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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1923
Page
4
Saturday morning publication details state the paper is published weekly and entered at the Denton Maryland post office as second class mail matter on July 14 1923.
The Democratic State Central Committee for Caroline County invites Democratic voters to a conference in Denton at Red Men's Hall Law Building on Tuesday July 17 at 2 PM. The gathering aims to nominate a representative ticket for governor comptroller attorney general clerk of the court of appeals and county offices including three delegates three orphans court judges county commissioner sheriff register of wills and state's attorney.
The piece argues youths tire of small town life yet later regret leaving. It contrasts modern opportunities with past simple pleasures, noting autos and shows widen the world while preserving neighborly sociability. It reflects on nostalgia for taffy pulls and family gatherings in a quieter town.
The piece argues that those who avoid work burden friends and communities, blaming upbringing or poor health. It contends early success comes from choosing fitting occupations and cultivating industry, citing a case of a man who failed on a farm but thrived in books, implying parents should guide youths toward suitable trades to foster ambition and achievement.
At an Annapolis board meeting Governor Ritchie led the complete reorganization of St Johns College under new president Major Enoch Garey. Changes include removing military discipline, voluntary ROTC enrollment, tuition rising to 150 dollars, and preserving the school as a first class college rather than a university.
Real estate and farming leaders on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Virginia, and Lower Delaware predict a shift within 12 months toward smaller, intensified farms and standardized crops for city markets. Labor shortages hurt large-acre operations as factories lure workers with higher wages, driving abandonment of large tracts in favor of smaller holdings. Maryland’s 1922 farmland value ranked 27th nationally, with Eastern Shore farms showing high production potential despite modest prices.
Ocean City Maryland, a growing seaside resort, launches a Board of Trade with about 100 members and active committees. A transportation committee has drawn Pennsylvania Railroad officials for a site visit to boost service. Building activity outpaces past years with two new hotels and an apartment house, plus renovations to older hotels. A golf course and grounds for tenants are among new entertainment features planned.
Bay Shore area across from Ocean City on the mainland is under construction. Five jetties have built up sand along the boardwalk improving safety for hotels. Baltimore and Philadelphia avenues will gain paving, and a new highway to the Delaware line will link to the mainland. Rail plans may run Love Point to Ocean City via Hillsboro and Easton, shortening Baltimore to Ocean City travel by about an hour.
About three hundred fifty rural women attended a university short course covering food health household management interior decoration millinery landscape gardening poultry and dairying. Instructors were skilled and the program well organized with daily recreation and open air events. Delegates urged annual gatherings with modest rise in tuition.
Regional leaders forecast a future bridge linking Chincoteague to Assateague to unlock a premier Atlantic coast resort. Assateague’s fishing, bathing and scenery could draw Delmarva visitors, with a 50 000 pound estimate for the trestle and 1.5 miles of track needed.
Democratic voters are informed that Edward W Liden will run for the Democratic nomination for Judge of the Orphans Court in Caroline County at the September primary. He respectfully solicits voters' support from Denton Maryland and notes the date July 11, 1923.
A sworn statement from H. T. Nuttle, president, lists tallied sums including 361,257 66 and 316,322 03 among totals of 564,266 89. The document, witnessed by Notary Public WM. S. Crouse, is sworn July 11, 1923.
A public sale of farm equipment and household goods will occur Monday July 23 1923 at 10 a m at the seller's Union Grove area residence. Items include Oliver and John Deere plows riding mower tractor gear, a Buick automobile, mules and mares, cows and calves, hens pigs and shoats, hay grain and feed, lumber and harness plus a collie dog. Cash under $10, credit six months with interest bearing note for larger sums.
The owner, ending farming, will publicly sell at the courthouse door in Denton between 2 and 4 pm a land parcel on the southeast State Road from Union Grove to Preston and northeast of a county road. The tract, described by 1918 deed, includes 60 acres cultivated, rest timber, with a modern farmhouse, barn, and outbuildings. Immediate possession to purchaser. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal instalments at six and twelve months, interest on deferred payments. James Ireland owner. Temple and Covey auditors. W Brewster Deen attorney. A loan can be obtained on request.
A visiting lady in Denton seeks to rent a Ford vehicle for several weeks. She is an experienced driver and pledges careful conduct with no damage. Price terms appear in the ap journal.
Public sale of parcels in Marydel Caroline county Maryland by trustee under a 1923 circuit court decree. Parcels include a two story store dwelling with outbuildings, a second parcel adjoining parcel one, and a large residence with barn and outbuildings on parcel three. Possession terms, taxes, and payment schedule outlined with staged cash and credit options. Auction held in front of T E Heather store house August 4 1923 between 2 and 4 pm.
Under the power of sale in a 1921 mortgage from T Wilton Porter and Sadie C Porter to Marion L Beck, assigned to Wesley E Thawley, the note is recorded in Liber L B T. 21, folio 692. The assignee will offer the property at public sale in front of the Denton Court House door to the highest bidder, with payments in two installments at three and six months, bearing interest from the sale date and secured to the satisfaction of the assignee.
At the Supervisors of Elections meeting in Denton the following Judges and Clerks of Election were appointed for each district. Names include Cather P. Johnson democrat and others in Henderson Greensboro Denton and Federalsburg across districts three through six with party designations.
Mortgage sale of Lot 2 from William A. Roberts and May Roberts to John W. Shewbrooks dated April 6 1921 assigned to Wesley E Thawley for collection. In front of Denton Court House Maryland the property includes described lines and Lot No 3 with improvements in good repair. One third cash due at sale with balance in two equal installments over six and twelve months with interest. Auctioneers A J Dhue. Assignee Wesley E Thawley James Temple.
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