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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1904
Page
3
The item lists court sessions on January 9 and October 25, school board and public department meetings, plus notices of subscriptions, local commerce changes, and upcoming mass meetings with Democratic speakers in the county. Also mentions local deaths, auctions, church services, and railroad timetable updates.
The article notes the opening of Sivines Bank of Preston this morning delayed by late furniture delivery. It hails the completed building as a fine example of architectural and building skill with a simply decorated interior. Col A W Sisk to host luncheon for cashier and directors.
Mill feed priced at $1.25 and bran at $1.10 offered for sale at all times at Downes Mill Tuckahoe Neck.
Hobbs notes many residents will relocate at New Year. E M Willey will occupy a near finished new home. Manning Merriken moves to Denton and Charles Collins of Harmony takes his house. T H Towers and Millard Collison relocate to Pea Liquor to run the mill there. John Stokes moves to Towers home and John Merriken moves to Collison residence. C M Pritchett takes Merriken farm. Charles Murphy will occupy Pritchett’s house and store. C S Roop goes to Greensboro and Goldie Butler comes to Stokes residence. Grover Carroll and Nora Carroll of Cordova visited Colliselia over the weekend. Mrs Charles W Hobbs and daughters Mary and Edna of Denton visited Hobbs family. Howard Roop and Laurel Grove visitors spent Sunday with Roop parents. Misses Ola Gootee Minnie Collins and Della Graham visited Mrs B B Cohee Sunday. Miss Bessie Towers returned from Maine. Della Merriken stayed with parents J W Merriken over weekend.
Greensboro chapter Epworth League elects Mrs. William B. Massey and Miss Lena Lewis as delegates to the November 2 3 Saddlersville convention with Miss Mary K. Pippin and R R Shull as alternates. Dr W W Goldsborough attended the Laird-Dupont wedding in Wilmington and is kin to Mr Laird.
A letter thank you note reports donations to Bro Cray all reached him in Arrah Shahabad District a town of 45000. The sender Winnarp H Thawney states more funds will be sent on Wednesday October 26 and asks to deliver any additional contributions by Tuesday October 25.
The work on the M. KE. Chapel is under way with hopes to soon complete it. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Lednum visited Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Koe in Chapel over Sunday. W. O. Lednum traveled to Baltimore on a business trip. Mr. R. M. Messick was in Baltimore earlier this week.
Sant-Fine perfection brand hog killing and table feed offered at Nevious and Frampton's Easton Maryland for 6 cents per sack.
A Maryland farmer statistician argues fruit and vegetable canneries modernize farming, boost business discipline, and transform Maryland agriculture. The Baltimore canning industry paid millions in raw materials and wages in 1902, packing over six million cases of produce, while oyster plants employed thousands and paid substantial wages. The report traces the rise of canneries from peach booms to disease challenges, notes regional expansion in Caroline and Watford counties, and highlights the broad economic impact on farming communities and related transport needs.
A fire in Rehoboth swept the northern part of the town Tuesday morning, consuming twenty six buildings including the homes of Daniel C Townsend and Dr James Thompson. Losses ranged from 500 to 4000 with several properties partly insured. Buildings burned included Mrs Comfort A King cottage, Townsend house at Fairmount, Dr J T Thompson cottage at Lewes, and Mrs Annie McKee house at Middletown. Maryland and Laurel connections noted in owners estimates.
In Caroline county on Tuesday last the will and codicil of William Pennington were admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to William F. Pennington and Eugene Bonwill. Clinton Cook and William H. Thawley named appraisers of the personal estate. R. J. Colston presented a final account of administration for Dr W Eck Connaway. it was approved after dividend payment. The court ordered Easton National Bank to pay to the Board of County School Commissioners the dividends on stock credited to the Orphans Court on June 6, 1901.
The piece weighs the likely outcomes of the New York election fight between Republicans and Democrats. It cites private GOP fears of defeat, belief Roosevelt’s popularity may carry him, and Democratic confidence in Parker and Herrick. It notes party organization strength, corruption fund talk, unity, and regional dynamics shaping New York’s pivotal role in national results.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger Wilmington correspondent discusses modern warfare versus ancient slaughter, arguing fewer deaths today due to Red Cross care and technology. He warns against boosterism for war machinery, emphasizes civilization through education, and laments tyranny over liberty, urging steadfast hope in humane progress.
Captain Willard Thomson, vice president and general manager of the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company, invited bids yesterday for a new steamer. The vessel, to run the Baltimore to Great Choptank route, will be the port’s first side wheel steamer of the three deck pattern and include all modern comforts for travelers.
The Baltimore Herald reports candidates including Mr Johnston in the Sixth feel encouraged and confident of victory. Ex Senator Smith from the First district brings pleasing information and expects to win. Mr Charles M Pritchett will take charge of John H Merriken farm next year after renting it. Mr Charles Murphy will succeed Pritchett in Hobbs mercantile business.
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