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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1896
Page
2
Hon Joshua W Miles writes to the press outlining his stance on currency policy and party unity He favors free coinage and international cooperation but concedes the party line He will vote for Bryan and Sewall and vows to carry out voters wishes if elected
The author argues that bimetallism would aid a broad base including farmers and country merchants, noting nearly 9,000,000 of 13,500,000 voters would benefit while a small minority opposed to money changes resists. Citing a James G. Blaine quote from 1880, the piece portrays a decisive, populist battle for a gold standard.
In Aston on Wednesday Dr. Issac A Barber of Talbot won a contested delegate seat overturning Dryden supporters and triggering factional backlash within the district GOP. The result splits the party, heightening tensions between administration and anti administration wings as Bryan Sewall tour and Prohibition sentiment gain traction in Caroline and Delaware counties.
Wanamaker's announces its seventh annual Trade Sale of furniture promising higher quality stock and substantial savings. It promotes retail-only sale, claims four hundred thousand dollars in current retail value, and highlights selective manufacturers to offer notable price reductions during a season of cautious shopping.
Theodore A. Hopkins keeper of Love Point lighthouse uses a large crab as bait to lure fish. He attaches the crab a foot from the hook, drops it overboard, and the crab draws the fish to chase the bait. Soon Hopkins lands a large rockfish.
A brief obituary from near Denton notes Iva May Smith daughter of William W. and Lillie Smith died August 3 from marasmus at four months two weeks. The verse laments the child’s passing and alludes to a Resurrection Morn.
A letter from Theo Allen asserts a long residence near Smithen's Ford and a spotless reputation. He challenges any accuser to speak truthfully about his conduct, stating he has never harmed anyone and pressed by alleged imprisonment for crimes he did not commit. He signs off with respect and insistence on truth.
At private sale Farn adjoining Concord camp-ground offered whole or in lots. Apply to WM. LOOCKERMAN, Concord, Md. 283. Money to loan on first mortgage in sums to suit borrower. Apply at once to T. PLINY FISHER, Attorney.
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