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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1921
Page
2
Publication near Saturday morning July 9 1921 notes the names Howard Melvin Benj and Johnson Melvin in a local notice. The brief item appears to announce a forthcoming public action or event dated for the weekend.
The Philadelphia Record argues Republicans failed to create a usable peace framework after dovetailing the Knox and Porter resolutions. It says only the war is over and that a treaty must be initiated by the President, with Congress unable to bind Germany or the allies.
Chairman White of the Democratic National Committee issues a July Fourth statement lamenting economic distress and partisan gridlock. He criticizes Republican leadership for perceived inaction, commends his party’s constructive stance, and asserts Democratic integrity and patriotism in serving the Nation.
A report from the Maryland elections subcommittee chaired by Hon. C. D. Benson urges a complete reorganization of the state's election system. The plan would reduce the number of elections by about half, aiming to streamline voting processes and cut redundancy across statewide and local contests.
The Governor appoints a reform subcommittee to cut election numbers amid higher costs from women’s suffrage. Judge Henry D. Harlan, Joshua W. Miles, F. Neal Parke, Sylvan Hayes Lauchheimer and Mr. Benson vote unanimously for changes. Aimed at scheduling state and county officers with congressional cycles, amendments would shift terms and align future elections with national and governor races.
The USDA warns on waste from thrashing machines on American farms. Better settings and maintenance can save grain, with end of setting cleanup as a major leak. Farmers bulletin ggt offers practical guidance and can be obtained from the USDA in Washington, DC.
Community notices from Queen Anne area report Fourth of July gatherings at Tolchester and Rehoboth with large crowds. Emory student Mr Pak Chue Chan will lecture at St Pauls M E Church South. Co operative wool marketing proves profitable with 4000 blankets and 500 robes produced from Maryland wool last year and more counties to join.
Mr and Mrs Harold Dewani hosted a visit from daughter Virginia with Mr and Mrs M J Hall. Miss Maude Harmon of Easton spent the weekend with Miss May Willoughby. Mrs S Nelson English and son Sidney visited sister Mrs R F Coleman. Little Effie Coleman is on the sick list.
A conference of district managers from the R L Collings Company was convened by Shore Manager C Victor Matthews at his Easton residence on July 4. Executives traveled via Easter Air Line Inc in the 76 foot aero cruiser Lady Baltimore, arriving in 35 minutes from Baltimore. Lunch and discussions followed at Hotel Rennert in Baltimore before the attendees returned home the same day, marking a first for air route business meetings.
Mrs Kath leen Ayers drove her Buick model 49 to win the women’s championship at the San Francisco automobile show among 53 contenders. Judges awarded a silver trophy as she praised the ease and grace of handling, noting it as the easiest car she has driven.
Mrs. Kershaw and her son William of Ridgely spent the Fourth with the former's daughter Mrs. Floyd White. Mrs. J. A. Barton, recently ill, is slowly improving after returning from Easton hospital. Daniel Ebling spent the weekend with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Blarry Crouse visited Denton with the latter's parents on Sunday.
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear daughter Mary Newlee Hutson who departed this life July 4 1917 In the graveyard softly sleeping where the flowers wave Lies the one we love dearly In the lonely silent grave Into sweet rest she has entered no more to grieve or to weep She is smiling upon us from heaven Our darling Mary has fallen asleep by her loving Mother and Sister
A Maryland Circuit Court decree schedules a public sale of the William Thomas Andrews Home Farm in Caroline County. The tract totals about 63 acres, located on the Chestnut Woods to Smithville road, with multiple prior deeds dating 1881 to 1921 detailing ownership and half interests. The sale is by the appointed trustee and will occur in front of the Denton Court House between 2 and 4 PM.
Trustee Will sell at the courthouse door in Denton two tracts in Caroline county. Tract 1 containing about 130 328 acres described from Doncaster line with detailed bearings and distances. Tract 2 on the east side of the Willis ton to Hubbard's Cross Roads road adjoining Beau champ and others. Purchaser pays one third cash day of sale, balance in six and twelve months with interest, title at purchaser expense. A NB loan may be obtained. Auctioneers are Owens and Temple. Denton Md.
One third cash on day of sale with balance in two equal installments due in six and twelve months from sale date. Deferred payments bear interest from sale date and secured to the undersigned or full cash at purchaser option. Title papers at purchaser expense. W Brewster Deen James Temple Auctioneers Trustee.
One third cash on sale day and the remainder secured by a twelve months note bearing interest from sale. Security to be approved by the undersigned, or all cash at the purchaser’s option. Title papers at purchaser's expense. Wesley Fe. Thawley attorney in fact. A. J. Dinn auctioneer.
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