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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
4
Public business calendar lists circuit court sessions on October first levy court meeting July 3 and orphan's court meeting July 3 with notices solicited from all parts of the county under this head for Saturday morning June 30 1906.
The Local Department notes subscription push and extending telephone lines to Two Jubus. It lists teachers at Dover summer school, auctions and hires, a rail contract bond approved, tax rate set at 90 cents per $100, and changes to the D M and W schedule. Also mentions jail foundation, grain shipments via steamer Vesper, and a July 11 sale of Kranz Hotel property.
The week brought widespread damage as many small bridges and some large ones were washed away. In Ridge ly area near Jumptown Church a bridge failed forcing Er win T. Saulsbury Jr to swim to shore. Noah Daniels, 75, was killed near Toulson. Mr Clayton Melvin’s house near Goldsboro was struck injuring Mrs Melvin and a son.
Mr Isaac T Fleetwood escaped injury Tuesday evening when floodwaters eroded a culvert on his road near his home. The powerful water swept earth and the culvert away, leaving a deep hole and sending debris downstream. Repair costs will be substantial.
In Hillsboro the examiners of the Easton Diocese led by the bishop presided as Rev. George F Beaven Rev James T Mitchell and Rev W Y Beaven accepted Mr Chesley Gantt for priest orders at St Pauls Vestry. The Bishop and Rev J Gibson Gantt of Denton attended and guests were later hosted at the rectory.
Baltimore residents Miss Louise Heusler Emma nAchziger and Margaret Sisselberger take two weeks vacation at Mrs E M Willeys. Fredericks near Smithville ships keg stoves from this station from Pea Liquor factory. Lena Barwick returns to aunt Mrs John H Merriken after visiting cousin Mrs B Seeders. Jno Lingo and Chas Lawson near Georgetown Del seek charcoal lumber this week. Children day exercises Sunday afternoon were well attended and financially successful. Carrie Thawley of Denton visits sister Mrs Winnie Towers. Bradia Willoughby of Wilmington visits mother Mrs Annie Willoughby. Frank Hayes of Greenwood attends to charcoal interests. Geo Adams visits town Sunday to see brother Charles.
Federalaburg reports Mrs. Sarah Mowbray wife of J T Mowbray died at her Highlandtown home Monday morning. She leaves husband ill in Cambridge Hospital three daughters Mrs Harry Turner Misses May and Blanche Mowbray and son Claude. Other items note C W Jefferson adding cellar and heating, Mollie Day and Adeline visiting from St Louis, Mrs Harvey Long and Mrs Clai borne Phillips traveling to Baltimore for Fourth, Mrs W J Price adding to her Feder al ill residence, and Miss Carrie Cobay visiting her brother at Mrs Bessie Spicar's.
Heavy rains over the past two weeks hinder local harvest as fields stay soaked. Philadelphia visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowdle and son with Mrs Bowdle's parents Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Gooden. Mrs. James Exam of North Carolina visits her parents. Earl Culbreth from Philadelphia stays with Mr. W. M. Price. Miss Lulu Marvel returns from Delaware visit.
Bethlehem notes report ex senator R M Massick mobile on crutches after a timber accident that sprained his ankle severely. Church children day exercises in Bethlehem church Sunday evening praised under superintendent Mrs Wm B Waddell. Mr and Mrs A J Messick and Mr and Mrs Geo Sh Wallace attended the Hayward Goldsborough wedding at Easton on Monday evening.
Linchester experienced the heaviest rainfall in years with the mill dam failing at two o'clock Wednesday morning. Local authorities expected swift repairs as flooding threatened nearby properties and roads remained perilous.
A persuasive note promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a sensible household standby. It states the product is sold by Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffey in Hillsboro.
The Union Insurance Co and the North British and Mercantile lead a Caroline county agency since 1902 serving a wide clientele of businesspeople farmers and property owners. Harvey I. Cooper A. R. Wright and Ernest G. Cooper run a reliable expirations and renewals service safeguarding insureds and their interests with strong local progress and welfare ties.
J H Nichols & Son, a reputable Caroline County dry goods firm, has expanded its West Denton store over eighteen years. Under James H Nichols and J Ed Nichols, the business offers popular fabrics, clothing, and top brands like Schlos make shoes, with Knotts Brumbaugh and Miss Trice assisting. The store is described as a leading Peninsula shopping center with attentive, efficient service.
Under new management the Brick Hotel earns a growing patronage and solid reputation on the Eastern Shore. Manager John H. Baggs and his wife Minnie Baggs oversee a home like, refined service with well cooked meals, prompt courteous service, and comfortable guest rooms, making it a popular resort for commercial travelers and the public.
Field and Willis operate a Denton bakery and grocery shop since June 27, 1901. J. W. Field and Charles H. Willis run the firm, offering home like bread and light goods, deli delicatessen, and staple and fancy groceries to a loyal patronage, contributing to Denton’s trade prestige.
Concluded on fourth page. For sale twenty shares Anklam Manufacturing Co. stock. Apply to J. H. Loux, Denton, Ma.
Cadet Enoch B. Garey a West Point student, home in Denton on vacation, is designated by Brigadier General Riggs as aide on his staff for the Maryland National Guard encampment at Mt Gretna Pa from August 12 to 20. The note highlights Garey’s achievements in two years at the national military school and mentions local visits and social notes among Denton residents.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday the wills of Adaline V. Wiley and Ellen Poore were deposited for probate. Administrators presented separate debts and first and final accounts. orders to sell personal property and to transfer mortgage were granted. inventories and estates of several decedents were reviewed and approved. remains prose and deeds repeated.
A major rainstorm in the Preston vicinity caused damage including a dam break near Linchester and a washed out railroad bridge between Hurlock and Preston, delaying trains. Social notes mention Miss Helen Parker departing for five weeks at a teachers summer school in Dover, plus visits from Mrs. Reidy of Monongah and several locals to Federalsburg Seaford Bridgeville Ellwood and Baltimore.
Never leave home on a journey without a bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhwa Remedy. Change of drinking water and diet often cause bowel troubles for which this remedy is intended. It cannot be obtained on board the cars or steamship. For sale by Douglass Drug Store A. L. Duffey Hillsboro.
John A Cahall died at his Burrsville area home Saturday after a brief illness. A 78 year old lifelong Democrat and farmer, he left a wife Mary J Maloney and children Charlie L Cahall, George Cahall, Mrs Thomas Downham, Mrs Robert Thawley, Thomas G Cahall, and Mollie Cahall. Funeral services were held Monday at his home with multiple relatives in attendance. Interment was in the family burying ground on the farm. Additional local notices mention visits, illness, and social calls among Harrington and Avondale residents.
A Prince Fredericktown letter describes Miss Anna Louise Alton marrying Dr Henry Fletcher Silver at St Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church. Rev Benjamin Lovett officiated. The couple will travel to Washington Philadelphia and Atlantic City before a reception at The Maples. The bride wears Parisian silk mull and carries a shower bouquet amid Calvert county friends.
Advertises latest wallpaper patterns for 5e and gilt at 8 cents each. Window shades offered at 20 cents each. Listed by Thomas & Messer located at 1015 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore.
Judge Martin presided chancery court on Monday and announced the jurors for the October term. The list spans eight districts with numerous names including William Price, Walter Elliott, Geo S. Steele, J. Boon Dukes, Levi Voshell Jr., and Edward Goslin among others.
The president outlines National Life's strict official duties and integrity. He asserts officers avoid outside work, focus entirely on company tasks, and affirm no officer has been paid beyond their approved salary. The record, he says, shows no entangling alliances or extra company gains.
The record notes the firm Burnet and Saulsbury located at 304 Equitable Building in Wilmington Delaware.
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