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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1889

Page

2

Nomination of Norman J Coleman For Agriculture Secretary

Senate Committee on Agriculture recommends confirmation of Norman J Coleman for Secretary of Agriculture. EasTax, first Peninsular town to legalize whiskey sale by clubs, acts to suppress the nuisance. Baltimore American annual announcement appears in the Journal. Publishers praised for energy and enterprise as the American grows each year.

Senate Committee On Agriculture Norman J. Coleman Secretary of Agriculture EasTax Peninsular Baltimore American Journal Today the American

Delaware Republicans suffer disruption over state offices

The Rich Spoils of office disrupted Delaware Republicans as the House on Thursday nominated Dr. William H. Cooper for State Treasurer and Benjamin F. Wagamon for State Auditor. Cooper, a Saulsbury Democrat and former State Senate member, and Wagamon, a former Democrat Greenbacker and Temperance Republican, faced Senate approval with a deadlock persisting.

House William H. Cooper Benjamin F. Wagamon Cooper Saulsbury

Ex-Governor Whyte Urges Maryland Democrats to Reconcile

Ex Governor Whyte, a Democrat of unflagging zeal, urges Maryland Democrats to reconcile party factions and proposes an early state mass meeting. He stresses loyal participation in politics, aiming to promote national interests and uphold Grover Cleveland's principles. Other extracts from his speech are published elsewhere today.

Whyte Maryland Grover Cleveland

Removal of Civil Service Commissioner Edgerton

In Washington President Cleveland removes Civil Service Commissioner Edgerton and nominates Hugh S. Thompson of South Carolina to replace him. Thompson, currently assistant secretary of the treasury, is a close ally of the President. Edgerton’s exit leaves a Republican on the board, prompting expectations Senate confirmation of Thompson. The piece also notes tariff bill debates and political maneuvering over New Mexico and West Virginia seats.

Cleveland Edgerton Hugh S. Thompson South Carolina Thompson the Treasury Commission Senate Gen Harrison Springer New Mexico Treasury House Ways and Means Committee Cowles Randall Senator West West Colorado

Cleveland likely to return to public life and Senate race

The piece notes potential nomination of Kenna as Inter-State Commissioner with senatorial courtesy ensuring quick confirmation. It discusses Bayard facing criticism for demanding H. H. Sewall's resignation after Sewall condemned State Department methods. It predicts Cleveland’s return to law practice in New York and possible Senate bid to fill Evarts’ seat, plus a federal Agriculture department bill under review and veteran generals in town seeking gains from Harrison.

Kenna Bayard H. H. Sewall U. S Samoa Sewall House Senate Department of State Cleveland New York City Evarts New York Grover Cleveland Department of Agriculture Attorney

Linens sale wild with new patterns and low prices

Linens advertise a January clearance in a bustling market with rush and scurry. Mohair fabrics and plain white damask towels advertised alongside table linen, napkins, doilies and table cloths. Specials include six patterns of damask table linen, napkins and damask sets, and bold price cuts.

Joux Wanamaker

Mortgagee's Sale Of Valuables In Caroline County

Public sale of the property known as Poplar Neck in Denton at the courthouse door at 3 PM under a mortgage from Robert B Culbreth and others to Tinae Lapham. The tract contains about 208 acres plus an orchard of around 290 acres, with 30 acres timber. The land lies across the county road from the dwelling and is described in the 1888 mortgage records.

Robert B.culbreth Sarah G. Calbreth Andusan Lowe Margaret A. Lowe Tinae Lapham Liber L. H. G Caroline County Court House Denton Henry C. Culbreth Reides Poplar Neck Fleri Facias Saulsbury Hobb Emmett Downes Luther HW. Gadd Richard C. Carter Luther I. Gadd Richard J. Shields Maryland Gay Street Howard Jones Catherine D. Davis George A. Deakyne Liber L. IL. G Mary L. Croasdell John T. Croachel William H. Blades Alt Bethlehem Carolina County James W. Bowdle Thomas Cook Mary L. Cronsdell Hog Range Circuit Court Philip W. Bee Elizabeth Gifford Preston Stephen Gifford Julian A. Bowen Skillington Creek Hog Island Wharf Burton W. Parker Laura A. Cohee George W. Cohee American Corners Laura 4. Cohee James N. Todd

Denton Town Property Describes Timbered Tract Improvements

Of Denton town property, a thirty five acre area is noted as being in wood and timber. The improvements on this tract consist of a remarkable setup details likely indicating a developing estate with forested acreage and built enhancements.

Wanamahkers Philadelphia Black Dress Goods Sale

Philadelphia merchants trumpet a stock of Black Dress Goods from French German and English looms. Prices list silk and wool crepe tamise veilings and camel hair fabrics with claims of 25 percent off value and bold assertions of value and quality with aggressive sales language.

India Sarah

Desirable farm near schools and churches offered

A valuable farm description notes its convenient location close to schools and churches. Terms are cash on day of sale. The brief notice highlights the farm as a desirable property for buyers seeking accessibility and value.

Denton National Bank James N. Todd J. W. Chang, Jr N. B

Real Shang Hai Silks Draw Crowded Buyers In Market

The ad exalts India Silks made by Art and Nature and shipped by Commerce as premier exclusive styles. It invites customers to view the first brightness of the line noting widths from 54 to 28 inches and prices ranging from 75 cents to 1.50 dollars. Patterns and colors are not specified.

Shanghai India Maryland Institute Institute Baltimore Theodora Oster New Jersey Enamel Paint Company American Sun Ford Grand Opera House Carrollton Hotel Oster P. Knight E. Lombard Street Knight

Converted Mohairs Exhibit In Exquisite Dress Goods

The article discusses converting Mohair fabrics from natural gray to refined dress goods. It outlines the process of bleaching printing folding to finish white Mohairs. It emphasizes bright color-work as the special feature and invites critical study of the decoration’s botany.

Notice of Road and Bridge Settings in Fourth district

County commissioners invite sealed proposals by February 26 1889 for building a new county road from Poplar Neck School House to Marsh Farm area with 30 foot wide road and ditches to 30 feet each side, plus a separate Marsh Creek bridge and a Marsh Creek bridge spec. Proposals must include timber material and complete construction to be accepted by commissioners.

Johu Payne Caroline County Elijah Wignutt Maryland John Payne Denton J. B. Fletcher C. H W. Whitby Jas. T. Ledman Poplar Neck Marsh Farm Capt. C.S. Carmine Peter Covey A. G L. Farnham J. J. Douglass Marsh Creek Cuid Douglass Preston Medford's Wharf Chaptunk Blade Poplar Neck School House Medford’s Wharf W. F F. Towers

Baltimore American reports union of Army of Potomac society

Due to space limits caused by dense coverage of committee proceedings on the reunions of the Society of the Army of the Potomac, the Baltimore American summarizes the key outcomes and decisions from the meetings held in Baltimore. The report notes efforts to coordinate events, preserve traditions, and engage members in upcoming activities, with emphasis on committee work and planning timelines.

Society of the Army of the Potomac Balti

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