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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1895
Page
3
The article notes the new court house walls are expected to be completed next month. It mentions various local happenings including pension grant to John Horner of Griffin, weather impacting wheat, a granite wall at Mr. T. Pliny Fisher’s front yard, and several minor incidents such as fines, jail repairs, and a fire at A. J. Greenlee's dwelling.
The article explains St Swithin's day on July 15 and the superstition that rain on that day foretells forty days of rain. It notes Swithin, a ninth century English ecclesiastic buried at Winchester, and the dramatic rains that prevented his translation to Worcester Cathedral.
The State Weather Crop Bulletin notes generally favorable growing conditions across Eastern Maryland and Delaware for the week ending July 8. Corn is in excellent condition overall but heavily damaged in Wicomico county by June 30 rainfall. wet weather delays cultivation across crops. Wheat threshing is slow and haying remains incomplete. doubt exists about shock damage and hay quality. Potatoes, grass, and pastures improved with moisture. vegetables look good. Peaches shipped from Wicomico on July 1, early apples moved last week. huckleberries and blackberries marketed while cucumbers stay scarce.
Mr. Thomas I. Day of Ridgely sold the young horse Judge D to F. O. Singer. Judge D showed speed on the Western Shore track with a mile in 2.204 and 2.18 for a quarter. An upcoming race featuring Merry Christmas Oakley B and George Frazier is planned. The ad notes a 25 percent reduction on Mattings and Carpets by J. C. Godwin Co.
The Crocodile Club of Easton makes its fifth annual Ocean City excursion aboard a specially fitted B C and A railcar attached to the 9 56 train. The trip features improvised entertainments with Italian musicians and vocalists. Notables along the route include ex Gov Jackson and Senator Toadvin as crowds cheer at Salisbury and other stations.
Dr. Thomas A. Conneell will file formal charges with the League of American Wheelmen against Cambridge men Phelps and Wright after accusations of race fixing at Federalsburg. Charges allege Wright paced, Phelps won by sprint, and a near collision altered the result. Proceedings may be sent to Consul Mott for suspension. witnesses ready if needed. Also notes a mercantile shift in Preston Maryland to Dennis and Rowens with The Economy Store promise of 5 to 10 percent savings.
The Reverend argues lynching is murder against God and civil law, condemning the act as a crime that destroys the family, disturbs society, and violates social order. He cites Cain, divine commands, and the sanctity of life, urging inner reform as the remedy.
A Baltimore News syndicated column outlines predictions for Maryland politics. It cites Spencer C. Jones as likely gubernatorial nominee, Hayes for attorney general, and comptroller Smith renominated, with a Democratic majority in the legislature possible to pass reforms on oyster beds and real estate reassessment. Talbot Republicans back Malster, Caroline opposition led by Russum, and local campaigns hint at a crowded GOP convention.
Hillsborough and Cordova hosts host tomorrow services at 10 30 p m and 8 p m with communion at each location Reverend J H Davidson of Ingleside preaches in Hillsborough and Cordova, Reverend Edward R Rich leads at Christ Church Greensborough with sermon in absence of Rev Samuel Edson. A ground clearing and tabernacle erection planned for Chilton camp meeting grounds next Thursday. Rehoboth camp meeting runs August 16 to 28 under Presiding Elder R H Adams. Dozens of Marylanders attend the Christian Endeavor gathering in Boston.
On Tuesday last the Orphans' court approved the bond of Frank P. Covey trustee to sell property of James Bryan colored deceased. Letters of administration on the estate of John Bridle were granted to M Hooper Gray. The testamentary bond of William Murphy executor of Elizabeth A Murphy deceased was approved. Charles H. Lewis administrator of George W Hutson colored presented appraisement. Court ordered notice of vacant scholarship in Washington College. The J C Godwin Co advertised wash goods silks and dress goods.
Maryland teachers gathered at Blue Mountain House for the twenty-ninth annual State Teachers Association meeting. President M Bates Stephens urged balance in curriculum, praising growth since 1867 and warning against excessive focus on utility. He warned about superficial training and called for strong mental development and quality writing and arithmetic. The Journal subscription offer ends.
Four commissioners named by the last Delaware Legislature to oversee the state house extension to house the state library have contracted to complete the work for 5400 dollars. This is 400 dollars more than half of the appropriation. J R Jarrell of Hillsboro has bought the shirt factory in town from Theodore Yocum and plans improvements to double capacity. Clayton Call and Miss Verne Johnson eloped and wed in Viola after a June 29 elopement. Prof J E Carroll remains Dover principal with a 125 dollar raise. Special Agent I N Mills forecasts over 3,000,000 baskets of peaches on the peninsula this year. An extra telegraph line for rail use has been strung Wilmington to Harrington.
To the memory of John Emory Bates Stephens infant son of John W. and Lenora Stephens near Burrsville who departed this life June 21 1895 aged 3 months and 6 days The parents express faith in God and hope of meeting again beyond the tomb in a tone of quiet mourning and Christian submission.
A famed cyclist endorses Hires Root Beer as the ideal refreshment on long hot rides. He claims it cools and braces riders, lowers thirst quickly, and notes other beverages are unsuitable for the road.
The article notes a shift in public opinion toward the Democratic tariff as a catalyst for better times. It cites revived industry, higher wages, and rising agricultural prices as evidence, with State Senator Thomas A. Smith predicting smooth local election prospects for Democrats in Caroline County.
Mr J W Venable of Downey, a Los Angeles County pioneer, endorses Chamberlain's Coke for stomach pains and diarrhea, claiming years of reliable use. Available through W E Brown in Denton and H Duffey in Hillsboro, Md, with clothing specials at The J C Godwin Co in Easton including suits and summer goods.
Denton residents and visitors enjoy Blue Ridge breezes at Blue Mountain House with many locals attending social events and professional gatherings. Notable mentions include Miss Minnie Fields and George C Skirven, weddings planned, and numerous travels among Denton area families.
The peach crop in Kent is under estimate with yields expected between 350000 and 400000 baskets. The belt has shifted north due to yellows disease, and upper county orchards are scarce. Peach baskets fetch low prices this season. The W. W. Tunis & Bro. Lumber Co. opens new saw and planing mills. Also notes illness of Mrs. J. F. Sisk and death of Orville Randall, and Cordova church Children’s Day exercises canceled. The wheat market slipped two cents from Friday to Monday. Peninsula exchanges publish portraits of Senate President John Walter Smith.
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