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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1920

Page

3

Denton News Roundup Mixed Ads and Local Notes

Local column runs through market prices and shop notices with Wheat at 2.78 and Corn 1.71. Dense item list includes Goodyear tire dealers, used Ford and Buick cars, bound binders, and hardware stores. Easter services, lectures, and political candidacy filings are noted alongside farm sales, garage updates, and theater plans.

Long & Beall Goodyear Denton Auto Co United States E. H. Hirs Ford Denton Farmers Supply Co Maryland Queen Sour

Marriage Bonds and Social Happenings in Denton Area

Reverend Dr. Thomas O Crouse and Miss Jennie Moore wed in Philadelphia with Rev L F Warner officiating. The couple left for a northern trip after a well attended ceremony. The column also lists multiple local marriage licenses, engagements, and visits among Denton area families and friends.

Growers Demand Thirty Dollars Per Ton for Tomatoes

Caroline County Tomato Growers Association met at the Court House Tuesday with S G Nuttle presiding and W W Newcomer as secretary. The group rejected packers pay of 24 per ton and vowed to contract at 30 per ton, citing costs from labor and fertilizer. James H Smith was elected president and S G Bye secretary treasurer. Bye said higher costs justify the demand and lowering acreage would yield better quality tomatoes cheaper for packers, with growers ready to cooperate with canning houses.

Caroline County Tomato Growers Association Court House S. G. Nuttle W. W. Newcomer James H. Smith S. G. Bye Bye

Christ Church Guild presents The Hope Chest at Parker's Theater

Easter Monday program at Parker's Theater features Dorothy Gish in The Hope Chest with Richard Barthelmess. Benefit show for Christ Church Guild, highlighting youthful romance and the growth into adulthood.

Parker's Theater Christ Church Guild Dorothy Gish Hope Chest Richard Barthelmess

Revival at Union M P Church Ends Sunday

Rev W L Jump leads a revival at Union M P Church, closing Sunday as he prepares to move from Hobbs Parsonage to Greensboro to raise poultry and pursue evangelistic work. He will join Rev Mr Clough of Hillsboro Holiness Church for two weeks beginning April 16.

W. L. Jump Union M. PD W. H. Satterfield James A. Trazzare Ot Denton Harry Collison Mabel Porter Fred Rowdle Wilmington Elizabeth Harvey Wine Denton M. F. H. Callison Marion Ireland Easton T. R. Jacobs Sadie Garrett Gladys Chance Greensboro

Reorganized Sunday School and Easter Program Planned

The Sunday School led by Rev. J. T. Richardson was reorganized on the 21st with officers headed by Superintendent J. Payton Thompson and secretary treasurer Mas. Lillian Blades. An Easter program is set for Bethlehem church on Sunday evening April 4 at 7 30, with all welcome.

J.T. Richardson J. Payton Thompson J. J. Todd Mas Lillian Blades Ruth Taylor W. E. Pritchett Flora I. Taylor Mire J. R. Christopher Irene Carroll Easton Ruth Vantleet Bethlehem Church Sod William Sacker Cambridge William Lewis Choptank Jos. Kennedy Helen W. H. Miley Norman Taylor Joseph Pritchett W. S. Carroll Elva Cheezum Clara ‘Todd Harry Hubbard

Williston Independent Sunday School Reorganized

The Independent Sunday School of Williston reorganized last Sunday with A Meredith as superintendent and A Gelletly as secretary along with a list of officers and helpers. Robert Rice Jr, formerly with Ford Auto Co in Detroit, is visiting his parents. A social raised 5 for the Armenian fund. a stork delivered a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ben Welch. Shad fish are scarce in town.

Independent Sunday School of Williston A. Meredith A. Gelletly Carl Towers Norma Cooper O. M. Hignute Harvey Towers Howard Sullivan Gilbert Hignatt Robert Rice, Jr Ford Auto Company Detriot Michigan B.J. Meredith

Ladies' Aid Society entertainment raises funds

The Ladies' Aid Society held an evening program last Thursday with proceeds around 25 dollars. Visitors included Mrs. Robert H. Tlutson of Wilmington staying with her sick sister Mrs. A J Bennett. Several families and individuals, including Mr and Mrs Si Ross Daling, Mrs Mollie Butler and son Smith from Chester Va, and others, were noted as visiting or shopping in Wilmington and Ridgely.

Ladies’ Aid Society Robert H. Tlutson Wilmington A. J. Bennett Si. Ross Daling Pharley Cohee Henderson Mollie Butler Smith Chester Annie Smith Bryan Shockley Betty A. Clark Smith Walter Sapp Thomas Gray Louise Gray Elizabeth Montague Grace Jackson Ridgely J. T. Stevenson Dover W. I. Cooper

Ridgely News Letter society notes and events

The Home School Association held a meeting at the primary school. Amanda Saulsbury was elected vice president, with J M Herzog chairing in his absence. Rev Poorman spoke at the Reformed Church and Rev Herzog preached a parable series. Burton Wilkinson as a rising cartoonist drew notices, and many locals attended Maryland Day programs. Several residents reported travels, visits, and illnesses.

Fred Flounders Amanda Saulsbury J. M. Herzog McCullough Mesdames Milton Smith Nelson Rickards The Reformed Church Mr. Poorman Philadelphia Jesus Lyceum Lillian Johnston J. J. Bunting Berlin Maud Gibson Frank White Galena Burton Wilkinson Sun West Young Wilkinson Come TL. Day Wilmington Day L S. Matthews EL Mason Alex. Russell C. KE Turner C. W. Jackson Maryland James Swing Mrr Frank Frauenberger Los Angeles James, Jr St. John's S. Jackson Pittsburg Pennsylvania Military College J. M. Haymaker Ada Matthews Iarrison Marcus Hook Delia Green Wihnington Meers Frank Charles Stevenson Charles Harry Gibson Delmar Dorothy Dean Baltimore Dallas Woll Wiley Charles Carter Ocean City Watson Rooker J. T. Stevenson MacGibbon Blaine Skinner Queen Anne Brown Elliott

Hillsboro and Area Social News Summary

Hillsboro notes Miss Ella Pennington returns to Washington after two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs W F B Pennington. Miss Hildred Evans from Sadlersville visits Mr and Mrs W F B Sparks. Mesdames Annie Jump Annie Beaven and Laura Fleming were Easton visitors Tuesday. Mrs I T Sparklin hosts Ladies Aid Thursday. Mr and Mrs W E Sylvester attended a Wilmington conference last week. Little Nancy Blunt of Centreville visits Miss Ruth Greaves. Mrs H M Thompson spent part of this week in Wilmington, Emma Beauchamp in town part of the week. Mr R o B Thompson returns from St Louis.

Ella Pennington Washington W. FB. Pennington Hildred Evans Sadlersville W. FB. Sparks Annie Jump Annie Beaven Laura Fleming Easton I. T. Sparklin Ladies’ Aid Society W. E. Sylvester Wilmington Nancy Blunt Centreville Ruth Greaves H. M. Thompson Emma Beauchamp R. O B. Thompson St. Louis

Real Estate Transfers List Shows Numerous Property Deals

Real estate transfers recently recorded include James W. Stanford to Charles F. Driggins for 143 acres in Eighth district at 5500, Robert Jarrell Sr. to Mary B. Smith parcels in First district at 275, Howard H. Chever to Harvey Cooper 53 acres in Third district at 2850, Cowgill to Raymond Morris two First district parcels at 6000, J Andrew Mitchell to Henry F. Klotz 6110 acres in Seventh district at 300, Edward E. Nuttle trustee to Joseph P. Patchett 244 acres in Fifth district at 31435, G Lawrence Wilson to Stephen Simpson two acres in Sixth district at 31500, James H. Nichols to Willard Brown a Denton lot at 500, Maude E. Pritchett to W Thomas Thornton and wife a Greensboro lot at 750, Alfred W. Thompson to John T. Moore a Ridgly lot at 575, Harvey L. Cooper assignee to John W. Funk 324 acres in First district at 3300, Annie R. Stewart et al. to Richard T. Porter a Denton lot at 1200, Harry Stevenson to Anita Moore Greensboro lots at 300, Harvey L. Cooper et al. to Wm. L. Jump 84 acres near Greensboro at 1041.67, Harvey Stevenson to Herbert S. Marker Greensboro lots at 250.

James W. Stanford Charles F. Driggins Robert Jarrell Mary B. Smith Howard H. Chever Harvey Cooper Charles P. Cowgill Raymond Morris J. Andrew Mitchell Henry F. Klotz Edward E. Nuttle Joseph P. Patchett G. Lawrence Wilson Stephen Simpson James H. Nichols Willard Brown Denton Maude E. Pritchett W. Thomas Thornton Greensboro Harvey Stevenson Herbert S. Marker

Reverend Richardson Delays Move and Easter Services Planned

The Rev J T Richardson announced at Wilmington Conference he will not move until after Easter and will preach at Preston Easter Sunday with morning and evening services. Bethlehem also hosts a Master service Easter night with children performing. Various local residents, including Mrs Dorothy Osteen, Mechaimes Virginia Allender, Annie Todd, and others, are visiting relatives in Centreville Bridgeville Williston Baltimore and Beulah.

Preston J. T. Richardson Wilmington Harrington Del Bethlehem Dorothy Osteen Hallmore Col A.W. Sisk Mechaimes Virginia Allender Annie Todd

Fire destroys Carter carriage house in Second district

Tuesday night fire of unknown origin wiped out Mr E C Carter’s carriage house in the Second district. Two Ford automobiles, two carnpes, a dear born, and several farming implements burned. Firemen could not halt the blaze but nearby buildings were saved. Insurance on the property was reported.

E. C. Carter Ford Dearborn Helvetia Greensboro T. H. Lewis Westminister T. WH. Lewis, Jr Salisbury J. E. Willis KR. TF. Blastings Wingate Elastings George Town

Conference attendees and local social notices from Federalsburg area

Messrs. Roland Towers G S Totter and Webster Todd attended the fourth quarterly conference at Federalsburg on Monday night Mr and Mrs Oscar Milligan and Laughter India and son Melvin of Hurlock spent Sunday with Mr J Covey Mrs John Tribbett has returned home after visiting her father Mr James A Covey Mr and Mrs Albert Willis and family spent Sunday with Mr James FE Woot ers at Denton Mr Clarence Wilks has returned home after spending the winter in Wilmington The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Roland Thomas on Wednesday April 7 The junior Aid met on Thursday night with Mr Ellis Collins

Thomas O. Crouse Jennie Moore T. Lane Moore Philadelphia L. F. Warner Maryland Crouse Miss Moore Methodist Protestant Church Isaac J. Moore A. Noble Calloway Bridgeville Mabel S. Clark Federalsburg Louis Hignutt Ida E. Hartleman John G. Hurd Felton Ruth Bishop Greensboro James A. McFarland May Morris Greenwood P Suss Ruth Davis Bishop M. E. Parsonage J. A. Leach Elizabeth Crowther Chester Caroline DeFord Wilmington Frank Crowther DeFord Emily DeFord Denton G. Aldred Walls Sudlersville Mary Pauline Walls Frank N. Tarbutton Smyrna Cooper Tarbutton Queen Anne County Howard D. West Samuel L. West Baltimore Richard T. West Orphans’ Court Caroline County Liverpool R.T. Bryan M. B. Sherwood M. E Sherwood Margaret Bryan Walter T. Sparklin West Point Sparklin Beulah DeFord Lewis Cole Eva DeFord Elhridge 5. M. Newton M. C. Johnson Churchland Wm. E. Reese G. H. Wilson Reese Wilson Adeline Fisher Chautauqua Chautauqua Association of Pennsylvania Harold C. Nuttle J. Kingsley Mercer John L. George Dudley Queen Annes County Mary Straughn Emily Gault Adeline Louise Fisher Rochester Bryant Elias Nuittle Ralph Cover West Seaford J. Virgil Moore Frank L. Smith Sussex Helen Crouse Roland Towers G. S. Totter Webster ‘Todd Oscar Milligan Laughter India Melvin Hurlock John Tribbett James A. Covey Albert. Willis James FE. Wooters Clarence Wilks Roland Thomas

Local roadside notes and visiting relatives report

Hobbs area news mentions A Reinhold shipping about 400 baskets of sweet potatoes to Baltimore. Mr and Mrs J W Bailey of Tuckahoe Neck are Sunday visitors of Hobbs relatives. W E Spence of Washington spent last Tuesday with his mother Mrs J H Merriken. Rev W L Jump delivered his last sermon at Ames Sunday afternoon. Miss Esther Willey of Lutherville is home for Easter.

Hobbs HY. A. Reinhold Baltimore J. W. Bailey Tuckahoe Neck W. E. Spence Washington J. H. Merriken W. L. Jump Ames Esther Willey Lutherville

Willoughby Birthday Party Honors Miss Willoughby

A March 24 birthday gathering at Mr and Mrs Frank Willoughby home celebrated their daughter Mida with guests from Talbot and Caroline counties. Music and games entertained well into the evening while refreshments were served and Miss Willoughby received many presents. Moline Universal Tractors were displayed at Hoss and Son's in Preston.

Frank Willoughby Mida Talbot Caroline

Appointment changes sweep ministers to new fields

The Wilmington Conference adjourned as numerous ministers were assigned to new circuits and churches across the state. WILMINGTON DISTRICT lists district superintendent Robert Watt and many appointments including Bethel Circuit G F E Wood, Newark Frank Herson, St. John's G A Cooke, and others. Dover and Salisbury districts follow with extensive reassignment of pastors to numerous churches and circuits, including Wesley, Georgetown, and Smyrna circuits, with several positions marked to be supplied.

Wilmington Robert Watt Bethel G. F E. Wood Charlestown J. H. Wilson Cherry Hill G. F. Newton Chesapeake City M. D. Nutter Chester Bethel J. A. Hudson Christiana Joln White Supply Claymont Howard McDade Colora J. F. Anderson Delaware City L. W. Layfield Ebenezer W. H. Cummings Elkton G. T. Alderson Elk Neck Hockessin C. W. Clarke Hopewell C. T. Jones Kirkwood O. 5 Walton Marshallton Ivanhoe Willis Mt. Lebanon O. E. James Mt. Pleasant H. B. Kelso Newark Frank Herson New Castle J. R. Bicking Newport H. T. Quigg North East D. J. Given Perryville G.W. Hastings Port Deposit Warren Burr Red Lion F. J. Cochran Rising Sun C. C. Harris St. George’s J. C. McCay St. John's G. A. Cooke Supply. Zion J. A. Buckson Asbury G. W. Dawson Brandywine W. E. Greenfield Black-Ex Dover Mowbray Beckwith O. T. Baynard Blades R. W. Mills Bridgeville D. W. Jacobs Cambridge W. E. Gunby Camden C. W. Moore Canterbury W. C. Jackson Church Creek E. M. Byrd Crapo J. H. Gardner Dover Armory Alonzo Travers Wesley J. W. Colona East New Market Greenwood N. C. Burson Harrington J.T. Richardson Linckman G. T. Gehman Hooper's Island C.H. Hudson Houston J. M. Kelso Hurlock J. ‘Tr. Price Lakesville E. S. Taylor Laurel W. O. Bennett Leipsic L. T. McLain Lewes J. H. Thornton Seaford F. F. Carpenter Harry Taylor Vienna Thomas Pardee Williamsburg J. P. Kelley Wyoimning J. L. Sparklin Zaar Wesley Collegiate Institute H. G. Budd Mt. Vernon W. A. Hearn Nanticoke Ocean City E. P. Thomas Ocean View E. C. Hallman E. B. Taylor Princess Anne W. F. Dawson Quantico M.S. van Plank Roxana J. T. Graham St. Peter's G. S. Allen Salisbury J. T. Herson Grace and Stengle W. P. Taylor Selbyville W. H. Briggs Sharptown H. S. Dulaney Smith's Island J. L. Derickson Snow Hill L. E. Poole Somerset J. W. Prettyman Stockton W. L. Hess Tangier W. F. Goodwin Venton Westover White Haven O. L. Martin Whitesville J. Burton McCabe

Prohibition Director Warns Doctors Over Liquor Law

The Maryland State Prohibition Director Dodson reports 70,000 whiskey prescription blanks exhausted since March 8 in Baltimore. He warns physicians and druggists to beware abuse, noting blanks issued in sets of 100 across Maryland and the District of Columbia. He promises careful study once office space is available and urges restraint to avoid trouble.

Dodson Baltimore Maryland District of Columbia Chicago

Resolutions Honor Denton Pastor Thomas O. Crouse

Members of the Methodist Protestant Church of Denton adopt a formal expression of appreciation for Rev. Dr. Thomas O. Crouse marking five years of service. They praise his eloquence energy faithfulness and readiness to respond to calls while noting his potential move to another field and wish him continued success. The resolutions will be recorded in the minutes and presented to Dr. Crouse.

Thomas O. Crouse Methodist Protestant Church of Denton Denton M Crouse

Law to Protect Muskrats Bill Aims Licensing and Fees

A Legislature bill regulates muskrat catching on bay and river shores and creates licenses for trappers at 1.75 dollars each while traders pay 50 dollars for a traders license unless merchants hold their own license. Pelts sell for 4.50 and carcasses fetch 0.30, with Dorchester trapper profits noted and Talbot sales above 500000 for the season. Economies Club Meets This Afternoon Papers discuss beautifying buildings fruit trees flowers and home gardens.

Dorchester County Talbot County Home Economics Club

Farmers Supply Co to stock Emerson-Brantingham line

Local business note announces Farmers Supply Co as agent for Emerson-Brantingham Imp Co farm machinery. A full line will be in stock for inspection. Also offers cleaning, pressing, repair and dyeing of old clothes, aiming to reduce clothing costs. John H. Emerson & Co. operates opposite the hotel.

The Farmers Supply Co Emerson-Brantingham Imp. Co John H. Emerson & Co

Orphans' Court Business Records Adjourned Proceedings

Judges West Harper and Shawn presided as letters of administration were granted to Edward E. Nuttle for Elijah W. Swiss estate and to Merrick Clements for Catherine S. Downes. Notices to creditors ordered, appraisers named, inventories and appraisements filed, and final accounts or releases noted for multiple estates in Caroline County. The last will of Richard E. Comegys admitted to probate with executors named and bond approved.

West, Harper and Shawn Orphans’ Court Edward E. Nuttle Elijah W. Swiss Register of Caroline County Harvey D. Williams Frank S. Bradley Register of Wills Catherine S. Downes Merrick Clements W. Frank Jarrell Fred R. Owens Samuel G. Nuttle Somers Blake John W. Shewbrooks Lewis & Knotts Laura V. Neal Wingate Neal T. Sewell Noble Norman Lednan Fannie N. Ledman Charles W. Stokes John Stokes Eliza J. Sigler Charles W. Sigler Minnie Harman Charles H. Harman Jennie McConnell William H. McConnell Richard E. Comegys Warren van Sant John Rich Bartus Comegys Elwood C. Orrell L. Irving Jones

Thompson Hardware expands with new secretary-treasurer G L Wilson

The Hillsboro Maryland firm, incorporated January 1 1920 with 50000 authorized stock, adds members including G Lawrence Wilson formerly Hillsboro Queen Anne Bank assistant cashier and vice president. Wilson becomes secretary-treasurer as the company plans wider territory, new lines, and enlarged operations. Agencies for Franklin and Reo cars in Caroline Talbot and Queen Anne counties closed. new showroom nearing completion with space for twenty five cars. They also market Lawson tractor known as the Full Jeweled Tractor with power to run a thirty two inch thresher.

Thompson Hardware & Supply Co Hillsboro Maryland G. Lawrence Wilson Hillsboro-Queen Anne Bank Same Wilson Caroline Talbot Queen Anne Franklin and Reo Lawson

Interchurch Movement Conference Set for Denton Church

Local leaders explain the Inter-Church Movement born from prayer aims to unite evangelical churches for world evangelization through cooperation. A county conference will be held at Denton M P Church on Friday April 9 starting at 10:00 am with morning, afternoon and evening sessions and a youth program from 4 30 to 6 00 pm.

Interchurch World Movement Caroline Denton M. P Atlea M. Sharp

Widow Mrs Bramble Dies After Auto Collision In Federalsburg

A Federalsburg letter reports Mrs Lillie Bramble widow of Charles Bramble died from skull fracture after being struck by a car driven by M Splinder of Richmond. A child ran into the road and Mrs Clara Williams was slightly hurt. Splinder swerved to avoid the child.

Federalsburg Lillie Bramble Charles Bramble M. Splinder Benjamin T. Crump

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