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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1900
Page
1
The notice lists court meetings on June 25 and June 16. Orlaans Court will convene on June 16 and June 25 for public business agenda items. Authorities set dates and remind attendees to prepare filings and participate in the sessions.
Multiple items describe local affairs including construction by Elias Williamson in East Denton, a postmaster pay raise to 1300, a horse death for J Earl Rochester, Leander Hooper as Easton agent for B C A Railroad, and new summer rail schedule Baltimore to Rehoboth Beach. Also reports on Dover Bridge cable breakage, shingles sale at Denton Bridge, wheat samples from Nichols farm, business turnouts, obituaries, academy commencement with seventeen graduates, and civil matters like tax abatements, property lists, and town improvements.
A crowded Denton scene hears the wedding of Marion E Jarman of Goldsboro and Carrie Sylvester of Kent County Del at Mt Olive M P Church with an array of ushers bridesmaids and a page. The couple tour Baltimore and Washington then depart. Also in Ridgely Miss Margaret Mae Vansant weds Thomas Hicks Tucker as relatives and friends gather in a decorated Ridgely M E Church. The ceremony features a Lohengrin wedding march and plans for a northern tour follow.
Preston, Phillips and Douglass begin box factory work for multiple canning firms. Miss Fannie Jarrell returns home from visiting Mr. Alex Noble. Mrs. Helen Taylor of Baltimore stays at Poplar Grove with Captain Carmine’s family. Preaching and services noted by Rev. Mr. Thompson East New Market and Rev. Mr. Gray Choptank. Various locals: Mollie Clark with J. W. Todd, Wilbur Noble back from Syracuse, Nettie Noble in town, Claude Lee’s return to Aston, Chas. T. Wrightson in Easton, Everett Kelley from Baltimore, Lizzie Blake visiting Velma Hollis.
Mrs. William Davis of Choptank returned home after visiting her sister Mrs. Martha Butler. Harry L. Murphey of Cambridge is spending time with his parents. Mrs. John Tribett of Denton visits her daughter near here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Thomas spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cannon near Concord. Goatee Todd of Fowling Creek visited the Coveys. O L Corkran and Charley Alford spent weekend with J M Covey. Mrs. J P Patchett and Mrs. John Hubbard visited Mrs. G R Donaldson. Rev. A Howard Covey of Bayside visits relatives nearby. Mr. Robinson Murphy, recently sick, is improving.
Henderson defeats Willow Grove 13 to 12 as Patrick Gough homers and drives in three runs for the home team. Local notices include Barnum planning a revival tent on Hickory Ridge and various residents visiting relatives in Willow Grove Goldsboro Philadelphia Cordova Ridgely Masseys and Ridgely families.
Miss Hattie Fountain and sister Tina are in Baltimore where Miss Hattie expects to stay some time. The Hickman Cornet Band festival will be held at the church site tonight and all are invited. Farmers report harvesting underway and wheat outlook is good. John Meloney has returned home from Philadelphia. Ex-Justice Hignutt visited Hickman briefly Thursday. Miss Elsie Gump runs a large millinery business. Strawberry crop is very short.
Mr. Edward Carter and Mrs. Buchanan host at the Carter residence in Dover. J Sisk completes a 25 by 50 feet storeroom filled with goods. Mrs. Luda Calloway moves to Ridgely for her future home. Annie H Downes of Denton visits Mrs. L T Dukes. Willie Sisk, Carlisle, Pa., returns from Dickinson College for summer. Mrs Fleekinstien of Easton visits her daughter Mrs d P Sisk. Bertie Williams visits her uncle Alea Smith.
The diphtheria outbreak shows two young cases with mild forms. All cases have been within the same family linked to a recent death of a little girl. Precautions are taken to prevent spread. Charles H. Willis, back from Ohio, is building a large house with architect Frampton directing. Farmers report strong wheat prospects and unusually good peach outlook.
Benjamin Whiteley of Eastmewore writes from Hern don near Catonsville June 10 to Dr. Thomas B Greenley in Kentucky. The letter recalls boyhood friends in Caroline and notes Denton progress and family esteem. Beaven publishes portions for aging readers and honors Greenley’s long medical career and travels.
A Philadelphia Record correspondent surveys Maryland congression al sentiment from Eastern Shore conventions. Counties name favorites for nominations, with Talbott likely in the Second district and unpledged delegates in the Third. Officers and districts discussed include Denny in the Fourth and Camatieri in the Fifth, while the Sixth seeks a favorite son. Georgia peach season noted with Culbreth buying fruit and vegetables for a commission firm.
Queen Annes County ends the fiscal year June 1 in strong financial shape with floating debt fully paid. Former Treasurer Ports paid 25 800 to county commissioners who handed the funds to new treasurer Albert Story. A Marylanders committee led by notable figures raises funds for India famine relief. Census taker prep and farm tenancy changes loom.
Judges Sigler Day and Dennis presided at Tuesday’s session approving administrator letters for Hester Morris and Augusta Roussell. Bonds and appraisers named. inventories filed and orders to sell granted. Real estate sales of Nichols, Moore, and Seward estates ratified. guardians appointed for minor children.
In Greensboro attention centered on a Church of the Methodist Episcopal denomination event last Sunday. Children’s Day activities filled the services with decorated surroundings and large crowds. Mrs. John F. Dawson hosted the Ladies Aid Society Thursday evening at the church. Visitors included Mrs. Dr. Emerson and her son from Delaware, Mrs. A. Green, Mrs. John Har rington, Elmer R. Sidell of Marydel, and Mr. W. G. Moore of Philadelphia. J. Smith Longfellow is home from Golden's College for vacation. Mrs. Robert Richards and her daughter visited Denton on Monday.
From the Snow Hill Messenger comes news that Bryan has a strong lead, with Mary land poised to deliver a ten thousand Democratic majority, signaling a decisive result.
Rev Dr T H Lewis delivers a baccalaurate sermon at Western Maryland College arguing a true patriot seeks peace and faith in country. News covers Rev F F Carpenter transfer from Frankford Del to Deal’s Island, a holiness camp meeting notice, and local church events, services, and dances with detailed parish names and dates.
Constables Murphy of Caroline and Vane of Queen Anne seized Romey Pritchett John Gibson William Horsey and George Dixon from the Chesapeake and took them to Queen Anne on Monday night Pursuant writs charging various offenses were issued The following day Watson Murray and James Clarkson were arrested at Waymans Wharf on board the Easton The cases were heard by magistrates at Queen Anne Hillsboro and Ridgely Whiskey reportedly underlies many charges Pritchett awaits grand jury action in Denton jail on felonious assault charge from a 13 year old Bascom Flamers daughter
The Easton Star-Democrat notes the Oregon returns provide little clear justification for Republican bragging. It argues that the same percentage vote drop nationwide could still yield Bryan the White House and hand the Democrats the next House of Representatives.
A lengthy catalog entry for John Wanamaker lists 150 000 pairs of summer shoes and regulation shoes with price points from 50 cents to 5 dollars. It details various styles including black kid skin patent leather tips welted stitched soles and samples from leading makers with sizes covering children and women.
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