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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1891
Page
2
The Westminister Advocate urges adherence to the Democratic creed listing equal justice for all nations and states rights and limited central power. It cites Jefferson and the party principles as the test of political faith and civil instruction for voters.
Editorial notes praise a plan by Prince George's county farmers to attract 462 Danish colonists to Caroline. The Danes are described as industrious and thrifty and their arrival aims to expand labor for diversified crops. Seventeen hundred acres near the Baltimore and Ohio line were purchased for the settlement.
Political observers doubt that Maryland Treasurer Edwin H. Brown will win the General Assembly’s praise for competence and integrity. Despite no real objections to his continuance, opponents warn that ousting him would meet stiff protest from the Eastern Shore, especially Caroline and Queen Anne's counties, where his fitness is widely known. Supporters insist Brown is the man for the job and would be approved by Democrats statewide.
A bustling May listing touts Glori osa colors and a wide range of fabrics and dress goods with prices from 40 inches at $2.25 to 48 inches at $1.50. It promotes imported Chin grass matting, 138 patterns across 13 grades plus mats, rugs, and home goods. Also featured are kitchen and garden tools, stoves, screens, and household items with quoted prices.
Advertisement notes that sale bills in any color desired are printed promptly at the office, signaling available printing services for promotional notices.
Trustees under a circuit court decree offer at Denton Court House two parcels and whole of several farms in Caroline County. The Flamme Farm Mount Vernon and the Salabury Island Farm total about 584 acres with dwellings barns dairies and orchards. The Les Farm Belle Isle adds woodland and a 6 year old peach orchard. sale by parcels or whole with 1/4 cash and balance over three years. plat lines set day of sale. road change to improve division line possible. George M. Russum Henry G. Lewis trustees. May 16. auction by Henry Irwin, Auct.
By order of the Orphans Court of Caroline county trustee William F Bell will sell at the courthouse door Denton an undivided one fifth interest in the Bell estate comprising an 80 acre farm near Anthony's Mills and a 15 acre wood lot with adjoining lands. Also under writs of fi fa the sheriff will auction Long's Chance and the Hone Farm totaling 258 acres near Templeville, with deeds listed. Sale date June 16 1891 at 2 pm. Sheriff R Kemp Williams notices public.
By virtue of a mortgage power Latenn Annetts and Jacob Anstett mortgaged land to Matthew Semple later assigned to Jacob A. Heller the sale is set at court house door between 2 and 4 pm. The property known as Cold Spring on the Boonsboro to Greensborough road includes 125 acres 3 roods 4 perches with a two story dwelling granary stables and orchard. Subject to prior Saulsbury mortgage of £1200 dated 1878 and assigned to Sanford Stephens. Cash due sale day title at purchaser expense. Attorneys George M. Sussum Henry B. Lewis. May 9 1891.
New stock from Dunnoge's highlights stylish child and youth hats completing the line. Gents' furnishings sell well with attractive ties. Diamond Shirt comes in all sizes at good quality and price. Cutting shirts 50c to 1.50 emphasize durability and style. Muslin, India linen, Swiss and Cambric flouncings feature. Hamburg edgings for children. Shoes, groceries and confections noted but space limited. May 30 91.
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