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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1893
Page
3
Slight frosts and sparse prison population mark Denton as locals await coal, while a busy week includes a state Democratic convention, new mills and a concert tour by the Gruber Family. Obituaries, real estate sales, and several early autumn weddings fill the page with community updates and local commerce.
Mrs. Hamilton Mott writes in Ladies' Home Journal on proper etiquette for church weddings. Send visiting cards before the ceremony, and a written acceptance or declination at least a week before if a reception card is enclosed. Leave afternoon cards as for tens. evening card-cases are optional with evening dress. Prompt acknowledgment is recommended to avoid breach of etiquette.
Mr J Springle Kelley of Oakland Grove fruit farm near Preston earned eleven premiums at the Talbot county fair last week. Three watermelons pumpkins and squashes were marked special at ten dollars each. His table featured twenty six apple varieties, second only to Mr J W Kerr, making the largest display of apples seen on this peninsula.
Church notes describe a new rectory in Greensborough funded by the Indies of the Church of the Holy Trinity and announce sermons and revivals across several towns. Political items discuss Republican hopes, possible candidates for county offices, and party maneuvers ahead of primaries, with notes on the B&O branch demand for the Eastern Shore.
The circuit court term opens next Monday with Chief Justice Robinson visiting and Judge Wickes back from White Sulphur Springs. Trials include Rou debush for burglary at Burrsville and James Thomas, an accomplice, plus Jacob Anstett on bigamy. Jury panels list eight members per district across six districts, detailing names.
The Chester River Steamboat Company publishes its new schedule in the Journal today. Nichols the barber informs patrons he will be prepared for court week with an assistant. Collim & Co Baltimore clothiers offer guidance for buyers. Mr W A Stewart advertises a large winter stock, full lines of shoes hats and furnishings. County Treasurer George A Deakyne lists October tax visit dates to county locales to spare taxpayers a trip to Denton.
Rent estate transfers for September list transfers between multiple pairs of spouses and other buyers across Greensborough Choptank and adjacent towns. Notable lots include 100 acres for Finnia Payne to Madison W. Charles and 125 acres to Charlies E. Butler, with values from 40 to 2,400 dollars and various property types and divisions.
Mrs Frank N Voshell near town was knocked insensible by a bolt during a storm while gathering chips. She recovered consciousness after res toratives. remains dizzy. Columbian Tea next Wednesday to Friday at Dr F M Eccles residence. proceeds go to the church. Oysters ice cream cake and candy served. Cannery to pack many sweet potatoes after tomato season. Calvin R Frazier had a congestive chill last week and is improving. Mrs Moore suffered sun stroke. condition once dangerous. Thomas F Green stayed with his parents after Conference Academy visit. E E Fossett Thurlow Pa has a new house nearly done to be occupied by William H Carlisle. Henry Steele improved from typhoid fever and is out. Miss Segelkin Baltimore visiting her brother Henry Segelkin. Mrs L Lowvene Washington visiting friends. Jerome Rickards ill with bilious fever.
Chicken thieves entered the poultry house of Mr. J. W. F. Cooper last Saturday night and carried off a number of two fowls. The Wheeler Line steamers bring unusually large quantities of fertilizers to local farmers. Mr. Charles W. Beachwamp and his daughter are both ill at their home nearby.
Miss Marshall ill for days leaves Miss Mollie Harrison in charge at Ridgely Academy. Miss Grace Stambaugh visiting the World’s Fair. Dr I H Kuhn has gone to the World’s Fair. From the Morning Herald tax dodging not a lost art in Baltimore and reassessment not dead. Dr B L Lewis and G F Stafford and Will Callaway of Harrington were in town this week.
The Maryland Democratic State Convention met at the Academy of Music in Baltimore. J Buchanan Schley presided, Marion D. L Smith was nominated for comptroller, and the platform urged repeal of parts of the Sherman act, election law reforms, tariff revision, and a fair statewide tax system. The gathering named a central committee, reappointed several county reps, and praised President Cleveland.
A garbled OCR fragment lists several paired names William T Hassinger with Carrie Williamson, Clarence S Stanton with Carrie B Cohee, and others including James G Henry with Adaline Thomas. It also mentions an electric fone disappearing, mosquitoes nets, and a stray line about a door being shut, written in a broken newspaper style.
The Pennsylvania Railroad lowers World’s Fair Coach Excursions rates from Philadelphia 17 and from Baltimore 16.85, Harrisburg 15.75, and Altoona 14.50 with set departures September 28 October 2 and October 6. Tickets valid for return on Chicago trains 3:15 and 11:30 p m. Early application urged due to soaring demand. service remains at its renowned standard.
The dedication of the new M. P. Church drew large crowds with sermons by Dr. F. T. Tagg of Baltimore and Rev. J. M. Sheridan of Easton. Although services impressed attendees, funds fell short of paying debts, with a further dedicatory effort planned for October 23. Regular Sundays will start at 2 30 p.m., and ministers from nearby areas will attend the continued dedication.
Members are urged to meet at the courthouse on Friday evening October 6 for electing officers and handling important business. President Jas B. Steele and secretary Alexander Hardcastle Jr have arranged a speech by a prominent Democrat from a distance after the meeting. New members are welcome.
The October Ladies' Name Journal features Juliet Carson on household routines and storage tips. Easton items note James Webb's 87 360 miles over 35 years, farm prizes, sick horses, Chautauqua Circle reorganization, World’s Fair plans, local registrations, and a tax reminder with five percent discount.
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