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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1891
Page
3
Community items from Denton and Easton report political rallies, marriages, appointments, and local developments. Notable mentions include postmaster appointment in Templeville, Huntsville housing, a Cannery fire at Frederica, and World’s Fair landscape work with substantial spending on grounds enhancements.
The article reports heated fusion party clashes in Caroline County with Republicans and fusionists accusing each other over jury duties and political strategy. It notes campaign tours by Kelly Fields and Deen, a Ridgely mass meeting, and a grand Denton parade amid speculation of outside funds and a looming official tally.
Chairman Barnes Compton announces a Denton mass meeting next Thursday featuring Col Kilgour Ex-Congressman Gibson and Mr James Robinson as leading speakers with additional figures expected. Frank Brown may attend on the 26th and James L Walcott of Dover is also hoped to appear.
In Kent and Caroline counties Republicans press to persuade Democrats to cut their tickets and back a single county commissioner candidate. The drive centers on unifying votes to gain control of the county commission.
James S. Steele declares inability to meet voters in person due to circumstances and thanks the community for past support as he leaves his bid for reelection as Register of Wills. He assures he will keep oath and urges voters to cast their ballots on Tuesday, November third, per duty.
Close up banks. Centreville Record reports from Caroline that the entire Democratic ticket will win by a handsome majority. Col. Luther H. Gadd, running for Clerk of the Court, is praised for party loyalty and broad support, despite earlier nomination disputes. The piece urges Caroline Democrats to unite and back the ticket.
An Alliance delegate writes to the editor critiquing fusion and Democratic tickets. He notes fusion candidates lack pledges, while Democrats back assessment reform, Australian voting, railroad measures, and mortgage taxation. He endorses Massey and Sisk and urges fellow Alliance members to investigate before voting.
On Tuesday the commissioners appointed Walter Todd as judge of election for Preston precinct replacing G W Williams and G L Butler replacing T E Kelley in Harmony precinct. Pennell Cooper was named in place of R J Garey and in the Sixth district William T Hignatt James H Thawley and F P Covey were commissioned to locate a public ditch in the Fifth district.
Correspondent blasts worsening railroad mail service in Preston with late deliveries and poor schedule, contrasting past reliability via Federalsburg. Also reports on Choptank's Wright shirt factory progress, upcoming start date, and praises Choptank schoolhouse by builders H F Andrew and Bron A L Durham Jr. mentions seedtime, corn husking, and diphtheria decline.
A Monday night blaze erupted from a coal oil can on the kitchen mantel, but prompt family awakening saved the home. Nellie Johnson returned from Somerset with Mrs. Davis who visits James Stephens. S. H. Flaharty reports a strong phosphate year with higher farmer purchases. Rev. R L Lewis learns his father is in danger in Anne Arundel. he heads to the Western Shore. Rev T F Tabler and helpers conduct a thriving revival at Wesley M E Church.
Choptank and the M. P. Church host revival led by Rev. A. S. Beane with its meetings described as very successful. A school opened Monday with full attendance and the newly beautified room features mottoes and maps. Visitors include J. A. Wright and daughter Emalene with Maggie, Nettie and Lida Wright visiting Baltimore.
Rev S M Morgan preached at Smyrna on the 11th. Rev Roe of that town filled the M E pulpit here. Rev Dr Boole of New York addressed citizens on prohibition on the 15th. Bishop Adams preached in the Protestant Episcopal Church on the 21st. B C Barton bought A C Taylor's interest in Saulsbury Taylor. C S Stanton absent at Goldsborough on the 18th for church reopening. Mrs David Moore of Greensborough visited daughter Mrs Fleming this week. Ladies of Southern Methodist Church to serve dinner on election day for church benefit. John Smith and Walter Butler convicted of assault and battery, four months in jail. Tom Jones and Yeakel brothers back from Virginia with Mr Hicks. Isaac T Sparklin to Dover for Academy.
Mrs. Easley and Mrs. Messenger returned from the State WCTU Convention in Westminster. Protracted meetings start at the M E Church next Sunday led by Mrs. Kenney and companions. The schooner Anna Ellen brought coal and took canned goods to E F Davis HI. B. Messenger sent a carload of canned goods to Springfield MA. Foster Wrights received lumber for their planning mill from Virginia. Schools at Zion and Laurel Grove closed due to diphtheria.
The Rev S M Morgan recently preached in town while stationed in Hillsboro Maryland and previously in Townsend. He impressed audiences as a devoted ambassador of Christ and a thoughtful student of his subject. A Chautauqua circle formed in Denton with officers and planned readings and debates. The Line Goes to Sharptown reports rail route progress through Denton area with listed property owners. Abram R Wright named nominee for register of wills and prohibitionist candidate for judge of the orphan's court.
A. P. Gouman argues that voters must back the major parties and oppose independents who harness opposition votes. He contends Republicans in power show loyalty to party tickets, warning that independent candidates dilute unity and risk undermining the nation’s governance.
A Saturday night disturbance on the Marydel railroad platform involved white and colored youths dancing to a mouth organ. James Shellbrooks knocked down George Wilson who then stabbed Shellbrooks causing wounds to the abdomen and lung. Wilson was captured and jailed awaiting April court. Nathan Reed, Henry Alcade, and others were involved in the scuffle.
Readers question how candidates on the Profusion and other tickets can appeal to both parties after past behavior. They challenge Downes Deen Johnson Fields Stevens Hobbs and other figures over ticket integrity, suggesting Republicans and Democrats alike must consider prior votes and affiliations. The notice also records funerals for Rev. T. O. Ayres and Mrs. Catherine E. McShane with Masonic and church services.
Dr George F Nickerson and Miss Mary V Brown announce their marriage set for October 28 Afterward the couple will reside at their Easton home on Aurora Street Miss Brown daughter of Joseph Brown Esquire who lives near Queen Anne Mr Brown a democratic candidate for county commissioner seeks a reliable energetic man to organize a branch of the Order of Iron Hall Liberal compensation address Asios Hosen 144 W Fayette St Baltimore 0244 Miss Emma and Rachel Satterthwaite plan a move to Washington to be with sister Mrs Guion Miller Prohibitionists urged to meet in Denton Tuesday October 27 at 230 pm James Swann acting Chairman.
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