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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1900
Page
2
A report lists infrastructure and community updates across the area. Watts creek bridge is being rebuilt while Salisbury prepares free delivery mail service and several canning houses begin peach canning as growers, pickers, and buyers stay busy.
A fatal Saturday night fight near Sandy Island bridge left Edward Cox dead from a stab wound. Abraham Hutson sits in Denton jail charged with murder after a quarrel at a Delaware distillery and subsequent confrontation. A coroner’s inquest found the death due to a sharp instrument, with China and Fletcher Thomas detained as witnesses. Mrs Cox cites a disputed letter accusation, Hutson claims self defense, and habeas corpus seeks bail as counsel argues justifiable homicide.
July marriage licenses issued include David R. Masten and Annie M. Eaton. Charles Mills and Rachel Scott. William H. Perkins and Wilhelmina Wright. Fred Thomas and Elina Travis. Charley Wright and Tina Downes. Samuel Morris and Harriet Chase. Wyatt Minns and Lizzie C. Wilkerson. Charles F. Wilson and Hester Jenkins.
Preston notes a roster of visitors this week: Mrs. Harry W. Temple of Goldsboro, Mr. and Mrs. Finley Wright of Baltimore, Mrs. Bennett of Wilmington Delaware, Miss Belle Haws of Philadelphia, and Mr. Will Collins of Baltimore. Miss Lulu Collins visited Easton and Rev. C S Walton attended the Wheatley’s Grove camp meeting Sunday.
In Ridgely on Friday morning August 3 1900 ten year old Harry Andrew grandson of Mr and Mrs Tilghman Andrew died after living with his grandparents since infancy He was a bright child and his funeral was held at the Reformed Church Ridgely led by Rev T A H O Brien The local church events include a basket social August 18 to fund an organ for the church Numerous church encampment reports follow with extensive notes on services leaders and attendees across Concord and Wye camps plus church building plans in Longwood Talbot county and surrounding areas.
Mrs A A Christian and daughters Mr and Mrs J R Hughes Misses Florence Barcus Elizabeth Satterfield and Annabel Moore are at Rehoboth Mrs W V Simpson and daughter Mary have returned to Camden N J after a visit to Mr and Mrs W H Simpson Miss Katie Reese of Baltimore visiting her sister Mrs W T Sewell near this place Mr and Mrs Harry Reppert and daughter Miss Rhea of Minnesota Ind are visiting Mr J H Griffin near town Mr A Baggs and daughter Margaret Miss Annie Moore and Nellie Harper spent part of last week at Sadlersville camp Mr Charles E Davis and daughter of Easton visiting with Mrs R R Shull Rev J E Kidney and wife of Duquesne Pa guests of J E Nichols and family Greensboro Rev and Mrs H L Schlincke of Felton were guests of Mr and Mrs W T Sowell last week Miss Annie Betson of Greensboro visiting friends in Seaford and Ocean City Mrs Thomas H Draper has returned from Philadelphia and Camden Misses Ollie Coffin of Henderson was Miss Ethel P Shull's guest this week
Citizens of Burraville push for a long discussed telephone project to connect with Denton, the county seat, and Harrington. The piece calls for immediate attention and progress, noting the village’s need to keep up with nearby communities. Local social and visiting news follows, including Mrs Tina Straughn from Philadelphia staying with relatives near Hillsboro and visits by Rev J W Norris and family.
Rendraon Miss Elphonsie Goodwin has returned home from visiting her uncle near Church Hill. Miss Josephine Moore is staying with her sister Mrs. Alexander Butler. Miss Ada Meredith visits her sister Mrs. W. S. Cubbage. Miss Lucy Jump visits relatives in Baltimore. The festival held by the P. C. S. of A. was quite a success.
Mrs Maggie J Barwick wife of Mr 8 J Barwick of Druid Hill Avenue Baltimore died on Friday of last week aged 39 Interment took place at Hillsboro on Monday last W W Burroughs has started a bakery in town
July clerk records show transfers across Caroline County including John Stevens to Carrie V Trice for Tiekntan property valued at 50 dollars and W E Twicks to Edgar Blanch for Hillsboro property at 495 dollars. Numerous other deeds include 60 to 1 075 dollars for 12 acres in the Eighth district and various Ridgely and Choptank properties with nominal or modest sums.
Jefferson and Lofland plan a $75,000 four story brick hotel on the ocean front at Rehoboth, replacing the Bright House site. Negotiations for a suitable site are underway as the resort grows with trains, crowds, and extended entertainments. Local naturalists praise the plant life and clear skies enhancing the climate.
Trinity Church at Church Creek Maryland has been repaired by a parish member. The church dates to 1620 and sits on a two acre grave yard along Church Creek near Little Choptank. Queen Annes silver service and coronation cushion were gifts still preserved though most silver was stolen. graves lie shallow under brick arches.
Captain Hedge Thompson died on Sunday at his Forest Landing residence near Longwood in Talbot county aged 67. He served as director of the Maryland and Delaware Railroad and of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Easton, commodore of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club, vice president of the Talbot County Fair Association, and vestryman of All Saints parish. Funeral was held on Tuesday at Aston.
A long list of visitors and residents in Denton and surrounding towns during the week. Notable names include Mrs. W. T. Sewell of Greensboro and her daughter-in-law Mrs. H. E. Sewell, Rev. J. B. Wickline, County Treasurer Whitby and family, and several guests from Baltimore Philadelphia Wilmington and New York. Many visits to relatives and friends are noted along with a few health updates and travels to Rehoboth Ocean City and Merchantville.
The Queen Annes Railroad Company plans a moonlight trip to Cape May on Friday August 17 leaving Denton at 10 08 a m. round trip fare 1 25. Return depart Cape May 7 30 p m and Lewes 9 p m. Six and a half hours at Cape May. Also sale of special excursion tickets to Wye camp meeting tomorrow August 12 from Denton 65 cents. M K E Sunday School of Centreville will excursion to Rehoboth August 22 leaving Denton 9 08 a m.
From Charlotte North Carolina the Sun Bros Shows held a noon parade and impressed spectators with a clean neat exterior and well ordered setup. The band performed exceptionally well and signaled a high quality show inside.
Cecil resident Howard Brown Jr proves wheat weight remains constant over a year when stored dry in a barrel He notes only minor increases during damp seasons and consistent weight at year end Also reported in the same issue are murder charges against Matthew Cheers and Robert A Butler and county railway franchise grants for Cecil county along Elkton to Chesapeake City.
On the Queen Anne excursion steamer returning from Queenstown a crowded forward deck faced a false alarm when a boy shouted the boat was sinking. A nervous woman leapt for a life preserver and calm minds quickly quelled a potential stampede amid rough seas and a large roller.
Peach shipments dominate the season with baskets in use due to railroads offering reduced rates for tops and baskets bought by thousands of farmers. The season is underway and shipments are expected to stay heavy through September. Prices this week are fair given fruit quality and growers report good returns.
Capt. T. H. Collison and Elmer T. Galt of Kent Island were crossing the Queen Anne’s Rail road near Queenstown when a down mixed train struck their carriage. Collison was killed instantly. Galt was seriously injured and taken to Queenstown Station. Collison owned a sailing vessel and traded grain and oysters to Baltimore. Galt was a prosperous Island farmer. Collison leaves a wife and one child.
Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Chicago for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment August 27 to 31. Tickets valid August 25 to 27 with return by August 31, extendable to September 30 with a $0.50 surcharge when deposited with a joint agent in Chicago before noon September 2.
An Ocean City correspondent reports John P. Moore likely Democratic candidate for the First district to fill Governor Smith’s vacancy and for the new term beginning March 4. Ex Governor Jackson also sought, with Democrats optimistic about a district majority in coming elections. The Democratic convention single day likely at the Atlantic Hotel ballroom. Dover says Union Republicans nominated a full ticket, shocking Regular Republicans. Democrats expect sweeping Delaware seats. Edwin H. Brown favored for short term. Moore vs Jackson and others include Applegarth Miles Lewis as possible long-term contenders. Republican hopefuls named Miller Wallace Owens Eliason among First district nominees. Primaries August 23 and county convention August 28. Ocean City hosts congressional convention September 5.
A wartime style pitch promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for severe throat and lung troubles. The ad promises relief of inflammation easier ex pectoration and better sleep. Sample bottles are offered at R J Colston in Denton Maryland and Rickards in Maryland.
Mr. Thomas Sewell Turpin of Baltimore and Worcester county, aged 81, died Monday night at his son Emory S. Turpin's country home near Greensboro after a period of good health. Born in Worcester, he farmed there, spent 20 years in Missouri, then moved to Baltimore three years ago. Twice married, he leaves several children, with three sons in Carolina county and three in Missouri. Remains to be interred in Snow Hill on Wednesday.
In the Orphans' Court Tuesday a decree appointing T Pliny Fisher as trustee to sell the real estate of Cora A Snowden, deceased, was passed. Fisher and W J Phillips, administrators of Peter D Phillips, presented an inventory of the deceased’s personal estate which was approved. An order to sell was granted. Thomas A Smith, executor of Sylvester Smith, deceased, presented an account of administration which was passed. A distribution account was filed and approved. Harvey I Cooper, attorney, presented a certified copy of the will of Martin R Ford, deceased, filed for record.
A newspaper brief notes that this year’s tomato acreage is several thousand acres lower than last year, signaling a smaller crop area for growers and potential market impact.
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