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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1892
Page
3
Registration days are over and wheat prices listed. Mr Beauchamp’s new dwelling advances. a big Democratic rally is planned for Thursday with speakers including Alonzo L. Miles. The circuit court convenes with many criminal cases, grand jury sworn, naturalizations granted, and several real estate transfers recorded in September.
On Tuesday last trustee T. Fred Garey sold twelve parcels from the Thomas F. Garey estate. Purchasers include Samuel Cooper for the Garey lot nine acres near Denton. L. E. J. Tuff for the Caoh lot seven acres. D. J. Zacharias for the saw mill site two acres. D. S. Brockway for Rideout property 150 acres. E. M. Garey for Pritchett Farm 100 acres. E. M. Garey for Orrell Farm 150 acres. W. F. Towers for Gilpins Point 2 025 dollars. Wm Penn Willis for Peter Willis land 150 acres. E. M. Garey for Keene Farm 400 acres. W. F. Towers for Steele land 66 acres. E. M. Garey for Pretty man Jot five acres. Luther H. Gadd for marsh tract near Denton 116 dollars.
Mr Charles H Willis plans to sell his stock of goods soon and remove to a larger field of work. He is among the community's popular young men and friends would part with him reluctantly.
From Charlottesville and Philadelphia dispatches, a wife Mary Bauman awaits news of husband Louis Bauman who vanished after a Sept 14 wedding to Miss Mary Smith. Bauman claims drugging after leaving Philadelphia, wandering Washington, then Charlottesville. he plans to return to Philadelphia. Election officers appointments and community notices follow with weddings, society events, and local appointments.
The school board awarded the county scholarship at the Maryland Institute to Miss Lora R. Smith and confirmed appointments of Miss Mollie Harrison and Miss Cia Jones as teachers at Hynson and Camp Grove. An order authorizes opening colored schools at Mt. Zion Greensborough Ridgely Hillsborough Denton Federalsburg and Marsh Creek on November 23 and Broadway will start January. A teachers examination for colored applicants is set for October 19. Charles Stevens Jr. received a scholarship at the Maryland Agricultural College. The secretary is to contact the Comptroller in Annapolis about the reduced quarterly State fund to the county.
The store boasts an unmatched line of ladies dress goods cloaks carpets and ready made clothing for the season. Prices are advertised as lower than ever and a new bridge makes Laston more accessible to customers.
Sunday meetings in Marsuel church raised funds to de fray the debt with a hundred fifty dollars subscribed. Rev. Mr. Todd aided in services. A barber shop opens in town in the room once used by Dr. Polson. Calvin R Vinzier and family moved to a new house on his farm near town. Rev. R W Todd lectured on Old Time School Houses. W C T U members attended a Ridgely convention. House painted for post office by Mil ton Slemmer. Farmers near completion of seeding. corn husking and election ahead. Cold wave prompted stoves and coats. Chandler children ill with measles. Court attendance noted. Mrs James Green and Mrs Green in Dover. Light frost occurred Sunday night. Miss Sallie Edgell visiting aunt Mrs S G Boyer.
The oyster supper organized by the ladies of the M. P. Church has been postponed to Friday and Saturday, October 14th and 15th, at the same venue in town. Proceeds will support church activities and community projects.
The Easton convention nominates John B Brown of Queen Annes and Robert F Brattan for Congress, praising their independence and reformist records including gas bill opposition. Articles from Salisbury Advertiser and Kent Now laud the ticket as capable, unifying the district, with supportive notes from Centreville and Cambridge papers. A tale recalls Brattan's wartime near arrest and a clever escape with a letter.
Mr Samuel M Carter a venerable citizen of Caro Line county died Wednesday at his son in law Harry A Roe’s home on Lowe street Denton after a congestive chill. He was about eighty three. His wife Mrs Carter died two years ago. He leaves four daughters Mrs J Draper Greensborough Mrs Isaac Pennewill Smyrna Mrs Ralph Waldo Simerson Ansonia Conn and Mrs HE A Rae. Funeral at Mr Rae’s residence and interment Greensborough cemetery. Lanes Indicted for Poisoning the Well Grand jury in Sussex Delaware indicts John Evans for poisoning the Rosser well near Federalsburg causing a child’s death and others poisoned. Lians’ trial set for next Monday. Easton fall store headsquaters Jarrell Nichols guarantee city prices on everything.
In response to the president the Choptank C L S C met at the M E parsonage on the 27th for reorganization. Sixteen active members enrolled with others hoped to join. Loss of a few former members noted, but equal accessions reported. First regular meeting set for 7 30 pm at T Pliny Fisher's home. Annual officer election and varied study examinations scheduled including Grecian History and US relations with foreign powers.
Provisions of the Orphan's Court show the testamentary bond of W H Comegys as executor of Elizabeth Wardin approved by the court on Tuesday. The last will of Mary Bishop was admitted to probate. Administration is granted to Charles H Pritchett for Thomas B Pritchett with creditor notice ordered, and Isaac Gruwell's estate is assigned to Witham L B Gruwell and Frederick Gruwell with creditor notice ordered.
Health officer J C Clark reported to county commissioners that the county is unusually healthy with no epidemics and little sickness. He attributes the improvement to drained lands and cleared swamps, noting malarial diseases are disappearing.
Pleasant time at Cordova hall hosted by Wm T Callahan Co with J Harry Rose Ad Jarrell and Hachette Morgan as organizers. Guests included many locals and visitors. music by Bob Nilson and Jerry Simpson. a noon luncheon and late dancing concluded at seven with praise for a wholesome social event.
The Cordova Democratic Club held a large rally at its headquarters last Saturday night with N Alexander Hutson Isaac H White and president J M Wooters addressing a packed audience. Hon Olin Bryan Hutson White and W T H Lee were elected honorary members as the club grows.
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