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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1903
Page
3
Denton Journal lists public business for upcoming meetings. Circuit Court and Orphans' Court convene January 11 and November 10 respectively, Levy Court and School Board set to meet November 10. Community notices advise residents of scheduled hearings and local government actions.
The columns note excursions to Baltimore and Greenwood, local sales of oak wood and canning plants, election day bank closing, and a wave of community notices. It mentions Mrs Fannie Brown’s obituary, Miss Stevens’s typhoid death, and Warfield Bryan campaigns with public addresses and local reactions.
Fragmentary remarks reference local election, confidence in safeguarding county interests, and strong support for a candidate's success. The garbled text suggests campaign rhetoric about public service and governance in Caroline County.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hughes and daughters Catherine and Nellie of Hollandsville with Homer Green of near Greensboro spent Sunday at the home of Jonathan Longfellow Esq. Mrs. John Raughley visited with her husband Saturday and Sunday.
Mr John Hall with wife and daughter visited Mrs Poores parents Mr and Mrs C H Poore on Sunday. Master Amos Johnson once very sick with typhoid fever is able to be out again. Miss Lillie Poore entertained friends Tuesday evening. Mrs W G Smith and Miss Maggie were in Dover Wednesday. Harvey Poore and Guild Smith are able to be cut again. Clarence Everett and mother were in Dover Sunday. Lee Poore was in Dover Saturday and Sunday. Many young folks busy gathering chestnuts.
Preston notes the Methodist Episcopal Church will reopen on Sunday November 1 with visiting ministers including Pastor Williams leading morning afternoon and evening services Rt Rev Wm F Adame Bishop of Easton preached at New Jerusalem Church Ren J E Smith led services Sunday morning and evening Mr and Mrs R J Ledman visited Baltimore
A Baltimore oriented political critique urges voters to remember past Republican rule and its alleged impact on Black residents. It frames Maryland’s 1900s election as a showdown between Democrats and Republicans, accusing the GOP of exploiting Black voters and citing figures like Mr. Williams and Governor Lowndes. It notes speeches in Crisfield by ex Senator Dick, and warns voters to consider Warfield’s pledge to govern for the people rather than party interests.
Mr and Mrs George Blades hosted the Epworth League on Friday evening with a small group due to cloudy weather. Refreshments included ice cream and cake. attendees listed include Maggie Outten Lena Thawley Eva Thawley Roberta Dill Flora Dill Iva Russell Ethel Cahall Mary Thawley Will Outten Robert Thawley Arthur Cahall Wesley Thawley.
Miss Lillian Rice entertained many friends at a taffy pulling gathering at her home in Williston on Friday evening October 23. The social event featured games, music, and taffy pulling, followed by refreshments before guests departed late. Attendees included Helen Hignutt Elle Nattle Stella Daisy Meredith Bessie Murphy Elsie Roe Minnie Todd Maude Hoffman Edna Shipman Mrs George Rice Ali Todd Bruce Stevens Clarence Rice Edward Murphey Harvey Quillen Lacy Meredith Charlie Reichman Sherman Todd Dawson Todd Kirwan Everngam Masters Sherman Hignutt Willie Milburn Robert Rice and Paul Roe.
A community pie party is set for Smiths School on Saturday with a contingency to move to the following Monday if rain. Proceeds fund an organ for the school. Local social notes mention numerous visits and weddings in nearby towns, with many couples from Denton and Centreville tying or confirming vows.
Henderson residents report return of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carter from Philadelphia after a pleasant visit. Mrs. Isaac Griffith of Harrington visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Kirk. Mrs. Wa H Gooden and daughter Edith stay with relatives near Church Hill. Mrs. A B Gooden visits daughter Mrs. Ernest Johns near Church Hill. A Democratic meeting is set for this afternoon. Mr. Ww Cashe spends several days in Philadelphia.
Local youths plan a Halloween party at the home of Mr and Mrs Bennett Emory. Miss Pauline Evans visits Philadelphia friends while Raymond Jones and Cora M Pipin spend a day in Dover. Howard Griffith of Dover returns home after visiting his parents.
Mr and Mrs Benedict Weaver issue cards for the marriage of their daughter Miss Annié Louisa to Mr Alfred Rossum Lord at St Pauls Reformed Church Ridgely on November 4 at 730 PM. Mrs A B Smith visiting Mr and Mrs T H Milbourn Hartley. Mrs Isaac Godwin of Ridgely visiting Delaware friends. Several weddings planned in Ridgely before Christmas.
The Caroline County Teachers Association plans a Saturday meeting at the High School featuring a program chaired by W N Willis and Ella M Harrison. Ray Jones leads a Knowledge Round Table with a notable list of assistants and readings on Current Events in the School Room.
The latest patterns in wallpaper and shades offered by Thomas and Messer at 10 15 W Baltimore Street Baltimore with wall papers at 8c a piece and window shades at 22c each.
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