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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1896
Page
3
The town of Ridgely buzzes with new commerce and construction as Smith Bros. advertises Christmas goods and varied crockery while several handsome homes rise for new owners. A new Herald may soon publish at Berlin and local jail repairs progress. rail activity includes a coal and lumber schooner update and workers arriving from Baltimore.
A Methodist church wedding at Ridgely united Charles Henry Meredith and Mary Frances Vansant in a ceremony conducted by Rev F F Carpenter with a full church and flower girls. In Sadler Beatty’s home area a second wedding joined Mary Morling Sudler and Louis Lacey Beatty with vows, bells, and post ceremony gifts. A Hillsborough ceremony united Virginia Carroll and C Ernest Emory, with a train trip to Washington and future Centreville residence. A final Hillsborough cemetery wedding joined Joseph C Bettin and Sarepta Lou Todd.
Mr. J M Ameriman of Forks Point Columbia County Pa touts Chamberlain Pain Basin for sprains bruises and burns as unmatched in speed and effectiveness. Sold at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by local outlets W E Brown Danton H Duffey Hillsboro and R J Colston Ridgely. Also note J Frank Lednuwm Preston Md offers Christmas novelties.
Several churches report revived interest as Rev F F Carpenter calls members to spiritual duty. Rev Webster led a large revival. Cordova M E South's rededication postponed by weather with Rev C D Harris preaching. Bishop Adams to speak at Christ Church. holiness meeting at Hall s Cross Roads planned. other revivals at Sheppard s M E Clayton Ridgely and Concord.
Goldsborough sees more buildings erected than in any prior year. Robert Jarrell finishes several dwellings for his fruit packing and canning workers. J A Davis builds a large ice house for next berry season. W L Cooper builds a farm dwelling. Jarman Bros repair, Captain Russum refits his home. M L Church South repairs and adds a new steeple and bell. Hog butchering notable with large weights, church membership near two hundred, H B Jarman and family visiting, water famine concerns, corn sales slow, Christmas plans by Sunday School officers. F F Slemmer returns home improved in health. Horse-traders and gypsies nearby. merchants stock Christmas goods. Obituary: Mrs Rebecca C Wright dies near Oak Grove. funeral at St Luke's Seaford. interment at Odd Fellows' cemetery. survived by four sons and three daughters.
A farmer near the area butchered twenty one hogs in a warm spell and lost them all. Reports indicate other farmers suffered similar losses. In a separate note a popular Hillsborough bachelor is expected to wed a widow from Queen Anne's County.
The sketch surveys Thomas Culbreath of South Carolina who breaks silence on the Missouri question. It recounts his lengthy debate on citizenship and the governance of Missouri’s entry, detailing Betsy by name and the vote on counting Missouri's Electoral College results. The piece notes Culbreath’s views on state rights, oaths to the U S Constitution, and the tension between state laws against free Black people and federal obligations.
The article discusses a debate over a Missouri provision and the constitution’s supremacy clause. Tracey from New York opposed the resolution for reasons about Missouri’s statehood status. The vote passed 90 to 67 as lawmakers considered whether Missouri could be treated as a state. The Senate joined the House in a joint meeting to receive presidential electoral votes, with Missouri counted last. Subsequent notes cover orphans court actions, probate matters, and local incidents, including a boy injuring himself and shipments of sweet potatoes.
George Mills of Williston died after a gun on his sloop the Mattie Mills discharged while boating with a boy named Alfred. Mills, a licensed pilot on Chesapeake rivers, was wounded in the leg then died Thursday morning. He left a wife and several children. remains undecided for burial in Pennsylvania or Williston.
A party including A H Butler of New York and Claude Ledman Alva and Luther Blades with Roy Hubbard sailed the bugeye Little Wildred to Sharp's Island last Sunday and returned Thursday with over thirty ducks amid rough weather. Other visitors to Worcester include Amory Turpin Benjamin House and Frederick Quinby enjoying partridge shooting. local sportsman State's Attorney R D Jones hosted them amid a cooling spell.
An officer recalls a striking tie to the Thomas R. Brown murder case at Caroline court. On the eve of the trial’s jury, attorney Udwin H. Brown compelled the accused to testify, touching a Bible and a prophetic Bible verse. The jury soon acquitted Brown, leaving the crowd silent and the incident a landmark moment in the Centreville court.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company offers annual tours to California with through Pullman palace cars from New York to the Pacific coast. Three itineraries depart New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh on January 27, February 24, and March 27, with five weeks, four weeks, or nine months return options via multiple routes and notable Scenic stops. Prices range from 150 to 350 dollars plus details at ticket offices. Dr T D O'Donnell promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with claims of rapid relief. available through local dealers W E Brown Denton H Duffey Hillsboro and R J Colston Ridgely.
A Somerset Republican newly appointed to the House of Correction outlines harsh conditions. He describes long shifts, low pay, and a harsh, overcrowded facility with about 400 prisoners. He warns readers against serving as staff or convicts, promises more details on rations, and urges legislative reform.
The roll of honor for Andersontown school includes Corinne Starkey Harry Nuttle Olio Gootee and Bessie Trice Others from Boonsborough are Bessie Wilson Harry Roberts Adam Holsinger James Wilson Addie Seward and Harry Seward Thawley students include Willie DeFord Robert Klittle Ethel Anderson Ralph Meredith and Hennie Anderson.
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