Local notes from the Denton Journal March 2 1880
The Denton Journal reports on local happenings across Talbot County. Updates mention J H Emerson’s convalescence, Wesley Johnson contracting smallpox, and Fred Douglass’s recent Dover lecture on John Brown. Weather notes note two and a half inch ice on ponds and a four degree zero freeze impacting peach buds. Governor Jackson remits a death sentence to life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Emerson
Wesley Johnson
Dover
Fred Douglass
John Brown
Maryland
Pennell Rush
Pearson's Corner
Jackson
Isaac Keenan
Six-Hand Euchre social season in Denton 1888-89
The column notes four six-hand euchre gatherings in Denton this week adding to the winter social season. Hosts include Col. and Mrs. Gadd, Col. and Mrs. Downes, Mr. and Mrs. Barnhart, and Hon. and Mrs. Russum with guests from Princess Anne and Baltimore. Terrapin supper, music, and refreshments described. Also court notices inland report accounts for estates of Carter, Elliott guardianship changes, and Gearhart and Gearhart estate inventories. Court meets March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Col
Gadd
Atkinson
van Gesel
Philip W. Downes
John S. Barnhart
George M. Russum
Miss Atkinson
Princess Anne
Main
Euchre
Russum
Downes
Z. Potter Steele
Barnhart
Ella
Stephen R. Downes
Edward C. Carter
Richard J. Carter
James L. Wooters
John Jacob Elliott
James M. Wooters
Denton Physician Dr Charles C Williamson Dies at 48
Dr Charles W Williamson longtime Denton physician died Wednesday at the home of Charles S Smith after a severe cold. once a respected clinician his temperance issues damaged his practice which had grown in early years. native of Delaware and Jefferson Medical College graduate, his wife lives in Philadelphia. Interment at Todd's Chapel cemetery Delaware today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Williamson
Denton
Charles S. Smith
Delaware
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Todd’s Chapel Cemetery
Fire destroys farmer Towers barn near Denton
The Towers farm barn at Hobbs four miles from Denton burned at six Monday morning destroying the barn and contents. Two mules a horse and a cow 250 bushels of corn 30 bushels of wheat fodder and implements were lost. No insurance. Incendiary suspected. James Babes and Robert Dixon arrested and jailed. Also a small fire in Ridgely upper room of Selby Smith dwelling caused minor losses with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan E. Towers
Hobbs
Denton
Towers
James Babes
Davis
Robert Dixon
Selby Smith
Ridgely
Stoo
Entertain the Preachers: Easton Assignments Revealed
The M. E. Conference allocates home assignments for Caroline district preachers for the coming session. Foreman, Matthews from Denton. Warner with Mullikin from Marydel. Redman from Potter's Landing with Nichols. Corkran from Preston with Thompson. Burke from Federalsburg with Wright. Townsend from Hillsborough with Jarrell. Price with Dawson Larrimore from Greensborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Conference
Easton
Caroline
I. N. Foreman
Denton
J. A. Matthews
W. M. Warner
Marydel
J.C. Mullikin
W. W. Redman
Potter’s Landing
N. Nichols
L. P. Corkran
Preston
J. H. Thompson
G. W. Burke
Federalsburg
J. J. Wright
G. W. Townsend
Hillsborough
J. R. Jarrell
T. L. Price
Greensborough
T. Dawson Larrimore
Hymen's Torch Brightly Burning Wedding Notes
Several recent weddings fill Thawley's M P Church and Hillsborough church with relatives. T Pliny Fisher and Ella Saulsbury wed under a horseshoe arch. Harry Jump and Elia Gooding married at Hillsborough M E Church. John Raughiey and Sallie Draper wed at Sheppard's M L Church. Other marriages include Wm. Wallace Meekins to Marie E. Hackett. John T. Daily to Amanda Wilson. Thomas O Cook to Clara B Baker. Also notes on hulless oat and Seneca wheat notes in Kent County and a local obituary for Mrs Johanna Welsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thawley
M. Pp
T. Pliny Fisher
Ella
W. E. Saulsbury
Tuckahoe Neck
Robic Hobbs
P. M. Money
Harrington
Del
Ed. R. Downes
Ida B. Williams
M. Bates Stephens
C. S. Arnett
Hillsborough Methodist Episcopal Church
G. W. Townsend
Harry Jump
Elia Gooding
Hillsborough
Sarah Silken
Linwood Mason
Alfred Taylor
Hopkins
Centreville
Forman
Smyrna
Frank Gooding
Dover
Robert Roe
Sadlersville
Bishop
Wilmington
Benjamin Taylor
Easton
Sheppard
M. LE
Nellie Johnson
John Raughiey
Greensborough
Sallie D. Draper
Misess Annie Draper
Ella Deweese
Herman Grewells
Saulsbury Russell
J. N. Foreman
Messrs
Deweese
Elwanger
Smith and Russell
Wm. Wallace
Meekins
Marie E. Hackett
Cambridge
Zion Church
Lewis Corkran
Preston
Alfred Smith
Asbury Church
Hartley
Wm. Warner
Marydel
John T. Daily
Amanda Wilson
Leipsic
Cook
Baker
Mr. Corkran
Thomas O. Cook
Clara B. Baker
Caroline County
Federalsburg Wedding and Local Social Roundup
Federalsburg reports the quiet marriage of Edward Stephens to Let tie E Frampton at the bride's home with Rev G W Burke officiating. The reception featured a dining room collation and a Cornet Band. Local events include band concerts, charitable revenue from fruits, postponed Demorest medal contest, and ongoing protracted M E Church services. Social visits, exhibitions, and gatherings fill the week with birthdays, tea society meetings, and trips to Cambridge and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Edward Stephens
Lettie E
J. T. Frampton
G. W. Burke
Bertie Davis
New York
Colonial Execution Notice Surfaces in Towers Papers
Among Elijah Towers papers sold Wednesday a 1703 execution issued to levy goods of Lewis Safforde in Sussex appears legible though aged. The record, dated 1703, orders body attachment if needed and bears DanieL POTTER’s hand in 1705. Also notes the death of Mrs. Mary F. Melvin and funeral details at Choptank cemetery. Prominent hotel arrivals list include W. J. Dukes and Dr. Philip M. Money among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Towers
Sussex County
Lewis Safforde
John Lawsoner
Daniel Potter
W. J. Dukes
Cordova
Frederick Fountain
Chestertown
D. G. Rosenheim
F. C. Kerr
J. L. Kerr
Baltimore
W. J. Rathel
Camden
C. L. Williamson
Dover
Samuel Melville
Easton
Philip M. Money
Harrington
Del
He Stole the Doctor's Potatoes
Robert Leegar colored was committed to jail by Squire S P Jump of Queen Anne Station on Saturday last for stealing a bushel of white potatoes from Dr P S Reynolds on October 28 last He will remain in jail until the May term of the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Leegar
Squire S. P. Jump
Queen Anne Station
P. S. Reynolds
Leegar
February Deeds and Transfers Through Clerks Office
February real estate transfers list numerous parcels with names such as Hugh Mullikin Maria Horsey Lemuel Coursey and many others. The notes include sizes prices and descriptions alongside a general weekly news digest detailing fires church conferences political notices and local events from Denton Maryland and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Mullikin
Bainbridge Verrell
Maria Louise Horsey
J. H. Horsey
Lemuel Coursey
Philip W. Downes
Julia P. W. Thomas
P. W. Downes
Laura A. Cohee
James N. Todd
Sarah A. Hurley
John F. Hurley
William C. Bradley
Margaret A. Sharp
Josiah Sharp
Aaron Willoughby
Annie H. Downes
Perry D. Taylor
Florence M. Deen
Annie E. Orrell
Charles E. Jarrell
Thomas J. Coulbourn
Joanna Hyde
Alexander Preston
John W. Buck
John Satterfield
Samuel Nichols
Sarah E. Wright
Nathaniel L. Roe
Henry R. Lewis
Charles Richmond
Beriah T. Seedars
J. A. Heller
P. H. McShane
Ridgely
Mary J. Nichols
John Nichols
M. P. Hutchinson
Luther Griffith
Anderson Breeding
Joshua W. Bryant
Bascom H. Ridgely
Denton
T. B. Curry
J. F. Dawson
Political clash over State rights and Harrison praise
Senator Daniel argues against Hoar's election inquiry, praising State rights and Harrison's ascent, while other remarks recall bribery charges and political tensions. A Senate scuffle between Blackburn and Chandler is noted, along with Sheridan widow pension, Dr Bliss’s death, Harrison arrival, and a White House reception by Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Southron
Hoar
Benjamin Harrison
Republican Party
Grover Cleveland
Virginia
New York
West Va
Gen. Harrison
New England
Daniels
Senate
House
Blackburn
Joe Blackburn
Billy Chandler
Faulkner
Chandler
Vilas
Atkins
Kentucky
Gen. Sheridan
Dr. Bliss
White House
Cleveland
Resenting Indelicate Remarks at Bordentown College
Senior class at a female college in Bordentown New Jersey abruptly leaves after remarks by Principal Professor Bowen about dancing in revealing dress and accepting confections or punch from men. The exodus includes Lizzie Gildersleve of Camden and Sallie Draper of Greensboro with the department defending its caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Female College
Bordentown
N. J
Bowen
Lizzie Gildersleve
Camden
Sallie Draper
Greensboro
Market Wheat and Corn Prices in Baltimore Market
The market reports Fultz wheat selling at 1.02 to 1.08 dollars per bushel in Baltimore while white corn is valued at 42 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
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the Local Department
Geo. M. Russum
M. M. Dawson
Fred E. Bach
Higgins
Isidor Frank
H. Marks
Michigan
Moses Gottlieb
Silas Lane
C. W. Frazer
E. B. Groome
Mercury
S. T. Ford
Baltimore Academy of Music
Talbot Guards
Washington
E. K. Wilson
S. A. Collins
Manitow Springs
Colorado
J. W. & H. Bryant
Lexington St
New City Post Office
Wm. H. Thawley
Harmony
Billy Vernon
Governor Jackson
Nolle
James Graham Pearce
Estelle M. Kirkland
Albion Hotel
M. J. Young
E. D. Tarr
Poplar Neck
Choptank
Marsh Creek
J. M. Knotts
J. E. Pastwaters
Knotts
Samuel Maxwell
M. E. Church
Wyoming
Travers
Queen Anne
Centreville Landing
Captain Ozman
Bes
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Williamson
Hymen
Kent County
Westminster Hulless Oat Company
Westminster Company
Queen Anne’s County
Journal
Demorest
Oliver Davis
Rebecca Davis
Laura Callahan
McShane’s Hall
T. W. Smith
Smith
Percy
Mary and
Sue Smith
Henderson
A. and
E. Saulsbury
James and
Robert Smith
Bert Saulsbury
Julia Kelley
High Tea Society
James H. Douglass
Lizzie Whitby
New Church Society
Thomas Melvin
Mary F. Melvin
M. E
Robert E. Jarman
Clara H. Barcus
John H. Cannon
Martha J. Jew
Joseph H.trice
Claire A. Hurley
Edward Stevens
Lettie E. Framp
Pliny Fisher
Ella Saulsbury
Harry L. Jump
Ella P. Gooding
Samuel Webb
Zora L. Loud
Benjamin Siger
Mary C. Gross
James H. Saulsbury
Anna Hill
Lewis Stanford
Bartie Wilson
Tunis & Serpell Company
Norfolk
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Alexandria Va
Methodist Protestant Church
Lynchburg
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Salvation Oil
Baltz
LaFayette Market
Maryland Line
Rosser
Frederick
Tippecanoe
Miss Warfield
Marine Band
C . Vosmus
Diamond Shoal Light
Cape Hatteras
Baltimore Free Congregation of Agnostics
W. J. Gibson
Congress Gibson
James O'Hara
James Duffy
Hill
Jane Harris
George B. Milligan
Robert McLane
Baltimore and Ohio
Senator Daniels
Baltimore Grain Markets
J. Hl. van Geeel
Il. L. Meredith
the Davis
Davis 5. M. Company
T.W. Smith
Ridgely, MD
A. G. Saulsbury
Spring Mills
T Fred. Garey
Tam
Aldi Einds
T. Fred. Garey
South Calvert Street
Baltimore, Md
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