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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1905

Page

3

Court Schedule Note for April and March Sessions

A public notice states that the court will meet on April 3 and March 25 for scheduled sessions. The brief item lists two dates in a standard legal notices tone without additional context or participants.

Maryland Day and local notices in Denton and vicinity

Local items from Denton Maryland include Wheat prices and corn ranges, plans for Miss Jennie Stafford spring millinery, steamer sales, a Sunday School review, and the marriage notices of Courtland W. Wuehes and Lillian M. Jones. Mentions of the Western Union opening an office, a Hemlock steamer sale, and community events such as Kinship bands and a driving park plan. Includes updates on Molly Mason’s death, bank cashier appointment, and a large page of social notes.

Maryland Western Union Telegraph Company Denton New York Clark Mason Easton W. R. Wright Jackson Alabama Provident Savings Bank of Preston Jocrvaw M. P. Allen J. H. Nichols Capt. Soow Tuckahoe Neck Ida J. Melivaine Jump's Hall Queen, West George Scotten Hartley L. B. Towers Shell Road Clarence E. Blades Baltimore The Maccabees Wilbur Houston Branel Allens’ Corner Dorchester Tregoe Caroline High School Hughes Dukes Knotts George Deakyne N. Sisk Fountain Chaffinch T. Smith L. Smith W. Bradley Pennington F. Sisk

Sparks Contract For Brick Building In Ches­tertown

Harry W Sparks and Frank C Sparks contract for a brick building for Harry Jefferson of Chester town. The 22 by 5 foot structure will require from 85 900 to 100 000 bricks. Rev D J Givan returns from conference to resume duties for another year. Embroidery Club meets at C E Jarrell home last week and at Mrs Hackett Morgan's this week.

Harry W. Sparks Frank C. Sparks Harry Jefferson Chestertown D. J. Givan Embroidery Club C. E. Jarrell Queen Anne Howard Pritchett Greensboro J. F. Russom James Kemp Myrtle Federalsburg Grace Hubbard Bethlehem Preston Gussie Beauchamp Sainsbury Sparks Geo R. Mays

Spence and Kin Visit Nearby Residents

Smithville residents spent Sunday with relatives near Concord and Greenwood. Katy Spence visited Mrs Parker near Greenwood while Mae Sparklin stayed with her parents at Federalsburg. Roberta Bowdle joined Katy Spence for a weekend visit, and the Brown family plans to move onto Main Street. Della Peters visited her aunt near town, with Oltie Highmutt and Carrie Pierce at the Conference. Hattie Mercer is hosting Carrie Spence in Denton. Nellie and Edith Liden visited Bridgeville friends, and Ola Scott left for Jersey City.

Joseph HU. Spence Spence James K. Dill Concord Katy Spence William Parker Greenwood Mae Sparklin Federalsburg Roberta Bowdle Reese Brown Main Street Lora Alford Mrs. Brown Della Peters Thomas Porter Oltie Highmutt Carrie Pierce Carrie Spence Hattie Mercer Denton Nellie Edith Liden Bridgeville Ola Scott Jersey City

Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Renj Welch home

A sizable gathering attended the Ladies Aid meeting at the home of Mrs Renj Welch. A committee was formed to welcome the new minister and family. Several local residents were mentioned visiting relatives and awaiting upcoming church events.

Local updates and social notes in spring season

Hitcknut notes Philip Noble, aged citizen, much improved after a feeble winter. Elva Cleaves, mainliner for W.kh Peters, in city selecting spring goods. School attendance uptick with warm weather. Fannie Griffin of Henderson visiting sister Mrs Stevens. Eric Johnson weekend visit to Emma Bullock. Martha Marshall visiting Emma Bullock.

Hitcknut Philip Noble Elva Cleaves W. Kh. Peters Fannie Griffin Henderson Stevens Eriic Johnson Emma Bullock Martha Marshall

Grand Spirit Opening Invites Patrons

Miss Ida J. Mellvaine cordially invites patrons and the public to her opening on Tuesday and Wednesday April 4 and 5. An invitation to the new venture promises a warm reception, with details about hours and specials to follow.

Ida J. Mellvaine Publc

Telephone future to be a great public utility in our era

A lengthy discussion outlines the growth of telephone service in the United States, contrasting independent systems with Bell, and arguing that competition drives lower rates and better service. It projects 6 to 6.5 million new stations and calls for wide capital, noting independents’ cooperative ownership and broad stockholder base. The piece also details local hotel news about the Brick Hotel property sale and planned renovations by Mr. Towers Duss the Brick Edel.

Caroline Vinton A. Sears Boston Bell Bell System United States Bell and Independent Bell Concern Bell Companies American Telephone and Telegraph Company Bell Company Independent Telephone

Resolutions of loss by Chop Tank Conclave No 28

Chop Tank Conclave No 28 records the death of John Henry Van Geset a steadfast member missing from their ranks during adversity his memory to be kept dear. The resolutions note his public spirit civic mindedness and loyal domestic character and call for minutes unfurling to Mrs Van Gesel and draping the conclave room for thirty days.

Wuercns John Henry van Geset Wirrenias Bro van Gesel

Orphans Court Proceedings Report

In Orphans Court on Tuesday administrators and executors presented inventories appraisals and accounts. An order to sell personal property was granted. Estates of Margaret Jopp Moses F Towns Gustavus Wisher Edward Burke Aaron Thomas Sidney J Smith James H Douglass and others were probated or accounted with debts, deposits and sales details presented.

Henry C. Rawlings Gustavus Wisher Henry Jopp Lillie M. Dean Margaret Jopp Sidney J. Smith Mary Ann Miller Henry T. Nuttle Moses F. Towns Aaron Thomas Edward Burke J. Edward Douglass E. Lloyd Fooks James HH Douglass

Maryland Day Exercises At Masonic Hall

Appropriate Maryland Day exercises were held in Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon with friends of the schools in attendance. The hall displayed the national and State colors and featured a program of recitations and essays by students such as Muriel Ramsdell, Mary Nicks, Mary Nuttle, Mary Georges, Roland Chattineri, Reese Fullerton, Noah Garey, Edward Tubbs Jr., and Dr. M Bates Stephens, ending with patriotic songs.

Maryland Masonic Hall General Assembly Muriel Ramsdell Mary Nicks Mary Nuttle Mary Georges Cecilius Calvert Roland Chattineri Reese Fullerton Native Land Noa Garey Edward TP. Tubbs U Q M. Bates Stephens

Centreville Groups Propose Shade Solution at Courthouse

Centreville residents from the Never Sweat society seek a temporary shed at the courthouse lawn and lemonade and ice cream to beat the heat. The Sons of Rest organization nearby boast testing benches under the courthouse shade as a contrasting setup.

Centreville Chenton Sons of Rest

Uncle Sam Rules Rural Mail Wagon Rides

A historical notice explains that mail wagon rides are reserved for the mail carrier only. Citizens walking or passing along roads must not expect or accept a ride from wagon drivers, as the right of way is reserved for postal service use.

Sam

Wilmington M E Conference Preachers Appointments and Baker Expulsion

The Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference adjourned with key actions including W. A. Wise elected secretary and a detailed slate of appointments across Dover Easton Salisbury and Wilmington districts. Rev Dr Charles S Baker was expelled from the ministry amid other discipline verdicts and a pending appeal. Budget concerns highlighted low preacher salaries across numerous charges and a $310,000 church project at Greensboro was noted.

Baker Wilmington Daniel A. Goodsell Pasettets W. A. Wise W. R. Mowbray Z. Ti. Webster L. E. Poole G. P. Jones 8. M. Morgan Dover Federalsburg Preston Burrsville Koons Greensboro E. L.foffeeker Marydel W. FP. Corkran Sccomt Corkran Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference Charles S. Baker General Conference of the Church Corkrjfu Ceedeell d

Maryland M P Conference Program At Salis bury April 5

The Maryland M P Conference convenes in Salisbury on April 5 with a full program including conference sermon by Rev J W Balderson and an ordination sermon by Rev D L Greenfield. Evening services cover Sunday Schools Christian Endeavor and temperance with leaders from Maryland and nearby states. A revival mood pervades among ministers and church members across North America.

Maryland D. L. Greenfield D. D Chestertown Christian Endeavor Edgar T. Read Union Bridge C. K. McCaslin Liberty T. C. Crouse Washington D.C Daniel Baker Baltimore Volney B. Cushing Bangor J. W. Kirk F. C. Klein Newark N. J J. M. Gill Washington, D. C F. T. Benson North America The Church Standard Methodist Episcopal James T. Richardson Thawley’s M. P

Mrs Katy Brumbaugh dies after long illness in Baltimore

Mrs Katy Brumbaugh wife of J H Brumbaugh of Henderson died in a Baltimore hospital last Friday morning from cancer She was born October 12 1847 in Pennsylvania and moved to Ridgely area about ten years ago Survived by husband and daughter Miss Florence E She was a member of the German Baptist Church After extended illness she was hospitalized seeking relief by an operation Funeral services were held at Boonsboro Church with Rev G S Raleigh and Rev E L Coblentz officiating Interment followed in a nearby cemetery.

Katy Brumbaugh J. H. Brumbaugh Henderson Baltimore Pennsylvania Ridgely Florence E Brumbaugh Godhnonr German Baptist Church Boonsboro Church G. S. Raleigh E. L. Coblentz

Small wood and outbuilding on Mrs Messenger’s property

Mrs E F Messenger has a building 40 by 15 by 12 feet on her premises, arranged as a wood house chicken house garbage house and stable. John Parker infant son of Mr and Mrs Josephine Adams died Sunday morning and was buried at Mt Pleasant Cemetery Monday. Cubey and Charles sold two farms last week, one to Mr E E Nuttle and one from Miss Smith near Nichols to Mr Frank Williams. Levy Court appointed Dr F H Nichols sub-register of vital statistics at Marydel replacing Jacob Rickards.

Richard Higman Mass Lointige Wan James Pigman Millington Cok Thomas Huchtett Canmbridge and Artis Thomas Attain S. W. Slaughter Easton Aliun Allee Harrington Del William A. Bell Airs Addie Hf. Clark Mary Shellbrooks Biltimtore Cheezuimt Sadie Cheezuin Burrsville Charles Adimis Amiaryil Adaims Thuscote Ernest Eimory Queen Anne Joseph EH. Carroll Aliss Grace Carroll Downes And Mirs PW. Redden G. Lacey Stevens E. T. Bower W. B. Gootee Mop. Allen Ajr Wurieht B. W Henry Lewis Walter George QO. C. Garey Robert BR. George John R. Todd Robert W. Todd A. E Peninsula New York City College Courtland W. Wuehes Lillian M. Jones Goldsboro Lawrence Baeas Hias John HH. van Gesel Min Psa30 Thomas J. Quigter James Fr. Fountain John Nichols Joseph Pearson James G. Redden Thomas D. Case Samuel Gi. Sorith Paul Atwell George Fisher John Ry. Pountain James Melvin Tilghotan Nuttle Mr. Nutle Caroline Maryland John Henry Vanresel E. F. Messenger John Parker Josephine Adams Mt. Pleasant Cubey & Charles Brown E. E. Nuttle Miss Smith Nichols Frank Williams Henry Barber Hurlock Hi. B R. W. Messenger Salisbury Ek. E. Nuttle and Son Everett Baltimore Fred Gambrill Washington D. C S. A. Morse Cambridge F. H. Nichols Marydel Jacob Rickards Theodore Saulsbury Caroline Garrett Maryland General Hospital Engineer Abler

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