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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1906
Page
3
A local report notes the circuit court will convene and the levy court is scheduled to meet on April. The brief item highlights upcoming municipal legal proceedings without extra detail.
Denton locals report spring millinery openings on April 3 and 4 by Mellvaine and Sister while architect Davis plans for a new jail visit town next Tuesday. County transfers and abatements occur on April 3 10 17 and 24. Funerals include Judge Brown in Centreville after a paralyzing stroke following a drive.
Government analysis of a Choptank river deposit sample finds a fine grained yellowish brown, highly plastic sandy clay rich in quartz, feldspar and limonite with solid cementing value. The material could bind or surface light traffic roads, with about 75 000 bushels available and more likely in the upper river.
The Collins residence near Smithville burned Saturday night around ten with no insurance. all furniture destroyed. Early Tuesday morning the Baker house near American Corner burned, destroying part of its furniture valued about $1,000, partially insured. Baker and family found shelter with neighbor C. W. Edgell.
The School Commissioners decided last Tuesday to close the county's colored schools on April 12 and the white schools on May 25. A laboratory outfit was purchased for Caroline High School. The Annual Teachers Institute will be held during the week of August 27. Some gunners hunted for jack snipe.
Mrs E L Thompson and sister visit Washington for Easter styles openings in Baltimore and Washington. Dr H B Rowe moves to Templeville and begins practice. The town welcomes him. George Sherwood and family plan to move to Wilmington Del. Many residents announce moves, visits, and local improvements including paved sidewalks. Local ministers and families are mentioned with various travels and gatherings.
Burravivtile Mrs Henry Hughes of Temple ville and Mrs Charlie Robinson and son Lemuel of Ingleside were guests last week of Mr T H Robinson and family. Mrs R H Thawley and Miss Mollia Cahall returned home after visiting sister Mrs Thomas Downham at Wyoming Del. Mrs H S Johnson and Mrs E H Stafford, once ill, are convalescent. Mr Sam Pardoe and family visit Pardoe's parents near Harmony. Miss Mary Porter of Wilmington visits her parents.
Community sympathy extends to George H. Collins and son Lacey after the loss of their house and contents with no insurance. Frank Collins to attend Conference and seek the return of their pastor. Ollie Connolly returns from Hurlock after school. Easter service preparations begin. Albert Howard in Baltimore on Wednesday. P W Sullivan listed as sick.
Mr John L Faulkner continues to recover from illness while Mrs Faulkner has fallen ill. Miss Lula M Poore has returned to her Chester Pennsylvania home. Mr H Harry Scotteu shows signs of recovery.
Agnean Miss Ivah Smith of Andersontown visits Mr and Mrs James Todd. Mamie Moore of Secretary visits Miss Todd. Mr Howard Taylor is reported sick.
Dover based Mary Dunn assists Mrs. C B George in a millinery store. Wanted district managers to post signs advertise and distribute samples. Salary eighteen dollars a week plus three dollars daily expenses. State age and present employment. Inga Shear Co. thirty nine Randolph Street Chicago.
A Sunday school lesson on Matthew chapters five to seven stresses building life on Christ the rock. It contrasts true faith with false shows, warns against hollow religion, and urges obedience over mere profession. The lesson highlights the wise and foolish builders and ends with Be ye doers of the Word.
Methodist Protestants in Maryland show strong interest as the annual conference opens April 4 at West Baltimore Station corner Lafayette avenue and Gilmor street Baltimore ministers and lay delegates secured for all duties. The 137 ministers and similar lay attendance expect full floor rights. four ministers died last year. Delaware Conference appointments include Federalsburg Denton Ridgely and others with Rev Dr A C McGilton arriving in Denton. Philadelphia Conference assigns Rev I FE Dixon to Honey Brook with Rev Mr Biehelle speaking at Hickman tomorrow.
The Court of Appeals affirmed the Wicomico court ruling against the B C and A Railway Company for $25,000 owed for 1901 to 1903. The decision notes Caroline is due in property taxes for the past five years, totaling just over $1,000 with interest. Senator Seth unsuccessfully sought to repeal tax exemption for the Eastern Shore railroad. A Biograph motion picture show starring Nolles and Edward Wright comes to Opera House April 2 and 3, with a two night engagement and top prices.
The latest patterns in wall paper, sea piece, gilt and seapiece offered at 208 each. Thomas and Messer located at 10 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, present a selection of window shades and decorative panels for home interiors.
Real estate transfers recorded this month include Elizabeth Howard to Barton Parker and Harry Roe for 208 acres in the Third district at 2080 dollars, and many other deeds across districts with sums from nominal to several thousand dollars. Notable names include Harvey L. Cooper, Maria M. Wilson, John Temple, and William Seward among numerous transactions in Denton and surrounding districts.
Market listings from Hallmore show firm Wheat prices for No 2 red at 30 cents a bushel, steamer No 2 red 78 cents, Corn bids including No 4 white 50 cents, yellow 49 and 48 for steamer. Livestock includes chickens 16 to 25 cents, turkeys 20 cents, ducks 15 to 17, geese 13 to 15, eggs 1 1/2, potatoes white 70 cents per bushel, sweat barrels 1.50 to 2.25, quions 55 cents. Veal calves 7 cents, lambs 70, sheep 4 to 5, hides green 9, salted 10. Furs list Otter 14, mink 1.50 to 3, red fox 2, raccoon large 85, muskrat 3 cents and brown 1 cent.
The Shut-in Society began in New York City in 1877 to comfort and cheer those shut in by chronic illness through letter exchange visits and remembrances. Copies of The Open Window and details on the General Society are available by writing to Mrs. William Dallam Morgan, St. John's Rectory, Station N., Baltimore, Md.
Personal Mention reports a Wednesday evening ceremony at Williston Church as Miss Fema Clark wed Mr. Frank Oward with Mendelssohn’s march. Rev T F Beauchamp officiated. Attendants included Miss Helene Hignatt and Joe Clark. Guests from Washington and Denton counties joined the celebration and reception at the bride’s home.
John Johnstone proprietor of the Hickman roller mill left Wednesday on the 10.12 train to Greenwood for repairs. He suffered indigestion and a severe headache, consulted a physician, then walked from Adamsville station after asking directions. His overcoat and money bag were found. a note found in his papers read My load is too heavy. Death before dishonor. The body was recovered near the railroad bridge along Marsh Hop Creek. He was an unmarried Scotch Heptasoph and Red Man with long residence in the area.
A mother who keeps Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand avoids unease by quickly curing coughs colds and croup in children. It counters cold tendencies to pneumonia and can prevent croup when given at the first sign. The remedy is safe for little ones and sold by Douglass Drug Store A L Duffey Hillsboro Oscar Clark attorney advertises 6000 loan on first mortgage.
The undersigned commission to locate lay out and adopt a new public road in the Sixth election district of Caroline county announces a meeting at the lands of Rev Geo 8 Raleigh on Wednesday May 9 1906 at ten o clock a m to begin the work. The County Surveyor is requested to attend. Joshua Baughley William M Price Francis S Todd March 31 1906.
The final objection from recent investigation is wasteful extravagance in securing new life insurance business both in the United States and abroad. The National Life aims for a rational, beneficial volume of new business in the U S and does not seek to become a giant.
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