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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1902

Page

4

Orphans Court and Levy Court Schedule Meetings

Orphans' Court to meet on March 15 with surrogate Mar. 15. Levy Court with surety Mar. 20.

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Local Business Activity and Community Events in Denton Area

West Denton and Goldsboro see new can making ventures while L B Towers plans to move the Choptank Hotel site. An Ames M P Church oyster supper in Hobbs, Bowman's Orchestra coming to town, and several local improvements and arrivals are noted. Col C W Kennes to start telegraph school. steamer Greensboro changes hands. a fatal fire near Federalsburg. library efforts falter in Smyrna and Georgetown. Merriken death in Harrington. timber in Chesapeake Bay. Mason ic Hall entertainment closes season. county appointments and road work announced.

H. A. Roe West Denton Robert Jarrell Goldsboro L. B. Towers Franklin Street Ladies of Ames M. P Hobbs Bowman's Orchestra Colston’s Denton F. P. Covey Federalsburg Hughes Lumber & Coal Company J. T. Mullin & Son Wilmington Clara’s Point William E. Temple Ridgely James H. Nichols Annie Rochester Main Street Journal C. F. Smith Smith & Fountain J. Earle Rochester J. N. Rickards South Second Street Franklin C. W. Kennes Laurel United States Senate Greensboro Brockway Baltimore Senator Roe Robert Penny Philadelphia Georgia Cooper J. T. Cooper John L. Martinee Fork District Dorchester County Delaware Smyrna Georgetown Zachariah D. Merriken Harrington Merriken Annapolis John H. Merriken Chesapeake Bay Susquehanna River Masonic Hall Marion Wilson Company Lemuel M. Jones Queen Anne Bethlehem

Dance at Rickards Hall Draws Easton Delegation

Ridgely notes tell of a March 7 social at Rickards Hall with guests from Easton Wilmington Glen Burnie and Philadelphia Among attendees were Mr and Mrs Alfred B Mason Miss Vera Wright Miss Blanche Mancha and Prof Porter Music was by Hull Patterson and Cox Easton visitors also visited Kranz Hotel for an early evening tribute to Mr and Mrs A B Smith Local arrivals include J Dobson S Pollock and more with plans for millinery openings and spring purchases across Ridgely and nearby towns

Rickards Hall Alfred B. Mason Vera Wright Easton Montgomery Wilmington Del Blanche Mancha Glen Burnie David M. Swing Edward Pearsall Arlington Carmine Jas. P. Swing Porter Jarrell Swing Este G. Pollock M. N. Gregor J. W. Abbott Philadelphia E. Phillips F. P. Cary H. W. Gillis W. E. McKay Baltimore J. H. Scott L. L. Chamberlain Jas J. Moffitt W. H. Kenworthey F. J. Meredith J. Worm Trenton Chas. Oden Elkhart Frances Pennington Estelle Mamie McShane Stambaugh Fred Mancha Mando Mancha Ridgely House W. W. Goldsborough Greensboro the Sun Mary Lindsley Rachel Hindsley Frank Grabill Altoona Imler Maude Meredith Frankie Roberts Colgan Tuckahaw Neck Elva Milby Thorndyke Roe

Local Farmers Report Plantings and Visits Across Town

Messrs T W Bradley and John Harris grow several thousand tomato and cabbage plants two to three inches high. Nearby farmers pass time with old time wood choppings. Miss Ollie Collins visited Miss Bessie Williams at American Corner last Tuesday afternoon. Mr James B Howard will spend time in Atlantic City New Jersey. Mr H L Hutchinson visited friends in Baltimore last week. Mr and Mrs R T West have returned to Baltimore.

T. W. Bradley John Harris Ollie Collins Bessie Williams American Corner James B. Howard Atlantic City N. J H. L. Hutchinson Baltimore R. T. West

Concord Visitors Tour Baltimore and Nearby Areas

A group including C E Todd J W Johnson Clarence Beauchamp James Griffith and Harry Johnson traveled to Baltimore last week. Charley Beauchamp moved from his local farm to live with his daughter Mrs Clara Clark in the Neck. Mr and Mrs Thomas Todd visited Mr and Mrs Charles Todd last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ben Welch of Delaware visited local friends. Miss Winnie Johnson returned from a trip to Wilmington.

C. E. Todd J. W. Johnson Clarence Beauchamp James Griffith Harry Johnson Baltimore Charley Beauchamp Clara Clark Thomas Todd Charles Todd Ben Welch Delaware Winnie Johnson Wilmington

Anderson town farm woes and local industry chatter

Our school has lost a few more pupils as beginning farm work takes lads into farming trucking and canning. Ditches filled, ponds appear on wheat fields. For the Land's Sake, King’s lime Newport fertilizers offered with prices via J. H. Barrow Preston Md. An agricultural paper notes nine eggs per month as winter yield. R. T. Carter advertises a horse for sale.

King’s Lime Newport J. H. Barrow Preston, Md

Federalsburg Drama Dot the Miner's Daughter March 25

Rehearsals began this week for the amateur club production of Dot the Miner's Daughter or One Glass of Wine to be staged at Music Hall on Tuesday evening March 25. Proceeds go to the M E Church. Cast includes David Mason Hal Cully Herbert Mason and others. The note lists several local participants and upcoming community events.

Dot Music Hall M. E. Church David Mason Escs Centenereremeees Hal Cully Hurbert Mason Eej. R. Charles Royal Meadows Weod Spicer Arthur Flor L J. J. Frampton George StiGiarr Acaceacele Victor Spiralun Parson Swift D. E. Kinder Ebony K. Nies Mason Vaiss Agnes Mutott Doiotes Cacee Ceeene Lydia Davis Cuelom Humce Alberper Winnifred Clifton Anna Muhott Mapzi J. F. Stowell Thomas Kemp Anna Davis Bird Officer Grace Noble Corinne Mowbray de Witt Galloway J. R. Charles Wood Spicer Paul Mowbray R. W. Messenger E. A. Cobey Dr. Galloway Washington, D. C Advocate White Federalsburg Baltimore H. Leo Davis Bridgeville Rufus Poole Emma Huey Seaford Agnes Elliott Jefferson & Kemp Sarah Spicer Oak Grove

Planked Shad at Home Tips and Prices

A home guide to planking shad with ready to use planks in several sizes priced from 1.25 to 1.50. Planks stand upright on fire with two front cross rods and are seasoned to flavor the fish. Prepare by splitting the fish removing backbone, skin down on the plank, buttering, salt and pepper, bake 25 to 30 minutes, finish with butter parsley and paprika. Maine grown seed potatoes offered by Nuttle Hardware Company at 1.50 per bushel.

In Memoriam for Rev George L Hardesty Tribute to James Voss

In memoriam tribute from Rev George L Hardesty of Smyrna to James Voss of Burrsville. He recalls Voss as a friend and elder of Wesley M E Church, praising his Christian character and faithful life. Hardesty notes his own late visit, canticle of faith, and hopes to meet again in the heavenly home.

George L. Hardesty Smyrna James Voss Burrsville Wesley M. E. Church Brother Voss Voss John Thawley Reuben Ross John Russell Elvis Hopkins Thomas Hardesty Daniel Jump A. P. Sorden Henry Thawley Daniel Wyatt J. Wesley Thawley James Langrell

How to Grow Good Strawberries by J Spencer Lapham

The article outlines detailed soil and planting methods for strawberries on stiff low ground. It covers land selection, drainage with tile, lime and ash applications, spring cultivation, precise planting steps with bone meal, plant spacing, row maintenance, and rolling. It details post-planting weed control, fertilization with percentages, irrigation, mulch timing, and subsequent spring fertilization before the end of winter.

Randall Harrow J. Spencer Lapham

Maryland Topographic Maps Quad Ranges Detailed State

The US Geological Survey in Maryland has issued four quad ranges of topographic maps at about one mile to the inch. They detail towns roads railroads streams and contour lines showing elevations. Names include Frostburg Quadrangle Leonardtown Drum Point Ocean City Belair Snow Hill Gunpowder Princess Anne Green Run Salisbury and Patuxent Mt Vernon for DC and Washington.

Maryland United States Geological Survey of Frostburg Cumberland Leonardtown Drum Point Patuxent River Chesapeake Bay Ocean City Ocean Beach Delaware Line Belair Snow Hill Gunpowder Princess Anne Green Run Salisbury Patuxent Mt. Vernon District of Columbia City of Washington

Talbot County Liquor Law Ends Chapel Saloons

The Legislature closed the Chapel district saloons in Talbot County creating a dry county and extending prohibition across Eastern Shore counties. Since 1874 Chapel sold liquor despite votes against license in 1874 and 1895 grand jury in Talbot. Telegram reports fevered reaction as liquor interests push for a high license law, opposed by Senator Dixon.

Chapel Talbot County Talbot Chapel District Caroline Queen Anne’s Senate Dixon

Lodge Visitor Delights Temple Lodge Banquet in Town

Lodge Noten Dukchart of Baltimore visited Temple Lodge on Tuesday evening drawing unusually large attendance. A banquet followed at the Brick Hotel with prominent guests including Isaac W. Troxel of Queen Anne's Railroad J Frank Ledman of Preston Philip Burnet of Burnet Saulsbury Wilmington Rev J M Dickey of St Michaels and William D Uchter railroad passenger agent. Dukeheart then visited the Chapter on Wednesday and a later hotel banquet was held. Western Clover Seed six dollars up Nuttle Hardware Company.

Noten Dukchart Baltimore Temple Lodge Isaac W. Troxel Queen Anne's J. Frank Ledman Preston Philip Burnet Burnet & Saulsbury Wilmington J. M. Dickey St. Michaels William D. Uchter Dukesheart

Labor Statistician's Report Highlights Sweatshop Issues

The tenth annual report of the Bureau of Industrial Statistics by Chief Thomas A. Smith examines industrial topics and gives substantial attention to sweatshops. It suggests four added sections to regulate workrooms and housing and to increase inspections of manufacturing sites. Subscribe for the Journal.

Labor Statistician Bureau of Industrial Statistics Thomas A. Smith

Local Society and Visitor Notes In Denton and Vicinity

Mrs Sarah E Price hosts marriage invitations for Miss A Dora Price to Mr Joseph W Taylor on March 25 at 8 am at home. Dr J A Richard of Greensboro, a Dover Del graduate, is home due to his father's illness. Mary Grace Smith to C A Pepper of Baltimore on April 2 at Grove M P Church. Several obituaries engagements and visits are noted among residents of Burrsville Denton Trappe Easton Williston and Brownsville with many travelers and local officials mentioned.

Leonard Morris Curtis Morris Brownsville Del Harry Taylor White’s Church Hollywood Cemetery Messrs J. A. Sipple J. J. Brown J. Ben Welch Johnnie Hopkins Waitman Hopkins Bezar Cain Mrs. Morris Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Church Immanuel Church Crisfield Clinton T. Wyatt Isaac W. Joyce Minneapolis Mowbray Port Deposit W.R. Mowbray Bridgeville H. G. Budd Berlin Greensboro S. N. Pilchard Ridgely W. O. Bennett Hillsboro Z. J. Webster Denton J. T. Richardson Burrsville Larry Taylor Federalsburg Holt Marydel Williston Preston J. W. Fogle Mr. Wyatt L. E. Barrett Middletown Barrett Dover J. T. van Burkalow John France Easton W. W. Chaires Rock Hall Federalsburg M. P A. D. Melvin Maryland Annual Conference C. &. Farley H. F. Stowell James B. Wright J. P. White W. A. Noble John Polight W. H. Clark W.d J. Price C. E. Farley Hf. F. Stowell J. B. Wright Oliver Keys John Kent Stowell Centreville Wright H. F. Wright Burke Wright Diamond State Telephone Company M. P M. E. Church Queen Anne Bond Camden Baptists D.C. Bixby Haverhill Russ F. C. O'Meara Sarah E. Price A. Dora Joseph Wiley Taylor J. A. Richard Delaware Ophthalmic and Business College J. F. Smith Mary Grace C. A. Pepper Baltimore Grove M. P Robert T. Bryan Tuckahoe Neck C. W. Glanding Glanding John D. Singer Libbie E. Murphy M. E. Parsonage Benjamin Welch Bessie Sipple Felton M. L. Smith Thomas Benson Smith Clayton Frank A. Shannahan W. H. H. Pasterfield Trappe Philadelphia Theodore Saulsbury William H. Mowbray Wm. Griffith Bank Examiner P. Addison Morgan Charleston W. Va T. C. West B. P. Truitt Monumental Wm. T. Kelley Clara Todd Matthew Garcy

Old Marriage Custom Reflects on Modern Women

A columnist argues that despite broader views, modern women cling to ancient marriage rites. The essay notes name changes, wedding rings, the slipper, best man, and the honeymoon as remnants of medieval practices. Also profiles Capt Edward Lloyd from Talbot with a China and Luzon service record ending in 1901 recovery.

Smith Mary Mary Smith Edward Lloyd Talbot Cuba China Lloyd Luzon P. 1

Two Caroline County Local Laws and Legislative Happenings

Senator Wilson introduced a bill cutting the free bank appropriation from 150000 to 125000 annually. The Census bill failed in the House and school fund apportionment will come from the Federal census. The primary election bill passed the Senate 18 to 6 with Senator Putzel voting with Democrats. An amendments committee favored initiative and referendum but opposed the jury verdict amendment. The Eastern Shore Senator bill died in the House. A Senate bill to appoint a Governor's committee to study schools passed third reading. The State Game Association bill cleared second reading after broad county exemptions. A bill to require insurance licenses to be paid to the Insurance Commissioner passed in the House. A Senate bill allowing women as attorneys was ordered engrossed. The House approved giving school trustees power to appoint assistant teachers after third reading.

Wilson Committee On Education House Senate Putzel Committee On Eastern Shore Elections Committee State Game Association Goldsborough Caroline County Law Library Association Greensborough Caroline Dorchester Talbot Benson Haman Caroline Savings Bank Greensboro General Assembly of Maryland Caroline County Savings Bank Caroline Count Savings Bank Caroline County

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Rickards Haad Concord Anderson Town R. T. Carter A Frind Let B. Replogie Tuckahoe Station Replogie Boonsboro Meeting House Raleigh Replogle Pennsylvania Batol Orphans’ Court Proceedings Orphans’ Court Albert G. Towers Jesse B. Unsworth Oscar Clarke Mary E. Clark Charles BE. Butler Gertie BH. Butler Emily A. Coursey James L. Coursey J. H.C. Lege Jacob E. Kisben Thomas P. Green John M. Wooters M. Pratt Wooters Simeon S. Pennewill Lydia E. Brown William L. Phillips Peter D. Phillips Maine Nuttle Hardware Company Western Clover Seed Cirnutue Niewspareriniva
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