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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1892
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from the Denton Journal dated a weekend morning lists a departure from Wales and a mail route to the north. The readable lines reference ships, timetables, and a noon departure, with garbled names and places but indicate a transport or travel schedule segment.
The Denton area reports a bustling mix of notes including Alvin Wright heading to California, nurserymen Kerr and Barnhart shipping trees, and J H Coulbourn of Philadelphia selling cattle. A March storm brings sun, wind, hail and snow. Arbor Day praise and local lectures pepper the week.
A Saturday night blaze on Market space Laston destroyed about 20000 dollars of property from Mason's carnage ware house to West street. Buildings include Alex Fountain's clothing store on first floor and Boston Pemocat office on second floor, John Y Todd editor Fran Mason's double house, Marty Adis general store, Dr J W Anderson’s restaurant, Miss Ella Brown seamstress, F P Lambdins store and dwelling. Insurance covered several losses. Adis claims over 9000 dollars. Henry and Cook goods uninsured but mostly saved. Fire department kept the flames within narrow limits.
Telegram from Denton reports William A. Griffith of Woodside and Griffith dies in Baltimore at sixty seven after months of illness. He was an early deputy register of wills and a noted peach grower. survived by wife Anna Jones and three sons. Also announces death of Thomas Wooters of Denton at seventy six after heart trouble. three marriages, wife and children survive. interment in Denton Cemetery. Also reports death of Reuben Ross of Kent County Del at Vernon after winter illness. landowner with many holdings and twelve children survive.
Letters of administration for Josiah Bech granted to Marion L Bech with sureties P Y W Downes and T Fred Garey. Notice to creditors ordered. Guardian appointed for minor Mary Emmi Garey. Final receipt by Frederick I Laden to Mrs Anne A Meekins, late guardian. Executor James R Manship presented account of William Griffith estate. Arbitrators appointed for disputes among Garey heirs. Peach grower James W Holt predicts 1/8 to 1/4 crop. notes on bud development and watery peaches hurting prices. Levy Court assigns tax collectors. meeting to bond office. railroad rate bill advertised. Wheat steady at 102 in Baltimore. southern corn offerings liberal. school treasurer and examiner salaries increased. praise for Mr Stephens. Cowie
Maryland lawmakers push a bill to require the Industrial Bureau chief to collect and publish statistics on mortgage indebtedness secured by agricultural lands, using county circuit court records and tax rolls, with 1000 for work and 1000 pamphlets. Governor Brown signs a bill to empower Talbot County commissioners to issue bonds for debt from the Maryland and Delaware Railroad subscription. Several oyster navy candidates named. Sabbath day debates. Patchy notes on taxes, bonds, and local bills in progress.
Rev J T Mowbray formerly of this county now serves Hennett Memorial Church Baltimore after transfer from Hunt's circuit. Rev JW Hammersley Jr to Smithville Baltimore district. Mr and Mrs S Albert Dougliss of Preston Mad visiting families of Thomas A Douglass Milton and J B Clash Georgetown this week. Susaer Fournad Belle Merrick daughter of Col James Merrick Queen Anne county critically injured. Mr F P Lyden Dinsilk Way aiding interests in Caroline this week. Messrs N J Harrington and D C Jones Delaware in Denton Monday.
A damaged obituary fragment memorializes Josiah Buck aged 57 with a farewell note. The text expresses sorrow and faith, hoping for a reunion at the resurrection. It mentions loving him and seeks rest for his spirit. The fragment ends with a prayerful tone and garbled names.
Friends of the proposed county railroad plan a meeting at the court house Tuesday next to appoint a committee to confer with the company on building the line. The group is earnest about securing the route and hopes the company will begin work soon.
The funeral of Mr. Peter Draper of Queen Anne was held at the MS Church with Rev. Lecttes and Ray M. Morgan officiating. Draper left a widow and three daughters and a son, after amassing property. he lived on a Willoughby farm before moving to Queen Anne. Other notices include the burial of Mr. William Barcus Jr. by J. C. Gircus, a Denver consumption case, Epworth League officers, ministers headed to Wilmington and Harrisonburg for conferences, and various local social and church mentions.
The committee for public school libraries has produced two reports on library associations tied to the schools. Teachers will gather to discuss the merits and consider adopting one of the reports as guidance. Stehlins, Chairman of the Association, addresses the matter.
The article argues teachers must inspire a thirst for true beauty and goodness in pupils, seek harmony with students, and guide reading toward noble books. It urges parental support, sympathy, and steady, principled effort, noting challenges in country schools and promoting self-motivated teaching over dogma. It cites Co. R. H. Goldsboro and J. C. Thrasher, mentions local events, and notes Dr. J. M. Wilkinson running for Delaware Insurance Commissioner.
Mr Greenabaum of Seaford searched the premises recently occupied by EV Davis for cans but failed to strike a bargain. A F Moseley, a Brooklyn plumber, has been delivering satisfactory work locally. James H Nichols at the Bridge makes announcements in this issue for heads of families to read.
Thomas J. Roe son of Nathaniel Roe county Poor Superintendent died at his wife’s residence in Wenton Delaware on Thursday of last week after a long grip and lung consumption. He was twice married first to Leia Emma Westy near Gurrovile and then to Miss Wilds of Keaton.
Maryland prohibition party names first National convention delegates for St Laws meeting. Caroline county absent. Delegates include DL WL Mites, Wot Suh, Wm Daniel, Dr DL Stone, W. Frank Lucker, John N. Parner, We 1 McClears, Thos. FP Cov, George W Covington. For the rt Congressional district: S21 Predwig, L.S Melson termites, J.P Anthou, A Lord Neary, L. Adams. POW. A BAR. Company sued for injuries on boarding a tram. verdict for the company.
New Yorkers claim the women of Philadelphia are now in the lead in ready made dresses with a full Spring collection unveiled. The store touts Paris influence and home prompts, offering tailored suits from $6 to $18 and wholesale quality in homespun, serge, and English tweed dresses. It highlights numerous coat styles and wraps, featuring English box coats and Paris inspired designs, with several price points and trims.
The shop advertises a wide range of coats including Golanamaler at $5 and $6.50 English Box Shooting Coat, Covert Cloth Jack et at $750, and Diagonal Cheviot Box Coat at $12. It touts imported cheviot box coats, long ulsters and Newmarkets, plus Capes and Lady dresses to order. The silk stock is highlighted with India silks, Damasse novelties, and 300 feet of silk counter space, promising vast selection, quality, and ready-to-wear or bespoke tailoring with precise attention to price and fit.
The Upholstery shop announces cheap Nottingham curtains with prices from go cents to six dollars. A British illustrated catalogue of principal styles is available in store or by mail, promising better story than newspaper text. Joan Wanamaker.
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