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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1923
Page
4
The Denton Journal dated Saturday morning June 23 1923 appears with publisher credits Kelvin Benj Ward, Melvin Johnson and Johnson publishers. It notes weekly Saturday publication and post office entry as second class mail matter in Denton Maryland.
The Harding administration purchases half a million yards of khaki drill in England to save about 180000 compared with U S prices under Fordney McCumber tariff. Spokesmen blame tariffs for higher domestic costs while government buys abroad to avoid duties.
Dr J H Mason Knox Jr chief of the Bureau of Child Hygiene with the State Health Department announces he has closed a contract. His health talks are appearing in the Journal and will continue under the agreement.
Dr. Knox outlined a mobile hospital for Maryland counties with a consultation room and infant examination area. The vehicle will include two side tents as dressing rooms and will tour fairs starting July 1 with a physician and nurse from the Child Hygiene Bureau. A moving picture unit will demonstrate infant care and collect each child’s medical history for local use.
The State Game Department has documented at least 500 letters from nearly every county complaining about dogs running at large and destroying game. Warden LeCompte says letters ask dog owners to leash pets during the breeding season to protect rabbits and other game, urging cooperation to replenish game covers.
Jesse Rosenfelt says two moves will be made to keep the Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway operating. A renewed $250,000 offer for the road has been presented to the E B Leaf Co of Philadelphia, which bought the line at auction. The Merchants and Manufacturers Association seeks an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing to require continued operation. Regular passenger service between Greenwood and Lewes Delaware will end June 24, with mixed service three times weekly until July 14 and then complete discontinuation. The Public Service Commission has received the first official notice of the plan. The remainder of the line may continue summer service or await a future Baltimore to Denton plan.
Members of the Hillsboro Community Club record their deep loss and high regard for Emma L Thompson a devout Christian and devoted worker in church and local causes over many years. The resolution notes her zeal courtesy and service and states she rests in faith.
The Concord Methodist church welcomed Bishop John W Hamilton on Sunday June 17 marking the church under construction since 1856 a historic visit. Morning sermon Isaiah 2 4 urged peace and love as the nation’s key weapon. The day raised over 600 cash subscriptions toward debt repayment with a total of more than 1200 by day’s end.
George A. Elkins, watchman at the National Training School for Boys in Washington, D C, says Tanlac revived his health after a year of auto intoxication and poor appetite. He reports a ravenous appetite, better sleep, and several pounds gained after four bottles, touting Tanlac as a wonderful medicine. Tanlac is sold by druggists and promoted with claims of broad sales.
Maryland physicians from across the state gather in Easton on September 26 and 27 for a joint fair of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State, Maryland Psychiatric Society, and the Eastern Shore Tri-State Medical Association. Dr Arthur P Herring spearheads planning with officials and top doctors, with a Cabinet member and Governor Ritchie invited to speak at the New Theatre venue.
Attorney for John L. Everngain advertises public auction of parcels A through I in Denton to the highest bidder. Parcels include road-frontages, depths from 400 to 860 feet, several acres of woodland, and improvements such as a two story eight room dwelling with outbuildings. Possession after harvest. buildings January 1 1924.
Public sale conducted by trustee James H. Hughes in Caroline county Maryland and in Delaware on the premises of a 31 acre two tract estate near Hickman. The sale offers two 16 acre parcels with a 2 story dwelling and outbuildings and a 12 acre Delaware parcel, with payment options including one third cash and two equal instalments or full cash. Proceeds to satisfy decree in equity to Bertha Pitcher et al. and John E Haymond et al.
Executor will offer parcels of land in front of the courthouse Denton Maryland on Tuesday July 3 1923. Parcels include multiple lots with streets Lincoln Sixth Baynard and High Street described by precise bearings and distances. Improvements include two story six room houses and an automobile shop. parcels 2 and 3 have no improvements. One third cash at sale with balance January 1 1924, interest on deferred payments, or all cash. Deed upon payment. attorney available in Denton MD.
J H C Legg, a 34 year law practitioner with Denton Journal ties, seeks the Democratic nomination for Associate Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit covering Caroline Talbot Queen Annes Kent and Cecil counties. He recounts family links to the region and pledges diligent service if elected.
Jersey cow eight years old fresh in a few days is offered for sale along with a pair of yearling males. Listing dated June 23, 2021.
The property descriptions cover Tracts 2 through 5 in the village of Choptank. Tract 2 outlines a bound area along Main and Bowdle streets with multiple compass bearings and distances, including improvements of a dwelling and fence lines. Tract 3 lies along Main street near E. O. Wright’s lot with specified corners and street boundaries, totaling 8450 square feet and a small dwelling. Tract 4 lies between Main street and Myrtle avenue, bounded by fences and avenues with several course lines and distances. Tract 5 begins at Myrtle avenue and traces along Lida A. Wright and Mary V. Willey properties to Union and Myrtle avenues, with multiple directional bearings and fence references.
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