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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1894
Page
3
Belle Boyd is in Crisfield as Queen Anne’s prepares for Democratic primaries on July 21. The report lists local political moves, pension grants, public notices, and Fourth of July events across Caroline and Dorchester counties.
Notices report the deaths of Mr Gootee Butler near Denton aged about forty five after bronchial illness and his burial in Denton cemetery Rev Z H Webster conducted rites Mrs Nancy Dukes aged about ninety four dies at Greensborough residence of daughter Mrs Risdon Plummer leaving grandchildren including John D Plummer editor of Greensborough Free Press Anna Roberta infant daughter of E Beverly Goldsborough Centreville dies last Monday night interment Greensborough Wednesday Margaret A Burehinal wife of Hon William D Burehinal Chestertown dies last Friday morning Little Robert FP Stewart son of Mayor Wm E Stewart Easton dies Sunday last.
Clay ton railroad officials estimate 10 560 baskets will be shipped this year from Delaware and Chesapeake stations. Hardy 200 Marydel 4350 Greensborough 3100 Queen Anne 150 Easton 2600 Trappe 160. About 150 000 baskets will be on the peninsula.
W N Nelson of Kingville Missouri markets Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhan Remedy with a full money back guarantee. He warrants every bottle and offers refunds to any customer not satisfied after using it. Sale through Wm E Brown druggist.
At the Marydel No. 92 I C U A M meeting, new officers were elected for the term including D V Hutchins as counsel lor F H Heather vice counsel lor Albert Chandler Jr past counsel lor J I Harwood recording secretary Thomas Heather assistant recording secretary Frank D Medford financial secretary Thomas R Green treasurer Milton Slem mer conductor Thomas Fr Green warden H H Kenny inside sentinel Will Stafford outside sentinel The order is described as prosperous. Other notes report a horse collision on Daily's track between Alex Boyer and Cally Frazier with wrecked sulkies but no rider injuries. social visits by Tuey Hayden and Ida Moore. berry crops and drought effects. Mrs J Harwood visiting Henderson. abundant dewberries and huckleberries. possible scarlet fever in John W Boyer's children. and wheat crop expectations.
Citizens met at Mr T Harvey's to authorize a new sidewalk from the M P Church to the M E Church. A festival in the grove by the M E Church near Slickmantown is set for Friday and Saturday evenings to benefit an organ fund. The Epworth League festival was a success and may be repeated. Mrs Bradford returned to Philadelphia after visiting Mrs W C Jacobs. Miss Annie Cahall of Philadelphia visits her parents near town.
Rev. C. S. Stanton and wife with child arrive in Hillsborough for a week of visits. He served four years as pastor of the M. E. Church South and is now at Trinity Church Roanoke Va. He will preach at the Hillsborough church tomorrow at 10 45 and at Cordova at 8 p.m. A group including J M Beaven H J Beaven W H Thawley and Jere Baucchamp enjoyed a cruise on the Emma G. on the Tuckahoe and Choptank rivers touching Denton. The Hillsborough Southern M E Church quarterly conference meets Monday at 3. Rev d fh Armstrong presiding. Rev and Mrs W W Sharp and child have visited Friends in Wilmington and New Jersey. Mr Oscar Sharp visits relatives in Bridgeville.
Miss Bessie Messick and Miss Margaret Taylor visit Miss Georgia Stevens and Miss Margaret Stevens in Bethlehem Centre ville and Atlanta Ga Miss Martie Barton from Queen Anne visits Miss Georgia Stevens Mrs B G Stevens returns from New York with daughter Mrs E J Wheeler of Baltimore Mrs J W F Cooper returns home from Stewartstown Pa after weeks with daughters The fourth of July was quiet as most towns folk attended a farmers alliance picnic at Concord Miss Clara Hignutt of Anderson town visits sister Mrs O M Hignutt Charlie Towers of Federalsburg visits town on Sunday
Eleven Maryland postmasters receive increased salaries in the latest Post Office Department readjustment that took effect July 1. The raises apply to officers at Annapolis Cambridge Catonsville Crisfield Ellicott City Lonaconing Princess Anne Salisbury Towson and Snow Hill.
The school commissioners face a deficit as assets lag liabilities at year end July 1. They note past two year tax reductions, discuss county levy history, 25 white and 8 colored buildings, $31,000 in construction cut from $108,000, and painting seven aging houses. They urge prudent spending, painting plans, and warn expenses will rise with better facilities. The board emphasizes support for public schools and urges voters to back reasonable levies amid ongoing tax shifts.
The 1890 centennial celebration for Baltimore gains momentum with the Centennial Association formed last winter under a special legislative act. Major Fred Brackett leads the effort, with headquarters opened, and projections show strong attendance from a 200 mile radius totaling about 6 million admissions for a six month fair. Business leaders endorse the plan, highlighting Baltimore’s advantages and future potential.
Judge Wy. Smith reportedly cultivates perhaps the county s largest sweetest potato patch with about forty thousand plants and few losses. The region also reports a strong berry crop and local residents making various trips and updates on family and school affairs.
The New York Commercial Advertiser praises Rev John Alfred Baynum Wilson as a leading religious figure. He pastors, acts as a missionary, supports women’s advancement, and runs a home for independent girls at a weekly rate of £2 10. He greets strangers at church and invites them back.
The Talbot Democratic convention on Tuesday chose delegates Charles S. Carrington J Edward Mortimer Col J Percy Mennett P A Morean Frank G Wrightson Charles Ek Wooters WS Merrick and W T H Lee to the Ocean City convention who receive four votes. Resolutions endorsed President Cleveland and Senators Gibson and Gorman for backing the Chicago platform and praised Gibson for shielding state and Eastern Shore interests. The party also expressed sorrow over the death of Hon Robert F Bratton.
A young housekeeper asks about drapery materials for two connecting rooms. Denim is recommended as durable and washable for a portelle in constant use. Instructions describe configuring width sections, sewing seams, feather stitching, decorative stitching, and edge finishing with scallops for a durable, stylish effect.
The court house commission met last Tuesday with several absentees. Joseph H. Bernard was elected president and Thomas L. Day secretary. The group plans to begin work after March 1, 1895, with construction cost not to exceed twenty thousand dollars, and will seek Chief Judge John M. Robinson's opinion on timing. Members include George M. Russum, Henry Irwin, John W. Clark, Joseph W. Bernard, Thomas R. Green, Alex Noble, William F. E. Lord, Thomas L. Day, and Bayard Nichols. Thomas M. Green's name was corrected to reflect his role.
The Concord celebration drew over two thousand attendees despite concurrent picnics. Col McCarter presided as B S Morris read the Declaration of Independence and Dr M G Ellzey, Maryland State Alliance president, delivered a keynote. Major J N Turner and National Lecturer Mrs Johnson gave speeches. Local editors Walworth and Jones spoke on nonpartisan themes amid poems, recitations, and music by regional performers. The event was praised as the best Alliance entertainment at Concord with no partisan drama. An additional picnic is planned for July 4, 1895 at the same site.
Asbury Park N J July 3 The Peninsula Press Association arrives with about 40 members including wives and sweethearts and is quartered at the Atlanta Hotel The National Association is also in session and holds a regular meeting in the Asbury Park auditorium with Bill Nye among the speakers The group plans to stay a week to enjoy Father Bradley s summer resorts and local hospitality The editors are the town s main attraction with badges serving as passports and a reception at the Columbus hosted by Asbury Park ladies yesterday
The Senate judiciary committee has delayed William Tu. Marbury's nomination as United States District Attorney. Somerset County buzz centers on Joshua W. Miles seeking the Democratic Congressional nomination to succeed the late Robert F. Brattan. Miles’ vigor in campaigns is noted, while J B Brown downplays his own candidacy for Congress and comments on Hopper’s chances if successful locally.
Attorney Phil H. Tuck to auction the Vinson farm of 238 acres at a public sale two weeks from today in Henderson village in front of the post office. George M. Russum trustee advertises the Denwood Long farm in the Sixth district for sale on the 24th inst. Jonathan J. Towers, trustee, will sell the late RE Towers home farm near Two Johns on Tuesday. P W Downes to sell Harriet E Melvin 50 acre tract in First district next Tuesday on the green. Sheriff Berry to sell a small Sixth district tax tract next Tuesday.
Robert D. Bradley, noted inventor, will begin manufacturing electric gas lighting plants for domestic and public use. He already has several orders and will also offer nickel, silver, and gold-plating. The factory will be in the Redhead Building, Federalsburg.
Columbia Safeties cost 100 dollars Ram Bler s 905 Crescents 65 Readings 70 Scorchers 75 and other models as low as 50. All new and fitted with pneumatic tires. Dr Kuhn Ridgely.
The new money orders are now issued at principal post offices. Rates vary by amount up to $100 with fees from 3 to 30 cents. Oehm's Acme Hall in Baltimore expands its store space. A knee injury from a horse kick found relief using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Excursionists to Washington can stay at Temple Hotel 604 606 Ninth Street NW with rooms and meals offered.
A Richmond Times correspondent notes numerous visitors at Virginia Military Institute commencement including Dr. Bryan of Cambridge and Rev. Giles B. Cook of North East. The Centreville Record lists Caroline and Ingleside visitors in Wye Neck and Denton hospitality along with regional moves, travels, and forthcoming appointments in Maryland and nearby states.
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