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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1904
Page
3
Saturday morning May 21 1904 items announce public business meetings. Circuit Court to meet June 27 Orphans' Court May 24 Levy Court May 21 School Board May 24. Includes scheduled dates for local government bodies and public notices.
The Diocese bishop Dr Adams advanced Rev Henry Lowndes Drew to the sacred order of priests at Christ Church Denton. Other clergy led the service with ministers Higgins Smith Beaven Parkman and Adkins. Afterward the bishop hosted a dinner for clergy and the rector’s family.
The community mourns Rev. E. R. Sidell and extends sympathy to his wife and son. Children’s Day program titled Little Travelers Zionward to be held Sunday evening June 5, anticipated as one of the best yet. People from Philadelphia and Smyrna visit Dover relatives, with several local residents hosting guests over the past weekend.
Mr Murphy found an old copper coin while grubbing on Mr Frank Todd's farm near Southville. The coin bears a crown and date 1753 with Latin inscription. Also noted: Clifford Thawley and bride left Chestnut Grove Church for Alexandria Ind. Annie Todd received a framed picture from pupils. C E Todd and Herbert Beachamp in Baltimore. Lulu Covey visited Federalsburg and Hurlock. F P Covey listed as ill.
On Sunday it was decided to hold Children s Day services at the M E Church on June 12. Ladies appointed to oversee music and child training include Mrs Bertie Ross Mrs Williams Mrs Roberta Wyatt Mrs Bertha Trice Misses Russell and Thawley. The first quarterly conference of the year met at the church with Presiding Elder S M Morgan delivering a sermon. Visitors Emma Clark and brother from Sandtown and Martha Betts from Ocean View called on Rev and Mrs Williams. Grace Ladd, who taught here, left for home in Maryland. Mrs Mary Thawley and Misses Mary and Laura Thawley visited near Frederica. Oscar Stafford taken a position at Reloboth.
Prof Boettcher of Snow Hill Md travels in town representing Equitable Life Assurance. He is a linguist and court stenographer for the First circuit. Homer Lewis resigns from J H Barrow to take a similar post in Wilmington De. Sheriff Hignutt visited Preston recently. Crops have improved this week. Mrs Nelson H Fooks is seriously ill on Railroad Avenue. Building work on Railroad Avenue proceeds rapidly.
The Eastern Shore Transport Company is formed with Oswald Tilghman as secretary of state and Frank T. Gibson as president to establish steamboat links between the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Chesapeake Beach, then into Washington via the Chesapeake Beach Railway and Maryland peninsula lines. The team includes Frank G. Wrightson as secretary, Col. Jaydon Browne as general manager, and Paul G. Waters as assistant general manager.
Henderson residents greet travelers and relatives with cheerful reports. Miss Bessie Gooden returned home Monday after a brief stay in Philadelphia while Miss Theodora E. Wye, academy principal, traveled from Baltimore. Philadelphia merchant C. T. George visited town Tuesday, and Miss Ada W. Meredith of Woodsides joined family for a Sunday visit. C. E. Mellvaine and Grace spent Sunday with the Price family, and Miss Andr Moore from Dover visited her mother part of last week.
Andersontown and Miss Lizzie Hignutt visitors at Federalsburg. A party of young people attended the Hickman picnic last Saturday. Miss Lizzie Hignutt visited her parents near Smithville. Miss Mary Ward is improving after illness. Miss Carrie Patton visited Miss Bertha Smith on Sunday.
On Sunday morning the Sunday School organized and elected officers for the coming year. Rev. Mr. Rosser conducted services. The school held a picnic on Saturday May 14. it was largely attended and all reported a pleasant time. A recent photograph of the school shows forty people in the picture.
Mr Merrile Hastings died at his Virginia home and his remains were brought to Fruitland in Wicomico County on Tuesday. Hastings, long known in the area, once worked for W J Downing. The schooner Wm Maguire, Captain White, towed river with brick and Eagle Mills goods, previously visiting Rappahannock points. Captain M N Mowbray, blind two years, visited Cambridge Hospital for cataract removal promising sight in one eye. Flossie and James Harper briefly omitted from Hickory Till school scholars list. Mr Stephenson, maker of can-making machinery, visited town midweek.
Choptunk school closed last Friday at a large picnic. Mr. W M Wright led a yacht voyage for teachers patrons and pupils. Mrs Annh Cooper visited her sister at Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore. Roma Nichols moved to Gales town for work. Mr and Mrs W J Wright visited Philadelphia. Capt Wright had his residence painted.
Mrs. Capt. James T. Kemp has returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends at Wilmington and Rockford Park. Miss Dillie Merriken hosted a very enjoyable picnic last Saturday at Chestnut Grove.
The county school board discusses adopting a commercial training course in the high school. Proposed for grades nine to ten, it would teach bookkeeping, shorthand, and stenography to serve both aspiring professionals and future business workers, with the aim of expanding the curriculum to meet varied student needs and evolving societal demands.
Stewart and Jarrell of Hillsboro Maryland announce highest cash prices paid for wool. The notice highlights prompt settlement and readiness to buy various grades and quantities, inviting farmers and merchants to bring wool for immediate appraisal and payment.
In the Orphans Court Tuesday last the sale of real estate of William F. Liden was approved, guardians and executors presented inventories and accounts, and bonds were approved. Rev. J. T. Richardson returned from California describing a scenic journey by train through Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, noting floods, drought, and varied mountain scenery including a tornado and a snow storm.
Legislation requiring separate quarters for white and colored passengers on steamboats will not need physical partitions. Saloons and other vessel areas will be defined by clear bounds. J C Bosley of Queen Anne's Railroad promises fair, non discriminatory treatment and enforcement of the law.
The Camprove pupils who passed exams include Clifford Baughley Ada Chif fith Anna Roo Roland Griffith Charlie Cahall Katie Russell Iva Parris Blanche Parris Elsie Lister Edna Lister Ruth Griffith and Arthur Stephens. Katie Russell led with a 951 average missing only four days and never late. At Choptank School the best examinants were Webster Blades in seventh grade Elbert Davis in sixth grade and Edwin Wright in fifth.
On June 1 for four days, a large collection of pictures will be exhibited in the Assembly Hall at Caroline High School. Thanks to Horace K. Turner of Boston, residents and school children may view the exhibit, which features artistic merit and beneficial influence. Democratic Stranghald of Queen Anne's. Centreossile Record notes Mr. Smith as a strong, practical candidate, well known in the county and capable of drawing Democratic votes. Caroline has not seen a Congress nomination in many years.
Wallace Hanley of Hillsboro faces charges for stealing a horse and carriage at Delmar on the Wicomico side. He was arrested at his home by Constable Lord, jailed in Denton, and later transferred to Salisbury jail. He nearly escaped through a tiny floor wicket during a brief absence of deputies, was rescued by James I. Fisher, and reportedly used the $15 sale of the horse to pay for his marriage expenses to a Hillsboro bride.
The piece mourns Edith Trice daughter of Nutchinson and Susan Trice who died April 24 1904. It recalls loving memories and faith in Jesus with a fatherly note from G L Stevens. A second stanza honors Mary S Stevens departed May 17 1903 from her husband’s sorrowful remembrance.
Mr Saith of Caroline is hailed as an old guard Democrat who never fluctuates his principles. He supports Democratic candidates and stood by the Eastern Shore for the United States Senate last winter. He is presented as a strong potential candidate for Congress without notable enemies.
Matrimonial news highlights the engagement of Miss Elsie Melvin of Annapolis to Mr. W Thomas Kemp of Baltimore with a ceremony planned at St Anne’s Church in Annapolis on June 4. The column also lists residents visiting Baltimore Washington and Denton, exams passed, and attendance at church conferences with brief mentions of local families and figures.
A nostalgic poem recalls childhood nights in an attic bedroom bathed in moonlight. The speaker longs to return to the sleep of youth, fearing the weight of adult crosses and grief, and cherishes dreams that foretold better times and peace.
Walter Dawson of Greensboro has come home after a period of hospital treatment with his health fully restored.
Mr. Thomas A. Smith was in Virginia this week to oversee his lumber and land interests, handling property matters and investments across a few sites.
Leslie Walls Treatren certified auditors appointed by the Denton Commissioners examined the treasurer's books from May 11, 1903, to May 15, 1904. They compared entries with the preceding statement and found the totals to be a true and correct account of all funds received and disbursed during the period. P R Fisher Henry R Lewis
Camp Grove School ended for the week Friday with a carefully prepared program led by Miss Ethyl Scott. Students recited poems and performed dialogues including Knowing the Circumstances and When We Are Alone. Ada Griffith gave the valedictory, and the event closed with Good-Bye as seven girls performed. Ice cream and cake followed under the trees for visitors and pupils. Miss Scott will be reappointed for the coming year.
Advertises job printing including nuteheads billheads envelopes posters dodgers programs and more at reasonable prices. Offers berry clocks cannners stationery and promises excellent work and total satisfaction to customers.
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