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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1923
Page
2
Saturday morning issue of the Denton Journal includes Howard Melvin Ben H Johnson Melvin Johnson and Phelicon Gas as entries in the public notice page. Published weekly with postal registration as second class mail matter dated April 7, 1923.
Cordell Hull urges President Harding to reduce sugar duties by 50 percent under the tariff law, arguing high tariffs create artificial price boosts and profiteering. The President questions tariff impact, while critics blame Republican policy for sugar prices and call for action to curb profiteering.
A community club started from a timid thought into the Denton Home Economics Club. Led by Mrs. Beckwith and later renamed the Denton Community Club, it grew to about 130 members and aimed for 200. Activities included a public library, charity work, school support, hospital assistance, decorations, Christmas Seals sales, and fire protection advocacy, with plans to build a new club home and invite all women to join.
William Jennings Bryan urged protection for farmers, fair taxation, and labor-capital reconciliation as 1924 Democratic planks, criticizing the Harding administration on labor unrest and farmer relief. He argued taxes must be addressed by Congress and noted Republicans taxed the poor to aid the rich. The Denton Community Club explains its origins from a Farmers Club, highlighting women’s evolving role and forestry discussions.
Three Piggly Wiggly outlets in Wilmington and Middletown Delaware will shut to conserve assets as officials probe $90,000 from stock sale. At a 150 of 350 stockholders meeting last week at the Hotel du Pont, new leaders sought clarity on the corporation’s finances and franchise royalties. The Delaware firm shows losses and a $94,000 cash transfer to Bartlett and promoters later redirected, with $27,000 in assets remaining besides the questioned funds.
The building at Fourth and Market in Denton once housed the Parker Theatre and signs promised a near future store opening. The new company president alleges the former president leased properties to profit from stock sales, harming the firm. Investors in Denton seek to assess their losses as stock sales totaled a large amount.
In the Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West, Harper and Shawn presided. The Register of Wills granted Jetters testamentary on Martha Everngam. John L. Everngam named as heir. Appraisers named. Inventory and appraisement filed for Emma Redden. order to sell granted. Final accounts approved for Mary Hopkins. Guardian Horsey authorized to pay remaining minor funds. Wothers and Porter estates handled. Collins executors filed release from Grace Estella Kelly.
Mr and Mrs Elbert Taylor and children from Greensboro along with Clayton Taylor and daughter Marie and Lee Taylor of Philadelphia visited Roy Hubbard. Mrs R F Lord marked her 74th birthday with family on Saturday March 31. Several relatives visited, with reports of illness for Mrs R C Murphy and Mrs Alvin Lane.
John F. Weldon of Chicago told about 2000 public service corporation officials that no merchandise ad equals newspaper advertising. He said ads build goodwill, should be continuous throughout the year, and that steady effort shows faith in the institution and service. Good will comes from daily customer satisfaction reflected in persistent announcements.
Miss Anna M Braun of Philadelphia and Mr Imla Hubbard of Chester were quietly married on Saturday March 31 at the Denton ME parsonage by Rev Vinal E Hills. They will reside in Chester. The Eastern Shore Federation of Women's Clubs plans its third convention in Salisbury on April 12 at 11 30 a.m in the Y M C A Building. For auto repair work Hirs Garage offers service by a mechanic with twenty years experience. Gladiolus bulbs offered at 81 per toe and 7 50 per 1000 prepaid by W H Nuttle.
We express our deep thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during the illness and death of our grandmother Mk and Mus J HARVEY QUILLEN.
Rhode Island Red hatching eggs for sale. Mix includes Rhode Island Reds and other strains. Hatch dates around March 24 with hatchery availability and limited quantity. Contact for pricing and shipping details.
The article lists nine cities that have served as the national capital of the United States and the specific dates of their service. It traces moves from Philadelphia starting in 1774 through various towns such as Balti more, Lancaster, York, Princeton, Annapolis, Trenton, and New York, ending with Washington, D.C. from 1800 onward.
A lively Easter Monday affair hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Wright near Preston drew about 50 guests from Baltimore Easton and Cambridge. Dancing lasted late and all reported a good time. Mrs Harlan Davis organized an egg hunt for children Monday afternoon.
Remembrance notice for Leonard Taylor who departed this life March 6 1923 aged 70 years 6 months 21 days. Daughter Edith Layton signs as the mourner. Poignant farewell line expresses hope of reunion in a peaceful afterlife.
President Harding plans a Delaware trip to Milford this spring to be initiated into the Tull Cedars of Lebanon Masonry. Senator Ball reported the visit could occur in May after Harding reviews engagements in late April. Delaware Masons have prepared a reception and await the date.
C M White announces a one o clock sale at the farm near Denton on the Denton Williston road adjoining Boone Dukes, including live stock poultry farming implements household goods and tools. Terms: cash on sums up to ten dollars and six month credit with note and bank security for larger purchases. James Temple, auctioneer.
The Denton Maryland Board of Education announces a public sale on April 23 1923 at Caroline County Bank in Greensboro. The old white school property frontages total about 225 feet on Academy street and 120 feet on Maple avenue with a seven room wooden building and outbuildings. Lot 1 covers 166 feet on Academy street and Lot 2 covers 70 feet. The two lots may be sold separately or as a whole to maximize price. Also for sale is Lowe's School Property on the Greensboro to White Marsh road, about a half acre with building.
One-fourth cash on day of sale, balance either in cash or a short term note with approved security as best suits the purchaser's convenience. By Order THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, W. M. WRIGHT, President. C. B. JARMAN, Clerk. JAMES TEMPLE, Auctioneer.
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