United States Senator John Walter Smith Endorsed
HON. JOHN WALTER SMITH named as the U S senator representing Worcester County at the close of discussions. The record notes his position and the geographic scope ending Worcester County.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1914
Page
2
HON. JOHN WALTER SMITH named as the U S senator representing Worcester County at the close of discussions. The record notes his position and the geographic scope ending Worcester County.
United States Senator John Walter Smith won renomination in the statewide primary with a sweeping majority. In the First Congressional district Jesse D. Price of Wicomico secured the unexpired Covington term and the 64th Congress, with Col. A. W. Sisk carrying Caroline and Somerset but falling short of nomination. The Fifth District saw Richard A. Johnson win the Democratic nomination over Frank Smith. Republican nominees are projected as Robert F. Duer and Frank E. Williams in the First district and other districts listed, with broad support pledged for Smith and Price in November.
On Tuesday next September twenty second a thorough registration of Maryland voters begins. The notice urges citizens to register to protect personal rights and influence local and state government, noting that future elections for Governor Legislature and county boards depend on current registration. It warns that those who do not register risk disfranchisement and loss of voice in forthcoming politics under a Democratic Federal administration.
The piece argues that crystallized pledges must stand up to fair trial, condemns no acts. Maryland should elect a Senator and six Representatives, sustain the Administration, and maintain the Democratic party. It warns that world events justify keeping Democrats in power to avoid uncertainty in diplomatic relations and national policy.
Col Albert W Sisk defends his record as a conservative Democrat and rebukes a Baltimore Sun insinuation that he planned to grab the local organization if elected. The Sun’s shift prompts calls for abandoning its old policy and backing the Democratic ticket. Also notes on Vera Cruz troop withdrawal, and improving US financial sentiment as war impacts ease. The Maine state government change from Republican to Democrat unsettles Republicans seeking Congress.
The Star-Democrat notes abundance of reed birds and water rails in the Choptank marshes. Partridge shooting is prized by sportsmen. gun season begins after November 1. Observers report plentiful birds and a shifting Bob White call as families separate and reunite.
Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens presided as administrators and executors presented inventories accounts and disbursements. Filings included Wood estate releases Andrews Hicks and others listed. orders for sale and recording of personal estates and real estate sales. wills admitted to probate and orders to transfer bank stock. dismissal for lack of jurisdiction in Annie Todd v Gootee Todd and Alva Todd case.
Russell Edward Pollard, son of Mr and Mrs James H Pollard, died August 31 at two months and nineteen days. Interment was at Concord cemetery in Burrsville in the Benedoit oh Heaven. Miss Mary E Betts, visiting her music teacher Mrs Chara DP Scott near Denton, has returned home near Burrsville.
A Greensboro hardware firm advertises Fairfield's Blood Tonic and related products for poultry cows and horses. It claims hens sing better, milk yield increases, and horses gain weight and coat quality while reducing parasites. The copy cites John Clark as the Greensboro dealer.
Writ of fieri facias issued from the Circuit Court for Caroline County confirms a sheriff sale of two parcels in Federalsburg. Rosa May Young sues Mia Nichols and Benjamin Fh. Nichols. parcels include a south Academy Street lot and a Park Avenue facing lot with specific boundary lines and measurements described, the sale to satisfy the judgment.
On Oct 13 1914 between 2 and 4 pm at the Denton Court House door Ella Nichols and Benjamin F Nichols offer all rights to Parcels Nos 1 2 and 3 described in deeds from James M Andrew and others. Parcels include land on Academy Street Federalsburg with two small dwellings on Parcel No 2 and unimproved Parcel No 3. Sale is to highest bidder for cash with title papers at purchaser expense.
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