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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1893
Page
2
The Denton Journal discusses oyster grounds and tidewater counties in Maryland. It notes the revenue from licensing supports schools, the shrinking oyster fund, and the need for new measures to raise state revenue without harming local oystermen. It also covers Talbot County sheriff election testimony on ballot printing and instructions to voters.
Reports in the Morning Herald say Col. John Walter Smith of Worcester County may be elected President of the State Senate when the General Assembly convenes next Wednesday. If offered, he may accept. if passed over, he would not object. Some foresee a Western Shore counterpart for Speaker, with J Harry Preston of Baltimore as the likeliest candidate. Mitchell the pugilist journeys south to train for his January 25 bout with Corbett as the 1894 Assembly session nears.
Wanamaker PalaDel advertises a January 1894 sale of women s muslin underwear with favorable winter buying conditions for retail purchasers. The notice boasts enormous stock, large discounts, and mentions thousands of gowns with specific construction details though many items may sell out quickly. More than 350000 garments are pledged for the opening, with prices near or below material costs.
A long listing details gowns chemises and corset covers with embroidery Swiss edging and plaits, then draws up to ten thousand draw ers and skirts at various prices. Includes notes about one buyer per item and quantities, plus a ship schedule and a newspaper motto.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Denton National Bank will be held at the banking house in Denton Maryland on Tuesday January 6 1894 between 1 and 2 p m for electing Directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of other proper business. T O West Cashier.
A bank announces closure on New Year s Day Monday January first eighteen hundred four as a legal holiday. All paper payable here maturing on that day must be met on the following business day. Signed by TC WEST cashier.
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