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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1915
Page
2
Editorial notes discuss war order stock trends, Maryland temperance shifts, and the rise of the 40 year old in public life. It contrasts youth and middle age, citing Fordham professor Bishop on career curves, arguing real peak productivity comes after forty with sustained brain work and experience.
A concise reflection extols how starting from little can prove a strong family foundation. It asserts a good home and a large, capable, respectful family as a moral measure of societal strength. The piece emphasizes perseverance, frugality, and devotion to family to build lasting worth.
A venerable couple honored at a farm home gathering for a lifetime of shared work and sound judgment. The couple raised twelve children and exemplify thrift industry and pious character. The writer notes everyday greatness often overlooked, praising steady partnership over flash.
Obituary notices detail the deaths of Mr. Samuel Bilbrough a Greens boro farmer and bank director, James Betts Clark of Tuckahoe Neck aged 2 11, and Dr. Edgar Quigley Thawley of Peoria age 42, with survivor lists, funeral arrangements, and interment details. Also notes Mrs Mary E Horsey of Felton dies of tuberculosis and families left in Greensboro and Denton areas.
W L Breeding writes that Furman s Grove School, closed last fall under a state law requiring closure or consolidation with 12 or more pupils, will reopen after the State Board of Education instructed districting. In 1913 14 the district average exceeded the threshold, and 60 percent patron consent is anticipated for closure.
Report from woodenhawk notes James Mitchell suffered severe finger injuries while working on a concrete bridge a few days ago requiring amputation at the first joint. Also mentions local residents and storm damage to corn and gatherings at homes.
Miss Bertha Skethway and Mrs. Harry Collins were injured when a horse ran away last Sunday. The buggy struck a tree and Mrs Collins and two children were thrown. Collins suffered a hip injury and severe bruises. Skethway endured bruises and shock but avoided serious harm.
In sad remembrance of Frederick Longfellow who departed life one year and 14 days ago. A voice I loved is stilled a place is vacant in my home that never can be filled. One year has passed but I still miss him. Friends may think the wound is healed yet the deep sorrow lies within my heart. By His Loving Wife.
Democratic candidate for comptroller and attorney general Mr Lee will tour Caroline County on Friday August 8 with stops at Ridgely Hillsboro Harmony Bethlehem Preston American Corner Smithville Federalsburg and other venues at 9 00 A M to 8 00 P M. The ad boosts his Maryland Senate record and governance by Governor Lee allies Copper and Maloy promising an effective administration and urging voters to hear him next week.
A meeting of colored preachers from tfal bot and Queen Anne counties approved a committee led by J. H. Blake J. L. Parker H. W. Cooper and W. H. Johns to draft resolutions on the Caroline county crime attributed to Alwish Sheppard. The resolutions condemn the act urge law and order support peace between races seek full punishment and urge sobriety and lawful conduct. The group commends law officers for averting mob violence and pledges to assist in enforcement.
The notice announces WW Brewster Deen as a Democratic candidate for the party nomination for Caroline County State's Attorney in the upcoming primary. He cites eight years as a county and state bar member as qualifications and pledges to serve with justice, public satisfaction, honor, and credit.
A Democratic voter notice from W. F. Pennington of Caroline County announces his candidacy for the Legislature. He praises thirty years of party support, pledges to conserve public funds, reduce the tax burden, and practice strict economy while eliminating non-essential expenditures.
Second Notice to Voters from Caroline County Democrat Sorge L Jopp of Hobbs Maryland noting twenty eight years as a voter and no prior office applications while inviting friends to support his bid for County Commissioner at the upcoming primaries.
Edinburgh residents hosted several Faulkner relatives including Mrs Charley Faulkner and daughters with Roland Faulkner and Conrad, plus Miss Ethel Camihner and others at the Gell and Seward homes. More Faulkner family visits follow with Wilmington ties. Farmers cheer recent rains as wheat sells at 1.13 and corn at 0.90.
Hl S Koehler in the Centreville Recenl urges more live stock for prosperity noting grass and stock feed the economy. He cites the Dutch proverb No grass no stock and cites Beltsville Md poultry experiments showing 10 cents per dozen eggs to produce. The will of fertilizer maker William L Hubbard probated in Baltimore Orphans Court leaving estate to his children.
Under a mortgage dated November 16 1908 from Alfred Anderson and Iva Anderson to Harvey L Cooper and with several assignments on record in Caroine County the assignee will offer the property for sale in front of the Court House door in the town of Denton on.
In Caroline County Circuit Court No 1732 an order on July 9 1915 ratifies and confirms the sale reported by Oscar Clark assignee unless prior cause shown by September 10. A copy of the order must be printed weekly in four consecutive newspapers before August 9. The report states sales amount at 2000 dollars. J Kemp Stevens Clerk.
Having no further use for a horse and carriage, will sell cheap to quick purchaser. Full information can be obtained by applying at JOURNAL OFFICE, Denton, Md.
Public sale at 10 a m lists a gray horse a mule two mules a gray mare with colt a black colt yearling Jules two sorrel yearlings a bay horse five milking cows a registered boar hog a Poland China sow two thoroughbred sows with pig and fourteen pigs The terms: cash under 10 credit 12 months with approved notes at Peoples National Bank of Denton removal after terms met WM H LORD LEONARD Covey Auctioneer
Cottage with seven rooms and pantry, fruit and shade trees, stable and outbuildings. Front and back yard, garden and chickens. House nearly new. Apply on premises. W H Dorgan Preston Md. Saw mill wanted or partnership sought by Leroy C Longfellow Seaford Del.
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