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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1894
Page
3
The week brought news of Good Friday banking hours, mild fruit crop prospects, and a busy farming season. Local events include Rev. Edson and Rev. Harris sermons, revival meetings, a major shed and dwelling construction on Lowe street, and several nuptials and community updates in Denton and surrounding towns.
Bethlehema reports a Thursday evening contest for Prof. Clifford's silver cup ended with two aggrieved young men seeking refunds. They followed the showman to his lodging and were advised by a magistrate to take their medicine. Other notes mention visits and travels of local residents and spring fishing preparations.
Mr and Mrs A F Hignutt wed last Wednesday and held a reception at the bride's mother's home. A miscreant stole all refreshments including the cake, causing the party to break up in confusion. Johnny Wilson, 13, injured by a baseball bat, is improving after his skull fracture. John E Nichols praised for swift home building in seven days. Saulsbury Collins’s horse medicine killed over a dozen hens. Local farmers ready ground for spring crops. A newly married youth laments losing his bride who is visiting her mother. Miss Lila Saulsbury returns from Talbot visit.
Prof. Clifford the Blind Minstrel gave an eventful evening show. Miss Fannie Willoughby received a silver cup for prettiest girl present. William T. Kelley shot a mad dog last week. The dog, a pet, had rabies in a carriage with two ladies. Rev. Asbury Burke preached at East New Market. Mrs. Hassinger of Elkton visits her parents in town.
A bonfire near Hagadone’s yard was contained after high winds sparked concern raised by William Boone. Blanche Meredith, seven, fractured two wrist bones while playing. Dr. Conaway removed a fatty tumor from Mrs. I. Jones and reported recovery. Lyndall of Philadelphia adapts Brigden Day’s boiler. Berry basket production to begin next week. St. Clair adds a 16 by 20 foot room for blacksmithing. Roe begins dwelling construction after purchasing Kenj Lainsbury two lots. Tisley starts addition to Selby Smith’s house. C. W. Jackson is back in town after days in Templeville. Grace Stambaugh visits Denton with Miss McShane. Mrs. Massey of Easton visits Town as Mrs. Day’s guest. Dr. Conaway was in Leipsie this week. Howard Smith ill.
Mr Bayard of Harford and Miss Streets of Baltimore stayed with Rev C Nf Dany from Friday to Monday. Miss Nellie Johnson of Denton visited Miss Lelia Stafford Thursday to Sunday. Rev Mr Alderson of Federalsburg preached at Wesley M E Church on Wednesday. Miss Aina Layton returned to Philadelphia to work as a stenographer. Miss Estelle Saulsbury of Ingleside visits her grandfather Henry Saulsbury. Mr George F Stafford of Harrington visited town Sunday. Miss Minnie Quillen of Harrington spent Sunday with Miss Emma Fleming. Mrs Emily Masten of Harrington spent part of last week with friends in town. Miss Lillie Moore spent Sunday with Mrs Herbert Creakick in Felton. Rev C H Day visited Quaker City this week. Mrs M Bates Smith visiting Beverly, N J.
James D. Redden a Harrington justice of the peace died by hanging on a Saturday. He had spoken with his wife fifteen minutes before Mrs. Redden found him dead in the barn. The ill health and recent business reverses are cited as factors. He was about forty five, survived by his wife and three children.
Baltimore Sun reports talks at the White House with Representative Rusk and Mr Freeman Rasin about Maryland offices. Consensus favors Col Buchanan Sehley for a post, while Compton is expected as naval officer. Collectorship may go to Dr Shaw or Colonel Lloyd. Warfield named postmaster. Marbury as district attorney. Surveyor and sub treasury posts attract multiple claimants. Goodwin leads for surveyorship with Rayner backing. Toadvin and Hammond seek sub treasurer. Gibson told Treasury papers are being prepared for transmission to the President.
A large group of Masons were banqueted at the Brick Hotel Tuesday night by Jacob Ghingher and William I Deweese who conferred the Master Mason degree. Thirty two covers, twenty nine at table with a varied menu and tropical fruit pyramid. Sheriff Berry nears completion of April court juror summons. several jurors listed as moved from the county across six districts.
B F Cox offers entire stock of dry goods clothing and carpets at wholesale cost for cash starting February 10. Nothing reserved and no profit charged on any item. The aim is to clear out stock quickly as Cox moves to another business. Harvest for bargain seekers.
Henderson residents push for a canning plant with farmers and merchants offering incentives to attract the right operator. Slay and Frazier met a Easton gentleman considering the venture as Henderson remains the only D and C station without a cannery. Also noted: local health cases, family visits, and a work injury.
The Baltimore and Eastern Railroad Company has bought the Choptank Steamboat Company boats and wharf property to run with the railroad. The Sun notes freight and passenger hubs will be Choptank Bridge or Easton with good wharf access. Steamers depart Baltimore at 9 p.m. for connections, with Ocean City arrivals by 11 a.m. and return trips late in the day. Currently merchants from the lower Eastern Shore ship to Philadelphia and Wilmington, bypassing Baltimore, but the new arrangement aims to redirect much traffic to Baltimore.
Senator Smith introduced bills to authorize a new justice of the peace in Caroline county First district, create Ridgely and American Corner districts, and adjust the Choptank river boundary between Second and Third districts. Sisk gained leave to limit Greensborough and Federalsburg railroad construction to two years. Hubner moved to create an East ern Shore insane asylum, which passed. Lewis spoke on Norman Taylor accounts and Sisk introduced the court house bill.
I T Moore presented guardian accounts for three wards. Dr J C Clark, administrator of Alfred Davis, presented account of sales of deceased's personal estate. Andrew J Bailey granted letters testamentary for Stephen Bailey estate. BE Towns appointed guardian of two minor children. Dr J C Clark, guardian of Cora N Corkran, presented final account. Edwin H Brown administrator of Harriet Fogwell presented debts list and final administration. Elizabeth and William R Butler, administrators of Thomas Butler, presented final account.
The Centreville papers report strong hope for a new electric road to be built from Chestertown to Kent Island via Church Hill Centreville and Queenstown with branches to Denton and Easton. Wealthy Baltimore gentlemen including Bosley Davidson Brooks Jr. and Bartlett Johnson back the project and will finance construction.
Norman Chrisholm of Brownsville Delaware, youngest child of William Chrisholm, died after his clothing caught fire near straw from hens nests set by his mother Mrs Chrisholm. The mother briefly away, the boy was fatally burned. father suffered burns helping to extinguish. A physician arrived but could not save him.
Lively locals report Dr. J. G. Emerson selling his Milford dentistry practice to Dr. J. C. Wiltbank of Felton and planning a Brazil residence after three months with in laws. John Warfield appointed receiver in the Lyden tobacco case with a 5000 dollar bond. circuit suit by Joseph Thomas & Sons for 247 dollars. Col. John A. M. Passmore praises Caroline teachers after a Bermudas talk. Holy Week services announced at Christ Church with Litany and Ante Communion daily and Easter events. Major William E. Stewart summoned to Cambridge for his mother's illness, now improving. Subscriptions dates printed on journals to aid remittances. Richard C. Hollyday named Civil Surveyor for the U. S. Navy. J. Franklin Bateman to speak at Easton High School corner-stone ceremony April 7. Reader nudged toward a advertised “Chance to earn money.”
A blaze at the home of J. W. Gibson burned minimal damage as the fire was spotted by children returning from Sunday School. Ida Carson attended Downs' Chapel on the 13th and participated in an entertainment. John H. Emory and Miss MecKnett are listed as sick.
Joseph H. Bernard, chairman of the railroad committee, appeared but gave no reply to the proposal to furnish ties. The final action by the Pennsylvania Company is expected to be reported at the meeting to be held at the courthouse next Tuesday.
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