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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1900
Page
2
In the Denton Journal editorial urging heightened patriotism, the piece calls for unity against perceived oligarchy and warns against commercialism. It cites Washington and 1776 ideals, praises labor federation actions on employer liability, and notes a troubling rise in insane veterans from the Philippine conflict.
A Michigan farmer correspondent shows how local cooperation rebuilt bad sandy roads. Twenty-five volunteers hauled marl, graded and leveled a half mile, then added gravel with farm funds and labor. The town now plans to raise more for gravel while farmers commit to spread it, proving cooperation can fix difficult rural roads.
The piece argues for new Denton school buildings as essential, urging county and town officials to arrange funds without a tax hike. It compares fiscal responsibility with political consistency and notes talks of a Delaware inland waterway project costing 3500 dollars and Lewes Creek deepening.
The Maryland Virginia agricultural and trotting circuit was formed at a recent Baltimore meeting. Dover race track claims the first week in October. Tolchester and Easton are scheduled for August 28 to 31.
Rumor says Senator Thomas C. Platt heads a large syndicate planning steamboat routes on Miles and Chop Tank rivers. The Wheeler line purchase is rumored to be part of the scheme. Governor Roosevelt declines a vice presidency bid. the World dates a comic valentine to 1873 with jokes decades old.
Trustees present the eighth annual report of the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital for the insane. The question arises whether the firm name on the report will read Gorman and Bryan or Bryan and Gorman.
The column argues Democrats oppose the Nicaragua Canal treaty, claim it cedes equal privileges to all nations, and notes Republican support for a 25 percent Porto Rican tariff. It previews a Thursday vote on a Democratic silver coinage substitute to the gold standard bill, framing the issue as a battle over U.S. imperial policy and constitutional principles.
Debates centered on a sympathy resolution for the Boers and a substitute bid, led by Delegate Robinson, with Latrobe and Ruott endorsing it. The substitute failed 26 to 52. Other items under discussion included a pharmacy bill, a 6 percent interest limit on chattel mortgages, Sunday laws, and the Baltimore United Railways fare measure. A second annual Christian Endeavor Union convention in Baltimore featured remarks by Dr. J. W. Hering. The Marine Railway Co of Sharptown announced a four mast schooner for Captain W. J. Quillen, and plans for a Milford to Dover trolley line.
Rev E R Sidell notes five week revival at Marsdel yielding fifty five conversions. Four churches jointly united, one hundred and fifty eight souls saved in five months. Pastor led preaching and singing, health praised, and unity likened to Acts one accord. Glory to God for the outcome.
A friend recalls Collison Waddell as a vigorous seafaring, world traveling man of strong memory and wit. He died after age ninety, with seven sons and three daughters, many in public life, and had been a long time M E Church member. Interment was at Preston Cemetery beside loved ones.
The price of quinine, a vital medical staple, is increasing. Analysts attribute the rise to supply constraints and growing demand across health sectors.
The First Baptist Church of Crisfield under Rev. George H. Shevill plans a major building project now to convert a social hall into a shirt factory. It will employ about 150 workers, with church members given preference and 5 percent of wages rebated to church work. The venture targets female workers only unless expansion occurs.
In October 1896 the writer reports a severe lung cold that improved after using Chausheslain's Cough Remedy, stating three bottles restored health. The notice lists sales by Denton area merchants and promotes Willis & Co's Festivia cigars, plus Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with E. W. Grove’s guarantee and price.
In equity in Caroline County Circuit Court, an order to publish notices the four weeks before March 19 seeks to partition the Julia A. Foster estate. Named heirs and infants include Martha Johnson Eljah Hubbard Annie Williams Charles Camper Selden Sharp Martha Sharp Hattie Sharp Clarrie Sharp Norman Sharp Gertrude Camper Susan Camper Mary Camper William Camper and John W. Foster. The bill notes Julia Foster deceased 1896 leaving heirs and that the property Lubarty's Desire 5 acres cannot be divided without loss. sale and distribution to follow. The court requires publication and sets April 4 as the deadline to appear or show cause.
Wanamaker's announces a large silk contract worth 300000 dollars with goods from America France Switzerland Italy and England offered at two thirds to half real value. Most silks new in stock range from 50 cents to 3 90 with varieties from fancy taffetas to evening silks and Paris Lyons novelties. The sale is pitched as unprecedented and likely tied to a silk year due to fashion trends and price rises.
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