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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1901
Page
3
The column lists a series of notices and happenings in Ridgely and surrounding Caroline county. Mentions include millinery stock by Miss Bertie Parker, new winter goods at J. H. Nichols, and promotions for Two Johns Store. It covers a Democratic cavalcade, election lists, auctions, a dozen upcoming entertainments, obituaries, estate actions, a boiler death near Dewitt, and local tax and voter registration updates.
A sequence of marriage notices from Annapolis and nearby towns details multiple ceremonies. Ellen Brower Gassaway wed Lt. R. Earle Fisher of the U S Army at St Anns Church in Annapolis with a cavalry yellow color scheme, followed by a reception at Gassaway home and a honeymoon route to Fort Grant. Additional weddings include Miss Rosa Harris to Barney D. Cohen in Baltimore, Miss Eloise Walmsley to George Ash in Elkton, and several other society nuptials in Denton and Preston with local clergy, orchestras, and family celebrations.
Harrington grower Dr B L Lewis forecasts a harvest of about 20,000 baskets of sweet potatoes, signaling a strong season for local farmers.
The Greensboro Epworth League chose officers led by Rev. S. N. Pilchard as president and T. C. Curry as secretary. A parade of local movements follows with visits to Baltimore and New York, plus sermons on repentance and the Holy Spirit urging vigilance and ready for life eternal.
The Ladies of the Hillsboro M E Church South will serve a public dinner on Election Day to fund the parsonage. The third quarterly conference of Hillsboro charge will be held next Saturday at 11 am led by Rev W F Corkran. Rev J St Vaughn of North Carolina lectured on temperance at M BE Church last Sunday to a large audience. Straw is being shipped daily from Queen Anne station by C H Dean and Gurney Jump. Various locals relocate, marry, travel or visit, including Ralph Thompson moving to St Louis, Mrs Branford returning from Baltimore, and Eli F Lofton marrying Miss Lorena May Wolverton in Washington DC. Bishop Adams to hold confirmations at Al Saints P E Church and Chapel of the Good Shepherd Cordova. Public invited to services. local visits noted. Edward Carter of Dover visiting son L M BR Carter.
Miss Ethel Wilson entertained a few friends on Thursday evening of last week. Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan visits her son Charles Sullivan in Philadelphia. Rev. A. F. H. Covey of Pomona visited relatives nearby this week. The Misses Fleetwood of Cannon, Del. are guests of Miss Ruth Kemp. Misses Hattie and Viola Covey visited in Delaware on Saturday. Miss Stella Scott went to Philadelphia last week.
Miss Mollie Hearn of Baltimore has been visiting friends in Caroline for a month. Mrs. John Hoey and family of Atlantic City are visiting Mr. H. R. Merriken. Mrs. N. J. Corkran has been visiting relatives and friends in Haston and Oxford. Typical autumn weather.
Clergy from Providents and Cincinnati will attend conventions in Hillsboro Easton Preston and Denton October 24 29 and 31 with others expected. The 43rd anniversary of SS Pauls Church Hillsboro is October 28 with a lunch at the rectory. Junior Aid Society Preston hosts a pie party and entertainment October 25 for M E Church benefit. Protracted meetings continue at the M E Church and Holy Communion at St Pauls Ridgely tomorrow. Forty Hour Devotion begins at Old St Josephs Cordova next Sunday.
The Talbot county Circuit Court reconvened to hear Joseph Chamberlaine versus John C. Henry and William H. Adkins executors of Dr. J. E. M. Chamberlaine. After a long stretch with sixty witnesses, the suit was abandoned as Mrs. Hayward agreed to pay her brother $500 in addition to prior matching provisions. The case, with an extensive counsel list, would likely have lasted over a week.
The National Central Committee of the Twentieth Century Gospel Campaign appeals to church members nationwide. It warns of a social disorder causing potential violent evil and urges regeneration through the gospel and Christ’s grace. A week of services is proposed starting November 10 to promote revival and moral renewal.
The saw and hammer work fuels a record number of buildings this fall in the town. A successful school play “Sweet Family” raised funds for the Academy. Federnsburg’s new bank flourishes, boosting local business. Goldsborough made an official visit while voters take note. Wm. R. Breeding opened a newly purchased store. James Orem of Baltimore visits Miss Carrie Jefferson, while Miss P. P. Cottingham of Snow Hill stays with Mrs. Sallie F. Davis. Mrs. J. W. Stowell took a brief trip to Baltimore.
Denton witnesses a building boom as over thirty structures rise including two brick buildings the High School and the Journal office. New homes go up on Franklin and Sixth streets East Main East Guay and near the depot while several more starts and sales in Horsey’s Addition signal continued growth and a planned new street by town commissioners.
Henry R. Lewis was elected Deputy Supreme Archon of the Improved Order Heptasopha Eleventh district at a Masonic Hall Easton convention presided by J. E. Morgan. Thirteen conclaves exist in the district but about half attended. J. E. Morgan named as Lewis alternate. Caroline conclaves represented by Greensboro H. M. Totheroh Ridgely Gilbert Hagadone Denton B H. Johnson Hillsboro J E Morgan.
We have just received a fine line of furniture carpets rugs martiages oilcloth and related items and invite you to view them at NuTTLE Hardware Co.
Chalmar Vandiver of the State Central Committee predicts Democratic victory in Maryland. He attacks Republican governance, warns of race tensions, praises public schools, endorses a strong primary law, defends the oyster law, and justifies an extra session. He argues white voters must vote to maintain civilization and order, warning the Republicans rely on Black voters to power their bid. He asserts statewide unity among Democrats for November.
Captain William D Thhler and three Fourth Regiment officers returned from Richmond where they attended a carnival parade. Easton Gazette editor S. Elliott Shannahan and Mrs. Shannahan visited Denton guests of H. C. Fisher. A Dowser dance at Town Hall featured Prof. Moore’s orchestra. Numerous residents and visitors were listed with travels to Pan-American Exposition and Buffalo Exposition locations.
The Democratic Advocate argues that from 1867 to 1900 the state cut net debt from 7.614 million to 2.885 million dollars while lowering the tax rate from 20 to 17 cents per hundred. It credits gradual tax relief and funding for schools and reformatories, predicting debt extinguishment and further tax cuts with continued prudent management.
The Queen Anne's Railroad Company continues repairs at stations along the line. Travelers praise a smooth track and fast express trains. Soon Love Point line opens for travel and Monu mental City route grows in popularity. No change in ownership is expected.
Col J Leonard a longtime Wicomico figure died in Salisbury. An ex Union soldier he spent time in Libby prison. In 1864 he was appointed pro vost marshal of Maryland First district and later elected Comptroller by Democrats in 1866 and again in 1867 after constitutional changes, serving until 1870.
A 73 year old man faced a grand jury for nine eggs theft. The case highlighted ownership disputes with the wife and alibi evidence. After cross examination and arguments, the Caroline county jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Fire at J A Wright canning house near Queenstown destroyed the building after day work and banked fires. Inmates escaped with help from Mrs Orrell. Loss estimated around 34000, half insured. Also reports a Dover Delaware accident injuring Margaret A Smith on a homemade merry go round near the parsonage.
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