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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1894

Page

3

Caroline County Local Laws Passed in Recent General Assembly

Summary of public local laws from Caroline County and Dorchester County. Key measure authorizes a Linches ter bridge project near Choptank under a two county partnership with equal investment and shared maintenance. Option to proceed rests with county commissioners. Also authorizes appointment of an additional constable for the Third district.

Sisk Linchester Choptank Caroline Dorchester

Local Department Notes From Denton Bridge and Vicinity

Wide array of local business and farming updates from Caroline and Queen Anne's counties. Nichols' store advertises reed rockers, mats, Hamburgs and laces. Mrs. Thompson fixes a dwelling. George Emery leaves for Chicago for World’s Fair building. ship and canning operations expand at Denton Bridge. fire insurance agent Plumer named for Kent County. court and tax law notes. riding, fishing and ferry news. attendance at Preston church social events. civic improvements and new construction populate the region. Arbor Day observed at the academy.

Porto Rico J. H. Nichols George W. Emery Seaford Chicago Alfred Thompson Z. T. Hutchinson Dr. Reynolds Queen Anne James H. Nichols Denton Bridge P. R. Anderson Ingleside

Federalsburg Hillsborough notes and local events

In Hillsborough last week the baseball club sought opponents and the local boys invited them to visit soon. Arbor Day activities included school addresses by Examiner Stephens, student recitations, and a tree planted in honor of Commissioner E R Goslin. The schooner Anna Ellen arrives from Baltimore with freight and will sail back soon. Rev Alderson began Sunday evening sermons on the Children of Israel. The Ladies Aid Society discussed new carpets and repairs at the Parsonage. Mrs Catharine Goslin returned from Baltimore to The Point. W U U met at the parsonage for special business.

Hillsborough Hillsborough Club Stephens E.R. Goslin Anna Ellen Dan Brown Baltimore Alderson

Nichols Makes Arbor Day Notable In Local Community

Arbor Day brought fine weather for tree planting as Nichols hosts a literary program at the school. Ioliness meetings occur at area homes, with one event at a church on Saturday drawing interest. Mr. F. Nichols owns the best wheat field locally while farmers benefit from the recent favorable weather. Nichols gains a barber, W. W. Whitby.

F. Nichols Nichols W. W. Whitby

Local Renovations and Visits Highlight Small Town

Mr John Atkinson and Dr Conaway are having their homes improved by painters. James Jarrell and Miss Mary Bernard of Greensborough were Mrs Jarrells guests Tuesday. St Clair finished his blacksmith shop to be used by M W Green. Lucas lays lumber for an addition to his hotel. A photographer is in town for a stay. Carpenters work on Selby Smiths new dwelling. Rita and Hattie Atkinson left for Baltimore. A G Smith was at home Sunday. Miss McShane opened a millinery store. Mr and Mrs Jackson were in New York last week. Roe’s house nears completion.

Richard J. Carter Orphans’ Court Queen Anne’s County Ridgely John D. Plumer Greensborough Kent County Del Nichols Denton Bridge Lin Beachamp Congressman Brattan Joseph Y. Brattan Washington B. Frank Rickards Py EB. Chiareh Preston J. R. Phillips Frederick W. Wey East New Market Amalene Carmine Ellen Wright C. S. Carmine J. la. Noble Levi D. Travers Dorchester L. D. Kelley Easton J. P. Ledman EK. Douglass Kiswald J.T. Dennis D. 2. Fletcher S. Lynn Percy Walter Todd A. W. Sisk Charles McCarter John W. Henry Hattie Merrick Talbot R. J. Colston J. Springle Kelley J. A. Noble Edward L. Pritchett Helen Raw Velma Tollis Susie Sisk Messrs W. PF. Williamson W. Dedna J. Bowens B. W. Wright J. Shockley M. Pooks W.T. Hassenger Cambridge Elbert Bradley Edward Wans Orem Vickers Spry Bradley Roy Tali Wilbur Noble Richard Phillips Fred Noble Walter Carmine Ernest Redhead Robert Pritchett John Atkinson Dr. Conaway James Jarrell Mary Bernard Selby Smith Rita Hattie Atkinson Baltimore A. G. Smith Admiral Irwin Edward Lloyd, Jr Edward Lloyd Talbot Couunty John M. Robinson Kate Dulley Hillsborough Ingleside John Y. Graham Zadie Jarman Goldsborough Prederick Wood Hia Callahan St. Peter's Catholic Church Queenstown J. Luther Frampton Tuckahoe Neck Harvey L. Cooper St. John’s College Caroline D. M. Wilkinson Willow Grove J. N. Todd Emma Clark Delaware Lizzie Clark Myrtie Gootee American Corner Andersontown Emily Masten Hiarrington W. S. Deweese Chesapeake Lynn R. Meekins Tmenean America Western Hemisphere Puget Sound Pacific Coast Chesapeake Bay Susquehanna New York Pennsylvania Hill and Dale Bay Honga River Maryland Steel Company Sparrows Point Atlantic Maryland Steamboat Company Caroline County Medford’s John Denton Denton Hias Nowise St. Mary's Whitechapel George M. Russum John S. Barnhart Elkton Robert G. Stewart Potter Steele William H. Anderson Hagenbeek G. F. Beaven M. LB. Stephens Dawson Mr. Sharp Snow Hill A. T. Lankford Salisbury Chestnut Grove David M. R. Culbreth Lizzie Gardner That City Culbreth Almshouse

Concord Sunday School reorganizes officers

Reverend W. W. Chairs led a Sunday assembly in Concord with new officers elected including Superintendent F. P. Covey and treasurer J. R. Manship. Librarians are George W. Thawley and Walton Trice, organist Hattie Covey, assistant Lillie Carroll, blackboard artist George W. Johnson. Arbor Day exercises Friday featured dialogues and music, followed by tree plantings and refreshments.

W. W F. P. Covey HI. P. Nuttle H. F. Stevens J. R. Manship George W. Thawley Walton Trice Hattie Covey Lillie Carroll George W. Johnson

County appoints five trustees of the poor and bridge director

On Tuesday last the county commissioners appointed five trustees of the poor. Named were J. Fletcher Straughn from the First district Sage T. Fleetwood from the Sixth Jonathan E. Towers from the Third William P. F. Liden from the Fourth and William Tk. Hignatt from the Fifth. J. R. McNash was named director of Dover bridge.

J. Fletcher Straughn Sage T. Fleetwood Jonathan EB. Towers Wiliam PF. Liden William Tk. Hignatt J. R. McNash Dover Bridge

The Fellowship Of Man With The Living World

Rev Samuel Edson preaches on mans fellowship with nature linking material and moral life Wordsworth quotes stress quiet beauty and trust in God Trees become companions and symbols of life with home groves gardens and Gothic architecture noted as witnesses to faith A Perthshire yew aged 2600 to 2800 years cited as symbol of life beyond decay Local notes mention Admiral Irwin retirement and various small community events and visits

Samuel Edson Wim Wordsworth Abraham Beersheba Bryant Macmillan Europe Perthshire

Death of Frederick Carmine Aged Farmer of Fourth District

Frederick Carmine a respected young farmer in the Fourth district died of heart disease on Sunday morning at about twenty six. He had heart trouble for some time but was healthy on retiring Saturday night. Mrs Carmine found him unconscious Sunday morning and medical aid arrived too late. He was the son of Captain Charles S Carmine and survived by a widow daughter of W Ill Meifs Rey and two children. Burial was by Rev Wey rector East New Market P E Church on Tuesday last.

Frederick Carmine W. IL. Nfelfis Mr. Wey East New Market P. EL Church

The Wiend Captured by Hartley Aid

Frederick Johnson alias Laza rus attempted to assault Mrs. Sarah J. Jenkins near aston. A passive teamster heard screams and helped. The 55 year old victim is sister of Mrs. Solomon Pippin. Sheriff Dukes led a posse to search, and the captured suspect was taken at Hartley Delaware on Tuesday evening.

Frederick Johnson Lazarus Sarah J. Jenkins Aston Jenkins Solomon Pippin Dukes Journal Hartley Del

Arbor Day Observed in Caroline County Schools

Arbor Day was widely observed in Caroline county with school grounds improving in appearance since the festival began. Arthur Dayin’s efforts kept wards and grounds tidy, and Secretary Morton who started the universal custom is noted for the lasting impact.

Caroline County Arthur Dayin Morton

Remarkable horse Popcorns dies after 24 years in Greensborough

Andrew Baggs, Greensborough liveryman, loses Popcorns a remarkable horse aged 24. Baggs estimates Tail Ortay averaged 25 miles of road service daily during the 13 years with the horse totaling about 211,700 miles, driven to many towns and by many owners on the peninsula.

Popcorns Andrew Baggs Greensborough

Two Chickens in One Egg Reported

Pusu Nature, Mrs Ro Shields, of this town, found an egg incubating in the old fashion way with two well developed chicks inside. One chick was dark the other light colored. If the egg had remained under the hen for the full time the two might have hatched. This rare occurrence is noted as a freak of nature.

Pusu Nature Ro. Shields

Spoke Factory at Greensboro Station Destroyed by Fire

A fire at the Greensboro station spoke factory owned by the Philadelphia Coach Material Company and operated by Samuel Hanley destroyed the building and contents about noon Monday. Valuable machinery and tools and a large stock of spokes were burned, causing unemployment for many workers and an estimated loss of several thousand dollars.

Greensboro Station Philadelphia Coach Material Company Samuel Hanley

The Chesapeake and Choptank Gentle Coastal Tour

A reader reflects on the Chesapeake Bay as a grand waterway, praising its commerce, scenery, and influence. The Choptank River, Denton, and surrounding towns are described with tranquil marshes, gold grasses, and springs, highlighting Maryland’s maritime heritage and regional charm.

Vienna resident Dr Heffonston dies of heart disease

Vienna Dorchester County notes report Dr Isaac Heffonston a well known resident died of heart disease in Webb and Bro store Tuesday afternoon. He practiced medicine and canned foods in Vienna and once served in the Legislature as a Democrat. He was born in Delaware and was brother in law to ex Governor Jackson.

Isaac Heffonston Vienna Dorchester County Webb & Bro Delaware Jackson

Templeville Local News Summary

Judge Smith suffers a severe chill and has been confined to his room since the ninth. Visitors from Ridgely include John Swing and family and James Knotts and Thomas Temple. Della Smith visited from Ridgely for two days. Henry Whiteley reports a horse injury from a wire fence. Emma McKnett is ill with pneumonia.

Judge Smith John Swing James Knotts Thomas Temple Ridgely Della Smith Henry Whiteley Emma McKnett

Mortgage loan option with receiver on property

The purchaser may arrange a mortgage loan of £2000 through the Receiver tied to the property, enabling financing as part of the transaction.

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A.sm Vin DO & Clr. RR Stiage Acm Public Business Orphans Court General Assembly the Local Department Wilmington the Bridge Jacob Andrew Tuckahoe Bridge Caroline Farmers’ Alliance Court House Concord Andrew J. Thawley Queen Anne's Marcy Fountain H. A. Roe Senator Smith Lewis Treasury Caroline Court Davis WT. Tutt Williamson's Hill Bb. L. Pritchett W. A. Whiteley Dr. Phillips Lizzie Wilson Dollie Julia Kelley Academy Federalsburg U. U Mrs. Jackson Mr. Roe Levy Court Mr Edson Seton EK. BF. Wilson Cambria Hospital Johnstown James W. Wilson Jonathan Willis Denton Friends Colonel Mullikin Arbor Day THE Templeville Triee John H Martha Triee Wal Royal Baking Powder Co Wall St. N INE J.W. Corbett Joan Warfield ST. Paul & Fayette Sts Baltimore, Maryland Potter Mills Maryland Circuit Court No Baltimore City Thomas & Soave Frederick PL Laden State of Mrelo P.m S. Fountain Liden B. G. Stevens Elt. Chatlineh Elijah Towers Arthur John Willis Potter’s Landing Mill Pond Pottery Landing Warfield James T. Mullin & Son
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