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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1890
Page
3
Denton and Caroline County News Roundup
Local notes report court dates and civic events including the Orphans Court on Tuesday January 28, and a looming ice crop failure. Officials like Hon Charles H. Gibson and Register of Wills Roe in Easton are mentioned amid local social visits, appointments, and business openings in Denton, Easton, and Federalsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of
Wills Roe
Easton
Sue Smith
Marydel
Alice Melvin
Two Election B Bills Introduced in Maryland
Two election bills were introduced in the Maryland Legislature this week. Senator John P. Poe of Baltimore city and D Henning Jones of the Crescent Society proposed reforms. Poe’s bill focuses on voter registration to bar non residents, requiring registrants to swear they intend to return if not residing in the state and to have lived six months in their district on election day. Jones introduced a Crescent Democratic Club crafted Ballot Reform act, an altered Australian ballot to fit Maryland voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
John P. Poe
Baltimore City
D. Henning Jones
The
Cresent Society
Baltimore
Poe
Senate
Crescent Democratic Club
Peninsula Points Marriage and Local Notes
Olin Bryan and Miss Anna Dodd wed in Queen Anne's county last Wednesday. Woolman J. Gibson and Miss Gibson head to Baltimore for the winter. W Hooper Gibson has left housekeeping and rents a room at the Arlington Hotel in Centreville. W H Jackson & Son begin a new factory along the B and E railroad near Salisbury. John Manning of Kent dies from a pistol wound suffered last fall. Herring fishing opens at Swan Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Bryan
Queen Anne's County
Anna Dodd
John Dodd
Queen Anne’s County
Woolman J. Gibson
Miss Gibson
Baltimore
W. Hooper Gibson
Arlington Hotel
Centreville
W. H. Jackson & Son
Salisbury
John Manning
Kent
Miss El mira Ross Marries James Price at Clayton Residence
On Tuesday morning last Miss El mira, daughter of Charles G. Ross, wed James Price of Maryland at Mr. Ross's Clayton home. The ceremony took place in a decorated parlor under a bower of evergeens with Rev. Sharp of Kenton M E Church officiating. Miss Lillie Boggs of Maryland played a brilliant wedding march as the couple entered, with Miss Clara G. Ross as bridesmaid and B. H. Ross as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Brown
William J. Davis
Federalsburg
George P. Fisher
Dover
Treasury
Senate
James N. Fisher
J. P. J. Hubbard
Grangers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
M. Gottlieb
Masonic Building
Alfred Smith
Zion M.E. Church
Middletown
Del
Cambridge
Easton
Clayton
Greensborough
J. B. Draper
M. Whitby
R. Russum
J. D. Plummer
Iva Lowe
Elma Orrell
T. H. Jarman
A. J. Rich
Caroline County Farmers’ Alliance
Court House
Messrs
H. Franklin Stevens
W. C. Todd
Wi. A. Wilson
State Alliance
Upper Marlboro
James’ H.’ Straughn
Baltimore
Denton
Straughn
New ‘York
Fournat
Hobbs
Caroline County
New York
Elmira
Charles G. Ross
James Price
Maryland
Mr. Ross
Sharp
M. E
Kenton
Lillie Boggs
Clara G. Ross
B. H. Ross
Clayton Call
Baltimore slate hints Urner for collector and linked posts
A late Republican slate names Milton G. Urner to succeed Collector Groome, William M. Marine to become naval officer, and William D. Burchin as surveyor. Charles L. Wilson is discussed for deputy collector, with Col Lang named for deputy surveyor if he does not secure the assistant postmaster post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Garey
Baltimore Mervs
Milton G. Urner
Collector Groome
William M. Marine
William D. Burchin
Charles L. Wilson
William M. Knight
Col. Lang
Gathering Wid Flowers in Winter
Unseasonably fine Sunday weather draws people outdoors after church as residents roam streets and countryside. Peaches, daisies, and buttercups are gathered to showcase an unusually mild mid spring amid mid winter snow.
Vickery Remains in Jail After Habeas Corpus Plea
Judge Houston refused a writ of habeas corpus for Hezekiah Vickery after an attempt by James L. Wallcott to secure release. Vickery wounded Fighting Tom Smith before Christmas. Smith died days later. Coroner’s jury exonerated Vickery, but he will stay jailed until the court convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickery
James L. Wallcott
Hezekiah Vickery
Mutual Aid Society to Merge with Easton Firm
The Agricultural Mutual Aid Society, an assessment insurance company based here, will merge with a similar Easton operation. The Denton office will close. James Swann, formerly secretary of the Denton company, now represents Dawson & Earle of Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Agricultural Mutual Aid Society
Denton
James Swann
Denton Company
Dawson & Earle
Orphans Court ratifies sale and probate action
Proceedings show little business. On motion by James N. Todd the sale of the late William A. Holbrook real estate was finally ratified. The last will of Nathan H. Hutchins was admitted to probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
James N. Todd
Byron C. Holbrook
William A. Holbrook
Nathan H. Hutchins
New Church concert aids Sabbath school in Preston
A Preston correspondent notes a well received musical and literary event by New Church members on Friday night. Proceeds benefit the New Church Sabbath school. The program featured solos duets trio and quartet numbers with local residents performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
New Church
J. R. Willoughby
Kate K. Hobbs
Rosebuds
J. S. Zell
Mr. J. T. Pfeiffer
Denton National Bank Re-elects Board Of Directors
At a stockholders meeting held last Tuesday the board of directors was re-elected. Names listed include Philip W. Downes as president B G Stevens as vice president John W Clark R C Carter R T Carter J P J Hubbard John F Dawson Ernest Downes T C West as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Raughley
Denton National Bank
American Corners
S. J. Collins
J.O. Redhead
DB. F. Cedars
T. W. Redman
Jacob Andrew
Greenbury ‘Griffith
Addie Andrew
Ernest Redhead
Philip W. Downes
B. G. Stevens
John W. Clark
R. C. Carter
R. T. Carter
J. P. J. Hubbard
John F. Dawson
Ernest Downes
T. C. West
Fire destroys Keppler dwelling and outbuildings
A farm on the Greensborough to Burrsville road owned by Samuel Keppler burned on Monday at 9 o'clock. The dwelling house and outbuildings were destroyed along with all furniture. Keppler’s exact loss was not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Keppler
Greensborough
Burrsville
Keppler
German Baptist Brethren Dedication Near Ridgely
The new German Baptist Brethren church near Ridgely will be dedicated Sunday morning January 26 at ten o clock. Services will also be held Sunday at seven o'clock p m and continue through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Church of the German Baptist Brethren
Detroit Journal seeks descendants of Revolutionary officers
The Detroit Journal asks readers by post card for the addresses of living male and female descendants of Revolutionary officers and soldiers from 1776. The notice requests names and states of ancestors when possible, hinting at a possible financial raid by W. H. Brearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Fournal
W. H. Brearly
Detroit Journal
National Treasury
George S. Dill Captured After Escape
Sheriff Fennimore received word from Rocky Mount Virginia that George S. Dill, who escaped from the jail on Thanksgiving evening, was captured today in Franklin county. He will be returned at once to the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. D
Doven
Fennimore
Rocky Mount
Franklin County
George S. Dill
Dill
Lewis Scitiele & CO
Broadway
N.Y
Winter Colds Ahead and Famine Fears in Russia
The report warns famine threatens northern Russia while millions in America expect a cold season. There is no defense against famine, but Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup offers a remedy for every cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Dr. Bull
Johnny Ramstrong's Gun on the Wall
A phrasal lament condemns an old firearm labeled Johnny Ramstrong's gun. The poem recalls its feared past role against Indians and wildlife, praises its former prowess, then argues it should stay hung on the wall as a warning of past deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Ramstrong
Johnny Aamstrong
Ex-President Cleveland and Washington Real Estate Considerations
Ex President Cleveland may move back to Washington or see real estate as his best investment, with Mrs Cleveland hinting at a return. The piece notes political overtones and covers related congressional appointments, World’s Fair timing, and other federal transfers amid illness reports in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Washington
Kelley
Pennsylvania
Randall
House of Representatives
Philadelphia
Whitney
New York
Senate
Revenue Marine Service
Treasury
Navy Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Windom
Weather Bureau
Agricultural Department
Chicago
St. Louis
Senate Committee On
House
Alb
Senator Voorhees
Department of Justice
Chalmers
Indiana
W. W. Dudley
Voorhees
Harrison
Flouse Committee On Rules
Reed
Morgan
Dorchester
Indian Affairs
Windsor Gestford Marriage in Ingleside Church
Windsor and Gestford unions announced from Ingleside M E church at 7 p m on January Sth Reverend A Chandler officiating Bride Ida M Gestford of Caroline and groom William Windsor of Queen Annes county also notices Jorry Irwin marriage at Denton parsonage with Hester Irwin and James E Cheezum with Annie M Sigman at Dover Bridge Talbot county on January 6 1890 officiated by Reverend Isaiah Christopher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Gestford
M. E
Ingleside
A. Chandler
William Windsor
Queen Anne's County
Ida M. Gestford
Caroline County
Cubezum—Sigman
Dover Bridge
Talbot County
Isaiah Christopher
James E. Cheezum
Annie M. Sigman
Caroline
Jorry Irwin
M. E. Parsonage
Denton
I. N. Foreman
Samuel Jopp
Hester Irwin
Taanamaker's January Sale Promises Price Power
PHILADELPHIA January 13. Taanamaker's declares its stock is being moved by price power with special conditions to create prices moving a million dollars of merchandise this month. The firm emphasizes retail leadership and confidence, noting that the sale continues with rising interest and questions about who loses money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Gloriosa Dresses Highlight Spring Textile Rush
Gloriosa is hailed as the spring glory in dress goods with fourteen styles plus one plaid. 48 inch width, seven yard patterns, plain and black stripes at 1.50 and fancy stripes and plaid at 1.75. Magnificent ginghams from Anderson and Whytlaw, all over jacquards and damasse, borders on ginghams, 25 cent plaids and stripes debuting from Whytlaw Ginghams. Over one hundred styles in the new ginghams and loom work unseen in cotton before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whytlaws
Whytlaw
Richard Nichols
Sunavina Parcor
Gal and Satterfield General Merchandise Ad
Gal and Satterfield of Greensborough Missouri announces holiday incentives for Denton residents. The store offers 25 percent offMen’s ladies’ and children’s underwear and a full line of gloves from Centemert’s finest to heavy work gloves. They stock novelties for holidays including lambrequins table and stand scarfs tidies ribbons and laces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensborough, Mo
Denton
Bargains Plentiful in Dry Goods Boots and Furniture
The store touts low prices on Dry Goods with German Henrietta fabrics, 46 inch Henriettas at 65c, 55c for 40 inch all wool, and 38 inch stripe woolen at 55c. Boots and Shoes offer wide range from $3.85 hand-made to 50c boys’ shoes. A vast Furniture line includes Silk Plush Mohair suits to plain stool chairs.
Stoves Clothe Hats At All Prices In Store Trade
Stoves and ranges of all makes from Speers to cheapest lot priced below list. Also offers a good line of shelf hardware. Includes all kinds of clothing ready made and to order at all prices and a nobby line of hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer’s
Oranges and fruits offered at low prices at Satterfield shop
In Confectionery and general merchandise, W. C. Satterfield advertises a full line of oranges, nuts, and fruits, plus candies and even wallpaper, all at low prices. The notice emphasizes a wide range of goods and discount pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Satter Fievp’s
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H. P. Chambers
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Swan Point
Symenen
Josiah
W. M. Willoughby
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Julia Kelley
Mrs. Zell
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Mr. Pfeiffer
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Iome
Father
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Zell
Phillips
Pfeiffer
Harry Goodwin
Jesus Christ
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad
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Elbert Douglass
Mr. Freeman
la Grippe
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W. T. Kelley
William H. Stafford
Wilson
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Hillsborough
George Sherwood
Arlie Powell
George Powell
Mr. Adkins
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William Barcus
Church Hill
Ida V. Scotton
Franklin P. Medford
Addie Kinnamon
Goldsboro
Elisha Wright
Hartley
M. E. Church
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J. A. B. Wilson
J. H. Howard
Bridgeville
George L. Hardesty
Galestown
Mr. Tabler
Salem
J. W. Fogle
E. Freeman
Blackburn
Presbyterian Church
A. Smith
G. L. Hardesty
Wilmington
C. L. Hardesty
Alice Collins
R. Y. Collins
Potter’s Landing
Jefferson
Wilmer Davis
W. Parker
A. G. Saulsbury
McShane’s Hall
Mr. Comegys
Mr. Park
Greenborough
John Hambleton
Daniel Teat
Justice Comegys
Roy Marvel
J. S. Marvel
Andrew JB. Roe
Smyrna National Bank
Dr. F. Gelletly
Potter's Landing
Taanamaker’s
Robert Browning
Joan Wanamaker
Choptank Hotel
Denton, Maryland
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Lucas
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Tonsorial
D Lili W. Downes
F. M. Eccles
Hielsborough
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Howard Nryan
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Utys-At-Law
E. Bexington St
Battisone
New City Post Office
Pers Lass & Bowdle
Pawer
Denton & Greensboro, MD
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Blackiston’s
Congress
Button
Balto
Blackiston
W.d.blackiston
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Hamilton Faster & Sons
Baltimore Street
Nea Light Street
White Marble
Baltimore, MD
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Mason
Hamlin
Alee Solden
Mason & Hamlin
Mason & Manlin
Mason & Hanlin
NEW York Weekly Herald
United States
James Gormon Bennett
New York Herald
New York City
Gaddess Brothers
Nortilecilarles ST
Valtoiore
Steain Works
Charles St
Best Eoil
J.f.mancha
Claremont
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