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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1890
Page
3
Correspondence in the Journal notes reflective pieces on the Australian system as the legislature continues its work. The column mentions many pretty church and women weddings across various parts of the county, indicating celebratory social life amid political discourse.
Levy court and Orphans' court meetings planned for next Tuesday. Public schools reopen then. many locals listed with influenza cases. Numerous marriages and local appointments announced amid county events and industry updates.
The piece argues for a new state property assessment to equalize taxation and curb evasion, calls for taxation of foreign corporations on gross receipts, and recommends annual railroad gross receipts taxes. It notes Baltimore's high license plan to curb liquor traffic, with city and state bills, license fees, and strict sale restrictions.
Denton Journal notes requests for news from across the county under this heading. Residents are invited to contribute information on local events, happenings, and notices for publication in the Saturday morning issue.
Mr Peter Hagadone receives a letter from Mr George W Thompson of Cleveland Ohio seeking information on Caroline soil climate production and markets He notes colonists plan to locate near Ridgeley and Maryland has been chosen The settlers are described as well to do farmers able to become good citizens
Three fine porkers slain near Spring Mills weighed 501 448 and 447 pounds. Jeff Cohee killed two with total weight 754 pounds and W A Cohee accounted for one at 532 pounds. The report notes the aggregate yields and names two local purchasers.
Wheat in Baltimore quoted at 78 and 80 cents with corn at 36 and 38 cents. The report notes bid and ask ranges in the local grain market.
George Peterson, confined in Dover jail for assaulting Fred Maas and Alexander Dill at Hartley on Christmas Day, was arraigned before Squire Jester in Dover Saturday. Hearing waived, Peterson held in 1000 dollars bail for the next court term. Dill recovered, Maas out of danger. Lorena V Perry and Thomas A Noble wed in East Cambridge. Cambridge National Bank declared a semi annual dividend. W. W. Hobson, former Kent county Orphans' Court clerk, is dead. Frankford, Del has a Frances Cleveland Democratic Club.
The fourth quarterly meeting for Potter's Landing charge will be at Potter's Landing M E Church on the 19th and 26th inst. Dr J A B Wilson will preach on Sunday the 19th at 3 p m with quarterly conference on Monday the 26th at 2 p m. Rev Dr Morris announces a sermon tomorrow on The Power Which the Church Needs with the Lord's Supper after. Rev W M Strayer will preach at Thawley's Chapel Sunday Jan 19 at 10 30 and at Ames at 7 p m the same day.
J S Ober announces a meeting to organize a poultry raisers association in Ridgely Maryland on Tuesday January 21 at 1 pm. Attendants from the local section are urged to attend as important questions for every poultryman will be discussed. He believes the group can benefit broader interests beyond the immediate area.
The Castle Hall farm, a 560 acre peach estate on the Shore, sold last Tuesday at mortgagee’s sale. Bidders placed $7,000, subject to over $6,000 lien, with the mortgagee the successful bidder. The mansion, built by Dr. Alex Hardcastle’s grandfather about a century ago, is among the county’s oldest and noted upper Caroline landmark.
Wa Hunter of Roe Maryland sends one dollar to renew his subscription to the Denton Journal. He expresses a wish to renew promptly each year and wishes the editor a happy new year. Dated January 4 1890.
Mr J A Morgan held a wooden wedding party at his Hillsborough residence on Monday evening marking five years of marriage. Gifts of wood filled the rooms, a grand supper and winter flowers adorned the tables, cotillion music entertained guests, and the gathering included Dr P S Reynolds and family, the Wooters and Beaven families, Rev Geo Beaven, and many others. Guests departed in the early hours with fond memories and hopeful wishes for a golden wedding in 1935.
A verse asking what causes the grip the speaker fears. It links fever cough and illness with distress and the desire for relief, mentioning tea toasts and burial rites as dramatic devices. The speaker contrasts symptoms with attempts to seek help, while noting the grip affects body and life.
Citizens are urged to avoid extreme temperatures and seek medical aid for cold or suspected influenza. The elderly and those with pulmonary disease should minimize contact with influenza sufferers to reduce exposure and health risks.
On Thursday evening January 2 1866 at Michael Finn's residence Eldridge W Emerson and Rosena Candall both of this county were married by Rev I N Foreman. Willinx and Whent names follow with a Bethel M E church ceremony for Isaac L Willinx of Caroline Md to Fannie Wright of Sussex Del
Contractors begin grading for the Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad in Caroline between the Choptank River and the Dorchester line, advancing toward the project’s eastern segment.
To the people of Denton and vicinity we wish to call attention to the inducements we offer in General Merchandise. The offer is sufficient to make the few miles from here there a bagatelle.
In Nations offers 25 percent off under wear and gloves from Cen temeri’s finest to heavy work gloves. The line is complete with novelties for the holidays including Lambrequins table and stand scarfs tidies ribbons and laces. Every thing that can be called for is available.
In Dry Goods section offer includes German Henrietta silks 46 inches wide at 95c, 40 inch all wool Henriettas 55c, 46 inch all wool Henrietta 65c, 38 inch all wool Serges 50c, and stripe Saltings 38 inches at 55c. Boots and Shoes features bargains from $3.85 handmade to cheap boys’ shoes. Furniture range spans Silk Plush to chair.
Stoves and ranges of all makes from Speer’s to the cheapest, 16 percent below list prices. A good line of shelf hardware. All kinds of clothing ready made or to order at all prices. A nobby line of hats.
In Confectionery and general merchandise, W C SatterFIELD’s advertises an unmatched selection of oranges nuts fruits and candies plus a full line of wallpaper all at low prices for shoppers seeking value across multiple goods.
The list details men's footwear including calf and split leather boots, cowhide, grain and Kip hides, brogans pegged and sewed, and knee covering rubber boots.
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