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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1899
Page
3
Bicyclists organize, singing school planned by Prof James Swann and farmers prep for spring work. Bridges wash, factories expand, and town leaders discuss rail and road improvements. A Canton fire destroys nine dwellings and two stores, with extensive property losses but no fatalities, as firemen and citizens battle the blaze.
Orphans' court last Tuesday granted letters testamentary to Robert B. Smith as executor of Thomas A. Smith. Bond approved. warrant to appraise issued to J. W. Kerr and J. B. Dukes. Notice to creditors ordered. Proceedings for Simeon Blood estate referred for audit. Covey guardian for Lila McNeal presented fourth account, passed. Towers trustee for R. J. Shields estate presented account and audit, passed.
Caroline county holds the eye for roller process mills with most old bulers swept away for updated machinery. L W Pool recently contracted for new patent milling equipment at his Andersontown mill.
Mr and Mrs Robert Jarman celebrated their tin wedding with a house full of friends from Greensboro Goldsboro and nearby areas. Re interment of Mrs William Shockley occurred, with services by Rev A Green. Rev T H Lewis will preach in Greensboro and lecture at Mozart Hall. Greensboro Council delegates to State Council Jr O U A M meet in Baltimore in April. Mr Walter Vansant is the alternate. Hon John F Dawson and wife hosted a dinner for their 31st wedding anniversary. Victor Killen and Sadie Stubbs married at the M E parsonage. Improved Order of Heptatheophs to hold installation and banquet March 9. Uncle Tom's Cabin Company left Gertrude Espey in town. Very Rev E R Rich conducted service at Holy Trinity P E Church. Milton H Roe injured by a kick to the head last week and is about again. Mrs William Longfellow visited Marydel with her parents.
Gramophone entertainment by Prof. Marion Dawson to aid library funding at Henderson on Wednesday evening the 8th with low admission for adults and children. New merchant C B Hollingsworth repairs a store room and stocks goods. Local fishing, weather, travel, and social visits feature the Preston notes with multiple residents, visits, and small town updates.
The Springfield Hospital for the Insane elected Dr Joseph C Clark to succeed the late Dr George H Roche as superintendent. A Maryland University graduate aged 41, Clark has been first assistant at Spring Grove Asylum for three years and previously practiced in Federalsburg. He is active in Masonic circles and several medical associations and is married to Mary Greer.
Real estate transfers filed in the Clerk's office for February include A J Gottwall to Thomas Hutson for 3 acres in Second district at $100, Laura E Turpin to Lizzie G Redden for Denton property at $50, Helen I Price to Harry E Pool and others for Federalsburg at $150, Mary C Horsey to Charles E Wright for 11 acres in Sixth district at $60, Sarah Williams to Elisha Hubbard for 3.45 acres in Fourth district at $34.30, John Baker to Purnell W Towers for 80 acres in Eighth district at $1200, Jacob Heller to John H Baggs Ridgely property at $950, Roxanus Cooper to Robert M Messick for 90 acres in Fourth district at $700, Harry H Kuhn to trustees of colored M E Church for acre in Sixth district at $300, Samuel E Hill to Jacob Ghingher for Denton property at $150, Ernest Glenwinkle to Albertus Dowler and wife for 4 acres in Fourth district at $80.25, Charles W Hobbs to Walter M Love for 158 acres in Eighth district at $1700, Levin P Williams to Jessie T Dennis and others for Preston property at $100, Edward T Verrell and others to Harry K Verrell for 300 acres in First district at nominal consideration, and Harry K Verrell and wife to Edwin R Cochran Jr for 300 acres in First district at $2000.
Marriage licenses issued in February include Jacob R. Hughes and Della Sparks John S. Seward and Sallie Stevens Linwood Eaton and Mingie Carroll Glanville M. C. Downes and Nora A. Ritchey John D. Lynch and Nettie C. Christopher Edward Clark and Della Murphy James 2 White and Ida V Robinson Victor Killen and Sadie Hobbs William E. Wright and Miriam Downes William H. Hackett and Gertrude 8. Gibbs A Card of Thanks praises several individuals for aiding during the March 2 fire. Fine clover seed for sale offered by Marmeen McDinixi Tuckahoe Neck.
Ministers arrange matters for the conference. It is unclear if Revs Mitchell and Doane will be returned. Rev Roane has served in Hillsboro and Cordova for a year. J M Mitchell has two years here and satisfied members of several denominations. Lenten services held Fridays at 3 pm by Rev W Y Beaven. Mrs Chas H Rose traveled to Baltimore to see her ill son Harry. Bishop Adams to preach March 5 at 10 30 in Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Miss Nettie Callahan of Skipton delayed by snow. Col James Merrick of Barclay is visiting his daughter Mrs L M R Carter. Mrs Charles Carroll visiting friends in Queen Annes County. Carroll Stevens of Ridgely visiting friends.
Snowmelt brought the heaviest water passage in years through Federalsburg but caused no town damage. Rev. Woodall of Laurel spoke on missions at the M E Church. Wheatley campground tabernacle roof collapsed from snow. John Hurlock moved to Herbert Logan's house. Shirt factory shutdown briefly due to machinery break. Poole Brothers push on basket and trade factory work. I N Willoughby to move into new home next week. Rev. Sidell left for Philadelphia. Mrs Morae returned to Cambridge.
Misses Mary and Nannie Towers visited Miss Helen Hignatt in Williston on Sunday. Harry and Birdie Towers spent the day with Anna and Linda Liden near Hickman. Mrs. William F. Towers hosted friends last week. The Easton steamer resumed trips after the freeze. Our school reopened Monday with fair attendance. Fishing season preparations are underway. William H. Fulton is recovering from illness. C M Pepper is ill with the grip. A group of leading businessmen formed a literary and educational society called The Hurlock Lecture and Entertainment Bureau. Officers are W N Wright president, B F Bradley vice president, F W Carroll secretary, J B Hurlock assistant secretary, Thos J Hackett treasurer. They rented Harper's Hall on South Main for lectures and moral entertainments and for other high class events. James Wright and W L Carter formed a lumber partnership in Hurlock.
A Hillsboro boy jailed for thirty days for disorderly conduct was released after his mother paid the fines. He refused to leave the jail, saying he was well cared for, and asked the sheriff to notify his mother to reclaim the money. The sheriff insisted on his departure, and the boy returned home disappointed. Caroline county pupils excelled in exams with names from Ridgely Laurel Grove Federalsburg and more. Col Thomas Hughnett plans restoring Dorset with partridges.
A reunion of matrimonial and personal news records several weddings and social visits. A. J. Kilwanksky of Greensboro wed Bertha Jankilowitz in Philadelphia. Other engagements include Miss Mary K Saulsbury to Wm. D. Ewing at Matthews, and planned ceremonies in Camden and Wilmington area churches. The piece also reports clergy moves, meetings, and society visits across Denton, Talbot, Cambridge, Easton, and Philadelphia.
The Talbot county has supplied the only Republican Congressman the First district has had in a generation. It is unlikely the district will repeat that history soon. Lister's Harvest Queen Fertilizer reliably satisfies, suitable for all kinds of truck crops. Sold by J. H. Barrow in Preston, Maryland.
The Death Roll lists Miss Elizabeth Potter of near Denton aged sixty nine who died Saturday. She left Rhode Island for Maryland with siblings and lived at Tuckaho Neck. Funeral at her Denton residence officiated by Rev H Webster with interment in Denton M E Churchyard. Also Henry C Walcott of Harrington died while visiting Williamsport aged 68, brother of late Chancellor James L Walcott. Daniel C Hopper, former Queen Anne’s County figure, died in Baltimore and was buried in Centreville. Mrs Massey of Templeaville interred in Camden Odd Fellows Cemetery. Bernard E McHale, 42, died in Easton.
The last in a series of PRR personally conducted tours to Jackson Villa departs New York and Philadelphia by special Pullman train on March 7. Round trip tickets cover travel both directions, Pullman berth, and meals, with return allowed on regular trains by May 31, 1899. Rates vary by origin from New York 50 dollars to Pittsburg 53 dollars, with several intermediate points. Tickets and itineraries available via ticket agents and designated passenger agents in New York Newark Pittsburg and Philadelphia.
Edward H. Roe of Talbot county leads a syndicate that bought a large land tract at the P W and B crossing with Queen Anne's railroads by the Tuckahoe river. They plan a new town at this junction where Talbot Caroline and Queen Annes meet. The Tuckahoe is navigable, two canneries exist, more industries are planned, and Queen Anne village already has a substantial population with Hillsboro nearby.
This remedy targets coughs colds croup whooping cough and influenza and is famed for cures across much of the civilized world. Testimonials describe relief from persistent coughs severe colds and dangerous croup attacks often saving children. Its use against whooping cough reportedly prevents dangerous outcomes. For sale by Hugh Duffey Hillsboro R J Colston Ridgely and W E Brown Denton.
Nathan Clark, the Henderson May postmaster, may relinquish his office amid a crowded field of applicants. Postmaster Inspector Maxwell visited Caroline recently, reviewed merits, and made a recommendation likely leading to a soon appointment.
Citizens petition the school board to reject a proposal to split the district and move the current building to a site toward Smithville, with a new schoolhouse planned in another section. Edward B. Emory files for Democratic clerk nomination in Queen Anne's.
A Carol ine county letter urges wide tires on freight wagons to save road wear and boost efficiency. W. S. Downing, J. B. Wright, E. E. Goslin, and G. T. Redden run broad-tired wagons for frequent trips, noting 200 feet more board hauled with wide tires and easier travel. If proven, wide tires should be adopted countywide, argues H. B. Messencer.
On Saturday last Mr W D Taylors men clearing stumps on the old Griffith farm near the former dwelling site found a decayed adult skeleton, likely of a colored man, lying doubled about twenty feet from the house. Bones lay about a foot below ground. a portion was taken to Dr Hardcastle.
An exchange ran a long obituary noting a deceased man’s procession to the last roasting place, refused to correct the word after the family’s request until seven years of back subscription debt were paid. The same issue announced a death of a lady who “lived fifty years with her husband” and died in a confident hope of a better life.
County commissioners on Tuesday authorized E. E. Goslin to buy three car loads of shells for Faulkner's Hill in Federalsburg.
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