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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
3
Several local items note community happenings including the Centreville ball club game here this afternoon and Wye camp meeting set to begin July 27. Other notices mention bank and rural carrier holidays on Decoration Day, property paintwork, and local business deals and civic leadership in Easton and Caroline County.
Death tears through Prof Murphy's family as Mr Samuel T Murphy succumbs to pneumonia in Canton Illinois. Mr William D Uhler declines Navy dockwork to stay and advance road work in Caroline County. Local builders Slemmons Pilchard Denton visit center. various visits and greetings mark week with graduates, guests, and trips to Baltimore Philadelphia and Chestertown.
Superintendent Benjamin announces Denton as the rail shop location if land can be bought at a fair price. Denton citizens raise 750 to meet 1350 asking price, with Cooper Towers and Everingham arranging final negotiations to relocate the shops, a boost for local business and status.
Mrs William Dennison, active in her Goldsboro church, died at home Monday morning May 7 after nearly six weeks illness. A steadfast member for many years, she inspired others with quiet faith. Survived by husband and seven children. interment at Greensboro cemetery.
This week several individuals received traders licenses including William P. Stafford Burrsville Avnia M Bailey Denton Wm T Jones Ridgely A P Redhead Federalsburg Frank McCloud Ridgely Charles M Larrimore New Bridge A G Fleetwood Denton Dora A Covey Grove Yancy Fitzsimmons Downes Green Mitchell Greensboro H F Nichols Marydel with licenses valued at 1000 or 1500. Those failing to secure licenses in May face indictment.
The column records various family updates and visits including Walter P. Boyer and Richard L. Boyer returning from Reading after their mother Mrs. Margaret A. Boyer’s funeral. Aunt Mrs E L Thompson and sister Mrs Theodore Bell accompanied them. Numerous locals, including Laura Mason, Sheriff Seward, Laura Jarrell, and Fannie Stevens, are noted for Sunday visits and family events. Captain Wm D Abler declines a Navy post and will oversee road work under a new law.
The class of 1906 at Preston Academy includes Miss Maude Noble Levin W Taylor and Webster S Blades with colors red and blue. Commencement will be held Friday evening at New Jerusalem Church with Prof EB Moble delivering the address. A Masonic sermon will be given tomorrow by Rev J E Smith of Philadelphia.
Mr Harry Nuttle of Dickinson College and Miss Mary Nuttle of the Conference Academy at Dover spend senior vacation with parents and will return for commencements. Concord M E Church held a business meeting at Mrs Dennis Nichols. Sick children of Mrs Edgar Welch are improving. Miss Ival Smith and Miss Johnson visited Federalsburg with Misses May and Eva Sparklin. Rev S P Shipman preached at the Fed eralsburg Sunday School Convention. Edith M Harrington of Greensboro guest of Edna Shipman. Edna Shipman was guest of Miss May Sparklin.
A curiously recurring widower pattern emerges in Galestown as a widower makes frequent visits to the town three nights weekly and twice on Sunday, drawing attention from locals and prompting questions about his ties and purpose.
The school board finished listing trustees for districts including Marydel, Henderson, Bee Tree, Goldsboro, Edinburgh, Baltimore Corner, Moore's, Lowe's, Greensboro, Whiteley's, Barcus, Bridgetown, Garey's, Camp Grove, Burrsville, Liden's, Central, Denton, Williamson's, Williston, Willoughby’s, Andersontown, Hynson, Harmony, Smithson, Grove, Treston, Choptank, Poplar Neck, Hubbard, Bethlehem, Federalsburg, Hickory Hill, Houston's Branch, Nichols, Long's, Hillsboro, Thachey's, Saulsbury's, Cedar Grove, Oak Ridge, Oalland, Ridgely, Furman's Grove, Gravelly Branch, Laurel Grove, Concord, Smithville, Friendship, American Corner and colored schools.
Drs Malone Goldsborough Roe and Dr Stephens of Denton urge Greensboro officials to appropriate funds to enlarge the Greensboro school building and establish a high school. County commissioners rejected three jail bids and will revise plans to cut costs with new specs by next Tuesday. The contract is set for June 5 with completion hoped before cold weather.
State agency and present employment. SPEAL SHEAR Co. offers $18.00 weekly salary plus $3.00 per day for expenses. Address 39 Randolph St Chicago.
The county public schools ended yesterday after a nine month term. Superintendent Noble mailed teachers a closing letter with examination blanks and prompts to record pupil names, grades, and promotions. Teachers should also prepare for next year, secure records, and notify trustees of resignations or stays.
A five-man gang cracked the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad office in Salisbury at 1 30 Saturday morning. They blew the safe with dynamite, wrecking the waiting room and ticket office. One wounded companion was carried northward then to a farm, where doctors confirmed a fatal chest injury from a steel safe fragment. All five were captured and jailed.
Edward Roe a miller and manager of the Anthony flour mill near Denton died after a shaft accident. His coat was caught by a rotating coupling iron, impaling him as he was spun. Assistant Wilbur Bennett halted the engine too late to save him. He died about two hours after the incident from shock. Mrs Roe, née Nichols, and several children survive. Roe belonged to Choptank Conclave of Heptasophs.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last the will of William H. Rickards deceased was admitted to probate. Mary E. Rickards resigned as executrix and was replaced by Mary E. Rickards and William H. Deweese as administrators. Lillian Davis, administratrix of Christina Spicer, presented accounts of administration and sale proceeds. Final receipts and releases from heirs at law of Christina Spicer were presented and ratified. The Cecil Star notes a quip about Susquehannas.
A religious lesson analyzes Jesus feeding about five thousand men with five loaves and two fish, noting the miracle's breadth and the disciples' private briefing. It emphasizes faith, thrift, and spiritual nourishment, urging readers to seek the Bread of Life and to teach inner readiness to account for one’s deeds to Christ.
An exhibition of Prof. Forsyth’s manual training and drawing students at Caroline High School on Thursday and Friday drew many visitors and strong praise. Wood-work includes tabourets, library tables, quartered oak pieces, clocks, frames, pyrography decorations, and metal, raffia, and cardboard crafts. Drawings feature pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, and water color studies.
Mrs Elizabeth Prines died at her Bloomingdale avenue home Tuesday morning. Burial was Thursday in Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Her husband Geo M Prince and a son and daughter survive. Mrs Rhoda Elliott died Tuesday evening at her Federal Hill home. Three children survive and burial was Thursday in the M E Churchyard. The Sunday School Convention here last Sunday was well attended with an interesting program. Miss Mary Gullett of Greenwood visited her sister Mrs Herman Wright Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr Martin Smith of Cambridge visited Mr and Mrs M L Smith Saturday. Mrs Lewis Warren visits her sister Mrs Wm H Alburger. H K Smith and H B Messenger were in Baltimore this week. Mr John Elliot of Pittsburg is at Earl Nobles.
On Sunday May 27 two Sunday trains in each direction will be established on the Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad and branches, except the Smyrna Branch and the line between Georgetown and Franklin City. Through trains will depart Broad Street Philadelphia at 7.06 am and 3.46 pm, from Wilmington at 7.53 am and 4.30 pm, and reach Delmar at 10.58 am and 7.35 pm. Return trains leave Delmar at 7.00 pm and 3.47 pm, reach Wilmington at 10.05 am and 6.52 pm, and Broad Street Philadelphia at 11.00 am and 7.45 pm. Connections with branch trains noted. consult new timetable for times. Local notices follow about visitors, church services, roadwork, illnesses, school events, and social visits in area communities.
The letter defines National Life's approach to cash and investments. It notes cash in banks totaled $1,144,720.08 at December 30, 1905, earning a little over 2 percent on average. Loans, municipal bonds, and mortgages in process reached $1,193,350.00, with $72,098.87 in policies awaiting adjustment, leaving loan and claim engagements $120,728.19 above cash in hand. policyholders urged to study the annual statement carefully.
Notice to teachers announces vacancies for assistant teachers at summer term end and invites re appointments. Examinations for first and second grade certificates set for June 13 1906 at Denton High School starting 9 am with required subjects listed. Teachers Institute planned for week of August 27 by order of E M Noble superintendent.
The Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway announces a daily schedule with limited details. Eastbound service listed at 12.00 p.m. and branch times from Centreville with 8:43 a.m. and 5:40 p.m. two additional 6:33 p.m. options, all under A J Benjamin supervision.
The bank will close on Decoration Day May 30 as a legal holiday. All paper payable and maturing that day may be paid the following day. T. C. West, Cashier.
PrOeople s National Bank of Denton Maryland will be closed on Decoration Day Wednesday May 30 1906 as a legal holiday. All paper payable at this bank. O W Downes cashier.
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