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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1919

Page

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Real Estate Sale Under Equity Decree in Caroline County

Public sale of homestead land in Caroline County Maryland by order of the Circuit Court in the case Mary ELM Closson et al v Neal E Closson et al. to occur July 1, 1919 in Denton. Property includes dwelling, barn and outbuildings on a farm with specified measurements and road frontage. Terms: one third cash, balance in two installments or all cash. possession January 1, 1920.

Circuit Court for Caroline county Mary ELM. Closson Neal E. Closson Court House iia Denton Maryland State of Federalsburg Smithville Frank Wilson Thomas Wilson Wolf Pit Morgan Friend William R. Pennypacker Willam H. Closson Liber J. K. S tolio Cuarofine county W. BREWSTER DEEN JAMES TEMPLE

For Sale Brick Hotel in Denton Maryland

For Sale two excellent building lots in Denton Maryland with easy terms. Apply to Mrs Joanna McShane care of John T Harris Denton Md or Fred R Owens Denton Md or Chas W Wright 203 Custom House Baltimore Md. (6-14-11)

BRICK HOTEL DENTON FRED R. OWENS Denton, Md CHAS. W. WRIGHT Custom House Baltimore JOANNA McSHANE John T. Harris

Frivolous Genevieve Moves Hand to Truth

In Castlegrove Ohio Genevieve Walters, a bright, perpetual smile, inspires love in Bert Holbrook, a pharmacist, who misreads her gaiety as frivolous. After a sabbath church sermon by Genevieve, Bert confronts his beliefs, begs forgiveness, and seeks a second chance to propose, this time with music as his bridge.

Castlegrove Ohio Genevieve Walters Ife Mr. Walters Genevieve Walters Bert Holbrook Bert Genevaleve suile Holbrook torhude Walters homme orgain

Inheritance of Stature and Body Segments

Research indicates short parents tend to have short children but may transmit tall segments, producing tall offspring. Tall parents always have tall children, while mixed heights yield greater variability. Stature and each segment like neck, torso, thigh, and fore leg are inherited by the same rules.

Her Measure of Shame from Mildred Olive Habit

A short moral tale from Herper's Magazine recalls Mildred who loves olives. After piling up pits during a meal she explains she threw the remaining pits on the floor to avoid shame in front of company and her mother.

Mildred Herper

Coffee to supplant booze, predicts Porto Rican advocate

Mr. Manuel Gorzyl from Porto Rico argues that prohibition boosted coffee consumption by 75 percent there and foresees coffee will replace alcohol in the United States. He predicts coffee shops will replace corner saloons as the favorite drink between meals.

Manuel Gorzyl Gorzyl Porto Rico Mr. Gorzyl menls

Monday Motors Mend Myths Amid Odd Sayings

A quip about Mondays being good for drivers follows a playful exchange. The speaker notes Monday after Sunday speeding nloches, a humorous misprint implying slower weekends. The exchange reflects light local humor about road habits.

Reconstruction Romance Returns a War Hero Home

Charles Brenden, a World War I sergeant, returns to New York City to reclaim his job at a silk mill after demobilization. He faces a layoff but is defended by Mary Tenderson, a brown-eyed woman who resigns to demand his reinstatement with a raise. He learns she shares his resolve and the two plan a future in the city.

Wester mayors committee of welcome Charles Brenden Sixth avenue Miss Johnson Beckwith Gruber Mr. Huber Tuber Huber holst Srenden tils price Mary inter Chateau-Thierry Mary Tenderson

Ain't It, Enne, and Sinnes in Language History

A compact note on colloquialisms across languages and eras. It cites Latin Anne and French enne as precursors to Ain't It and Sinn e in Joann of Arc era speech. It argues pedagogues and lexicographers undervalue these forms despite their historical usage. It also recalls Wilson's printing works running seven editions.

Francois Villon Joann of Arc Isabeau Wilson

Elopement In Small Town Ends With Peanuts Recipe

A school friend recounts a late night elopement in a tiny town. The minister father wakes at 2 am to conduct the ceremony after power outages. A license from a neighboring county is used. The groom hands over a bag of peanuts as compensation, and the pastor receives a used meal ticket.

Chicago

Dream Revelation in Red Barn Murder Case

A bellwether dream by Mrs Marten, mother of Martin Marten, led to uncovering a buried girl under a floor in the Red Barn case. The dream provided a crucial link in the circumstantial evidence that condemned William Corder, who was executed in August 1933.

Red Barn Willam Corder

Tricks of Watches Across War Time

A London Chronicle correspondent notes watches behave oddly in war. Wrist watches fail on some wrists, yet when moved to another soldier they regain time. Some pieces gain on one wearer and lose on another, revealing watchwearing quirks amid conflict.

London Chronicle

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