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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1892
Page
3
The itemized column lists primaries this afternoon and upcoming political events, ordinances on second-hand clothing, public registrations, and local notices. It reports arrests, fairs, railroad updates, a major wedding and yacht visit, agricultural notes, health warnings, and a slate of church services and meetings across Denton, Ridgely, Vienna, and neighboring towns.
Caroline county election supervisors met in Denton at the School Commissioners office and organized with Dr Theodore Saulsbury as president and Towers as secretary. They received ballot and registration laws and planned to install voting booths at seven polling places, with a Baltimore contractor proposing ready made booths. The article lists voter instruction details and rules for casting ballots, along with local society notes and political commentary.
In Tuesday last sessions M Hooper Gray presented a release as guardian to Julia Florence Barcus and it was passed. Edward T Moore authorized to repair minor property. Elizabeth and Wm H Beachamp presented accounts as administrators of John Beachamp deceased. Manship executor Ezekiel Eaton presented accounts. Bayard Nichols administrator of John Nichols presented inventory of debts. Mary Lockerman appointed guardian to Solomon Jackson's minor children. Elizabeth Beachamp widow asked for rental value appraisement. R Y Collins and Daniel Ihodd named appraisers.
Mrs Barbara Pritchett an elderly resident living with her son Charles near Anthony's Mill tried to kill herself Sunday morning. She cut her throat and slashed both wrists then bled heavily before her son returned from church. Dr Enoch George treated her and she is expected to recover. Her mind has suffered recent illness with delusions of enemies plotting against her and she will likely be sent to an asylum.
The Easton fair began Tuesday and closed yesterday. Racing events included pacing and trotting heats with various stakes from 100 to 400 dollars. Notable entries were amateur drivers, gentle men road wagon races, and foals of ISO with no records.
The first fall registration period runs from Monday September 16 to Wednesday September 21, with offices open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional sessions occur on Tuesday through Thursday October 3 to 6, and a revision and reinstatement hearing is scheduled for Monday October 17.
The Prohibition picnic will be held at Chilton's Woods on Wednesday afternoon starting at three o'clock. Speakers include Revs. Alfred Smith, Geo L Hardesty, Ralph Coursey and W Frank Tucker. Additional orators may attend and a basket supper will be served on the grounds.
Mr Jos McDowell and wife of Philadelphia have been visiting friends nearby. Mrs Jos Wopkins of Baltimore has been visiting Mr W O Bowens. Mr and Mrs Samuel H Flaharty have decided to make Templeville their future residence.
Contractor Dill nears completion of a dwelling on the Bell farm near Anthony’s mill, owned by J. M. Anthony, Esq. J. A. Stephens and his brother are erecting another house at Burrsville, which will be occupied by Mrs. Joanna Valliant, the school teacher.
Caroline County public schools will reopen next Monday with new furniture and equipment in repaired rooms. The annual county levy is increased by 1000 dollars, and the board will not close before June 1. The examiner stresses higher standards, district libraries, improved teaching methods, and more teachers’ meetings. Aims include public support and greater patron involvement through fall and winter school meetings led by academy principals as leaders of the Maryland State Teachers Reading Circle.
Grain prices show wheat at about 76 cents a bushel with corn ranging 55 to 66 cents. The first receipt of new Maryland corn arrived on the Baltimore Corn and Flour Exchange Saturday, from Caroline county on ear, but was withdrawn unsold at a bid of 1.75 per peg barrel. The same county provided last year’s first receipt on September 21.
Fragmentary verse mourns a loss with prayers for peace in Jesu and a peaceful sleep for the departed. It laments deep sorrow and asks for hope in faith as a loved one rests peacefully.
Nearly all journals mailed this morning carry the date of the subscriptions alongside the subscriber names. Readers can tell at a glance when remittances should be made, aiding timely payments.
The Baltimore Ledger argues that Governor Brown’s recent appointment removes a capable Maryland congressman and provides the Eastern Shore with a just upright and learned judge. The note frames the appointment as a trade of federal representation for regional judicial merit.
Mrs Araminta Beauchamp was buried Sunday after a devout Christian life. Funeral conducted by Rev C S Stanton with Rev O W Devenish assisting. large attendance. News notes include Mr James Sherwood leaving for New York then Florida, a library fundraiser festival at Hackett's Hall Queen Anne, a fire at Mr Joseph Brown's saw mill, cholera affecting hogs, and local student movements and visits among Dover Conference Academy and area towns.
Miss Mary Slaughter, visiting relatives in Queen Anne's and the county, will depart soon for Wilmington for a few days before returning to her Washington home. Death claimed the wife of Mr. James Hall last week in the vicinity. interment occurred at Bridge Town Church Tuesday morning. Various local visitors and residents are noted, including Miss Hattie Marvel, Miss May Slaughter, Miss Evelyn Pippin, and Mr. Willard Smith, with other Sunday visits by Mr. H. D. Marvel and Miss Laura Green. A daughter of Mr. Jacob Gibson is described as a recent town highlight.
Isaac Grewell a respected farmer near Henderson died at his home Friday morning, age about 57, leaving six children. Funeral and interment were Saturday, Rev. A bert Chandler of Marydel officiating. Also noted Maud Cannon infant died Sept 3 1892 aged nine months and Florence Davis infant daughter of Henry and Carrie Wright near Seaford Del died August 76 88y2 aged ten months with verses accompanying the notices.
The national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Washington from September 16 to 24, 1892. The event promises the largest veteran gathering since 1865 and will be a landmark national spectacle. The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from September 13 to 16 with return validity to October 16 at a single round trip fare, plus ample facilities for swift visitor movement.
The article lists open seasons for rail birds wild ducks partridges rabbits musk rats and provisions for non residents including a five dollar license fee and a ban on shipping game outside the county. Rail bird season opens Tuesday June 16th and ends December 31st duck season runs until March 31 partridge season lasts three months starts November 1 rabbit season lasts two months musk rats are protected except winter months and until March 14 non residents pay five dollars and may not ship game out of the county.
George Russell belonging to Mr. W G Smith of Marydel has been entered in the yearling stakes race at Dover. The event is scheduled for Wednesday September 2nd.
In Baltimore on Wednesday Vicious Candidates James E Elegood and State Senator Toadvin pressed for Jackson in Congress. Wicomico county pledged to back Jackson while Easton delegates split between Fondvin and Vickers, with local chatter noting other potential nominees. Indiana and Cambridge coverage mention Stevenson and Dr George P Jones as possible names.
The Cleveland and Stevenson Club of Denton met Friday night and elected new members while debating the Australian ballot law. A committee will study renting a room to set up a voting booth to educate the public before the next election in Caroline county. Col P W Downes spoke on tariffs and Dr G W Galdsborough was invited to address the club. Meetings draw larger crowds as Democrats seek party harmony for Caroline County victory.
A fire proof safe salesman promoting safes faced a citizen who extolled life insurance, drawing laughter as the salesman persisted. Naval veterans plan a Baltimore reunion September 15 and 16 with Pennsylvania first class round trip fares from Sept 13 to Oct 16, allowing stopovers at Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Also notes upcoming Hillsborough Sunday School Convention September 23 to 25. local printers offer printing services.
Decontinued framing sale schedule for Wednesday September 2 at dawn near Hillboro. Livestock includes brood mare eight years old, one good work horse, one male four mile cows, one young Jeress ten head of sheep, three fattening hogs, eight ewes and one ram. Implements and gear include farm wagon and harness, plows, cultivators, blades, powder shovels, and tools totaling 2000 pounds of blade powder. Terms cash or credit under ten months with secured notes payable to Denton National Bank. Seiler, J. W. Chonn, Audet.
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