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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1891
Page
3
Public business calendar lists Circuit Court actions scheduled for June 22. The notice notes docket items and proceedings to be heard by the court on that date.
The column notes a good wheat crop ahead and Decoration Day as a holiday. It mentions local clubs, railroads, bank statements, fishing trips, and a surgeon’s or undertaker’s purchases. It records court actions, a poisoning of obstructions case, and plans for new school houses with trustees listed for numerous communities.
Mr A J Rich a notable Greensborough merchant weds Miss Lavinia Comegys daughter of Col W H Comegys on Thursday afternoon May 1st at Greensborough M E Church. Also notes Henry Blackiston remains critically ill with doubtful recovery. Visitors include Rev W J D Lucas retired pastor at Burrsville. Other local movements: Mrs Mary E Rich guests in Easton. A T Warren to New York for fruit trade. J W Warner appointed Hartley D&C Rail Way agent. Fred Dunning Philadelphia pharmacist visits Dentonians. Carrie Williamson Preston visiting Cambridge. Rev E E Dixon recovering. Col J W Bryant in town. Levi T Dukes still dangerously ill.
Frost and hail damaged Marydel crops with peaches turning dark and dropping. local notices cover a hospital stay, a court interpleader ruling, driving association races, construction, school picnic, and a major Atlanta wedding with detailed ceremony, bridal party, and plans for Florida and Baltimore.
The Vederinsburg W C T U met at the M E parsonage on Wednesday beginning a home protection reading course. They discussed renting Wright's Hall for use and opening a Temperance School under Mrs Hunt, juvenile work supervisor. Mrs Mary J Conaway is sick with typhoid in Philadelphia, daughter Mrs W J Mowbray visiting. A Baltimore dentist aims to settle in town. Mrs James Wright improves slowly from illness. Mrs Ollie Mowbray Webster arrived Thursday morning. Federalsburg May 7.
Lig frost and snow forecast dampen prospects for the grounds. Farmers plant coin as Culver & Son add storage to Todd’s storehouse. Mr. Williamson builds a dwelling on his farm with Wooters handling the work. Mrs. Johnson finishes a bed spread of 1200 unique pieces. Georgia Boone visits Andersontown with H Y Nuttle. Concord, Md. May 7.
At a Monday meeting the Union M. P. Church membership resolved to hold a camp at Chilton's woods from August 7 to 17 if grounds can be secured Rev T F Tabler and family left for a two week visit on Monday with Mr Tabler visiting Western Ohio and Mrs Tabler staying with her sister in Baltimore The M P Church will arrange Children's Day services on June 14 Burrsville May 7.
The Choptank Steamboat Company's wharf at Choptank is being thoroughly repaired. The red Avan has been repainted. Mr. R. J. Colston of Dorchester has purchased the drug store of Col. J. H. Douglass in Preston. The Grove Sunday school has been reorganized with Mr. L. Wright as superintendent. There is one diphtheria case near town.
At a vestry meeting of St Marys Whitechapel in Denton George M Russum was chosen as delegate to the Easton Diocese Convention in Salisbury on June 7 with Z P Steele as alternate. Christ Church Denton Women’s Guild named Mrs Charles Stevens and Mrs George M Russum as delegates to the Diocesan Woman’s Auxiliary. Possible Smithson county camp meeting. tent-site applications to C A Wright H ST Andrew and C D Harris. Rev J W Cammersley to preach at Wesley M E Burrsville tomorrow morning. Ascension Day services held at Christ and Catholic churches. Divine service at Ridgely Academy tomorrow at 7 39 pm. Rev George Hutton appointed Dean of the Northern Convocation. Pentecostal services at Denton Catholic Church on the 17th.
Farmers discuss fruit prospects amid frost damage with a likely moderate yield overall. About 1000 acres of berries in the county near the Delaware and Chesapeake Railway. 2000 peach trees show heavy loss in new fruit, yet old trees may still yield well. Varieties Gareys Hold-On and Smock resisted cold best. I N Milly expects a fair peach crop.
The spring season into summer brings record prosperity to Atlantic City as new hotels and cottages rise, the Ocean Promenade stays sturdy, and city streets improve. The Pennsylvania Railroad expands fast, safe service between Philadelphia and Atlantic City with through New York connections and occasional special excursions, inviting visitors from far and near to enjoy the sea.
The Talbot board urged a joint meeting with the county at Hillsborough while Denton to Pealiquor road plans linger. Health officer Dr. Finoch George was appointed. poor trustees were reappointed. Three bids for the Tuckahoe bridge came in under four thousand dollars.
A correspondent visits Washington, mocking statues around the Capitol, praising some works yet deriding Lincoln and Jackson sculptures. He notes the city’s haphazard growth, scenic parks, and pervasive profanity on the streets, then hints at political intrigue involving Rosenvelt and A P Gorman as discussed in the North American Review.
The Townsend Marine Invention Company, capital stock diagon, organized in Baltimore with Arie Townsend as general manager. It develops an automatic recording compass that logs, at every course, the vessel’s path from wharf departure to arrival and records the exact minute of each heading.
Robertson and Carr successor to Henry Allnutt offer leading styles and best wearing shoes hats and umbrellas at lowest possible city prices. Located at 10 East Pratt Street Baltimore. July 13.
The article argues reading should be the primary goal of instruction, not emphasis on pronunciation or style. It advocates for select, engaging books, literary societies, and debatable prompts to build thinking, with essays and debates restoring ideas to readers and fostering lasting literacy. It notes education should develop thought, not just facts, and stresses practical observation as intellectual exercise. It ends with grain market notes and a reminder that remittances dates appear with subscriber names.
At the bride's home on April 29, 1891, Rev. A S Beane united James Reese and Sarah M Willoughby. A stray quip about a boy, a deck fire, and Dr Lulls Cough Syrup is included, followed by a remark about Congressman Holman from Indiana famed as the great objector and his ambition to own a horse and carriage.
A notice from J. M. Woaters Cordova Md announces Martin & Co a high grade cigar manufacturer firm with McSherry town Pa factory and Cordova Md branch warehouse offering mail and factory orders, wholesale direct pricing, satisfaction guarantee, and urging public patronage with prompt attention to all orders.
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