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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1894
Page
3
Local Department Tells of Events in Denton Area
Autumn calendar notes include a packing house canvass, telephone line removals, and an Oakland school ice cream festival October 12 and 13. Prohibition meetings in Denton and Mispillion Hundred, a court session, fertilizer and partridge notes, and a fatal accident involving Greenbury Draper precede a town tournament setup near Denton for October 11.
Court Session to Open Monday With 37 Appearances
The court convenes next Monday with Chief Justice Robinson expected but not for the first days. Judge Stump travels by train to begin at 12 noon. Dockets show 37 appearances, 21 appeals, 19 criminal cases. Notable matters include George E. Adams suing Thomas W. Simmons for 2500 damages over a dog bite and B E S A R Co versus M J T Smith over stock subscription and road location through Vienna. Robert M. Lowe sues Talbot county for 500 over a horse loss on the Oxford Bellevue ferry. Various juries are summoned across districts and local activities include birthday party at Locust Grove and local residents’ engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Kent County
Del
Leginslature
Greenbury Draper
Tields
Robinson
Stump
TS Truins
Dorchester
Talbot
Whcom
George E. Adams
Cambridge
Thomas W. Simmons
Messrs
George M. Russum
Clement Sullivane
Oxford- Bellevue
Jmors
Hunting Creek
Ennalls
Wnnting Creek
Tim
Joe Richardson
Wuerass
Heptasophs Conclave Elects New Officers at Mozart Hall
A Friday gathering at Mozart Hall enrolled thirty one members of the Heptasophs. State Organizer Primrose and Heptasophs Advocate editor J W Crucett attended. Officers elected include Past Archon A A Christian Archon F W Prentice Provost Wm Fulton Secretary J Ed Willis and others with several trustees and warders named. Visitors from the Denton Conclave witnessed the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Hall
Primrose
J. W. Crucett
Heptasophs Advocate
Archon
A. A. Christian
F. W. Prentice
Wm. Fulton
J. Ed. Willis
John S. Mitchell
Thomas B. Draper
James T. Curry
Charles Alburger
Henry Tetherah
Sentinel
John Harrington
J. Calvin Smith
Wm. Jarman
A. C. Snowden
Denton
Local notes and social items in TiNsborough
Mr. George Ford resumes business in the store room formerly Saulsbury and Barton. Mrs. E L Thompson spends weeks of recreation in Philadelphia. Miss Ella Tarbutton of Skipton visits Miss Estella Powell. Miss Sullie Rees of Clayton visits Mrs. N M Thompson. Boys begin to beat chestnut trees. The new hotel nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ford
Saulsbury & Barton
E. L. Thompson
Philadelphia
Ella Tarbutton
Skipton
Estella Powell
Scarlet clover grows across county fields
Scarlet clover is thriving in numerous county sections. Smith Bros. of Ridgely are selling fodder twine at 34 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Bros
Ridgely
Denton County Notes and Anecdotes From Old Chronicles
A collection of reminiscences and light notes from Caroline county featuring stories about clerk Joseph Richardson and a juror Ennalls, plus letters urging road improvements from Hunting Creek to Burnsville and town gossip on weddings, travel, and local schooling. The piece preserves names like Richardson, Ennalls, and Tiwin, and mentions Ridgely, Denton, and Greensborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laston Lodge
N. E. Nichols
Caroline County
Joseph Richardson
Jounsa
Denton
Henry Tiwin
Joseph Butler
Burnsville
Sheppard’s
Greensbrough
Sixth Street
Main
Saulsbury
Carter's Hardware Store
Disturbance at Ridgely Ends With Injuries and Unresolved Suspects
A Saturday night melee near Ridgely left Edgar McKnett chased by a mob after defending a boy in a quarrel with a white youth. Alfred Thomas, a colored man, was severely struck and remains in critical condition, with other injuries reported. Police have not identified the assailants. The notice ends with an unrelated ad for Chamberlain’s remedy and local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Edgar MecKnatt
McKnett
Alfred Thomas
Will Roberts
Geo. Slaughter
Revival meetings spread as pastors preach across towns
Eldar Isiie Bowman of the Tenth and Dauphin Brethren Church conducts revival at Saulsburg MOP Church for over three weeks drawing large crowds and eleven new members. He has led evangelist services nationwide with over a thousand conversions in seven years. Revival starts at Ridgely M E Church tomorrow. Rev G R Neese from Houston will aid next week. Other notes cover quarterly meetings and sermons by Rev Isaac D. Bowman and Rev Henman Crownfield. Alfred Smith spoke at Ridgely temperance meeting. Calvary MOP and New Jerusalem Church hold services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Farm
Denton
Sheriff Berry
Joshua Jones
Charles Wright
Emmett Brown
Thomas Harris
Hany Agerson
George Dixon
John Guinage
Ridgely
Sarah A. Blake
Alexander Blake
Iker
Methodist Episcopal Church
Concord
Z. N. Webster
Denton M. E. Church
Charles E. Turner
Pennsylvania Rathead Co
Effierent
Delhy M. Smith
Caroline
Methodist Apiscopal Church
Messin
Albert G. Saulsburg
James WH. South
Sadlersville
M. Bates Stephens
Howard Melvin
Albed Sindh
Dod
W. W. Sharp
Lehengrin
J. HW. Smith
Mrs. Tinne
Watkins Glen
Niagara
Denton High School
Sophie Keir
Bertha Towns
Edna Cook
Liezie Wilkinson
Mary Duggis
Lora Downes
Nellie Wilson
Susie Edson
Mattie Smith
Lola Longfellow
Frank Griffin
Fred. Towers
Pred. Nichols
Chas. Ramsdell
Chas. Redden
Chas. Wilson
Judson Ramsdell
Frank McShane
Frank Barnhart
Robi. Garey
Hing Fields
Lillie Carroll
Andersontown School
Lillie Dukes
Saulisbury’s S
Nellie Fisher
Cedar Grove
Mass Lora Bradley
Tilda Porter
Addie Porter
Burnsille
Mabel
Ethel Towers
Oaks
Mamie Raughley
Chilton’s
Mary Hobbs
Andersontown
Ira Batley
Central
William Chains
Williston
Eldar Isiie D. Bowman
Dauphin
Hillsborough Charge
M. D. Church South
Hillsborough
Tomorow
J. UE. Armstrong
Henman Vk
Crownfield
New Jerusalem Chinch
Preston
Calvary Mpop
Chisel
American Come
Medit
Tol
Real estate transfers recorded in the clerk’s office this month
Clerk’s office lists transfers including William H Dickerson and wife to John W Wright, unspecified parcel value $100.00. William J Layton trustee to Switah A Laxton, 100 acres for $50.00. Nichols to Charles A P Smith, 75 acres for $0.00. Nathaniel Horsey and wife to Parren T Russell, 6F nerves for $0.00. Edward Taschappe and wife to William R Willoughby, 45 acres for $500.00. Willoughby to Taschappe, 40 acres for $70.00. Joshua W Bryant and wife to Louis Misher, Denton town property for $27.00. Richard Ganett and wife to John Parris, 90 acres 154 sq perches for $1,100.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
oMee Durine
William TH. Dickerson
John W. Wright
William J. Layton
Switah A. Laxton
Pers Nichols
Charles Ajp. Smith
Nathaniel Horsey
Parren T. Russell
Edward Teschappe
Willam R. Willoughby
William R. Willoughby
Edward Taschappe
Joshua W. Bryant
Lous Misher
Denton
Richard (. Ganett
John Parris
License Grants by Clerks This Month
The following parties were granted licenses this month by Clerk Mields Charles EH Turner and Miss Della M Smith Frank W Plastridge and Miss Toole AE Curtis William E Harmimond and Miss Georgie Lankford Samuel R Tucker and Miss Annie R Wiieht Charles T Passwaters and Miss Jennie Tt Green Colored Isaac B Thompson and Lana E Gibbs John W Cephus and Priscilla Johns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Mields
Charles EH. Turner
Della M. Smith
Frank W. Plastridge
Toole AE
Curtis
Witliam E. Harmimond
Georgie Lankford
Samuel R. Tucker
Annie R. Wiieht
Chales T. Passwaters
Jennie Tt. Green
Isaac B. Thompson
Lana E. Gibbs
John W. Cephus
Priscilla Johns
Orphans' Count Appoints John Slaughter Guided by Slaughter
The Orphans' Count on Tuesday last appointed John Slaughter guiding to Thomas S. Slaughter ming Alaska. Jas N. Todd having resigned. The final receipt and release of Thanet A. Pish widow of A. Min is Fisk to Thos We Jones one of the executors was passed. The list will and testament of the late James Pippin was admitted to probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Slaughter Guidin
Thomas S. Slaughter
Ming
Jas. N. Todd
Thanet A. Pish
A. Minis Fisk
Thos
We. Jones
James Pippin
County approves bond cancellations and fills constable post
The county commissioners last Tuesday received the resignation of A. B. Oskridge constable for the Fourth district and appointed J. B. Fones to the position with his bond approved. They also decided to call in and cancel 93 400 dollars of outstanding bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Oskridge
J. B. Fones
Hat and school supplies offered at Denton post office
Hoan needs a new hat and should call Mrs James Noble of Pitston. The Den ton post office lists the latest school supplies stock for sale in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Noble
Pitston
Denton
Railroad Proposal For Queenstown To Denton Meeting
Citizens met at the courthouse to discuss a proposed railroad from Queenstown to Denton. W I Bosley was absent. J W Troxel and Wilmer Emp attended. A six thousand dollar right of way fund was requested, with no payments until completion. A funding committee led by Venny R Lewis was appointed, and a right of way committee chaired by J Kemp Stevens formed. Several hundred dollars were subscribed. Next meeting set for Tuesday October 9. Property owners and merchants urged to support, donate, and grant right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Queenstown
Denton
W.I. Bosley
J. W. Troxel
Wilmer
P. W. Downes
Mie A. Gi. Towers
Venny R. Lewis
Shairman
James N. Hignutt
James HW. Nichols
Tacob Ghingher
Howard Melvin
C. H. Fleming
William C. Fasylo
W. F. Pennington
John TW. Vanezesel
T. Pied Garey
J. Kemp Stevens
Ehhairman
George H. Benson
James G. Wright
Geo. T. Redden
Roland Garey
R. T. Cato
J. Tl. George
George A. Denkyne
M.B. Stephens
T. C. Trachett
J. T. Smith & Bro sells hosiery in Ridgely sales ad
J T Smith and Bro Ridgely announce a large stock of general merchandise with a special hosiery sale and bargain offers. keep watch for updates in the Tacisan. James T Robinson trustee to sell October 23 real estate of Mrs Lovey A Hubbard deceased. details in the Jour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T Smith & Bro
Ridgely
James T. Robinson
October Weather Forecast With Storm Periods Listed
Iiehs outlines October weather with increasing warmth from the west then storms impacting the country from the 2nd, 12th, 18th to 26th and 30th. Colds and frosts follow storms with dangerous lake and sea conditions during reactionary and Venus Mercury influenced dates. A new white and yellow shelled cow corn batch reached Baltimore market from Maryland counties with prices per bushel and dealers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiehs
Venus
Mercury
New Moon
Vulcan
Baltimore
Caroline
Dorchester Counties
J. K. Emory & Co
Baltimore Pearl Homing Company
Dudley & Carpenter
Bennett & Schermerhorn
Corn and Flow Exchange
Washington Letter: Democratic prospects in Missouri and the North Carolina race
Representative Taisney reports Missouri Democratic strength and near certainty of re election while noting potential O Neill contest in St Louis. North Carolina Democratic clubs express confidence in a Democratic legislature and Senate, and Eckels cites a Western business revival impacting the election. Strawbridge & Clothier advertise extensive winter fabrics and apparel in a vivid fashion feature highlighting plaids, black goods and value offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taisney
Missot
Washington
Missouri
Lexington
St. Louis
O'Neill
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
United States Senate
Eckels
Strawbridge & Cloithier
Philo
Strawbridge & Clothier
Paris
Straulidge & Clothier’s
Lyson Lynch and Mary Cannon Wedding Notice
At the Grove Parsonage on September 25 1894 Charles Blades and Minnie Cannon wed as Rev A D Dick presided. Earlier on September 20 1894 Charles A Lynch and Mary E Cannon were married at the parsonage by the same minister.
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Rowe
D&c
Dok
Public Business
Circuit Court Hall
Orphans Court Reall
Levy Cour Pill
the Local Department
Kent
Queen Anne County
Oakland
American Corner
Moses
Gottlieb
Johnson
Todd
J. L. Straughn
Mispillion Hundred
Harrington
Alfred Smith
Ralph T. Coursey
Satunday
W. W. Richards
DP. A. Marvel
H. C. Gooden
Chas. Montague
Benjamin Cohee
R. J. Raughley
Thos. J. Draper
C. B. Jarman
Chas. Elwanger
Jacob EB. Gibson
H. Jackson
H. S. Daily
T. L. Chattineh
Philip Noble
J. 8. Slaughter
C. N. Coulbourn
J. M. Anthony
R.M. Messick
William T. Tull
G. F. Whiteley
Owen C. Blades
E. A. Matthews
Jas. A. Parrott
B. G. Stevens
Pipth
James B. Wright
William Morgan
Alonzo Elliott
Henry M. Pool
Robinson Nichols
John Kent
Smth
Pennel Coppa
W. E. Saulsbury
I. T. Fleetwood
George W. Smuth
Isaac L. Dukes
Howard
Elbert Bradley
Locust Grove
J. Randolph
W. A. Whiteley
Railroad Avenue
Ida Corkran
Celia Whiteley
J. Edgar Williamson
Washington College
Chestertown
Epworth League
M. EB. Parsonage
Duncan and
Teo Noble
J. L. Noble
Bedford Springs
Cora Patton
Western Maryland College
Julia E. Kelley
Leese
Greensborough
TiNsborough
Dustlhoe Nichols
Clerk Richardson
Richardson
Andrew Jackson
Schoel, Cte
Joseph A. Willis
Harmony
Swarthmore College
John M. Willis
Williamson Free School
Willian T. Lord
Tuckahoe Neck
Bessie Guilford Lee
Lelands
Woodland
Talbot County
J. M. Yingling
M. P. Chiuvei
Bula
Lila Moore
Keensborough
Luthemale Seminary
Virginia Rich
Greensboro
Snow
Hannah More Academy
Reistertown
J. Allen Moore
Cheorge C. Moore
Delaware
Buck Hotel
Jonathan
Willis
Little Son
J. A. Vangesel
Taaminer Lowe
John Rhyn
Government Printing Office
Plie, McShane
J. B. Port
Uluntingdon
J. W. Stevens
Maud Fisher
New York
Henry Wilkinson
Writtensboro
Tih
R. Earle Fisher
Theodore Saulsburg
Dover
Eliason
TJ. Smithers
Easton
George W. Pitee
Wilmington
St. Avery Touthill
Naston
Buck Totel
Maury Wicks
Annie Rochester
Harwood Ayres
Huston
Denton Friends
Mannie Roe
M. Lloyd
Virginia Tatman
Kate Blackiston
A.M. Bailey
Eugene
Ore
Chamberlain
W. E. Brown
Chioarch News
Rex
Henderson
MM. E. Churely
Trias
Merriage Dicenses
Tess Court
Thomas W. Brundige
Phil. H. Tuck
J. W. Teaple
Centreville
Journal Today
Rove Baking
United States
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St. N
A.M. Smith & Dro, Ridgely
D. O. Smith & Bro
Tom Hood
J. el. Smere & Bro
Coats
Fall
James T
Mullin & Son
6Th & Market, LY
Irving W. Larimore
Y. M.C.A
Des Moines
Chester River Steamboat Comp’y
Were
Emma A. Ford
Balom
Bulmore
Ralph's
Booker
Quahar Neck
Kent Iland
Rock Hall
Queertown
Uemys Rock Wall
Tueday
Los. Ford
Corsica River
Hogle's
Jackson Creek
Kent Island
Rock Halla Bar Lene Jachon
George Warfield
Herspaper
Miia
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