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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1888

Page

3

Wool Plaid Dress Goods Marketed Plainly

A short notice outlines plain wool plaid dress goods offered for sale by local merchants. No further details on prices or quantities are provided in the readable text.

Burrsville and area news in June 1888 local digest

Burrsville notes report visits by Wilbert Johnson and Dr Clarence Downes, court sessions next Tuesday, a club meeting at the courthouse, and a Burrsville victory over Harrington 12 to 5. Also: travelers to Baltimore Chicago, strawberry crop profits, social visits, business visitors, church events, auction of the Kuhn farm, death of K J Townsend, new bishop election in Dover, lightening rod work, ice cream offerings, Maryland Agricultural College graduates, and local social and church happenings in Denton Ridgely Greensborough and Preston with Children’s Day observations and a big Preston baseball win.

Wilbert Johnson Burrsville Philadelphia Clarence Downes Orphan’s Court County Commissioners Court House Harrington Col. R. OJ. We. Garey F.C. Ramsdell Baltimore Chicago Caroline County P. W. Downes Clara Downes Murdaugh Easton Nettie McNash Fowling Creek A. RK. Wright Denton William Culp D. B. Stewart & Co P. E If. Roberts If. S. Miller & Co Arnett James L. Wolcott Dover Warrington Burrsville M. P Ames’ Chapel Kuhn Greensborough Irwin

Baltimore Markets Report Grain Prices and Notes

Baltimore markets show wheat at 95 with Jultz longberry 95. Corn listed with White at 62 and yellow 58 to 5. Oats touch 37 and Rye moves 65 to 74.

Levitts and Holbrook Sell Hardware Firm to Carter

The Denton hardware firm Levitts and Holbrook has sold its entire business to Mr RR M Carter formerly cashier at Denton National Bank. Carter, a young man of notable ability, is expected to continue the success built over the past three years in hardware machinery and agricultural implements.

Levitts and Holbrook Denton RR. M. Carter Denton National Bank Messrs. Levitts and Holbrook Carter

Judge’s Opinion on Liability for Attacked Dogs

An Eastern Shore judge states that a person attacked by a dog on a highway may lawfully kill the dog and the owner is liable for injuries. The owner can be responsible even on his premises if acting in pursuit of business or on a friendly visit. If a dog barks at passing horses or vehicles causing damage, the owner is liable for the loss.

Statements of Her Captain and Other Officers From The Sunday American

The Joppa steamer arrived from the Eastern Shore early Saturday. Captain Wheeler and pilot Phillips described how the collision with the yacht Gleam occurred, with swift boat lowers, passenger evacuations, and efforts to recover possible missing persons. The captains blamed late course changes and noted passengers reacted with limited panic aboard.

Body of Garrett Found After Maryland Harbor Collision

June 12 The body of T. Clarrison Garrett was recovered near Anne Arundel shore by the Nanticoke steamer. First Officer Venable halted the vessel when the body appeared, and Captain Jackson sent a small boat to retrieve it. The body, in decent condition, bears a red mark on the left temple and a bitten band. Garrett’s remains were to be moved to his residence after an undertaker’s transfer. Earlier, passengers Webster and another man reported seeing the body floating. Dewey Downey initially mistook it for a mattress, prompting the steamer to stop once the Nanticoke arrived.

Jones Farford County Todd Mel Knight Baltimore Zell Choptank Kentucky Julia Kelley State Teachers’ Association West Virginia Educational Association Mt. Lake Park Kelly Preston East New Market Tod Battery Hubbard New Market Bramble and Webster J. E. Nichols Capt. Carmine Riverside Carmine Garrett Enoch Pratt Dorchester County Mr. Garrett Downey

Bell Clothing House Advertises Lowest Prices in Baltimore

PorticKRTs and time of trains call upon the nearest ticket agent. For low prices in best quality clothing visit the Bell Clothing House, Ochm's Old Stand, Pratt street, adj. Hanover, Baltimore, where every thing fashionable in apparel for men and boys can be bought cheaper and better than anywhere else in the Monumental City.

Portickrts Bell Clothing House Ochm Old Stand Pratt Street Adj Hanover Baltimore

Local thanks for strawberry donations from M T Towers and W I Willey

Gratitude extended to Messrs. M T Towers and W I Willey for fine strawberry gifts. A single Towers berry measured 2 inches across the top, while Willey’s 31 berries nearly filled a quart basket.

5. M.towers W. I. Willey

Denton Democrats form a sixty-member club for league duties

A Denton meeting organized a Democratic club with M B Stephens as temporary chair and S Hobbs as temporary secretary. Forty plus men joined, naming L J Gadd and James I Pearce among founders, outlining a constitution plan and aiming for countywide clubs and Baltimore league representation on July 4.

Denton Court House N. A. Tfutson Maryland National League M. B.stephens S. Hobbs Col. L. J. Gadd James I. Pearce M. B. Stephens M.S. Mutehler Howard Melvin T. M. Cooper Jaes Parks N.A. Huton W. W. Lowe Enoch George Henry Irwin Robert G. Stew H.R. Lewis R. Kemp William T. J. Chattineh N. ©. Fisher Ernest Downes G. W. Pleasant W. Kerr W. E. Dunneck Elon Hobbs G. A. Deakyne Willard TH. Tha Ifenry Cade J.T. Sylvester Elisha Park Pace Cre Clement Noble J Emmett Downes J. Boon Dukes G. W. Richardson O. BE. Rochester HH. S. Muncha T. ¥. Garey K. A. Heller

Temperance Convention Opens in Denton County WCTU

The first Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention for Caroline County met at Denton M E Church on June 9. Delegates from Federalsburg Denton Ridgely gathered for devotions readings of the constitution and a welcome by Rev J N Foreman. Officers elected include President Dr E F Messenger and Amanda Saulsbury as Vice President. Resolutions praise the Lord's blessing and pledge unwavering effort until prohibition. The next meeting is set for Federalsburg in September.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Caroline County M. E. Church Denton Narcissa E. White Pennsylvania B.A. Black J.N. Foreman Annie Emma Saulsbury Ridgely Sallie Mowbray Federalsburg Annie Heffron Maryr Whittall Thomas N. E. White

The Protestant Episcopal Convention in Cambridge

The Cambridge conven tion of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Maryland adjourned sine die. Bishop Adams delivered his first address, urging laity and vestries to active parish work and timely salary payments. Reports show receipts 1748 89 and expenditures 1304 96 with a pledge of 1455 for the coming year.

Protestant Episcopal Convention Baltimore Sun Cambridge Aston Adams Barber Mr. Buck Seaston J.C. Earle Mackall Princess Anne Charles KR. Wooters Greensborough St. John’s Caroline County Holy Trinity Parish Holy Trinity Church Messrs. Mitchell Roberts Walker and Williard Thomas Hughlett Board of Missions I. N. Adkins Joseph Ie. Chamberlain E. L. F. Hardcastle John C. Earle Board of Managers of Trust Fund W. Y. Beaven J. F. Bateman I. L. Adkins Hilliard

Dangers of Alum and Lime Baking Powders Warned

The piece urges housewives to avoid lime and alum baking powders due to health risks from headache stomach distress and organ damage. It champions Royal Baking Powder as free from injurious ingredients and urges careful brand selection to protect family health.

Temperance Apostles Bright

Correspondence reveals support for Talbot and Gibson in local election

The remarks praise the Jorns ticket and Gibson as likely to yield a large Democratic majority. Mentions campaign insignia seen around town, a spreading army worm issue, tennis clubs forming, and residents traveling to Gettysburg with Dr. Andrew Stafford to aid in locating Maryland troops. Monuments authorized by the state legislature are planned for erection soon.

Cleveland Thurmac Gibson Talbot Army Gettysburg Andrew Stafford Preston Maryland

Local Gentlemen's Wardrobe Line Debuts at Young Shop

M J Young introduces a superb range of light-weight clothing and gentlemen's furnishings. Call and view the new stock today at the shop.

M.J. Young

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