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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1900

Page

3

Local affairs noted in Denton and surrounding towns

Denton area activity covers building and repairs from Hobbs to Centreville with new factory plans near Denton bridge and a canned goods case plant. A Queen Anne’s excursion to Baltimore, a temple meeting in Federalsburg, and a waterway telephony exchange are planned, plus court actions in Dukes Downes and Downes estate matters.

Manning Merriken Hobbs J. Dukes Downes E. M. Garey Queen Anne J. B. Stevens Cordova Tuckahoe Bridge Elwood George R. Donaldson Rehoboth Hooper Queenstown Ocean Denton H. M. Thompson Hillsboro Insley & Redden Centreville Denton Bridge H. A. Roe George T. Redden The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Federalsburg Baltimore H. M. Renshaw Telephone Company W. A. Stewart Harvey L. Cooper Eli Kenton Blood Farm Charles Goertz Brooklyn New York Norman Bordley Zeb Taylor Murphy Truson Dungan Thomastown Queen Anne’s Railroad Company Metropolis Epworth League Misses May Annie Fisher M.E H. Clay Hobbs Miller & Morris Charles H. Kelley R. B. Russom Greensboro Kelley N. Alex. Hutson J. Boon Dukes Annie H. Downes Execntrix Dukes Deweese & Owens Dukes & Downes Henry R. Lewis Elizabeth Towers American Corner Presbyterian Hospital Poe

Public School Commencement At Caroline With Recital

Rev John M Dickey to preach at the Methodist Protestant Church for Caroline High School graduates. Ten graduates will hear essays by Anderson Park Code Clark Moore Robinson Smith and others with Webster Brumbaugh Merriken reading salutatory and valedictory. Diplomas to be presented by Prof Stephens as the orchestra plays.

John M. Dickey Methodist Protestant Church Mary Ethel Anderson Ethel Park Mabel L. Clark Mattie May Moore Our County Bessie Robinson Smith Bessie Faumity Stevens Esther Virginia Webster Chalmers Sherry Bruwbaugh Thomas Frederick Garey George Maxwell Merriken Miss Webster Brumbaugh Merriken Webster Frederica J.S. Wickline Hfe Stephens Crouse Moore Caroline County M. A. Booth George F. Beaven James Swann M. Bates Stephens Beaven Swann Booth St. Paul’s P. E. Church Hillsboro Denton Wilmington Washington Baltimore Smith Miss Lee Long's School Anna R. Jester Edna M. Carroll Carrie Rickards Sadie Rickards Grace Carroll Otis Meeds Theobald Hall Margaret Carroll Willie Rickards Moore's School Eva Porter Jennie Cannon Ada Hutson Bessie Hutson Sallie Cannon Zurilla Cannon G. K. Kelley W. P. Taylor J. P. Patchett Grove School Messrs Francis T. Barton James L. Beachamp George E. Smith Talbot School

Strawberries, camp meeting, and town improvements

Bridgeville letters report preparations for a large strawberry crop with preferred large fancy varieties and good prices. Rev. Sam P. Jones preaches three times at Levina s woods near Milton July 18 and 19 as part of a Methodist Protestant camp meeting running July 13 to 23. Rehoboth commissioners authorize street improvements and a new boardwalk. Delaware education law push aims for compulsory schooling. Col W H Coulbourn of Seaford joins Census Dept in Washington. John W Todd of Greenwood buys half interest in Reese Brown factory at Wickman. Virdon pushes Lewes railroad pier work. Laurel to get electric light plant in a few weeks.

Bridgeville Sam P. Jones Levinas’ Woods Milton Rehoboth Delaware W. H. Coulbourn Seaford Census Department Washington John W. Todd Greenwood Reese Brown Wickmaan Virdon Lewes Laurel Del

Two Important Fuels for Farmers to Know

The notice teaches two key points for farmers: liming land pays, and using the best lime pays. It promotes the King Lime Company Improved Combination Lime, urging trials and early orders to avoid spring rush. J. H. Barrow, agent in Preston, Md, notes loads weighed by Standard Platform Scales at the station and terms to suit purchasers.

King Lime Company J. H. Barrow Preston, Md

Annapolis poised for naval school boom and city projects

Improvements at Caprio Vol. Luther IE. Gadd in Annapolis note a coming era of growth. Plans include reestablishing the naval school with $5,000,000 appropriated but $20,000,000 planned, plus a grand library Court of Appeals building and a modern post office. The capital seeks to rival historic national centers in prominence.

Luther IE. Gadd Annapolis Denton Plains Uncle Sam Court of Appeals

Community notes from Greensboro social wanes

Dances and gatherings marked the week with Uncle Tom's Cabin performances in Greensboro. Visitors and locals shared visits between Dover Dover and Willow Grove, including William N Williams trip through Virginia and New York, and Mr E Mellvaine and son from Philadelphia.

Greensboro William N. Williams Virginia New York Ladies’ Aid Society Lola and Mattie Smith Dover Laura Smith Addie Carrow Willow Grove E. Mellvaine and Son Philadelphia Charles Cartwright Goldsboro Lizzie Melvin William H. Voshell Middletown

Local Election Sets Town Commissioners in Preston

Col J I Douglass J B Fletcher and Dr W T Kelley were elected town commissioners on Monday last. A tie occurred among A W Sisk J F Lednum William Todd and J H Barrow. The remaining two commissioners will be chosen Monday. Rev Mr Thompson preached at the Academy Sunday afternoon guest of Dr J St Phillips. Visitors include Rev and Mrs David Prettyman of Taylors Island at Dr Noble's. Judge Travers of Dorchester returned home Tuesday. Mrs Creighton Carmine visiting Captain C S Carmine. Strawberries appear. Mrs Sallie Lee visited friends this week.

J. TI. Douglass J. B. Fletcher W. T. Kelley A. W. Sisk J. F. Lednum William Todd J. H. Barrow Mr. Thompson East New Market Academy J. St. Phillips David Prettyman Taylor’s Island Noble Judge Travers Dorchester Creighton Carmine C. S. Carmine Sallie Lee J. McLain Brown Warwick Cecil County Caroline M. B. Stephens Brick Charles B. Pfaff Drucilla Chicago Denton T. Pliny Fisher Methodist Protestant Church Atlantic City Fisher Maryland W. G. Johnson A. H. Cahall Hickman Bismarck N. D Lizzie M. Williams Beulah Dorchester County Orlando B. Witmer Niagara George E. Wood Magnolia Del Orphans’ Court Jonathan Longfellow Whiteleysburg Wiliam Willis Talbot Nannie Thompson Centreville Mary Fisher Josephine Towers Ridgely Helen Shields Talbot County Oxford J. D. Bowman E. M. Noble Swarthmore Earle Rochester New York G.S. Williams Wilmington Greensboro Ernest G. Cooper Lewes Thomas Baker Percy Baker Baltimore Gertie Adams Corinne Starkey Maple View Thomas C. Frame, Jr Dover

Federalsburg Town Ends Year With Modest Road Spending

Taxpayers are urged to study the Federalsburg town commissioners annual report. Four miles of streets within town limits saw only 6.50 spent on highway work, the rest going to shells. The article notes limited road improvements in Caroline county. Also mentions a large Epworth League anniversary service at the M E Church with music recitations and addresses. The recent freeze caused no local damage.

Federalsburg Caroline County M. E Epworth League Curtis Davie Bridge Street Bridgeville Road James B. Wright

Local News Briefs From Ridgely Area

Ridgely notes include Clifton Jarrell leaving George Trenchard Co. to become book-keeper for Crane Trenchard Bros. in Chestertown. Miss Eli Grace Stambaugh returns home after a month with relatives in the north. Miss Mamie Roache and her class gave a recital at Mrs. T. A. Smith’s on Friday afternoon. Miss Florence McAllister, kindergarten director, traveled to Baltimore this week. Mrs. W. J. Evans of Baltimore spent a few days in town.

Clifton Jarrell George Trenchard Church Hill Crane Trenchard Bros Chestertown Eli Grace Stambaugh Mamie Roache T. A. Smith Florence McAllister Baltimore W. J. Evans

Howes to open canning house at Downes Station

Mr. W. E. Robinson has nearly completed a sizable canning house at Downes Station and will install machinery soon, preparing to begin operations as fruit ripens. Mrs. W. M. Wiley and Miss Griffin left for Baltimore for a several day visit. Misses Anna Jester and Carrie Rickards visited Greensboro friends. Miss Anna Flounders of Ridgely visited Miss Grace Grifly.

Harlock Announces New Town Officials and Improvements

Harlock names J. Andrews F. W. Carroll and O. R. Wright as town commissioners. The new switchboard for the tele phone office is in place. A new flour mill will soon be in operation and several dwellings are to be erected.

Arlock J. 2. Andrews F. W. Carroll O. R. Wright Harlock

Social notes from Marydel and Church Hill visits

Marydel Mrs. Belle Bowdle and daughter Cora visited Philadelphia friends. Mr. George Hazel spent Sunday with relatives in Church Hill.

Marydel Belle Bowdle Cora Philadelphia George Hazel Church Hill

Eastern Shore Politics Aims For Redemption In District

Easton bureau of the Baltimore Sun analyzes Eastern Shore political currents as contests for unexpired and full terms in Congress. It credits Governor John Walter Smith with harmonizing Democrats, recalls past senatorial clashes, notes shifting Republican strength, and sketches likely nominees for both short and long terms in the First District. It also mentions a McKinley expansion critique and concludes with a postal guide note on mail handling.

Easton Baltimore Sun John Walter Smith Worcester Kent Smith Congress Maryland George L. Wellington Allegany County United States Senate Phillips Lee Goldsborough Dorchester County Goldsborough Republican State Central Committee Sun Queen Anne’s Mr. Hopper Edwin H. Brown John T. Moore Jackson Wicomico Dorchester Talbot A. Lincoln Dryden Geo. M. Russum

Tomato canneries aid wheat growth across Talbot county

Across the Tuckahoe experiment has shown that refuse from tomato canneries used as fertilizer boosts wheat and grass on four of six acres near Charles T. Wrightson’s canning house. The eight acres of wheat on the treated four acres are twice as large as on the other two acres. Easton Ledger notes James Wright of Choptank scrapped a planned Bolingbroke canning house after failing to find a suitable site, but he will grow tomatoes for transfer to Choptank.

Charles T. Wrightson Easton Ledger James Wright Choptank Bolingbroke Miles Wye Tred Avon Talbot Dover Bridge Caroline George M. Wingard Anne Arundel Somerset Haston Star-Democratt Guion Miller Washington Pines Easton Gazette Charles A. Chipley Anchorage Easton Maryland Oswald Tilghman Heinz & Co Nickerson Polk Miller

New Flah Law Regulates Choptank River Nets and Penalties

The new Flah law prohibits stake nets fake nets patent twine weirs and other devices longer than 800 yards in the lower Choptank from its mouth to Henonl Point Castle Maven Point. 400 yards in the middle section between Menoul Point Castle Haven and Kate Point Drum Point. 200 yards in the upper river above Kate Point Drum Point. Nets must be at least 1.5 inches bar mesh. violators face misdemeanor fines of $50, with proceeds split to informers deputies and public schools, and nets forfeit and sold. Additional penalties apply for tampering with entrapment, ranging from $50 to $100 fine or 3-6 months imprisonment. The act allows existing nets during the hehing seasons of 190 and Ue year WA H with 1.25 inch meshes.

Great Choptank Henonl's Point Castle Maven Point Menoul’s Point Castle Haven Kate’s Point Drum Point House of Correction

Death notices from a local county newspaper

The death record reports Mrs. Mary J. Andrew aged 82 near American Corner, survived by five children, funeral at Concord with interment nearby. Also noted is the death of Southy F. Miles aged six near Marion, with several sons and daughters. and the passing of Mrs. Mary Leaverton in Centreville aged 79 with sister Mrs. R. S. Orrell named. James M. Steile died in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba at 21, son of John P. Steile of Euston.

Mary J. Andrew Ager Andrew American Corner Andrew Neal Delaware Concord Southy F. Miles Somerset County Marion Joshua W. Miles Alonzo L. Miles Ballmore Southy I. Miles Mary Leaverton E. H. Leaverton Centreville

Reduced Rates to Philadelphia for RNC Convention Trip

The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Philadelphia from all stations at one fare round trip due to the Republican National Convention. Tickets valid for travel June 15 to 19 and return June 26, with the round trip price set at 50 cents.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Suit Seeks Damages Over Ship Collision Loss

A suit was filed in the U S District Court at Baltimore seeking recovery for losses from the sinking of the Cecil of Crisfield after a collision with the steamer Endeavor near Fort Carroll on April 27. The schooner and its cargo of clams were a total loss.

Endeavor United States District Court Baltimore Cecil Crisfield Fort Carroll

Maryland A C Hints on Destroying the Green Pea Louse

A circular from Maryland Agricultural College presents methods to combat the green pea louse in open fields. Prof Johnson explains field checks, brush cultivation, and periodic sweeping to remove insects, noting a proven test in Ridgely. He urges early action, row cultivation, and even a 10 percent kerosene spray as a last resort to protect pea crops.

Maryland Agricultural College Prof Johnson Prof. Johnson A.G. Sainsbury and Hrother Ridgely Rr. Roe J. A.chusiolm Mr. Lansbury

Local millinery shop offers latest ladies styles

Miss I J Mellvaine prepares to furnish ladies and children with the latest styles in millinery silks and trimmings hosiery corsets ladies underwear and kid gloves a specialty.

I. J. Mellvaine

Amcellaneous Mausters and Eastern Shore notes

An assorted local roundup noting an expected berry season with high prices for large varieties and labor demand for pickers. Brookview Dorchester county finishes a new bridge and steel draw. A Kernig murder reward of 250 dollars is offered. Chestertown forms a steamboat company. Maryland editorial association trip to Chestertown on June 19. Executors announce creditors for John W. Wood. Oakley R horse owned by John E. George. Peter Beachamp relocates to Queenstown. Wheat and corn prices in Baltimore. Strawberry season and festival near. White wash brushes, lawn mowers in use. Harvesting machinery busy. May 28 sun eclipse.

Brookview Dorchester County Kernig Chestertown Maryland State Democratic Editorial Association John W. Wood George Emmet Wood Oakley R Queen Anne John E. George Peter Beachamp Denton Queenstown Baltimore

Orphans Court Proceedings Admit Wood Will And Appointments

In the Orphans Court on Tuesday all judges were present. John W. Wood's will was admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to John W. Wood and George Emmett Wood. Warrants to appraise the personal estate issued to James Swann and Willard H. Thawley. Creditors notice ordered. Administrators of Margaret M. Jones authorized to sell real estate. A bill for sale of Cora A. Snowden's real estate filed. appraisers' return approved. Final accounts of John W. Fletcher and Hutchins H. Smith estate funds ratified. Accounts of J. D. Eastman sales approved.

Orphans’ Court John W. Wood George Emmett Wood James Swann Willard H. Thawley Robert Jarrell Benjamin W. Jones Margaret M. Jones Cora A. Snowden T. Pliny Fisher Charles H. Whitby William W. Seward William H. Sharp John W. Fletcher Harvey L. Cooper W. George Smith James A. Smith Hutchins H. Smith William M. Wiley J. D. Eastman

August Flower Still Tops Medicine Sales in Civilized World

Advertises Green's August Flower as a cure for indigestion biliousness and general ill health. Claims doctors were scarce, cites digestion liver function and nervous system support. Promotes sample bottles at W. E. Browns Denton Maryland and Rickards Co Marydel Maryland.

W. E. Brown’s Denton Rickards & Co’s Marydel

Second shoot for the medal held after rain delay

The second shoot of the five for the medal occurred last Wednesday afternoon with incomplete attendance. Rice led with 39 broken targets, followed by Beauchamp 37, Alburger 31, Berry 30, Steele 24, and Dawson 20. others planned to shoot the next event before the following Wednesday.

Rice Beauchamp Alburger Berry Steele Dawson

A Poor Fishing Season in Upper Choptank River

The text notes the poorest fishing season in years on the upper Choptank river. Haulers and floaters have largely abandoned twine and shore owners have not paid regular wages. Former seine haulers earned about $20 monthly plus board. now they receive only a small share of the catch.

Choptank

Democrats Will Hold Primaries in Caroline County

Democrats vote in eight polling places this afternoon from one to five. Delegates meet in Denton next Tuesday to select reps for State and Congressional conventions in Baltimore on June 5 and Ocean City on August 11. The national convention delegates and Kansas City selection are noted amid regional political shifts including figures like Henry R. Lewis and McComas. Prohibitionists nominate E E Dizon and J Frank Turner is urged for State Auditor.

Denton Baltimore Ocean City Kansas City Smith Phillips Lee Goldsborough William H. Jackson Senator McComas Caroline Rossum Jackson J. Y. Brattan Baltimore American Delaware Claytons Bayards Saulsburys Addicks Congress J. Frank Turner, Esq Talbot

The busiest man of Masseys Mr Fred Numbers

The affable station agent attends to six mails daily, pumps water, tends the switch, serves as telegraph operator and agent, and still finds time to push forward church work. Hobbs notes merchants must secure licenses before May's end or face indictment. Ice wagon deliveries Monday morning. J W Henry seeks sale or rent of Ellwood property. Advertising is life of trade. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure colds in one day. money back if not. E W Groves signature on each box. 23c.

Masseys Fred. Numbers Kentures Hobbs J. W. Henry Ellwood E. W. Grove

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A. M Wil CR. K AL Ahvin Rivar C.R RK Circuit Court Orrrans' Court Levy Court the Local Department Caroling Helawnare News Caprio Denderson Preston Eastern Shore Chanberlain Joan E. Clifford Norwood House Norwood N. Y R. J. Colston Hugh Duffey United States Mr. Brown Ceell E. Cookman Baker A. A. Christian C. H. D. Culver Laurel, del William F. Murphey Frank Ayers Tuckahoe Neck Lola Wright Mary Garey Annie W. Fields Edwin ©. Fields Henry BR. Lewis James D. Neal T. B. Fisher J. M. Wright Rufae O. Harrig Renaeen Hp Fisher Ewspaper Psp
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