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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1915
Page
2
Os Melvin and Johns Publishers publish Saturday morning January 12 1915 centor journal page itemized notice listings and local notices from the community.
Editorial notes warn of a postwar influx of over two million aliens, predict strain on seaboard towns, wage suppression, and demand protective legislation. The piece also lauds the rapid growth of roads, cites 1913 14 road construction figures, state aid progress, and the uncertain future of federal road policy.
De Charles W. Eliot, former Harvard president, foresees the European war ending with democratic governments in Germany Austria Russia and neighboring states. Report says former Senator William P. Jackson will run as the Republican candidate for Governor this year.
The General Board urges an all powerful navy to deter challengers while Secretary Daniels opposes a bigger fleet. The Louisville Courier Journal notes that American policy should avoid imperial swagger and focus on defense, aloofness, and keeping European entanglements at bay to preserve independence. The piece argues strength lies in geographic isolation and political steadiness.
The Smyrna Times reports the death of Helen Williams at her grandmother Mrs. Thomas Attix home after eight years of asthma caused by Bright's disease. Born June 1 1894 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of William T. Williams and Susan Rllix Williams. Funeral conducted by Rev. J P Smith with Rev. Mr. Chaires and Rev. D S Clark officiating at 1 o'clock Tuesday at Bryn Zion cemetery burial followed by six Attix cousins.
The Eastern Shore Society of Baltimore fixes the second annual dinner for Wednesday January 20 at Hotel Rennett. The board aims to surpass last year’s unique Baltimore dinner as speakers are lined up, including F Hopkinson Smith of New York who will respond to the toast of Old Maryland.
A local notice urges readers to subscribe to the JOURNAL for full county news coverage. The campaign promises expanded reporting on municipal affairs, crime, courts, and community events, with digital and print options for residents.
Trinity Sunday School presented a Christmas night program praised as well rendered by the choir and children. Santa distributed gifts after the benediction, with thanks and reflections on a merry Christmas season. Local residents Lois Banning and Helen returned to Millsboro for teaching duties, while Margie Banning visited Philadelphia. others from Dover, Baltimore, Federalsburg and Liberty attended events. Roads were reported icy at this writing.
Judges Chirk Rawlings and Stevens heard Tuesday sessions. Samuel L. Packer as Dolly Tucker guardian had seventh account approved to be recorded. Mary Morris executrix presented inventory of Charles Morris estate approved and recorded. Almira Stevens guardian to W Ross Stevens presented ward release approved. Amanda Todd executrix presented sales and final account approved and recorded. Bernard and Towers executors presented inventories and real estate appraisements approved. Executors ordered to sell un bequeathed personal property and deliver bequeathed property to legatees. Taxable interest for collateral devises fixed for certain real estate. Renunciations filed and letters of administration granted to Edward E Nutile. Bond filed and approved. Creditors notice ordered. Hastings and Nichols named appraisers.
Henry Wisher, a colored man formerly of Ridgely, escaped briefly from jail in Easton with a pursuit through Washington and Dover streets before Deputy Sheriff Harry Stevens captured him. Sheriff Fempte said Caroline intended to claim Wisher after local Watboy officers finished with the case.
The Bradley Studin contest closed on December 25. J. L. Bummmer, Mary. del, won with 1607 anagrams from letters in Bradley's Studio. Other contestants exceeding a thousand words include Lloyd Harper, Mrs. A. G. Gelletty, Denton, Elizabeth Roe Andersontown, Ruth Harvey Burrsville, Nellie Phillips Federalstung, Walter Case, Bernice Woolward Denton, Addie Shively Goldsboro, Ethel Wil Hamson Williamsburg, Lillian Salevan Denton, Mrs. Nina Boyce Goldsboro, Mary G. Draper Greensboro, Sisie Donovan, Mrs. Ed Liden.
Alliance records show the Ladies' Aid Society hosting a social attire event at the parsonage on Thursday evening. Miss Beaba Polight and Mr Tuley Marine were married on Thursday evening of last week.
The Baltimore Star established August 17, 1908, by The Baltimore American publisher, claims prominence as the Souths evening paper with extensive news and departments. It touts illustrations, first photographs, strong national and world news via two wire services, wireless gear, and ongoing reader appeal. Address Felix Agnus, manager and publisher.
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