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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1891
Page
3
Obituary notices for John W. Morgan and James C Richards, with a wide sweep of local items. Court schedules, real estate ads, postal card changes, and a report of a knife accident. Mentions Gen Tyler and Confederate veterans event in Baltimore.
Mr. Edgar Voda is doing a good business at this place. Mr. J. F. Cottman and Mr. Felton of Jenkintown Pa spent last week with Mr. John W. Lord. Miss Mary E. Wright of Philadelphia is spending a week with her uncle Mr. Alex Wright. Mr. Wm. Morgan has just completed a commodious ice house.
A Maryland Delaware border county paper notes Major Smiths adverse verdicts on Linchester and Nanticoke rivers. The Linchester report finds no commerce now or prospect and deems improvement not worth the cost. The Nanticoke headwaters in Kent Delaware flow through Caroline and Dorchester counties, with seven feet navigation only seven miles below Federalsburg.
A Preston community update shows the widening committee meeting and a five member panel to confer with property owners on ground donations. Rev D F McFaul to lecture January 27 at Preston Academy on Ten Years in the Priesthood with adult 20 cent and child 10 cent admissions. Rev E S Mace family move to new Railroad Avenue parsonage noted. Prof Burgess buys J D Webster grocery store at Linchester with Wesley Bradley handling operations.
Alfred Saulsbury of Burrsville and Miss Lillie Atkinson of Sea ford wed on Wednesday evening 7th inst at the Burrsville M P Church officiated by Rev W J Duhadway. Also Delaware pair Jerome Hopkins and Jennie Melvin married at Burrsville M P Church with Rev HL Lewis officiating. Visitors include W H Flaharty of Quantico and Wa O Jacobs of Philadelphia. Prof Ege seeks to form a vocal music class at the M E church.
Harriet A. Fisk and Thomas W. Jones filed a 312000 bond as administrators after admitting the late A Murray Fisk s will to probate Jones presented an inventory and debts. G L Potter was authorized to sell three shares of Denton National Bank stock. G W Belson submitted a partial administration account. Letters granted for Jacob Smith s estate to Henry M Smith and Joshua F Covey. Wm TH Deen and Francis S Yoild to appraise annual rental value of Alva Ollie Walton s estate. Minor Frampton children Walton and Elon Frampton noted.
An old Catholic church built in 1825 by Captain Joseph Richardson was torn down after being replaced by a new building in November. The adjacent cemetery has been enlarged and beautified, holding Richardson’s remains and many early county notables. The burial of John Collins’s wife, daughter of General William Potter, reflects a famed courtship and union tied to President Jackson’s circle.
The annual stock holders meeting elected directors Philip W. Downes B Gootee Stevens R C Carter J P J Hubbard John F Dawson J W Clark Ernest Downes T C West and A R Wright Cal P W Downes was chosen president and B Gootee Stevens vice president West was reappointed cashier Dukes Downes teller Edwin R Downes bookkeeper There is a directorate change replacing K T Carter with A St Wright as penceman and no other officer changes.
Wheat prices show an upward tendency with top samples near 1.03 per bushel and general ranges from 0.60 to 1.03. Southern corn remains firm with white and yellow varieties selling 60 to 62 cents per bushel.
William H. Kinning of Federalsburg has been granted an original pension. The action finalizes his eligibility for veteran benefit support under the applicable state or federal program. No further details on the pension amount or effective date are provided in the available text.
The article lists officers for Nanti Coke Lodge No 172 A F and A M Federalsburg including A W Sisk W M L and J C Clark. It notes dissolution of Goslin and Davis by mutual consent and Davis purchasing the canning house property and attached plant. Wright to build a tug boat for tow of wood to his mill. Trice and Emma Williams marriage. Wright and Co buy schooner Wewcome TM for river traffic. Noble family moves. protracted church meetings. Arbitrators appointed in estate matters of Arthur Willis with notices of meetings and representation by various parties.
Public notice cautions buyers to avoid fakes and demand the genuine Salvation Qily Da with the Bull's Head trademark on the wrapper. The advisory emphasizes checking branding to ensure authenticity and protect consumers from counterfeit goods.
A satirical tale follows a sailor who leaves Liliput after songs of praise turn stale. He seeks fortune in Bellucia where revenue officials seize goods and valuables aboard ship. The voyage ends with the sailor slain by four laws of petty traders, lamented by the narrator.
A 19th century letter argues high wool tariffs harm Maryland economy. It cites import taxes of 29,252,016 on wool, 50,000,000 added price impact, and total tax on woolens of 136,566,270. It notes reductions in sheep, wool production, and wage drops, urging free trade and local factory growth to save money and lift citizens.
The author argues to repeal present tariff laws and replace them with revenue-based legislation. A graduated income tax would fund rising pension costs and remove trade shackles. With national unity in policy and industry, shipbuilding and merchant marine would revive, reducing strikes and raising wages. Country farmer.
The community notes recoveries and social events across Denton and nearby towns. Mr. Will Collins reports recovery from mountain fever and resides in Aspen. Rev. S. D. Hall lies in critical condition after months of illness. Social gatherings, church revivals, weddings, public notices, and travel fare adjustments are detailed, including upcoming marriage plans, church services, and half fare incentives for the Peninsula Horticultural Society meeting.
Readers of the Journal exchange letters critiquing Geo F Beaven on Protestant Episcopal Church history and apostolic succession. The letters compare church continuity claims with other American denominations and urge tracing sources, while noting mixed public literacy in ecclesiastical topics.
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