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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
2
The Centerville Observer notes rapid growth of fraternal societies in Maryland and on the Eastern Shore. It argues fraternal aid mirrors church teaching, praising brotherhood while warning against hypocrisy and grudges. True fraternity shines in aiding brothers in hardship.
Public man William S Holman, long time Democrat congressman, died in Washington on the 22nd. Known for honesty, he faced a weakened health in recent years and struggled to serve fully. Renowned as a constant watchdog against waste, he earned the nickname Old Objector for opposing costly acts across both parties.
Surveyor Buchanan Schley of the Baltimore Custom House was removed from office on Secretary Gage's orders. Despite the dismissal, Schley is held in esteem by many friends in the region, with several candidates named for the surveyorship including B G Stevens, a Stevens ally of Senator Wellington. Also noted: a Kent County grand jury indicts three men for attempting to buy votes, and Miss Mary Ellen Carroll marries in Paris. Willis may quit his bid for Handy's seat in Congress.
Last Tuesday a million people joined the Grant memorial celebration in New York featuring a naval display, Bishop Newman prayer, an orchestra of 100 players, a 1,000-voice choir, an oration by General Porter, and a speech by President McKinley. General Grant's casket rests in a marble sarcophagus as the nation marks the event. The President named Edward G. Bradford to be judge of the district of Delaware. John S. Wilson elected president of the B C A Company, succeeding John H. Seales.
President Jackson nears assembling a one hundred advisory committee for the campaign with prominent city Democrats. The state and city committee leadership may be reshuffled, as Rusk plans to retire and Talbott may step down. Possible successors include Gen. Jackson and Thomas Wilkinson, while ex Governor Brown is unavailable due to European summer travel.
In Philadelphia on April 26 1897 a large linen sale promoted as a final price drop offers Huck Towels Damask Towels Table Linens Napkins and Towels at deep discounts. The ad also promotes Lillian Corsets fashion clothing at Chestnut Street and a cloth to measure house claiming superior fit and value with suits from $20.
Blue and light prints plain and fancy designs from 10c. Regular price 12c. Excellent assortment. Table cloth Trish Linen 50c per yard. Pantaloon goods at various prices. 51.00 Smyrna rugs at 80c. A.B. Cooper & Bro., Denton, Md.
Assignee's sale of mortgage property in Preston Maryland set for May 8 1897 between 2 and 4 PM includes three parcels totaling 2 acres with lots 1 2 and 3 fronting County Road Grove Preston Main Street. The land borders Jer ome A Cox the heirs of Dr H Willis and J Frank Ledoum’s lands and includes improvements on Lot 3 a large two story structure. Some portions sold previously to Mrs A Laura Ledman.
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