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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1895
Page
3
The town notes a drowning of Frank Ivey off Chestertown wharf and reports on Fourth of July plans in Dover and Choptank. Local fairs include a snakes handler’s death near Quantico, a hospital injury from a runaway horse, harvest progress, and a well rescue in Ellendale. Community updates cover school board scheduling, a hardware dealer’s binder twine sale, and a large rainless harvest forecast.
Children’s Day services filled churches with decorated altars and lively programs. Hillsborough M E Church South featured a lengthy program of recitations songs solos and sermons led by many young contributors. American Corner M P Church Marydel M E Church and Greensborough M E Church also held events with addresses organ music and floral decorations showcasing local children and instructors.
Heavy granite slabs with carved building name and year, weighing up to a thousand pounds, will crown the main entrance. The arch forms Caroline and County sides with 1895 keystone and Court House inscription beneath. Fourteen foot tablet will be legible from yards away. Bricklayers work Western walls as architect Bernard suggests upgrading exterior bricks. Aether timbers laid and progress continues.
The trial ends with George Wright acquitted and Florence Wright’s case dropped. Lydia Mills is convicted of murder in the second degree and Johns is sentenced to eighteen years in the penitentiary. Mills receives a nine year term. Local endorsements cite Chamberlains Cough Remedy from Westport California.
Mr E H Bancroft of Kent county Delaware writes on late season sowing of green winter oats and crimson clover with Italian rye grass wheat and rye. He reports 150 tons ensilage from 25 acres feeding 50 Jerseys for four months and outlines soil, husbandry and fertility practices including use of phosphoric acid potash and atmosphere fixing nitrogen from crimson clover.
The Pawnee Tudinn Co has performed nightly since Monday to strong crowds and notable medicine sales. Local trades report rising health hopes and shoppers buying remedies for coins. Visitors enjoy Queen Anne water taps while several residents make travel to nearby Cape Charles City.
Milford officials announce an all day Fourth of July celebration with events, parade, and community gatherings. Local groups and residents expected to participate in the festivities.
The author reflects on political rhetoric, national stereotypes, and the dream of peaceful global commerce. He recalls Washington debates, cites English goodwill, and contrasts sensational demagoguery with a hopeful vision of cooperation, while urging restraint from insular politics and urging humanity over parochial interests. Transportation notes mention Fleming’s observations on peach and wheat harvests, potential extra steamer needs, and traffic arrangements, plus Starrington school commencement.
Baltimore lawyers for Marshall Ko Price, condemned for murder, plan to seek a new trial via three exceptions to judges rulings or file a habeas corpus to bring the case before the U S Supreme Court. They argue Maryland homicide trials without a jury may violate the federal constitution and promise to present new defense evidence if a new trial is granted.
Multiple terse notices announce June 29 camp meeting site sales at Chilton s camp ground and June 4 festival in Ridge ly with proceeds for church furnishings. July 4 holiness meeting at Chestnut Grove. Dusborough M E Church South sermon tomorrow Harvest. Rev Lambert to speak. Rev Carpenter of First Baptist Chatel Dover resigns, moving to Brooklyn. Jumptown festival planned for 28 29 inst. Obits: Joseph Tunis died aboard steamer Georgia from spasmodic asthma. Willard Hopkins dies in Greensborough. H H Dashiel Port Collector Crisfield dies of heart failure. Hopkins 40 interred White s Chapel.
Denton National Bank directors elected B G Stevens Williston to the presidency after Col Downes death Er nest Downes becomes vice president Richard Carter resignations filled by Charles W Robbs Mgr A Dukes Downes granted three month vacation in settlement of his father Downes estate Crop Notes report tomato and potato losses from drought with rains expected Bland remarks on peach yields near Burrsville and other local orchards expect lighter crops due to weather
Mr Clarence R Stevens son of B G Stevens Asq of Williston has enlisted in the United States navy. He writes from Southampton aboard the Columbia about Kiel Canal festivities and seasickness relief. The piece also lists graduates and attendees from Washington College and local visits, with numerous personal notices and regional society updates.
Miscellaneous notices report Mr O Porter of Dayton Florida plans to migrate to Maryland's Eastern Shore for homes. Porter previously sold land for the Ponce de Leon Hotel at St Augustine. Projections note rising real estate prices amid North West and South seekers. A horse age gauge using a steel plate and tooth scale is described. A Synod resolution condemning Sunday bicycle riding was referred to morals. Chipley of the Anchorage reported three carloads of ice arriving in Easton for storage at 25 cents per ton.
Mr Benjamin House of Greens borough seeks a patent for a veneer peach basket cover. The three slats are woven to form a vented top, fastened by cross wires at four points for easy fitting. He claims light weight cheapness and reversible tops for storage, noting express fruit shipments and railroad rules.
Democratic primaries were held in Kent county on Saturday last with a harmonious convention Tuesday. Tickets listed for State Senator James Alfred Pearce. House of Delegates Philip G. Wilmer and John P. Nicholson. State's Attorney William M. Slay. Sheriff Benjamin P. Morgan. County Treasurer Samuel F. Cooper. Orphans' Court judges Richard F. Moffet James M. J. Byron Samuel Burgess. County Surveyor Milton Melvin. County Commissioners districts one Samuel Todd two Bedford Roe three J. W. Ivans four George W. Hatcherson five Charles C. Strong. Also notes on a two year old accident during corn planting, a fire destroying a barn and stallion Alpineer, and recent teacher appointments at several schools.
Republicans in the county central committee set the primaries date and debate candidate names amid speculation. Some contenders prefer to stay out, while others forecast a walk over locally and a picnic statewide. The Baltimore Herald notes Eastern Shore support for Col John Walter Smith for Governor, praised by Ex-Governor Jackson as a strong unifying nominee.
Workmen are tearing down the old M. E. church building to move it. It will be remodeled into a dwelling house. Raspberries are shipped from this station. Farmers expect a fair perch crop around. Prof Brewers and family of Seaford visit Senator Smith. H Marvil, nephew of late Gov. Marvil of Laurel, in town. Gilbert Hagadone spent Sunday in New York City. T A Wise of Dover visited on business.
County commissioners on Tuesday last paid Shanmons and Lankford 4333 dollars for the courthouse contract. Robert Jarrell James Jarman and James P Hopkins were appointed examiners on a proposed public road in the First district.
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