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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
3
The record lists multiple meetings. Creovai Court and Oxnr Hans Court are set for January 12 and October 14 respectively. Levy Court is scheduled for October 21 along with a School Board meeting on October 14.
Local column reports mil ules for sale addiction to private sale notices, land and real estate ads, costs of wheat and corn, a major store's stock, burglaries, new street lighting and heating contracts, and updates on residents and visitors. It notes town tax rates, building improvements, and ongoing legal and social news from Ridgely, Centreville, and Denton with several named individuals and businesses.
The town reports no smallpox scare now after earlier false rumors and notes school opened with Prof Pattison of Cambridge as principal and Miss Dana Pool as assistant. Dr Walter C Stack of Wilmington visited, improvement around Williamsburg praised, tomato crop good, and several locals on the sick list show improvement. Miss Bessie Trice from Baltimore spent three weeks with her parents.
Ridgely residents report visitors and family movements. Mrs J H K Shannahan of Sparrow’s Point returned home with her mother Mrs T L Day after visiting her parents. Mrs Geo Hudson and children returned to Baltimore from Mrs J E Atkinson’s. Mrs M H Swing improves after a week of illness. Mrs D M Swing spent the week with her parents at Baston. Miss Hutson of Oxford visits Aunt Mrs W Williams. James Simons bought a new piano for the hall. R E Stone of Boston visits his brother Dr S S Stone. Preston Day and family moved from Trappe to Ridgely. LeRoy Sigler visitors in Philadelphia.
Ipa McIvaine familiar Denton milliner invites readers to inspect a large assortment of city trimmed hats priced from 1.00 to 25.00. The ad promotes style quality and value while encouraging subscriptions to the Journal.
Local notes report medicine sales nights in Hillsboro Hall, revival services at Harris Chapel, and ongoing preaching at Cordova with Rev. C L Kennard. Trips include Mr Lee and wife visiting the West, Miss Louise Brandford in Baltimore, and Mrs Thompson visiting Washington. Grains and livestock items mention a Griffin broom maker's horse in town and Mr George Moore buying carloads of pears in Queen Anne.
Mary A Edge widow of Robert Edge died recently at her daughter's home. Funeral at the M E Church conducted by Rev O T Baynard with interment at Old School Baptist cemetery, Cow Marsh. She leaves five children, including William near Willow Grove and Mrs J R Jones near Henderson. A note on her Christian faith and ill health. Also local notes on C E Hollingsworth’s hunting visit in N G Cohee woods and large Old School Baptist meeting at Cow Marsh with about eight hundred attendees and visiting pastors Grafton and Francis.
Mr. Joseph Noble moved to Hurlock after illness. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Messenger returned home after a Baltimore trip. Miss Annie Elliott returns from vacation in the north and seaside. Mrs. Eddington and Sadie enjoyed G A R holidays in Washington and Alexandria. Julian Lipscomb of South Carolina visited J. W. Noble. Mary Morse bought shop fixtures and rented Mrs. A Logan's shop. James and Gambrill left for Washington. Rev. Mr. Wright visited Baltimore. Harry Prouse on a local business trip.
Goldsboro reports Jarrell and Truitt will shut their cannery this week, aiming for the largest pack since 1898 as tomato crops run fair and farmers see encouraging prices. The Ladies Aid festival yielded fifteen dollars net profits, with plans for another event soon.
Fouwling Creek reports Mr Gootee Todd plans a dwelling near Fowling Creek while Mr Andrew Towers in the same neighborhood adds to an existing dwelling. Twin babies of Mr Albert Murphey win a prize at Saturday evening entertainment. Miss Andrew named most popular young lady and also wins a prize. Mrs Frank Todd is severely ill with typhoid fever. Wedding gifts advertised in Mr C H Bullock's stock.
The October term opened with Judges Martin and Brown. bailiff Wyatt resigned, J Ed Nichols appointed. Grand jury listed, led by Edward E. Nuttle and P. A. Marvis. Several verdicts: Downes wins appeal against McDowell firm. Richards found not guilty on weapons and disturbance charges. Multiple defendants acquitted or convicted with sentences ranging from fines to House of Correction terms. several civil docket items settled pre-trial.
The text lists multiple court actions with lawyers names, including Towers, Lewis and Goldsborough, Draper, Deweese, Owens and Fisher. It notes naturalization of James Jenson and others, habeas corpus release for Fred Jester, and a grand jury report urging jail and almshouse improvements and a new county jail within a year. It also mentions the Denton Bridge condition and public nuisance referred to as an old toilet.
The Journal and Proceedings of the Maryland State Teachers Association fifty fifth annual session, held June 30 to July 2 at Ocean City, Md., is printed and available to members via State Superintendent M Bates Stephens. Reports include committees, addresses, and other matters of importance. Institute meetings in Cecil and Charles counties are postponed to late month. An Examiners Association meeting planned for December 1 at the State Normal School outlines 1903 institute work. Reading Circle membership shows a notable rise, with Stephens predicting 1200 to 1500 enrollments.
Elmer Collins, the suspected husband in the Laurel murder case, reappeared at his counsel’s Georgetown office shortly before court. William Waite Pratt, accused by Collins’ friends, faced court as the State dropped murder charges and charged him with assault near Delmar after Mrs. Collins’ murder. Pratt was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to Farnhurst Asylum.
In a Tuesday meeting the levy court heard a complaint that the draw of the 1Yover Bridge was turned off too early at night and the clerk was instructed to contact the Talbot commissioners. On Thursday the commissioners appointed sub registrars of vital statistics for eight districts with named doctors and officials including Dr. J. E. Golly and Dr. F. R. Malone among others.
A buyer offers a large grade Chester White sow described as fine and broad. Appealing deal for potential buyers. Contact J. W. Kerr in Denton, Maryland for details and inquiry.
Charles R Wilson of Denton dies at 23 after tuberculosis health decline. Isaac R Pippin aged 30 dies in Greensboro after illness, leaving a widow and son. James Jester Sr Civil War veteran dies at 71, funeral at Grove with pallbearers named. Miss Mary L Clark dies of typhoid pneumonia at Franklin Square Hospital Baltimore while visiting Ridgely. Burial to Downes Station and Greensboro following services by Rev Dr Hoffecker.
Professor W T L Taliaferro of the Maryland Experiment Station warns the 1902 shorthay crop highlights the need for drought resistant forage. He notes alfalfa as the best available crop and discusses August seedings or late March to early April spring sowing, with risks from early freezes.
Miss Ida J Mellvaine’s millinery reception this week drew Denton ladies to a refined show of cultivated taste and talent. The display greatly exceeded expectations and pleased the appreciative crowd, with compliments directed at the proprietress and Miss Margarette Marsh the artistic trimmer. The shop promises style quality and taste, aiming to please the people with a large, well assorted stock.
Elmer Collins stood trial in Georgetown on Wednesday for the murder of his wife Alma Collins. Neighbors testify to main facts and largely support guilt claims, while Collins' friends and both families say he is innocent and have offered bond renewals.
Tabulated results from Eastern Shore counties in the First Congress district list Democratic margins for Comptroller with totals for Hering Platt and others. The 1901 judicial circuit results show Brown defeating Graham and a statewide Brown margin.
Committee of Marydel Council Jr. O U A M Mrs Margaret Smith wife of Wao G Smith presents resolutions praising her as a devoted church member and estimable lady offering sympathy to relatives and ordering copies for minutes the Dexter Journal and the family.
W A Cummins of J B Colt Co New York with Machinist Anklam installs an acetylene lighting system for the law building and nearby homes. Cummins says the plant will be among the best on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and can light half a dozen more structures at low cost of two fifths of a cent per hour with strong brightness.
Fisher assignee will sell a small farm in the Eighth district on Tuesday October 21. Charles F. Smith administrator of Ida G Fountain will sell furniture today. Noble and Kelley administrators will sell valuable real estate near Preston on Saturday October 18. J A O Tucker assignee will sell a house and lot in Greensboro on Tuesday October 14.
Miss Minnie Childs of Annapolis has been appointed teacher at Chestnut Grove and has made a favorable impression on school patrons and community. Miss Corinne Collins of Agner was guest of her sister Mrs. W. H. Anthony near Denton on Sunday. Miss Ola Wilson of Agner spent part of last week with Federalsburg friends.
Andersontown residents prepare fields for seeding while social visits occur in Harrington and Goldsboro. Miss Sallie Layton listed as sick. Minnie Collins and Rosa Burkett visit Harrington. Mrs Elmer F Thawley visits relatives in Goldsboro. Subscribe for county news.
Baltimore hosts the Christian Endeavor convention October 30 31 with an estimated 2500 attendees and special conferences for Maryland work. Delegates urged to report to State Supt Geo H Nook. bishops attend the Methodist Episcopal Board session October 29 November 1. Epworthians sermon at Methodist Church. Thawley s Church rally tomorrow. Christ Church to hold holy communion.
The article notes a new combine formed by consolidation of McCormick Deering Plano Champion and Milwaukee machine companies with a capital stock of 120 million dollars. D M Osborne & Co remains outside the arrangement. It suggests the aim to regulate prices and boost profits, hoping Osborne’s strong competition will keep machinery prices reasonable for farmers globally.
Mr. Samuel Elwanger displayed fine specimens of black twig apples and pears in Denton this week. Five apples nearly filled a gallon basket while J.T. Sylvester gathered twenty four Fellawater apples filling a peach basket. A peach basket of pears from Quinine Hill held thirty two.
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday Oscar Clark guardian to minor Goldie B Clark presented a final receipt and release of guardianship which were approved Oscar Clark trustee for the sale of real estate of Samuel B Rep logle deceased presented a final account audit and dividend which was approved and passed
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