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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
2
The Denton Journal issue dated Saturday morning February 29 1908 presents page two content with the Howard Nolvin and Benjamin Johnson firms listed as publishers Melvin & Johnson. The text frames a local newspaper layout typical of the era with editorial sections and notices.
Editorial notes describe a forthcoming road bill creating a six member State Roads Commission plus a Baltimore city member and an at large member with four voting four and one chair. It outlines appointments by the Governor, salaries, power to condemn property, and possible transfer of engineering duties to the State Geological and Economic Survey Commission. The plan limits loan spending and sets a seven year completion window from July 1903.
The report spans Oct 1 1905 to Sep 30 1907 noting the Hudson River tunnels open linking Manhattan to the mainland. The three mile long project cost about seventy million dollars and expands transport. A higher traders license bill is expected to pass raising state revenue. Frank Munsey buys the Baltimore News and Hearst may run for Independence League president. Loyola College will award Governor Crothers a doctor of laws degree. The Governor signed the constitutional amendment Tuesday morning.
Annapolis reports Governor Crothers aims to cut graft and extra pay in the Legislature by limiting staff, outsourcing cleaning, and assigning department heads to oversee employees. The bill would require committee consent for new hires, end “engrossing” clerks, and base pay on sworn service.
The article discusses a proposed primary measure and allied reforms to popularize the Democracy. It notes the Corrupt Practices act and Good Roads bill prepared by Attorney General Straus and suggests these would make the 1908 General Assembly highly valuable. A separate bill for U.S. Senate primaries is being prepared and may be introduced later this week with provisions not yet known.
John Webster Nichols aged about 19 died at Maryland General Hospital Baltimore from typhoid pneumonia. He worked as a brakeman for B and O Railroad two years. Funeral at 1727 Appleton Street. interment Chesterfield cemetery. Survived by parents a brother and two sisters. Dr Isaac Ridgeway Trimble Baltimore surgeon died at St Josephs Hospital native of Talbot son of David Trimble grandson of Isaac R Trimble Confederate officer. His mother Miss Sallie Lloyd of Wye lived with him. John Sk Diehl step father of Chas Lt Leonard died at Riverside near St Michaels from paralysis at 77. Funeral held Friday. interment Spring Hill cemetery. Easton Star Democrat.
An ad promoting a herb remedy for back, urinary, bladder or kidney trouble. Claims safe, never-failing regulation of women's ills. Available from Druggists or by mail 50 cents. Sample package free. The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy, N.Y.
A sale of real property for the benefit of creditors under a deed of trust dated February 4 1908 by Wallace C Wilson Ridgely Maryland will occur in front of the courthouse door in Denton Maryland. The notice provides the sale location and intent under the power vested in the trustee.
On March 10 1908 between 2 and 4 pm two parcels in Ridgely Maryland were described. The first lot on Second Avenue West totals 7560 square feet with a two story barn a 16 by 42 foot iron roofed barn shed and a 40 by 25 foot warehouse. The second parcel at the corner of Second Avenue West and First Street fronts 58 by 67 feet and includes a large two story frame building along First Street and Second Avenue West. part houses The Caroline Sun and part F R Tinley carriage repair shop.
Notices describe three parcels of land in Ridgely Maryland adjoining Lot 1 and Lot 2 with frontage on First Street and Second Avenue West. Buildings include a two story frame structure 26 by 50 feet and a 40 by 80 feet skating rink. sale aims to pay legacies from Samuel S. Smith will, with trustees appointed by Caroline County Circuit Court to sell real estate and distribute proceeds among heirs. The case names Rebeca Smith and children Fred J. Smith William J. Smith Annie M. Smith Mary C. Smith as heirs, with publication notice to absent defendants due by March 18, 1908.
In the Circuit Court for Caroline County in Equity William J. Smith Fred J. Smith and their wife sue Irving S. Smith Annie M. Smith Rebecca Smith and Mary C. Smith infant as respondents. The case seeks relief in equity regarding claims among family members and potential guardians for the infant.
The Attorney General prepared a bill to establish legal primaries across the state. It abolishes conventions and requires direct public voting for all nominees, including governors, legislators, Congress, and party officers, with party officials also elected by the people. The measure seeks a broad, democratic standard for all elective offices.
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