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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1892
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR reads Circuit Court will meet in April with scattered references to locations and individuals. Readable items suggest a legal proceeding notice pending more complete text.
Arbor Day on April 6 is noted with upcoming events and garden notes. The article also covers weather, crops, local people, a church service, educational Arbor Day materials, and a community push to secure railroad right of way with committees appointed to meet Pennsylvania Railroad officials in Philadelphia.
Landowners along the Greensborough and Federalsburg railroad are to sign an agreement granting a right of way to the company. The deed will transfer a strip of land, enabling prompt construction. Most owners have reportedly agreed, with locals foreseeing broad benefits to farmers and shippers as transportation improves.
On the Orphans Court agenda, executor J A B Fletcher, of Joshua Johns, deceased, received an extension to render account of administration. Executors Levin P Williams and Thomas H Fluharty presented accounts of sales, inventories, and debts for other estates and passed. Robert Jarrell, administrator and guardian, presented a release. Marion J Beck filed inventory and appraisal and was authorized to sell personal property. James H Holmes named guardian for Norman B Taylor.
The School Commissioners on Tuesday ordered that colored schools be closed on Thursday April 7. An order granted each public school the right to set library rules with pupil free use of books. Mr John T Graham was authorized to move the old Bridgetown school house. Discussions covered better facilities for Greensborough and Goldsborough schools. Saulsbury's Thawley's and Whiteleys have established libraries.
The county commissioners met four days this week to finish transfers and abatements. Newly appointed collectors Joseph B. Orrell Fred Grewell and George W. Hignatt filed bonds last Tuesday. H C Hobbs James A Parrott and Isaac T Fleetwood also gave bond. T H K Shannahan was authorized to build an artesian weir in the jail yard. English sparrows roosting in a Cecil county barn were eaten by rats.
Ocala based praise for Rev J T Londen Hynes and a Grace Church Lenten sermon are reported. Political appoints include Robert M. Larner as private secretary to Senator Charles H. Gibson replacing Paul Winchester. Marriages include Arianna Leonard to Harry Roberts in Easton and George F Jennings to Laura Long in Federalsburg. Other items note visits, meetings, and residents traveling between Baltimore Wilmington and Philadelphia.
A string of burglaries hit Milford and surrounding towns on Sunday night with safes robbed and up to 600 dollars taken. The gang fled toward Dover and Norfolk on a northbound express. shots were exchanged with pursuing constables, wounding one officer and a captured burglar later identified as James Hurns of Wilmington. A second suspect was captured near Clayton. a barber in Wyoming shaved off their whiskers to aid identification. The wounded man died in Dover Jail Tuesday. two more suspects were reported captured at Fredericktown Cecil County with the third still at large.
The Pennsylvania Railroad launches a wide half fare program for ministers nationwide. Clergymen with clerical orders may travel at half rate on any line east or west of Pittsburg, applicable to the entire system. The move, unprecedented for ministers, is expected to boost patronage. The Hackett schooner delivered lime upriver this week.
Members of Grace Church in Wilmington welcomed the Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference with a reception and banquet. The twenty-fourth annual session opened with roll call and election of a secretary, A. S. Mowbray, and officials. Dr. Wilson dominates pending charges of corrupt administration and political hypocrisy, with counsel assigned and prosecution led by noted ministers. The lay and preacher delegates from Caroline will attend private arrangements following the session.
Rev Herman Roe of Smyrna preached a sermon on Peace-makers at Ridgely M E Church on Sunday afternoon. Rev S M Morgan followed with a warm address about two years of smooth pastor relations and uncertain return, noting he was invited to return but must follow higher authorities. Morgan has received a call to Frederica M E Church.
In Hurraville a large group of friends called at Rev. TY EL Tabler’s parsonage Monday evening to express appreciation with gifts and memorial trinkets While Mr Tabler is expected to return for another year A mule team owned by James A Stephens bolted on Monday throwing driver Theophilus Wooters from the wagon injuring his head and leg
Leonard Willis, a well known Fourth district farmer, died at his residence near Friendship Church on Sunday night. He was part of a prominent lower Caroline family and brother to James Willis and the late Dr. I Willis of Preston. Mrs John W Wright Jr died yesterday of consumption at her home near Williston, about twenty six years old. Interment will be at Concord tomorrow morning.
Entertainment in a canning-house last week drew a good crowd despite rain and raised funds for the church. The Joppa steamer struggled to land after a Thursday gale, needing the windlass to refloat. Rev Green may leave for another charge next year. Miss Bell Cooper sails to Baltimore and then mountain travels for Armstrong Cator & Co. Kent discharged lumber for J F Gelletty. Various local notices follow.
Carl Deen, youngest son of Hon William H Deen, suffered head and face burns from a powder flask explosion last week while playing. He had prior injuries including a run over accident and a near drowning. Fredus Mandel's two year old daughter fell and broke her leg, treated by Dr J R Phillips. Marshall Price is convalescent and back to work. Rev W M Green gave his final sermon of the year. Frank Leonard bought a three year old Percheron colt. Cod fish prospects mentioned. A L Dunham Jr was elected M P Church Sunday school superintendent replacing the deceased William Mathews. Ed Burlingham and friend Stapleton of Providence visited Walter Wright. Ida Carroll and Nettie Wright returned from visit to Andertonstown. Lizzie Hyde and Emma of Denton returned from visit to Mrs John Watson. M E Sunday School bought new singing books The Finest of the Wheat. James Wright near here attends Wilmington Conference. J A Wright & Brother operate a shirt factory with full force.
A Wednesday evening gathering at Mr. Joseph Harrison’s Preston residence included Dr. Wm. T. Kelley Springle Kelley Ford Dixon Charley Whiteley John Collings Will Williamson Harry Whiteley Charley Kelley Mrs. J. T. Dennis and several Misses. Invitations were issued for Rev. Robert T. Whiteley’s marriage to Miss Sallie Guss of Mitflinburg Pa on March 23. Mrs. W. B. Guthrie of Houston Del is visiting her parents. Miss Kate Trice of Denton visited locals recently.
Cannery operators Knotts and Thompson plan to run again this year ensuring employment and profits. A.C. Taylor plans to leave Hillsboro for Ocala to engage in business. John W. Dillon and Hiram Short will move to Baltimore and Talbot County respectively. Watson Murray jailed four months for disorderly conduct. Mrs G Keaven and daughter Emma Wilson visiting Laurel Delaware. Lizzie and Ella Fisher in Philadelphia and Wilmington. Greenmount Cemetery stockholders to erect a pavilion. Kate Duffey injured in a horse fall but not seriously. Horses of Peter Haggadone ran away. Legg family from Kent Island visited. R W Lewis of Easton visited. Charles Jarrell ill with intermittent fever. A.R. Beaven visiting his father. Rev Herman Roe preached at M E. Chowan steamer sold in Baltimore for 31350 to Enoch Pratt for Maryland Steamboat Co. vessel to be repaired and reentered service. Baltimore wheat poor quality. food wheat at 1.03. corn good quality at 49.
In March 1892 a retailer extols a vast gingham collection with numerous styles and fabrics. The piece highlights Glasgows, Bedford Cord ginghams, damask designs, all over spots, ombre stripes, and Madras and Cheviot options. It touts Lansdowne reproductions and luxurious blends, showcasing color ranges and pricing.
A vivid catalog of fabrics and patterns featuring Serge Diagonals, Armure Diagonals, andChevron Ser ges with navy and gray tones. The piece touts ready-made dresses, custom tailoring for men, spring clothes, suits from Cheviots, English cassimeres, Meltons, Kerseys, and a range of hats, overcoats, and books. It highlights few standout prices and urges readers to visit for an up-to-date fashion display and tailored service.
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