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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1897
Page
2
The Denton Journal discusses George A. Deakyne county treasurer of Caroline seeking the state treasurer post and notes his proven financial skill. It argues Caroline has long been overlooked in nominations and urges an evening up of nominations to boost local influence.
The Baltimore Sux notes a New York Tribune report on a proposed Loan and Mortgage Bank Company of the United States. It would lend to farmers at 4.65 percent with $100 million capital, mortgage-based loans up to 50 percent, and bonds paying 3.65 percent. Termed as a government-friendly secular credit institution, it faces political questions about government involvement. The piece also covers support for women trustees on local school boards and a range of brief notes on state affairs, tax policy, and international events.
In Philadelphia on May 17 1897 substantial dress goods sale showcases surplus stock from a famed French maker. The assortment includes 42 to 48 inch wide wool crepe cloths grenadines and beaded grenadines across 35 lots with prices cut to 0.50 0.75 and 1.50 per yard. Items include beaded grenadines silk striped beaded varieties and plain wool canvases with deep discounts and a note on sought after imported gown fabrics.
By virtue of two mortgage powers, John R. Birkight and Sallie A. Birkight and William R. Carroll as administrator for Henry Burkett, assignors and assignees will sell at public auction at the Denton court house door on Tuesday June 8 1897 between 2 and 4 PM. The property lies in Caroline County Fourth Election District on the Birlight road near Bethlehem Hog Island, adjoining Ernest Glenvinkle John Smith Samuel Smith Anah R Holmes and others.
In Equity the complainant seeks a vinculo divorce from Susan B. Clark. The bill alleges contemptuous desertion for three years by the nonresident respondent, and directs publication in a Caroline county newspaper for four weeks before May 17, with appearance required by June 1, 1897 to show cause why a decree should not be granted.
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