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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1896

Page

3

Local notices speak on campaigns and commerce

A Denton area column lists events, people and shifts from the week. Mentions are made of registration days, a mayoral and campaign speech at Masonic Hall, post office moves after a fire, church Sunday School picnic, and several local business updates including a coal yard, a saw mill move near Hickman, and a corn mill expansion. Also notes a Baltimore accident and Bryan campaign plans in Dover Wilmington and Denton via the P W B railroad.

Jerome A. Davis Goldsboro Li Hong Chang Denton J. H. Nichols McShane Hus Justice Stevens van Gesel Major Stewart Masonic Hall Cordova J. F. Sisk Denton Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Concord Campground Atwell Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Richard C. Carter Lenora Wey Brown County Tex F. W. Wey Greensborough Mr. Wey Waynesville N. C Reese Brown Hickman M. H. Smith Smith Louis J. Kalling Daniel Miller & Co Caroline Baltimore Board of Control and Review Messrs. Day Lord and Todd C. H. Whitby Frank Keating Thomas J. Keating Tas Owings’ Mills Howard County J.C. Clark Maryland William J. Bryan Dover Bryan Wilmington P. W. & B. Railroad William E. Stewart Talbot Democratic National Committee Indiana Illinois Nebraska Bryan and Sewall Club

Death of a Prominent Citizen Joshua Anthony

Death of Joshua M Anthony at forty eight after long illness including heart disease dropsies and kidney trouble. He was owner of Anthony's Flour Mills and Ames Chapel Sunday School superintendent. survived by wife Miss Ellin Lowe and seven to eight children. Funeral conducted at his residence with Methodist Protestant Church and Tim Proved Order of Haplasophs rites. interment Greensboro Cemetery. Community sympathy voiced. many neighbors mentioned social visits and local moving ahead as year ends.

Joshin A. Anthony Mr. Anthony Robert W. Anthony Anthony Tie Ames’ Chapel Hobbs Ellin Lowe Esma Lowe Bertha Lala Anthony Nellie Wright C. Wright Essa Georgia Melvin H. W. D. Johnson 4. H. Webster Denton Olerating Greensboro Cemetery Haplasophs Charles W. Hobbs Jonathan Evitts Jonathan KE. Towers William H. Willey Edward C. Adams Sain T T. Norris Anes! Sunday School Joshua M. Anthony Waennas Joshua M. Anthony Anes Methodist Protestant Church Wurraras

Concord Epworth League Organized At Local Church

A Sunday night meeting at the Concord church organized an Epworth League with Rev. J. D. Reese as president and officers Mrs. Emin Nuttle secretary Miss Clara D Beachamp and Walton Trice treasurer. Other local notes mention cannery work peaches tomatoes and upcoming studies in Wilmington Delaware.

Concord Our Church Epworth League J. D. Reese Emin Nuttle Clara D. Beachamp Walton Trice Todd's Ella Beachamp Wilmington Del Golden's Business College Eva Sullivan Oxford Addie Beachamp J. W. Loekerman Camden Cemetery Denton

Bevan and Sewall Club Hosts Active Meeting

The Gamnpnaiga Club at Bevan and Sewall Club held a Thursday night meeting with strong attendance. President Redden presided while Dr. Robert of Ridgely addressed issues on tariffs monetary policy and financial legislation. Henry R. Lewis urged Democrats and Republicans to back bimetallism noting tariff and silver policies. Ridgely Free Silver Club heard Col St John read a speech by the ousted NY bank president. The Ridgely Bryan and Sewall Club plans Col Bryant’s appearance next month. he could not attend this week.

Gamnpnaiga Club Bevan and Sewall Club Redden de. Bobert Ridgely Cheb ISSS Herr Henry R. Lewis Great Britain Ridgely Free Silver Ciub Terr St. John New York Bank Bryan and Sewall Eluir Ridgely J. W. Bryant

Maryland voting rights debate prompts reform talk

A Maryland reader questions voter disqualifications including insanity and guardianship, urging change from party dominated elections. The letter challenges practices that allow potentially unsound voters and laments entrenched routines in Denton and Caroline county.

Tournan Maryland Caroline County Harry B. Mason Denton

Humanity Will Be Right If Its Laws Flow Says Editor

A reader argues that humanity, though often abused in press tirades, remains essentially humane across cultures. The piece contrasts benevolent acts and global kindness with warlike modernity, praising the Golden Rule and lamenting political bombast. It notes summaries of local updates and obituaries, plus a small business note on shingles and building materials.

Insell God Israel Christ Nua Job Mungo Park Livingston Stanley Africa Europe Atlantic

Queen Anne's Railroad Efforts Stir Sussex Residents

A dispatch from Centreville reports Wilmer Emory returning from Georgetown Delaware promoting the Queen Anne's Railroad. Sussex residents favor closer Baltimore Peninsula trade and oppose the line as a feeder to Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore. Condensation proceedings may begin next week. lawyers Cullen and Richards aim to speed matters so the road opens with the next season. Workers build tracks near the Delaware line while project offices and depots advance. Walter Jones brings lumber for bridge piers and Uhler drafts a map of Queenstown area.

Baltimore Sr Centreville Wilmer Emory Queen Anne's Georgetown Delaware Gond Sussex Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Philadelphia Peninsula Emory Wilmington Messrs C. W. Cullen F. Richards Queen Anne's Road Burns Troxel Archibald Taylor Delaware Railroad Greenwood DML & WY Ellendale Queenstown Walter Jones Frugineer Uhler

Thousands Gather for Baltimore Democratic Mass Meeting

Brean Chairman Talbott and City Committee Chairman Rusk finalized plans for a large Democratic mass meeting in Baltimore. Bryan is expected to draw a vast crowd at Mt Royal Avenue near Music Hall tonight after speaking in Washington. He will stay at Carrollton Hotel and travel by special train from the National Capital. The article notes heavy transport arrangements and large regional turnout, including Eastern Shore delegates.

Talbott Democratic State Committee Rusk Baltimore Mr. Bryan Mt. Royal Avenue Music Hall Bryan Washington National Capital Maryland Carrollton Hotel Democratic State Central Committee United States

Calvert Building and Loan Opens Local Branch

The Calvert Building and Loan Association of Baltimore has just organized a local branch here with officers led by President James J. Wignntt and Vice-President Harry E. Ramsdell. James N. Todd serves as attorney, William E. Brown as secretary, with appraisers Frank W. Redilen and James E. Hignatt. A second similar group, the Guarantee Building and Loan Association of Baltimore, is forming a local branch.

Calvert Building and Loan Association of Baltimore James J. Wignntt Harry E. Ramsdell James N. Todd William E. Brown Frank W. Redilen James E. Hignatt Guarantee Building and Loan Association Flore

Novick to PAIMERS Farmers urged to consult Sparks before fencing

Farmers planning wire fencing are advised to consult I. T. Sparkliun & Co. of Willshore, Md., before making fencing contracts for sale.

Pleasant party at Fields home in lower town

Tuesday evening a pleasant party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Fields, with a list of guests from Federalsburg to St. Michaels. Several marriages, moves, and visits are noted, including the marriage of Marion Dean to Nettie Miller in Christ Church, and appointments and health updates for local residents and visitors.

Mro Edwin C. Fields Myraartis Federalsburg Amd Va Younes St. Michaels Myra Larris Iva Young Mary Garey Conie Reddon Nellie Wilson Lorn Downes Annie Dukes Cora Dukes Mdna Cook Lara Wright Bertha Stewart Ida Downes Fred Nichols Arthur Fisher Ormond Downes Charlie Stevens Fred Towers Albert Towers Charlie Redden Farry Whitby Enoch Garey Marion Dean Queen Anne's County Mis Nettie Miller Christ Church George F. Beaven William George Pollard Mattie Murray Joseph Carter Queen Anne’s County J. Watson Thompson Greensborough Academy Cambridge High School Thompson Greensborough William FE. Saulsbury Baltimore Church Saulsbury T. Pliny Fisher Benjamin C. Silverthorn Silverthorn Joseph H. Popper Philadelphia C. E. Roe Burrsville B. L. Lewis Harrington A. P. Sordau Jessie Callaway Henry R. Lewis Greer Cooper Tuckahoe Neck Nellie Johnson Albert Harrington Del Marian J. Woodford Centreville Elizabeth Dorman Salisbury Purnet! Johnson Ella Cooper Mary Maxwell Hugh Duffey Hillsboro M. Ls. Coalbourn Elizabeth Dukes Madeline Murray Eugene Murray Dorsch George F. Hopkins Wilmington Caroline George G. Dixon Preston Cordova Miriam Sheppard Marydel Edythe Beck Smyrna Charles F. Willis Matthew Chilton Sallie Walters H. Smith Denton Bridge J. N. Bradley Seaford Maggie Stevens Williston Philip W. Downes Maggie Murray Orange Grove Ndnna Jester Kate Trice Laura Beauchamp Georgia Fisher Engineer Troxel

Sermon Series on Prayer Begins Tomorrow

Rev Mr Webster launches a morning series on private and public prayer topics including Alone with God in Private Prayer Believing Prayer and Boldness in Prayer. Epworth League to lead Sunday services. Central meeting starts tomorrow evening. Wesley Church ladies host grove festival this evening. Bishop Adams preaches at Christ Church 10 20 tomorrow morning.

Mr. Webster United Prayer Epworth League M. E. Church Central Ladies of Wesley M. E. Church Burrsville Bishop Adams Christ Church

Hires Rooter Campaign Aid Promises Cheerful Rations

The gormandizer likes it because it is flue and cheap. The worksman values its thirst quenching blood enriching benefits. A mother says it keeps her boys at home. Americans favor it as a substitute for intoxicants. Campaign paraders will use it.

America

Tragic Farm Death Ended by Justifiable Homicide

John I. Mullikin a well known farmer was shot by his 17 year old son Percy at their Centreville home. The coroner's jury found the shooting justifiable after testimony of abuse and whisky fueled violence. Funeral services held with family mourning nearby Bridgetown residents in deep grief.

Queen Anne John IL Mullikin Centreville Percy Mullikin Addie Muilikin Percy Mullikin Mnilikin J. W. Early Muthkin Bridgetown

Baseball Amusements, Robberies, and Local Notices

In Ellicott City Cardinal Gibbons defends harmless amusements like baseball as healthful and innocent. Deputy Sheriff Roberta Sadler of Queen Anne's county returns with two men arrested in Wilmington for robbing an express office in Sudlersville. Talbot county proposes a school savings bank with incorporators named. A large J. C. Godwin Co. display ad appears. Schools reopen September 21. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by druggists Daugherty Bros. Indiana Pa and H M Urey Fredonia Pa. sold locally by Wm E Brown and others.

Ellicott City Cardinal Gibbons T. Sadler Roberta Queen Anne's County Wilmington James Noland George Wilson Sudlersville Talbot County Messrs M. B. Nichols Edward M. Hardcastle Robert A. Dodson Alex. Chaplain Daniel M. Long J. C. Godwin Company Hopkins Messrs. Daugherty H. M. Urey Fredonia Wm. E. Brown Denton, Jr. Duffey Wilsboro R. J. Colston Ridgely, Md

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Prestan DO & GC Wes North Stige Public Business Calendar Circuuit Court Orphans’ Court Levy Cook the Local Department May Jane Christopher Mitern James T. Kemp William Denney J. W. Lord Pan! Durest Camden N. J Durest Alex. Wright Thomas Wilson Newton Smithson Church W. Towers Harmony Wooters Linwood Todd Ella Gossage The Grove Parsonage Ewing W. HL. Deen Getleuy Qouldsborough Prick Dobility John Price Cannon Carroll John F Ida Cannon T. Hutchinson Queen Anne's Balbona Brean Baltimore News Harford County John M. Finney Turford Finney John Herbert Claiborne Virginia Huilding and Loan Associations Vikeco Vieitora Church Notes Toco Tilos S. Hodson Prudential Land Co No. BE Lexington St Baltimore, Md Svisan Nerson KR. M. Messick Beth Hee Yenre Aker J. Man Roya Bear Cae Royal Baking Powder Co New York Earaen Near Highlands Western Maryland College Westminster, MD Onur T. H. Lewis Deweese & Owens Attorneys-At-Law Denton, MD Alpheus R. Brigden Preston Day Circuit Court Equity Thomas L. Day Brigden & Day George M Russum Edwin C, Fields Said County E. Madison Wood Mon Union Furman's Grove Baltimore Corner Barets Moore’s Liden’s Choptank Smithville Boonsboro Clitmans Lane Thawley’s Saulsbury’s Cedar Grove Colored Hillsborn Deep Branch M. 2B. Stephens Denton, Mo John T. Daily J. Kemp Stevens E. M. Baker Todd Concord, 3D W. A. Stewart Ilanay F. Andrew Newton P.D eRhyys Bogan
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