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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1947
Page
5
The piece outlines a Sunday School lesson with scripture citations from Proverbs and James. It lists verses on wisdom, guidance, and character, guiding teachers on themes of trust in the Lord, righteousness, and humility. The devotional reading centers on Proverbs 16:1-9 to reinforce reflective conduct.
The author presents goodness as God living in a person, cites Proverbs passages, and warns seven heart traits God hates. It argues true goodness comes from faith and obedience, and that nations rise or fall by hearts trusting in the Lord, linking personal virtue to international harmony. The reflection ends with Psalm 127:1 and a note on religious education outreach.
Earl W. Parlett offers the Geo. Ford property at corner Main Street Hillsboro Caroline County Maryland for public auction. Includes six room frame dwelling store adjoining house stock of goods $2,500 and assorted hardware groceries clothing tobacco licenses transferable. One third cash day of sale balance on settlement possession dates October 1 store and October 15 real estate. Auctioneer W. E. Andrews.
Having been given notice to move IE will sell at public auction at my home in Hillsboro Md beginning at 2 p m EST. The sale includes an upright piano several chairs tables lamps stove refrigerator dishes bed bureaus wardrobe wheel barrow desk and many other household items. Clifford Andrew, Auctioneer.
In Equity Chy. No. 4111 the Circuit Court for Caroline County orders the sale of property by trustees Wesley E. Thawley and J. Dewese Carter ratified unless a contrary filing is shown by October 29. A copy must run in a Caroline County newspaper weekly for four weeks before September 27. the reported sale amount is 7930 dollars. Clerk D Ralph Horsey issues the order with true copy.
The executor of Addie L. Wilson’s estate will offer at public auction in front of the Denton Court House Door between 2 and 4 pm the property at 304 Franklin Street Denton including an 8 room two story house, a barn converted to garages, on a 50 by 180 foot lot in Caroline County with title from 1924. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in 30 days or all cash. deferred payments bear interest and are secured by the executor. Immediate possession to purchaser. auctioneer is William E. Andrew.
Trustees will sell at the Denton house door in Caroline County Maryland the Kibler homestead lands in three parcels totaling about 161 acres with 153 acres farm and 8 acres adjoining. The farm includes a 10 room frame house with windmill water plus outbuildings. crops for 1947 reserved and possession Jan 1 1948. Sale uses decree terms one third cash, rest on ratification with interest on deferred balance. Auctioneer James Temple.
Tax collection sessions scheduled in multiple towns with 1 pm to 4 pm hours on specific dates in September. Listed locations include Federalsburg Covey Williams Store Ridgely Caroline Sun Office Greensboro Fire House Hillsboro Klines Store Preston Bradley's Store Amn Corner Daffin's Store Porter's Store. Courthouse office closes at noon on those dates.
In the matter of the estate of Julius Henry Summ late of Caroline County deceased the Orphans Court orders the Executor Wilbert L Merriken sale of property reported to be ratified and confirmed unless an objection is filed by October 22 1947. A copy of the order must be published in Caroline County newspapers weekly for four weeks starting September 20 1947. The sale price is $6700.00. Carlton V West Register of Wills for Caroline County.
A public auction at the home farm located one and one half miles west of Greenwood Delaware on the Greenwood Scott's Store road. The sale begins at 1 o'clock p.m. John Dickerson acts as auctioneer.
Notice to judgment creditors and assignees to file claims with vouchers with the Auditor by October 22 1947 in the equity proceeding 4053 Chy. An account distributing surplus proceeds will be made after that date by Auditor William J Rickards.
A public auction on Main Street in Queen Anne Md proceeds at 1 p m with a varied household and personal property including china cupboards, chests, tables, chairs, beds, stoves, dishes, and tools plus a 6 room house adjoining the Stevens home to be sold at 2 30 p m in excellent condition with electricity and kitchen water. Personal property cash on day. real estate one third cash, balance by Oct 1 with possession after full settlement.
Under a 1947 power of attorney Walton Passwaters and Viola Passwaters authorize W Brewster Deen and Marvin Smith to sell at their Denton residence on Gay Street at 2 p m E D S T. The items include living room suite radio dishes utensils stove refrigerator washer furniture lamps quilts curtains and many other articles. Cash day of sale. removal after sale terms compliance. Auctioneer James Temple handles the sale.
Martha B. Short administratrix of Leland T. Short late of Caroline county deceased informs all claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers by March 12, 1948. Creditors must settle promptly. True Copy test by Carlton V. West, Register of Wills.
Public auction to the highest bidder at the Denton Court House Door Caroline County Maryland for 221 4 acres Lloyds Regulation in the Third Election District. Property includes a 6 room two story dwelling chicken house corn crib meat house and stable with immediate possession and payment terms 50 percent due day of sale balance on ratification or all cash option. Wesley E Thawley as assignee appears.
Wesley E T Lee and Edna M Moore, his wife, are named in a case recorded as Cay No 4053 in the county docket. The filing references a property or legal action connected to the spouses and county records.
On August 19 1947 the Circuit Court for Carvuline County in Equity ordered the Auditor to publish notice to judgment creditors and others with interests in the equity of redemption to file claims with vouchers by October 22 1947. A copy of the order must appear in a weekly Caroline county newspaper for four consecutive weeks before September 20 1947 or loss of rights to participate in surplus proceeds after mortgage satisfaction. The Auditor may take necessary testimony to establish claims. J Owen Knotts Judge True Copy Test
Public notice from The Orphans Court of Caroline County Maryland stating that letters testamentary on the personal estate have been granted and that all persons owing the estate must promptly settle by the fifth day. Dated the second day of the month with sworn testimony.
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