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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1900
Page
2
The public business calendar notes Chcuitt Court will meet January 14, Orphans Court will meet October 23, and Levy Court will meet October 19. The items present are official schedule notices for upcoming court sessions and fiscal meetings.
A roundup of local items from Ridgely to Centreville including housing updates and new building work. Pension grants go to Clementine Henry and Moses Woolford while L. Downes prepares a large feed store. Diphtheria cases surface at Goldsboro and Gilpin's Point amid roadwork and health fumigation plans. A steamer trip for private schools to Queenstown sparks a fall fashion in Baltimore circles. A senator learns of his son-in-law's death by suicide in Washington as Eastern Shore exihibit planning for Buffalo takes shape with a regional committee.
Christian Endeavorers in Caroline county held a Denton rally with praise and devotional segments led by H N Hanna and T Pliny Fisher. The convention formed a county union and elected officers, with Rev W J D Lucas as president and Rev H J Magonigal among speakers. Rev Charles M Sheldon and John G Wooley were noted for Baltimore events and wider Ze influences. Revival meetings and church events continue across Ridgely and Laurel Grove with programs and an oyster supper fundraiser.
Mail carriers bid for route contracts with local residents preferred and supervision required. Non residents barred. bidders may sublet to locals. Depositing mail in route boxes becomes a rule. Bids due December 4 1900. blanks and info from postmasters or Second Assistant Postmaster General Washington.
On Wednesday last the registration officers reported to the supervisors of election. The county’s registered voters total 4 187 with divisions noted. The item mentions Best time at $1 per barrel and credits W R Breeding, likely as a source or related entry.
Plans call for a survey and potential twelve miles of track to Love Point on Kent Island with a transfer slip. The project would shorten Baltimore travel, add freight handling in unbroken carloads, and boost island travel demand amid rapidly rising passenger figures.
Sinttville notes Burt R Van Scoy returns from Rush hospital in Philadelphia after two months of lung trouble with no relief. Extra meetings report four conversions as Brother Beachamp preaches on the Prodigal Son. Miss Cleve Hignutt recovers from illness. Mrs Hastings and children visit Fruitland. The saw mill near Smithville owned by Mr Donovan was destroyed by fire last Friday night. Mr and Mrs Wm T Hignutt visit Glen Rock family. Prof W S Crouse visits the school now registering sixty two pupils. Mr Pierce Wilson spends weekend at Glen Rock. Viola Covey visits Cleve Hignutt.
Dr and Mrs Weiderman of Philadelphia visited their son Dr F H Weiderman over the weekend. Frederica resident Mr Rash visited cousin Mrs C R Frazier at the Delaware House last week. Dover doctors Dr and Mrs Baker stayed at the M E parsonage Thursday. Dr B F Tolson of Cincinnati paid a visit to old friends Monday. Rev E R Sidell paid a flying trip to New Brunswick NJ last week. Elkton's Mr Harry W Pippin visited his parents last week. Miss Kizzie P Gooden was in town on Tuesday Treston. Oyster supper and festival yielded a sum for town improvements Friday and Saturday. Miss Mabel Hooper returned to Baltimore after summer with Preston friends. Mrs Ella Whitely returned to Baltimore Wednesday with her mother Mrs L P Williams. Rev Mr Thompson of East New Market held services at Preston Sunday afternoon. Rev Mr Baker presiding elder preached at the M E Church last Sunday morning.
Edward Ridgely, a renowned Delaware lawyer and former Secretary of State appointee, died at his Dover home last Wednesday. Though blind for years, he remained active in the community, recognizing friends by voice and footsteps. He leaves a widow, a son, and two daughters, and was an Episcopal Church communicant.
Advance the valuable Sadlersville stallion owned by Mr James Merrick died Tuesday morning in Ridgely from inflammation of the stomach. Widely regarded as the county’s best bred horse for breeding purposes, he was valued at $5000 after his sire fetched $17000 years ago. This marked Merrick’s second loss of a valued stallion in three years, following Happy Partner.
Invitations issued for Birda Seaman’s marriage to Theodore Lane Moore. Local weddings include Clara F P Johnson and Harvey Coulbourn in Oak Grove and Walter Booker and Annie Draper in Ridgely. Numerous visits and returns note residents in Denton, Beloved places, and surrounding towns with minor illnesses and travels.
When coughing disrupts sleep, Chamberlains Cough Remedy is advised to ease throat irritation and restore rest. For sale by R J Colston in Denton, Hugh Duffey in Hillsboro, and T W Smith in Ridgely.
An advertisement promotes Rosebee's German Syrup as a remedy for threatened and lung diseases. It claims to heal tissues destroy germ disease reduce inflammation ease coughing and aid sleep. Sample bottles are offered at R J Colston's in Poaence Md and Rickards & Co in Mary el.
A Baltimore Sun correspondent notes Caroline County hopes for a census reveal that would raise its representation from two to three seats in the Maryland House of Delegates, if population exceeds 18 000. The piece traces 19th century growth, industry, education, and church development shaping the county’s rise.
The piece warns that the season will last at least six months with frequent colds catarrhal fevers and influenza. It describes grip symptoms including chill fever high pulse thirst and coated tongue and notes influenza is caused by Pfeiffer’s bacillus. It emphasizes strong immune defense and early treatment to prevent deeper illness.
A party line summons all young Democrats in Caroline County to join a mass cavalcade set for November 1. The appeal encourages broad participation and civic engagement across local precincts.
A Democratic County Club met to organize a parade and mass meeting on Thursday November 1 with a target of at least five hundred marchers. Speakers include Sen Edwin H Brown and Hon John P Moore. The event centers near the Quaker Meeting House west of Denton with a noon cavalcade followed by an afternoon mass meeting.
A four state preview notes Colorado Utah Wyoming and Idaho women voting for president this fall. Since 1896 interest wanes but Western suffrage has improved booth conduct and forced cleaner candidates. It remains a restraining influence and a public good valued by the era.
A Ontario, New York druggist recalls recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when a customer lacked his brand. He offered a refund if not worth the money after a fair trial. The customer returned with a friend and urged another purchase. The remedy is sold by R. J. Colston in Denton and Hugh Duffey in Hillsboro and T. W. Smith in Ridgely.
A Philadelphia Ledger critique condemns Regular Republicans for tolerating Addicks in the name of harmony after the Philadelphia Convention. The note argues the Union Republican faction gains from the misstep, weakening regulars in the race. A letter from Murray Vandiver, Maryland Democrat chairman, requests prominent notice for Mr. Bryan's Preston speech on October 24 with W. J. Ogden assisting.
A consignment of 250000 No 1 cypress shingles arrives at Denton Bridge sold at 475 to 750 per thousand. Dr Wilson dentist offers fine dental work in Ridgely. L W Gunby invites Salisbury visitors to Bryan Day store headquarters. Dr H C Wilson dentist opens office at Ridgely Hotel in Ridgely Md.
A letter from John S. Wirt of Elkton condemns the Honest Money League and mugwump group. He states he has no sympathy with their campaign work and refuses cooperation. He urges every honest Democrat to vote for Bryan and Stevenson.
For sprains swellings and lameness there is nothing so good as Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Try it. For sale by R d Colsten Denton Hugh Duffe Hillsboro T W Smith Ridgely.
Secretary Edgerton of the Populist National committee argues Bryan will win the presidency. He lists states likely to vote for Bryan, notes gains among gold Democrats and former Republicans, and predicts majorities in Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maryland and West Virginia with several uncertain states remaining.
Hon. William J. Bryan urges cooperation between workers and employers to avert class strife and promote justice. He argues reforms should protect every citizen’s rights, and that understanding across incomes can reduce enmity. A Centreville Iowa clerk reports cholera morbus relief after taking Chamberlains remedy. Remains sold by local druggists.
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