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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1896
Page
3
A fragment from the Denton Journal dated Saturday March 7 1896 shows incomplete OCR text with stray numbers and garbled phrases, offering no完整 news item or clear event details to summarize.
Court items show meetings on March 10 with levy court sessions listed and a board session also slated for March 10. Text is fragmentary and names are unclear, but indicates multiple official bodies meeting on the same date.
A collage of short notices covers tax rates, church sermons, Civil War era topics, and local politics in Dorchester and Caroline counties. Notables include Rev Rich at Christ Church, a postmaster appointment in Chestertown, a bid to regulate bicycle baggage, a fire at Ledman’s Corner school, and a plan to renew liquor licenses via grand jury action.
The Baltimore American reports continued activity on the Wheeler Transportation Company steamer Easton to be launched next month with special machinery by Calvin T. Hudson, aiming for speed on Chesapeake routes. Queen Anne's Railroad work advances from Denton to Greenwood, including a 60 foot drawbridge at Denton, while contracts and petitions shape the rail line and related commerce. A fatal collision near Blackbird and labor movements toward the new railroad anchor ongoing regional transportation developments.
Mr and Mrs H T Nuttle hosted a Monday night progressive crokinole gathering for guests Miss Florence Tharp of Harrington and Miss Rosualie Richardson of Mayview Missouri. Winners were Miss Corinne Mowbray and Mr S G Nuttle with Miss Nellie Bourke and Mr F L Nuttle earning booby.
The Setlement in Southern Caroline plans a Dutch farm colony with three hundred Holland farmers expected to settle in Derekes ter and Talbot counties. Proximity to Choptank river shipping and the Baltimore railroad aids access. Proponents cite easy relocation of dissatisfied farmers and urban interest, praising the Chesapeake Bay region as a growing garden with affordable farm property and favorable climate.
The Boyzan Gurlz of Hillsborough M E Church South host a "Hard Times Sashul" in the hall over Mrs Sparklin's store room Friday at 7:30 pm. The invitation lists odd dress codes and playful awards for women and men, with music, visiting, and refreshments promised amid a humorous setup.
The Preston Dramatic Association, famed for entertaining shows, has built a town hall fund and will stage the drama Nevada or The Lost Mine at their Denton home. They will perform in the town hall on Friday evening next the 1oth inst and urge citizens from Denton Greensborough Ridgely Hillsborough Williston and nearby towns to give support.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last, William C. Satterfield, administrator of John Hanes, presented an account. Annie Palmatory was granted letters of administration for John T. Palmatory with a $9,000 bond. Frank P. Covey, late guardian of John Willis, presented final receipt and release to be recorded. Floyd C. Ramsdell’s bond as administrator of William Markell was approved. William W. Noble, administrator of James Fountain, received notice to creditors. Citations issued for John D. Long and William T. Hignatt to show cause for administration actions. Acreage in strawberries expected to rise this spring.
The Caroline legislative record shows Caibreth leading road repairs acts and the Caroline Manufacturing Company under Potter Culbreth and Saulsbury. It covers hog prohibitions in Denton, timber protection petitions by Start, dower rights bills, and equity jurisdiction expansion amid a tense Tory Act revival debate.
The report covers legislative friction over laws and constitutional changes, including measures on animal control and governor elections, with references to Saulsbury W and Willis voting, an Oct. adjournment, and a note that no constitutional change occurred during the period. Personal notices list residents and visitors from Baltimore, Easton, Federalsburg, and Denton, with a long letter urging support for San Jose Scale eradication funding.
Beath wife of George W Richardson died Thursday morning after several weeks illness from kidney disease. Eldest child of James and Mrs Redden, she was 56 and a longtime Christ Church communicant. Survived by husband and a grown son. Funeral at Mr Redden’s residence Sunday afternoon with interment at nearby cemetery.
The Forrest Comedy Company plays at Masonic Hall this week attracting Denison’s best crowds. A nightly program change draws larger audiences. A local doctor offers free deafness cures at the hall 9 am to 5 pm. Next week promises big surprises with a school matinee today at 2 30 pm. Admission is ten cents with five cents extra for reserved seats and a chance on a big silver prize.
William H. Jones aged about seventy one died in Philadelphia on Monday from complications of grip and other diseases. He once owned real estate in Tuckahoe Neck and later ran mercantile interests in Hillsborough before farming, medicine study, and years in Starrington, then moved to Philadelphia to focus on real estate. His son W. Jones of Ridgely attended the funeral in Philadelphia.
Wealthy Dover contractor Harry A Richardson is favored to enter the Delaware Republican race for governor. Other contenders include Ex-Postmaster George E. Smith of Laurel Dr Hiram R Burton Lewes George H Hall Georgetown Henry P Cannon Bridgeville John C Higgins Delaware City brother of Ex-Senator Higgins. Richardson linked to Addicks ticket with the Ex-Senator backing his brother. Dr John Black New Castle and Governor Watson are urged by supporters, with Watson likely to win the Democratic nomination.
Liza Sauuspury announces she will begin dressmaking about the first of the year after renting the office adjoining Mr Melvin's residence.
Mrs Margaret A Grifith widow of Thomas F Griffith died Saturday February 29 at her daughter's home in Williston after nearly two years of illness. She was 67 and survived by six children. Funeral at Harmony M E Church with interment at Grove Cemetery. She was noted for piety and patient endurance. A separate item notes J E Lewis, formerly of Greensborough, died at his Philadelphia home after a gas pipe incident. he was long involved in Greensboro Station’s mercantile trade.
A letter from C. A. Brintorp of ARaGO Co says his wife’s six month rheumatism arms and hands was cured by one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He recommends it and notes $1 bottles sold by H. Duffey in Hillsboro and W. E. Brown in Denton.
W L McKay of Geneva New York shows seed yielding 720 bushels per acre in 1895 with 15 separate yields across 14 counties and 7 states averaging 454 bushels per acre. Seed from McKay offered at a reasonable price.
M Klawansky opens a clothing and general store in the Mc Shane Building Ridgely offering great inducements to buyers as advertised in a neighboring column.
The late sheriff of Caroline county announces a public auction on Saturday April 4 1896 between 2 and 4 pm in front of the Court House door Denton to satisfy a writ debt and costs. Property offered to the highest bidder for cash. George H Berry former Sheriff of Caroline county.
A new Ridgely shop announces a full line of carpets oilcloths trunks and valises in the McShane Building. The notice invites locals and distant buyers with promises of Lowest prices and potential savings of 25 to 46 percent urging a single visit to prove quality and value.
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