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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1897
Page
2
Denton Journal front lists Melvin Steele and Johnson as editors and proprietors for a Saturday morning issue dated January 2. No further article text is present in the provided snippet.
The New York Voice and its supporters say voters were pressured to switch loyalties for prosperity. After a brief post election optimism with factories starting, banks lending, and gold influx, Bradstreet's notes limited revival. It cites a slow trade rebound, weak confidence, and political risks delaying a lasting upswing until next fall.
Editorial notes discuss Maryland Penitentiary surplus of over 17000 and the contention that prison labor competes with honest labor, stirring national debate. Commentators warn about riots in Kentucky and Tennessee, and note political and religious conference changes on the horizon. Widespread views on war with Spain and future prophecy are also touched. William H. Cecil seeks new deputy Lemuel Dunbracco resists dismissal with repeated court rejections. Predictions on a future U S Senate election by Gen R R Kenny are offered.
The tenth annual meeting of the Peninsula Horticultural Society will be held in Milford Delaware on January 6 7 and 8 with a large ball at Central Hotel and an attendance of farmers and fruit growers from Caroline county. The program includes addresses by Hon J S Willis Prof James S Robinson and others on fruit culture marketing and plant propagation. A lecture by Prof S B Heiges and other horticulture topics follow, with orchestra music and a Welcome by Hon H E Van De Maa.
Me J M Thompson of Decker's Point recounts a winter rheumatic attack improved after rubbing with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and rest. The article notes widespread usage and lists local retailers. Also mentions Rev Millee’s lecture on Love Courtship and Marriage and a drowning incident in Milford. Includes marriage notices Tow ers-Callahan and Liden-Todd.
Wanamaker's Philadelphia ad dated Monday December 28, 1896 touts the Wanamaker way of fur selling. It highlights rich furs at right prices and modest furs at very low prices, emphasizing ease and safety for customers.
A catalog of fur items lists many pieces including opossum, marten, mink, seal, chinchilla, beaver, grebe, and Persian lamb. Prices range from $1.50 to $50 for items such as muffs, collars, scarves, and sets, with entries noting material composition and styling details like high rolling collars and satin linings.
Testimony from Oliver A. Horner of Annan Horner & Co Emmittsburg and G A R commander endorses Honey-Tolu for coughs colds and hoarseness. Baltimore figures TW Hobbs J Tulw Wolf and Ideal Comical No 73 J C U A M praise its rapid relief and reliability for families small children and croup cases.
Orphans Court in equity orders publication to non resident defendants in the matter of Tilgetman Prattis and others versus Burton W Parker executor of John Prattis. The bill seeks sale of a 20 acre tract in Caroline to pay debts, including a 17.50 open account, with the estate of John Prattis deceased as of January 1896. The court directs publication once weekly for four weeks in a Caroline county newspaper before January 20 next and a February 9 appearance to show cause.
The Sun proclaims its dedication to honest motive and right practices while publishing all news. It pledges independence, opposition to political machines and monopolies, and advocacy for good government and order, priced at fifty cents monthly or six dollars yearly by mail.
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