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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1906
Page
2
A mixed page reports rental listings and sales, weddings in Easton Federalsburg Ridgely and Denton, public events, railway updates, and local concerns. Notable items include a November 29 sale, a public supper, a county death, and a call for united anti bribery action to curb vote buying in Caroline County.
Dr Jefferis delivered a spirited lecture titled The Round Round World with original slides and witty commentary drawing a large Denton audience including teachers and the public education superintendent. The piece also reports on Archdeacon Jefferis mission at the Episcopal Church and a heated discussion on anti bribery in Caroline County politics with party leaders urged to sign an anti bribery pledge.
Miss Sarah Benls and Mrs. E F Messenger return from a reunion in New England and attend the A B C F Missions centennial in Williamstown. The Ladies Aid Society hosts Miss Newman of Baltimore for a recital on November 22 with admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children under 12. William Warren and Miss Hattie Truitt wed at a bride’s home. Various local residents relocate, travel south, or engage in seasonal business as the community updates its households and schedules. Ship wheat and corn by the Vesper. freight unspecified. bags furnished.
Mia and Mrs Clarence Rive hosted a bag social at their home last Saturday. Attendees included Edith Towers Minnie Todd Elizabeth Thawley Helen Nut? Ada Murphy Ruth Scott Elsie Roe Mary Towers and more with Madison Towers Allie Neal Walter Donovan Harvey Quillen and others. First prizes went to Edith Towers and Harvey Fisk. Boobies awarded to Ruth Scott and Ada Murphy. Refreshments served. Mr and Mrs Herman Horsey were surprised by a masque event with comical costumes.
The question of curing a cold quickly concerns everyone. B L Wall of Waverly Wa. credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cold medicine and recommends it to friends. Available at Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffey Hillsboro. Job work offered.
At the monthly decine meeting of the C. EB. Society Mrs H S Johnson was elected president Miss Hester Raughley vice president Miss Edith Simpson treasurer and Mrs Lucy Cahall secretary Mrs W P Stafford hosted a birthday party for her grandson Master Grayson Sparks last Saturday afternoon outdoors were enjoyed by the children. Other notes include Mrs Fannie Griffin visiting with Mrs C N Fountain, barn construction by Prof M B Stephens and Mr R C Thawley, the Cahall Rae wedding in Philadelphia, Wilton Porter injuring his foot with an ax, Henry Orwell burning a straw-rick, and revival meetings at the M P Church.
Mrs Anna I Sparklin wife of Thomas B Sparklin died at her Hillsboro home on October 20 from pneumonia aged 63. She endured years of poor health with cheerful disposition leaving a husband, mother, sister, and many friends. Funeral services were held at home conducted by Rev D J Givan and Rev George R Mays of the M E Church South.
Community whispers say Mr. W. J. Wright plans a large shirt factory that could bring growth to the town. The note urges more entrepreneurs to follow his example and start projects. Various locals including Captain C. W. Wright and families were noted visiting nearby cities this week.
Farmer readers are advised on year round egg supply with a 300 eggs a week target April to October and 100 weekly from November to March. Advice covers hen age, molt timing, feeding with barley, middlings, maize and bran, exercise to prevent fat, scratch sheds, and housing to preserve heat while avoiding excessive fat.
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