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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1927
Page
8
Pauline, a girl dreaming of a fairy prince, fills a red lacquer cabinet in her room with a cheap Buddha figure. When a red headed man bursts in, the statue splits to reveal glittering gems, turning a shabby purchase into a sudden, fantastical discovery.
Administrators Wilbur Carroll and Samuel Ellwanger announce the sale of Mrs. Carroll’s personal estate at the Samuel Ellwanger farm near Sheppard's Church Bay horse and several aged farm animals, farming implements, wagons and carriages, household furniture, and appliances. Terms: cash under 10, over 10 at 12 months with note and security. Auctioneer A. J. Chue. Attorney William J. Rickards.
Pauline confronts an implausible offer from Fred, a Royal Detective Agency operative. He hints at a fortune from sacred jewels and persuades her to meet in an hour, after which she reads his card and learns only his name. She later recalls the tale of the princess and the fairy prince.
A Western town judge aimed to curb shooting by youths. After a drunk boy fired into the air, the court fined him twenty dollars and costs, with the judge noting he could have shot an angel.
The longest calendar year on record was 47 B C it contained 445 days by order of Julius Caesar to align the seasons with the solar year.
Attorneys named in a 1927 chattel mortgage against William T. Keating will sell at public auction in front of the Denton Court House to the highest bidder the merchandise stock and fixtures from the Denton store. Sale set for August 23 at 2 PM. terms call for half payment at sale or all cash, with remaining balance upon ratification by the Caroline County Equity Court. Further details to be announced on sale day.
T Pliny Fisher as assignee will expose at public sale at the Denton Court House door in Caroline County Maryland between 1 and 4 pm on parcels of land formerly conveyed to Lewis C Bickling and Clara B Bickling by Harvey L Cooper The parcels include 29 acres more or less and a 1146 foot frontage on Church Street Henderson with Lot No 16 from the Marvel Farm The property includes a two story four room dwelling barn chicken house and outbuildings Improvements are in good repair Terms cash Title papers at purchaser expense Auction conducted by James Temple Assignee: T Pliny Fisher.
Discontinuing farming prompts sale at the Bureau Fain farm six miles from Denton on Thursday August 18 1927 at 1 pm. Items include Maud 9 years, animals Bob Lige 5 and 6y, cows Mary Belle Mabel, farm tools, a disc drill Superior wagon carts plows harnesses, household goods stove cabinet tables chairs beds clocks dishes and glassware plus 5 acres corn 4.5 acres tomatoes 6 acres cow peas. Cash under 10 and six month credit on larger sums with note. Auctioneers Covey and Beek.
The Denton Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual carnival from September 1 through September 10. The event features rides games and food booths to support the fire department. Vendors and volunteers are invited to participate.
The administratrix Grace L Bowdle based on an Orphans Court order will sell at Frederick L Bowdles home on East Main Street Denton Maryland starting 1 PM. Items include incubators brooders a Chevrolet Truck with cover and part shares in crops plus livestock and farm tools. Cash under $10 and four months credit with secured notes offered. no removal until sale terms met. Auctioneer Leonard F Covey and attorney Fred R Owens noted.
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