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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1892
Page
3
Arbor Day observed in Caroline with updates on local schools farms and public notices. Mentions Burrsville Dunnock Cambridge Ridgely Marydel Preston and Easton area events including a marriage in Denton and church services with local civic notes and upcoming agricultural and business changes.
Mail route awards announced last Friday list several lines. Routes include Preston to Winchester one mile and back six times weekly with F. S. Smith at 70 dollars. Elwood to Beulah 75 miles round trip six times weekly awarded to J. H. Pearl for 169.96 dollars. Elwood to Hynson two miles round trip six times weekly awarded to J. H. Pearl for 86.96 dollars. Cabin Creek to East New Market two miles round trip six times weekly with daily departures at 11:00 and 1:15 seeking bids bond 200 dollars to J. H. Pearl at 64.41. Starr to Centreville six miles round trip six times weekly with daily 8:30 am start and Centreville return after mail train bond 500 dollars to J. H. Pearl at 31.43.96.
Smithville hosted Reverend T. F. Tabler last Sunday delivering a sermon to a large audience. The former pastor Brother Green goes to Farmington and Tabler succeeds him. Sunday school reorganization appointed Supt J. W. Bullock Assistant Norman Vauscoy Secretary Daniel Adams Treasurer John F. Bullock Organist Miss Alverda Brown Missionary Treasurer Miss Rita Chaffinch, with visitors Edward Wright of Springfield and Samuel Meredith of Philadelphia returning home. Ernest E. Sutherland left for New Jersey to make his home.
William A. Sigler of Ridgely died suddenly of heart failure on Sunday morning aged twenty four. He had been in poor health for months but his death was unexpected. He served as assistant postmaster of Ridgely and was highly esteemed. Funeral services were held at his father's Ridgely residence. Rev. S M Morgan officiated with Rev. G W Townsend delivering an address. Many friends attended to pay their respects. The remains were taken to Paterson New Jersey on Tuesday for interment.
Revs R L Lewis and W J D Lu cas traveled to Pocomoke City for the Maryland M P Conference annual service. Lewis may seek a new appointment next year while Lu cas retires and stays locally. Friends gathered at the M P Parsonage Monday for a pleasant evening. The M E Sunday school organized with David Simpson as superintendent and the M P school with M Bates Smith. Both schools are in good condition. The boys voted on their annual snipe hunt Tuesday. a young man who did not love snipe held the bag.
Emma Murphy wife of Willian J Murphy died at home near Grove March 30 1892 aged 25. She was a kind wife and mother and a devoted Christian. In the silent grave they are sleeping. Nancy Morgan died March 29 at home near Denton aged 68. Dearest nunty, thou hast left us. We know it was the Saviour who called thee home to dwell.
Chancellor Willard Saulsbury of Delaware died at his Dover home after a sudden illness in his 72nd year. A prominent statesman and jurist, he served as United States Senator from 1859 to 1871 and Chancellor of Delaware from 1873. He left a large family, including son John P. Saulsbury and Willard Saulsbury Jr. His brothers Gove and Eli also held high offices. Arbor Day observances and school activities followed, with local figures noted for public lectures and construction plans in the town.
Pederalsburg residents host visitors Miss Maud Sweethind and Miss Corinne Mowbray while RK Messenger returns from a Cuban cruise. Local moves include A V Moseley purchasing the tinshop, Davis livery shed completion, John Long farm sale, and occupancy changes. Arbor Day not observed as pupils prepare a cantata. Presbyterian Church votes against employing a minister. Rev Blackwell to close services in May. Mrs Stack returns from Ohio. multiple relocations and attendances noted.
Baltimore clothiers and furnishers Oechin's Acme Hall announces the annexation of the large warehouse at 6 and 8 South Charles Street to their already immense establishment. They claim to be the largest house south of New York with the finest lines of men's and boys' wear.
Joseph Lewis colored and likely over 100 years old died at home near Marydel on Thursday of last week. He was famed across the First district and his funeral drew many white friends to Mt. Zion. Known as Un cle Joe he voted Democratic straight. A horse drawn by Mary and Fannie West of Marydel ran away Wednesday injuring no one. Marydel teachers plan a library benefit entertainment soon. James Francis, 12, died at his Marydel residence on Monday.
A Preston Canning Company meeting on Monday laid plans for the upcoming season including tomato growing. Officers listed are J. M. McCarter as president J. F. Ledman vice president J. T. Dennis business agent T. H. Flaharty treasurer and Walter Sparklin secretary with seven directors. The Preston circuit minister Rev William Shears has moved to the Baltimore Conference and Rev Joseph S Moore of Woodside Del will serve as temporary pastor as Rev Mr Teller of Wilmington substitutes due to Moore’s illness.
Contractor J HW K Shannahan reports a artesian well at about 360 feet beneath the jail yielding ample water to supply the town. The flow nearly reaches the surface and a small pump and pipe will divert water to near Main street residences. A trough will be provided for travelers and the water, while not ultracold, is of desirable quality.
Mr Jerome A Cox of Preston and Miss Lillian Rockhold of Anne Arundel to be married. Rev J W Easley arrives as Chestertown M E Church pastor with family. Rev Alfred Melvin and Deputy Clerk Willard Melvin visit Denton. Maggie Wilson spoke at People's Social Lyceum Easton. Annie Griffin returned from Easton visit. Ex Governor Lloyd recovers from illness. S W Coe and James Knotts attend M P Conference at Pocomoke City. Sixth district seeks W E Holliday for House of Correction. Farmers plow for corn and oats. ladies enjoy a clean house. John Spence named agent of Maryland Steamboat Co at Choptank.
The Caroline county circuit court convened with Judge Wickes and a full grand jury. The panel reported fifty four witnesses examined and twelve true bills, noting Denton drawbridge jail and roads conditions, and citing local option violations. Robert Schuyler was fined 50 dollars and costs for such violations.
In Queen Anne Miss Minnie Gale suddenly suffers a St Vitus dance attack during calisthenics and remains in critical condition. The town notes several local events including church services by Rev. I W Canter, a love feast, and Easter services at the Southern Methodist Church. Other items report local visits, business changes, a horse runaway injuring Mr George Smith, road shell deliveries, a bridge carpenter's injury, and new station management at Queen Anne.
The General Assembly met for its final session day and adjourned at midnight after passing many local measures. Senate President Lloyd and House Speaker Vandiver praised the houses as lawmakers lauded changes including telephone rent reductions in Baltimore. A child labor bill limiting work to ten hours for under fourteen in Baltimore passed. a Canal Company debt bill was reported unfavorably and failed in the Senate. Governor Brown signed bills to amend Hillsborough M. i. Church South charter and reimburse Henry C. Rawlings. Ocean City charter amendments were endorsed. judges' salaries were set at 4500 for appeals and 3666 for circuit judges.
The article lists gold reserves by country and US Treasury figures for December 1891, highlights New York Life Insurance cash assets surpassing foreign reserves, and notes an insurance examination. It also announces opening of 3,000,000 acres of Cheyenne and Arrapahoe lands in Indian Territory with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad service.
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