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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1947
Page
10
The article by William Culbertson from Western Newspaper Union reflects on biblical standards of holiness amid a modern era of lowered conceptions. It discusses true wisdom as fear of Jehovah, discernment, avoidance of evil, and the deliverance wisdom brings, with focus on Proverbs and James.
Puzzle Number 12 answers follow the given clues for a compact crossword. Entries cover across and down with words such as eggs, announce ment, lamented, oust, uninvited participant, period of time, and many more. The list includes terms for anatomy, geography, and old forms, ending with a final solution.
A Maryland study finds 9,493 tenant farms, nearly a quarter of state farms, mostly on one-year leases. University of Maryland economist Luther Buhanan says this harms landlords, tenants, and farm longevity. Longer leases or automatic renewals could foster long term farming, security, and improved income, with tenants more likely to invest in soil, pastures, and equity. The Agricultural Economics Dept offers model lease forms for landlords and tenants to use or adapt.
Mr Walter Hicks of Washington visited his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Elwood Fleming. Mr and Mrs H C Chapman and Mr and Mrs Barton Butler were recent visitors in Washington. Mr and Mrs Clinton Stoops and son Butch and Mrs G B Stewart were in Wilmington Sunday. Mr and Mrs T Noble Jarrell called on Mrs Mary Rowe Sunday.
Due to ill health I discontinue housekeeping and will sell at the house on 4th street Denton beginning at 1 oclock E S T rain or shine. Items include living room suite chairs rugs lamps clocks stoves ice box beds bureaus porch furniture and many more listed items. Auctioneer Wm E Ancrew.
Mr and Mrs Ross Bates of Chester Pa visit aunt Mrs Guerner Tarbutton. Mr and Mrs Elwood Fleming spend days in Washington. Mr and Mrs Francis Fleming and daughter Jean drive to Tolchester Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joseph M Waton attend Miles River Regatta at St Michaels aboard guest Layman Redden's motor boat. Mr and Mrs Herbert L Rice and
Public sale of a 100 acre tract in the Third Election District Caroline County Maryland. The property lies near Williston on the Williston Pealiquor road with a frame dwelling, outbuildings, artesian well and timber. Sale between 2 and 4 pm with options of one third cash or all cash. terms set by decree in Chancery No 4110. Trustees K Thomas Everngam W A Stewart Wright and auctioneer William E Andrew.
Public sale of the estate of J. Henry Summerfield deceased at his late Denton home beginning at 10 o clock a m. Includes floor coverings rugs carpets bedroom suite beds bedding linens furniture living room set lamps tables marble stands chairs pictures vases radios and stands heat heater dining room set china closet clock chinaware trays glassware Frigidaire hot plate electric iron toasters sandwich toaster oil stove and oven kitchen utensils electric clocks carpet sweeper curtains mirrors scales books Remington typewriter file desk fans coal range terms cash on day of sale no removal until paid for
Notice to all creditors of Mary Reichman Ringe late of Caroline County, deceased, to file their claims with vouchers attached with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Caroline County on or before October 10, 1947.
The subscriber of Caroline County has letters of Administration from The Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland on the estate of WATSON FREDERICK JARMAN late of Caroline County deceased. All claimants must exhibit claims with vouchers authentic at or before January 25 1948 or be barred from estate benefits. Debts owed must be settled promptly. Given July 22 1947 by THOMAS W. JARMAN Administrator true copy test Carlton V. West Register of Wills.
Son Herbert Charles of Hamburg New York returned home after spending a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Rice. Mrs Mary Rowe is visiting relatives at Goldsboro. Mr and Mrs Tiltie Heickena of New York were weekend guests of Dr and Mrs Kurt Lederer.
Dr J H Summerfield home to be sold at public auction in Denton Caroline County Maryland at noon on the premises. The property on Market Street between Wright Apartments and Mrs Wesley Perry residence includes a two story frame dwelling and a garage with 50 foot frontage and 196 foot depth. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance after ratification or all cash, deferred payments bear interest. Taxes paid to July 1. James Temple, Auctioneer.
Ancil lary letters testamentary on the personal estate of Frederick W. Fountain late of Northwest Fork Hundred Delaware deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by February 8, 1948 or be excluded from estate benefits. Debtors must settle promptly. Given August 5, 1947 Pebbie E. Fountain Executrix.
True Copy notice for the Small estate of SALLIE F. JACKSON before September 1947 petitioner WILLIAM F. JACKSON. Parcel 1: 45 acres tillable and 60 acres woodland. Parcel 2 unimproved. Parcel 3 unimproved with Lot B dwelling and two old barns. Lots A,B,C offered separately then as a whole for highest price. One third cash, rest on ratification. interest on deferred payments. Auctioneers John L. Stevens.
Trustees will sell at public auction in Denton Maryland parcels of land from the Bullock home farm complex in the Eighth and Third Election Districts. Parcel 1 spans 105 acres on the Kenton Farm west of the Bloomery road. Parcel 2 covers 147 square perches in Smithville. Parcel 3 includes Lot A of 3 acres Lot B of 9 acres and Lot C a 411/16 acre wood lot with portions memorialized in 1810 deed, excluding an easement granted to the State Roads Commission. Names include Lena S Bullock Richard J S Bullock William E Bullock and Emily M Bullock. Sale to be held at the courthouse door in Denton.
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