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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
2
Public here. Adward Melvin Benj 0. Johnson Meilvin Johnson prominent names appear on Centor Journal page 2. Saturday morning edition lists notices and local information for residents and businesses.
Editorial notes recall Gettysburg fiftieth anniversary events and a broad program of national remembrance. The piece praises unity of veterans, warns against revisiting old sectional resentments, and covers speeches by the President on tariff and currency. It also salutes Providence in America’s founding and notes efforts to support a War of 1812 fort memorial and Star Spangled Banner centennial plans.
A large group of Peninsula newspaper men and Wilmington business leaders attended a Water Street banquet hosted by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce to foster cooperation for Peninsula development. Henry L Brewington of the Wicomico News highlighted growth from Salisbury National Bank’s rise to a regional banking network of about 200 banks with roughly fifty million dollars in resources. The gathering praised journalists for aiding substantial business expansion across the Peninsula.
Logan W. 4ve addressed the Horticultural Society in Wilmington, highlighting the Peninsula road system. He noted within 200 miles are fourteen cities over 50,000 and six over 300,000, with the twenty cities totaling more than 9,000,000 residents.
The author argues the peninsula sits near 10 percent of the nation’s population and world’s largest markets, with excellent reach and climate for fruit. Progress is steady but restricted. It outlines 1,971,657 acres of wind crops, haulage totals and potential road improvements, calculating economic savings and capitalization to finance 20 percent road upgrade.
Two navy aviators Pillingston and Towers disappeared off Rent Island last week after a violent gust struck their airship four miles offshore. Ensign Hillingsten was killed when he fell from the machine, while Lieutenant Youers clung to a vertical upright before plummeting into the bay and sinking.
Baltimore saw an assault on Superintendent Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League last Saturday morning. Robert Lee Uli, a con of a retired liquor merchant, choked Anderson after taking offense at a letter published by Anderson. Uli sought retaliation over the whiskey dealer issue, saying the language insulted him and his family.
A. W. Macy recounts Lafayette's fate after the American Revolution. He faced arrest during the French Revolution, endured Marshal dungeon terms in Magdeburg and Oimutz, was later handed to Austria, then freed after Napoleon threatened the Austrian government. Napoleon’s remark as Lafayette thanked him ends the tale.
Bam seeks reliable, capable housekeeper to start next year. Prompt response requested before end of June. Interest directed to Ir. Pp. Jump, Queen Anne, Md.
Denton Maryland letter from WA Stewart urging Caroline County voters to nominate him for treasurer in the coming primary. He pledges to resign from his store and devote full time to duties, believing the accounting office should not seek reelection.
A Democratic notice in Caroline County asks voters to support Damon in the primaries for the county treasurer nomination. The letter declares gratitude and pledges faithful performance if elected, signed by Calig Goedir Leiden of the Nighth District.
Announcement to Democratic voters in Caroline county. J L Wagins of Greensboro Md announces his candidacy for the sheriff nomination, asking the support of his Democratic friends and acquaintances to serve the people well if nominated and elected.
A Denton Maryland notice dated April 10 198 asks Democratic friends for support at the approaching primaries. The candidate promises to give the office full attention if elected. HAMIES TRAMPLE.
William G Smith announces his run for Democratic nomination for Sheriff in Caroline County. He was born and raised in the county and asks for support from fellow Democrats to conduct the office to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
The notice lists subscription terms for daily and Sunday editions with prepaid postage options. It shows various durations from one month to one year and includes prices for daily only, daily with Sunday, and combined weekday plus weekend editions. It reflects periodical pricing and duration options.
Notice from the Orphans Court of Caroline County Maryland that letters testamentary on the personal estate of Charles M Pepper late of Caroline County deceased have been granted. All persons with claims against the deceased must present them with vouchers authenticated on or before December 24 1913 or be excluded from estate benefits. Given May 27 1915.
By virtue of a power and authority contained in a deed from Gottlieb Rein and Annie Rein to Martin P Bach dated January in ToG and recorded in Caroline County Maryland mortgage records. The mortgage was assigned to Henry R Lewis for collection by John Rash as administrator of Martin Bach and an assignment is recorded at the foot of the mortgage record. The undersigned will sell the mortgaged premises in front of the Court House door in Denton, Maryland.
A July 1 1913 notice sets an auction window between 2 and 4 p m for a tract in the Firatlection District of Curotine Maryhind with metes and bounds described from the Greensborling road to a land parcel sold to Mrs Emerson and through a series of compass directions and road references. The fragmentary text lists boundary lines and bearings leading to the new round and depinning, with unclear street names and distances.
13 Acres 2 Roods 26 Perches of land tied to prior deeds from Annie M Merrick to Martin P Rash and later to Gottlieb Nein, with dwelling and outbuildings. Land described as clear trucking soil suited for sweet potatoes. Cash on sale day. purchaser to bear tithe papers. Henry R Lewis, Assignee of Mortgage. John W Clark, Auctioneer.
Public sale of real estate in Denton Caroline County is set for July 22 1918 between 2 and 4 PM. The property near Bridge Street consists of a two an a half story eight room dwelling with exact lot lines and references to prior deeds shown in the mortgage assignment. The sale is conducted by assignee Harvey L Cooper with James Temple as auctioneer. Cash on day of sale and title fees borne by the purchaser.
Peoples National Bank Denton Maryland announces closure on Friday July 4 1913 Independence Day as a legal holiday. AW Vee payable here and maturing that day may be paid the following day per cashier Johnson.
The Provident Statid Bank in Preston Maryland announces that Independence Day is a designated holiday. All paper payables maturing on that day may be paid on the following business day. G. B. Williamson, Cashier.
Hope H Barrell attorney reports order of publication in the matter of Mary Virginia Stevens deceased. Henrietta Stevens Mills petitions to invalidate a 1905 will alleging lack of signing, sound mind, and undue influence. Court to hear issues via jury. publication to warn nonresidents to appear and respond by July next.
The Caroline County Board of County Commissioners resolves to issue coupon bonds totaling 35000 for permanent road and bridge improvements under 1910 Chapter 388. Bonds issued July 1 1910 mature July 1 1930, 5 percent annual interest, semiannual payments, denominations 1000, numbers 16 to 50. Bids to be advertised. Wesley Jarrell and Owen C Garey sign. Attest: WM I Apposon Clk.
At a June 21 1913 meeting in Denton the Caroline County Supervisors of Elections named Registers of Voters and Judges of Election for each district with party designations and addresses. The list includes William L Mitchell Preston C Parvis Otto D Zacharias L Irving Jones Grant Alburger Harry V Noble etc and notes examination August 26 1913 at 10 am before the Board.
A Denton resident recommends Doan’s Kidney Pills for backache and kidney support after two years of relying on them. The testimonial notes kidney comfort and relieved pain, claiming the product keeps kidneys normal and prevents attacks. Availability listed with Poster Milburn Co. as U S sale agents at 50 cents.
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