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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1888
Page
4
Ten pieces of plain wool plaid dress goods 30 count priced at 25 to 20 cents per yard are offered. Five 36 inch wool dress goods opened today at 30 cents per yard, a marked value from 50 cents. Remnants in dress goods 15 cents, ginghams and crinkles at half regular price. Mothers urged to buy for daughters.
The snippet lists new Satteens items including nels Kyber Cloths and Albatross. Limited readable text prevents full identification of the items or context. No clear event or date is provided.
Saturday morning, July 4, the Denton Journal collects county news items from multiple towns and residents. Readers submit notes on events, migrations, and local developments across the region.
The local department reports heavy raspberry and peach crops with high prices. County commissioners will meet next Tuesday. several residents from Baltimore and St Louis visit Denton. The Orrell farm sale near Tuckahoe Neck figures in $5,000, and Bay Ridge Washington excursion plans proceed. A Virginia Midland train accident injures a passenger. local businesses announce promotions and partnerships in Ridgely and Denton. A lawn party, medical practice open, and a threshing mishap near Magnolia are noted.
The bulletin shows prices for wheat 793 longberry 91 and 09, corn 653 yellow 58, oats 12 to 4, rye 65 to 65 amid trading in Baltimore markets. Noting mixed bid values across grain categories and standard price figures.
One dollar over is a small sum for a week's epitome of the county's news yet several readers remain in arrears for over a year. The journal urges settlement without further delay.
John Christopher of Willard ID on Thawley’s farm north of Denton reported a Thursday fire in the upper story of his house. A chimney spark reportedly ignited bed clothing, scorching two beds and causing minor damage overall before firefighters extinguished the blaze.
A Thursday storm damaged the Methodist Protestant church at Burrsville. The framing was jarred and twisted, plastering cracked and fallen from ceilings and walls including the front and pulpit. Repairs will cost several hundred dollars.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad issues orders to agents to sell excursion tickets at reduced rates to groups of 10 or more. This will encourage private pic-nic parties for day outings in parks and groves along the line, with a short rail ride adding to the day’s enjoyment for families and children.
Mr Jos E Butler ships 6000 quarts of raspberries from 2 1 2 acres near Denton. They average 12 cents per quart, yielding a profit of 2720. Blackberries also plentiful with canneries consuming much of the crop. Roe at Denton Bridge has packed nearly 30000 two pound cans and will run another week. Bernard Greensborough Richmond Potters Landing and Messick Bethlehem are busy with packing.
A June report of Emory R. Burnite’s death by his own action in Salt Lake City proved incorrect after a brother in Felton questioned the rumor. Burnite replied with a cryptic message and friends in the area learn the tale was a fabrication.
The largest camp yet on the grounds near Pearson's Corner five minutes from the woods. Also known as Rasle's Woods or Modeck camp, with Hartley Station three miles away on the Delaware and Chesapeake railroad. Ministers tenting include Revs. Robinson Smyrna Sharp Kenton Terry Dover Warner Marydel. Rev. Manship of Philadelphia expected.
A Ridgely fruit-grower complains of the Delaware and Chesapeake Railway removing the fruit train during strawberry season. Farmers say only the early morning passenger to Clayton delivers perishable fruit in time for New York markets, disadvantaging Baltimore and Philadelphia shipments. A blackberries price contrast shows New York at 14 cents per quart versus Philadelphia at 6 cents. Also noted are candidates for the Baltimore Custom House vacancy formerly held by A T Mason, including W C Reynolds and Ira Williams of Hillsborough.
In a Sunday night storm, lightning lifted Mr. C. R. Willoughby and his roommate Willie Jones from bed and dropped them safely onto the floor. Willoughby insists the event is true, as reported by the Trappe Times.
Dr Flage attracted many locals to Court House Square each evening last week with talks praising liver pads cough and worm medicines. He ended with an hour of entertainment featuring wusie and farces, aided by Prof Williams. They departed for Ridgely on Thursday.
The Burrsville Methodist Protestant Sunday school passes resolutions mourning the sudden death of Mr. W T Williams, killed by a passing train in Farmington Delaware. They praise his long service to the Burreville Sabbath school, declare him an efficient officer and bene factor, and authorize publication of the resolutions in Maryland and Delaware newspapers he subscribed to.
The county has 329,500 in unpaid taxes with 33,000 due since 1885. Despite good crops and higher prices, levies remain uncollected, forcing debt and higher county expenses. Commissioners are urged to act decisively to collect funds and relieve the county’s financial strain.
John Collins son of Capt. Peter N. Collins suffered severe facial injuries after a horse carriage accident while driving from Taston to Preston. Willis driven, a dash broke, Collins struck the horse, horse fell, he was unconscious and bled, later moved to his father's home in Preston and is expected to recover. Separate report says Mrs. Rittenhouse nearly lost her right hand in Patriot near Trappe. she received aid and is recovering. Choptank steamboat lines reportedly form a cartel to raise fruit freights, prompting farmer protests and a meeting planned for Saturday to seek remedies.
The article traces the wild goose plum from a wild Chiotsau plum refined by cultivation. It notes its origin from a Tennessee farmer McCane who planted a seed from a killed wild goose, with first cultivation in Caroline County by John W. Kerr in 1872 and notable profits from single trees. It mentions other growers in Federalsburn and Ridgely and that fifty varieties have evolved.
A pitenie will be held at Pippin’s on Saturday afternoon the 11th inst. Henderson and Pippin’s Sunday schools will join. A general good time is expected. Public invited. Mr Edward Coffin erecting a new dwelling near town limits. A move to build a Henderson church gains momentum as nearest worship is distant. Berries and apples sell at good prices. Clayton Bureau info aids market access.
The Gen. Smith annual report notes Government dredging under contract with Mr. Charles P. Morgan on the Choptank River. Details include channel widths of 25 and 40 feet, depths up to 8.4 feet at low water, multiple reaches excavated, a turning basin at Greensborough, and a total 45 220 cubic yards moved. A balance left, dredge upgrades, and plans for next year $20 000. A steamer runs Baltimore to Greensborough and Greensborough to Denton, linking with Maryland Steamboat Co. Additional schooners serve Greensborough.
The article notes river commerce is valued at about $800,000 per year. Completion of the improvement is estimated to save the community $34,000 annually. The project requires $347,000 to finish.
The Prohibition convention in Easton nominated Walter B. f Ullarman of Queen Annes for Congress from the first district. A prominent Centreville baker and businessman, he is a former Democrat active in the M. J. Church. He vowed no personal attacks on his opponent Charles H Gibson and promised an active campaign. The event drew all district counties. Alfred Smith was also nominated for Congress but received 28 3/4 votes on the first ballot. E. D. S. Iusley of Wicomico was named presidential elector.
Nora Caball, wife of T C Caball, aged 27, died at her residence in Queen Anne County on June 25th from consumption. Research notes indicate a burial or funeral might follow in the local area.
Proposals for building school houses in Denton are listed with location notes and bidding details. The notice invites contractors to submit plans and estimates by a stated deadline to the school board, outlining project scope and required qualifications.
A survey lists numerous brands of alum baking powder sold, many in bulk with gifts. Prof. Wiley, Chemist in Chief of the U S Department of Agriculture, urges prohibition of aluminized powders used in large quantities.
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