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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1897
Page
3
The column lists diverse items from grip cases and local trades to marriages, fires, and political notes. It mentions the Heptasophs hall in Baltimore, tax delinquency to sheriff, ice harvest, seed sales, a new corn cob retail venture, and local appointments including postmaster and road supervisors.
Obituary notices detail the deaths of Captain James H. Williams at 68 in Hillsborough after apoplexy, Alva Knotts at 29 in Talbot, Captain Andrew Cook in Cambridge at 60, Mrs Virgie Clark near Greensborough from pneumonia, and Mrs Levecia A Noble in Goldsboro aged 80. Also notes John R. Griffin’s funeral in Hillsborough and Mrs William J. Price’s death in Centreville at 61 after pneumonia.
On Candlemas Day winter seemed to linger as a wind driven storm battered Denton. The groundhog failed to see his shadow signaling an end, and residents avoided town as the levy court Orphans’ court and school board gathered with little business. Banks and retailers saw sparse attendance while mail carriers fought northeast gales and freezing rain, followed by a late snow melt by rising waters.
Coveys of partridges found dead from hunger and cold after the late snow. Holly shipments during holidays are blamed for reducing winter forage, though breeders remain enough to promise game next season. An average five to one increase could stock the county as birds breed freely, but many covey members fail to mate. Some coveys migrate when food is scarce to avoid exhausting supplies. Early season sentiment misread the supply due to fall cover, but later supply rose as the season progressed.
Rev J B Wilson writes to Haston Ledger detailing his father J A B Wilson’s fight with police and alleged city failings. He emphasizes decades of selfless labor on the Peninsula, heretofore unpublicized, and claims enemies spread falsehoods to harm his legacy. The letter praises reforms in New York and asserts future success if the work continues.
Pliny Fisher administrator of John R Ross filed first and final account and sale of real estate with notice to creditors. Calvin Satterfield administrator of John Haines sought audit of funds from sale. Potter Steele administrator of Jas B Steele presented account of personal estate sales. J Y King executor of John W Steiner filed inventory and appraisement and got order to sell with creditor notice.
Mr Lou Smith editor of the Commercial Meysersdale Pennsylvania says chronic diarrhoea returning at intervals as a reminder of army life has been more effectively controlled by Chamberlains Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy than any other he has used It possesses true merit For sale by W E Brown Denton H Duffey Hillsboro and HK J Colston Ridgely
The twenty ninth annual meeting of the Wilmington Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will convene in Chestertown Maryland beginning March 17 with Bishop Walden presiding. Officers include A S Mowbray W A Wise Z H Webster John D Rigg W R Mowbray C A Grise. The conference covers Delaware Eastern Shore Maryland and Virginia.
Miss Nellie Pierce Burke daughter of Rev George W Burke pastor at St Michaels Methodist Episcopal Church was married last Wednesday to Edward Lambert of Chestertown at the church. Ceremony by the bride’s father assisted by Rev E W Burke of the Philadelphia Conference with Mrs G K Benson as organist. Ushers Carroll Price William B Price Wilbur Thomas Walter Johnson maid of honor Mary Burke best man Frederick G Asilton. The bride’s popularity noted with friends in Federalsburg and Hillsboro.
Mr J K Holton of Oxford Pennsylvania, a fur dealer, reported severe muscular rheumatism but found immediate relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm on advice from W T Browns drug store. Fellow user E W Wheeler of Luthers Mills also endorses it. The remedy, sold at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by W E Brown, Denton, H Duffey Hillsboro, and R J Colston Ridgely.
An instalment recalls a Caroline county haunting linked to a sister buried in Sadlersville’s old cemetery. After death, her promise to return remains triggered nightly manifestations at a farmhouse, with rolling bodies and knocks until her remains were reburied locally. The piece links hauntings to broken promises and unfinished acts.
The article reports Republicans naming a Baltimore port naval officer via the Eastern Shore Representative, with B Gootee Stevens of Caroline cited as chosen. It describes looming party tension, potential Democratic gains, and a rumored bid by Alfred L. Tharp of Easton for associate judge, contesting Col. J. C. Mullikin.
Major H A Ramsay visited Saturday to review the draw on the railroad bridge here hindered by the freeze. Grading from Greenwood to Ellendale is nearly done and Burns will start laying track soon. Wilmer Emory reports right of way Ellendale to Lewes secured. Redden and Murphy will soon begin depot work at Hobbs and Hickman, then at Long's. Bad weather has slowed line work.
Allen Grace surprised by Ralph Pond at his home found Pond with his wife and fired after him. Grace returned inside and fatally shot his wife in the head then fled in a buggy. Sheriff captured him. Grace is jailed. All parties are well connected.
J E Harris of Kent argues Peninsula markets favor high quality ripe peaches from the Carolinas and Georgia. He urges breeders and nurserymen to develop varieties that ripen near the frost period, boosting profits and market standing, with a committee and premium funded by Delaware and Maryland to drive horticultural improvements.
Margaret Manning, formerly chased by relatives when attempting to elope from Bridgeville with a young man, claims in a letter she has wed and will build a home in New Jersey. She is said to be worth $30,000 and intention is to erect a fine house soon. Drs Colley Sadler and Stout amputated Mr Elwood Arters leg at Hartley Delaware after years of injury and medical care. Centreville Record notes inquiries from Minnesota and Canada settlers seeking Maryland land for a colony.
In a recent Allegany county decision, Judge Sloan denounced a local custom where justices of the peace take 10 percent commissions on collected claims, whether or not suit is filed. He warned that any justice who issues process and gains such a 10 percent should be deemed malfeasant. He urged constables, bonded officers, to collect and remit funds, noting neglect could render them indictable.
Federalsburg residents suffer severe colds as Winnie Gimbrill, eldest son of James Gimbrill, contracts pneumonia with Dr Galloway attending. Theodore Adams, son of W A Adams, injured coasting last Saturday, treated by Dr Jefferson for two wounds and improving. Dr Galloway to move into a house opposite the Presbyterian Church formerly held by C M Davis.
Preston residents note visitors Walter T. Todd from Easton and Ellis Stack from Cordova. Mr and Mrs William E Todd have been ill but are convalescent. Mr J A Noble has recovered after several days illness.
The roll of honor from Oakland school lists Irving Sharp Elva Short Fred Dukes Viola Hevalow Mary Mitchell and Ralph Hevalow. Nichols school honors Elmer Nichols Robert Nichols Elbert Edgell Nellie Nichols and Annie Still.
Miss Neta Valliant of St Michaels visits at the residence of Mr J H Thompson while Miss Edith Williams of Denton stays with relatives in town.
Mrs Harry A Roe hosted an Embroidery Tea Saturday afternoon with a guest list of numerous Mrs names and Misses from Greensboro Scranton Philadelphia and Talbot. Attendees enjoyed chicken salad Saratoga chips and beverages in a dimmed elegant setting. News notes include Ambrose Lucas's paralysis condition and local residents traveling or visiting relatives in Denton Greensborough and Easton.
BryaN Osier On January 12 1897 at the bride’s parents home near Seaford Delaware by Rev George Emmet Wood Clayton E Bryan and Mary E Osier both of Sussex county Delaware Drum Brown On January 6 1897 at the Cannon Circuit parsonage Seaford Delaware by Rev George Emmet Wood Charles E Drum and Ida D Brown both of Sussex county Delaware Mr Lewis and the Judicial Nomination From the Kent News Mr Lewis is one of the strongest men yet named He is young and brainy of high character and a fighter.
W R Breed ing Williston advertises New Home sewing machines for sale at the lowest prices with bold claims of value and savings. The notice emphasizes affordable options and direct sale from the retailer.
Taxpayers face legal deadline as unpaid tax bills are handed to the Sheriff for collection starting March 1, 1897. The Sheriff will add interest from September 1 and proceed with collection actions under law.
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