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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1892
Page
3
Public notices list upcoming meetings for the Circuit Court on January 9, the School Board on November 15, and the Orphans Court on November, with levy court activities planned in November. The brief schedule outlines civic body commitments and dates for local governance.
The issue notes Democratic meetings at American Corner on Saturday and a Federalsburg mass gathering. It mentions voting booths being set up in districts, a new depot being painted, and various local auctions and sales. It cites a suspected bribery allegation or inquiry, fires causing damage in nearby areas, and church construction progress in Laurel Grove.
Invitations to a Hallow E'en gathering at Mistress Delaney Griffin residence drew youths from town and vicinity. The party began at Miss Myra Wiley's home with a straw ride to the festivities, where Jack o'lanterns bloomed on the porch as guests joined in old time games and the hopeful question of marriage lingered in the air.
A vivid report details a Halloween event at Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Sisk in Preston on November 1 1892. Guests from Denton Last New Market and other areas enjoyed a homely 28-seat supper with yellow satin souvenirs and a leap year escort arrangement. The piece also lists October real estate transfers and various local social notes.
In Denton a proposed joint debate between Col Brown and Hon George Russum on tariffs failed after Brown refused to join Russum at Centreville. County treasurer George A Deahyne announced tax collection dates for November across Harmony Preston Federalsburg Ridgely Hunl isborough Marydel Henderson Greensborough and Cambridge. A critique by Baltimore Sun and Evening Age blames error on ballot formatting but confirms the ballots certified by nominating conventions remain unchanged.
Judges of the Orphans Court Tuesday granted letters of administration on the estates of Sarah A Layton and Mitchell Wallan eon to William J Layton and lame Eo Withameen was authorized to attest to the estate of Wine Go Moore. Business and dress suits for $1000 were advertised by Jarrell & Nichols, Easton.
Reports from Bee Tree Smithville and Laurel Grove detail Columbus Day programs in public schools. Bee Tree featured a declamation Rights by Simeon Blood and a recitation Columbus rendered by George Covey, with holly and cedar decorations. Smithville, under Miss Lida Williams, included recitations, readings, flag-raising by two older boys with Mr. Wailis Liden, and a spirit of national colors. Laurel Grove opened with prayer, included The Meaning of the Poor Centuries read by Nannie Nichols, and Ernest Redhead declaring the Ode for Columbus Day, with music and declamations and evergreen decorations.
A lengthy political appeal urges Maryland Democrats to reject the McKinley tariff and the Lodge style force bill. It argues the McKinley bill benefits elites, harms agriculture and industry, and betrays the public trust. It also warns that a force bill would federalize elections, aiding tariff interests, with a call to vote Democratic on November 8 and follow party guidance.
The October issued marriage licenses list includes Edward Waterick with Elmer Eaton, Joseph Emerson with Katharine Roe, H Oscar Neff with Anna Holtfman, Oliver Reaser with Della Messick, George Messick with Rhoda Hignatt, Wima Davis with Nellie Kenning, Brighman Stephens with Mary Cheezum, Howard Moore with Lida Finely Cotorty Major Cephas with Sarah Smith, Joseph Mitchell with Ary Armstrong, George Anderson with Nettie Thomas, J W Baynard with Mary Collins, and Nathan Boston with Mary Hopkins. A death notice for Mrs Feteth Duipadm appears with poem lines.
A rousing party song praising Grover Cleveland and Democratic values. It defends home rule, attacks force bills, and calls for turning out “rascals.” It contrasts Democratic leadership with Pinkerton detectives and federal veto power, urging unity across regions.
Judge Joseph A. Wickes on Monday condemned Charles Brooks Fletcher Williams Moses Brown Joshua Baynard Louis Benson Henry Hurtt Frizby Comegys and Charles S Emory to death for the murder of Dr. Hill. A large crowd attended the court as the father Samuel J Hill and C S Hill stood nearby while the judge denounced the act as brutal and cowardly.
Marion R. Pippin long served as an officer at Denton Bank and later worked in the clerical department of Manufacturers Bank in Baltimore. He died at State's Attorney R J Jump's home after years of poor health from consumption. He was 34, son of James Pippin of Greensborough, an expert pen man and accountant. Funeral was held Wednesday led by Rev G W Townsend and burial followed at Greensborough cemetery with many friends in attendance.
A grand procession of cabinet officers Supreme Court justices and diplomatic corps rode trains from Washington to Chicago to attend a formal transport demonstration by the Pennsylv. ana Railroad. Vice President Thomson funded and oversaw the elite trip highlighting a pioneering long distance governmental movement by rail. The event showcased flawless execution on a complex schedule with full security and efficiency across the entire trip.
The November number begins a new volume with a powerful New York society novel Sweet Bells Out of Tune by Mrs. Burton Harrison. It also features essays on Bible science by Prof. Shields, a series on The Ideas and Science, letters between Gen Sherman and John Sherman, and contributions by James Russell Lowell. December promises Christmas content and a novel about life in Colombia by Wolcott Wileston, plus papers on good roads and city government. Subscriptions are four dollars for a year.
Thereby given notice that I appoint Robert We. Massieh of Bothehem Mad as my attorney and agent and that I shall not be responsible for any bills contracted by any other person. Date 10 22 5.
The Danbridge Chronicle notes a predicted majority for Brat tan and Brown of 2500, claimed to be the largest for any Congressional candidate since 1876 when Hon. D. M. Henry exceeded 3000. The piece emphasizes historic scale and quotes the figures as a forecast.
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