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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1891
Page
3
The Denton Journal notes a busy period with fairs in Easton and Wilmington, weather frosts in Western Maryland, peach prices easing, straw hats in season, and church plans near Smithson. It covers elections, primaries, voter registration starting September 21, plus district candidacy chatter and local civic notices.
Representatives met at James Swann’s office on Tuesday to nominate Prohibition party candidates. Slated for Clerk of the Circuit Court is James Swann. House of Delegates nominees Albert G. Saulsbury and William J. Davis. Orphan’s Court judges John W. Clark Abram R. Wright James B. Draper. County Commissioners Sylvester Andrew Charles Elwanger Charles E. Jarrell. Surveyor Theophilus W. Smith. No State’s Attorney named. F. P. Covey briefly nominated for Clerk then chosen as Register of Wills. Meeting led by Thomas H. Chambers with prayer by Rev. Robert W. Todd. unanimous support for Glyndon platform.
Delegates gathered to organize a State Alliance with J H Turner of Washington as secretary. He described the educational aims and non political stance. Officers were elected as the constitution was adopted, with about three hundred members statewide and no plan to field a ticket.
The Third district road built by Tilghman Nuttle known as the Downes and Hobbs road was examined by President Lord of the levy court and accepted. The Burnt Meeting House road in the First district was approved for construction with a $45 contract to John L. Faulkner. Damages to Mrs Harriet J. Smith for right of way set at $30. William H Whitely P A Marvel and William Vinson examined a proposed new First district road petitioned by William H Faulkner and others. Bonds for Henry Irwin and T Luther Frampton as collectors were approved.
The Orphans' Court on Tuesday allowed James R. Manship as administrator of Ezekiel Eaton to have six months more to settle the estate. Frank P. Covey, administrator of Samuel G. Collins, presented an inventory and appraisal which was passed. He also obtained a six month credit sale for the deceased's personal property and notice to creditors. The court approved the presenting to the vacant Washington College scholarship and the final receipts for Charles H. Cohee and Herman H. Sorden releases to guardians.
The notice recounts hunting seasons for woodcock wild duck sora partridge quail rabbits and muskrat and details licensing penalties for non residents in Carroll County. It also reports on the Friday night founding of Nauskeage tribe 102 of the Red Men in Federalsburg with officers elected and members enrolled along with local social notes.
Colonel Hodson resigns as State Central Committee chairman and Charles St. Westcott of Chestertown is elected. Governor candidate Colonel Vannort demands to name the chairman, but Westcott offers no reply. Vannort says he cannot lead if Westcott accepts, with Chestertown Transcript noting Westcott’s prior convention proxies against the ticket.
Philadelphia buyers read of extensive imports from France and Germany showing Bedford Cords and diagonals in multiple widths and colors. Prices are listed in dollars per yard with bold claims of rich, Paris-quality wool and worsted fabrics.
Mr G C Radcliff of Equitable Life Assurance Society spends time in Caroline taking applications for membership. Misses Pearle Smith Mary Knotts Martie Barton of Queen Annes Md Thos Jarrell of Kenton Del and A H Vandiver of Clayton Del were guests of C W Diggans Easton during fair week. W Fred Porter of Tuckahoe Neck named principal of Salisbury Grammar School. Schools open in Wicomico Sept 21. Dr W T Kelley returns to practice dentistry in Caroline with brother L D Kelley. Mrs J L Lewis Harrington Del and Mrs J A Klump Williamsport Pa guests of Mrs H R Lewis. Col Edward Lloyds Talbot friends urge election as Senate president. Nellie Richardson of Tuckahoe Neck visiting Misses Smith Easton. Julia Kelley Preston attends Baltimore State Normal School. Edith Williams Denton visiting Ella Boyer Clayton. Belle Percy resigns Hoonsboro teacher post. T Pliny Fisher and wife visit Baltimore.
Epworth League chapters expand with Hillsborough M E Church growing from forty to sixty members and Ridgely rising from twenty six to fifty four since January. The second annual convention convened at Clayton, and a Marydel chapter is planned. An entertainment and balloon ascension are noted at Smithson's Chapel with oysters for sale. The Hynson M E Church on the Williamsburg circuit will be dedicated tomorrow with bishops and ministers to officiate. Harry C Thompson will complete Drew Theological Seminary studies next June and accept a church in Belleville New Jersey. Bishop Adams recently preached at Christ Church Denton to large audiences.
In this town William Perkins, long known for his mercantile business, retires and sells stock and business to C W Jackson who is described as cautious and successful. Nearby residents Richard Seager James Everett Jas L Wallahand and James Curlett live within call of each other with sixty five children among them. Ages are 81 65 66 and 59. Also noted is a peach surplus with growers not profiting despite early price promise. Charles B Lee of Washington, D C, visits Dr Evans.
The M. P. church choir plans a two night festival at Chilton's campground on Friday and Saturday the 18th and 19th to raise funds for a Union Church organ. Rev. R. L. Lewis is recovering activity after confinement and hopes to visit relatives in Anne Arundel county. Wond T Harvey, noted as a sharp shooter, reported a high tally from a single tree and the next morning added more. Mrs. W. J. D. Lucas and Miss Nellie Johnson are visiting friends in Clayton and Kenton Delaware.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces excursion tickets from all stations to Scranton for the State League of Republican Clubs meeting. Tickets available September 21 22 and 23 good for the trip there on those days and return any time up to September 23.
A burglar entered the residence of County Commissioner William E. Lord at Tuckahoe Neck on Saturday night and stole a watch and a pocket-book with about sixteen dollars. The same night a set of harness and other barn articles were cut to pieces, indicating malice. No clue to the criminal’s identity is known.
Mr P H McShane sells the Ridgely hotel property for 2400 dollars to Mr W D Lucas of Queen Anne county. Lucas to assume control January 1 next. McShane cites Mrs McShane’s continuing ill health and will not move from Ridgely. Avon oysters offered as fine at Parks’s.
A Charles County Farmers' Alliance passes resolutions stating it seeks fair representation on the Democratic county ticket and will support all suitable men on that ticket if representation is not secured. The text argues that waging war against Democrats would harm farmers and benefit Republicans, and invites other sub Alliances to adopt similar resolutions.
Deputy Sheriff Medale telegraphed Sheriff Shields to learn if Caroline authorities still wanted William Fisher, who escaped from jail on December 7 1889. Fisher is accused of stealing a double barreled gun from Frank H. Thomas's blacksmith shop and several items from J M Jones's store. Squire Dixon of Preston issued the writ for his first arrest.
An early 19th century note reports a stalk bearing two ears of corn with one ear at the tassel and another in the usual place found by Mr James Steele. Nearby at Ridgely J M Starkey's Reeves’ Favorite trees show a second crop of blossoms in July and new peaches forming, likely to mature if frost remains delayed.
One more week and the Caroline county peach crop, among the largest in years, will end with many fruits left to decay. At least a quarter of the crop was not marketed as growers avoided pickers and freight costs. A minority sold to packers, while the majority waited for current market conditions.
The canning-house at Windy Hill run by J. A. Wright & Bro. has canned large quantities of corn beans and tomatoes and provided local employment. The piece argues for more such houses regionally to avoid dumping and debt on producers and recalls Baltimore grain prices and a death notice for ex judge Thos F Johnson.
A catalog of fabric goods and priced textiles including 36 inch Knickerbocker Suitings at 25c, Camel's Hair and Cheviots from 31c to 75c, 40 inch Cheviots at 50c, and broadcloths up to 1.25. New Printed Cottons and Chinas listed with low introductory prices.
A shoe retailer stresses ongoing improvement in leather work and customer service while moving 600000 pairs. It promises fair treatment of returns and urges customers to bear with the move during a period of painters carpenters stone masons and working men in the area.
The Den ton property holders are notified that decaying animal and vegetable matter on premises threatens public health and violates the law. If not removed beyond town limits, immediate legal action will follow. Health Officer Enoch George signs the notice. Also a note explains how remittances for journals should be dated with subscribers’ names.
A fine fruit farm of 100 acres in Denton is offered for rent for the year 1892. H A Roe advertises the property, inviting interested parties to contact in Denton.
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