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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
3
Bureau of county events lists Oct 6 as court and Levy Court sessions, plus Orphans' Court gathering and school board and service meetings. Indicates schedule for local public business across multiple entities.
Public schools resume next Monday and banks close for Old Defenders Day. Heath peaches from K N Hardcastle Co. Denton National Bank reports condition. James R Jones aged 7% dies at Millington home. Many local farm and church notices, sales, and sermons across Ridgely Preston Denton and nearby locales. Incident reports include Covey in Denton jail awaiting hearing and horse train collision near Ridgely with two boys unhurt.
A column of social notes lists visits by D G Flaharty of Baltimore Glennie Nichols and Inez Dever of Queen Annes county to Rev W J D Sucas. Others include visits by William F Griffiths of Baltimore, Lettie McDaniel of Tickahoe Neck, and Prof A N Haines of Juniata College. The Queen Annes Railroad offers a fall excursion to Cape May and Old Point Comfort, priced at 15 dollars, with travel by steamer and included meals and hotels, details via Mr John C Bosley.
After abortive trials last week the third cup race was sailed on Thursday and won by the Reliance. A dense fog forced the Shamrock to miss the finish and return from another direction. The American vessel surged through the mist at an hour plus of terrifying speed and finished as spectators strained to confirm the winner.
Me Harvey Coursey and wife return from two weeks in Pennsylvania visiting Wilmington Philadelphia Frackville and Wilkes Barre. Their daughter Elsie stays in Frackville for cvhou. Rev E L Hoffecker visits home near Church Hill and conducts social event. Various ministers weddings sermons and journeys feature among broad social notices with friends and relatives in towns like Dover Greensboro Baltimore Oxford and Wilmington.
Dr F P Herr’s handsome dwelling is nearly completed and will be one of the best homes in the county. Albert Williams has a position in the deng store of Clas E Simp son, Trappe. Enterprising citizens expect to establish water works here next year.
Andersontwey Miss Minnie Collins returns home after visiting relatives near Bridgeville. Miss Mary Hopkins of Wilmington visits cousin Miss Mary Nuttle. Mrs. Dr. Ward visits parents near Greenwood. Mrs. Emma H. Nuttle visits in Dover this week. Mr. H. T. Nuttle's aumery is now running steadily.
Our Washington correspondent reports a Delaware postmaster shakeup as Miss Trulda B Todd is removed amid Addicks Republican strife. Roosevelt pressures for state support while party factions loom large, with potential impacts on the 1932 convention and Delaware's delegation. Separate court notices authorize estate sales and appointments in James W Holt and Daniel R Totheroh matters.
The Morning Herald reports old cannons embedded in streets will be dug up and moved to Federal Hill Park as rusty monuments. One cannon once sat on Denton hill where generations joked about election victories and the Fourth of July. Greensboro boys earlier hauled it home. attempts to return it failed. It later exploded from overcharging and broke apart.
The Supervisors of election on Tuesday named judges and clerks for eight districts and precincts. District one lists Wi J Canwell and J S Jaapham as judges with Preston Purves and To Jackson as clerks. district two names Ta Jiving Jones and Benjamin House as judges with Carroll Pippin and Jasie Curny as clerks. district three assigns Wins Ti Lord and Samo Guilin as judges with Eauo Smith and Ti Franklin Stevens as clerks. district three second precinct lists Robert W Wyatt and Floyd G Ramsdel as judges with Clinton Cook and Wim Stevens as clerks. district tallies Jen T Blades and Robert D Bradley as judges with A Elbert Douglass and Ales Noble as clerks. district five designates A P L Redhead and D H Pluharts as judges with MW Wilson and Tallman Chambers as clerks. district six names W F E Sylvester and Paul Holsinger as judges with Geo Stewart and Somers Biahke as clerks. district seven lists C K Lynch and E F Pearsall as judges with DC H Stoe and Geo H Inter as clerks. district eight lists George W Tow ers as judge with a judge to be supplied and Geotech Liden as clerk along with Leonard Covey as Republican clerk.
Republican managers in the county approved a ticket with only three exceptions. Slated roles include Clerk Robert M. Messick and Register of Wills Robert J. Jamp, among others. Legislative candidates named were John H. VanGesel John Kent Alphonso Meredith and Albert Howard. Sheriff aspirants were Samuel Griffin and Robert C. Rice. Charles Howard chaired the convention with Dr. Wim. T. Kelley as secretary.
School officials spark interest in the reading circle with 441 teachers united for professional study and culture. The movement shows growing attention in The Science of the Art of Teaching and gains support from Serious Examiners and progressive teachers. Typhoid fever season prompts emphasis on sanitation and hygiene to prevent illness.
Denton city officials bought 61 feet of Main street frontage from the Denton National Bank at $100. The bank donates 6 feet, widening Second Street known as Blackiston's Alley by more than 12 feet. A paved sidewalk will run from Main to Franklin, and owners are asked to finish paving on Main and Franklin. The north side of Franklin may be paved next year.
The estate of Mrs. Mary A. Flularty is estimated at 475000, consisting largely of Maryland and Delaware farms. They are divided roughly equally among three sons Joseph S. Dailey Marydel, John T. Dailey, and Harry S. Dailey Templeville. Harry S. Dailey appointed executor. Two small bequests: Rebecca Taylor 100 dollars and Seward Dailey, son of Joseph S., 1000 dollars.
A Baltimore Journal feature praises Judge Martin as a model jurist. The piece recalls early praise from 20 years past when he showed a strong judicial mind. It notes his large practice in Talbot County, his honesty, learning, and social polish. It credits his public spirit, wide reading, and conscientiousness to his high standing on the Eastern Shore.
In the United States Longman & Martines Pure Paints are promoted with offers to churches, guidance on oil usage, and suggested mix ratios. The note lists agents D. S Nichols in Denton and others in Mesick Bethlehem Tarvery Burrsville Preston and Ledinun, asserting durability of painted homes.
Statewide election analysis argues Maryland’s fall vote could shape national outcomes. Democrats must avoid apathy as GOP splits complicate a likely close race. A Democratic win could elevate Senator Gorman to the ticket, while defeat risks long-term party influence and racial tension in Maryland.
A minor fire broke out Wednesday at Mr. O. M. Hignutt’s cannery but was quickly controlled with no serious damage. Nearby, Charles Andrew of Talbot visits his sister Mrs. Hignutt. Lillian Rice returns from trips to Bowers Beach and Philadelphia. Rev. J. W. Fogle of Quantico stops in Williston. Mrs. Hignutt travels to Baltimore. Mrs. Shipman visits Kent Island. Mrs. Dowell of Washington returns from visiting her mother Mrs. Whiteley. Miss Bessie Phillips of Preston visits friends in East New Market.
Supervisors of Election in Caroline County Maryland publish a roster of judges and clerks for the 1903 election districts and precincts. The list, dated September 8 1905 at Denton Court House, designates party affiliations Democrat or Republican and specifies each role and location. A summons to appear for examination is issued with a deadline and contact details, signed by HARRY W. TEMPLE WILLIAM H THAWLEY and WILLIAM W SEWARD as Supervisors of Election with testifier B H Johnson as Clerk.
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