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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1903
Page
3
Items of Mews from All Parts of the County solicited under this head. Public Business Calendar lists upcoming sessions. Crovuitt Court will meet June 22, Orphass Court June 9. Levy Court June 2. School Board June 9.
A roundup of local projects in Denton includes paving at T Pliny Fisher’s office and an iron awning at Masonic Building. Dredging bids on Choptank near Zacharias' place, lighting plans for about fifty buildings, and expansion of water supply. Denton National Bank stock authorized, optician opens in Bullock building, and Mills reports peach and pear prospects along the Delaware line.
Local notices recount birthdays, marriages, and social visits. Alday P. Whitby celebrated his twenty second birthday with family and friends as colored lights lit the house and grounds. Several weddings are noted including Mary Andrews and John Hopkins Loux in Washington Church, Hurlock. Additional health, business, and travel updates from Denton and surrounding towns are recorded.
At the annual commencement of the State Normal School Baltimore ninety ladies and four men received diplomas. Henry R. Lewis urged graduates to cultivate individuality, urging self-criticism and shaping character like sculpting marble. Noted graduates included L. Leonora Valliant of Caroline county and Edna Spry Downes of Queen Anne's county.
Mr and Mrs Thos C Curry marked ten years of marriage with a Wednesday evening gathering at their Church Street home attended by about a hundred friends. The evening included games and music followed by cream and cake and there were many useful gifts. A lawn fete by M E Church Sunday School classes will be repeated this Saturday for the church fund.
A large crowd from our town and many from Preston and ederalsburg attended the Cambridge ceremony marking the laying of the corner stone of the new hospital. A native Indian preacher led a service in Blades Hall on Tuesday with a large audience present. Mr. George Ross and family move to Galestown to run a canning-house. Mr. J. Rittenhouse builds a fine residence near Wright's Wharf. Mrs. Hamsh Hummel and daughter Elsie of Wisconsin visit Mrs. Dunham. Mr. J. O. Stafford reportedly owns the best corn-field in the area. Mrs. John Rumbold returns home after visiting friends in Baltimore.
Henderson Mrs H C Gooden returns home after a few days with friends in Wilmington, escorted by daughter in law Mrs Marion Gooden. Mrs S D Carrow and daughters Edna and Ruth visit friends at Cordova. Mrs Chas Starkey of near Busies visits Ars Alonzo Cohee. Mrs Ida Pritchett returns after four months with Philadelphia friends. Miss Maggie Sparks visits friends at Ingleside.
Miss Lola Smith visits Dover home after time with cousin Mrs. Margaret Smith. John Johnson rebuilds new dwelling after fire destroyed former home. Mrs. Juin Cohee of Hazlettsville guests of daughter Mrs. Joansell on Tuesday. Mr. Charlies Smith and sister from Dover visit Caroline relatives on Sunday. Mrs. C. H. Poore listed as ill.
The Burrsvile Epworth League reorganized and elected officers led by President Rev. Harry Taylor. Other officers include 1st vice-president Mrs. Tarry Taylor, 2nd Miss Eva Thawley, 3rd Miss Nettie Porter, 4th Miss Roberta Dill, secretary Miss Iva Russells, treasurer Mrs. Bertha Trice, and organist Miss Lyda Russell. Sick list this week features Sallie Stafford, Mrs. Robert Thawley, Mrs. Sarah Baker, Miss Flora Dill, and Bates Baker.
Real Estate transfers recorded in Liber 64 by Clark Hobbs' deputies show multiple deeds in Fourth Fifth and other districts. Notable entries include George W Porter to James H Nichols 200 acres for 5000 dollars and Matilda M Richards to David M Swing 150 acres for 2000 dollars. Marriage licenses issued include William C Cheffins and Elizabeth A Morris and several others from Goldsboro Ridgely Ingleside and Denton.
The Philadelphia Zedger reports Janos Oscar Webb, a negro, urged by District Attorney Bell for a murder verdict in the first degree for killing his mother in law Julia Waller on June 5 1902 in Germantown. Webb admitted guilt at the second trial after a long silence and spoke of his wife leaving him amid a double tragedy. Dr Manship, summoned by Webb’s attorney, is connected to the case through Webb’s grandfather who died insane.
The Clerk Hobbs office issued numerous traders licenses with today as the last day to obtain. Names include Temple, Smith & Co, Ridgely. Frank McCloud, Ridgely. Samuel Nowell & Co, Denton. J. Edward Nichols, Denton. T. S. Jarman & Son, Greensboro. A. J. Kliwansky, Greensboro. and others across Denton Ridgely Henderson and surrounding towns with varied fees from 500 to 8,000 dollars. Also notes a Knights Templar Ascension Day gathering in Easton with Cambridge Knights arriving by Governor McLane steamer and a banquet at the Masonic Temple.
Obituary notices report the deaths of prominent Caroline County residents including James G. Redden at eighty seven, Mrs. Redden wife of a former sheriff, and sons Orlando J. Redden Charles H. Redden and Francis A. Redden. Other obituaries note William A. Kachline of Bath Pa James Harrison Frazer James Hodges Haynes and William Willis with details on births deaths and funeral arrangements. The column also covers fish hatchery efforts by C L Vincent and the Eastern Shore Fish Commission including shad and perch hatching and seasonal conditions.
The Junior Order United American Mechanics will attend a memorial service at the M E Church next Sunday morning May 31 led by Rev C W Smith who will deliver a patriotic sermon. Children's Day exercises at M E Church South cancel Sunday night service. Local items note Mr Rolph’s sale and move to Rehoboth and various visits and concerts by residents and guests.
In the Orphans Court Tuesday will submissions and confirmations including wills for Henry Jopp and others, final accounts, inventories, and administ rator actions across several estates. Church news reports Methodist Protestant officers elected, local pledges for a new edifice, Holiness Church dedication, and upcoming services with noted speakers and schedule changes.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets to Asheville from all lines for ASHEVILLE meeting attendees June 5 6 and 7 at a single fare plus 25 cents. For the Boston National Education Association meeting July 6 to 10 teachers may travel round trip for 11 30 including a 2 00 membership fee. sea route adds about 2 00.
The Norma Glee Club and elocutionist Mr W T Smithers of Dover performed at Simon's Hall last Wednesday evening. The old organization drew a good audience with fourteen numbers all encored. Samuel Townsend of Townsend now assists as telegraph operator at Ridgely. Miss Ella Imler has been quite ill.
A Saturday evening gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R P Moore featured many games and a large turnout. Guests were invited to dine on ice cream and cake before departing at a late hour after a pleasant social evening.
The senior class will close examinations next Wednesday and prepare final essays on topics by Mary Brumbaugh Elma Cade Clarence Oakes Elva Fullerton May Gelletty Pearl Grifin Dillie Merriken and Hattie Wright. Commencement is Tuesday June 16 with Hon Thomas A. Smith as speaker at Assembly Hall. An evening with Longfellow is planned June 4 at 8 p.m. in the same hall with 7:30 doors and a 15 cent admission for library funds.
A Washington physician with extensive alcoholism treatment experience warns that dipsomaniacs rarely crave the first drink when their stomach is full. He urges immediate meals to blunt the urge, noting milk and crackers work well and give time to reconsider. He distinctions between hungry periodicals and hard daily drinkers.
A bundle of children’s clothing was found on the Ridgely to Denton route last Friday. The finder is asked to deliver the item to the Journal office or to Mrs Mary L Thawley. The notice seeks return to the rightful owner and provides no further details.
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