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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
3
Public Business Calendar lists January meetings for the Circuit Court on January 8 and the Orphans' Court on January 20. Levy Court will meet January 23, and the School Board is scheduled to meet January 23.
A long list of notices on a Wesley M E Church meeting next Tuesday. Denton property transfer on Third Street. Local officials report 27 patients in an insane hospital in 1899 and 206 total. Farm institute covers soil fertility with green manures, rock phosphate, potash, and nitrogen sources. Incubator advice for chickens and orchard spraying guidelines. Maryland soils explained by Prof Boonsteel. Amoss urges higher funding for agricultural institutes.
Parson Green tied the knot for two couples on Wednesday evening at the parsonage. The pairs were Ezekiel Hutson with Ela Darling of Goldsboro and Owen H. Purnell with Lida Stewart of Templeville, Del. Dr. G. W. Goldsborough and wife depart for Baltimore for specialist treatment. The community sees various relocations and social visits, including the Kliwanskys in Baltimore, the Fultons moving to Wilmington, and local attendance at Salisbury horticultural society events.
Mr. and Mrs. J. FP Ledman and others visited Baltimore this week. A gipsy camp near town entertained local youths with fortune telling. Mr. Or. Patton began his role in the legislature after Monday travel to Annapolis. Clergy from Williamsburg and Preston exchanged pulpits, while Preston MME Church hosts protracted meetings. The Literary Society meets at Dr Noble's this evening.
Rev. T. F. Beauchamp conducts a revival at the parsonage amid strong interest and conversions. Miss Annie Dryden of Baltimore visits Mrs. Beauchamp. Willard C. Todd moves into his remodeled house. Mrs. Wm. I' Liden visits her son in Philadelphia. Miss Georgia Stevens leaves Thursday to visit relatives in Baltimore.
Rev. Moore of the M E Church South preached here Tuesday evening for Rev. T A J O'Brien. The whist club enjoyed Monday evening entertainment by Miss Grace Stambaugh. Miss Grace Staumbaugh left Wednesday for a short visit in Washington. Miss Ethel Bartlett of Centreville is visiting Mrs. James H. Smith.
A surprise savings event invites attendees to a free lunch and a maiden as entertainment at Jones Hall McShiane’s on Saturday evening January 27 1900. Proceeds go to Ridgely School Teachers.
Photographs depict a Haundat couple in a 1900 wedding at Tarmony Church. Miss Minta E Todd and Orlan T Kelley wed after a Mendelssohn march with a large ceremony, ushers and a maid of honor. reception at the bride’s home followed by a journey to Washington. Additional notices cover a Philadelphia wedding portrait, local court actions, and county fiscal matters.
Resolutions adopted at a meeting of Choptank Conclave No 28 Improved order of Heptasophs note the death of brother Fames Groen and honor his memory. They pledge to insert notices in county papers and to send copies to next of kin and decayed brothers, with minutes to reflect the tribute. The record mentions praise for his kindness and sympathy and directs dissemination of the resolutions.
A parade of obituaries notes the death of Boniah Fleming of Easton who perished suddenly in a carriage ride to Boothwyn. He was a former railroad agent and later fertilizer official with ties to Ridgely and Baltimore. Survived by a daughter and three children, funeral services were held in Trinity Cathedral Easton. Also listed are obituaries for Michael Finn of West Denton and Henry Mason of Caroline County plus Mrs Susan Wilson James Green and Caroline Phillips with funeral details and family ties.
The thirtieth Maryland General Assembly opened with Messick assigned to agriculture and labor and other committees in the Senate while Ledman and Satterfield received several House committee roles. A new bill to fund Peninsula Hospital at Salisbury seeks 32,500 annually. Salisbury’s location at a railroad junction is cited as a reason for the project. A bicycle side-path bill is planned with Conway Sams drafting and backing from prominent wheelmen. Notices announce obituaries for Frances Davenport and Joshua Brodess, with local tributes and interment details. Also, railroad tours of Old Mexico via a special Pullman train are advertised, with round-trip fare 100.
School commissioners met Tuesday and ordered four new desks for Goldsboro primary and ten for Federalsburg Academy. A library is to be established at Long's school. The secretary was told not to require pupils to sweep when parents object.
Mes. Le M. OR. Carter visits her ill father Col. James Merrick Barclay while Willie Sisk returns to Dickinson College after a vacation with his father Mr. FP. Sisk.
A testimonial endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a trusted remedy after many medicines and a doctor failed. The ad claims thousands cured and notes one application relieves pain. Listed sellers include W. E. Brown in Denton and Colston in Ridgely. A separate item states Union revival services are now held at Wesley M. E. Church.
Denton social items report visitors residents and travels. George Rice of Philadelphia and bride visit father John Rice and ex sheriff Robert C. Rice in Williston and Tuckahoo Neek. Mrs Mollie Wilkinson and Mrs K N Barnette of Baltimore visit Howard Wilkinson and Henry Wilkinson. Anna Poole of Federalsburg and Ernest E Wright of Williamsburg guests of Wat W Noble. A Messick of Bethlehem visits Washington with sister Addie Whiteley. Leland M Wyatt and Jennie V Wyatt visit Philadelphia and New Jersey. William Saulsbury of Dover editor of the Delawarean spends winter with bride in Los Angeles. T J Longfellow and daughter Nettie of Greensboro visit Mrs H W Hughes. Rev George W Bowman and Mrs Bowman celebrate 30th wedding anniversary. Charles R Wilson appointed to Edgemoor Iron Works near Wilmington. Delegate Ledium visits Denton on Tuesday then departs for Annapolis. Mrs W F Towers and Mrs Z P Steele visit Baltimore. Del has Dr Manship as guest. Temple Jump telegraph operator at Cordova in town Sunday. Mr and Mrs B B Allen of Washington visiting Hobbs. Mrs J E Nichols seriously ill with rheumatism. Kepler Barnette of Baltimore in town Sunday.
Rev Mr Sparks W Melton pastor of Franklin Square Baptist Church preached on The Young Man of Tomorrow urging the need to enlarge and cultivate the mind through daily press reading. He contrasted country and city youths noting country boys digest newspapers and rise to surpass urban peers.
An advertisement argues that cheap remedies fail for severe coughs and lung threats. It endorses Roschee's German Syrup as a proven cure that relieves inflammation, eases ex pectoration, and aids rest. Sample bottles are advertised in Maryland locations. A separate note mentions a papal encyclical allowing South American bishops to permit priests to marry.
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