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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1926
Page
4
Benjamin H. Johnson is listed as President and Treasurer with Benjamin F. Johnson as Vice President and Secretary. The item shows inclusion at the Denton Maryland Post Office as second class mail matter and is dated Saturday morning April 24 1926.
A Baltimore banking house Hambleton & Company expresses broad minded critique of tariff policy and Latin debts, arguing that high import duties hurt American consumers and Europe’s credit. The piece contrasts this with Senate and White House politics, noting Coolidge’s perceived aloofness and the electoral risks to allied senators in forthcoming primaries.
Baltimore writer Frank R. Kent notes Republican leaders in the Senate distrust President Coolidge, while a Maryland gathering marks the first rural postal carrier service launch on the Eastern Shore. Millington will host Decoration Day events with speakers from WCAP and state officials, tracing rural routes begun in 1900.
Chestertown event gathers W. Harry Jones president, W. Lee Clough of Centreville, William C. Stevens of Queen Anne, Norman S. Wallen chairman, with Jonathan Jones, Paul Harrison of Millington, and Alan S. Walls of Sudlersville for banquet and entertainment.
Miss Anna Willis Williams known for the Goddess of Liberty profile on the silver dollar died in Philadelphia at age 68. Born during the Civil War, she posed for the 1876 mint design after connections to Thomas Eakins and George Morgan, while continuing work in kindergartens amid family ties in the region.
A devastating fire of unknown origin wiped out a large barn on A. A. Christian’s farm, two miles from Greensboro, last Saturday evening. Williamson and tenanted by CC, Willam son, lost twenty nine head of livestock and nearly all farming implements. The owner had not left the barn more than ten minutes.
A residence witness a large barn fire during a windy day. The owner attempted to save twenty cattle, nine horses and mules, fifteen tons of hay, and 800 baskets of corn before flames overwhelmed the structure. Embers ignited nearby woods, though the wood fire was soon put out. The 56 year old barn was insured for 3000 dollars, with 3000 dollars coverage on livestock and implements. Debris clearing has begun ahead of a new building election.
In Ridgely on January 9 1926 WM F Jackson announces candidacy for sheriff promising to serve to the best of his ability and asks for support from Democratic voters. Denton Md January 3 1926 William C Andrew and Robert L Breeding also declare sheriff candidacies in upcoming Democratic primaries seeking public support.
Ladies wanted for ten hour advertising and sample distribution to homes and offices. Send addressed stamped envelope to Denison Heckel Building W1798 Dayton Ohio. One room chamber of Birch Hotel. Notes indicate contact Myron Myr.
Tuesday May 18 1926 sale of parcels 1 2 and 3 of the home farm once owned by James M Clark near Williston six miles from Denton and shell road. Parcels include land outlines descriptions and conveyances from 1888 1888 1901 deeds with improvements such as a light room dwelling house barn stables poultry houses smoke house and wood shed. Terms: one third down sale day balance Jan 1 1927 with tenant rights and all cash option. All growing crops 1926 reserved. J Owen Knotts attorney James Temple auctioneer.
Caroline County Maryland invites sealed proposals for twenty one thousand dollars of road bonds. Bids due May first 1926 at 2pm in Denton office. Bonds issued January 1 1926, denominations 1000 each, serial maturity 1931 to 1937, interest semi annual. Tax exempt bonds. Bid guarantee 5 percent. County reserves right to reject any bids. Walter S. Ruttner, Clerk.
The County Commissioners will sit in their office at the Court House in Denton on May 3 and 4, 1926 from 10 a.m. to p.m. for the revision of assessments. Walter S. Rutter, Clerk. I will not be responsible for any bills contracted by my wife Nettie May Hobbs who left my bed and board without just cause or provocation. John H. Hobbs.
Advert reads strictly straight New Era cow peas available from Frank E. Davis of Hobbs Maryland. The listing specifies bushels for sale with location and contact implied by the grain purchase note.
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