Local News Digest from Denton and Vicinity
East Main street floods prompt notices as the county enjoys a mild 71 degree day. The Orphans' Court sits in March while county and school officials schedule meetings. Denton hosts new public works, wagon builds, and grain moves. Zealous growers report peach bud swelling amid shifting weather. Several local businessmen, agents, and farmers feature in this notice including J. W. Bradley, Satterfield, Gaither, and Reynolds. The steamer Ida leads to Baltimore, and rail connections are discussed as routes expand. Local trials include a chancery case in Cordova and a jail term for Bordley and Lewis after a school house altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton National Bank
Murphy & Cooper
H. A Roe
Messrs
Kinnamon & Shields
Denton- Ridgely
James Sherwood
Hillsborough
S. M. Reynolds & Co
William C. Satterfield
Wilfred Bateman
John H. Holt
Cordova
Luther M. Reynolds
Baltimore
Holt
Alga Smith
Reynolds
Smith
Denton
Frank A. Benson
W. P. Powell
James L. Banning
J. Flair Denney
Preston and Ridgely area notes and arrivals in a late 19th century issue
In Preston and Ridgely there is news of an Agriculture Department appointment mix up with G. E. Davis of Preston learning he was named to a Dead Man's Valley surveying party after a letter misdelivery. Other items include Isaac Jones's arrest for shooting at a passenger car, church class meetings rescheduled, a Preston Academy loss to Wright School, noisy corner crowds, shell deliveries offered by commissioners, a birth on Railroad Avenue, a damaged shoe store panel, visits from Sisk brothers, and social events at Ridgely M. E. Church with Epworth League activities. Ridgely reports a pleasant Epworth social with Estella Hubbard at the organ, and Grove notes multiple local engagements including weddings planned for Adam M. Jones and Marjory Colvin in Brooklyn, NY, plus engagements and visits among local residents and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Davis
Preston
Secretary of Agriculture
Rusk
Department
Davis
Dead Man's Valley
Colorado
Prestonites
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Ridgely
Alfred Sigter
al. Wiley
Albert Wiley
William Seward
Wiley
York State
Michigan
Silverton
Col
County Commissioners Approve Douglass Mill Dam Bridge Repair
The county commissioners on Tuesday pursued rebuilding the bridge at the Douglass mill dam and issued notice of the bridge’s dangerous condition. They also barred placing sawdust on public roads. Charles W. Smith of the Fifth district was appointed constable, replacing S J Collins, now Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass Mill Dam
Charles W. Smith
Fifth District
S. J. Collins
Grove M P Sunday School Delivers Evening Entertainment
The Grove M P Sunday School held a Thursday, February 12 program in or near winter rain, with a nearly full house despite admission. Young decorators trimmed the church with evergreens and a cross with a JESUS star formed by four girls. no stage and no worldly catering. the arrangement appeared neat, modest, and acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grove M. P
Lent and Holy Week Services at Christ Church
Lent services set for Christ Church with daily morning and evening schedules. Holy Week observances include 10.30 am and 7.30 pm services, Holy Communion, Good Friday, Easter rites, and a March 5 to 15 mission led by Rev. George C. Sutton. A Catholic instruction for children is announced for March 1. Williamsburg Church dedication slated for March 1 with visiting clergy. Revival efforts continue at Concord and Greensborough, Williston, Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Mounday
George C. Sutton
Father Constantine
the Plains
Denton
Concord M. E. Church
Greensborough M. E. Church
R. W. Todd
W. M. Green
Williston
Governor Russell Endorses Ex President Cleve land on Coinage Views
Massachusetts Governor William Le. Russell endorses ex President Cleveland's opposition to free coinage of silver. He praises Cleveland's courage, argues the Democratic line strengthens the party in the North and East, and urges a stronger party stand against free coinage while condemning tariff burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Hussell
Massachusetts
Russell
Cleveland
New England
Democratic Party of
North
William LE. Russell
Second Tour to the Golden Gate Tourists of the first PRR trip
The second tour to California departs Philadelphia on March 3, after the Mardi Gras voyage from New Orleans. The route travels Pennsylvania through Midwest and western states to California’s southern entry, with longer or shorter layovers. Priced at 275 dollars, the package includes Pullman Palace Car, meals, and side trips with limited space. Applications should go to George W. Boyd at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate
New Orleans
Mardi Gras
Scond
Philadelphia
California
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Iinois
Missouri
Kansas
Colado
New Mexico
Arizona
Pullman Palace
George W. Boyd
State Sunday School Convention in Baltimore
A State Sunday School Convention will convene at the old First Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore from Tuesday evening March 16 to Tuesday night March 12. Each Sunday School may send two delegates with two alternates, and names should be sent to the State Superintendent. Reduced travel rates are arranged with rail and steamship companies, and homes will be provided for delegates. Fraternally, W. A. Baker, State Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles and Fayette Streets
Baltimore
W. A. Baker
Naltimore Wheat Margins Steady Amid Market Close
Southern wheat remains firm in Nalttimore trading with late week quotes from 1.06 to 1.08 dollars for top samples. White corn trades around 62 cents per bushel as market activity slows into weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nalttimore
Wally Up to the Thrines
Robertson and Carr successors to Henry Allnutt offer leading styles and best wearing shoes hats and umbrellas at lowest possible city prices in Baltimore. Dated 2 7 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson & Carr
Henry Allnutt
E. Pratt St
Baltimore
Local Notes and Appointments in Maryland and North Carolina
Mr James Massey of Baltimore formerly Greensborough was appointed storekeeper at the bonded warehouse of the new sugar refinery in Curtis Bay near Baltimore. Ollie Dill of Marydel was seriously hurt when a fellow student fell on him at the schoolhouse. Miss Annie Erickson became assistant teacher in Greensboro public schools. Upper Caroline horsemen train trotters for Templeville races in May. John Z Rodgers of the New York World writes up Eas ton. Mrs Carrie Moore moved from Philadelphia to Greensborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millicent Burke
Asbury Burke
Camden
A. C. Jones
Dorchester County
R. C. Smith
Southern Building and Loan Association
Warren
Webster Kinder
Sussex County
Deakyne
T. MM. Cooper
Cooper
Circuit Court
Henry C. Culbreth
Esma Lowe
James Wroten
Staytonsville
Del
Adam M. Jones
This County
Jas. M. Jones
A. J. Willis
Marjory Colvin
Brooklyn
New York
Jones
Caroline
Lilian Mancha
J. Frank Mancha
Peninsula
Easton
James H. Covington
M. Viola Powell
George T. Musselman
Marydel M. E
Huldah Bonwell
West
Denton
Ida Carson
Templeville
Cora Jackson
Down's Chapel
Ella Carter
Smyrna
J. Milton Arrington
Talbot County
Mollie Diggans
Queen Anne
George R. Gaither, Jr
Baltimore
Goldsborough
Greensborough
Centreville
May Russum
Hillsborough
Maud Fisher
Main Street
Isaac F. Day
James Park
Sallie Jones
Concord
T. A. Jones
James Massey
Curtis Bay
Ollie Dill
Marydel
Annie Erickson
Greensboro
John Z. Rodgers
The
New York World
The Late John Taylor's Will in Salisbury
In Salisbury Maryland the 1882 will of John B. Taylor leaves his landed estate worth about 60000 to the children of his first wife. The two daughters by his second wife receive 10 each but refuse. Executors struggle as heirs contest in Delaware connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
John B. Taylor
Wicomico County
Josephus A. Taylor
Josephus Taylor
John EE
John LB. Taylor
Frank Wright
John N. Wright
Oak Grove
Sussex County
Del
A. Dyson Bradley
Sussex
Poor public roads prompt call for better drainage and grading
The article laments the month’s extraordinary weather creating impassable highways. It blames the lack of proper drainage and grading, noting only rare improvements prove the system’s inferiority. It cites Caroline and neighboring counties in a widespread failure, stalling business and causing losses, urging more thorough, temporary higher outlay to build properly graded road beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Orphans Court Proceedings and Probate Filings
Henry M. Smith and Joshua F. Co vey, administrators of Jacob Smith deceased, presented a sales account and debts inventory. The court allowed Mrs. Smith, widow. Real estate appraisement by Thomas H. Slaughter and Nathaniel Roe was approved. The last will of Mrs. Mary E. Wright and the will of William E. Numbers were filed and admitted to probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Smith
Joshua F. Covey
Jacob Smith
Mrs. Smith
Thomas H. Slaughter
Nathaniel Roe
Bayard Bell
Mary E. Wright
William E. Numbers
When Remittances Should be Made Journal Subscriptions
Nearly all the Journals sent out this morning print subscription dates with subscriber names. Readers can see at a glance when remittances should be sent to ensure continued service and avoid interruption.
Death of Harrington man found in bed
Nathan B. Fleming an aged Harrington Delaware resident was found dead in his bed last week. Mr Lay Beaven will conduct the watch making business at Hillsborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan B. Fleming
Harrington, del
Lay Beaven
Hillsborough
Silk fashions flourish at West Transept's bright Silk centre
The store touts a broad silk and dress goods collection under bright lighting in the West Transept. It spots Latin-striped wash silks, black satins, Gros Grain Cachemire, Crépe de Chine, and glistening grenadines with bold color ranges and new Hamburg patterns. Joan Wanamaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
America
Indias
Paris
Joan Wanamaker
LeRoy Roper & Son Letter on Enamel Paint Quality
Mr CP Knight of Baltimore is informed by LeRoy Roper & Son that they purchased Liquid Enamel Paint from New Jersey Enamel Paint Company through him. They assert the product excels in beauty durability and economy and claim it justly deserves its reputation. Dated December 16, 1882 from Moss Petersburg Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Delegates
C. P. Knight
E. Lombard St
Baltimore
Annapolis
New Jersey Enamel Paint Co
Cantonsville
Baltimore County
Maryland
Joan Hubner
Jerey Enamel Paint Company
Armstrong, Cator & CO
New Jersey Enamel Paint Company
Nacirema
Jme
Felix Agnus
CP. Knight
Moss
Petersburg
New Jersey Enemnel Paint Company
D&e
Leroy Roper & Son
E. Lambant St
Thornton
W. Va
Wny
Jcal Painter & Bro
Painting a Virginia goon's dwelling in 1887
Baltimore May 22 1890 letter by Chast Crane praises New Jersey Enamel Paint Co paint bought through Mr. Knight Baltimore for coating a King and Queen Co Virginia dwelling. Crane says the enamel shows excellent durability, color retention, and overall satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
King and Queen Co
Virginia
Chae
Knight
New Jersey Enamel Paint Co
Chast. Crane
Letter on Liquid Biannel Paint durability and economy
J W Clark writes to Land from Baltimore praising the Liquid Biannel Paint used for 18 years. He notes it mixes well and satisfies customers, claiming better durability and economy than lead and oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.P. Knight
Baltimore
J. W. Clark
Testimony on Liquid Enamel Paint Durability in Pittsboro
Col Knight of Pittsboro North Carolina receives a testimonial dated March 27 1890 praising Liquid Enamel Paints durability. The writer swears the enamel preserves color and freshness, noting frequent local comment and advising others to use it based on ten years of use since 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Knight
Pittsboro
N. C
Sir
New Jersey
HN. A
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Vila D
East Main Street
Mercury
Kent
Ida
Orphans’ Court
G. W. Camper
J. W. Bradley
Linchester
P. S. Reynolds
Queen Anne Farmers’ Alliance
Court’ House
Journal
Sie
Maryland Steamboat Company
Clark
Joseph B. Seth
Baltimore & Eastern Shore Railroad
Turner's
Dover Bridge
Thomas Harris
Harris
Talbot
Garrettson Smith
Hall's
Cross Roads
R. D. Bradley
J. B. Meredith
C. F. Eastman
Dorchester
Polk
Alliance
Fleming
Baltimore and
Eastern Shore
Camden Station
M. B. Stephens
A. R. Wright
Henry R. Lewis
L H. Gadd
Z. P. Steele
Geo. M. Russum
Willard H. Thawley
John S. Barnhart
J. W.kerr
O. J
C. H. Redden
William Stevens
E. W. Williamson
J. F. Gelletty
O. Williamson
B. G. Stevens
William Crosby
Pain
Salvation Oil
Lyman 2. Powell
Conference Academy
Johns Hopkins University
Dover Academy
Powell
Preston, Ridgely
Grove
M. E
Preston Academy
Wright School
Railroad Avenue
George Davis
Joseph Sisk
Thomas Sisk
Cambridge
Sidgely
Miss Estella Hubbard
Treans
William’ N. Fulton
Benjamin Taylor
T. W. Jones
C. A. Brown
Albert
Tuckahoe Neck
Joseph S. Elkinton, Esq
Chester, Pa
W. F. ‘Towers
H. L. Jones
Town
Lucy Morris
C. W. Diggans
Emory, Esq
J. Thomas Lowe
Delaware
F. Pliny Fisher
L. HT. Gadd
Washington
James Swann
Williamsburg
J. B. Mann
R. T. Coursey
G. L. Hardesty
A. J. Dolban
Robert Hazzard
Methodist Church
Nichols
Sunof
Naltimore Markets
Carrie Moore
John Taylor
Marsland
Yotal Allegany
Anne Aron
Balto
City
Calvert
Carroll
Cecil
Charles
Frederick
Garrett
Iarford
Howard
Montgomery
Prince Gea
St. Mary's
Somerset
Yatbot
Wicomico
Worcester
the Word OF
Tle
J. F.G
Culanamaler’s
Ow Puit Adelphia
Brandenburg
Hamburg
J. Collins
Justice OF the Peace
American Corner, Md
Rample
LaupEnnaci Co
Newark
Baltimore American
Harford National Bank
Edwin H. Webster
Prasat
W. Hines
Bel Air
MD. C
Keighit
Eeq
Edwin Ll. Webster
Joseph Sprigg
Moorefield
Dee
Deford & CO
Calvert & Lombard Sts
New Jersey Enanel Paint Co
PL Knight
Battimore
Mia
Wilson
N.C
KR. K. Cotten
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Sweetwater, Tenn
Office of the Chatham Record
Sole Gen's AG
Baltimore, MD
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