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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1896
Page
3
A fragmented OCR line includes partial letters and initials: "620 100 916 615 r r. Me M., M. Me, a" with no clear event, person, or context to report.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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