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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1895
Page
3
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Public business calendar notes multiple court sessions set for Ava and Orleans. Court will meet October 7 in Orleans and Ava on October 6. Levy Court will meet Ava on October 6.
A mosaic of notices from the area covers wheat shipments to Baltimore and New York fruit prices, pension renewals for residents, plans for the Mount Royal depot, and a fatal lightning strike. Church Camp meetings draw thousands with ministers from Wilmington and Baltimore conferences. Elwood and Preston gatherings outline programs, tents, and expected speakers.
The Baltimore papers report formal steps taken toward the Peninsular road with a meeting of the Peninsular Construction Company at Guardian Trust. Edward Stabler Jr. chaired, E P Keech was secretary, and a list of directors was elected including John S Gittings and Bartlett Johnston. Douglas TH Gordon was named president, George B Baker vice president, Edward Stabler Sr. secretary, and Robert W Smith treasurer. Contracts will be awarded in sections, starting with a 23 mile segment from Queenstown to Denton within ten days, with a committee to examine bids and award the contract.
The church building has been raised on Tuesday as work continues apace. Local residents report several visits and outings, including John Millman injured at the basket mill after a buzz-saw incident and medical aid by Dr. Cona way. A party of forty nine Fresh Air children arrived from New York for their summer outing, while residents and visitors keep busy with trips to Chilton's camp and Berkley Springs.
Federalsburg adds the steam launch Nettie, 11 feet wide and 1 S1 feet long with 34 feet draft. She aims to connect with the Chowan at Sharptown for regular river transport rates per the B C A Co. Frank Ireland, longtime Beals Place resident near Piney Grove, plans a large scale poultry farm after a Massachusetts trip. Townfolk attended John G Wooley’s lecture at Wheatley’s Grove on the 24th last month. others are at local camps. Miss Wope Barber of Hurlock visited town.
Miss Annie Stevenson and Miss Mary Fisher were named assistant teachers at Ridgely Academy on Tuesday. Greensborough Academy added Miss Sallie Draper Miss Tya Lowe and Miss Mary Butterworth as assistants. Confirmed principal at Greensborough is Miss Sue Kurtz with several other appointments across Edinburgh Barons Oakland Whiteleys Laurel Grove Central including Miss Mary Roe Miss Leacy Roe Miss Gertrude Clark Miss Bertie Noble Miss Mary Flaharty and Miss Mattie Chase. This was the commissioners last session for the fiscal year ending July 31.
A horse owned by T W Sutherland of near Smithville and a carriage owned by George J Saulsbury of Tuckahoe Neck were stolen from Concord camp-ground on Thursday night. The thief unhitched Saulsbury's horse, swapped in the other animal, and rode off in the early evening, likely into Delaware. Saulsbury sent telegraphs to multiple points, but no word had reached editors by press time.
Social notes recall a quiet wedding at Ridgely Reform Church as Miss Tirza May Inler wed Mr. Franklin Simon with Rev Cyrus Cort officiating. Attendants included Sa rah Trolfman with a steel silk bride gown later swapped for a blue traveling suit. The couple departed on the afternoon train for Bethlehem and Pennsylvania points amid showers.
Delaware Doings notes rapid progress on the Inland Waterway Canal linking Delaware and Chincoteague Bays with a final section near Lewes. Work is conducted at night to beat heat as the two bays are set to connect. Also reported are a gun accident to Mrs. Mary Doss Cannon near Bridgeville, May Thompson winning $100 in a Philadelphia Inquirer mystery contest, Dr. Whiteley's move to Baltimore, Georgetown merchants closing at 8 pm on weekdays, Rev. Sam Small's Civilizaton lecture, peach rush in Milford, and Selbyville’s Heptasoplis conclave.
A Boston firm invites readers to secure an elegant life-size crayon or pastel portrait of a loved one. Send your name to receive a limited time grand offer that promises to surprise, with mailing details in Baltimore.
Maryland Democrats met at the Academy of Music in Baltimore to name their ticket for 1896 with John E. Hurst of Baltimore for Governor, Marion DeKalb Smith for Comptroller, and Chas. C. Crothers for Attorney General. The platform pledges reform, fair taxation through reassessment, and continued support for President Cleveland and the tariff policy.
The passage lists practical methods to combat cabbage worms, describing two worm types and remedies. Dusting dry leaves with cheap flour traps the caterpillars as dew moistens the flour, suffocating them. Sour skimmed milk poured on cabbages prevents oviposition and kills worms while boosting growth.
Captain N. J. Corkran near American Corner reports a remarkable harvest from a five acre field. After poor prospects for a second crop, he left the ground idle but ants later assisted a second growth, yielding two separate oat crops in a short span. Neighbors call it unprecedented in the region.
Reverend Giles B. Cooke of North Elk parish transcribes births from the 18th century register in Cecil County. Records include Philip Barton Key born April 9 1757 and Elizabeth Key born August 10 1759 in Charlestown, Cecil County, noting their parents Francis and Ann Arnold Key.
A traditional method is described for making peach marmalade: boil peaches briefly, peel, halve and stone them, then simmer with water and sugar until thick and glossy. Ladle into small jars, seal with paper dipped in brandy, and cover with protective tops.
Next in the tour series to Niagara Falls via Pennsylvanian Railroad departs Washington and Baltimore on August 8. Round trip tickets at ten day validity are $10 for Washington and Baltimore, $8.60 to Harrisburg, $5.80 to Williamsport, with proportional rates from other points. A special Pullman parlor car and day coach train will run, with a tourist agent and chaperon aboard. Tickets allow or stop at Watkins and Rochester in either direction and at Buffalo on return. For rates and schedules, contact ticket agents or Tourist Agent Room 411 Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
E. J. Nichols near Nichols post office notes buckwheat and corn crops look very well with silking on the corn and excellent expected yields for potatoes. Watermelons, cantaloupes, tomatoes, and apples show good ripening and quality. Peaches sold in large quantities at fair prices though many lacked quality.
The Prohibition State Convention met at Glyndon Park Wednesday and nominated Joshua Levering for Governor Dr J L Nicodemus for Comptroller W Frank Tucker for Attorney General. T Pliny Fisher was named for Attorney General by Talbot County delegation. A local note covers Wicomico Republicans split into two conventions in Salisbury, with disorder and dual delegations. The Atkinson Powers firm failure hits farmers along the Delaware and Chesapeake Railway line in Talbot Queen Annes and Caroline counties with expected losses.
The clerk’s office records July real estate transfers. Horace Gibson to Henrietta Freeman. George H. Berry to Mary A. Flaharty. John K R Ringgold to Mary K E Wright. Mary E Wright to Eugene W Cooper. Joseph H Price to G L Butler. Maria Z Horwitz to Mary E Shallcross. George M Russum and Henry I Lewis to William T Hignatt. William C Satterfield to Ida T Mitchell. Ida T Mitchell to Anna M Moore. Satterfield and wife to Anna M Moore. J Kemp Stevens to B Gootee Stevens. Henry W Hynson and others to Lemuel M Jones. Alex Saulsbury to Margaret Bennett. James St Manship to William A Johnson. Manlius P Hutchinson to Joseph R Rittenhouse. Ellen Willis to Peter Willis. Joseph R Rittenhouse and wife to Chauncey D Garvey. Only two marriage licenses issued: George C Skirven with Mary Anna Fields. Theodore Ross with Lou Brown.
Clara V. Passapin, 15, daughter of Captain Joseph Passapw, died at home in East Denton after a brief illness. Rev. D. W. Austine led funeral services, with burial at Denton cemetery. The poem reflects grief and loss. Also includes a local business notice and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy sold by W. E. Brown and H. Duffey.
George H Berry Sheriff warns all delinquent taxpayers to settle unpaid taxes from August 8, 1894 immediately or legal collection will proceed. He states four extra months were given, and taxes must be paid at once.
Help wanted ad seeking a reliable white woman or good girl for general housework in a four person family. Inquire at KE M Baker Statlon Shop Denton Md 72738.
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