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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1926
Page
4
Hon T Alan Goldsborough newly renominated for Representative in Congress by a large majority. The candidate cites high national stature through committee assignments and strong support from leading lawmakers. Voters urged to back his return in November to continue serving the district and state.
Editorial notes accuse President Coolidge of vague fears of a Treasury raid while praising Democrats for pushing back against excessive appropriations. It argues that budget cuts by Congress and Republicans increased spending, and urges cross party action at the December session to return surplus funds as immediate tax relief. The piece cites Addison E. Mul types and discusses Baltimore trade drift.
Republican candidate Mullikin argues a privately financed bridge across Chesapeake Bay could cost about 10 miles at roughly 1 million dollars per mile. Tolls would cover interest and fund retirement, then transfer to Maryland after sinking fund buildup. He says the project would boost trade, cut travel time, and spur regional development.
A Wilmington Every Evening critique attacks the claim that Coolidge’s administration offers a fine financial record. It argues the government’s payroll is the largest since the Patriots’ era and questions tax cuts, noting World War debt and partisan battles over tax policy. It accuses GOP propaganda of shaping public opinion and lambasts Republican newspapers.
The fall and winter season at the New Dover Opera House promises the greatest entertainment in its history. Through a new affiliation the theatre will present top Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Paramount photoplays soon after release dates, with many titles including Volcano and The Runaway among others.
The advertisement lists numerous Met ro-Goldwyn-Mayer pictures such as Little Journey Blarney Boy Friend There You Are Exit Smiling and more to be shown across the United States in top venues. Prices range from 50 cents to 2 dollars with a pledge to keep popular prices while presenting high quality productions. In a separate matter EF Linwood Todd guardian for Hudson Todd filed his first and final account of guardianship which the court examined approved and ordered recorded.
Caroline county Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Executrix Amanda Jensen filed inventory and appraisement and an order to sell. Daisy Nicolai and Eastern Shore Trust Company granted letters of administration. Bonds filed and approved. Creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named. Administrators filed separate debts lists and rent accounts for several estates. Final orders ratifying real estate sales were passed for multiple estates. Account filed for Martha Cheezum estate.
The article details how a young Indian warrior makes a shield by shaping a hide over a ground hole, shrinking it with fire, then painting the mediene or totem and adding feathers. Shields stay with the owner until death, only moving as a prize to a worthy successor or loved as a grave gift.
A historical note recalls that accident insurance began in 1859 in the United States with the first company organized in Hartford Connecticut in 1863. The inaugural policy reportedly insured a Hartford citizen for $1060 at a premium of 2 cents against death by accident while walking from the post office to his residence.
A regular motor freight and passenger service has been established linking the oases of South Tunis with the oases of South Algeria by six wheeled automobiles. The new route expands regional transport, providing faster overland travel for goods and people across the desert corridor.
A garbled underlined snippet notes Croquet as a potential national game tied to fashion and a reference to Huchester with Tines Union. The readable fragments suggest historical sport attire and a club or union context without clear dates or outcomes.
The Ladies' Aid of the MPL Church announces an annual chicken and ham supper at the church on Thursday evening October 21. Readers are urged to subscribe now for support and community coverage.
1951 classified ad from Ridgely Maryland offering 200 White Leghorn pullets of the Rain Strain by Henry B Lester with phone number 77 14. Ridgely Md.
Wesley Ki Thawley, Democratic nominee for Caroline County State's Attorney, appeals to voters with a three year record of prosecuting crime and dedicating attention to State's cases. He notes the shorter term due to Maryland's Flee tions Law and asks supporters to endorse him on Election Day.
Writ of fieri facias issued from the Circuit Court of Caroline County directs a sheriff sale of the lands of Roland Fountain and Charles E. Fountain. The auction covers two parcels totaling about six acres in the Third Election District, including parcel details tied to Maloney and Fountain deeds from 1889 to 1926, with improvements described as included in the sale. The action is tied to Kent County Motor Company v. the Fountain defendants.
Under writ and authority the buyers will sell at public sale in front of the Court House door Denton Maryland to the highest cash bidder. The two story dwelling and small outbuildings are to be sold to satisfy the writ debt interest costs due on the levy. Charles B. Fountain and Roland Fountain are named as the property owners and debtors in the execution.
Executors of James J Wright and Mary E Wright announce public vendue of farm lands and town property in Caroline County Maryland. Tract 1 totals about 110 acres including a 95 acre farm and 15 acre woodland, plus a 53 by 66 foot Denton town lot with a two story dwelling. Tract 2 called Loggins Horns comprises 76 acres of cleared land with 15 acres of woodland. Parcel 1 in Denton includes a two story frame dwelling with town water. Sale methods: separate offers then combined, tenanted properties with specified rent and wheat crop fertilizer charges. taxes paid by executors. purchaser credits from sale date to Jan 1 1927.
One third of the purchase money for Tracts 1 and 2 is to be paid in cash on sale day. The remainder is to be secured by note or notel satisfactory to the executors and payable at The Peoples Bank in Denton Maryland on January 1 1027, or all cash at the purchaser's option. Parcel No 1 refers to the house and lot.
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