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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1888
Page
2
A readable fragment notes a plain 10 feather cent wool plaid dress goods entry. The item appears in a catalog or price list with fabric details and pricing cues. No further context or date available in the surviving text.
Far stems of news from all parts of the county are solicited under this bead initiative seeking broader local coverage and input from diverse communities. The call emphasizes inclusive outreach and timely reporting of county affairs.
Denton area news covers many items including church events on Children's Day, local people visiting Baltimore and New York, property purchases, and business activity. It notes hospital convalescence, a new freighter schedule, and river landing plans, with social notices of marriages and clergy movements and a large strawberry display.
Pupils under Miss Lola Stevens at Ridgely Academy plan an ice cream and strawberry festival Wednesday and Thursday evenings for organ fund. Proceeds support the organ. Ames Grove hosts a strawberry and ice cream festival Saturday afternoon for church benefit. all are invited.
Correspondence from The JOURNAL notes the Ridgely Union remains active with Miss McDowell National Organizer visiting last week. She aided in forming unions in Denton and Federalsburgh, with twenty members joining Federalsburgh and strong local interest.
In Newcastle county near Fort Penn a boiler explosion killed Benjamin Pleasanton cousin of Dr G W Pleasanton of Denton. He was hurled 156 feet and marks in the ground showed the impact. Wilson Green, Walter Burton, and Samuel Lofland were injured. The engine jumped 60 feet and part of the shelter was blown 150 yards. Coroner’s jury found negligence by the deceased.
Miss May McDowell of Illinois presented YWCTU work at MM EB church and with Miss Amanda Saulsbury of Ridgely organized a local union. Officers include Miss Helen Chambers president and Miss Bertie Davis secretary. Proceeds fund painting the M F parsonage. Rev W W W Wilson of Easton swapped pulpits with Rev G W Burke last Sunday. Rev Brackwell of New Jersey to serve the Presbyterian pulpit this summer. John Olmstead and daughters of Yonkers visit H A Beales near town. Mr John Stowell visits Clearfield, Pa.
The notice highlights J. S. Crossy’s new establishment within a year of opening. It boasts a large stock, a fine storehouse and wharf in the Choptank area, and urges readers to visit. The page also advertises G L Harley’s lumber and coal yard and baskets for fruit growers, plus notices for real estate sales and public examinations.
A light complexioned man calling himself Thomas M. Jones posed as an agent for J h Gould and promised six percent loans on any amount. He charged $10 for inspector’s fee and sought to mortgage farms, deceiving Elijah Kane and Eliza Wilson, two colored residents. An attorney, whose name Jones used, saw the fraud and warrants were sworn, but Jones has not yet been caught.
The Orphans Court met on Tuesday and approved the distribution of Julia A. Graham’s personal estate. Anne E. Elliott was allowed to select up to 75 dollars in personal property or cash under the 1881 act. Shadrach Clark’s will, previously admitted to probate, was recorded with the executrix Almira Clark present. The court also conditionally ratified Elon S. Hobbs’s sale of Daniel Stevens’s real estate. Thomas H. Harris renounced his right to administer the Harris estate. The court will reconvene on June 12.
A list of deed transfers shows Thos H Anderson and wife selling 21 acres for 38000 to Thos N Fluhiarty. Theophilus W Smith and wife to Thos A Smith with unspecified quantity for 75. Samuel 3 Replogle and wife to Isaac Hyner 15800 sq ft for 3100. Elizabeth McLean to Wm Stevens 100 acres for 500. many more transfers include acres, square feet, and town properties in Greensboro and Denton with varied sums and trustees involved.
A Baltimore drummer for James B. McNeal & Co. committed suicide by jumping overboard at Cambridge near the Mary land Steambest wharf. Onlookers and a color man attempted rescue, but Griswold refused help. He had been drinking heavily since arriving last week. Separate reports note a severe hand wound from a mill saw and a warehouse fire in Delaware, with brief insurance and casualty details.
Public warning against counterfeit alum baking powders sold as Royal brand. Analyses show adulteration. buyers urged to purchase in original sealed cans from Royal Baking Powder Company. Also promotes Book News sample copy and lists low price textile items and handkerchiefs from Joan Warnamaker in Philadelphia.
In Philadelphia on Monday May 28 1888 a merchant touts value in silk and cotton fabrics. The ad highlights 26 inch Black Sarah Silks at 75 cents to $1, plus other silks like India Silk and Albatross with prices from 50 to 75 cents. Also features Challis and Henrietta fabrics, mel low wool goods, and a range of cottons and linens with varied low prices as May fashion shifts toward affordable dress materials.
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