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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1889
Page
3
Denton Journal note dated April 27 1880 gathers items from across the county under a light header soliciting news from readers. The column invites local reports and notices for inclusion in future editions.
In a sweep of town news Rev Sam Smith of Ruthsburg and Rev J T Louden Hynes of Seaford were in town this week. Denton commissioners were re elected. May 7 is the Orphans court session. Denton mill moves toward Greenwood Del. Several locals travel or work on projects. a 14 pound German carp was caught. a 7 year old fractured arm treated by Dr Fisher. The Choptank Steamboat Co chars the Conoho for Seaford. The Greensborough club struggles. aviation gossip and rail clerk slate surface. Photographers in town announce studio openings and Centreville baseball loses two big games.
The wedding of Congressman Charles H Gibson of Maryland to Mrs Marietta Powell Hollyday of Easton Md took place at Christ Church Louisville Kentucky on Tuesday. The ceremony was quiet with Bishop Dudley officiating and sealed with a luncheon before the couple departed for Washington and New York. The bride, widow of Col Richard Hollyday, wore pearl colored faille silk. They will reside at Ratcliffe Manor near Easton after their return from New York.
A fire Tuesday afternoon destroyed the farm dwelling barn and outbuildings on the James Lane tenancy, owned by ex-County Commissioner A T Warren. Mrs Lane and children were away. Lane rode to the scene but saw only burning structures. A mare, colt, hogs and much equipment perished. Buildings insured for 1000 dollars of 1500 value. Lane’s uninsurable loss estimated at 2500.
Charles H Blackiston by his solicitors Russum and Lewis filed a bill for absolute divorce from his wife Laura F Blackiston. Married November 25 1880 at Shepard's Church he says he fulfilled all marital duties. He alleges Laura left him April 3 and eloped with Emmett Downes, living with him in a Western State.
An election for Greensborough town commissioners yielded a majority for a five member women’s ticket. Because current constitution prohibits women from holding the posts, the five male candidates Nicholls Jarman Willis Insley Malone were declared elected.
Tuesday entries include H. M. Justice of Philadelphia, William H. Legg of Queen Annes county, J. G. Minson, J. M. Donoho of Baltimore, W. B. Dunwoody of West Chester, Pa., J. G. Gale of Easton, J. M. South of Crumpton. Wednesday lists C. F. Rich, W. E. Thompson of Centreville, J. S. and J. E. Kerr, W. E. Tennison of Baltimore.
Vestrymen for St Marys Whitechapel Parish were chosen on Easter Monday the 22nd. Selected were George M. Russum Philip W Downes Charles Stevens John S Barnhart William E Dunnock Robert G Stewart George W Richardson and Elijah Todd. Russum elected senior warden Pratt junior warden Dunnock registrar Stewart treasurer Stevens chosen to represent the parish at the diocesan convention with Russum named alternate.
Marriage licenses issued in April include Lewis M. Green and Miss Ida Porter Irwin T. Saulsbury and Miss Mamie R. Orrell Alexander Griffin and Miss Annie Edge Charles E. Adams and Miss Elizbeth Slaughter John B. Nichols and Miss Ella Beck William McDaniel and Mary Sutton John Prentice and Rebecca Anderson.
Creditors of Emmett Downes, reported missing, have attachments totaling about 4000 dollars. Downes’s assets are estimated near 3000 dollars, with cash converted before departure. He served as treasurer of the Choptank Cemetery Association and held about 490 dollars in hand, plus undistributed funds in a chancery county court receiver role totaling around 200 dollars. He also had cash on hand belonging to Hubbard Bros of Easton, who faced attachments.
The Orphans' court met Tuesday approving the ratification of the sale of Lewis Schafer's real estate and ordering notice to Henry L. Gearhart's creditors. Samuel J. Smith was granted authority to sell the late John Smith's estate. Pepper renounced admin rights on Thos E Pepper. Letters testamentary to John Du Hadway for W N C Dooling's estate. The sale of New Masonic Temple stock, under Col W H Legg as administrator, tied to Wm A Ford's estate, was approved. County commissioners continued transferring assessments and making abatements, adjourning to meet Tuesday next.
New York prepares for the Centennial of Washington's Inauguration on April 29 May 1. A large Military Pageant and a major Naval display are planned. The B&O Railroad offers reduced round trips from April 27 to 30, returning to May 6, with through service to Philadelphia and no transfers.
The Kent County grand jury in Delaware found a true bill against George Dill for the shooting of James Porter near Whiteleysburg. Dill pleaded not guilty, his attorney James L. Wilcott asked for postponement to the October term due to absent witnesses outside the state. The court granted postponement after Dill posted a $2,500 bond for appearance.
Mr. A. L. D. Smith announces the completion of his new carriage shops. He will begin receiving orders for new carriages and repairs on Monday next, offering prompt service and a stock of new and secondhand carriages at attractive figures.
Advertisement notices include Charles H. Blackiston vs Laura E. Blackiston and notices to creditors of Henry L Gearhart. Local ads feature Jas H Nichols at Denton Bridge and T A Smith Ridgely promoting a small farm. Also a colorful jab about irritable folk with coughs.
The evaporated peaches market shows weakness with 1888 stock on hand. A L Hudson of Clayton offers unpared fruit at 6 cents and pared at 12 cents per pound. J W Graham of Kenton sold 25,000 pounds last week at 5s. J T George of Marydel also has part of his stock unsold.
Mr. J. H. Emerson, long noted for illness this spring, remains in critical condition and recovery is deemed impossible by his physicians. Baltimore markets report inferior wheat entering the market at $1.61, with corn at 42. Married Nichols Beck at Ruthsburg M. P. Church as John D. Nichols of Queen Anne's county weds Ella Beck of Caroline county. Berry checks advertised at Journal office.
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