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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1891
Page
2
A Fourth of July exhortation urges citizens to celebrate with restraint and devotion. It views fireworks and parades as background to patriotic words and hymns, urging love of country, reverence for the Constitution, and unity as a source of governmental strength.
Washington report says Senator Gorman will head the National Committee during Brice’s Europe absence. He plans aggressive campaigning through the National Association of Democratic Clubs with Chauncey F. Black as president and Lawrence Gardner as secretary. The aim is victories in all states with any fighting chance, opposing the Republican tariff system.
The article notes Republicans plotting an Alliance fusion ticket with Farmers’ Alliance endorsement in Caroline. It also describes Burling & Whitehouse design for a lakefront Casino and pier at the Chicago Exposition, Venice-inspired, nine pavilions, two stories high. Additionally, court ruling upholds a written promise to pay money after death, and a New York paper estimates five million dollars spent on fireworks today.
A proposal is advanced to remove the remains of Jefferson Davis and transport them to Richmond. The plan would affect the location of the tomb and related ceremonial events, with discussions targeting a definitive burial site and official approval.
Democratic leaders in Maryland debate whether Caroline’s favored son, Col Luther H. Gadd, should be named for Clerk of the Court of Appeals. Proponents argue his home popularity and proven clerical skill would energize the ticket, especially in the Eastern Shore and a historically isolated county.
A Maryland news brief notes a 100 member Barren Creek Springs Democratic club advocating sound principles and honest politics. It reports a new tariff on tin plate, comments by Baltimore importer William Lyon on Welsh price effects, 34 Montgomery county candidacies, and the governor race with Spencer C. Jones and Frank Brown as prominent figures amid a likely triangular contest.
Thanmnaker notes puzzling paradox in India Silks as scarce yet popular and offers 25 percent off on a bargain list. 100 pieces India Silks 24 inches black grounds 7.75 dollars. 80 Shanghai 27 inches 6.75. 150 India 32 inches black grounds 1.00. 22 styles Oolah Wash Silks 0.75. black brocaded India Silks 0.75 from 1.00.
An advertisement touts bargains at Dolana mater's with India Silks at 25 percent off and various fabrics including Scotch Ginghams and Crepes at half to quarter off. Dress novelty Swiss embroidery is halved, and Girls and Children’s Donaola Kid Shoes priced at 2.50 to 1.50. Large matting selections reduced, with China Matting from $20 to $15 per roll and Damask Matting from $20 to $16, plus limited remaining patterns. Samples mailed on request.
Mrs Rover praises the Perfection Chopper for chopping cooked and uncooked meats, nuts, and mincemeat. Special offers list three maker’s prices cut to as low as 1.15 to 1.75 with a recipe book included. Also advertised is Stanton’s Naptha Soap promising versatile cleaning power and low prices per cake.
Parbage plants for sale with best varieties 10 cents per 100. Apply to Fred. Ily De in Denton. G204.
Trustees in equity announce a public sale on a tract of land in Denton Maryland. The sale takes place in front of the Court House door between the hours of one and five on the specified day, under a court order in Caroline County.
A 125 acre farm near Denton with three parcels and a whole farm option goes on sale with rich timber, diverse soils, fruit trees, and improvements including stables and granary. Parcels range from 6 to 190 acres with flexible payments, possession after Jan 1, 1892, and plats by the County Surveyor ready for inspection.
Sealed proposals marked Proposals for painting Greens borough Academy invited until July 28 1891 for furnishing material and painting the Academy at Greensborough. Exterior to be white with green shutters and drab trim, three coats of white lead linseed oil coloring. Interior wood to be grained oak with two coats of calosimine tint. Work to be exam ined and approved by committee and school board appointees.
Executors of Ferdinand Baynard will offer two farms at public sale in Mispillion Hundred Kent County Delaware. Tract No 1 10 5 acres with house orchard and woodland adjoining Turner. Tract No 2 66 acres with dwelling and outbuildings woodland. Sale at hotel of Alexander Newman on date to be announced. 20 percent down with balance on deed delivery. Inspect on premises. Executors James Baynard Turner and attorney George M Jones. Auctioneer IE Forkus.
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