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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
2
Howard Melvin Bens and H Johnson Melvin are named publishers in a listing. The note identifies Melvin and Johnson as publisher entities. No events or dates are provided.
A Baltimore News editorial laments the clutter of holidays and praises Flag Day while urging proper civic observance. It notes medical campaigns for disease prevention, Liberty bond interest details in Maryland, Rotary resolutions for world peace, a push for industrial peace, and a nationwide church advertising revival. It also urges Marylanders to submit World War records to the War Records Commission.
Governor Ritchie weighs declaring July 2 a legal holiday to coincide with the Claiborne boat races. The Saturday would become a three day weekend with Sunday and July 4 following, aiding many who wish an extended holiday to attend or travel.
Maryland newspapers honor Howard Melvin editor of the Denton Journal who died in Denton. Tributes praise his 36 years guiding the Journal and his gentle, steadfast civic leadership shaping local life and Democratic ideals on the Eastern Shore.
The USDA warns growers in the cold affected region to intensify spraying now to salvage limited fruit yields. Detailed guidance covers lime sulfur, arsenical mixes, Bordeaux 4-4-50, and timing for apples pears peaches and Japanese plums to combat apple scab leaf spot codling moth cooling moth bitter rot and pear slug, with emphasis on calyx targeting and thorough coverage. The note closes with a stray line about motor speeders stockpiling scrap iron.
County commissioners mayors and town officials invited to cooperate with the regatta committee for the Chesapeake Bay Championship Workboat Sailing Races off Claiborne Eastern Bay on July 2. Thousands expected from across Maryland and neighboring states by auto boat and train to witness the event with Governor Ritchie and state officials aboard the Governor McLane. Coast Guard and Revenue Service boats will patrol the course and state police are posted for emergencies.
The State Game Department with the Bureau of Biological Survey warns it is illegal to shoot ducks from motor boats sailboats or any floating device towed by power or sail craft. Hunters misinformed that fall permits might allow such shoots in Maryland. Regulation 3 of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act forbids shooting from power boats and supersedes any state law.
Mr and Mrs H Roland Towers attend the funeral of Mrs Towers father in Baltimore. Mrs Martha Willis of Felton visits son A A Willis. Harmony Aid hosted by Mrs Albert Willis. Miss Hattie McConnell of Philadelphia visits her mother Mrs Jennie McConnell. A school picnic was held Friday and a children’s service Sunday at 3 pm. Miss Mary Deen returns home from Delaware College as the school closes with a Friday picnic.
Friendship school held commencement exercises with two graduates Florence Andrews and Frederick Frase on Tuesday evening. A Friday picnic drew a large crowd with ice cream and cake enjoyed by all, while Mr Raymond Cooke is improving after appendicitis treatment at Cambridge hospital.
By decree of the Orphans Court of Caroline County a sale will be held in front of the Denton Court House on July 5, 1921, between 2 and 4 pm. The parcels include a corner lot with a two story dwelling and outbuildings and a second lot at Third and Dry streets. Terms are one half cash and the balance within six months or all cash at the buyer’s option, with title papers at purchaser expense. Calvert C. Merriken and Leonard Covey, auctioneers.
Orphans' Court decree appoints a trustee to sell land near Tanyard to Hog Creek Mill in Preston Maryland. Public auction set for Saturday afternoon July 9 1921 between two and three o'clock in front of Covey Bros store. Property described as a tract in the Fourth Election District with improvements noted as consisting of a dwelling or structures. Described chain of title from Edward S Patchett to Frank Holland dated February 15 1915 recorded in Liber J K No 77 folio 243.
The attorney in fact for Lacy E Meredith and Nettie Meredith will offer the property at public sale to the highest bidder at the Court House door in Denton. The sale is described in two deeds from Harry R Merriken and wife to Lacy KB Meredith dated August 5 1911 and recorded in Liber J K S No 74 folio 395 of Caroline county land records. Improvements consist of a etc.
Large Delaware Valley farm features 12 room dwelling an 8 square barn separate cow barn wagon shed corn crib granary and orchard. About 85 cultivated acres balance woodland well fenced with crops for 1921 held to January 1 1922 possession. Terms one third cash on sale date one third January 1 1922 and one third January 1 1923 or all cash. Mortgage option of 3500. Personal estate executor notices follow.
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