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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1890
Page
3
Brief notice indicates county-wide requests for news tips and items from early morning AM sections. It notes that readers may contribute short reports from various towns and communities, aiming to broaden coverage with local happenings and observations.
Local notes from Denton and surrounding towns cover court dates, new postmaster appointment, railroad election plans, Arbor Day, and road lamp installations. Residents and officials mentioned include C. W. Burn, Charles Stevens, Rev. I N Foreman, Foster Green, Michael Keating, and Geo Jones. Reports note the mill dam washout at Wye Mills, arrests in local option cases, and upcoming performances in Greensborough and Baltimore.
A Greensborough meeting led by Elias W. Williamson urged county support for a Delaware and Chesapeake Railroad right of way and public funds. Delegates were instructed to seek state aid while stressing projected tax gains, mortgage viability, and county-wide benefits over existing lines.
Richard Willis a longtime Cambridge resident died March 12 at 75. He was a native of this county and former House of Delegates member in 1852. A carpenter, builder, and undertaker, he lived in Oxford and Cambridge, ran the schooner Clara Wilson, and left four children from his first marriage. He was noted for energy and a cheerful disposition guided by the Golden Rule.
Mrs. Mary Wright, widow of John Wright, died Saturday at her son in law James H Horsey’s home. She was 91, remembered 1812 war tales, and attended Burrsville M E church. Interment at Bloomery churchyard conducted by Rev. Fogle. Left eight children, three surviving: Ellen Wright, Michael Coulbourn’s wife, and Mrs. James H Horsey.
At the Tuesday meeting the school commissioners voted to close the colored schools on April 11 and designate April 9 as Arbor Day with recommendations for observance. A resolution noted unpaid levy funds for 1889 and 1888, deeming it impractical to keep schools open the usual length, so white schools will close May 2, making the year three terms. The board adjourned to meet again on April 1.
Telegram reports the death of Benjamin T. Fleming at Harrington at age 75. Former Caroline County justice of the peace noted for integrity. He was uncle to ex Governor Tharp of Delaware and father of Mrs. Thomas F. Johnson and the Fleming brothers of Chestertown and Easton. funeral held Tuesday with many Caroline county attendees.
The steamer Samuel J. Pentz of the Maryland Steamboat Company has been sold to T. S. Randall of Washington D C. She will be altered and operate from Washington to River View a pleasure resort twelve miles below the city. The company will build another vessel to take her place next year.
The legislature passed a bill levying a 50 dollar annual license tax on cigarette sellers. If signed by the governor, it becomes law after May first. Applicants must swear before the court clerk that their cigarettes contain no injurious drug or narcotic. The measure is expected to curb cigarette sales, as few dealers will obtain the extra license.
The Julian Comedy Company presents three entertainments at Town Hall this week on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Monday drew few patrons for Driven From Home and A Day in the City. Tuesday featured Hidden Hand and Coming Man. Wednesday showcased The Happy Pair Fool of the Family and Shakespearian Aspirants. Otis Turner the fat comedian is noted as a talent beyond ordinary.
New advertisements announce the trotting stallion Avonmore with a 2.29 percent record and appeal to stock-raisers. Hardware dealer R T Carter offers robes and blankets at low cash prices to clear stock, while J Frank Ledman as assignee advertises Bethlehem village property.
Mr. Charles Frazier formerly of Ridgely Maryland now chief of the supply department of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company at Pottsville Pennsylvania married Miss Emma Shaner of Pottstown on February 27. After a bridal tour the couple returned to their Pottsville home.
A quoted boast proclaims Salvation Oil as a bene factor surpassing conquerors and builders. The speaker claims to have killed pain and to be the savior of humanity, positioning Salvation Oil as a divine remedy beyond the reach of other achievements and infrastructure.
Senator Lloyd of Talbot introduces a bill to incorporate the Easton Centreville and Chestertown Railway Company. The line would pass Talbot Queen Anne’s and Kent counties with seats at three counties. Incorporators include E L F Hardcastle George R Goldsborough Hedge Thompson Wm McKenney John B Brown James Brown James A Pearce and Wm Walker. Capital stock set at 500000.
Mr Goslin's bill to tax mortgages faced a heated clash in the House on Wednesday with Goslin Linn and Laird backing the measure and Temple Preston and Meloy opposing. The proponents argued the mortgagor would bear the tax as a hardship on the poor. The bill failed to reach a constitutional majority by 42 to 36, four votes short of passage.
Bishop Curtis of Wilmington will say mass and preach at the Catholic church in Denton on March 36 Palm Sunday at 10:30. He will also deliver a free lecture at the Court House that evening on The Confessional. The Baltimore Conference of the Southern Methodist Church adjourned last Wednesday. no changes have been made in Caroline county appointments.
Mrs Nicey Contourn wife of C N Coulbourn died at her home near Hickam on Thursday night March 1st aged years. We mourn for thee and pray for blessing to meet again in heaven. Catherine A widow of the late Charles E Nickerson died at her home near Crumpton Queen Annes County after a lingering illness aged 52 years and 2 months.
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