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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1899
Page
3
Arbor Day observations and local notices fill the column. Merchantry expands with new shops and millinery, while homes gain paint and finishing touches after fires. School merit lists, marriages, roll of honor, and a large Perch hatching update accompany regional transportation, theater events, and an antique gavel carved from Constitution timber gifted to Caroline Council Jr. O. U. A. M.
Berry growers and fruit packers in Caroline County protest a State Board of Health order demanding written proof of recent vaccination for workers. Local officials and a Maryland delegation met in Denton to seek modification, noting risks to crops and labor supply as the order could drive workers from Delaware and other states. The Health Board in Baltimore indicated changes would limit enforcement to laborers from states with smallpox.
Reverend E R Sidell preached his inaugural sermon to a large Sunday evening congregation. The note expresses sincere regret over the departure of Alfred Bryan, a valued citizen who leaves next Tuesday for Johnstown Pa. Several local residents and visitors are noted visiting friends and staying with families in Ridgely and nearby towns.
Ridgely notes Miss Dorothea Hammond of Berlin Md has accepted a position as typewriter for Sainsbury Bros. Thomas L Day adds an office and conservatory to his house. Miss Isabel Percy stayed with Miss M E McShane. Mrs Richard Carter of Denton visited Mrs Alfred Sigler. Thomas Flounders lost two fingers in a mill. The German Reformed Church is getting a fresh coat of paint. Annie Price of Henderson visits Miss K McShane. Louisa Dukes of Denton visits Mrs M V Yearley. A green grocer opens in town. Bessie Jarrell is ill.
Bunyan's Pilgrim Band spent Saturday to Tuesday in town. They preached on Christ life Sunday evening and Monday evening showed stereoptical views with explanations. They sell Bibles and other religious books. Our public school closed last Friday due to funds, will stay shut until September, despite parents urging a June reopening. Indies of the Dover Century Club promote free traveling libraries to towns without public libraries. Our new pastor Rev. Mr Sidell arrives at Marydel parsonage and will lead first sermon next Sunday at 2 30 PM.
Hobbs reports George L Jopp keeps pure bred Brown Leghorns with high egg output. January eggs totaled 16, February 400, March 833, daily eggs now range 60 to 75. Eggs for sitting from penned fowls selling at 23 cents a dozen. H C Towers injured foot on nail. healing slowly. Hobbs building storehouse with siding, Calloway dwelling progressing. Carload of shells placed on county roads.
The Musical and Literary Society met at Mrs. Winnie Redhead's Saturday evening. Meetings are planned at Mrs. J. H. Harrison's on the 22nd. Mr. Cos began moving his store to prepare for a new building. Families visit relatives and local church figures relocate. A teachers meeting occurred and street work continues. Rev. J. M. Mitchell left Cordova for Ellendale to labor, a move regretted by many. Hopkins builds a new dwelling. Ernest Jackson of Ridgely handles work. Subscribe for the Journal for county news.
A Lewes correspondent reports William T. Manning & Co sold their Rehoboth store and four lots for 7000 to Baltimore buyers tied to Queen Annes Railroad. Dover’s Adelaide Corkran and Rev George W Daw son wed in Seaford and plan Perryville Md residence.
County commissioners limit pension payments to awarded cases only with signed orders. Captain Levi P Roe delivered 3294 bushels of shells for Jerry Valliant, spread on the Denton to Henry twin farm road by nearby farmers. Town election judges named for Denton on April 24. Examiners recommend paying Mr Jones 25 dollars on a private Jarman Jones road.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York announces a new policy with assets of 270 million dollars, described as the best contract worldwide. It promises simplicity, security, generous guarantees, and liberal provisions. Agents are sought in every Peninsula town. apply to Herbert N. Fen in Wilmington Delaware or Gro. KE. Saulspury in Denton Maryland.
Headquarters to be at Denton as Peninsula Mutual Insurance Company plans to begin business with a Maryland Delaware field. The mutual company will issue member notes liable to assessments, with officers to include a president vice president secretary and treasurer. Incorporators include James Wallace Dorchester Leonard Fleekenstine Talbot Thomas L Day Caroline John LaMotte Kent Md Cassius M Dashiell Somerset Henry P Cannon Sussex James V McCommons Kent Del. Officers to be elected here Wednesday next.
William F Beauchamp son of James and R A Beauchamp died March 23 at Maryland Medical College Baltimore from a career operation. He was 38 years six months and fifteen days old and formerly engineer on the Bay Line steamers. Funeral services were held at his Baltimore home and the remains brought to Concord for interment.
Delegates from six Chapters of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew in the Diocese of Easton met at Trinity Cathedral to discuss forming a diocesan local council. The program included an informal delegate meeting, a 4 to 5 pm business session, and a public service with addresses by the Dean and Harry C. Turnbull Jr. of Baltimore and others.
Suea B U and A sue for 830000 through attorneys Seth Wilson and Charles Harley against Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway for causing Captain Edmund Leonard's death at the Boston Point road crossing on October 20. The circuit court filing claims the accident was due to the railway company's employes carelessness.
A freight train jumped the track at Hurlock near the junction with the Baltimore and Chesapeake and Atlantic, derailing two cars and an engine. No serious injuries or major car damage reported. A wrecking train was dispatched to clear the site while operations were side tracked.
Maryland Annual Conference debated Rev J G Sullivan's status after he was criticized by Rev F S Cain over Mt Nebo tensions. Conference moved to keep Sullivan active next year while supplying pulpits in Crield and nearby. Mount Pleasant M P Church, led by President Melvin and Rev T H Lewis, ordained six elders. Melvin read the appointments Tuesday.
The Weath Record reports the death of Rev Robert L Lewis at 54 in Federalsburg after years of illness. He served Caroline circuit in 1890 1891 and was beloved as preacher writer and Christian. Also noted are the deaths of Henry Culbreth J Harry Harper John S Reidling and Bertha Cohee with brief details on their ages occupations and surviving relatives. Funeral arrangements and interments are listed where given.
Dorchester county commissioners on Tuesday appointed road commissioners for several districts. East New Market picks C. E. Collins John T. Blake Wm. T. Cheesman William Hurst John H. Merrick and T. J. Colbourn. Williamsburg James H. Williams and Joseph B. Corkran. Hurlock selects Isaac O. Taylor and T. W Stock. The first issue of William H. Jacksons Republican paper The Courier is out and stylistically neat. Jackson aims to win Wicomico from the Democrats, a task likely impossible.
James Camper, a Harrington resident, died after paralysis struck him in his butcher shop late Saturday night and he passed Sunday. Mrs. Alex Newman, Harrington, widow of the Delaware House proprietor, was buried Monday after dying last Wednesday. Mr. William Anderson, a Harrington prominent citizen, died Saturday from typhoid fever, with interment Monday. Also notes on millinery and farm fertilizer offered by local merchants.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at Templeville Church on Wednesday afternoon as Miss Vieve Lane of Templeville became the wife of Mr. Harry Davis of Edgemore Del. The ceremony at 7 oclock was performed by Rev. Elmer R. Sidell with Miss Topsy Fallowfield as wedding march. The couple departed for their Edgemore home on the 3.15 train. Other local notes record visits and engagements across Caroline County from Denton to Easton and Baltimore.
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