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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1893
Page
3
Local Department Highlights Town News And Appointments
Doings in Denton and surrounding towns include lectures by Prof Ira L Guilford at Williston reports on the steamer Kent replacing the Ida and a Easton circus visit. Officials set May 23 24 25 for property tax appeals while Judge Robinson takes oath as Chief Judge.
District Convention at Choptank M E Church
The District Sunday School Convention for Caroline County’s Fourth district met at Choptank M E Church on May 6 and 7. G E Davis opened the session. Herbert Wright became president. Charles H Todd vice president. Lizzie E Wright secretary treasurer. Sunday included an experience meeting, sermons by Rev G H Nock, and a mass meeting with multiple speakers and a well received choir. The next convention will be at Grove M P Church in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Choptank M. E. Church
G. E. Davis
Herbert Wright
Grove M. P. Church
Charles H. Todd
Harmony M. E. Church
Lizzie E. Wright
George E. Davis
Messrs
J. T. Blades
H. Wright
James P. Harris
W. J. Wright
G. H. Nock
A D. Dick
Grave M. P. Church
Messrs. H. Wright
Walter Sparklin
A. W. Sisk
William Stafford
Mary Davis
Maggie Wright
E. M. Hine
Baltimore
Death of Secretary of State Edward W LeCompte
Secretary of State Edward W LeCompte died at his Cambridge residence around 1 a.m. last Friday after a brief decline from consumption and liver and stomach troubles. He had been active Thursday writing letters, reading papers, and was cheerful before a late night. Funeral services were held Sunday at Christ Church with pallbearers including Judge Henry Lloyd and others. LeCompte, born July 8 1831 in Dorchester County, served 24 years as Cambridge Register of Wills before becoming Secretary of State under Cleveland appointees and was later retained by Governors Jackson and Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlal
LeCompte
Edward W. LeCompte
Cambridge
eDeath
Brown
Steel
Christ Church
Henry Lloyd
Thos. H. Medford
Wiliam E. Woodrow
T. C. B. Howard
Robert G. Henry
Charles P. Craig
Board of Public Works
Dorchester County
Register of Wills
Cleveland
Robert M. McLane
France
Senate
First Judicial Circuit
First Judicial Circuit, Who Appointed Mr. LeCompte
Jackson
Death of 31rs Lucinda Seward in Maryland
Mrs. Lucinda Seward wife of John M. Seward of Queen Anne died at Spring Grove near Baltimore Tuesday after a short illness. Funeral services were held at Hillsboro M E Church Thursday Rev W W Sharp presiding. Interment Denton cemetery Thursday afternoon. She was a daughter of the late Henry Anderson. Her mother Mrs Beniah Kinnamon of Denton, eight sisters and four brothers survive. The bereaved husband and relatives have community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Seward
John M. Seward
Queen Anne
Spring Grove
Baltimore
M. E. Church
Hillsboro
W. W. Sharp
Denton Cemetery
Henry Anderson
Beniah Kinnamon
Denton
E H Bowdle Honored In Choptank Unity Service
At a May 2 U P S C E meeting in Choptank resolutions praised E H Bowdle for faithful Christian service and counsel. He is remembered as vice president and prayer committee member. prayers honor his patience and faith as he rests with the Lord. Also notices announce sales of Potter Mill property in Williston, Cra Nor Farm, Ford farm, Hog Island farm, and other tracts with sale dates in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choptank
E. H. Bowdle
Brother Bowdle
M. A.W
Williston
J. H. C. Legg
S. Fountain Liden
James H. Hoffecker, Jr
Cranor
Ford
Tuckahoe Neck
Messrs
J. W. Bryant
E. H. Brown
Hog Island
G. M. Russum
Henry R. Lewis
John W. Stevens
Preston
Bethlehem
Journal Today
Canning Industry in Caroline County Grows Beyond Belief
The canning of fruits and vegetables drives Maryland and Caroline County’s economy with six million cans produced this year led by greensborough Denton and Marydel. Major plants began in Bridgetown Greensborough with four canneries now and output exceeding two million cans annually. The industry employs thousands and may surpass a million dollars in value per full crop year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Caroline County
Caroline
Greensborough
Denton
Marydel
Journal
Bridgetown
Baltimore
Crete & Crajer
John M. Cannon
Local Post Service Expands to More Wharves
The daily steamboat mail will, starting July first, extend to all wharves near post offices including Two Johns Williston and Denton following a petition from Denton citizens to the second assistant postmaster general. Also noted are plans for a Greensborough depot by P W and B RR R Company, cash-only sales by two Denton merchants, steamer overhauls and replacements, and local civic updates from Easton and Dover communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Steamboat Company
Johns
Williston
Denton
P. W. & B. RR. R. Company
Easton Star
Avalon
Woodall’s
Ida
Virginia
Kent
N. A. Hutson
Washington
Carriage Theft At Agner and Road Update
A thief stole Mr Will Todds team near Agner on Saturday night substituting another horse and driving off. Reports later claim the thief and stolen carriage were captured and the road from this place to Beachamps branch opened by the county commissioners. Scarlet fever spreads between here and Smithville, closing the Smithville school. Farmers plant corn, with some finished. A New Jersey youth returns home sans several front teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Todd
Agner
Frank Wilson
Todd
Beachamp’s
Smithville
Cambridge
Constable Chambers
Greensborough social notes and local developments
Miss Iva Lowe hosted a pleasant Monday reception at Main Street Greensborough with guests including Mr. and Mrs. John D. Plummer and Miss Sallie C. Draper. The Pennsylvania Company bought a site for a new depot from Joseph H. Bernard, a move seen as positive and likely to start soon. Miss Fletcher of New York lectured on The Real and the Sham Lady at the M. E. Church. Joseph H. Bernard planned a trip to Ohio and to visit the World’s Fair. The circus train from Easton to Smyrna passed through. Miss Sue Kurtz of Henderson visited Miss Carrie Manlove. Wilbur Morgan of Greensborough is seriously ill with consumption. Annie Pierson, wintering in Georgia, has returned. Benjamin House painted his residence. Mrs. Larcimore of Baltimore visited Mrs. John F. Dawson. Potts adds a new front porch. Bettie Massey returns from St Michaels, Hillsborough. Hillsborough M. E. Church South ladies plan a strawberry and ice cream festival for the parsonage. The steamer Chesapeake, in Baltimore repairs, replaces the Minnie Wheeler. Rev. I. T. Lambert attended a preacher’s meeting in Easton. John M. Seward’s wife of Queen Anne died May 9 after Baltimore treatment. John W. Knotts Jr. is convalescent. Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Rich of Greensborough visited Rev. G. F. Beaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Reynolds
Alfred C. Dunn
Camden
Kent County
Robert G. Dunn
Samuel Edson
Hardcastle
Will Corkran
James H. Nichols
the Bridge
Hambleton
Talbot County
Lida Williams
Smithville
Dulany & Sons
Fruitland
Moreland Improvement Company
Messrs
Robert DB. Dixon
Walter H. Thompson
C. C. Nickerson
W. P. Chaffinch
William R. Martin
James H. Smith
Minnie Wheeler
Chesapeake
Minnie-Wheeler
Fred Johnson
Denton
C. C. Wheeler
Hillsborough
United States District Court
Virginia
James Kemp
Z. Potter Steele
J. S. Barnhart
R. T. Carter
George A. Deakyne
Easton
H. R. Coleman
Easton Ledger
John F. Saulsbury
Dover Delawarean
Reuben Garey
Harris J. Chilton
Baltimore
Sue Harrington
Whiteleysburg
Lizzie Johnson
East Denton
Elmer E. Wheeler
Waltimore
B. G. Stevens
Williston
A. C. Dill
P. F. Clark
Sandtown
Columbus
Sadlersville
Mamie Evitts
Margaret Melvin
Rachel Satterthwaite
Woodside
Iva Lowe
Main Street
John D. Plummer
Sallie C. Draper
Harwood Ayres
Delaware City
Pennsylvania Company
Joseph H. Bernard
Fletcher
New York
M. E
Annie Pierson
Georgia
M. E. Church
South
I. T. Lambert
M. E. Church South
John M. Seward
Queen Anne
John W. Knotts, Jr
Ridgely Notes and Local Happenings
Ridgely reports a Bohemian shoemaker left unpaid board. A northbound show train wrecked south of Ridgely prompting a rescue. Rev Father Waldron of Easton led Catholic service in McShane's Hall. Mrs James K Saulsbury and son Martin head to the World's Fair. Day Bros. & Co moved their can shop and plan to hire more. Mr P H McShane visits New York. A G Saulsbury & Co repaint their store. Farmers spray fruit trees this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Father Waldron
Easton
McShane
James K. Saulsbury
Martin
Day Bros. & Co
P. H. McShane
New York
A. G. Saulsbury & Cro
Local Health and Community Notes
Bessie Elliott, eldest daughter of John Elliott, sick with scarlet fever but improving as others recover. Charles Pratt stabilizing after earlier reports of serious injuries. Rev. Mr. Green of Greenwood preached at Rev. Mr. Aldersons church Sunday. R. W. Messenger returns home after winter in Chicago. Logan Bros. begin work on the creamery Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
John Elliott
Charles Pratt
Mr. Green
Greenwood
Mr. Alderson
Sunday school notices and church announcements
Rev T F Tabler publishes notices for a Concord Sunday school conference on May 14 under Caroline County School Union with morning experience meeting sermon by State Organizer Nock and a children mass meeting in the afternoon. Other items report sermons at Am erican Corner Greensborough Choptank and Federalsburg, Epworth League anniversary at Ridgely, and church activities plus an obituary and local name curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Tabler
Concord
Caroline County School Union
Nock
Hine
Baltimore
C. H. Day
Caroline Circuit
M. P. Church
Thawley'’s
Tuckahoe Neck
Epworth League of
Ridgely
M. E
Grove Circuit
A. D. Dick
Choptank
Cyrus D. Foss
Philadelphia
Evanston, Ill
Wilmington
Adams
Christ Church
Denton
Burrsville M. P
Ames’ Chapel
New Methodist Protestant
American Corner
Thomas Carter Page
Virginia
Barber
Cambridge
W. M. McIntosh
Easton
New Jerusalem
Preston
St. Stephen's Chapel
Houston
Local Lumber Firm Drives Low Prices Notice
Geo F Sloan and Hiro of Baltimore advertise as an old lumber house focusing on country trade with low prices. A large livestock sale is planned for Easton Fairgrounds on Wednesday June 7, with several local merchants soliciting ads. Executors and administrators notify creditors of two deceased, while a second-hand thresher is up for sale and a Dorchester county clerk plans to resign to start new business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Sloan & Hiro
Light Street Wharf
Baltimore
Messrs
J. G. Morris
E. H. Roe
F. C. Goldsborough
William C. Smith
Julius A. Johnson
Easton Fairgrounds
Valliant Bros
A. J. W. Stevens
Journal
Wm. M. Price
Margaret Reed
J. A. Stephens
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. S
Public Business Calendar
Circuit Court
Orphans Court
MAI
Levy Court
ALAY
the Local Department
Ira L. Guilford
East
Joe Brister
Chicago
McCormick
Charles Rash
Dover
A. P. Redhead
Federalsburg
George A. Deakaye
Wspar
Chowptank
Muny Sunday School
Laurel Democrat
Tarr
Dr. Tarr
Jovknxac
Georgia Clark
Wilson M. Tyler, Esq
The
Easton Gazette
Hattie Andrew
Lucy Richardson
Mr. O. O. Morgan
Danville, Pa
F. C. Ramsdell
Onancack, Va
John Stevens
Bridgeville
Solomon
Mary Benn
John FP. Stevenson
Dover P. E
Skinner & Sons
Joseph B. Stafford
Baltimore City
Judge Evans
Orphans’ Court
Cecil County
Enoch Pratt
Chowan
New Jersey
George W. Thawley
Beachamp
Wilbur Morgan
Villsborough
E. H. Rich
G. F. Beaven
R. W. Messenger
Logan Bros
Zion
Jesus
Christ
Mr. Arters
John
George T. Alderson
C. D. Harris
Federalsburg Presbyterian Church
Mr. Sharp
W. W. W. Wilson
Hoboken
Utica
Port Chester
N. Y
Wn. R. Butler
Elizabeth Utler
Thomas Butler
James E. Williamson
Greenbury Williamson
Robert M. Messick
Martin L. Stack
Margaret A. Hubbard
James M. Jones
J. W. Holt
Guardian
J. B. Fletcher
J. M. Jones
Culver
Chrem
Samuel K
Mollie Culver
Aunt Lane
Delaware
Sussex
New Castle County
Leonora Missouri
Jacob W. Dean
John R. Tubman
Dorchester
United States
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St. N. Y
Fair Grounds
M. B. Bilehate
Mattings
Bnrton
Af. B. Nichols
Hester
Emma A. Ford
Chestertown
Rolph
Bookerz
Quakereck
Queenstown
Kent Island
Pier
Light St
Ralphs
Booker’s
Quaker Neck
Centreville
Jackson Creek
Rock Hall
George Warfield
Ccller
F. G. Goldsborough
WM. C. Smith
Talbot
Queen Anne's
Wicomico
Gus Wooters
Richard Nichols
Itas
Main St
MMU
Ninespa Peennuiaye
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