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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1900
Page
3
Community notices cover town elections in Denton on April 23, primaries for Caroline Republicans on April 21, and political conventions in Salisbury and Baltimore. Local sales include Horn's Point farm for 15300 and multiple real estate transfers in Marydel. A marriage license, church notices, and a planned Pentecostal convention in Denton are noted along with upcoming entertainment at Mozart Hall Greensboro.
The Denton area reports multiple deaths including Mrs Elizabeth Mazza of Huntsville after surgery aged 38,Interment at Catholic cemetery Denton. Arthur John Greenlee former county commissioner near Greensboro died of heart failure. William Stevens of Williamsburg died March 23. Rufus Brainard Baltimore official, James Blades near White's Church at 65. Elmer Price Federalsburg. J Smith Horsey Seaford businessman died in Baltimore. Survivors noted include spouses children and relatives.
County commissioners ordered road warrants for multiple routes including Adams Landing to main road and Deen farm to Delaware line. Bills paid cover court stenographer pension wages lumber and jail watchman among others. Miss I J Mellvaine offers ladies and children's millinery and accessories.
Plans have been prepared for a wigwam by the Rehoboth Tribe Tanp'd. O. RM with a two story building featuring a ground floor store and a second story meeting hall and reception rooms. The tribe totals 40 members and is in good condition. Groundbreaking has begun for the Rehoboth Club house under Billingsley of Baltimore. Meanwhile the Breakers is nearly finished and cottages are in demand with Easter visitors arriving. snipe are plentiful nearby and peach buds suffered from a recent storm.
A Greensboro wedding of Howard Killen to Mina Kemp is noted along with frequent local society items. Farmers rush pea planting as large acreage goes in and fruit buds show promise. Church meetings report Betson elected treasurer and a quarterly conference led by Rev. Corkran. An all day holiness meeting is announced at Inwins Chapel. In Henderson a "Lemon Squeeze" fundraiser and various visits and travels fill the week, with local residents attending events and moving properties in Cordova and surrounding areas.
Maryland Annual Conference debates church incorporation for property and approves a funding condition. The first ballot for General Conference delegates names ministers and lay members from multiple circuits, followed by additional clergy and lay delegates. President Melvin announces year's appointments across numerous circuits, with several posts to be supplied and camp-meeting preachers to be provided.
Names and affiliations listed include West Baliiore T Crouse Westminster Williamsport Wilmington James Nichols Lavangston Jod Wooden Western Maryland College Thomas Lew Westaintor Theological Seminary professors and ministers. The conference left appointments unsettled and plans to reconvene in Easton Talbot County next year after reflecting on current assignments.
The Maryland Caroline county court adjourned after a busy session with several rulings. Brown vs Clark settled for 200 plus costs. Barwick vs Seward verdict 7303.69. two local option law convictions for Horner and Matthews. water-wheel case Craig Ridgeway & Co. vs John W Clark, Sr. grand jury report criticizes jail and drawbridge, urges enforcement of traction engine laws and proper cemetery desecration action.
Mr George A Bullock of this place weds Miss Aireg A North of Baltimore at the Presbyterian manse in Baltimore. The couple arrived in Denton and plan to reside near the railroad depot. Invitations issued for weddings in Baltimore and Greensbore. Regular residents visit and travel between Talbot, Queen Annes, Dover, and Denton.
Mr A D Smith outlines broom corn as a lucrative crop amid rising prices. He explains plant varieties, planting methods, seed quality, and the need to keep weeds down for a strong start, with May or early June planting advised.
The Queen s Anne s Railroad Company will run an excursion to Rehoboth Beach tomorrow April 15 leaving Queenstown at 11 a m and returning from Rehoboth at 3 p m Round trip rates are $1 25 from Queenstown and $1 20 from Denton with lower rates from other stations A second low rate excursion to Baltimore is planned for next Thursday April 18 with return the same or following day Tickets for a Cincinnati trip during the People's Party National Convention go on sale May 7 at one first class fare for the round trip returning by May 12. Advertising is touted as the Golden Gate to prosperity.
At a Tuesday meeting the commissioners ordered white schools closed May 4 and colored schools April 12, with exceptions to close May 4 for Mt. Zion Union Greensboro Denton Ridgely and Federalsburg colored schools. Federalsburg Denton Ridgely principals to handle pupils after April 12. Hillsboro primary May continuation proposed by James W. Holt and accepted. George C. Williams of Federalsburg Academy resigns May 4 to join Somerset County ministry. Chestnut Grove roll of honor includes Mary Smith Ruth Wright Essie Wright Clarence Wright Estella Chambers Ola Collins Herman Pennypacker Sarah Chambers Mary Fishell Belle Kemp.
Prof J T Moore leads a Denton musical at Masonic Hall on Thursday evening with local talent and pupils. Mrs T R Green and Misses Jessie Crouse Elsie Green are piano accompanists. A capable orchestra and several vocal solos accompany a quartet including T Pliny Fisher J Howard Pastorf ield Osceola Hubbard and Moore. Children perform on strings and voice with several standout young soloists. Prof Moore Reichman duet and instrumental quartets planned.
H J Heinz and Co of Pittsburg leased the Easton cannery from Hub bard and Bro with an option to buy. A six acre tract will host new buildings at about 75000 dollars for warehouses to supply the Southern trade. The packing plant aims to be a large, modern facility, boosting Easton’s role as a markets hub for Southern Carolina farmers.
Henry Seymour of Talbot county on the Choptank river fought losses from fish hawks raiding nets. He fixed stakes and wooden decoy fish under the water, armed with barbed spears. Four hawks diving for the decoys were struck and killed.
In Harvey IL Cooper trustee for sale of James Green real estate filed bond approved. Susan Snow and James Snow executors of James P Snow presented debts and first accounts approved. Bayard R Ricketts administrator of James B Ricketts presented debts interest and final administration approved.
A large number of residents will travel to Rehoboth for Easter. Advertisers warn that delaying plans could cost prosperity. A national bank is likely to be established at Frederica.
Easter services begin at 6 a.m. with Holy Communion at Christ Church and 10 30 a.m. services. The Christ Church program lists Pro cessional pieces and a large choir including Rev. George S. Fitzhugh, organist Mrs T R Green, and a twelve boy vested choir. M P Church presents The Dawn of Day booklet selections with Miss Nellie Johnson at organ. M E Church holds morning sermon, Old Easter Anthem and Easter Hymn sung, evening Easter praise from Easter Echoes. Holy Trinity Greensboro has no special musical service due to choir illness.
Departure noted for Nellie I Nichols died March 25 1900 at age 13 years 5 months 13 days after three year illness described as abscess of the lung She was cheerful loyal to church and Sabbath school and wished to live yet faced death bravely The family laments her absence and recalls her affection and companionship while acknowledging faith in a higher rest for her prayers and memories linger in the home
Merchants advertise fertilizer for special crops and grain, millinery and silks, new paper patterns, wagons from Preston dealer, insurance company statements, Everngain shoes, white goods and piques, dress goods, and men’s clothing. Bicycle dealer Tra ll Butler also features an ad.
A reader testimonial from Andersonville Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing a severe cold and cough after trying the product based on newspaper advertisements. The message notes sales locations in Denton and Hillsboro via R. J. Colston and Hugh Deffey.
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