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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1891

Page

3

Methodists Session Sketches and Local News Highlights

Twenty third annual session of the Wilmington Conference sketches as Rev H S Thompson and E S Mace take key committees. Local notes report Seaford postmaster, road works, mills, crop prices, Easter plans, river traffic, Arbor Day observances, and multiple church appointments across Wilmington Easton Dover and Salisbury districts.

Whimmlington H. 5 Thompson E. 5 Mace G. W. Bushel T. C. Smoot John W. Todd J. D. Kemp A.S. Mowbray T. L. Price Frank Fletcher G. P. Smith

Caroline County Dem call for fair treatment in state ticket

A letter to the editor urges fair consideration for Caroline County in the Maryland Democratic convention. It endorses Colonel Luther H. Gadd for clerk of the Court of Appeals and argues Caroline has long supported the party while seeking rightful recognition. The writer calls for justice and baskets of respect for local effort.

Court of Appeals George Wells Anne Arundel County Luther H. Gadd Caroline County Baltimore Argus the JourNaw Maryland Democratic Party Caroline Editr Gadd

Arbor Day Program In County Public Schools

Arbor Day activities in county public schools planned by Examiner Stephens. Morning sessions feature songs Bible chapter reading Lord's Prayer recitation and tree-related quotations. Afternoon sets include an Arbor Day address a series of grade recitations songs a six-boy dialogue and student papers ending with forest hymn readings and a patron address.

Stephens

Friendship Creamery Elects Officers and Directors

Officers for the coming year are President J. H. Williams Treasurer J. S. Willis and Secretary W. P. Taylor. Directors chosen include Robert Patton Frank Nichols J. T. Covey and J. P. Cook.

The Friendship Creamery J. H. Williams J. S. Willis W. P. Taylor Robert Patton Frank Nichols J. T. Covey J. P. Cook

Tuckahoe Ridge Bridge Planned at Harsey Landing

Talbot and Caroline counties approve a joint project to build a Tuckahoe river bridge at Harsey's Landing with abutment on fast land. Expected completion in summer. One third of costs to Caroline. estimate under $1,333.33 for Talbot portion. direct Denton to Easton route may save five miles. Specifications soon to be issued.

Tuckahoe Ridge Tuckahoe River Harsey’s Landing Talbot Caroline Counties Talbot Board Tuckahoe Neck Denton Easton Caroline

Railroad officials inspect Ridgely depot site

General Superintendent Kenney Division Superintendents Mills and Holliday Engineer Long Train master Murphy and others from the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad visited Ridgely on Tuesday to review the proposed new depot. The plan calls for a telegraph and freight office and two waiting rooms with a station located about 100 yards below the old building on First avenue, likely built in the Kenton style, with improved sidings to handle heavy fruit and canned goods shipments. The company favors the project and expects completion this year, promising added comfort for travelers at a key Peninsula shipping point.

H. F. Kenney Mills and Holliday Long Murphy Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company Ridgely Thomas A. Smith Kenney First Avenue Kenton

Resolutions Honoring John Wiley Wiernas II

A local fraternal order notes the death of John Wiley Wiernas II with deep sorrow and praise for his character as a husband father Christian officer and member. The group resolves to express sympathy to his widow confer a three member committee to deliver copies and request press republication while preserving an engrossed copy in archives.

Wiernas II Brather John Wiley Wiernas J. S. Oner A.C. Snownes

Theories on the Origin of Right Handedness

The article outlines two main approaches to handedness origins. One attributes it to anatomical causes affecting all individuals, the other to societal conventions. It argues theories must explain sensation, left-handed exceptions, and the alignment of handedness with organ transposition cases.

Serioner

County appoints road supervisor in Hartsville

County commissioners on Tuesday named Mr. R. H. Dill supervisor of the public roads running through Hartsville. The session focused on bills abatements and transfers. On Wednesday the Caroline board traveled to Easton to confer with Talbot officials about the Tuckahoe river bridge project.

R. H. Dill Hartsville Caroline Board Easton Talbot Commissioners Tuckahoe River

Second Meeting of County Teachers Held in Denton Academy

The second meeting of the County Teachers Association met at Denton Academy on Thursday with broad attendance. The program covered missed-lesson actions, school-room evils and textbook use, with talks by several teachers and visiting dignitaries. Preparations for a new hotel and livery on Francis lot, Delaware side, were announced along with clergy appointments and local civic notes from Marydel and Preston.

County Teachers’ Association Denton Academy Sue Kurtz Bessie Fleming Mary Fisher Messrs T. A. Smith N. L. Rae Charles B. Harrison James Swann Kincheloe Katie Hobbs Collins Vallaint Burke Willis Bella Simpers May Fisher Lara Downes Marydel Francis Lot Delaware Nathan Jesse Jones

Smyrna Visitor Discusses Hagerstown Basket Factory

Mr A Lee Cummins of Smyrna visits Denton manager Rams dell to discuss an extensive basket factory in Hagerstown. Holliday named successor as Delaware division superintendent of the P W & B Rail Road, starts April 1, from Altoona. Various local figures noted: Dr H M Wilkinson, Rev Henry S Thompson, R D Bradley speech at Salisbury, Chas Gibson thanks for gov publications, Robert F Rochester to West Chester Normal, Clinton Cook trips Peninsula, Rev and Mrs S M Morgan visiting, George Me Russum in East, G F Beaven ill with la grippe, Thomas Bell moves to Montana.

Wilson J. W. Hammersley France Easton Temperance Blaine Alfred Smith Wilbur F. Corkran Caroline County Charles H. Fowler J. D. Rigg A. S. Mowbray E. C. Macnichol C. A. Grice W. T. Valliant W. R. Mowbray Peninsula Methodist Conference Chronicle Grace Church Wilmington Central Burrsville Denton White Staytonsville Farmington Hynson Nichols T. O. Ayers Salisbury Ayres J. W. Duhadway Caroline Mr. Duhadaway Middletown Del Smith R. C. Jones Odessa Jones J. D. Kemp Georgetown Kemp Murray Bethel Glasgow W. Jaggard Charlestown E. H. Hynson Cherry Hill Union T. B. Hunter Chesapeake City I. G. Fosnacht Chester A. P. Prettyman Christiana B. F. Price Claymont G. E. Wood Delaware City T. O. Ayres Elk Neck Edwin Gardner Elkton Crouches Charles Hill Hockessin Ebenezer D.H. Cork Rising Sun J. Bryan Rowlandville Mt. Pleasant F. B. Short St. George's G. L. Hardesty Asbury J. D. C. Hanna Brandywine Edgemoor Cookman W. L. White Epworth J. Jewell Grace J. Y. Dobbins Kingwood H. T. Dulaney Madely E. C. Atkins Mt. Salem W. W. Sharp King's Creek J. H. Geoghegan Kenton A. Chandler Marydel G. 5 Conaway Massey's E. Welsh N. M. Browne Millington E. E. White H. S. Thompson Oxford H. C. ‘Turner Pomona Queenstown J. W. Fogle Rock Hall Robert Roe Royal Oak J. Pasterfield St. Michaels J. J. Morris Sassafras W. Shears Smyrna W. W. W. Wilson R. K. Stevenson Still Pond Sadlersville Townsend Frank Fletcher Talbot J. M. Collins Trappe W. R. McFarlane Salem Wye A. C. Jones Dover J. A P. E. Beckwith W. F. Dawson Bridgeville J. P. Otis T. F. Tabler Broadkiln N. P. Johnson Bucktown W. N. Conway Cambridge J. H. Howard Camden P. H. Rawlins Cannon W. L. P. Bowen Church Creek G. W. Bounds Crapo C. P. Swain G. W. Townsend Dorchester W. K. Galloway T. E. Terry Dover Chapel F. F. Carpenter East New Market Asbury Burke Ellendale J. P. West Elliott's Island B. Wheatley Joseph Robinson L. F. McLane Lewes F. C. McSorley Lincoln L. P. Corkran Leipsic W. M. Warner Magnolia L. W. Layfield Milford Robert Watt Millsboro James Carroll Milton T. R. Creamer Masten H. O. Frazier Nassau J. S. Wickline Preston E. P. Roberts T. B. Cooper Seaford Taylor's Island J. H. Robinson Vienna S. R. Maxwell Williamsburgh John D. LeCates Williston W. M. Green Woodside J. S. Moore Wyoming A. Green Conference Academy John R. Todd George Todd W. F. Coreran A. Lee Cummins R. L. Holliday I. N. Mills Delaware P. W. & B. Railroad Holliday Altoona H. M. Wilkinson Mollie Wilkinson Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Henry S. Thompson R. D. Bradley Wicomico Farmers’ Alliance Chas. H. Gibson Robert F. Rochester West Chester Clinton Cook Hubbard & Co Peninsula S. M. Morgan Hillsborough George Me Russum G. F. Beaven Thomas Bell Ridgely Montana

Williamson's Free School Examination Results

In the county semi annual exam, Williamson's Free School held March 12 and 13. Top averages include Grace Gelletly 92, Mira Stevens 87, Bertha Holbrook 83, Dora Gelletly 83, Frank Nuttle 83, Frank Gelletly 80, Fred Nuttle 76, Bessie Stevens 74, Nora Eaton 74, Estella Payne 65. E Weaver, Teacher.

Williamson's Free School Grace Gelletly Mira Stevens Bertha Holbrook Dora Gelletly Frank Nuttle Frank Gelletly

Academy festival to be held Monday and Tuesday evenings

The teachers and pupils plan a festival at the Academy on Monday and Tuesday evenings next. The public is invited. Attendees of the Methodist church services may be served before and after. Tally Up to the Times offers reading styles and best wearing shoes hats and umbrellas at low city prices via Robertson and Carr at E Pratt Street Baltimore.

Methodist Church Times Robertson & Carr Henry Allnutt

Democrats to Present Senator Gorman with Silver Dinner Set

A memorial committee plans a complete silver dinner set for Senator Gorman in recognition of his role in defeating the force bill. Subscriptions will be opened in counties with a public meeting at Denton Court House on Tuesday March 31 at 2 PM. The design features a silver plateau centerpiece and coat of arms with an inscription. Additional pieces may be added if funds permit, with completion targeted for late April and a May 1 presentation ceremony.

Gorman Senate Court House Denton

Last honors paid to Gen Joseph E Johnston memory

The last honors to Gen Joseph E Johnston were simple and quiet, held at St Johns Church in Washington and the body laid in Greenmount Cemetery Baltimore without display. Other notes mention a quiet Baltimore marriage Rev C R B Wood and Miss Lailie Roe, Judge Holman on federal costs, Nayard daughter and Count Lewenhaupt wedding in Wilmington, and local notices of farmers reports and ads.

Joseph E. Johnston St. John’s P. E. Church Washington Baltimore Greenmount Cemetery Lailie Roe Eliza Roe Ingleside C. RB. Wood M. E. Church South Wilmington Kinnamon & Shields

Fire Destroys Wyatts Farm House Near Here

A dwelling on Richard C Wyatts farm about one mile east burned Thursday night. Tenant Benjamin Baker and family woke as chimney collapsed in kitchen where fire started. Buildings were insured. Also noted were a scuffle between two Delaware horse-traders Britman and Porter on the road, and upcoming church services with Rev Julius C West and Rev Mr Lewis arranging Easter events and extra choir music.

Richard C. Wyatts Rothinst Benjamin Baker Britman Porter Dickey" Draper Lintman Tabler Julius C. West Little Creek Mr. Lewis

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