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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1905
Page
3
A local circuit court will hold sessions in November while the levy court and orphans court set meetings. The school board is also slated to meet on October 24, with notice of the upcoming hearings and officials listed.
Advertisements announce sale of driving mare by O F Wilkins and a house and lot in Ridgely on October 2. Dwellings for rent in Denton for 1906, a 90 acre farm for sale on the 24th, and various property transactions. Nearby items include a long list of marriages, deaths, real estate transfers, and public notices across Caroline and Queen Anne counties with names such as Harvey Cooper, D W Davis, Baynard, Jarrell Co, and Miss Myra Stevens.
In court on Tuesday, the bond of Mary E. Anthony and T Pliny Fisher as administrators of John Anthony, deceased, and letters of administration were approved. Clinton Cook and Harry E Otto named appraisers. Inventory and sale order granted. creditors notice ordered. Colston and Golds borough presented first distribution for Richard J Colston, deceased. James Th Heavalow presented first account as executor of Beniah Heavalow, deceased.
Menderson and Mrs Jas Glass return to Baltimore after visiting relatives. Miss Kizzie Gooden visits sister Mrs Fred Bowdle in Philadelphia. Wu Williams of Philadelphia stays with Mr Win Price. George Wright of Aberdeen in town. Mrs Arthur Webber of Chester visits friends. Dr Silver resides near Baltimore. The sick are much improved this week.
Edward Hoffan of Tuckahoe will resume mercantile business at the Griffin store, signaling a reopening of local commerce. Hoffan plans to inventory general goods, focusing on household wares and dry goods for the upcoming season.
Rev. HH W O Johnson undergoes a painful back surgery after an operation. Epworth League delegates from Dover district attend the Hartington convention. Greensboro photographer Cohee plans postcards from M P Church. Local visits include Mrs. W T Sewell, Leoni, Mrs. S Parker, and Mrs. W Kh Cheezum. Mrs. Hannah Jones dies in Wilmington. Mrs. E E Russell travels, Burton Baughley improves from stomatitis. Mrs. Frank Russell and Cora Reese visit Matthews. William Robinson visits Ingleside. Mrs. B T Stafford to Philadelphia for work. Mrs. A T Porter bedridden with nervous prostration. Mary E Thawley has residence painted.
Rev Aloysius Green resigned last Sunday and plans to move with his family to Baltimore. The presiding elder will supply the pulpit this conference year. Esther Kusch of St Louis visits Edith Noble in Preston. Wilbur and Viela Corkran stay with Mrs Mary Noble. Young Parnell Dennis recovers from a leg wound. Tomato season prompts canners to preserve sweet potatoes. Ladies Aids party will be held at Todd’s storeroom near the post office. Jerome A Cox improves the porch of the Commercial Hotel. Fourth district candidates active this week. Mrs Bessie F Noble visits Baltimore and Norfolk.
Mrs. Harry S. Dailey entertained Mr. and Mrs. Crawford A. Cohey of Philadelphia with a chestnuting party last week, guests returning home loaded with chestnuts and thanks for hospitality. Mrs. De. Smith hosted the Ladies' Aid Society with a pleasant evening, and locals discussed politics noting H W Temple's county treasurer bid. Mrs. George Laycock visited then returned home. Captain and Mrs. Glanding plan to move from the farm to a town house. Farmers finish husking corn as feeding ends. Ella Davis of Kenton visits her sister Mrs. Herbert Knotts. Eva Spry spent Sunday with parents near Churelh Hill.
The Saturday oyster supper and festival for Greensboro school raised funds with strong teacher, student, and patron support. Impromptu music by Smith, Jarman, Rawlings, Stevens, Porter, and Mars delighted attendees as the public anticipates a future musical concert.
Democrats held a large mass meeting at Masonie Halko Denton to rally support for passage of a constitutional amendment restricting negro suffrage and electing the Democratic ticket. A.S. Goldsborough urged white laborer protection and warned of Republican schemes. George Byrne of Charlestown WV echoed Maryland concerns. The Denton band played as attendees heard praise for Democratic candidates and calls to mobilize before upcoming Preston gathering.
A reflective survey recalls old fashioned manners and habits such as pocket shot bags for change trousers and coats, boot care Sunday greasing, shawls and water cords with keys, bodkins in work baskets, custard at tea, pie edging with a key, calico sun bonnets, Shaker bonnets, all spice pies, indigo washed linen, tea sipped from saucers, sassafras tea for health, tomatoes argued as new, and rag collection for tinware peddlers.
Maryland officials asked Governor Glenn how the state’s suffrage amendment functioned. He replied that it ended race clashes on election days, with eligible Black voters voting and others abstaining. He claimed no disturbances, rising peace, and improved prosperity as undeniable facts.
Dr H G Dirickson of Worcester notes malaria waning locally after a century there, contrasting with cities like Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. He recalls past high quinine use and cites Dr Charles M M is of Elkton observing cyclical malaria effects across decades.
A historic instruction outlines adding white sugar per gallon of cider to balance sweetness, then adding sulphite of lime after fermentation to halt activity. It directs dissolving sulphite in cider, agitating, aging, and clarifying elder before bottling. Proper corking yields sparkling cider with long storage potential.
The Jarrell Co invites shoppers to the opening Saturday October 25 and Tuesday October 31 to view finest fabrics and latest designs in ladies cloaks, suits, and rich furs. Also notes a separate message about enlightenment as cure for physical and moral ills.
The forty e ighth anniversary of Rev George PL Beaven at St John s parish and forty seventh of St Paul s Church consecration will be honored on October 2 with Morning Prayer at 10 30 and Holy Communion. Rev 8 D McConnell will preach. A lecture on Renaissance Art by Dr William Temple follows November 16 at Masonic Hall for St Elizabeth s Church. County Sunday School Convention set for Greensboro November 16 17. Mission rally at Ingleside October 29 with child recitations and a duet. Third quarterly Denton M E Church conference October 27 with supper at 5 50. Revival at Thawley s M P Church begins tomorrow.
A Montgomery County report claims local corn crops are among the largest in years with about 90 percent stored by Democrats. The piece notes the partisan angle in farming prosperity and suggests Republicans face the test in other counties yet to speak.
A brief public notice praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective against croup when given early or after symptoms appear. Rosenthal of Puiner Michigan endorses its use for family and recommends it highly. Available at Douglas's Drug Store and others.
Retired Baltimore police officer Joseph Jones died at his Pearl Street residence on October 3 in the tenth year of his age. He owned property and lived with his family at Williston. Survived by widow Etta Jones a son Thomas of Baltimore Bargain House and a daughter Miss Laura Jones a noted musician. Funeral from the house with many floral tributes. remains placed in a vault.
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