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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
2
The piece argues President Wilson aims to curb jury abuses by placing grand jury control in impartial hands. It praises his reform drive and notes broad support, with mentions of other leaders and policy topics including tree planting, public finance shifts, and calls for civic duty in waste management.
A discussion on taxation argues to tax wealth rather than consumption goods, aiming to ease living costs by removing taxes on woolen goods sugar meat and lumber and offset losses with wealth taxes. The piece contrasts current practices where wealth is untaxed while the poor bear the main tax burden through consumables. It endorses the reform as fair sane and progressive. The Baltimore American notes and critiques road funding and railroad freight practices on the Eastern Shore, highlighting the Pennsylvania system’s influence and the push for better road materials. It ends with a promotional synopsis of the Philadelphia Sunday Record praising its varied content for all audiences including a children’s page and women’s section.
The Baltimore American notes Maryland’s population growth from 1800 to 1900 and predicts continued economic expansion. It argues soils can be restored, rainfall is abundant, markets are nearby, and counties have yet to reach full agricultural potential. The piece urges energy and intelligent effort to make Maryland a farmers paradise.
Congressman C H Tavenner of Illinois, though young, has long championed the income tax now to be enacted. In a recent speech he declared the income tax as a key reform.
Thomas Coulbourn, a farmer near Reliance, was awakened early yesterday morning by the bellowing of his milk cows. Investigations showed two large snakes coiled around the legs of two cows sucking the milk, and effort was required to free the animals from the serpents.
A campaign notice informs Democratic voters in Caroline County of a candidate seeking the party nomination for County Treasurer in the upcoming primaries. The letter pledges faithful service and asks for support if endorsed.
J R Hughes announces his candidacy for sheriff of Caroline County Md. He states Democratic supporters have urged him to run for over a year and asks fellow voters and acquaintances for support, expressing a goal to serve the people well if nominated and elected. Greensboro Md.
An advertisement announces William G Smith as a Democratic candidate for sheriff in Caroline County. He notes his county roots and lack of prior elective office experience and seeks support from Democrats while pledging to serve to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
W T Elliott announces candidacy for sheriff subject to Democratic primary voters this year. If nominated and elected he pledges to serve with honor and credit to himself and the public and asks for party support throughout the county. Ridgely Md March 8 1913.
An advertisement states George W. Kelay is a candidate for the Democratic sheriff nomination. He emphasizes long dedication to the party and asks Democratic voters for support and good wishes.
Small black hand satchel found on the road from Denton to J Frank Wright's. Contents worthless to others but owner. Reward offered if left at JOURNAL Office or delivered to Miss M. E. McCleary.
A circuit court decree dated April 29 1918 orders Henry R Lewis trustee to sell the Robert H Maloney estate real property in the Third Election District Caroline County Maryland. The sale at the courthouse in Denton is to occur between 2 and 4 PM to pay debts of the Maloney estate. The parcel lies north and east of the county road from Denton Williston State Road to Williston Concord Road, adjoining Clark land and William C Maloney land, containing about the tract described in the decree.
Legal deed description for two parcels north of William C Maloney land in Caroline County to be sold separately or together. Includes details of boundaries, improvements on Lot No 1, fruit trees, and access to Williston and Denton areas. Sale by decree with one third cash and two deferred payments, possession after ratification, Title papers at purchaser expense. Auctioneers Henry R Lewis and P Covey, trustees. Purchaser loan option through Henry R Lewis.
Under court authority and as attorney for the heirs of John H. George of Caroline County the undersigned will offer the property for sale to the highest bidder. The sale will be conducted in front of the Court House doors in the town of Denton Maryland on a date to be announced.
Between two and four pm a real estate parcel on the north side of Main Street in Denton Maryland is offered. The 80 foot frontage runs 2063 feet to a 15 foot alley, with an 11 room dwelling of John H. George’s era plus wood and coal house barn and carriage house. The property is praised as well located, pleasant and commodious with wide halls porches airy rooms and a well lawned front. An opportunity to secure a premier home in Caroline County.
The property lies on the east side of Seventh Street facing Fountain Avenue with 60 feet frontage and 192 feet depth to a 16 foot alley. It features a two story home with separate kitchen and woodshed, plus a 14x24 stable and carriage house. Erected recently, in good repair, in an advantageous location near the State stone road for a pleasant home.
The sale offers parcels adjoining Parcel No 2 in Denton with 45 feet front on Seventh Street and 192 feet depth to a 16 foot alley. Parcels 2 and 3 are laid on plat in Chancery Record No 15 folio 255. Sale split into separate parcels then as a whole with one third cash down and rest due Jan 1 1914 or all cash on sale day. Possession January 1 1914. W J Rickards attorney James Temple auctioneer.
Order of Publication lists Georgia W. Smith and H. Earl Smith Margmet S Uhler and William D Uhler and Bruce G Stevens versus Carrie E Crosby and William Crosby Nettie V Wheeler and Elmer E Wheeler Henrietta Mills and Roland Y Mills and Clarence R Stevens in a civil action.
The object of this suit is to obtain a decree for sale of multiple parcels of real estate in Caroline County Maryland held by B Gootee Stevens death estate. The bill lists ten parcels including towers farm Booby Tract Cedar Island Fishery Pealiquor and Haines Farm tracts plus Solomon L Chaffinch tract and church property, with 11 heirs at law named and varied residences. The court ordered publication of notice in a Caroline County newspaper for non resident defendants Clarence R Stevens and William Crosby, requiring presence or counsel by June 11 1913 to show cause why a decree should not be granted.
The record shows receipts and disbursements by county and state for five towns Denton Preston Federalburg Ridgely and Greensburg. It lists state appropriations salaries fuel repairs and furniture amounts alongside county balances and totals for the high school maintenance project totaling 12207 with county needs of 2460 and 1460 and state total 567.
Personal property from a sold farm to be auctioned at the seller’s residence near Hickman Delaware on Wednesday May 21 1913 starting at 10 a.m. Sharp. Items include one 14 year old work horse one fresh cow one year old heifer.
Auction catalog lists items including a one horse wagon carriage harness plows cultivator corn sheller cyclone seeder grindstone crosscut saw hand saws axes shovels hoes and many more. Also bureau wash stand dresser sewing machine couch cook stove rocking chairs tables bedsteads lamps frames clocks dishes jars and assorted items. All under ten dollars cash. over ten dollars on six month notes with approved security at Peoples National Bank of Denton. No goods may be removed until terms met. CHAS BRUSEWITZ.
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