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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1894

Page

4

Old Christmas and Lent dates in Maryland notes

Lent begins February 7, Easter falls March 25, and Old Christmas is mentioned amid other local items. The Denton area reports grain, poultry, and sugar prices, postmaster appointments, and several local business changes. The Maryland Legislature convened in Annapolis with officers named and sessions opening with committees appointed.

Denton Gail Denton Wharf Philadelphia Times Prospectus Journal I. T. Saulsbury Ridgely J. H. Smith & Bro’s Chestertown F. P. Phelps Dorchester Federalsburg Baltimore Sun General Assembly J.E J. R. Rochester Robert H. Kemp Trappe

Colonel Legg's Oops and Penninsula Horticultural Meet

Col Wm Henry Legg a delegate from Queen Annes county escaped a misadventure en route to Governor Browns banquet when he mistook a Townsend transfer point for a stop he was to board at. The train returned and he rejoined the car party laughing at the mix up. The Peninsula Horticultural Society holds its seventh annual meeting in Dover on May 9 10 and 11 with an agenda inviting ladies to participate. Additional notes cover local relocations firings and social visits as well as church events and ongoing corn shipments from this location.

Colonel Legg Henry Legg House of Delegates Queen Anne's Governor Brown Col. Legg Centreville Annapolis Townsend Baltimore The Peninsula Horticultural Society Dover Peninsula

Local notes on illness, moves and visits in town

Dr. Saulsbury ill with aggravated mumps. A new chandelier at Methodist Protestant Church fell during a Christmas event. Edmund Burke recovering from injuries after a wagon accident. Rev J W Fogle from Oxford aided revival services. Less moving in the area this year. Albert Harrington moved to Harrington, Emily Masten to Masten's Corner. Rev CG H Day preached a New Year sermon. W J D Lucas visited from Leipsic, Del. James A Stephens to Crisfield for unfinished business. Miss Wilhelmina Wilson visiting Mrs John W Stevens, plans to return Monday. James E Morgan to build a new house in south village. Mrs John A Cahall visiting Philadelphia with her son Charles L Cahall.

Saulsbury Edmund Burke J. W. Fogle Oxford Mr. Graham Sheppard’s Church Albert Harrington Harrington Emily Masten Masten CG. H. Day Union Methodist Protestant Church W. J. D. Lucas Leipsic Del W. P. Stafford James A. Stephens Crisfied Wilhelmina Wilson Philadelphia John W. Stevens James E. Morgan John A. Cahall Charles L. Cahall Robert Gulick Preston Nhat Hastings Dover Elkton and Southern Railroad Caroline H. A. Roe Denton Bridge M. P Ridgely Centreville Roland Garey Choptank Easton Chesapeake

Moore trial over lumber demand in Kent County

The case of John W. Moore of Marydel versus School District No. 115 was heard before Squire Cooper in Dover. Moore sought 15 for lumber, but judgment was entered for 9.20. A Philadelphia salesman, J B Nevins, died of paralysis two hours after a Christmas holiday on a Bridgeville farm.

John W. Moore Marydel Kent County Squire Cooper Dover Moore Squire J.B. Nevins Philadelphia Bridgeville Dover Jnder Mr. Dunn Milford George Prettyman Frank H. White Sadie Davis Daniel M. E. Church N. Pilchard Samuel I. Roop Laurel Gazette Kate Wheatly Kent Iron and Hardware Co Wilmington City

Social gatherings and weddings across Maryland

A series of social events highlights a week of entertainment from Mrs Annie Carter’s Whiteleyshing home to Preston straw rides and garden parties. Notable unions include William A. Lamb with Mamie Conley and Samuel P. Conley with Augusta Walls, plus several local nuptials in First election district. The piece also notes community happenings, improved town streets, and residents moving or changing homes.

Albert Chandler William G. Lumb William A. JD. Lamb Mamie Conley Samuel P. Conley Augusta Walls Frank Smith

Local villagers endure la grippe and moving days

Mer Bates and Mrs Bates left Osford after visiting friends in town. Many residents moved Monday while la grippe sweeps the area. Aged Voshells face critical illness and pneumonia. Local folks attend the Boyer Moore trial in Dosier. Weather aids feur chasing as sheriffs and teachers mingle in holiday aftermath.

Mer William Bates Osford John d. Voshell Thomas Chapel Hla’ Suing Kasion Galvin R. Frazier Wilmington Doser Sheri George H. Berry Gertrude Clark Lowe's School James Geen Milton Philadelphia

Visitors and relocations in Easton and environs

Easton society notes Christmas visits and moves across Caroline and surrounding counties. Families including Langston and Edgell relocate to Danville and Ridgely stores open. Weddings planned for Todd and Edgell, plus numerous visits by Misses and Doctors, with residents shuffling between Denton Greensborough and Philadelphia.

Town Changes and Christmas Cheer in Bridgetown

A flurry of home exchanges and moves marks Bridgetown as residents shift homes within and around town Col J T Sheunocks joins Denwood Willis team Jamel Chambers moves to Ruthsburg Lemuel Cowsey moves to town property Daniel Sparks moves to roldsborpe J J Gibson relocates to don Cannon Our teacher held a Christmas tree and treat for pupils and patrons at year end Robert H Cahall to take charge of trick at Barclay and horse training next season Robert W Knotts from Kenton Deb visits Bridgetown Miss Cora Stack spent Christmas in Philadelphia and returned James Chambers and Lt Gibson listed sick with grip Lillian Pippin visiting Wilmington Christmas enjoyed by town residents.

Col J.T. Sheunocks Denwood Willis Jamel Chambers Ruthsburg Lemuel Cowsey Daniel Sparks Roldsborpe J. J. Gibson Robert H. Cahall Barclay Robert W. Knotts Kenton Deb Bridgetown Cora Stack Philadelphia James Chambers Lt. Gibson Grip Lillian Pippin Wil

Baltimore Markets Wheat and Poultry Prices Reported

The Baltimore wheat market remained steady this week with quotations from 60 to 64 cents. Corn sold around 10 cents, with slight fluctuations. Poultry demand was dull with live turkeys about and 10 cents a pound. ducks and chickens near the same. Dressed poultry fetched 2 to 5 cents more per pound. Calves ranged 5 to 7 dollars per head and limbs from 2.50 to 5.50.

Baltimore

County approves street shell purchase and bonds

County commissioners last Tuesday authorized the clerk to buy twenty five hundred bushels of shells for the streets of Pedersburg. The bond of N Gr Cohee a constable was approved.

Pederalsburg N. Gr. Cohee

Sunday Sabbath laws debated by Maryland Methodists

Rev G W Townsend urged strict Sabbath observance and criticized lax enforcement in Maryland noting a Queen Annes County man jailed for gardening on Sunday while corporations move freight without penalty The Henderson church members surprised their pastor with a large aid box and William H Jackson offered to fund a Salisbury home for Rev William K Galloway The Wilmington Conference seeks pastors for several churches and Laurel Grove reports unpaid subscriptions Obituary: Francis M Dunn former Dover Inder manager and Kent county sheriff, dies aged 72. Mrs Martha Cooke wife of Rev Giles Cooke dies in Northeast at 54

General Assembly of Maryland Old State House Annapolis Senate John Walter Smith Worcester County J. Roger McSherry Frederick Frank Shipley Howard Reading William I. T Prince George's J. J. Fenton Baltimore City William H. Richardson Baltimore County George Thomas Mering Carroll L. J. Asilton Kent Burton W. Parker Caroline John W. Collier Montgomery Henry S. McDonald Talbot Alfred N. Brinsfield Dorchester Julian H. Pearce Cecil Charles Hawkins Samuel H. Hamilton David T. Lewis Als. Laird Somerset I. G. Martin Asbury M. E. Church South Anne Arundel County William C. Maley Presbyterian Baltimore Harford Ormond Hammond Talbot County Osborn S. Yellett Dent Downing Prince George’s Baltimore Sun G. W. Townsend Methodist Episcopal Society Queen Anne’s Henderson Methodist Episcopal Church W. M. Warner William H. Jackson Salisbury William K. Galloway Jackson Methodist Episcopal Chesapeake City Elkton Northeast Port Deposit Rising Sun Zion Cherry Hill Wilmington Laurel Grove Greensboro Methodist Episcopal Sunday School M. E Francis M. Dunn Dover Inder Kent County Delaware Marydel Dover Mr. Dunn Camden Garrett Luff W. L. Reynolds House of Representatives Martha F. Cooke Giles B. Cooke St. Mary Anne's Protestant Episcopal Parish Norfolk Denton Portsmouth

Former editor Dilworth arrested for unlicensed liquor sales

The Wilmington Morning News reports James H. Dilworth, former editor of the Delaware City News, was arrested in Chicago last week on a charge of selling liquor without a license. Dilworth previously sold soft drinks at the World’s Fair and faced a libel suit in Dover with Rev. J. A. B. Wilbon, D. D., as plaintiff.

Wilmington Morning News James H. Dilworth Delaware City News Chieno Dilworth Dover Rev. J. A. B. Wilbon D. D

Coburn Sues Railroad After Injuries at Ridgely

W G Coburn has filed a damages suit against the P W & B Railroad for injuries from August 23 when his foot was crushed under a moving train at Ridgely. He had stepped off to speak to a friend at the depot while traveling north.

W. G. Coburn Ridgely P. W.& B. Railroad Company Coburn

Elkton Notes and Local Happenings Chronicle

In Elkton last week a key witness was ruled incompetent by Judge Wickes who said the boy did not know God or Jesus and had never heard the Lord’s prayer. The town saw holiday visitors from Bryant and Stratton College and Maryland Agricultural College, lodge officers installed, and several fires raise questions of arson. News covers weddings, farm talks, a bear hunt plan, railroad talks, and local business notes amid a slate of short items.

Elkton Wickes Cecil Democrat Jesus Christ Maryland Taghside Carrie D. Smith W. Royal Menick Bryant and Stratton’s Business College Harry R George Graham Maryland Agricultural College C’ Leslie Walls St. John's College Annapolis Thomas D. Merrick Randolph Macon College Casper Norris Carmichael Emily Straugh Damsontown Temple Lodge A. F A. M John §. Barnhart George A. Deakyne Willard H. Thawley William Stevens James Swann Joshua Porter Jacob Andrew Roesville M. E. Church W. M. Warner James W. Davis Mary P. Seney William Cook Della Embert

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