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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1923
Page
2
The item indicates a Saturday publication from Denton Maryland dated May 26 1923 with postal entry as second class mail matter. It marks the periodical’s routine circulation schedule and distribution details for that edition.
Editorial notes advocate rapid state construction of principal highways funded by state governments and consumer costs. MacDonald argues savings in gasoline and wear justify public investment, warning against overreliance on counties. The piece also discusses high prices, labor and farmer relief, and political forecasts for 1924.
Mrs. A. L. Harris of Betterton chairs the Eastern Shore drive for Bundle Day on May 28. The aim is to mobilize all Que to participate and support Caro line, seeking countywide involvement and aid.
Organizers urge town and country residents to donate clothing as warmth and life sustaining aid. Chairmen named for Denton Ridgely Federalsbury Greensborough Preston Goldsboro Henderson Wil Liston and others urged to coordinate deliveries. Local volunteers in Eastern Shore counties can hand bundles to bread carriers who will deliver to Baltimore to support Caroline county.
The Ford weekly purchase plan extends credit by tapping family savings at home and in banks, without guaranteeing delivery on a small down payment. It shifts autos from luxury toward necessity, urging ownership while boosting bank deposits and thrift. Banks back the move to assess credit risk and spur savings tied to a Ford car.
The Passengers Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad issues a 192 page illustrated folder detailing New Jersey coast vacation spots from Long Branch to Cape May. Free copies available via ticket agents or D N Bell at Broad Street Station Philadelphia. Also notices a June Ball at Salisbury Md on June 27 with 500 couples expected and Myer Davis orchestra.
Seven musicians, all concert artists, arrive in Salisbury on June 27 for a grand dance. They have performed throughout the season at diplomatic functions in the nation’s capital and will play at venues in East, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington.
Pastor Rev McIntire of Inpleside will address young people at St Pauls Church Tuesday at 8 p.m. Leaguers and all youths invited. St Pauls Sunday programs include Sunday School at 9:30, worship at 10:30, Epworth League at 7, preaching at 7:30, Elanis Chapel service at 2, preaching at 3. Mrs Howton of Franklin W Va returns home via Washington and Tlaaisburg. Mr and Mrs E S Bowens visited Trappe. Mrs Wilkinson and Mrs Barnette visiting Norfolk. St Pauls Sunday School to hold Children's Day June 17. Mr Stewart Gale wiring parsonage this week.
Mrs Anna Wardesty wife of Rev George L Hardesty a veteran minister of the Wilmington M E L Conference died at her Seaford home on Tuesday of last week aged 63 She was born in Preston county daughter of the late William and Mary Elizabeth Towers Married in March 1877 she leaves nine children E J Hardesty L L Hardesty W F Hardesty Julian Hardesty Mrs W H Wall Seaford Mrs Leonard Harper Stevensville Mrs Horace Witinghaim Mrs Eugene Hardesty and A Leslie Hardesty Wilmington Funeral occurred Thursday with interment at Sealoid
Between 2 and 4 pm a farm in the Second Election District of Caroline County will be sold. It lies on the west side of the Goldsboro Bridgetown road and is bounded by Elizabeth Spencer George W. Casson heirs of Henry Hughes deceased and the county road. The property includes a two story dwelling, stable and outbuildings. One third cash with balance in two equal installments at six and twelve months, or all cash. Purchaser pays title papers and stamps. Fred R. Owens and James Temple are attorneys and auctioneers. Denton Maryland.
Private sale of 116 acre farm three miles from Greensboro Md on the road from Sycamore Tree to Cedar Grove. Includes 100 acres clear, woodland remainder, 8 room dwelling barn granary implement house chicken house windmill hot and cold water in house barn and hen house. Davis Bishop Greensboro Md June 26 tf.
An executor for Martin Everagam of Caroline County will offer at public sale the estate farm near Denton Maryland. The property includes a large tract with a horse burial ground reserved, improvements such as a two story dwelling dairy barn and various outbuildings, 20 acres of wheat land seeded in grass, and ten wooded acres. Possession January 1, 1924 with one third cash upfront and the balance due January 1 1924. or full cash option. Title papers paid by purchaser.
For sale an action farm located on State Road 34 miles from Easton between Dover Bridge and Easton. Will sell fully stocked or separately. Contact Charles F. Smithson, phone 3F22, Easton, Maryland.
Mapledell near Williston and a 50 acre tract with improvements along a road. a 67 acre farm near Williston with improvements. probate notation references B Gootee Stevens and William D. Uipler dated 6-26-21 in Denton Maryland.
The notice describes a land parcel on the northwest side of the Preston to Harmony road in Caroline County bounded by McFarquar/Gadow fence and Isaac Noble heirs. Terms require one half cash at sale, balance in three months with interest, or all cash. title papers at purchaser’s expense. sale conducted by Charles B. Harrison and W. Toff as trustees.
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