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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
3
Public notices list upcoming meetings with Chovit Court on June 25, Levy Court on June 26, Orphans' Court on June 26, and London Board on June 26. The calendar highlights scheduling for local government business and committee discussions.
Denton pages publish bank statements and new department openings while heavy rains slow wheat harvest. local merchants close early. notices include estate reassessments, millinery closings, and a soup promotion. church services, weddings, graduations, and community events fill parish and town life listings.
Mrs Garretson and Mrs George E Smith attended the commencement of St Gertrude's Academy at the Plains this week. Numerous visitors and returning residents including Miss Odella Smith, Blanche Smith, Miss Brownley Lawrence of Norfolk, Va., and Hotel Smith guest, Mrs Edward C Sherwood of Exuston. Names tied to Denton Exmore Baltimore Greensborow Trappe and Ches ter town appear among attendees and guests.
The JOURNAL's magazine section highlights opening chapter of The White Company and pieces on Nellie Grant Sartoris Beet Sugar Growing Ten Acre Farms Lingerie Fashions in Lead How to Hold a Position To Double America's Cotton Crop Next week's lineup includes A Lady Navigator Arrest of Twenty Five Congressmen The White Company second installment A plea for the Trees and The Chicago Meat Frauds.
Hobbs reports Mr. C. S. Roop resumes wheelwrighting and blacksmithing at his old stand after eighteen months away. Children’s day exercises were postponed from the 17th to the 24th due to threatening weather. Mrs. Win. Irwin and children from Denton visited the Robinsons last Sunday. J. C. Hobbs’ basket factory runs at full blast with many peach baskets produced. Rainy prospects dampen wheat harvest hopes. Mrs. Jones of Burrsville visited Mr. Robert Willoughby. Tomato transplanting favored by weather suggests large acreage. Misses Sadler of Bridgeville and Kate Hobbs host Miss Lena Barwick of Baltimore and E. Dillie Merriken returns home from Washington College.
Federalsburg society updates: W T Eddington hosts Thimble Club meetings this month while Mrs H F Stowell leads the Ladies Sewing Society. both announce vacations through July and August. Also reported are launch parties starting this season, H B Messengers with Capt Insley delivering Eagle Mills products, and Subscrib er drive by Diamond State Telephone Co in town and surrounding areas. Mr and Mrs Mowbray recovering from illness, Philadelphia duo Longacre visiting J T Mowbray, surveyor Walter Noble in county, Mrs Harry Spicer and Hazelwood at Seaford, and Mr and Mrs Keyser of Baltimore visiting Phillips.
Mrs Effa Plummer and daughter Ruth left Friday for Williamsport Pa to witness the marriage of Miss Annie Case to Mr John Carothers King of that city. Adelphia Literary Society met at the president Miss Florence Ayers home near town last Friday evening. Mr and Mrs L A Jarman left Monday for New York and sailed on a European trip. Miss Annie Kos returned from a visit with Miss Lola Jackson. Miss Georgia Roop is spending the week with Mrs Harry Stevenson at Odessa. Mr C H Pritchett spent part of the week in Philadelphia. Miss Elsie Coursey visiting relatives in Wilmington. Mrs Lelia Downes spending two weeks in Baltimore. Mr C B Jarman in Baltimore this week.
Mrs Marion W Gooden and daughter Rachel of Wilmington Delaware visit Mr and Mrs H C Gooden. Miss Edith Goodwin of St Marys Seminary stays with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Goodwin. Edith also visits Mrs W S Cubbage at Black Bird Delaware. Miss Mamie Goodwin of Swarthmore Pennsylvania is home for the summer.
Our school closed on the 26th alt. Miss Lottie Charles, our teacher, leaves with many friends in the community wishing her success. Miss Ethel Orr moved to Moundsville West Virginia to work for the Gospel Trumpet Publishing Company. Children Day exercises were held here last Sunday with marked success.
A crowd of local youths attended Sunday evening children’s exercises at Chop Tank. Miss Inez Noble returns home for vacation from Conference Academy Dover. Mrs. Rose Burgess recovers after illness. Miss Elsie Trice visits Miss Edith Noble. Mrs. Wm Collins remains on the sick list.
Williston's Ladies Aid Society plans a meeting at the home of Mrs. Anna Meredith next Wednesday afternoon. Miss Estella Meredith from Queen Anne visited her parents near Williston last Sunday.
A short advertorial note urging readers to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand to prevent trouble. Sold by Douglass Drug Store and A. L. Duffey in Hillsboro.
A grand tournament is proposed for Thursday August 2 in Denton to rival historic knightly displays. Committees, entries, fees and speakers are named. preliminary baseball, luncheon by Christ Church Indies, and a large public turnout are planned.
The annual commencement exercises were held Tuesday at the Plains near Ridgely with Rev. E Mickle presiding. Miss Loretta Reynolds of Baltimore received the graduating medal and diploma. Miss Aline Greenwell of Dorchester County won the gold medal for highest excellence, with other gold medals awarded for diligence to Miss Nina Mickle, scholarship to Loretta Reynolds, Christian doctrine to Miss Gertrude Parker of Philadelphia, politeness to Miss Katherine Richards of Denton, and observance of rules to Miss Avis Golt of Willoughby.
Spran Suan Co announces district managers to post signs advertise and distribute samples. Salary 18.00 weekly 3.00 per day for expenses. State age and present employment. 39 Randolph St Chicago.
The second annual alumni banquet of Caroline High School took place at the Brick Hotel on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. Officers elected for the year were President Vera C Colletly Vice President Harry Nuttle Secretary Mabel Wilson and Treasurer Elva Fullerton. The committee to publish the High School annual was approved. The menu featured fried chicken soft crabs Maryland biscuits and various desserts. An extensive program included solos duets and a piano piece with students from Western Maryland College and Dickinson College joining in.
The Negro Willian Lee confessed to assaults on Mrs. G. Robert Barnes and Miss Frances Powell and was indicted by the Somerset County grand jury without his presence. A vast crowd in Princess Anne demanded lynching and riots in the packed courtroom followed. Lee, who left Norfolk on the steamer Atlanta, arrived in Baltimore to face trial in a few days amid ongoing threats.
Mr Charles Hutson a prominent Greensboro farmer attempted suicide Thursday by ingesting paris green after days of despondency. He bought the poison in town, mixed it with water, and drank it at home. Dr W W Goldsborough treated him and feared for his outcome.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Carlilie Roe and Elmer W. Deen administrators of Edward Roe deceased presented an inventory of the personal estate which was approved Henry R. Lewis administrator of J Wesley Wooters deceased presented an interest account list of operating debts first and final account of administration and distribution which were approved and passed
Russell Hughlett son of Deputy Fish Commissioner and Mrs Thomas Hughlett drowned Thursday afternoon in Cambridge creek near James Wallace Packing Company store house. He slipped on a narrow log crossing water’s edge and sank after a brief struggle. He was an only child, leaving grieving parents.
Never travel without Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Warns that changes in water and diet cause bowel troubles and that the remedy is especially intended for such illnesses. It cannot be obtained on board ships and is for sale at Douglass Drug Store and A. L. Duffey in Hillsboro.
A short moral note urges four gates before repeating a tale about another. First, is it true, then is it needful, then is it kind. Only if the tale passes all gates may it be spoken, without fearing the consequences of speech.
A compact survey of a Sunday school quarter reviewing Jesus life from the Sermon on the Mount to the Transfiguration. It outlines twelve lessons with each lesson’s focus, biblical passages, and golden texts, emphasizing faith, mercy, and salvation through Christ.
A sermon excerpt explains the Saints will enjoy heavenly fellowship with those they knew on earth. It emphasizes that prayer transforms lives, noting Jesus prayed before and during the transfiguration as guidance for believers.
The article traces the tomato from ornamental bloom to a major food industry. It notes early superstition about danger, then describes packing, canning, and mass distribution making canned tomato products a daily staple. Emphasizes healthfulness, taste, and American origins alongside Indian corn.
Congress plans a survey of the Sassafras route and central options linking the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. A commission is to examine the Queenstown Centreville Wye Choptank paths, choosing the best. The $10,000 appropriation funds the study, with the broader goal of a deep-water connection and potential government purchase of the canal.
The market notes Wheat No 2 red at 90c and steamers at 82c. Corn No 2 white 60c, steamers 59c, yellow and mixed 59c, steamers 57c. New wheat sold at 1.25. Poultry markets show old hens 14c, spring chickens 18 to 21c, ducks 11 to 12c. Friggs 18c. Veal calves 7c to 8c, lambs 7 to 8c, sheep 4c. Blackberries 5 to 8c.
Thomas and Messer at 1015 West Baltimore Street Baltimore advertise latest patterns in wall paper sea piece gilt seapiece and window shades offered at 20 cents each for home decoration.
The upcoming Journal issue will include a feature sketch of Denton and its trade advantages compiled by W A Whelan. The piece argues Denton as a desirable residence and trade center, urging public spirit and enterprise to back a strong representation among local business interests.
A 1910s prospect explores King Edward VII possibly visiting the United States for the Jamestown Exposition in Virginia. The London Daily Telegraph urges the trip as a boost to international amity, while Bavarian scholar Her Albrecht Wirth privately notes the idea of Roosevelt and William exchanging visits as influential semi official speculation.
A pious wartime verse pledges steadfast resolve against a formidable foe. The speaker, Albert Midlow, urges comrades to persevere in faith, proclaiming that courage comes from weak strength and the sword of faith will win the day. He imagines divine encouragement and a final welcome of "Well Done."
Twenty shares of Auklam Manufacturing Co. stock offered for sale to J H Loux of Denton Maryland. Application submitted to authorize transfer and delivery to purchaser.
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