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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1913
Page
2
For County Treasurer Joseph H. Carroll is selected and for Sheriff James Temple is named in the official notices. The announcements indicate these appointments or nominations in the county administration. Both individuals are identified by full names within the public government context.
The State notes with regret the illness of State Senator John P. Moore of Worcester County at Sheppard-Pratt Hospital. He has served in the Maryland Senate and once ran for Congress. Also discussed are tariff provisions banning bird skins and plumage, bird conservation efforts led by W Scott Way, Roosevelt’s 1916 candidacy, and plans for uniform state legislation with a November New York meeting. Representative mentions include Maryland leaders and farm community themes.
Dr Joshua W Hering physician banker state comptroller public service commissioner and church advisory council member died at his Westminster home on Tuesday aged over eighty. He was widely known across Maryland and Carolina voters recall his county tours and speeches in Denton reflecting his long public influence and popular regard.
The Journal urges voters especially young men to back the Democratic platform praising Governor Crather's administration and urging reforms. It calls for prompt bill consideration, economy in Annapolis, abolition of the fee system, uniform public accounting, end of contract labor in penal institutions, and expanded state highways. The piece extols the party as vigorous and focused on public welfare.
Senator Robert M. La Follette promotes an October National Waterways article on the Physical Valuation of Railroads. He notes the vast scope of surveying 250,000 miles of track, rolling stock, passenger cars, locomotives, and freight cars. He says the public deserves reasonable, impartial, and adequate service, while railroads must receive a fair return on value. Government moves to require full railroad obligations. The public is asserting its rights in transportation policy.
A large Moose gathering in Baltimore Tuesday night drew attendees from many Maryland counties. A Roosevelt letter to ex Attorney General Bonaparte was read amid cheers, and a campaign committee was named. Wellington nominated again, and speakers hailed the Bonaparte-Wellington pair as capable of wonders as in the past. Democrats poised to sweep with GOP split. Orphans' Court proceedings ensued with multiple guardians and estates heard, including administrators and guardians presenting accounts and bonds, caveat dismissals, and real estate appraisals.
Dr J W Webb of Federalsburg drove his car into a bridge abutment on the Federalsburg Hurlock road Wednesday night injuring three. Calvert Todd a local merchant and his wife were seriously hurt and pinned under wreckage while Webb was thrown from the vehicle suffering a badly sprained leg as lights failed near the bridge.
A local notice promotes subscribing to the Journal to receive all county news. It highlights comprehensive coverage of regional happenings, including government, crime, schools, and community events, with delivery options and subscriber benefits.
Mrs Rebecca A Davis aged 84 died at her son Fernandes Davis Federalsburg from injuries after a fall when a removed door step caused her to stumble and fracture a hip. Funeral services were held at her home. Rev T S Halt presided. Also noted a sailor lost $57 in a stove oven fire and Dr J Clement Clark served as honorary pall bearer at Dr Herring’s Westminster funeral on September 26.
Food Commissioner Foust of Philadelphia declares all cold storage eggs unfit for use and proposes seizure. City dealers warn action would drive egg price to a dollar a dozen by fall. Farmers’ wives expect good incomes this fall and winter from eggs and poultry.
In 1849 Joseph Francis built a metal life-boat and sought government trial. After initial rejection, he funded it on the New Jersey coast and saved 200 of 201 emigrants from the Ayrshire wreck in 1850. Over four years his life-boats saved 2,150 lives. Congress awarded him a gold medal in 1888. He died in 1893 aged ninety three. the 1849 life-car and medal are at the Smithsonian.
Assignee Duncan L. Noble to Charles B. Harrison offers real estate at public sale in front of Garris Covey's store Preston Maryland. Mortgage from Marie B. Noble and Jacob L. Noble dated March 24 1910 assigned September 16 1913 recorded in Caroline County mortgage books. Sale for highest bidder under power of sale.
Saturday afternoon October 11 at three to four o clock the property to be sold is a house and lot in Linches ter Caroline County devised to Marie E Noble wife of Dr Jacob L Noble from Levi D Travers will. The home includes a main house two small outbuildings and improvements. Terms are one third cash on sale day with balance and interest due in six months. Title papers at purchaser expense. Charles B Harrison W T Tulf auctioneers assignees.
Monday October 6 opening day of the Court appeals for visitors from all parts of the county who seek best care for their horses and are respectfully notified of the fact.
Cheap Cash Store proclaims a sale on shoes not ons, dry goods bed blankets comforts men and boys winter pants hats caps underwear sweaters fleece underwear 39c sweaters for youth and adults. best lines of boys girls school hose. groceries specials coffee 19c lb cheese 20c lb 5 celluloid starch 4c box. invites new and regular customers to visit store and trade.
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