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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1890
Page
3
Denton Journal reports items of news from across parts of the county, urging solicited notices amid hot weather. The brief item notes a county focus and the call for input from readers and officials.
The Orphans' court will sit on Tuesday next. J Marion Wooters, Owen Anderson of Kent county, and various residents visit or stay in Williston. The Pennsylvania Company plans a new iron draw for the Seaford railroad bridge. Wheat harvest forecast brighter with early shocks. Denton ads and governance notes fill the page including elections, trains, teachers, and a missing child found.
The article argues rail access will unlock undeveloped lands between the Choptank river and the Delaware line. It cites higher fruit and berry yields, easier shipment to markets, and revived farming as peaches and berries expand. It asserts improved facilities will boost land values, create demand for labor, and bring prosperity to hundreds of farmers and towns along the route.
The Farmers Alliance of Talbot county ordered binder twine from Shannahan Wrightson Hardware Company in Easton Maryland. The Kentucky River Mills Hemp Binder Twine, praised for low cost and performance equal to manila, will be supplied through the firm which sold 25,000 pounds last year.
Arch Baker has sold his farm in ee Neck to Mrs. Tull of Cambridge. Baker will move to New York.
Caroline County clerk Gadd issued licenses to many local merchants including Edward W. Liden Smithville Jesse T. Dennis Preston Rufus C. Harris and Harry W. Davis Federalsburg Francis Nichols Nichols John A. Sigler Ridgely and others across Greensborough Williston and Denton plus exhibition licenses and a two day county Sunday School convention program announced for Denton with sessions led by state and local officials.
Mrs. Annie A. Chance died April 21, 1890, at her son-in-law Captain Alfred Kemp's residence in Cambridge, aged 84. Born 1806 in Miles River Neck, she was the daughter of War of 1812 veteran Shadrach Wooters. She married James L. Floyd, or Miles River Neck, and later Henry Chance, bearing 12 children, with 2 living. She outlived her second husband since 1872 and died with 36 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Chancery Examiner T. Pliny Fisher this week conducted testimony in the divorce proceeding of Sarah E Walters and John S Walters, outlining testimonies and seeking final resolution.
After five months the Postmaster General recommends Col James Clay Mullikin for Easton postmaster. The appointment, kept secret until Saturday, surprised many as Mullikin had not been publicly discussed as a candidate. A 49 year old Talbot native, he served General Meade in the Civil War, moved to Easton in 1881, and would assume duties about June first if Senate confirms.
Edwin S. Zell of Preston has purchased property just over Miles River bridge in Talbot county to build a home and establish a stock farm. Plans are with the architect. work may start this summer and Zell will move to Talbot with his stock, including top horses. Stallion Danville Wilkes, four years old, leads the herd with noted mares Belle Allen, Young Flora, Sallie B, Rheta Z, Aurelia, Addition, and Lady Hannis among others, promising a strong addition to Talbot’s horse stock.
A subscriber from Luray writes to The Journxan enclosing one dollar to renew the Dixton Journal subscription. He praises the paper as a familiar weekly visitor and extends best wishes, signing Josiah White.
Travel guidance for reaching Catskills Saratoga and New York resorts via West Shore Railroad with direct Pennsylvania connections through Union Depot Jersey City. June 15 through cars through without change. Contact LH Jagee or C F Lambert for schedules and a printed excursion book mailed for five cents.
James N. Todd as assignee reports sales including a Birdsall engine and thresher to Jacob Andrew for 250 dollars. A 7 acre tract in Vuckahoe Neck sold to George W. Richardson for 335 dollars. Bryant and Fisher acted for Stephen Dailey, trustee. Joshua M. Anthony advertises 66 acres near Anthony's Mills. Sale of James N Craft and others postponed to June 7. Emmett Downes real estate sale postponed by mortgagee Fannie A. Jump.
Louis M. Evans sued Dr. J. V. Naoits for 1090 dollars claiming injuries from a penknife during a political dispute in C W Jackson’s Templeville store last August. Jury returned a verdict for the defendant after court last Friday week.
The county awards two new public roads on Tuesday one near Denton to P W Downes and one in the Fourth district to KK Towers. The band of Sylvester Smith collector for Second district was approved and filed. The levy court will meet on Tuesday next.
The Ames M. P. Sunday school announces newly elected officers including Superintendent Joshua M. Anthony Assistant Edward Adams Treasurer Wim Willey Secretary Richard Merriken Librarian Edward Willey and others for the upcoming term.
A calf stands on a railroad track as a train sound nears and the animal refuses to move. The locomotive roars and throws the calf into the air before its owner retrieves the remains with a garden rake and fine toothed comb. The poem ends with the attribution not written by Shakespeare.
A letter to the Journal by Bruce and Cook argues against a proposed tin plate tariff. It claims 1889 duties cost seven million and future rates could add 8.75 million annually, harming consumers and protecting industrialists. The writers warn protection failed in iron and copper, urging minimal government expenditure and restraint on tariffs. Also notes a Quarterly Meeting of the Denton M E Church with Love Feast and sermons scheduled.
Kent county Maryland on Saturday last by a poll of 2060 to 548 voted to continue the local option law. The late legislature passed a law allowing a re submission of the question.
Washington May 12 1890 Major McKinley opened the tariff debate in the House arguing for a ninety nine percent drawback to exporters against the prior ten percent. He urged protecting the home market for farmers while expanding foreign sales. Mills followed alleging the bill hides its aims and would harm exports, questioning sugar duties and proposing prohibitive tariffs on coffee tea and raw silk.
The report notes grain prices in Baltimore at 93 cents a bushel with white and yellow coin valued from 4 to 47 cents per bushel. A note mentions Centreville and a courthouse square on the Shore, praising its appearance and suggesting a coat of paint would greatly enhance its beauty.
Murzick at the residence of his parents in Denton on May 16 1890 of consumption Charles A son of Joshua and Susan Mezick aged 33 years Also at Liverpool Masland on April 11 Alice Jane wife of L A Bush late of Hong Kong China This brief notice records two obituaries from the period with names ages and locations.
Spring season finds B P Cox's well stocked with fresh goods from manufacturers. Shelves and counters display a wide selection of items suitable for the season. Prices are set 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.
Advertises a line of China mattings including plain white and fancy styles. Highlights abundant selection and special prices from reduced figures.
The Office of School Conditions Denton Maryland announces the annual examination for teacher certificates on May 22 at Denton Academy. Admission closes at 10 o clock. Second Grade requires 80 percent overall with specific subject marks. First and Ist Grade add advanced studies. Existing holders with expired certificates may attend to teach next year.
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