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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1926
Page
4
Paul Winchester reflects on a shift from visiting county towns to Baltimore as country stores now stock up to date outfits. He notes merchants in small towns imitate city fashion, reducing the old rural dress traditions and showing broader, modern lines. Times have changed across all communities.
At a Tuesday Orphans Court session Judges West Harper and Shawn granted letters of administration to Ernest J. Brown for Charles B. Culver and named appraisers Owen Howard and Olaf Smith. Beck filed sale accounts for Jesse L. Reed. Satterfield accounts of sales for Richard J. Satterfield. Malone inventory and sale order for Frederick I. Malone. wills for Dr John DuHadway and Martha J Short set for probate June 22. Culver inventory filed. Dee estate authorized to sell certain real estate.
The Concord Ladies Aid Society notes the death of Mrs Ida Horsey a faithful member whose loyalty to church and friends, sympathetic understanding and charity inspired family and fellows. She served diligently on earth and joined her Heavenly Home peacefully. Sympathy extended to relatives with prayer and publication in the county paper.
A friend recalls Edith Baer who died June 12 1925 with a note of faithful remembrance and faith in the Saviour. Also mourning baby Lawrence Bowdle Horsey who died April 22 1926 with tender verses from parents and as yet unnamed guardians.
In sad loving remembrance the wife recalls Oliver F L Blades who died ten years ago on June Sth 191u. She notes love for him remains undiminished and her heart aches, yet she trusts they will meet again beyond illness and pain when her journey ends.
Executors under James S. Willis offer two parcels at public sale on a Denton court house step. Tract 1 covers several linked parcels in the Fifth Election District with deeds dating 1870 1885 and earlier, total area described as more or less and including land formerly owned by Robert Dean and Levin W Williams. Tract 2 includes a parcel in the Eighth Election District part of Henrys Folly Enlarged and a related tract in the Fourth District. both described by metes and bounds with multiple prior deeds and a change in county road forthcoming. The sale occurs between 2 and 4 p m at the courthouse door in Denton Maryland.
Ten acres of land with improvements including a 100 horsepower brick boiler and a flowing artesian well. Located on the south side of Federalsburg near the Cambridge and Seaford Railroad, offering factory or industrial site potential. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, balance in twelve months with interest. title papers at purchaser's expense. Receivers W Brewster Deen and d Owen Knotts.
The Willis heirs offer Tracts 1 2 3 totaling 22 acres and more, with Tract 1 in cultivation near ideal farm site, Tract 2 a productive home farm with eight room dwelling and outbuildings, Tract 3 timbered tract with seven rooms and timber. Sale January 1 1927 with options in cash or deferred payments, buyers may receive incoming tenant crops, terms secured by executors Harry B Willis James Temple auctioneer and W Brewster Deen loan contact.
Democratic voters in Caroline County are invited to consider Henry R. Lewis who has practiced law for over forty years in Caroline and surrounding counties. He seeks the Democratic nomination for Register of Wills, pledging to devote full time and best service to the duties if elected. Denton Maryland.
Notice offers reward for information leading to the whereabouts of Koo Feverngam. Contact Denton Losiel at the provided number for tips. Subscription to The Journal promised for readers staying informed.
Executors of William H. Deen announce public sale of multiple parcels in Caroline County. Tracts include eleven acres and additional lots in the First and Eighth Election Districts, town lots in Denton, and a riverfront 128 acre tract known as Booby Island with timber and marsh. Sale to be conducted at the courthouse door in Denton with terms: third cash, balance in six and twelve months, title will transfer on payment. real estate described under wills and land records.
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