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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1888

Page

3

Local notices and social rounds from Denton area

The column lists visits and journeys of residents and visitors such as Mrs A P Crew from Baltimore calling on Mrs Emmet Downes and Mrs Ducker of Wilmington staying with J S Barnhart. It notes club meetings, real estate ads, peaches prices, theatre plans, and a rail of community happenings in Denton and Talbot county.

J. H. VanGesel A. P. Crew Baltimore Emmet Downes G. E. Haddaway Easton Denton Wednnesday Ducker Wilmington J.S. Barnhart Miss Johnston Fulmer

Poor Mail Service Delays At Lower Caroline Regions

Correspondents report significant delays in mail delivery across several lower Caroline points. JouRNAL packages for Concord have repeatedly failed to arrive on time, with the railway mail service suspected as the cause. If this persists, responsibility will be directed to the proper authorities and the failure reported.

Lower Caroline Journal Concord

Three Congressmen to Speak at Cordova Meeting

A Democratic mass meeting is set for Cordova Saturday afternoon with speakers including Illinois Congressmen Springer and Townshend and Maryland's Gibson. An instructive tariff discussion will be held, urging both Democrats and Republicans to attend.

Cordova Springer and Townshend Illinois Gibson Maryland

Second Class Tickets to Pacific Coast via Baltimore & Ohio

Passengers buying second class fares to Pacific Coast points via Baltimore and Ohio routes from Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore and Washington DC on September 11 and 25 October 9 and 2 are limited to twenty five tickets per trip. Apply now to D Bride passenger agent at the central building Baltimore MD or H A Miller ticket agent Wilmington Del for purchase.

Pacific Coast Baltimore & Ohio R. A Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore Washington, D. C D. Bride Central Building H. A. Miller del. Tld

To Increase the Supply of Terrapin

The Baltimore American notes a bumper harvest of tramps despite Delaware peach crop conditions. It warns jails are full and the supply is a pest comparable to Australia’s rabbits. It suggests canning the crop and selling terrapins to the New York market in six months.

Australia New York

Elopement From Alms House Shocks County

A Queen Annes elopement occurred from the county alms house on Wednesday. Groom George W Sullivan, a year an inmate, left with Caroline Horney, a resident who had a child. Sullivan is already married and leaves his wife behind. Destination unknown, believed they are in Caroline county.

George W. Sullivan Caroline Horney Sullivan Caroline County

Rye for the Dairy Sowing Guide

The dairyman should sow a broad field of rye now to harvest by mid April. Planning ahead ensures a steady feed supply as rye will be timely and welcomed after the winter’s dry feeding. Planting opportunity exists from late August to early September.

Avonmore Beats Lightning Jr In Local Race

Avonmore owned by E B Emory defeated J F Godwins Lightning Jr at the Herring Run course in a 250 aside event. The Queen Anne pair drew a large crowd with heavy betting as Avonmore won all three heats in 2.414, 2.37, and 2.313 minutes with Jack Phillips driving and Frank Johnson saddle for Lightning Jr.

Herring Run Course E. B. Emory S.s. Avonmore J. F. Godwin S.s. Lightning, Jr Avonmore Lightning, Jr Jack Phillips Frank Johnson Mr. Godwin

Ridgely Peach Trade Jumps as Shipments Pour Out

Ridgely hosts brisk peach trade with seven carloads shipped Tuesday and five carloads Wednesday. Buyer Mr. Barry, from afar, purchased three carloads with destinations including Buffalo and Elmira. Prices range 40 cents to 1.10, while the Peach Exchange fades due to few buyers. Cannery work continues at Day Bros. & Co with John Swing in charge. Nearby, Saulsbury & Brother near completion of a large new storehouse. Sigler’s storehouse roofed. Selby Smith installs a new refrigerator in his butcher shop.

Ridgely Barry Buffalo Elmira Messrs Day Bros. & Co John Swing Marydel A.G. Saulsbury & Brother John Sigler Selby Smith

Baltimore Musician shifts from Republican to Democratic ticket

Mr. P Harris of the Baltimore Academy of Music says he has voted Republican since turning 21 but now backs the Democratic ticket because of President Cleveland's stance on the tariff question.

Baltimore Sun P. Harris Baltimore Academy of Music Cleveland

Grain prices show broad advance this week

Wheat leads gains with prices from 96 to 102 in Baltimore markets. White and yellow corn rise to 56 to 57, oats move 33 to 36, rye strengthens to 56 to 58, reflecting a widespread uptick in grain values this week.

Baltimore Fultz

Bold Burglaries Hit Four Buildings in Denton

A Monday night burglary spree in Denton saw four buildings entered with valuable items stolen. Wm. J. Harris lost a $50 gold watch and cash. Nathan Genn about $6. J. H. Emerson and family reported pockets and watches taken, plus other small items. James Swain’s store netted $18 from cash drawers. Justice W. W. Lowe’s kitchen was entered but nothing taken. Neat, quick work suggested strangers, with little disturbance to occupants.

Denton Wm. J. Harris Denton Bridge Nathan Genn Harris J. H. Emerson Justice W. W. Lowe

Denton Defeats Preston In Ten Inning Close Game

In a Saturday duel at Denton grounds the Denton baseball club beat Preston 7 to 7 after nine, then won in the tenth with Dukes scoring on Johnsons long hit. Porter and Dukes stood out, while Gallagher excelled for Preston. umpire Bradenbaugh satisfied all.

Denton Preston Denton Grounds Preston Boys Johnsons Denton Boys Davis Albergher Larrison Mr. Davis Dukes Johnson Porter Gallagher C. C. Bradenbaugh

Fruitgrowers in Caroline County back exhibition gains

Wesley Webi of Dover Del argues the Caroline county fruit and flower exhibition will boost regional pride and knowledge. He cites local growers active in the upcoming show and notes soil and climate as conditions for abundant harvests. He urges statewide recognition and unity against outside competition.

The Horticultural Society Caroline America New England Caroline County Wesley Webi Dover, del

Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly highlights Empire Frederick and country sketches

In the September issue Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly surveys Frederick, London inns, John Randolph life, a charming bird sketch titled A Well-dressed Tramp, and quirky Capital corners. It includes religious mendicants in India, magicians, Duluth and environs, Market Day at the South, and The Theory of Sound. The Grave Between Them serial deepens, plus stories by Hildreth and others, with a bright frontispiece and a note about Smith's Chill Syrup.

Frank Leslie Germany Frederick Frank Leslies London Mr. McCann John Randolph Duluth Hildreth Mrs. Denison C. R. Harker Lucy Blake

Vestibuled Trains Tested on B and O Line

The Baltimore and Ohio Company unveiled its first vestibuled train from Mt. Clare Shops and ran an experimental trip August 16 from Baltimore to Keyser a distance of 215 miles in five hours. Despite sharp curves the train swayed minimally with oscillation at the car top not exceeding six inches. The test confirms the vestibule device’s ability to reduce motion on curves at high speed. The new train to be placed in regular service Philadelphia to Chicago with ongoing fittings on other through trains within sixty days.

Baltimore & Ohio Company Mt. Clare Baltimore Keyser Philadelphia Chicago

Campaign kickoff speech set for East on September 15

The first gun of the campaign will be fired at East on September 15. Mr. Gibson will deliver a strong tariff speech to his countrymen that day. Peter J. Campbell of Baltimore, known as the silver tongued orator of the Fifth ward, is also said to speak. Jexe Mayor Hodges and Hon. Henry Page, electors at large, will stump during the campaign.

East Gibson Peter J. Campbell Fifth Ward Baltimore Hodges Henry Page

Atwell Child Dies at Home Near Denton

Benjamin Atwell died of paralysis at his grandfather William Atwell’s house near Denton on Friday the 17th, aged 2 years. The boy was in the second year of his life and the death occurred at the residence.

Levy List 1888 for Caroline County Maryland

County commissioners order a 1888 tax levy including state 17.75 cents and county 97.25 cents per 100 dollars on assessable property. Items listed cover registration and election expenses, printing, roads, paupers, pensions, courts, sheriffs, attorneys, public schools, and various fees. Totals show detailed expenditures and a formal acknowledgment by county officials dated July 7, 1888.

Georgetown Sussex County Delaware Sussex Wheatly Caroline County Ths Onxekns Canonixe Deston Dover Bridge Cour House & Grounds Denton Bridge

Boarding and Day School at Dover Del For 0X0

The notice advertises a coeducational boarding and day school preparing scholars for business teaching professions and college. It offers vocal and instrumental music drawing and painting. Boarders are under the principal and preceptress with terms at 200 dollars per year. Fall term begins September. For catalogue address W L Gooding 7285W Dover Del.

W. L. Gooding Dover Del

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