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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
3
A compact Caroline county column notes a May 1 street railway mail service start in Baltimore, local millinery displays, farming news, a snipe shoot on marshes, ship movement, and pensions. It covers a three day circuit court term with rulings, a grand jury report on Denton Bridge, the Alms House, and road maintenance concerns, plus local social and civic items.
The board, meeting on Tuesday, ordered that schools should not be within four miles of each other and denied the removal of the old Smithville building for a white school. Luther Sullivan is to move the building to near Mission colored church for use as a colored school. Secretary Stephens may buy a lot. Sullivan will be paid $190. C. W. Van der Hoogt asks that German settlers use Hog Island schoolhouse for occasional worship until a church is completed.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces that from April 7 1897 bicycles will be checked by baggage agents and carried in baggage cars on the same train if the owner travels with the bicycle and has no other baggage. If baggage is carried, the bicycle is charged at regular rates. Applies to all lines east of Pittsburg and Erie.
Charles Risley dies at the almshouse of paralysis after years as a harness maker. Mr C and Miss Clara Troffman wed at Hillsborough M E Church with a large crowd and a cream serge gown. The Hanover box social features music. Wilhelmina Hollanders settle on Choptank shores near Hog Island planning trucking and fruit growing with train and steamer access. Lardcastle Downes nuptials attract state attention with a Baltimore groom and a Moonlight wedding tour to Atlantic City.
A group of young people from Preston spent Friday night at Mr William Stafford’s near town. They rode in an open wagon with sleigh bells, played several amusing games, and forgot their troubles for a time. Attendees included Lillie Bradley Ella Williams Ruth Noble May Flaharty Ethel Wright and others. Also noted were guests and locals visiting from nearby places and students from Dover academy along with various townsfolk.
Mr B B Brumbaugh of Tuckahoe Neck fell from a wagon carrying a large box of trees near Ridgely last Tuesday afternoon. He received immediate aid from John T Stevenson who took him home and summoned Dr Richards. Stevenson then transported him home in a carriage after medical aid.
Bethlehem and Hurlock neighborhoods held a cake-walk with a Hur lockite winner of the four-dollar prize. D. I. Patchett moved his saw mill to Hollandtown readying materials for new houses. He also captured a young owl to tame. Mrs. Robert M. Messick and family members are in Baltimore for a few days. Mrs. James A. Parrott recovers from la grippe.
The sixty ninth session of the Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church opened at Broadway Church with Rev T H Lewis as pastor. Rev Dr Kinser completed five years in the presidency, the church’s limit, and Rev A D Melvin was elected on the second ballot by 127 of 195 votes. Opponents included Revs F T Little J J Mills and Dr F T Tage.
A sneak thief entered Harry C. Orem's room, Wheeler Transportation, Cambridge, in the early hours Sunday and took eight or ten dollars from his pantaloons pockets. A larger sum in notes and checks in his coat pocket was untouched. Orem keeps a pistol under his pillow and might have used it if awakened. Mr. R. T. Patton has moved to Parker's store. Farmers plant many strawberry plants. Will Te... has completed his dwelling.
Mrs. Jennie Jacobs of East New Market and Mrs. Fisher of Dover visited Mrs. Annie H. Downes this week. Dr and Mrs B L Lewis of Harrington were guests of Mr and Mrs Henry R Lewis on Sunday. Edwin R Downes returned to Baltimore after a week with his mother. Mrs Dr Corkran and Mrs L B Beatty of Centreville visited Denton friends on Wednesday. William L Undueh of the Baltimore Sun was in Ridgely and Denton Tuesday. Dr and Mrs C E Downes of Baltimore spent several days in town. Annie Chilton of Mattoon Ill is visiting her uncle Matthew Chilton. Annie Hough of Smyrna spent the week with relatives here. Mr and Mrs J Kemp Bartlett of Baltimore were in town this week. Wilmer Emory of Baltimore was in town on Sunday. Mrs Sallie Downes of Baltimore is visiting Denton friends. Elmira Deakyne is visiting relatives in Denton.
Mr James Price and Mrs Helen S Moseley wed in the M Church on a Wednesday. The Misses Blanchard from Philadelphia visit their brother, Mr D H Blanchard. Carpenters finish work on Mr J Wa Carrolls rose of wheat.
The new railroad’s debut drew over three hundred passengers on regular and special trains. Delaware officials attended a luncheon at Queenstown depot and praised the line’s prospects. Governors Ponder and Watson, ex-treasurer Adkins and others were among the notables.
Major William E Stewart of Has ton visits this week and delivers the opening in the Payne case. He recalls a thirty year span of county visits, praises Judge Frederick Stump, and notes the community’s regard for Judge Wickes amid retirement. The speech blends wit with respect for legal service and integrity.
Those pupils meritorious last month include Ethel Anderson Bessie Smith Clara Holsinger Morton Hol singer Sadie Allen and Bessie Sew ell Laurel Grove Sadie Howard Freddie Trice Misie Towers Maud Trice Cora Lankford Roland Howard George Nichols Charlie Trice Longs Mabel Thawley Carrie Rickards Hattie Wright Sadie Rickards Edna Carroll Also note millinery opening Tuesday the 13th offering hats and a bottle of cologne
Easton reports tobacco, once the staple from colonial days to 1820, may resume as a business crop along the Eastern Shore. An agricultural chemist finds soils around the railroad belt suitable for tobacco, with several farmers planning experimental plantings and the erection of scales and warehouses along the line, though many will proceed cautiously with patch trials.
Orphans Court sat Tuesday and Wednesday with Judges Hobbs and Sigler. Letters of administration were granted to M. Frank Stack for John H. Stack estate and creditors notified. Bonds filed for Harrison Johnson estate sale. Satterfield and Noble presented final accounts. Pippin presented first and final for Melvina Booker. distribution meeting set for April 27 at the Register of Wills office. Greenbury Barons administrators authorized creditor notices. Farm fencing ad urged to consult Sparklin & Co.
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