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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1896
Page
3
The Gazette reports on Fourth of July activities and local events across Denton and surrounding towns. Updates cover church meetings, speed trials, barbering and building work, a large peach crop forecast, and rail transport notes. Notable items include a 6,600,000 basket peach estimate for 1896, a shipment hub list, and safety reminders after a recent storm.
Social notes list visits from Mr. and Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Charles Evans with children of Sadl ersville to Mrs. Sparks. Miss Anna Ford from Baltimore staying with Mrs. Reed. Miss Flora Thompson from Watford county at Mrs. Mullikin's. Miss Sallie Barton returning from St Mary’s Seminary. Mrs. Garrettson Smith hurt falling between wheels of a dearborn and improving under Drs. Sailsbury and Hackett. Miss Pearl Mullikin visiting Wye Mills. Miss Lena Sparks with Ella Tarburton near Cordova. peaches shipped with light heavy shipments. thirty seven Italians landed for rail work near the D. & C. bridge. Miss Mary Barnes visiting brother R. H. Barnes. Miss Martie Barton visiting Miss Sadie Chipley at the Anchorage, Talbot.
Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Deekens visited Feieraltsburg. Dr. Dorsey of Baltimore succeeds Dr. Clark in local medicine. Miss Celia Andrews of Philadelphia visits her mother Mrs. Rebecca Andrews. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Boston depart for Richmond Hill Long Island. Children Day exercises held at M. E. Church Sunday evening. Rev Hogg of Bridgeville Presbyterian preached here Sunday morning.
J A Wright proposes to build a new storehouse on the Choptank site replacing the fire damaged structure. He carries an $800 policy with Leitersburg. Willey plans reopening once the new building is ready, insured for $1,500 on burned stock. Until then Willey will use Wright’s building housing the post office. fire destroyed post office fixtures and mail bags.
New Town Assessor N A Hutson places Denton property assessment at 248 950, up about 55 000 from the previous base. He reports an even valuation still below real worth and urges dissatisfied owners to petition the town commissioners for changes at hearings on the 9th and 10th inst.
County commissioners and Queen Anne's Railroad officials meet at Queen Anne Station to approve Lloyd's road improvements. A three foot bridge raise and electric crossing gong are planned to improve safety. A court commission on damages to land from crossing proceeds to appeal. Contractors begin piling for the Hillborough and Choptank River bridges, with expected rapid progress and 36 miles graded by September.
School commissioners confirmed Miss Bessie Fleming as principal of Hillsborough Academy and Miss Bessie Deekins as assistant. Annie Stevenson and Mary Fisher named first and second assistant teachers at Ridgely Academy. Miss attic Dukes to teach at Thawley’s, Miss Zella Heather at Marydel. Deed for school house lot at Goldsborough presented by Mrs. Ann M. Massey and husband. Death of Mrs. Vernandes Davis. telegram from Federalsburg reported the death in Philadelphia of Tina Wright Davis wife of Fernandes Davis and daughter of Isaac K. Wright. Remains brought to Federalsburg. funeral held with Rev. White, Rev. Miller, Rev. Kenney officiating. interment Evergreen cemetery.
A profile of Thomas Culbroth, his life and times, and his political stance. The piece recounts Culbroth’s reaction to the Hillsborough nomination of Wright and his decision to run again, citing his objection to the Fugitive Slave Bill and his rationale for supporting the altered version after House amendments. It explains his belief that the bill’s procedure limited owners’ rights and relied on state officers, and notes his ultimate decision to back the amended measure.
In the 1818 election Culbreth led in Caroline with 943 votes while Wright had 36. Culbreth carried Queen Annes 622 to 502 and Talbot 485 to 43 for the ex-governor, giving him a 1,169 vote majority. Democrats won several House seats. Federalists retained the Legislature by joint ballot. Changes in Congress included Bayley, Smith, Little, Ringgold reelected. Second Session 15th Congress opened November 16, 1818 with Culbreth on Ways and Means and on Claims.
Charles M. Morgan held for larceny by Magistrate Pritchett. Judge Rus sum ruled the magistrate's appointment legal but ordered release on a defective commitment. McShane defended Morgan. Deweese represented the State. Bond set for October court.
A Pentecostal camp meeting will be held at Ennalls Springs from July 24 to August 3. Privileges are to be sold today between 12 and 2 at Hurlock. Next Saturday a campground meeting will discuss tents and tent sites. Concord camp privileges were disposed of on Monday: boarding tent John Thawley head tent Charles E Todd barbershop M W Wright horse pound H Franklin Stevens.
Nearly all JourNans issues print subscriber names with subscription expiration dates so patrons can see at a glance when remittances are due.
Clerk office deeds show numerous transfers and prices ranging from 50 to 2 240 dollars across Denton towns and districts. Notable entries include Clara E Barnhart to Anna Griffin 40 dollars for Denton property and Samuel Faulkner to Alexander Saulsbury for Henderson town property at 570 dollars. Also listed are various acres in districts two, four, five and seven with prices up to 2 500 dollars, plus several marriages licenses issued for last month.
Cambridge News surveys urban and rural life noting thriving commerce, well-dressed crowds, robust rail travel, active parks, fairs, sports, theatres, and churches. It portrays prosperity across cities, countryside, colleges, and social gatherings with vivid contrast to hardship.
Mr James Temple of Wilmington visits relatives locally while Mrs Lucy Temple recovers. Mr C W Smith reports new dwelling nearing completion. Two offenders faced Justice Flaharty for disturbing the peace. The one-year-old child of Mr M E Lindsley of Franklin Forks Pa suffered severe colic. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy relieved distress in ten minutes. The remedy is praised as best for children. suggested for summer use. Sold by Wm B Brown Denton Hugh Duffey Hillsboro R J Colston Ridgely Md.
100000 first class peach baskets offered for sale with prices quoted at factory or delivered. Correspondence solicited from potential buyers. Milford Delaware contact Cro. H. Haut.
The Centreville Observer notes the re assessment law forces real estate owners to value land by cash worth rather than market sale. Uniformity concerns arise as owners will differ in appraising their property, risking disparate assessments and tax bills. Encourages local owners to set agreed scales to ensure consistent returns.
Debates whether to itemize all furniture and livestock for assessors or use a consolidated approach. Advocates listing totals for cattle and animals and classifying items like beds pianos and bookcases under furniture. Also notes a homicide case and various local notices and ads from Chestertown area.
Dr. Joseph C. Clark leaves Federalsburg for the Maryland Hospital for the Insane to serve as first assistant physician with a good salary. Mrs. Clark stays briefly in Federalsburg before joining him at their new home. A social scene follows with visits, friends, and local travels among residents and visitors, including Misses Cora, Louise, and Anna Dukes hosting a surprise party at Plaindealing.
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