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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1898
Page
3
A fragmented item lists times 11.00 11.30 2.00 5.27 and 7.22 PM with an 800 P reference. The readable content shows a sequence of eight hundred with period markers, but no clear event or context is provided.
Circuit Court will convene January 9. Orphans Court and Levy Court will meet November 15. School Board schedules its session for November 15.
Denton area page highlights include bridge repairs planned for Denton, a brass band formed by Centreville youths, and a Thanks giving program in Easton with Miss Jessie Kerr as pianist. Local crime notes and election issues, with prices for sugar and market moves, plus upcoming school and court events and a long list of local notices.
Jackson carries Caroline County by 41 votes as election judges report results from Tuesday’s contest. Including Willis’s 109 votes and Smith’s 1,462, the total favors the regular Democratic ticket by 68, signaling a strong show for the party with a united front. The report includes a county-by-county first district tally and hints at statewide Democratic momentum.
In Maryland the Democrats won two Congress seats this year, matching the state total from two years prior. Baltimore City voted Democratic for the first time since 1894, signaling a notable party shift in the urban stronghold.
Disappointed by last Thursday's failure Republicans rallied to attract a good crowd in Denton Monday. Senator George L. Wellington state chairman attended and was greeted by Chairman Russum at the Brick Hotel. Wellington spoke largely of personal matters involving Senator Gorman and then left on the 4.30 train to Baltimore amid two brass bands.
Ladies of the Methodist Protestant Church held a silver offering social at Mr and Mrs T Pliny Fisher s home to raise funds for their new worship space. Over a hundred attended and enjoyed a program of solos recitations mandolin and guitar duets violin performances and cake and ice cream.
Mr J A Wright rented the old M E Church to establish a shirt factory in town with 75 workers at start and plans to expand. He travels to New York to buy machinery and aims to consolidate his Choptank plant here once the new facility runs smoothly, boosting local employment.
In Hillsborough Misses Hackett erect a double two story dwelling on Church street with John Wooters painting. Dr T B Saulsbury leaving for Towson with family to follow in December. Various local business moves including N Flowers & Co stock invoiced by J E Nichols of Denton. Community life covers church anniversaries, revivals, and local farming.
An Epworth social was held Friday night at Mr. and Mrs. A W Sisk home with Prof G E Williamson in charge. The program included Mr Sisk address Miss Lulu Fletcher music Miss Carrie Bradley select reading Miss Ethel Fletcher select reading Miss Clara Noble music by the ladies and games and guessing contests. Refreshments were served and the evening was enjoyed. typhoid fever patients are reported improving.
Senator Arthur P. Gorman greeted on a visit by Hon. Thos A Smith. Davis Temple stayed with Templeville kin. Miss M A Roche returns from a long north trip for winter. Howard Bryant of Baltimore was guest of Dr S S Stone. Mrs L J Knotts and niece Miss Rhodes visit Baltimore. Thomas Temple of Marydel spends Sunday in town.
Miss Emily Strauglen spent Sunday with the family of Mr. W. T. Roe in Church Hill. Mr. Jos M. Parvis has been visiting relatives in this vicinity and is improved since his last visit after returning from Tampa. Miss Lillie Johnson returned from Wilmington where she was a guest of Mrs. C. W. Walls. Mrs. E. J. Merrick and daughters have been guests of relatives in Baltimore and Westminster during the past week.
Maryeas reports Miss Julia Pharmley hosted many friends Friday at her sister Mrs William George's home. A Thanksgiving Tea is set for November 25 and 26 at Maryael Academy. Harry Pippie of Elkton visits his parents in town and Emma Hall visits Wright Hall's family. Effie Daws visits friends in Clayton Delaware while Thomas Temple spends Sunday in Ridgely.
The Boston Stars, a four member company described as a galaxy of attraction, have been secured by the entertainment committee for Saturday evening December 3. Tickets are available at Blackiston's.
W. H. Harding Jr a farmer near Smithson in the Fourth district was wounded when Ed Storey’s gun discharged while they hunted. The load tore away bone in Harding’s left shoulder and Dr Noble treated the wound. officials say survival is possible. Ridgeway Nichols of the Fifth district was seriously wounded by another accidental discharge, three dozen No 6 shot entering his legs below the knee after George Nichols gun went off. Dr Jefferson gave surgical aid and the victim walked a mile in pain.
For rent in 1899 two houses on Main street Preston Maryland and two houses in East Denton available with immediate possession. Apply to Mrs Joanna Mc Shane Denton Md.
Sarah A. Hardesty aged 52 died at her brother's Burrsville residence after a protracted illness nervous dyspepsia bore with patient resignation. Survived by two sisters and two brothers William Lydie Burrsville Mrs J H Marvel Milford Rev G L Hardesty Wilmington area. Remains interred Wesley M E cemetery Burrsville. Not dead though loosed to silver cord though broken the golden bowl a poem signs off by a friend.
Queen Anne’s county business interests back a proposed extension of the Queen Anne’s Railroad from Queenstown to Centreville. The link would draw traffic from Centreville and surrounding areas, improving freight service and connecting with boats and trains. The steamer Endeavor recently started Baltimore to Queenstown service, to be used until a newer steamer is completed, as the Favorite returns to New York.
A flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound to the affected area provides prompt relief for chest or side pains and lame backs. Advertises Pain Balm as a certain cure for rheumatism and lists sellers Hugh Duffey Hillsboro R J Colston Ridgely and W E Brown Denton.
Best timothy seed offered at 1.25 per bush el by W. R. Breeding in Williston.
Denton society pages record multiple marriages and social visits. Mrs Josephine Wilson of Queen Anne’s county wed Willard H Thawley of Denton at a relative’s home near Hayden’s Station with several clergymen officiating and a large wedding supper. Numerous guests from Caroline and surrounding counties attended and traveled to Denton and nearby towns for engagements and family visits.
Charles E. Carroll living at Grove sues Caroline county for 16000 damages over a bridge collapse near Smithville two years ago. He was riding a traction engine when he claims he was crushed between engine and tender. Attorneys Lewis & West for Carroll. Deweese & Owens and Oscar Clark for county. Ten or more witnesses summoned. Also notes on postmaster box rents and a local auction sale of clothing at deep discounts.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers the final evolution of railway luxury for 98 and 99 with California and Florida tours. California departs February 9 from New York Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pittsburgh for a 19 day trip on the Golden Gate Special. Florida offers Jacksonville departures January 24 February 7 21 and March 7 with a two week Floridian sojourn. return by regular trains to May 31 1899 for the fourth tour. Tickets available at principal points. itineraries and rates via Thomas E Watt, B Courlaender Jr, C Studds, and Gov W Boyd.
A clever scheme to swindle the public was exposed in Trappe after two men appeared in town. One man appeared crippled with a severe sore, having previously raised money in Greensborough. The lame man evaded pursuit while the other was arrested and sentenced to three months in the House of Correction.
A writer offers a method for winter storage of chestnuts. Place a small quantity of salt in the bag with the nuts to soften them, drive out any worms, and cause the bag to sweat. The salt and moisture do not impair the nuts’ quality, and many follow this plan as one of the best.
A new fashion increases trouser length with frequent turn-ups. The theory remains unclear, but tailors this fall will finish trousers on the inside near the bottom and add straps along the seams to suit the trend.
An advertisement seeks a diligent educated man to canvass and collect for Life Insurance. Apply to EDW. BURKHART at Chestertown Maryland with the date 11 12 21.
After 37 years in business we offer all-wool overcoats at 25 percent off, with Top coats at 7.50 and suits from 5 dollars. Railroad fare paid on purchase. Limited stock of durable, well-made garments for men and boys.
Sketch details Col John Walter Smith born February 5 1845 in Snow Hill Worcester County Maryland. From clerk to partner in Richardson Smith Moore Co lumber business, founder and president of First National Bank of Snow Hill 1887, long political career including State Senator elected 1889, Senate president 1894, led Wilson forces in 1890, married Frances Richardson with two daughters.
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