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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1900

Page

3

Local Federalsburg Advertisers and Developments

Federalsburg area notices include new hardware ads, farm sales, and business changes. Thomas Kemp buys half interest in Jefferson Stowell store. Adolphus Leto buys Ales Dill farm for 800 dollars. Weather notes report February ice record and a shift in local road projects. A steamboat line proposal and a Denton Cemetery Association booklet are mentioned along with upcoming community events and a Washington Lincoln literary contest at Henderson schoolhouse.

William J. Blackiston Nuttle Hardware Company Telephone Exchange Bremgam Thomas S. Kemp Philadelphia Jefferson-Stowell Federalsburg Harvey L. Cooper Adolphus Leto James H. Nichols Gooke Liden George J. Newell Georges E. Noble Brown’s Wharf Baltimore Denton- Williston Saulsbury Irwin’s Corner F. C. Ramsdell Richard J. Colston William E. Brown Colston Ridgely Preston L. B. Towers Cheptank River Denton Greensboro Charles H. Whit John Richey Justice Smith W. A R. G. Stewart Fitzpatrick & Lanius Messrs. Stewart Denton Cemetery Association Journal Job Office J. W. Kerr Robert J. Jump Denton Musical Association Music Hall Avalon Easton Henderson Lucy Jump Washington Mamie Goodwin Lincoln

Pleasant social entertainments mark a Denton birthday

Miss Hattie Slaughter of Tuckahoe Neck celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a large party Friday lasting into midnight. Guests included many Denton families and friends. games music and refreshments filled the evening. A later event honored three brides with a progressive party and music by Prof Moore and Mrs Green.

Hattie Slaughter Tuckahoe Neck Clara Pennington Mary Horsey Namie Garey Hennie Anderson Maud Stewart Clara Wilson Blanche Meredith Lydia Hughes Maude Clark Anna Jester Carrie Sadie Richards Nattie Wright Edith Chirk Susie Slaughter Sallie Downes Mary DePord Lillian Rice Bessie Thawley Ethel Griffin Emily DeFord Minnie Dukes Pearl Griffin Ethel Stewart May Widmer Juanita Allaband Evelyn George Hilda George Veneytta Adams Lotta Day Allnband Messrs Henry Wilson Clarence Rice Earl Brumbaugh Norman Raleigh Louis Dukes Ray Anderson Clarence Marvel Dawson George Lemuel Stewart Marvel Adams Hackett Downes Arthur Jones Kawin Paisley Henry Horsey Lacey Spence Carroll Passap sAugust Clatter John Richardson Maggie Allaband Nellie Valliant Selun Dukes Walter George B. F. Colgain Wacker Will Horsey J. Slaughter William H. Anderson Stevens Scotten Towers Moore Green W. H. Anderson R. G. Stewart Thomas R. Green Albert G. Towers W.K. Scotton C. E. Stevens G. A. Deakyne Eleanor Turner Laura Melvin M. B. Stephens Atlantic City Hotel Luray William H. Irwin Walter J. Kelley Philadelphia Williston Minnie Noble Henderson Mamie Walls Ingleside Brick Hotel Angie Smith Burrsville Grace Griffih Downes William P. Richardson Tuckabee Neck K.N. Barnette Baltimore Denton T. C. West Fannie Smith Hillsboro St. Michaels Caddie Short Harrington Matthew Chilton West Denton A. J. Robinson Sussex Judge Martin Cuba

Two Country Weddings Mark Concord Church Nuptials

At Concord Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Myrtle Lee daughter of Daniel K Tooter and Mr Benjamin B Cohee were married in a large ceremony. The service was conducted by Rev T F Bennecamp with floral arches and attendees including Miss Lillie Nichols and Miss Lillian Carroll. Afterward the couple hosted a small reception at the bride’s home before heading to Fowling Creek. A second ceremony united Miss Lottie Howard and Mr Ed war D. Graham at the bride’s parents residence near Two Johns. Rev Burton Highley officiated, followed by a wedding breakfast and travel to Federalsburg for the afternoon train to Dover.

Attie Dukes Lillie Nichols Mary Ward Olio Cohee Orn M. Carroll Charles ¥. Murphy Clinton T. Geotee Nuttle Lillian Carroll Two Johns Lottie Howard Charles Howard Edwar D. Graham Dover Del Burton Highley ML. E. Church South Howard Laurel Grove M. E. Church South Federalsburg

Levy Court Proceedings and Local Road Request

County commissioners heard a delegation led by Bayard Nichols seeking a new public road from near the old Friendship creamery, across multiple landowners, then toward the Friendship to Sfynson route. An order granted Bee Line Telephone Co. poles along roads. shells to be bought for Preston streets. several bills paid to local officials and workers. The central telephone office will be in Col. J. T. Douglass's drug store. many business men will have phones in offices.

Bayard Nichols Fifth District Friendship Creamery Nan Cook Jacob Smith Robert Nichols Martha A. Nichols Eliza Weidmer William Cohee Elisha Todd Friendship Sfynson Sisk Preston Bee Line Telephone Company Nathan Clark Tenderson J-W. Boyer Ceseree Willan Miner W. Benn WU Laccomb Jehan Stevens J. H. Wright Matthew Chilton Trenton Bridge W.E Geeenley Cam Jarman Mam Contigs Ce Boiph Tooun Willard Volson Perc Ignp Albert I. Murphy Cou Bable Andre Dages COMIC Eae Eees Accont B. T. Porter Wood Tor Pastorfield Towers A. Williams J. TI. Douglass John D. C. Hanna M. E. Church Spain J. Foreduum Orlando Patton Annapolis Ford Dixon Baltimore George G. Dixon B.W. Wright St. Michaels J. B. Vietcher T. A. Loockerman Raston Orlan Kelley T. KB. Kelley J. EK. Smith New Jerusalem J. RR. Phillips Helen Rawlins Jerome Cox Joseph Warrison Ella Sfenry Dover

Choptank Dramatic Association Presents A White Mountain Boy

The Choptank Dramatic Association staged A White Mountain Boy on Monday for the school benefit with strong attendance despite a storm. Repeats tonight at the 3d. Prof. D C Barnett and Miss Susie Gooden led, supported by Elsie Blades and M M Willey. Beverly Wright moves into Louis Ross’s vacated property in St Michaels.

Choptank Dramatic Association White Mountain D. C. Barnett Susie Gooden Elsie Blades M. M. Willey Beverly Wright St. Michaels Louis Ross

Open or closed game seasons debated in Caroline county

Readers debate a proposed game law as sportsmen in Caroline county split between favoring an open season and advocating a closed season. testimonies range from taxing dogs to fund stock game to shifting opening dates, with multiple residents proposing dates from November to December and differing views on length and enforcement.

William II Deweeso T.J. Stranghu Queen Anne’s County Queen Annie’s Queen Anne’s Caroline J. Frank Lednmu Preston L. Dawson Henry R. Lewis T Heory M. Cade Jonathan Evitts James Beachaup Chas. W. Webbs J. W. Simons Robert C. Rice George H. Berry Lee Hignutt Mmory S. Turpin Harry A. Roe Theodore Grojean John IL. Merriken G. S. Liden Thomas L. Chaffinch Fred Benechamp

Boonsboro Schoolhouse Repairs and Building Plans Discussed

The school commissioners met on Tuesday. Teachers reports were approved and checks issued. Third readers were adopted for third grade. L B Replogle petitioned for extensive repairs to the Boonsboro schoolhouse. Architect Bernard and contractors J H Brown and E I Susely discussed building plans with the board.

L. B. Replogle Boonsboro Architeet Bernard and J. H. Brown E. I. Susely

Delaware's Uleccle Railway Drives First Spike

Simple ceremonies last week marked the driving of the first spike in the Delaware General Electric Railway roadbed. Governor Tunnell was absent, Attorney General Robert C. White drove the spike. About 1500 guests attended a dinner at a loading hotel after several addresses. The thirty five to forty five mile line will carry freight and passengers through several Delaware towns and serve a growing population, opening up land for grain and fruit.

Delaware Uleccle Delaware General Electric Railway Governor Tunnell Robert C. White

February marriages filed by Clark Hobbs clerk

Clark Hobbs issued marriage licenses in February to numerous couples. Names include Sfarford C. Porter and Mary AL. Mitchell. John Sands and Grace McGill. John G. Murphy and very Clark. James T. Kinnamon and Alberta Kinnamon. Martin F. Alla band and Mary Ella Price. Wm. A. Bell and Susie George. Starry E. Williams and Bertie MM. Thomas. Benny B. Cohee and Myrtle Lee Goo tee. Edgar D. Graham of Dover and Charlotte Howard. Charles J. Williamson and Maggie Dickerson. Andrew Cephas and Rosa Dickson. Frederick Washington and Annc Washington.

Clark Hobbs Sfarford C. Porter Church Till Mary AL. Mitchell John Sands Grace McGill John G. Murphy Very Clark James T. Kinnamon Alberta Kinnamon Martin F. Allaband Mary Ella Price Wm. A. Bell Susie George Starry E. Williams Bertie MM. Thomas Benny B. Cohee Myrtle Lee Gootee Edgar D. Graham Dover Charlotte Howard Charles J. Williamson Maggie Dickerson Andrew Cephas Rosa Dickson Frederick Washington Annc Washington

King Lime Company Offers Improved Combination Lime for Farmers

For farmers to know it pays to lime land and to use the best lime. The King Lime Company furnishes the improved combination lime. A trial will prove its merits. Place orders early to avoid spring rush. Every load weighed by standard platform scales at the station. Terms to suit purchaser. J. H. Barrow, Agent, Preston, Md. 127,3m] a4, & an.

King Lime Company J. H. Barrow Preston, Md

Interesting Religious News Notes From Wilmington Conference

The Wilmington Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will meet at Epworth Church Wilmington for the thirty second time two weeks from Wednesday. Bishop Edward G. Andrews will preside. Four delegates to the General Conference will be elected with Alfred Smith Dover Robert Watt Wilmington district C P Swain Tangier W F Corkran Easton district W S Collins Salisbury district and Thomas I Martindale Salisbury district among nominees. Transfers include I L Wood Norwich J L Nelson East Maine Julius Dodd Camden Henry Baker Allegheny and others. Revival at Federalsburg reports 78 converts by Feb 18 with Junior League and Sunday School aiding. Armory Church Dover and Chestnut Grove noted. Denton quarterly conference praises Rev J S Wickline and urges return. exchange of pulpits planned. Various local appointments and fund efforts described including Federalsburg and Chestertown churches.

Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Chivels Epworth Church Edward GG. Andrews Andrews John A. B. Wilson Dover R. H. Adams Messrs. Wilson Corkran A. S. Mowbray Chicago Alfred Smith Robert Watt C. P. Swain Tangier W. F. Corkran Easton W. S. Collins Conference Academy Thomas I. Martindale Salisbury I. L. Wood Norwich Conn J. L Peninsula Methodist Federalsburg B. F. Campbell Bro. Campbell Bro Chandler Hurlock Armory Church Chestnut Grove M. KE Denton M. E Ehurch Baker Henry R. Lewis A. R. Wright Weterras Wickline Bra Wickhue C. S. Maker Ira H. E. Bennington Milton J. M. Dickey Mr. Bennington Ridgely Reformed Church Chestertown Pocomoke City Greenfield The Evening Lights Pools Mill Starkey Charles W. Hobbs Caroline M. P Westminster Cirevo M. P Grove Denton M. E A. D. Melvin Ridgely M. P. Churcl Federalsburg M. E. Chureh

February Real Estate Transfers in Maryland Districts

In February real estate transfers recorded in the clerk’s office, many deeds list purchasers and sellers across districts. Notable entries include Sarah J. Barton and husband selling Queen Anne’s property for $12,000, and Easton National Bank transferring First district property for $2,100. Other transactions involve Ridgely, Federalsburg, Denton, and Denton properties with sums ranging from $50 to $2,100. Multiple parcels cover 5th, 8th, 4th, and 1st districts, with deeds to individuals and trustees, often with nominal or specified considerations.

Pletcher J. Devinish Jacob O. Brown Wmn. J. Downing James Wilkerson Alexander Hutchins Sarah A. Sullivan Harry A. Roe Sarah J. Barton Geo. C. Moore Queen Anne’s Harvey L. Cooper Gen. W. Haynes Thomas A. Smith Letitia Morris Ridgely James C. Reed Lydian A. Brown Thomas A Federalsburg Robert Patton E. C. Foster Fourth District James M. Andrew Elbert C. Foster Levin W. Williams Wu. L. Fester Fifth District Jackson Hahn Amandus Young Jacobd A. Heller David Sylvester Samuel Sylvester Andrew Towers Chas. H. Whitby Denton Margaret A. Tribbett Gootee S. Todd George H. Berry Benjamin F. Dalions Leonard 5. Fleckinstein P. Howard Hubbard Easton National Bank Thomas H. Butler George T. Redden James H. Nichols

Whipping post praised as crime deterrent by Delaware Chief Justice

Delaware Chief Justice Lore urges the whipping post as a deterrent while noting the state’s role as a dumping ground for railroad tramps. Also reported are obituaries, business moves, and Governor Smith's stance on removing schools from politics. Lydia E. Spruance Wilds dies at 838. funeral set for Monday. Steamer Frederica to sail March 8 for overhaul in Philadelphia. Howard M. Wilkinson buys the Dover pharmacy. Charles G. Satterfield relocates to Hurlock after purchasing R. O. Cannon hardware. Governor Smith to appoint School Commissioners by fitness, not politics. appointments may wait after General Assembly adjourns.

Lore Delaware Lydia E. Spruance Wilds James D. Wilds Kenton J. Frank Wilds Dover David S. Wilds Mary R. Hutchinson Frederica Philadelphia Charles G. Satterfield Bridgeville Hurlock R. O. Cannon Baltimore Herald Smith State Board of Education

Drafts for $2,000 paid to late James Green beneficiaries

Monday officers of Chop tank Conclave No 28 Improved Order Heptasophs delivered $2,000 drafts to the heirs of James Green who died January 12. A minor beneficiary delayed payment until a guardian was appointed by the Orphans' Court.

James Green Green Orphans’ Court B. N. Fleming Euston Booth’s Corner Guardian Council Emma J. Fleming

Lost watch charm with initials W I N found for return

Small watch charm inscribed with W I N and Dittinls on one side. Reward offered for return to owner W I Norris. Please contact that name to claim.

W. I. Norris

Love is Greatest Gift In Sermon At Denton Church

Rev George S Fitzhugh preached on charity as the supreme virtue from first Corinthians quoted in In Christ Church Denton The sermon dwells on love as patience kindness and resilience, noting love withholds revenge believes good, clings to the outcast and endures beyond earthly knowledge, faith and hope.

George S. Fitzhugh Christ Church Denton George Fitzhugh St. Paul Apostle Jesus Christ

Partridge and Quail Purchase Notice by Maryland Group

The Maryland State Game and Fish Protective Association seeks buyers for partridges or quail. Orders must be sent to Secretary F. C. Kirkwood at 1500 Bolton Street or President George Dobbin Penniman at Law Department B. & Co. Railroad Co. Baltimore Md by March 15. Western birds, hardy and prolific, cost ten dozen delivered in Baltimore. Orders in three dozen lots with payment, delivery in order received. F. C. Kirkwood, Secretary.

Maryland State Game and Fish Protective Association F. C. Kirkwood Bolton Street George Dobbin Penniman B. & CO. Railroad Co Baltimore, Midh Baltimore F.C. Kirkwoop

Esquire Hubbard Finds Fossil Tooth at Choptank Site

Esquire J I Hubbard found a curved fossil fish tooth in Baker's Landing marl pits on the Choptank river twenty feet underground now near the surface. Smithsonian experts linked the tooth to a backbone from the same fish, likely a very small whale or a large blackfish, though whales were not present in the Choptank.

Esquire J. I. T. Hubbard Mr. Hubbard Baker’s Landing Smithsonian Institution

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