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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1906
Page
3
A notice lists upcoming meetings for circuit court levy court and orphan’s court in April and March, along with a school board session on March 13. It notes the authorities and dates for these municipal gatherings.
Various updates on town affairs including plans for a sewer system, telephones, and new businesses. Mentions of Easter music interest, a local drama in Ridgely, and ship schedules. Obituary for Robert R. Edgell and funeral details.
Visitors in Denton and county. Miss Jennie Dill and John Gravatt wed in Philadelphia. Ridgely, consul at Barcelona, listed in Who’s Who 1906 07. Local social notes include Mrs. W H Willey and others visiting in Baltimore and New York. Henry R. Lewis, Esq. in Cambridge.
The Christian Endeavor Society held a large meeting at the M. P. parsonage with music by Addie Porter Edith Simpson a reading by Hester Raughley a recitation by Eliza beth Cheezum and refreshments served. Newly elected M. P. Sunday School officers are Superintendent William Chambers assistant Laura Porter secretary Selden Raughley treasurer A. T. Porter librarian Arnie Price organist Addie Porter chorister M. B. Smith. Guests included Risden Bishop daughter Claudia of Wye and Carroll Wilson of Denton. Several residents were mentioned including Samuel Chambers visiting Reliance and Mrs Aldia Robinson visiting grandparents near Masten's Corner.
WHliston and Miss Wheatley visited Frederica. Epworth League held a meeting at Mrs. Rice’s home. Pastor Rev. C. W. Strickland leaves Tuesday for conference. Edith Towers to lead next Sunday. Prayer meetings busy. Mrs. O. M. Hignutt visiting Easton Cordova. Miss Cora Pippin visiting Marydel. Obituary honors Mrs. Sarah M. Park with loving memories from Ethel and Elma.
Mrs. W. T. Hignutt returns home after a week with Federalsburg and Hurlock friends. Mr. Lacy Lord left for Philadelphia for several weeks. Mr. W. T. Hignutt owns two fine wheat fields between Federalsburg and Denton. Mrs. Aaron Griffith is very ill at her Concord-area home.
The Greensboro news recounts the Four Corners historic site once hosting a well known store started by George Reed. It notes the old one story structure, later buyers clearing it for the bank’s new building. Welcoming church service, social events, and local movements fill the town scene.
Real estate transfers filed in February cover many deeds across Ridgely, Denton, Federalsburg, Greensboro, and surrounding districts. Names include Anthony, Roe, Bowers, Steele, Taylor, Towers, Shiffler, Murray, Brown, and Shifler among others, with properties ranging from 6 to 271 acres and prices from nominal to 15600 dollars.
On Friday March 16 a district Sunday School convention will meet at Hobbs M. P. Church starting 2 30 p m An interesting program includes a symposium on The Teacher with sections At Prayer At Study Before the Class Between Sundays A round table on Sunday School problems An evening lesson for the following Sunday and an address A Plea for Home Co operation All are welcome
Mrs. Emily Towers returns from a visit with her brother James Covey in Easton. Mr. Calvin Todd travels to Preston to seek employment. Mrs. Lauran Gossage visits her sister Mary Towers in Easton. Mrs. Mary Deen, previously on the sick list, is improving.
Mr P W Sullivan has improved after a long illness. Manlius Trice has purchased and moved onto the James Covey farm. Nichols and Redman are contracting for tomatoes. The Sunday School will be reorganized tomorrow. Samuel K Langrell is on the sick list. Subscribe for the JOURNAL and get all the county news.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday G Lacey Stevens administrator of Eliza A Williamson presented final receipt and release from distributees which were approved. The will of Robert R Hdgell deceased was admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to B Frank Edgell and Charles W Edgell the executors named therein. Bond filed and approved. Notice to creditors was ordered. Somers Blake administrator of Alexander Blake presented a list of operate debts an account of cash on hand and a first and finer account of administration which were passed. Distribution was ordered. Thomas J Todd appointed guardian to Howard M Todd and Eva M Wright minors. Bond filed and approved. Order passed authorizing him to deposit funds belonging to his wards in the Savings Department of Eastern Shore Trust Co subject to further order of the Court. On petition of Joseph S Ober by Oscar Clark his attorney an order was passed authorizing Almira F Stevens guardian to collect a mortgage and release same. Albert Howard executor of William H Wright deceased presented an account of interest collected and a first and final account of administration which was approved and passed. Almira F Stevens guardian to Lacey Norman Stevens presented a final receipt and release which was
A pamphlet from the Diamond State Telephone Company touts telephone aids for farms. It asserts protection for wives and daughters, acts as a tireless farm messenger and marketplace, educates children, boosts farm values, speeds supplies, aids selling, enhances home life, and secures better prices for products through quicker calls to physicians and grocers.
Mrs Elizabeth L Murphy widow of John Wesley Murphy died at her home in Trenton on the 7th instant. Funeral at the residence of Mr J W Field tomorrow at 33 o'clock Rev James T Richardson officiating. The Murphys lived here for years. Mr Murphy rests in Denton Cemetery. Survived by four daughters and a son Rev William H Murphy, a minister. Field recalls the Christian home she presided over and its helpful influence.
The market report lists prices for wheat corn live poultry and other goods from R J Bowen Sun derland & Co and notes furs and hides. County commissioners approved a jail bond issue and appointed road examiners while considering mule sales and a new road petition in district six.
A Baltimore notice promotes Oehm’s Half Price Clearing Sale offering winter wear at about half price. Shoppers can pay five dollars for ten dollar prade and ten for twenty in the entire stock. Visit 16 West Lexington Street near Charles for details.
A devotional on controlling speech and anger from Matthew and James, urging truthfulness without oaths, forgiveness over vengeance, and love for enemies. It contrasts Old Testament retribution with Jesus teaching on overcoming evil with good, plus a note on turning the other cheek and living above worldly strife.
The advertisement lists wall paper seapiece gilt seapiece window shades 200 eneh and a source at Thomas and Messrs 1015 W Baltimore St Baltimore. The brief item notes available patterns and an address for purchase in Baltimore.
At a Tuesday meeting in Denton the proposed sewer bill was thoroughly reviewed with changes made. The sewer rate remains thirty cents per foot and commissioners may require drainage into the main. A three thousand dollar bond issue may be needed to finish the work. Bonds will be fives and sold for best premium. Property owners tapping the sewer will pay three dollars annually. A referendum will be appended and voters will decide at next month’s election.
A wonderful beauty show invites readers to Baltimore for Hochschild Kohn & Co. spring opening. The event promises charming millinery elegant suits coats laces embroideries silks and more. The firm offers freight on purchases of five dollars or more within 125 miles of Baltimore.
Ralph Hevalow of Greensboro and Miss Annie Seward from near Goldsboro were married at the parsonage Sunday night last week by Rev. M. L. Stewart.
Captain Lemuel Hitch, a well known Delaware road conductor, died suddenly a few days ago. He was widely known for his long service and familiar presence on the rails. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
The article asserts widespread abuse by life insurance officers who also run banks railroads and steel firms. It argues National Life has no such conflicts with officers fully devoted to its affairs and to its growth and prudent management.
Maryland lawmakers consider a magistrate bail bill expanding authority for adjourned trials. An oyster survey plan sets beds in advance with court evidence charts and an appeal path to county circuits. Fruit shippers gain railcar delivery deadlines, and a hospital for the colored insane receives $75,000. Pennsylvania reps oppose a cenot-a-mill bill.
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