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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1891
Page
3
Fragmented OCR item records mails arriving and leaving by routes via D L and C. Mentions destinations North and South with times like 816 P.M. and Preston. Improper fragments obscure full meaning but indicate mail movements between North and South and references to stage Preston.
The article lists assorted local notices from Hurlocks and Caroline County Maryland, including completions, fairs, and upcoming events. It covers Republican primaries on August 22 and a state convention August 27, grain and fruit market updates, price ranges for peaches, and reports on local clergy visits, auctions, and public sales. It notes train and steamer activity, a death in Darren Creek Springs, and various notices from administrators and committees.
The Concord encampment marks its thirty fourth anniversary with a larger site and new auditorium among weathered oaks and cottages. About a thousand people attend daily as Rev. Corkran, Rev. Rawlins, Prof. Gooding, Rev. Tuff, and others lead services and sermons on the grounds across from Concord M. E. Church in Caroline county Maryland eight miles from Denton and Federalsburg. Meanwhile Edward E. Goslin in Baltimore voices strong support for J. Frank Ford for clerk to the Court of Appeals, praising Col. Luther H. Gadd and urging party loyalty and candidacy.
Richard Cohee aged thirty once lived near Cordova Talbot county. He faces forgery charges after a note dispute with Easton merchant George Warrington. Cohee married Mrs Callahan, later vanished before a July 29 hearing. bail had been arranged by Nickerson Manufacturing official Charles Wooters. Several notes bearing Mrs Callahan’s name are suspected forged.
About 75 members of the Peninsula Press Association arrived at the International Hotel Niagara Falls last evening after traveling from Watkin’s Glen to Geneva via Lake Seneca they will view the falls tonight and some will proceed to Toronto. Officers chosen include President Wilson M Tyler Easton Vice Presidents F M Dunn Dover and J Y Todd Easton Secretary C L Vincent Snow Hill and other posts such as H C Carpenter Dover Deputy and J B Clark Georgetown along with Clarence Hodson Crisfield Associate Editor Wason al Journal Harlow H Curtis Newark and G E Haddaway Easton as Historian.
Jas Norton of Dover was bitten by a mad dog last week. Fred Hopkins of Milford Neck had four high bred cows bitten and killed. Wn Freur lost fourteen dogs. John Stevenson of Frederica was bitten and treated by a specialist. no danger is feared though he carries laudanum and says he will drink it if rabies appears.
The Queen Anne's Exchange for peaches faces weather tied stalls with rot and scarce firm fruit. Prices for baskets vary 18 to 45 cents for growers, and 30 to 66 cents typical for shipping while occasional lots reach 60 to 85 cents. Foreign buyers are few, but gains in late sales show the exchange lifting farmer income despite criticism.
Knotts and Thompson in Hillsborough are canning six to ten thousand peaches daily with a large workforce. The infant daughter of Mr. James W. Holt died and was buried in Episcopal Cemetery on Thursday. The Wheeler Transportation Line launched a monster scow last Saturday. Both Methodist denominations will close churches Sunday to allow pastors and congregations to attend camp.
James Clarkson a colored man was arrested Monday last for selling whiskey at a colored camp meeting near Hillsborough and imprisoned. He faces trial at the October term of the Circuit Court after being released on bail Friday.
Report from Marydel detailing a busy peach week with 3000 baskets shipped, transporters, prices from 16 cents to 1 dollar, and local figures like James Hall and Slemmer. Mentions a brutal horse beating by an ex-convict named Truitt, plus social notes on residents, Camp meetings, and a long political column on Democratic candidates and Colonel Jones.
Lizzie Harris a colored detainee on a disturbing the peace charge at a camp meeting professed deep penitence on Saturday. The sheriff's family and locals learned of her declaration as she conducted a loud and alarmed personal camp meeting, ending after about an hour. Neighbors drew near and were startled to see Lizzie alone leading the event with a razor previously involved in a stampede.
Bayard Nichols as administrator of John Nichols deceased presented an inventory to the orphans court. The court ordered publication of creditor notices and public sale of personal estate. The Dukes administrators presented an inventory for Levi T. Dukes and were authorized private sale of crops and stock.
Constable Lockerman of Easton arrested Louis Pascault and James Elliott for assaulting and badly beating Wm. Russell, keeper of the Choptank railroad bridge. Russell lay insensible with a broken nose and severe bruising. Justice Hubbard heard the case. Pascault, Russell’s former bridge helper, was jailed, Elliott released on bail.
Carrol died July 15, 1891 in the Carroll family circle. William C., eldest son of Owen and Margaret Carroll, aged 20 years, 2 months and 15 days, suffered several years from consumption yet bore it with Christian patience. On the eve of death he sang hymns, expressed readiness to meet the Saviour, and seemed resigned. The family writes a reverent farewell, recalling prayers, hymns, and the hope of heaven as Emma his sister grieves nearby.
Notices list J W Gibson and relatives visiting Ridgely and surrounding towns. Names include Fred Dunning Philadelphia Burt Dunning Ansonia Conn Cal roline County representative G C Radcliffe of New York. Also mentions state senator and Mrs Dawson Greensborough, Nora Leonard Baltimore, Laura Taylor Baltimore, Annie Holt Hillsborough, Jennie Macklin Wilmington, Debie Harper Glen Mills Ia, J S Patterson Philadelphia, W T Wooters Wilmington, Rev E E Dixon, Harwood Ayres, and art exhibit rules for the World’s Fair with sections for American foreign and private collections. Also discusses Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad concerns and potential sale to Pennsylvania Company, urging Baltimore capitalists to defend connections.
Thomas F. Hanlon of Wilmington Delaware advertises notary public services in insurance real estate mortgages loans bonds and business opportunities. He invites consultations for buying or selling property or a business and investing money safely at seven or eight percent. A lucrative physician's practice with real and personal property in Wilmington is for sale, including a drugstore. 881.
A brief reflection on enduring hardship and unanswered prayers, expressing trust in God amid struggle and longing for relief. The speaker laments vain attempts at prayer, acknowledging the weight of daily burdens while affirming continued faith.
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