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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1891
Page
3
Almanac style column reports December holiday bustle, weather whimsy, and local notes. Mentions 52 Sundays in 92, hog illnesses in Ce cil county, woolside hog prize, deaths of Thomas Pepper and Mr Woolery, legeslation and postal changes, ships and eggs to New York, auctions near Ridgely, and a traveling line up of church and school events.
Obituary notes Pippo Dr J H Vangesel’s poodle dies after suspected rabies and chloroform. The pet rests in a coffin with a marble headstone. Denton items include C I S C meeting topics and new owners Ramsdell buy Union newspaper, plus local news on birds, churches, houses, carols, post office hours, and ships Hackett and Dexter shipments.
The Su preme Ruler has called Paul J Hoffman from our midst a venial yet kind-hearted citizen and zealous member. Choptank Conclave No 28 I O H offers last tribute and sympathy to his family, requesting minutes and public notice in county papers and the Improved Order Heptasophs records.
A Sunday morning blaze consumed the fine barn on Alvin J B Connor's Felton area farm, destroying grain, provender, machinery, riding vehicles, harness, and nearly all possessions. James Morris tenants the farm. James TY Farrell & Son stored $300 to $400 of dressed poultry in the barn. Horses were saved with difficulty. Insurance limited to $500 on the building with Queen Company, not covering the loss. Origin of the fire remains a mystery.
E B Emory manager at Popular Grove Stock Farm trains yearlings for harness racing. Colts include Anteo Dalzell Suffolk Prince Orange Blossom Avonmore Happy Russell and Happy George. A trotting meeting is planned for Saturday December 26 with purses. Happy George to attempt 2 50 mile with sire Happy Russell present.
A vintage puzzle claims an Enigma built from lettered positions spells a merchant's full name. Each clue links a word fragment to a digit poised as a cipher. The complete 15 letter solution is the name of a Denton business figure from a historic enterprise.
Correspondence urges a cheaper, more efficient road and bridge system. Support is voiced for a contract method using plow and scraper, recalling success in earlier districts, while acknowledging wet seasons increased costs. Also notes community sympathy for John W. Brown after a devastating fire harming his animals.
Mr and Mrs John W Knotts Jr celebrate five years of marriage with friends visiting multiple rooms, varied refreshments, and gifts. Attendees include Rev G W Townsend and others. Local church Christmas services planned for Dec 28 and 29. A tenant lease fire caused clothing damage to James Fleming’s property. The grip illness is widespread, affecting many including African American residents. Mr Ed Jarrell is seriously ill.
Personal property of Mrs ElizabEth Russell sold. William Hardesty to occupy farm next year. Dispute over M Hopkins title may block move to village. Pur yell Johnson slaughters Pe fine hogs weighing 342 360 365 416 406 total 1908. James Stephens to repair house for Dr Theodore Saulsbury. Will Flaharty returns from Philadelphia sick with grip will stay. Union M P Sunday School plans Christmas entertainment. Rev R L Lewis ill. Rev W J D Lucas will fill appointments. Mrs John W Stephens convalescing from heart trouble. Burrsville M P Church painting completed. Mrs Flaharty of Federalsburg visiting. Rev R L Lewis seriously ill. Samuel H Flaharty sick. Christmas turkey cartoon.
Elkton correspondent reports Amos C Brinton’s view that the Tree Corners tract west of the Mason and Dixon line lies within Maryland. Cecil countians may press for a joint boundary commission with Pennsylvania and Delaware to place enduring monuments marking the border.
Orphans court met Tuesday and disposed of business. An order directed executors of Thomas F Garey to convey real estate to J W Bryant. William C Satterfield administrator of John Haines presented account of sales of personal estate and it was passed. Mrs Charlotte A Porter administratrix of Geo W Porter presented partial administration account and passed. Dr Charles W Jefferson presented Harriet Willoughby will and the paper admitted to probate.
At Federalsburg on December 18 Nanticoke Lodge No. 172 A F and A M elected E E Goslin W M Reuben Garey S W J Frank Lediman J W Dr J C Clark secretary John T Elliott treasurer Silas Sparklin D William H Alberger J D R J Willoughby ruler Temple Lodge Denton elected Tuesday evening John S Barnhart W M Henry Irwin S W George A Deuky ne J W R J Jump secretary William Stevens treasurer T F Corkran Tyler
The grip grips Denton and Caroline counties with widespread illness. Many families suffer while doctors are stretched thin. Schools and churches report disruption as clergy and pupils fall ill. Local officials like deputies and the treasurer feel effects but levy court members remain at duty. Talks of political maneuvers in Baltimore and the Senate race hint at broader unrest amid the epidemic.
The January issue showcases a broad mix of content with stories by Molly Elliot Leavell G Adams Captain C A Curtis and others and featuring poems sketches and pictures by multiple contributors. The layout aims to deliver absorbing material across tales verse and art in Widecoake’s pages.
Tisher Lord Mr J Ira Fisher and Miss Carrie E Lord were married at the brides parents residence Tuesday evening. Rev G W Townsend officiated. Maud Fisher bridesmaid and Harry Thompson attendant. They reside on a farm near Thawleys chapel after a generous wedding reception and gifts.
A Maryland senator received a $17 009 letter by mail that appeared to be for Yellowstone Park Association treasurer. He was surprised and could not locate the correct Charles Gibson. The package, sent to another Charles Gibson staying at the Arlington, remains unclaimed.
Discussion centers on likely chairmanships in the State Senate with Col Edward Lloyd Talbot deemed probable head of the judiciary committee Ian Hubner of finance Senator Getty of corporations and John Walter Smith of elections all possible reappointments. Also notes past news items and local obituaries.
Ladies of Christ Church hosted a pleasant Christmas market festival on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, offering seasonal goods and community cheer.
John Koch a German oyster boat hand died at Solomon's Island Marine Hospital from a severe head blow while dredging near Patuxent River. A calf near Port Tobacco showed five feet two on the right, three weeks old and active. The Montgomery cruiser’s boiler fitted and engines near ready at Columbian works. Mrs. Rebecca Seth of Cecil County died at Baldwin aged 103 or 104. The York passenger train collided near North Avenue injuring several. Grand ordination of Charles R. Aneles the first colored priest in the U S celebrated by Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore. A depot robbery failed at Syon Hill. Civil engineer Coryell surveys near Middletown for a Baltimore extension line. Ex-senator Frank Hereford dies of pneumonia in Monroe County. Funeral for John Frazer postponed as family questions the death.
The Philadelphia market reports a moderately active session with Pennsylvania stock activity quiet after strong showing last week. Reading stock leads gains with active preference Income bonds rising on anticipated February interest payments to bondholders, while Huntingdon and Broad Top remain quiet. Closing bids include Lehigh Valley and Reading & Lehigh lines with varied figures.
Market notes detail prices for flour wheat corn oats and livestock with bids and asks for December January February and March. Includes regional flour brands and state lines, and reports the health status of General John R. Kenly after pneumonia, noting his rank and service.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a December 1891 record of the moon's phases with times and quarter dates. The readable portions indicate thirds and quarters with numbers like 6:15 and 30:89, suggesting a historical almanac style entry listing lunar phase dates and times.
A festive verse urges rest from care and joins all to sing of peace and good will. The poem calls for unity among young and old, rich and poor, as Christmas joys spread across the year and the world. The voice echoes the angels and prays for the time when Christmas remains ever present in all seasons.
Wheat values rise to one dollar per bushel for fair to good quality corn sits at 5.4 dollars per bushel indicating modest gains in Baltimore grain trading amid steady market activity with traders watching quality grades and supply signals.
Mrs Addie Jarrell wife of Robert Jarrell and daughter of the late Twiford Noble died at her home near Goldsborough on Tuesday after two months illness. Initial diphtheria followed by grip caused death. She leaves five children. Funeral held at Greensborough Wednesday afternoon with Ress. Messrs Thrasher Todd and Wells officiating. Interment Greensboro cemetery.
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