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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1904
Page
3
The notice lists upcoming meetings for the Orphans' Court on November 16 and November 15, a Livy Court with a November 15 date, and a London board set to meet on November 29.
Local items report a Democratic meeting in Snow Hill and election turnout concerns. Dwellings for Prof K M Noble and Mrs Mariana Todd near completion. Cattle sale by AGW Parker advertised opens at one. Halloween festivities light up Denton streets as families celebrate. Marriage notices include Hattie Covey and Charles Brown and several weddings around Federalsburg and Ridgely. Judge Brown presided over registrations. local court notices mention Stoward J Jones reinstatement. Several trains, steamer cargo, and business moves are noted along with church revival plans at Goldsboro South Church.
The Techies Aid Society held its monthly meeting at Mrs Hollingsworth's home with many members present and refreshments served. A Halloween party followed by a large turnout reflected community spirit. widespread social updates and notices of upcoming Epworth League Rally and charity dinners were included along with several regional reports.
A Salisbury dispatch notes the first Congressional district race shaping up with Smith favored over Republican William S. Jackson. It cites Democratic confidence, Republican dissatisfaction, and county by county projections with figures for Cecil, Caroline, Queen Annes, Talbot, Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester, Somerset, Kent, and Patriot, plus anticipated margins and headquarter activity.
In a district described as favorable to the Democrats, speculation centers on Call at the Projidy Lime in Lome county and the brother's letter, which he claimed Bill had no business publishing. The party expresses strong optimism about securing a handsome victory.
No diphtheria cases remain in town or nearby. Schools reopened after five weeks. Rev H P Baker led a successful revival at Moore's and plans another in town. W T Elliott’s new dwelling advances. Robert Jarrell Jr returned from a two week St Louis Fair trip. Local families visit Bethlehem Centreville Baltimore and Denton. Harriet Melvin of Berlin visiting S T Jones. Orphans Court records: will of Sophie Reichman presented and filed.
At a recent meeting of the Hepta sophs the conclave adopted resolutions noting the removal of Martin J. Cohee to the Celestial Conclave and mourning the death of Collie Chaptank Conclave. The group expresses appreciation for Cohee's earthly usefulness and virtues and honors Chaptank as a loyal, generous citizen and family man. The resolutions will be entered in minutes, published in town papers, and sent to the bereaved family.
An oyster supper will be given at Hubbard's school house on Saturday evening November 12 if fair, else Monday evening. Proceeds for the benefit of the school. Mr Albert Engle of New York is visiting his parents. Farmers here are shelling corn. Miss Bertha Holbrook visited Mrs J H Dean. Mr and Mrs Walter Beauchamp visited Mrs W H Cohee. Citizens attended a political meeting in Preston Saturday evening.
On Monday night Halloween revelers from Williston and Harmony gathered at Misses Estella and Daisy Merediths home near Williston. Guests wore masks and costumes. Mrs. L I Robinson of Easton visits her sister Mrs John Horsey. Miss Ringe of Philadelphia visits Mr A Reichman. Mr R C Rice and family return from Bowers Beach.
The governor of Delaware is described as likely to be a conservative Democrat rather than a Addicks Republican, with Hon. Caleb B. Pennewill named in connection to the matter.
A Chester town audience heard Republican Congressman candidate Mr. Jackson criticized for relying on money to win votes. The letter asserts Thomas A. Smith, a hardworking local businessman, should secure GOP support, while complaining Smith’s rivals question character and manhood amid alleged fund-raising influence.
Bridgetown's farmers, strong Democrats, packed a wass meeting last week. A Friday Henderson gathering, presided by F. P. Medford, drew about four hundred people with speakers B. B. Shreeve T. Alan Goldsborough and E. W. Deen outlining Democratic aims.
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