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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
3
A meeting of the Levy Court Witt is scheduled for December 5. The same notice states the SexHoot Board will also convene on December 5.
Local items note Clifford Brown to build a dwelling, J L Everagain new store owner, Bee Line system coming, a minor Benjamin Borndley pension, William H. Anderson buys 7500 bushels corn at 12c, J E Mandrell named Ruthsburg postmaster, and Denton mill and dredging activities. Also coverage of elections, Prohibition candidate Swann, court actions, and a sermon urging Christ-centered public schooling. Uncle Charlie convicted for liquor sale in Cambridge court.
Greensheare. The Ep worth League exercises on Thursday evening were interesting with decorations of vegetables and pumpkins given to the poor. Mrs. J. Kennard Jones returns to Philadelphia with her sister Miss Rose Carter. Several residents and visitors from Baltimore Philadelphia and Lake Charles are mentioned along with church and schooling events and Thanksgiving activities.
Captain Spence of the Cambridge visits his brother W T Spence with his family. Mrs Dixon and daughter Grace of Preston stay with Mrs J F Sisk in Cordova. Mr C A E Spamer of Baltimore spoke at New Jerusalem Church. Miss Fannie Jarrell of Goldsboro returns home after days with friends. John Payne of Easton now a clerk for J T Dennis Co. Ruth Noble returns from Baltimore trip. Mrs Susie Willoughby and family move to Phebus Virginia. Dr J R Phillips has his canning-house painted. Everett Kelley visits Baltimore. John Collins in Baltimore this week.
Mrs. William F. Liden returned from Philadelphia after visiting relatives and the Exposition. Frank T. Willson vacated the Johnson property. Mr. Rice now occupies it. J. W. F. Cooper returns to the Willis homestead after a year at Betterton. L. J. Bloxsom and his wife visited relatives in Philadelphia. Oscar Messick and Mrs. Stevens were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. Stevens. Willard C. Todd’s residence will soon be ready for occupancy.
Rev. T. N. Given preached a fine Thanksgiving sermon at the M E Church in Burras ilc. In the evening the Christian Endeavor held a notable service with participation from the pastor, Mr and Mrs Brown, Mr Bates Smith and family, Mr Edward Burke, Miss Mattie Moore, Dwight Brown, and many others.
Marydel report notes Mr and Mrs J M Davidson and Miss Miriam Davidson from Dover were recent guests at the home of Mr and Mrs James Green. Mr George Parvis has become a clerk in the store of Davis Bros.
Real estate transfers recorded by Clerk Trobbs for November list numerous deeds in Mt Pleasant Ridgely Denton and other districts with prices ranging from nominal to $1300. A long list of marriage licenses follows with partners including Brown Center Horsey Jenkins Roe Griffin Williams Evitts and many others. Town notices advertise Cloak Opening and steamboat schedules with upcoming sale items and discounts.
A Thursday shooting event attracted inter county participants from Talbot and Queen Annes counties. The program included a class shoot, an inter county team race, and multiple miss and out contests. Queen Annes won the team race by two points as scores detailed for Godwin Rice Beauchamp Berry and others show a hard fought day.
The Orphans' Court met Tuesday with several approvals. William H. Deweese, surviving executor of William W. Lowe, was authorized to sell real estate near Queen Anne's Railroad. Sheriff Ed W. Liden presented his commission, approved. Hinson C. Gooden, executor of Elizabeth Carmine, had personal estate balance distribution approved. Jonas Shaner, executor of John Y. Hank, presented final account, passed. George M. Russum, trustee for Mary Wyatt's real estate, had final sale ratified. Letters of administration for Constance Snowden granted to Emory S. Turpin.
Newton Pattison seeks divorce from Mrs. Clan A. Pattison for abandonment in Caroline circuit court and requests custody of their child. Mrs. Pattison resides in Federalsburg. Judge Russum represents her. Harvey L. Cooper filed for absolute divorce for Mary J. Simeon from Isaac Simeon on abandonment. Sadie Voss seeks divorce from Charles Voss, alleging abandonment. she lives in Southern Caroline while he resides in Delaware.
Miner Elmer Baker employed by Berlin Lumber Company at Hickman met a horrific death Saturday near a circular saw. His foot touched the teeth, his body was drawn in, his left arm was severed and the chest exposed. He died after hours of suffering. Funeral held at Wesley M. E. Church Monday. He leaves a widow and two children. colleagues and neighbors extend sympathy.
Mrs Annie M Leonard widow of Captain Edmund T Leonard and her daughters Helen M Leonard and Annie Nora Leonard sue Baltimore Chesapeake Atlantic Railway Company for 30000 dollars for damages from the killing of Captain Leonard at the Easton Point crossing on October 20 1898. Seth Wilson and Charles F Sarley defend for the plaintiffs with William N Adkins and John D Semmes for the railroad.
The Ridgely Star Club held its first annual jubilee at Longfellow’s Hall on Thanksgiving Eve with fancy dress and masked entries. The Lime Kiln Club performed a jig and cake walk with six men, judges named, and a turkey supper managed by Mrs. Nellie Carmine. The event highlighted local talent and included Mrs. T. L. Day and others as judges. The column also lists marriages and social visits across Caroline and nearby counties, noting weddings in Marydel, Panhandle, and Washington, plus hunting trips and visits by regional residents.
Eugene Matthews and Harvey Matthews, both colored from Edwardsville Del, were arrested for stealing poultry from Chas Bastain near Hellandsville. Identifications tied to six turkeys and three chickens brought into Ridg ly. Constable Simons made the arrests. The younger Matthews faced a concealed weapon charge for carrying steel knuckles.
Wesley Roe of Caroline County died at Maryland University Hospital Baltimore on Wednesday aged about 70. Funeral held at his Denton Hillsboro Road home with Rev J McLain Brown officiating and interment in Denton cemetery. Survived by wife Mrs Roe, daughter Mrs Lillie Smith, three brothers and three sisters. Earlier Mrs Mary P Hopkins died near Vernon at home of consumption. Funeral at Wesley M E Church. John D Noble, 89, died near Hurlock.
Revival services continue at M P Church with a 10 30 a m sermon, 2 p m Sabbath School, 3 p m praise and song, 7 p m Christian Endeavor, and 7 30 p m revival. Ladies Mite Society meets Friday at 2 p m at John H George’s. Thanksgiving box from Christ Church Guild valued at ten dollars. Rev H M Thurlow joins Branchville NJ Church ministry. Rev J McLain Brown to preach at Burrsville M P Church Sunday morning and Hobbs Station at 3 p m.
The Cambridgera reports the Dearborn-Kindler Stock Company’s Thursday performance of the farce Three Hats at the Auditorium was a success. Dibbs the cockney servant impressed, and Bosco Blithers the penmanship professor provided the standout moment. The company plans a town hall appearance with reserved seats at Blackiston’s.
The Whist Club met with Miss Mc Alister at the Lucas Hotel on Monday evening. All enjoyed the game and were pleasantly surprised by the refreshments. Miss Resch's music class gave an afternoon recital Thursday to a receptive audience. Most stores were closed on Thanksgiving Day except one. School attendance returned to about normal.
Mr Henry W Hughes president of Hughes Lumber and Coal Company was seriously injured Friday of last week when a wheel struck a stump on a wagon loaded with small logs. He was thrown and the wheels passed over his legs before help could stop. Dr Richards of Ridgely attended him. he was taken home to East Denton and is improving.
About three hundred attendees enjoyed twenty numbers rendered under the Denton Musical Association. Performers included Mrs. B. H. Johnson, Miss Sophie Gates Kerr, Miss Lora Downes, Miss Ethel Anderson, Miss Blanche Hobbs, Miss Anna Fisher, Miss Murial J. Ramsdell, Mr. George C. Skirven, Prof. H. E. Pearson, Prof. J. T. Moore, and Mr. Wm. E. Brown. Instruments taught by Prof. J. Moors of Denton Md.
A Denton trio travels to Gloucester to hunt wild turkeys, noting locals’ skill at calling and roosting. They recount a successful shot by Walter and reflect on the hunters’ patience, imagination, and quail harvest during the trip.
The Dorchester Telephone Company sold its county line from Cambridge to Federalsburg to the Union Telephone Company of Talbot county. The buyer plans to connect Seaford and Cambridge by line through intermediate towns to improve service. Hartley. Revival services at the M E Church added twenty eight new probationary members. Pastor Rev Sidell leads revival at Templeville. Herman Dodd of Wilmington visited locally.
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