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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1891
Page
3
Denton area reports busy with court and town business. Jobs, farms, creameries, and mills expand. weddings include Harry W. Davis-Clara Farris and F. Lyden-Annie McLeod Wilson. Roads records, new machinery, and a significant fire loss at Easton cannery highlight local economy and public life.
The Caroline County Sunday Association holds its annual meeting in Greensborough from May 15 to 17. Each school may send two delegates, and local groups are urged to nominate representatives. Dr. H W Lefever of Ridgely is county secretary.
The sifty second regular session of the Middle Convocation of the Diocese of Easton opens Tuesday at Last New Market and runs three days. Programs include sermons on the Resurrection and Saving Faith, with Rev. Giles Cooke as guest speaker on missions and faith, staying with Rev. J. W. Keeble.
A Federalsburg report lists a W C T U and Y W C T U convention at the Presbyterian church with a chalk talk by Mrs Green of Colorado and an address by Miss Ida Clothier of Boston. It notes a civil suit for damages against Seaford Cambridge Railroad by Daniel M Henry for injuries at the Federalsburg station on January 2 1891.
The coming summer promises notable sea shore travel with Atlantic City hotel bookings and strong inquiries. Pennsylvania Sea Shore Lines will consolidate West Jersey Camden and Atlantic between Philadelphia and Atlantic City into a double track system. Trains, faster and more frequent, will use comfortable coaches and parlor cars drawn by standard locomotives, with many runs at eighty minutes each direction.
While driving near Greensborough last Saturday Mr William C Satterfield met a serious accident when a shaft iron broke causing the horse to bolt and overturn the vehicle. He dislocated his right shoulder for the third time. Dr G W Betson provided surgical aid as he plans to start can manufacturing and near completion of a dwelling on Railroad avenue. The Druckenmiller family hosted Mozart Hall entertainments on Wednesday and Thursday. J L Wills plans brick production on Robert Jackson farm. Mrs J D Plummer and Edith Plummer visited Philadelphia friends. Rev R W Todd’s study nears completion.
New Advertisements note the dissolution of the firm G. YT. Redden & Co. Advertisements also list real estate for sale by ex-sheriff R Kemp Williams and hay and blade fodder for sale by Robert S. Clark of Tuckahoe Neck. Jonah’s whale tale mentions Dr Lulls Syrup as protection against cold.
A circular from the collector of internal revenue announces major changes to special taxes for spirits and tobacco. Taxes now due July 1 each year, with May and June extensions available for those taxed for the period ending April 30, 1891. Failure to comply risks penalties up to 50 percent and possible criminal prosecution. New rates apply to rectifiers, dealers in liquor and malt liquors, oleomargarine, oleomargarine manufacturers, and stills. Repeal of prior taxes on tobacco and related products takes effect May 1, 1891.
The piece notes that Judge Robinson's candidacy in Queen Anne's County could shift Kent and Talbot county politics. It contemplates Wickes rising to the Court of Appeals if Robinson becomes a U.S. Senator, and questions which county would supply the next judge. It also covers local notices on demographics, public schools, oystering, and various regional events from Chestertown to Easton.
An essay argues textbooks should aid teaching not replace it, urging more school libraries and reference materials. It highlights the University Extension Society as unifying schools, warns against a one-book pedagogy, and describes using picture descriptions to engage young pupils while promoting independent writing and observation.
Teachers note first grade pupils name objects on cards and spell words. Second graders compose complete sentences, while third graders seek cards to describe or write stories. The method helps keep children busy and prepares lessons efficiently, with questions about spelling and behavior reduced through engaged activity.
Mrs John Stevenson and her son were thrown from a wagon after a frightened horse on the road to town. Mrs Stevenson was dragged and burned minor injuries. Mr Thompson helped them home. Rev Galloway moves from Salem Dorchester to Dover district for evangelical work. Revival joyfully noted with over twenty converts. Colored teachers report salaries set for spring term. levy payments contested. trustees to be appointed May 5. Odim’s claims best spring clothing and large stock in Baltimore. Luther Gadd of Caroline seeks Clerk of the Court of Appeals, praised as a strong Democrat and noted for a strong record as Clerk of the Circuit Court.
A curious verse recounts a hustling politician hopeful surrounded by a corrupt gang. It notes his money, systematic manipulation, and the pursuit of office, only to end with his name omitted at a convention and him penniless. The spoof lampoons boodle and elite in early party politics.
Mr Vlisha Harper died suddenly Monday morning from heart disease, after being in usual health Friday. He was a prosperous farmer and highly respected. he leaves a wife and a large adult family. Presiding Elder Wilson will preach at Washington Church on Sunday the 26th.
Great bargains in willinery stock from Philadelphia and New York offered at reduced prices at the old stand. Also notices of a marriage near Greensborough between Samuel C Cooper and Miss Wilhelming Sipple and a death of William E Ross in Charles County aged 41. Local firms Robertson & Carr advertise shoes hats and umbrellas at low city prices. A colored do
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