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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1899
Page
3
A compilation of local items including a bank condition notice for Denton National Bank, real estate transfers and sales in Greensboro and Hillsboro, business ads, and a drowning tragedy in The Horns area. Notable names include Jonathan E. Towers Charles H. Redden F. W. Redden E. F. Goslin William Stevens John F. Dawson and Olin Hynson.
A series of weddings announced from Weems to Smithson’s Chapel and Easton recounts Miss Mary Francis Jones marrying Evan Owen Jr in Wilich with a reception at Owen Sr’s home. Other couples include Miss Billa Beauchamp and Clarence Christopher at Smithson’s Chapel, Hamilton Roe and Emma Virginia Fairbank in Baltimore, Walter L. Lord and Willie Porter in Denton Bridge, and Evelyn Pippin with Robert Murphy in Wilmington.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces Personal Conducted Tours for summer 1899. North route includes Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands St. Lawrence Montreal Quebec Roberval Lake St. John Saguenay Au Sable Chasm Champlain George Lakes Saratoga and a daylight ride through the Highlands of the Hudson. Rates are 125 for July 22 to August 7 and 100 for August 1 to 25 with some variations. Proportionate rates from other points. For itineraries and information contact ticket agents or Gee W. Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent Philadelphia.
Nemlerson. John Slay died at his son J. T. Slay’s residence last Wednesday. He was aged 1 years old and well known in Maryland and Delaware. Interment occurred yesterday in Camden, Delaware. Amundson of Jersey City and his wife and daughter are at their summer home near Henderson enjoying hot weather. Clara Cook of Philadelphia visits her uncle W. S. Cubbage. Bessie Butler of Denton visits friends in and near town.
M. 2B. Nichols announces a moon light excursion to Ocean City on Wednesday July 1. Trains depart Easton at 10 15 p.m. Preston at 11 p.m. Hurlock at noon. Return from Ocean City at 2 30 p.m. A balloon ascension is scheduled on the beach at dark o'clock. See posters for details.
At a camp managers meeting held Tuesday of last week committees were elected for various tent areas and tasks. Tent site holders must notify C T Johnson of occupancy by July 15 or risks losing sites. Camp runs August for ten days with tent front fee and avenues fees listed. Reports note a local youth heart trouble and wheat threshing is near done as Epworth League suspends Sunday meetings until camps end. Eva Satterfield has a Baltimore position. Miss Dean becomes schoolteacher near Federalsburg.
Mrs Frazer and her granddaughter Miss Eisie Smith visit relatives in Pennsylvania. The Charles King Company begins a week's engagement at Longfellow's Hall Monday. Miss Anna Stevenson escorts guest Miss Adda Trump from Manchester, Md. Miss Anna Priece visits Miss Katharine McShane in Henderson. Miss Marguerite Andrew stays with aunt Mrs James M W Smith near Middletown Del. Mrs L D Knotts returns from Rehoboth with children. Miss Anna Perry of Philadelphia visits sister Mrs A Smith. Miss Inez Raughley of Harrington visits Miss Beulah Day. Miss M K McShane spends time in Baltimore and Pen Man. Miss Annette Bishop of Sinais visits Mrs A G Santsbury. Miss Ressie Jarrell visits Baltimores friends. Mr Howard Smith is home on vacation.
Levi Vosholl returns from New Oxford for lip cancer treatment by Dr Swartz. Walter Wright runs the shirt factory full time with good wages. William Gootee, once paralyzed, shows improvement. While threshing at O Blades place, straw fire burned the crop. Luther Blades recovered from a poisoned foot. W J Wright’s thresher and stacker burned. origin unknown.
Burris Tite and Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips mourn the death of Elizabeth Phillips at 79 after a 47 day fast. Attending doctor Dr. Saulsbury calls it the most remarkable case he ever observed. The obituary lists her children James E. Phillips William Phillips Theodore Phillips and Miss Lida Phillips of Chicago.
Rev E BR Sidell and wife celebrated their fifteenth anniversary last week. Miss Flora Cook of Philadelphia was guest of Miss Tennie Hall. Mr Harry Boyer of Philadelphia has been visiting relatives in town. Milton C. Crien is at home for a…
Dr Dokeraft’s visit to Caroline and Lackey’s recovery from yellow fever headline a Denton county sweep of health enforcement. The article lists many residents and visitors to Denton, including teachers, graduates, and guests from Philadelphia and Baltimore, with local schools and society events noted throughout the week.
The Rehoboth Board of Commissioners approved the Queen Anne’s Railroad Company plan to light the streets. A carnival atmosphere grows as Rehoboth resembles a midsummer midway with a bustling avenue, a carousel, and booths. Slot machines along the beach are ordered removed while Redden Murphy and others plan a large cottage by August 1. German societies from Baltimore visiting to gauge excursion potential praise Rehoboth’s natural beauty but call the climate too dry. An excursion by St Paul’s Church of Centreville drew many diners, and a recent storm damaged awnings and tour structures along Rehoboth avenue.
William H. Mowbray and assistants are laying the foundation walls for a two unit brick store being built by James I. Brown for J. Dukes Downes. Completion is planned for December 10. Each unit 24 by 70 feet includes plate glass fronts a flat tin roof wide side windows and large upper rooms.
Seven men escaped death during a severe Thursday afternoon storm. Six were in the Baggs & Smith livery stable office in Ridgely. Mr. Smith remained unconscious for some time after the crash. Horses were knocked down, the office torn, and the room filled with electric current. The M E B Church at Greensboro and nearby residence of Mr. Thomas H. Jarman suffered damage, and Mr. W E F Deford's barn at Tuckshoo Neck lost shingles.
Mrs James Mitchell died at her home near Greensboro on Monday afternoon after a dropsical illness. She resided near Burrsville two years ago and was active in the Methodist Protestant Church there. Funeral services were held at the house and interment was at Greensboro cemetery. She is survived by Mr Mitchell and three sons. A large gathering attended the burial as Rev J Melain Brown led the service with two other pastors.
The Baltimore American reports the nomination of B. Gootee Stevens of Williston Caroline to supervise the census for the Eastern Shore district. A staunch Republican, Stevens is known as a strong party worker and influential in Caroline County, with past delegate roles to county state congressional and national conventions. His appointment is praised as excellent and likely efficient.
In travels over ten years I have met more people using Green's August Flower than any other remedy for dyspepsia liver disorder and constipation. Tourists and office workers with headaches from irregular habits find it grand. Sample bottles free at W E Brown Denton and Richards Co Marydel. Sold by dealers worldwide.
The law requires two handlers aboard steam propelled traction engines on public roads to minimize noise and assist horse riders and drivers. A guide warns engine operators to pull aside for passing horses and deploy a ahead observer 300 yards away to warn road users. Violations carry fines and possible jail, with owners required to post copies of the sections on the engine.
Marydel Council No. 92 Jr. O U A M reports strong financial status and growth. Newly elected officers include Samuel H. Pippin councilor William G. Smith vice councilor Thomas E. Heather junior past councilor William H. Carter financial secretary R. M. Davis recording secretary G Bert Cleaver assistant recording secretary Henry Segolken chaplain Harvey Hutchins conductor John F. Stafford treasurer Thomas V. Burt warden Temple H. Smith inside sentinel Isaac N. Smith outside sentinel.
In Orphans' Court Tuesday Ella F. Watling executrix of Hannah Watling presented an inventory and appraisement that were approved. T Pliny Fisher administrator of James N. Todd presented a final dividend approved. Thomas A. Smith executor of Sylvester Smith presented rents account approved. John L. Nichols and N. Alex Hutson executors of John E. B. Nichols received an order to sell certain real estate under the will.
The State Teachers' Association of Maryland opened its 32nd annual meeting in Ocean City on July 11 and ran for three days with headquarters at the Atlantic Hotel. It drew educators including Drs. T. N. Lewis and J. S. Fulton, R. W. Silvester, S. F. Forman, W. B. Clark, normal school faculty, and other prominent teachers from across the state.
Col Ezekiel T Cooper of Dover Delaware died in the New Jersey State prison where he served an 18 month sentence for involvement in the Dover bank funds theft. He fell ill Sunday and worsened by Monday. the prison physician notified Cooper’s Dover friends as cramps and hic coughs were listed as the cause. His property, heavily mortgaged, was sold in Dover on the day of his death. he had no immediate family.
The village known as West Denton or Brooklyn under discussion for annexation to the town. Support and opposition exist, but no formal action has been taken. Abraham Rolle recently counted 235 residents, reporting the figure to the Journal.
A correspondent notes at the last Conference session Rev. T. N. Given was assigned to Burrsville and, after three months, reports strong progress and plans for a successful Conference year. His congregations are large, and he is viewed as an excellent organizer likely to yield big results.
Easton Sun reports Thomas L. Day of Ridgely, through Easton attorney George W. Wilson, has bought control of the Union Telephone Company of Easton for a syndicate aiming to consolidate peninsula exchanges. The deal was completed yesterday with no announced management changes. The system serves Talbot county towns including Trappe, Oxford, Longwood, Skipton, Wye Mills, Royal Oak, St. Michaels, and Bayside, and will connect with the Boo Line.
Editor readers hear support for wide tires on wagons as a means to protect roads and ease travel under load. A wagon-maker notes customers ask about wide vs narrow tires, arguing wide tires keep roads in better condition and run smoother, urging farmers and light wagons to double tire width to save road wear and maintenance costs.
John B. Sims cautions that a farming community suffers from lack of household cooperation. He argues that recognizing that members can educate themselves to love the farm and home will prevent stagnation and lead to happier, more content rural living.
Judge Martin arrived in Denton and selected jurors for the October circuit term. The list lists jurors by district with stars marking those chosen for panels, including Wm. H. Cashe, Jerome A. Davis, J. W. Kerr, O. C. Blades, A. T. Andrew, Martin P. Allen, Thos A. Smithy, A. A. Griffith, and others across eight districts.
The Talbot tax rate remains 90 cents per $100 with a $3,685,390 base plus mortgage tax. Funds include $25,000 for public schools, $14,000 for court expenses, $5,500 for public roads, $9,000 for the almshouse, $330 for Dover Bridge, and $150 for Tuckahoe Bridge. Objections to the Temple real estate sale audit were argued by counsel. A 17 year old, Earle Simpers, was killed by lightning while bathing near a wharf. Miss McShane in Ridgely offers a sale of millinery at cost. Rudolph G. Anklam expected to head a wagon factory at Queen Anne. Howard P. Jones built new wagon scales at Hobbs depot for H. Clay Hobbs. Chamberlands cough remedy is praised by a Newark druggist, with local sale points listed.
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