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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
2
Denton Journal dated Saturday morning April 10 897 credits Melvin Steele and Johnson as editors and proprietors. The issue presents the standard masthead and identifies the publishing team responsible for the newspaper.
A local appeal urges Democrats in the Second Judicial Circuit to hold their upcoming convention in Denton. The writer touts rail and boat access plus two large hotels, promising Caroline County hospitality and a strong showing to favor the judgeship nomination.
A Bal timorean lieutenant earns praise in Cuban service praised by Baltimore papers. Maryland patriots, Smallwood era honor on liberty battles. Thursday marked Queen Annes Rail road opening in Denton signaling a new era for town. Mention of John L V Findlay anti German stance and Democratic gains in several cities. Conclave Greensborough honors Charles Alburger with sympathy notes and formal resolutions.
The board of control and review completed the revision of county real and personal property valuations. Exemptions total 78,321.21, yet the taxable basis rises by 330,050 over the old assessment, signaling progress for Caroline County amid soft agricultural markets. detailed district figures show gains and totals against the 1896 old levy.
A local Mt Jeweltt prominent citizen W W Brewer urges use of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with claims of immediate relief. Local sales names W E Brown H Duffey R J Colston and Smith Bros Ridgely carry plow castings and offer short notice special castings. Also a Carroll obituary notes Nettie C Carroll died February 9 aged 18 after consuming illness with a prayerful farewell poem by a friend.
Dyxton Mo April 9 1897 county commissioners will receive sealed proposals at their office in Denton until April 13 1897 1 for a road beginning at Fowling Creek wharf through lands of several owners to intersect the Concord to American Corner road 2 for a route from Anderson town to Walliston toward Watts Creek to Andersontown with specific land joins. Proposals require 30 foot wide roads and full bridges trenches and drains. lumber to be white oak. completion and acceptance before payment. Gro A Dearaky Ne Clerk.
The dealer announces restocking the grocery department with fresh quality goods for customers and the public, indicating readiness to supply a full line of products.
In Philadelphia on Monday April 5 1897 a column notes bicycles as luxury yet near necessity. It warns against very cheap wheels while arguing vast production lowers costs, asserting no durable bicycle should retail under 37 50 and detailing risks of underpriced guarantees and frequent repairs.
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