Local notices and events in Denton 1898
Local physicians busy this season note rabbit hunting ended yesterday. Denton hosts dances and rent adverts. John E Wilson named school commissioner. Eas ton jail holds a man after fatal freezing incident. Gas engine placed in Denton bridge mill. taxes rise. Miss Susie Walls dies at 20 from typhoid pneumonia. Community updates cover crime, births, deaths, and local business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
J. D. Downes
Denton
H. Walworth
Baltimore
Preston
Lowndes
John E. Wilson
Centreville
Denny
Easton
Martin Wright
White and Middleton Gas Engine Manufacturing Company
M. H. Smith
Denton ‘Bridge
R. E. Fountain
William Strother
Strother
Annie H. Downes
Denton National Bank
Col
Philip ‘W. Downes
W. D. Uhler
A. F. ‘House
Bay ‘Wilson
John Darling
Greensborough
Fternoon
Abe
Caroline romance ties two lovers in Maryland nuptials
A Baltimore American report chronicles multiple marriages in Caroline County. Paine and Beauchamp Paine wed at Choptank Hotel with Rev. Dryden presiding as Laura Estelle Wright and Hibbard Atwill Paine joined in Lewes. Other unions include Tilghman Nuttle and Elizabeth Dixon, Ezra Wilcox and Katharine Stubbs, Ida Chance and I M Redden, George R. Percy and Helen Woodrow, Ben Welch and Addie Beachamp, Lewis Butler and Georgia Lister, and William Ernest Saunders with Nettie Jarrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Baltimore
Wright
Herbert F. Wright
Fairfax
Virginia
Marechal Neil
Ify McGill
W. J. McMinn
Mamie
Sophie Wright
Choptank Hotel
Laura Estelle
Liza Beauchamp
Hibbard Atwill Paine
Queen Anne’s
Lohengrin
Emma Shields
Paine
C. E. Dryden
Methodist Protestant Church
Lewes
Del
Tilghman Nnuttle
Andersontown
Elizabeth Dixon
Dixon
Denton
Williston Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
F. J. Cochran
Ezra Nathan Wilcox
Greensborough
Katharine M. Stubbs
Henrietta Stubbs
A. Green
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ida Chance
I. M. Redden
Sadlersville
Philadelphia
New York
George R. Percy
Helen Woodrow
Cambridge
Grace Church
Belle Percy
Greenshoro
Percy
Our
Ben Welch
Addie Beachamp
William H. Beachamp
Williston
Burrsville
Lewis Butler
Georgia Lister
Hillsborough M. E
O’cloeck
W. W
Tilghman’s Island
William Ernest Saunders
Nettie Jarrell
Kennedyville
Saunders
Caroline
Woman's Edition of Westfield News Advocates Croup Remedy
The April 3 189 edition of Westfield News Woman's Edition publishes a correspondent's note urging Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cure for croup colds and bronchitis. It is sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles by local merchants W E Brown Denton Hugh Payne Hillsboro and R J Colstum Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Ind
Westfield News
Chamberlain
W. E. Brown
Denton
Hugh Pan
Hillsboro
R. J. Colstun
Ridgely
Laurel Grove school holiday entertainment and local news
Laurel Grove M P Sunday School hosted a Christmas scene display with a tree and presents, plus recitations. Miss Emma Quinn left for Queens town then St Augustine Fla. Straw-ride by American Corners youths and a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Parker. Hog weights at Concord and more local notes. Political item: discussion of Judge Russum as possible next Maryland senator if Governor Lowndes gains support. notes party dynamics and regional influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Grove M. P
Thomas Towers
Trappe
Emma Quinn
B. W. Parker
Queenstown
Lowndes
Wellington
United States Senate
George M. Russum
Caroline County
Russum
Dudge
Judge Russum
William T. Malster
Cambridge
Robinson
Russuin
Barber
Caroline
Westcott
Malster
Rnussum
Millsborough Social News Highlights Brighten Week
John M. Wilson of Williamsport spent several days at the rectory. Lizzie Barton from St Marys College returns home for the holidays. Bessie Deekins and Annie Collins visit Baltimore. Robinson sisters of Easton visit Mrs F T Barton. Lula Beaven of Western Maryland College spends holidays at home. Kate Reynolds recovers from a severe illness. Fannie Legg of Kent Island visits her parents. P A Morgan moves into the vacant Church street house left by Charles Jarrell. Harry Thompson moves into his newly purchased Main street home. W J Bowen and family of Wilmington visit Charles H Fleming and T B Saulsbury. Will Bowens of Wye Mills will move drug stores to Starrington, Del. C Day of Glenelg visits his brother the Rev. Mr. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wilson
Williamsport
Lizzie Barton
St. Mary’s College
Bessie Deekins
Annie Collins
Baltimore
Robinson
Easton
F. T. Barton
Lula Beaven
Western Maryland College
Kate Reynolds
Fannie Legg
Kent Island
P. A. Morgan
Church Street
Charles Jarrell
Fisher
Harry Thompson
Main Street
W. J. Bowen
Wilmington
Charles H. Fleming
T. B. Saulsbury
W. A. Deweese
F. R. Owens
Darrington
Deweese
Lower Caroline
Wm. H. Anderson
Matilda Evans
Albert F. Polk
Georgetown
Anderson
William Forbes Adams
Maston
Jaston Ledger
Daisy Mai Thompson
J. B. Thompson
Preston
F. W. Towns
Mary Driggus
Philadelphia
Sparks
John H. Holt
Cordova
Alonzo S. Whitby
John T. Plummer
Charles H. Whitby
Robert L. Anderson
Henry Wilkinson
Milton
Joshua Smith
Addie S. Hopkins
F. A. Johnson
Wicomico County
Denton
Aaron Kirwansky
Greensboro
Samuel Kliwansky
Millington
Mgr
Alexander Hardcastle, Jr
Caroline
Henry R. Lewis
Harry A. Roe
Fannie Roe
Sadlersville
C. M. Lloyd
Greensborough
E. M. Noble
Kenton Academy
L. R. Beauchamp
Iaston
New York
Williston
Pred. Masten
Harrington
Ida McIlvaine
Virginia
Ella Moore
W. N. Anderson
Stephens
J. Howard Pastorfield
Trappe
George H. Short
Delaware
W. B. Stanton
Belle Percy
T. Pliny Fisher
E. L. Melvin
Quaker City
W. D. Uhler
Brick Tlatel
Edward McVeigle
Maggie Scott
Ibbie Towers
Louise Oakes
Bertha Towns
Dover
Jennie Stafford
Lamp blast injures none at Nichols household
Friday evening a large lamp exploded at the home of Mr and Mrs Francis Nichols showering fire oil and glass but no injuries occurred and minor damage. J W Framptom has returned from a week with relatives. The Nichols family plans changes with farming and business moves noted in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Nichols
J. W
Myr
T. E. Pramptom
Philadelphia
C. E. Nichols
Messrs. Covey & Co
Hynson
KE. J. Nichols
Denton
Levy Court Appoints Bonded Treasurer and Damages Officer
Mr Charles H Whitby treasurer elect delivered his bond for 36000 to county commissioners Tuesday and it was filed by the clerk of the circuit court. Reuben H Foerths constable bond from Ridgely was approved. A damages estimate for George W Dasher after a horse fell through a bridge recommended a payment of 35. Matthew Chilton was appointed keeper of Denton bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Whitby
Circuit Court
Reuben H. Foeht
Ridgely
George W. Dasher
Dasher
Matthew Chilton
Denton Bridge
Fire destroys Ruark store and dwelling at Hynson
Fire early Christmas morning consumed the store house and home of A W Ruark at Hynson with losses near 4000 dollars. A live coal from the stove is suspected. Only minimal salvage occurred and insurance on the dwelling was nominal. Adjacent buildings including W J Dukes’ property were saved by persistent fighting. The fire also housed post office fixtures and Rev W H Kenney’s furniture from Burrsville. Elon S Hobbs publishes the New York Fruit Trade Journal which issued a 74 page Christmas edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Ruark
Hynson
Ruark
W. H. Kenney
Burrsville
W. J. Dukes
Elon S. Hobbs
New York
Church Matters and Christmas Scenes From a Past Year
Transcribed notes from a local issue detailing sermon corrections by Rev. Geo S Fitzhugh, upcoming EC sermons by Rev C B Dryden, and lectures by Rev M T Lamb plus Sunday School trees and meetings at M E and Methodist churches. A serious mishap at Liden schoolhouse during a Christmas celebration left Mr Will Carey burned, Miss Annie Alford bruised, with reports of sensational papers dismissed as imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. S. Fitzhugh
C. BE. Dryden
M. EB
Episcopal Sunday School
Teptagophs’ Hall
M. 5
Henry R. Jones
Inq
Methodist Protestant Sunday School
T. Pliny Wisher
Downes’ Blall
R. H. Adams
Aston M. I
Denton M. E
Fowling Creek
Laurel Grove
Willow Grove Methodist Episcopal Church
Liden
Hickman
Will Carey
Santa Claus
Annie Alford
Carey
Hignutt
Death of Mr Lankford prominent Salisbury contractor
Albert W. Lankford a leading Salisbury contractor and elder at the Presbyterian Church died at his William street home Sunday of pneumonia aged thirty nine. He leaves a widow and four children. A stockholder in local banks and brick works, he built Salisbury court house and Snow Hill water works and other major projects and served on Salisbury City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Lankford
Salisbury
Slemons & Lankford
Masonic Fraternity
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Lankford-Stentons Brick Company
Lankford
Somerset County
Snow Hill
Seaford
Del
Snowill
Upper Marlboro
Delmar
Chamberlains Pain Balm praised by Kentucky mother
A Kentucky mother, Louden Grover of Sardis, cites relief for her daughter's fever related back and lip pain after trying many remedies. She credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with complete relief and promotes it as a cure for rheumatism. Sold by W. E H Brown in Denton Hugh Duffey in Hillsboro and R J Colston in Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louden Grover
Sardis
Chamberlain
W. E H. Brown
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
Christmas Visitors Here and Elsewhere Personal Mention
A long列 list of names from Darrington to Ridgely and Philadelphia details holiday visits, travels, and family ties. Notable mentions include Mrs. Anderson at a Georgetown wedding, Judge Adams visiting, and various attendees in Denton, Greensborough, and Baltimore. Also notes on sales of stoves and a fatal drowning of Morris Davis in Talbot county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sinclair
Ridgely
Morris Davis
Talbot County
Christmas Celebration at Antioch Church News
Fempleville reports a well attended Christmas gathering at Antioch M E Church with training by J T Carter and Mrs B W Emory. Highlights include a twelve girl fan drill, solos by Zenie Pippin and Lola Bowen, and plentiful proceeds. Numerous locals and visitors shared holidays and revival meetings continued.
Officers elected for Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M
Caroline County residents and members gathered as officers were elected last Monday night with Edmund L. Melvin as councilor and W P Draper as recording secretary. Installations planned next week, others named as vice councilor Mason, treasurer Stewart, and trustees Cooper Nichols Owens. Local visits and town moves noted, including Hobbs sale and moves to Denton and Felton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Council
No. 175
Edmund L. Melvin
Harry B. Mason
W. P. Draper
Elmer J. Nichols
W. Henri Smith
C. H. Stewart
R. Boon Beauchamp
Charles K. Evans
Inside Sentinel
Willoughby Nowell
Outside Sentinel
Thomas F. Roe
James T. Cooper
J. Ed. Nichols
Fred. R. Owens
W. F. Murphey
Messrs
Ir. R. Owens
N. L. Tribbett
State Council
BE. L. Melvin
Sick and Death Benefit Association
Entertainment Postponed For a Week By Star Lyceum Bureau
A letter from Mr Alonzo Foster manager of the Star Lyceum Bureau states that due to illness of Mr Lane conductor of the New York Male Quartet all engagements will be postponed for one week. The committee asks ticket holders to retain them for the rescheduled Thursday evening January 13 and promises an excellent show. White rose leaves replace rice at weddings as a fashionable touch in New York and London with leaves tossed as the couple appears. Subscribe for the JOURNAL and get all the news. One dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Foster
Star Lyceum Bureau
Hve
Lane
N. Y
Fas
New York
London
Journal
Ridgely Dramatic Association to Stage Factory Girl at McShane's Hall
Next Monday evening the Ridgely Dramatic Association presents the Factory Girl at McShane's Hall. The popular show has drawn praise in Denton and Greensborough with the same cast, promising strong entertainment. A farce titled A Quiet Family will also be performed, delivering hearty laughter. The Factory Girl cast includes Sir Arthur Lassel Frederick Flounders Jasper Phaim Dr F P B Herr Stephen Plum Mr BR Colston Frederick Phal.e.ese Mr Thomas Temple Toby Twinkle Mr John W Grabill Harris Mr Clifton Jarrell Martha Gibbs Annie Stevenson Lady Leatherbridge Mrs F P Herr Lady Valeria Westendieigh Miss Roberta Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely Dramatic Association
McShane’s Hall
Denton
Greensborough
Arthur Lassel
Frederick Flounders
Jasper Phaim
F. PB. Herr
Stephen Plum
J. Colston
Frederick Phal
E.eseese
Thomas Temple
Toby Twinkle
John W. Grabill
Harris
Clifton Jarrell
Martha Gibbs
Annie Stevenson
Lady Leatherbridge
F. P
Valeria Westendieigh
Roberta Hobbs
Fugitive Boggs Sends Message From Abroad
An officer of the First National Bank reports receipt of a letter from Will N. Boggs the absconding teller. He says he kept a man from The Seven in food and clothes and hints at returning with disclosures. Boggs allegedly stole $10000 to appease the American Surety Company and plans a possible Dover appearance. The money, the note claims, was invested in wild cat schemes via Dean & Co New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Philadelphia
Will N. Boggs
the Seven
Boggs
American’ Surety Company of
New York
Dover
Dean & Co
Blessed is the man who makes friends and sees the noble
A thoughtful reflection on friendship praising the gift of reaching beyond the self to notice and value kindness in others. The passage emphasizes empathy, humility, and the reward of forming meaningful connections through genuine regard for fellow people.
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A. RK. R
A. M
D.&c.r R
Q.A.R R
Chourt
Orleans
Levy Court
Beanuchemp—Nuttle-Dixon
Concord
W. R. Fountain
B. Todd
Mabel Simith
Cape Charles
Epworth League
Charch
Bennett Todd
Horsey
John Horsey
Jie
Mary Lepatee
Millsborough
Mr. Lankford
Fempleville
Antioch M. E. Church
J. T. Carter
Amrs
B. WT. Emory
Zenie Pippin
Lola Bowen
James Temple
J. T. Temple
Mary
Frankie Roberts
Harry Gibson
Maud
Queen Anne
Katie Knotts
Mollie Merchant
Red Lion
Mary Palmer
Maggie
Camden
J. H. Emory
Hattie Tummer
Howard Smith
L. N. Evans
Washington, D. C
Henrietta Rash
William H. Lane
Harry Cooper
Price’s
Ira Griffith
State Road
Octavia Anthony
Anthony
Topsy Fallowfield
Chestertown
Elsie Davis
J. Harry Temple
Valliant
Z. P. Steele
William H. Anderson
Geo. M. Russum
Wo. F. Towers
Geo. A. Deakyne
Lucy Griffith
Ella Downes
M. B. Stephens
J. R. Rochester
Maryland
Johns. Barnhart
Z. P.steele
Elizabeth Pippin
Eleanor Turner
May Chilton
Lena Fitzhugh
Helen Richardson
Elijah Sapp
Whiteleysburg
James Townsend
John Harrington
Samuel Smith
Clara
Lizzie Masten
Masten’s Corner
George Smith
Goldsborough
Walter Sapp
Albert Sapp
Lizzie Sapp
J. H. Smith
Susan M. Hughes
Hughes’ Cross Roads
Luther West
Richard Merriken
R. L. Glover
B. B. Allen
Washington
Clerk Hobbs
Deakyne
Tyler Heirs
Mary H. Moore
Federalsburg
Ames
Emma Everngain
J. A. Todd
Monumental City
Our Town
Felton
Royal
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