Denton News Briefs On Crops Banks and Local Events
A compilation of town notices and market quotes from Denton Maryland. Strawberries sold at ten cents a quart in New York yesterday, wheat and corn prices listed in Baltimore, and local crop reports note limited peach yield this year. Bricklayers to work on the county court house. a livery-stable horse named Happy Ned died in town. Insurance names, bank director changes, thunderstorm losses, and a postponed Christ Church Guild festival are reported along with railway schedules for Federalsburg July 4 events. Denton National Bank reviews finances and coin demands for berry workers as strawberry shipments continue along the Delaware & Chesapeake line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Patchett
New York
James Swann
Cecil
F. W. Redden
Philip W. Downes
Court House
Ned
Federalsburg
C. & S. Road
W. J. Blackiston
Marshall E. Price
Baltimore City
Price
Dover Bridge
John M Carter
Baltimore
New Court House
Alonzo Griffith
Denton
Indies of Christ Church Guild
Denton National Bank
Thomas B. Sparklin
P. W. Downes
T. Pliny Fisher
Elizabeth Chilton
James H. Nichols
Denton Bridge
Hillsborough
L. B. Towers
Towers
Ridgely
Delaware & Chesapeake
Special Services for the Children at Kidgely Church
Children's Day exercises were held at the M E Church in Ridgely with a decorated altar and a program featuring Florence Green and others. A farewell address praised the old church, its 38 year history, and the longtime superintendent, ending with hopes for the new temple and a joint blessing for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Ridgely
Florence Green
Bessie Sinclair
Dora Chase
Elsie Smith
Maggie Vansant
Gracie Smith
Jessie Jones
Anita Smith
Anna Guilford
Gracie Turner
Mattie Chase
Counter Yard
Boonsboro
Zion
Christ Jesus
Love
Presbyterian Church
Federalsburg
Jesus
The Golden Gate program at Federalsburg church
Crowds gathered at the Federalsburg M E Church last Sunday for a children’s exercise titled The Golden Gate. Miss Annie Elliott opened the program with Miss Blanche Noble directing. Children portrayed Duty Truth Wisdom Service Culture and Tate bearing wreaths, a gate scene, a solo by Mabel Clark, and a sermon and benediction followed. Henderson Chapter Epworth League sets June 28 with a long program led by Rev. Davidson and Miss Annie Price. Berry shipping slowed after heavy rains. berry prices remain low. Children’s Day services are planned at the M E Church next Sunday at 7 20 p.m. Benjamin McKnett of Fredericka visited town Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
M. E. Chineh
Golden Gate
Annie Elliott
Anneh
Gates
Blanche Noble
Tate
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lewis
Mabel Clark
Henderson
The
Epworth League
J. A. Davidson
Ingleside Church
South
Annie Price
M. Charles Chance
Sadlersville
Epworth
Ernest Steel
Chapel
Alga Smith
Cordova
Frank Dill
Mt. Olive
Del
J. A. Arters
Greensboro
J. M. Collins
M. E
Benjamin McKnett
Frederica
Camp meeting committees named in Concord notices
At a Concord camp meeting committee appointments were made for lumber, boarding tents, straw, pump, tent sites and lighting grounds with C. T. Johnson as secretary and treasurer. Bread stand and other privileges will be sold to the highest bidder June 29 afternoon as tents sites are chosen. Camp meeting begins June 26 with July 4 grand picnic planned and Rev. Walter Vivoman of Baltimore among speakers. Strawbery crop near end. local blacksmith adds ice cream service to his shop for horse owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
H. T. Nuttle
F. Stevens
T. H. Everngam
W. E. Lidens
C. T. Johnson
H. F. Stevens
Walter Vivoman
Baltimore
Atom
Grove M. P. Circuit
Nicholas Wright
Grove
Ellwood Station
Ellwood Camp
H. Webster
J. E. Smith
Jacksonville
Florida
New Jerusalem
Preston
Christ Church
Bishop Adams
Union for Practical Progress celebrates Concord campground
The Union for Practical Progress plans a Fourth of July basket picnic at Concord campground with a 10 o'clock morning program starting with the Declaration of Independence reading. Baltimore’s Walter Viooman and Rev Hany C Viooman will speak on good government, Anna J Diggs of Washington on woman suffrage, WR Walworth of the Pand Farm er on artificial fertilizers, plus other speakers. Linkwood Union will provide music and two confectionery tents will be on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union For Practical Progress
Concord
Walter Viooman
Baltimore
Hany C. Viooman
Anna J. Diggs
Washington
WR. Walworth
Mar Pand Farmer
The
Union For Varie Tien
Progress of
Linkwood
Married notices from Camden and Greensboro June 1895
Malcom and Harrington wed at 240 Kaighn Avenue Camden Rev Van Join officiating William Malcom of Philadelphia and Lizzie Harrington of Greensboro Ma. Chance and Jennie Price wed in Denton Episcopal rectory June 6 1895 officiated by Rev Samuel Edson both pairs recorded as marriage notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcom
Harvington
W. H. van Join
Kaighn Avenue
Camden
N. J
William Malcom
Philadelphia
Lizzie Harrington
Greensboro
Cuance
Epscopal Rectory
Denton
Samuel Edson
Geo. Chance
Tuckahoe Neck
Jennie Price
Primaries in Queen Annes and Talbot counties split
Democratic contests in Queen Annes and Talbot counties yielded split results with Keating and Browns factions competing. In Queen Annes the Keatings carried Sadlersville Chineh Will Kent Island and Queenstown with Crumpton split, while Ruthsburg stayed Brown. Talbot saw Gibson-backed candidates sweep most districts, with a peaceful convention naming a robust ticket including Collins Smith Lee and several county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne's
Talbot
Keating
Sadlersville
Chineh Will
Kent Island
Queenstown
Crumpton
Sevand
Finley
Godwin
Keatings
Eigt
Thid
Sudlersville
Browns
Ruthsburg
County Clair
St. Cecil
Ceeil
Senate
W. P. Finley
House of Delegates
G. MM. Vansant
B.S. Dudley
J. O. Phillips
C. H. Jefferson
Charles Walls
Louis Heigenrather
Register of Wills
Tinley Roberts
Shenfi
Wooleshand
D. [. Godwin
J.B. Bright
T. B. Johns
J. Prank Timper
J. Keating, Jr
J. R. Cook
E. P. Hammond
J. Arthur Reed
Talbot County
Sva
Precinet
Tums Mills
Hdward Lloyd
Royal Oak Precinet
George C. Moore
William Collins
Alga Smith
Willian T. Lee
W. J. Stewart
Orphans’ Court
Jerome B. Bennett
William C. Dudley
Francis A. Benson
Robert J
Tasing Used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed
A reader in Westport Cal praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a first class article. The testimonial notes satisfaction and recommends it to friends. Availability listed through Wm. F. Brown Denton and H. Duffey Sulsboro Ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasing
Chamberlain
J. W. Tfostin
Westport
Cal
Wm. EF. Brown
Denton
Duffey
Sulsboro
Better Transportation Policies to Come
Engineer T W Tiovell of the proposed rail road from Queenstown to Rehoboth, with Mr Wilmer Emory and two contractors, visited Denton. They surveyed the last fall route to Denton and plan to begin in Denton through Delaware after wheat harvest. A map shows the route and whether it goes via Budgeville Georgetown or Greenwood Miendale to the sea. The shorter last option is favored. the route is expected to be profitable due to thick settlement along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Tiovell
Queenstown
Rehoboth
Wilmer Emory
Centreville
Denton
Troxell
Delaware
Baltimore
Washington
B. la. Lewis
Unatrington
Frederica, Harrington & Denton Electric Railway
Philadelpha
L. B. Towers
Denton Bridge
Redden & Co
Local Political News Gleanings on Sheriff Nomination
Democrats debate seven possible sheriff candidates across districts with Beury’s successor hotly discussed. Republicans may pick a young district member or co-sheriff from Denton, while a joint July 20 primary is eyed. Denton County Committee to decide if delegates name the county ticket. Baseball notes follow with Hobbs crushing Smithville and Denton preparing a new season diamond near Denton Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centlemen
Sherif Beury
Democratic State Central Committee
Denton
Fire destroys dwelling near Bethlehem. loss $1800
A dwelling and furniture belonging to Mr. James A. Parrott near Bethlehem burned in the early hours Saturday. A colored worker woke Parrott and family fled with little time, losing nearly all. Loss set at $1800. origin unknown. A sister visiting also lost money from a trunk. Insurance covered $1300. Mayor Wilson says Ocean City looks to its best season yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Parrott
Bethlehem
Panatt
Parrott
Pallott
Personal Watters and Local Notices of Interest
Miss Sue Kuntz leaves for New York City to visit her brother Wm Kitt for a month. Judge John M Robinson receives an honorary doctor of laws from Dickinson College. Various local residents travel, wedlock planned, and church events announced. Ellwood camp meeting set for Aug 2 to Aug 12. bids invited for camp privileges. A historic Cambridge jail scaffold near Easton eyed for Price execution, last used for Fred Lawrence and others, praised for reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Kuntz
New York City
Wm. Kitt
John M. Robinson
Court of Appeals
Dickinson College
John D. Plummer
Asheville
North Carolina
Eliza More Hitch
W. J. Hitch
Laurel
Eugene W. Stillman
Pennsylvania
Edson
Metuehen
New Jersey
Mary Lyons
Maggie
R. E. Fountain
Lizzie Johnson
Western Maryland College
Dr. King
Chicago
Preston
Blanche Davis
Federalsburg
Bitte Smith
Easton
J. A. Arters
Greensborough
Dover
John S. Barnhart
W. C. Blackiston
Wilmington
Water Supply Progress at the Jail and Local Crime Incident
For years attempts to obtain clean water for the jail failed until a nearby court house well proved excellent. Water will be piped to the jail once the court house is finished. Saturday a quarrel at Denton Bridge left Shockley Satterfield wounded by Hersey Black. Black is jailed pending a preliminary hearing. Paynter Frame of Sussex markets hard-head cabbage since May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Shockley Satterfield
Black
Denton Bridge
Hersey Black
Satterfield
Dr. George
Justice Slatson
Denton National Bank Honors Late President Downes
At a June 4 1895 meeting of the bank board of directors in Denton the death of Col Philip W Downes founder and long time president was mourned. Resolutions praise his leadership and urge respect for his memory with thirty days of draped building and an engrossed copy for his bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton National Bank
Philip W. Downes
Whenner
Whaneas
Bourne
Col
P. W. Downes
I. G. Stevens
T. C. West
Cashier
J. W. Chars
A. Wt. Wrrairt
Rh. C. Canter
T. W. Dongs
E. 8. Trenrry
E. Downes
Tireetors
Entertainments Promise Fun in Preston With Two Plays
The town of Preston plans two evenings of theater on Thursday and Friday 20th and 21st inst. The New Butler a drama in two acts stars Edward Ralston RO Colston Chaunces Oglethorpe Ferdinand Dixon Mrs Ondego Jhones Miss Grace Dixon Sierra Bergaline Miss Teibel Percy Lady Guinevere Llandpoore Miss Lulu E Collins. The farce Baxter's Great Invention features Benjamin Franklin Baxter Peter Crawford W Ledman Samuel Wooley St J Calton Roxana Tucker Miss Nellie P Phillips Dorothy Tucker Miss Emalene Carmine Mary Anne O Flynn Mrs Bessie Phillips. Proceeds go to the Episcopal Church fund. Albert Mott chairs the Division Racing Board sanctioning Eastern Shore championship races at Cambridge Easton Federalsburg Chestertown Salisbury. The mile race champion will be the overall winner. the top club wins the Eastern Shore title. Mr Mott may referee Federalsburg Cycle Club races July 4. Obituary Mrs Ann Elizabeth Murphy Denton’s longtime resident dies at 74. Widow of Thomas Murphy she leaves son William F. Murphy. funeral today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Edward Ralston
RO. Colston
Chaunces Oglethorpe
Ferdinand Dixon
Ondego Jhones
Grace Dixon
Sierra Bergaline
Mies Teibel Percy
Guinevere Llandpoore
Lulu E Collins
Albert Mott
Division Racing Board
Eastern Shore
Cambridge
Easton
Federalsburg
Chestertown
Salisbury
Mott
Ann Elizabeth Murphy
Denton
Gay Street
Thomas Murphy
Murphy
Methodist Episcopal Church
William F. Murphy
Miss Bird Officer Visits Friends North
Mr. Joseph Eberle of German town Pa is at Mr. R C Harris s. Mr Fletcher spoke in town last week for the Kindling Mill. I was sick with a stomach cramp and diarrhoea and found Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy immediately relieved me. I commend it highly. J W Strickner Valley Center Cal. For sale by Wm E Brown Denton and H Duffey Hillsboro Md. F H Foote Co commission merchants promote berries and fruit this season. The Dover Delawarean is authorized to print the laws of the late Delaware Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Fletcher
J. M. Jones
Robert Patton
B. F. Edgell
James Bryan
M. Toope
Gray
James IL. Wilkinson
J. B. Mietecher
Aaron Johns
Mr. Metecher
Charles J. Smith
Hay A. Roe
James A. Tinezare
Ruth A. Sisk
M. Hooper Gray
Wilkinson
CU. H. Lewis
George W. Hutson
Philip W. Downes
Anne N. Downes
Nichols Marder
Thomas Johns
Columbus Nichols
Trappe
George Wright
Lydia Mills
Wright
Lydia
Johns
Nichols
Easton
Miss Bird Officer
Friends North
Joseph Eberle
Germantown
R. C. Harris
Fletcher
Chamberlain
J. W. Strickner
Valley Center
Cal
Wm. E. Brown
Denton
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
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Denton Journal
D&a CG. Ry
Stice Pre-ton
C. H. Morris
P. D. Darrall
Delaware Road
Tanes
Chie
Kidgely
Trenderson
Anne
Entiiery
A.B. Roe
Quebec
Montreal
Au Sable Chasm
Lakes Champlain
George
Saratowa
Tlighlands
Hudson
Brook Inn
Newark
Trenton
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broadway
Broad Street Station
S. Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Myers Rash
Penison’s Corner
Sheriffs Oce
Sheriff's Ofice
Edward Saulsbury
Robinson
Saulsbury Hobbs
Baltimore News
Friends
Republican Party
Eres
Grand Old Party
Thei
George M. Russum
Mr. Russum
Celestial Kingdom
Baseball Notes
Hobbs
Smithville
Satunday
Fred Bowdle
Fred Wothers
Charley Welch
Corcine Cunell
Robert Collins
Clarence Dean
Orley Welch
Doc Wothers
Ora Bowdle
Southville
Geo, Adams
Arlie Iarvey
Ernest Trice
Louis Tucker
Leonard Ferrins
Steve Adams
Will Carroll
George Wilson
Ben Welch
W. 8S. Wilson
Ocean City
Church News
Sheiff Berry
Fred. Lawrence
Fred
Lawrence
Wheeler
Whitman
Ernest Smith
Pallice Court
Philp W. Downes
F. H. Foote & Co
Dover Delawarean
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