Herring News and Local Happenings in Denton
A local bulletin notes herrings and nets, a bank closure Monday, and a dog scare in Caroline. It reports the Atlantic Oil Co to erect a 21000 gallon tank at Bridgeville and upcoming railroad operations.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1897
Page
3
Emerson Hundley Gregg Carter Marriage of a Former Citizen
Aimee Carter daughter of Edward J. Carter married Charles Oram Gregg of Chester at her parents Dover home on February 17 at 1 PM. Guests included Miss Carter, Miss DeWitt, Drs. Crispin Campbell, plus many Dover and Chester residents. The ceremony featured palm and azalea decor, Rev. Bond officiating, and a wedding party led by the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson of Baltimore went South for a wedding trip. Mrs. Emerson is Florence Hundley, noted young West Virginia writer. Emerson founded a Florida town and firm. Linwood Cohee and Eva Neal wed at the Methodist parsonage. Ida Cain and Henry Wix wed in Harrington. Lillian Bonwill to Dr Robly Hackett set for February 24 at St. Paul’s Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee
Edward J. Carter
Charles Oram Gregg
Chester
Dover
Miss Watson
Frederick B. Simpson
New York
Frank G. Crispin
Clarence Campbell
Philadelphia
Miss Carter
Lydian DeWitt
L. M. R. Carter
Cordova
Hargadine
Felton
BE. B. Carter
Oram Gregg, Jr
Gregg
White
Emerson
Florence Hundley
West Virginia
Isaac Edwards
Ruffner
Baltimore
Fla
Savannah, Florida & Western Railway
Suwanee
Emerson Company
Caroline County
Robert R. Emerson
Linwood Cohee
Eva Neal
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
G. Raulston Neal
Williston
Z. H. Webster
Ida Cain
James M. Cain
Harrington
Myr
Henry Wix
Railroad worker jailed for shooting in East Gay street
John James a colored railroad worker is jailed on a charge of shooting Murphy Truxon, a colored spectator, during a Monday night dispute over whiskey. James fled town but was found hiding in a saw-mill near Denton Bridge. The bullet remains lodged in Truxon’s arm and Sheriff Green expects James to stay jailed until the April term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John James
Murphy Truxon
James
East Gay Street
Truxon
Green
Denton Bridge
A Reminder of Army Life Remind People of Remedy Merit
Mr Lou Smith editor of the Commercial Meysersdale Pa says chronic diarrhoea returning as a reminder of army life has been more effectively controlled by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy than any other he has used. For sale by W E Brown Denton H Duffey Hillsboro and R J Colston Ridgely
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Smith
Meysersdale
Chamberlain
W. E. Brown
Denton
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
THIsborough Rectory Evening Musical a Decided Success
The Saturday program at the rectory featured piano duets by Misses Wilson Saulsbury and Vallant Aldwin. solos by Miss Collis and Miss Barton. and ensemble numbers including duets and quartets with local performers Misses Saulsbury Vallant Barton Horton Melvit and Mr Sparks. A later tea honored Miss Baxter with guests including Miss Duffey Fisher Mullican Smith Saulsbury and Sparklin among others. Postmaster Ira B. Williams is listed on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Vallant
le Dames
Seville
Misses Barton
Saulsbury
Frank Sparks
Electric Flash
Pio
Miss Saulsbury
Miss Wilson
Sparks
Sweet Name
Lawrence Wilson
George Holland
Hugh Brown
Charles Tucker
Centreville
Ruthsburg
Oscar Clark
Howard Pastorfield
Denton
Thomas Smith
Milford
Nita Valliant
St. Michaels
Emma L. Wilson
Sadie Chipley
Philadelphia
Eva Stallett
Caro Saulsbury
Nellie Kemp
Trappe
Annie Nevins
Baxter
Wilmington
Joseph Brown
Ira B. Williams
Semi annual school exams show strong pupil averages
The semi annual pupil exams closed last week after weather and illness delays. Top averages include Edna Milby 91, Cora Porter 91, Willie Meredith 91, Lillie Bennett 88, Ethel Quillen 82, Bertie Milby 563. Teachers Miss Addie L. Wilson and Mary Roe receive criticism for discipline. Local farming activity rises with tomato contracts and berry culture. Clergy news covers the Hillsboro circuit Presbyterian and Episcopal matters, including Rev. Nelson called to Keensborough and presiding elder Dr. Alfred Smith’s upcoming transfer. Parish concerns, society events, and upcoming services fill the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Milby
Ethel Quillen
Lillie Bennett
Bertie Milby
Cora Porter
Willie Meredith
Addie L. Wilson
Mary Roe
Local items report accidents and social events in Concord area
Concord reports Mr C T Johnson injured cutting wood losing sight in one eye. Towers hosts a pie party. two youths suspected of stealing most pies. Neighbors allege a man ruined furniture after a failed sale. Mr Newton White’s horse dies while driving. Miss Tamsey Andrew, longtime taaloress, dies at Oscar Williston’s home. burial February 12. Holiness meeting held at Chestnut Grove with Rev T F Tabler leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Johnson
Smithville
Newton White
Chestnut Grove
Tamsey Andrew
John Andrew
Oscar Williston
Our Cemetery
T. F. Tabler
Revival continues as Wilmington evangelist aids local meeting
Preston and guests Elbert Bradley and Ken ley Wright of Hurlock visited town Sunday. Rev W S Conway of Wilmington assists Rev M W Mitchell in a revival in progress for weeks. Dr Wm T Kelley, sick with La Grippe, has returned to Easton. Isaac Noble and Mrs Margaret Nichols also suffer the grip in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Bradley
Kenley Wright
Hurlock
W.S. Conway
Wilmington
M. W. Mitchell
Wmn. T. Kelley
la Grippe
Enaston
Isaac Noble
Margaret Nichols
Chestnut Grove schools roll of honor names pupils
The list of honored Chestnut Grove pupils includes Ruth Kemp Minos Morris Mary Fisher Ella Andrew Della Smith Lillie Trice Belle Kemp Eva Trice Anne Wilson and Helen Satterfield with Friendship names Willie Cook Emma Willis Birdie Willis Clellie Turner and Fred Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Grove
Ruth Kemp
Minos Morris
Mary Fisher
Ella Andrew
Della Smith
Lillie Trice
Belle Kemp
Eva Trice
Anne Wilson
Helen Satterfield
Willie Cook
Emma Willis
Birdie Willis
Clellie Turner
Fred. Cook
Colored youth steals from employer and flees
Charles Adams, a colored youth in this place, dressed in his employer Mr Henry Hughes clothes on Friday evening, stole Mrs Hughes gold watch a pocketbook with about fifteen dollars and other articles. A colored man answering Adams description took the train at Ridgely on Saturday. State's Attorney Deweese searched Wilmington for clues and recovered some stolen goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Adams
Henry Hughes
Ridgely
Deweese
Wilmington
Chicago to city in history greatest railroad feat
The special train chartered by Henry J. Mayham reached the city at 3 12 a m after a 1 026 mile run in eighteen hours and twenty five minutes. Managed over the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Burlington and Mississippi railroads, the journey marks the greatest railroad feat ever accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Burlington & Mississippi
Henry J. Mayham
Denver
We Have Telephone Service On The Penins ula
Edward J. Brewington, promoter of the Delmarvia Telephone Company, announced plans to lay conduits in Wilmington within three weeks and to have the plant in full operation in about three months. He said outside connections along the Queen Anne's Railroad route would create a full circuit of the Eastern Shore linking Centreville Easton Cambridge Salisbury Lewes Georgetown Smyrna Middletown Clayton and smaller towns with Elkton Northeast and Perryville via the main line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula
Edward J. Brewington
Delmarvia Telephone Company
Wilmington
Bosley
Queen Anne’s
Centreville
Easton
Cambridge
Salisbury
Lewes
Georgetown
Smyrna
Middletown
Clayton
Elkton
Northeast
Perryville
A New Order Organized With Charter Signers Named
A preliminary meeting in Sheriff Green's office formed a Junior Order of United American Mechanics council to be named Caroline. Thirty-one signers will endorse the charter, with further members expected before installation. Officers include Councilor Fred R. Owens and Vice Councilor W. F. Murphy. meeting at Heptasoph's Hall at 7 o'clock Monday for charter membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United American Mechanics
Sheriff Green
Fred. R. Owens
W. F. Murphy
Harry E. Ramsdell
Edmund L. Melvin
Fred. N. Nichols
Harry B. Mason
Grant Alburger
Sentinel
James Mallalieu
C. P. Dunning
Nathaniel L. Tribbett
Z. T. Hutchinson
J. T. Cooper
M. W. Wright
Order
Heptasoph’s
Orphans Court actions resolve executors and guardians
Judge Hobbs and Sigler attended the Orphans Court on Tuesday with Judge Moore absent. Wm. H. Irwin, executor of Henry Irwin, filed an account of sales that was approved. James N. Todd and others obtained a decree for the sale of John Hutson's real estate. An order was granted for the sale of Peter Covey’s personal property to James P. Covey. E. T. Moore, guardian for Bessie M. Moore, presented a guardian’s account which was passed. J. M. Wright declined to act as executor for Thomas Arnet. Mary J. Arnet and Harvey L. Cooper were appointed administrators with the will annexed. Ernest Downes, guardian for the children of R. J. Garey, presented his account which was passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs and
Sigler
Orphans’ Court
Tnuesday
Moore
Wm. H. Irwin
Henry Irwin
James N. Todd
John Hutson
Peter Covey
James P. Covey
E. T. Moore
Bessie M. Moore
Guardian
Winter vegetable cooking tips from a 19th century cook
Practical advice on preparing turnips beets and squash in winter with sugar. Soak onions to reduce sharpness and peel old potatoes before cooking. Do not cut turnips carrots or onions into pieces. slice across the fiber. Sort cellar stock remove wilted or decayed produce. Stir with a wooden spoon and use it to lift vegetables. A pea sized red pepper can reduce cabbage odor. Also notes on local social items and school exams.
Railway Clerk Gibson Resigns for Washington Post Office
Campbell F. Gibson, railway mail clerk on the Delaware and Chesapeake line, resigns due to an arm injury and will take a post office clerkship in Washington. Edward Lambert of Chestertown will replace him on the route. Lambert recently married Rev. G. W. Burke’s daughter. Mrs. Lambert and Mr. Lambert will reside in Easton. Edward J. Draper will succeed Lambert on the Clayton Chestertown run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell F. Gibson
Delaware & Chesapeake Railway
Washington
Edward Lambert
Chestertown
G. W. Burke
St. Michaels
Saulsbury Hobbs
Hobbs’ Corner
R. L. Holliday
Delaware Railroad
George M. Russum
Baltimore
Harmon
James Sloan, Jr
Ella Starkey
Templeville
Mamie Clendaniel
Queenstown
John Febiger
Londonderry
Talbot County
J. W. Perry
Cambridge
Bertie Pennington
Tuckahoe Neck
B. Kinyawon
Boyce
Delaware
Dover
Kenney
Mark H. Smith
Denton Bridge
Bradley Starkey
Chas. Walls
Kent Island
Joanna McShane
Chestnut Grove School
Denton
John R. Todd
Conference Academy
James N. Todd
F. C. Ramsdell
Bessie Rochester
Philadelphia
Nannie Gootee
Preston
W. J. D. Lucas
Reuben Phillips
Jonathan Evitts
Apples Sold Two Ways by Two Old Men
A short tale from St. Nicholas explains two elderly fruit sellers with thirty apples each. One sells two for a cent, the other three for a cent. When one falls ill and the other combines the baskets, he misprices at five for two cents and earns 24 cents, though separate sales would yield 25. The discrepancy puzzles the reader and invites calculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
County approves shell purchase near Nichols store road
County commissioners authorize Frank Nichols to buy and spread a carload of shells on the road near his Nichols post office store. Willis Hig natt and Todd named road examiners for the Anderson town to Smithville route in the Eighth district. Governor allows the board to sit as control and review body at regular meetings through March 31. New Home sewing machines offered at lowest prices by W R Breeding in Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nichols
Nichols
Jamess. Willis
George W. Hignatt
Lewis Todd
Andersontown
Smithville
Thomas E. Bullock
Board of Control
County Commissioners
Caroline County
Denton
Board of Control and Review
H. Whitby
Civil Service Reform amendment to Maryland Constitution
The Act of Assembly 1896 proposes adding Section 11 to Article 15 to establish merit based civil service appointments by competitive examination with Senate confirmation. It will be voted on at the next general election by Maryland's qualified voters as an amendment to the Constitution. Republicans campaigned in Denton with several county nominees discussed for clerk, senator, treasurer, sheriff, and other offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Act of Assembly
Maryland
General Assembly
Senate
Denton
Charles W. Hobbs
Robert M. Messick
House of Delegates
F. R. Owens
L. D. Kelley
Thomas R. Green
William H. Beachamp
Robert J. Jump
William D. Taylor
H. A. Roe
Mr. Messick
James Green
Marydel
F. P. Roe
Greensborough
A. R. Wright
Register
Beachamp
Jonathan Evitts
Sheriff Green
Henry T. Nuttle
Andersontown
Union
Fight near McGinnis leaves captain injured in feud
Captain Richard Gray was shot and beaten by James and John Lloyd at McGinnis in Queen Anne's county over a dog trespass feud. The Lloyds were arrested. Solomon Pippin of Easton buys straw for farmers at two dollars per ton, ricks yield about thirty dollars each. The Steamer Chesapeake caught fire near its smokestack at Trappe wharf but flames were quickly put out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gray
James
John Lloyd
McGinnis
Queen Anne’s County
Lloyds
Solomon Pippin
Easton
Chesapeake
Trappe Wharf
Haston Gazette
Trice Marries Morgan in Denton Ceremony
At the residence of Charles Miller in Denton on Sunday morning February 14, 1897, Rev. H. Webster joined John E. Trice and Roxie Morgan of Sussex County Delaware in marriage. The report notes a campaign taunt about eggs, reflecting local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trice—MorGan
Charles Miller
Denton
4. H. Webster
John E. Trice
Roxie Morgan
Sussex County
Del
Sudden death marks end for George F Whiteley
Demise of George F Whiteley follows long illness and faith in rest with Saviour. He leaves widow and five children in Preston. Rev Robert T Whiteley and Mrs A J Messick among relatives. Funeral at Preston M E Church with interment there. pallbearers named. Mrs William Morgan dies after stomach trouble at Agner, aged 59. funeral at Chestnut Grove Church. burial at Greensborough. William H Myers, jeweler of Easton, dies at about thirty from lung congestion. parents from Isle of Man. father Henry Myers previously ran Denton business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Whiteley
Mr. Whiteley
This
County
William Whiteley
Caroline
Anthony Whiteley
Baltimore
West
Robert
William
Spiceland
Henry County
Ind
Preston
Robert T. Whiteley
Central Pennsylvania Conference
A. J. Messick
Whiteley
Tna Life Insurance Company
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Conaway
Wilmington
Preston M. E
William Morgan
Agner
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chestnut Grove
Greensborough
W. L. White
William H. Myers
Easton
Isle of Man
Henry Myers
Mr. Myers
Denton
Pain Balm praised by fur dealer in Oxford Pa
Mr J K Holton, a noted fur dealer in Oxford Pa, suffered a painful muscular rheumatism attack and was advised by W T Browns drug store to try Cham berlain s Pain Balm. He reports immediate relief. HE Wheeler of Luthers Mills Pa also endorses Pain Balm as an excellent remedy for rheumatism. Available 25 and 50 cents from W E Brown Denton H Duffey Hillsboro and BR J Colston Ridgely. Farmers urged to consult I T Sparklin Co Hillsboro Md before signing wire fencing contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Holton
Oxford
W. T. Brown
Brown
Chamberlain
HE. W. Wheeler
Luthers Mills
W. E. Brown
Denton
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
BR. J. Colston
Ridgely
Also Mentioned on This Page
R.s
Y. A
M. al, M
Ste Preston
W. R. Breeding’s
Zora Clark
Atlantic Oil Company
Bridgeville
W.D. Wilson
Rehoboth
A. L. Barnette
Roe
L. B. Towers
Delaware Legislature
Delaware Railroad Company
Stephen Spicer
Anthony
W. A. Stewart
Z. P. Steele
Steele
Greensboro
Brockway
T. J. Smithers
van Gesel
Charles E. Shanahan
Powell Farm
W. J. Clark
Grace Valliant
Talbot County Fair Association
Cecilia Musical Club
C. F. Sheppard
Hundley
Coldsborough
Malcolm Graham
Graham & Son
Milton B. Slemmer
Elbert Saunders
J. Y. Graham
William Dennison
Nelson
Keensborough
Hion
Thomas A. Smith
Alfred Smith
Wilington
Wourrens
Smith
Reso
Withrnas
Brother Carpenter
Christ
F. F. Carpenter
St. Luke’s Parish
Seaford
Edward Livingston Martin
National Council
St. Luke's
Christian Endeavor Society of
Burrsville M. P
Carlisle
St. Pauls Reformed Church
Rome
J. J. Monaghan
St. Patrick's Church
Charleston
D. C
J. McLain Brown
Young Men’s Christian Associations of
District of Columbia
Frederick
Concord
Queen Anne
Frank Smith
Garrettson Smith
K. H. Barnes
Barton Chance
M. E. Church
Wye Mills
W. B. Sparks
Lambert
D. & C. Railroad
Levy Court
W. R. Breeding
Civ Service
Hinker’s Station
Journal
Eye
Geo. F. Whiteley
Wiliam Morgan
I. T. Sparklin & Co
Royal Baking Powder CO
N.Y
Search the Denton Journal Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Denton Journal?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.