Denton Journal Newspaper Archives, Dec 14, 1889, p. 3

Items of News From All Parts of the County

News notes from Denton County items solicited under a general county column. Readers are invited to submit happenings, farm updates, local events, and short notices for inclusion in this community briefing.

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Orphans' court next Tuesday and local notes

The itemized local notices detail the upcoming Orphans' Court session next Tuesday. Various civic updates cover property transactions, road repairs, new buildings, and changes in local businesses and households across Denton and nearby communities.

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Ridgely Social and Local Happenings This Week

A Y W C T U social at James K Saulsbury’s home drew many guests as usual with strong hospitality. Alfred Sigter nears completion of a new residence to be occupied by year end by John A Sigter. J W Dungan and W Price nearing costly Central avenue homes for next year. M E Church and Sunday school plan a holiday entertainment. Mrs A G Furman returns from Jersey City visit. Mrs W Furman of Jersey City visiting Federalsburg. Isaac Willin and Fannie Wright wed at Bethel M E Church last Wednesday. W Jefferson killed four porkers weighing 485 and 495, W J Davis two at 630 total, W H Alburger two at 610, Daniel Moore two at 6109. Mrs J Frank Ledman of Bethlehem visited her mother Mrs Callahan. Marriage cards issued for Greenbury Barcus and Martha Jackson. Locals plan moves to new homes as weather stays fine.

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Washington A. Smith Taylor's Island Baltimore Custom House Judge Goldsborough Levi D. Travers John W. Wright R. J. Price Edwin Dashiell Wm. M. Mace Dorchester County Messrs A. R. Beaven John Bloxsom Wheeler Transportation Line 5Th D. Streets N. E Washington, D.C Matilda Cox Pearce United States James Alfred Pearce Josiah Ringgolks Chestertown Letty Greensborough H. B. Messenger Federalsburg Messenger James K. Saulsbury Alfred Sigter John A. Sigter J. W. Dungan William Price Central Avenue M. E. Church Isaac Willin Fannie Wright Bethel M. E W. Jefferson W. J. Davis W. H. Alburger Daniel Moore J. Frank Ledman Bethlehem Callahan

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Town residents plan year end moves across Denton streets

A list of town residents announces year end relocations. George M. Russum moves to Main Street opposite the jail. J W Stevens takes the former Russum house near the Bank. Jonathan Evitts moves to Dr Tarr property. R T Carter to Main Street newly refitted. Elizabeth Dixon shifts to the country. H E Randell and Willard Thawley occupy nearby homes. J W Thawley, collector, on Lowe Street. W H Mowbray now in East Denton. Moses Gottlieb to old M E Parsonage Bank Property. Samuel Carter moves from Greensborough to Lowe Street. Mine Host Cooper leaves Choptank Hotel for Sallie Downes residence on Front Street.

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George M. Russum Main Street J. W. Stevens Russum Jonathan Evitts Dr. Tarr R. T. Carter Elizabeth Dixon H. E. Ramsdell Willard Thawley Lowe Street J.T. Harris Bank Z. Potter Steele East Denton Rebecca Emerson C. E. Wilson Emerson J. W. Tha G. W. Richardson Front Street

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Local Experiment Station Proposed by Senator-Elect Dawson

Senator-elect John F. Dawson advocates converting the county farm at Ashdhouse into a local experiment station. He argues the Maryland station is too distant for our soil and that a county facility would provide practical manure and fertilizer tests, free analyses by the state chemist, and open public access with minimal outlay.

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John F. Dawson Ashdhouse Maryland Dawson

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Orphans Court For Dr Thomas Holt Final Account

James W Holt administrator presented final account to the Orphans Court. The court allowed John F Dawson to invest estate funds in Denton National Bank stock. Dividend notices for William Bradley and Joseph Gibson estates were ordered published. The case of Anna Clark administratrix vs Elijah Cade and Pompey Potts was set for hearing next Tuesday. The court ratified real estate sales by James W Holt as trustee.

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James W. Holt Thomas S. Holt Orphans’ Court John F. Dawson Walter Massey Denton National Bank William Bradley Joseph Gibson Anna Clark James N. Smith Elijah Cade Pompey Potts John J. Freedley Caroline County George G. Dixon Eome Ernest Downes WM. E. Liden C. W. Hodbs Jas. B. Steele Register of Wills

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Baltimore Markets Report Prime Wheat and Corn Prices

Prime wheat in Baltimore markets ranges from 82 to 83 cents with inferior samples lower. Prime white and yellow corn trades around 43 cents, while inferior corn brings weaker prices.

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Baltimore

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Strange story of a deserted wife in Greensborough tale

The Philadelphia Exquirer reports Frederick J. King married Celia Stock in Greensborough in 1871. He ailed financially, leaving wife and child, then vanished after promising support. A Texas contact said King died, leaving an estate of 6000 to 7000 dollars, potentially for his widow and two or more children. Celia King, living on Myrtle Street, describes years of hardship and lack of money. She fears no further contact or alimony, recalling his promises and absence post marriage.

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Greensboro Philadelphia Exquirer Frederick J. King Greensborough The Exquirer S. . Morris Dennison Texas Frederick J King Enquirer Celia Stock Caroline County Charles F. Sheppard Philadelphia King New York Washington Hot Springs Arkansas

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Bishop Adams Attends Memorial Meeting For Jefferson Davis

Easton Diocese Bishop Wm Forbes Adams, longtime Davis family friend, attended a Baltimore memorial meeting last Wednesday. He recalls Davis’s values and predicts a future recognition of the South’s cause as civil liberty. Also noted are Mowbray relatives visiting and services at Denton church, plus wedding announcements for Harry S. Daily and J Price Kirby with Mary Edna Quigley.

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Wm. Forbes Adams Easton Jefferson Davis Baltimore Mr. Davis Vicksburg Alpheus S$. Mowbray Pocomoke City W. R. Mowbray Pomona E. T. Mowbray A.S Denton M. E Harry S. Daily John Daily Hartley M. E J Price Kirby, Esq Talbot Bar Mary Edna Quigley Havana N. Y

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Wedding Reception Notable for Teacher Guests

Mr William H Cecil near Hope hosted a Friday evening reception for Mr William J Holland of Ruthsburg and his bride after their wedding trip. Of 23 adults, twelve are or have been school teachers, making this a notable gathering. The Fast and hostess offered a fine remast and warm welcome, with a pleasant, well enjoyed reception, ending around dusk as guests departed. Also mentions local ads about winter garments and Miss Mary Ells, who eloped with Harris and has returned home.

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Wm. H. Cecil Hope Wm. J. Holland Ruthsburg

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Losses Hit House Cashier as Leedom Prepares Step Down

Sergeant-at-Arms Leedom faces misfortune as he gears to turn his office over to newly elected Republican Mr Holmes. Silcott, six years cashier, absconded with about 375,000 of others' money drawn from Treasury via salary receipts signed by House members. Treasury claims signers bear loss. Representatives argue Government should bear risk and seek recovery from Leedom. Senator Voorhees pushes tariff reform, aiming for revenue, lower taxes on necessaries, higher rates on luxuries, and broader free list. His future address in the Senate is anticipated. his speeches are noted as worth hearing.

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Leedom House of Representatives Holmes Silcott Treasury Jefferson Davis Capitol Senator Voorhees Senate Free List Voorhees

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Local Advertisements Highlight Gift Ideas and Remedies

Advertisements urge readers to visit W. C. Satterfield in Greensborough for holiday shopping and note Otto Sutre & Co in Baltimore for pianos and music goods. Mrs. A Campbell reports Salvation Oil aided a severe scald, while Dr Bull Cough Syrup is touted as a people’s remedy. Other notices promote marble work, livestock sales, jeweler holiday announcements, and Comegys & Co toys and confections.

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A. Campbell Roberts Street Balto W. C. Satterfield Greensborough Mr. Satterfield Otto Sutre, & Co Baltimore J- Wm, Salmons Easton Moil Ben Butler Tewkesbury Almshouse Dr. Bull Comegys & Co’s Ridgely George ‘I. Redden Moses Gottlieb

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Growth of Agricultural Experiment Stations Worldwide

The passage traces the spread of agricultural experiment stations from a German village near Leipsic in 1851 to over 100 stations in Europe today. It notes America’s first station at Middletown, Connecticut in 1875, expansion to 46 stations plus branches, and national funding via a 315,000 per annum appropriation per state in 1887, with total current support around 720,000 and over 376 trained staff.

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W. O. Atwater United States Department of Agriculture Leipsic Europe America Middletown Congress United States

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Christmas services and changes in local churches

Bloomery M E Sunday School prom promises a standout Christmas program including a floral scriptural table designed by Rev. James H Rich of Denton who will discuss the lessons. St Pauls Reformed Ridgely prepares for Christmas Eve services on December 24 inviting all. Rev W W Wilson resigns from Easton M E to pastor Smyrna church vacated by Rev W S Robinson and Rev T E Martindale moves to Easton.

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Bloomery M. E James H. Rich Denton Ridgely W. W. Wilson Easton M. E Smyrna Church W. 5. Robinson T. E. Martindale Easto

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Death of Jefferson Davis in New Orleans

Ex-President Jefferson Davis died at 12 45 Friday morning at the New Orleans home of J A Payne after a long illness. Surrounded by family and physicians he passed peacefully as bells tolled across the South. Mourning was observed in Charleston Richmond Columbia Augusta Montgomery and other cities with public buildings draped and notes of condolence to Mrs Davis.

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Jefferson Davis J. A. Payne New Orleans Bickham Davis Confederacy S. C Augusta Gay Montgomery Ala Fort Worth Texas Lynchburg South

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Real Estate Sales In Henderson And Nearby Areas

Phillip W. Downes assignee sold a Henderson house and lot for 440 dollars to Henry H. Clark and a 68 acre tract near Ridgely for 1625 dollars to A. G. Saulsbury. Other lands at Templeville in Queen Anne county, the F. J. Waldis farm sold to J. M. Williams for 4.50 an acre, and the Molock land unimproved tract sold to W. R. Martin. Additional notices include marriages and unions in Caroline county with local ministers officiating.

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Phillip W. Downes Henderson Henry H. Clark P. W. Downes Ridgely A. G. Saulsbury Messrs. Russum & Lewis Templeville Queen Anne County J. N. Todd F. J. Waldis J. M. Williams Molock W. R. Martin

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Denton merchants advertise deep discounts for holiday stock

The notice touts General Merchandise inducements to residents of Denton and vicinity. It highlights 25 percent off on men and women undergarments, a full line of gloves, novelties for holidays, lace and ribbon items, and heavy discounts on dry goods including all wool Henriettas and serges. Boots and shoes are also advertised at deeply reduced prices.

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Atv Denton Centemeri Blackiston

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Sattersteins offers broad holiday merchandise range

The store lists prices across all lines from fine hand made goods to cheap items in shoes and furniture. It highlights a full Christmas assortment including toys, novelties, watches, confectionery, fruits and nuts, wallpaper and more at low prices. Shoppers are urged to visit W. C. Satterstept’s for a wide selection.

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W. C. Satterstetp’s

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Posner Brothers Holiday Store Ad Promises Bright Gifts

Posner Bros. promotes a holiday shopping event with Santa Claus as the store’s headquarters this season. The colorful display promises bright, pretty goods for everyone and urges a two day trip to see the light at the store.

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Santa Claus Posner Bros

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Items of News From All Parts of the County

Orphans' court next Tuesday and local notes

Ridgely Social and Local Happenings This Week

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Town residents plan year end moves across Denton streets

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Local Experiment Station Proposed by Senator-Elect Dawson

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Orphans Court For Dr Thomas Holt Final Account

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Baltimore Markets Report Prime Wheat and Corn Prices

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Strange story of a deserted wife in Greensborough tale

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Bishop Adams Attends Memorial Meeting For Jefferson Davis

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Wedding Reception Notable for Teacher Guests

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Losses Hit House Cashier as Leedom Prepares Step Down

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Local Advertisements Highlight Gift Ideas and Remedies

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Growth of Agricultural Experiment Stations Worldwide

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Christmas services and changes in local churches

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Death of Jefferson Davis in New Orleans

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Real Estate Sales In Henderson And Nearby Areas

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Denton merchants advertise deep discounts for holiday stock

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Sattersteins offers broad holiday merchandise range

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Posner Brothers Holiday Store Ad Promises Bright Gifts

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