Denton Journal Page April 15 1916 Melvin and Johnson publishers
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1916
Page
2
Editorial Notes Highlight Red Cross Seals Victory
Six States and twenty cities are named winners in the Second Annual Red Cross Seals drive with up to 80 million seals sold last December, raising about $800,000 for anti tuberculosis work. Maryland leads in fighting the disease as President Roosevelt and Taft histories are referenced amid political critique. notes on censorship, conservation chief appointment, Thomas Jefferson birthday, typhoid source, bank deposit rate change, and the death of author Richard Warding Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red Cross
United States
Maryland
Compensations Sought in War Editorial Reflections
A Boston Monitor editorial explores compensations amid Europe’s war, noting diverse individual views on ultimate issues. It argues that tests of humanity reveal varied outlooks from money and markets to bloodshed and peace efforts, reflecting neutral and bellicose perspectives on the world crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Boston Monitor
Imeran
Tie
Citien
Ultimate Triumph of Good and Human Brotherhood
The passage argues that amid war’s carnage there will emerge a genuine brotherhood of man and a body of nations embracing higher ideas. It invokes Goethe and Tennyson to claim that belligerent powers may rise from dead selves to higher things, echoing a hopeful moral transcendence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
Tennyson
Talbot Denmead urged for new Maryland Conservation Commission
A Baltimore paper notes prominent state citizens push Talbot Denmead for a seat on the new Conservation Commission created by the last Legislature. Denmead, longtime attorney for the State Game and Fish Association and former president, has long championed game and fish conservation and helped study Maryland’s game and nab situation. The piece urges securing someone devoted to protecting fishing and game, warning that fish and game have suffered and losses are vast. The commission faces major tasks, including restoring fish and game, efforts long neglected, with hopes for progress after many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot Denmead
State Game and Uish Association
Conservation Commission
Baltimore
Denmead
Govermnor Crothers
Maryland
Igio
Commission
Denton Grand Jury Reports Indictments and Reforms
Foreman F K Covey and Clerk C Leslie Walls sign a report noting thirty in-session days with 130 witnesses examined and 27 indictments. They urge faster court action, cite local violations of a focal option law in Denton, and request a ladies toilet at the courthouse. They thank State's Attorney and officials for assistance before discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Covey
C. Leslie Walls
Denton
Orphans Court Grants Admin Letters In Tuesday Session
Judges Liden Moore and Covey attended the Orphans Court meeting. Fetters of administration were granted to Frances W. Powers and Nellie W. Whitby on the estate of Maria A. Wilson. Notices to creditors ordered, appraisers named, accounts presented and recorded. Additional administration letters granted for Amos H. Cohee with renunciation by widow and bond approved. Appraisers Burt Hobbs and John Moo appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liden, Moore and Covey
Orphans Court
Franceiia
Powers
Nellie W. Whitby
Maria AE
Wilson
Fond
Witham F. Murphey
T. Fred Towers
Howard T. Roop
Roxanna Roop
The Republican Senatorial Fight in Maryland
The Baltimore Sun reports a brewing battle for the U S Senate between Goldsborough and Brance. Goldsborough is favored in several counties and Baltimore city, with DuPont backing him and Jackson backing Brance. The paper notes conjecture on political intrigue and possible voter influence in Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Prneday
United States Senate
Goldborough
DuPont
Delaware
Brance
Jackson
Maryland
Goldsborough
Baltimore City
Franceshead
Cungauga
Wny Darkey
Circuit Court gains power over juvenile cases in Caroline County
The bill backed by the legislature grants the Second Circuit Court broader authority to handle juvenile matters. Judges may convene to settle cases out of normal terms, allowing swifter action in child welfare matters. Support came from Judge Adrians and others as the community is urged to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasten Star-Democrat
Circuit Court
Second Circuit
Caroline County
Adrians
Full Speed Ahead for Farmers as Weather Warms
The note urges farmers to prepare seed beds thoroughly and roll soils. It recommends sowing, planting, and improving seeds, planning crops for silage and pastures, and starting fruit and garden operations early. Open pastures, care for work animals, keep vermin down, and ensure cows remain productive with good feeding and pasture. screen houses to prevent typhoid spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peneral
Maryland
Avery
Neres
Chalmer ad on page four revives famous automob ile history
Announcement highlights the Chalmer line with Old Reliable as the veteran model, praised for durability and wide use across the American continent. It notes the recent sales event placing Chalmer cars at the forefront of a one- million-dollar parade of models and lauds the factory workmanship. The piece also weaves in unrelated notes on stump burning devices and pasture management tips, plus a brief criminal sentencing for Dr. Thome W. Byerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chalmers
Frank Ho Parker
President visit to Crisfield on the Chesapeake Bay
The President and Mrs Wilson plus Mr. and Mrs. Wiley toured the Chesapeake Bay aboard the Mayflower on Saturday. They anchored off Tanpies Port and visited Vipin Island before walking through Crisfield with two escort service men. Crowds cheered the distinguished visitors along Main Street as residents greeted the First Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretel
Woodrow Wilson
Wiley
Chesapeake Bay
Vipin Iland
Crisfield
In Memoriam for Brother John A Wilhkameon
A sorrowful remembrance for John A Wilhkameon who has departed this life. The message notes his loss, a longing for home, and the family’s grief expressed by his sister Laura. The notice mentions a separate line about selling hens at seventeen cents per pound, attributed to Jopp in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wilhkameon
Laura
F. Jopp
Denton
Porter estate sale planned in Denton courthouse yard
By order of the Orphans Court of Caroline County the administrator of Francis A Porter deceased will expose the estate to public auction at the courthouse door in Denton between two and three p m on cash terms Lyman Porter administrator BF Covey auctioneer W Brewster Deen attorney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Francis A. Porter
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Lyman Reporter
BP. Covey
W. Brewster Deen
Doans Kidney Pills Publicized In Cambridge Notice
An old advertisement extols Doans Kidney Pills for backache and urinary troubles. It cites Mrs. Roland YU Bassett of Cambridge Md praising relief after use and claims lasting health after three years. The copy promotes buy price 50 cents and credits Foster Mitchell Co Buffalo as distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Roland YU. Bassett
de Henry St
Sears
Dean
Notice of guardianship letters for Maria M. Wilson
Pranceing W. Towers of Catocine county and Nellie W. Whitby of Baltimore City have letters of administration on Maria M. Wilson's estate granted by the Orphans Court of Caroline County Maryland. Creditors must present claims with vouchers sworn and authenticated by November 10, 1916, or be barred from any benefit. Dated April 6, 1916. Frances W. Towers and Nellie W. Whitby, Administrators of Maria M. Wilson, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Towers
Catoine County
Nellie W. Wintts
Baltimore City
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Maryland
Marea ML Wilson
Franceiia W. Towers
Nellie W. Whitby
Maria ML Wilson
Devensedt
Denton National Bank Closes for Good Friday Holiday
Denton National Bank in Denton MeL will close Friday April 11 116 as Good Friday is a legal holiday. All cashes papers and required business will resume on the following day.
Denton Bank Closing for Holiday Friday April 1
The bank in Denton Maryland will close on Friday April 1 for a legal or total holiday. All paper pay and maturity payments due that day may be paid on the following day. Johnson, Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoveks NavbtoNab Basn
Denton
Ko Thos Bark
Tor. Johnson
Bank Closure Notice at She Provident State Bank Preston
The She Provident State Bank in Preston Maryland announces that on Friday April 16, a legal holiday affects banking. All paper maturing that day will be payable on the following business day. G. H. Williamson, Cashier.
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Thomas Jefferson
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Richard Warding Davis
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