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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1923
Page
2
The special committee lists twelve women from varied fields including philanthropy painting politics natural science and education. The choice signals expanding feminine roles across art literature and sciences inspiring belief that women will soon be active in most fields.
The 1922 annual report shows the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway failed to balance. Operating revenues fell to 1 564 865, expenses rose to 1 531 125, yielding a deficit of 171 021 versus 91 443 the prior year after charges. Interest on 1 250 000 mortgage bonds rose to 63 125 due to unpaid maturities, with coupons bought by Pennsylvania Railroad under an arrangement granting rights to coupon holders.
A. M. Jackson of Salisbury and William J. Ogden of Baltimore pressed the Public Service Commission for permits to operate Salisbury to Claiborne and branch routes on the Eastern Shore. The lines would compete with the Maryland Delaware and Virginia system if it continues. The commission denied the applications, noting no new bus lines would be approved until the rail situation is resolved.
This week licenses issued to multiple parties include American Stores Co. Denton for 1500 dollars and Federalsburg for 2500 dollars, White’s Garage Denton 1000, Mrs Ida S Hollingsworth Denton 1000, M B Cooper Greensboro 1000, C G Bowdle and Son Denton 1000, J H McRill Preston 1000, Harvey Fleetwood Denton 4000 plus cigarette license, Mrs M G Elliott Ridgely 1000, W J Murphy Goldsboro 4000, L B Towers and Bro Denton 2500, Guy C White Federalsburg 1000, Edwin E Pendleton Ridgely 1000, Samuel Lewis and Son Denton 1000, P E Willis Federalsburg 1000, Clayton Ice Co Denton 1000.
In loving memory of Lizzie Flaharty who departed this time on May 9 1923. Her nephews William and Faney Andrew remember her with lasting love and fond memories. Also note: two round trips daily on the Claiborne Annapolis ferry.
Balance on hand April 30 1923 and detailed receipts and expenditures for taxes 1920 1922 water and sewer accounts. Items include tax for 1921 1922 1920 1923 interest on tax licenses note payments street and paving costs fifth avenue project and total distributions. Prepared by treasurer WM S Crouse and certified by Charles W Shawn.
W Foster Clark announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner in Caroline County Maryland at the coming primary. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability and asks for Democratic voter support. Clark is a lifelong Democrat and has not previously sought public office.
A reminiscence recalls two six year olds who split what they had and shared watermelons, living by a doctrine of Honest Service in return for Value Received. The piece honors Carroll H. Dunning, president of Pencil Supply Co. Ine.
Public auction to be held in Denton Maryland on June 5 1923 of three parcels from the Alva B Todd and Cora H Todd estates. Parcel 1 seventy five acres with a two story nine room dwelling and outbuildings. Parcel 2 twenty acres of timber land with no improvements. Parcel 3 one hundred acres with a two story dwelling and large barn. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months or all cash. credit bears interest. Trusteeship by Charles B Harrison.
All that farm and land in the Third Election district of Caroline county on the Anderston town and Concord road adjoins Hobbs Steeve Wm Deen and others. Eight acres previously sold to Bernard Lasley. Conveyed to John H. Vickery by deed from William and Emily Stevens dated 1907 recorded in Liber T L D 71 folio 552. Improvements include a nearly new room dwelling a barn and outbuildings. Terms: one third cash day of sale balance in two equal installments at six and twelve months secured or all cash. Title papers at purchaser expense. W Brewster Deen William J Rickards James Temple Auctioneers Trustees.
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