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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1895
Page
3
Denton area items include a feed mill at Mark H. Smith’s establishment, river cargoes, school exams on May 30 and 31, and a May 18 sale by James T. Cooper. The Joppa steamer faced fog delays, carp caught near Ganey’s, and irrigation notes about Easton area farming.
The condemned Price, awaiting execution, admits in court he acted alone in Sallie Dean's murder near Harmony. He details the crime from the road to the hill, claims Grant Corkran’s innocence, and describes taking the doctor’s instruments and belongings. He recounts the encounter with Sallie Dean, the strike, and his subsequent confession to sheriff and guards.
Marshall E. Price, convicted of Miss Sallie Dean's murder, was moved to Baltimore City jail for secure confinement ahead of execution. Governor Brown set Friday July 5 as the date. the hanging will occur in Denton. The case progresses to the Court of Appeals amid appeals and exceptions filed by Price’s counsel.
Bills for nearly all expenses in investigating the murder of Miss Dean and the Price trial have been received by the county commissioners. They total 2,360.50 with more expected, likely surpassing 2,500. Principal items include attorneys fees expert testimony court officers charges and pay of special deputies during the case.
An all-day holiness meeting is announced to be held at Bethlehem on Sunday May 19 conducted by D. B. Hubbard. The school closed Friday May 3 with Miss Bertie Williams attending the association. Miss Sallie Hignutt is remodeling her residence with J I H Salmon doing the work. Wet weather has delayed farmers in planting corn.
The school commissioners met to appoint trustees for multiple districts. Named are Marydel James Green, M. V. J. Heather and W. W. Rickards for Sta Last Meee. Henderson IT C Gooden, W Carrow and Robert R Shull for other areas. numerous districts list three appointees each, including Castle Wall, Moore's, Lowe's, Greensborough, Bridgetown, Oakland, Ridgely, Furman's Grove, Camp Grove, Burrsville, Garey's, Wyatt's, Denton, Whiteley's, Oaks, Williston, Willoughby's, Andersontown, Liden's, Williamson's, Boonsboro, Tone's, Hillsborough, Thawley's, Saulsbury's, Cedar Grove, Gravely Branch, Laurel Grove, Harmony, Smithson, Girove, Preston, American Corner, Choptank, Poplar Neck, Hog Island, Bethlehem, Hynson, Friendship, Nichols, Concord, Smithville, Chestnut Grove, Federalsburg, Houston's Branch, Hickory Will, Mr Zion, Vuien, Greensborough, Bridgetown, Denton, Burrsville, Andersontown, Ridgely, Hillsborough, Deep Branch, Harmony, Dover Neck, Marsh Creek, Johns, American Corner, Federalsburg, Chitman's. notes most dates of term expirations printed for remittances.
A column debunks a tale from Smithville alleging that Jd W Bullock’s horse suffered a dog bite, went on an unmanageable run, and was tied mouth shut after a dangerous struggle. The piece notes no truth to the story, though a vet reportedly diagnosed hydrophobia. A Bullock relative cites a local horse that has fits as the likely source.
Smithville reports a year of vigorous construction with several new two story houses and outbuildings. James Bullock adds a kitchen, William Chaffiuch builds a two story dwelling, L B Matlack erects a stable and forage house, Marshall completes a two story residence, Anklam expands his machine works adding a 41 by 24 foot shop with 12 horsepower engine and multiple machines, Anklain’s shops now span 1800 square feet. Wesley Bullock erects new outbuildings as farmers push for larger crops and improved land. The town displays rising energy and progress across both urban and agricultural sectors.
Resolutions adopted by the Ridgely Conclave of Heptasophs mourn the sudden death of Nathan Sl. Hindsley. They express sympathy to his family, pledge support, and request publication in county papers. Also notes a local sighting of a rare bird specimen brought to a newspaper office, described as a shore-walker with bittern-like attributes, claimed by local ornithologists as a Sultana bird from the southern states.
Thoms B. Curry left his county in 1891 and moved to Anderson Indiana where he filed for divorce from Mary T. Curry. Mary T. Curry resisted through attorney James N. Todd, seeking alimony pendente lite and attorney's fees. Curry, a grocer with valuable property, reportedly remains in business.
Assistant Fish Commissioner Hugh Lett reports a planned total of 30,000,000 young fish distributed from Tuckahoe station. Releases span April 25 to May 9 across Choptank, Corsica, Nanticoke, Miles, Sassafras rivers and more, from Caroline to Kent counties, with next stop Drawbridge on the Wicomico river. The season is favored by good eggs and warmer water, while fish emerge as slender half-inch fry with bright eyes and a mustard-seed sac near the mouth.
Reports from Delaware say long damp foggy weather has damaged peach buds and caused widespread fungal growth in orchards. While peaches suffer in many varieties, the outlook for a good overall yield remains strong. some orchards show half crops or none for certain varieties, with cherries and plums hit hard.
Rev George Wilson Todd of Federalsburg and wife with Mrs Todd s sister Miss Hattie Parlette of Baltimore and E E Joslin of Federalsburg visited Mr James N Todd in Denton on Thursday afternoon. J Houston Dukes left for Norwood Pa after months in town studying law. T W Smith of Ridgely attended Maryland Pharmaceutical Association meeting in Baltimore. Della Wright home from Daniel Del teaching. Annabel Moore and Florence Bareus of Greensborough visiting Centreville friends. Lena E Gore returned home to Vienna after a Denton visit. George M Russum and N lox Nutson attended court in Centreville. Mgr Alexander Hardcastle Jr admitted to the Baltimore bar.
On May 20 and 21 the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Philadelphia and back from all points east of Pittsburgh and Erie, north of Quantico and south of Canandaigua, at a single round trip fare with a minimum of fifty cents. Tickets are good for return through May 23. Open to the public, with fast express trains to New Jersey seashore resorts from Philadelphia.
Repairs and improvements to the Cambridge of the Balti more, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company are nearly finished. The steamer will soon run between Baltimore and Claiborne connecting with Ocean City and the Eastern Shore division. The vessel is converted from a night towboat to a passenger steamer with many staterooms removed and a larger saloon for comfort.
The Orphans Court on Tuesday fixed May 16 to hear evidence on three papers purporting to be the last will and testaments of James Pippin deceased. All attesting witnesses must appear. Administrator James T. Cooper obtained an order to sell personal property of the late Mrs. R. A. Sisk. Administrators Margaret and Martin Ellwanger of Charles Ellwanger’s estate had their administration bond approved. Charles E. McIlvaine, administrator of W. W. Bridges, presented an account of sales of store goods. The will of James N. Wilkin colored deceased was recorded. William R. Fountain, administrator of Anderton H. Fountain, presented a final account. Local sale notice: M B Nicous of Easton advertises a 30 day marked down sale on woolen dress goods and other items at reduced prices.
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