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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1892
Page
3
Variety of news items from a Delaware Maryland region: holiday notes, crime outcomes, fires, and public notices. Elections update with Democratic victory, local appointments, postmaster rumors, and Prohibitionist gains. Community events include sermons, baptisms, and charity suppers. a juvenile library purchase and a fire ruin near Suthersville are reported.
A four horse team belonging to Mr. Will Roe ran along Main Street where one horse fell and was hurt. the other three were halted in East Denton. Opossums are abundant this fall with poultry raids reported. Denton commissioners order dog tax collection and threaten shooting untaxed dogs by Wailiff Keets. Col. P. W. Downes plans a large storehouse opposite the bank.
At Mynson Hynson M E Church on Thursday evening November 16, Charles E. Wright and Mollie Todd were married by Rev. Julius Dodd. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, ushers Thomas Todd Roger Covey Ed Wright and Davis Wright, and a floral chancel arch. The bride wore ashes of roses and white chrysanthemum bouquet and received numerous presents.
A selection of historic menu items includes Fresh pork with sweet potato roast lima beans and bread pudding. Rabbit soup boiled ham cauli flower tomatoes and apple pie. Vigeon soup beefsteak onions potatoes beans Indian fritters. Oxtail soup veal cutlets turnips tomatoes dried peach pudding. Pigeon pie smoked tongue winter squash turnips apple-rice pudding. Stewed heart cold ham cabbage potatoes punkin pie. Roast fowl and oyster sauce turnips beets roast potato cranberry pie preserved quince.
The Orphans Court proceedings last Tuesday included conditional ratification of the sale of real estate by G M Russum as administrator of Jacob R Kephart deceased. An order to sell personally at private sale was granted to James E Williamson as administrator of Mitchell Williamson deceased. Letters of administration on the estate of Elijah Hignutt were granted to Mrs Mary N Hignutt and William T Hignutt. J Thomas Lowe as administrator of Esma Lowe presented his final account which was approved.
An aged farmer named John Satterfield of Burrsville area died Monday night after a brief illness. The obituary notes his long life on the farm and family ties in the community.
Members of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland met in Easton on Tuesday to popularize the faculty among county professionals, foster closer city and country ties, and organize the state. Dr. Thomas A. Ashby chaired the executive committee and noted Easton’s central location. Dr. E Sh Trippe welcomed attendees. The gathering, held in the court room, covered travel at the visitors’ own expense.
Elegant double breasted business and dress suits advertised for ten dollars at Jarret and Nichols in Easton.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces personally conducted tours for 1893. Golden Gate trips depart from New York Philadelphia and Harrisburg on February 5 March 2 and March 29, with luxury Pullman cars guided by a Tourist Agent and Chaparon. Florida tours run January 31 February 19 March 1 9 and 25 offering two weeks in the Sun. Tickets good to May 16 1893 for the fifth tour. Information and itineraries at Broadway New York Fulton Street Brooklyn and South Fourth Street Philadelphia.
The third annual convention of the Christian Endeavor Societies of Maryland will convene at Immanuel Baptist Tabernacle in Baltimore on December 5 and 6. Notable events include Open Meetings on Missionary and Committee Work, Early Morning Prayer, Pastor's Hour, and a Junior Rally. A 76 to 100 voice choir will highlight the program, with emphasis on Junior work, missionary efforts, and systematic Bible study. Railroads are expected to offer reduced fares within the state. Caroline county hosts several societies.
Ilias Fletcher, a Black man living about a mile and a half from Arlock, suffered epileptic fits for years. After a severe attack on Wednesday he attacked Doctor Werner, raving and driving his wife from home. His brother left him alone believing he would quiet, but Fletcher piled furniture in the floor and wandered out into the cold night. He was found Thursday morning and died minutes later.
The note appears cryptic with misspellings and partial phrases. It mentions consolation, Beverly, West Virginia, and a closing line Yours truly. The readable content is fragmentary and preserves little beyond personal sign off and miswritten terms.
Rev. George W Townsend pastor of the M E Church preached last Sunday on the parable of the ten virgins and the oil that cannot be transferred. He warned practical wisdom and inner grace must be personally possessed and daily grown, not borrowed, with readiness for the day of judgment and the hour when the bridegroom comes.
An Harrington Del citizen proposes a basket factory in Greensborough to spark local industry. Revival services continue at the M F E Church with Rev N P Johnson assisting. Community notes report visits, illness recovery, and ongoing parsonage repairs as residents enjoy local events and hunting season enthusiasm.
Hillsborough residents including Mr Rolph Mr Dante William and Mrs May Russum with Mrs ALD Brantford spent several days in Baltimore this week. The Southern Methodists will begin their protracted meeting here on the 27th. The Cordova meeting concluded, services will be held tomorrow morning and night. Dr Folin W Knotts will move into his new house on the 25th. Abr Gallus Wirth is ill and under medical care for three weeks. Rev GO W Devenish is recovering from typhoid fever but Abs Devoni-hi- aawi and Mr John PL Russi lost a pig on Wednesday. It is unclear whether it fed from cholera. Miss Minnie Wheeler and Hackett Morvate were married on the 11th by Rev George FL Beaven.
A leap year gathering was held at the home of Mr. Franklin L. Davis on Monday evening. Misses Saltie Davis May Flaharty and Etta Furness organized the event with guests from Bethlehem and Williamsburg and a lavish cake and fruit repast praised by attendees. Nellie Harris, daughter of J. W. Harris near Preston, is ill with typhoid fever. Jerome Cox will succeed A. L. D. Smith in the Preston mercantile business.
Midgely reports a social gathering at McShane's Hall with games and music. Mrs. Atkins departed to Johnstown, Indiana, after visiting Mr Jute Saulsbury. Mr. Thomas A. Smith plans a large scale operation opposite the new Ridgely depot. Two petitions circulate for local office, six new buildings near completion, and talk of rating another flagpole.
Mr. George V. Redden a noted Denton Bridge fruit-packer and Mrs. Susie Elizabeth Finn of Baltimore were married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage on Wednesday evening. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. G W Towns end, was witnessed by a small group of friends. After a brief wedding trip, the couple will reside near town.
County commissioners met Tuesday and approved bills from election officers totaling 196 dollars for judges clerks and special officers. Election booths cost Sioc though expected to last many years, and payment to Greensborough and Denton officers was authorized.
A historic lament and cheerful verse praising Grover Cleveland’s election. The poem surveys party cries and public sentiment, noting Grover Cleveland’s victory and the defeat of rivals while urging national unity and support for the chosen leader.
William Preston Tyler, jailed on murder charges in the fatal shooting of William L. Shaw, will be tried at the upcoming November term in Talbot county. About thirty witnesses from the county are expected, with defense led by Senator Charles H. Gibson and Kussum & Lewis, arguing self defense. Prosecutor Maj. William F.E. Stewart, aided by Col. Philip W. Downes, will press the case. The shooting occurred July 11 on the Hollywood tract near Boonsboro amid a dispute over plow devises. Tyler, who says he feared for his life, claims self defense. Shaw testifies the struggle began before contact. Tyler continues in good spirits in jail, occupying time with reading and making mechanical items, including a nearly finished photographer's camera.
The Woman's Literary Club of Baltimore asks living and deceased Maryland authors and executors to contribute works for a state library project. Donors should inscribe copies with their name and provide a return address for acknowledgment. Packages go to President Mrs Lawrence Turnndull at 1530 Park Avenue, Baltimore.
Report notes a Denton ordinance forbidding slingshots within town limits. Despite rules, youths persistently use them, causing broken windows and near injuries. A recent incident involved a missile nearly striking a resident, raising calls to penalize the nuisance. The schooner Dexter, under Captain Pussapae, reportedly carried a load of tle from the Tachtuhoe this week.
Cards announce the marriage of George M. Jones of Dover to Bessie Lowther of Camden in Dover Presbyterian Church on Wednesday November 30. Other nuptials include Dr. Robert J. Fisher and Maggie V. Terry, and Jacob Anstett with Maggie Collison. Several figures visit Denton and Wilmington, with health notes on E Madison Towers and Senator Gibson.
In Queen Annes circuit court Judges Robinson and Stump granted a motion to reopen the case where a 205000 dollar judgment was awarded against the Queen Annes and Kent Railroad by the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad. The motion cites misrepresentation of minority bondholders. The case may shift to the Talbot court. Deputy clerk Dunbracco will fill the expired term of Dever.
Hon John B Brown of Queen Annes County Maryland sent resignation to Governor Brown on November 5 and it was accepted. He leaves to take seat in the 52d Congress which convenes the first Monday in December. Names tied to the office include R K Price James Brown and 2 3 Hopper.
Preston inventors B. W. Wright and E. E. Rogers receive fetters patent for a gravity powered can labeling machine. The device is praised for speed efficiency simple portable construction and reliable operation after testing.
Baltiore Markets Beaven Bloxsour Co quotes prices for wheat by grade and sample, white and yellow corn by grade, and dressed hogs at 6 to 8 cents per pound. Stall lots demand yellow corn at 46 to 50 cents.
Subscriptions printed with renewal dates on nearly all journals sent this morning. The dates show when remittances should be made, allowing friends to see at a glance the due times and subscriber names.
Instructions to visit Easton on Mondays or Thursdays for shopping. Jarrell and Nichols offer 25 percent off many items as part of their special bargain days.
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