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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
3
The town buzzes with holiday activity as Everngam's advertises fine ladies embroideries and clothing while stores boast decorated windows. Excursions to Baltimore draw patrons, and a Christmas shooting event at Williston promises crowds. The town hall minstrel show, new residence for Mrs. Hobbs, and local bank notes reflect a busy season with planned sales and entertainment.
A column of nuptials and engagements lists several ceremonies in Maryland towns. Mary Neal and Carroll Stevens wed at the bride’s sister’s home near Williston. Other marriages include Mary Catherine Downes and William Fisher at Todd’s Church, J Twiford Williams and Mattie Morris, plus more matches planned for Farmington, Ridgely, Ellendale, Ruthsburg, and Easton, with dates announced through December 1900.
Mr T Luther Frampton becomes Brick Hotel host after moving from Ins Talbot home this week. He has hotel experience and was once a popular clerk at the Brick Hotel, with strong public regard and many loyal friends in Caroline County.
Last Sunday morning in ehuch Miss Beulah Stevenson sat near a stove when a celluloid comb exploded from the heat. Fire was quickly extinguished with little damage. Fred Noble of Washington College and Wilbur Noble of Syracuse University visit their parents Isaac Noble and wife over the holidays. A New Years hop is planned at Lednum’s Hall. The Lednum Douglass and Moore families moved to new homes. Uncle Tom's Cabin played at Ledman’s Hall Thursday night with many in attendance. T. J. Prescott returned to Wilmington from Preston. Somers Blake and wife visited Mrs. Blake’s parents Hollis Sunday. Lida Porter spends holidays with her parents in Burns vile. Ethel Fletcher and lit No- Lie are home from the Noi ad School. Nellie Phillips visited friends in Greensboro.
A Saturday midnight blaze at the Lednum store in American Corner destroyed most stock and furniture. Only one bolt of heavy goods could be saved from the burning building valued around two thousand dollars. The adjacent Parker dwelling and millinery stock, with labels, burned along with Redman’s dwelling and unused storehouse. Redman’s large storehouse was damaged multiple times. Origin of the fire remains unknown. Parker recently bought furniture in Baltimore and will occupy a new dwelling soon.
Cordova native Wm. P. Garnett serving in the Philippines says his regiment has little to do but occasional casualties and expects renewed fighting once supplies are gathered. He notes he has had a full sufficiency of the army and hopes to see next summer. Mrs. L. M. R. Carter visited Mrs. L. M. Reynolds in Baltimore last week.
Last Wednesday the trustees held the 12th annual meeting as the almshouse, with 15 inmates including 5 in the mentally defective class, covers 500 acres with 150 cleared and aim to become self-supporting. The article traces trustees, overseer Samuel J Norris, physicians Manship and Saulsbury, and notes political influence and gradual admin improvements. it recounts the evolution of the Caroline almshouse since 1738, out-pension rules, and the ongoing debate over state funding and care for indigent insane.
Roaming bands of gypsies camp near Cordova Maryland for one or two weeks. A chicken-catching dog accompanying the group steals chicks along county roads, delivering them to the wagon. In one road approach the dog took three chicks in half a mile, drawing farmer ire and prompting pursuit of the dog.
State Superintendent M. B. Stephens spoke at the Towson institute of the Baul…m…ore county teachers this week warning that the public school system faces unprecedented demands while salaries for second grade teachers average 275 dollars a year. He called the pay-to-demand imbalance a fundamental flaw in public education.
A Cambridge correspondent reports the Greensboro freight line between Baltimore Cambridge and other Choptank River points will initiate a daily steamship service and handle United States Express Company business. The Conoho will be used immediately, with Wheeler Line boats as backup if needed. The United States Express Company was driven from the area after the Pennsylvania Railroad absorbed local steamers and has sought to return, even considering buying the Wheeler Line boats.
The Caroline district faces impact from Isaac Robinson Baltimore phosphate dealer and fruit packer collapse. About half a dozen local business men are expected to lose heavily while many First district fruit growers secured by Marydell canning-house asset attachments. A Baltimore creditors meeting disclosed assets and liabilities, reducing anticipated losses. a committee was named to safeguard the property.
Forty four lots on Second Ave East Ridgely sold by Terr. Alesan der & Were to C. W. Jackson H. N. Richards W. H. Herr G. Swann Nichols & Cooper W. H. Lord A. J. Richard and others at an average price of Ho Lots on Maple avenue sold for 74 to 100 to James McCloud A. G. Saulsbury W. H. Herr and F. P. Herr Lot No 1 a 25 acre tract with farm buildings bought by W. J. Herr at 50 per acre Lot No 2 a 51 acre tract to F. P. Herr at 28 per acre Lot No 3 about 51 acres to W. ID. Herr at 32 185 The aggregate sales totaled 8358.
The Hospital News relays a complimentary notice of Dr Corneling Deweese, promoted as a pathological student in mental and physical research. He joins the Government Hospital for the Insane in Washington and begins work in pathology, praised as rising in the ranks of scientists who fight disease and seek truth for humanity.
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday last Anna TL Richardson administratrix of William Potter Richardson deceased presented an inventory of the personal estate which was approved. Letters of administration were granted to Mary E Bell and T Pliny Fisher on the estate of William Tf Tell deceased. Bond filed and approved. Notice to creditors ordered. T Pliny Fisher trustee for the site of the real estate of Coin A Snowdon deceased presented an account audit and distribution which were approved and ratified.
Practical holiday cooking guide offering turkey roasting with oysters and stuffing, chicken pie method, cranberry jelly, Christmas cake, and festive small cakes. Includes guidance on preparation, stuffing, crusts, and baking to achieve typical seasonable dishes.
A set of holiday dessert recipes detailing Christmas pound cake and pudding ingredients and methods. Includes ratios for fruit, flour, eggs, butter, sugar, spices, and notes on baking times, branny sauce, and mincemeat preparation with brandy. Recipes emphasize dividing batter, two leaves, and long boil times.
Mrs George L Wallace won the ladies prize Mr William H Anderson won the gentlemen prize and Mrs A G Towers won the booby at the Euehre Club meeting Thursday at Mrs George A Denkyne s Ice cream cake and coffee were served at eleven o clock Mrs Lucy Griffith will entertain the club next meeting January 3 Prof N M Fratantuono and two other Italian performers were in town Wednesday afternoon and evening and played at Brown s Hall delighting many young listeners The young peoples whist club was entertained by Mr T Fred Towers Friday evening last Miss Mary Hobbs hosted the club Denton gentlemen will give their annual Christmas dance in Masonic Hall on the night of the 27th.
Rev. Thomas E. Terry resigns from Elkton M E Church Official Board. Edwin Gardner Cheswold and J E Graham Wyoming request pastor changes at next conference year. Denton M E Sunday Schools plan a Christmas Cantata at Masonic Hall the evening after Christmas. Dr. Alfred Smith invited to return to Wesley M E Dover for fifth year. Rev. Hugh M. Martin accepts invitation to become rector of Dorchester parish.
Hillsboro M E Sunday School plans a weighing party on Thursday evening December 27 1900 at seven. An invitation promises a fun event with strict weighing and a penny per pound contribution, music and refreshments, a light hearted push to gain weight for a missionary debt fundraiser.
A wealthy benefactor donated 10000 dollars to The Nicholson Institute at 780 Eighth Avenue New York to provide free access to Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums for deaf people who cannot afford them. The giver, cured of deafness and head noises by the device, is described as a rich lady.
Obituary notes the death of Rev Dr David Franklin Waddell of the Withington Del conference M E Church in Westminster after illness. Born July 16 1852 near Preston he preached first at 21 and earned a doctor of divinity from National University Chicago. He leaves six children and multiple brothers. Interment in Westminster Cemetery.
The annual Delaware State Agricultural Society fair at Fair View Park near Dover has ended and its effects were sold at public sale. Maryland visitors attended for years. The Delaware Historical Society elected officers led by Chief Justice Charles B. Love as president and Bishop Leighton Coleman, Manlove Hayes, and Governor Erie W. Tunnell as vice presidents. A potential Milford Ellendale electric railway is discussed with Queen Anne’s Railway Company interest. Lewes youths plan a New Year shooters carnival led by the Lewes Band. Oak Grove merchant Francis Nichols will sell his entire stock. Thomas OConnell buys a Cecil farm. Everngam's advertises a warm overcoat.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces clerical orders for 1901 to ordained clergymen with regular charge of churches near its line. Application blanks available from ticket agents, some must reach the General Office by December 22 so orders can be mailed December 31. Orders issued only on individual application using blanks from the Company and certified by an agent.
Collar and cuff boxes, handkerchief cases, and glove cases sold at Everngam's. Flour priced at 5.50 per barrel. W. R. Breeding of Williston lists fine fruit for Christmas and best salt at 224 pounds for 1.40.
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