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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1905
Page
3
A dense roundup of notices lists farm prices and bank deposits, social events, church activities, sales of personal property, and several marriages. It records conditions and happenings across Denton and Ingleside including auctions, races, lectures, a parish fete, new store openings, and community requests. Named individuals and local organizations appear throughout with dates and locations.
Circuit Court will meet on October 2 and Levy Court will meet on September 12. Orphans Court and School Board also set meetings for September 12.
Mrs Kate Matt of Fairfield Iowa known as Grandma Matt urges travelers to carry Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy this warm weather. She claims one or two doses cure the worst summer complaint and says the family always keeps it on hand. Sold by Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffy Hillsboro.
At 12 30 Wednesday night a Preston blaze engulfed W C Ledman’s store, with nearby houses at Hollis Cox Parker and Dr Downes saving only by quick bucket and ladder work. None of Ledman’s stock survived. the building owned by J B Fletcher sustained insurance. Rev Robt S Whiteley and family returned to Tyrone Pa from Rehoboth while Clarence Pritchett came home after a Preston summer visit. Preston Academy opened to large attendance.
An Epworth League has been organized at Hickman with Sunday services at 7 30 p m. The next Sunday topic is What Is Practical Christianity led by Mrs Corinne Thomas. Visitors include Mrs Charles Melvin of Philadelphia and Mrs John Twohey.
Mrs John C Brown and daughter plan to return to Baltimore today after visiting Mrs Browns parents Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Horsey in Greensboro. Aldia B Robinson of Burrsville wed Miss Linda W M Welch near Sfenderson at the parsonage by Rev S P Shipman. W H T Wilson of Baltimore visited sister Mrs William H Creentree near Greensboro. Mrs C P Hand and Baltimore children have returned home. Mrs Leha Downes and daughter, visiting Baltimore friends, have returned home. Miss Fannie Bernard, visiting Preston friends, has returned home.
Choptank and Ollie Wright of Columbia Business College Faculty in Philadelphia visit his parents Mr and Mrs W J Wright. Mrs Mary Adams and son Farle of Bridgeville visit Mr and Mrs O C Blades. Dr Spangler and troupe entertain locals. Miss Sallie Perry opens school with small attendance. Wade Rumbold and Geo Rovers of Philadelphia visit relatives. Charles Myers of Carroll County visits friends. Miss Katie Covey of Federalsburg visits Miss Addie Edgell. Professors Crouse and Noble were in town Wednesday.
Hobbs residents noted as Ashbell Morris and Bruce Stevens visiting cities including Philadelphia and Wilmington. The Cook family from Baltimore spent time with friends here while Miss Gertrude Adams returned to Baltimore after summer with her parents. B B Cohoe and T Edwin Paisley also associated with regional travels. Miss Mariana Hawkins visits an aunt. School opened Monday with thirty pupils.
Mrs Margaret Byran of Philadelphia visits Mr and Mrs John A Sigler in town. D M Barry a noted fruit buyer calls on friends. Ridgely shirt factory stays busy with night work. Rev and Mrs H L Coblentz return from vacation. T E B Green to construct a blacksmith shop.
The ladies of St Pauls Guild announce an oyster supper on Saturday September 6 inviting all. Mr A L Duffey has returned to Hillsboro after visiting his brothers in Washington.
The Centreville Record recounts Gettysburg as a famed battlefield in Adams County Pennsylvania. It covers troop movements during July 1 2 and 3 1863, the high losses on both sides, Meade and Lee’s strategies, and Pickett’s charge. It previews a follow up on battlefield remnants and notes local ads.
The Home for the Aged in Easton appeals to readers to donate two bushels of wheat to supply bread for the year. Donations may be left at Bartlett's Wilson's or Sewell's flouring mills, with freight paid by the managers from Caroline. The note urges churchgoers to visit the home to see the work and notes many applicants but limited space.
A Port Deput Press item satirically explains why country editors get rich. It traces a birth, christening, wedding, death, and obituary to show editors profit from church and funeral notices, lodging and society resolutions, and lengthy tributes, implying commissions from multiple events. The humor targets rural paper economics.
The Caroline Republicans met in Denton and adjourned without a ticket after Senator H. A. Roe declined the nomination he had accepted. Roe was the only Republican elected in Caroline four years ago, now facing likely defeat. Notably, no colored delegates attended, attributed to a headquarters order barring their participation.
In Orphans Court on Tuesday C Elizabeth Todd administrator of William T Todd presented and had approved an inventory of the personal estate. An order to sell by public or private sale was granted. The real estate of Lydia P Wright deceased was sold by her executor and the order finally ratified and confirmed. Mary Replogle executrix of Levi B Replogle presented a first and final account which was passed. Wallace C Wilson administrator of William A Wilson presented an inventory of the personal estate which was approved.
A reader from Hillsboro endorses keeping Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy at hand to prevent distress. The note highlights practical value and suggests the habit benefits households.
The Philadelphia Record quotes Addicks arguing that he granted Allee wealth power and position to gain loyalty, then questions what followers Allee could command now that he can offer nothing more. The piece probes the motives behind Allee’s actions and Addicks' assessment of traitor status.
Everngam's department store announced a large receipt of fresh merchandise this week. The influx includes multiple new lines across categories, signaling a strong restock push for the season and expanding options for local shoppers.
Public School Carricultum discusses how to trim the common school curriculum. Dr. Charles A Mc Murry argues for retaining real riches of both old and new studies while simplifying them. Proposals include dropping obsolete arithmetic topics, consolidating civics and history, and focusing on a few central topics taught thoroughly.
The piece notes Rehoboth in September as ideal for devoted visitors who linger after summer crowds. It lauds the clear air and stunning September moon rising from crescent to harvest, while acknowledging northeast storms but praising wind washed skies and a perfect beach for the few lingering to enjoy nature.
Henderson reports the death of 13 year old Fannie Tribbett and notes typhoid fever sweeping the family of J. W. Tribbett. He and three children are ill. Community sympathy extends to the afflicted. Also details on Ladies' Aid meeting and several local moving-person notices.
Murrsville notes report a Christian Endeavor Society social hosted by Mr and Mrs T W Porter with Miss Katie Burke reading and Nealy Simpson reciting. Guests include W E Blackburn and son Irwin of Altoona Pa Lena Reid and Barnes of Henderson Martin Robinson of Ridgely and Annie Price traveling to Westminster for Western Maryland College. Dates indicate events last Friday and visits through the week with several townspeople and travelers.
A local notice promotes subscribing to JourNan for full county news coverage. It highlights access to county events, official updates, and community stories through the publication.
Local notes report Miss Ruby Somers of Rock Hall as the Eastern Shore’s smallest woman at 3 feet 4 inches and sixty pounds. The item also covers railway excursion sales to Philadelphia, a Cecilton mass meeting, lodge elections, a veteran encampment in Eden Hall, and Dover horse racing enthusiasm with two-day meets planned at Milford track. Additional items note the Kent county Republican decline of Lt. Bates Russell, a large dress goods stock arrival, numerous divorce cases in Wilmington court, a local business purchase in Matthews, cannery-related attendance drops, and Dr. F J Wright’s visit to Snow Hill.
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