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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1891

Page

3

Two old girls we soon shall forget campaign size

A scattered local page notes topics from campaign size and election bets to corn prices and rain. It mentions Dover horticulturists meeting next January, Farm figures, and upcoming church fairs while recording local incidents such as a robbery at Rich Neck Hotel and a steamer load for New York.

Peninsula Dover James M. Parrott Talbot Rich Neck Hotel Bo & Els Rlr Jackson Galloway Ridgely M. L. Church Levi VD. Roe Denton

The Barry Pennington Embezzlement Case Abandoned

The case against W. F. Pennington for embezzlement connected to the Peach Exchange at Queen Anne Station was tried and its defense showed Pennington acted squarely in dealings with J. M. Barry. The State abandoned the case after defense testimony, with costs to be paid by Queen Anne's county.

Barry—Pennington W. F. Pennington Peach Exchange Queen Anne Station Pennington J. M. Barry Mr. Barry

Dorchester and Queen Annes Courts Hear Cases and Indictments

Dorchester circuit court hears suits by Baltimore and Eastern Shore Rail against farmers who refused stock payment due to route changes. Queen Annes court indicts John R. Downes for embezzlement while probing the Asbury Green lynching. Thomas Thompson is sentenced to hang. Orphans court grants letters of administration and trustees report finalizations for multiple estates.

Dorchester County Messrs. Graham & Stanford Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railraad Dorchester Queen Anne’s County John R. Downes Asbury Green Orphans’ Court Ovid Earle Rochester Annie Rochester William F. Bell Byard Bell James E. Ayres Asa Ayres Geo Richard and Melvina Connor Charlotte A. Porter Charlotte Ann Porter George W. Porter Benjamin Connor

October Marriage Licenses Reported by Clerk Gadd

The October list shows licenses issued to William M Hollis and AnnieS Covey, Thomas H Hutson and Richie E Longfellow, William G Bradley and Mary Z Murphy, John F Trice and Mary F Legates, William W Hickman and Nora Hayden, Isaac J Rosser and Emma Thomas, James 13 Bradley and Martha 2 Bradley. Levy Court notes bridge completion on Tuckahoe in about three weeks with John H Horsey appointed director of the bridge. Almshouse road examiners Purnell Johnson J Boon Dukes and Matthew Garey recommend building the road.

Gadd William M. Hollis Annies Levy Court Tuckahoe John H. Horsey Almshouse Road Messrs Purnell Johnson J. Boon Dukes Matthew Garey

Smithson district formed from Hog Creek school area

School commissioners rename Hog Creek district to Smithson. Mrs. Joanna Val Hant serves as teacher at the new Smithson school. The old schoolhouse near Smithson was sold to Captain Newton Andrew on Wednesday. A new building was approved with H F and L J Andrew as builders. Dover Neck colored school house completed and soon to be furnished.

Hog Creek Smithson Joanna Val- Hant Captain Newton Andrew H.F L. J. Andrew Dover Neck

Southern grain markets hold firm with steady prices

Market for Southern wheat remains firm with prices from $1.02 to $1.08 per bushel and good demand for corn. Best white and yellow corn fetch 66 cents, oats 35 to 46 cents, rye 95 cents to $1.03. Rev. E. P. Roberts conducts revival services at Choptank.

Personal Interests and Local News Amid 19th Century Notices

Rev. Mr. Todd buys the Conference Chronicle and plans Dover publication after Wilmington conference. Rev. George W. Todd to leave ministry for milling business in Federalsburg with W. J. Davis. Numerous notices: marriages, illnesses, travel, and local appointments across Greensborough, Dover, Easton, Denton, and Chestertown. Notables include Kerr’s re election, Dunnock Denton, and Todd health hopes.

Todd J. W. Duhadway Newark Del Conference Chronicle Robert W. Todd Greensborough Wilmington Dover St. John, Paul Wesley Christ George W. Todd Bellport Long Island Federalsburg J. W. Brown W. J. Davis

Preston Residents Watchful as New School House Rises

Preston officials and visitors led by School Commissioner Goslin toured Smithson to oversee the new school building project. Ex Fis h Commissioner Dr Humphreys from Salisbury also visited amid diphtheria fears causing last week’s school closures.

Goslin Smithson Humphreys Salisbury

Apple lodged wind-pipe removal saves Greensborough child

A Greensborough child had a apple stuck in the wind-pipe last Saturday. Doctors Betson Goldsborough and Malone performed a delicate operation to open the wind-pipe and extract the fruit. The child is recovering well. Mrs. Robert Jarrell, lately ill with diphtheria, is now believed safe. Several children have recovered. Rev F W Wey preaches at Queenstown tomorrow and at Christ Church, Denton, on Sunday. Charles Butler set up a corn and cob machine near the old hotel by the river. Nat Horsey and family return from Philadelphia to their home. Prof Webster of Wilmington seeks to form a dancing class.

Charles H. Whitby Y. W. Greenly Louie Ramsdell Denton Thomas Roe Greensborough Robert Jarrell F. W. Wey Queenstown Christ Church Charles Butler Nat. Horsey Philadelphia Webster Wilmington

Fusion disaster hits Republicans in Cambridge County wins

The Cambridge Chronicle reports the fusion idea caused widespread damage to the Republican organization except in Caroline county where Republicans captured the county.

Fraton Cambridge Chronicle Caroline County

Marylands Legislative Nodiles and House Delegates

Marylandin legislative list shows the Senate nominees by county with party and status details and the newly elected Senate lineup. The House of Delegates includes county by county slates with party affiliations and contested seats, noting a political climate of small majorities in Caroline and Dorchester counties.

Thanksgiving and Christmas Bring Prosperity and Advertising

The piece foresees a brisk holiday season with abundant crops and wealth distribution, urging business promotion via advertising to capture holiday spending. It notes a total lunar eclipse tomorrow evening and mentions local revival services, marriages, store closures, and political polling hours with commentary on election logistics.

Mullin & Son Promises Best Value Overcoats in Wilmington

Our October trade broke records and we expect November to match it. Sixth and Market is the place to get the most for clothing money, with full value whether money is little or much. Another lot of overcoats has arrived and we will show the best for the price. J. T. Mullin & Son, Tailors, 6th & Market, Wilmington.

J. T, Mullin & Son Tailors 6Th & Market, Clothiers Wilmington

Winter Clothing Display Promises Growth in Sales

The store touts a grand display of winter wear and low prices to drive demand. It notes a strong rise in business last month versus the same period last year and aims for even larger growth in the current month with continued great values.

Men’s Fine Suits at Fifteen Dollars This Week

Large shipment of over six hundred high grade suits arrives to boost sale. Quick response to earlier success prompts continuation of fifteen dollar price for fine tailored garments in Cheviot Home spuns Cassimeres and Worsteds. Single or double breasted sacks cutaways patch pockets wool or Italian lined available this week.

Overcoats Offered At Varying Styles And Prices

The advertisement proclaims strong demand and abundant stock for overcoats with prices from 6.50 to 35. It touts Cheviot, durable, elegant tailor made and imported texture overcoats in fifty styles, promising suitable options for all grades and tastes.

Our Boys Department Offers Free Foot Ball

Our boys department is crowded with buyers as suits and overcoats for children fly off the shelves. We guarantee prices unmatched by any Baltimore house and announce a coming week of great bargains in furnishings with winter undergarments hosiery gloves and more. Each boy shopper will receive a free foot ball to celebrate the football season.

Baltimore

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