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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1890
Page
3
Local Department News and Community Notes
Curfew signals end of day and farmers chores. Orphans court sets May 6. schools close Friday. school commissioners meet next Tuesday. Easton hotel construction. county jury law published. Prices for herrings at fifty cents per hundred. Local visits and retirements noted. many residents ill or traveling. W.C.T.U. Cleansing Powder Company incorporated in Easton. Public notices include June election and road-meeting updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Julia Griffith
Minnesota
R. J. Shields
Gadd
William E. Dunnock
Worchester
John W. Brown
Greensboro
C. W. Byrn
Baltimore
W. A. Stewart
W.C. T. U. Cleansing Powder Company
William C. Satterfield
R. T. Lewis
Caroline Circuit
M. P. Church
Wm. E. Temple
Edwin EH. Brown
Sheriff Shields
John W. Pritchett
Philadelphia
Chaplain
E. J. Guyton
Denton
T ‘Oor
Elias W. Williamson
E. M. Towers
George W. Roughley
Caroling County
Rhoda A
W. TH. Fulton
Charles Howard
Two Johns Wharf
White Oak Swamp
Tsuo
EO Aoa
William C. Willougiby
Robert Patton
Relley
Levy Court Appointments and Orphans Court Actions
The county commissioners appointed Collectors across six districts and Trustees of the Poor, plus several Railroad Election Judges. The Orphans' Court met with a full bench, passing guardianship accounts and estates, approving bonds for executors, and authorizing land deed transfers and personal sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor—Orphans’ Court
William J. Faulkner
Sylvester Smith
Henry Irwin
J. Frank Ledman
William T. Hignatt
T. Luther Frampton
Poor
Robert Jarrell
Henry C. Rawlings
N. J. Corkran
B. W. Parker
Henry C. Fisher
Henry Whiteley
H. C. Gooden
W. B. Arrants
James C. Horsey
George H. Moore
Joseph W. Orrell
J. W. Thawley
P. Steele
Joseph F. Roop
Harmony
J. BR. McNash
W. F. Liden
Charles H. Todd
Preston Precinct
William C. Willoughby
James H. Stephenson
Walter Todd
E. R. Goslin
E. W. Liden
William H. Alberger
L.T. Vosmus
John C. Jarrell
HS. Fisher
Orphans’ Court
William T. Hignutt
David B
Frederick H. Banning
Conductor Jones Victim Of Freight-Collision Accident
Robert H. Jones veteran P W C R BR conductor died after his head was crushed when a coupling failed on a lame car near Edge Moor Friday. He was 68, lived in Philadelphia, and left a wife three children and an invalid sister. Interment followed in Denton Md on Tuesday after an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Robert H. Jones
Edge Moor
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Denton
South Eighteenth Street
Ridgely
M. E
Dixon and Miss White Wed at Lansdowne Home
Mr Isaac 11 Dixon of Smith Dixon and Co Baltimore married Miss Tessie White at 2 pm Wednesday at the bride’s Lansdowne Pennsylvania home. The ceremony united prominent Baltimore businessman Mr Dixon with Miss White, with bridesmaids Fannie White Mary A Dixon and Bessie P Dixon and ushers John White and Thomas M Bartlett. Relatives and friends attended including R B Dixon of Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac 11. Dixon
Smith, Dixon & Co
Baltimore
Tessie White
Josiah White
Lansdowne
Dixon
James Dixon
Talbot County
Robert B. Dixon
Easton
Fannie White
Mary A. Dixon
Talbot
Bessie P. Dixon
John White
Thomas M. Bartlett
R. B. Dixon
Denton
Labor Samuel Sands Passes Ninety Years in Life
Labor Samuel Sands, aged 90, marked by the current month as the Senior Editor of the American farmer completes his ninety years. He remains bright and alert mentally with only slight infirmities from age, including dimming sight, yet his health and spirits are high. Friends and associates will be glad to learn he continues to provide counsel and companionship to his family, sharing present pleasures and valued recollections.
Meaty Shad Run Sets Local Market Record
Meaty souls of Shad notes an extraordinary catch with nearly every boat delivering 300 shad. In total over 6,600 fish were landed and sold at about 10 dollars per hundred, marking an unequaled day in the mind of the oldest inhabitant.
Business Amusements by Moses Gottlieb Jewelry Offer
Mr Moses Gottlieb advertises a new and full stock of jewelry silverware and rare articles suitable for wedding presents aiming to attract local shoppers to his shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Gottlieb
W. S. Goslin
E.R. Goslin
Dorset
Rail line push in Caroline county faces public sentiment test
Promoters of a Greensborough to Federalsburg railroad plan to survey voters in Caroline County via school districts to gauge support. Heaviest taxpayers back the project, while major details include potential tax implications and regional transport benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensborough
Federalsburg
Caroline County
Cambridge Chronicle
Washington Post
Charles I. Gibson
Maryland
Talbot County
Draper Emma 18 Dies Leaving School in Mournful Formality
Emma Draper aged 18 years 4 months 20 days died April 21 1890. Friends and schoolmates mourn her loss with flowers laid as crosses and wreaths at the grave. Her teacher and fellow pupils remember her as a scholar and friend, awaiting the Great Register of God.
Death of James Wayman Brother of Bishop Wayman
James Wayman an aged colored man died at his Denton home on Tuesday morning. He was a half brother of Bishop A. W. Wayman of the A. M. E. Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Wayman
James Wayman
Denton
A. W. Wayman
St Stephens Chapel Gains Gifts of Guild and Services
The St Stephen’s Chapel in Fifth district sees a new chancel carpet and railing donated by the Guild. Rev. Mr. Cook conducts Sunday services and plans Holy Communion and a sermon. Additional notes mention congregational improvements and pastor movements in nearby churches and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s Chapel
Fifth District
Cook
St. Stephen's
Christ Church
Denton
Saturday to Wednesday City Notables List Readout
A sequence of names appears under days Saturday through Wednesday listing individuals associated with Easton Delaware Templeville Baltimore Philadelphia Wilmington Dorchester and Leaston. Notable names include John P Steele Robert Reynolds J M Wilkin son J E Sapp W F Frazier S I Weems W Pritchett Thomas O Connor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Steele
Easton
Robert J. Reynolds
J. M. Wilkinson
J. E. Sapp
W. F. Frazier
Delaware
W. T. Roberts
Templeville
S. I. Weems
Baltimore
J. W. Pritchett
Philadelphia
Thomas O'Connell
Wilmington
A. J. S. Stevens
J. M. Holliday
W. F. Harrington
Dorchester
Alex. Chaplain
L.easton
E. J. Guyton
Distributing Young Shad By Fish Commissioner Rider
The Fish Commissioner will distribute young shad in several rivers with 500,000 in Wicomico, 200,000 in Manokin, 600,000 in Blackwater Dorchester, 600,000 in Choptank Greensborough, and 600,000 in Transquaking Dorchester. There are 450,000 more to go into the Manokin and Wicomico, and 2,500,000 yellow perch infants are now swimming in these two rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicomico River
Blackwater
Dorchester
Greensborough
Wicomico
Death of Avonmore Horse at Greensborough Friday Night
The rotting stallion Avonmore died at Greensborough on Friday night last week. Dr Hadley veterinary surgeon held a post mortem and concluded death was caused by congestion of the brain. Owner Daniel Fried Jr says he will buy another as soon as possible. Also noted is gratuitous distribution of tickets for the Baltimore Eye Ear and Throat Charity Hospital which provides free board and nursing to very poor people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Potter
R.J.W. Garey
Passapae
James L. V Pierce
James W. Saulsbury
O. E. Rochester
N. C. Fitzjarrell
Strawbridge
Chapel District
Avon N. Roger
Kent
Franklin Stevens
Maryland Steamboat Company
Potter’s Landing
Williston
Washington
Jonathan W. Kerr
Board of
School Commissioners
Henry C. Fisher
Tuckahoe Neck
Mary Insley
Greensborough
W. Preston Day
Ridgely
Greensborough M. E
Friends of
Court House
Williamson
James Swann
G. Furman & Co
N. Y
I’. L. Day
George S$. Dill
Dover
Daniel Hutchins
Marydel
Hezekiah Vickery
Tom Smith
Smith
Wilson R. Boyd
EastTox
Peninsula Life Insurance Association
Easton
London
England
Scotland
Mr. Boyd
William McKay
Edinburgh
David Boyd
Mt. Vernon
Baltimore County
Asbury Melkendree, Boyd
Virginia
Charles Boyd
Missouri
Owen D. Ball
Portsmouth
Mary A. Jones
Brooklyn
Virginia Meadows
Kent County
Wilson RK
Boyd
McKay
Judah P. Benjamin
George W. Bell
W. M. Green
Caroline County
Cambridge Evra
Andrew Manship
Philadelphia
Ezion M. E
Willington News
Christ Curch
Denton
Richardson
M. E
Bridgetown
Mr. Smith
Middletown
Avonmore
Hadley
Daniel Fried, Jr
Baltimore Eye, Ear and Throat
Charity Hospital
Grain prices firm in Baltimore market with steady bids
The Baltimore grain market shows firmer prices with reliable bids. Southern wheat ranges 86 to 91 cents, good corn around 46 cents, oats 30 to 33 cents, rye 59 to 60 cents. Washington, April 22. The President sent to the Senate nominations for John T. Ensor United States attorney for the District of Maryland and William F. Airey to be marshal for the District of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Tilghman C. Lockerman Injures Arm in Friday Fall
While running near Todd's storehouse last Friday Tilghman C. Lockerman stumbled and fell breaking his left arm. Dr Hignutt treated and set the limb, and his condition was reported as stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Tilghman C. Lockerman
Dr. Hignutt
Tanamaker's PHILaDELmia Cotton Ad Preview
Tanamaker's PHILaDELmia catalog page promotes combed cotton fabric 30 inches wide at 20 cents per yard. Bradenburgs and blood royal reference appear as period advertising voice. The fragment highlights smooth threads, no knots, no lumps, urging readers to notice quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelmia
Bradenburgs
Blood Royal
Stripes and plaids of American Ginghams attract buyers
Almost two hundred styles of the 12%c American Ginghams. Such stripes and plaids. The ad notes Scotch influence and asserts unbeatable value for the money, suggesting market leadership.
Dress Goods Sale Floods Store Counter
No busier Dress Goods counter in the store than the long stretch where the 614c Crepelines are flying out. Four items are at half price from last season with quality and styles unchanged. Twenty-five cents a yard features 63 varieties of 36-inch Striped Serges. Thirty cents a yard offers 48 varieties of 16-inch Bordered Serges. Thirty-five cents a yard presents 38 varieties of 40-inch Challis with borders and 66 varieties of 39-inch Striped and Plaid Serges. Forty cents a yard shows 69 varieties of 39-inch Striped Serges and related fabrics.
New-Book Table Offers Fresh Titles For 15c to 50c
Book News advertises new fiction in 12mo volumes with illuminated covers priced 15c to 16c by mail. It promotes popular authors like Julian Hawthorne with titles such as The Diary of Inspector Byrnes and others. Also marketed is an artist's materials set, twenty one Winsor & Newton tubes plus tools for $5, plus numerous other items at a counter near Jap goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autrefois
State Street
Burketti
Lock Temple House
Brown Stone Boy
Biddy Faye
King’s Cave
Bankersville
Inspector Byrnes
Julian Hawthorne
Winsor & Newton
Men Wanted on Salary by Maple Grove Nurseries
Reliable men sought for steady employment with liberal salary and travel expenses. We grow our own stock, guarantee first class quality true to name. Full instructions provided, experience unnecessary. Apply with age and address to Maple Grove Nurseries, Waterloo, NY. Established over 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peirson
Maple Grove Nurseries
Waterloo
N.Y
Public Local Laws for Caroline County Juror Selection
Maryland act establishes clerk duties to list taxable male residents 25 and older, inventorying by election district. Judges select 150 names from tax polls, then draw jurors from a counted pool. Grand and petit juries split by district. foreman chosen. sheriff summons nonpresent jurors. Enacted 1890 February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Jocombly
Maryland
End Court
Sach
Lelure
Jude
Wouill
Fiest
Belihu B. Jackson
John Hubner
House of Delegates
T FO Brattan
Senate
Spring Attractions at Coxs Store
Spring is here and B. P. Cox’s advertises shelves and counters filled with a wide seasonable assortment fresh from manufacturers at prices within reach of all.
Dress Goods Spring Novelties In Stock At Low Prices
In our Dress Goods Department you will find a attractive line of Spring Novelties which will not fail to interest you if you are on the lookout for a Spring outfit. Beautiful line of Black Dress Goods always in stock at the most reasonable prices. Our line Ginghams French and American Latines French Zephyrs Outings and Teazle Cloths is exceedingly attractive.
New Children Suits Arrive in Smart Styles
A fresh stock of children's suits has arrived with a wide range of sizes and fashionable lines. Gentlemen's clothing is always in stock with suits made to order and guaranteed to fit, inviting customers to choose before styles change.
Mattings on Special Prices in China Patterns
Don't miss our line of China Mattings now offered in plain white and fancy styles. Abundant stock with special prices from to 4oc.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Margaret Nicholson
J. H. van Gesel
Shannahan & Wrightson Hardare Company
Caroline
Levy Court
Enos HB. Wright
Bertha V. Banning
Wm. M. L. Cohee
Charles H. Cohee
Willard C. ‘Todd
William Beulah
Richard S. Frampton
Emily J
Daniel H. Cook
Daniel Cook
A. J. Willis
Charles D. Cannon
Risdon E. Plummer
Margaret A. Norris
John Hubbard
Samuel Trice
Dixon—White
Samuel Sands
Business Amus
Cambridge
Choptank
Sisk
Corner
Third and
Lowe Streets
Deakyne
Thomas Hutson
Crown
Amsden
Beatrice
Burrsville
Messrs
Tabler
Lewis
Brownsville
Del
T. W. Brown
H. B. Ross
Brown
Ross
Mr. Brown
W. J. D. Lucas
Grove
Quantico
Brother Lucas
S. Hl. Flaharty
Pederalsburgy
Davis Hall
Alpheus
Mowbray
Ralph F. Coursey
Sallie Mowbray
Bertie Davis
J. H
Harry Davis
Alvord
Maryland Agricultural College
Dora Noble
J. W. Easley
M. 2B
Stephens
Wilmer Davis
New York
Garey
Heathlerson
Messrs. Cashe
P. W. Downes
Swisborough
Hillsborough Dramatic Company
Fisher's Cannery
Church Intelligence
St. Stephen's Chapel
Christ Church, Denton
Robie Hobbs
Wicomico County
Lucas
Hetter
Mr. Ensor, Nat “Neferee” Hudson
Liberal Commission
Thomas M. Cooper
Aid
Cale
G. E. Morrow
Dover St
Easton, Mid
General Assembly
Carlton Shafer
Hovee
Drugetts, Hiscox & Co
4.Y
Aueses Qinger
Clir
B. P. Cox
Mattings
BP. Cox
Odd Fellows’ Building
Posners
Posner Bros
Daniel Todd
Mill Pond
W. H. Deen
John R. Menash
Jonathan E.‘Powers
FBO
Enwuiners
J. W. Jounpon
E. Wreotet
Johnson & Wright
Conxcond
Choptank Hotel
Denton, Maryland
Rea Mies
Sje
P. Alex
Hanrdcaster
Vicinity
Orrice Houns
Newspaper
Hrchive
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