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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1904
Page
2
The Philadelphia Public Ledger denounces political ethics at the top, cites Secretary Shaw on living costs, and notes Delaware Democrats electing Gray supporters while urging unity for a win. Reports from Salisbury, Dover, and Chicago outline GOP efforts, Roosevelts’ crossfire, and local magnates' ambitions amid a nationwide chase for votes.
Baltimore News notes Parker supporters claim 260 delegates and 984 total, with 650 already elected. Gorman’s backers dispute Parker’s uninstructed totals, argue possible coalitions including Maryland 16, Pennsylvania 68, West Virginia 14, New Jersey 24, and foresee a broad scramble if Parker falters. A badge company rep says orders for 3,000,000 portrait-toned buttons await nomination.
A Philadelphia Record correspondent reports General Joseph B. Seth running for Congress appears likely to win favor with Ex-Governor 5. &. Jackson.
Authority under a 1898 mortgage from Edwin B Cochran Jr to Charles Leedom and assignment to Henry R Lewis. Public auction will be held in front of the court house door in Denton Maryland to sell the mortgaged property. Sale terms and exact time follow in the notice.
Tuesday June 28 1904 at noon to 1 pm the Ridgely Land in the Eighth Election District Caroline County Maryland will be sold. The property known as The Ridgely Land includes about 125 acres cleared and timbered with a key stave mill and two small frame dwellings. Improvements and outbuildings are in fair repair and about 10 acres bear peach trees. Sold by Henry R. Lewis assignee of mortgagee J W Clark auctioneer. Located near Hickman on QALR line. Cash on day of sale Conveyancing at purchaser expense.
The text outlines a land parcel transfer from William H. Jones and wife to William H. Cashe dated March 20, with boundaries along the Ingleside Henderson road. It references Norris farm lines, multiple perches measurements, and exceptions for a school house lot and a prior conveyance to William Zeigler dated November 27, 1899, leaving a remaining tract of land.
The text outlines a county road lot description from Mellville toward Mt Zion with stake markers, lengths in perches, and a basket factory site. It mentions an improved tract with a saw mill, and a second lot beginning at Cashe’s Mill crossroads with distances to Ingleside road and back to the starting point.
Describes parcels with improvements including a basket factory capacity five thousand baskets daily, waron and cart rim bending machinery, a large corn and feed grinding mill, plus vacant lots near Ingleside and Mellville. Boundaries follow county roads, ditches, and bridges with perches and bearings, detailing beginnings at bridges and road forks.
The text outlines several land parcels beginning at Mellville crossroads near a pump, detailing boundary lines with distances and directions, including paths along Henderson road and county roads. It notes an orchard with apple pear and plum trees and improvements such as a two story dwelling, carriage house, ice house, hog house, and other structures.
Tracts No 1 to 10 are suited for grain grass fruits and vegetables and lie in an excellent neighborhood near churches schools and stores. The properties will be offered separately or as a whole to maximize sale price. Prospective buyers may request two or more tracts to be offered together. Tracts 11 12 and 13 include white oak peach oak poplar gun and hickory timber.
One third of purchase money cash with balance in two equal installments at six and twelve months from date of sale secured by interest bearing notes with surety approval. All or none cash option for purchaser. Rents for 1904 reserved. Deeds only after full payment. Title papers at purchaser expense. Plot available at office. Fred Owens PLP Covey Alce Attorney. Loans offered through Fred Browens Attorney at Law Denton Ald.
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