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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1936
Page
6
A study of Acts 28 and Romans 5 6 11 on Paul the apostle in Rome Christ’s witness under trial. It discusses his appeal to Caesar his continued ministry and the message of justification by faith.
A quotation from J M Gibson stresses that living a truly Christian life demonstrates divine origin more effectively than sermons or lectures. It urges priority on developing Christian character over presenting evidences.
The quote reflects on life energy as ever shedding power like a flower releasing fragrance, attributed to T. Starr King and framed as a spiritual meditation on vitality and influence.
The Journal presents a combined crossword with horizontal clues ranging from tissue used for binding books to zodiac signs and car ornaments and vertical clues including rivers, parts of speech, and historical terms with several entries needing confirmation in the next issue.
A tale from 1892 recounts Blondy the blue grass racing mare owned by Frank E. Hagan and trainer Nigger Jim. Entered in a 11 mile claiming race at Churchill Downs on May 15, the horse trailed late but, urged by the trick of making a face and sticking out her tongue, surged to win by a head over Dixie Dude. The owner had staked his entire 1000 berries on the 20 to 1 odds as the mortgage on his farm due the next day hung in the balance.
Under an Orphans Court order for Caroline county the administrator of Almira F Stevens deceased will sell at her Denton home on Market Street starting 1 30 PM. Items include bedroom furniture clothing and dishes plus 17 shares of Peoples Bank of Denton stock valued at 1021 80 with 20 paid. Also certificates of beneficial interest. Followed by more family property sold by J L Stevens auctioneer.
An old merchant ad claims Bayer Aspirin dissolves instantly to ease headaches neuralgia and neuritis quickly. It urges buyers to insist on Bayer brand, promises fast relief and a dozen potent tablets for 15 cents.
The document lists assets totaling 115,065.59 including cash balances with other banks 13,705.61 and U S government obligations 5,000.00 plus loans and discounts 83,095.42 and farm land 12,513.50. Liabilities show total deposits 65,991.23 with capital accounts: capital stock 30,000.00, surplus 6,500.00, profits 922.91, reserves 11,652.02 and undivided profits 15,? 49,074.36.
Notice to creditors that the subscriber has obtained from the Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland letters of administration on the decedent’s personal estate in the matter before the court.
Fred R. Owens as assignee for collection will sell at the courthouse door in Denton Maryland between 2 and 4 pm the Lot No 3 of George's Addition to Denton on Horsey avenue east side now Fifth Street in Caroline county. The two story dwelling includes 8 rooms bath electric lights water hot water furnace wood house garage and barn. One half cash day of sale and balance due six months from sale with interest bearing notes and surety approved by the assignee. Title papers and revenue stamps at purchaser expense.
The owner announces a public sale on the Denton New Bridge road starting at 10 p.m. Rain or shine. Items include four horses ages 11, 11, 10, and a two year old colt, six milk cows aged 4 to 8 TB tested and due to freshen in January. Bid by highest bidder. George W. Beck clerk.
Notice to Taxpayers announces collection sessions across several towns on multiple Saturdays and Thursdays in November. Sessions run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Covey Williams store in Federalsburg Hillsboro Thompson's Hardware Greensboro Ridgely Mitchell's Preston Sartain's Henderson and J W Pepper's Store with dates varying by location.
Under a writ of fieri facias issued November 10 1936 in Caroline County the Farmer Supply Company Inc sues Raymond and Mabel Smith. The sheriff will offer for sale a rectangular lot of about ten thousand square feet in Denton with a large barn, bounded by the old rectory and Frank W. Redden’s property, at public auction in front of the Court House Door for cash to satisfy the writ and costs.
Trust deed sale set by Circuit Court decree on October 20 1936 to satisfy plaintiffs Phil lip H Noble et al against Eli W Noble et al The sale will be held at the Denton Maryland Court House Door between 2 and 4 PM on the specified day The property lies in West Denton Sixth Election District including a 41 by 145 foot parcel described by bounds from A T Towers and Samuel Ewing to O Hubbard and back to the Towers line Cash terms require one half cash at sale with balance in two equal installments at three and six months or all cash at purchaser option Title papers at purchaser expense W Brewster Deen Trustee
Public sale by trustee of five described tracts in Caroline County Maryland. Tract 1 contains 102 acres 27 perches with exclusions. Tract 2 is 30 acres. Tract 3 24 acres. Tract 4 about one acre. Tract 5, 68 acres 56 square perches. Offered separately and as a whole with terms one-third cash due day of sale and balance in two installments or all cash. Auction by Leonard F. Covey Trustee and auctioneer.
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