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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
3
Ridgely basket orders and fish markets are active. Numerous local items include property improvements, minstrels, court appearances, and new contracts. Community notes list weddings engagements visits and society news across Caroline and surrounding counties.
Mrs Mary Callahan widow of the late James Callahan died on Saturday March 3 at the residence of Mr Samuel Innes She leaves a son L A Callahan and two daughters Mrs Joseph S Golt and Mrs Richard C Cohee Rev J M Mitchell who once headed Cordova circuit in 1898 was sent to Ellendale last March and has earned general satisfaction Charles Carroll of Cordova reports a lamb born last week two feet five inches long and weighing eleven and a half pounds
The Denton Journal questions a theory that a train and ball stay two miles apart after firing, asking if powder behind the ball a mile away can counter momentum. The exchange contrasts air resistance and motion, while noting G W Murphy named postmaster at Rhodesdale.
Mrs. Alice Raughley hosts the Ladies Aid with a repast of fruit cream chocolate and deviled eggs. Residents report departures for Philadelphia and Illinois while others plan visits Sunday School and Epworth League events. Notable mentions include visits by Mrs. Isabella Smith and Mrs. A A Christian, a dredge completing a river basin, and local travel to Centreville Preston and Baltimore.
Local social notes report visits by Oscar Fletcher and Prof G F Williamson, church service by Rev Thompson, a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Hignatt, and several residents visiting relatives. The Tucker/Easton region covers court, bridge repairs, road warrants, and a bond proposal battle in Talbot and Caroline counties with Wright opposing levy increases. A shirt factory rumor closes the item.
A Chestertown resident, A. J. Hynson, sells a fine Chester river farm for 5500 to James Anthony of near Queenstown in Queen Anne's county. The region hopes for a good peach crop this year as buds show little damage. The item also notes political appointments, a duel, and local business updates across Kent, Queen Anne's, and Dorchester counties.
The Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church will convene in Westminster on April 4. The 276 members in the district elect a president who serves five-year terms and appoints preachers with appeals possible to a conference committee. Delegates from Denton and other churches will attend the General Conference in Atlantic City in May. Adjacent items note local preaching, quarterly conferences, Y.M.C.A. activities, Holiness Association meetings, and revival efforts across Easton, Smyrna, Seaford, and Smyrna areas.
Howard Bowen second son of Wil mington Bowen died Tuesday morning after months of illness from consumption and stroke. He was eighteen and a member of P O S of A. Funeral services were Thursday with Rev. Sidell officiating and interment in Camden Odd Fellows cemetery. Also Oliver Purnell thirteen fell from hay wagon breaking his leg in three places and injured by a pitchfork. Dr James Golley treated him. Miss Henrietta Wall visited Addie Davis, and Miss May Todd stayed with Marydel friends.
The House approved the State Auditing bill 52 to 20 after strong push by some officers to defeat it. The Senate had passed it weeks earlier. Other bills cover penalties for wife beaters, repeal parts of the Dover Bridge Company act, fruit and vegetable packing labeling, and anti bribery reforms. Rehoboth plans rapid summer expansion with more cottages, hotel renovations, a new pier possibility, and improved streets as railroads extend service.
A special revenue officer in Delaware will enforce stamp taxes on notes and bonds with penalties of 100 dollars for unstamped documents. Smyrna notes the return of John P. Dunning to Delaware and reports on George Frazier being sent to Philadelphia for sale. Milford men contract to kill birds for milliners. Lewes plans 50000 pounds in bonds for sewers and lighting. Greenwood to be paved with oyster shells.
The article argues well-kept farms with painted buildings and neat ornamentation attract higher prices than run-down properties. It urges Maryland farmers to invest in exterior and interior comforts, noting paintings, whitewash, flowers, furniture, and curtains elevate home life and education, fostering refined taste.
Fashion plates for spring reveal soft miliner designs in pink and blue pastels. Hats feature Tuscan braid with mousseline and chiffon, often adorned with artificial flowers in faded rose tones. Fruit motifs like grape and cherry appear in miniature designs, with black and white ensembles popular. paradise sigrette largely absent.
A Centreville writer predicts a strong peach harvest for the Peninsula driven by a cold winter delaying budding. He cites potential crops of two million baskets, worth about one million dollars to Delaware and the Eastern Shore, with ripple effects including transport demand, basket factories, and local employment.
Oak Ridge school lists February roll of honor including Addie Jarrell Charlie Keeneman Mildred Jarrell Samuel Spence Bessie Mitchell Harry Mitchell and Ellis Spence. Central school mentions Everett Garey Edward Harris Martin Voss Johnny Lister Norwood Voss for February recognition.
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