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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1893
Page
3
A new academy rises at Millington. Merchants like Cahall and Jacobs advertise Denton livestock sales next Saturday. The region sees sea trade with the Hackett schooner delivering lime to Denton, and crowds anticipate a fierce Democratic primary in Talbot. Football, mill and harbor news mix with social notes from Ocean City to Greensborough and beyond.
William E. Barton aged 55 a respected Queen Anne s resident near Hillsborough died suddenly from apoplexy Saturday night. Survived by wife Mrs Barton four sons William Batchelor Edward and daughter Mrs Lizzie Morgan. Funeral at Episcopal Church Tuesday with Rev George F Beaven and Rev W Y Beaven officiating. burial in Hillsborough cemetery. pallbearers F T Barton B C Barton W J Barton Eddie Barton Jacob Morgan and Dr Harry Barton.
The peach crop is not as plentiful as in prior years yet improved handling facili ties boost grower profits. Over 2 000 carloads of peaches have been shipped over the Delaware road this season. Wheat prices noted at 66. com 5t.
The Fresh Air children left Nidgely on Tuesday after a cheerful two week outing. A special railroad car was provided for their benefit with Miss Grace Stambaugh and Mr. Henry Baker overseeing them. Local efforts, led by Mr. Edward Saulsbury, aim to complete an M P Church before cold weather and to build two new houses.
Marydel horses Lady Avon Bentonmore Mattie Russell and Clio raced at Sudlersville with wins by Mattie Russell in 2.45 Delton in 2.47 and Clio in about 2.48 Kenmar and Belton also ran. Raio hindered much action. Driving club at Sadlersville boasts a long track on Clarence Blades farm and expects fast entries at Piney Grove park.
Miss Annabel and Laura Moore hosted a Tuesday evening dance at their Greensborough home. Attendees included several Satterfield sisters, Eliason, Lowe, Horsey, Betson, Bernard, Frazier, Naudain, and prominent men like L Irving Jones, Thomas M Green, Winder and Alan Goldsborough. Visitors Mary Melchoir of Wilmington and Mrs Elizabeth Stevens of Easton were noted guests. Edna and Jennie Naudain joined Miss Bernard’s guests, with other locals visiting relatives and guests in Farmington.
Two excursions passed through the village on Tuesday from Smithville and Agner. One headed to the noted Pea Liquor watering place called the Cape May of Caroline, the other to Beachamp's Woods for the colored camp in progress. Mr. W C Todd bought the old M E church and moved it to his mill to convert into a canning-house. He traveled to Baltimore to buy material and plans to start early next week. Watermelons scarce on the Western Shore as W T Hignutt received a carload order to be shipped at once.
William E. Barton, a valued Millsborough citizen, died unexpectedly last night. The Christian Endeavor Society of the M. E. Church South will host an ice cream festival on Friday and Saturday evenings August 25 and 26. The local cannery is operating under manager H. M. Thompson.
House Democrats move quickly on silver repeal and free coinage plans amid Republican charges of railroading the issue. The debate centers on the Sherman law's purchasing clause with possible substitutions, while the Senate lags, and President Cleveland rests at Gray Gables.
The Centreville Record notes past growth at Centreville Landing on Corsica riverhead, once a major grain de pot shipping 500,000 bushels yearly to Baltimore. Its decline stems from rail agents buying directly from farmers for shipments to Philadelphia and Wilmington, while Capt. J H Ozman diverts capital to newer riverfront development and marsh land reclamation.
Prominent farmer Jesse Ward of Vernon Delaware died suddenly on the steamer Joppa while en route to Denton. He had long suffered heart trouble but appeared well at noon before collapsing near Easton Point. Col Luther H. Gadd and James I. Coulbourn noted his fading face before Ward died of heart disease per Dr Crossy. The remains were taken to Vernon.
A fragmentary piece recalls the old five dollar bill as a symbol amid tariff talk and political wrangling. The Caro line county school board publishes its financial statement for the year ending July 31. The Gilpin's Point tract sale is withdrawn. A Queen Anne hop was enjoyed by local young men Thursday night.
The Methodist Protestant correspondent notes rising congregation sizes and church improvements. In Hartsville a Bailey duplex reflector lights services at about 100 dollars, Garey’s church gains a fresh interior for about 75 dollars, Ames Chapel plans a sixteen foot extension and new windows. Denton hosts Brother Day and promises about a thousand dollars for a new church with auditorium and Sunday school rooms. Sam Jones draws large crowds at Easton fair grounds with 350 reserved seats at a quarter extra.
Water health relies on testing methods by Dr. Wyatt. Four practical tests are described for detecting sewage or animal contamination using smell after shaking, chemical reactions with acids and permanganate, silver nitrate milkiness, and a sugar-clouding fermentation check after boiling versus unboiled samples.
Hardware firm in Eas ton advertises first class high grade carriages Dayton road carts and harness at savings, claiming the Peninsula’s largest stock and cheap prices to invite inspection and purchase.
A long guide details preserved peaches peach jam and mannlade methods plus pickled and unpeeled peach preserves. It covers preserving in sugar syrups with careful steps to exclude air, flavors with lemon juice pineapple or spices, and tips on cooking times temperatures and sealing for months of storage.
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