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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1904
Page
2
The article urges rapid adoption of better public roads as essential to modern farming shifting from grains to canning produce. It supports a draft bill for a minimum twenty cent levy per hundred dollars and a civil engineer to direct work, noting state and federal aid may come and warning of falling behind if not started now.
The final likeness of George Washington, painted by Dr. Elisha Cullen Dick, rests with Chief Judge James Alfred Pearce after passing through Dick’s widow to Pearce’s family. A reproduction appears in Century magazine with history by Judge J Upshur Dennis.
The author recounts Naples as Italy’s bustling sea port set against Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. They note street life, the cows and goats in daily routines, cabmen, and ferrying to steamer ports, then travel to Genoa and Milan before onward to Switzerland, describing Pompeii and the ancient ruins as lessons from the past and a counterpoint to modern progress. The piece closes with a Mediterranean voyage memory and notes on rail journeys toward the St Gothard and a long tunnel marvel.
Notice from Nichols and Redden of Denton Me offering contracts for peas at two cents per pound, sugar corn at nine dollars per ton, and tomatoes at seven dollars per ton. Growers will be allowed vines from peas husks from corn and skins from tomatoes. February 27.
Remnants offered at reduced prices include pattern fabrics for children, shirts, waists and dresses. Shoes are also featured in sale items. Limited quantities, customer urged to take advantage of discounts on remaining stock.
By virtue of two powers of attorney from Robert T. Potter and others, tenants in common in fee with George L. Potter, the named attorney in said powers will sell the herein described real estate at public sale in front of the Court House door in Denton Maryland on the specified date.
Real estate description from 1901 estimates a woodland tract in the Sixth Election District Caroline County. It adjoins lands of John Anthony and T Pliny Fisher to the north Tract No 2 to the east lands of Andrew Baily and others to the south and Walter Tribbett to the west, containing a specified area. The notice cites 2 to 4 pm on the auction day.
A rundown of discounted apparel shows suits and overcoats marked down across several price points from 16 to 1.50. Hats are priced at 15 cents and a limited run of Eclipse Shirts offered at 75 cents, touted as the best shirt for the money.
Bargain alert for shoppers with handmade shoes at a reduced price of 2 73 from 3 50. Also inviting customers to view 98 cent shoes as further low cost options.
Bargains listed include comforts at various prices and blankets from 60 cents to 6 dollars. All items are marked down.
Notice from Caroline county Maryland that Charles M Johnson administrator of John C Johnson deceased issues a call for all claims against the estate to be filed with vouchers by August 15, 190 b or be barred by law. Dated February 16, 1904.
Notice is given that letters testamentary on Moses F Towns deceased of Caroline county Maryland have been granted. All claimants must present vouchers to Henry T Nuttle executor by September 15, 1904 or be excluded from the estate. Dated February 23, 1901.
A local retailer praises sweeping discounts with 10 cent items at 5 cents and 20 cent goods at 10 cents. Claiming to offer the greatest bargains, the ad urges readers to call and visit to compare prices and inspect the sale.
Store advertises Fancy or Plain White lamps with all new goods and a special low price on all lamps. No dates or locations provided. The notice emphasizes price deals to attract customers.
For Sale. A comfortable ten room dwelling in East Denton. Nearly new. Bay window on each side of main building. One hundred and twenty feet of porch. Stor age rooom 7x10 feet. Coalbin 3x10, woodhouse 12,14. Barn 20x30, standing on alley, holds horses and car riages, five foot feed room. Lot 100 feet front and 196 feet deep, entirely enclosed with picket and plank fence. PARNELL JOHINSON, Denton, Ald
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