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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1902
Page
4
Saturday morning items of notices from AML parts call for county solicitations under this head. Public business calendar lists meetings for Circuit Court on Nov 12, Orphans Court on Nov 11, Levy Court on Nov 11, and School Board on Nov 11, with Jay noted as a meeting location or liaison.
The column summarizes varied notices from Denton and surrounding towns, including tax reminders, rail timetable updates, court terms, and local business changes. It notes grain prices in Baltimore, property sales in Lewes, and ongoing public works like water mains tapping while listing local weddings, obituaries, and social events with multiple named residents and institutions.
The Delaware News catalogs native or former Delaware residents living elsewhere, naming Charles H. Fleming John H. George Charles W. Jackson Joseph Short T. Pliny Fincer Robert C. Rice John Murphey Benjamin Cubbage Y H Vinson W B Gruwell N G Cohee J B Slay Dr J H Ward Nathaniel Horsey George Wooters Lemuel Jones J W Everett Thomas Starkey Robert Dean Charles Reed J H Seeney Harry Plowman H L Dobson N Clark Lewis C Mitchell Phil Schultie D M Farry Alex McKnott John Stokes Charles Stokes T R Taylor of Caroline. The list is far from complete with several hundred former Delawarenans in Caroline county.
A Delaware writer notes no election occurred in Kent and Sussex on Tuesday yet claims there was a large turnout in spirit. He doubts Addicks will receive what he purchased amid uncertain outcomes and shifting expectations.
Trespass notices are printed and offered for sale at the office. The notices list common property violations and enforcement actions with details on deadlines and contact information for purchase.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society met at Frank Dean's house on Friday with big wagons arranged by Charles T. Davis J B Wright and Jackson Price to carry full funds from town. Over forty members are paying dues and a gypsy camp near Miles' branch attracts curiosity about past and future. The town reports new railroad facilities and various social notes among residents.
An e box social is planned at Liden’s school next Saturday evening November 8 to raise funds for a bell. Ladies are invited to bring boxes and gentlemen to attend and bid. Also notes on locals: Mader Willie Ogilvie returns to Jersey City, Ben Lawless travels to Philadelphia, Miss Hester Wright returns near Vernon, Hickman political meeting poorly attended, Frank Fountain and Will Curry in Seaford, Hattie Fountain in Baltimore, revival services continue with good turnout.
Choptank Wright family from Seaford spent weekend with Mr and Mrs J R Wright. John Dillon and Sylvester Andrews listed sick but improving. M M Willey and James Wright traveled to New York on business. John Rumbold of Baltimore visiting family. Mrs P H Cooper improving after illness. Ailie Cooper in Baltimore. Adeline Edgell visiting in Baltimore. Allie E Cooper opened a River Street store. Harry Wright attends school in Dover. Mrs Wesley Edgell spent last week in Baltimore.
Revival services closed last Sunday at Shepherds with several conversions. Rev William H Hudson was a guest of the Misses Clark near Greensboro last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Green of Bridgetown visited Al fred Clark Thursday. Miss Laura Baughley of Frederica stayed with Mr and Mrs Longfellow last week. Miss Sallie Clark, recently from Wilmington, returned home to visit her parents. Bertha Clark visited Mrs George Kibler near Greensboro Thursday. Revival began at Whites Church Sunday evening. Apner announces a box social at the Walker cottage on Saturday the 5th.
Miss Nettie Dean, a Fifth district Kent county Maryland schoolmistress, was arrested for whipping a pupil. Justice Bartus Wilkins sustained her right to whip when necessary, the appeal failing as the court saw no evidence to challenge the act. Kent has a string of similar rulings upholding teachers authority in punishment. Bailiff Harris wears a neat suit.
A local Ridgely update reports Mrs. James Swing hosting a surprise phantom party for her husband on his birthday. Other items mention church society meetings, residents visiting Baltimore, election day anecdotes, new houses in Preston, fundraisers, and various visits among local families and students.
The Orphans' Court ruled on the Elisha Andrew estate on Thursday. Children of the late Mrs. Tamsy Leaverton Illinois Bartie Andrew Delaware Mrs. Cecilia Nichols and Mrs. M. Harper Caroline county will receive property worth a little over 2600 dollars. Attorneys were Lewis and Goldsborough and Fred R. Owens. The case has been in court some time. Capt. 4. T. Hutchinson is receiving large consignments of No. 1 Cypress Shingles. Supply always on hand.
Maryland voters elected six Republicans and one Democrat to Congress, with large GOP majorities in several districts. The statewide Republican plurality reached 8,201. a 25 seat House majority is projected. Rhode Island elected a Democratic governor. turmoil over vote buying accusations surfaced in Maryland and New York.
The meeting in Wilmington selected dates for all annual conferences worldwide and appointed bishops to preside. The Wilmington Conference opens at Easton on March 18, with Bishop Cranston presiding.
Passing of the spell binder described as a relic of the eighties plus a critique of modern speakers. The story teller seeks popularity with jokes but lacks conviction, while effective rhetoric rests on plain facts from authorities and uncontroverted sources. The truly useful speaker must work hard and avoid invective to convert audiences.
The General Land Office annal report shows 19,488,535 acres disposed of in the last fiscal year, up 3,925,789 from the prior period. Of this, 1,757,593 acres sold for cash, 17,714,792 acres in miscellaneous entries, and the rest were Indian lands, reflecting a shift of Uncle Sam's holdings to corporations and individuals.
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