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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1893

Page

3

Tails Leave aD and CR Stage Ab Cyt A

Fragmentary OCR text shows brief notes about tails leaving stages or sections with abbreviations aD and CR and a reference to cytology. No clear people, places, or events emerge to form a full news item.

Local Department Highlights Weather and People

Migratory birds head south soon. E W Liden named Smithville postmaster. B and E schedule update and August real estate transfers noted. Wilmington businessman Solomon Hersey dies. Bohemians employed by Jacob Andrew at Tuckahoe Bridge. Reynolds & Co plan to discontinue Middletown business. Edward Saulsbury learning cycling with Monarch wheel. Oakford, Tuckahoe resident Dutie aids Journal corps. Wicomico Republicans postpone ticket, meet again in October. Peach prices fall across New York Philadelphia Baltimore. Edward Moore trustee sells Wheatley farm. Mrs A B Moore buys. Hillsborough fight among tramps. Dr Saulsbury treats wounds. Globe peaches praised by James T Sylvester. Caroline county boasts six roller mills. Hobbs brings six Crawford peaches to Journal. Missing teamster Bent Coburn survives after leg injury. Ida steamer late into Baltimore port. Bradley cures rheumatism with electro-ator device. Republican primaries held. county convention next Tuesday. W G Coburn recovering after train accident.

Solomon Hersey Wilmington Jacob ‘Andrew Tuckahoe Bridge Ss. M. Reynolds & Co Middletown Edward Saulsbury Ridgely Wm. Dutie, Jr Edward T. Moore Preston A. B. Moore Hillsborough Saulsbury Joseph Brown Andersontown Hignott Globe James T. Sylvester Crawford Caroline County Westminster Advocate Chas. W. Hobbs Journal Wilber Rolph Queen Annes Ida Léonard Aid Baltimore R. D. Bradley Fourth District W. G. “Coburn Jefferson Hospital Baltimore ‘Sun Coburn George

Name that founded Preston and state politics shift noted

In 1856 a town meeting at Snow Hill discussed naming the village Upper Hunting Creek or Preston after General Preston. The name Preston prevailed by petition to lawmakers. The report also surveys Caroline County politics with Democratic holdovers, Republican hopes, and gubernatorial talk.

Preston William H. Gootee E. E. Atkinson Andrew Stafford William T. Kelley Snow Hill Upper Hunting Creek Wilson Jacob C. Wilson Talbot County J. Frank Ledman Col. J. H. Douglass General Preston Baltimore Kelley John R. Stack Our Walter Sparklin Sparklin Lewes Del Meeting of Friends Easton Grace Dixon Joseph Sisk Cordova William Day Philadelphia William H. Hollis Susie Sisk Western Shore Maggie Sue Baldwin Annapolis J. A. Cox

Ridgely church plans progress as funds sought

Rev W W Sharp of Ridgely M E Church plans to construct a new church and dispose of the old building to fund the project. The congregation is large and capable of raising the balance for a substantial edifice. Day Bros. & Co. packed about fifty tons of tomatoes in a single week, employing roughly 150 workers with a daily capacity near fifty tons. Water loss damaged Brigden & Ramsdell’s engine, risking $50 in repairs. Local notes mention Miss Maud Wright of Denton visiting Miss Flora Ramsdell, Mr J M Hackett visiting, boys arriving by wheels from Easton, Mrs A M Furman returning from New York, Miss Amanda Saulsbury returning from the World’s Fair, storm damages, and Miss Kitty McShane’s visit to Easton.

W. W.sharp Ridgely M. E Day Bros. & Co Maud Wright Denton Flora Ramsdell J. M. Hackett Easton Town A.M. Furman New York Amanda Saulsbury Kachline Bath

Death of Dr J V Knotts in Templeville Queen Annes

Dr J V Knotts a well known physician of Templeville Queen Annes county died at his home Tuesday morning aged fifty three after suffering from Brights disease He was son of Reuben Knotts a former public school teacher leaves a widow six children his son Gurney Knotts a Democratic nominee for county surveyor His funeral was held Thursday at his residence and burial followed in Templeville cemetery

J. V. Knotts J.V. Knotts Templeville Queen Anne's County Bright Reuben Knotts C. M. Newman Miss Cooper Gurney Knotts

The Approach of Fall in Autumn’s Quiet Wake

The piece paints the arrival of autumn from hazy mornings to late October. It notes cooler air, less heat, and lingering twilights. It frames autumn as dreamlike in the American climate, with October’s last scenes of summer fading into twilight.

Steamer John E. Tygert Sinks in Trappe River

The Wheeler Transportation Line steamer John E. Tygert sank late Monday night at Trappe Landing on outbound trip from the Chesapeake. About 4,800 packages of peaches aboard. A gale caused the vessel to list and take on water near Trappe river mouth. crew escaped, no passengers aboard.

John E. Tygert Chesapeake Wheeler Transportation Line Trappe Landing Trappe River Trappe

Real Estate Transfers in Caroline for August Record

August real estate transfers in Caroline include Susan A Jones and husband to Robert E Jones for 131 acres at 1200 dollars and Joshua Nickerson to Owen H Nickerson for 22 acres at an unspecified sum. Other entries note Denton town properties, Choptank and Concord properties, and several nominal or small sums, with multiple marriages and trusteeship transfers.

Caroline Susan A. Jones Robert E. Jones Joshua Nickerson Owen H. Nickerson Joshua W. Bryant T. Pliny Fisher Denton Edward E. Goslin Wilmer C. Gullett Federcalsburg John H. Vangesel

Local notices and health updates from Marydel area

Almanac style items report Alonzo Vane’s prolonged illness and paralysis. infant deaths of Edward Moore and the Clements infant from illness. Herman H. Kemp overcome by heat at a capping table. Mrs. C T George visiting James Green family. Edward Moore kicked by a horse. Thomas K Pippin becomes Smith Premier agent. Bradley family youngest child death. Mrs Harry S Daily returns from Wilmington. Henry Steele recovering from illness. several social visits and convalescence notes.

Herman H. Kemp F. G. Slemmer Hedt C. T. George Philadelphia James Green Edward S. Clements Edward Moore Thomas’ K. Pippin Smith Premier Typewriting P. T. Bradley Harry S. Daily Wilmington Henry Steele

Death of Elwood H. Mowbray at Federalsburg

Elwood H. Mowbray youngest son of Captain M L Mowbray died at his father's Federalsburg residence aged 22. Funeral services were held at the M E Church with Rev Alderson and Rev Messrs Kenney and Davis officiating. Additionally Rev James T Kenney of Philadelphia preached at Federalsburg M E Church and Rev Edward Davis of Bethel spoke in the evening. City visitors depart, peaches shipped to Pittsburgh by local trio, storm damaged crops, and Miss Annie Heffron of Baltimore visiting town.

Elwood H. Mowbray M. L. Mowbray Federalsburg M. E. Church Mr. Alderson Messrs. Kenney and Davis James T. Kenney Philadelphia Federalsburg M. E. Church Edward Davis Bethel Pittsburgh W. B. Mowbray West Point

Obituary notice from Hillsborough for Mary Jump age 20

In Hillsborough on August 26 Mary E Jump oldest child of George A Jump of Queen Annes county and Anne A Jump passed peacefully aged 20 after months of illness She was buried from St Pauls Church on August 29 Rev G F Beaven officiating A large congregation paid tribute Mrs Jennie Waddell died August 11 after consumption Her remains were interred at East New Market a large circle of friends attended

Hillsborough Mary E. Jump George A. Jump Queen Anne's County Anne A. (Bonwill) Jump

Levy Court Debates New Linchester River Road Plan

County commissioners met last Tuesday with Levi Voshell of the 4th district objecting to a proposed road from Linchester River to Chop Tank, a plan examiners had recommended. Matthew Chilton appointed keeper of Denton Bridge.

Levi Voshell Linchester Matthew Chilton Denton Bridge

Great Atlantic Storm Ravages Maryland Coast and Countryside

A historic storm from the south sweeps up the Atlantic coast causing major damage. In Caroline county peaches and crops suffer heavy losses while fodder fields are ruined. Baltimore waterfront areas flood with two feet plus water, warehouses inundated, and ships unable to land. Denton’s causeway submerged. Mary land Steamboat Co freight rooms surrounded. Debris and rising tides create widespread destruction with substantial losses reported.

Atlantic Caroline County Light Pratt Baltimore Lombard Denton Maryland Steamboat Company Leonard Ida Delaware Baltimore Herald

Successful Free Gospel Meetings in Caroline County

A correspondent reports a Free Gospel band pitched near Henderson in Caroline County. They preach without pay, claim each member seeks a crown in heaven, and stars blot blanks for souls saved. Crown workers urge penitents while meetings rely on invitation hymns and earnest exhortation. No collections are taken. Sunday proved a bigger day than expected.

Caroline County Henderson Kingdom of Heaven

Federalsburg Creamery Company Incorporation

On August 28 Judge Stump certified the Federalsburg Creamery Company. Incorporators are Francis Nichols William J. Davis Joshua F. Covey Edward Wagner Solomon M. Noble Joseph T. Davis and William Webster Kinder. Paper drawn by James N. Todd. Object: manufacture butter cheese and general creamery business. Capital stock 2000 in 400 shares of 5 each. Seven directors, first year listed as incorporators.

Beaven Offers Full Line of Building Materials

J M Beaven of Hillsboro Massachusetts advertises fitted running mills and ready flooring siding ceiling shingles and all building materials at very low prices along with a full line of general merchandise.

J. M. Beaven Hillsboro, Md J.M. Beaven Hillsboro

Minor Matters in Georgetown and Local News Tidbits

Four Nova Scotians including Thomas arranged a marriage for Lydia A. Wright in jail, then journeyed to Sand Hill camp. A Bohemian child narrowly escaped drowning near H. Roe’s mill with Enoch Ross rescuing the boy. Excursion tickets go on sale for Cecil County Agricultural Exhibition with fair admission included. Reverend Sharp and others plan sermons in Hillsboro and Ridgely. News notes on melons near Williston, Eliason death in Kent, pardon protests for William Preston Tyler, publication of subscription expiration dates, recovery of Dr. Wilkinson, Empire grain drill ad, and a Columbian Jubilee in Delaware. Also local canning, farm, real estate, and school announcements along with a Baltimore grain market update.

Thomas Georgetown Lydia A. Wright Lewes Sand Hill A. D. Davis H. A. Roe Enoch Ross Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company T. W. Eliason Chestertown Kent County Wilbur Eliason Preston Tyler Tyler

Couples Take Out Marriage Licenses This Month

The records show Joseph M. Meredith with Clara Hunter, Charles N. Fountain with Amanda Griffith, Peter W. Wright with Alice Hubbard, William H. Cahall with Sallie Nelson, Thomas E. Alsup with Mary M. Cephus, John T. Grace with L. Louisa Alexander, Robert E. Smith with Martha C. Gibson, Joel W. Brown with Laura V. Cain, William A. Wilkinson with Mary Woodlin.

Joseph M. Meredith Clara Hunter Charles N. Fountain Amanda Griffith Peter W. Wright Alice Hubbard William H. Cahall Sallie Nelson Thomas E. Alsup Mary M. Cephus John T. Grace L. Louisa Alexander Joel W. Brown Laura V. Cain William A. Wilkinson Mary. A Woodlin

Denton Journal changes in ownership and editorship

Valued contemporaries praise the Denton Journal as Howard Melvin sells an interest to Z P Steele and Benjamin H Johnson. The move draws congratulations from multiple papers, predicting continued excellence and growth under the new management. Also reported is the death of Fred Felch after a fatal railway accident at Marydel.

Snow Hill Messenger Howard Melvin Denton Journal Messrs Z. P. Steele Benjamin H. Johnson Steele Johnson Federalaburg Courier Dexton Journal B. H. Johnson Caroline County Kent News Melvin Journal Maryland Westminster Advocate Denton Messrs. Melvin, Steele & Johnson Easton Gazette Caroline Democrat Denton. Journal Greensborough Free Press Mel‘vin, Steele Brothers Steele And Havre de Grace Howard” Melvin B.’ He. ‘. Johnson i Fred Felch

Trustee's Sale at Hog Island Farm on Sept 13 1893

By decree of the Circuit Court for Caroline County the Trustee will offer at public sale on Hog Island farm on Wednesday September 13 1893 a valuable personal property lot. Terms require cash on sums to ten dollars and credit of 11 months on larger sums with note and approved security, payable at Denton National Bank. Sale begins at 10 am. George M. Russell Trustee. Inway Auctioneer August 31 1893.

Mary A. Flaharty Curtis Denton George M. Russum M. B. Stephens Circuit Court Caroline County Hog Island Dentonational Bank

Fragmented Postal Directory Fragment shows lines and numbers

Readable fragments list post offices and routes with many numbers and street names. Mentions Oxford Easton Chapel Queen Anne Ridgely Greensboro Goldsboro Henderson Marydel Slaughters Hartley and Clayton with times and codes. Indicates postal system details and management names H F Kenney and R L Hamitar as general supervisor.

Trappe Easton Chapel Cordova Queen Anne Ridgely Goldsboro Henderson Marydel Slaughters Hartley P. W H. F. Kenney M. Prrvoat R. L. Hanimar

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alm Public Business Calendar Orphans Court Levy Court the Local Department E. W. Liden Smithville George F. Hopkins Henry T. Nuttle Mr. Hopkins India Kate Dixon James A. Dixon Hopkins New York Conference Deweese George B. Wightman William H. Anderson J. O. Bradenbaugh Lucy Griffith Jennie Macklin Laura Melvin Clinton Cook Joe Holmes Wye Landing C.F. Shepherd Sadlersville John F. Dawson Shepherd Greensborough Carrie K. Budd Smyrna Earle Co.Lideo Washington College Golden’s Commercial College Edson Christ Church John R. Griffin Jennie Griffin Mamie Downes Estelle Watkins Sallie Wilson Mary Fisher Jennie Smith Henderson Academy Lillie Greene Liden’s Eugene Stewart Annie ‘May William Stevens E. F. Anderson Garfield New Jersey Minnie Quillen Edna Jester Harrington Kate Trice Denton’ Bridge S. M. ‘Morgan Williams R. Kemp Williams Nellie Kemp Charles Stevens Helle Merrick Barclay Philip W. Downes Lena Stewart Washington Mary Hopkins Lewis, Harrington T. F. “Tabler Williston Ohio Joseph A. Wickes White Sulphur Springs Virgina Lizzie Iva Whitby Senate House J. M. Beaver Wy Spapr John Willoughby Virginia Annie Stafford Katie Mollie Rockhold Anne Arundel Dr. Taylor Newcome and Nice Esquire Williamson's Near Ridgely Celia Whiteley Sallie Driver Joseph Harrison Bessie Phillips Dorchester County Hope Morning Herald Moss Hubner Baltimore County Hayes Evans Baltimore City Rodgers Howard Bennett Carroll Newman Frederick Waters Somerset Siebert Washington County Hepbron Kent Toadvin Wicomico Garrett Getty Allegany Pearce Montgomery Wootten Prince Georges Coffin Charles Posey St. Mary's Wilkinson Calvert J. Frank Talbott Gorter Harford Robinson Cecil Wirt Dawson Queen Anne's John B. Brown Congress Talbot Lloyd Dorchester Austin Worcester Smith Cleveland Murray Vandiver Vandiver House of Delegates Executive Baltimore Su Fred P. Roe Pennel Cooper Jerome A. Davis Harry A. Roe Charles H. Todd T. O. Jefferson Brigden & Ramsdell T. Saulsbury Kitty McShane Jesse A. Wright William H.H. Perry Thomas E. Willoughby John H. Willoughby William F. Pennington Thomas H. Jones Robert DD. Todd William C. Satterfield Charles H. Gooden Elon S. Hobbs James Carey Patrick W. Carey Alonzo Vane Edward Moore Annie Heffron Mr. Sharp M. E Israel J. E. Smith Florida Court House Wooters Allen’s Cooper Cade Nowell Jas. N. Todd J. M. Wilkinson Willow Grove Asklam & Brown Empire Grain Drill Biggs L. E. Barrett Whiteman’s Grove John Pippin Haltimore Robert E. Smith and Martha C. Gib the State Press Trustee's I. Inway Auct Tds Delaware and Annmage Ratiliw Act Sourn. Mail. Pas . P.M PMS Oxford Clayton Yr. M Jivir Aewton, Clayton The Empire Drill Company Anklam.& Brown
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