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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
4
Hom er Cummings labeled the League covenant the Monroe Doctrine of the World in a keynote that attacked the Republican platform as reactionary and slanderous. He praised Democratic wartime leadership, condemned opposition criticism, and cited investigations as evidence of GOP corruption and distraction at Chicago.
The Nation celebrates July 4 as more than independence it marks freedom equality and justice proclaimed by founders whose courage challenged absolutism. Prosperity rests on use of resources and community principles, not merely fertile land, a tribute to the signers and their democratic gift.
Eastern Shore could gain a rapid new bus network for freight and passengers if investors proceed. A secretive group plans large 20 passenger buses crisscrossing Delaware and Virginia towns from Easton to Cambridge Salisbury Centreville with frequent daily trips. Banks and merchants show interest in backing the venture, which would be self financed by the promoters and administered by the new company.
Mrs David Messer and son Leon visit with Warry Chahinch. Hattie Pritchett returns home after staying with Aunt Mrs Flausa Short. George Zou and daughters visit Sophia Pritchett. Thomas Short of Bowers Beach stays with son Ernest Short. Ola Charnock returns to Chester after two weeks with Prerce family. Elizabeth Pierce visits daughter Lotta Adams for the weekend.
Denton residents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wright and Miss Mollie Timmons are mentioned among visiting relatives and entertaining hosts. Several couples and families including Mr and Mrs J C Taylor and Mr and Mrs RL Cohee with children, plus Mr and Mrs M J Hall, are listed as visiting or entertaining. Other notes mention Mrs Norman Taylor and Miss Mary Patchett returning home after visiting Mrs J R Hopkins, and visits by Mr Wm Messick from Seaford and Mr Withant Lane of Basiton visiting family members.
The Weather Bureau notes last month was the wettest June on record, surpassing all but private Army records kept at Camp McHenry. The comparison shows only older private logs approaching the month’s rainfall total.
A memorial note set in loving remembrance for Carrot Thawley who died eighteen months ago on July 16 and for Earl Thawley who passed one year ago on June 30. The tributes express enduring affection, faith in God, and sorrow at their departures with prayers that they rest in peace.
Assignees announce sale of a valuable dwelling house and lot under a power of sale anchored by a cloth mortgage dated November 23. The mortgage, assigned to Henry R. Lewis and Owen Knotts, is recorded in Caroline County. The assignees will offer the property at public sale to the highest bidder in front of the Court House door in Denton Maryland.
Tuesday July 27 1220 between two and four oclock p m the following described property All that trace or parcel of land situated in the town of Hickman Third Election District Caroline county Maryland Beginning at the northeast corner of Wilhming D Wooters lot running north with the Maryland and Delaware State Twelve feet to the school house lot then with said school house lot in a northerly direction to a ditch then with said ditch in a southerly direction about 120 feet to lot of the said Within WL Wooters then with this portion in an easterly direction to the place of beginning and be the quantity What it may It being the same land conveyed to Linds Hmundton by John Stevens and wife by deed given January 6 1870 and on record in Liber J K S No Td folio 837 one of the land record books for Caroline county The improvements consist of a Barn and other outbuildings This property is now occupied by Albert Stokes so all persons seeking a home or those looking for an investment would do well to investigate this property This is quite a charge for and there is plenty root for truck and garden or for additional building purposes The terms of sale are one third of the purchase money to be paid on day of sale and the balance thereof in two equal installments payable respectively in six and twelve months after day of sale each installment to bear interest from day of sale and to be secured to the satisfaction of the assign ees or all cash at the option of the purchaser Ville papers at the expense of purchaser
A large two story garage on a lot near the station and 4ax10 feet is to be sold to the highest bidder. Terms: one-third cash now, balance in six months with note or all cash. Notes payable at Peoples Bank Denton Maryland. Also listed are farm details including 12 acres woodlot and cultivated land, hog fences, buildings, deep well, and a flock of White Leghorn hens and yearlings with prices. Auctioneer Covey announces sale details.
A staged sale in Hickman Delaware lists multiple parcels with detailed descriptions. Properties include 138 acres Todd farm with two story dwelling, 55 acres Noble farm, 97 acres Thawley farm, 81 acres Thawley tract, 22 acres Thowley, 101 10th acres Marvine farm, 25 acres Murvine South, 39 acres Murvine West, a storehouse and dwelling in Iberian, and numerous dwellings in Hickman Wickman and nearby roads. Terms: 25 percent cash down, balance by mortgage. Sale to occur at two o'clock p m on a stormy day if needed. Names include R. Peters, J. Satterfield, Lewis & Shorrs, Covey. Locations mentioned Delware and Maryland borders, with roads Hickman to Smithville and Burrsville.
A public sale will be held at the Denton Court House doors in Caroline County Maryland between 2 and 3 p m on the specified date. The tract known as Witton Wo Marghy farm lies along the county road from American Corner to Upton Grove and borders Lemuel Hubbard Tilybethandwelley and others. The property includes cleared land and 35 to 40 acres of timber, with prior deeds and record references noted.
Improvements include a proud nine room dwelling with a good barn and all necessary outbuildings in good repair. On Sunday a leather suitcase was lost on the way from Denton to Hurlock. Suitable reward offered. Contact Mrs. Geo C Skier, Denton, or Mrs. RL W Gordy, Pon Belvedere Ave, Cambridge, Md.
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