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30-499: After gaining control of the paper, Parke published the following promise: "We promise to the down trodden people of Maryland our best efforts in their cause, and our firm adhesion to the principles of the great Conservative National Party now rising, whose mission it will be, under the providence of God, to sweep from power every distracting element which stands in the way of a speedy restoration of our whole country to its former united and happy condition." On November 28, 1867, Parke sold

60-519: A Democratic newspaper, upholding and promoting, as far as it may be able, the principles of the Democratic party. It will be conducted upon the broad and conservative lines of a Democratic paper desiring to serve the entire party. It will in no way seek to promote the political interests of individuals, nor interfere, in any way, with the free expression of the will of the Democrats of our county in

90-439: A special feature called "The Farmer," which included poems, tips on crop growing procedures, agricultural reports, fertilizer information, and livestock advice. Charles Vanderford died in 1906, and his father William bought his son's interest in the paper and formed The Democratic Advocate Company. With this change, the paper again published a solemn promise to its readers, affirming, "The paper will, as heretofore, be distinctively

120-514: Is land and 0.22 square miles (0.57 km ) is water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Denton has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. As of the census of 2010, there were 4,418 people, 1,606 households, and 1,034 families living in the town. The population density

150-667: The Advocate was purchased by the Carroll County Times and published as the Advocate-Times until September 25, 1972. In terms of political tone, the Democratic Advocate , though staunchly Democratic, reflected the increasingly mundane political interests of the citizens of Carroll County. The Carroll County Agricultural Society opened a new fairgrounds and race track in 1869, placing emphasis on

180-637: The Ascension Protestant Episcopal Church. Vanderford died on January 27, 1894, at his home in Westminster. He was buried at the Ascension Protestant Episcopal Church in Westminster. Denton, Maryland Denton is a town in Caroline County , Maryland , United States. The population of Denton was 4,418 as of the 2010 United States Census , and it is the county seat of Caroline County. Denton

210-625: The Chesapeake. The Museum of Rural Life interprets the ag-based heritage of the town and surrounding area. A historic steamboat pier is preserved in the town. Denton is located at 38°53′2″N 75°49′36″W  /  38.88389°N 75.82667°W  / 38.88389; -75.82667 (38.883853, -75.826556). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 5.50 square miles (14.24 km ), of which 5.28 square miles (13.68 km )

240-761: The Vanderford family owned 1,000 acres (400 ha) of land. He studied at Hillsborough Academy and moved to Talbot County with his family and attended school there. In 1825, he entered the office of Thomas Perrin Smith of the Easton Star . He studied the printing business and later joined the Easton Whig . In 1835, Vanderford purchased the Caroline Advocate in Denton . He continued publishing

270-421: The age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90. In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under

300-426: The age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.17. The median age in

330-460: The age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 34,936, and the median income for a family was $ 42,583. Males had a median income of $ 27,475 versus $ 20,504 for females. The per capita income for

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360-412: The choice of candidates for public office." The Historical Society of Carroll County notes that Dr. J. Howard Billingslea was president of The Democratic Advocate Company while William H. Vanderford was editor. His successor Edward Diffendal acted as editor from 1906 to 1960, when Virginia Minnick took over as managing editor. The final issue of the paper was published on December 26, 1968, after which

390-478: The importance of farming to the area's economy. Milling was an especially profitable enterprise, so when in 1872 a prominent local miller was murdered, the community followed the trials, appeals, and eventual execution of the murderer Joseph Davis in the Advocate as well as its rival paper, the American Sentinel . Henry Vanderford Henry Vanderford (December 23, 1811 – January 27, 1894)

420-436: The larger town of Cambridge . The Choptank was deep enough to pose a formidable barrier to enslaved people fleeing north to freedom. Irish-American abolitionist Hugh Hazlett and a group of escaped slaves were detained near the town in 1858, with a plaque commemorating the event. The steamship trade began in 1840s and ended in the 1920s. Steamships carried passengers and goods from Denton to Cambridge and other communities on

450-608: The north and east and serves as the main route between the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to the west and the Delaware Beaches to the east. A business route, MD 404 Business , passes through the center of Denton. MD 313 follows MD 404 around the east side of Denton and runs north to Greensboro and south to Federalsburg . MD 328 begins at MD 404 in West Denton and heads southwest to Easton . MD 16 passes to

480-485: The paper back to Davis until, in 1868, William H. Vanderford assumed control of the Advocate and installed his father, Henry Vanderford , in the position of editor. Henry Vanderford was an experienced newspaperman who had previously published the Cecil Democrat in the 1840s. This change of management marked an increase in prosperity for the paper: circulation increased, advertising and job patronage expanded, and

510-665: The paper for 17 years. In 1865, he sold the paper to Albert Constable and Frederick Stump . He retired to a farm on the Patuxent River in St. Mary's County for three years. In 1868, Vanderford founded the Middletown Transcript in Middletown, Delaware , and acted as publisher and printer. In 1870, he transferred the paper to his son Charles H. In November 1870, he moved to Westminster, Maryland , and became

540-612: The paper until 1837, when he moved the business to Centreville and published the Centreville Sentinel in January 1838. In 1842, he sold the Centreville Sentinel and moved to Baltimore . In 1845, he published a weekly literary and educational paper called The Ray . In 1846, he published the Democratic papers Baltimore Daily News and the Weekly Statesman under the firm Adams, Vanderford & Brown. He

570-530: The principal editor of The Democratic Advocate alongside his son William H. He remained in that role until 1880. Vanderford was a Democrat . He was active in the reform movement in 1836. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates , representing Carroll County from 1874 to 1876. He also served in the Maryland Senate , representing Carroll County from 1880 to 1884. He

600-583: The south of Denton and heads west to Preston and Cambridge and east along MD 404 toward the Delaware border. MD 619 heads from MD 404 Business in the center of Denton north to MD 313 and MD 404 on the northern part of the town. Denton borders the Choptank River . Delmarva Community Transit provides bus service to Denton along multiple routes offering service to Easton, Federalsburg, Preston, and Greensboro. The American Discovery Trail runs through

630-413: The subscription price increased from $ 1.50 to $ 2 per year. The proprietorship of the paper changed slightly in 1878, with William's younger brother Charles Vanderford joining the team as co-editor. Charles also had previous newspaper experience - both with Middletown, Delaware 's Middletown Transcript and with Harrisonburg, Virginia 's Old Commonwealth . In the 1870s, the Democratic Advocate printed

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660-552: The town was $ 18,631. About 6.6% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over. Denton is home to WKDI radio (840 AM). It also is served by a weekly newspaper, the Times-Record, and a monthly magazine, the Caroline Review. The town is served by Maryland Routes 404 , 313 , 328 , 16 , and 619 . MD 404 bypasses Denton to

690-400: The town was 35.8 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.7% male and 53.3% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,960 people, 1,140 households, and 697 families living in the town. The population density

720-584: The town. Delmarva Power , a subsidiary of Exelon , provides electricity to Denton. Chesapeake Utilities provides natural gas to the town. Denton Public Works provides water and sewer service along with trash collection to the town. The town's public works department provides water service to about 1,600 customers and can handle over 1,000,000 gallons in a day. The town operates the Denton Wastewater Treatment Plant, which has an average daily flow of 800,000 gallons and can handle

750-454: Was 1,205.0 inhabitants per square mile (465.3/km ). There were 1,264 housing units at an average density of 514.6 per square mile (198.7/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 71.66% White , 25.44% African American , 0.34% Native American , 0.37% Asian , 0.24% from other races , and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population. There were 1,140 households, out of which 31.1% had children under

780-441: Was 836.7 inhabitants per square mile (323.1/km ). There were 1,791 housing units at an average density of 339.2 per square mile (131.0/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 71.8% White , 22.9% African American , 0.4% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 1.0% from other races , and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population. There were 1,606 households, of which 38.6% had children under

810-477: Was an American politician and newspaperman from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates , representing Carroll County from 1874 to 1876, and served in the Maryland Senate from 1880 to 1884. Henry Vanderford was born on December 23, 1811, in Hillsborough, Caroline County, Maryland , to Elizabeth (née Frampton) and William Vanderford. His father was of Queen Anne's County where

840-565: Was appointed by Governor William Grason as chief judge of the magistrate's court, but he declined each appointment. In 1840, he was appointed as deputy marshal for Queen Anne's County and acted as the census taker. In February 1848, he bought the Cecil Democrat in Elkton from Thomas M. Coleman. The paper opposed succession, but also the Abraham Lincoln administration. He expanded the paper and quadrupled its circulation. He managed

870-403: Was chairman of the committee on finance and a member of the committee on engrossed bills and the committee on printing. Vanderford married Angelina Vanderford, daughter of Henry Vanderford of Queen Anne's County and a distant relative, on June 6, 1839. They had twelve children, including William H., Charles H. and Julian J. His wife died in 1889. He was a Mason. He was a vestryman and member of

900-410: Was established in 1781. It was first called Eden Town, for Sir Robert Eden , the last royal governor of Maryland, and over time Eden Town was shortened to Denton. The town was incorporated in 1802. The town benefited from trade shipped along the adjacent Choptank river . Shipyards along the river serviced smaller sail and steamships plying their trade on the river, with most traffic flowing down to

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