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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1911
Page
2
The Tuesday statewide primary energized Democrats as voters chose nominees for state and county offices. While some stayed home, a solid turnout affirmed support for the party’s advanced principle. The lead candidates set a loyal example, and Democrats pledge to back the ticket through November as the campaign moves forward.
An Atlanta Constitution excerpt argues that using convicts for highway work yields broad benefits. It cites increased land values, population growth, and social development as outcomes. The text notes a governors conference in Springfield Beach New Jersey September 12 to 16 with Governor Crothers attending. It also hints at a Democratic shift in Maryland and anticipated praise for the Democratic governor.
Senator Lee and Senator Gorman trade cordial barbs before primaries. Unofficial returns place Gorman ahead narrowly in the state convention yet lead Lee in the popular vote by 11 513. Democrats statewide are united, predicting victory and backing their chosen ticket. The western Democratic national convention is expected to take place in Baltimore.
Senator Gorman details a progressive platform with a 16 cent direct tax to fund public schools and road improvements. He pledges open corporate oversight, steady reform, economy in road building, and unity with former primary rivals as he gears up for the convention and campaign.
The article profiles Rev Dr Clinton T Wyatt a prominent Wilmington M E Conference minister born near Goldsboro North Carolina. It traces his education at St Johns Annapolis ordination in 1890 and ministry across Chincoteague Westover Berlin Roxana Deals Island Asbury Immanuel Middletown Harrison Street Cambridge and more. It notes fund raising for mortgages and a new Cambridge church costing over 30000 with completion planned by 1905 and his election as first reserve delegate to General Conference.
A church program outlines Bible lessons on Israelite kings from Rehoboam to Zedekiah, with focus on character, events, and moral progress. It warns readers to study the rise and fall of Israel as a mirror for personal conduct and nations, using key prophecies, scriptures, and revivals.
Bank will be closed on Monday September 4 a legal holiday and all paper maturities due that day may be presented afterward. Danae
The owner announces a public sale at the M Bates Stephens farm near Burrsville on Monday September 4 1911 starting at 10 oclock am selling live stock farming implements and other articles. Livestock includes three mares a mule two cows and a colt and other gear includes wagons mowers plows drills harnesses and farm tools. Cash for small sums and four month credit for larger amounts with note and security. property to be removed only after terms. Carroll C Thawley F P B Covey auctioneers. J B Ravanney clerk.
Notice of vacant scholarships to Baltimore area state normal schools, a Baltimore arts institute, and a Bowie training school. Scholarships cover tuition and books at Frostburg and Baltimore schools, tuition at the Maryland Institute. Colored Normal and Industrial Training School offers about 57 dollars yearly. Applicants should be at least fifteen and finished sixth grade, with two endorsements, due before September 5. By order, A W Sisk, President. E M Noble, Secretary.
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