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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1889
Page
4
Local Department Notes and Town Short Items
Local department reports on hog killing weddings postmasters and offices in Greensborough Ridgely and Denton. Mentions Danbury Greensborough Miss Satterfield and Mrs Downes with births marriages and deaths. Also notes court sittings post office changes and a rare fox hunt incident near Queenstown.
November Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses
The November records show deeds transferring hundreds of acres and various parcels with prices from 1 to 10 thousand dollars. Notable transfers include Isaac Shaw to David M. Hess for 164 acres at 10000 and E J Hubbard to Madison Williams for 931 acres at 400. Marriage licenses issued include Albert Howard and Katie Wright, Ridgeway Nichols and Sallie M. Covey, and more.
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 Grand Old Party unit in Caroline County faces a shortage of post offices with promises of offices tied to campaign contributions. The Ridgely post office deal shows two men allegedly paying 100 each for a confirmed appointment. John A Sigler was named postmaster, but the promised funds disappeared after election day, leaving finders of the missing cash elusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Ridgely
Wanamaker
Saulsbury
John A. Sigler
County cattle plague reported near Hobbs Corner and Denton
Farmers from several county districts gathered last Tuesday in town to report a serious cattle plague described as cow pox. Mild cows on farms of Jonathan E. Towers near Hobbs Corner Col R C Carter near Denton Pennell Cooper and Foster Green in Tuckahoe Neck are affected. State Veterinary Surgeon Wray says the disease is not fatal and prescribes linseed oil iron sulphate chlorate of potash and sulfur in 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 Several Estate Sales
The Orphans' Court on Tuesday confirmed the sale of the Prouse real estate by William E. Barton and the Pepper real estate sale by trustee T Pliny Fisher. Accounts for the estates of D O P Elliott William Jackson Dorcas Nichols and Walter Massey were presented or ordered. 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
John J. Freedley
Caroline County
George G. Dixon
John J. Freediey
Duntary
Ernest Downes
Wal. J. Liden
C.W. Hobbs
Truecapy
Jas. B. Steely
Register of Wills
Real Estate Sold in First District Land Sale
The estate of the late Mrs. Emiline Downes offered unimproved land at public sale by trustee Elon S. Hobbs on Tuesday. It withdrew and 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 Disasters Seen as Tariff Reform Issue
R Q Mills of Texas pins the Republican defeats on protectionist tariff policy. He notes shifting Democratic views and cites Ohio Iowa New Jersey New York and Massachusetts as signs the public leans toward tariff reform. Mills predicts Democratic gains and GOP success in the 1888 campaign on the tariff issue.
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 Elect Secretary Treasurer At Meeting
At the Wilmington Conference the Local Preachers and Exhorters Association elected Rev J R Dill as secretary and treasurer. Rev D Gollie and Mr T Mallalieu also from the county participated in topics discussed. In Denton Advent Sunday services were held in Christ Church with litany Holy Communion and a bishop led sermon. The Denton M E Church ladies hosted 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 Hosts Six Hand Euchre Party
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Barnhart entertained numerous young friends with a six-hand euchre game last Tuesday evening. The lively card session lasted until 10:30 with coffee chocolate and oysters served, then resumed until 11:30 as guests bid farewell. Attending were 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
Wreck on the D and C near Queen Anne station
A south bound mixed train on the Delaware and Chesapeake road was wrecked about one mile above Queen Anne station. A freight car was torn up and steps on both passenger cars damaged. A wrecking train cleared the track after a three hour delay. A brakeman suffered slight leg bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Delaware and Chesapeake Road
Queen Anne Station
Escape of two prisoners shocks Dover jail
A Dover special dispatch reports Bob Allen, labeled a notorious thief, and George Dill, an inmate serving a sentence for shooting James Porter, escaped from jail last night using a suspected false key. This marks Allen’s third escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Bob Allen
George Dill
James Porter
Allan
Hog Cholera Hits Farm Belonging to L T Vosmus
Mr L T Vosmus reports a severe hog loss this fall with eleven hogs dead from cholera. Authorities warn of the potential spread and risk to nearby stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Vosmus
Correspondence of the Journal Federalsburg items
Federalsburg reports a lively lemon squeeze entertainment at Davis Hall hosted by Prof Garey’s room with lemon based prizes and sale of candy fruit and cake. W S Goslin reports 220 barrels of corn stored from 28 acres averaging 39 bushels with weather halving yields. Local residents visit. Dr Reynolds improves after hospitalization in Baltimore. Bishop Adams visits Hillsborough. Annie Collins joins John Wanamaker in Philadelphia. Goldsborough protracted meetings end with conversions. large turkey shipments 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
Wm. F. Adams
Easton
G. F Beaven
Will Dukes
Talbot
Hillsborough
Annie Collins
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Eminent Doctors Praise Speer's Wines in Practice
Dr Bliss and other medical men speak highly of Speer's Wines and prescribe them when wines are needed. A letter to Mr Speer from W Briss M D requests two cases of Claret and one Burgundy, for himself and his niece in New York City, with the bill to Briss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Briss, M. D
Couple Rescued From Coal Gas in Magnolia Home
John T. Carter, a Magnolia school teacher, and his wife narrowly escaped suffocation after coal gas filled their home. The wife woke with a choking sensation and Carter was nearly overcome before rescue and medical aid saved them. They previously resided in Greensborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Carter
Magnolia
Wilmington Journal
Land grant copy shown from 1763 by Frampton
Mr. Richard S Frampton displayed the original land grant deed dated November 1763 from Frederick Absolute Lord and Proprietary of Maryland and Avalon Lord Baron of Baltimore The document remains legible though over 125 years old The piece is described as a curiosity worth preservation The article also notes the annual meeting of the Association of Public School Commissioners of Maryland held at the State Normal School on the 26th and 27th instant with Commissioner Enoch George and Examiner M Bates Stephens present Stephens reading a paper on the duties of the school examiner
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 Meeting Report
The Caroline county Farmers Alliance, now about 110 members, held an executive meeting at the courthouse on Tuesday last. Deputy Organizer Cowan says farmers across the county are keen on the order’s efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Farmers’ Alliance
Caroline County Farmers' Alliance
Court House
Cowan
Marriages and an 82nd birthday in Hillsborough notices
In Hillsborough a marriage joins Jacob Richter of Queen Annes county and Annie M Stevens of Ridgely at 6 30 p m Rev G W Townsend officiating Dorrett Warner wedding occurs October 30 1889 George T Dorrett of Patapsco Neck and Ella A Warner of Talbot county Md Sherwood dies in Hillsborough aged 81 near Pearson s Corner Moses Rash dies aged 84 85 Miss Rachel Deakyne daughter of George A Deakyne of near Kenton weds Reuben Warren at Middletown on Thursday November 1ath
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Deakyne
George A. Deakyne
Kenton
Reuben Warren
Middletown
Advertisements and notices lead off regional page
A mixed page ad section lists Dr Bull s Cough Syrup claims, land sales by Russum and Lewis in Queen Annes County, J Wm Salmons marble works in Easton with monument services, a gout cure advertised as Salvation oil, and Langsdale sale of ten acres in the Fourth district. Also trespass notices from JourNAL office, arrest of Charles Brewington for a Harrington store robbery, and Capt and Mrs John W Martin celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.
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 wholesale textiles and boots on sale
The advertisement showcases a wide sale ranging from 50 cent merino and tricot fabrics to wool serge and melange borders, blankets at 3.65 a pair, and long list of Ready-for-holiday gifts including French and German fabrics. Men’s slippers and Dongola Kid boots are offered at substantial markdowns, with Joun Waanamaker promoting a grand stock for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Philadelphia
New York
Joun Waanamaker
Blackiston’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
the Local Department
James G. Redden
J. T. Louden Hynes
Seaford
Geo. M. Russum
Easton Court
B. C. Holbrook
Henderson
L. Rash
Hartley
Delaware
Della Rose
Cordova
Greensborough
Will Sigler
Paterson
N. J
Elon S. Hobbs, Esq
Main St
F. C. Ramsdell
Williamsburg
W. W. Harper
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
the Orphans’ Court
Hisborough
Goldsborough
Imsborough
P. S. Reynolds
Annie Nevis
Kate Duffy
T. H. Jarman
President Garfield
Mrs. Carter
Association of School Commissioners
Rash
Pearson’s Corner
Moses Rash
Henry Rosenstock
IL Irawis
Nisi
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
Paus
Albany
Thomas M. Cooper
OHA 3. A. Stoops
Denton, Md
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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