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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1890
Page
3
Denton hosts county events from July 3 picnic to July 8 orphans court sessions. County officials and road examiners announce meetings. Sunday School Convention in Denton drives county organization with elected officers and a new constitution.
Miss Laura V Willis formerly of Talbot county and Chas F Lucas of Huron Kansas were married at 2 p m on Thursday the 19th The ceremony by Rev T K Brooke at the bride's parents home The bridal party entered to Leo March and roses The bride wore French grey henrietta with velvet and steel trim and bridal roses The groom wore black A large number of friends attended and the bride received many useful and handsome presents
Harmony M E church plans a Saturday celebration with afternoon and evening programs. Whittier Society members and distant speakers join Sunday school scholars, with selective vocal and instrumental music. A Bethlehem vs Harmony baseball game features the day, with refreshments and proceeds to the church.
The Commodore steam dredge of the American Dredging Company Philadelphia was towed up the Choptank River by the Bradford to Iron Bridge Sunday morning under Captain Andrew Cook. It is described as a leading excavator, superior to prior mud machines used on the channel near Greensborough. The late estate of Marshall S. Mutchler sold properties near Denton by Dr. G. W. Betson, including the Ross farm and fishery and two nearby tracts, with buyers James H. Fisher, Luther H. Gadd, and James M. Cowgill purchasing town residences at reported prices.
By the sudden starting of her horse Mrs. George A. Millington and child of Dover made a narrow escape from serious injury a few days ago. They were both slightly hurt.
From Commissioner Smith's report to the School Board Caroline county notes 35 pupils in Queen Anne County and 32 Queen Anne scholars at Caroline's expense. Board votes to withdraw the $360 annual appropriation after the current year. Queen Anne authorities may oppose but state law allows county lines freedom and joint schools when needed. Appointments confirmed include Miss Maud Greer principal and Miss Sallie C Rickards assistant at Marydel Academy, plus Miss Carrie Hobbs as Cedar Grove teacher.
On Tuesday last Charles A. Cotting of Boston was granted letters of administration on Allen Thorndike Rice. Several administrators presented accounts or lists of debts, with final accounts of distribution passing. The edition also features a satirical piece titled The Battle for the Ralls, pitting King Enterprise against King Fogg in a lengthy mock public quarrel about progress and reform.
The article notes Children's Day observances at Grace M. P. Church Choptank Zion M. P. Church and Harmony with large crowds and well delivered programs. Grace M. P. Church featured an evergreen arch motto All the World for Jesus a canary and Miss Hennings song Nearer My God to Thee. Addie Buckley played organ. Collections totaled about seven dollars at Choptank and five dollars at Zion. Harmony program included speeches vocal numbers and a solo by Miss Carrie Deen. Proceeds go to foreign mission work in Japan. Groves Sunday School plans next Sunday's Children Day service.
Mr Solomon Pippin sold standard bred trotting stock farming implements and household goods at the Talbot County fair grounds. Notable sales include Hell Gamble for 250 to Col F C Goldsborough and Patapsco Maid for 170 to F Z Matthews. Baby Mine brought 275 and Sadie P 335. Several other animals sold with prices listed, Rosa Lee and Birdie CP not sold. total offers exceeded 1050 for the former and over 200 for the latter.
Mr M F Nicholson formerly of Denton and Miss Eugenia Payne daughter of Mr Wm T Payne were married at Grace M E Church Lanvale and Carrollton Ave with Rev Elbert Todd officiating The ushers included E T Bowers Winfield W Nicholson and J H Morgan Payne Isaac Oppenheim played the wedding march The couple left for a New York trip and will visit Denton on their wedding tour Separately Gibson’s political prospects improve as Governor Jackson likely not to run and constituents favor his river and harbor appropriation for Maryland.
Citizens of Nichols area seek establishment of a new post office. The application has been before the Department for several months, indicating a favorable prospect for setting up postal services locally.
Practical advice on infant care during heat includes loose soft wool garments, regular sponge baths, careful clothing to prevent chafing, proper cooking of food, outdoor activity, and prompt medical care when illness appears. Emphasis on early, decisive action to improve recovery prospects.
A Denton area social roundup from Pulaski News highlights Miss Stevens hosting a large Williston gathering with illuminated grounds, Japanese lanterns, promenade, games, and a late lunch. Mentions Col Brainard visiting, Miss Libbie and Miss Virgie Satterfield traveling, local student awards at Washington College and Western Maryland College, plus visits by J Frank Turner and others. Noted are Mrs. Pearce’s serious condition, Wheeler’s Transport visit, Irvine’s fishery work, and other regional notables.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs. Goslin's to discuss Japan with Miss Mowbray presenting an essay on geography history customs and religion Selections were read by Miss Noble and others The next meeting will be hosted by Miss Myra Harris on Korea The Federalsburg Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union donated a dozen clothing items to the Baltimore Free Kindergarten A crabbing party went to Chap tank river on Wednesday Mrs Eberly and son from Germantown Pa visit Mr R C Harris Ellwood Mowbray returns home from Baltimore
Mr James N Todd assignee of mortgagee advertises a sale of a 15 acre tract known as the Clough property in the First district. On the same date two small tracts in the Fourth district may be sold. Also a Keystone Corn Sheller in good condition and owned by the owner will be offered at public sale. See advertisements for particulars.
County commissioners met last Tuesday to consider the proposed public ditch in the Fourth district. The levy court continues to hold the matter under advisement. In the Second district, Samuel J. Jarman M Hooper Gray and Greenbury Barcus were appointed examiners for a proposed new public road.
Death of Elisha Wright aged about 84 at his Concord residence. Buried in Concord after long general debility. Survived by several crown children. Also death notices for Stetting Irwin six months old, son of Charles and Lottie Irwin, and Susan K Peterson aged fifty nine, wife of Charles A Peterson in Baltimore.
Thirty Days' Notice informs the taxpayers of the Fourth district in Caroline county that after August Pet,nest all cases in arrear for 1888 and thereafter will be speed ily collected by legal process. W. H. Deen serves as Collector.
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