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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1903
Page
2
A public business calendar note indicates that the circuit court will meet in April with details abbreviated. The item records a scheduled court session and references the month mentioned. No additional parties or locations are specified in the readable text.
Local merchants announce sales and stock in trade from Trice's dry goods to Bullock's New Home sewing machines. Agricultural updates note peach trees promising fruit, fertilizer promotions, water pipe installations, and paving brick purchases. Obituary for Mrs Lovey A Trice. other notes include property improvements, court actions, and the arrival of the steamer Vesper carrying fertilizer and other freight.
Denton notes record the marriage of Mr. Winfield R. Wright, a Denton merchant, to Miss Carrie W. White of Milton at the bride’s home. A reception followed at the Wrights’ home. couple to reside in Bake Denton. Additional notes mention local resignations, engagements, travel, illnesses, and upcoming social events among Denton residents and nearby towns.
Hilleborn and Oween Anne report closing collections for the conference year. The Easton conference meets next week, with both M E churches and M E South in prosperous condition. Miss Mary Russom gave a birthday party to her niece Angie Legg of Kent Island at Hillsboro. Numerous, valuable gifts noted. Mr Geo Eaton sustained a bad hand injury from falling timber Thursday while working on additions to a machine and wagon store. Rev C W Smith and wife visited Wilmington friends. Dr Richards of Ridgely was in town on professional business. Charles Stewart of Stewart and Jarrell traveled to Baltimore. Capt and Mrs Kemp hosted guests Thursday. Mrs Nettie Raymond of Sayre, Pa is visiting her sister Mrs C W Smith. Mrs Charles Jarrell visiting Washington. Miss Minnie Gale visiting Smyrna. Mr Charles Jarrell in Easton. J H Barrow opened a warehouse on Railroad and Cannery avenues opposite the depot. Two stories with glass front, lower for agricultural goods, upper for vehicles. James Carmine of Salem moved to Preston and took a flat above Miss Bessie Noble’s millinery store. Thursday Social Club organized with Mrs Phillips presiding. Mrs J T Dennis hosted last meeting. Preston grows with demand for homes and streets eyed for expansion. Funeral of Mr Harris held at Preston M E Church March 11 at 2 PM. Col A W Sisk to attend Governor Smith’s staff dinner.
The First District notes an entertainment for Mr K Cassavante Per and celebrates the fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs George Cassavant of near town. A long dining session followed by refreshments marked the event.
Obituary notes Mrs Kate S E Hunt dies at home near town Saturday morning funeral at house Monday 2 pm Rev Holt burial Mt Pleasant cemetery relatives George Ewarts Felton Del Samuel Hodgson Eau Claire Michigan Rolls and wife bring freight car full of goods two horses 144 chickens Osler place forest prospect Centre Hill Observor Denton plans for fountain in public square Attorney Oscar Clark finances for borrowers
Ridgely machinists J H and R E Smith placed a Mietz and Weissker engine at the Journal office to drive the presses. The unit, likened to a gasoline engine, delivers steady power with simple operation and no gearing. The upgrade expands job work capacity and promises prompt service. The article also reports on the Easton M E Conference activities, pastor appointments, and local church events with numerous named ministers and locations.
At the meeting of the school board the treasurer was instructed to pay ten dollars to Goldsboro school for library books, and seven trees may be removed from Concord school grounds if wood is furnished. Henderson’s public schools closed due to a smallpox case. The State Board of Education issued a resolution to designate March 25 each year as Maryland Day to emphasize state history in public schools.
At the session of the Orphans Court on Tuesday last Hugo Kleinwather presented an exemplified copy of the will of William F Claus deceased for record. Orena Ross and Thomas E Ross executors of William F Ross presented a first and final account of administration which was passed. Fred R Owens was appointed administrator of Celia Nichols deceased. Levin W Williams and Thomas H Chambers executors of Elisha W Andrew deceased presented a final distribution of the estate which was passed. Mary E Noble and William T Kelley administrators c t a of Isaac L Noble deceased presented a list of separate debts account of rents and final account of administration which were approved and passed.
Judge Edwin H Brown issued an opinion in Baronner v Nimmo on the Templeville farm dispute in Queen Annes County. An agent named Raspin induced Baronner to swap the farm for Nimmo property in Norristown Pa, later found to have liens exceeding its value. Brown voided the deed and mortgage as fraudulent and annulled the transaction.
George Clough a horse dealer near Templeville went to Baltimore last week and bought five horses from J J McKenney sending two checks for 315 and 10 to Chestertown National Bank which were dishonored as he had never deposited there. McKenney and head salesman Mullikin obtained Constable Coursey who recovered the horses in Templeville and Clough paid costs.
An excursion to Bal timore is planned for Thursday next featuring Ford's The Vinegar Buyer at Ford's theatre, Riley and Woods' Big Show at Auditorium, A Country Girl and The Thoroughbreds at Academy, Uncle Tom's Cabin at Holliday Al, Mistress Nell Embroideries at Chase's, all offered far below regular price at Trice's.
Mrs Araminta Smith longtime devout member of Burraville Methodist Church and Kentecounty leader died at home near Burraville on Sunday aged eighty six. She left two sons Thomas J. Smith of Harrington and Martin Bates Smith near Burrsville two daughters Mrs Samuel Cooper near Whiteleysburg and Mrs Samuel Luther Shaw Harrington. Her husband Martin Smith died twenty three years ago. Funeral held Tuesday at Burrsville Church with Rev T H Wright Dr F T Little Rev Mr Gibson and Rev Harry Taylor officiating. Interment in nearby cemetery. Also notes Levy Court ordered lead bridges repaired on road from Union Grove cemetery to J B Willis property and schedule transfers and abatements for March 24 31 and April 7. Children clothing at Everngam's.
Stockholders at a recent meeting voted to retain the fair ground and to hold the fair this year. Directors elected for the coming year include Dr. I A Barber Frank E Towers Wilfred Bateman Michael B Nichols Samuel Harper Thomas J Smithers Henry A Nichola B F Partlett John A Barwick George H Trax J Frank Turner and M T G Earle. Francis Reubel Byran, a Philadelphia resident, died in Paris last November leaving about 100000 in inheritance. The Baltimore School Board budgets 100 for a committee to suggest 140 Marylanders of historic interest from public schools. Commissioners of Kent County appoint Frederick Willston and Sydney P Townsend to audit accounts and determine floating indebtedness. A lot in front of the Courthouse was bought for 5500 with 90 feet frontage for a Masonic temple in Salisbury. American Lady Corsets advertised at Trice's Special Dry Goods Store. Mr T J Silk buys the home of W Gott at Glyndon. A silk line at Trice's.
Col. Wilbur F. Jackson aged 63 died at his Baltimore home on Thursday. A prominent Baltimore businessman and political figure, he was brother of ex Governor Jackson and Congressman Jackson. He served on Governor Hamiltons staff as a colonel and directed Maryland penitentiary work. He owned Castle Haven in Dorchester county and shifted from Democrat to Republican, shaping local politics. He was nominated for State Senate in 1897 but lost to Senator William Applefarth, and in 1898 sought Congress against Governor John Walter Smith.
After a four month season the firm Richard son & Robbins in this city closed its poultry department and reported 1,600,000 pounds of poultry packed last season. Dover notes Gov Hunn appoints a Dover trustee of Delaware College. Douglass C. Allee, brother of Sen J Frank Allee, may receive the Dover postmaster position. Delaware canal lock-tenders hauled 3500 herring in a day. A bill to curb pigeon shooting is introduced in the Delaware Legislature.
The Mutual Literary Society of Conan Creek hosted an evening at Harmony featuring recitations readings and music with refreshments served. Prof Johnson lectured at Harmony M E Church on the Life of Christ illustrated by stereopticon views. Mr J Willis Harris learned of his son Orville's death in Philadelphia. William Williamson Jr and William Collins were in Baltimore last week.
Hartley reports excitement as Constable Foraker from Kenton seeks witnesses over a quarrel the prior Saturday. Furbush, accused of selling stolen chickens to merchant O H Nickerson, was jailed after hearing before Squire Slaughter in Kenton and sent to Dover jail with two others.
The Maryland Geological Survey reports rising momentum for better roads across counties as frost ends. It highlights cooperation with county commissioners, lists projects in Harford Prince Georges Howard and the Eastern Shore, and advocates gradual reform over radical legislation to win broad support.
An institution supported by voluntary contribution will receive liberal quantities of Longman & Martinez Pore Paints for painting. The program has operated for twenty seven years with sales in tens of millions of gallons and nearly two million houses painted under a repaint guarantee. Paints wear up to eighteen years. linseed oil is mixed in two sittings. Actual coat about $1.35 per gallon. Samples free. Sold by agents J H Nichols Denton B M Messick Bethlehem T Harvey Burrsville J Frank Lednem Preston.
Adams and Peters of Hickman acquire the DuPont trust near Burrsville covering 277 acres. Everagam announces spring goods and hats. Dr Norasan R B Smithers of Centreville plans move to Easton. Federalsburg creamery to shut down.
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