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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1890
Page
2
Howard Melvin comments on the Teachers Association held at the Preston academy building. He praises school officials and teachers for zeal and administration, notes strong local schoolhouses, and argues the need for higher salaries and better funding to raise educational standards toward equality with wealthier counties.
The piece criticizes the Harrison administration for hasty patronage moves in Maryland, noting thousands of rail way clerks replaced and appointed via telegraph. It argues the administration’s haste damages legitimacy, leaves offices scarce, and foresees repudiation and lack of support for Harrison’s nomination in Maryland within the next year and a half.
The president sent his message to Congress praising McKinley and the Force bill while ignoring public disapproval. Critics call the tone kingly and partisan, accusing him of selfishness and stubborn bigotry as he urges swift passage amid the November vote.
At the Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference a plan to admit women as members was ordered for vote in all churches nationwide. Early returns show a decisive victory for women, matching recent political sweeps, with women already active in church work and numerically in the majority. The amendment, likely to pass, could pioneer a broader push for women’s suffrage and political responsibilities in the United States.
Local residents along the Choptank River lobby for a survey of the G. and F. Railroad route. They question why the proposed survey is delayed and press authorities for action.
The National Farmers Alliance denounces the force bill and urges Senate defeat. Republicans in Congress seem unresponsive to recent elections. Prisoners from Cambridge Jail labor on public roads in chain gangs, a practice Dorchester finds effective for crime control. A Carolina law would be void as there are few prisoners locally. Despite hard times, spring brings a building boom to several Carolina towns.
December 1 notice of Ghanamaker’s Chestnut Street showcases Cheviot and Astrakhan fur reefers and jackets with prices from 35 to 260, plus a broad stock of men’s shoes on Market Street. Also highlighted are luxurious quilts, down pillows, and a large, organized book store with a new list and a December issue of Book News.
Prospectus copy offers twenty one volumes of the Britannica now ready with four more near. Emphasizes cost savings per cent when buying in bulk. Declares sole agency for Philadelphia and notes near the Thirteenth Street entrance for viewing or purchase.
Public auction in front of the Denton Maryland courthouse door between 2 and 4 p.m. offers the undivided one half interest in land in Caroline county with orchard, dwelling, barn and outbuildings. Purchaser pays one third cash at sale, remaining in two annual installments secured by notes bearing interest from sale. Purchaser to cover papers. administrator Jacob K. Brown. Auctioneer Henry Lewis.
By order of the Circuit Court for Caroline county in equity the trustee offers a public sale in front of the post office Federalburg Md on Monday December 15 1890 between 10 and 12 o clock a m. The property lies in the Fourth Election District on the road from American Corners to Fowling Creek and adjoins Peter James Wm Beulah Po W Suulli van and others comprising 12 acres more or less the balance of lands once owned by Wm James deceased. A comfortable small dwelling is on the premises. One third cash day of sale and balance in six months secured by purchaser note bearing interest from sale. Jas N Todd Trustee J W Cpann Jr attorney
Public auction in Denton Maryland set for Tuesday December 16 1890 at 2 to 4 pm on the Mary Bush estate in Bridgetown Caroline county. The parcel on Main Street includes a small dwelling and about half an acre, with sale terms of half cash and balance by note bearing interest.
MAK-MAK-W.P. Chatfinch's Store headquarters invites patrons to rest, send parcels to depots at no charge, and have parcels cared for. It boasts largest Easton stock of dry goods, notions, carpets, clothing, boots, and coats with low prices and no trashy merchandise. A two week sales drive is underway.
We bought over two hundred dozen goods selling 10, 15 and 20 cents now offered at 5, 6 6 and 8 cents. Best value in these goods yet. Agents for POSTER KID GLOVES with yearlong guarantee. Only two returns in many dozens. Head quarters for Suopling trade with discount on cash purchases of ten dollars or more with ticket. Washington Street.
On and after Oct 15 the Steamer EM MA ALFORD departs Chestertown Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a m for Baltimore stopping at Rolphk s Booker's Quaker Neck Eastern Neck Queenstown Kent Island and intermediate Chester river landings arriving Baltimore about 1 p m Returning leaves Pier 7 Light St Wharf at 11 a m Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays for the same landings Lay Will leaves Queenstown for Baltimore at 9 40 a m After Monday November 17 the Gratitude daily round trips end and from Tuesday November 8 will leave Centreville at 8 tem and 8 tem on Thursdays and Saturdays for Baltimore Will leave Jackson Creek at 9 15 a m Returning leaves Pier 7 Light St Wharf at 12 midnight Corsica leaves Pier 7 Light St Wharf at 12 midnight Amidiss Wednesdays and Fridays for Chester river points.
The Washington Secret Marriage Bureau offers to help people find a desirable spouse by aiding social contact and correspondence. A register of names is kept, and a small fee is charged for services and an application blank. Send ten cents for details and application.
Advertisement by W. G. Satterfield urges Denton readers to visit for savings on ladies coats and jackets in beaver and broadcloth, plush wraps, and cheap dress fabrics. It touts Christmas novelties, toys, confectionery, and healthful candy while claiming lower prices than national stores and inviting customers to compare with neighbors.
Trains will run starting Monday November 2 except Sunday with listed morning Mail and other departures. Schedule shows times in A.M. and includes connections at Clayton with PLWI and BLT. Kenney, General Superintendent, and Mines, Superintendent, are noted in the公告.
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