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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1927
Page
8
Marie Ashton arrives at the Potter farm seeking solitude to think through love and marriage. A quiet boarder, Armstrong, keeps to himself but reveals he also seeks distance until he confesses he may pursue Marie as a suitor. The couple’s mutual restraint shifts toward a potential romance as the country setting frames their decisions.
Marie voices caution about accepting a proposal before knowing the man well, insisting a proper courtship before commitment. The pair walk back to the house, Marie determined yet hopeful as they discuss the future.
A selection of comic interpretations of initials such as R S V P and V C appears from England and Quebec. A rector and two English villagers debate the phrase Rector of Stoke Very Pleased if you can come. In Yorkshire, a tea meeting ends with a playful substitution Dinner in the Vestry as D V stands for the day.
Colonel Cleghorn built the Constitution at Hart's ship yard in Boston after serving in the Revolution and earning a brevet colonel rank. The October 21 1797 Boston Sentinel lauds the ship as a model of elegance, strength and durability and credits Joshua Humphreys as designer of both the Constitution and Constellation.
The article advises focusing on rest and enjoyment after midlife, learning to play as well as work. It warns against excessive retirement, urging delegation to capable associates to ease daily burdens while avoiding total withdrawal. It cautions that both extremes lead to loneliness and disillusionment.
The Congressional Library in Washington houses more than 38,000,000 books. Frederick Ashley, superintendent of reading rooms, says the volume Americans of Royal Descent is the most frequently requested. He notes that if all books were placed in one line, nine volumes to the foot would total 102 miles. It takes two men with vacuum cleaners six months to dust the collection.
American Indians hired for club pageants across the West insist on immediate payment after each performance in silver dollars. They refuse to wait until the end of the engagement, insisting bags of silver be ready for payment immediately after each show.
The National Museum notes that madstones or similar stones are believed to extract poison but lack proven efficacy. It cites misrepresented specimens such as a polished seed sold for 1000 dollars and other dubious items like deer stomach stones and buffalo hair balls. The museum cannot provide value or effectiveness information.
The Russian Academy of Sciences plans a systematic expedition to examine the Ural region across which ancient peoples moved between Stassle and Siberia. Bronze age mining left traces and life from the Stone Age is known to have occurred, making the area a promising source of relics.
Wesley E Thawley as assignee will auction a farm in the Third Election District Caroline County Maryland in front of the courthouse Denton on Tuesday June 14 1927 between two and four pm. The property includes a dairy suitable farm dwelling barn granary and outbuildings with cultivation quality about 14 miles from Denton. One third cash due day of sale with balance in two equal installments at three and six months or all cash. Title papers at purchaser expense. James Temple Auctioneer.
A sale offers one 1926 Ford Touring, one 1924 Ford Touring, one 1923 Ford Touring, two 1921 Ford Roadsters with pickup bodies, one 1924 Ford 3-ton Truck, two 1923 Ford 1-ton Trucks, plus one Carriage and one Cow.
Local home cleaning items advertised by M. K. New Nam in Denton Maryland offering a wide range of cleaning goods for households. The brief notice notes a Denton address and invites customers seeking home cleaning supplies.
In Denton Maryland a trustee sale is set for June 14 1927 at the court house for the real estate of John Robert Fountain deceased. The parcels include Lots 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 on Lincoln and Fifth Streets with dwellings on Lots 1 2 and a barn on Lot 6. Terms require one third cash and balance in two equal installments at 6 and 12 months or all cash. T Pliny Fisier Trustee.
An ordinance by the Denton commissioners makes it unlawful to park or stand vehicles on the south side of Market Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Violations incur fines up to 1 dollar for the first offense and up to 5 dollars for subsequent offenses plus costs. the measure takes effect upon passage, dated May 9, 1927.
Mortgage sale notice by Fred R. Owens assignee for collection of Lucilla Kerwin and Henry J. Kerwin to Harvey L. Cooper. Estate to be sold at Denton Court House May 24, 1927 with three parcels totaling about 55 acres in Caroline county near Greensboro Burrsville and Goldsboro. Purchaser to pay one third at sale one third in six months and one third in twelve months with interest. option for all cash. Listing includes a six room dwelling, outbuildings, orchard and proximity to State road and churches. Title papers at purchaser expense. Assignee for Collection A. J. Divne. Auctioneer L. Covey. Mortgage loan may be available.
Order dated May 1927 ratifies a sale reported by trustee Wesley E Thawley and confirms it unless objections arise by July 22. Publication required in a Caroline County newspaper for four consecutive weeks before June 22. Sale reported at 1378.50 dollars. Judges Richard T West Elisha H Harper William J Shawn. true copy Test J Inwin Harwoon Register of Wills.
Brown soy beans offered in any needed quantity at 2.00 dollars per bushel. Interested buyers should contact W. L Norris in Denton Maryland or Laura L Wright at 128 Academy Ave Federalsburg Maryland.
Catalog line notes New Era Cow Peas straight seed and a single two horse wagon offered by Hughes & Co. branding suggests a rural trade listing with firm name and item details for local buyers.
By virtue of a mortgage, Henry Ringgold and wife transfer to Harvey L. Cooper, assigned to T. Pliny Fisher, the Burnt Mill property in Denton, platted by H. A. Pamea, with a gravel pit. Sale in front of the Court House, cash, title papers at purchaser’s expense. James Temple, auctioneer assignee. Subscribe for The Journal.
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