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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1899

Page

3

Tuesday Defenders Day and local events noted

The article lists a string of local notices from the region including Defenders Day Tuesday plans, Harrington launching a new paper, the Hebrew new year starting, real estate transfers in Queen Anne and Talbot, upcoming moonlight excursion to Rehoboth, and church services. It also notes illnesses delaying a board report, bank holiday closure, and various local people and trades.

Harrington Redden & Murphey Rehoboth James T. Cooper Stewart & Jarrell’s Hillsboro E. E. Goslin Ed. Hoffman Jessie Sophie Kerr Pauline Herring Trappe T. C. West Denton National Bank Charles C. Wood Eastern Neck Island Kent County Maryland Rochester A. I. Dunbar Templeville Dorchester Willard E. West Queen Anne Annie M. Temple Lucy J. Temple Latin Templeville J. Siegel Optician Brick Hotel Millington’s Greensboro Ruthsburg M. P. Church F. T. Little F. T. Tagg J. F. Wooden J. McLain Brown Cornelius Johns Charles Jenkins Jenkins Cambridge Talbot Belle H. Tilghman Leonard Swartz Chapel District Lediuim’s Corner Queen Anne’s Denton Goldsboro M. KE C. Ta. Kennard John Sewell E. M. Garey Wye Mills Sewell M. d. Cohen Garey Isaac D. Anderson Luff Lewis George H. Moore Holy Trinity P. E Edward R. Rich F. B. Adkins Greensboro Cemetery George C. Skirven Fred. R. Owens Edmund Elvin William K. Scotton C. H. Stewart Charles E. Stevens Harry E. Ramsdell William H. Anderson William I. Norris Thomas O. Morgan William F. Murphey Charles R. Wilson F. A. Redden Walter Roe Mir Thaphive

Strong Democratic Ticket Named at County Convention

The Democratic county convention adjourned July 25 and reconvened in Masonic Hall on Tuesday afternoon to name delegates and set the ticket. Nominations included William M. Price Calvin Satterfield J Frank Lednum and John K Wilson for the House of Delegates with Satterfield and Lednum elected. Henry R. Lewis N A Hutson named for State's Attorney. Edward W. Liden chosen for sheriff and Clarence Deen for county surveyor. The party pledges loyal support to the Chicago 1899 platform and Baltimore state platform while denouncing Republican governance and tax rates.

Masonic Hall Boon Dukes Theodore Saulsbury W. George Smith Nathaniel Horsey S. HL F. W. Redden A. W. Sisk W. A. Noble Chicago Baltimore House of Delegates William M. Price Calvin Satterfield J. Frank Lednum John K. Wilson Satterfield Lednum Henry R. Lewis N. A. Hutson Orphans’ Court H. C. Rawlings Jesse T. Dennis Enoch George

Pennsylvan ia Railroad absorbs B C A railway line

The Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway, operating Claiborne to Ocean City rail and Peninsula steamboats, is absorbed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The deal, brokered by Scott & Co., transfers over 2 million in securities and gives Pennsy control of 88 miles of track and 14 steamers, with bonds and stock totaling about 3.75 million. President Wilson to remain through the Nov 1 stockholders meeting. other officers unsettled.

Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company Claiborne Ocean City Choptank Nanticoke Peninsula Pennsylvania Railroad Company Scott & Co Wilmington B.C. & A. Company Queen Anne’s Bay Pennsylvania Baltimore Chester River Company Wheeler Line New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad Delmar Cape Charles Pennsy Baltimore and Delaware Bay Tangier Maggie Helen Enoch Pratt Baltimore Jfraid Pennsylvania Railroad Baltimore Chesapeake and Alantic Railway Company John S. Wilson

Gasoline Kunp Exhibition Prompts Street Debate

Greensborn displayed a new gasoline kunp with Welsh back burner on Monday night at a corner site. Citizens approved it and the town council weighs placing a few on principal streets. Rev J D C Hanna preached at Greensboro M E Church and lectured at Mozart Hall. Several locals and visitors are noted, including W O Malcolm and Miss Zaidee Jarman.

J. D.C. Hanna D. D Twentieth Century Fund Wilmington Greensboro M. BE Mozart Hall W. O. Malcolm Philadelphia James H. Warrington Ellyn Longfellow Whiteleysburg Cook Woodside Cel T. H. Longfellow J. Smith Longfellow Goldey’s Commercial College Del Airey

Travelers and visitors visit local households this week

Mrs Garrett of Philadelphia and Mrs Hammond and Mrs Hopkins of Frederica visit their mother Mrs Thawley. Mrs A W Goodhand and daughter return to Baltimore after an extended visit. Mr and Mrs H E Hardesty and Paul spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs F A Porter. Miss Edna Garrett visits Misses Lida and Nettie Porter. Porters cannery now operating.

Moblie Pepper Greenwood Edna Garrett Philadelphia Lida Nettie Porter Preston O. Sparks Wilmington W. P. Stafford Greensboro Pedderich R. H. Dill Leonora Nellie Valliant

Williamson horse runs away injuring no one

A horse owned by Curtis Williamson bolted on the grounds, overturning the camp deary and ejecting the boy, breaking the shafts but causing no injuries. Tomatoes flood the cannery, several hundred baskets rotted on Todd’s hands and used as mulch. Jenkins family return to Wilmington after visit. Carrolls of Baltimore visit Kemp. Democratic ticket nominated on Tuesday gains broad approval.

Curtis Williamson Poy Dearborn Todd George B. Jenkins Wilmington James Carroll Baltimore James T. Kemp

Moves and housing shifts amid tomato glut hit town

Mrs. Jane Warner and Ida plan to move to East on October 1. Prof. Studebaker will take Mrs. Warners dwelling, while Mr. T. Callahan will occupy Studebaker’s vacated house. Tomatoes are in surplus with canning houses overstocked, basket losses loom at local packing houses in town, Queen Anne, and Hillsboro. Mrs. Waddell of Chestertown visits with her son Thomas and local friends. Miss Metta Barton of Hillsboro visits Mrs. Ta. T. Dukes.

Jane Warner Ida Prof. Studebaker James A. Rochester West Chester Florence Chelton Baltimore Jane Hopkins Boston Helen Shields Robie Hobbs Federalsburg Denton FE. C. Fields Eva Wyatt Warrington Roger Duffey Washington Hillsboro Louise Dukes Mabel Clark Rehoboth Ida Downes Dora Price Queen Anne Nellie Fisher Talbot Kate N. Hardcastle New York Anna Dukes

Local firms report heavy tomato shipments and home builds

Lidgely Hubbard and Co of Easton receive large tomato consignments from the Delaware and Chesapeake Railway with several carloads moving daily. Gilbert Swann is constructing a new farm dwelling nearby while William A Wilson adds to his house. Smith Bros. sold 24 corn harvesters in two days last week.

Getting In Their Fall Stock

Mr. J. E. Nichols of Fisher and Nichols visited Baltimore last week to purchase fall and winter goods now on sale. Items include ladies satin skirts children's dresses ladies wrappers ready-made clothing and ammunition for the hunting season. Fall shoes and fall underwear a large stock at James H. Nichols West Denton.

J. E. Nichols Fisher & Nichols Baltimore James H. Nichols West Denton

Judge Remands Arthur Kelley Into Foster Parents Care

A judge rules 12 year old Arthur Kelley shall remain with foster parents Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Lister near Garey's Mill. Kelley sought custody, citing intent to provide. Listers and Arthur testified, with Arthur preferring his foster home. The case, aided by Deweese and Owens, ended with the boy staying with his guardians. National Export Exposition opens in Philadelphia September 14 with bands, Midway attractions, and excursion rail fares offered by the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Martin Henry R. Lewis Thomas F. Kelley Andersontown Arthur Joshua L. Lister Garey’s Mill Kelley Mr. Lister Listers Philadelphia United States Marine Band Sousa Banda Rossa Jones Damrosch Chicago

Orphans Court Awards Walton College Scholarship

At the Orphans Court session Tuesday Walter M. Carmine of Ridgely received the vacant Washington College scholarship in Chestertown. Thomas C. Stanton as administrator of Mary S. Stanton presented a first and final account of administration and distribution, which was approved.

Orphans’ Court Walter M. Carmine Ridgely Washington College Chestertown Thomas C. Stanton Mary S. Stanton

List of Caroline County Teachers in Concord and Choptank

The notice lists teachers in Caroline County, noting locations Concord and Choptank, Maryland. It summarizes personnel details and school assignments for the region.

Caroline County

Greensboro Man Simeon N West Dies After Suffering

Simeon N West died at his Greensboro home on Sunday from complications of diseases after months of suffering. Born in Queen Annes county he moved to Caroline as a youth and later worked at the Baltimore custom-house. He was postmaster under Harrison, held a magisterial commission, and previously ran a Greensboro mercantile business. Survived by Mrs West and three sons Kemp Charles and William K. Funeral held Wednesday in the Methodist Church conducted by Rev Aloysius Green.

Simeon N. West Greensboro Mr. West Queen Anne’s County Caroline Baltimore John W. Temple Harrison West Robert Kemp Wiliam K Kemp Charles Aloysius Green Methodist Episcopal Church

Double Weddings in Wilmington and Baltimore Happenings

On September Sth Robert H. Groff of Wilmington wed Miss Anna Pearl Anderson of Ridgely at the groom’s home with Rev. F B Short presiding. The bride wore cream cloth and carried a bouquet of roses. Accompanying were Miss Viola Groff and Mr. Norman Hughes. Also, Miss Anna Rosalia Fitzjarrettl wed Dr Denver Irvel Pletcher at the bride’s residence in Baltimore with Rev G F Beaven officiating and Mrs W W Spence providing music. Engagement of Miss Ethel Gray to Dr Eugene Douglass announced. wedding planned for late October.

Robert H. Groff Wilmington Anna Pearl Anderson Ridgely F. B. Short Epworth M. E Viola Groff Norman Hughes New Castle Groff Anna Rosalia Fitzjarretl Nehemiah C. Fitzjarrett Cordova Denver Irvel Pletcher McConnellsville North Carey Street Baltimore G. F. Beaven W. W. Spence Easton Ethel Gray Eugene Douglass

Inter-County Fair Planned at Queenstown Grounds

A group of Queen Anne s and Caroline County Maryland residents together with Kent and Sussex county Delaware partners met at Rehoboth Beach to form a new inter county fair association with grounds near Queenstown. Incorporators include W Scott Roberts Edward B Emory William J Price Samuel Rhodes John George TH Goodhand Thomas A Smith M Bates Stephens William KF Pennington J A Morgan S Pennewell Charles Atkins Thes B Curry and Dr Hiram Burton. The group plans a 265 acre tract owned by W H Bosley president of Queen Annes Railroad adjacent to the companys property at Queenstown overlooking Queenstown creek. A half mile track grandstand exhibition hall and stabling for exhibits will be built to serve Delaware and Maryland agriculturists and attract visitors from the Eastern Shore and Baltimore via steamers and railroad. Surveying and track laying to begin at once.

Queen Anne’s Caroline Maryland Kent Sussex Delaware Rehoboth Beach Queenstown W. Scott Roberts Edward B. Emory William J. Price Samuel Rhodes John George TH. Goodhand Thomas A. Smith M. Bates Stephens Willian KF. Pennington J. A. Morgan 5. Pennewell Charles Atkins Thes. B. Curry Hiram Burton Sussex Counties W. H. Bosley Queen Anne’s Railroad Company Queen Anne's Baltimore

Levy Court Proceedings Approve Coal Contract to Towers

The levy court met on Tuesday and awarded the coal contract to L. B. Towers. William R. Carroll presented a plat for a proposed outlet across lands owned by Mrs. Mary KE Carroll and D. J. Patchett, as petitioned by William V. Sharp and others. Commissioners will appoint examiners at a future meeting.

L. B. Towers William R. Carroll Mary KE. Carroll D. J. Patchett William V. Sharp

Personal and Social News Items Highlight Denton

Edward Lambert on vacation with C G Yoder covering duties for two weeks. Numerous Denton residents and visitors frequent the town, including Judge and Mrs Russum, Rev G B Beaven, Miss Anna Fitzgerald, Miss Eugenia Redden, Miss Lizzie Bew, Miss Maggie Wilson, Miss Mary Moore, and many others visiting relatives, teaching music, or attending events across Maryland and Delaware.

Edward Lambert Delaware and Chesapeake Railroad C. G. Yoder John W. Stice Joseph V. Kulins Vincent and Highland Russum G. B. Beaven Thllsboro Baltimore Beaven Anna Fitzgerald Talbot Horace Phillips Suffolk Uva Atlantic City F. W. Redden Alexis G. Pascault Charles Rathel Robert H. Blain Tuckahoe— Ledger Robert J. Jump, Jr New York Kansas C. ST. Shields Choptank Hotel Maggie Wilson Georgetown Denton Mary Moore Greensboro R. Frank Eaton Centreville Odella C. Nichols R.A. Culver Bridgeville Delaware John Berry Hartley Del Sheriff Berry George A. Jones Philadelphia Laura T. Jones Dr. Palmer Lucy Griffith Elizabeth Pippin Dover George C. Skirven Katie and Lucie Wheatley Plaindealing Ellis Crouse Royal Oak F. J. Willoughby O. Morgan Danville

Governors Race Contrast At Timonium Fair Grounds

The article compares Governor Lowndes and Col. Walter Smith at the Timonium Fair Grounds. It highlights Smith as a personable, tireless campaigner who greets voters with a steady handshake and cheerful remarks while Lowndes is quieter and more reserved, though cordial. It notes Smith’s endurance shaking hands for hours and sustaining a public presence.

Baltimore Lowndes Doun Walter Smith Timonium Fair Colonel Smith Tyro Timonium Dr. Hering Democratic Party Drering

Predicted meteorological turmoil around autumn equinox

Forecast warns of anomalous magnetic and electrical activity during a Vulcan storm period from September 11 to 19 with Venus aligning to Earth. Expect unusually warm spells, then rapid cooling and frost risk from the northwest as severe equinoctial storms loom around September 20 to 24, peaking near the equinox.

Venus Earth

Colonel Smith Sees Sanguine Path for Democratic Governor Bid

Colonel John Walter Smith, Democratic governor candidate, spoke at Democratic headquarters and voiced optimism about state conditions. He planned to visit Upper Marlboro on Wednesday and Rockville on Thursday for county fairs, with Governor Lowndes expected in Marlboro. He met ex-Gov Frank Brown, who plans to focus on personal affairs before aiding in the campaign, signaling a more vigorous effort. Fisher Nichols advertises furniture for sale.

John Walter Smith Upper Marlboro Rockville Lowndes Marlboro Smith Frank Brown Europe Colonel Smith the Sun

Indictment of the Maryland Republican Party

An article denounces the Maryland Republican Party, accusing it of incompetence and corruption in state and Baltimore city government. It presses that Republican leaders backed Malster to preserve power, highlights alleged race-based crime, tax increases, and misrule, and pledges future proof to condemn Republican governance. The piece calls for white voters to unite for a Democratic victory in November.

Maryland Democratic Histora’ Association Republican Party of Maryland Baltimore Fiov Lowndesdown Welington McComas Mudd Pearce Malster Allegany Ring Bowndes Republican Party United States Senate Lowndes

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