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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1920

Page

4

Senate delays confirm many appointments for political reasons

A study shows the Senate withholds confirmation on numerous presidential appointments, including ambassadors and federal judges, to influence outcomes. The delay extends to three American delegates for an international communications convention, with opposition tied to internal Republican politics and a so called boss.

Senate Mexico Washington Lodge State Department Penrose

Interchurch movement vs. local church duplication observed

A Tennessee town shows four churches in a block with uneven preaching, highlighting wasted energy the Interchurch Movement seeks to cut. Massachusetts calls for home gardens amid high living costs, while Democrats eye a West Virginian as a possible convention dark horse. Maryland prepares a motor vehicle title law change after June requiring owners to secure titles, with new ownership certificates and detailed vehicle descriptions.

Interchurch World Movement Tennessee Interchurch Movement San Francisco Ambassador Davis United States Great Britain

Transfer of motor vehicle ownership rules in Maryland

The original owner must endorse an assignment and title warranty on the back of the title certificate, listing liens. After delivery of the title and vehicle to the purchaser, the buyer applies for a new title before obtaining license tags. Effective after September 1, transfers require the title certificate with assignment, with penalties from 5 to 1600 dollars or up to ten years imprisonment for violations. The title need not stay in the car but should be kept safe and available for inspection.

Commissioner of Motor Vehicles E. Austin Baughman Maryland

County tax plan weighs rate and valuation changes

H B Missesapr argues for steady assessable base with valuation equalization and new construction to fund rising county expenses. He projects needed increases for schools and roads, plus interest on bonds, totaling about 242 666 for 1920 1921 and 49 200 for 1921 1922, suggesting a tax rate rise of about 25 cents per hundred to 1.42 if necessary.

St.17 General Assembly Preston-Choptank H. B. Missesapr

Memoriam and Thanks For Bereavement

In loving remembrance of Clara D Jacous who died April 12 1920 her husband T R Jacobs notes sorrow yet faith in God and reunion in heaven Also addresses to husband Thomas FP Towers who died May Victoria? Acknowledgments of thanks from T R Jacobs and others for kindnesses during bereavement Mrs Devorian Cartwright and Mrs Worth and Family express gratitude for support from friends and neighbors.

Clara D. Jacous Angel Thomas FP ‘Towers Apo T. R. Jacobs

Notice of cattle purchase and exchanges

529 21 Notice. I am buying cattle for all kinds or will exchange fresh ones for them. M. H. DOWNUS, Denton, Md.

M. H. Downus Denton, Md

Community notices from Hickman and regional events

Hickman residents host surprise party for Florence Robinson and Edward Layton. Florence Robinson returns home after a short visit with Mrs. Clayton Layton of Hobbie. Local girl friends meet as Miss Blanche Butler hosts a Sunday gathering. The Twentieth Century Community Club met at Stella Tull’s home with 13 members and a talk by Mrs. Norman. a county agent and Home Demonstrator retention resolution passed. Next meeting planned at Mrs. Arthur Willey’s home with Mrs. Sallie Ross on June 2. Maryland Virginia and DC lifeguards urged to volunteer for Learn To Swim Week June 19 to 26 as Potomac Division Red Cross promotes water safety nationwide.

Clayton Layton Hickman Florence Robinon Edward Florence Robinson Hobbie Lillie Harmony Blanche Butler Twentieth Century Community Club Stella Tull Norman Arthur Willey Sallie Ross Maryland Virginia West Virginia District of Columbia Potomac American Red Cros

Local banks observe Decoration Day holiday

The Goldsnone Bank in Goldsboro Maryland and the Denton National Bank in Denton announce closure on Decoration Day. Papers maturing May 31st and May 25th respectively may be paid the following day. Signed by bank cashiers Robert Jarrell Jr W J Norris and T P Johnson.

Tak Provipi Statue Bank Preston Mad J. A. Trazzarl The Goldsnone Bank Goldsboro Wid Robert Jarrell, JR Denton National Bank Denton W. J. Norris Castner the Probles Pank T. &. Johnson Seuwignutt

TRUSTEE S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN CAROLINE COUNTY maryland

The trustee will publicly sell in Goldsboro Maryland between two and four o clock PM lands described as three tracts in Caroline County. Tract 1 a Lind tract at the old Williamson and Wills corner from a 44 degree east line 123 perches to a ditch Bee Tree, thence along the stream north 71 1/2 degrees east 16 4 10 perches etc. Tract 2 a farm in the First Election District bounded by Jacob Steele John Krumaul Ralph Ober Louis Zouch James Steele and county road. Tract 3 a lot in Tendrson town on the west side of Henderson to Goldsboro road bounded by John R Jones with measurements given. All relate to wills and Jones heirs records and conveyances in Caroline and Queen Annes counties.

Circuit Court Caroline County S. Winfred Wilson Howard BE Wilson Goldsboro Bank Goldsboro Maryland P.om Marsland Joseph J. Wileson Belle Wills Sud Grillm Said Walson William A. Grillium Joseph L Walton Cashe’s Mill Baltinore Corner Jacob Steele John Krumaul Ralph Ober Lous Zouch James Steele Willam Downes Queen Anne’s Queen Anne's Caroline Lleetion State of Waham Dulin Tuckabee Creek Queen Anne’s Counties Denton Hillsboro Denton-Hillsboro Ridgely Downes’ Station Westford Denwood Long Farm Denton and Hillsboro and Paron Taylor Queen Anne’s County Ingleside Long Marsh Bridge Eldridge Downes Henry Walls Samuel C. Walls Schuyler Oldridge Downes Tuckahoe Neck Elbin’s Mill Stone Robert Wright

Sale Notice Describes Property Improvements and Payment Terms

The description notes improved properties including a dwelling and outbuildings with plans for a two stone dwelling and stony brickwork. Sale terms include one third cash on day of sale and two equal instalments at twelve months, with interest from sale, secured by notes or bonds of the purchaser, or full cash option at purchaser’s expense.

Stony Blicksrmith Power Cooper, JaMes Harvey L Cooper James DE Mele Aetioneer Williams IL Kemp Merrick Clements Fred R. Owens F. P. Covey N. B Red Rowens Denton Maryland T. Pliny Fisher

Boy's coat found near Chautauqua provids

A boy's coat was found recently near the Chautauqua provids. Loser please describe cant, pay tulvertsiap charge and receive at JOURNAL office. Soul for top dressing lawns and cemetery lots, find for burying and other purposes, in any quantity, delivered. DENTON AMUSEMENT CO, ZU Marc Bryant, Manager.

Chautauqua Denton Amusemene CO Marc Bryant

Proposals for Coal Bids Sought by Caroline County Board of Education

The Caroline County Board of Education invites bids by 10 am June 1 1920 for best quarts anthracite coal to supply multiple schools in June or July 1920 with delivery to the arsenals. Bids will be on a base of 2240 pounds per ton and paid in September, with local trustees to verify amounts.

Board of Education of Caroline County Steve Marshel Henderson Bee ‘Tree Goldsboro Baltimore Central Caroline High Denton Williamson Oaks Williston Anderson Town Fickman Smithson Grove Preston Poplar Neck Hubbard's Bethlehem Dover Road John’s Jonestown Federalsburg Hillsboro Thawley’s Laulsbury Cedar Grove Deep Branch Ridgely Furman’s Grove Smithville Concord Friendship Almerican Corner Howard’s Haimesville

Threshing Rigs Offered For Public Sale in Waston MD

Two complete threshing outfits will be sold at public sale on the David Cohen lot west of Townsend Tractor Co plant in Waston Maryland. The first rig includes a Case engine 10x10 and Case thresher 86 inch with Garden City feeder and weighing device. capable of 2000 bushels per day. The second rig features a Peerless 18 HP engine and a 32 inch wood Case thresher with Garden City feeder and weighing device. Both outfits in AI working condition and are described as among the best grain savers in Talbot county. Sale at ll o'clock a m on a date to be announced, terms reasonable.

Garden City Talbot County Public Safe David Cohen Townsend Tractor Co Federal St. i Waston Maryland Baseball Ground

Land Sale Notice for Denton Hillsboro Farm Parcels

Half acre excepted, sold to Isuanc T Spark lin for a road and two acres sold to MoD W Railroad, leaving 207 1 2 acres. Land formerly conveyed by R C Carter to Catherine S Downes. Farm offered in two parcels, then as a whole, with portions bounded by Denton Hillsboro road and rail lines, subject to sale to highest bidder.

Isuanc T Caroline County Denton-Hillsboro Ridgely M.D. A V

Land parcel in Queen Annes County near Ingleside seized description

A land tract near Ingleside in Queen Annes County is detailed with metes and bounds. It includes a main parcel adjoining Eldridge Downes and Henry Walls and a second lot known as Tom's Taney Enlarged in the Crow's Nest forest, totaling 20 acres.

Mortgage chain sale notice in Denton Maryland

The assignee will sell at the Court House door in Denton Maryland a complex mortgage chain involving Horace B E Wright and wife to T Pliny Fisher dated November 8 1905 with subsequent assignments to Mary M Mowbray George R Neal and back to T Pliny Fisher. The documents are recorded in Liber T L D No 8 Folio 511 and other Mortgage Record Books for Caroline County.

TY. West Arzu Mo West Harvey L Cooper Harvey L. Cooper Liber J. WK. S Caroline County Court House Denton Maryland Ada C. Hobby George T. Hobby, Jr Liber T. L Liber J. K.S Horace BE. Wright T. Pliny Fisher Mary M. Mowbray Maury M. Mowbray George R. Neal

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