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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1888
Page
3
A collection of readable county items circulated under this county head covers local events notices and briefs from various towns. It includes brief updates on community happenings and public notices gathered from multiple local sources.
Mr. Frank Turner visits town. Sheriff proclaims general election notice. A. T. Warren and daughter Mary back from New York. Chester River line boat schedule released. Miss Emma Bosley visiting Mrs. Dunnock. St Johns College scholarship vacancy announced. Bishop Adams to visit St Pauls on 26 inst. J R Allee buys Somerset county farm for 10500. Revival at Shepard's M E church. Henry C Rawlings appointed poor trustee. Rev Howse to preach at Ames Chapel Oct 17 1888. Smith & Green buy 7000 railroad ties in Virginia. Salvation Oil ad and prices for grain and goods. Beneficiary offering for Florida yellow fever diocese. J T L Hynes. John B Gough to Egypt. Bull's Cough Syrup touted. Clothing ads. Attempted theft of Maryland Steamboat Co tickets thwarted. Sandcliff and Morris arrested. Price family welcome triplets prev. died. Benjamin Bordley dies. notes on feats. Rev Worthman injured in run away accident. Prohibition meeting fails. bailiff reports. Baltimore to Pittsburg B& O trains described.
The Bell Clothing House on Pratt Street adjoining Hanover Baltimore Maryland offers boys suits from 2.50 dollars for a basic model to 3.50 dollars and 35.00 for higher quality or finest options.
Justice Dixon presided as the inquest returned a verdict on Monday that the infant found in Linchester mill pond was smothered and then cast into the water by an unknown person.
Mr C T Betton, a respected farmer near Templeville, died suddenly of dropsy early Friday morning the 5th. His wife sat by his chair for about two hours before dawn revealed his death. About sixty, he was well known in the area and leaves a large family.
The county commissioners met on Tuesday to appoint Sainsbury Hobbs Clement Noble and Elvis W Williamson to view and lay out a public road in the Third district. They remitted court costs for Lincoln Wheeler who paid a fine and was released from jail. The board ordered Joseph Cornish added to the current year's pensioner list.
Miss Susie Pearson is on the sick list this week. David S. Truitt, Esq., is boxing and shipping his canned goods. Frank Moore is repainting and papering his dwelling. Mrs. Blance Richards’s new dwelling house near her millinery store nears completion. There is talk of lighting the town with electricity and leading men are urged to push the project to boost attraction and property values.
The Cleveland Thurman and Gibson Club at Ridgely calls a meeting for Tuesday evening October 16 at 7 o'clock at McShane's Hall. All members are urged to be present early. Speakers will be present to address the meeting. A large flag has been purchased and will be hoisted Tuesday evening. President Stephens asks all members of the club of Denton to meet at the Courthouse Saturday evening at 7 o'clock for urgent business.
County commissioners on Tuesday named judges of election for six districts. First district chief judge David T. Richards, with Joseph T. Gough and James Green. Second district chief J. P. Manlove, with James M. Knotts and Trustin M. Pippin. Third district William S. Evitts with des judioe Purnell Johnson and A. R. Wright. Fourth Harmony precinct chief R. Y. Collins with N. J. Cork ran and C. H. Todd. Preston precinct chief A. W. Sisk with Thomas H. Flihar ty and Jesse A. Wright. Fifth district chief E. E. Gostin with Wm. W. Brown and Willard C. Todd. Sixth district chief H. C. Fisher with John H. George and Henry W. Hynson.
Lhlisborough and Queen Anne report three sills on the first floor of 11 S Fisher cannery gave way due to heavy can goods pressure with no other damage. Capt Wheeler improves his dwelling with a two story back building by Mr Hicks. Diphtheria rife at Hall s Cross Roads a Chance child died and was buried Monday. Rev W L Gooding of Dover Del filled the M E church pulpit both services last Sunday. Rev Morris to occupy next Sunday. G L Harley formerly of Centreville now in Queen Anne finishes a handsome Main street residence. Wilmington fair attendees included W H Diggans Joe Griffin Risley and others.
Delegates at the State convention at the W C U report a pleasant and profitable time and hope for more county White Ribbons next year. The banner prize for membership growth went to Federalsburg with 85 percent gains. Mr Robert Logan and Miss Annie Jennings married Monday evening with Rev. Kenney officiating. The Cornet Band serenaded. The Nanticope River bridge is under repair by Rufus C Harris, aiming to reopen in about a week. Goslin and Davis closed their canning establishment after a busy season producing about 200000 cans of fruit.
A Denton public meeting crowded the Court House as Col. L. A. Gadd opened proceedings. Dr. G. W. Goldborsough was chosen president with Earle Fisher and Clinton Cook as secretaries and a six district slate of vice presidents named. Gibson spoke at length attacking Republicans and tariff, Weeks followed with notes on party principles and tariff reform, while the Greensborough Band provided music and attendees included Mrs. Weeks and local officials.
Delaware State Fair managers secure the famous Wild West Indian Show for five days at Dover October 16 through 20. The troupe from major cities features cowboys Indians scouts and riders with a packed program including combats shooting riding escapes and western life scenes. Train arrivals determine daily start, low rate excursion tickets are offered, and facilities include restaurants a music band and amusements on the fair grounds.
The docket lists numerous defendants in state and local option cases with verdicts of not guilty or guilty verdicts, including assaults and weapons charges. Several attachments and non pros judgments were recorded against various garnishees and trustees. The Denton National Bank suit against Richard P. Carter was moved to Baltimore court.
LIIDEN. Departed this life, Thursday morning, October 1h, 1888, Mrs. Sarah T. Liden, widow of William A. Liden, aged 63 years and 10 months. Funeral at Concord on Saturday morning last at 10 o'clock. Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, From which none ever wake to weep. Farewell, my friends and children dear. Though absent there should be no fear.
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