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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1892
Page
3
Public business calendar lists January 9 circuit court wal meeting, November 15 school board meeting, and November levy court meeting. Orphans court appears with November and levy court references. Names and places are not specified. items indicate upcoming hearings and sessions in local government.
The article notes Democratic meetings at American Corner on Saturday and a mass meeting at Federalsburg with rallies planned at American Corner. It mentions rail line excursion to Baltimore on November 10, with return November 11, and reports fires damaging crops and timber in Delaware. It cites local trades, auctions, church construction updates, and community notices including a steamer accident and political expectations.
Invitations invited ye townsfolk to a rustic Hallow E'en party at Mistress Delaney Griffin’s residence with games, straw ride, and jack o lantern decor. The scene featured Miss Myra Wiley and noted locals, including Mr. Price’s shop, Knotts wheelwright, and a bed set prize for the bean-counting contest.
A lively 1892 Preston party hosted by Mr and Mrs A W Sisk marked Halloween with a vintage theme. Guests from Denton Last New Market and nearby towns enjoyed a coordinated program, souvenirs, a mahogany table setup for twenty eight, and a formal supper amid chrysanthemums and wreaths. Local transfers and society notes conclude with short updates on residents and visitors.
A disputed plan for a Denton joint debate with State Treasurer Edwin Brown fell through after Brown declined to appear with Russum in Centreville. County Treasurer George A. Deahyne outlines tax collection dates in November across Harmony Preston Federalsburg Ridgely Hunl isborough Marydel Henderson Greensborough with listed venues. The Baltimore Sun and Evening Age were criticized for misprinting names on ballots for Annipoli, but the official ballots remain correct as certified by the nominating conventions.
The Orphans Court on Tet Tuesday granted letters of administration on the estate of Sarah A Layton deceased to William J Layton who gave bond The court granted letters of administration on the estate of Mitchell Wallan eon to lame Eo Withameen Told attorney was authorized to administer on the estate of Wine Go Moore deceased. Legint double breasted business and dress suits for 1000 at Jarrell and Nichols Easton.
Readable reports from Bee Tree Smithville and Laurel Grove recount Columbus Day exercises. Simeon Blood presented a declamation on rights, George Covey recited Columbus, and a flag was raised by two older boys with Wail lis Liden assisting. Laurel Grove opened with prayer then readings and the Ode was declared. ever greens and national colors adorned the rooms.
The Ohio and national scene is echoed in Maryland as the Final Admonition urges voters to oppose the McKinley tariff and a force bill. It argues the tariff favors wealthy interests, harms agriculture and commerce, and calls for Democratic Congressional victories led by Cleveland and Stevenson with vote guidance from the Cleveland Democratic Club of Maryland.
The Clerk's office issued numerous marriage licenses in October including Edward Waterick with Elmer Eaton and Joseph G. Emerson with Katharine Roe. Other couples listed include H Oscar Neff with Anna Holtfman, Oliver Reaser with Della Messick, George H Messick with Rhoda Hignatt, Wima A Davis with Nellie Kenning, Brigham Stephens with Mary Cheezum, Howard Moore with Lida Finely Cotorty, Major Cephas with Sarah Smith, Joseph Mitchell with Ary Armstrong, George F Anderson with Nettie Thomas, J W Baynard with Mary Collins, and Nathan W Boston with Mary Hopkins. The notice ends with a death acknowledgment for Mrs Feteth Duipadm and a devotional verse.
A rousing campaign ballad praising Grover Cleveland and Democratic ideals. It champions home rule, equal rights, lower taxes, and opposition to force bills. The piece mocks Pinkerton detectives and federal veto power, urging voters to elect a Democrat in a historic context.
Judge Joseph A. Wickes on Monday sentenced Charles Brooks Fletcher Williams Moses Brown Joshua Baynard Louis Benson Henry Hurtt Frizby Comegys and Charles S Emory to hang for the murder of Dr. Hill. A large crowd attended as Hill’s father C S Hill and the brother Samuel J Hill observed. The judge condemned the act as cruel and unprovoked stating it deprived the community of a useful citizen and left a widow and child without support.
Marion R. Pippin a former Denton Bank officer and later clerk at Manufacturers Bank Baltimore died at State's Attorney R J Jump's home after years of poor health from consumption He was 34 son of James Pippin Greensborough an expert pen man and accountant Funeral held Wednesday led by Rev G W Townsend Interment Greensborough cemetery gathered friends The Danbridge Chronicle notes a separate prediction about Brat tan and Brown gaining 2500 votes the largest for any Congressional candidate since 1876
The piece describes a Washington to Chicago transport of cabinet officers supreme court justices and diplomatic corps using Pullman equipment provided by the Pennsylvan ia Railroad. Vice President Thomson credited for planning and execution with a large escort and special trains amid high security and orderly scheduling. Also mentions a Maryland Delaware Democratic mass meeting at Marydel with speakers and a civic band and obituary notice for Myra Pritchett.
The November issue begins a new volume with a major New York Society novel Sweet Bells Out of Tune by Mrs. Burton Harrison and illustrations by Charles Dana Gilson. It also features The Bible and science debates with Professor Shields, letters from Sherman and John Sherman, and contributions by James Russell Lowell. December promises Christmas store staples, a Colombe novel, and essays on education and city government. Subscriptions priced at four dollars for one year.
Thereby I appoint Robert We. Massieh of Bothehem Mad as my attorney and agent and state I shall not be responsible for any bills contracted by any other person. Date 10 22 5.
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