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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
7
A sermon urges that men with Understanding of the Times are essential for leadership. It compares biblical figures to today’s church, calling for a return to spiritual power, unity, and the Cross of Calvary, with Christ made King as the solution to societal decay.
Description of a strong light beam using carbon rods with chemical cores. The main light comes from a gas-filled crater at the positive electrode, which quadruples beam strength, enabling visibility up to sixty miles on clear nights.
A reflective aphorism notes that some follow conscience as a coachman guides horses, implying moral direction is external and commanded rather than freely chosen by the driver. The analogy contrasts inner will with outward control in decision making.
Public sale to the highest bidder front of the Denton Maryland Court House door on June 28 1297 between 2 and 4 pm offers three parcels totaling about 23 acres and 5-8 acre parcel with dwelling and outbuildings. The land lies along the Marydel Henderson road near rail and markets, described as former West Farm Thern and Greisback/Wixon properties. Mortgage assigned to J Owen Knotts after default on Burt L McDonigal and Edith M McGonigal, recorded in Caroline County land records.
By virtue of the power of sale in a 1922 mortgage from Herman and Sophie Schroeder to Harvey L Cooper and subsequent assignments to Maria M Kinder and T Pliny Fisher, the assignee, a public sale will be held at the Court House door in Denton Maryland to the highest bidder on chosen date and time.
On Tuesday June 28 1927 between 1 and 4 pm a described parcel in the Sixth Election District Caroline County Maryland is offered for sale. The tract starts at an old cedar stump boundary with Paul Holsinger and heirs of Charles E Jarrell and traces a line through multiple compass courses including south 85 east 53.1 perches and north 87 east 18 perches along streams roads and field boundaries ending at a cedar stump. Containing unspecified acreage.
Property described in mortgage offers a six room dwelling and outbuildings in a fine neighborhood. Terms are cash with title papers at purchaser expense. Auctioneers are T Pliny Fisher and James Temple as assignees. Purchaser may obtain a reasonable loan if desired.
Denton Maryland Commissioners call for sealed proposals for concrete roadway 6937 sq yds and 1800 cubic yards excavation plus 4800 linear feet curb and gutter. Bids due 2 PM June 21 1927 with $500 certified check. Plans at the Denton Law Building office. Commissioners may reject any or all bids.
Public sale of a large Caroline county farm in the Second Election District. The property includes a large dwelling and is tied to a 1912 mortgage from Harvey I Cooper and Thomas W Jones to George W Betson Sr now assigned to J Owen Knotts for collection. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in six and twelve months with interest. or all cash. Title papers at purchaser’s expense. James Temple, Auctioneer.
By order of mortgage assignee J Owen Knotts a sale of 97 1 2 acre farm in the eighth district Caroline county will be held in Denton Maryland on June 21 1927 Terms call for one third cash and balance in two equal instalments six and twelve months from sale date with six percent interest This property includes a large barn a stable and granary with a fire destroyed dwelling and a substantial cultivated area remaining woodland timber and firewood suitable for farm use Located about 1 1 4 miles from Harmony village and title papers to be paid by purchaser James Temple Auctioneer
Assignee will publicly sell in Caroline County Maryland property tied to two mortgages. First sale from 2 to 4 p m in front of the Court, near Goldsboro Henderson and Melville roads, on the Spencer Farm land. Second sale from 1 to 4 p m in front of the Court, Denton Hobbs route, 95 acres with dwelling and farm outbuildings, title per 1920 deed, good cultivation and timber areas.
North side Market street between Sixth and Seventh offers electric lights bath and many outbuildings. A splendid location with immediate possession and liberal terms offered by The Denton National Bank.
An old advertisement urges readers to combat rats on the European battlefront and in homes with RAT SNAP priced at 35c 65e and 1.25. It directs residents to apply at The Peoples Bank on East Main Street opposite the Holiness Church in Denton Maryland for purchase.
Property offers best town site with 6 room living space featuring water bath and lights. Available separately or as a package. Apply to C. H. D 129 at Queen and Mia for details and rental terms.
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