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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1892
Page
2
The piece surveys Democratic electors at large Perry L Wickes and John Walter Smith, notes Jersey Simpson’s renomination, hints Bayard backing George Gray, and reports on various figures from Blaine to Gorman. It covers Harrison nominating, Morton’s omission, and Maryland’s role, with adds on conventions and possible electoral outcomes.
Maryland delegates at large split between Gorman Cleveland and other options with most favoring the strong Maryland candidate. Several leaders express support for Gorman with Cleveland as a second choice, while a few retain loyalty to Cleveland and oppose Hill. If the convention shifts, Maryland’s votes likely swing toward Cleveland, not Hill, though many possibilities remain.
Fassett lauds Republican icons while denouncing 1860 platform authors and later leaders who opposed centralization. The critique accuses Republicans of bribery, intimidation, and military interference to sway elections, urging contempt for their claimed claims of fair elections and honest counts.
Eight Maryland at large delegates are arranged with Gavin Gorman and WiRt Compton among others, creating an unexpected alignment. BRAughman and Brow] appear in the lineup, reflecting a quirky, incomplete OCR reading of names and order.
Coluamamiher advertises Grenadines in Philadelphia on June 15 1892 claiming top style and favor with the best, reliable Grenadines priced 75 cents a yard down from a dollar and a quarter. The Cotton Dress Goods line also shows downward price trends with fashionable styles and high quality touted.
The article showcases a wide range of fabrics and garments with vivid descriptions. It highlights novelty prints in plaids and stripes, corded and crepe textures, Swiss muslins, and Madras and Oxford cottons. It notes price reductions, large stock, and fashion items for men and boys, including suits, coats, and lightweight materials for summer wear.
The June issue features a plate paper portrait of Joel Chandler Harris whose Uncle Remus tales have illuminated two continents. The forty big pages of reading matter, aside from ads, tell the New Book story with fullness and completeness unmatched by other publications. Read Book News and you gain a clue to authors and publishers worldwide. 5c, 50c a year. Joan Wan Marker.
Notice to builders invites proposals for an addition to Ridgely school at Denton. Work includes masonry, carpentry, roofing, wiring, painting, and furnishing, with specifications for foundations, partitions, windows, and interior finishes. All bids subject to school board approval and must be completed by September 1.
Attorneys for William Massey and M Hooper Gray offer a public auction of Reed property at the northwest corner of Railroad Avenue and Main Street Greensborough on Saturday July 2 1802 from 2 to 4 pm. The site includes Massey Gray store property now hotel leased holdings and adjacent vacant lot with surrounding Culbreth Willie properties. Cash on day of sale. George M Russom Yoplin Pissien, attorneys for Massey Gray.
Detailed specifications for new schoolhouse including foundation brickwork and brick pillars, timber framing with water finish, sash windows, shutters, and doors, lathing and plastering, wainscoting, shelving, and a Delfry. Includes cabinetry, coat strips, and two outbuildings. Bids due with payment terms and Sept 1, 1902 completion.
Denton MI board seeks sealed bids for furnishing materials and an addition to the Federalburg Colored School House. Work includes framing siding windows and shingling with white oak and yellow pine, plaster ceilings, brick foundation, whitewashed exterior, and interior repairs. Board reserves right to reject all bids.
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