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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
2
The piece argues New Year's Day should prompt retrospection and a fresh start. It urges assessing the past year, improving oneself for life and community, and embracing resolutions to develop character and service, not merely seek wealth.
The Baltimore Sun notes 188 Maryland road deaths in eleven months, urging stricter reporting and harsher punishment for reckless driving. It cites four main hazards including road hogging and blinding headlights and urges motorists to drive with caution and authorities to act. It also discusses political fallout over President Harding’s shipping law and Wilson-era precedents.
The Washington Searchlight notes a surprise in Democratic leadership as Cordell Hull is chosen to chair the National Committee. Hull, a rare blend of statesman and reformer, is praised for his economic acumen, tariff expertise, and old school courtesy, signaling a potential shift in party dynamics.
A brief New Year greeting from Ednum's Pharmacy thanks friends and patrons old and new for their kindness and Sper business. It expresses gratitude and best wishes for a happy and prosperous year ahead and a pledge to serve more faithfully.
The firm promotes mortgage investments as conservative and offering eight percent yield on improved real estate. Circulars available on request from G. H. Patchett, representative, American Guaranty & Trust Co., P.O. Box 326, Enston, Md.
A brown duck blanket lined coat was found on the State road between Easton and Preston or between Preston and Harmony. Finder is asked to notify Elbert Richards of Preston, Md.
An open faced gold watch with chain was lost in Denton on Saturday night December 24. A suitable reward will be paid for its return to the JOURNAL Office.
Public sale of a village lot with improvements in Goldsboro Caroline county Maryland to heirs of Mary T Gray deceased. Auction in front of Goldsboro Bank Saturday January 14 1922 between 2 and 4 pm. Property begins at Truitt lot corner following specified bearings and distances. Described in deed from Robert Jarrell to Mary T Gray dated November 7 1893 recorded in Liber T L D No 69 folio 104. The improvements consist of a...
Seven room dwelling with coal bin wood house and garden in Goldsboro. Property in excellent condition with yard hedge and shade. Sale offers one third cash day of sale balance in six months or all cash. Deferred payment bears interest and is secured by note payable at Goldsboro Bank. Title papers and stamps at purchaser’s expense. Wesley E Thawley and A J Dune Auction Attorneys.
Public sale in front of the Denton Court House door on January 17 offers the Harmony village parcel in the Eighth District. The half acre includes a dwelling and a blacksmith shop with one half cash and the rest due in six months at interest or all cash option. Names: J Lawrence Knox Madeline Knox William Penn Willis W Brewster Deen James Temple. Location details: Harmony to Denton county road, adjoining Peter Willis land and W H Deen. Property description and bounds described in the deed.
LATE COUNTY TREASURER'S SALE OF TAXES. VIRTUE of authority vested by the General Assembly and Maryland laws, I will sell at public sale in front of the Court House door in Denton. The notice continues with sale details and timing.
Tuesday January 17 1922 at 2 to 4 PM sales to satisfy delinquent state and county taxes on a parcel in Carrollines Fourth Election District Jonestown near Preston Grove. Assessed to John Murray for 1916 1917 taxes. Parcel contains 99397 square feet. Redemption within 12 months with interest 15 percent and costs.
Describes two tracts in Caroline county within election districts one and four. First tract lies north of a school in Jones town with no road outlet, area 77 772 square feet, assessed to W. D. Butler. Second tract lies along Mt Zion to Goldsboro road, dimensions and boundaries given, area 94 200 square feet, assessed to Albert C. Elliott. Tax balance due to state and county for 1917. Carroll County treasurer signs off.
By power of sale in a 1918 mortgage from Gabriel W Newcomb to Robert P Taylor and last assignment to Henry F Andrew the property in Preston Maryland is offered at public sale. Two parcels Lot 1 and Lot 2 lie on the Preston Hog Island road with deeds dating 1888 and 1897. sale January 7 1922 2 to 3 pm Covey Bros store frontage. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance with interest after final ratification or all cash at purchaser option. Title papers at purchaser expense. Charles B Harrison attorney. W T Turr auctioneer.
Mrs. W. F. Murphey of Gay Street reports relief from backaches and urinary troubles after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Ledman's Pharmacy. She says the pills improved kidney action and reduced pain, noting the product's price as 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY backs the claim.
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