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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
5
A long mix of ads and notices from Denton Maryland area including sales, millinery openings, house auctions and public notices. Mentions Mrs Kathrine Andrew's death, Rev Thomas Wright marriage, local schools, bridge collapse near Baltimore, and various social reports and visits by residents and travelers.
The Rev Chesley Gantt longtime minister whose calling began in childhood has died at a young age after a brief but impactful career. He served as rector of a key parish in the diocese, earning praise for devotion cheerfulness and leadership. His parents the Rev and Mrs J Gibson Gantt express heartfelt sympathy as the community recalls his work and faith.
A Preston gathering featured Major William E. Stewart and Hon. J. Harry Covington as Bryan Kern Covington Club bi weekly speakers. The event highlighted election purity and party principles, with future events and a growing list of members and attendees including Rev. Gardner and others. Capt. G. C. Carmine of the U S S Androscoggin is visiting Preston. Miss Mary E. Todd will attend Western Maryland College this year.
Henderson. Olin five year old son of Mr. Martin Rash died Saturday after three weeks illness of typhoid fever. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the mission and interment at Thomas Chapel. Numerous residents noted travel and visits including Miss Mainie Goodwin returning to Philadelphia and Mr. J Edgar Walls taking a position in Wilmington. Mrs Dora Higman returned to Wilmington from visiting Mrs O T Sherwood. Mrs Turner and Miss Hilda Turner of Ridgely visited Miss Anni Price. Mrs Edward Colmery of Wilmington visits her parents near town. Mrs J N Dennison spent the week with Philadelphia relatives. Mrs WLID Reed retired after a week with Wilmington relatives. Lula Marvell visited aunt Mrs Canoll Seeney at Hayden. Grover Jarman spent part of the week with friends in Wilmington. J W Sleary and wife visiting Phoenixville and G TL Wilken spent Monday in Aberdeen.
Rev S Ensminger and family of Kansas City recently moved into the Caroline Circuit parsonage after his assignment by the Maryland Annual Conference president. He will preach at Union M P Church next Sunday morning and Ames Church Hobbs in the afternoon. Rev Joseph W Gibson of Alabama, who served the circuit five months, returned to Westminster Theological Seminary. Abr and Mrs Gibson made many friends during their brief stay. Mrs Harry Porter, guest of Mr and Mrs Wesley Porter for four months, returned to Brooklyn. Mr Porter, visiting, accompanied his wife. Mrs Etta Beauchamp visits Ridgely for a week.
The funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Towers was held at Calvary M P Church with Rev W I Sites officiating at the church and Rev John Rosser directing the graveside service. Interment followed in Federalsburg. Mr and Mrs G Lacy Meredith of Williston visited the Merediths’ parents Mr and Mrs B P Sullivan. The Griffiths and Walls families spent Sunday with relatives. Revival meetings begin tomorrow evening the 27th. W W Booker recently visited in Denton.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold an oyster supper on Friday and Saturday evenings October 2 and 3. Everyone welcome. Mr Calvin Todd has returned to Philadelphia after a week visit with relatives here. Epworth League service will be held every Sunday at 7 30 p m thereafter. Mr H Mac Frampton is visiting Easton relatives. Miss Nannie Towers visited Baltimore friends last week. Miss McIlvaine and Sister plan a fall millinery opening on October 6 and 7.
About forty young men and women from Hillsboro and Queen Anne hosted a lively surprise party for Miss Annie Fleming on Friday night. They played games, enjoyed music and dancing, with Miss Ailee Clark and Mr. Norris Pilchard delivering a featured song. Refreshments at midnight included ice cream, cake, fruit, and confections amid asters and American Beauty roses. guests departed in high spirits. A separate note recounts Mr. A. L. Duffey nearly avoiding a house fire caused by a coal oil stove, with only floor coverings and nearby furnishings burned.
Revival meetings continue with Rev W F Dawson assisting. Rev Mr Lard of Burrsville preaches at Concord at 10 30 p m and at Cloomery at 3 p m tomorrow. Rev Mr Cannon preaches at Hickman 10 30 a m and Central 3 p m. D W Hignutt has three ears of white corn weighing 7 pounds and one ear 19 inches long. He believes a barrel of this corn can be filled with ears 15 inches long. Miss Jennie Kelley returns to Bel Alton Md this week after vacation nearby. Miss Eahna Hubbard has returned from Easton.
Ridgelys Dryan Kern and Covington Club now has 136 members. Next week about all the voting strength of the district will be Alpha pood returns m may be expected from the Seventh on the day of election. Miss Edith Porter has returned to Philadelphia after a two weeks visit to her mother and Ridgely friends.
Mrs Susan A. Smith and her daughter Miss Bertha recently returned from extended visits to her sons E. W. Smith and C. V. A. Smith in Philadelphia and Camden New Jersey. She also visited Woodbury New Jersey, her maiden home, for the first time in thirty two years.
Mrs Julia A I Cooper aged 79 died at her Williston home after a lingering illness five weeks after the death of her husband John W J Cooper a veteran newspaper man. She was born in Baltimore and praised for her soprano voice and published poems. Survived by five children and a brother George S Potter of Govanstown. Mr Frederick Emory a newspaper man died near Queenstown after a lingering illness. formerly secretary of the Bureau of American Republics. He authored A Maryland Manor.
On Thursday evening October 1 at eight o'clock voters of Caroline Talbot and Queen Anne's are invited to Hillsboro for a meeting. Speakers include Hon John R Pattison Emerson C Harrington Esq and Alan Goldsborough Esq. The Hillsboro Bryan Kern and Covington Club hosts a rally October 17 at 2 pm with addresses by Blair Lee Howard Bryant S Field and J Harry Covington. A brass band will attend.
In a church lesson, the prophet Isaiah denounces strong drink and its ruinous effects on rulers and the nation. It notes that drunkenness leads to poverty, disease, and death, urging youths to abstain and to influence others. It cites leaders and authorities, warns of divine judgments, and contrasts pagan indulgence with Christian abstinence.
A Queen Annes Will Case to be tried in the November term of the Circuit Court of Queen Annes County concerns William A Jarrell of Caroline and others versus William A Alburger and others. The challenge rests on claims of unsound mind and undue influence in the alleged last will of Mrs William A Alburger executed in Baltimore while she lived at Ingleside. The defense notes witnesses unfamiliar with Mrs Alburgers will signers. Attorneys for caveaters are Hope I Barrell Edwin H Brown and F Alan Goldsborough. for caveaters J Frank Harper and Madison Brown.
Rev J J Smith will hold service here on Sunday next September 27, with The Great Decision Christ or Barabbas as the subject. Mr Robert C Rice suffers rheumatism and has had limited mobility for weeks. Our school opened last Monday with a good attendance, Miss Elsie Roe is visiting friends.
Democratic leaders Kern and Covington spoke to about 500 in Elkton praising honest business and calling for tariff reform. Kern urged businessmen to shun illegitimate ventures and avoid politics for private gain while Covington received a warm reception for his congressional candidacy.
A Selected editorial urges farmers to engage their sons more at home. It argues that better home life, shared ownership, and small rewards can spark interest in farming, reduce friction, and turn work into play. The piece stresses inclusion, gentleness, and mutual respect to build loyalty and productivity among youth on the farm.
The Baltimore Star reports a September 15 gathering at the Fifth Regiment Armory where William Jennings Bryan spoke at length. The crowd's size and Bryan's oratory impressed observers, signaling strong support for Bryan and underscoring Maryland voters' political passion.
A large Bryan Kern and Covington club has organized in Federalsburg and will meet regularly each Wednesday evening. All interested are invited. Officers include Bayard Nichols as president J D Wright as vice president and Herman Noble as secretary.
A Bryan Kern and Covington Club public meeting drew several hundred to the town hall. A. S. Goldsborough of Baltimore urged strong Republican opposition to trusts while backing Bryan and Kern. The event featured a cornet band, decorated hall, and remarks on merit and political reform. Governor Austin L. Crothers may visit soon to address the campaign.
In Orphans' Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Frank W. Wagner administrator of Edward Wagner presented an inventory and appraisement of the deceased’s personal estate which was approved with an order to sell. Ira Butler administrator of William R. Butler presented an inventory and appraisement of the personal estate which was approved. Rufus E. Pool and William W. Noble administrators of Henry M. Wool presented an inventory and appraisement which was approved and an order to sell granted.
Blair Lee, treasurer of the Committee of One Hundred, outlines the 1903 Maryland law requiring contributors to Democrats Bryan Kern and regular congressional candidates to be named with amounts. Subscriptions under real names only, no corporate funds, and detailed expenditure records. The public roll of honor will record contributors in Maryland Circuit Court clerks’ offices, aiming to deter special interests and promote honest government.
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