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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1913
Page
2
The Denton Journal front notes indicate a reported push toward enacting a Melvin ban with local publishers Johnson and Johnson listed among contributors. The brief item highlights community debate and municipal interest in restricting or banning Melvin activities.
Editorial notes praise for Woodrow Wilson and his calm, adaptable leadership. It cites Collier's on his readiness to revise judgments, contrasts librarian and teacher roles, and discusses a new era of education and public service. It also covers California land views on Japan, Queens Democrats eyeing a short-term Senate seat, and a fiscal plan linking taxes to a future budget.
Journal correspondent notes House Democrats expect immediate $300 million cut in living costs and eventually up to $600 million yearly savings through the income tax. They argue tariff reductions plus tax revenue will lower consumer prices as profits on taxes are passed to shoppers. Representative Cordell Hull foresees future reliance on income and inheritance taxes.
The Baltimore Sun reports lawyers agree no extra session will be called. Short term senator to be chosen in regular primaries, while long term election postponed. Debate centers on vacancy status after Rayner's death and Jackson's interim hold. Jackson plans to stay out of the short term race and will decide later about the long term bid.
W T Elliott of Ridgely announces candidacy for sheriff subject to Democratic primary voters this year. He pledges to hold the office with honor and credit to himself and the public and asks party support throughout the county. March 8th, 113.
Democratic candidate George W. Kelley declares his candidacy for sheriff. He asks friends and Democratic voters for support, noting his lifelong zeal for the party and his work for party tickets in the Fight District.
The book accounts of The Union Supply Co now in the hands of Chas B Harrison Esq Preston. All persons owing the company please call upon Mr Harrison at once and settle to save costs of suit. These accounts must be closed promptly. T Pliny Fisher Receiver.
Elements of a wedding notice list spouses Jettie Vi Wheeler Birer P L Wheeler and Charciee Ry Steven with ties to Elem vietta Malls and Roland Yo Mtille, detailing marital connections in a compact notice.
The case in Caroline County Maryland concerns sale of multiple parcels of land in the Eighth Third and Thirddistricts including the Loven Farm and James From tracts totaling hundreds of acres. Parties include B Gootee Stevens heirs Carrie I Crosby Nettie V Wheeler Margaret S Uhler and others with residents in Caroline Baltimore Philadelphia and Oregon. The court orders publication of notice in a Caroline County newspaper urging all parties to appear by June 1913 to show cause why a decree for sale and division of proceeds should not be granted.
Caroline County Commissioners invite seated proposals to build a lift bridge on the Denton Willow Pond Road over Choptank River. Bids due noon May 13 1913 at Denton Maryland office. Plans from State Roads Commission. require bid price in writing and figures plus $700 certified check. County may reject any and all bids. President Wissley Jarrell. Clerk W H Anderson.
Public sale offered by assignee under a 1910 mortgage chain from Walter T. Chase and Charlotte Chase to Martin P. Herner, then assigned to Winon Redhead and Chas. B. Harrison. Parcels include three lands with pine timber, a two story stable, a large chicken shed, and a Denton town house and lot. Sale set for May 17, 1918, at 2 to 4 PM at Garis & Covey's store, Preston, Md. Cash day of sale. title at purchaser expense.
The Baltimore Star, founded August 17 1908 by the Baltimore American publisher, presents itself as the premier evening paper of the South. It promises extensive news and reading matter across departments including financial, sporting, society, and women pages. It boasts leading writers, full illustrations, first photographs of major events, and extensive wire services. Subscription options are one cent per copy, one month 95 cents, three months 75 cents, and one year $3 with address details forthcoming.
A notice states that PHL uicer and his attorneys in fact Orne WO Doanes and Alice J Downes will offer and expose at public sale to the lowest bid from in front of the Court House door in the town of Dornton.
Between two and four o'clock an auction will offer two brick store properties with a wagon yard sheds and stable on Train and Fourth Streets and a dwelling on Pranida and Fomarch Street. The property will be sold in parcels as described.
A two story brick building parcel on Main Street Denton Maryland with a 30 ft 1 in frontage and 150 ft depth to a north alley, adjacent to Parcel No 1 on the west and Ormond W Downes property on the east, improved by…
Parcel 3 covers a 34 foot Main street frontage and 100 foot depth at the corner of Main and Fourth. Parcel 4 describes a house and lot on Fourth street, bounded by an alley and parcels 2 and 3 with a 34 foot width and 50 foot depth. The text notes occupancy by Nuttle Hardware Co. and unimproved status for Parcel 3.
Property described as nearly new includes necessary outbuildings and all in first class condition. A compact listing emphasizes modern construction and ready-to-use facilities for immediate occupancy.
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