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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1909
Page
7
A Cleveland case of a shrewd comedian who insists on a lump sum fee over a percentage. After a cold reception, he hires a top local attorney who declares the contract unbreakable, admitting he drafted it himself. The tale ends with the joke on the comic’s own fortune.
The article traces coal use from Solomon's era to ancient China and Rome. It cites biblical references, early coal transactions such as a AD 852 record, Marco Polo’s notes in Cathay, Hennepin’s 1679 observations near Richmond, and the 1766 Wyoming Valley discovery, with coal samples sent to London.
A physician recalls encounters with Papuan hair fashions including a seven inch halo greased with coconut oil and painted red, a waist‑long brushed hair form resembling a cap, and a front back gathered style closed in a basket like cylinder. The report cites the Baltimore Sun and contrasts with European impressions.
An advertisement extols Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a trusted blood purifier and tonic for stomach and liver ailments. It lists active roots and glycerine preservation, invites readers to request a free booklet, and notes the All-Healing Salve for ulcers. Also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach and bowels.
Trustees announce a trust real estate sale in Federalsburg Caroline County Md. The property includes a 7700 square foot lot with a large canning house and a second tract of 1308 square feet with a shirt factory. Sale held in front of Thomas Jefferson’s drug store between 2 and 4 pm. Cash on day of sale. Elmer W Deen and William Brewster Deen trustees.
Public sale of real estate authorized by a circuit court decree issued March 1 in Caroline County Maryland. Harry A Roe is complainant in the case with Lillian Roberta Stevens and others as defendants. Sale to be held at the front of the Court House door in Denton.
Notice for a sale on Tuesday April 13 1909 between 2 and 4 pm of tract No 1 located in the 2nd Election District Caroline County Maryland on the east side of the Denton Greensboro road. It adjoins Joseph Kibler Wm H Greenly Rix Garey and others and details follow about boundaries and acreage.
Description outlines a large parcel joining Garey and Richards on the North and the Choptank River on the West totaling 117310 acres. Most of the tract is pine and woodland with a restatement of remaining portions. The sale will be offered as a whole and sold to maximize money realized.
The document describes conveyance of 271 acres plus 32 perches to Burton W. Parker and Harry A. Roe by deed recorded in Liber 1. L.D. No. 70, Folio 548, with a front one and a half acre strip platted for separate sale. Improvements include a single story frame dwelling with kitchen, barn, stable, carriage house, extensive orchards, and timber. Wood rights and access rights for coal extraction are reserved for 1909 and 1910. The property lies in the 3rd Election District on the west side of the Denton to Williston road, adjoining Elias W. Williamson, George R. Neal, Robert C. Rice, and A. A. Griffith, in Caroline County Maryland.
240 acres more or less, conveyed to Burton W. Parker and Harry A. Roe by two deeds from Elizabeth Mary Howard and Michael F. Kibler. Land laid into six parcels with a 30 foot road from the Denton Greensboro Road to the lands of Wm. H. Greenly. Parcel details include a two story dwelling, outbuildings, peach trees, and timber. Tracts offered first by parcels then in two combined parcels A and B with reserve rights for coal and wood.
The James W. Saulsbury farm of about 129 acres is offered in three parts: first a pine timber tract 6 inches at the stump with 18 months ingress rights. second the land excluding timber. third the full tract with timber. Improvements include a two story dwelling with outbuildings. The property features varied soil types and proximately located rail and water routes, and is offered in parcels to suit buyers.
The sale terms require one third of the purchase price in cash on sale day. The balance is payable in two equal installments at twelve and eighteen months from the sale date. Deferred payments bear interest from sale day and are secured to the trustee’s satisfaction, or the buyer may opt for full cash payment.
The land chain remains with Burton W Parker via Daniel S Brockway and wife with a half interest ceded to Harry A Roe. Three parcels will be offered: Parcel 1 on the east of the Denton Greensboro road near Russell's Mill Passa pac Landing road with pine timber. Parcel 2 on the west side of the road near Hughes Lumber & Coal Co. with pine and oak. Parcel 3 on the west side near the same road with continued boundaries.
By order of the Orphans Court entered March 16 1909 the agent of Nellie V Barber executrix of Isaac A Barber deceased will sell at public sale at McGinn's Stock Yards Easton at 4 o'clock p m The sale is conducted under authority granted to the agent during the probate proceedings ensuring a final settlement for the estate.
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