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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1900

Page

4

Mails Arrivals and Departures At Rail and River Points

Mail schedules show departures by steamship stage and rail lines for Points North South East and West with times from 6.30 A M to 8.00 P M and arrivals framed by routes from Points East West North and River Points including VIA Q ALR RR and DA SB lines and various times. The mix notes both outward and incoming mail movements with several points and carriers listed.

Q. A Potts West D SC. RB. R A.R.R R.R Hott Priston DA SB R. R TAOP

Public Business Calendar Court Meeting Dates

Public business calendar notes two court meetings scheduled this month. Orlaans Court will meet on June 16 and a separate court session on June 25 to discuss ongoing matters.

Orlaans Court

Local notices from Easton and Dover area July plans

A roundup of local items notes July 4th plans in East Denton and Dover area including building work by Elias Williamson, a postmaster salary increase to 1300, a horse death of J Earl Rochester, Leander Hooper as Easton agent for B C A Railway, summer Baltimore Rehoboth schedule, Gov Smith appointing W A Noble as justice of the peace, Dover Bridge forty cable break disrupting travel, Z T Hutchinson shipping 203050 shingles at Denton Yard, wheat sample from Nichols farm, W A Stewart clearing out hardware stock, death notices for Andrew and Mrs. Rebecca Thomas, carnival week inducements from Mullin & Sons, county tax abatements halted, July 1 levy prep, gasoline engine project at Denton Bridge, bereavement for Wm D Uhler family, Wilmington Conference Academy graduation with seventeen grads, West Denton town status debate, Orphans Court postponement of Captain Wheeler estate and Wheeler Line continuation option.

Elias W. Williamson Denton Green J. Earl Rochester Leander R. Hooper Easton B. C. & A. Railway Company Baltimore Rehoboth Beach Smith W. A. Stewart Andrew Charles F. Smith Williams & Clark Fertilizer, Co New York Whitby George A. McDaniel Matthews R. N.kirby McDaniel Denton Bridge Wm. D. Uhler Wm. D. Uhler, Jr J. S. Wickline Denton Cemeters Wilmington Dover Charles Howard Nuttle James W. Holt Caleb C. Wheeler Captain Wheeler Wheeler E. E. Wheeler Holt

Marriages Fill Denton Area Notices With Celebrities and Guests

A Denton section notes numerous weddings including Marion E. Jarman and Carrie Sylvester at Mt Olive Church with extensive local escorts and a Baltimore Washington tour after. Margaret Mae Vansant and Thomas Hicks Tucker wed at Ridgely Methodist with a northern honeymoon. Other marriages include Manning Merriken and Mary H. Moore in Federalsburg, Eva Grace Murphy to Perry D. Taylor in Easton, and Lena Kilham visiting Denton after serving in the Philippines.

Mt. Olive M. P. Church Marion E. Jarman W. T. Jarman & Bro Goldsboro Carrie Sanmmuel Sylvester Kent County Del Henry Vincent Marydel William J. Murphy Thomas Rich Fred Sylvester Philadelphia Willard S. Booth Felton Bestman Enina Clark Sandtown Eula Russell Ellendale Mamie Raughley Denton Bertie -Williams Cordova Laura Sylvester Hazel Meredith Page Howard Schlinke Lelton Ward-Of-Honor Mendelssohn Miss Banum T. A. H. O’brien Elsie Sylvester Smith Ridgely Lohengrin Charles Baxter Carroll Catlin Church Hill Oscax Sparks Reesville Howard T. Smith M. Lindale Merriken Hobbs William W. Murphey Grove Eva Grace Perry D. Taylor Calvary M. P Easton Lena Kilham A. R. Wright Malvern W. S. Taylor H. W. Hughes East Denton Whiteleysburg Longfellow Reginald M. Beauchamp Lewes Europe Internal Revenue Smith Francis Crouse Mary Hobbs Western Maryland College Westminster Katie V. Donovan M. Jeannette Steelman Georgetown I. V. Wooters May Agnes Dukes J. Kent Dukes Joseph H. Calhoun Norwood S. D. Tibbetts Boston E. CG. Sadler Minnie Elliott Laura Jones Bridgeville Ross Maurras Mivine Service Rehoboth Levi D. Roe Talbot Annie G. Garey Ellicott City Jessie Kerr Washington

Local notes on residents and visitors in town

Preston, Phillips and Douglass have begun box manufacturing for several canning firms. Miss Fannie Jarrell returns home from visiting Mr. Alex Noble. Mrs. Helen Taylor of Baltimore stays at Poplar Grove with Captain C. Carmine. Rev. Mr. Thompson of East New Market preaches at the Academy. Rev. Mr. Gray of Choptank preaches at MKE Church. Mrs. Mollie Clark visits Mr. J. W. Todd. Wilbur Noble returns from the University of Syracuse. Nettie Noble of Hurlock visits Preston. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lee return to Aston. Chas. T. Wrightson of Easton visits town. Everett Kelley back from Baltimore. Lizzie Blake visits Velma Hollis.

Phillips & Douglass Fannie Jarrell Alex. Noble Helen Taylor Baltimore Poplar Grove C. 5 Carmine Thompson East New Market Academy Mr. Gray M. KE Mollie Clark J. W. Todd Wilbur Noble University of Syracuse Nettie Noble Hurlock Preston Claude Lee Aston Chas. T. Wrightson Easton Everett Kelley Lizzie Blake Velma Hollis

Local Social News From Choptank and Nearby

Mrs. William Davis of Choptank returns home after visiting sister Mrs. Martha Butler. Harry L. Murphey of Cambridge visits his parents. Mrs. John Tribett of Denton visits daughter Mrs. Roger Covey near here. Frank H. Thomas and wife with Charles Cannon’s near Concord. Goatee Todd of Fowling Creek visits James M. Covey. O. L. Corkran and Charley Alford visit J. M. Covey. Mrs. J. P. Patchett and Mrs. John Hubbard visit Mrs. G. R. Donaldson. Rev. A. Howard Covey of Bayside visits relatives. Robinson Murphy improves after illness.

William Davis Choptank Martha Butler Harry L. Murphey Cambridge W. W. Murphey John Tribett Denton Roger Covey Frank H. Thomas Charles Cannon Concord Goatee Todd Fowling Creek James M. Covey O. L. Corkran Charley Alford J. M. Covey J. P. Patchett John Hubbard G. R. Donaldson A. Howard Covey Bayside Robinson Murphy

Willow Grove Defeated by Henderson in Close 13-12

Henderson boys defeated Willow Grove 13 to 12 with Patrick Gough driving in three runs including a home run for the home team. Holiness preacher Mr Barnum plans a Hickory Ridge tent revival next week. Local notices report church festival and visits among residents including Miss Virgie Montague, Miss Anna Price, Mrs. W. B. Cubbage, and others.

Willow Grove Henderson Boys Patrick Gough Barnum Hickory Ridge Cubbage Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church

Hickman Roundup News and Social Notes

Miss Hattie Fountain and sister Tina visit Baltimore where Hattie plans to stay, while the Hickman Cornet Band hosts a church festival tonight. Farmers start harvesting with expectations of a heavy wheat crop. John Meloney returns home from Philadelphia visits with parents. Ex-Justice Hignutt stopped in Hickman Thursday. Miss Elsie Gump conducts a thriving millinery business as Hickman notes a short strawberry crop.

Hattie Fountain Tina Baltimore Hattie Hickman Cornet John Meloney Philadelphia Elsie Gump

Local social notes from Dover and surrounding towns

Mr Edward Carter and Mrs Buchanan hosted by Mr and Mrs L M R Carter. Mr J Sisk completed a 25 by 50 foot storeroom filled with goods. Mrs Luda Calloway moved to Ridgely to make her future home there. Annie H Downes of Denton was guest of Mrs L T Dukes last week. Willie Sisk from Dickinson College Carlisle PA is home for summer. Mrs Fleekinstien of Easton visited her daughter Mrs d p Sisk. Bertie Williams visited her uncle Alea Smith last week.

Edward Carter Father Carter Buchanan Dover L. M. R. Carter J. ¥. Sisk Luda Calloway Ridgely Annie H. Downes Denton L. T. Dukes Willie Sisk Dickinson College Carlisle Fleekinstien Easton D. P. Sisk Bertie Williams Alea Smith

Diphtheria Epidemic Decreases in Virulence In Village

The diphtheria outbreak shows reduced virulence with two current cases, both mild. All cases have been confined to the affected family where the illness began and a little girl died. Precautions are strict to prevent spread while Charles H. Willis returns from Ohio to build a large house with Frampton as supervisor. Farmers report excellent wheat prospects and unusually good peach prospects for the year.

Charles H. Willis Ohio Frampton

Letter from 85-year-old native to old friend recounts Kentucky move

Benjamin Whiteley of Eastmword writes from Caroline county describing old connections, health, and recent travels. Dr. Thomas B. Greenley of Kentucky, practicing medicine for 56 years, has returned home after Atlantic City. Whiteley praises Beaven’s press contributions and notes Denton area progress and memories, ending with affectionate regards.

Geo. F. Beaven Benjamin Whiteley Thomas B. Greenley Mr. Beaven Greenley Kentucky Atlantic City Whiteleys Hillsboro Caroline Denton Tom State of Dr. Beaven Denton Journal Tam Thos. B. Greenley M. D

Maryland political notes hint at Talbott and delegates

A Philadelphia Record correspondent outlines Maryland congressional prospects from Eastern Shore conventions. Talbott appears favored in the Second district with potential support from Harford Carroll and Cecil counties. Third district delegates are unpledged, organized, and will back leaders. Fourth district leans to James W. Denny, with Bryan on the ticket. Georgia peach season and Culbreth's ventures are noted, along with regional farming strength and southern hospitality.

Philadelphia Record Maryland Worcester Moore Wicomico Jackson Queen Anne H. A. Brown Caroline Henry R. Lewis Dorchester Applegarth Somerset Joshua W. Miles Tip Brown Talbott Baltimore City Harford Carroll Cecil Baltimore County James W. Denny Bryan Wis Benjamin H. Camatieri Wary Culbreth Caroline County Georgia Marshallville Culbreth

Financially strong Queen Annes County Leads State

Queen Annes County begins the new fiscal year June 1 in sound condition with floating debt cleared. Ex-Treasurer Ports pays 25,800 to county commissioners who hand the funds to new treasurer Albert Story. A Maryland committee of prominent figures works to raise funds for famine relief in India. Census takers prepare to collect accurate data. Local notes mention Patty Cannon treasure rumors, rail service updates, political convention plans, and various academic commencements. News of weather, census suspicion among some, and community events fill out the page.

Queen Anne's Albert Story Centreville India Patty Cannon Johnson’s Cross Roads Divison Baltimore Philadelpia Western Maryland St. Johns Maryland Agricultural College James A. Pearce Princeton Lewes Cambridge Queen Anné Lemuel Duubracco Centrevale Talbot County Wicomico County Charles W. Starkey Barclay Volk Miller Federalsburg

Court approves multiple administrator actions and sales

Judges Sigler Day and Dennis presided Tuesday. Letters granted to Harvey L. Morris as administrator of Hester A. Morris were approved. Bonds and warrants issued to appraisers Robert Jarrell and William L. Cooper. Bond for Charles Draper estate approved. George H. Berry and Ambrose Langrell named appraisers. Inventory approved and order to sell granted. Augusta Roussell estate administratrix Mary A. E. Lobstein approved. Frederick Howard presented inventory for Mary J. Andrew estate. Real estate sale of John A. Nichols estate ratified. Reports of sales for George H. Moore and George Seward estates ratified. William Price named guardian of minor children.

Sigler Day Dennis Register of Wills Harvey L. Morris Hester A. Morris Robert Jarrell William L. Cooper Virginia Draper Henry R. Lewis Charles Draper George H. Berry Ambrose Langrell N. Alex. Hutson J. Allen Moore George C. Moore George H. Moore Deweese & Owens George Seward Nathaniel Horsey T. A William Price

Children’s Day Observed at M. E. Church Greensboro

In Greensboro the M. E. Church observed Children’s Day last Sunday with full services and floral decorations. Mrs. John F. Dawson hosted the Ladies Aid Society meeting Thursday evening. Visitors include Mrs. Dr. Emerson and son from Iwrel Delaware and Elmer R. Sidell of Marydel. J. Smith Longfellow is home from Golden’s College for vacation. Mrs. Robert Richards and daughter visited Denton on Monday.

M. E John F. Dawson Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Dr. Emerson and Son Iiwrel Delaware Wirs Robert Rickards A. Green John Harrington Pylaware Elmer R. Sidell Marydel M. E. Parsonage W. G. Moore Philadelphia J. Smith Longfellow i Golden's S College Robert Richards Denton

Ten Thousand Majority for Bryan in Mary Land Action

From the Snow Hill Messenger Bryan's all right. Now watch Mary land give 10 000 Democratic major ity.

Bryan Snow Hill Maryland

CAMP MEETING AND CHURCH NEWS FROM PORT AREA

Religious notices, sermons and camp meetings across Ellwood, Rehoboth, Denton, and Cambridge set the pace with address plans, tent sites, and dates. Rev F F Carpenter’s transfer provokes local Protest reactions while Rev T H Lewis preaches patriotism and peace. Also listed are upcoming camp meetings, trolley plans, Children’s Day services, and a local obituary for Susannah Horney.

Jesus T. H. Lewis Western Maryland College F. F. Carpenter Deal's Island Frankford Del Sussez Journal Brother Carpenter Holiness Rehoboth Disciples of Christ Ocean View Ocean Front Jacob Deatrich Jacob Johler R. R. Bulgin Scranton John H. Hopkins Clayton Ocean Grove N. J Methodist Protestant Church J. M. Dickey Christian Endeavor M. E Wickline Lena Killiam Ellis Boswell Ellwood Beachamp

Fugitives Arrested After Steamer Pickups in Maryland

Constables Murphy of Caroline and Vane of Queen Anne seized Romey Pritchett John Gibson William Horsey and George Dixon from the Chesapeake steamer and detained them at Queen Anne on writs charging various offenses. On Tuesday Murray and Clarkson were taken from the Easton steamer at Wayman’s Wharf. Magisters at Queen Anne Hillsboro and Ridgely handled the cases. Whiskey influenced most charges. Pritchett remains in Denton jail awaiting grand jury action on felonious assault alleged by Bascom Flamer’s 13 year old daughter.

Constable Murphy Caroline Constable Vane Queen Anne Oxford Romey Pritchett John Gibson William Horsey George Dixon Chesapeake Watson Murray James Clarkson Wayman’s Wharf Tuckahoe Neck Easton Hillsboro Ridgely Pritchett Denton Grand Bascom Flamer

They Are Laughing First in Oregon Returns Framed

The Easton Star-Democrat notes that apparent Oregon returns do not reveal a clear justification for Republican crowing. It observes the nationwide trend of identical Republican vote reductions and warns that such a shift could still yield Bryan the White House and Democrats the next House.

Easton Oregon Bryan White House

Summer shoe sale details from John Wanamaker catalog

A Wanamaker advertisement lists 150 000 pairs of summer shoes with price ranges from 50 cents to 5 dollars. Various styles include black kid skin, russet, patent leather tips, welted soles, and kid and leather blends for men, women, and children. Sample bundles emphasize affordable options and sizes across common ranges.

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