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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1926
Page
4
Denton Journal Denton Md published Saturdays by Melvin and Johnson Inc with Benjamin H Johnson president treasurer and Benjamin F Johnson vice president and secretary Entered at the Denton MD post office as second class mail matter Saturday morning Dec 4 1926.
The article argues for comprehensive tax relief addressing both internal taxes and high tariffs. It criticizes the Fordney tariff as oppressive, notes only a minority benefits from current taxation, and urges Congress to reveal treasury estimates, pursue tariff relief, and balance tax cuts with agricultural and other relief needs. It stresses that tariff reform should accompany income tax adjustments to achieve fairness.
Twenty seven deaths in Caroline County and a state total of 1890 TB deaths this year mark the 1925 harvest of the White Plague. Despite a decline in the death rate, tuberculosis remains the leading killer for ages twenty to thirty five. Tuberculosis Christmas Seals fund county health work and state and national associations, with funds allocated to nursing, the Miracle House, clinics, and supplies.
Cases have an opportunity to receive expert diagnosis. This is done only with the consent of the patients' physicians and imbued cooperation with the local and State health authorities. Stickers for health with them on your mail and Christmas packages, and they will stick until they get there.
The Orphans Court of Caroline County met Tuesday with Judges West, Harper and Shawn. Administrators and executors were appointed or accounts approved for multiple estates including Howard BE Pritchett, James PL Whitit, John W Williams, W Carroll Pastorfield, Geo. W Hazel, Austin J Durney, Robert R Shull, Belle M Wilson, Levin C Reid, Levin C Reid, and others. Filings included inventories, debt lists, and final accounts as required by law.
Denton church announces a December program with a large chorus under Prof Turner for all services. Bible sermons center on the Birth of Christ. Holy Communion on next Sunday at eleven, evening program The Coming of Jesus, a Bethlehem pageant on December 26, and a Santa’s Surprise cantata December 24. Christmas Morning Service at six o'clock. Intermediate Christian Endeavor presents Bethlehem Pageant on December 5 with Junior Congregation. Pastor G. J. Hooker invites all. Also note Howard Ro Pritchett & Co remains in business run by widow Sarah E Pritchett. Toilet and manicure sets at Pop Wrights.
Sad loving remembrance from Nora Kelley and Maud Reid for their husbands George W Kelley Jr and L Rei who died in 1926 and 1925. The poems express deep grief, longing, and hope of reunion in heaven, noting birthdays and Christmas sentiments amid sorrow and memory.
Burrsville residents Mrs Lottie Satterfield and her daughter Mrs Tribbett have returned home after spending time in New York with Mr and Mrs George Satterfield in Media Pa and with several relatives in Wai Wa Kennett Square and Gladsboro. They were hosted by Ed Clark and his wife and hosted guests including Frank Reed and Edward Reed of Kennett Square.
The Lednum family expresses gratitude to those who remembered them during their recent bereavement.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Denton National Bank will be held at the banking house in Denton on Tuesday January 11 1927 between 1 and 3 o clock p m for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year.
A large hall rack extension table writing desk and bullet. Organ lamp lot of pictures cook stove heating stove lamps and other household ponds offered in a single sale. Includes furniture and lighting items suitable for home use. Coordinator notes condition varies across items.
Arthur L. Butler announces a broad auction of farm stock and household goods from the Garey farm at Tuckahoe Neck 24 miles from Denton Bridge. High grade cows, Guernsey bull, calves, work horses, mules, implements, pullets, White Leghorn stock, household furniture, bedding, stoves, sewing items, dishes, and more to be sold. Cash for sums $10 or less. credit six months with approved security. Auctioneers: James Temple. Clerk: J. A. Bech.
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