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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1897
Page
2
In a Denton Journal sermon note, Reverend Thomas H. Lewis urges the young to seek integrity and honesty over professions or status. He cites rising cases of trusted officers acting immorally and argues true victory comes only through steadfast character and faith in God. He quotes Marcus Valerius.
Senator-elect Money reports from a Cuba visit that Spain cannot quell the insurrection. He cites Consul-General Fitz Hugh Lee agreeing the rebels will prevail and warns Secretary Olney that continued fighting costs lives and property without Spanish victory. He says Lee urged informing Olney of the growing conviction that insurrection will succeed.
The Baltimore Sun is accused of anti Democrat bias for publishing a bogus interview with Senator Gibson and the piece asserts Republicans gain from consumer rights in tariff battles. Governor Lowndes East cites a prophecy about Maryland's 1896 presidential alignment, while Delaware’s Gasman Addicks is praised for bold meddling in state legislature. The Eastern Ledger backs W. R. Martin for associate judge with Talbot’s Convention votes.
Electors chosen by popular vote on November 3 met in state capitals and cast their ballots. McKinley of Ohio and Hobart of New Jersey led with 271 votes, while Bryan of Nebraska and Sewall of Maine received 176 and 156 respectively. Watson of populist backed 20. Official totals show McKinley ahead by 593,261 in the popular vote. overall votes tally includes 7,102,580 for McKinley-Hobart and 6,337,867 for Bryan-Sewall among others.
The annual report of Comptroller of the treasury Graham shows state finances for year ending Sept 30 1896. Cash in treasury 3863443.83 disbursements 2945401.07 balance 916042.76. Last legislature expenses 128392.12 special appropriations 60090.55. Estimated 1897 receipts 3481385.06 disbursements 2890621.86. Sinking fund receipts 359321.25 productive assets 3605249.99 unproductive 8129626.99. State debt 9284986.24 up 600000. Assessed property value 540461747 levy 959319.53. The passage then shifts to a health ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its efficacy and listing distributors and testimonials from Abner Mercer of Dilworthtown and Hecker Bros. & Co.
An article announces the first personally conducted Pennsylvania Railroad tour to the Pacific Coast departing January 27 from Jersey City. The five week itinerary includes Los Angeles Pasadena Santa Barbara and more with stops at Salt Lake City Colorado Springs and Chicago. Price is 310 dollars including rail transport and accommodations. contact 1196 Broadway New York or Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
The club announces its new officers with President L. M. Hill and vice presidents Wm. H. Deen T. W. Redman George Hig nutt Sr. Secretary Frank T. Wilson Assistant Secretary C. W. Smith Treasurer P. W. Sullivan and door keepers Patrick Wright J. P. Cook.
Henry Irwin aged 59 years 10 months 15 days died at his home near Denton on December 26 1896 Our father is sleeping free from pain Wake him not sweet spirit so sufferings are over He slumbers soundly and his family hopes God sent an angel to comfort them during the long night hours and to ease his passing
Philadelphia January sale promotes muslin and cambric undergarments with wide range of prices and styles. The ad touts freshness of stock, contrasts with rival stores, and lists numerous muslin and cambric pieces including yokes, embroideries, and openings with prices from 18c to 83c.
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