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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1890
Page
3
Mails arrive from the south and north via the D and C railway at Preston and North locations with times around 825 and 1210 p.m. Departure occurs at 600 a.m. via D and C railway toward the north with times near 900 a.m. and 935 a.m. These notices appear as fragmentary timetable snippets and reflect irregular OCR text.
The Orphans court will sit on Tuesday December 23. Col Samuel A. Graham of Salisbury died Sunday night. County commissioners to meet Tuesday the 23rd. Denton street lights praised. telegraph service soon on I E L S. DENTON. Dr L D Kelley visits weekly from Ulackiston’s block. Zora H Brinsfield appointed general trustee of Thomas B Hackett estate. Local growers urged to read peach aphis article. Rail work advances at Ridge Ly depot and Wicomico Pocomoke lines. Several marriages, births, and moves noted among Denton residents.
Salisbury board of trade organized an Easton to Salisbury excursion with about a thousand attendees who toured business houses for four hours. The trip was postponed from Monday due to bad weather, disappointing several hundred along the line. The Easton Ledger reports turmoil on return as county riders caused property damage and violence aboard cars. Also, Orphans Court proceedings ratified real estate and personal property sales of the late Elisha Wright and other guardianships and administrative matters.
Miss Lizzie Whitby appointed first assistant teacher at Ridgely Academy replacing Miss Mary Phillips who resigned. School Commissioners ratified Goslin and Fisher report on the new school house at Liden's and teachers reports for the fall term were reviewed. Miss Da Williams resigns as Bethlehem schoolteacher effective January 1.
Local hog producers report several large hogs killed last week including R W Carroll near Bethlehem with five hogs totaling 1370 pounds and weights of 354 358 400 254 and 226 pounds William E Todd also slaughtered a 460 pound hog Mrs Gilbert Swann near Ridgely raised two prize hogs weighing 648 and 624 pounds M Hooper Gray Greensborough slaughtered two hogs at 369 and 583 pounds The Frost Queen a musical drama by the Denton M E Sunday school will be performed during Christmas holidays A critic lauds the cantata music as sprightly and joyful with excellent dialogues and recitations and a sentiment sure to please.
The Baltimore market shows Southern wheat at 98 cents to St. or, white corn at 58.14 cents, yellow corn from 55 to 61 cents, rye at 77 to 79 cents, and oats from 51 to 52.34 cents. The figures reflect daily trading ranges and price dispersion among cereals.
Three citizens Jas Charles E M Stack and Jas Gambrill returned from Denton when their carriage overturned about five miles from home. They escaped with minor bruises after the horses broke loose and the damaged carriage was left near Beauchamp's. No word yet on the other party involved. River survey favored to improve navigation and benefit Federalsburg and surrounding area.
Marydel news recalls the death of James J. Golley 64 of Templeville former First district registrar of voters. The item notes his Democrat leanings and civic standing. Other notices report a voter fracas over Democratic voting, inquest into Mrs. Countess’s death, building updates, and residents moving or visiting, with date given as December 12, 1890.
Rev Tabler reports a favorable outlook for his meetings at Sheppard's Chapel with sessions continuing next week. Mrs Kenney and Miss Van Name may return Tuesday for a short time, holding meetings at Wesley and Sheppard's. Local notes cover fairs, carpentry, a 1294 pound beam, deaths, relocations, school updates, and advertisements across Ridgely and Beauchamp's sale plans in Denton.
Mr J Dukes Downes bought from Mr F G Slemmer the eight month old Happy Russell colt Choptank for 150 dollars. Slemmer believes Choptank will develop great speed and belongs to a family of renowned trotters. Col L H Gadd recently purchased a colt from Mr James Green of the same stock. Others with promising young horses will be trained next year on the Denton track.
Dr E F South reports peach trees in New Jersey suffer from a root aphid Persiographic niger with winged and wingless forms spreading by flight to nurseries and orchards. Potsash kainit salts provide both fertilizer and insecticide, reducing root and above ground infestations. Soap spray He declares kerosene reaches underground pests but recommends broad composted salt application before rain to reach roots, warning against overuse. Also obits and church notices accompany brief local bulletins.
An old fashioned collection of mince pie recipes appears with instructions to boil beef for pastry fill, suet, apples, raisins and currants, spices, cider and molasses mixed and stored in jars. Also an Irish version uses beef tongue, suet, currants, apples, oranges, citron, jams, preserves, cinnamon and nutmeg with brandy and lemon juice.
A collage of promotional blurbs critiques and notices from Baltimore. Bell Clothing advertises suits and overcoats at 9.99 while Salvation Oil and Dr Bulls Syrup promise reliefs. A steamship update notes Tochwogh completing a transfer contract and Ida grounded near Hambrooks. Prohibition laws are referenced as Maryland politics surface.
Excursions over the B and E continue with a lively rivalry between Laston and Salisbury. Merchants of Laston will offer a free excursion on Wednesday for all who wish to go, with a committee aboard to maintain order. Thomas Atkinson of Ingleside and family have moved to Philadelphia to make their home, joined by Mrs. Sarah E Marvel and Miss Sallie Marvel, widow and daughter of the late Edward L Marvel.
R A Sisk announces two beautiful hat lots offered at cost before year end. The sale emphasizes low prices and clearances with no further details on quantities or location.
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