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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1888
Page
3
Local notices from Denton and surrounding area
The column records numerous Denton area notices and events including farm for sale adverts, visits by Miss Sallie Stevens and Miss Annie Bryan, real estate ads, church and civic activities, police and bank personnel appointments, road improvements, rector illness, and a fire incident. Names include N J Butler, Sallie Stevens, Michael R Loekerman, L E Blackiston, J E Smith, Matton Br Pippin, Annie Bryan, R G Stewart, Carrie Manlove, G M Russum, J F Louden Hynes, J A Brindle, and Rev Foreman among others. Occurring items reference the steamer Avalon voyage, club ambitions, and upcoming assembly in Greensborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Stevens
Baltimore
Michael R. Loekerman
Constable
Avalon
Wilmington
L. E. Blackiston
J. E. Smith
Matton BR. Pippin
Manufacturers’ Bank
Denton
Annie Bryan
Centreville
R. G. Stewart
Carrie Manlove
Greensborough
M.S. Mutchler
2. E. Fountain
Philadelphia
Sidney Cline
Bruce Gootee
Polk Thomas
C Thomas Howard
Dorchester
McLane
Denton Bridge
Cemetery Hill
J. F. Louden Hynes
Christchurch
J. Ha. Simons
Weather and faith mark Denton Sunday events
Wheat and oats figures listed with numbers appear garbled. Rev. Bishop Curtis of the Wilmington Diocese officiated at the Catholic church in Denton on Sunday, with a large congregation present. He lectured at the county house in the evening on church tenets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Curtis
Wilmington Diocee
Catholic Chuch
Denton
Captain C Wheeler weds Miss Lizzie Morgan at Hillsboro
Captain Caleb C. Wheeler, proprietor of the Wheeler Transportation Line on the Baltimore and Tuckahoe river route, married Lizzie Morgan, daughter of Frank Morgan of Hillsboro, at 6 o clock Wednesday morning at the bridegroom’s residence. Rev. G F Beaven officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. (. Wheeler
Caleb C. Wheeler
Wheeler Transportation Line
Baltimore and Tuckahoe River
Lizzie Morgan
Frank Morgan
Hillsboro
G. F. Beaven
Queen Anne Lumber Yard Expansion Plans
The Queen Anne items note a large cannery project with one to three units planned, plus a neat new office and shedding by lumber dealer G L Harley. The report mentions a sizable stock of lumber and suggests additional dwellings may be built this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.L. Harley
April marriage licenses issued to several couples
Marriage licenses were issued in April to Benjamin F. Lewis and Marie S. Lister, Wilber Pennington and Roberta May Anderson, Washington J. Southwick and Anna M. Newell, William F. Porter and Mary A. Turner, Caleb C. Wheeler and Ann Elizabeth Morgan, Colored Reynolds Sanford and Mary F. E. Branley, Stephen H. Murray and Sarai D. Dickeron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Lewis
Marie S. Lister
Wilber Pennington
Roberta May Anderson
Washington J. Southwick
Anna M. Newell
William F. Porter
Mary A. Turner
Caleb C. Wheeler
Ann Elizabeth Morgan
Peach Growers Plan Public Meetings Next Week
A number of peach growers advertise three public meetings to be held next week in this county. The looming issue is economic methods of handling the crop. A large peach crop is expected this year if weather remains favorable. attendance urged after reading the column announcement.
Concord to be Tented for Ten Day Camp Meeting
At the quarterly conference of the Potter's Landing Methodist Episcopal circuit held Monday morning, it was decided to start a tent camp meeting at Concord with services opening August 10 for ten days. Rev. W. W. Redman pastors the circuit which includes Potter's Landing Harmony Bloomery and Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter's Landing
Concord
W. W. Redman
Harmony
Bloomery
Lincoln Life and Anecdotes gifted to Denton Library
Mr. Allen Thorndyke Rice editor of the North American Review presented a copy of Life and Anecdotes of Lincoln to the Denton Literary Association library. He also donates the North American Review to the library gratis. The gift honors his grandmother Mrs Bourne and was arranged by Miss Rachel Satterthwaite who liaised with the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Thorndyke Rice
The
North American Review
Lincoln
Denton Literary Association
Rice
Bourne
Rachel Satterthwaite
Death of Mrs Ella Todd in Denton at age 23
Mrs Ella Todd wife of James N Todd Esq died early Saturday morning at her Denton home from paralysis after a recent stroke. Funeral services were held at her home Monday at 8 pm conducted by Rev Foreman with Revs Burke and Howard. Interment followed at Choptank Cemetery. She was about 23 and leaves two month old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ela Todd
James N. Todd
Robert J. Jump
Denton
Foreman
Burke
Howard
Choptank
Mas.Todd
Aow
Levy Court Appoints Tax Collectors and Election Judges
County commissioners appointed two year tax collectors for districts and named judges of election for a May 22 railroad question special election. The reorganized local board of health was formed with Dr F R Malone reappointed health officer. Also mentions a sale promotion at Ochuvs old stand in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirst Dietrat
Gerchais Snond
Janes Ho Earringten
John Thuwles Yourith
W. H. Dean Firth
James HH. Thiwlewouth
Jacob Ghingher
Tirst
T Tigbirds
Jadge
Eton Grower Bureau of Information Meeting Notice
The unil meeting and election of the Eton Grower Bureau of Information and Distribution will be held in Dover Delaware at Burton's Hall at 1 p.m. Thursday May 10, 1853. Members and others interested in improving our methods of communication shipments home buyers prices and demand across the country are invited to attend. J P R Pou D J Cummins E A Martin Dr L L Arine J G Brown N Barnard E R Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Botass
Dido Y
Unil
Eton Grower Bureau of Information and Ditubution
Dover
Del
Burton's Hall
Temperance Union chapter forms and a suicide tragedy
Correspondence from The Journal Our Union notes the Agius chapter organized by Ida M. Schock as the Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union auxiliary to the WCTU. It reports 33 members and plans for a May lecture by National Organizer Mary J. McDowell. In a separate item Elizabeth Ford, 46, committed suicide by hanging after setting fire to clothing. an inquest returned a verdict as stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Union
Agius
Ida M. Schock
Pennsylvania
Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Mary J. McDowell
Plano
Peach crop outlook in frost hit regions remains uncertain
Reports from Sussex county and the Eastern Shore say peaches show mixed results after last week's frosts. Some observers note potential damage while others find no harm, with optimism for a decent overall crop despite fears of injury and delayed maturation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussex County
Georgetown Journal
Delaware
Enaston Ledger
Observer
Centreville
Bridgeville
Del
School Board Proceedings Documented and Reorganized
The board elected Dr Enoch George president for two years and M or stephens secretary. Trustees’ appointment date set for city. patrons to be invited via local papers. Teacher’s Institute postponed to September 12 ith 13th due to accommodation issues. White schools moved May 26 from May 1. Annual teacher certificates exam on June 17. Monthly meetings on the first Tuesday. special meetings by president. Inquiries to be made on Tuesdays and Saturdays due to office closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch George
Yous
M Or Stephens
Seeetary
Federalsburg team nicknamed The Allygators baseball club
In Federalsburg the local baseballists adopt the nickname The Allygators while Williamsburg hosts a Pelican club. The two small towns feature colorful team identities reflecting their athletic culture and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Williamsburg
Pelican
Lane. Ac Bennetts Point Emma Fane's daughter dies young
Emma Fane's daughter, aged 16 or 17, the youngest of James H. and Emma Fane, died at Bennetts Point on April 1st. The notice records a death in a local family, with no additional details about the cause or survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennetts Point
Emma
James H
Emma Fane
Fourth District News and Far-Flung Local Incidents
Report from Fourth District: Willett Haris sustains severe facial wound when a cow kicks after a cat feeding incident. Dr. Phillips sews the two inch gash and lip tear. Another accident occurs at Mr Manos Blades livery stable when a fallen rake dislodges a cap gun, firing harmlessly into the house. Frosts threaten fruit buds as peach trees suffer. John F. Dawson of Greensborough visits Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd. Willett Haris
Phillips
Prestom
Tare Hs
Manos Blades
Thos
H. Fluhuty
Fluharty
John F. Dawson
Greensborough
Preston
Greensborough Fire Destroys Satterfield Farm Near Boyce's Mill
A house and outbuildings on William C. Satterfield's farm near Boyce's Mill were burned last Thursday. Major Herd occupied the dwelling. Mr and Mrs Merd were away. Cause under investigation, suspected defective flu. Rev. Mr Mutehin preached farewell to a crowded church Sunday night as parishioners bid him goodbye. Afterward the choir sang God be With You Till We Meet Again and many friends exchanged handshakes. On Monday the Mutehin family left by steamer for Cambridge to visit relatives, then on to New England next week. Dun Griffith, Greensboro's dusky son, was arraigned on multiple charges and ordered by Square Comegys to six months at the House of Correction. Constable Cohee escorted him to the institution the same evening.Construction on A. B. Roe's Main Street dwelling progresses rapidly with painting and yard improvements underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Satterfield
Boyce
Merd
Mutehin
Denton
Camsbiidee
New Stampshire
Dun Griffith
Greensboro
Squae Comegys
House of Correction
Cohee
William passes. crown to rest on three heads this year
A May issue of Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly surveys帝 Germany's late emperor William and a forthcoming succession, with space on McCann's Star Spangled Banner tale, Key’s authorship, Central New York lakes, Van Fliet’s Warbler study, Prevalski in Central Asia, Harvard’s status, and a photo essay on flight of birds. Mars J G Austin et al contribute fiction and essays, promising wide reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Willian
William
Frank Leslie
Popular Monthly
F. 8. Key
New York
van Fliet
Prevalski
Central Asia
Russia
China
India
Harvard
Mars
J. G. Austin
FB. Hallowell
Etta W. Pierce
Advent of Spring Brings Bargains at Bell Clothing House
The Bell Clothing House promotes a spring sale with low prices on clothing. It claims a long history as a top value store, offers direct-from-manufacturer goods to avoid middlemen costs, and invites customers to compare goods and pricing at its Pratt Street location, adjacent to Dehi's old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilk
Balto
Ochuvs
Bell Clothing House
Pratt St
Adj
Hanover
Dehi
The
Delhmn
Tanover
Slander suit Collins v Higgnutt trial in Cambridge
The long slander case Collins versus Higgnutt reached verdict for the defendant in Cambridge after a May 25 1886 street remark alleging perjury. The jury heard arguments on truth of the language and prevailing bad character while defenses claimed justification and attacked the plaintiff’s credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George TE Collins
Elyah Thigaute
Cambridge
Caroline County
Dorchester
Lastvou
P. W. Downes
Collin
Chico
Daniel M. Heary
Elon S. Joabbs
Plantiff
Arest
Henry
Hignutt
J. M. Everngamn
Geo. W. Pignutt
N. Alex Hutson
Muttehler
Phintiff
J. Rathelb
N.L. Covey
M.L. Sullivan
Dr. Meredith
C. N. Blackiston
Plaintiff
Geo. W. Lignutt
Geo. IL. Collins
Ofter
Iiving and Goldsborough
Hobbs
Messrs
Milbourne
Portion of marriages listed at local parsonage
At the George town M E Parsonage on 22nd 1985 Reve J De Keno united Ida Fleetwood and William Burr both of Sussex county. Porter Tural R wed Wednesday of last week by Rev J D Lucas to Win I Porter and Miss Alary Turner.
New Spring and Summer Catalogue Sparkles in Glove and Gingham Trade
A postal-card request promotes the new Spring and Summer Catalogue featuring Sicilienne textiles, Zephyr Ginghams, and Jacquard patterns. Glove lines expand with 4-button Kid Gloves in new greens and three styles. Wanamaker Wearwell shoes highlight seamless Dongola design and multiple toe styles at fixed prices.
Riverside Pocket Series Offers Low Price Books
A newspaper ad promotes Riverside Pocket Series bound in cloth at 50 cents each. It lists titles like Durphavens and The Snow-Timge along with authors such as Sami Orne Jewett and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The message urges readers to grasp the small price and mentions a 50 cent yearly subscription to Book News with a sample copy available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Sami Orne Jewett
Laake
sLatth
Aduoandiuk
PL Demin
Edo
Te Mine
Rick Tarte
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Ella Todd
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J.P. R. Pou
J. Cummins
E. A. Martin
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