Denton Journal Page 2 May 6 1923 highlights
The Denton Journal issue from Saturday morning May 6 1923 features local notices and brief items. Howard Melvin and Ben Johnson are named. Melvin & Johnson Publishing Co. appears as the publisher.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1923
Page
2
Democratic Opportunity Seen in World Court Split
The Philadelphia Record argues the World Court will divide Republicans, boosting a 1924 Democratic chance. It notes the President’s cautious stance, Lodge’s conditional support, and growing appeal of the League of Nations, suggesting GOP discredit and a Democratic path to broader American aspirations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
World Court
Philadelphia
Lodge
League of Nations
League
Harding
United States
Allen
Kansas
Everett Colby
Nicholas Murray Butler
State agricultural program to be studied by Maryland committee
Editorial urges thrift and prudent spending for growth and notes Governor Ritchie forms a State Agricultural Committee. First meeting set for May 15 at 10 30 a m in the Union Trust Building Baltimore. The group includes officers from statewide associations, county organizations, and members at large. W R Dulin of Preston represents this county and Eva G Small of Denton is a member at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
Maryland
Union Trust Building
Baltimore
W. R. Dulin
Preston
Caroline Farmers’ Association
Eva G. Small
Denton
Local Women's Federation
Inception of Maryland Farm Bureau Gains Momentum
Information from M Melvin Stewart secretary treasurer of the Maryland Farm Bureau Federation shows the federation less than two months old with units in eleven counties and about 6000 members. Under O Z Remsberg the drive to organize unaffiliated counties proceeds with urgency, with Carolina county the latest to join the Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Maryland
M. Melvin Stewart
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
Union Trust Building
Baltimore
Stewart
Maryland Federation
O. Z. Remsberg
State Federation
Carolina County
Farm Bureau expands in Maryland counties by season
Queen Annes begins organizing while Kent Dorchester Wicomico and Somerset prepare for summer and fall chapters. Harford leads in overall membership. Worcester records highest share of former residents joining. County totals include Washington 450 Frederick 650 Anne Arundel 275 Harford 675 Howard 400 Catrall 500 Montgomery 500 Baltimore 65 Worcester 550 Tal bot 36 Caroline qoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne's
Kent
Dorchester
Wicomico
Somerset
Harford County
Worcester County
Washington County
Frederick
Anne Arundel
Harford
Howard
Catrall
Montgomery
Baltimore
Worcester
Talbot
Caroline
Qoa
Camp Royal training camps for Maryland youths announced
The Maryland Sunday School Association announces Camp Royal a summer conference on South River near Edgewater six miles from Annapolis. Boys and girls sixteen to twenty two and a few adults may enroll with Col Cudlipp overseeing the boys. Intermediate boys twelve to sixteen run June 28 to July 7. Girls camp July 20 to July 30. Subjects include Old Testament History Sunday School Methods and Leadership Training plus woodcraft music and aquatic activities. Cost 15 plus travel and incidentals. Apply through County Young People Superintendent Mrs Maude M Hemmons Ridgely Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Maryland Sunday School Association
Camp Royal
South River
Edgewater
Annapolis
Col. Cudlipp
Boys’ Brigade of America
Cudlipp
Kempter- McComb
Somerset County
New Jersey
Sunday School Association
McComb
Boston University
Forelines
Westminster College
Caroline County
Maude M. Hemmons
Ridgely
Fumigation method urged to rid farms of rats
The United States Department of Agriculture endorses using engine exhaust as a fumigant to kill rats around farms, barns, and under floors. It also urges community cleanup, poison bait, traps, and rat proofing, with aid from the Biological Survey offering bulletins and directions for poison and trapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Biological Survey
In dians of the Eastern Shore of Maryland booklet notes
A booklet compiled for the Eastern Shore Society of Maryland by F. G. Speck of the University of Pennsylvania details Mohegan Shawnee and Conoy tribes of Delaware and Algonquin groups. It notes Nanticoke communities with schools and churches, a monogamous stance, and a Moorish-ancestry tradition. The Nanticoke Association seeks to preserve identity and connect with Canadians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore of
Maryland
Eastern Shore Society of
F. G. Speck
Department of Anthropology
University of Pennsylvania
Delaware
Delaware Band
Indian River Inlet
Indian River
Millsboro
Canada
Second Eastern Shore track meet at Washington College
The second annual Eastern Shore interscholastic track and field championship will be staged at Washington College Chestertown on Saturday May 19 with events starting at noon. Entry is open to county meet winners and any bona fide students meeting age and weight requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington College
Chestertown
Banner strawberry season eyed for Delmarvia peninsula
A comprehensive Delmarvia survey by fruit brokers and the Fruit Growers Express foresees a strong strawberry season on the Eastern Shore. The firm estimates four to five weeks before start, with an anticipated rise to about 3,000 cars moved this year from last year’s 2,026. Based on 225 crates per car and 32 quarts per crate, total production could reach 216 million quarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmarvia Peninsula
Fruit Growers Express
Eastern Shore
Transportation Company
Handley Family Visit Highlights Community Weekend
Mr and Mrs G I Handley and son Guy of Philadelphia visited their uncle W E Pritchett over the week end. The Ladies Aid met recently with Mrs Cora Dulin with many members and Rev and Mrs Outten present. Mr Howard Boone died suddenly at his sister Mrs Phillips Rheil home last Sunday. The Ladies Aid plans a May 16 meeting at Mrs Florence Carrolls home at two o clock. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Dulin
Outten
Howard Boone
Phillips Rheil
Florence Carroll
Remembrance of Mary W Carroll by Willis E Carroll
A husband writes a loving obituary remembrance for his wife Mary W Carroll who died three years ago on May 2. He recalls their life and sorrow, visits to her grave, and imagines her comforting words as they await a future reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis E. Carroll
Dispersal sale of 88 cattle at Mt Pleasant farm Easton MD
William H Kemp of Easton Talbot county will sell on May 8 1923 at 4 pm at his Mt Pleasant farm one mile north of Easton eighty eight cows and heifers and two bulls Holstein and Guernsey cattle. Also Captain Harry C Butler Queens town cited for gallantry in action at Bois de Consenvoye France October 8 1918. Also coal supply and cement consignment offered by L B Towers & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Kemp
Easton
Talbot County
Maryland
Mt. Pleasant
Harry C. Butler
Queenstown
Queen Anne's
Bois de Consenvoye
France
L. B. Towers & Bro
Remembrance of Maude Anthony Departed Life Six Months
In sad but loving remembrance of Maude Anthony wife of Harry W. Mac Mahan who departed this life six months ago today April 76th 1923 A Dear Friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Anthony
Harry W. Mac Mahan
Assignee Sali Real Estate Seeks Public Sale In Federalsburg
Assignee under a 1918 mortgage to John W. Hurlock Co and Holt exposes at public gate in front of Eastern Shore Trial Bank Federalsburg Maryland to the highest bidder. Mortgage assignments led to Calvert Merriken and Liber L B T with record details in Caroline county. Sale to satisfy mortgage and assignments per power of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie C. Coulbourn
Michael J. Coulbourn
John W. Turlock
Thomas S. Holt
John W. Hurlock & Co
Calvert C. Merriken
Liber L. B. T
Caroline County
Eastern Shore Trial Company Bank
Federalsburg
Maryland
John W. Hurlock
Federalsburg Mortgage Auction Of A Residence Lot
Mortgage sale of a Federalsburg Maryland property on Libery street including a dwelling and garage. Auction set for Saturday May 12 1923 from 2 to 4 pm with terms: one half cash on sale day, one fourth in six months, balance in twelve months or all cash. title papers at purchaser expense. assignee Calvert C Merriken Leonano F Covey Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert C. Merriken
Leonano F
Covey
Caroline County
Maryland
Hopteng Halla Discovery
Butler
Joseph Pippin
William Richardson
Trusteer's Sale of Valuab le Property in Caroline County
By decree of the Circuit Court in Caroline County in equity, Emma Rash and others as plaintiffs and Charles Rash and others as defendants, the trustee will offer at public sale the property in front of the Court House door in Denton Maryland to the highest bidder on the specified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Emma Rash
Charles Rash
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Walter Sparklin Announces Candidacy for Register of Wills
Walter Sparklin of Denton Maryland announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Register of Wills in Caroline County at the September primary. He respectfully solicits support and signs the notice dated April 27, 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Register of Wills
Caroline County
Walter Sparklin
Denton, Md
Missing tire sighting near Federalsburg or Preston
One new 31x43 tire on rim in the Federalsburg Preston area. Liberal reward. M. S. REDDEN Denton Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Preston
M. S. Redden
Denton
Candidacy Announcement for County Commissioner Nomination
A lifelong Democrat announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner at the coming primary election. He pledges to perform the duties to the best of his ability if nominated and elected and asks for voters' support.
Maryland Delaware Virginia Railway property sale parcels plan
The United States decree offers three parcels of the Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway Company assets. Parcel 1 covers all rail lines, equipment, and the steamboat Westmoreland plus land rights on the Love Point to Baltimore route and related stock interests in Maryland Delaware Telephone and Telegraph Company. Parcel 2 lists steamboats Northumberland to Scow Nos. 10 and 11, docks and wharves on the Chesapeake Bay and Rappahannock and Potomac routes, and Baltimore Pier rights including Pier 2, 7, 8, 3 Light Street and Brooke Avenue Pier Norfolk. Parcel 3 includes steamboats Lancaster and B. S. Ford with related dock, wharf and land rights on Chester and Patuxent River routes and wharf company holdings in Chesapeake Wharf, Governor's Run, and Dare's Wharf. Bids may be accepted for aggregate parcels or the whole going concern per court decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Company
Chester River
Baltimore
Chestertown
Rock Ifall
Patuxent River
Chesapeake Bay
Alexandria
Virginia
Washington, D. C
Maryland
Potomac River
Fredericksburg
Light
Love Point
Queen Anne’s County
Lewes
Delaware
Queenstown
la Centreville
Progei
Westmoreland
Northumberland
Three Rivers
Middlesex
Potomac
Anne Arundel
Calvert
Corsica
Lancaster
B. S. Ford
Custom House
Light Street
Said
Rappehanndel River
Maryland & Delaware Telephone and Telegraph Company
Chesapeake Wharf Company
Governor’s Run Wharf Company
Dare’s Wharf Company
Queen Anne’s
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Staudsay Company
Buegune
Maryland, Delaware & Virginia Railway Company
Pier 9 Light Street
Maryland, Delaware and Wires Railway Company
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Cmpany
Maryland and Delaware Telephone and Telegraph Company
Ivers
Rappahannock River
Norfolk
Brooke Avenue
N. Y. P. & N. Railroad Company
Cheater River
Come Capital
Soro Capital Stock
Common Capital
United States District Court
Girard Trust Company
Broad & Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia
Pier Pratt Street
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Melvin & Johnson, Publigment
The
Eastern Shore Indians
Strawberry Prospects
Bethlehem
Mary W. Carroll
Mullin's Home Store
Wilmington
Sali
Caroline Per
Libery Street
Ida Neal
Joseph Harris
John W. Rash
Aupest
Joan W. Clark
W. A. Smith
Manker Str
Merriken
Atorney-at-Law
Kudzu
Washington
Cherokee Farms
Florida
A. McWilliams
West Denton
Just
Farmers’ Supply Co
Denlon, Md
Mudd
Baby Shop
Easton, Maryland
Warren Moore
Cambridge, MD
United States District Court For
District of Maryland
Mary
Centreville
Tidewater
Pennsylvania
Rehoboth Beach
T. Frank Seward
Joan Hampton Barnes
Shirley Carter
A&p
Kellogg’s
Glen Rosa
del Monte
A&p Ammonia
A&p Liquid Blue
Wright's
Brill-O
Patarman
Great Atlantic & Pacific
Main
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