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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1897
Page
3
A long list of local items covers travel, agriculture, new businesses, court cases, school events, and public notices. Topics include turkey trade, Lewes rail travel, a furniture store opening in Greensboro, a water heating project, a pie supper at Boonsborough, and a farmers institute program in Denton with lectures on agriculture.
The Atlanta Constitution lauds the Smith Sisters' Sextette for a December 11 appearance, noting Miss Marguerite Smith's exceptional child mimicry and Miss Gertrude's rich soprano, with Miss Grace's contralto. The Ariel Ladies' Sextette entertained a near-capacity Young Men's Christian Association audience with ensemble singing and banjo imitations.
Miss Cora Hony, teacher at Edinburg public school, will hold an oyster supper and festival this evening in the school house with proceeds for the school. Various locals including Miss Rebecca Crawford visiting in Millington, Mrs Cephas Parsons from Dover visiting family, and several others are noted in town and surrounding areas.
A village oyster supper was held in Machinery Hall to aid Smithville school. Miss Leonora Valliant led the event, which was enjoyed by attendees. A repeat supper is planned for this evening the 13th, inviting all to support the cause. Also noted is a curiosity: Mr. Hignatt found an ear of corn with eight small ears around a nine inch main ear. James H. Morgan and Sallie A Bullock will wed on Wednesday, November 17 at seven in Bloomery M E Church.
A large crowd of young people from this place attended a pie party and social last Saturday evening at Choptank. Miss Mary Stack of Denton High School spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother. Mr and Mrs Walter Collins of Baltimore visit their parents Capt and Mrs P N Collins. Mr and Mrs B J W Haws returned from a long visit to friends in Wicomico and Somerset counties. Miss Annie Todd left for Baltimore to enter a business college. A number of our young people organized a reading circle. Mr and Mrs Jos S Sisk of Cordova visited here. Miss Mary Crouse of St Michaels visiting friends. Revival meetings will begin here next Sunday evening.
Hillsborough reports progress with Thomas Houston Russom's nearing completion store-house and plans for a new furniture shop. Stewart and Jarrell close their packing-house after final shipments. Mrs. M E Sparklin improves with her son Frank Gooden and daughter Maud Gooden visiting from Willow Grove. Hillsborough M I Church to open in a week. painters at work. Pennington's driving park draws crowds for races with a grand stand and judges' stand erected.
Ex Governor Ponder aged 78 died at his Milton home Friday after paralysis struck him the previous Wednesday. Born in 1819 he held numerous offices and was elected governor in 1870 by a large margin over Thomas B. Coursey of Spring Mills Kent County. He served four years with honor and general satisfaction. He was long a Protestant Episcopal Church member.
Denton manager Charles H. Redden is appointed to the Legislative Committee of the Maryland State Pharmaceutical Association. The group plans an aggressive push in Annapolis this winter to pass a suitable pharmacy law, with President W. C. Powell to meet the committee soon to map plans and enlist druggists statewide. The move follows a belief that tighter restrictions are now necessary and should prompt General Assembly action. Judge Russum for Senator is urged by Centreville observers: if a Republican is needed, Rusum should be chosen.
A calico themed dance at Oakford in Tuckahoe Neck hosted by Mare Bryant and his sister Linnie drew a good crowd despite bad weather. Guests included Anna May Downey Pearle Smith Palmer Goldsborough and many others with dancing from nine to midnight followed by a substantial late supper.
Chief Judge George H. Moore and Associate Judges preside. Executors Harry A. Roe and Frederick P. Roe are granted letters testamentary for Andrew B. Roe with a warrant to appraise. Bayard Nichols administers Perry Nichols estate with approved sales. Robert Patton is granted letters of administration for Martha Patton and appraisers are named. John W. Ringgold will probate set for November 23. Marion L. Beck named administrator for George L. Beck with appraisers, final release by T Pliny Fisher.
The commissions for the ly-elected officials were received by Clerk Fields yesterday. Clerk-elect Charles W. Hobbs will move to Denton to fulfill new duties, as will Sheriff-elect R. C. Rice. Treasurer-elect Charles H. Whitby will begin July 1, 1898, as the Legislature set the term to end with the fiscal year to aid public account keeping.
Judge Pearce Wil Qualify will take office once his commission arrives from the Governor, likely the first of December. He will go to the Court of Appeals and preside at Elkton on the second Monday in December with Associate Judges Stump and Martin. The Chief Judge earns 4500 dollars, Associate Judges 3500, for a fifteen year term. The current bench’s last session will be at Easton on Monday next.
Congressman Barber visited Den ton on Sunday to confer with local Republican leaders about senatorial preferences amid rumors surrounding the county’s two elected legislators. Reporters noted a possible Lowndes Wellington victory in Caroline and unease among Barber’s allies over future Senate support. The two undecided legislators elect avoided public commitment during the consult.
An invitation to call any druggist and obtain a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. The remedy is claimed to cure or relieve chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. Also advertised at 25 cents and 50 cents.
The Baltimore American notes Maryland and especially the Eastern Shore as a great agricultural region capable of growing many crops beyond peaches and politics, highlighting a vast sweet potato crop as proof of the state’s fertile garden spots.
A damaged electric light wire sagged and touched the Western Union telegraph line near East Dover street, sparking flames that traveled along the line to Kenton and ignited a station house there. Electricians warn such incidents are not rare. New year shifts bring many home moves in Denton as residents plan to occupy numerous new dwellings and swap properties. The Pennsylvania Railroad promotes its Personally Conducted Tours for California Florida and more, with set departure dates and itineraries.
Senator Gorman writes to a friend in Caroline after the election. He laments losses due to county divisions and a strong combine controlling the State. He asserts democracy will endure and urges prudent, vigorous effort to expose opponents and win future success for the people's cause.
The Queen Annes grand jury praised retiring Chief Judge George M. Russam and judges Russum and Wickes in a report to the court on Saturday. Judge Wickes answered in person on behalf of the two retiring judges, highlighting Russam’s brief yet warmly received tenure and his hoped for continued usefulness and activity in service to the county.
Captain Leonard departs the Balti more Chesapeake and Atlantic Company’s steamer Avalon, with Captain A. A. Price succeeding him. Leonard, who had made only one Choptank trip last week, is widely mourned by travelers for his steady discipline and cool judgment that kept passengers and property safe, marking him as the river’s longest serving captain.
The Baltimore Sun reports the Maryland Court of Appeals bench has no current Republican representation. Since 1867, twenty one judges have been elected. all but two were Democrats. The two exceptions are Judge Richard J. Bowie elected in 1871 and Judge Frederick Stone elected in 1881, with Judge Russum the only Republican previously appointed to fill a vacancy.
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