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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1894
Page
3
The town notes record the Zell property sale for 7500 dollars on Miles river, several marriages and health updates, a Prohibition meeting in Concord, and various local business acts. Court proceedings in Denton feature grand jury activity, multiple trials, and a push for a new courthouse amid financial concerns.
A county report warns heavy indebtedness burdens taxpayers and fears an added strain from a proposed new courthouse with Legislature timing questions. The letter asks for the judges’ interpretation of the act and notes a recently appointed county auditors board, praising its work while condemning Caroline County’s poor financial condition.
Election supervisors appointed district judges ballot clerks and tally clerks for eight districts with names of officials in each district. The report lists judges ballot clerks and tally clerks for districts one through eight. It also notes the Chatauqua Literary and Scientific Circle celebrating sixteen years and outlining its reading program and year schedule. Smith Bros Ridgely offer fodder twine at six cents per pound.
A county Sunday School Convention at Denton opened despite bad weather with Rev. W. W. Ship and Rev. Dr. Cyrus Cort present. State Organizer George Nock arrived by steamer Avalon and proceedings featured sermons, discussions on teacher training, Sunday School expansion, and a note of protest against liquor. Officers were elected. delegations from Hillsborough, Greensborough, Ridgely, Burrsville, Ridgely M. A., Hanis, Thawleys, and Central M. E. reported attendance and membership.
Reports cover church attendance figures for Denton West Henderson and Federalsing with scholars and average attendance. Updates include a rearrangement under Rev J B Arinstromg and Rev W Moore and Rev H Me Reed, next steps for health and coverage in Calvert Caroline and Ridgely. Protracted meetings led by Rev I D Bowman at Ridgely ended with conversions and gospel impact. Hillsborough Cordova sermons outline themes for October 5 to 28, focused on family and marriage. Bishop Curtis confirmed eight children and one adult at St Elisabeths.
Margy del and Miss Sallie Edgell face ongoing vandalism as nails deter classroom access. Community tensions rise as school commissioners are urged to act once culprits are identified. Cannery runs two days weekly, while tomato yields lag behind averages.
Thursday will host a gala day at Montpelier one mile from town with eight or ten Knights of the Linee rehearsing in period costumes. Prizes include a riding saddle bridle spurs and a riding whip with marshals and judges named. Queen of Love and Beauty crown address by J Frank Turner. Bicycle and base ball events feature prizes and skill tests amid a day of minor attractions and a ladies lunch under a canvas tent.
A list of guests checking into the Brick Hotel includes Wm. H. Aulin J. F. Bateman A. F. Newman G. W. Wingard Jnc. B. Brown S. H. Melson Clayland Mullikin J. Frank Harper Thos. J. Keating H. C. Conrad Mrs. C. F. Weaver Mrs. Salena Anstett R. S. Dame J. C. Heathcote M. C. Essenwine W. I. Burt Hon. Frederick Stump Jos. A. Wickes Capt. C. R. Leonard Col. Clement Sulivane S. Milbourne FA Fletcher T. W. Simmons G. TH. Dawson M. E. Gove Mr and Mrs M. M. Booze Jno. R. Pattison W. P. Chaflineh S. Pippin H. A. Tuthill W. O. T. Locherman J. Frank Turner Dr. S. B. Ewell Vienna Vienna and Salisbury.
The Pennsylvanian Rail Road Company expands personally conducted tours from New York and Philadelphia on October 16 covering Gettysburg Blue Ridge Luray Natural Bridge and Washington Nine day round trips with parlor cars cost 55 from New York and 53 from Philadelphia Tickets and itineraries available from Tomist Agent New York or Broad Street Station Philadelphia Goshauno the wind reader performed in Hillsborough and demonstrated feats at Masonic Building and Town Hall
The levy court met on Tuesday and examined several bills. Treasurer Deaksne reported over $15,000 collected in September, a substantial rise from last year’s receipts.
Denton will host Chas Lee's Monster London Shows Circus Museum and Menagerie for two performances Tuesday October 9th afternoon and evening with a grand golden street parade at noon. Local papers praise the exhibition as first class, moral, and worth liberal patronage, amid reports from Clyde New York and Ulysses Pennsylvania. Also notes Chamberlains remedy and a Ridgely millinery opening by Edith Baughley.
The orphans court rescinded the probate order for James Pippin amid questions on will execution date. Edward W. Liden presented Margaret J. Wright’s final accounts. G W Betson filed trustee accounts for Lewis Schafer. The Jarrells were authorized to privately sell Charles E. Jarrell’s estate. Nathaniel C. Rittenhouse real estate sale confirmed. Colored schools to open Oct 22 and others by Nov 12 with a mid‑Jan start for Dydy’s and American Corner. An exam for colored teachers will be held Nov 10. Croup prevention advised with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. bottle prices 26 and 30 cents.
Inventory has expanded with many new lines and a splendid lot of merchandise added in a recent period. The note highlights a larger than ever stock of general merchandise with improved variety and value.
The advertisement promotes Ladies Fine Shoes of the Allnut brand noted for approved quality and style. It highlights price ranges from Docents to RLU per pair and claims correct styles for discerning customers.
Retailer advertises belongings with ladies invited to view dress goods ginghams calicoes and fine fabrics. Sells pretty pantaloons at 25 dollars and worklingmen find goal over alls at 40 cents.
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