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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1915
Page
2
The April 3 1915 Saturday morning edition lists 47 F. Howard Melvin Ben, H. Johnson Melvin and Johnson as publishers. The fragment reflects the newspaper’s masthead and indicates the names associated with the publication.
Editorial notes praise a long peaceful border between Canada and the United States as America’s greatest achievement. It compares shared bloodlines and wartime sacrifice across both nations, lauds Woodrow Wilson’s diplomacy, and cites civic efforts and church reminiscences. It also discusses New York State convict labor, Denton clean-up days urged by the Civic League, and a closing note on Taft and Republican prospects.
A Farm ers Bulletin explains a quarter to half acre suits an average family and yields vegetables for the year. A suggested half acre plan details crop order, rotations, and interplanting with perennials like asparagus. It outlines follow-up crops and a long list of succession pairings for a southern garden.
William B. Cooper of Kent argues for reform of Maryland state accounting for reliable guidance and for transferring the appointive power from the Board of Public Works to the Governor. He notes the Comptroller’s current voting on officers and insists appointments belong to the Governor. Maryland delegates plan a Farmers National Congress trip from Baltimore to Omaha and San Francisco with various routes and fares. Citizens should report migratory bird law violations. prosecutions possible within three years.
In Goldsboro and vicinity a dispute over a railroad right of way flared after James W. Shively confronted a section gang fence project on his farm. He was arrested and taken to Denton by Railroad Detective George W. Hisley who handcuffed him. Local friends of Shively protested as the case moves to the Circuit Court.
Edinburgh residents Mr and Mrs John Cohee of Mary del and Mr and Mrs Fred Bickling of Henderson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joseph Gsell and family. Mr John Holden and Miss Clara Faulkner visited Miss Faulkner's brother Mr Harry Faulkner of Kenton. Misses Alice Rose and Margaret Gsell were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs W J Faulkner.
The annual Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference ended with Bishop Cooke naming ministerial appointments. Rev. George P. Jones, Salisbury district superintendent for six years, moves to Elkton Maryland. Rev. T. A. H. O'Brien succeeds him. Numerous district transfers and district superintendent changes follow, detailing charges in Wilmington and Dover Easton Salisbury districts, with many pastors listed by name to specific churches and circuits.
Barred Rocks eggs from the E. H. Hirs strain offered at 3 cents per egg with limited supply. Also notes a storehouse and dwelling of fourteen rooms near the steamboat wharf and Draper Slaughter’s property, with address RS. VENA SMITH No. 3 Easton Mad. (3-13-11).
Details describe a four cylinder engine with enclosed valves and a Capstan bloc bore 31% stroke 44, a pressed steel frame, 25 to 30 horsepower, forced feed lubrication, thermo siphon cooling, honeycomb radiator, Stronberg carburetor, distributor ignition, selective sliding transmission with three speeds forward one reverse, multiple disc clutch, solid front axles and rear floating axles, 10x12 brakes, wood wheels with demountable rims, semi elliptic front springs rear cantilever, 16 inch steering wheel, and a Brewster Green two tone body with concealed doors and standard colors.
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