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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1891
Page
2
A Denton Journal page notes Christmastide goodwill and charity, discusses the federal direct tax refund to Maryland totaling 371,288.03, and mentions wartime levy and defense loan use. It also reports Preston B. Piusm's death, Longfellow's Cambridge home, prospects for the Columbian Exposition, Maryland political moves, and postal rate debates.
John A. Creswell, longtime Maryland postmaster general under Grant and former senator and representative, died suddenly at his Elkton home at age 63. He had battled heart trouble and right lung pneumonia, with wife and physicians at his side. Born Port Deposit Cecil county November 18 1828. Wave force and moved granite blocks cited in the end.
Senator Preston B. Plumb of Kansas died suddenly of apoplexy in a brick boarding house at 610 Fourteenth Street Washington. Born in 1837 in Ohio he moved to Kansas in 1856 and rose from printer to lawyer banker and senator. He served fourteen years in the Senate and was reelected for a term ending in 1895. He left a widow two daughters and two sons and was aged 51 at death. Other notable deaths are listed including Colonel Theodore McGowan Joseph A. Thomson Jerome J. Care and the Duke of Devonshire.
In Washington about one third of congress gathered for Christmas gifts by Speaker Crisp. Mills supporters protest small favors and the north’s control of key committees while the south feels snubbed. Senate and House proceedings feature Democrat chairmanships on private claims and other panels, with West resuming the transportation of smelt products committee. New chairs include Proctor Shoup Pettigrew and Allen. Executive actions confirm Elkins as secretary of war and Nebeker, Brooks, and others to federal posts. House columnists note Fitzgerald’s column committee appointments and Meredith taking oath as Virginia’s new representative. Both houses adjourn to January 5.
Rest December 24 reports a severe snowstorm in the Appenines burying about 200 travelers returning to Salona from Isernia on the western slope. Many believed dead, with fifteen bodies recovered. The storm marks an unprecedented disaster in the area. Also from Paris, Jules Simon, famed statesman and author, is dying after a long illness. He had served as prime minister and recently presided over an international emigration conference.
A Dec 21 1391 notice proclaims a clothing business for men and boys with a large seasonal sale. It lists overcoats and suits at reduced prices, fluctuating from $4.75 to $12, plus extra trousers and a range of literary works on sale, emphasizing new stock and value.
In Baltimore the Juvenile Department advertises an extensive boys wear stock—splendid suits and overcoats from 3 00 to 5 00, shirt waists, underwear, and full furnishing lines at low prices. Custom branch promises choice weavings at one third less than exclusive tailors. Hats, derbys, and mail orders promoted with catalogs on request.
A handsome souvenir will be presented to any purchaser presenting this order at Acme Hall. Denron Journal.
By virtue of a mortgage dated April 6 1885 and assigned to George M Russum and Henry A Lewis the property on the south side of Haunting Creek and east of Chopink River is offered at public sale at the Cambridge Court House on Tuesday January 5 1892 at two o clock p m. The 220 acre tract includes a one story dwelling barn stable granary and a wharf with 300 trees fruit bearing and timber. About 50 acres tillable and 100 acres pine and timber. One half cash due day of sale with balance in six and twelve months bearing interest. Conveyancing at purchaser expense. Assignees of mortgage George M Russum Henry A Lewis auctioneer Jas A McAnister.
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