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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1892
Page
3
The issue notes coal dealers optimistic about cold weather and a buoyant Cambridge bank project. It reports on the election day results in Caroline County with no vote buying or intimidation, praising the Australian ballot. It also mentions local deaths, marriages, property plans, a steamer on the Choptank, fishing and hunting notes, and university and church events.
The unidentified young man about 21, well dressed with satchel and watch, was found half a mile north of Linkwood on Thursday by train workers. Marks on the face suggested cuts or pistol shots, but the theory favors an extra northbound engine striking him around 10 o clock. His cap and cigars lay twelve feet south. Conductor Perry notified the Linkwood agent.
Hillsborough readers report confusion over Australian law with some voters splitting tickets and others sticking straight. James W Holt laments after election returns as he notes Canada and Mexico possibly joining the US would have swung the outcome Democratic. Community updates include Rev Alfred Smith leading M E Church meeting, Ladies of the M E Charess South earning about twenty two dollars, Rev O W Devenish improving slowly, and local social notes. Miss Maud Gooding of Middletown visits grandmother Mrs M F Sparklin while Miss Emily Straughn of Ingleside visits aunt Mrs S A Parvis. Roger Duffey of Washington visits friends, Hiram Short visits Delaware, measles remain prevalent, and Miss Kate Duffey is in Washington DC.
Mr. George A. Deakyne the county treasurer announces the last appointment dates this month for tax payments. He urges all unpaid taxpayers to meet him at Harmony Preston Federalsburg Ridgely Hillsborough Greensborough Marydel Henderson on set days to settle and save three per cent.
To all Florida and other southern health and pleasure resorts to Elavana Cuba to Asheville and Hot Springs N C Luray Old Point Comfort Atlantic City and other winter resorts have been placed on sale at Baltimore and Ohio ticket offices at greatly reduced rates Detailed information available from nearest B and O Ticket agent or from Charles O Scull General Passenger Agent Baltimore Md
Last Saturday night a thief stole 12 dollars and 45 cents from the butcher shop of Smith & Baker while attendants rested in an adjoining room. The telegraph office remained open all night Tuesday and many left in good humor. A cannery planned for Queen Anne by Day Bros. & Co. will be built locally instead. OLb AND RERABLE. Money advance on consignments of grain promised with personal attention from A. J. W. Stevess, Farmers' friend at 202 South Charles Street Baltimore. 924 6 Elegant double breasted suits for 16 dollars at Jarrell & Nichols Easton.
Election day passed quietly with voters expressing views on the new Australian voting method and some urging full adoption. A Henderson academy public school meeting featured addresses by M B Stephens Thomas A. Smith and R B Shull along with a literary program.
The festival and oyster supper at American Corners on Friday and Saturday evenings benefited the Methodist Protestant Church. A cake donated by Mr. and Mrs. Rittenhouse of Grove raised forty one dollars. Miss Carrie Ross led a cake-sharing event. Chrysanthemums decorated the venue as games and music proceeded. Democrats installed a 70-foot Cleveland and Stevenson flag pole with indigo and corn imagery to highlight tariff themes.
Federalsburg residents watched national returns late into the night as a new voting method drew general approval. A forest fire west of town on FE J Goslin John H Noble and W A Noble premises caused damage last week. Local youths revived horseback riding scenes on street days. Miss Hattie Parlette of Baltimore visits sister Mrs. George W Todd while Miss Carrie Bradley of Preston visits Miss Hettie Alberger.
Democrats reported general satisfaction after Tuesday election while Republicans showed less optimism. Farmers idle from corn work discuss results as Irvie Harwood, town clerk, remains bedridden with measles and pneumonia. Partridge and rabbit hunting thrives with plentiful game reported. Mrs. M H Swing of Easton visited daughter Mrs E J Pearsaul. Shopping advised in Easton on Mondays or Thursdays. Jarrell and Nichols offer 25 percent off items on special bargain days. A. R. Wright of Denton, Md. advertises a rest on sane night-room dwelling on Main St. 102
The Sun and Enquirer pieces reflect a national verdict against coercion in elections. They affirm McKinleyism, praise education campaigns, and declare no force bill will pass. The New York Sun notes Republican victory overruling the gentry, urging citizens to accept the outcome.
A historical election note recalls 1890 when high taxes and the force bill provoked backlash. In the latest county result, Rus sum loses in his home region to supporters of tariff reform, signaling a clear public verdict. Official results announced on Thursday follow.
Denton residents farmers and residents from the countryside waited through the night for telegraphic results. Reports from New York Chicago and Illinois fed Democratic optimism while Republican opponents steadied. Journal offices and local rail telegraphs kept crowds alert as dawn broke.
On Wednesday Wilbur Pearson Alexander Coursey and Nathan Benson, all colored, faced trial for carrying concealed deadly weapons. Pearson received four months in the House of Correction while Coursey and Benson each drew six months. Laura Howard, colored, was found guilty of disturbing religious worship at Little Wesley Church and fined, with costs, or jail time. Cranor farm of tgt acres to be sold at public sale on November 22 offering a potential investment or home purchase.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript reflecting on childhood memories amid a fading day, with lines about cornfields and family echoes. It contrasts nostalgia with a London Truth assertion advocating Home Rule on an American model, proposing local parliaments for England Ireland Scotland and Wales and a remodeled Imperial Parliament.
Willis Flowers one of the county’s oldest residents died Friday night at his son William Flowers’ home on August Street Easton in the eighty eighth year of his age. A native of Caroline County he moved to Talbot with his sons M. P. Flowers William Flowers Willis Flowers and Charles B. Flowers to spend his final years. A lifelong Democrat who voted for Andrew Jackson first and every election since. Funeral services were held at his residence Sunday afternoon with interment at Spring Cemetery. Rev. C D Harris officiated.
A colored man named Clinton Sceny was shot by another colored man near Sadlersville on Saturday night, the bullet lodging in his skull and destroying one eye. He was taken to Philadelphia for operation, with investigators probing whether the shooting was accidental or deliberate. Additionally, a political note lists Senate and House party counts as Democrats 44, Republicans 39, Independents 15 for the Senate and Democrats 211, Republicans 130, Independents 15 for the House.
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