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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1890

Page

3

Local Department Highlights and Court News

Trains will run to Preston next week and the Orphans' court will meet next Tuesday. A census of frequent visitors and town happenings includes notable visits by William R. Howard, Fred Liden, and Col. Downes. The Greensborough Farmers' Alliance backs the Greensborough Federalsburg railroad, while a special train carried railroad officials from Clayton to Easton. The death of William Satterthwaite closes this brief local chronicle.

Preston Orphans’ Court Fred Liden Baltimore Gadd Philip Hf Luck Altimore Sheriff Shields Andrew County Farmers’ Alliance Denton G.T. Kedden & Co Cannery Philip W. Downes New York Albert I. Pool Fifth District Greensborough Farmers’Alliance Greensborough J. L. Banning Talbot County

Death of Captain Sasha Callaway

Captain Elisha Callaway a respected Wil liston sailor died Sunday afternoon at his home from a stomach trouble. He served as pilot on the steamer Minnie Wheeler and formerly captained and part owned the Dart, a Choptank schooner. He was 58, a devoted husband and father, widely esteemed for his noble qualities and kindly greeting.

Elisha Callaway Williston Minnie Wheeler

Dover Bride Eva Salmons Marries Rev Howard D Smith

Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church Dover bride Eva Salmons wed Rev Howard D. Smith of Madison New Jersey The ceremony was officiated by Rev Alfred Smith with Rev J F Stonecipher assisting Ushers included W J Keatly Frank N Smith Ezekiel Cooper and H W Temple Organist Edith Barker led the music Guests from Dover and distant locales attended The newlyweds left for Washington No reception held The bride received many presents Orphans Court notes Anderson county proceedings mention executors administrators and sales with property transfers listed Union printing office property sold to T Fred Garey in part payment Emerson to convey Third street house and lot

Maryland Chestertown T. F. Garey Sarah Ann Outten Templeville Albert T. Meather Presbyterian Church Eva Salmons Dover Howard D. Smith Madison N. J Alfred Smith J. F. Stonecipher W. J. Keatly Madison, N. J Frank N. Smith Kingston Ezekiel Cooper Willow Grove H. W. Temple Philadelphia Ldith Barker Washington Judex Sarles Eldridge W. Emerson Union Printing Office T. Fred Garey Emerson Third Street

Death of Charles H. Cohee steamboat man recalls local maritime era

Charles H. Cohee, popular steamboat man near town, died Friday morning after grippe and pneumonia. He sailed as quartermaster on the Highland Light and Minnie Wheeler and once captained the schooner Mary Ellen. Interment was in Concord church yard. The report also notes ship repairs, local obituaries, and church and railroad items as a snapshot of community life.

Charles H. Cohee Revenue Marine Mary James T. Kemp C. C. Wheeler Sasha Callaway Hns Retiis Concord Cemetery

Cadet Deakyne headed class promises army posting

The Wilmington aery Luenng lauds Cadet Herbert Deakyne of Delaware as one of the brightest men to pass West Pot. He leads his class with high proficiency and deportment and may join the engineering corps or be sent abroad for further instruction. The note also mentions Deakyne being a cousin to Denton County Treasurer Deakyne.

Wilmington Deakyne Denton Fred Downes Greensboro Clayton Horsey Horsey Cambridge

Welcome the Iron Angel Song Ode of Convolution

Poetic fragment describing a fearsome yet benevolent Iron Angel arriving on vapor wings and iron feet to bring relief. The speaker urges welcome of the Angel as it travels across landscapes to call forth abundance and peace, despite eerie imagery and frantic breath.

Iron Angel

Legislature Adjourns After Crowded Closing Session

Annapolis March 31. The legislature adjourned at midnight amid crowded chambers and closing speeches. Senate President Brattan received a silver tea set, with remarks by Senator Randall. Delegate Keedy presented Speaker Hubner a gold watch and chain. The final major action was passage of the general reassessment bill for railroad tunnels, awaiting the Governor’s decision.

Annapolis Senate Brattan Stake Randall House Keedy Washington County Hubner Jackson

Local notices and business ads in Easton and vicinity

The page lists several local ads and notices including Mr WP Chaffinch in Easton with spring offerings, Th Py mos successor to Denny & Cox Uas ton promoting Caroline goods, Cox’s fine dress goods and clothing, and Geo FP Stoan & Bra lumber firm advertising flooring and building supplies. County officials invite road and bridge proposals in the Fifth election district and announce meetings by land and road examiners. The Tuckahoe Fish Hatching Station reports active work since March 16 led by Deputy Fish Commissioner Shos H Hughlett Jr and team. Up to Thursday they hatched 7,000,000 striped perch and aim to release 5,000,000 more before season end, with plans for 12,000,000 shad and 6,600,000 herring by June. The first spawning shad arrived this week, earlier than last year. Hatching varies 2 to 12 days by water temperature.

Stanley J. F.G Jackson J Jacob Rickards J.T. Gough Bear Station Louis L. Beatty Queen Anne County Denton Stephens Wheeler Transportation Line Board of School Commissioners Clayton Easton Fred Roe West Caroline Roe Oresville California WP. Chaffinch Joursan Th Pymos Denny & Cox Uaston Ma. Cox Messrs. Geo. FP Stoan & Bra Tuckahoe H. Hughlett, Jr Kemp, George Gale Hughlett

Man badly hurt when buggy horse bolts near Dover bridge

Last Monday Mr J H Carroll of this county near Dover bridge was returning from Easton in a dearborn pulled by a spirited mare. On the causeway the hinge bolt broke and the horse ran away. Carroll was dragged several hundred yards before stopping the mare. He suffered severe injuries including a torn hand and a badly bruised side.

J. H. Carroll Dover Bridge Easton Dearborn

Day Train Murphy Died at Two Months in 1890

Notice from Murray near Grove dated March 7 1890 records Day Train Murphy daughter of William J and Margaret J Murphy aged 2 months died after illness. Parents express faith in Jesus and hope to meet her in heaven. Also includes appointment of Reuben Garey as county surveyor succeeding Robert E Smith.

Heisen Jesus Cunsan Bapps Reuben Garey Pederalsburg Academy Robert E. Smith Biola Rawlings Intel Rhode Rawlins Jacob Deros Lewi Duhilwis EE Ross Robert W. T. Fulton Clarice Johns Besinniang Wowhing Creek Wadnedis Lo A Om William ¢ Willougnby Robert Patton T. Bb. Kelley

Bazaar Drive Worth a Visit for All Your Needs

W P Chaffingh T invites readers to visit the local bazaar offering an extensive array of dry goods clothing carpets shoes and notions. Specialties include ladies dress goods and a ready made clothing department with sizes for children and adults. The shoe department is highly stocked and priced below competitors. A grand line of carpets mattings oil cloths window shades and lace curtains complements a daily low price promise.

Change of Potter's Landing to Williston in Caroline County

Legislative act changing the village name Potter's Landing in the Third Election District of Caroline County to Williston. Also notes amendments to Coraline County code title Revenue and Taxes and related provisions on real estate sale proceeds and legal fees, with approval dates in 1890 and official certification details.

Potter's Landing Caroline County Williston Potter’s Landing Cirohine County Luo BE. Jackson John Mourner House of Delegates RO OF Brattan Senate Coraline County Assanbdy Maryland Cicurt Sadh

Cemetery Notice From Caroline County Readers

Gem etery notice invites residents in Caroline and neighboring counties to mark the grave of a relative or friend with a lasting marker. The notice emphasizes respectful remembrance and community participation in preserving gravesites.

Caroline Counties

Spring Attractions at B P Coxs Store

Soe is now upon us and finds us up with the times with our shelves filled with a choice selection of goods for the season fresh from manufacturers and marked at prices within the reach of all.

Soe

Dress Goods Offer Spring Novelties In Stock

In our Dress Goods Department you will find an attractive line of Spring Novelties. Beautiful line of Black Dress Goods always in stock at the most reasonable prices. Our line Ginghams French and American Latines French Zephyrs Outings and Teazle Cloths is exceedingly attractive.

New Children Suits Arrive With Standout Styles

A fresh batch of children's suits has just arrived featuring a nobby line and a wide range of sizes. Customers are urged to visit and select early before styles and sizes sell out. A large line of gentlemen's clothing is also in stock, with suits available to order and guaranteed to fit.

China Mattings Special Prices Available Now

Don't miss our line of plain white and fancy China mattings in abundance at special prices from roc to roc.

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Avilel xItema the Local Department William R. Howard E. E. Dixon Front Street Main Lowe Street Dr. Hardcastle Town Mutchlir County Commissioners H. G. Cowan Allenwood Burrsville Maryland State Farmers’ Alliance Pennsylvania National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union John H. Shively Lucknow India Col R. J. W. Garey Miltorn Del Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference W. L Murray Bethel Glasgow S. T. Gardner Charlestown E. H. Hynson Cherry Hill Union T. LB Hunter Chesapeake and Manor I G. Fosnocht Chester A. P. Prettyman Christiana B. F. Price Claymont W. E. Tomkinson Delaware City S. N. Pilchard EM Neck D. F. McFaul Askton Crouches Charles H. Hockessin Sbenezer J. Dodd Hopewell John Jones Marshallton and Stanton Thomas N. Given Mt. Lebanon T. C. Smoot Mt. Pleasant Edgemoor J. T. van Durlalow Newark Westley N. M. Browne New Castle E. L. Hubbard Newport J. J. Ryan Northeast J. B. Quigg Port Deposit J. P. Otis Port Penn Supply F. L. McKenzey Red Lion Kirkwood O. S. Wal Rising Sun J. Jewell Rowlandsville F. I. Short St. George’s Summit Joseph 5 Moore Widwingson Asbury J. D. C. Hanna Brandywine C.A. Grice Cookman W. L. White Lpworth D. H. Corkran Grace Jacob Todd Kingswood J. £. Franklin Mt. Salem W. Avery Madeley I. C. Atkins St. Paul Centreville C. A. TM. Crumpton J. 5 Merritt Church Hill J. A. Arters Cecilton T. H. O'Brien J. HL. Willey R. H. Adams Galena L. H. Nelson R. W.todd Hillsborough S. M. Morgan Ingleside N. McQuay King’s Creek J. A. Brindle Kent Island Sassafras William Sheers Smyrna W. W J. A. J. Wilson P. E. Bethwith Spedden’s W. M. Daw Bridgeville G. W. Townsend F. &. Tabler J. H. Howard Camden P. H. Rawlins Cannon R. T. Coursey Church Creek J. W. Flammerstey Crapo Asbury Burke H. S. Thompson Dorchester Baynard Wheatley T. CE. Terry East New Market L. W. Layfield Ellendale Bowen Ellicott’s Island J. M. Collins Farmington John Robinson Federalsburg J. W. Easley Felton CE. C. Macnichol Frederica J. H. Caldwell Galestown G. L. Hardesty Georgetown J. D. Kemp Greenwood L. P. Corkran Harrington Thomas L. Price Harbeson Hooper's Island C. P. Swain Houston James Carroll Hurlock W. D. Nutter Leipsic S. R. Maxwell Lewes F.C. McSorley Lincoln I. N. Foreman Little Creek Julius P. West Magnolia W. T. Valliant Milford Robert Watt Millsboro G. W. Wilcox Milton T. R. Creamer Nassau J. T. Prouse L. S. Mace Edward Freeman Seaford W. J. Duhadway Taylor's Island G. W. Bounds Vienna Frank Fletcher Woodside J. M. Mitchell Wyoming A. Green Salisbury T. O. Ayres P. E Annamessex W. R. McFarlane Asbury W. F. Corkran Barren Creek Berlin W. A. Wise W. B. Gregg Lishopville G. T. Alderson Cape Charles City F. F. Carpenter Chincoteague George L. Wood Concord W. K. Galloway Crisfield Harvey Ewing Deal’s Island Baker Delmar A. D. Davis Fairmount C. W. Prettyman Frankford C. F. Sheppard Fruitland J. W. Gray E. H. Derrickson Gumborough W. W. Johnson Holland’s Island W. B. Guthrie Laurel J. O. Sypherd Mt. Vernon G. W. Bowman Nanticoke D. F. Waddell H. Miller New Church J. E. Graham Onancoch G. W. Burke Parsonbury J. T. Anderson Darksley H. S. Dulaney Pocomoke Circuit Pocomoke City A. 5 Mowbray Powellsille W. W. Redman Princess Anne W. P. Compton Quantico Edward Davis Roxanna G. T. Wyatt Reed's Wharf J. A. Brewington T. E. Martindale Selbyville G. P. Smith Sharptown Charles Williams Snow Hill W. B. Walton Smith's Island Wilmer Juggard Somerset William Satterthwaite Wm. Satterthwaite J.C. Clark Bright Bucks County Williamsburg Dorchester County Emma Rachel Satterthwaite Quaker Meeting House Smith—Salmons J. B. Fletcher Joshua Johns John Hubbard Samuel Trice George Mehr Philip P. Mehr B. C. Holbrook William A. Holbrook Richard S. Frampton Evaline T. Luther Frampton Wimmston W. R. Mowbray Pomona Lizzie Truming Harrington, del Thomas F. Johnson Nettie Stevens HiUlborough John T. Palmatory Ele Kent County York County Yorktown Primatory Florence Ringgold Townsend Messrs. Knotts &Thompson Annabel Moore J. A. Morgan Jake Seward Simpson Jong Graham Jake Babes Offord News James M. McCarter William T. Nelley Carroll County John Lane Queenstown Charles W. Gibson Waston Lane Kelle J. B. Harrington McCarter J. N. Todd G. M. Russum W. R. Martin Bay Leonard American Corner LB. W. Parker Messrs Charles Howard T. W. Redman George W. Hignatt Church Matters Denton M. E W. W. W. Wilson New Hampshire W. Todd Dr. Morris S M. Morgan G. S. Conowas Marydel Curtis Theodore Barber James Bryan Geo. W. Beaven Jas. A. Mitchell Protestant Episcopal Church Delaware M. LE Tederilsburg J. A. Scott Venton A. G. Wallace C.H. Hutchins Aaron Sindy J. N. Poreman Tancoln Gentleman M. S C. T. Wyatt George W. Todd West Virginia St. Stephen’s Church HS. Thompson Mr. Win J. Davin Federalsburg M. AV Nichols State of Washington Ida Joppa Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad Company Talbot E. K. Wilson Ocean City D. E. Sichics James Flach Milton G. Urner Alfred J. Wilson County Easton Farmers Allance R. H. Noble St. John’s College Wealthmore Markets the Iron Angel J. PF. G LHL Loday W. H. Deen J. R. McNash J. 1 Towers W.C. Willoughby Robt. Patton YT. E. Kelly W. P. Chaffingh W. P. Chaffinghs Chapper Carlson Shatter Ilove Loi Goddess Brothers North Charles ST Charles St B. P.coxs Mattings BP. Cos Odd Fellows Taston Fosters Teading Retail House Dalby Eagden Posner Brog Posners Orrick Cousiy Cowys Jose Is Tay Laesdis Neel Count Osoad Gloeuen Chipman Lane John Leioa Wethoanatlsa Ues Dohia Brown Elijah Houten St. Stephen Havamun Rs Damel Podds Null Pond W. I. Deen Soun RR Monash Jonathan E. Towers Wespape Fsece Greer
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