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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
2
Denton Journal page three dated March 21 1908 lists Houmsey Melvin and Johnson as publishers and runs as a Saturday morning issue with page three designation. The text presents no news content beyond the masthead and publishing credits.
Editorial notes trace a five foot four inch height rule for postal clerks, its abolition by Postmaster General Meyer, and the political maneuvering around the negro vote. The piece also surveys farm prosperity, commodity prices, and labor outlook, plus Maryland road bills, bond activity, and a lengthy tribute to Senator Whyte, detailing his long public career in Maryland and national service.
The Baltimore leader Hon William Pinkney Whyte died at his home Tuesday evening after a brief illness. He was esteemed for a long career devoted to public service and the interests of Marylanders, leaving a legacy of honor and inspiration for future generations.
A Caroline County public dispute centers on Albert W. Sisk with affidavits, letters, and notarized statements detailing alleged dealmaking during the 1907 campaign, responses from Dr. Phillips and Dr. Saulsbury, and calls to retain Sisk on the School Board amid accusations of political loyalty questions. The correspondence includes sworn affidavits from Wesley Jarrell, William Higgnett, and others, plus local citizens urging Sisk’s continued service.
Notice to merchants and others in Caroline County to obtain or renew licenses before May first under Maryland law. It outlines license fees based on stock in trade: up to $1,000 twelve dollars sixty cents. $1,001 to $1,500 fifteen dollars sixty cents. $1,600 to $2,500 eighteen dollars sixty cents. The notice emphasizes penalties for noncompliance.
Tuesday April 7 1908 notice details land described as same conveyed to Sarah Parrott by James H Nichols and wife in 1902. Improvements include a two story frame dwelling and outbuildings in good repair. Terms require cash on sale day. Assignee Henry Fy Lewis and Joan W Clark, Auctioneer.
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