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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
3
The court calendar lists Crovit Court meeting on June 26, Levy Court on June 27, and Orphans Court scheduled for June dates. These entries indicate upcoming sessions and dates for local judicial proceedings.
Wheat prices at 85 cents and corn 62 cents headline a compact rural page. It notes political meetings, school board actions, and local sales including the Ridgely and Eas ton games, a four pound pike from Downes mill pond, and real estate selling for 24 300. It mentions the steamer Vesper, MM&V Ry fares, camp meetings, and preparations for county superintendent Edward Noble.
In Denton, Edwin R. Downes of Baltimore married Lucy Potter Richardson at the ride home, with Rev. James T. Richardson officiating. The couple will reside in Baltimore after a wedding trip. The piece also notes the quietly held marriage of Celia Marguerite Richardson to Ernest Downes, and follows with several society notices and brief updates on local residents.
Preston Beneman announces an important sale opening today. The notice emphasizes new discounts and limited-time offers across store departments with emphasis on early shoppers and upcoming bonus deals.
Typical services were held in the old M E Church Sunday evening by the Mission Sunday School superintendent Mrs Barnum in charge. Children gave songs and recitations, study edifying a crowded house and earning favorable notices.
Mrs Prince an invalid for long time fell ill last week. Dr Goldsborough of Cambridge consulted with Dr Galloway. Mr Harry Brown of this place and Mrs Sarah Jackson of Baltimore were married last week and are settled in the tenement vacated by Clarence Abbot. Harry Flaharty and gang work on H K Smith’s house. Gootee Neal’s nearly finished. Mr H A Barton’s project underway. Miss Agnes Elliott returns from Hampton Va where she was stenographer. Ladies Aid lawn fete at Goslin’s Park a social and financial success. Mr E A Cobey on vacation visiting Frostburg Washington City and Charles County. Mr Walter Noble injures left hand on a saw at Neal’s. Mrs Harry M Carroll and Miss Nettie Carroll depart for New York. Harry Prouse and family return to Philadelphia. Miss Maud Frissell of Baltimore visits Messenger family. Mr Foster lays foundation for two southern Academy St houses. Mrs Mary Day and daughter of St Louis visiting Lizzie Jenkins. Mr Eddington’s son Leslie quite ill. Several cases of measles in town.
Stewart and Jarrell employ Samuel Pippin to assist in their canning business and manage the fruit trade. Visitors include Elisha Parsons and family from Salisbury at the M. E. parsonage, Theo Bell of Chester with Mrs. Bell visiting sister Mrs. E. L. Thompson, J. R. Jarrell of Easton visiting relatives, and Miss Anna Holt of Cordova staying with friends. G Lawrence Wilson was in the city on business. Reba and Anna Stewart visited Mr. James Mulligan, while Miss Jones of Baltimore feasted with Dr. Miller’s family.
A promotion invites readers to subscribe to the JOURNAL for full county news coverage. Details on rates and access windows are limited in the fragment, but the pitch emphasizes comprehensive local reporting and ongoing updates across the county.
The Caroline High School commencement week featured a sermon at Denton M E Church by Rev. James T. Richardson on Give and it shall be given unto you. Class day at Masonic Hall included songs, recitations, and the class yell. Commencement Tuesday offered essays and diplomas presented by Col A W Sisk with Rev J T Richardson and Rev A Green in attendance. Alumni banquet followed with about fifty members, speeches, and music at the Brick Hotel.
The annual commencement exercises at St Gertrude s Academy in the Plains near Ridgely were led by Bishop J J Monaghan. Gold medals were awarded to several graduates including Alice Walls Loretta Reynolds Aline Greenwell Gertrude Parker Ethel Leafer Amy Parker Ethel Gannon Geraldine Lynch Avis Golt and more. A summer school is in progress at Dover with students Myrtle Bailey Elsie Noble and Eva Sparklin. The report also notes deaths and local obituaries including Mrs Helen Wightman and Mr J C Wright with details of services and survivors.
In the Orphans' court Tuesday Henry C. Rawlings administrator of Gustavus Wisher deceased presented an account of sales of personal property which was approved and a report of sales of real estate as trustee by order ratified Albert H Howard executor of William H Wright deceased presented an inventory of personal estate approved and order to sell granted John F Dawson executor of Thomas C Groce presented a final receipt and release from Charlotte A Groce distributee approved
The latest patterns in wall paper and sew piece items are offered at 8 cents per piece and window shades priced at 22 cents each. Available at Thomas & Messer located at 1015 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore.
Mrs Katherine Jacobs died after a long illness at her home in Indianapolis Indiana. The funeral was at the M E Church on Tuesday afternoon with her husband and son Roland Mowbray accompanying the casket. Attendees included relatives from Wilmington Frederica Felton and Philadelphia among others. The community notes a church festival planned in the grove near the church Friday and Saturday. Other items mention visitors and local social events including Epworth League meeting and commencement exercises in Denton. Road improvements are noted as underway and local residents anticipate better travel conditions.
Mrs Goodwin of Philadelphia and Miss Edith Goodwin of St Marys School spend summer with parents in town. Grover Jarman and sister Mrs Reed with parents for a few days. Elwood Jones and Greenwood couple visiting J R Jones. Artis family of Wilmington visiting Rev and Mrs Harris. Vansant family of Wilmington guests of Sparks. Leonard Sparks of Philadelphia visiting his parents. C E Montague and son Alda spent Thursday in Dover. Farmers busy with harvest and berries.
The Neptune, recently sold to the United States Marine Hospital Service in San Francisco, sailed from Baltimore on June 17 for a 15,000 mile voyage down the Atlantic coast, through Magellan Straits, to the Pacific. Capt. John Macleod commands the tug for two months with planned supply stops. Miss Jennie Maclead leaves Laurel Grove for Baltimore to spend vacation with her parents.
Why not invest in wheat fields and fruit farms as a path to wealth. Train service from Chicago to California via major rail lines offers double berth rates of seven dollars for travel to San Francisco Los Angeles Santa Barbara or Sacramento. Free tourist folder with complete information upon request. FP A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago or W 5 Howell 381 Broadway New York
A blue rock shooting event will be held at Pea Liquor on July 4 starting about ten in the morning and lasting into the evening. All are invited. Ice cream and cake will be served and bathing is available. W A Draper, new owner of the Pea Liquor mill and timber tract, plans stave making and to hire about fifteen workers and open a grocery store at Pea Liquor.
Caroline county emerged as a pioneer in canning fruits and vegetables starting in the 1870s with early Greensboro Bethlehem and Preston plants. By 1904 about 58 canning houses operated, employing over 3,000, with output ranging ten to seventy-five thousand cases yearly and 1,000,000 cases packed in 1903 across 8 districts. The industry boosted land values, railroads, and regional prosperity, with tomatoes supplying about $450,000 paid to farmers in 1903 and $1,000,000 earned by canners.
A remembrance tribute for Mamie Parnell who died one year ago. Poem laments the broken heart and tender cord of love. It speaks of earthly parting, faith in Christ, and the hope of resurrection as darkness turns to day.
In New York the Judicial Conference heard appeals of Rev W F Corkran suspended for a year and Rev C S Baker deposed for stock dealings. The court overruled remanding Corkran, changed Baker’s verdict to suspension, and a moral vindication statement by ten conference members supported sustaining the verdicts while denying immorality in Corkran's stock dealings.
Still at the old stand with a full supply of peach, apple, pear, plum, cherry and quince trees grape vines and other plants. prices low. orders for Fourth of July ice cream due by the 2nd. Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway schedules to Rehoboth begin July 1. bargain ads continue next week at C H Bullock's store. portable steam engine for sale and second hand equipment cheap from Leroy Longfello w Denton Md.
The Baltimore Herald reports pessimism among Eastern Shore peach growers with only a sprinkling of fruit expected along water courses and interior orchards largely bare after the June drop. Leiffer pear crop may be fair and some orchards will produce heavy yields, balancing to a fair average. Wheat prospects look bright barring storms that hinder grain development.
The Democratic Advocate denounces a Baltimore newspaper for printing double column pieces by alleged Democrats opposed to the franchise amendment. It says Reform League members have no true Democrats, pursuing personal ambition. A heat wave eases, Elkton will be lit by electricity, dynamos powered by water, and Greensboro considers water works with possible legislative action next winter.
A compact outline of Sunday school lessons from John 16 and related passages. It reviews Christ’s death and resurrection, the Good Shepherd, Lazarus, the Bethany supper, Jesus entry into Jerusalem, washing of the disciples feet, the True Vine, Jesus prays for followers, before Pilate, the Crucifixion, Resurrection, the Risen Lord message, and the Heavenly Home with golden texts for each lesson. It emphasizes faith, prayer, service, and trust in Christ as savior and guide.
Teething babies are prone to diarrhea in summer. Give Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy in sweetened water as directed. For sale by Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffey in Hillsboro.
A Champion Binder offered for sale. If any breakdown occurs contact C M Pritchett of Hobbs Maryland for details or repair assistance.
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