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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1899
Page
3
Postal officials weigh mails as a new steamboat wharf at Two Johns is completed. Notable items include residents moving, trades opening, a fire on a steamer, school awards, and plans for a new brass band in the area.
A proposed 825000 subscription to the Denton and Federalsburg Rail road would fund a line from near Denton to near Federalsburg. Caroline county may subscribe 25000 in four percent bonds, gaining two seats on the railroad board and preference stock. Supporters argue the route boosts local commerce and extends regional transit.
Marydel area items report a young girls social announced for Friday and Saturday evenings October 20 and 21 at the Academy. Other town notes include visitors Mrs Ella Wilkinson and Miss Annie, Mrs Frazier of Dover hosting Mrs James Green, Sue Voshell visiting Mrs James Field, Rickards moving into Medford’s former house, Bohemians leaving town, Musselman guests of Pippin, Clark taking a Federalsburg job, Harry Pippin visiting Elkton and local sick list updates.
Smithville reports the death of Priestley Chaffinch aged 72 at his brother John Chaffinch’s home. Interment was at Bloomery cemetery with Rev. T. F. Beauchamp of Williston officiating. Nearby, J. H. Thawley plans to move to Isaac Harris farm near Denton in a few weeks. William Robinson will relocate when Thawley leaves. Revival meetings continue at Bloomery led by Rev. Beauchamp.
Hethiehem Mrs R M Messick shows marked improvement after weeks of illness with her daughter Mrs Geo J Wallace of Denton visiting. Mr Wallace came Sunday. Mrs William F Liden Willis ton with her son Walter Kelley spent Sunday in town. Miss Winnie Pritchett hosted friends last Saturday. Miss Ida Corkran visited Mrs A J Messick earlier this week. Senator Messick was in Baltimore this week.
Dr Paul Ellwanger buried from his mother's residence near Sheppard's Church after studying at Rush Medical College Chicago. Cornelius Hubbard 22 buried from his father's home with Rev Aloysius Green officiating at Greensboro cemetery. Miss Mamie Reach departs Greensboro due to duties. Greensboro Auxiliary of Woman's Foreign Missionary Society represented in Washington. Various local visits, travels, and band trip noted including the Greensboro Cornet Band to Queenstown.
In Denton area records show on October 3 eleven voters registered and six transferred to other districts. On October 10 sixty four registered with eighteen transfers, the largest daily enrollment in the district. The page also reports a string of social notes about residents returning from travels, bridal engagements, weddings and visits among families in Denton Greensboro Hillsboro and surrounding towns, with details on outfits venues and travel plans.
Preston Miss May Hooper and Mr John Fletcher from Cambridge were guests at Mr J B Fletchers on Sunday. Ladies of Preston M E Church plan an oyster dinner and supper around election day. Smith of Reliance Md has become a clerk at J T Dennis store. Prof Lee Wheatley visited Finchville Dorchester last Sunday. Frank Willis of Easton visited Wim Todd early. William Hubbard of Steelton visited Preston friends this week. Miss Elia Henry of Dover is visiting relatives in Preston.
Mrs. F. G. Slemmer and Miss Edith Slemmer moved from Centreville to Ridgely last week. Mr. Slemmer works for Messrs. T. L. Day, Swing & Co. Robert Garey Dean of Ridgely enrolled in Baltimore City Business College for nine months of shorthand and typing. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dean returned from a week with Dorchester friends.
The Caroline county Commissioners publish their annual statement in a pamphlet form, a system different from any other county in the State. The approach is praised as a good idea and worthy of imitation for future reference.
A local notice announces Herkin's High-Grade Coffee available at Punterfield's shop. Enjoy rich aroma and bold flavor selections as cafe customers sample brews and place orders for pickup or in-store purchases.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday last, Mary Cohee as executrix of John L. Cohee presented her first and final account of administration, which was passed and distribution ordered. Francena L. Stambaugh and E. Grace Stambaugh, administrators of Frederick B. Stambaugh, presented a distribution of the personal estate, which was approved. J. Allen Moore and George C. Moore, executors of George H. Moore, obtained an order allowing Mrs. Anna N. Moore a share of sale proceeds in lieu of dower, with her consent.
John Satterfield, Easton tailor turned businessman and notary public, died at home in Easton on a Saturday morning at age 65. He was a Democrat, helped found the Methodist Protestant Church in Easton, and had long ties to Philip Francis Thomas. Survived by a widow on his third marriage, and three daughters including Mrs. Wickes of Michigan.
James T. Hubbard a 55 year old farmer near Lewistown Talbot county drove to the river to water his horse. He was seen in his carriage at the edge of the stream and later found drowned in the upside down carriage. The horse and harness were found farther along. Hubbard leaves a widow and several sons including a merchant in St Michaels. The Tuckahoe is noted as treacherous and deep near shore.
In last week’s Journal report the trial of George Morris for disturbing the peace is noted. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling nearly 100 dollars after leaving Dent with liquor and painting Ridgely in a drunken spree. He beat his wife, and magistrate ordered twelve months in the House of Correction. State’s Attorney Deweese says Morris cost Caroline county about 1500 dollars. Morris contends fines already paid exceed any losses. He appealed and was released on bail yesterday.
August Flower remains the leading remedy for indigestion biliousness and general malaise. The ad claims doctors were scarce and Appen dicitis nervous prostration and heart failure unheard of before its use. It promotes Green s August Flower in liquid form with sample bottles at W E Browns Denton Md Rickards Co Marydel Md.
The Democratic campaign committee urges a parade and mass meeting on Wednesday October 25 at Friends Meeting House with a parade forming at 11 am and a review at noon. Prominent Democrats from across the state will attend along with brass bands. District marshals will be chosen and a chief marshal appointed.
The Denton branch of the bench shooter fraternity boasts a strong reputation in traps, field, and bench. They have added members with long range guns and call for challengers to test their claim of championship before autumn ends.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip tickets with expositon admission for October 1 and 26, November 9 and 23 from multiple divisions and stations. Rates equal single fare round trip plus admission, with a minimum of one dollar. For exact figures, see Ticket Agent. The National Export Exposition showcases farm machinery, band concerts, and midway entertainment.
The German Baptist Brethren announce a protracted meeting at Bethel church house starting Monday evening October 16 for a week or more with love feast on October 21. Rev. J A Long from York Pa to conduct, while Rev. Wickline and Rev. Given lead services at Burrsville and Denton M E Churches. An oyster supper for Grove M P Church is planned October 20 and 21. Union revival at Gareys Chapel begins tomorrow with Wickline and Brown in charge. Easton Diocese convocation to meet at Christ Church Tuesday evening. Rev C L Kennard begins revival at Goldsboro. Tyndalls camp near Seaford closed on the 9th.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes Major Noble a Maryland native, Academy entrant since 1880, graduate 1884, served under General Shafter in Arizona and Cuba, spoke Spanish, led negotiations before Santiago, promoted to Captain in the Third Infantry, acted as judge advocate in California, inspector of rifle practice, and has many friends in Southern Carolina.
Clerk Hobbs handed Clerk Whitby a statement of costs totaling 221.70 in the Coulby versus Talbot county case. The record lists numerous paid bills to auditors road accounts advertisers attorneys and other expenses including 63.00 47.15 5000 8.14 and 165.40 among others, with total disbursements listed as 505.56.
Mrs. Sarah Longaker Conrad wife of Henry C Conrad city solicitor of Wilmington died at a Philadelphia hospital last Thursday. Col Ephraim G Polk of Somerset near Princess Anne died Tuesday. he was a longtime newspaper man former legislator and School Commissioner. Mr William T Hutson Kent county Delaware prothonotary died Sunday. funeral held Wednesday.
Dr. J Clement Clark superintendent of the Second Asylum for the Insane at Springfield with Dr. Gundry left Baltimore on Thursday to inspect the State asylums of Ohio New York and Massachusetts. They expect to finish in about ten days. Dr J W Roberts Ridgely Md offers a hog cholera cure with no patent and pay on success. Simon Dorman Cordova gains an $8 monthly pension.
The census next year will require detailed items on acreage, production, and value of all crops. Farmers should now record each crop, acres per crop, quantity produced, and proceeds to aid the enumerator next year.
Planning notice requests permission for two new houses in East Denton submitted to Mrs. Joanna Mc Shane. Application outlines site, access, and zoning compliance. Public comment period noted with filing authority and deadline.
A three hundred strong crowd witnessed a Caroline County Queenstown tournament with knightly entries and a royal procession. Colonel Roberts announced results with Charles Howard winning first, Love second, Mercer third, and Keiler fourth. Louise Dukes crowned queen, Helen Richardson first maid of honor, Ella Moore second, Carrie Eggleston third. all three ladies hailed from Caroline. The event, praised for its weather and music, drew Denton enthusiasts and Western Shore participation, with plans for an annual festival and a golden cup prize.
The Sun notes a shortage of good hunting dogs with many buyers seeking broken setters or pointers. Supply is tight while demand stays high, a situation mirrored last year. Few birds in prior years left dogs unbroken and reluctant owners won t lend dogs, reducing sport and foreseeing smaller crowds afield.
After a Elkton meeting Col John Walter Smith hurriedly traveled to New York where the American correspondent saw him. Smith said he is absolutely certain he will be elected governor, citing crowd enthusiasm and broad support for his platform and candidates.
Florence Faulkner, four year old daughter of William L and Elizabeth Faulkner, died October 3 1899 near Templeville from membranous croup. The notice thanks Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for saving many children from dysentery and cholera infantum. Sold by W E Brown Denton R J Colston Ridgely Hugh Duffey Hillsboro.
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