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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1915
Page
2
Denton Journal dated Saturday morning September 4 1915 lists H Johnson Melvin Johnson publishers. The brief notice states the newspaper’s name and year of operation with publisher details reflecting early 20th century print.
Editorial notes discuss Maryland highway spending and future investments, praising the Crothers administration's road program and noting tax collections. It condemns war burdens, cites Kentucky Democrats backing Wilson, honors Baltimore figure Thomas G. Hayes, and criticizes improper political rhetoric in primaries while urging restraint and duty.
The Westaulaster Advocate argues that participation in primaries binds voters to their party’s result and condemns crossing from Democratic primaries to Republican tickets. It warns against mud-slinging and urges primaries to avoid extravagances while maintaining party compacts.
A philosopher warns that professionals must be well informed through reading and practice, not mere good intentions. He questions if farmers and others equally strive to be broad minded and well informed on all sides of issues.
Professor Willis L. Moore, ex chief of the Federal weather service, joins Maryland peach growers at Mooreland Farm near Rockville. The 160 acre orchard has 11 peach varieties, 50 workers, and despite low prices, aims to net over 30000 dollars as peaches ripen through mid October.
A statement urges home canners to rely on full heat sterilization and tight sealing for safe preserves. It asserts that any canning chemical is unnecessary and harmful for home use and illegal for marketed goods. The note stresses profits come from proper canning rather than chemicals.
A letter to Caroline County voters denounces hikes in Treasurer salaries and special jobs, license fee abuses, liquor policy clashes, and elevated Maryland state taxes. The writer vows to oppose these practices and urges readers to reject them in the fall election. The missive ends with the sign-off SEH MEST. WAY [Adv.]
A mass meeting in support of Senator Lee and associates on the Democratic Primary Ticket is set for Thursday September 9 at 2 30 PM. Speakers include Blair Lee for Governor William Copper for Comptroller and William Matloy for Attorney General with others to speak. Brass band will attend and oysters will be served.
Attorney named in the mortgage from David F P King and Eda S King to The Protestant Episcopal Church Diocese of Euston offers and exposes at public auction in front of the Court House door Denton Maryland the property secured by the June 28 IH mortgage recorded in Caroline County mortgage records to be sold to the highest bidder at a public sale conducted at the courthouse steps in Denton Maryland on a specified date.
Tuesday September 28 1915 from 2 to 4 pm parcels Offered include Parcel 1 a cleared farm with barn and outbuildings and Parcel 2 woodland with peaches apples strawberries and fruit trees. The land is described with metes and bounds linking to Butter and Downes lands and includes a five eighths acre exception. Cash sale with purchaser’s costs and mortgage financing available through Oscar Clark Attorney.
Dentistry in all its branches at prices that for workmanship and quality of material cannot be equaled in the city or elsewhere. ARTIFICIAL TEETH Some want quality others quantity. We can furnish teeth at any price. Open daily from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. Appointments by mail or phone.
A Democratic voter message from Charles E Carroll appeals Caroline county voters in the primaries for the sheriff nomination. He promises full dedication if nominated and elected to improve peace and security, and reduce court and tax bills by faithfully fulfilling duties.
Democratic candidate W Brewster Deen informs Caroline County voters of his entry into the primary for State's Attorney. He cites eight years as a county and state bar member as qualifications and pledges to serve with justice, public satisfaction, and personal honor if nominated and elected.
A long-time Democrat who has never held office announces candidacy for the legislature. He pledges to conserve public funds, lower the tax burden, and advocate strict economy while eliminating non essential expenditures to improve state welfare.
In a letter addressed to Democratic voters of Caroline County Jenmy T. Blades declares his decision to run for the Legislature. He appeals for support, pledging to work for the county and state’s best interests if nominated and elected.
Gentlemen Having decided to run for Legislature at the request of Democratic friends I seek party support in the September 1 primaries NW SAI PPS Sparks Sixth District Caroline County Democrat for twenty eight years calls for nomination to County Commissioner at primaries George L Jopp Nobbs Md requests aid for nomination in coming primaries.
George W. Kelley of Caroline County declares his bid for the Democratic nomination as Judge of the Orphans Court. He appeals to Democrats for support in the upcoming primary and emphasizes his long service to the party.
Richard T. West asks fellow Democrats to consider him for the nomination as Judge of the Orphans' Court in the primaries on the 14th. He respectfully requests party support and assistance from Democratic members.
In accordance with the Maryland Acts of 1912 the following nominees were declared by certificate after filing by August 24 1915 with no opposition. Listed are candidates for House of Delegates Clerk of the Circuit Court Judges of Orphans Court States Attorney Sheriff County Commissioner County Surveyor and Delegates to Republican State Convention with named towns including Denton Ridgely Federalsburg Choptank Goldsboro and Preston.
J O Davis of near Denton Maryland posts a cider making schedule noting Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays as active days. The terse notice appears in a local public posting.
Notice to judges clerks and voters that the primary election will be held in Caroline County districts from 8am to 6pm with locations in Henderson Greensboro and Denton and unspecified third district precincts.
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