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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1898
Page
3
Circuit Court will meet April 4 and Orphans Court will meet February 8. Levee Court will meet February 15 and School Board will meet February 15.
W H Irwin advertises a saw mill for sale Josiah Ross is named postmaster of Cordova Haney lecture tickets urged and various town happenings reported including weather outlook and local business ventures Merchants Wil liam Blackiston fish nets and basket factory plans noted, plus a rabies worry over a dog bite incident in the area.
The steamer Enoch Pratt left Baltimore for Choptank landings encountered heavy seas and a broken shaft near Sharp's Island. Passengers rushed to decks as the vessel drifted toward rocks until anchors held. Joppa reached the Pratt, passengers were transferred to Baltimore, and thanks were offered to Captain Howard and crew. The Pratt was towed to Baltimore by the tug Peerless. Mercury dropped to 8 with ice on ponds and river. Joppa had trouble reaching Denton.
Preston residents discuss a lively literary culture with clubs studying English and American literature and social gatherings. Miss Mary S. Stafford hosts the Preston Literary and Social Club with Mrs. Rose Burgess and Miss Lillie Bradley among attendees. Also reported: a boy, Frank Raynard, acquitted after a local arrest. Miss Bessie Phillips at the Talbot County Teachers Association. Miss Nellie Phillips entering Peabody Institute. Miss Mollie Collins visiting Baltimore. Miss Jessie Kerr returning home from Denton.
Personal and social notes report two weddings this week. Charles E Todd of Concord and Annie K Bea champ wed at the bride’s home with Rev. Cochran officiating. the couple left for Washington after a dinner. Helena Wollers of Baltimore married William J Wilkinson of Hillsborough at Hillsborough M E Church with music by Caro Saulsbury. A large reception followed Mr. and Mrs Clinton Wright’s marriage last week at T Pliny Fisher’s home.
A progressive medley Monday evening at Dr. Galloway's home featured Dr. and Mrs. Jefferson, Dr. and Mrs. Galloway, Mr. and Mrs. Webster of Cambridge, and several Misses and Messrs including Turner Hobbs Handy Mowbray Alberger Gullett Framptom Harris Stowell Frampton Framptom Stowell Charles White Kinder Davis. Guests included David Pennewill of New York and Simeon Pennewill of Greenwood. Reports note H M Carroll's Federal Hill residence freshly painted, visits from Satterfield Agner and Reese Crisfield, a prayer renewal as M B Church protracted meetings ended, and three Stowell Printery employees with the mumps.
Mrs Elizabeth Butler widow of Thomas Butler died at her Denton home on Monday night aged 87 after long illness caused by old age and a fall. She was a former Central M E church member and leaves three sons and one daughter. Funeral was Wednesday with interment in the cemetery. Charles T Wright died at his father's residence near Andersontown on Thursday morning at age 28 from consumption. He leaves a widow and two children and recently moved from Milton Delaware where he worked. Interment will be at Concord at two this afternoon.
Hicks forecasts a February of recurring storms with rain and snow. The 2nd and 3rd bring disturbance centers, followed by a cold high barometer period. From the 6th to 9th heavy rain southward and snow northward, then warmer around the 13th and 14th, ending with more storms and cold waves.
Grain-O is a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee sold by grocers. Properly prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but has no harmful effects. It aids digestion and strengthens the nerves. Not a stimulant, it is a health builder for children and adults. Costs about four times coffee, 16 and 25e.
Our debating society met last Saturday with animated discussions and a close vote. The affirmative won the evening with speakers R G Anklam and W E Bullock. opposing team A H Cahall and P H Carey. Rev Mr Kenney preaches tomorrow at 2 30, Sunday School led by Mr Peters at 1 30. Mr Cohee arranged Mr Peters store for the ladies.
William Merrick and family of Trappe are boarding at Hotel Rolph while Mrs Cummings and Miss Moore of Dover return home after visiting Mr J H George. The academy hosts a box social next Saturday evening to benefit the local school. Rev F F Carpenter closes revival services with success. Annie Collins returns from Trappe visit.
Prominent nurse Mother Gray of the Children's Home in New York endorses the powder for feverishness teething disorder stomach issues and worms. Over 10 000 testimonials claim efficacy. available at all druggists. Sample free by addressing Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
Cordova hosts an afternoon tea at the Morgan Hillsborough home for Capt. and Mrs Loevie T Dukes with guests filling the grand residence. The menu featured oysters on the half shell, fried oysters, turkey, chicken salad, biscuits, cognac and coffee. afterward guests relaxed in the smoking room with cigars and jokes. Mr Alexander Gadd visited with his wife and daughter before departing for Alaska.
Newton Miss Ella Beauchamp visits Miss Etta Edgell in Easton while Williston’s Mr. Thawley prepares to lead L. J. Andrew’s blacksmith shop. Rev A Wandersmith and Miss Lottie Howard stay with Mrs Maggie Perry. Mrs Laura Long of Ridgely visits Mrs William H Russell. Sunday School to be reorganized with Robat A Walker elected superintendent. Mr J H Perry now able to attend work.
On January 15 a strange dog attacked Harry Moore's sheep near Greensborough. Two lambs were killed and older sheep bitten. Last Saturday one old sheep acted strangely, then went mad, striking barn and fences with its head. The sheep were killed, and Moore believes the beast was mad. The days grow longer.
An article argues for side and under drainage on county roads to remove surface and subsurface water. It explains how drains prevent deep mud, frost damage, and road deterioration, comparing drains to a sponge and noting that under drains need not be tile. The piece cites Centreville Record and urges spending road funds on drainage improvements.
Slemons and Bounds, contractors, will visit Denton next week to inspect the Methodist Episcopal Church and propose enlarging it. A plan to raise main seating to the second floor would free lower rooms for church departments, with another option to extend the building backward. The M E conference meets next month at Lewes, convenient for Queen Anne's Railroad line riders. Revival work continues with fifty two conversions reported at Rev Bachhus meetings in Cambridge and Rev Johnson preaching at the M E Church.
Con rad Haney, famed Irish orator, will lecture Thursday evening February 24 at the local venue. Alonzo Foster of New York endorses the program, promising delight for attendees. The Dallas Herald hails him as Cork-like in spirit with vivid blarney and boyish charm. Tickets are for sale at Blackiston's.
Robert Jarman died around one o'clock Tuesday morning at his nephew Thomas I Coursey's residence near Greensboro at age 85. He had been infirm for months. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the house by Rev. Aloysius Green, with interment in the family burying ground on the farm. He left no family and never married.
A letter to the editors enclosing a one dollar subscription for 1898 praises the Democratic faith and asks for an honest pension investigation. The writer cites low crop prices and a $150,000,000 pension roll as obstacles to farmers, urging action to reduce pensions and aid the people. Benjamin Whiteley signs the note.
Growers are invited to contract for 100 acres of Pomatoes at six dollars per ton. Delivery at Denton during the season of 1898. L. B. Lowers is listed as the contact.
Mr Ward L Smith of Frederick town suffered over thirty years with chronic diarrhoea. After reading an advertisement, he used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The first dose helped and continued use cured him. Sold by W E Brown in Denton Hugh Duffey in Hillsboro and R J Colston in Ridgely.
Major Stewart of Siler delivers a strong pro free coinage stance citing Democratic platforms for gold and silver at 16 to 1. Maryland’s First Congressional District favors true Democrats in elections and urges vigilant voter turnout at county and congressional conventions. General Shryock re-elected Maryland State Treasurer. legislative notes cover committee assignments and a $5,000 annual appropriation to support topographic and economic studies by the State Geological Commission.
The article explains how domestic farmers and woodsmen used groundhog behavior to predict weather. It notes the groundhog’s size, denning habits, and tradition that marks February 2 as the day to watch for a shadow and six extra weeks of winter.
The county commissioners approved purchase of ten lamps to light the causeway between Denton and Iron Bridge. They note the summer drive, shaded by willows, becomes very dark and hazardous for pedestrians. The constable band of C Percy Dunning, Third district, was accepted by the commissioners on Tuesday.
Judges Sigler and Orrell preside on Tuesday session. Albert G. Towers, solicitor, filed a bill of complaint and petition for sale of the real estate of Richard J. Shields, deceased, and an order of publication to non resident defendants was granted.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure corns bunions chilblains swollen sweating and damp feet. It promises warm dry feet and offers a free sample with the address at LeRoy New York and druggists and shoe stores selling it for 25 cents.
A courthouse gathering in Easton on Tuesday opposed high license. Few country folk attended. Mrs. Alfred Moore led with Mrs. Margaret Coun eell assisting. Speakers included Rev J Fizer and Rev Charles A Hill. Dorset justice issued a writ of replevin described as goods and chattels. Walter Vrooman, 28, seeks to set aside a deed granting his wife’s brother control of an estate. Peach orchard owners welcomed cold weather, a signal for the crop. Obituaries and notices follow.
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