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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1901

Page

3

Local Department notes and town happenings

Re-elected overseer of the poor Samuel T Norris. Maryland druggists met at Ocean City. Denton National Bank extended twenty years. Kent News reports many farm applicants and ten farms for rent. Western Maryland College ad in journal. Joseph Fleetwood to be treated for mental trouble at Maryland Hospital. 4.45 inches rainfall in 24 hours. Wheat damaged by heavy rains. corn benefited. Storms damaged telegraph and telephone lines on the Peninsula. Lewes Rehoboth auto line planned for Cape May passengers. Two Johns store sale 50c shirts for 40c. Windsor rumor unfounded. Wm H Anderson bought hay and grain scales for depot. C R Jordan opens Ridgely shoe shop. Kranz Hotel opening in Ridgely next Thursday. Denton Republicans perform well in convention. Preston beat Bethlehem 7-4 in baseball. Armour fertilizers advertised. contact J Calvin Smith or Owen Garey. Administrators Willoughby to sell personal property Aug 1. Rehoboth Board of Health urges weekly coal oil to kill mosquitoes. Heavy rain caused overflowed branches and washed bridges. crops in low lands damaged. Dr M B Korman to visit Denton July 22-23. free eye exams. Creditors of James W Peters meet Aug 2 at Denton courthouse. Two-headed snake found near New York farmer and two-headed turtle found near Denton. W J Murphy to take over T J Williams store at Hobbs Aug 15. store invoicing Aug 12-14. stock to be sold at reduced prices. George Beachamp, 17, drowns in Willard Todd pond. rescue efforts fail. dynamite used but body remains.

Samuel T. Norris Association of Maryland Druggists Ocean City Denton National Bank Kent News Kent T. H. Lewis Western Maryland College Journal Today Joseph Fleetwood Maryland Hospital F. C. Ramsdell Lewes Rehoboth Cape May Kranz Ridgely Anley B. Smith Denton Republicans Preston Bethlehem Armour Fertilizers J. Calvin Smith Greensboro Owen C. Garey Denton Mary P. Willoughby William A. Atwell Aaron Willoughby Rehoboth Board of Health M. B. Korman Washington Clarence W. Perkins James W. Peters New York W. J. Murphy T. J. Williams Hobbs Williams George Beachamp Elizabeth Beachamp Willard C. Todd Clarence Beachamp

Denton Socials and Local Notes Spotlight Visitors

Mr and Mrs Swarth entertain visitors in Denton and nearby towns in honor of Miss Millie Langford of Baltimore and Miss Florence Rider of Ruxton. A list of guests includes Miss Rider Langford Driggus and several local residents. Other items note travels, elections, marriages, and a long county snake tale.

Mr. and Mra. Swarth Denton

Peach crop revised estimate for Peninsula region

Special Agent Mills totals 9,293,200 baskets for the Peninsula peach crop, with Delaware roads and lines itemized. The prior 2,000,000 basket figure is revised downward by market prospects. Last year’s Peninsula crop and Delaware road yields are cited. experts foresee one third of a crop this year, though some buyers expect good quality and higher prices.

I. N. Mills Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad Peninsula Delaware Csee Queen Anne & Kent Hiltimore & Delaware Bay Railroad Delaware & Chesapeake Railroad Cambridge & Seaforn Railway Delaware, Maryland & Virg Delaware, Maryland & Virginia Rairoad Eeett Railro

Republicans Name Ticket for Eastern Shore Race

The Republicans announced a Brown's Hall ticket with candidates for the Senate and House, plus county posts William Sollard for County Commissioner and John Carter Jr. for County Treasurer. Delegates to the State Convention were listed, while mixed views on the ticket persisted. A discussion on birds in hats and Audubon concerns followed, alongside Orphans Court actions approving inventories and guardian bonds.

Orphans Court Seeks Reissue of Bank Shares Held by Court

The Orphans' Court will apply to the Commercial and Farmers Bank of Baltimore to reissue 47 shares, to the National Mechanics Bank of Baltimore for 50 shares, and to Easton National Bank of Maryland for 148 shares. Shares are in the court’s name with dividends paid to the Board of School Commissioners. The National Mechanics stake lists Justices Culbreth Boon and Willis, with Boon deceased since 1840. An 1821 act moved school funds to the justices, tying banks to public schools via a 20 cent tax on stock. Caroline County held stock totaling 2350 dollars in the Commercial and Farmers Bank and 1475 dollars in the National Mechanics Bank.

Orphans’ Court Commercial and Farmers’ Bank of Baltimore National Mechanics’ Bank of Baltimore Easton National Bank of Maryland Board of School Commissioners National Mechanics Thomas Culbreth John Boon Peter Willis Stevens Justice Culbreth House of Representatives Caroling General Assembly Maryland Caroline Commercial and Farmers’ Bank National Mechanics’ Bank

Deaths and a barbed wire fence letter in Caroline County

Obituary notices for Mr T Wirt Fountain and several local residents mark a week of deaths in Ridgely Greensboro Burrsville and Denton. A letter to the Journal endorses Dr DuHadway on barbed wire fencing urging cheaper safe plain wire and better top protection to prevent animal injuries.

Dr. DuHadway

Simple homemade ice cream recipe with variations

A vintage instruction outlines a basic ice cream method using eggs sugar milk cream and optional add ins like almonds coffee or sherry. Variations include maple ice cream with browned almonds and flavored options before freezing. A brief dialogue follows about optimism and pessimism in a humorous exchange.

Thousands at Jasonstown Camp on Queenstown excursion

Thousands flocked to Camp John Walter Smith at Queenstown led by General Riggs and staff with Maryland excursionists joining visitors from several States. Tents lined the level field near Bolingly Hotel and Chester river harbor as Naval Reserves, militiamen, and Army units maintained a visible military presence. Governor Smith and Governor Hunn attended Governor's Day with eight thousand spectators and guests from the Bosley party. Capt. William D. Uhler hosted Riggs and staff at Rehoboth.

John Walter Smith Queenstown Camp Smith Smith Hunn Delaware Bosley Queen Anne’s Railroad Company William D. Uhler General Riggs Rehoboth Uhler

Crowded Queenstown Train Marred by Disorderly Party

Hundreds aboard the late Queenstown to Caroline train endured a rowdy section as drinkers and loud talk disrupted the journey. The unruly group, many without gentility, overwhelmed train staff and crowded ladies with noise and chatter. A separate note mentions a deafness cure donation and a New York institute, plus The Diamond State expanding phone service in Centreville.

Caroline Queenstown

Pentecostal Grove hosts third annual encampment near Denton

The third annual encampment at Pentecostal Grove near Denton began yesterday under the Caroline County Holiness Association led by Willard H. Thawley of Denton. The grounds feature improvements including an enclosed tabernacle and about forty tents, with Rev. E. H. Ferguson of Mt. Vernon, Nl., overseeing, aided by Rev. T. F. Tabler, Rev. A. Lee Gray, and others from Baltimore Washington and Cincinnati Bible School.

Pentecostal Grove Denton Caroline County Holiness Association Willard H. Thawley E. H. Ferguson Mt. Vernon J. N. Waters Denton M. E. Church Harrington M. E. Church E. C. Atkins

Tomato yields to drought hurt year harvest outlook

The influence of prolonged drought in June is blamed for a likely one third drop in tomato production with late crops also affected causing anxiety among packers over potential higher prices. Other notes include a Verona dog incident where a firecracker caused barn blaze and a fatal cannon cracker accident in Cumberland. The Maryland State Bar Association annual meeting details at Deer Park Hotel are announced, with sessions scheduled July 31 and August 1. Mrs. Sarah Austin offers Ridgely Cottage boarders in Rehoboth, and Two Johns advertises produce trade with shirt sale and camp attire. Frank Brown travels to Europe for several weeks.

Verona Cumberland Maryland State Bar Association Deer Park Hotel Deer Park Conway W. Sams Sarah Austin Ridgely Cottage Wilmington Avenue Rehoboth Frank Brown Europe Two Johns

Side Lights of Barker Trial and Cough Remedy Endorsement

The Jersey City Journal profiles experts in the Barker trial including Dr Britton D Evans medical director at Morris Plains praised for scrupulous science and courtroom poise. Also promoted is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with testimonials of curing long standing coughs and lung trouble, sold by Colston in Denton Duffey in Hillsboro and Swith in Ridgely.

Jersey City Journal Britton D. Evans State Hospital Morris Plains State Hospital For the Insane Morria Plains Evans Chamberlain R. J. Colston Denton Hugh Duffey Hillsboro T. W. Swith Ridgely

Dependable Clothes Store Showcases Ready to Wear

Dependable and Fashionable Clothes advertises ready to wear menswear with custom tailoring cues. It features summer-weight casimeres cheviots and worsteds, half-lined options, and fine cloth. emphasis on fit, back-stitching, and lasting shape. Prices claim to be lowest compatible with quality, with a range of suits from 3 to 13 dollars and a full line of shoes shirts hats under one roof.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Centor Journal Q. A R.K Potts East Pots West A.B. R WD. Alr D &C.R RK Public Business Calendar Cincurt Onphans’court Levy Court the Local Department Orville G. Smith Guy Street Millie Langford Baltimore Florence Rider Ruxton Miss Rider Miss Langford Mary Driggus Nora Wright Lizzie Townsend Ross Phillips Messrs A. T. Reichman H. Earle Smith A. Leslie Walls L. F P. Smith Grace Dora Gelletty Harford Buffalo Niagara I. W. Troxel Fourth Regiment George W. Wilson Easton State Senate Wilson Alfred J. Wilson J. F. Gelletly Charles Clark Minnie Stevenson Alexander Hardcastle Mary Hamilton John P. Moore Worcester John Will Stevens Hurlock Ruth Hutchinson Cambridge T. Hutchinson Lila Askew Bertia Askew T. Pliny Fisher Oscar Messick Philadelphia Geo. L. Wallace Grace Collins Concord Myra Bessie Stevens Myra Stevens B. H. Tull Oxford Columbus Waddell Luther H. Gadd Annapolis George Rice Williston H. Franklin Stevens Misa Ermel Stant Federalsburg Rebecca E. Hough Smyrna Harry Glover Emma Fisher T. F. Johnson J. W. Field Anna Dukes E. P. Truitt Madge Beauchamp Dover George Davis Frampton Edward Lane Ellis K. Stack Jerome A. Cox Preston Cemetery Caroline County Charles A. Stack William W. Kelley W. T. Kelley Oakland Grove Fruit Farm Carroll County Snake Mr. Mills Mishore Mr. Jones Charles Rhodes Maud Gibson Belle Bowen Templeville Blanch Smith Edith Sparks Louise Nickerson Queen Anne Thomas Clark Evelyn Dill Sadlersville Roy Jump Rhodes Susie Stevens W. B. Sparks Ethel Moore Queen Ralph Colonel Shipley P. W. Carey Sykesville Alice Baker Harrington Lily Wright Ed. Fountain Twer Sarhivs Jas Barton Bertie Cook G. W Towers Todd's Chapel Stack Ellia K. Stack Mrs. Valent Senate George M. Raw House of Delegeuis Cuaras E. Stevens Walter Moo Wright Wilam W. Sollard Treasuer John T. Carter, Jr Alfred W. Thompson J. Walter Noble Brown's Hall B. Cgootee Stevens Green R. M. Messick A. G. Powers Tilghman KE. Kelley State Central Committee George M. Russum John A Sigler Jeremiah B. Fletcher B. Gootee Stevens Chas. Howard Thomas W. Jones W.C. Stevens Or van T. Reley Martina Horner Geo H. Jefferson D. W. Moore Frank J., Willams John Rent Wm. Phillips Distr Gilbert Higadone W. D. Taylor Wiley A. J. Roteisu Pash Holsinger T W. Jones A. W. Thompson R M Blackburn We. W. Seward Win Wilson Job. Kelley B.F. Edgell Charles Howard J. B. Howard W. H W Walter M. Wright William A. Seward John T. Carter Edward W. Liden Clarence Deen Audubon Society William W. Moore Mary J. Moore James C. Collins John Collins James E. Higuatt William T. Sullivan Annie E. Wheeler Chester E Francis Edward Wheeler Isme T. Wirt Fountain Brooklyn Denton Cemetery W. J. D. Lucas J. D. Kemp Fountain James H. Fountain R. T. Garey George Jewell S. N. Pilchard Elizabeth A. Wooters George Wooters S.N. Pilchard Hornbogen Elizabeth Messick Burrsville Jasonstown Camp Nicholson Nicholson S Eighth Avenue Diamond State Centreville Church News Christ Church George F. Beaven Oys Sache Hall Luis Sne Kummer FIZ Bors Well-Slessek Man Oy Hata, &c OEHM Acme Hall Sandy W Baltimore Street Charles Westminster, Pad T. KH. Lewis D. D Wisi John W. Clark Robert 8. Clark Mark H. Smith John W. Clirk A. Sigler Jhomas L Day Jesse T. Dennie Caroine County Gradsr Nizi Tratmis Cooper John R. Sullvan Et al Tn the Orphan Court of Dua Equity James E. Eiguutt Jown A Sigler Thomas L. Day Jesse T Dennis Robt J. Jump Register of Wille B.C A. ER. R Wo. Easton M. B. Nichols J.C. Godwin District Court of the United States For the Distret of Donkruptcy Thomas J. Morris Edict Court Court House EBOL Trustecor Theteen Foraaleby Colston Hugh Dulluy Hillepore J. W. Smith
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