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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1890
Page
3
Many items from the Denton region include planned meetings and sessions, church revivals, and local business notices. Highlights mention a railroad meeting, county sessions, a government building request, and a festival with an oyster supper, plus various social visits and community events throughout town and surrounding areas.
Governor Jackson on Tuesday sent to the Senate the following list of appointments for Caroline county. Justices of the Peace First district David T. Richards Jno. Y. Graham second William J1. Comegys Edward Saulsbury third N. Alexander Hutson Thomas Melvin William W. Lowe Wm. Lockerman fourth George G. Dillon Manlius P. Hutchinson fifth James H. Thawley Wm. F. Noble sixth Jnc. T. Russum. Officers of the Registration First district Joseph T. Gough second James A. Roe third William H. Ander son fourth James S. Willis fifth Rich ard J. Willoughby sixth Henry M. Thompson. Notaries Public Z. Potter Steele at Denton Edward M. Stack at Federalsburg Wm. T. Jarman at Goldsborough James P. Hopkins at Greensborough. For School Commissioners Thomas A. Smith Jonathan W. Kerr and Edward R. Goslin.
Willie Creeding 17 son of Geo W Creeding living near Hickman was trapped under a falling tree in Monday’s woods. Daniel Poole heard his cries and helped bring him home where doctors found serious injuries. He is now believed to be out of danger.
Mr. Byron Holbrook and Mrs. Holbrook recount a bridal tour through Florida and neighboring sites. They visit Libby Prison ruins in Richmond, Shenandoah Valley, Luray Caverns, Lee University in Lexington, Natural Bridge, Jacksonville, Palatka orange harvest, St Augustine with its historic fort and top hotel, and note Florida lags Maryland in agriculture and commerce.
Miss Annie S Nichols daughter of John S and Mary Nichols long treated for a hip ailment died in Philadelphia last Wednesday week aged 16 years 2 months 23 days. She lived with her uncle Francis Turner near Ruthsburg after parents deaths and leaves four brothers and a sister plus relatives including L W Collins Z Collins and Alphaes W Nichols Esqs. Her remains were interred at East New Market in Dorchester County last Sunday.
Mr A J Smith of Brantford Missouri and Miss Sue Brumbaugh daughter of Isaac Brumbaugh were united in marriage by Rev George Brumbaugh at the bride's parents home in Tuckahoe Neck Wednesday evening. After a reading, guests joined in a pleasant dinner and the couple departed Thursday by boat for their Missouri home.
The home of Dr William H Mere dith near Smithville burned Friday morning last week. Flames likely started from chimney sparks aided by a high wind. Mrs Smith, an invalid, and two children were home but few belongings could be saved. Medical books and instruments were lost. Insurance covered the house for 500 dollars. furniture was uninsured, totaling a heavy loss.
Each Sunday morn 10 30 prayers and sermon at St Pauls and 7 p m prayers and sermon at St Pauls plus 3 p m prayers and sermon at Cordova Church of the Good Shepherd. Wednesdays 7 p m prayers and sermon at St Pauls. Thursdays 7 p m school of theology at St Pauls. Holy Communion on first and third Sundays.
The poem recounts Esther visiting King Solomon, admiring his wisdom and riches, presenting lavish gifts, and praying for blessing as she contemplates staying for his teachings. Solomon grants her desires, distributing precious stones and jewels before their parting in the distant lands. Potter's Landing, Feb. 17.
Ex congressman Milton G Urner and allies gain confidence as Stockbridge McComas align for Urner’s port collector post. Mudd remains pro Urner. Marine’s naval office bid improves. Capt Burchinal rejects Urner side for port survey chief while Wilson gains local support. Garey backs J Morrison Harris per Treasury Secretary Windsor.
Justices Hutson and Graham in the First district disposed of Alexander Brown versus Thomas Goldsborough and wife and Samuel Ewing. The 80 acre Bee Tree land was claimed unlawfully entered and detained. A 24 member jury returned an inquisition and a 12 member jury delivered guilty verdicts with fines of five dollars and costs each. Ewing and Goldsborough's wife jailed for default. Goldsborough posted bail. J N Todd represented the plaintiff and Dr Tolson the defendants.
On Tuesday the County Commissioners accepted Thomas A. Smith's bid to build a new public road in the Sixth district. Smith will employ a large force and plans to complete the project soon. Examiners Enoch George, G. W. Towers, and C. Culver were named to decide if a new road in the Third district should be built and they issued notice of a meeting. The court also passed an order restricting dirt removal within public road limits.
Deputy organizer Frank H. Jones led a Farmers' Alliance meeting in Smithville on Tuesday evening last week with James H. Thawley as president and Thomas H. Forter as vice-president. Norman Vanscoy named secretary and Knowlton Vanscoy chaplain. Dr. Meredith lectured. Thomas E. Bullock served as business manager. James Chaffinch as door-keeper. The group aims to build a store-room and hall for members.
Members of the Farmers' Alliance and citizens circulate petitions urging the legislature to pass the Australian ballot, a mortgage tax, and a reassessment bill while protesting repeal of the local option.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York presents a twelve month statement showing new business of 151,602,483.37, assets at 136,401,325.01, outstanding policies 152,210, and a surplus gain of 1,717,184.81. The report notes a dramatic year of growth, with higher totals across risks, assets, and membership, and cites a strong total income and large death and endowment claims payment. It also mentions ongoing explorations by Herbert Ward and D. D. Bidwell in Africa, plus various society notes and local notices.
The Meth odist Protestant Church plans its annual conference in Chestertown in April. Washington College in Chestertown Md will undergo extensive improvements. Local marriage notices include E H Hammond with Emma Teader at Ocean City and Clarence Gordy with Mary Dukes at Girdletree Md. The Laurel Episcopal Church interior gains three stained glass windows.
Annapolis Md Feb 19 The Governor transmitted to the Senate a slate of Baltimore city appointments including State Wharfinger Wm J Kelly Hailers George W Harig and Patrick Mullin Measurer of Carts Fred Ehrman and general measurers of oysters John Fitzgerald Andrew Lauder William T Moore Franklin S Owen and Hugh McCall Supervisors of Elections Joseph J Stafford Hiram G Dudley and Robert Cathcart The state appointments listed include Fish commissioner Gustav W Delauder mine inspector Richard T Browning chief of bureau of statistics Thos C Weeks live stock sanitary board Gen Joseph 2 Seth Alexander M Fulford John Brady state veterinary inspector Wm H Wray and weigh master of livestock in Baltimore city James Rittenhouse
Geo A Deakyne clerk publishes notice by County Commissioners about unlawful dirt removal from public roads. They will sell the old bridge across the Choplank at Greensborough. Advertisement mentions steady salary work by E C Peirson & Co Waterloo NY. Also notices from C W Clark J M Chirk W Of Liden and E M Towers on a proposed new road.
A Guinea seaman describes a game named editors' de light played with folded paper and a bank note to cover arrears and a year in advance. Players send a new subscriber’s name with cash, hoping the editor smiles as the trick succeeds.
Ash Wednesday services list morning prayer at 7 am Ante-Communion at 10 30 am and evening prayer at 7 30 pm. Evening prayers on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 30 pm and on Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 3 pm. Offering every Wednesday night for general missions. Sunday services as usual.
Obituary for Mrs Nicolina F. Stephenson wife of Reverend R K Stephenson who passed away at the M E parsonage Smyrna on a Tuesday afternoon. She was a daughter of Reverend PAL Letherburg of Virginia.
Grain prices edge higher with prime wheat at 82 cents and best corn at 42 cents. Delaware Kent County names Robert J. Reynolds James Williams and Caleb Pennewill as possible governors with Harry A. Richardson cited as the prospective Republican nominee. Petitions circulate for awarding all county road contracts to the lowest bidders.
On Wednesday last at the residence of the officiating minister Rev J W Rich J Henry Medford of Moores Mill and Miss Anna Swann were joined in marriage by the clergyman Starr at Templeville reports Mrs Mary Starr widow of Aquilla Starr Queen Annes county aged 75 at death noted January 23 1890
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