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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1889
Page
3
Saturday morning July 27 1880 county news section opens with a general header seeking items from readers across the county. The page promises updates, notices, and local items gathered by contributors.
Seaford forms a bicycle club and crab parties. Steamers depart Denton at one. Melon season starts August nine. Hurlock creamery active. Troth’s peaches shipped. Concord campground diagram published. Edgell named postmaster at American Corner. Comegys & Co sell watermelons two weeks. Cow death on rail noted as milk shake. July Dorchester circuit court term held. Prof Baugher registered at Brick Hotel. Cooper returns from Europe. Moore sells wood factory stake to Wright. hay houses built on Hardcastle farms. Farmers report good hay. grain prices seen rising. Washington College president Williams resigns. Murdaugh likely successor. Public annoyances from chorus singers noted. Bradley farm sold. Heathers builds new hotel foundation. Easton praised as summer resort. Sheriff Williams and Cohee file Morris to House of Correction. Choptank Steamboat Company possible new steamer. Reynolds buys cannery machinery. Vosmus contracted for installation. Local correspondents note church buildings, threshing, and post office efforts. Nichols improvements and Federalsburg church plan advance. Greensborough band misses Tolchester trip. local agriculture progress. Wye Camp tenters listed and street improvements noted. Postmaster Edgell and local politics discussed.
At Mr. F. P. Covey's track last Saturday afternoon three races drew over a hundred spectators. Capt J W Stevens roan and Ed Stevens horse both drew in one heat, Willis Carroll and Tilghman Collins four year olds went to Collins in two straight heats, time about 3.20. Dark Melson's sorrel mare beat Will Towers bay gelding in two of three heats, time 3.03. Towers challenged Melson for a best of five next Saturday afternoon August 3. Editor Tyler and the Deputy Collectorship. From the Easton Gazette. Inspirational quote about living in the present.
Capt John H Kirwan known as a jolly mariner keeps order in Criminal Court. Cecil Democrat sold at public sale for 7700 to Dr R C Mackall who will edit the paper. Circuit Court grants absolute divorce to Florence Sparks with custody of Beverly Sparks. Baltimore and Eastern Shore railroad work advances with depots near Easton and Third Haven. Local farm yields noted by Y L Frampton and others. church announcements and social observations conclude.
The September Exposition at Pimlico is featured in a premium catalogue issued by the Maryland State Agricultural and Mechanical Association. It includes official lists, daily programmes, and premium details with a likeness of Pimlico grounds and President Frank Brown. Also noted are free baby carriage transport on the Pennsylvania Railroad and a schedule of Brick Hotel events with named agents and cities through midweek.
Hon W L Wilbon asserts the sugar trust profits by price manipulation from refined and raw sugar margins. He argues the half cent per pound rise on two thirds of consumption yields a ten million dollar annual gain, with the trust controlling two thirds of U S refining capacity and rising stock values. The piece cites London price comparisons and reports on trust capitalization and earnings, warning on its broader economic impact.
Miss M E Young formerly of this county and sister of the late Captain Young, with her niece Miss Belle Young, visit Mrs P W Downes. Mr M Bates Stephens drove to Rehoboth Md and spent days with relatives. Misses Mary and Bettie Richardson of Baltimore visit Mrs Philip W Downes. Marlton Pritchett a Wilmington Wes compositor visits Denton friends. Mrs John R Cannon of Wilmington Del visits her parents near Denton. Harwood Ayres son of Presiding Elder T O Ayres in town. Mamie McShane of Ridgely visits Dorchester friends this week. Mrs W A Mowbray returns from Baltimore. Sallie Stevens spends a few days with Easton friends. Maggie Wilson visits Georgetown friends.
Advertisement notes latest imported neckwear negligee flannel shirts and hose at economical prices with exclusive patterns. Located at Bell Clothing Co on Pratt Street near Hanover in Baltimore Maryland.
Advertisements announce private sale of Fisk farm by J. K. Lynch Jr. Notice publishes September sitting of registration officers. Ratification of sale of N. L. Roe store goods by Z. Potter Steele trustee. Wye boarding tents to be conducted by W. H. Whiteley and 5S. C. Walters. G. W. Porter advertises dearborns and aragons. County commissioners set tax rate at 1.10, down five cents from 1.15 due to road, bridge, and freshet expenses. Greensborough bridge width discussed, petitioned to widen to 24 feet. specifications updated. Bond of collector James H. Thawley approved. Marriages listed: Robert L. Breeding with Lida Heath. Thos H. Wheeler with Elizabeth Tribbet. Charles H. Hampton with Mary Corkran. John W. Wooters with Laura Jarrell. Thos J. Williams with Ella Caulk.
Adams Express Agent E T Leonard son of Capt Leonard of the steamer Ida wed Miss Mamie D Stanley of Baltimore. The ceremony was by Rev Dr Gibson of St George's Episcopal Church. Guests included Clinton Cook. Capt J W Stevens sold his roan trotter to W Hi Coulbourn of Seaford Delaware.
Paris embraces compressed air clocks powered by a network of pipes beneath streets and sewers. The system feeds sewing shops ice houses turners printing houses and wood firms with motive power and light, avoiding boilers and costly steam engines. In two years the horsepower supplied grew substantially, aiding industry and clocked time through a citywide minimal ticking system.
Annapolis and Baltimore Short Line R R promotes full service with best workmen and materials and offers wrought iron fence sales for homes and cemeteries. Schedules show weekday and Sunday departures from Annapolis Round Bay and Bay Ridge with multiple times. company officers listed.
In a brief recruitment notice Hardy Brothers Nurserymen of Rochester New York seeks three men in nearby areas to represent the business. Exclusive territory, handsome salary, and expenses paid. Previous experience not required. Apply at once for terms.
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