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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1888
Page
3
Community notes report court meetings, school visits by Examiner Stephens, and upcoming Prohibition events. Delmarva items include the Delaware State fair turnout, a post office name change, local construction, church repairs, and traders advertising fall stock. A tragic drowning near Seaford and local marriage licenses are also noted along with regional rail and horse racing updates.
A Baltimore report notes steady demand for good fall wheat at 1.05 to 1.06 per bushel. White corn ranges from 57 to 58 cents per bushel, while yellow corn sells around 53 cents per bushel.
Emory kK Burnite, said to have died by self harm in Utah, was seen in Elkton days ago while a body resembling him was found. He notes his experience outshines his father whose funeral sermon occurred before his death. Burnite once lived in Talnot county.
At Wilmington fair Caro line exhibitors earned several prizes. J S Barnhart won $5 for pears and $10 for grapes, plus multiple prizes for apples. J W Kerr captured many apples prizes and $20 for best quinces. At Enston fair Col L H Gadd and Capt J W Stevens earned prizes, and Ed Stevens’s two year old stallion won a first premium.
The steamer Tred Avon of the Choptank River Steamboat Company broke the shoe of her rudder Thursday night after leaving Cambridge for Kirby's wharf on the up trip. The captain attempted to reach Baltimore but could not. Minnie Wheeler came alongside and, with the Tred Avon’s screw, towed the disabled vessel to her wharf. Repairs were completed and the Tred Avon resumed its regular trip Friday night.
Shoppers learn to buy at a trusted retailer on Pratt Street adjoining Hanover Street in Baltimore. The Bell Clothing House offers superior quality at low prices with generous exchanges and refunds if not satisfactory. Its reputation is built on years of dependable service and will remain high.
Congressman Gibson announces a campaign itinerary with speaking dates in Somerset on October 12, 16, and 18 in Princess Anne and elsewhere in the county, plus action in Talbot on October 20. Senators Garman and Wilson of Maryland, Butler of South Carolina, and Congressman Benton McMillin to speak. Worcester addresses by public figures, campaign ends in Wicomico.
Bean bag parties promise popularity this winter with each player receiving a distinct color bag. A three by two foot board with a six inch square hole stands slanted on the wall. Players toss bags from one end. the one hitting the hole most often wins a prize bag matching their bag color, contents vary from peanuts to bon bons or lace handkerchiefs.
An advertisement urges readiness for cold weather with a large fall stock at Bell Clothing House, Pratt Street near Hanover. It touts affordable men and boys attire including suits from six to ten dollars and varied overcoats, claiming cheaper, better goods than competitors for laborers and merchants alike.
The death of Stedman Tilghman Wickes son of Judge Joseph Wickes occurred last Saturday at 4.30 in his father’s Chester town home after a fall in Centreville a month earlier and a brief illness. A Kent county bar member aged about 19% years, he had improved after rheumatic arm trouble but relapsed and died. The obituary notes his prominence and popularity locally. Restaurant ad: Cooper's Choptank Hotel offers meals oysters and takeout, with oysters sold by bushel gallon or quart.
The Mor gan s Mills Maryland petition for a post office was favorably considered but suspended awaiting a unique name. Gibson and Gadson were proposed but both were preempted, and the decision was referred to the local people for resolution.
John F. Dawson has been ill and is convalescing. A B Roe will supply over 600000 cans of fruit and vegetables. Rev J A B Wilson delivered a prohibition address at Mozart Hall. William C Satterfield is constructing a storage building at the foot of the bridge, 50 by 30 feet. The Greensborough Cornet Band sold instruments to the colored community who will form a new band soon. The band will have instruments in a few days and be ready for the annual algi u.
County commissioners met on Tuesday to review a petition from Second district taxpayers requesting a public ditch through lands of several residents including Mrs. Mary Kuhn and J Parrish. Appointments were made to inspect the ditch and a new public road in the Second district. The court ordered a public road in the First district from Henderson to Mt. Zion, estimated at two miles and two rods long and costing about 3250.
Tigleside Netles Eddie S Graham son of Dr J E Graham left for Randolph Macon College Virginia for the school year Rev J C Thrasher accompanied him Casper Nortis attends Conference Academy Dover Del Mattie Merrick goes to Western Maryland College Our schoolhouse was repainted inside and out contractor F W Booker opening Monday with fair attendance due to whooping cough in the community 5 or 6 children ill per family R W Wilson former local salesman buried from Merrickton September 20 interment at Sadlersville cemetery
The Virginia Agricultural, Mechanical, and Tobacco exposition opens October 3 in Richmond and closes November 21, presenting agricultural and tobacco displays, beach show, races, and entertainment. Pennsylvania Railroad sells excursion round trips from major stations every Monday and Thursday, good to return by November 26.
Delaware State Fair managers announce five day engagement of the world famous Wild West Show at the Dover fairgrounds on October 16 17 18 19 and 20. The troupe includes cowboys Mexicans scouts and Indian performers with thrilling acts such as dives mock battles sharpshooting riding feats and daring escapes. Excursion tickets via Peninsula railroads grant grounds admission and include meals and rides. trains stop at the fairgrounds and a full entertainment program plus a band and restaurants will be available each day.
A reader signs as DEMOCRAT asking for HS AM to publish figures on average wages for mechanics and farm hands, cost of living under current tariff versus revised system. The letter notes farmhand wages, high tariffs, and asks if Pennsylvania and other states pay higher wages, questioning price of grain and tariff effects.
Orphans Court sessions last Tuesday admitted the will of James B. Corkran to probate and approved the testamentary bond of Dr. J. C. Clark. The court ordered notice to creditors for the Daniel Stevens estate sale and ratified the real estate notice by trustee Tlon 3 Hobbs. Debtors bonds for Dora Powell and Jas. Thomas Lowe were approved, letters of administration granted, and inventories or accounts presented for several estates including Rebecca H. Day Esma Lowe Rachel Dennis William G. Norsey and Patrick I. Coker real estate conveyance and Britannia Pool allowance were addressed.
A Friday evening gathering at the Hollywood country residence of Geo M Tyler near the Choptank river featured dancing music and refreshments in honor of Miss Virginia Snowden of Media Pennsylvania. Guests included Mrs Margyler, Miss Simpers, Miss Downes, Dr Malone, and many others, with Snowden departing for Media Monday.
The month’s recorded real estate transfers include Susan Adams to Joseph I. Price for 88 acres at 300 dollars, John R. Webb to F. Covey for Federansburg land at 150 dollars, R O Hicks to John A. Morgan for Hillsboro property at 100 dollars, and many others. Notable entries cover Ridgely town property, Denton and Adams’s Landing parcels, plus transfers to Downes and various parties, with several married couples recorded and deed details. The month closes with two local social items: George L. Jopp to Annie Bell marriage in Denton and Levi Everett to Katie Fite wedding announcements.
J Stewart Crossy known as J C Stewart leads the successful Two Johns company with his three sons in the hit The Two Johns. Crossy built a varied career from minstrel to manager and composer and now enjoys prosperity at home on land named Two Johns Landing in Maryland.
The Baltimore Sun discusses the marriage debate sparked by English and American papers. It argues marriage is not a failure in life, noting many lives and marriages fail, but urges couples to pursue a lasting union with wise loving consideration and mutual effort.
Obituary from parents and sisters laments the death of Maggie aged 17. They recall her as loving and kind and express grief at her early passing. They say she will join them in heaven and urge loved ones to prepare for their own death. Silent sorrow fills their hearts as they miss her presence.
Local obituary from Marydel notes the death of Thomas He. Thomas on Monday the 21st at about 40. The fragment promotes Smith's Cholera Syrup with a no cure, no pay claim.
A skeptical take on Blaine and a New York reception for his campaign, arguing that the greeting was mere lip service lacking substance. The piece claims the crowd’s zeal diluted by sentiment, noting past New York support and betrayals, and describes Blaine as aware of the fake enthusiasm and the crowd’s hollow devotion.
The Brooklyn Eagle reports Mr. Blaine in Portland pledging Republican support for trusts, attacking anti trust restraint as unsafe to capital. The piece accuses Blaine of betraying voters by endorsing large private combines and condemns corporate influence over the party in the Chicago convention.
Kansas City Times argues Democrats fear Blaine and Republicans courted him in New York. It accuses Blaine supporters of hailing him as a grand political figure while labeling Harrison as the familiar Virginian. The piece critiques Blaine as lacking principles and surrounded by questionable allies, urging readers to see through the Blaine myth.
A fragment from a Jefferson letter to General Samuel Smith discusses support for a whisky tax as a sanitary measure. He notes a one quarter dollar per gallon levy could fund government obligations and protect vulnerable citizens from self-harm caused by cheap liquor.
The New York Press questions Thurman on the great issue before Americans. The Boston Globe forecasts 6 to 7 million sane voters will judge him safe and sound. Voter sentiment will be revealed in the upcoming November count.
Uanamaker's presents fall and winter items with mail order access starting October 1. It highlights Bordered Dress Goods including wool-bordered ladies cloth in multiple color pairings, heavy ladies cloth, flannels, and new satin-like wraps. Also promotes Crown Conqueror and University shirts with patent gussets and ever lasting stays, woven corsets, and 4 button kid gloves in multiple shades.
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