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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1890
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes show mail arrivals with codes such as 8380 a 31 via D& CLR from South and 12 30 1 431. with references to North 7151 and 8320p stage Preton. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate postal dispatch tracking or timing notes.
A frost settles over the region as residents report visits, travel, and small town events. Notable items include P H W McShane improving, several residents from Ridgely to Philadelphia and New York visiting friends, and local talks by Henry Page and Edwin Booth at nearby venues. The stallion Happy Russell changes hands for $12,000, and local firms note a mutual dissolution of the Denton law partnership Bryant & Fisher. The town adapts with social visits, campaigns, and upcoming partridge and rabbit season.
Major William E. Stewart spoke on Party Platforms at the Henry Page Democratic Club in the county courthouse, praising Democratic doctrine and criticizing tariffs. The gathering included Dr. P.S. Reynolds and a slate of new officers, with calls to back Henry Page in the First district and remarks on McKinley tariff impacts and political alignment.
County commissioners on Tuesday extended the time to November for hearing objections to the Long Branch ditch in the First district. Henry R. Lewis, attorney for the officers of registration, asked pay of 35a each for registrars due to increased workload from recent legislation. The bond of J. Frank Ledman, collector, was examined and filed. G. A. Deakyne was ordered to notify Talbot commissioners that Caroline board will meet at Horsey’s Landing on Wednesday, November 12 at 10 a.m. to discuss building a new bridge across the Tuckahoe River. William Jackson was appointed judge of election in the Second district, replacing ill P. H. McShane.
School commissioners ordered the secretary to notify teachers that schools must stay open on election day and that those who miss association meetings will be required to teach that day with pay abatement as a consequence. It was decided to open colored schools on Monday November 17. The secretary was asked to purchase shutters for the Andersontown schoolhouse.
Prof Garey and Miss Kurtz visited Vederatsburg guests of Mrs E R Goslin. Mr Harvey Smith and family of Smyrna Del are visiting his parents. Mrs Rebecca Davis and daughter Nellie travel to New York Philadelphia and Germantown. R C Farris and J H Davis families spend part of week in Baltimore. A late Loeckerman daughter was bitten by a horse and treated by Dr Jefferson. Wheat seeding delayed by heavy rains. Rev Easley conducts meetings at Chestnut Grove. Davis Brown plan to start roller mill around November 16, large and commodious.
Albert Williams returns with Sir Blossom in a three heat trotting match at Idlewild Park, defeating Ned Hambleton. Sir Blossom wins in 2.4814, 2.53, and 2.4634 with Barngrover driving. Ned Hambleton driven by George Johnson. Judge panel includes Rice Roe Evitts Hartnett. Stevens proposes another race that Williams declines.
Richard D. Cox of Camden New Jersey sold 53 acres known as the Josiah White property in the Third district to Jonas Bowman of Philadelphia for 54500. A adjoining 93 acres of unimproved land sold to the same buyer for 3200. Willard H Thawley sold his Denton area farm northwest of the town near Ridgely and Mr P W Downes new wharf on the Choptank river to David Iolsinger for 4000.
Geo M Walter of Adams Express Company Baltimore endorses Dr Bull's Cough Syrup after ten years of use saying it is the best cough syrup he has tried. He notes it cured his children of croup on several occasions and saved him many a doctor's bill.
Church Intelligence reports a Wesley revival with growing interest and strong conviction as many souls seek pardon or a clean heart. Doctrines of Scriptural holiness are featured, with notable remarks by Freeborn Garrettson and John Wesley era heroes. About forty conversions last week and similar sanctifications. church fervor described as on fire.
Obituary notices honor Mrs. Mary F. Carter of Denton aged 77, detailing birth, marriage to Samuel M. Carter, and lifelong faith. Also noted are Amanda Lewis’s typhoid death in Choptank and a feature on Mr. A K Cruser’s dog-breeding and teaching business with high value setters and pointers for Philadelphia and Baltimore sportsmen.
The sale of Jacob A. Heller personal property, originally set for Thursday, has been postponed to Monday. Advertisement notes the change and directs readers to consult the notice for details.
The sixtieth regular meeting of the Middle Convocation of the Diocese of Easton gathered at Christ Church Denton for three days with large local attendance despite bad weather. Bishop William F. Adams led confirmations and sermons with ministers Chesley Buck Batte Beaven and others delivering addresses on worship and doctrinal themes. The Dean praised the rector and congregation for hospitality and overall success.
Local notes recall Mrs Wo Fleming and Miss Bertie Wilson visiting Wilmington. Harry N. Wilson heads to Baltimore for Bryant & Stratton course. Rev J C Thrasher delivers earnest sermon at the Mount of Olives. Debating society may reform this fall. others visit, die, and recover as town life continues.
The New York Herald projects a Democratic majority in the next House of Representatives, estimating at least eighteen seats as the lowest plausible outcome. This figure reflects cautious optimism amid shifting political dynamics and voter sentiment.
A playful poem laments the editor in charge, noting his authority, pay issues, and the scribes who serve him. It hints at financial pressures, deadlines, and the writer’s decision to pause rather than risk missteps, closing with a self aware grin.
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans inaugural personally escorted tours to the Pacific Coast with Pullman Vestibule Sleeping and Dining Cars. Tours will depart from the East late in January for up to 100 passengers, with experienced tour agents and chaperons and favorable Pacific Coast concessions. Contact J R Wood, General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia.
The Journal, published in Chestertown, is entering its forty-fifth year and shows strong health in its Democratic faith. The editorial note congratulates its Caroline contemporary, noting the long-standing presence and vigor of the paper as it moves forward.
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