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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1903

Page

3

Caroline Democrats Back Smith for State Comptroller

The Democrats of Caroline County endorse Thomas A. Smith for State Comptroller, praising his faithful public service and party loyalty. The piece urges unity, careful candidate selection, and active participation to secure victory in November. It notes the importance of strong, widely supported nominees to strengthen local contest for supremacy.

Caroline County Journal Today Thomas A. Smith Smith Caroline Democracy

A Menacing Problem on Negro Suffrage and Migration

Harper s Weekly warns the United States faces a grave racial issue as 1900 census shows 8 8 million Negroes with 18 percent growth in a decade. It questions white Southern reactions and suggests possible federal emigration schemes to Mexican lands or reserved territories with land grants and political privileges, noting Mr Root highlights the gravity of the problem.

Harper's Weekly United States Republic Potomac Ohio Mexico Chihuahua Louisana Purchase Root

Democratic Primaries Notice for Caroline County Voters

Notice to Democratic voters of Caroline County to hold primary elections in all districts at polling places on August 29, 1903, to select five delegates per district for a county convention meeting September 1, 1903 in Denton to nominate county representatives including House of Delegates members, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register of Wills, Judges of the Orphans Court, County Commissioner, Sheriff, and County Surveyor. Polls open 2 to 5 p.m. By order of the County Central Committee George Exoch, Chairman. Oscar Clark, Secretary.

Caroline County Denton House of Delegates Circuit Court Orphans’ Court Exoch George Oscar Clark

Burial of Pope Leo XIII at St. Peter's on Saturday night

The body of Pope Leo XIII was interred in St. Peter's Basilica. The funeral featured eight sedari bearers, a somber procession with Miserere and In Paradisum, and a lead coffin sealed with Camerlengo arms. The final resting place is planned in the Basilica of St. John Lateran.

Leo St. Peter’s Leo XIII Oreglia Majerdomo Cagiano Camillo Pecci Monsignor Bartolini Notary Poponi Gregory XVI Pius IX Sacred College Prince Colonna Camerlingo St. John Lateran

State's Oyster Bottoms Move Toward Legislation

A Baltimore Sun summary notes that a bill modeled on the Haman measure will likely pass next session to regulate oyster grounds. Proposals seek to prevent monopolies while safeguarding oyster workers, chiefly white oystermen and licensed tongmen, with education about wealth potential reducing political misperceptions.

General Assembly Baltimore Sun

Oyster grounds worth more than farms say expert

The oyster beds of Maryland are valued by Professor Brooks as far more productive than dry land. He argues future cultivation could yield hundreds of millions annually, transforming wealth and road infrastructure. Past efforts reduced Baltimore oyster usage from 6,273,000 to 1,006,000 bushels in 1900 01, signaling industry decline without enlightened methods. Small farm for sale near Denton, 16 acres, improved by dwelling. Frep. R Owens, Denton Md.

Maryland Brooks Brooka Baltimore Denton R. Owens

Public Sale of Valuables From Tuckahoe Neck Farm

Public sale at 10 o clock morning of livestock and farm stock from the Tuckahoe Neck residence listing a bay mare Shadeland Visa aged 15 roan mare Nel hie 12 years pair of mules ages 7 and 8 weights 1050 and 1100 pounds a 4 year old mule weight 1050 two pairs of 2 year old mules a 2 year old Russell B colt from a registered mare two Russell B mare colts aged 2 and 1 own sisters nine Jerseys cows one registered Guernsey bull one year old three broad sows with pig one boar and nine shoats.

Directorette Nappy Russell Bay State Morgan Linkwood Chief Happy Russell

Farming Implements Catalog Listing for Sale

An extended inventory lists farm equipment including a farm wagon horse cart Dearborn Dayton McCormick binder Deering mower Economic corn harvester Hamilton corn planter grain fan seed cleaner wheat rake disc harrow spring harrow land roller hinge AA drag two 1 horse cultivators two 2 horse plows Oliver Vulcan thribble plow 1 horse plow scythe cradle carriage harness sets wagon harness plow gear carriage pole bridles collars shovels hoes forks and many other items not itemized.

Dearborn Dayton McCormick Hamilton Oliver Syracuse

Household and Kitchen Furniture Auction Notice

One large Borne Steel Range and nearly new bedsteads and beds offered for cash under ten dollars. For sums over ten dollars, 12 month credit with secured interest-bearing notes payable at the Denton National Bank. Auctioneer J. W. Clark. Solicitors Lewis and Goldsborough.

Denton National Bank J. F. Porter J. W. Clark

Trustee's Sale Real Estate Under Orphans Court Decree

A trustee under a Caroline County Orphans Court decree will sell the property decreed in the suit where Annie J Armstrong executrix is plaintiff and Libbie Fulton Williams and others are defendants. The sale proceeds from the decree dated July 7 1903.

Orphan's Court of Caroline County Annie J. Armstrong Libbie Fulton-Williams

Public sale of Caroline county real estate lands in Denton

Public sale to highest bidder of two parcels in Caroline county on August 11 1903 at the courthouse. Lot 1 8 acres with a one and a half story house and outbuildings. Lot 2 Parcel 1 53 acres and Parcel 2 16 acres 2 roods more or less. Bidders should follow described boundaries and existing deeds.

Court House Denton Caroline County Federalsburg Keene's Landing William Fell Elijah Towers Shadgut Stanton Isabella Crosby Scrovy Hill Jacob Crossy Rhoda Denurhamp Rebecca A Fulton Liber L. H. G Huctt Ross’ Heirs Charles Howard Manlius P. Hutchinson Rebecca A. Fulton

Terms of Sale and Auction Notice

Terms of sale as prescribed by the decree of the Court are cash on day of sale. Possession given at once. Title papers at purchaser expense. Henry R. Lewis, Trustee. John W. Clark, Auctioneer. Fragmentary text mentions dates and times for a Chester Philadelphia route and various schedule details.

Henry R. Lewis

Public auction of farm and livestock near Queen Anne Station

Clayton Wright as agent for Harry Clark offers the W. W. Busteed farm goods for sale including horses mules cattle sheep and farm implements. Items listed cover various mares colts bulls heifers sheep wagons plows cultivators and harness with cash terms under ten dollars and 12 month credit on bankable notes. Property removal after terms compliance.

W. W. Busteed John B. Brown Bennett Queen Anne Station Clayton Wright Harry Clark

County Fair Racing Program Attracts Liberal Purses

Saturday afternoon August 8 at 1 p m offers 245 class races with 3 minute classes and liberal purses. Admission 25 cents. Entries include Helton Lawrence Happy Bill Two Rye Boy Country Girl Joe Russell Back Hawk Master Daisy Bell Speedy and more. Also real estate ads for a good building lot near Denton depot and a 25 acre farm near Skipton Talbot county with comfortable new buildings. Cory Clark attorney Denton and N L Tribett Denton Md.

W. F. Pennington Helton B. B. Green Lawrence J. Connelly Happy Bill R. Lister Green, Garey & Slugbhies W. H. Janery 8. S. Stone H. Brown Joe Russell A. J. Smith Back Hawk John Clark Dr. Barber Skipton Talbot County Cory Clark Denton

Bargain Bonanza in All Departments at Local Store

Great reductions across Domestic and Grocery sections. Muslin, ginghams, linens, and damask at substantial discounts. Clothing, shoes, hats, and corsets priced below cost or at deep cuts. Hosiery, shirts, and pants on sale with wide selection for men women and children. Trade stamps offered and diverse goods advertised to attract shoppers.

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