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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1906
Page
3
Seaford News reports a reception for Rev. Thomas Wheeler and family hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Isaac W. K. Handy of Reliance. Notable items include Miss Mills recovering from typhoid, couple George W. Chance and Bertha Moore wed near Willoughby, and various Denton area social visits, travels, and job notices.
The Baltimore American describes a city aglow with lighting and decorations as thousands fill the streets for a two hour industrial parade featuring over 12,000 marchers and numerous decorated floats. After the procession, civic groups host picnics and outings while residents from Hillsboro attend weeklong celebrations, with social visits noted among local families and guests.
Mr. Lloyd Gooden and wife have returned to Philadelphia after a pleasant visit with relatives in and near town. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jackson of Ridgely spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hollingsworth. Mrs. S. S. James of New York visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gooden. Mr. Robert Bartlett of Philadelphia guests Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Price. The Ladies Aid plans a festival here Saturday night the 15th. Miss Lula Marvel visits Delaware this week. Miss Edith Goodwin returns from Brick Hill Falls. Miss Mary Clark visits Mr. and Mrs. Foster Clark.
Goldsboro items note several social visits and arrivals. Miss Lillian Soudam returns to New York after visiting cousin Mrs. Jansen. Asa Ayres comes home from Baltimore following hospitalization for appendicitis. Mrs. J. H. Williams Ti C Booker and Howard Morgan attended a Baltimore jubilee. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Slemmer entertained son Milton and wife from Centreville last Sunday. Edna Ayres, after Baltimore stay, returns home. Edith Cooper visits Sadlersville and Millington friends. Bessie Fox of Sadlersville visits Clara Clark.
Templeville M. E. Church will reopen after repainting and refurnishing with Dr. Bolton conference evangelist delivering the sermon on Sunday September 16. Revival meetings begin that evening and continue Sunday September 23 with an all day event at Dailey's Grove Dr Bolton to preach morning afternoon and evening. An admission fee of five cents will be charged at the entrance. Congregation invited for a large gathering and subscription appeal.
Popular ten day excursions to Niagara Falls will be run by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company on Fridays September 7 21 and October 12. Special trains of parlor cars coaches and dining car will start from Philadelphia and Washington. For illustrated booklet and full information apply to nearest ticket agent.
A Washington letter cites a George M. Bowers report noting millions of yellow perch white perch rockfish and shad released from government hatcheries into eastern streams. It warns shad runs are collapsing in key tributaries unless states ensure more reach spawning grounds while interior waters gain bass and pond stocking expands harvest opportunities for farmers clubs and communities.
Delaware Democrats in Dover on Tuesday nominated Congress-Ex-Judge David Thomas Marvel of Wilmington for Congress, Robert H. Wilson of Dover for State Treasurer, and Kendal M. Wiley of Bridgeville for Auditor of Accounts. The platform condemns money in elections and calls for pure elections while opposing the voters' assistant law and blaming Republican managers for Negro outbreaks in Delaware. It also criticizes trusts and endorses William J. Bryan on national issues.
Members of the Christian Endeavor Society extend sympathy to Mr A T Porter and family on the death of their youngest daughter Maggie who died July 20 1906. They note her faithful society attendance willingness to help sacrifice cheerfulness and Christian life through illness and mourn the loss. They express trust in divine comfort and eventual reunion on the shore. Signed by William Jacobs Lane Th Cheezum and Hester Ravghuley.
The Towson Democrat argues the Republican Party in the First District relies on large campaign funds from insurance and railroad trusts and other tariffs beneficiaries. It claims lawmakers depend on such money, questions future contributions from major trusts, and urges voters to back Democrats to secure tariff reductions and fair party treatment in 1906 and 1908.
Mr. D. P. Powers, a planter of Adair Mississippi, credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life during a severe attack. He says it provides immediate relief and has been a dependable cure for ten years. Sold by Douglass Drug Store Hillsboro A Va Dulfey.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last Thomas C. Wyatt as administrator of Annie Wyatt deceased presented a return of appraisers for the personal estate and bank deposits which was approved. Algie J. Corkran and Harry Rt. Merriken as administrators of Nathan J. Corkran deceased presented a distribution of the personal estate which was approved. Henry C. Rawlings late guardian to William A. Lockerman presented a final guardian account and a receipt and release from his ward which were approved.
Freight only four cents per bushel for grain shipped on the steamer Vesper. Plenty of grain sacks furnished free of charge to shippers at Greensboro, Denton and several other points.
Early this week Caroline County hoped for the judgeship vacancy created by Judge Wm. R. Martin’s death. Indications later pointed to a Talbot choice, likely W. Hodkins, with Governor Warfield favoring a Tablet man. Delegation from Caroline urged for William N. Doweese, backed by Senator Goldsborough and others.
"Maryland" the pretty new song by Miss Marie C ones of Pocomoke City with music by Rev. G Clayton. Talbot County leads Maryland in oyster producing bottoms per Shellfish Commission. Dorchester, Queen Anne, Anne Arundel, Somerset follow. Post office crackdown on writing in packages. fines up to $10. "Summer's Gone Away" to lift spirits amid heat. Large clearance sale at J L Everngam's. mid summer weather returns this week.
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband John Anthony who departed this life on September 10 1905 One year among the angels Beloved thou hast been The wife notes the sorrow loneliness and faith in Heaven healing sorrow through the Saviour
A heavy storm in Eastern aroline caused lightning to strike the canning-house operated by H. A. Roe & Co. Several workers were shocked. The telephone line from Burrsville to Greensboro was broken.
One sorrel mare fourteen years old in foal by 5 G Nuttles jack a colt three years old last spring broken and a good driver one cow five years old fresh will make one fifth of butter per day one cow four years old calf by side good milker two brood eight pigs two months old one shoat Carpets matting mattresses bed steads and dining room chairs three rocking chairs bedsprings one chair and stand one writing desk good as new lot of dishes pars pots kettles tables separator and butter churn one cook stove two heating stoves window blinds incubator and brooder used one season TERMS CASH ON DAY OF SALE No property to be removed until terms are complied with.
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