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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1888
Page
4
Local items report William A. Stewart visiting Denton, river funding via the Choptank bill, sermons in Denton and Ridgely, medical association talk, and church notices. Also noted are thefts in town, train disturbance by youths, sales at Wye Mills, a death in Milling ton, marriage notices, and court actions including fraud cases and hospital planning.
The Order of Heptasophs has paid the beneficiaries of the late He Ll Gearhart, a member of Tuckahoe Conclave, 34,000, the amount of his policy. This order has paid several death claims in this community.
The Pennsylvania Railroad sells holiday excursion tickets at reduced rates between principal stations. Tickets valid for return travel from December 22 to January 1 with departures on specified dates, valid through January 34, 1859.
Mr. Gilbert Swann near Ridgely butchered two hogs weighing 641 and 568 pounds, totaling 1 209 pounds. Foster Green's three hogs at eleven months three days weighed 990 pounds, averaging 330. J K Lister's three hogs netted 1 080 pounds.
On Tuesday night a horse belonging to C H Turner of Ridgely was untied and driven away on Main Street in Denton. The team was found next day but robes and whip were missing. Charles W Porter was suspected and a writ issued for his arrest. Justice Hutson heard the case and found Porter drank but of good reputation, imposing thirty days in jail and a $5 fine plus costs. M S Mutchler and Lewis represented the defense and state respectively.
A town prayer urges mercy for the cold season and the struggling poor. It warns that many will suffer from hunger and cold and calls readers to give generously, quoting a biblical line about helping the least fortunate.
The Cambridge Era alleges vote buying by Federalsburg Prohibitionists. F. C. Heffron of the Prohibition party denies the claim, saying the W C T U provided a free dinner room on election day funded by citizens regardless of party. Republicans allegedly guided doubtful voters to the lunch room after polls closed, claiming to have supplied meals for them.
Visitors to Baltimore are urged to visit the Bell Clothing Company's Store on Pratt Street adjoining Hanover for a Cle an Sweep Sale with deep discounts on men and boys garments. Highlights include Mews Overcoats silk lined velvet collars for 10 dollars, blue chinchilla overcoats for 4 dollars, 10 dollar suits for 4.50, boys suits 1.50, and substantial reductions on overcoats and early lots. Thousands of bargains promise winter wardrobe savings for men and boys as request to inquire Lot 8122 or Lot 618.
At Mr. Z P Steele home about thirty five youths gathered for a bean bag contest. Col I H Gadd won the gentlemen's prize a hot tooth-pick holder while Miss Hattie Spilman captured the ladies prize a box of French candy. Sue Smith won the boobya race amid a served lunch and visiting guests from Scranton Dorchester Washington Kansas City Henderson and Suthersville joined the fun.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell cheap excursion tickets between all stations east of the Ohio river on December 22 23 24 25 30 and 11st 1888 and January 1 1889. Return passage valid until January 3 1889 inclusive.
A Democrat correspondent reports Wheeler Transportation Line, run by Captain CG Wheeler and James W. Tolt, has thrived over the past year hauling Tuckahoe Neck grain to market. From Nov 1 1887 to Nov 1 1885 the Hillsborough shipment reached 105,935 bushels with support from Baltimore imports and local stores. The line moved 187,000 bushels of grain, 800,000 peach baskets, 1,500 tons phosphite, 20,000 bushels lime, timber, and other goods, benefiting farmers and merchants along the river. Proposes deepening Tuckahoe river channel from Donne's Landing to the bridge to allow steamers to touch town.
Nearby villagers report James Ts. Cochrane, a contractor and builder, is paralyzed on the right side after a prior left side paralysis about a year ago. His condition is now described as critical. Other local notes include J. H. Phawley buying the M. E. property to build a cannery, Stokes planning a wheelwright and blacksmith shop, and revival services led by Rev. C. S. Arnett continuing with growing interest.
Captain Thomas B C Howard of Cambridge in temporary command of the Oyster Police Steamer Governor McLane chased a fleet of dredgers in Chester river Monday night. When confronted they refused surrender and fired on Captain Soward attempting arrest. The McLane rammed dredge boats sinking two and capturing others before the fleet scattered. Several men are missing and some feared drowned.
A telegram from Wye Mills reports Mr James Reynolds discovered a Tuesday night fire at half past eight. The blaze spread rapidly, destroying his house and fodder, 60 bushels of shelled corn, and 60 bushels of clover seed. He saved his stock by acting quickly with a knife to cut the halters. The fire is suspected arson with insurance details not known.
At the bride’s father’s residence near Dover Bridge Caroline county on Wednesday December 5 1838 by Rev Isaiah Christopher Robert J Woolner and Hester Willoughby and August Kemp and Mary L Willoughby were married at the same time and place.
Notices report the deaths of Louckerman Lucy C in Easton at age nine years five months and Borkina Bessie daughter of H C and Carrie Hopkins. Also Harper died at Chapel Mills from typho malarial fever on November 28 1888 in the seventeenth year of his age.
Fire destroyed the two story carriage shops of Mr. A. D. Smith on Third Street between Main and Lowe Thursday night. Flames started in the upper back part. several finished carriages were saved. Nearby buildings faced risk in high wind. stock worth $2,300 burned. Mr Smith insured for $800 with Planters Mutual. A relief fund of $500 was raised for Mr Smith.
In Federalsburg at seven twenty five AM on Wednesday Mr Henny M Wright of Oak Grove Del and Miss Bertie H Charles daughter of James A Charles of Federalsburg wed in a decorated church. Guests from nearby towns attended a large reception at the bride’s home before the couple departed on a S 10 bridal tour train.
The Whittier Literary Society held a full meeting on Friday December 7 with a lively debate selecting the next evening’s motion that the sword wields greater influence than the pen. Names listed for the affirmative and negative speakers include W E Dean Dalladway L E Poole G4 Bishop J Ma Willis F P Covey James Simmons A G Corkran W P Willis J Nichol Herbert Wright and Mr Agnew of Aguew Md Prof Simmons gave an eloquent address to young men. Nearby reports note Harmony public school with about fifty students, the Teachers’ Literary Society planning a meeting December 22, and a series of local church and community updates including a repaint of the M P church at Grove and revival services led by Rev W E Williamson. Mr James L Payne is rebuilding at Wing's Landing after a fire. The Grove schoolhouse nears occupancy following recent repairs.
The Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad Company directors gathered at a Thursday meeting with President Joseph B Seth and directors J J Thompson E G Dudley Joseph J Doughlass John E Marshall Zora Brinsfield Thomas B Yasler and John Robinson present. The Wisconsinoco and Pocomoke Railroad purchase was ratified and new owners assumed operation December 1. The looming Baltimore and Ohio presidency change paused the Eastern Shore movement as Seth arranged terms with Spencer and the BO chief needing incoming approval. Boston investors of the Baltimore and Annapolis Short Line Railroad agreed to subscribe 3 200 000 of the KOS R R bands with a 1 000 000 expected from the Bound G secured a traffic contract. Seth hoped construction would begin soon.
J Harvey Coursey visited Philadelphia this week. James B Cooper moved to the Cook property on Railroad Avenue. Peter Gray of Bridgeville Delaware visited his brother M Hooper Gray last Sunday. Madie Thomas of Talbot has been guest of Miss Mary Lobstein the past week. Wim Goslin and wife of East New Market have been guests of Mrs Betson for the past week. Cards issued for the marriage of Ela Coursey daughter of Mr Thoms Coursey to Mr John A Ewing of Baltimore. The ceremony will be at the bride's home at eight o'clock on the evening of the 19th inst. Afterward the couple will go to the groom's home.
In the Orphans Court John F P Dawson, executor of James Carter, presented accounts of sales and real estate terms. Executors Dawson Gearhart Thinley Fleetwood and others filed renunciations and final accounts. Administrators Deweese Smith and Thirrey presented inventories and accounts. Arbitrators were appointed for a dispute among heirs. County commissioners named an examiner for a company ditch and ordered prompt tax arrears settlement. School checks for the term were authorized. Bethlehem Grove and Jumptons schoolhouses were completed or accepted with upcoming inspections.
Caamummher's Putapervuta announces December 15 to Christmas store hours with evening openings. It touts 15 to 25 percent higher demand today for enterordered linen handkerchiefs, detailing numerous styles, sizes, and prices from 10 cents to several dollars, emphasizing hand embroidery over machine work and direct-from-manufacturers sourcing. It notes Switzerland and Ireland embroidering cost rises but prices remain appealing, and promotes boxed sets as a value choice.
Advert describes Rogers Brothers 1547 Imperial silverware in fresh condition with price cuts for Christmastime. Items listed include teaspoons and forks with several price points, framed as a house warming for silverware on the second floor.
Silk goods are described as cold and unwelcoming for wrapping. Brocklehurst’s London made mufflers, produced in Macclesfield, feature satin finishes and stiff dress styles, while better mufflers, nearly cashmere in finish, are scarce in England. A Chinese imitation of pure silk offers a notably soft alternative.
A fragment notes silver plated wares as loot with the idea they can mislead a thief, suggesting plentiful goods and thin shadow washed items that may appear valuable but are not sturdy evidence of true wealth.
Mr C H Maris of Newark Arkansas says lung troubles were deemed incurable but after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption he is now on his third bottle and able to oversee farm work. Jesse Middlewart of Decatur asks if not for the remedy he would have died. Sample bottle free at George de Ridden s Drugstore.
An 1858 clipping advertises a hot salve for skin ailments by George and Redden, priced at 25 cents per box with a money back guarantee. It also notes Frank Stockton's new novel provoking political controversy, serialized in Collier's and teased to potentially affect cabinet positions if published promptly.
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