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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1896

Page

3

Denton Local Department Notes and Socials

Denton registers see six contested cases as voters gather in crowded hotels. Miss Louie Ramsdell visits Miss Myra Aldrich in Wyoming Delaware while locals report a busy week with visitors in town. Community updates include memorials, marriages, railroad work progress and upcoming Democratic rally at Mozart Hall in Greensboro on October 29.

M. J. Cohee Philadelphia Denton Registers of Louie Ramsdell Myra Aldrich Wyoming Delaware Denton Willard H. Thawley Wilmington Richard Alburger Henry Irwin Jane Hoskins Baltimore M. Louisa Horsey J. E. Gibson Bridgetown Messrs Bryan and Sewell Tuckahoe Neck Caroline County Pamelia Hall Margaret Anne Arundel County John 5. Earnhart Mozart Hall Greensboro George Mitchell Sadie Lare Smithville Lizzie Robinson Lena Leva Williamson Concord Peleg Hussey Burrsville Greensborough Belinda Accomac County Jefferson Charlie Goudhnour Edwin H. Brown Centreville Ridgely Free Silver Club Howard Bryant William Temple Edward Trippe Easton Melusina Trippe Henry Holliday, Jr Circouit Court Talbot County Foster Green Federalsburg Liberty Church Caroline Democrats Grand County Triass Frank W. Redden J. Gibson Cannon

Brown acquitted in lengthy Queen Annes murder trial

The Brown murder trial ends with Thomas R. Brown found not guilty of shooting Samuel Rash. The defense countered with alibi and character testimony while the State presented circumstantial evidence from witnesses including Collier and Walls. After two trials, the county faces costs surpassing $3,500 and Brown plans a return to Easton Point.

Baltimore Tom Rash York Ceeil William N. Cecil Queen Anne’s County Brown's Place Tom Brown Collier's Brown Hope John Merchant Callier George W. Biddle Roe Abram Rittenhouse Caroline Row Ingleside Bewley Coursey’s Harriet John ‘Collier John Merchant's Collier’s Collier Graham Uncle Tom Coursey Slarriet Coursey Harley Hopper James Green Thomas R. Brown Samuel M. Rash Sheriff Green Easton Point Queen Anne's Centreville Baltimore American Thomas St. Brown Queen Anne's County

Free Silver Club Elects Officers and Gears for Campaign

Despite threatening weather a large Bryan Sewall and Miles Free Silver Club meeting elected officers L M Hill president Robert Patton vice president Frank T Willson secretary J S Willis assistant secretary Eight new members joined and speakers addressed issues of the campaign A Denton mass meeting parade is planned Your correspondent notes strong GOP opposition and a dry reform stance Also mentions visits by Mr P W Stewart and wife to local hosts Revival services continue at Laurel Grove Church and H R Merriken will move into the Redman store by year end.

Bryan, Sewall and Miles -Free Silver Club L. M. Hill Robert Patton Frank T. Willson J. S. Willis Mr.Hill F. T. Willson T. V. Redman Denton P. W. Stewart Near Easton J. F. Roop Laurel Grove Church H. R. Merriken Redman

Denton Bridge Canning Season Ends Early This Year

Autumn frosts slow town activity as canning factories close for the season. Roe and Nichols relocate to a new shirt factory, resetting machines and preparing to resume work in a few days. Local youths cheer the return of fair operators. The steamer Joppa carried several residents to the Monumental City on Wednesday, including Mr and Mrs J H Nichols, Mr and Mrs N L Tribbett, and Mr and Mrs H A Roe.

Messrs. Roe & Nichols Monumental City J. H., Nichols N. L. Tribbett H. A. Roe

Local Notices and Court Matters

Hobbs residents report a painful accident to William Golden Wooters who received surgical help from Dr. Saulsbury and is recovering well. Miss Lora Willoughby visits her cousin near Vernon and returns home. R. James Wouters and C. N. Coulbourn visited Milford friends. Orphans Court proceedings involve Alfred W. Thompson presenting debts and final distribution account, Dr. Joseph C. Clark reporting trusteeship of Alfred Davis real estate, and Harry W. Temple granted letters of administration for John W. Temple estate.

William Golden Wooters Saulsbury Lora Willoughby Georgia Layton Vernon R. James Wouters C. N. Coulbourn Milford Orphans Court Alfred W. Thompson Esau Thompson Joseph C. Clark Orphans’ Court Alfred Davis Harry W. Temple John W. Temple

Trials Before the Circuit Court Report on grand jury and cases

The Caroline county circuit court resumed after the Brown trial with a six day grand jury session. It examined 52 witnesses, investigated 22 cases, issued 16 presentments and 5 indictments. The report praised the jail almshouse buildings, noted a cracked Denton Bridge abutment, and listed outcomes including several guilty and not guilty verdicts, fines, and a $500 compromise verdict in an insurance case. The article also covers notable admissions to the Maryland bar and a murder case in Cambridge ending with a suicide in jail and an inquest. The Eastern Shore bicycle racing circuit standings show Cambridge and Chestertown leading against Federalsburg.

Brown John Collier Collier Rash E. B. Walls Tie Walls Rush Brown’s Harry Gibbs Coursey Gibbs Centreville Coursey’s Roe Post Office Roberts Mr. Roberts Belle York Collier’s George W. Seibold Tom Brown T. Sadler Roberts Queen Anne’s County Hayden Circuit Court Maryland Caroline County State Alvin Wheeler Carroll Griffin Dowcese Towers Traverser Thomas Taylor Margaret Rich Deweese Adolphus Bailey McShane Levin Cain Cooper Same Emmett Canada Doweese James Francis Gelletly Scotland Caroline United States Charles S. Long August Gadow Germany Joseph A. Hansen France Richard Blackburn John T. McIntosh England John Johnstone Abram L. Strite Hagerstown William Stanley Howard Manship Robert W. Rickards Frank L. Thomas Whnsell Cambridge Frank IL. Thomas Ambrose Wilson Joseph Weenry East New Market Thomas Delaware Wilson Dorchester Linkwood Samuel S. Hooper Messrs. A. L. Miles John R. Pattison Sewell T. Milbourne Houston Talbot Wicomico Easton Salisbury Chestertown Federalsburg Federalsburg Cycle Club W. W

Anderson Greene and Jopp Kraber Weddings in Denton

Two marriage notices record George Anderson and Florence Greene plus Charles W F Jopp and Martha A Kraber wed on October 15, 1896 at Denton area churches. Rev Z H Webster officiated both ceremonies. JT Wooters opens a green grocery on Third Street.

JT. L. Wooters Third Street

Church Notes Lecture and sale of Epworth League

Mr John R Boone of Baltimore will give stereopticon lectures on Life of Christ at Hillsborough M E Church South Wednesday Oct 21 at 730 PM and Ridgely M P Church Monday Oct 19 at 8 oclock Admission adults 15 cents children 10 cents Young ladies Epworth League of M E Church ran lunch tables near Union office during court clearing 75 dollars Protracted meetings begin at Harris Chapel tomorrow evening Foot ball players treat injuries hastily Divine advice from Central State Normal School says Chamberlains Pain Balm best for sprains swellings cuts and bruises for sale by W E Brown Denton Hugh Duffy Hillsboro and R J Colston Ridgely

John R. Boone Baltimore Christ M. E. Church South Hillsborough M. P Ridgely So'clock Epworth League Union Harris Chapel Central State Normal School Lock Haven W.H. Losch Chamberlain W. E. Brown Denton Hugh Duffy Hillsboro R. J. Colston

Caroline's Registered Vote Figures Released

Officials of registration returned their books to the Supervisors of Election on Wednesday. The lists are with printers and will appear on posters soon. The new books show a smaller drop in registration than expected, due to boundary changes, with some names not yet removed. Some residents still have not registered.

Fire destroys residence on Main street in Denton

Fire erupted Thursday evening at Mr. Howard Melvin’s Main street home. Flames swept from the kitchen and spread to the main building, threatening neighboring property until the fire department and helpers contained the blaze. The Lloyd house suffered water and removal damage. the Melvin residence was a total loss and insured with Montgomery Company.

Denton Howard Melvin Main Street C. M. Lloyd Montgomery Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denton Journal Preston Mas the. “Local Department Harry Roe William T. Roe Thomas IH. Barens Henry Gibbs Russum Stump Elkton Lambert Davis John C. Seeny, Jr James Cannon Roesville Grandfather Mr. Walls Orem Sam Jown Collier's Sam Rash Ife Joe Giles Giles Dan Butler Mr. Rash Allen Sud Idr Roberts Newspaperhill Denton Bridge Hobbs Col Henderson
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