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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1899
Page
2
The fragment notes editors and a March 4 1899 date from a historical newspaper page. It references TELVIN and STEELS with a likely byline or masthead snippet. No further readable events or names are present to specify a concrete news item.
Secretary of the Treasury Gage speaks to the Virginia Bankers Association in Richmond and argues that currency reform should favor banks. He critiques plans to make bankers money manufacturers, warns of dangerous wild cat currency, and defends existing laws for safe profits and customer security.
Denton's third major blaze in memory caused extensive destruction and high property losses. Despite determined efforts, rapid spread due to dense building proximity overwhelmed water and engine access. The article urges fireproof materials, noting brick walls and slate roofs add about ten percent to construction cost.
The piece argues for building water works to protect the town from fire and notes that repairs to a wooden building would take twelve years to equal the initial cost. It also discusses Philippine policy, Dewey’s dispatch, and criticism of McKinley and Sen. Sewall over the Philippines. European consuls complain after a town fire, and Sewall says Filipinos would need to be exterminated to control the Philippines.
Mr. William H. Wanamaker of Philadelphia paid 20000 into the U S Treasury as a forfeited bond for Gideon Marsh of the Keystone National Bank after Marsh absconded. Wanamaker spent over 13000 more trying to recapture Marsh. Marsh surrendered and was sentenced. A bill urged by Rep James R Young would reimburse Wanamaker. Easton residents discussed attracting factories. ideas included a Ridgeley basket and box mill employing about 150, leveraging local gum trees as material. Peach crops face a third straight year of destruction with only limited fruit crops spared. Greenwood reports 2000 trees sold for 5. A Eastern Shoreman predicts Baltimore's mayoral win could lead to John Walter Smith becoming the next governor in his district.
Senator Gorman opposes any permanent army expansion beyond 27,000 men and warns of a $180,000,000 deficit by the end of the next fiscal year with a bond issue likely. Dr Kuyper, the eminent Dutchman, visiting Maryland, writes to a Dutch paper advising countrymen to farm in Maryland.
Cecil papers heavily advocate the nomination of Mr. John Wirt, urging voters to back him as the Democratic candidate for governor.
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley received a state testimonial from Maryland, including a gold and diamond medal. Governor Lowndes and General Felix Agnus presided at a banquet in Baltimore with 400 guests. Schley thanked Maryland for honoring him and drew parallels to historic awards while praising the state’s support.
A Beverly correspondent recalls Rev F J Van Horn of Dane Street Congregational Church who spent 100 on ads to draw crowds. Flyers posters and a six inch paper banner boosted attendance from 500 to 1000 plus, with Sunday services often reaching 1,600. The piece links church advertising to Lent moral training and self control as essential to character.
Lillie Thawley and sister address Mr Mowbray in a pointed note about his claims in the four NAL. They deny asking him to dig a grave or supply bricks and explain why they would not hire him. They quote his past remarks about cash for work and insist on truthfulness while urging him to be forthright.
Reverend E Edwards of English Baptist Church Minersville Pa reports Cham berlain s Pain Balm greatly helped his rheumatism. A few applications subdued swelling and pain and he recommends others try it. Available from Hugh Duffey Hillsboro R J Colston Ridgely and W E Brown Denton.
A Germantown resident reports full relief after using Cham berlain s Pain Balm for rheumatism suffered fourteen years. The testimonial notes immediate relief and lasting cure, with availability listed from merchants in Hillsboro Ridgely Denton. The surrounding column covers local politics and a death notice followed by gardening tips for February and March.
Wanamaker's Philadelphia announces two week sale with deep discounts on thousands of pairs. Children’s tan shoes 0.81 to 1.14, women’s kidskin from 1.40 to 1.60, men’s shoes 1.60 to 1.80, all priced to clear stock and worth much more. Limited quantities mean early visits advised.
A farm comprising about 100 acres in Caroline County Maryland with a mortgage of 2000 held by Mary C Wilson to Sarah F Fountain dated January 24 1889 recorded in Liber L H G No 53 folios 344. Improvements are described but not detailed. The property sits north of the D C R R and borders Ludwig Meyers Blackburn and others.
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