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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1896

Page

3

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Major Stewart to Speak at Town Hall Tonight

The town hears Major Stewart tonight at the town hall. Early frosts observed into the week and court term likely to be long. Denton Bridge work proceeds with piling nearly finished and L B Towers awarded coal-fees contract. Local market fresh fish from Choptank and court actions noted.

Major Stewart L. B. Towers Denton Bridge Town Hall Peninsula Denton County of Fees Easton Ledger Wm. J. Bryan Bishop Adams Charles H. Willis F. H. Foote & Co Baltimore Caroline Dover Bryan W. E. Brown Rehoboth Brooklyn Avenue Col J. W. Bryant Ridgely Free Silver Club Harvey Lee Cooper, Esq Elkton Stump Cecil County Charles M. Williamson Smithville Lillie Sussex County Lowe Wainwright George E. Jones George F. W. Redden Dorchester Easton Oliver Hemstreet Masonic Hall T. Pliny Fisher Wm. E. Brown Jonathan Evitts Heptasophs Ella Anthony Joshua M. Anthony

School Cooperation Promotes Patron Support

The text urges drawing patrons closer to school work to build creditable schools. It argues that when approached with the right spirit, patrons will see the value of cooperation, supporting plans and benefiting their children.

Personal Mention and Society Notes Echo Western Maryland Peach Trade

Senator Smith and School Commissioner Jones recently returned from Western Maryland where they engaged in peach buying as prices held high and farmers profited from a large crop. The column lists local visits, travel, illnesses, and church notes across Caroline and surrounding counties with multiple named residents and events.

Senator Smith Jones Maryland L. F. Fisher Denton Baltimore Philadelphia Lulu R. Wilkinson Mollie Wilkinson N. Pilchard Arizona Lyda Magdalene Pastorfield Trappe Beulah Day Bugely Mattye Hardin Mary Mattie Smith Queen Anne’s County John Kniseley Mechanicsburg J. W. Kerr Kniseley Kerr Foster Green Tuckahoe Neck T. C. West Queen Anne Ridgely E. G. Lowe Caroline Ellin Longfellow Whiteleysburg Chestertown Emory Harrington Harrington Caroline County Ella Downes Misa Lleten Richardson Barclay Thomas R. Green Quaker City

Prolific Cow Delivers Twins and Net Profit

Dillsborough resident J Leslie Beauchamp reports a prolific cow that bore twins. At ten weeks old the calves were shipped and sold for 25.48 dollars, yielding a net profit of 23.29 dollars for the owner. Miss Jennie Mullikin at Queen Anne Station is convalescing after a extended illness. Dr Saulsbury expects she can leave her room after more nursing in one or two weeks.

J. Leslie Beauchamp

Congressman from Caroline in the 1816 tariff debates

Sketches of the life and contemporaries of Thomas Culbreth describe the 1816 hard times and anti bank agitation. The piece follows the Baldwin bill debates in the Sixteenth Congress with figures like Baldwin Tyler Clay McLane Lowndes and Culbreth maneuvering over tariffs, auctions taxes, and import duties amid a heated party divide. It notes votes, amendments, and the bill’s ultimate fate for the session.

McMaster Congress Pennsylvania Connecticut Rhode Island John Tyler Virginia Society of Agriculture Baldwin Committee Clay General Smith Tyler Barbour McLane Sand Lowndes Culbreth Little Smith Archer Kent Bayley Neale Ringgold Neate Smith and Little Baltimore Denate Lloyd Pinkney

Duty dispute stalls tariff yet unacted by Congress

The House debated duties on imported goods with several members named, including Culbreth and Smith, as the motion to postpone failed 66 to 83. A 1 percent duty change was rejected, then the bill was engrossed for third reading by a 72 to 77 vote. A motion to reconsider passed May 3, settling on 12 percent. The original scope on goods not in original packages was struck down. The Senate did not act and Congress adjourned without further protection for domestic manufactures. Continued next week. Orphans' Court Proceedings noted probate for Joshua M Anthony and final accounts for James A Bending. A contested claim by R J Satterfield against Richard J Satterfield estate was denied after court examination.

Iouse Culbreth Little Baltimore United States Baldwin Warfield Culbieth Cutbreth Sith Senate Congress Orphans’ Court Joshua M. Anthony E. Anthony Maggie L. Bending Henry F. Andrew James A. Bending R. J. Satterfield Richard John Satterfield Burrsville Ile Lewis & Stavens Thomas A. Satterfield William H. Satterfield Horatio Murphy James N. Todd

Death of John W. Temple Prominent Young Lawyer

Mr John W Temple died at his brother Harry W Temples home after a brief illness at about twenty six years old He was a noted young lawyer from Centreville and a Maryland University Law School graduate The funeral will be held at noon Sunday at Harry Temples with interment at Sadlersville Also noted is the death of Mrs Margaret A Scott wife of Manlove Scott in Harrington at age 76 after a long illness Converted at 14 she lived a exemplary life and died peacefully

John W. Temple John L W. Temple Harry W. Temple Maryland University Law School Baltimore Centreville Mr. Temple

Resolutions of Respect for Joshua M Anthony

A Chop tank Conclave committee prepared resolutions honoring Joshua M Anthony, a late member. The Supreme Archon calls him home, and the Conclave lays its sorrow on the minutes, in local papers, to his mourning family. The Conclave charter will be draped in mourning for 30 days.

Choptank Joshua M. Anthony Wueneras

Local notices highlight new homes and visitors in Seaford area

Captain Charles W. Wright, assistant inspector of hulls at Baltimore port, was here this week. Captain W. H. H. Perry of the Easton will begin building a commodious dwelling on Marsh farm, with his family to occupy. John Butler plans a dwelling in Choptank for next year. Miss Blanche Davis of Federalsburg visited Seaford with Miss Rose James. Corinne Mowbray returns from Seaford visit. Rev. RK Stevenson and family return from St Paul, Minnesota. Dr J. C. Clark sold household goods on Thursday. Farmers considering wire fencing should consult J. T. Sparklin & Co. of Hillsboro, Md., before contracting.

Charles W. Wright Baltimore W. H. H. Perry Easton John Butler Choptank Blanche Davis Federalsburg Seaford Rose James Corinne Mowbray RK. Stevenson St. Paul Minnesota J. C. Clark

Poor intellectuals and tariffs in the old world

A letter to the Journal challenges tariff arguments and the fatherhood of man doctrine. The author criticizes high protections as not aiding workers, cites Britain and Europe, and argues that tariffs fail to shield labor, noting wage comparisons and the pauper labor claim across nations.

Free trade and wages across nations in a global view

J F G argues that similarities between the United States and Europe, including vast territories and free internal trade, do not hinder industrial prosperity. He notes wage disparities within countries, higher wages in major cities, and cites London and European cities as examples of how labor and trade affect prosperity. The piece critiques tariff focus and underscores global wage dynamics.

China Li Hung Chang Europe United States Britain Germany Helland Italy London France Holland Denmark Franco Spain Russia Mr. Bryan States of America Onstow House United States of America Philadelphia Baltimore New York Caroline County Glasgow Edinburgh Dublin London Bridge Gravesend J.F.G

Millinery opening and general goods at C B George Greensboro

Mrs C B George of Greensboro expands stock with millinery dress goods coats and wraps and a new dress making department headed by a city dress maker with five years experience in Baltimore. Openings announced September 30 and October 1 with orders accepted after October 1.

C. B. George Greensborough Baltimore Woodlain John H. Horsey Samuel E. Jump Caroline Talbot Tuookahoa Bridge Charles Williams C. B. George's Greensboro

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