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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1892
Page
3
A mixed run of local items notes farm sales, tax deadlines, and business ventures in Denton and surrounding towns. Reports include a Denton bakery talk, county treasurer receipts, horse and dog news, postmaster changes, factory fire at Passerdyke, and a Leap Year Dance at Cordova with detailed attendee lists and outfits.
The M. P. Church at Choptank was crowded Tuesday evening for the marriage of Miss Minnie Blades and Mr. Clarence E. Smith. Rev. S. J. Smith of Baltimore performed the service. Carrie Williamson of Preston was organist. ushers were Ollie Smith and Alva Blades.
The coming year will see libraries bought for Keene's I G Workman Willoughby's Miss Mamie Todd teacher Bethlehem Miss Susie Sisk teacher Moore's Miss Alice Wilson teacher Federalsburg Miss Katie Hobbs principal Hynson Miss Mollie Harrison teacher Liden's Richard J S Bullock teacher. Others will increase their supply of books. Miss Sallie Richards assistant teacher of Marydel public schools has resigned and trustees recommend Miss Katie Musselman. School Examiner Stephens will address patrons of Liden's school on the evening of Wednesday December 21. Miss Lida Williams teacher of Smithville school has resigned.
Orphans Court on Tuesday approved the bond of William C. Satterfield as trustee for the sale of John Haynes real estate. Jonathan E. Towers presented personal property appraisement and was authorized to sell. Garey H. Hubbard substitution petition granted in Eze kiel Eaton estate. Mrs. Deborah Lobstein presented sales accounts. Thomas A. Satterfield granted letters of administration for Richard J. Satterfield estate.
William Preston Tyler, imprisoned for the Shaw killing, is now appointed clerk to the warden. Reports that he worked in the shoe shop were incorrect according to the Baltimore papers.
Advert announces surplus carpets at very low prices for the next thirty days. General sale includes good carpets from 25 cents upward. Also offered are fancy china queensware handker chiefs neckwear and other items for Christmas presents at J M Beaven's in Easton, with LB P Cox as source of the notice.
Citizens in Caroline county discuss Maryland tax reassessment plans with emphasis on the Hayes bill, urging fair, equal taxation and opposition to governor supported conventions. Local leaders including N Alexander Hutson, Philip Downes, George Deakyne, James Holt, and John Dawson weigh political moves, proposing legislative action rather than executive mandates. The piece also notes related personal notices and community events.
Mr Ke Snow Frampton a popular young farmer died at his Harmony residence on Saturday afternoon aged about 24 after a two week illness from typhoid fever. He was a son of the late Richard S Frampton and husband of a daughter of J R McNash. Funeral services were in Harmony M E Church, conducted by Rev I F Tabler, and interment followed at Grove cemetery.
The Peninsula Horticultural Society holds its sixth annual session in Dover on January 11 and 12 with speakers from the Division of Pomology and the U S Department of Agriculture. Delaware Experiment Station officers will read papers on scientific agriculture and Prof L H Bailey of Cornell will discuss pruning as a devitalizing practice.
Samuel Swigett, a colored man near Goldsborough, reports a valuable young horse he bought five weeks earlier for Sito died within hours of illness. The seller gave ten dollars toward aid. His only cow was taken in the same manner and died December 16. Authorities believe both animals were poisoned.
Mr W H Beachamp near Williston butchered four hogs ages 9 to 18 months weighing 475 325 295 and 207 pounds. Mrs John Beachamp’s three hogs total 920 pounds. Register of Wills James B Steele killed two hogs weighing 352 and 318 pounds. Sheriff Stevens’ hogs weighed 386 and 218. Dr Fenner’s Cough Honey claims one hour relief and energy for horses with money-back guarantee. George and REDDEN sell it. December Ook News ad suggests holiday books.
Oscar Meeds, eldest son of Elwood Meeds, fractured his leg Monday evening when boarding a wagon with his younger brother. Dr. J.T. Holland treated him. he is improving. The notice warns children to be careful near teams on roads. Other items report farm moves, a new bridge completion on Road No. 33, social visits, and upcoming Christmas church events.
Cambridge News reports the officers of the steamer Tred Avon have been exonerated in the Pinafore sinking. Investigators found the Pinafore changed course as the steamer approached and that proper lights were not displayed. Also noting best 150 degree fire test coal oil for sale at J. M. Beaven's.
The ladies' aid society has refreshed the parsonage with carpets a hall lamp and heater. Ridgely friends traveled to Templeville for a Swing Temple wedding. Irene Hayden Robert Hayden and W Jerome Richards visited Baltimore. Cecilia Pratt returned from Philadelphia. Gussie Godwin of Crumpton stayed with Mrs Chandler. Pie supper at Henderson. Dora Powell of Millington visited. Mrs Walter R Moore and Mrs John Gooden visited Wilmington. Maude Hall returned from Andersontown. Sue Harrison visited Denton. Merchants stock holiday goods. Bishops clash with Rev Clarence T Wilson of Fort Smith Ark. He serves in East N Y Conference. Rev J W Easley sees revival success Chestertown M E Church. Six converts and twenty one at Sunday altar. Mrs E J Stevens spoke on missionary work. Quarterly conference at Kenney Memorial Chapel Hynson. Sunday schools plan Christmas programs. Bishop Wayman dedicated an A M E Church at Unionville Md.
H B Messenger is in Boston and R W Messenger is in Chicago attending to business for the Holly Co. Miss Mamie Dounglass of Preston visited Miss Minnine Noble. W J Davis moved into the house formerly occupied by James A Chartes. Mrs Albert Beals and son of Frank ford Pa visit Miss Sarah Beals. Pratt Carroll and wife of Albany are visiting friends here.
Mr. Frank Nichols completed a wheelwright and blacksmith shop at Nichols. Urodess and Whitby will conduct the business next year. Charles M. Davis moved from the Samuel Nichols farm to Federalsburg, and F. E. Hill now occupies that farm. S. F. Nichols is building a new dwelling nearby.
Mr. J. A. Breeding has erected a fine barn on the Williams farm which he has purchased. Mr. T. Jacobs has built a new barn also on his property. Mr. John W. Thawley has removed his family to Paschall Penn near Philadelphia where he is engaged in business. Mr. A. B. Cochrane of Marion Md was in town recently.
Granulated sugar 513 cents per pound best yellow sugar 5 cents per pound cooking raisins and candy at 8 cents per pound at J M Beaven Hillsborough. My stock of single and double barrel breech loading guns at greatly reduced prices. J M Beaven Hillsborough.
A reflective verse urges kindness amid prosperity and political calm. The speaker calls to forget strife, share with neighbors, and celebrate Christmas with peace and goodwill toward men. The piece emphasizes generosity, gratitude, and loving conduct during the season.
Toys Fancy Goods and Candies highlight the holiday shoppers with diverse items drawn from several departments. The main assortments remain intact despite contributions to the Holiday Bazaar.
A Preston Y W C T U member argues against brandy in mince pies citing health and appetite concerns while others debate culinary practice, alongside notices about railway oyster shells, holiday ticket sales, county transfers of patients, a fatal gun accident, holiday shopping in local stores, tax season rush, and cheap clothing offers from area merchants.
Colanamaler announces extended shopping hours on Mondays through December with stores open evenings until 10 o'clock. The notice notes the late hours run through the Christmas season, aiding shoppers seeking after work hours access.
The Foriday Bazar occupies a large section of the Carpetstore on Market street. This collection of Juvenile items showcases a broad display area and suggests a special sale or themed event for young shoppers.
Hundreds of Christmas Trees fill the Main Floor with real bark from cedars and live branches. The centerpiece is a fifty foot tall tree spanning over forty feet in diameter, drawing crowds as it awaits lighting and trimming tomorrow.
December sales pitch highlights a vast toy assortment and a bargain book table. Toys include mechanicals, dolls, drums, guns, and pretend accessories to spark boy and girl imagination. A special Books section offers complete works from Dickens to Washington biographies with bindings, boxes, and price lists.
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