Denton Journal notes from county events and changes
County commissioners meet October 8. School and Orphans' Court sessions set for October 8. Miss Olivia Shields wins prize at Easton fair. Trainmen and dispatchers noted in regional updates. Ridgely sale advertised. New engine Governor Jackson on Delaware road. Marriage announced for J Edward Tyler and May Clark. Russum named Republican candidate for State Senate. Port Grape wine touted as medical remedy. George W Redden dies at 68. heirs listed. School stats show 47 white and 21 colored buildings. 2,776 white and 1,095 colored pupils. several new schoolhouses built.
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Georgetown
Orphans’ Court
Denton
Jacob A. Heller
Ridgely
Olivia Shields
Wilmington
Fred Ross
Seaford
Harvey Smith
Nichols
C. C. Wheeler
Delaware Road
Jackson
Baltimore and Eastern Shore
Democratic County Central Committee
George
Big Frank” McCoy
Delaware
New Castle
N. Alex. Hutson
Hutson
Julia Kelley
Maud Greer
Laura Melvin
Bella Simpers
Dollie Kelley
Iva Lowe
Mamie Downes
May Fisher
Ella Quinn
Jas. E. Golley
J. Edward Tyler
Easton Gasette
May Clark
State Board of Education
Stephens
Furman’s Grove
Bridgetown
Union Grove
Bethelehem
Federalsburg craic and a knife attack in Davis and Goslin cannery
Letters from Henderson Angely Hynson and Federalsburg describe a Friday clash in which Lizzie Camper was severely cut by Ann Prattis, Harriet Morris also injured, and Prattis fled the county to avoid arrest. Other items note a road accident, a cannery fire, illness, and local notices including Knights Templar reunion plans and public debates on local option and temperance.
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Federalsburg
Elizabeth Camper
Ann Prattis
Davis and Goslin
Canning House
Lizzie Camper
Harriet Morris
Ann
Election Judges Appointed by County Commissioners
County Commissioners on Tuesday appointed election judges for six districts and Preston. District One selects John T. Straughn as chief judge with William H. Whiteley and Thomas R. Green. District Two names William J. Clark, J. E. Lewis and Fred Roe. District Three lists N. A. Hutson, Purnell Johnson and H. Franklin Stevens. District Four assigns Harmony S. Trice, C. W. Bradley and T. E. Kelly. Preston includes J. B. Patton, Jas. Miley and J. B. Fletcher. District Five designates William Lewis, Bayard Nichols and F. P. Covey. District Six names John E. Wilson, J. L. Beacham and J. H. Fisher.
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John T. Straughn
Wm. H. Whiteley
Thomas R. Green
William J. Clark
J. E. Lewis
Fred Roe
N. A. Hutson
Purnell Johnson
H. Franklin Stevens
Harmony
S. Trice
C. W. Bradley
T. E. Kelly
Preston
J. B. Patton
Jas. Miley
J. B. Fletcher
William Lewis
Bayard Nichols
F. P. Covey
John E. Wilson
J. L. Beachamp
J. H. Fisher
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Property transfers list from Denton area towns and estates
A series of property deeds records transfers in Preston Denton and nearby towns. W W Williamson conveys Preston town property to Wm T Tuff for 150 dollars and to Joanna Valliant for 120 dollars. Other transfers include 162 acres to Griffin and Griffin for 3700 dollars, 162 acres to Mary L Barton for 5500, 2534 acres to John R Dirkight for 243.50, and Denton Bridge and telephone line parcels to various buyers with prices ranging from 60 to 125 dollars. Additional conveyances include Bridgetown Denton Ridgely line, 3 acre property for 5 dollars, and several town parcels valued up to 345 dollars with multiple buyers across Federalsburg and Denton areas.
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W.W. Williamson
Wm. T. Tuff
Preston Town
George W. Camper
John R. Griffin
Joseph G. Griffin
Jerry Fisher
William F. Towers
Denton Town
John A. Collins
Susan Willoughby
W. W. Williamson
Joanna Valliant
John H. George
J. P. Holsinger
Mary L. Barton
Mary M. Bigler
Rosetta Adams
John R. Dirkight
Ed. Clark
Serena Gibson
Bridgetown
J. H. Nicholson
Samuel Ewings
Denton Bridge
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Howard Melvin
Denton-Ridgely
William Morgan
Alfred A. Fisher
Wm. A. Noble
Albert E. Poole
Federalsburg
Madison Williams
J. A. Parrott
Eldridge W. Emerson
J. Marion Emerson
Ralph W. Emerson
Denton
Denard Willis
Walter J. Willis
Jas. O. Wyatt
Josephine Wyatt
Jno
Acme Hall Fall and Winter Clothing Sale
OEFHM S ACME HALL offers ready to wear men women and juvenile clothing with low prices. Suits range from 7 to 84 dollars and overcoats from 6 to 30 dollars. Hats and juvenile suits are highlighted with styles and patterns praised by the store. The ad emphasizes courteous service from all staff and fashion leadership.
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Qehm
Acme
West
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
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Denton Journal
the Local Department
Russum
Caroline County
Senate
George Mitchell Russum
Maryland
Rent
Neus
New Jersey
Alfred Speer
George W. Redden
Redden
Henderson
Angely Hynson
Federalsaburg
Messenger
Ed. Stevens
Hynson
Joseph H. Trice
Annie
Mendelson
Byron Holbrook
Henry Clark
Robert Shaw
Shaw
Mr. Clark
D. P. Lefever
Pennsylvania Railroad
Knights Templar
America
Washington
Potomac
Philadelphia
Trenton
Harrisburg
Williamsport
Elmira
Emporium
Corry
Reform
Mark Twain
Mark
Tam
James M. Christopher
James L. Payne
Isaac S. Joslin
Charles H. Smith
James G. Redden
Daniel K. Crouse
Thomas Stokeley
Elizabeth B Dill
Oscar Joseph Simons
Loretta Kuhn
William M. Cohee
Katie M. Messick
James R. Chaffinch
Ida Evans
Joshua L. Lister
Jennie Henry
Charles Chase
Angelina Pinkett
Francis Cephas
Eva Wilson
Trippitt
Kenton
Wilhelmina
Jeremiah Tribbitt
Oefhm
OEHM
Acme Hall
Berlin
SV Cts
London
Jast, Rullin & Sox, Tailors
6Th & Market, Clothiers
Berwanger & Company
ITV
Balmitiere, Md
Alex McComas
S. Calvert St
Balto
A.C. Yates & CO
Ledger Building
Sixth and Chestnut Streets
Tramilton Easter & Sons
Baltimore, MD
MATL
Boston
New York
Chicago
Mason
Hamlin
Penon Hiring
Mason & Hamlin
Mason & Amin
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall Street
Epps
Civil Service Gazette
James Epps & CO
Homeopathic Chemists
England
T. Wirt
Fruit & Produce
Front Street
Consolidation National Bank
Phila
Levin W. Robinson
James E. Perry
M. W. Green & Sons
Blacksmiths and Horseshoers
Denton, Md
A.D. Smith
Miles W. Green & Sone
Mary A. Livermore
A. D. Worthington & CO
Hartford
Conn
Office OF the County Commissioners
W. F. Towers
A. G. Saulsbury & Bro. Ridgely
T. Tunis
R. B. Fountain
F.C. Fenhagen
W. W. Tunis & Bro. Lumber CO
W. W. Tunis
Tunis Mills
Talbot County
Mary Ana
Builders’ Supplies
Phillip
Phillips
C. A. Ringgold
Frank H. Phillips
Moro Phillips
Guarantee
Frederick Phillips
South St
Third St
M. J. Young
J. H. Coulbourn
North Front Street
Penna
Hechives
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