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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1890
Page
3
County and town notices include a Sixth district school trustees list, Ridgeley mail schedule, and steamer service on the Denton Baltimore route. J W Kerr writes on peach posts, a court declines a Kenton liquor license, and a murder trial postponement leads to October.
County voters face a bond issue of sixty thousand dollars to back a Pennsylvania Railroad line along the east side of the Choptank river, about twenty two miles. The article analyzes financials, taxation, mortgage security, and long term value, urging informed citizen decision and outlining how taxes might cover interest and eventual payoff. It notes potential property value increases near the route and questions the road's fiscal risk.
Miss May Fisher and Mamie Downes run a private school at Denton Academy giving many children a month of study beyond school funds. Friday brought countywide picnics as the vacation begins. Denton Academy scholars presented Miss Robie Hobbs with a silver cup and saucer. Miss Mary Phillips resigns Hunting Creek. Miss Mollie Collins Preston and Miss Dollie Kelley Harmony also resign. Poplar Neck trustees name Miss Julia Kelley for fifth year.
The Right Reverend W Forbes Adams preached at St Stephen's in Fifth district Sunday morning and at Christ Church Denton in the evening where a large audience attended despite bad weather. Each church confirmed a class and Adams will lead dedicatory services at St Luke's Queenstown on the 18th.
Former county official Hagadone projects a strong railroad majority ahead of the upcoming vote. He cites public support and recent hearings as indicators of a favorable outcome for the railroad project.
At the Orphans Court meeting Tuesday trustees filed sale reports for Henry Harris real estate and Lydia Ann Harris estate. Guardians presented Horatio M Adams minors accounts. administration letters granted for William F Neal. various executors and administrators presented sales and account actions. Wills of Daniel F Noble and William Noble admitted. renunciations granted to Willis and Clark. Mary Johns renounced Johns will. Court allowed Mary Johns seventy five dollars from the estate.
The Farmers Alliance of Talbot county has placed their entire binder twine order with Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Company of Easton Maryland. The Kentucky River Mills Hemp Binder Twine dominates demand and is advertised as equal in performance to Manila twine. The firm notes last year sales of 25 000 pounds and exclusive Peninsula availability.
Trustees for Sixth district schools include Beonsboro James D Wilson Henry Bell L K Replogle Long John C Jarrell William F E Saulsbury James E Wright Hillsborough Dr Thomas Hackett Rev George F Beaven Charles H Fleming Thawleys William H Thawley Robert S Clark M F Allaband Saulsburys Levi T Dukes John E E Wilson S W Slaughter Cedar Grove Ernest Downes Tl Luther Frampton Geo W Boughley County Commissioners sit as ex officio local board of health R Y Collins elected president and Dr T W B Saulsbury chosen health officer duties include sanitation of almshouse jail and enforcement powers in case of nuisances Shorty Was Murdered case ends with unknown killer verdict the coroner's jury unable to identify murderer of waiter William Osborn known as Shorty
The Delaware and Chesapeake Railway Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting and elect directors and officers for the coming year at the company's Easton office on Wednesday May 21.
Entries include Sanborn Maid owned by A. Clements and Happy Maid owned by T. R. Green along with Sally Avon of F. G. Slemmer. Mr John Daily also enters a two year old.
In dialect verse, Farmer Brown laments years of illness and poverty since 1862. The family recalls measles, whooping cough, grip, and crop failures that threaten sale of stock and equipment. They fear losing land, a mare, and even the carriage to pay for fertilizer as pests and blight worsen. The narrator notes droughts, frost, and economic strain before the upcoming fair.
Mr J W Kerr of Denton writes on peach tree pests from the Peninsula noting aphis damage is widespread. He explains roots are the main attack, and that arsenical sprays harm trees, while a strong tobacco decoction, prepared like tea and diluted, provides a safe and effective remedy to reach insects.
School Examiner M Bates Stephens notifies that the regular examination of applicants for teachers' certificates will be held at Denton Academy on Thursday May 22. Other notices advertise clothing by Oehm & Co and steady salary work by E C Pierson & Co. Public road project proposed by examiners W T Roberts H C Gooden and W L Arrants. James T Cooper and John R Griffin advertise rental properties. Sheriff Shields promotes a saw mill and engine details.
Baltimore markets show best fultz wheat at 96 with other grades at 91 and 92. White and yellow corn priced at 47.
Mercantile firm Messrs J A Wright and Brother of Choptank announce plans to build a large addition to their storehouse and to enlarge their stock. This development signals expanded operations and a broader inventory for the region's shoppers.
Ridgely welcomes Emory Frazer a former PulIman conductor visiting from Binghamton Oswego. Local residents Isaac Sigler and Alfred Sigler have new street and fresh exterior paint. Mina Saulsbury plans to depart for Cambria Iron Works Johnstown Pa to join the chemical department. Mrs Benjamin Taylor and Miss Ida M Taylor of Talbot visit Ridgely friends.
Local report notes near unanimous backing for a proposed railroad with one exception among residents within a mile of Concord. Other items include injuries from a straw load accident, move of H D Horsey into W C Todd’s dwelling, departure of E M Griffith the wheelwright, and Bennett Todd recovering from pneumonia.
Preston teachers hosted a pleasant party for pupils at the Academy on Friday night with pie cake and lemonade. Samuel Webb a colored man died near Preston on Saturday afternoon at age 95. Preston possesses no colored inhabitants. General Seth states trains will not run regularly to Preston before the 15th.
Wesborough report lists Hillsborough Academy students who passed the final exam with scores. George Stewart 85.8, George Duffey 86, Ralph Thompson 82.5, Roy Jump 2.6, Lorene Powell 81.7, Cora Russell 85, Laura Beachamp 84.7, Lillian Jump 82.8, Stella Stack 83, Bertie Fisher 2.2, Addie Reynolds 84.6, Katie Hammer 80, John Wilson 95.
The Marydel schools closed with a fine entertainment. Refreshments were served to all scholars and about fifty invited guests. Dr. Tolson was admitted the Centreville bar on Tuesday. Saulsbury Ford opened a fresh meat stand in George's drIer.
Mr Blaine and Mr Whyte, longtime political allies despite tariff differences, arrived yesterday in Baltimore to visit Emmons Blaine, an officer of the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Railway. They met Attorney General Pinkney Whyte by Calvert and Baltimore streets, sharing a cordial exchange as old friends.
At its last meeting the Federalsburg farmers alliance adopted a resolution praising Hon. Charles H. Gibson for securing a River and Harbor Committee appropriation for a preliminary survey of the Northwest Fork of the Nanticoke River.
A Washington death report says Senator James Beck of Kentucky died suddenly in the Baltimore and Potomac depot. Heart disease was the cause. Beck, born in Scotland, served Kentucky for twenty two years as Representative and Senator and was a respected Democratic leader.
Easton May 5 The annual meeting of Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad stockholders elected directors for the ensuing year Joseph B. Seth Elihu E Jackson Theophelis Tunis James H Douglass Thomas B Taylor Zora E Brinsfield James H Coney John E Marshall Hiram G Dudley John 2 Dixon John J Thompson Joseph T Tunis and Samuel C Rowland.
This morning we publish the principal acts from the recent Legislature in a supplement for reference. The acts should be filed for future use by lawyers officials and citizens seeking the law as enacted.
In April Queen Anne transfers list John T Daily to Mary A Daily a third of Lansdown Peters Farm Great Hope Jarrell Farm and two ninths of Clark s Chance and Emory Farm total value not stated W T Roberts and other heirs of Elizabeth Cooper to Kate O Knotts 3 acres in 1st District consideration 200 dollars
On April 23, 1890 at the bride’s parents residence in Wild Orchard Delaware County Penna a Friends ceremony joined Isaac H Dixon and Elizabeth White. Prof Ray’s Sciipticon views of the Johnstown disaster were shown at the Town Hall yesterday evening.
In Philadelphia on May 3, retailers offer 180 feet of counter space for half price French Wool Dress Goods now extended onto a second counter. Dress lengths include 3/8 yard for $2.00, 1/2 yard for $2.50, with yardage and discounts on 46 inch borders, 49 inch bordered challis, 39 inch striped serge, 41 inch bordered serge, and 38 inch jacquard striped and plaid mohair brillianines, all at bargain prices.
The store touts a wide assortment of thin Black Dress Goods and new patterns. Old favorites blend with unique local styles including Openemesh, Grenadine, striped and figured Grenadines, Silk-and-wool blends, and Crepe de Chine. Prices are advertised as reasonable, reflecting a generous plan across the entire stock.
Four linen items listed with prices and qualities. Extra heavy full bleached German table linen at 65 cents per yard, judged worth 85 cents. Old-fashioned barnsey table linen 70 inches wide 86 cents per yard, sold at 1.25. Heavy damask set 2x24 yard tablecloth plus twelve napkins priced 3.75 dollars. Large double Huck towels 25 cents.
A local market ad touts the Ia. RR Corset brand with emphasis on style and fit over name. It promotes the L. A. Summer Corset at $1 and the 75c Summer E.R. model, plus S. H. variants in coutil and jean at 75c to $1.25, available in white or drab.
The dealer states no guesswork on features and notes modest prices for sizes 10, 12, 14 and 18 inches at 5.00, 5.50, 6.50 and 7.00 dollars respectively. He claims the machines offer solid power and quality.
Spring is here and P. Cox's advertises shelves and counters well filled with a choice selection of seasonable goods fresh from manufacturers and priced within reach of all shoppers.
In our Dress Goods Department you will find an attractive line of Spring Novelties. Beautiful line of Black Dress Goods always in stock at the most reasonable prices. Our line Ginghams French and American Latines French Zephyrs Outings and Teazle Cloths is exceedingly attractive.
A nobby line of Children's Suits just received. Come and make your selection before the styles and sizes are broken. Large line of Gentlemen's Clothing always in stock. Suits made to order and fit guaranteed.
Don’t miss our selection of China mattings in plain white and fancy styles. Abundant varieties offered at special prices from to 40c and up.
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