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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1897
Page
3
A Denton area summary notes a strong wheat crop outlook and brisk berry shipments from Denton station. It mentions a berry train to Greenwood, a damaged speed incident on Gay street, a new lease on the Delware road benefiting stockholders, a large reward offered for rail sabotage, election officials destroying ballots, a wharf project at Denton Bridge, and health updates on rabies treatment for local bite victims.
The Denton public school commencement drew hundreds to a decorated hall for the 19 graduates. Rev. H. Webster opened with prayer, speeches by Chas. C. White and Miss M Anna Price, musical numbers by Greensboro Orchestra and a valedictory by Miss Mary Fountain Johnson. A reception at the Brick Hotel followed with a luncheon for guests.
Rev Z H Webster sets five minute children's sermons each Sunday with themes The Childs Guide to Heaven and The Good Samaritan. Evening Epworth League at 645 with Neither Silver nor Gold sermon. Preston church celebrates centennial July 18 with Rev Jonathan Willis and other ministers. Epworth League eighth anniversary at M E Church led by Rev F H Webster. Quarterly conference at Wesley M E Burrsville. Elder Adams to preach at White’s Chapel. Bishop Adams at Christ Church. Emma Shields elected organist. Children’s Day at M E Churches on June 13.
School commissioners met Tuesday. A proposal to build a school between Gravely Branch and Harmony was indefinitely postponed. Diplomas will be issued to the nineteen ninth grade graduates. Six desks and three seats were ordered for Concord school. Miss Lida Porter named Burrsville teacher, Miss Lillian Greene re-appointed at Hickman, Miss Emma Evern gain appointed at Andersontown. Top honor pupils at American Corner were Nora Love Ora Trice Nettie Love Lulu Parker Calvert Merriken and Harry Sullivan. Wanted by June 1 a young man skilled in the dry goods business. M. B. Nichols Easton.
The Concord semi annual school results list top pupils by grade with perfect attendance for Thomas Nichols and high marks across grades. Nearby news notes telephone line pole placements between Federalsburg American Corners Concord and Hobbs, plus local mill improvements, upcoming dam railing, wheat fields and a large funeral attendance for Miss Lillie Eveingam.
Officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Queen Anne's Railroad discuss a streamlined Baltimore to Ocean City line. A map shows a Queenstown steamboat leg and overland segments via Ellendale, Berlin, and Ocean City, saving about one hour by eliminating 14 miles on water.
Mr. F G Slemmer made a flying visit to our town Monday. Mrs Charles KE Turner of Ridge ly was Mrs Smiths guest on Friday and Saturday. Miss Zella B Heather of Mary del visited the Misses West this week. Mrs William Williams has spent two or three days with friends here. Misses Mary and Fannie West are home from their schools. Mrs Lucy Temple of Templeville is visiting her daughter Mrs Jump. Mr Harry Culbreth is stopping in town. Strawberries are being shipped in considerable quantities from this place. Miss Fannie J West will open a millinery store at Goldsboro. May 26 will be the date of her opening.
Witnesses at Washington monument unveiling in Philadelphia last Saturday included James Green Wellington Heather and Jacob Richards. Residents and visitors frequent Oxford and Sadlersville. Hickman tardily fields a strong baseball team with Ora Bowdle as manager. they routed Central 19 to 4 and Burrsville 34 to 5, Denton to face next Saturday. Mt Jewett justice W W Brewer praises Chamberlain’s remedy, sold locally by W E Brown and others.
Prose obituary items note the death of Mrs Susan A Jones 54 near Goldsboro after cancer battle. She leaves husband B W Jones and a son. Describes her church faith, duties, and funeral at Goldsboro church. Also reports the deaths of Lillian E Everagain aged 13 at Johns Hopkins and Harriet Alverta Thawley aged 36, with funeral details, and Lizzie M Chiffins aged 22 near Goldsboro.
In Talbot County circuit court on a Tuesday Thomas J. Thompson and Thomas P. Wallace were convicted of violating the local option law and sentenced to six months in the House of Collection. Thompson had served as a court bailiff until November. A number of Choptank and Tuckahoe fishermen were acquitted after evidence from Game Wardens Smithers and Hardcastle. Officers elected for Delaware and Chesapeake Railway Company include President Frank Thomson and Directors D. S. Newhall and Kane S. Green among others. George Evans alias Daniels, a colored man, stole a Milford horse, killed and skinned it, and was later arrested attempting to sell the hide. Henry L. Hynson, Milford publisher of the Milforddews and Advertiser, died aged 41 of apoplexy. A sale of Sinepuxent Beach Company's Ocean City property to John P. F. Waggaman, for $65,000, was ratified. Internal Revenue ordered S. Frank Dasmell to move headquarters to Salisbury. Summer resort buildings on Sharp’s Island are under way for a July 1 opening. A Delaware murderer James M. Gordy disputed his involvement, claiming he never saw the murdered woman. Rev. D. Harris preached on liquor’s menace at Calvary Methodist Church South in Baltimore. Golden’s Commercial College commencement will be June 1 with Dr. Talmage to speak. Somerset court to try Wim. Anderson for assault on May 7. James N. Todd to sell Ruth A. Sisk property on June 15. Baker Dorsch announces a Ridgely branch store. Commentary on helping beginners in cycling urges patience. C. T. Davidson fined $500 for selling liquor without a license.
Leander R. Hooper of Star of the East Lodge No 106 Knights of Pythias Easton Md reports receiving an autograph reply from William Jennings Bryan dated May 8 1910 stating he cannot now promise to lecture due to pressure of other work and desire to stay home unless engagement is imperative Hooper hopes Bryan may lecture there in the future
In a letter to Messrs Davis and Buzard of West Monterey Pa the writers claim Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured patients doctors failed to help and urged trial of a bottle. The remedy is sold at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by W E Brown Denton H Duffey Hillsboro and R J Colston Ridgely.
Readable ad notes bargains at M. B. Nichols Easton offering splendid all wool suits for gentlemen at 6.98. Bit and material guaranteed. Call and see him.
Geeil county school commissioners appoint six married and two single women as trustees following Caroline’s lead. Most appointees are ex-teachers and the move is seen as likely to boost duties performance. Kent county also names eight women trustees including Mrs. Toulson and Mrs. Harris, amid favorable reception. Dorchester board discusses similar move but takes no action. M H Smith advertises sale or rent of a mill at Denton Bridge due to ill health.
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