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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1896
Page
2
The Denton Journal discusses the nation’s growing bonded debt, revenue gaps, and tariff battles. It argues Republicans must craft a revenue-adequate tariff while Democrats bear partial responsibility for public spending, urging a shift from free-list policies to value- and ad valorem-based duties.
The community mourns Hon. John M. Robinson chief judge of the Court of Appeals and chief judge of the second judicial circuit. His warm regard for his native county and his steady climb to the top are cited as proof of his genial disposition, honesty and exemplary public life. His loss is felt personally by many and publicly as a great bereavement.
Editorial notes praise a Baltimore News list of Maryland governors from 1631 to the recent inauguration of Governor Lowndes. Credit goes to Edward T. Tubbs for a thorough, likely first complete record, referencing Senate and House journals since 1777.
Baltimore News recounts how Chief Justice Robinson rehearsed his maiden court speech in a blacksmith shop at Beaver Dams now Ingleside in Queen Annes county. L H Perkins, stopping at Maltby House, recalls the future judge sought honest feedback from Perkins father Ned Perkins a blacksmith and describes Robinsons friendliness to young men.
The county Republican State central committee calls a Tuesday afternoon caucus in Denton. The meeting, likely brisk, gathers a strong local political contingent after a week of capital lobbying on county political issues.
In the late war I served with First Maryland Volunteers Company G and suffered chronic diarrhea. After failed medicines, Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy gave permanent relief without side effects. Endorsed to fellow veterans. sold by W. E. Brown in Denton and H. Duffey in Hillsboro.
A dealer touts unprecedented fur garment offerings since November with prices a fourth to a third lower than ever. Astraklan and Canada Sealskin capes, wool and electric sealskin, monkey fur, and Persian lambskin capes are advertised alongside muslin underwear. Joan Wanamaker promotes a seventeenth half year sale with Paris ideas and vast stock.
A recent interview portrays Congressman Wellington as abandoning a reform halo. He compares his rival to a boss and explains his politics, saying friends will be rewarded with positions while some expectants go unrewarded. He cites an understanding with Governor Lowndes and notes no repeal of the Eastern Shore plan.
Article recalls Thomas Johnson as Maryland's first governor under independence, noting his Western Maryland origins, Revolutionary service, and role in nominating Washington. Mentions inaugural date March 21 1777, and contrasts with later governor Lloyd Lowndes. Includes brief notices on rail competition and Chamberlains Cough Remedy, plus local weddings and a church paper excerpt.
Our Dress Goods Department offers the greatest bargains with silk-warp Henrietta Cloth at 1.28 from 1.60, another Silk-warp Henrietta Cloth at 98c from 1.25, dress patterns at 10 yards, All-wool Tiparted Serge at 29c, white Eiderdown at 25c from 50c, plus bargains in silks in plain colors fancy and black.
The store touts its strong clothing range with all wool pants priced at 1.23 and suits from 1.00 up to 520.00. Overcoats in styles and prices, Storm Kings at 27.60, and tailor-made pants at 5.00. The shop claims to hold Easton’s pants trade and invites customers to visit.
Carpets from 12 1/2 to 1 25 a yard. Oilcloths in all widths. Window shades 25 cents spring roller. Lace curtains 49 cents per pair. From cheapest to finest, best value offered to the trade.
Our offer touts 16c undergarments with genuine value up to 60c and 60c. The ad boasts a 60c shirt made of pure linen bosom and 124c muslin, claiming superiority. It also promotes 25c silk ties and 25c suspenders, urging customers to call and see the deals.
OOR Ladies and Children coats offered at loss margins with all-wool coats priced at five dollars, value ten dollars. Goods sold regardless of cost until the last item is sold. Store promises advertised goods, satisfaction guaranteed, and features a Ladies Room and a back yard for teams.
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