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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
2
The Denton Journal mails a 16 page color illustrated My Lady magazine supplement to all paid subscribers for 1902. It features fashions cookery children and a monthly center color picture and will continue with paid subscriptions. Arrears readers may receive the supplement by paying up.
Senator Olin Bryan of Baltimore promotes a voting machine for statewide use and has one on public view in the Capitol lobby. Criticism arises on constitutional grounds, complexity for voters, and high cost estimated at five hundred dollars per machine, with a potential half million dollar statewide expenditure. The special session last year reduced machine voting, and use is unlikely this year or next.
Hon. Arthur Pue Gorman won the Maryland General Assembly vote for the U S Senate to succeed George L. Wellington with unanimous support in both chambers. He is a long time Maryland politician born March 11 1839 in Howard County and begins his new term at age 63.
The author questions common notions about the devil and hell, arguing these terms are misused, non names, and urging careful scriptural readings. He cites Paul and James, notes the shifting views on eternal torment, and discusses Satan as adversary and calumniator, with reflections on Lucifer and temptations of Christ.
A reflective essay argues politics in the Roman era resembled modern power plays, with a concealed figure offering Jesus the throne. It discusses demoniacal possession as a linguistic trick, contrasts ancient and modern ailments, and cites Paul’s sufferings while portraying satanic opposition as a test in the church. Concluding with a health notice urges vaccination under medical clearance, praising immunity and fiscal benefits.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a personally conducted tour to Mexico and California leaving New York and Philadelphia on February 11 by special Pullman train. Fourteen days in Mexico and nineteen in California with full amenities. Rates: 575 east of Pittsburgh, 570 from Pittsburgh. Mexico only 350. California only 375. For details contact George W. Boyd, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
The last smallpox case has been discharged from quarantine and Caroline is free from the disease. The county reports one of its most thorough and successful vaccination efforts in years, with broad cooperation from physicians, the School Board, and the public despite occasional opposition. The epidemic's end reflects strong community effort.
A trustee sale of a farm in Sixth Election District and a hotel and store in Penton Maryland will be held after a Caroline County Equity Court decree in a case with Roland T K Garey as plaintiff and Edwin M Garey among respondents. The sale proceeds will occur at the front of the Denton Court House door on a Sunday in January 1902.
A parcel adjoining parcel No 1 and the estate of W G Horsey with 87 feet frontage on Market Street and depths of 178 feet along parcel 1 and 128 feet along the estate of W G Horsey. the property includes a front building and outbuildings and a dwelling labeled Fr om e Hotel.
A trustee will sell Parcel No. 8 adjoining W Lucas and others with 70 by 162 feet and Parcel No. 4 64 by 102 feet on Lowe or Franklin street. Two combined parcels will be offered and then all as a whole with immediate possession except storehouse and livery stables lot until January 1 1903. A second tract in Caroline County offers a dwelling with outbuildings and plat shown at the trustee office. Possession January 1 1903.
Terms require one third cash at sale with residue in two equal installments at six and twelve months. Deferred payments bear interest from sale date and are secured by purchaser notes or bonds or option for all cash. Title papers with revenue stamps at purchaser expense. Albert G. Towers Trustee Clark Auct.
Under a mortgage dated December 30 1899 from Thadeus Snowberger and Ida M Snowberger to Annia K H Burnite and recorded in Caroline county the mortgage was assigned January 9 1902 to Henry R Lewis and T Alan Goldsborough for collection. The assignees will sell at public sale in front of the Denton Court House door Maryland to the highest bidder.
A 1902 notice details mortgage property in Caroline County known as the Fanny Herr Farm. The description covers tracts on the west side of the Choptank river and east of the Denton Greensboro road, adjoining George M. Tyler and Conrad H. Imler with woodland parcels near the same tract. The total area comprises parcels conveyed to Jacob R. Kephart by Fanny Herr and related lands.
The ad proclaims drastic reductions on all-wool flannels and linens, with prices such as 25c for all-wool flannels, 58 inch bleached linen at 2dc, and 60 inch bleached linen at 95c. It advertises blankets, dress goods, velvets, and white corduroy, urging quick purchase to clear stock.
A store announces a fresh stock of groceries, tea and dinner sets, plus wood and willowware. It invites buyers to view pure white tea, decorated sets, and flexible trade options. Weekly coffee sales rise, with promises of unique goods and prices. Watch for Saturday bargains and store ads.
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