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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1899
Page
3
A fragment shows several departure times and routes with rails and roads, including lines via Q A K R and D C K R from points West East North River and Preston. Fares listed include £1.00 and other sums, with morning and evening departures noted.
School board will meet December 6 as scheduled, with local officials to review items on the agenda. The Levy Court gathering precedes the district board session, outlining fiscal and policy topics for the community.
Mrs Ida Clark named postmistress of Templeville as district officials and local workers announce new schedules. A busy week features a D C Ry timetable update, a county court case, inked dam repairs, a turkey and oyster supper, a steamer Queen Annes debut, a theft on a Baltimore steamer, and multiple small community notices across Denton Ridgely and Queen Annes counties.
Jury awards Mr Garey one cent in a lengthy damage suit in Caroline County. The trial spanned three days of testimony with sharp contest over admissions. Legal costs total 955.74 dollars, to be borne by the county, excluding attorney fees.
At the latest Orphans Court session, Emory S. Turpin as administrator for Arthur C. Snowden filed a dividend from the deceased’s personal estate. Executors of John W. Lord presented a final release for distributees Lida J. and Ella C. Lord, which was approved. Administrations granted for Alexander Saulsbury and William Kreiger with bond and inventories approved. Appraisers named for Fletcher Todd warrant. Gooden presented inventory and final account for Elizabeth Carmine, approved.
The school commissioners ordered public schools closed Wednesday and reopen the following Monday. The secretary will inform Dorchester county authorities that for 62.50, a quarter of Hynson school costs, eleven pupils may continue attending with books supplied. Leonora Valliant resumes Henderson Academy principal duties. Commissioners Jones and Examiner Stephens visited Southern Caroline to inspect schools.
The Denton Musical Association presents a benefit concert at Masonic Hall on Thanksgiving Eve to support the Denton band. The program features the band and orchestra with soloists Sophie G Kerr Lora Downes Professors Pearson and Moore Dr Fisher Mr Skirvin among others. Instruments include piano violin guitar mandolin and trombone. Admission is 25 and 35 cents and the show begins at 8 o’clock.
T D Leonard and J B Dangerfield of the Government Geological Survey record elevations in Kent and Caroline counties Delaware and in Kent County Maryland. They travel from Greensboro to Goldsboro to tie beaches and measure marks such as Harrington 62 feet Whitelaysburg 63 feet Lowe's school house 55 feet Greensboro hill 33 feet Four Corners Greensboro 31 feet Greensboro railroad depot bench mark 40 feet.
Monday afternoon’s match near Greensboro faced poor bird quality as squatting birds and misfires hampered the event. Beauchamp and Godwin led the miss and out, with Godwin clinching the top score from Crompton. locals expect Thanksgiving clashes and note Blizzard impact reducing bird scarcity.
The notice outlines a December sale at Cloak Opening by M. B. Nichols of Easton from Friday to Tuesday with discounts on carpets and dress goods. Other ads announce personal property sales in December by Lawrence Satterfield and James A. Chase, plus promotions from Nuttle Hardware and Pastorfield. Social news highlights recent weddings and public notices, including a death in Cambridge and multiple church events and revival meetings across Denton and surrounding towns.
Preston letters list visitors to local families including Oscar Fletcher of Providence with J Carpenter, and Dr J C Clark returning home. A new creamery began operations with Silk and Poole as owners. Baltimore officer Orland Kelley resumes duty after vacation. multiple residents and professors visited or paid calls across town.
Dr. Charles L. Pearson formerly of Caroline county to wed Miss Catherine W. Pickett of Boston December 12 at the bride's parents home. Trinity Guild bazaar and supper set for December 14 15 16 at Mozart Hall. Miss Laura Moore of Greensboro visiting Philadelphia. Mrs. Earickson also in Philadelphia. Mrs. Harrington and daughter Edith visiting Philadelphia. Mrs. Carrie Moore and Mrs. Laura Lowe visiting friends in Wilmington. Edith Plummer now a teacher at Hartley.
Two Burrsville youths, in danger of arrest for burglary, allegedly raided a citizen’s premises and stole a fine possum fattened for a feast. Rev. T. N. Givan and wife visited New Jersey. Mrs. Givan remains away. Prof. Thomas A. Downham and wife from Wyoming visited Mr. and Mrs. Cabal.
Queen Anne’s grand jury urges denying camp meetings at Wye for Black attendees due to disorder. Cambridge jury awards 3000 dollars in Kirby vs Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway. Talbot hones three candidates for Fishery Force command. Talbot Savings Bank deposits exceed 100000, up 35000 this fiscal year. Benjamin N. Wright seeks re entry to Comptroller’s office. W T A Lovckerman modernizes Railroad Ave home. Prof Charles S Richardson’s Snow Hill residence destroyed by fire. Beds and blankets advertised at Pasterfield’s. Col Thomas H Hughlett seeks Fish Commissioner post. Baltimore market wheat 67 71c, corn 30 31c. Ridgely businesses close for Thanksgiving. Captain T H Coburn awarded 82 dollar pension per month.
A stable and carriage house on ex Senator A. P. Gorman's Fairview farm in Howard county burned recently, with losses estimated at $20,000.
Dispatch from Annapolis notes that several Democratic era appointees may seek back their old posts, while Harry J. Hopkins could remain in office. Navy changes loom with May terminations. Commander ESS Turner and Deputy Commanders face losses, and Dorchester native Capt Polk Thomas is seen as an applicant.
Mr J J Moore of Denton Maryland offers lessons in violin mandolin guitar banjo and cornet. Also seeking to purchase 500 dozen eggs in the coming week. Pastorfiel d notice.
The Centreville Record reports over one hundred citizens from Caroline county attended court sessions this week averaging 75 daily. Visitors found the crowd quiet and gentlemanly, a departure from typical town takeovers, prompting hearty congratulations to Caroline for the peaceful presence.
The DrEnton JOURNAL completes its fifty fourth year as a leading Maryland country newspaper. It serves as a local paper with strong coverage of community news and robust editorial pages, reflecting its recognized role in the region.
Secretary Dr John S Fulton outlines a strict home guard against diphtheria. The piece warns that exposed individuals may carry infection without symptoms and urges rigorous antiseptic routines, isolation, and hygiene in households to limit spread during an epidemic.
Governor elect amid Worcester stay offers no new political statements. Democrats speculate on Senate and House presidencies with Lloyd Wilkinson Latrobe and Crothers Hubner as favored leaders. A Democratic meeting at headquarters discussed a testimonial to Murray Vandiver, chairman of the state committee.
The Delmarva Telephone Company of Wilmington has allied with the Maryland Telephone Company of Baltimore. Arrangements will wire connect the two firms to form a consolidated system expected to operate around next July. The goal is to unite dependent companies on the Peninsula and beyond to provide long distance service.
From Vryburg Bechuanaland on November 4 1997 Capt C G Dennison notes he used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during campaigns. He states the medicine helped himself and men and recommends its sale in Denton Ridgely and Hillsboro Maryland.
J Harry Roser announces affiliation with Likes Berwanger & Co at 10 and 12 Baltimore Street near Charles Baltimore. He invites the public to view a complete line of men's and boys' clothing and highlights a custom department claiming superior goods and solicits continued patronage.
Senator Lewis Putzel pledges to push the Reform League measure at the state legislature. The proposal sets spending limits by voter count, requires full publicity of election expenditures, and extends to primary and caucus efforts. It targets candidates and political committees with sworn reports, penalties, and public record access.
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