25 Dec 1886
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1886
Page
1
A fragmentary verse scene unfolds as one of two lovers contemplates dawn without the other. Tears, memories, and cherished letters mark a divided fate. The speaker pleads for mercy on the loner who must bear the burden of future life without shared joy.
A detailed California arrest tale follows a robber who fled from a Stockton to Sonora coach carrying stolen funds and a horse. Pursued within a day, the captured man is subjected to a rough, improvised judgment by a posse using a rope noose and mock trial as dawn breaks. The narrative emphasizes frontier justice and the suspect’s calm submission under pressure.
Denton Frourine and Layer Mints announce that the Denton Flour Mills begun operating on custom work. Farmers in Caroline and adjoining counties are invited to inspect the mill and its roller process. Low freighting rates from Maryland Steamboat Company are noted for transporting grist to and from the Choptank river points.
A brief notice invites readers to call and browse a large inventory of inexpensive assorted goods advertised for quick purchase. The ad emphasizes low prices and wide selection to attract shoppers.
In a reverent moment a reader passes a soiled note to its owner and the stranger, asking a blessing and offering a bag of twenties, is declined with gentle thanks. The mare bearer departs as the party silently returns to camp and the court adjourns.
The first passenger trains ran through the Severn Tunnel linking Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire last week. The trip lasted 8 minutes 49 seconds with near perfect ventilation from large fans and a brick-lined bore 26 feet wide and 20 feet high.
Choose a size suitable for your room and ceiling. Select hem lock or Norway spruce if available, holly is pretty but hard to shape, pine works when other varieties are scarce. Aim for a tall tree with compact branches, avoid thin limbs. Build a triangular base table, bore a center hole for a snug tree fit, cover with moss, add a small garden under the tree with mosses minerals shells and toy animals for decoration.
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