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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
8
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Political observers note only two Maryland nominees may face November trouble, Dudley Roe and Dan Ellison, while El lison faces a strong Republican rival in a district. National stories center on Polish protests over a Moscow visit and debates over the Pulaski highway name in Baltimore. Tobacco markets in southern Maryland face potential price ceilings and allotments urged by manufacturers, with growers resisting limits that could harm profitability and stifle competition.
Under and by virtue of an order of the Orphans Court for Caroline County, the administrator will offer at public auction at the late home of Hannah Esther Baker in Denton at Gay and 7th streets starting 1 p.m. rain or shine. Items include stove, dining set, furniture, beds, sewing machine, mirror, washstands, lamps, ice box, tools and other items. No removal until terms are met. Charles T. Baker, Administrator. William E. Andrew, Auctioneer.
In Equity No 3848 Chy the Circuit Court for Caroline County orders ratification of the sale reported by trustee Layman J Redden unless shown otherwise by July 5. A copy of the order must run in a Caroline County newspaper four consecutive weeks before June 8. Reported sale amount is 1100.00. D Ralph Horsey Clerk.
The coastal Maryland planters fear a government induced blight would ruin southern Maryland crops beyond tobacco and peach. They recall a past peach blight that led to abandoned orchards and a lost market, warning that artificial blight could destroy the Free State's tobacco trade and make recovery unlikely.
The warm week boosted flea beetle activity on new tomato fields. County Agent Clendaniel describes the beetles as tiny jumping pests leaving round leaf holes on tomatoes and potatoes. He warns against using hydrated lime as a dust since it slows plant growth for a week or more and can cause permanent stunting. He suggests a gypsum dust as an alternative.
Notice is given that Nora B Craft administratrix obtained letters of administration from the Orphans Court for Caroline county Maryland on the personal estate of Herbert P Craft late of Caroline county deceased. Creditors must exhibit lawful claims with vouchers authenticated by November 12 1944 or be barred from benefits. Owing parties must settle promptly. Given May 9 1944. True Copy tested Carlton V West Register of Wills.
Caroline county subscribers obtain administration c t a on the personal estate of Sallie L. Covey, deceased, by the Orphans' Court, with Wesley E. Thawley and Fred E. Covey named as administrators. True copy issued by Carlton V. West, Register of Wills, on ninth day.
Apply talc and 1 lb arsenate of lead as soon as beetles appear. Dust thoroughly through the growing season to control beetles without harming plants. If lead arsenate is unavailable use calcium arsenate at the same ratio. Newly set plants may be dipped in a mixture of 3 teaspoonfuls arsenate to a gallon of water before planting, ensuring the solution dries completely. Planting in hot sun can scorch foliage and cause loss.
A concise reflection contrasts material and mortal views of the universe with a spiritual and eternal perspective attributed to Mary Baker Eddy. The statement emphasizes relinquishing the physical theory in favor of spiritual truth.
A farmer selling due to discontinued farming schedules a public sale starting at 10 o clock on his property between Marydel and Henderson. The catalog lists a John Deere tractor, disc, grain drill, cultivators, rakes, spreaders, plows, wagons, harness, horses, an International truck, and an electric range in perfect condition. All items are described as in good order and the sale proceeds rain or shine.
T Houston Towers late of Caroline county deceased. All the same to the subscriber, with the vouchers thereof legally authenticated, on or before November 5, 1944, or they may be excluded from all benefit of said estate. All persons owing this estate must settle promptly. Given May 2, 1944. Bertie M. Towers Administratrix True Copy-test.
Legal notice instructs all creditors to settle promptly on or before November 5, 1944, to secure authenticity of vouchers. Frances C. Cooper signs as true copy.
County Agent George W. Clendaniel reports that Dr C Graham Extension Entomologist at the University of Maryland and Dr Lewis P Ditman of the Experiment Station have surveyed alfalfa and pea fields on Maryland's Eastern Shore. They find alfalfa heavily infested and aphids migrating to peas, likely causing heavy infestation before peas are far advanced. Surveys in Talbot and Caroline counties show aphids already in pea fields and growers warned.
Public sale of a Denton Maryland property in Equity Case No. 3854. Trustee James Temple auctions the 2196 square feet lot with a two story dwelling on Franklin Street, plus a 10 foot right of way over the Richardson property. Terms: one third cash, rest on ratification or all cash. title papers and stamps at purchaser's expense. Auctioneer: James Temple.
Circuit Court for Caroline County orders Layman J. Redden as trustee to notify all creditors of R. Leslie Merrick deceased, of York County Pennsylvania, to file authenticated claims with the Caroline County Clerk by July 29, 1944. Publication in a Caroline County newspaper weekly for four weeks ends before May 22, 1944. J. Owen Knotts, judge.
Officials plan to use spray machinery and rotenone insecticides to combat serious pests at the proper time, coordinating a targeted approach to protect crop yields and minimize damage.
The Ellwanger family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of husband and father Thomas J. Ellwanger. They also acknowledge singers and a pianist for funeral service support. Mrs. T. J. Ellwanger and Sons.
Eliza Scott administratrix and heirs of Belle Hutchins Driggins estate in Caroline County probate proceed to ratify a real estate sale report by Layman J. Redden trustee. Sale price listed as 677.50 with appeal deadline June 21 and publication prior to May 22. Carlton V. West registers.
Ordered April 19 1944 that the sales reported by Layman J Redden Trustee be ratified unless cause shown by June 21. A copy of this order must appear in a Caroline county newspaper for four consecutive weeks before May 20. The report states the amount as 3500 dollars.
Executrix Eva T. Brittingham authorizes notices for the personal estate with a filing deadline on October 28 1944. The document is dated April 25 1944 and signed as a true copy.
Auditor's Order Nisi dated May 1 1944 directs ratification of the Auditor's Report filed in the proceedings unless good cause is shown within three weeks from May 5. A copy of the county record must be published in two successive weeks before May 18. Test. D Ralph Horsey, Clerk.
Vague probate fragment notes Irwin T Sparklin as administrator with true copy attestations by Carlton V West, Register of Wals. Reads like a notice asserting authority and official copy status in a 1914 archival probate filing.
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