
East New Market
Katie Trice
Albert G. Towers
Ida Downes
Washington
Sallie Kirk
Frederica, del
Mrs. Manship
Stella Gaver
Virginia
Ella Nuttle
Eugenia Redden
Wilmington
Ferdinand Dison
Col. Dixon
Dison, Connell
Bowdle
Chroytank
Frederick Noble
Edith
Collegiate Institute
Ladies Aid Society
Diamond State
A. J. Dongliss
J. OC
M. 2
Mamie Wilson
Norman Vanseoy
Caroline High School
Kelley Bowdle
M. MN
Lizzie
Jersey City
Seaford
B. Wright
Caroline High School Graduates Honor Assembly Holmes
Caroline High School held graduation exercises Tuesday in Assembly Hall with over five hundred attendees. Prof. P. M. Noble presided as principal, awarding diplomas to graduates Kirwan P. Evans, Evaunesm, Holbrook, Knotts, McDaniel, and Towers. Deliberate oratory on progress and self culture framed the program, with Albert G. Towers delivering the address and Miss Towers and Miss McDaniel presenting essays and salutatory and valedictory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High School
P.M. Noble
Assembly Hall
Loachof
Kirwan PF. Evaunesm
W. Gordon Holbrook
Gwediites
Hoosvidan
Inteet
Aes
Miotmaton
Roy
Wubon
Roeosah
Chon
Sona
Gail
Commencement Exercises at St. Gertrude’s Academy
The Plains held its annual commencement with Bishop Monaghan presiding. No graduates appeared, but a varied program included a one set drama. Students received numerous premiums and academic honors including medals for general excellence and scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Gertrude’s Academy
the Plains
Bishop Monaghan
Florence Parker
Gladys Parker
Loretta Rhodes
Tera Lynch
Miriam Clark
Michel Leager
Maria Beltz
Loretta Willson
Sophia Willson
Loretta Reynolds
Virginia Anthony
A. N. Palmer
Ethel Gannon
Hattie Golt
Father Ferdinand
Alice Walls
Eva Gibson
Nellie Townsend
Friends deny Miss Cohee heart removal claim
The Journal prints a reply from Bresster E H Luunsenn of Philadelphia denying reports that Miss Annie Cohee’s heart was removed for examination after death. The statement asserts full care by friends and medical staff, with no tampering, and notes refunds of related expenses. Includes local notices on Frutolin scale destroyer and reduced railroad fares to conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Friends
Annie Cohee
Friends
West Philadelphia
Miss Cohee
Maryland
Pennsylvania Hospital
Asist
Maggie Schlegel
Ridgely
Bresster EH. Luunsenn
Powelton Avenue
Philadelphia
Levy Court Awards Bridge Contract at Garey’s Mill
On Tuesday the levy court accepted Queen Anne's county bid for the bridge across the branch at Garey's mill on the county line. O C Newman won the contract for 282.50 dollars. Caroline county commissioners will meet the Talbot board at Dover bridge today to discuss repairs to the troublesome draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy Court
Queen Anne's County
Garey’s Mill
O. C. Newman
Caroline County
Talbot Board
Dover Bridge
Maryland Building Dominates St Louis World’s Fair Coverage
Orlando Starrinon writes from Maryland notes at the St Louis World’s Fair. He praises the Maryland building and hospitality while detailing exhibits in geology agriculture and fruit. Maryland plans include corn tobacco canning and fruit displays with judges noting berries and peaches ready for exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
For Rs On
Francis
Missouri
St. Louis
Maryland
Maryland St. Louis Club
Jones
Clark
W. N. Amos
Farmers’ Institutes
Farmers of Maryland
Amoss
Tennessee
Bubach
Gandy
California
St. Lous
Weeds and Trash Harm a Town’s Health and Appearance
Weeds invite dirt and carelessness in yards and alleys. They encourage littering with tin cans and garbage, spreading germs of contagion and death. A clean town requires citizens to cut weeds and remove waste to improve health and beauty.
Marriage announcements and local notices from Bederataburg
Cards announce the marriage of J F Gambrell and Ruth Emmons of Washington DC and invitations for Herman Noble and Netlie Herr of Cou dersport PA. G O Chamber plans to sell vacant lots south of his residence and build homes. Mr Ayres of Salem NI visits Can Company plans. T Fred Brown’s Clover Huller burned. replacement expected soon. Junior Epworth League held a lawn social on Mr Goslin’s lawn. Work begins on factory owned and to be operated by Rev T S Holt. K B Messenger family moves into new home on Academy Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Gambrell
Ruth Emmons
Washington, D. C
Herman Noble
Netlie Herr
Coudersport
GS. Neal
Hay Smith
Baltimore
G. O. Chamber
Ayres
Salem
N.I
Can Company
T. Fred Brown
Epworth League
M. i. Church
Rev. T. 8. Holt
K. B. Messenger
Academy Avenue
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Week
Kansas City residents Mr C U Pritehett and Mr Guy Handley along with Mr and Mrs T Fred Bowdle visited relatives after Mrs Kelley Bowdle's funeral. The Ladies Aid Society marked its second anniversary at the Ledman home. George L Wallace and daughter Irene from Denton stayed with A J Messick. Mrs W O Lednum and Grace Hubbard visited Cordova friends, and Maud Hubbard spent days with Preston friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EU. Pritehett
Kansas City
Guy Handley
Cambridge
T. Fred Bowdle
Ridgely
W. E. Pritehett
Kelley Bowdle
Ladies Aid Society
J. I. Ledman
Geo. L. Wallace
Irene
Denton
A.J. Messick
W. O. Lednum
Grace Hubbard
Cordova
Greensboro
Burraville Church Fire Threatens Burrsville Structure
In Burrsville on Wednesday evening the M P Church narrowly avoided a blaze when T W Porter toppled an oil tank from a chandelier after a prayer meeting. The tank, about three gallons with fourteen burners, ignited when it fell, scorching carpet and seating. Rev T H Wright and Porter moved the burning material outside, saving much of the house. The church had been remodeled last year and interior damage was limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Burrsville
T. W. Porter
T. H. Wright
Porter
Mrs Rebecca Li Hough Dies in Smyrna Del Widow of Rev John Hough
Mrs Rebecca Li Hough widow of Rev John Hough died at her Smyrna Delaware home on Tuesday afternoon after a fainting spell preceding a gradual decline. Surviving children include Mrs May Hofseeker and Misses Dima and Anna Hough of Smyrna, Mrs George Fisher of Dover, and Olin Hough of Philadelphia. Brothers I Ryner Dukes of Philadelphia and J Boon Dukes of near Denton, plus several Denton relatives, attended the Smyrna funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Li. Hough
John Hough
Denton
Smyrna
Del
May Hofseeker
Dima
Anna Hough
George Fisher
Dover
Olin Hough
Philadelphia
I. Ryner Dukes
J. Boon Dukes
Octavia G. Russum
Anna Richardson
Annie H. Downes
Enoch George
Z. Potter Steele
Hough
In Loving Remembrance of Joseph Wesley
Memorial poem for Joseph Wesley son of Joseph Ir and Maggie Carroll born July 4 1000 died June 10 1904. Family expresses grief and faith promising reunion in the spirit land with white garments and praise to God. Parr Mama and Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wesley
Joseph Ir
Maggie Carroll
Wesley
Spirit Land
Parr
Mama
Sistirs
Ladies Visit Nearby Cities Shared Social Sojourns
Miss Ollie Higncutt and Miss Carrie Spence are spending a few weeks with friends and relatives in New York, Brooklyn and Philadelphia. Mrs. Mercer, Miss Jennie Stafford and Miss Bessie Bumgardner, of Denton, spent Sunday with Mgr. and Mrs. Joseph Spence. Miss Carrie Ross, of Federalsburg, spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Ollie Hignutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Higncutt
Carrie Spence
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Mercer
Jennie Stafford
Bessie Bumgardner
Denton
Mgr
Joseph Spence
Carrie Ross
Federalsburg
Ollie Higuutt
Edinburgh Woman Returns Home From Wilmington
Mrs. Joseph Thompson of Wilmington, who had been visiting her father, has returned to her home in Edinburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Thompson
Wilmington
Three Preaches In Trouble At Pentecostal Grove Camp
A church report from Vaasiew ME Chireh states Rev. Chak We Toy Smith faces charges of improper conduct leading to his removal from duties. His wife has left the city. Smith, known as an evangelistic singer, recently came from Wilmington Conference and was stationed at Billsboro. Also noted are community work for camp ground grounds at Pentecostal Grove and upcoming church events including a festival at Owens Hall to raise funds and a Children’s Day service at Thawley’s M. P. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adispattro
Linehampton
N. Ye
Presidine
J. D. Sweet
Vaasiew ME
Chireh
Chak We Toy Smith
Tie
Dinghampton
Wilmington
Billsboro
Pentecostal Grove Camp Ground
Tiswey
Lider A. S. Mowbray
Wilbur PT. Cadanan
C. 8. Baker
James T. Richardon
Dynton
MM. E. Chuek
George H. Noel
Maryland Sunday School Union
Methodist Protestant Church
sXiown
Thawley’s M. P
Tuckahoe Neck
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ridgely Keeps on Winning Baseball Run Continues
Ridgely bolts a week of wins with 10 to 3 over Sadlersville, then shuts out Washington College at Chestertown. Lafayettes of Baltimore lose to Ridgely, five to one, as Denton defeats Ridgely all locally. Davis exits in third. Denton wins seven to nothing in a tight defensive contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Sadlersville
Chestertown
Washington College
Lafayettes
Baltimore
Hemmons
Denton
Davis
Bradley
Henry Wilson
Dentons
George
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Public Business L Nor
Crevait Court
Joh Dons
Telchester
Flw
Redden
Talbot
Agiain
Peoples Bank
IL. George
T. Pliny Fisher
Kieg
Denton National Bank
Jennie Griffin
Lulu Young
Brayton
Rehobots
Mary Anderson
A. R. Beaven
Harvey L. Cooper
Wim. B. Stevens
Saulsbury
Windy Hi
Thomas
Horsey
Pearson's Corner
Delaware
Wm. Nichols Willis
Preston Academy
T. Pliny Tesher
Tiane Crrnwell
Henderson
T. P. Richard
F.C. Carter
M.B. Stephens
Wester Maryland College
John Dodd
John A. Morgan
Fletcher Pennington
Mattie Fluharty
Nathan Fluharty
Preston Cemetery
Nathaniel Turpin
James Leathrem
Delaney’s
Edward Brown
Charles J. Webb
Roy MM. Messick
Bethlehem
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Messick
N. IL. Tribett
Samuel Norris
John Anthony
FL Od. Owens
Warrington
Lewes
Delaware State Medical Society
Owens
DR. Thos. Greenleey
Caroline Ave
Ells Nathvity
Watiuimental
Trenderson
C.A. Mellvaine
Virgie Sparks
Roseville
Ark Culureth
Eugene Graham
Canterbury
Preston
J.T. Richardson
John Ghingher
Muriel Rams
St. Gertrude'’s
Uruguay
Albert W. Swalm
Montevideo
United States
W.N. White d. Co
Park Place
Mississippi
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Indianapolis
Orlando Harrison
Mary Linders
Orlando Starrinon
Cat the
Bederataburg
Burraville
Rebecca Hough
Smittiaile
Edinburgh
Coweta
shaker-Mev Wooaneth
NEW People
National Bar Des'or
Man Lao
Paris
Agricola
T. Harvey
S.j Burrsville
May. Moore and Husband
William Bruwell Et , al
Circuit Court For
Caroling Comm
Equity
Te. Phaag Tisian
Traluss
Auras
Nert
Moat
Bye SB Sou OO
Thomas L. Day
Asewspapfse
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