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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1899
Page
3
Next Friday is Arbor Day while L B Towers expects a coal delivery today. Denton hosts a busy week with court attendance low, local property sales, canning-house work at Andersontown, and several charitable and cultural events including a Cedar Grove school box social and Choptank Dramatic Association shows.
The circuit court met in regular session Monday led by Judge Martin. Judges Pearce and Stump joined soon after. The grand jury, sworn, includes Foreman George T. Redden and members such as Wm. T. Jarman, Wm. H. Hollis, John Scively, J. W. Stowell, Ales. MeKnett, and others. Multiple cases were heard with verdicts ranging from not guilty to guilty, fines imposed, and various appeals and settlements noted.
The grand jury completed its three day session reporting 37 witnesses examined 3 indictments returned and 5 cases dismissed. A committee reported the county almshouse had 13 inmates well cared for and in clean conditions with minor outbuildings needing repairs. Jail and Denton bridge were found dilapidated and unsafe with bridge fenders and draw works needing attention. Public roads and bridges were generally poor due to winter weather. Auditors John F. Dawson William Stevens Edward I Goslin and court stenographer John d Tarbott were reappointed.
Mrs Mary Hunt died at her Denton home on Wednesday after long illness. She moved from Washington a year ago. her husband John Hunt was a noted Washington citizen active in Grand Army and Masonic circles. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, interment in Denton Cemetery. Also, Mrs Mary F Rich aged about eighty died Monday night at a Greensboro boarding house, leaving property and a son Charles F Rich of Centreville. Mr Robert Rawleigh died on the Cambridge street last Friday. he served in Company F First Maryland Regiment. Charles M Lucas, Chestertown postmaster, died recently.
Mr J Howard Pastorfield of The Globe Baltimore will visit Denton at Brick Hotel the week starting April 10 with spring clothing furnishings hats and an extensive line of piece goods. Purchasers of farm machinery and carriages should read H M Thompson Hillsboro ad. J L Everngain offers spring shoes for all ages. J T Dennis runs a clothing ad this week. Charles F Smith and R E Fountain advertise stock for sale.
County commissioners met Tuesday on Henry D. Adams & Co. tree laps in roads, directing notice to remove obstructions. They granted the Telephone Company rights to erect poles along public highways and a twenty year tax exemption. The board set future transfer and abatement dates of April 11, 18, and 26, after which no more transfers will be made. The board then reconvened Thursday.
School commissioners on Tuesday last voted to close public schools on May 5. Schools closed during the blizzard will stay open a week longer until May 12 with extra compensation. Secretary Stephens to obtain an option on a lot suitable for a new High School building in Denton and report at the next meeting.
Mr. Thomas J. Towers of Trappe High School resumes study after Easter visits with friends in Caroline. Easter exercises at the M E Church South drew a large audience and were praised. Miss Addie Edgell of Choptank visits Miss Lydia Patton for a few days.
Cordova arranges a telephone line from Queen Anne to Matthews and then to Raston with a connection at Franklinville two and a half miles away. The Misses Rose visited Baltimore relatives over Easter enjoying hospitality there.
Mr William D Uhler of Uhler Singhes firm was appointed to the role of freight and passenger agent for the Queen Annes Railroad and has begun duties. He has years of service with the line including survey engineering work and return to local business here with hopes to remain near Denton. The notice also covers numerous social items and marriages in the area with many local residents guesting at events in Denton Easton Preston and Hartley.
Easter Sunday visits abound among Ridgely and Denton residents with news of Mrs May Roe and Josephine Towers hosting, and Miss Beulah Day and Miss Grace Stambaugh attending events in Easton. The Maryland Conference opens at Crisfield with Dr Melvin reelected president, reporting church growth, new buildings, and cautions on pastor summer rest.
Templeville announces the marriage of Miss Viva Lane to Mr Harry Davis of Edgemore Delaware to be held at the M E church on April 12 at 2 pm Mrs Rebecca McKnight and daughter spent Easter with Mr Harry Temple of Goldsboro John Moore and Bernard Hutchins of Marydel visited town Sunday Temple and Herman Smith of Ridgely visited town Saturday Miss Etta Rash of Sadlersville spent the Easter holidays with her mother Mr Davis Temple is home from Ridgely and will return soon Mr J W Gibson wife and daughter spent Easter with Ridgely friends Mr Sidell new minister will preach next Sunday morning Miss Cora Smith spent Sunday with friends near Ruthsburg Mr Frank spent Sunday with Mr Herman Smith at Ridgely
In Hickman a recent fire destroyed post office fixtures leaving Post master Hignutt conducting business from his home. J W Peters hopes to build a storehouse and reopen a stock of goods. Local social visits marked the weekend with numerous guests among Evans, Griffon, Collins, Layton, Fleetwood, Thasley, and Adams families.
Preston and nearby places saw several visitors during Easter with Miss Bessie Collins from Normal School, Miss Nellie Phillips from the Peabody Institute, Mr. Fred Noble from Washington College, and Mr. Roy Tuff from Bryant and Stratton's. The M E Church was prettily decorated for Master services. Additional visits included Miss Lida Porter at Burrsville and Miss Cora Willis from Talbot visiting Miss Edith Noble.
Marydel reports Olin Ford suffered a deep arm gash from an axe blade requiring fourteen stitches. George N Geiger, new landholder, plans a large packing house 100 by 40 feet. John W Boyer prepares to build a 40 by 60 foot storehouse. James FE Stafford nears completion of a new house.
Chestnut Grove Ladies of Chestnut Grove Church announce an oyster supper to be held Friday and Saturday evenings of next week. All invited. Mr. William Todd has built a dwelling near Chestnut Grove and the church there is being repaired and repainted outside and in.
Millinery poncy goom and notions presented with modern head wear, wrappers, shirt waists, corset hosiery and fancy goods. J. McInvarnn advertises a complete variety to suit every taste with a wide display of stylish items.
William E. Cotter, a Philadelphia real estate dealer, found guilty in Wilmington federal court on two counts alleging aiding and conspiring with former Teller William N. Boggs to misapply First National Bank of Dover funds. Punishment up to two years per count plus fines to $10,000. Cyclone in Bidderville, Alabama, spared Ex-Governor Jackson and others in his lumber office. About 250,000 musk rats captured on Dorchester marshes this season through March 30. Emma Tapman won $1,500 for breach of promise against Hiram J. Lewis at Salisbury. Cecil Court last week had Judge James A. Peare on the bench. another James A. Pearce served as juror. Unicorn Mills near Millington resumes swindles and machinery activity. Wheat at 77 cents per bushel in Baltimore. corn and berry checks noted. wheat outlook promising.
Mrs. Betton wife of Betton died at Ridgely aged about thirty seven from dropsy leaving five children. She was widow of Samuel Rash who was murdered near Hayden's three years ago. Her brother Thomas R Brown was charged, tried, mistrial, then acquitted. The remains were taken to Church Will for interment. Also noted are March roll of Long's pupils Edna Carroll Ella Waught Sadie Rickards and others and Trynson school pupils Grace Wilelinus Oscar Williams Helen Parkin Noble Hubbard Katie Truitt Lily Keys Alvie Truitt Ruth Parker for good work in March.
Fowling Creek reports Curtis Wright, a well known farmer, was seized with paralysis a few days ago and his speech is badly affected. The notice notes his condition and ongoing difficulties at his home.
A Sunday morning blaze totally destroyed Mr. William Morgan's second story house near Agner. Flames started shortly after nine and, though the family was at home, the fire had progressed before discovery. furniture was saved with difficulty and the house, valued at several hundred dollars, was uninsured.
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