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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1897

Page

3

Local Department Chronicles Camp Meetings and Shipping

Dover to gain Rev Sam Small as resident pastor while Hillsboro reports scarlet fever and Milton rail line nears completion. Caroline county names Mark Bryant game warden as Wye and Elwood camps host sermons, meetings and missionary days with notable speakers and large attendance.

Sam Small Dover Hillsboro Milton Greensboro Mark Bryant Caroline County Queen Anne’s Wye Parnell Johnson East Denton G. T.j.redden & Co’s John K. Emory Centreville Camden Caroline Federalsburg Downes Denton Brookview Club Constable Hughes Solomon’s Temple Dorchester Conference Academy Harry J. Hopkins State Comptroller's Office Sallie Jester Russum Maryland Hospital Baltimore Greensborough William McKenney, Jr William L. Holton James K. H. Jacobs Wrightson L. Lowe Wm. McKenney P.B. Hopper Maryland Agricultural College R. W. Silvester Maryland M. B. Nichols Ocean City Easton Ridgely Pennsylvania Charles F. Rieh Thomas A. Smith Ridgley Comptroller of Clayton Smith Clayton Call

Real Estate Transfers in July Include Federalsburg and District Sales

Clerk Vields lists July transfers: Russum to Clark 94 acres in First district for 1000 dollars. Plummer to Stanford 1 acre in Second district for 62.50. Prattis to Flaharty Federalsburg town property for 200. Hubbard to Venables quarter acre in Fifth district for 10. Downes executrix to Britehen 18 acres in Second district for 1. Jefferson and others to Flaharty Federalsburg town property for 100. Todd trustee to Brockway 85 acres in Second district for 500. Downes to Koons 103 acres in Seventh district for 2000. Todd couple to John Todd 56 acres in Third for 5. Downes group to Ernest Downes 20 acres in First district for 300. Plumb to Sanders First district property for 300. Crouse to Crouse Preston town property two rods for 7. Smith to Margaret Smith 125 acres in First district for 500. Callaway to Downes 86 acres in First district for 1005. Clark to Loose 51 acres in Second district for 1900. Williamson to Nuttle 191 acres in Second district for 3000. A new bicycle hub features an oil chamber connected to ball races by fine tubes to keep bearings lubricated.

Vields George M. Russum John T. Clark George C. Plummer Felix Stanford Charles H. Prattis Harry F. Flaharty Federalsburg Elias Hubbard Nettie Venables Annie H. Down Walter Downes Ernest Downes Guy Plumb Wm. L. Sanders Wm. A. Crouse William Harry R Beatrice Loose J. Orin Williamson William B. Nuttle

Open Letter Replies to Bowman on Hell Sermon at Ridgely

J F Gelletly writes Rev J D Bowman defending his critique of the Hell discourse. He questions a mistranslation in 2 Peter and argues earth’s destruction is misread. He cites Kelvin and Paterson, contends divine purpose remains in the gospel, and calls Gehenna a cleansing trial rather than world destruction.

J. F. Gelletly J. D. Bowman Ridgely Peter Cannon Farrar Earth Britain Lord Kelvin Paterson Encyclopadia Britannica Abraham Messiah

Behold how beautiful upon the mountains feet of him

A religious quotation attributed to J. F. Gellettly speaks of deliverance and trust in a coming Lord Jesus. The text envisions the sun of righteousness arising and Earth breathing freely, framed as a prayer for quick fulfillment.

Jesus J. F. Gelletly

Prospective tomato crop in Goldsboro hit by severe blight

Local notes report a very light to no tomato crop due to widespread blight. Community updates list residents visiting Greensborough, Wilmington, Henderson, Greensboro, and Camden camp, along with travel, illnesses, and minor local events.

Porter Greensborough Morris Wilmington Goldsboro Chilton Sarah West Henderson Charles Jones

Orphans' Court Session Grants Administrators Powers

All judges attended the session as administrators and executors received approvals. Anne E Moore and Harry Fleming were granted permission to sell personal property of David S Moore. Daniel Wright and Bascom Chambers presented an account of sales for John W Lord which was approved. Mary A Stafford distributed the estate of James P Stafford with approval. John W Williamson named guardian for Harry E and Grace H Williams. Francena L Stambaugh and E Grace Stambaugh granted letters on Frederick Stambaugh estate with creditor notice. J Frank Ledman presented inventory and appraisal for James Dickerson estate which was approved. Calvin Satterfield and Lawrence Satterfield presented audit and dividend from sale of Joh Slaines real estate which was ratified.

Orphans’ Court Annie E. Moore Harry Fleming Davids. Moore Daniel Wright Bascom Chambers John W. Lord Mary A. Stafford James P. Stafford John W. Williamson Harry E. Williams Grace H. Williams Francena L. Stambaugh E. Grace Stambaugh Frederick Stambaugh J. Frank Ledman James Dickerson Calvin Satterfield Lawrence Satterfield William C. Satterfield Joh Slaines

Local News Briefs from Hillsboro and Nearby

Mrs H Reese of Baltimore visits friends here. Miss Trice of Denton guests Mrs F J Willoughby. Mrs Amelia Ireland builds a good dwelling on her Talbot farm. Capt C B Kemp has nearly recovered from blood poisoning. Hillsboro tomato crop damaged with light yield. Scarlet fever case at Mrs M E Sparklins causes fear and many children sent away.

H. Reese Baltimore Miss Trice Denton F. J. Willoughby Amelia Ireland Talbot C. B. Kemp Hillsboro M. E. Sparklins

Marydel News Notes Highlight Local Visits

Marydel reports Miss Cora Pippin has returned home after visiting friends in Baltimore. Mrs. Fred Heather visits her brother Mr. Jacob Rickards. Mr. Ralph Smith visits his friend Mr. Milton Green. Local youths attend Chilton's camp. Miss Rae Burton of Philadelphia visits cousin Miss Sara V. Heather. Messrs. Robert and David Hayden, former residents, paid a flying visit last week.

Mr. Kennard Clinton Truitt Greensboro C. W. Gibson St. Michaels Sarah West Marion Jarman Anna Cahall Philadelphia George Smith Myr Mrs. Kinnamon Ridgely Hattie Wilson Camden Camp Marydel Cora Pippin Baltimore Fred Heather Jacob Rickards Ralph Smith Milton Green Chilton Rae Burton Sara V. Heather Robert and David Hayden Edward R. Rich Holy Trinity Troxel Uhler Rehoboth Elizabeth Pippin Meridan Connecticut Charles C. Jump Gault W. H. Dean Preston F. M. Dunn Longwoods Nannie Thompson Centreville Fisher Tuckahoe Neck Minnie Beeh Lottie Moog Denton W. R. Mowbray Nanticoke Eleanor B. Turner Calvert County Ira Fisher Deakyne Clayton James F. Melvin Ellicott City Henry Wilkinson Milton Times John W. Rice Highlandtown Federalsburg Georgia Stevens Williston

Baltimore woman visiting Ridgely parish work

Mrs Mary Turner of Baltimore visits her father Thomas Carmine in Ridgely. Contractor Carmine will soon begin erecting the German Re formed parsonage on Main Street adjacent to the church. James T Morris will soon begin building a dwelling on Main Street.

Mary Turner Baltimore Thomas Carmine Ridgely Carmine Main Street James T. Morris

Death of Captain Levin A. Sullivan in Rochelle Florida

Captain Levin A. Sullivan died July 17 in Rochelle Florida from consumption at age 67. He was the eldest son of the late Peter Sullivan of this county, born and raised here, then moved to Talbot county where he married Miss Shannahan who survives him, with several brothers and sisters living. He had moved to Florida years ago for health reasons, but his condition did not improve, and he died in suffering while remaining faithful, resting from his labor.

Sullivan Rochelle Florida Levin A. Sullivan Captain Sullivan Peter Sullivan Talbot County Shannahan Florida

Democratic State Convention Nominates Smith and Ford

The Democratic State Convention endorses Thomas A. Smith for Comptroller and renominated Ford for Clerk of the Court of Appeals, praising their character and records. Across Maryland newspapers, support centers on integrity and competent administration, with calls to voters to study the platform and cast informed ballots.

Baltimore Aseyian Thos. A. Smith Caroline Ford Court of Appeals Maryland Thomas A. Smith Smith Marion DeKalb Baltimore Easton Star-Democrats Caroline County Centreville Queen Anne’s Cambridge Chronicle Easton Ledger State Senate Queenstown News Baltimore News

Democratic Primary Date Set for September 11

Democratic County Central Committee met at Heptasoph Hall on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the upcoming campaign. The primaries will be held Saturday September 11 and a county convention will select five delegates from each of eight districts on Tuesday September 14. Party members express focus on fielding the strongest ticket and expect the election to have wide impact. Subscribe for the JOURNAL. $1.

Democratic County Central Committee

Wheat Boom Pushes Prices to Dollar Wheat Range

Wheat sells 85 to 88 cents a bushel in Baltimore as prices rise 384 cents above 1894 levels. Western wheat booms amid speculator efforts to hold markets, with strong foreign demand and expected continued rise. European crop damage, Argentine shortages, and U.S. as sole supplier explain rising exports and possible dollar wheat. A fleet of England layups heads to the U.S. for grain cargoes.

Baltimore Argentine United States Japan China England

Mosquito Plague Strikes Sussex County

An army of Jersey mosquitoes crossed the Delaware Bay and invaded Lower Sussex county last week causing severe torment. Camp meetings were suspended as the plague worsened with incidents such as a mosquito attack on Rev. Joshua Abbott during a prayer at a colored camp-meeting near Gravely Hill. Local negro communities attribute doom to the pest and avoid lighting lamps after sundown, fearing intensified wrath.

Jersey Delaware Bay Sussex County Joshua Abbott Gravely Hill Georgetown Milton Lewes

Miss Hobbs leaves to lead Washington College Normal Dept

Miss Katie Hobbs, principal of the High School of this place, accepts the post as principal of the Normal Department at Washington College in Chestertown. Mr. M N Sullivan reports readiness to move the old Smithville school to Chipmans Lane for a colored school. The Baltimore Corner schoolhouse use for religious purposes is rescinded. Chestnut Grove schoolhouse to be retained. Denton Council authorized to raise a flag at Denton Academy on Old Defenders Day September 13.

Katie Hobbs Washington College Chestertown M. N. Sullivan Smithville Chipman’s Lane Baltimore Corner Chestnut Grove Denton Council Denton Academy Old Defenders

Dorchester Prohibitionists Name Ticket Amid Roadside Incident

A man crossing to borrow a neighbor's paper was hit by a hack in Arkansas. His medical bill would exceed ten years of subscriptions. Now is the time to subscribe. Dorchester prohibitionists have named a ticket.

Arkansas

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