The Concealed Accounts in a New York Guardian tale
In a Law Office Charlotte Lander, twenty two, asks Lawyer Norton how to get rid of her money so she can marry John Fenton, a mining engineer with scruples about wealth. Norton agrees to help and calls John to discuss equalizing fortunes, hinting at guardianship and romantic obstacles in this early 20th century scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
Charlotte Lander
John Fenton
Lawyer Norton
City
New York
Norton
Brooklyn Bridge
Battery
United Charities
Chariotte
Mr. Norton
Guardie
Charlotte
John
Fenton
Meany
Humphi
Bessie
Mexico
Nobu
Fortune Uwunter
Gine
POL & G
heiress and guardian scheme ends in marriage
John Fenton attempts to marry Charlotte for wealth as he plans mines in Mexico. Guardian Norton refuses, proposing a share in Charlotte’s fortune. After a period of waiting, John persuades Charlotte to wed regardless of money, and three years later Norton reveals the true accounts, exposing the guardian’s manipulation.
Prize Twain Letter Sells Local Water Claim
In Excelsior Springs Missouri residents showcase a yellowed note from Mark Twain to a local water company. The message asks for a barrel of Siloam water COD and hints Twain’s interest in a cure, though no proof he drank the water exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Mark Twain
Excelsior Springs
Twain
Florida
Samuel L. Clemens
Hannibal
Water Company
Messrs
Fish
Henry—Gents
Bright
Kansas City Star
The Children Struggle with a Periodical Test
A teacher asks for papers as children suffer through a periodical examination. Mary returns her work with a bright smile while the teacher reads aloud, noting a slip reading image is an idle maid with husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
How Many Stitches In Suit Believed Counted In English Paper
An English newspaper article claims a man’s suit contains about 45 000 stitches. Breakdown shows trousers about 8 000 stitches, of which 6 800 are machine done and the rest hand stitched. Vests total roughly 5 500 stitches mainly machine, with lining by hand. The coat dominates with about 30 000 stitches, including over 8 000 hand stitches for the trim and finishing. Total reaches around 15 000 hand stitches when tacking and fitting are added.
The Real Difference Between Men Is Energy
A concise quotation from Fuller on how strong will and settled purpose create invincible determination that separates great men from lesser ones, implying that energy drives achievement.
Orrell Milling Property Offered At Public Auction
Mortgagee sale of parcels in Caroline County Maryland by assignee Harvey L. Cooper. Parcel 1 is the late Martha H. Orrell home site with a ten room dwelling. Parcels 2 and 3 include a 50 barrel Midget Marvel Mill and ancillary equipment. Parcel 4 covers land tied to the Dobson parcel with railroad frontage. Sale set by power of sale with cash payment required and purchaser to bear title costs. The sale occurs in front of the Denton Court House between 2 and 4 pm on date shown in the notice.
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Joseph B. Orrell
Mary C. Orrell
W. Temple Smith
Frederick P. Roe
Harvey L. Cooper
Liber L. B. T
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Railroad Avenue
William K. Orrell
Martha H. Orrell
Elwood C. Orrell
Daniel J. Zacharias
Nat Low
O. & S. Milling Company
Thos. L
Mary M. Nasholdey
Helv
Second Fleetion District
Greensboro Station
Oakland Camp Ground
Thomas Dobson
Orrell and Smith
Thomas F. Dobson
Liber I. B. T
Felio
Circuit Court
Caroline Counbe
John Ickery
Annie Vickery
W. Brewater Deen
William J. Rickards
WM. H. Adkins
State of
Igh
Baltimore
Washington
College Farm
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Venton Journal
Howard Melvin Benj
A. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson
Pepevh
OHS
H. Irving King
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Letter
England
Harve James Temple
Sogper
W. Brewster Deen
Trustees
John Vickery
Chy
Geo. A. Deakynre
Everngam
WM. Pepper
Maryland Trust
Elkton
ST. Paul
D. C
G. C. Reick
Preston
Journal
Supervisors of
Henderson
Greensboro
Third District
Federalsburg
Hillsboro
Ridgely
American Corner
John K. Lynch
William T. Tilignutt
Harry 68. Mason
Caroahne County
C. Leste Waalts
aMian
S. Nichols
Spencer St
Houston
Texas
Thedford
Thedford’s
Liver Medicine
Delaware
Associated Press
All Newsdealers
Western Maryland College
Columbus
India
America
Pep
THE
Denton National Bank
Denton, Maryland
Walter Sparks
Life Man
Cole’s
Caroline County Bank
Covey Bros
Covey & Williams
Thompson’s Imp
Bank OF Ridgely
Daffin’s
T. Frank Seward
C. A. Whisler
Weaton
Robert Gallant
J. W. Krabill
M. K. Newnam
Claiborne-Annapolis Ferry
Annapolis
Claiborne
B. Howard
D. C. Greenlee
Goldsboro
Documental Bronze Co
Bridgeport
Coan
Natile Home. Co
C. Leslie Walls
the Peoples Bank
Denton, MD
Henry T. Nuttle
Prest
T. F. Johnson
Chevrolet
Farmers’ Supply Co., Inc
Mulford
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