Public sale of household and farm items including churns
A public sale offers items such as a bed and bedstead lounge settee six rocking chairs six dining chairs two milk separators a twelve and a six gallon butter churn lard press sausage grinder and other goods. Sale terms require cash on day for sums under ten dollars and credit for larger totals with a note secured at Peoples National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Dearborn
John Deere
Oliver
Kai
Peoples National Bank
C. . Willis
T. P. Fisitnn
F. P. Covny
J. O. Creu
Divorce Suit Seeks Decree in Caroline County Court
In Equity Chy. Na. Thomas Sampson petitions to divorce from Lue R. Sampson after a marriage in 1893 at Hurlock Dorchester County. Last marital domicile in Caroline County with abandonment for three years. Two children, Golden and Velmer, remaining with mother in Pennsylvania. Notice ordered by publication in Caroline County newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sampson
Lue R. Sampson
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Sue R. Sampson
Hurlock
Dorchester County
Maryland
Dorchester
Caroline Counties
Golden Sampson
Velmer Sampson
Pennsylvania
Circuit Court of
Luc K. Sampson
J. Kemp Stevens
Kemp Stevens
Denton National Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Denton National Bank in Denton Maryland will be held at the banking house in Denton on Tuesday January 9 1912 between 1 and 3 oclock p.m. for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peroces National Bank
Denton
The
Peoples National Bank
Thos
Johnson
Denton National Bank
Denton, Md
For Rent for 1912 in Denton City
Rental notice from Denton year 1912 listing stable and carriage space for lease. Ward Pastorpield and local property details mentioned, with location in Denton. Includes terms and contact for interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Ward Pastorpield Odes
Denton
Rooms for rent on Fifth Avenue opposite Mrs Fred
Four or eight rooms available at Fifth Avenue opposite Mrs Fred at 146 Johnsons for rent in 1912. Applications at the house and at MES MM MOWBEAY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Fred
Johnson
Apps
Mowbeay
My Little Shopgirl in Rotterdam
Van Tromp travels to Holland to meet his late father’s wishes and finds his intended bride in a Rotterdam shopgirl. A comic yet earnest tale unfolds as misread signals and hidden poverty drive a romance from first kiss to eventual marriage years later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Tromp
Holland
Rotterdam
Ile
Iaare
America
New York City
Aly
Rksonmie
Didn't Seem Funny Johnny's temper sparks quiet exchange
A brief exchange between a sister and Little Johnny reveals that a visitor finds her behavior lacking humor as he recalls her rapid temper and noisy clashes, leaving him unmoved by the joke. The dialogue underscores tensions and perceptions within a domestic moment.
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Johnny
Open to Adjustment in Detroit: Surprise Party Plot
A Detroit Free Press item describes a scheme to deplete Brown’s larder with a surprise party, while a contrasting exchange about serving a cat and parrot hints at broader domestic unease and a comical misreading of intentions. The dialogue reflects tension and whimsy in everyday life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Detroit Free Press
Charleston Aristocrat’s Ball Ends In Blood Stain
In December at Edmond Fitz Hugh’s Charleston mansion a masked ball unfolds amid rumor of an duel arranged by his cousin Arthur Trudeau for daylight the next morning. Fitz Hugh fears participation yet must dance all night while contemplating the perilous honor duel.
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E& Train
Gir
Charleston
Edmond Fitz Hugh
Arthur Trudeau
Fitz Hugh
Death Mask Reveals True Self Behind Masquerade
In a late night masquerade inspired by Goethe’s Faust, Fitz Hugh courts Marguerite while Mephistopheles, in disguise, sparks trouble. The ball ends in tragedy as Trudeau is killed in a duel and Rutledge dies, revealing a link between the masquerade and real violence. Marguerite’s note identifies Luella Rutledge, deepening the fatal consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitz Hugh
Marguerite
Hugh
Trudeau
Rutledge
Wie
Fred Trudeau
Nquor
Mephistopheles
Valentine
Faust
Luella Rutledge
Unclear Itemized Bill Sparks Dazed Innuendo
An itemized bill confusion quoted from The London Opinion shows a departing guest scrutinizing charges and quipping about writing paper and missing nuptials. The fragment hints at a humorous or satirical take on billing and social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Zook
Steve
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Gelletty
Williston
Jack
R. R. Depot
Croll’s Store
Mullin's
Wilmington
W. W. Noble
J. 5
Willis
P.O. Federalsburg
Jersey
Co. J. Everegam BR. E D
Walker's
Nisi
Harvey L. Cooper
Thomas HW. Hubbard
Equity
Stockholders’ Meeting
Sturmer
Oturmer Jeweler
Easton, MD
Dr. Bull
Frances I. Loane
Bridgeville
Del
Dr. Hull
Niss
W. Brewster Deen
Henry J. Jacobs
Maggie Jacobs
Ortgagee
Denton Bridge
Choptank
Anid
William H. Anderson
T. C West
Cashier
South Sixth Street
W. B. Parker
Newton, Md
Shopgirl
F. A. Mitchel
American Press Association
Sug
Weuslli
John
Podos
Goethe
Dr. Faustus
Sally
Fits Hugh
Fite
Faunt
Gorgon
Pieasant
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