06 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
1
A long-standing Democrat, Goote Lidiem of Smithville Md announces his candidacy for County Treasurer. He vows faithful service, economy, and scrupulous care of public accounts, appealing for Democratic support after over thirty years of voting and party loyalty.
J R Hughes of Greensboro Maryland declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for Caroline County Sheriff. He cites support from Democrat friends and asks for assistance from acquaintances and party members, stating he can serve well if nominated and elected.
Advertisement from Denton Maryland dated April 10 1913 announces James Temple as a Democratic candidate for sheriff. He asks for party support at upcoming primaries and promises to give the office his full attention if elected.
William G. Smith declares candidacy for Sheriff in Caroline County as a Democrat. He notes he was born and raised there, has never held elective office, and seeks party support to run and serve the county.
W T Elliott of Ridgely Md announces candidacy for sheriff subject to Democratic primaries. He pledges to serve with honor if nominated and elected and asks party support throughout the county. Dated Ridgely March 8 1913.
At the solicitation of Democratic friends he declares his plan to enter the coming primaries for nomination to the House of Delegates. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability with promptness and respect.
W Townsend Downes of Greensboro Maryland declares his candidacy for the September 1913 party primaries for the House of Delegates. He cites thirty years of party service and readiness to answer questions for information, not idle curiosity.
A Denton letter dated August 16 1813 urges Caroline County Democrats to back a proposed single term treasurer candidate. He emphasizes lifelong party loyalty, rejection of multiple terms, and vows to exit after one term, while canvassing the county for endorsements and explaining his intentions and conduct.
In an open appeal to the Democrats of Caro line County, Howard Mielyvin announces his request for a party nomination to the House of Delegates. He pledges to serve the county and state with integrity and to render full accountability if elected, thanking supporters and noting his long newspaper career and loyalty to the Democratic party.
An advertisement from Philip W. Downes of the Sixth District announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner and asks party voters for their support.
Democratic candidate George W. Kelley declares his candidacy for sheriff in the Eighth District and asks Democratic voters for support and good wishes. He emphasizes his lifelong party service and dedication to ticket success.
A Car line County Democratic ad urges voters to back Reuben Garey for Register of Wills. Garey, a 23 year lawyer, argues the office should be held by someone with legal training and experience, contrasting himself with incumbent Z Potter Steele who is not a lawyer. The piece notes Steele’s long service and Garey’s first-time candidacy ahead of the September 8 primaries.
An ad endorses Deputy Temple for Sheriff highlighting his role in curbing illegal liquor and urging Democratic voters to nominate him. The letter laments efforts to defeat him in the primary and urges a clean, law abiding community.
A. Card advertisement states WM. PF. JACKSON of the 6th District is a candidate for the county commissioner nomination. He cites his life experience and community needs as the basis for his bid.
Two passenger auto in near new condition offered cheap. Features include top and wind shield. Also includes a duplex spring Dearborn and harness. Contact R. W. Emerson in Denton Maryland as of 8-30-tf.
Intending to discontinue farming I will sell at my farm near Bethlehem Caroline county rain or shine on 1913 beginning at 10 o'clock Live stock includes pairs of mules aged 5 to 12 years a Black Horse a Sorrel Mare a Bay Horse cows calves and a Holstein plus a Short Horn Bull Farming implements include hay rake reapers mowers drills plows cultivators harrows planters spreaders crates bee hives and more 20 stands of bees 1000 lbs of honey 10 tons of hay and 20 bushels seed Rye with many other items listed Terms cash under 10 credit 12 months with interest notes secured by the undersigned Sale by PATCHETT Fletcher Clark Chas B Harrison clerks Chas D Schuyler Auctioneer
Taxpayers are to appear for tax collection between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at specified locations. On other days, the office in the Court House in Hillsboro will host the sessions. The notice notes September 17 and references Thompson's Implement Store as a venue.
Durant and De la Tour face a duel in Richelieu era Paris after an edict against dueling. The cardinal Richelieu intervenes, ordering a controlled contest that ends in reconciliation. Mile. Remercier’s plea leads to pardon and a carriage ride for Durant and Remercier. The piece notes France’s lingering duel culture.
In Paris Cardinal Richelieu learns a duel is to unfold with Captain de la Tour facing Lieutenant Durant. A woman named Mile Remercier has dressed as a man to duel Durant in the noon fight by the Seine. The cardinal orders the duellists brought to the palace, seeking to spare lives during a deadly, classed rite of honor.
In New South Wales Edward Bulwer Lytton Dickens, at fifty one, served six years in parliament. While addressing the house he faced repeated interruptions from a member named Wills. Dickens quipped that his father coined the line Barkis is willing, and improvised a reverse gag saying Wills is barking, ending the interruptions as the chamber laughed.
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