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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1889
Page
3
Local department notes and town happenings
Hog killing and wedding notices fill Greensborough as posts shift and officials change. Postmasters F. C. Ramsdell and John A. Sigler take new duties. Ridgely shifts to Sigler and Williamsburg ends its postwar drama. Diphtheria claims a child near Wye Mills. marriages occur at Ridgely and Greensborough while pensions, bankruptcies, and court sittings mirror a busy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Redden
J. T. Louden Hynes
Seaford
Orphans’ Court
Geo. M. Russum
Easton Court
B. C. Holbrook
Henderson
Denton
L. Rash
Hartley
Delaware
John A. Sigler
Ridgely
Della Rose
Cordova
Greensborough
Will Sigler
Paterson
N. J
Elon S. Hobbs, Esq
New York
Main St
F. C. Ramsdell
Williamsburg
W. W. Harper
Real estate transfers and marriage licenses for November
Real estate deeds filed include Francis Turner to Samuel L. Webster for mill property at 4000 dollars and Isaac Shaw to David M. Hess for 164 acres at 10000 dollars. Multiple additional acre transfers listed with prices. Marriage licenses issued to Albert Howard and Katie Wright, Ridgeway Nichols and Sallie M. Covey, and others including colored entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Turner
Samuel L. Webster
W.H. Hollis
William Noble
Preston
Isaac Shaw
David M. Hess
William A. Shaw
Alexander Saulsbury
George M. Russum
Robert Patton
Ferdinand Anderson
David S. Moore
Annie R. Corkran
Benjamin A. Corkran
William R. Howard
William S. Ridgely
Rudolph G. Anklam
Charles F. Mai
Clement Noble
Albert Howard
Katie Wright
Ridgeway Nichols
Sallie M. Covey
Fredes G. Mandrill
Sarah C. Knox
Belling Out The Post Offices In Caroline County
The G O P in Caroline County laments lack of offices amid fundraising by young politicians. The Ridgely post office sale shows managers promising two men offices for 100 each. John A Sigler’s appointment as postmaster exposed the vanished promised cash, leaving the quid pro quo unclear after election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Ridgely
Wanamaker
Saulsbury
John A. Sigler
Cattle Plague Reported Across County Farms
Farmers from various parts of the county reported a serious cattle plague in several sections last Tuesday. Described as cow pox it mostly affected mild cows on the estates of Jonathan E. Towers near Hobbs Corner Col R C Carter near Denton Pennell Cooper and Foster Green in Tuckahoe Neck among others. State Veterinary Surgeon Wray says the disease is not fatal and prescribes linseed oil iron sulfate chlorate of potash sulfur with warm water twice daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan E. Towers
Hobbs’ Corner
Col
R. C. Carter
Denton
Pennell Cooper
Foster Green
Tuckahoe Neck
Wray
Orphans’ Court Confirms Real Estate Sales and Accounts
The Orphans' Court Tuesday confirmed the sale of the Prouse estate by William E. Barton and the Pepper estate sale by trustee T Pliny Fisher. William H. Elliott presented the administration account for the D O P Elliott estate. W A J Jackson, administrator of William Jackson, presented distribution accounts and they were approved. Francis Nichols, administrator of Dorcas Nichols, presented sales accounts and they were passed. John F. Dawson, executor of Walter Massey, received an order to sell personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
William E. Barton
T. Pliny Fisher
William H. Elliott
D. O. P. Elliott
W. A. J. Jackson
William Jackson
Francis Nichols
Dorcas Nichols
Real Estate Sold in First District Lands
Unimproved land in the First district from the late Mrs. Emiline Downes estate was offered at public sale by trustee Elon S. Hobbs on Tuesday. It was withdrawn and then sold privately to F. M. Gooden and James E. Sapp for all but one lot at 1400 dollars. Col P. W. Downes purchased Lot No 4 for 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First District
Emiline Downes
Elon S. Hobbs
Messrs
F. M. Gooden
James E. Sapp
Col
P. W. Downes
Real Cause of GOP losses centers on tariff issue
R Q Mills of Texas argues that the Republican defeats stem from displeasure with protectionist tariffs. He notes Democrats gained where tariff was central, cites Ohio Iowa New Jersey New York and Massachusetts shifts, and predicts Democratic triumph in the next Congress, with Republicans winning the House by embracing tariff reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Q. Mills
Texas
Iowa
Ohio
Virginia
Mills
House
Congress
Randall
New Jersey
New York
Massachusetts
Hill
Times
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Millis
New England
Local Preachers elects Dill secretary treasurer at Wilmington meeting
At the annual meeting of the Local Preachers and Exhorters Association of the M. E. Church Wilmington Conference Rev J R Dill of this county was elected secretary and treasurer Rev D Gollie and Mr T Mallalieu of this county took active part in discussions Service in Christ Church Denton on December 1 Advent Sunday at 10 30 am Litany and Holy Communion by the rector at 7 pm the bishop Rt Rev William Forbes Adams assisted by the rector Rev Father Cornelius held service at the Catholic Church on Sunday last He will hold services here regularly every alternate Sunday The ladies of the Denton M E Church gave a Thanksgiving supper at the court house
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Wilmington
J. R. Dill
D. Gollie
T. Mallalieu
Centreville
Christ Church
Denton
William Forbes Adams
Father Cornelius
Denton M. E
Court House
Barnhart Host Family Euchre Party Delights Guests
Mr and Mrs John S Barnhart entertained many young friends at a six hand euchre party last Tuesday evening. The games ran to 1030 pm with coffee chocolate and oysters served. Guests included Mrs George M Russum Mrs Z Potter Steele Miss Eleanor Turner Miss Clara Downes Miss Robie Hobbs Miss Alice Melvin Miss Clara Van Gesel Miss Lucy Richardson Miss May Chilton and Messrs Elon S Hobbs W H Anderson E R Downes and B H Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Barnhart
George M. Russum
Z. Potter Steele
Eleanor Turner
Clara Downes
Robie Hobbs
Alice Melvin
Clara van Gesel
Lucy Richardson
May Chilton
Messrs
Elon S. Hobbs
W. H. Anderson
E. R. Downes
B. H. Johnson
Train Wreck Delays D and C line near Queen Anne
A south bound mixed train on the Delaware and Chesapeake road wrecked about one mile above Queen Anne station. A freight car was torn up and passenger car steps damaged. A wrecking train cleared the track after a three hour delay. A brakeman sustained slight leg bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Delaware and Chesapeake Road
Queen Anne Station
George Dill Escapes from Jail in Dover
Dover dispatch reports Bob Allen, a noted thief, and George Dill, jailed for shooting James Porter, escaped last night using a false key. It marks Allen’s third escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Bob Allen
George Dill
James Porter
Allan
Hog Cholera Strikes L. T. Vosmus Hogs
Mr. L. T. Vosmus suffered a serious hog loss this fall with eleven hogs died from cholera. Reports warn of a possible spread of the disease and danger to nearby stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Vosmus
A Novel Lemon Squeeze at Federalsburg and Local News
A Saturday night entertainment in Davis Hall featured a lemon squeeze with candy fruit and a two prize setup for most and least seeds. Mr Garey won both prizes by owning the lemon with the most seeds and the least. Also reports: Goslin’s corn crop 220 barrels from 28 acres. weather damage estimated at one third. Local social notes include visits from Hobbs family and career move of Annie Collins to John Wanamaker in Philadelphia. Protracted meetings near Goldsborough end with several conversions and a large turkey shipment for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Garey
Davis Hall
W. S. Goslin
Goslin
Katie and
Carrie Hobbs
Preston and Liden’s
Elon S. Hobbs
New York City
Eminent Doctors Praise Speer's Wines in Letters
Dr Bliss and other medical men commend Speer's Wines as highly suitable in medical practice. A letter to Mr Speer from W Briss M D requests two cases Claret and one Burgundy, to Dr Briss and to his niece in New York City, with billing to Briss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Briss, M. D
Carter Couple Narrowly Survive Gas Incident at Home
John T. Carter a Magnolia school teacher and his wife narrowly escaped coal gas suffocation at their Wilmington home. The wife woke choking and he nearly collapsed before help arrived. They were revived by medical attention. The Carters previously lived in Greensborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Carter
Magnolia
Wilmington Journal
Land Grant Copy Shown By Frampton
Mr Richard S Frampton presented the original land grant dated November 1763 bearing Frederick Lord Baltimore titles The paper is noted as a curiosity worth preservation A separate note covers the Association of School Commissioners meeting at the State Normal School with Enoch George and examiner M Bates Stephens attending and presenting on examiner duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard S. Frampton
Frederick
Maryland
Avalon
Baltimore
Association of Public School Commissioners of Maryland
State Normal School
Enoch George
M. Bates Stephens
Stephens
Caroline County Farmers Alliance Holds Executive Meeting
The Caroline county Farmers Alliance, now about 110 members, met in the courthouse on Tuesday. Deputy Organizer Cowan reports broad county interest in the group's efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Farmers’ Alliance
Caroline County Farmers' Alliance
Court House
Cowan
Local Notices of Marriages and Obituaries in Hillsborough
Marriage notices include Jacob Richter and Annie M. Stevens at M E Parsonage Hillsborough and George T Dorrett with Ella A Warner in Md. An obituary notes Margaret E Sherwood dying at 81 near Hillsborough. Moses Rash dies near Pearson's Corner aged 85. Rachel Deakyne marries Reuben Warren at Middletown on November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Deakyne
George A. Deakyne
Kenton
Reuben Warren
Middletown
Advertisements and notices in local issues
A mix of ads and notices includes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup praised as a cure all for lung disorders, land sale announcements in Queen Annes county, monument works by J W Salmons in Easton, and a sale by Hewitt Langsdale. Also listed are trespass notices, a theft arrest of Charles Brewington near Harrington, and a Golden Wedding celebration for Capt and Mrs John W Martin of Talbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter Tewans
Dr. Bull
Messrs. Russum & Lewis
J. Wm. Salmons
Washington Street
Easton
Hewitt Langsdale
Journal
Charles Brewington
KR. S. Burdick
Harrington
John W. Martin
Talbot
Waanamaker offers fall wool goods and holiday footwear
An advertisement listing discounts on merino and tricot fabrics, serge and wool blends, blankets, and a large selection of Men and Boys shoes and slippers. Items include 40 inch all wool fabrics from Sebastopol to German imports, blankets at $3.65 a pair, and shoes with sale prices from $2.75 to $4.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
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the Local Department
Joseph Golt
Wye Mills
Mamie Hughlett
Owens
D.&c. Railroad
Delaware Road
William H. Comegys
Perry S. Messick
Thomas A. Smith
W. H. Willey
Hutchinson
Kansas
Kansas. Miss Satterfield
T. J. Smithers
James E. Walters
Amelia Coursey
Wiliam E. Lord
Board of County Commissioners
Simon Richards
D. M. Henry, Jr
The
Royal Arcanum
Kemp Williams
Emmett Downes
Alonzo L. Mills
Crisfield
Cambridge
Custom House
Kent
Ida
Esau Thompson
Delilah Snowberger
Herr Gottlieb
Reynard
Queenstown
Corinne Rich
J. L. Rich
W. J. Holland
Queen Anne’s County
Greensborough M. E
William E. Lord
Reynolds Y. Collins
William M. Price
Charles H. Shields
Robert E. Smith
Gadd
Kent County
Del
P. Smith & Co
Hazleville
William Fisher
Frank H. Thomas
Fisher
J. M. Jones
Squire Dixon
Willoughby
Sheriff Williams
Matthew M. Andrew and
Sallie M. Willis
J. Frank Ledman and
A. Laura Callahan
Esau Thompson and
Delilah Snow
James H. Clark
Virginia Bennett
Solomon J. Beulah
Ida M. Friend
John W. Washington
Alberta Collins
Alfred Banks
Everena Brown
Walter T. Chase
Lottie Johns
Eve
the Orphans’ Court
Hisborough
Goldsborough
Imsborough
P. S. Reynolds
Wm. F. Adams
G. F Beaven
Will Dukes
Hillsborough
Annie Collins
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Annie Nevis
Kate Duffy
T. H. Jarman
President Garfield
Mrs. Carter
Association of School Commissioners
Rash
Pearson’s Corner
Moses Rash
Joun Waanamaker
Henry Rosenstock
IL Irawis
Nisi
John J. Freedley
George G. Dixon
John J. Freediey
Duntary
Ernest Downes
Wal. J. Liden
C.W. Hobbs
Truecapy
Jas. B. Steely
Register of Wills
Fuhu S. Emeron
Denton National Bank
Rebecca A. Emerson
Inwuiy
Munn & CO
Paulisters
Broadway
ArchitecTs & Builder
Scientific American
Biunn & Co
Patent Office
Juann & CO
Patent Solicitors
General Office
Rhoapway
T. Comegys & Co
Dustox
Mob
Posners
United States
Posner Bros
Balto. Md
Posner
Burrsville
TitcumMan Harvey
Burrsville, Md
Jas. T. Mullin & Son
Clothiers
OTH & Market
Wilmington, Dela
Emma A. Ford
Chestertown
Hartiwore
Sa.in
Bls. Ford
George Warfield
Dean
Garsais
J. H. C. Legg
St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD
A. Anderson
A Landing
Scch
Luther Tucker & Son
Albany
Thomas M. Cooper
OHA 3. A. Stoops
Denton, Md
Blackiston's
Blackiston’s
Pollock
Balto
Blackiston
W.j.blackiston
Hamilton Aster & Sons
Baltimore Street
Nea Light Street
Boston
Chicago
Mason
Hamlin
Mason & Hamlin
Delaware and
Chesapeake
Ratary
Mail. Am
Orth. Pas
Scoth Mail
Oxford
Trappe
Euston
Chapel
Queen Anne
Greenaboro
Goldsboro
Marydel
Slaughters
Clayton
Ae Hl
Fenof P. WL & H.R. H
A.M. aWare
MM. Divis
Caroline
Counties
Goddess Brothers
North Charles ST
Haltimore
Steaw Works
Charles St
J.f.mancha Claremont
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