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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1900

Page

3

Transit Schedule Fragments From Various Points

A fragmentary schedule lists departures at 8 35 A M from Points East and 10 15 A 3 O A R RR from Points West with lines for WGCA Mage from Preston 11 00 A M Steamer from River Points 12 00 M Via DX C L R from Points North 7 10 P M Via QC ALR from Points East 7 20 P M Via Q ALR from Points West and 8 00 P M Via DS C RR from Points North.

QW. Alk. K Wgca Mage Preston DX C.L.R DS C.R.R

Levy Court to Meet May 22 Amid Budget Talks

Levy Court schedules a meeting for May 22 to review budgets and fiscal plans. The session will address ongoing funding priorities and departmental allocations, seeking alignment with county priorities and public needs.

Circuit Court Orphans' Court Levy Court

Local notes from Denton and vicinity reveal trades and events

The report lists a Monday start for Towers ice factory, asparagus prices in Denton, dance invitations in Greensboro, and painting at Williston. It notes land sale in Miles River Neck, a Republican convention elector selection, bridge keeper appointment, notable births and losses, sailor line refurbishments, a house fire near Andersontown, and regional rail and steamboat activity with schedule details and local officials involved.

Court House Towers Denton Greensboro G. Lacy Stevens Willard C. Todd Williston B. G. Stevens Mamie Downes Mary Annie Fisher L. W. Trail Wheatland Miles River Neck Talbot Richard W. Bailey Chicago First R. M. Messick Caroline County L. B. Towers George M. Russum Interior Department Washington Robert B. Dunning Easton Ed. Harris Hillsboro George C. Moore Harris Linwood Todd Doverbridge Elmer Sinclair Selby Smith Ridgely Purnell Johnson G. Lacey Stevens Chesapeake Wheeler Transportation Line Minnie Wheeler Bennett Todd People’s National Bank Todd Wilmington Caroline Counties Dover Bridge Greensborough Hillsborough Arthur Wooters William T. Callahan Cordova Queen Anne’s Railroad Company Rehoboth Downes Hobbs Charles J. Alford Andersontown William H. Deen Alford Wheeler Line Russum James W. Holt Elmer E. Wheeler

Stephens Named State Superintendent of Public Education

Governor Smith appointed M Bates Stephens to be State Superintendent, with a four year term and a $35000 annual salary. The Caroline county educator has led county schools for fourteen years as examiner, modernizing school property, libraries, and academies. He is a Democrat, respected for financial acumen and apolitical duty to public education.

M. Bates Stephens Smith Stephens Caroline County Martin Bates Stephens Tuckahoe Neck William B. Stephens Kent County Delaware Caroline Captain Stephens Burrsville Greensboro Academy Democratic State Central Committee E. B. Prettyman The State Normal School John D. Worthington Harford County Eugene Wathen Anne Arundel County Thomas 8. Stone Prince George’s County George W. Joy St. Mary's County Alexander Chaplain Talbot County State Superintendent of Public Education State Board of Education State Board Baltimore Superintendent of Public Education

Notices of officials and residents in Maryland region

A list names several officials and academics including Monard Examiner F Eugene Wath en Anne Arundel. L C Quinn editor Crisfield Times. Prof A C Hanley Charles. Prof N G Weimer Allegany. A G Palmer Garrett. Rev Z I T Webster Frederica. Rev S M Morgan Snow Hill. Rev J P Heisse Washington DC. Dr J C Clark Springfield Hospital. It notes Mr Stephens new office duties will be light except at times and that his many Caroline friends may see him in his home area.

Board of Education Stephens Thomas Fell St. John’s College George F. Beaven Caroline County Thomas H. Lewis Western Maryland College E. B. Prettyman State Normal School Katherine K. Hobbs Washngton College Charles F. Raddatz Baltimore City College C. L. Vincent The Snow Hill Messenger John D. Worthington Harford L. L. Beatty Queen Anne’s County George Biddle Cecil H. M. Rowe Baltimore Business College Wilfred Bateman A. F E. Sadler Queen Anne’s W. H. Dashiell Somerset John T. Thompson J. C. Clark Springfield Hospital Caroline Heath

Overhead crossing planned on Light Street Baltimore

The Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway proposes an elevated sidewalk on Light street to protect excursion and steamboat passengers. Spanning Pratt to Lee, the wooden sidewalk would rise above the street on steel supports, with access from side streets and no surface disruption.

B.C. & A. Company Baltimore Light Street the Sun Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Pratt Street Lee Street Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad Company

Frost Damages Strawberries Amid Peach Orchard Losses

Caroline county fruit growers faced a frost that damaged Lloyd and other stout stemmed strawberries in full bloom, with Thomas A. Smith estimating 13 percent killed. Weaker varieties and those near the ground may suffer, peaches and other fruits showing no clear damage yet. Experts say berries have little injury, though a few are frozen, and peaches may later reveal effects.

Caroline Lloyd Thomas A. Smith

Federalsburg Commences Class of 1900 Graduation

County commissioners direct Clerk Whitby to send Dr. J L Noble health officer to a State Board of Health meeting in Baltimore May 17 18 and to ship terra cotta pipe to Slog Island wharf and Choptank. Commencement at Federalsburg Academy lists graduates Elma Edgell Rufus Fleetwood Margaret Jennings Floyd Sparklin Hannah Stowell Blanche Stowell Edith Trice Nettie Williams with essays and recitations. A brief on rheumatism extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Local millinery offerings announced by Miss I J McIlvaine with styles for ladies and children.

Whitby J. L. Noble Caroline County State Board of Health Baltimore Federaulsburg Federalsburg Academy Presbyterian Church Elma Edgell Rufus Fleetwood Margaret Jennings Floyd Sparklin Hannah Stowell Blanche Stowell Edith Etrica Nettie Williams Edith Trice Miss Bird Officer America J. M. Lindale A. D. Dick Willams

Personal matters brighten Denton notes abroad and home

Cashier Wallace to spend weeks in Europe for health aboard the Rhein sailing May 23 from Baltimore. Mrs. Pfaff of Chicago visiting Denton friends. she will visit Washington before returning home. Many local residents and visitors are noted with travels, arrivals, and engagements across Denton, Caroline and nearby counties including marriages, visits, and social events.

Charles B. Pfaff Drueilla Chicago Baltimore Wallace George A. Wallace Berlin Orphans’ Court Bennett Todd Todd F. Clarence Ramsdell F. C. Ramsdell Albertine Marie Enbury Ramsdell Windy City Denton Musical Association George C. Skirven A. B. Woodcock Woolen Waterside Bedford County Pennsylvania J. M. Woodcock L. R. Brumbaugh William S. Ridgely Anne Arundel County Caroline County J. M. Barry Ridgely Olive Avenue Rehoboth Bertha Holbrook Myra Bessie Stevens Trebbs J. W. Kerr Immigration Bureau T. Pliny Fisher Frankie Roberts Richardson Hope Queen Anne’s Hollingshead Brick Hotel Nellie W. Fisher Mary Hobbs George W. Townsend North East Caroline Thomas Horsey Laurel M. J. Horsey

Judge Spruance Sentences Daily for Contempt in Dover

Judge Spruance in Dover sentenced Joseph S. Daily, a Marychel prominent citizen, to ten days in jail for contempt after juror complaints he tried to run proceedings. Daily’s friends were shocked by the sentence as local events note entertainments, entertainments, and estate matters among residents.

Edwards Clayton Cora Pippin Joshua Sparks

Local Social Notes and Visiting Calls Across Town

Mrs Conaway of New York and Mrs Thomas of Greenspring spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs William N Williams. Public schools closed and teachers Miss Valliant and Noble returned home. Mr Williams of Osborne Machine Company visiting town. James R Melvin and Miss Cora Montague spent Sunday with Greensboro friends. Mrs Cora Griffith returned from visit near Masseys. Mrs Frank Gough to enjoy new front porch. Miss Lillie Gooden visited Miss Alice Gooden near town. H C Gooden and Alonzo Cohee listed sick. B E Cubbage visited relatives in Felton. Eda Windsor of Wilmington visiting town. Montague family visiting Denton relatives. William Kenton returned home for summer. Lucy Jump visiting relatives in Goldsboro. Elva Goodon quite sick.

Conaway New York Thomas Greenspring William N. Williams Valliant and Noble Williams Osborne Machine Company James R. Melvin Cora Montague Greensboro Cora Griffith Masseys Frank Gough Lillie Gooden Alice Gooden Town H. C. Gooden Alonzo Cohee B. E. Cubbage Felton Eda Windsor Wilmington Montague Denton William Kenton Lucy Jump Goldsboro Elva Goodon

Epworth League to celebrate eleventh anniversary in Concord

The Epworth League Chapter of Concord M E Church plans a Sunday evening celebration marking the eleventh anniversary. Rev T F Beauchamp will lead the exercises amid a string of local visits and community notes from Preston to Federalsburg detailing school events, homestead improvements, and social visits across the region.

Epworth League Concord M. E. Church T. F. Beauchamp I. T.nuttle Corinne Mowbray S. G. Nuttle Federalshoro Federalsburg Bette Clark Tuckahoe Dr. Ward C. T. Goatee Adamsville A. E. Anderson N.T. Nuttle Ella Trice

Herring Catch Report and Baltimore Visit Note

Three hundred twenty five thousand herrings were said to be caught at these places during the week ended April 25. Mrs. Ida Brohawn of Baltimore has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wright. The Journal, subscribers pay here.

Ida Brohawn Baltimore W. M. Wright

Revival Disturbs Baltimore Crowd Leads to Church Critique

Rev Sam Jones opened revival meetings in Music Tall Baltimore drawing large audiences. He denounced modern churches abandoning traditional rules and warned the Methodist Church risks dying within a decade if it ceases preaching gospel. He praised some denominations yet dismissed current church vitality and miracles. Asbury M E Church Smyrna forms ushers union. Rev C Orr to lead at Evening Lights church. Epworth League grows Central. Rehoboth Campmeeting buys land for tabernacle. Woodlawn camp meeting starts July 31 with Rev George W Bowman in charge.

Sam Jones Music Tall Baltimore Great Methodist Church Chicago Salvation Army Maltimore God Yda Episcopalian Church Asbury M. E Smyrna A. S. Mowbray M. E. Church Woodlawn George W. Bowman

Clean up premises and fences before the doctor’s call

A letter urges homeowners to tidy yards and lime fences to keep air and surroundings pleasant. It stresses neighborly duties, even in busy life, noting the doctor may visit despite one’s efforts. The author, J.L. Nosne, signs off with a rural communal plea.

J.L. Nosne

Does It Pay to Huy Cheap German Syrup Advise

An ad touts Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs and lung troubles. It claims the syrup heals tissue, destroys germs, soothes inflammation, aids expectoration, and promotes rest. Sample bottles are offered at local druggists in Denton Maryland and Marydel.

Boschee R. J. Colston’s Denton Rickards & Co Marydel

Local Homes Under Construction In East Denton Area

Lumber is being placed for J H Bernard dwelling foundations completed for James H Brown cottage in East Denton will soon be ready for occupancy Charles E Wilson plans to move his house back from the street and add a front porch B W Parker foundation laid at Gay and Sixth streets Card of Thanks from Mus Eama Johnson Concord Md May 7 1900 Mr T Fred Garey has lime in barrels supply of lime available

J. H. Bernard James H. Brown East Denton Charles E. Wilson B. W. Parker Gay and Sixth Streets Eama Johnson Concord

Odd Fellows purchase mansion near Ellicott City for the indigent

Fraternal members across the state note the Grand Lodge purchase of a scenic mansion 200 feet above the Potapsco river to aid the poor and infirm. The Denton Main Street dust issue is raised with proposed clay and gravel surfacing after grading. The city’s growth, new buildings, and local school honors are also observed, with several civic notices and advertisements interwoven.

Odd Fellows Fraternity Ellicott City Patapsco River Grand Lodge Denton Easton Salisbury Cambridge Chestertown Centreville Snow Hill Willoughby’s Susie Willoughby Edwin Breeding Clarence Breeding Anna Beachamp Daisy Satterfield Edith Porter Bertha Dean Joseph Willoughby Maud Willoughby Carrie Deen R. A. Davis Berlin Smyrna Harry A. Roe Isaac Pennewill T. L. Day Swing & Co George W. Marshall Union Republicans Delaware David Kline Ridgely Spnthy F. Miles Joshua W. Miles Baltimore News T. Pliny Fisher Federalsburg J. N. Richards

Cure Cold In One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab

An old medicine advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims every drugstore will refund the money if the medication fails. E W Grove’s signature appears on each box. 2350.

E. W. Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denton Journal Public Business Calendar Boarrd the Local Department Pepe Chamberlain R. J. Colston Hough Duffey Trilsboro I. J. McIlvaine Europe Thomas R. Green Elizabeth Pippin Washington, D. C Julia Day Maryddel James A. Wilson Dragoo John L. Fisher John T. Trax Kilby Calloway Spencer W. Calloway Henderson Preston Academy M. E Walton W. T. Kelley State Board of Dental Examiners John Dean Railroad Avenue Stack J. Frank Ledman New Hall Ella Weary Dover Del J. B. Fletcher W. Lee Wheatley Isaac Noble Emme Stevenson Col Bertia Stevenson Thomas Anderson Oxford Minnie McCarter P. N. Collins Lulu J.M. Lindale Odd Fellows M. EB Academy E. E. Goslin Chambers & Kinder Harry Flaharty Trustees OF the Public Schools Henry C. Wisher Albert W. Sisk Fisher Jones South Normal Ethel Anderson Ethel Cade Mnabel Clark Mattie Moore Esther Webster Bessie Smith Messrs T. S. Garey, Jr Chalmers Brumbaugh George Merriken Dr. Weidman W. W. Rickards MV. HL Meather C. Gooden W.G. Carrow Chas Jump Bee Tree J. FF. Strauglin George N. Jones Robert Pippin Robert Jarrell William T. Jarman W.C. Wharton Edinburgh W. G. Smith Amos Everett Himima H. Nuttle Stella Todd Ema Stevens Liden Til Meloney Zeb Fountain Thos Melvin Williamson E. A. Williamson Willian J. Nuttle Gravely Branch George W. Towers Charles H. Todd Harvey Towers James Grovell Trice Joseph F. Koop John Moward Harmony William J. Deen John W. Williamson G. S. Todd Smythson R. W. Carroll H. F. Andrew Isaiah Christopher Grove W. D. Taylor G. K. Kelley Alva Lane John N. Dean Bethleheim F. I. Thomas A. J. Messick I. Payne Hynson Andrew T. Covey John T. Parker Elisha Hubbard James S. Willis G. M. Taylor Peter Cook Nichols J. F. Smith Robinson Nichols W. EH. Bowidle Concenl Hmina Johnson Mollie Tides Kate Collins Smithyville W. Bullock Frank Wright R.G. Anklam Chestnut Grove W.T. Wilson M. J. Sullivat Aml George F. Smith EH. Harris Saille T. Davis W. A. Noble Ilouston Hranch Abram Walters John Brown Edward Williams Sickory W. D. Matthews Joseph Ross Carl Henry Harry Locke Alex Henry Bridgetown J. Wesley Clark Boon T.oockerman Charles Lewis Armisted Williams Richard Nichols Tour Taylor William Grimage Prank Bell Walter Tribbett Hainesville Lewis Thomas Lloyd Haines Wim. E. Fountain Bureau James H. Ross Thomas Hubbard LH Stanford John Webb J. Washington John Adams Dover Road James Chase Francis Webb Whi. V. Sharp Marsh Creek Jas R. Webb M. P. Horner F. Friend Johns Aaron Johns George Pinkett John H. Johns American Comet Federalsburg Hicks Slerner Levin Cephasast Camper Mission James H. Friend Anthony Thomas H. Hammond Udgely Solomon Wilson George Clark C.M. Pritessett John E. Clifford Norwood House Norwood N. Y Danton Hugh Duffey Flnharty—Thomas Edward Fluharty Rosalie Thomas the Journal Church News King Lime Company J. H. Barrow Preston, Md T. Fred Garey Lewes Annie W. Fields Edwin C. Fields Henry R. Lewis Janes D. Neal James D. Neal J. Pliny Fisher Curtis Davis Ridge Street Bridgeville Road Rufus C. Harris Sissignes P. Fisher Hac Heivye
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