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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1888
Page
3
Denton and nearby communities report Tuesday and May meetings for the local department and orphans court while school board sessions and county trustee appointments loom. Baltimores visitors, ministers, lawyers and teachers are named along with a widening rail and train timetable change.
Baltimore markets show wheat value around 90 for longberry and 90 for Jultz, with White corn at 63 and yellow corn ranging from 61 to 63. Oats quoted 42 to 45, rye trading 72 to 75.
Peach buds suffered frost damage with Wednesday’s examinations revealing many buds nipped by the prior night’s frost. Some trees show as much as fifty percent of buds dead in Caroline County.
County commissioners are expected to approve a tax rate about one cent per hundred dollars lower than last year. The total county rate should be 91 cents, mirroring last year, while the state levy is projected at 171 cents, one cent below the previous level, totaling about $1.09.
Mrs Elizabeth HI Mason aged 81 dies at her son John Masons Easton home. Funeral conducted by Rev P T Little with pallbearers Jno M Mason Harry M Mason Wim P Mason F C Mason C Z Leonard and B P Cox. Also Capt William M Beckwith prominent Talbot county figure dies at Aston Point aged about 72.
Ridgely Academy pupils presented a Friday evening program under Miss Lola Stevens with strong recitals calisthenic drill led by Miss Percy and organ accompaniment by Miss Stevens. The audience applauded warmly and the school plans a term end festival.
Dr Thomas S Holt died at his home after a week long illness of pneumonia. He was about 48 years old and leaves a daughter of nine. A physician active in public affairs, he was a Democrat leader and county candidate for the State fish commission. Interment was Monday at St Johns Cemetery with Rev G F Beaven officiating.
Two cases from Caroline county will be heard in Cambridge during this Dorchester county session. George H. Collins sues Elijah H Wignutt for slander seeking 10,000 dollars. the trial began Thursday with many witnesses. Attorneys include D. M. Henry and Col. Henry Page for the plaintiff, Hobbs, Milbourne, and Bryant for the defense. Next week Hutchins v. Caroline county will be called, a suit over damages from a horse falling on a bridge. Jump & Todd represent the plaintiff, Hobbs the defense.
Ingleside notes report Mr I I Turner plans to open a drug store in a corner brick building owned by Dr G W Parvis. J M Parvis, who taught at Darelay, has taken charge of the store. J H Wilson bought from Medford Beck at Sadlersville. WR Merrick recovered from a recent illness. Cemetery stockholders have laid out and fenced the Ingleside Cemetery and will offer lots for sale. Dr Thomas J D Merrick, recently from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, spends a few weeks at home and may choose a permanent location.
A drummer on a local mail route convinces a sleepy postmaster that a mail bag delivery is an inspection. He surveys the office, checks the clocks, and exits, leaving locals surprised by the claimed mail speed and the postmaster's reaction.
County commissioners on Wednesday named Robert Jarrell Esma Lowe Wi Seth Jovitts John T Fleetwood and Henry C Fisher as trustees of the poor for two years from May 1. A joint meeting of old and new boards will be held at the almshouse May 16. They urged Superintendent I N Mills of the P W B Railroad to install a trench under the railroad at Muary del to drain a town pond. They also named examiners for a new public road near Ilynson in the Fourth district MM B P Hutchinson J P Patchett and John Dillon. The board received copies of the biennial report of the State board of health for distribution grabs. The board sat four days this week and completed tax abatements and transfers.
Dora Powell received letters of administration for Mary Ic. Powell. Bond and letters for Mollie Sc. Flaharty were approved. Wm. A. J. Jackson’s administration was approved. Stephen R. Downes appointed guardian to Virgie Pippin. W. SE. Yollis administrator of Thomas C. Stack granted order of publication. Samuel Young estate letters given to Elizabeth Young and Jacob A. Heller.
Rev. Mr. Hall presided as Episcopal service took place in the Presbyterian church. Visitors included Mr and Mrs F. P. Steele of Denton and Martin and Starvey Smith with families visiting the Martins. Irving Southwick, recently home from Pennsylvania, married Miss Newell of Nouston's Branch, then left for Pennsylvania. The Wederalsburgh Cornet Band entertained at Turlock's Station with the Squintum Family comedy. Witnesses summoned for Collins-Hignutt case in Cambridge. Brickmaking underway west of the station. Shanley Davis and New York family vacationing with his mother Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith departed Tuesday for Clayton.
The river dredge finishes deepening and widening to the wharf and digs a turning basin for steamers. Navigation up to the place allows vessels with under seven feet draft. Captain Cook aims to finish in about two weeks. Rev. Mr. Sutchin of the M E church moves to a new field. town commissioners elected with a tie to be resolved next Saturday. Two local deaths and livestock losses noted.
A Baltimore boys fashion note praises Odim’s Old Stand at Pratt and Hanover Streets for a selection of youth suits hats caps and shirtwaists. The store advertises Norfolk suits for ages 6 to 10 and claims the Bell Clothing Mouse ensures customer satisfaction.
Dover court records recount the 1885 pursuit of George Beazy, once running a jug tavern at Modoc Camp Meeting. Detective Hutchins captured him on Tuesday night the 16th, after a long manhunt. Beazy was sent to Wilmington for U S District Court action and is reportedly wanted by Maryland authorities after a fatal confrontation at Delaney's Chapel.
G I Hopkins writes from Peninsula Methodist, CAWMORE, India in 1888. He recalls home and Wilmington Conference brethren, notes that mere Christian profession fails in India, and discusses travel by rail at 40 mph. He describes Bombay to Allahabad and Cawnpore journey, stark villages, mud huts, crowded cities, and rural scenery with wheat indigo and poppy fields.
Four marriage notices dated April 18 1888 list couples Edwin Buchanan and Sallie Carter Cubbage and Ida Dragoo Samuel Harris and Ella Smith and Robert Faulkner and Amanda Carmine. Locations include Touten Field Delaware Hillsborough Talbot Maryland Easton Calvary parsonage Trinity Cathedral. Clergy included Rev G S Bradford Rev G W Townsend Rev John O Barton Rev I T Little.
The advertisement proclaims a customer satisfaction guarantee and exchange policy for men and boys clothing furnishings and trunks. It invites shoppers to Pratt and Hanover Streets, noting the store transition from Oehm's Old Stand to The Bell Clothing House.
The advertisement advertises reduced goods and special bargains across many Dress Good counters. Each lot offers a wide color range and patterns in fancy styles, inviting shoppers to profit from choosing among the selections.
London Worsted Suiting offers sixty styles of imported worsted in stripes plaids shepherds plaids and checks from light to dark 54 inches wide. Originally $2.50 yards now reduced to $1.50 with quick sales noted.
A promotional list of fall Spring fabrics and wools with extensive reductions. French Diagonal and Prunella Cloths cut from to 50 to 75 cents, All-wool Habit Cloths and Plaids dropped to 75 cents from 1.00, with multiple colors and widths. American Wool Suitings, Scotch Zephyr Ginghams, and Pin-head checks showcased at lower prices.
A quick survey notes down prices on Black goods are low not due to poor quality or colors. Every piece described as bright fresh new and clean.
A catalog of fabric patterns with price cuts across Black Armures Black Sebastopol Black Serge and other textiles. Includes cashmere like Sebastopol noir and camel hair serges with varied textures and weights. Discounts range from 60 to 40 cents for armures 65 to 50 for others and 75 to 60 cents for satin merveilleux.
Serge robes with silk braid in novel designs in tan and ecru shades eight dollars half price. Albatross robes in plaids and blues seven dollars embroidery options reduced from material value. John Warnamaker at Chestnut Thirteenth Market streets and City Hall square.
The famous California fruit liquid Syrup of Figs is praised for its delicate flavor and real efficacy. It cleanses the system and cures costiveness. Available in 50c and 81.00 bottles with George & Redden named as Denton, Md agents.
Public notice in Caroline County warns merchants traders and others running any business or occupying premises to obtain or renew a license under Maryland law. It outlines Travers License tax brackets based on stock in trade and requires oath before the Circuit Court clerk or a Justice of the Peace when applying through an agent, with a specified form for compliance.
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