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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1923
Page
4
Published every Saturday and entered at the Denton Post Office as second class mail matter. The notice confirms Saturday morning distribution and mail status for August 18 1923.
US foresters warn that without growing timber crops and intensive forestry on all forest land totaling about 470 million acres, a long term timber shortage is inevitable. Three steps are needed: stop unrestrained exploitation, reduce waste, and boost production to land capacity, with fire and pest protection integral.
A Baltimore Sun correspondent reports Maryland tomato prospects are uncertain after a July 31 to August 1 survey in Harford Cecil Kent Talbot Dorchester and Caroline counties. Experts note vines look healthy but blossoms drop and Mosaic disease and Fusarium wilt threaten fruit set. Dr. Norton and local agents study the disease as ripening continues.
Maryland extension service observers credit centralized plant beds for stronger plants and early fruit as spraying and dusting prove valuable. Despite frost damage to many baby plants, favorable weather aside from July drought supports the crop, with growers hopeful the summer harvest will reflect the care given to the beds.
Mr Dairyman urged to attend the Inter County Dairy Rally at Community Park Easton on August 23. A morning farm tour in Talbot county is under consideration. The National Dairy Show moves to Syracuse New York this year. Apris appear in cantaloupe fields with nicotine dust control reported as successful. County Agent Goodwin offers free soil acidity testing for farmers of Caroline county upon request.
A touching memorial poem by a mother father and sister Mabel reflecting three years since Lawrence Turner died in August 1920. It recalls his bright smile, bravery through illness, and the family’s ongoing grief at his grave.
William H. Alderson declares his run for the Maryland House of Delegates as a Democrat from Caroline County subject to September primaries. He cites limited time for campaigning but pledges to serve the people and suggests a representative meeting in Denton to discuss legislation affecting Caroline County if nominated and elected.
Democratic voter notice from Caroline County candidate Wilson Davis seeking the party nomination for Register of Wills. He pledges undivided office attention and best effort if nominated and elected.
At the First National Bank of Federalsburg meeting on August 10 1923 a large majority attended. After a report by President Thomas S Holt the stockholders expressed confidence in the board and approved a plan to increase capital stock from ten to twenty five thousand dollars if the directors deem it advisable.
G Lawrence Wilson announces entry into the Democratic primary for Register of Wills. He cites years as assistant cashier at Hillsboro Queen Anne Bank as qualifications and pledges fair, impartial office conduct if nominated and elected.
A resident announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for sheriff in Caro County, pledging to perform duties to the best of his ability if nominated and elected. He invites voters to judge his qualifications.
I announce my candidacy for the Caroline county sheriff under the Democratic banner with September primaries upcoming. If nominated and elected I promise to serve taxpayers and citizens by managing the sheriff office with efficiency and reducing wasteful expenses. I seek your support at the primaries and will fulfill all obligations entrusted to me. 0 N Dulin.
A local resident announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Member of the House of Delegates. The speaker pledges to serve the people of Caroline to the utmost of their ability if nominated and elected.
Under mortgage power from William W Johns and Minnie Johns to W Brewster Deen dated January 28 1921 and last assigned to Deen for collection the mortgage records in Caroline County Maryland will expose at public gate in front of the Court House door Denton the highest bidder on a date to be announced.
An auction of real estate on Tuesday September 11 1924 between 2 and 4 pm lists three tracts in Caroline county Maryland. Tract 1 covers about 30.5 acres along the division line road near Johns Church with detailed boundary lines. Tract 2 spans 2.66 acres along the Preston to Hynson road from E T Moore's corner to a county road. Tract 3 comprises 15.79 acres on Wm F Palmer farm No 4 with specified lines to Lot No 2 and county road. Buildings on the property include two dwelling sets with outbuildings, arranged to form two small farms. Terms: one third cash, balance in six months or full cash option, titles at purchaser expense, assignees W Brewster Deen and James Temple auctioneers.
The undersigned who is quitting farming will offer and expose at public sale at the Sam Ellwanger farm about one mile south of Whiteleysburg on the date to be announced. The sale will feature farm equipment and possibly livestock, with terms to be disclosed at the sale.
J W Maloney owner offers at public sale one mile east of Burraville. Numerous horses cows and farm equipment including wagons harnesses plows seed and tools. Sale lists items with ages and conditions all under ten dollars cash day of sale. larger sums on credit six months with notes at People Bank Denton Maryland. Auctioneer J L Stevens and clerk R H Stafford.
The administrators will conduct a sale at the deceased’s late home four miles from Denton on the road to Greensboro at 1 o clock a. m. rain or shine. Items include live stock a pair of mules several cattle and farm implements plus a Dodge Touring Car. Cash on all sums under ten dollars and approved notes payable at bank for larger amounts. Clerks and administrators listed.
The trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Caroline County Bank Greensborough on September 1 1923 between 2 and 4 pm the 11273 square foot lot at Greensboro station described in deed from Joseph H Bernard to Mary E Seward 1891 with a 2 story frame dwelling and outbuildings. Terms: half money due day of sale balance after ratification with interest from sale date. Title papers and stamps at purchaser cost. Trustees Calvert C Merriken and James Temple.
Attorney for owners offers the property at public sale in front of Caroline County Bank Greensboro Maryland on 19.4 between 2 and 5 p.m. The two story eight room dwelling fronts the state road near Chop Tank River with outbuildings and large garden. Terms: one third cash day of sale, one third January 3 1924, and balance in six months or all cash. title papers and stamps at purchaser expense. Auctioneer James Temple B.A. liberal mortgage loan available on application.
The undersigned planning to discontinue farming offers a public sale to the highest bidder on August 30 1923 at 1 30 p m at the J P Anthony farm two miles from Denton. Items include one pair big heavy mules one bay mule one black horse four cows aged two to eight years one Poland China brood sow with pigs four weeks old at sale time.
Public sale in front of the Denton Court House announces the mortgage sale of parcels in Caroline county Md. held by John W Crank as assignee. Parcels include 90 acres a home farm and 36.25 acres with parcels 2 4 and 6 totaling several hundred acres. Improvements include a two story frame house a large barn and outbuildings. Terms require one third cash and balance in six months or all cash. purchaser bears stamps and security. Names include Agnes J Waddell W Bishop Waddell Harvey L Cooper Calvert C Merriken and Collison Waddell. Location in the Fourth Election District near Preston Bethlehem Hog Creek Mills and Denton. Date of mortgage December 29 1908 and docket details in Caroline county records. Auctioneer Joun W Crank as assignee.
W G Toland and James Temple announce a public sale at Fountain avenue near Fifth avenue on Saturday August 18 1923 starting at 1 oclock p m rain or shine. Purchases over ten dollars require an approved note cash for sums ten dollars and under. Items include cook stove 13 burnER oil stove dining tables chairs linoleum rockers sewing machine washing machine ice box and more.
1928 deed description of North Wales farm lands in Caroline county near Hog Stand on the Choptank River bound by Hog Island road and Edmondson’s Marsh. The thirty to forty acre tract includes a large dwelling, out-buildings, timber, and is offered in two installments or cash. Assignee James Temple acts as auctioneer.
Notice to taxpayers and water users in Denton that taxes street improvements water and sewer charges must be paid Accounts unpaid after September first will be advertised and turned over to a collector for collection Payments are accepted at the Denton Commissioners office in the Masonic Building from 9 am to noon and 1 30 pm to 5 pm This does not apply to 1923 taxes ERNEST G COOPER President August 18 1921
State Employment Commission of Maryland to hold an examination for Deputy Game Warden in Denton from September 10 to 27 open to Caroline county residents. Appointments for October November and December at $100 monthly. Apply to State Employment Commission 22 Light Street Baltimore Md. (8-18-21)
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