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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1890
Page
3
A lengthy page lists various Denton area items including court sittings next Tuesday, political notes, weather remarks, church matters, and social notices. It records deaths, marriages, job changes, a postmaster appointment, and local business updates with numerous names and places in Maryland and Delaware.
The Maryland Legislature this week introduced bills to raise state revenue by taxing railroads harder. Proposals include settling disputes with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and collecting one fifth of passenger receipts from the Washington branch, plus a 0.5 percent annual gross receipts tax through 1896, with similar provisions for the Northern Central Railway. Comptroller Baughman reports year end figures: total treasury receipts 2,067,343.71, ending balance 532,069.46, with total expenditures 2,188,686.16 and end year debt 10,137,535.56. sinking funds show 6,031,255.04 in productive assets. Local stats note Caroline county revenues from licenses and taxes, and payments from the Delaware and Chesapeake road and Register of Wills.
Samsouny Md Jan 22 Fish Commissioner Stephen P Toadvine died at his Salisbury home at 7 25 am after bilious remittent fever He served as deputy to T F J Rider during county formation in 1867 Was later clerk and then fish commissioner for the Eastern Shore Gov Jackson named successor candidate Thomas Hughlett Jr proposed for the vacancy.
New adverts list assignees of mortgagee W D Taylor and P W Downes to sell the Reuben Ross farm near Denton on Tuesday Feb 18. Marble and granites designs by J Wm Salmons of Easton Md. County Treasurer Deakyne notifies changes of real estate ownership. Jas Park grocer ad in JOURNAL. Frank Nichols trustee advertises two Fifth district tracts. Col R C Carter seeks a leading farm hand. Thomas H Leverngam and others publish road notice.
J Wm Salmons of Easton Maryland promotes his marble business supplying all kinds of monuments headstones and cemetery lot inclosures with prompt mail order service and quick delivery to customers in the area.
The Castaways Company will perform at the Town Hall Denton on Monday evening next and at Mozart Hall Greensborough on the following Wednesday evening.
The Pennsylvania Railroad adds a stenographer and typewriter on each New York to Pittsburgh Limited train starting February 1. A trained assistant will take dictation and transcribe letters for passengers, with a compartment on board and letters mailed as written to save time for business travelers.
The last annual report of the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad notes peach traffic on the peninsula for 23 years. It recalls 1873 as a peak season with 9 072 carloads shipped to market, and records a sharp drop to 78 carloads in 1851 due to weather.
Cordova and surrounding youths enjoyed a Friday evening hop at Wooters and Beaven Hall. Attendees included Miss Fitzfarrell of Easton, Miss Anabal Moore of Greensboro, Miss Carrie Lord, Miss Bertie Williams and Mr. William Lord of Tuckahoe Neck, Miss Dora Hand and Miss Della Rose of Cordova, Miss Warner and Mr. Evans of Baltimore, and Mr. W. E. Jump with Mr. William E. Roe among others.
The third annual meeting of the Peninsular Horticultural Society will be held at Chestertown on the 28th 29th and 30th. Speakers include Mr. J. W. Kerr and Major H. E. Alvord of the Maryland Agricultural College. The secretary will furnish railroad tickets at reduced rates for attendees.
Two wedding notices from January: John H. Willoughby and Laura J. Carroll wed at Grove M Church on January 13 officiated by Rev R S Williamsos. James Lynch and Cora Knotts married at the Plains on January 16 officiated by Rev Father Cornelius.
Dialog hints at a frontier misadventure where a man named McGinty attempts to ride a broncho and is presumed dead but never buried. The exchange teases an unresolved tale of escape or fate with dark humor and Western bravado.
Gov Campbell faced partial questions from the House committee investigating the Ohio ballot-box forgery with no new disclosures. Ex Gov Foraker testified earlier in the week. The Civil Service reform debate drew volleys with Houck and Ewart opposing and the Civil Service Commissioners supporting. Secretary Blaine mourns the death of his son Walker Blaine as public condolences pour in. Lawmakers push to settle World’s Fair site. Wyoming’s statehood bill advances while Idaho’s admission awaits Supreme Court ruling on a related constitutional question.
The Democratic Business Men's Association of Baltimore backed amendments placing county ballot clerks under gubernatorial appointment. It allows an unofficial ballot printed in a distinct color to be used in polling rooms with premarked voters. Provisions include Federal officials and an equal number of state officials admitted to polling rooms, appointed by the governor for counties and by Baltimore city supervisors for the city.
Wheat in the Baltimore market ranged from 73 to 2 cents a bushel and corn from 34 to 40 cents.
The Maryland Steamboat Company stops trips to Travers wharf until the new Todd's Point wharf is ready. Work on the new wharf will begin soon. The company planned to continue to Travers until completion but could not lease the former wharf long enough. Chronicle notes January book news and an article on Robert Browning with a portrait. Also mentions Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup and printing services for wedding cards and stationery.
The note lists numerous new stock items added daily and remarks that many others escape coverage in the papers. It hints at a large in-store inventory with quick, changing offerings and limited public notice.
The group known as the New Ginghams gains daily new acquaintances. They are described as richer, prettier, and more audacious than before.
Bargains on Jacquard lace dress patterns satin striped sides at 12.50 to 20. Silk wool combinations 30 styles reduced to 6 from 10.50. 46 inch Drap de I ce and 54 inch all wool fabrics offered at reduced prices. Wide range of colors and finishes with bold claims of value and summer suitability.
Guanamaher s Book News for January features an excellent Browning portrait on good plate paper, plus reviews, world book news, and a price list. It’s a compact literary magazine at 5 cents, 50 cents yearly, with high praise from three judges and authors who laud its usefulness and quality.
A historic promotion touts high quality shirts at fifty cents with muslin 3-ply Irish linen gussets and stays. The ad claims excellent fit and making, noting larger sizes 13% to 17% and comparisons to pricier shirts at a dollar twenty five.
A brisk ad notes value in ready made linens and pillow cases, praising choice brands, thorough work and deep hems at prices that outshine muslin costs, appealing to thrifty households.
Citizens of Denton and surrounding areas are urged to notice the generous inducements offered in general merchandise, promising savings that make the short trip from town worthwhile.
The Nations store offers 25 percent off all men’s, ladies’ and children’s underwear and gloves from Cen temeri’s finest to heavy work gloves. A complete line includes novelties for holidays such as Lambre sequlins, table and stand scarfs, tidies, ribbons, laces, and more.
In Dry Goods, German Hen riettas 46 inches wide normally $1.25 our price g5c Forty-inch Henriettas all wool 55c and 46-inch all wool Henrietta 65c 38-inch all-wool Serges 50c and newest stripe all wool Suitings 38 inches at 35c These are only a few things of this immense line.
In Boots and Shoes we offer bargains away below ordinary prices. All styles from finest hand made at 3.85 to the cheapest boys shoe at 50c. In Furniture an immense line from silk plush and mohair suits down to the cheapest stool chair.
Stoves ranging from Speers to the cheapest, with shelf hardware. A full line of clothing ready made and to order, plus a stylish selection of hats at all prices.
The shop promotes a wide range of goods including oranges nuts fruits and candies at low prices. It extends beyond confections to general merchandise and even a full line of wallpaper, inviting shoppers to visit for bargains.
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