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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
5
Local reports note various sales and openings in Denton including Alfred Rauchle selling stock, J H Nichols occupying a new store on Main and Third, and H C Wright promoting new stock of ladies wear. Calls for canning house workers returning to the area and a Prohibition meeting at Masonic Hall are also mentioned along with public auctions on the Pent farm.
Ex Congressmen Thomas A. Smith of Caroline county returned from Madison Wisconsin where he served as a delegate appointed by Governor Crothers to the Farmers National Congress. He urged the west Congress to meet in Baltimore before adjournment and offered a formal invitation.
Large congregations heard Rev. Dr. FLT Tagg deliver anniversary sermons as the church began its tenth year. Decorations featured a fall harvest display. A banquet at Social Hall drew about 160 members and friends with toastmaster Rev. Frank T. Henson and several former pastors speaking. A Wednesday remembrance service followed with tributes to the church’s efforts and the Denton community.
In the Orphans' Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approved inventories for Lizzie Rickards deceased and Robert McGinniss deceased with notices to creditors and orders to sell. Henry W. Corkran named guardian to Paul J. Rich minor. Ira L. Butler directed to sell William R Butler's property. Letters of administration granted to Mary V. Lister and T Pliny Fisher for Joshua Lister. Rufus E Poole and William W Noble presented accounts of sales for Henry M Poole deceased.
The Post Office Department regulation requires paid subscriptions to circulate at regular rates. Readers are urged to settle accounts when due to comply with government orders. This is an important matter and no reader in arrears should neglect payment.
Goldsboro items recount residents planning November returns to Ohio and Pennsylvania, cannery issues with excess crop, a Dennison cannery sale and new structures, travel to Boston for a wedding, missionary sermons by Rev Best and Rev Lewis moving to evangelism, Taft rally attendance in Baltimore, visits to Philadelphia, Centreville relatives, and a thriving corn crop amid rising political tension.
Mr and Mrs George Whiteley recently returned from Ellicott City and opened their house on Railroad avenue Geo Potter will build on a lot bought from J J Fletcher on Maryland avenue Mr Beauchamp returned from a lengthy trip to Virginia and elsewhere Levin Taylor who has been sick with typhoid fever is improving Miss Elsie Vickers of Hurlock visits Mrs J R Downs Rev Edwin Gardner has been holding revival services in Choptank
Rev J Smith will preach at this place tomorrow Sunday at 3 o'clock his subject The Message of the New Jerusalem to the World The public is cordially invited Mrs Annie Reichman and her grandson Ulrich Towers have visited Mr Albert Reichman in Denton this week Mrs Edward Hoone and son Aubie and Mr and Mrs McCarty and children were guests of Mr E Willoughby Mrs O M Hignatt spent part of this week in Baltimore Charles T Zetber will sell at Queen Annes on Thursday October 1gth a fine lot of young steers See advertisement
Democrats in Caroline County hold active campaign meetings with speakers Hon Henry R. Lewis and Senator Blair Lee. Lee and Goldsborough spoke at Devon. Lee urged states rights, banking guarantees, and curbing financial power. Community notices mention Epworth League events, pastor gifts, and local visits.
Federalsburg reports the wedding of Miss Bird Officer to Mr. Charles Sewell at Ingleside, the bride’s home, on a Wednesday evening. Only relatives attended, with Rev G G Barnes officiating and Miss Iva Davis playing the wedding march. The couple, in white satin princess dress and full dress, left for Bridgeville to board the midnight train.
A critical survey argues Republicans since 1876 have advanced protection and centralized power, enriching financiers and big industry while harming labor and consumers. It links tariffs, wealth disparities, and racial expansion to a failed system, urging constitutional governance and broader reform under Bryan Roosevelt-Covington leadership.
Republican proposals spark debate over postal savings bank while local banks back guaranty plans as influence for national finances is contested. Democratic gatherings loom with plans for mass meetings and parade formations on October 29 near the Quaker Meeting House Denton Hillsboro road.
Messrs H C Hobbs and A J Hayes with Hayes motor runabout traveled Hughesville Havre de Grace and Wilmington visiting points of interest arriving Hobbs Friday night. Miss Georgia C Roop of the Emergency Hospital Easton with Miss Annie Plummer visited her parents Saturday and Sunday. Master W I Murphy cyclist made a 5 mile run from Hickman to Hobbs in 38 minutes on Sunday. Mrs Sallie Williams returned home after six weeks away. Hobbs residents seek coal through Agent Ricards. Mrs Jno Baker and son Howard returned after five days in Wilmington Del. Miss Edna Shipman was guest of her parents at Ridge ly weekend.
Mrs. G A Shane visits relatives in Philadelphia. Miss Elizabeth Peters and Miss Mullin of Dover WA spent the weekend with Miss Peters parents. Miss Della Peters returned from Baltimore. Henry R Lewis spoke to a large crowd in Peters Hall last Saturday evening with the Hickman Cornet Band providing music.
Most of the wheat is seeded and fall field operations are generally well advanced. The brief notes indicate timely planting and completion of preparatory tasks across farms, reflecting steady agricultural activity.
Mrs C E Hollingsworth and others attended the funeral of Mrs W S Cubbage. Mrs E C Newlee and daughter Myrtle returned from a week with her sister at Tuckahoe Neck. Edith Goodwin of Cheswold visited her parents. J H Hevalow and daughters visited Ridgely friends. Rowe Jacobs, two months here, returned to Aberdeen. D M Gooden and L A Gooden hosted. H C Gooden and W G Carrow's outing to Denton. Isabella Carrow on sick list. F B Sweeney in Dover.
James W Hopkins a prominent farmer near Cordova has died. The obituary notes his standing in the community and announces funeral arrangements.
A seven hundred strong audience gathered Monday night in Greensboro under the Bryan Kern Covington Club to hear Covington and J Frank Turner. Senator Goldsborough chaired and urged clean elections while Goldsborough praised the district's organization. The piece notes parade plans for Oct 28 and lists new club members and local visits.
Ridgely commissioners allocate 2100 dollars for cement crossings and expect about three fourths of town paved before cold weather. Four large gangs are employed. M H Smith will move his Richardstown general store to the former Temple location on November 1. Public school trustees award contract to Vosmus Co for water installation at Academy Buildings. J I Hemimons returns from New York. James P Swing and family back from Black's to their home. Pumpkin growing touted as profitable. Alliance Preserving Co busy packing pumpkins and Keifer pears. A G Saulsbury in New York City on business. Austin Dill, 19, jailed at Centreville for taking a team at Church Hill. The team had been taken and returned to owner John Roches.
Mrs. Rachel T. Griffin widow of John R. Griffin died at her daughter Jennie Griffin’s home in Easton on Wednesday morning aged seventy eight. Funeral held yesterday at Easton with Rev. E P Roberts officiating. interment at Denton cemetery. Surviving: Howard and Charles Griffin of New York Samuel Griffin of Denton Jennie Griffin Mrs Charles Stoops Joseph G Griffin of Easton Mrs Wilbur Rolph Queen Annes Mrs Annie Rice Delaware two brothers Joseph George Federalsburg Edgar George Philadelphia and a sister Mrs Nathaniel Day Philadelphia. Daughter of the late Jonathan George of Delaware. Known for grace and county ties.
Miss Effie Alford and Miss Roberta Bowdle, learning millinery in Denton, spend a few days at home. Thomas Bullock bought the store of J L Scott & Son and has taken possession. Revival meetings progress with invitation to all to attend and assist Rev. Cannon. Joseph Shannon of Camden, N J, visiting Mr. Wm T Hignutt. Mrs Wm Dill and daughter Mrs John Holland visiting Baltimore this week. Mr and Miss Elliott of Greenwood were guests of Mrs John Scott Sunday. Miss Bessie Lyden recovering from a severe tonsolid attack.
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