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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1925
Page
2
Denton Midwestern weekly bulletin lists Howard Melvin Be Melvin and John Publishers. Published every Saturday and entered at the Denton office as second class mail. Saturday morning issue date appears as 1926.
Maryland health officials urge six year olds to get medical and dental checkups before school. Vaccination against smallpox is required to enroll. The piece links child health to school readiness and notes emphasis on regional campaigns and a Timonium horse shoe pitching event.
Conservation Commissioner Swepson Earle rails against wholesale destruction of Maryland game fish now rampant in purse nets. Reports of massive rock catches spark outrage among Chesapeake resource groups. In two days seven tons, fourteen tons, and twenty one tons of rock were reportedly harvested in different hotspots. Local sportsmen warn that unless protected, fishing as an industry and pastime will vanish. Severn River Association urges action to save Maryland’s fish before it is too late as hook and line fishing may become obsolete.
The London Times reports that the buried city of Kenfig near Swansea bay was not overwhelmed by a single storm but slowly buried over years by blowing sands. Once a walled commercial center with armed inhabitants, Kenfig dwindled to a dune and a ruined tower by Elizabeth I’s reign, with nearby Ton Kenfig now a present reminder.
A private conversation reveals a former New York Supreme Court judge defending a friend who erred. He argues that even a wrongdoer deserves advocacy, contrasting that a true friend stands up for you when you are wrong, prompting silence from critics.
The origin of the phrase after me the deluge is uncertain with authorities split. Many attribute it to Madame Pompadour though arguments favor Louis XV and Metternich as possible authors.
A clerk tells the boss he should be paid only for work done, suggesting a dock for time wasted. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the exchange as a blunt remark about fair wages.
The famous queen Zenobia of Palmyra, ruler of the desert city said to be built by Solomon west of Syria, was captured by the Romans in 272 and taken to Rome as a captive.
Nellie Hill administratrix of Jefferson Hill will, by order of the Orphans Court, offer at public sale on the late Jefferson Hill premises beginning 10:80 o clock a.m. items include harnesses, wagons, plows, farming gear, tools, corn products, household goods, and 7 acres of sweet corn with 25 acres field corn, plus several horses and farm equipment. Also offered is additional described farm gear including a grain drill riding cultivator planters and mowers. Terms: cash under $10, credit six months for larger sums with interest-bearing note and court-approved security. No removal until terms met. Nellie Hill, Administratrix. William J. Richards, Attorney. James Temple, Auctioneer.
Whitall Laramore and James Temple announce a public sale on the J P Harris farm near Prenton and Union Grove. Items include 2 1 2 year old mules, several Holstein cows with calves, wagons drills plows harrows cultivators and harnesses, a washing machine, scales, chicken coops and more. Cash for sums under ten dollars, credit on larger amounts with bank notes. Auctioneers: James Temple.
Trustees of Louis J Knotts announce a public auction at the Storehouse in Denton Bridge, Maryland on 1926 at 1 pm, selling by piece the stock from groceries to harness, farm implements, furniture, and machines. Terms are cash. Includes poultry and other consignments, with additional parcels in Hobbs and a half price Victrola offer from M K Newnam.
Under a power of attorney Eva G Trice and Harry L Murphy with Essie G Murphy, the attorney in fact offers at public sale in Preston Maryland on August 8 1925 between 2 and 3 pm the farm near Union Grove. The property lies in Caroline County fourth election district adjoining multiple land parcels and includes a large barn granary smokehouse and outbuildings with good water and apple trees. Timber valued extra will be offered separately then with timber and farm together for best return. Terms: one third cash one third in six months and balance in twelve months or all cash at option. deferred payments secured by purchaser note. Title papers and stamps paid by purchaser. CALVERT C MERRIKEN and L F Covey attorneys in fact Auctioneer.
Assignee Calvert C Merriken offers at public sale in front of the Denton Court House door on August 18, 1925 between 2 and 4 PM the land and improvements in the Fifth Election District of Caroline County adjoining Oliver Taylor Chas Turner Ferdinand Cook and others. Sale terms are cash day of sale with title papers and revenue stamps at purchaser expense.
Iouse and Jet in Burrsville on new State road with a large shaded lot and a good dwelling. A comfortable home for a small family offered at a very reasonable price with easy terms. J. L. Everngam, Denton, Md.
One third cash on day of sale with balance due in four months or all cash at purchaser option. Deferred payment bears interest from sale date and is secured to trustee satisfaction. Title papers and stamps at purchaser expense. Charles B Harrison and Wu Turr, auctioneers and trustees.
Assignee of a mortgage from Peter T. Clark to Charles Jarret offers the real estate at public sale in front of the Court House door Denton Maryland on 192h between 1 and 4 PM. The Lot No. 42 Block A fronts Market street 50 feet and runs 196 feet to an alley, with a two story frame dwelling and barn. One third cash day of sale and two deferred payments at 8 and 16 months bearing interest.
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