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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1905
Page
3
Circuit Court will use a November 14 session as the Levy Court and Orphans Court also announce meetings on November 14. The Season Board plans a November 1 gathering to discuss actions and agenda items.
Denton headlines note local business openings and bids, political activity, lectures, and travel plans. Plans include Gootee building projects, a carriage house, steamer Vesper resumes Choptank trips, and a Denton visit to Wilmington for hunting. County bids for road and bridge were rejected. Lectures at Masonic Hall feature Dr Temple on Rome. Democratic rally at Ridgely with Howard Bryant Arthur Herzog. suffrage talk and local politics dominate.
The notice details several marriages including Miss Nannia R. Palmatory of Roe to Mr. William Miles Dean of Coleraine, with ceremony at St. Paul’s M. E. Church Ingleside officiated by Rev. L Hammond. Other weddings include Dr. J Edward Douglass and Miss Nellie C Robbins in Camden, and Harvey Dunning and Martha Knight in Greensboro. The piece also notes social visits, relocations, and a mix of local events and arrivals.
A surprise party at near town honors Miss Grace Greenlee with games and a straw ride after Halloween supper. Attendees include Lawrence Hartington Harry Hartington Ilomer Green Earl Greenlee Clarence Ayers Bates Thomas Dobson Ralph Pritchett and Misses Florence Ayers Laura Stevenson Myrtle Bailey Helen Baggs Edith Dill Elsie Coursey Carrie Griffin Ethel Jackson. Anna Stevenson hosted a straw ride for visiting friends. Adelphia Literary Society held a program with a debate on women suffrage ending 2-1 against the motion. The day marks St Pauls M E Church Greensboro first anniversary with Dr S W Thomas of Philadelphia preaching. Halloween celebrations stirred mischief among youth causing property damage. Alvin Totherod’s 17th birthday celebrated with surprise. Lena Lewis Edna Shipman attend Epworth League convention in Clayton with Rev S P Shipman. Mr Harvey Coursey moved his family to the Pippin House. W L Longfellow, wife and John Clark and mothers visited Centreville. Greensboro M E Church ladies plan dinner and supper on election day.
The Republican campaign event in Mason Hall drew key figures Chairman Robert O D Bradley and Attorney George K R Gaither with Mr. McCullough absent. Bradley urged Black voters, attacking the franchise amendment as Gaither also opposed it, while a Baltimore letter claimed growing support for the amendment among Republicans.
Howard Bryant argues the proposed amendment will erase the colored vote and shift power to whites, claiming the issue stems from Civil War legacies. He contends the change would curb political corruption, remove unprincipled politicians, and finally settle the social status of Black residents, urging white voters to act.
Mr T E Burke visits from Kenmore ND then travels to Philadelphia with his mother Mrs C A Burke who planned a month with her daughter Mrs Harry Layton Randall Hervey, badly mashed in Philadelphia now with his mother Mrs Mary B Harvey Emily Bennett of Wilmington and Jennie Clark of Queen Anne with Mr and Mrs O J Redden of Denton visit sister Mrs T W Porter Rev H S Johnson Mrs Ora Bowdle and Pearl Satterfield sick Mrs J E Russell and daughter Ova back from Concord Miss Eva Thawley visiting Miss Mabel D Wright Stevensville M B Smith returns from Stevensville visit Eluer Raughley suffers hand infection Mrs S M S Stephens guest of Mrs W P Stafford this week SV P Stafford loses a horse last Wednesday night Kaliker Karneval in Baker's Hall this Saturday evening.
On Tuesday the Orphans' Court approved receipts and releases from all distributees for Richard J. Colston estate. Alva B. Todd was substituted as purchaser of certain real estate from Lydia P. Wright estate. Philip A. Noble presented an account of sales. Sale of James M. Nichols estate ratified. Anna L. Richardson presented first account of William P. Witchardson estate. Charles H. Todd presented first and final account for John W. Thomas estate. Court adjourned to November 11 due to upcoming general election.
The Baltimore Vers reflects after the General Assembly session praising Hon. HE. J. Goslin as Democratic floor leader. It lauds his diplomacy, avoidance of petty squabbles, ability to secure action, and noted upright courtesy. The editorial notes it is rare for the Vers to praise a political adversary.
Registration figures show 4305 registered voters in Caroline County with 3260 white and 1045 colored. Net loss from last year is 32. District changes include First up 21, Second down 1, Third up 2, Fourth up 2, Fifth up 22, Sixth down 5, Seventh down 21, and Eighth down 37.
Funeral services were held for Bruce Green at his mother Susan Green’s Ridgely home conducted by Rev. E. L. Coblentz. Mrs. George S. Fitzhugh’s funeral occurred Monday with interment at Berlin. she was married to a former Christ Church rector now at Sparrows Point. Cora Warrington, formerly Miss Nickerson, died at her Wilmington home, aunt to Denton postmaster Thomas R. Green. Solomon E. Smith, East New Market merchant and longtime traveling salesman, died Monday at age 69.
Judge Edwin H. Brown heard eight registry appeals from five districts. The court ordered adding Alonzo Coulbourn Harvey Moore Rufus Fleetwood and J Paul Mowbray to Fifth district registries Levin Christopher to Eighth district while Eskurious Dunham was refused registration and Fred Melvin and William Lankford were struck from the Third precinct registries.
Forty or fifty children dressed in quaint outfits enjoyed a Halloween night parade through town. Larger youths continued the merriment late, singing near midnight. Some mischief included misplaced shutters, boxes, and doorsteps while residents slept.
In cold early winter, parents should watch for ominous symptoms of croup. Keep Chamberlains Cough Remedy at home and give at first hoarseness or the croupy cough to ward off the attack. Mrs. Rosinthal of Turner Michigan endorses it and cites long use. Sold by Douglass Drug Store and A. L. Duffey Hillsboro.
Baltimore firm Bowen & Co lists grains and produce prices including No.2 red wheat at 85, white corn 36, steamer rates 79 to 54, yellow corn 59, chickens 12, turkeys 17 to 18, ducks 12, geese 12, eggs 27 firm, live geese feathers 61, white potatoes 65 to 70, sweets 1 per barrel, Neifer pears 1.15 per barrel, Maryland Virginia apples 1.75 per barrel, New York State apples 3.00, veal calves 8, lambs 6 to 7, sheep 3 to 4.4.
The allowe en party hosted by the Ladies' Aid Society in Todd's store room drew a large appreciative crowd with music and literary features. The witch's cave drew many while autumn foliage, Japanese and pumpkin lanterns decorated the space. Refreshments were served. Mrs William S Todd travels to Baltimore to visit her daughter. Miss Bernard visits Col A W Disk's home. Mr N H Fooks travels to Pittsburgh this week.
Ingleside M E Church South hosts a protracted meeting starting Monday in October with special services planned mornings and nights in November. Dr J T Wighman from Baltimore, former Mt Vernon Church pastor in Washington DC, will preach Wednesday November Sth and remain through Sunday November 12 inviting all to attend.
This Sunday school lesson summarizes the Book of Esther, noting its unnamed divine providence and Ester’s brave plea to save the Jews. It contrasts Esther and Mordecai with Haman, details a plot to massacre Jews, and highlights Esther’s three day fast and risk to approach the king.
A claim promotes a product with lower gallon use and longer wear. The advertisement argues efficiency and durability, naming the brand and presenting a value proposition aimed at cost savings and extended usage.
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