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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1916

Page

2

New State Revenue Laws Set To Increase Fees statewide

On June 1 the McMullen revenue laws take effect adding about 3300, ono annually to the treasury. The measure expands licenses and fees across theaters, performers, garages, moving picture houses, junk dealers, livery stables, bowling alleys, and various business offices. The act envisions rising revenue to fund highways and public services amid calls for tighter public spending.

McMullen Baltimore

Prospect for strawberry crop boosts Caroline business

A strong strawberry harvest with good prices promises to circulate about a quarter million dollars in Caroline, providing a notable addition and stimulus to local business activity.

Caroline

State Conservation Commission appointments announced

Governor Harrington named W Thomas Kemp chair and William H Killian of Baltimore City along with J Edward White of Worcester to the new State Conservation Commission. Kemp to chair, Kemp and Kilian to be commissioners with 3000 dollar salaries. Oscar Leser reappointed minority member of the State Tax Commission with 5000 dollars. General Murray Vandiser dies at Sabillasville after long Democratic service.

Harrington W. Thomas Kemp William H. Killian Balimore City J. Edward White Worcester County State Conservation Commission Kemp Oscar Leser State Tax Commission

Professor Davis Dies At Southern Home

Prof. Davis died recently at a southern home. He resided many years at Hickman and had numerous friends in Caroline county. A Vermont native, he moved with his parents to the Peninsula and served for several years as School Superintendent of Sussex county.

Davis Hickman Caroline County Vermont Sussex County

Burgess Neighborhood Social and Church News

Burrsville gatherings as the Thawleys and friends tour Frederica and Harrington visiting kin. The first quarterly conference of the M E Church was held with Easton district presiding. Sunday School prepares Children’s Day program. Howard Hopkins and Homer Stafford visited from Wilmington. Amos F Layton’s horse collapsed while plowing. Leonard Johnson departed for New York for an extended stay.

Burrsville James Thawley Greensboro R. C. Garret Haddon Heights N. Joy Sarah Hammond Harrington Eva A. Thawley Frederica Mig Fred Hopkins Annie M. Raughley Mary E Alfred Baughley Bfarrington M. E. Church Easton John Biker Chester Ford Dla Baker M. E Howard Hopkins Homer Stafford Wilnington Amos F. Layton Leonard Johnson New York

Mite Society Meeting at Nagel Home May 16

The Mite Society of Nichol M E Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nagel on Friday evening May 16. Numerous members and guests attended including Mr. and Mrs. Woo Cammingg Mr. and Mrs. Stull Mr. and Mrs. Robinson Nichols Mr. and Mrs. J J Kemp and many others. Guests for Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Marne and family with Will Windsor Myrtle Ruth Covey Mary Andres Inez Marine Marian Vaught and others.

Mite Society of Nichol M. E. Church Henry Nagle Woo Cammingg Mrr Mas C. He Stull Robinon Nichols J. J. Kemp Hermansul Christian Napel W. Q. Bradley B. I. Corkran

Agricultural Exhibit Proposed by County Boys

About 30 boys in the county have entered corn and potato contests as part of agricultural clubs. A county-wide show is planned with five local exhibits and a potential fairlike event in Caroline next fall. County agent seeks public help to establish a prize list and organize a banner day, recalling the Home State Tour stop in Denton on June 7.

Corn Club Caroline Denton A. J. Nokwas

Bicycle Rider Charles Norman Run Over in Preston

Charles Norman of Preston was struck by an automobile Monday while crossing the road on a bicycle. He was knocked under the car, wheels passed over him, his clothing tore and he sustained cuts and bruises in the incident.

Charles Norman Preston

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