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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1893
Page
2
A fragmented rail timetable notes mails leaving at 600 a.m. via D. and C. R. L. R. Northbound 1001 a.l. stage Preston 945 a.m. to South 645 a.m. Mey South.
Wheat and corn prices, beetle sightings, postmaster appointments at Clayton and Adamsville Delaware, and Rob ert Jarrell’s canning house near Goldsboro. The Greensborough brings sixteen thousand pounds of lumber to Denton and preparations for a town street shelling project on Lowe Street. Health board changes, shad and carp releases on the Tuckahoe, a Chestertown address by L. Irving Handy, and a steamer accident at Denton bridge precede notices of lectures, temperance events, and a hanging scheduled for June. Local dedications, land sales, and a new Baltimore college alumni association meet in St James Hotel.
The Caroline County Teachers Association held its third quarterly meeting at Preston Academy, featuring addresses by Dr. J. R. Phillips and Prof. W. E. Brown, discussions on geography reading and arithmetic, and a late evening essay by Della Smith. Notable attendees included Miss Ida Marshall, Miss Annie Fisher, Prof. John G. Gray, Col. J. M. McCarter, and many local teachers. Greensborough was chosen for the next assembly with resolutions of thanks to Preston citizens.
The article recalls the promise of the Comforter at Whitsunday as the Church’s birthday, noting the descent of the Holy Ghost on the fiftieth day after the resurrection and the Church’s mission begun thereafter. Also included is a Maryland Caroline county canning industry update with production figures and local factory history. John L. Sparklin of Fowling Creek graduates from the Conference Academy.
The Sunday School Conference gathered at the church on May 4 with Rev Dr Nock delivering sermons and lessons. He urged bringing children to Sunday School, preached on Exodus, and spoke on habit formation with humor for both children and adults. The day featured meetings, music, and prayers led by local figures, with theft relief noted for Will Todd and a Farmers Alliance planning meeting set for July 4 preparations.
Mr. R Wilmer Morgan died in Greensborough last week after a long illness of consumption. He was a highly regarded young man, son of the late John Morgan of Denton. Funeral services were held Sunday at the M E Church with Rev J A Arters. interment in the cemetery.
Miss Stuart organizer of the Y W C T U held a parlor meeting at W H Bullock home near Liden s Monday evening. By request she led a public meeting in the school house Tuesday evening. H B Messenger shipped two carloads of cans to S L Webster East New Market this week for canning peas. Schools in town and surrounding areas closed due to scarlet fever likely to stay closed for season. Miss Carrie Jones of England visits her aunt Mrs Lewis Trice and plans World s Fair visit. Peach trees set thick with young fruit promising a big June fall and some to spare. Strawberries ripening slowly but show abundant harvest.
An entertainment will be held at Henderson academy May 26 and 27 at 7 30 p m featuring calisthenic drills tableaux dialogues music recitations and more Admission to cents for adults and 5 cents for children Refreshments will be served after the exercises W H Cashe nears completion of an addition to his basket factory and will begin basket manufacture soon Farmers have been kept from planting spring crops by recent rains with the berry crop now promising to be very fine
Shannahan and Wrightson Hardware Company of Easton offers a large stock of high grade bicycles from makers including Vieter Rambler Credenda Crawford with pneumatic tires. They advertise instalment sales and emphasize strong demand from local merchants and businessmen seeking reliable time-saving wheels.
Marylanders are urged to visit the Maryland Building at the Chicago World’s Fair where Frank Hambleton states the exhibit is in strong shape with oyster displays, packing house models, and a bureau of information. The building aims to welcome Marylanders, share papers, and guide visitors, while noting the exterior grandeur among new fair structures.
Charles M Flowers son of Nathan and Rebecca Flowers died at home near Hillsborough at about 8 PM Tuesday aged 25. He worked with Leonard & Ellis Oil Co in Philadelphia, stationed in Birmingham until a year ago when severe grip developed into throat catarral and lung trouble. Funeral at M E Church with Reverends Sharp and Lambert, burial at Greenmount. Other items note near-accident to Mr and Mrs Joseph Brown Jr, arrival of engine and mill fixtures for J Milton Beaven mill, baptism of Thomas Dudly's children at St Pauls Church by Rev G F Beaven, Miss Mary Holt Musicale, and Mrs Mary Matthews ill.
Mrs. Fannie Hutson of Kent county and Mr. Robert J Mason of Wilmington wed at the Denton Methodist Church in a Wednesday ceremony conducted by Rev George W Townsend. They left for Wilmington on the 4 15 train after the service and hosted a reception at 844 Poplar Street. The bride is Henry Hutson’s daughter and sister to Mrs Gus Wooters of Denton. Dr James A Melvin was named Supreme Medical Examiner for Columbia Life Insurance, earning 2400 dollars yearly and moving to Washington from Baltimore.
A historical verse laments changing fashions and praise common sense. It contrasts science art and poetry with plain prudence, urging readers to rely on God given sense amid shifting rules and schools. The speaker critiques modern pretensions and champions practical wit and sound judgment.
Bishop A W Wayman of the African M E Church visits Bethel Church in Easton and meets old friend Nehemiah Nicols Esq. The cordial gathering ends with both men glad to reconnect, recounting learning the ABCs from Nicols. General Joseph B Seth resigns as oyster navy commander amid praise for safeguarding the state’s oyster industry. F G Slemmer and J Green of Marydel enter colts in upcoming Dover fair races. Tent sites to be staked at Harrington camp-ground. potential encampment if demand grows. Mrs Sarah C Blackiston, assignee, sells farm at Tuckahoe Neck on Tuesday June 13. Col Edwin Roberts secured as Inspector of Public Buildings through Hon Charles H Gibson. Mrs Hill of Millington gravely ill at Locust Grove. Sandtown festival planned for next Friday and Saturday.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets to Chicago and return at low rates for World’s Fair visitors. Tickets on sale until November 1, valid for return to November 15, 1893, with 20 percent reduction below regular rates and continuous journey only. Higher rate tickets allow stopovers at Baltimore, Washington, and other points.
In Greensborough on May 12 1893 Wilmer Morgan aged 24 died of consumption. He is described as sleeping peacefully and his cousin Samuel Emerson reports his death. Samuel Emerson died of typhoid pneumonia at Ingleside last Tuesday aged 73. Emerson was a prominent businessman with noted contributions. funeral services were conducted by Rev William M Warner.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces advance Pullman space reservations for Chicago trips. New York departures allow one month advance, other points two weeks. Tickets must be bought seven days before departure to keep the reservation. Return trip space may also be reserved.
An old verse extols morning kisses for bright days and night kisses for peaceful sleep, warning that lacking morning affection others miss blessings. The column notes local items: Mr. George M. Russum seeks eye care in Philadelphia, T W Smith advertises optician services, the New York Young Ladies Baseball Club defeat at Smyrna with future Milford and local games, a curfew and street corner chat, fish commissioner Jett deposits shad fry in the Choplank river, subscription date prints, Denton town shelling on Main and Lowe streets, and a scheduled Chester River Steamboat Co. change on May 26.
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