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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1900
Page
5
Court schedules list today shows Chcuitt Court to meet January 14. Orphans' Court to meet October 23. Levy Court to meet October 19. Local officials set upcoming session dates for public business and fiscal planning.
The column lists residents with house renovations pension awards for Moses Woolford and Clementine Henry, new businesses and addresses, local accidents and health concerns, school plans, and civic notices. It mentions diphtheria cases in Goldsboro and Gilpin's Point, a street improvement project, a fall by Rev A S Mowbray, and an Eastern Shore exhibit committee for the Pan-American Exposition led by L B P Dennis and others.
Christian Endeavorers of Caroline county held a rally in Denton M P Church on Wednesday and Thursday. Activities opened with a 7 30 p m praise service led by T Pliny Fisher and a devotional by H N Hanna. Speakers included F T Benson Eugene Pennington J W Norris and H J Magonigal. The county union elected officers and concluded with a C E benediction. Sheldon and Wooley to attend Maryland union convention in Baltimore in November. Revival services planned at Ridgely M P Church and a postponed lecture at Trinity M E Church. Harmony oyster supper netted 70 77 for church. Revival meetings at Laurel Grove Church tomorrow.
Mail carriers bids open to local residents only with personal supervision. Bids due December 4 1900. Carriers must deposit mail in route boxes. Successful bidders may sublet to local men. Information from postmasters or the Second Assistant Postmaster General, Washington.
The officers of registration returned to the supervisors of election. The current voting population stands at 4 187 with divisions noted. W R Breeding is listed for the rate of 1 per barrel.
The Queen Annes railroad plans a survey for a Love Point Kent Island line with a narrow eight to twelve mile stretch and a transfer slip for car loads. The project aims to shorten Baltimore travel times and boost passenger use. Officials note travel gains near double figures despite earlier misstatements.
Burt R. Van Scoy returned home from Rush hospital Philadelphia after two months of lung treatment with no relief. Four conversions reported from extra meetings led by Brother Beachamp. Cleve Hignutt ill but able to go out. Hastings family back from Fruitland visit. Donovan's saw mill near Smithville burned Friday night. Wm T Hignutt and family visited J E Slyder at Glen Rock. W S Crouse visited local school. sixty two pupils enrolled. Pierce Wilson spent weekend at Glen Rock. Viola Covey visited Cleve Hignutt.
Dr and Mrs Weiderman of Philadelphia visited their son Dr F H Weiderman over the weekend. Rash of Frederica visited cousin Mrs C R Frazier at the Delaware House last week. Dr and Mrs Baker of Dover were guests at the M E parsonage on Thursday. Dr B F Tolson of Cincinnati visited old friends Monday. Rev E R Sidell paid a flying trip to New Brunswick New Jersey last week. Mr Harry W Pippin of Elkton visited his parents last week. Miss Kizzie P Gooden was in town on Tuesday Treston. We realized a sum from our oyster supper and festival last Friday and Saturday for town improvements. Miss Mabel Hooper returned to Baltimore early week after summer with friends at Preston. 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 leading Delaware lawyer and former secretary of state appointed by Governor Burton, died at his Dover home last Wednesday. Blind for years, he remained active in the community, recognizing friends by voice and footsteps. He leaves wife Mrs Ridgely, a son and two daughters. a lifelong Episcopal Church Dover communicant.
Advance a valuable stallion owned by Mr. James Merrick of Sadlersville died Tuesday morning at Ridgely from inflammation of the stomach. Renowned as the county's best bred horse and breeding favorite, he was valued at $5,000 with a sire that once sold for $17,000. This is Merrick’s second loss of a top stallion in three years, the first being Happy Partner.
Local notes show multiple engagements and marriages. Invitations issued for Birda Seaman and Theodore Lane Moore. weddings occur for Clara P. Johnson and Harvey Coulbourn, and Walter Booker and Annie Draper. Numerous residents visit relatives, attend events, or travel, including returns from Baltimore, Washington, and Delmarva trips. Illnesses include Nathaniel Horsey of Greensboro with typhoid.
When sleeplessness from coughing strikes, this ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ease throat irritation and restore sleep. Sold by R J Colston in Denton, Hugh Duffey in Hillsboro, and T W Smith in Ridgely.
An advertising note touts Rosebee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for severe threats and lung troubles. It claims to heal tissues, destroy germ disease, ease inflammation, aid ex pectoration, and provide rest. Sample bottles are offered at R. J. Colston's in Poaence and Rickards & Co. in Mary el.
A Baltimore Sun correspondent reports residents of Caroline anticipate the census by counties to determine if the county will gain a third seat in the House of Delegates. Population growth since 1800 has been strong, with 1890 figures showing 13,766 in the county and 15,903 as a noted potential, while 18,000 to 28,000 would warrant three members. The article traces historical populations, development along the Queen Anne’s Railroad, industrial and educational progress, church property expansion, and rising tax bases, noting Caroline’s shift from one of Maryland’s poorer counties to a refined, growing community.
Ward 7 notes the six month period of cold and influenza risks. Early symptoms include lassitude chills high fever rapid pulse dry skin thirst and coated tongue. Flu can weaken the nervous system and raise susceptibility to other diseases. prompt relief and cure are urged.
A call to all young Democrats in Car oline to join the great cavalcade scheduled for November 1st. The message emphasizes mobilization, community participation, and a public parade style turnout.
A Democratic County Club mass meeting and parade are set for Thursday November 1 with a cavalcade forming near the Quaker Meeting House at 11 30 AM and a mass meeting to follow. Speakers include Sen Edwin H Brown Hon John P Moore and others with preparations urged by district committees and club members.
A briefing on four states Colorado Utah Wyoming and Idaho where women vote for president this fall women in Colorado Utah and Wyoming have already voted Idaho marks its first. The piece argues female suffrage has promoted order at polls and compelled candidates to choices of moral character, naming the Western states as benefiting from the reform.
A Denton area storekeeper relates a winter episode in which he advised Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, offering refunds if unsatisfied. A customer later returned with a friend and urged purchase, calling it a strong endorsement for the medicine advertised by R J Colston, Hugh Duffey, and T W Smith.
In Philadelphia Ledger analysis, Regular Republicans surrender to Addicks for harmony after the National Committee endorsed the Addicks faction at the Philadelphia Convention, reviving their hope while dampening Regulars. Also, a Preston date: Mr Bryan to speak October 24 at 8 a.m. with W J Ogden of Baltimore joining, urged for prominent publicity.
A consignment of 250000 No 1 cypress shingles received by Captain Z T Hutchinson at Denton Bridge is being sold at prices from 475 to 750 per thousand. Dr Wilson dentist promotes fine dental work in Ridgely and has an office at Ridgely Hotel. Dr H C Wilson a known Caroline county dentist opens Ridgely office. L W Gunby advert invites Salisbury visitors to make his store headquarters on Bryan Day.
A letter from John S. Wirt of Elkton rejects the Honest Money League’s appeal. He states no sympathy for the mugwump group and declares the duty of every honest Democrat is to vote for Bryan and Stevenson.
For sprains swelling and lameness there is nothing so good as Chamberlains 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 asserts Bryan will win the presidency. He cites gains in the Central West and East, adds gold Democrats and former Republicans, and lists states likely to vote for Bryan including Alabama Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada North Carolina South Dakota Washington West Virginia Kentucky Maryland and more.
Hon. William J. Bryan urges cooperation between classes to reduce labor strife. He promotes mutual obligation, justice, and policies protecting workers and earners, noting potential upward mobility and shared national interests. Also includes a user testimony about relief from cholera morbus via Chamberlain's remedy and local sales notices.
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