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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1916

Page

5

Denton Notes and Local Notices Hit By Spring Activity

Denton hosts a busy slate with millinery shown at Melvaine Sisters and carpentry ads, church service by Rev J Cabson Gantt in Claymont Dist, and the Fisher Shipp Concert Co. A county athletic meet is planned for May 2 in Denton. Residents travel to Wilmington for conference and a WCTU meeting is slated near Denton.

Melvaine & Sister Denton J. Cabson Gantt Claymont Dist Sanday Fisher Shipp Melboaine Dentonians Edita Wilmington

Reverend Clinton T Wyatt Dointed Pastor In Denton

Reverend Clinton T Wyatt a prominent Caroline County minister is assigned to the M F E Church at Denton highlighting his long Pastorate record from Chincoteague Berlin Roxana and Cambridge to Middletown and Wilmington including a Maryland College Doctorate and the Winfield Scott Schley medal presentation. The social column lists local guests illnesses travels and town events with emphasis on church figures teachers and families through the week.

The Ridgely News Column Items of Interest

Items from the Seventh District include social visits in Watson and Ridgely, club and church events, and local illnesses. Notables such as Mrs. Harvey Holsinger, Rev. W L Habbar t, Miss Irene Weaver, and Mr August Koenemann appear with engagements and health updates.

Queen Anne Girl Secures Wilmington Job

Elizabeth Jones of Queen Anne has a position with Hi M Thompson of Hillsboro after attending business college in Wilmington. Mrs Downes of Queenstown tutored her daughter Ah Cl Cordrey. Rev G R Mays and family relocate to Clarksburg for a new appointment. J M Lanny and Howard Flowers hosts Sunday visit. County forestry society to meet Tuesday. Miss May Reynolds of Wye Mills visited Miss Laura Fnootte Sunday.

Queen Anne Elizabeth Jones Wilmington Hi. M. Thompson Hillsboro Downes Queenstown Ah. Cl. Cordrey G. R. Mays Clarksburg J. M. Lanny Howard Flowers Fe County Fatersty Society May Reynolds Wye Mills Laura Fnootte

Accident injures Mr Saunders on Ingleside ride

Goldaboro resident Willam Saunders son of Alb and Mrs E L Saunders suffered a compound fracture to the leg when a team driver pulled into his motorcycle while passing a negro team Sunday afternoon. The injury occurred at Ingleside and he was taken to Easton hospital after first aid from Dr. Silver.

Goldaboro Willam Saunders Alb EL Saunders Ingleside Easton Hospital Wi ‘Pl Jarman Annie Harwood Wim Vane Boyce Centreville H.W. B. Rowe Hillsboro J. W. Shively Wi. HE. Quillen

Ladies Aid Society Entertained At Mrs Carrie Davis Home

The Ladies' Aid Society enjoyed an afternoon gathering at Mrs Carrie Davis's home with Mesdames Reeders Todd Murphy Cohee Nutte Carroll Vanscoy Wright Collins Morris Neal Beauchamp Sullivan Torrode Callins Kelso Lewis Deen and Will Chambers attending Refreshments were served and plans made to meet at the parsonage on Wednesday April 26 Epworth League services will be led by Miss Bessie Fountain Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and attending events including Mr Clayton Nichols and wife of Wilmington and Miss Mabel Hanson visiting Mrs Kirwan Smith Mrs V Lyemagaur and Mr Attery Nichols and wife visiting Mr Charles Price and wife Mr W W Dukes and wife at Cambridge hospital Mrs Thomas Hignutt is reported very flat at her home and Mr N M Vanscoy and wife traveled to Bethel on Sunday.

Ladies’ Aid Society Carrie Davis Mesdaines Annie Reeders Stella ‘Lodd Lyda Murphy Myrtle Cohee Amma Nutte Emma Carroll Nora Vanscoy Birdie Wright Edna Collins Mary Morris Anna Neal Lulu Beauchamp Clara Sullivan Mamie Torrode Roxie Callins Maude Kelso Lola Lewis Clara Deen Will Chambers Epworth League Bessie Fountain Peace Prince Clayton Nichols Wilmington Walter Dukes Mabel Hanson Kirwan Smith V. Ur. Lyemagaur Wilnington Attery Nichols Charlea Price W. W. Dukes Cambridge Hospital Thomas Hignutt N. M. Yanscoy Bethel

Local residents visit friends and relatives over weekend

Templeville and nearby towns saw a flurry of Sunday visits and weekend stays. Wil mington and Sadlersville guests joined Misses Virginia Soubs Olivia Knotts Helen leather and Margaret Smith in Marydel and Millington. Receptions include Mrs Cahall returning from a Wilmington conference and visits by J P Knote and family to Sudlersville.

Templeville Adolph Stantwerher Wilmington Wim. Cahall Sadlersville Cahall Virginia Soubs Olivia Knotts Mare R. C. Stafford Millington Helen Leather Margaret Smith Marydel Florence Faulkner C. Faulkner J. Vansant Georgetown Wes Win Sparks Roland Rootts Claude Starkey Ridgely Edgar McKnott Henderson Train Moore Wm. Kinnamon Herbert Knotts Crumpton J.P

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits Across Town

Mass Cora Allen returns to New York after visiting sister Mis. BL Beau mont Dr W A Pennington of York Pa spent Sunday with Mr Arthur Holt and sisters. Mir and Mre Charles Jarrell and daughter Katharine attended conference Last week Mrs Ralph Holland and children were guests of Mrsimer Seney in Centre ville. Ladies were entertained at Mrs Chas Jarrells Thur day afternoon. Mrs Mollie Smith viewed daughter Mire Warren Brashear in Wilmington. Master James Duffey of Denton visits grandmother Katherine Duftey. Miss Olive Dumimer of Marysled weekend with Miss Sadie Wothers. Miss Helen Alaris of Queenstown guest at Mrs Gladys Gale Sundry. Mr Richard Jarrell of Easton visits May and Mrs Charles Jarrell Wednesday. Misses Gray of Goldsboro guests at fifth W O B Rowes. Misses Virgin Holt and Lucretia tables Baltimore visitors last week. Mr and Mrs John Priel and children Sunday visitors in Chestertown. Mrs Asbury Greave spent part of Let week in Baltimore Ute. W J Mason Hopewell Va at home for a few days. Miss Blabisher a pendano Wilmington. Mr Saulebury Sparke in Baltimore last weeks.

Charles FE. Collins Charles J. Nichols Thomas A. Kirby Dover Paul Becher Sandtown James M. Satterfield E. D. Park Hany W. Cade Cairo William R. Howard Everngaim Amercan Corner George T. Koenig Denton F. A. Abshire Greensharo New York Philadelphia Baltimore Loyal Sons M. PS Harvey Holsinger Henry Wilkinson Waston Ingh School Irene Nenn Dorothy Haymaker Anna Richards Sarah Turner J. Opperman W. L Habba Ridgely Tor Wilmington Margaret Lyons A. G. Saulsbury Ladies’ Community Club Massaris Choe Smith Col. Smith Pranklin Square Hospital Irene Weaver August Koenemann Reformed Church The Brethren Church Mildred Butler Thomas Swann Sis Ambrose Laylords Easton Hospital William Ringgold Selby Smith A. W. .Thomson Esther Shaw West Chester Edith Yost Lane Mia. Wolfe Hastun Hopital W.A. Pennington York Arthur Holt Mir Charles Jarrell Katharine Ralph Holland Imer Seney Centreville Chas Jarrell Thurday Mollie Smith Mire Warren Brashear James Duffey Katherine Duftey Olive Dumimer Marysled Alis Sadie Wothers Helen Alaris Queenstown Gladys Gale Richard Jarrell Easton May Gray Goldsboro W. OB. Rowe Virgin Holt Lucretia Tables John Priel Chestertown Asbury Greave W. J. Mason Hopewell Via Blabisher

Harmony Social Notes and Local Visits Report

Last Friday evening Miss Elma Todd hosted Harmony Junior members and many neighbors attended including the Todds, Kelleys, Collins, DeFord, Brode, Legates, Baker, Butler, Carroll, Lynch, McConnell, Todd, and others. Sunday visitors included John Wille of North Wales and Denton guests. the funeral of John Williamson was held Friday in Easton. The Junior Aid Society plans a parcel post sale with creams and cake April. several residents were noted at local gatherings and home improvements.

Elma Todd Harmony Junior Olive Todd Pliny ‘Todd Edith Kelley Mildred Collins Fmeline Bradley Calbert Lane Gilbert Gibson Roy Lane Wille Wright Claude Lynch Noble ‘Maylor Orem Williamson Merch Cohee Roland Todd Webster ‘Todd Charles Bradley Jacob Garvey Fort McConnett Boone Beauchamp Emin Ayde Ali. Lillie South Abr Mre W. OR. Allaband Mr. Atlee Margaret Allaband W. OP. Carroll K. Collins John Wille North Wales Anne “‘Podd St. Clas Albert Reichman GC. J. Colona Wary Arringdale Junior Aid Society Afis. Sinons Aston Wlr. Phos Wroten Cambridge Emory Byneh Harry Aringdale Eugene Ferrins Wesley Lowers John Wilde

Woodenhawk Social Updates From Hickman Area

Mrs Edward Brown and Miss Grace Adam of Hickman visited Mrs D C Adams and family on Sunday. J B Wright and son and J Chatfinch of Tarrington spent Sunday with George Chattinch Sr. Marie Parker and Hazel Tull stayed with the Mises Tiley. John Morris and daughter Helen of Greenwood visited R B Adams. Augusta Paisley of Chester Pa is visiting George Chatfinch Jr. Elmer Russell and wife of Seaford called on Woudenhand relatives. Ola Chatfinch and Sophia Lott visited Muriel Parker and Ima Tiley. Bertha Jott was in Milford Thursday. Mrs D C Adams is on the sick list.

Edward Brown Grace Adam Hickman D.C. Adams J. B. Wright John Chatfinch Tarrington George Chattinch Marie Parker Hazel Tull Mises Tma Martha Tiley John Morris Helen Greenwood R. B. Adams Augusta Paisley Chester George Chatfinch Elmer Russell Seafford Woudenhand Ola Chattinch Muriel Parker Sophia Ott Ima Tiley Bertha /ott Milford

Covey and Friends Host Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs Leonard Covey and family entertained on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clayton Covey and family and others. Grace, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Covey, joined the gathering. Additional visitors included Mr and Mrs W Brown and members of the Nichols and Griffith families sharing Sunday afternoon calls.

Local Bequests and Social Notices in Marydel Area

Marydel and nearby towns report visitors from Wilmington Dover and Philadelphia. Fire destroys a Williston carriage after a spark from a cigarette. loss about fifty dollars. The Ladies Guild Williston hosts an oyster supper April 14 and 15. Diphtheria quarantines ease as Henry Williams family and Annie Wright recover. Jacob Ziegler, 68, dies at Longwoods.

Circuit Court In Session With Guilty Pleas In Larceny Cases

Circuit Court convened with judges Adkins and Hoppe and heard two automobile larceny cases. Thomas Ashburn pleaded guilty and was paroled to his father, while his brother Milton W. Ashburn also pled guilty and received a two year penitentiary sentence. Several witnesses testified, including two Baltimore police sergeants. Other cases included assault and battery verdicts, arson postponements, and a long murder case against Albert F. Hignutt with over a hundred witnesses summoned. grand jury members listed.

Adkins and Hoppe Thomas Ashburn D. H. Deaner Richards Stevens Traverser Owens Milton W. Ashburn Thomas Baltimore Ashburn Brothers Howard Sullivan Elmer E. Horsey Deen Garey Sullivan Raymond Nichols William Lake Willard C. Todd Lacy Collins Collins Goldsborough Toda Levin Reid Preston Bank Alonzo Coulbourne Coulbourne Provident Bank of Preston Harrison and Goldsobrough Reid Bank Covey & Williams P. B. & W. Railroad Company Lewis Company Charles Sigman John Fletcher Fletcher Sigman Albert F. Hignutt George D. Hignutt Jennie S. Lord P. Covey S. C. Johnson F. Noble Jarrell Charles Andrews Henry Medford James PV. Hopkins C. Leslie Walls Geo. W. Porter J. Garris William H. Cheezum H. M. Hollis Victor Deen Charles M. Walker J. R. Charles W. E. Clark H. Lay Beaven Chas. E. Stewart James H. Pippin W. W. Seward G. W. Downes E. B. Maloney Wm. W. Parker Wm. H. Robinson

Local residents share visits and homecomings

Henderson and Mrs Goodwin return to Chester after visiting Mr and Mrs W H Goodwin. Miss Mary Jones returns home from Goldsboro after a ten day stay with Mrs John Milby. Mr Enoch Carrow of Dover visits his brother George Carrow. Freeborn Ellwanger of near Greensboro visits relatives. S W Dill returns to Wilmington after a week with his wife. Noble Pippin of Middletown visits town. Mrs S C Johnson visits relatives in Wilmington. L S Pritchett spends a few weeks at Berlin.

Howard Cohee Wilmington A. B. Cohee Enoch Carrow Dover George Carrow Freeborn Ellwanger Greensboro S. W. Dill Noble Pippin Middletown S.C. Johnson L. S. Pritchett Berlin

Orphans Court Proceedings List Estate Inventories and Sales

Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided at the Orphans Court meeting. Merriken, administrator of Harry L. V. Newkirk, presented and approved inventory with a public sale order. Collins, executor of Charles J. Nichols, likewise presented inventory and sale orders. Todd administrators of Francis S. Todd presented a release from Kathleen Todd guardian to a minor. Jones, administrator of Benjamin W. Jones, presented inventory and approval.

Orphans‘ Court Liden, Moore and Covey Harry R. Merriken Harry L. V. Newkirk Charles E. Collins Charles J. Nichols Gootee S. Todd Alva B. Todd Francis S. Todd Grace Flaharty Nee Todd Kathleen Todd Robert E. Jones Benjamin W. Jones

Resolutions of Respect for Mrs Gulah Neal

Resolutions from the Ladies Aid Society of Bloomery Methodist Church mourn the sudden loss of Mrs Gulah Brown Neal a beloved sister and member. They express deep regret offer sympathy to her bereaved husband and children and note her Christian character and faithful friendship. Smithville Md March 28 1916.

Gulah Brown Neal Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church Bloomery Neal W. Banning A. Craig J. Hupparp Smithville

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the Local Department M. Bates Stephens D. W. Sparklin Federalshing Thomas Wheeler Lonacaning John E. Phillips Smyrna Hardcastle Wingate David J. Lewis Caroline County United States Senate Federalsburg W. Criffith Wilen George Vs. Wilson Emma R. Warner Charles Warner Near Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Caroline Masonic Hall Paul Bo Bead Rock Hall Viiting Greens- Lore Paston Hestertown Wuhan AL Cohee W. Andrew Cohee Jarmesville Res Croue Tie Wy A. Cohee Benjamin Cohee Herman Sanath Walter Cohee Mis. Karke Ceouchenuwu John Tt. Cohee Clinton T. Wyatt M. FE Thomas C Annie E. Wyatt Wyatt Clinton St. John's College Annapolis Thomas Bowman Chincoteague Westover Elmira P. Atkins Roxana Deal's Island Asbury Immanuel Crisfield Delaware Harrison Street Neely St. John’s College Maryland Jr. O. U. A. M Winfield Scott Schley Santiago Tooo Washington Richmond Maryland J.T. Richardson Denton M. EF Richardson Walter D. Made Charles S. York, Jr S. F. Cole Charles H. Redden Johns Flopkins Hospital Mary DeFord Maryland University Hospital Florence D. Morgan Near Vernon Felton Viola Martin van Rodney Emily O. J. Redden Bertha Voss Brownsville Albert G.towers George E. Saulsbury Alexander Hardcastle Samuel Chambers Howard Anderson John W. Pitcher Billy John Passwaters Breeding and Son Samuel Hoghes Jesse Fearrins Fearrins Mr and Mare Jamies Hayman Mac Mrs Frank Hobhs Isaac Noble Naomi Hayman Town Shane Higkman C. E. Prettyman John N. Dill R. J. Baughley John “P) Carter Harvey L. Coursey Wm. H. Cohee Edna Morgan Queen Anne's Ruth Plummer T. Clayton Howey Virginia Altimore Maward T. Quigg J. FB. Walthis Elwood Otrell N. J Emnly Newlee Ridgely News Spa Prrraabr H. D. Silver Concord Mass Cora Allen Heme Mis Bs. BL Beau Mont Hobbs Walham Hl. Lord Occar Albert Cahall Hillsbore David Bryan Faston C. J. Barlette Ames Hobbo Umno Myrtle Roe C. BE Mn M.F Colison Lopic C. J. Burdette Nate and Infanton Andersontown Go AL Henry G. Hatter J. E. 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Price Bridgeville Howard Davis S. N. Pilchard Camden Alfred Smith Canterbury R. Brown Church Creek H. E. Truitt Crapp C. W. Moore W. FE Gunby eEast New Market Etederalsburg F.C. MacSorley Feltion W. EL Matthews Frederica William W. Sharp Galestounn K. H. Kirby J. W. Colona N. C. Benson Greenwood B. Taylor Harrington L Louis E. Barrett E Hickman Epworth W. T. Maguire Hooper's Island W.C Milford Neck Millsboro G. R. Ellis Milton H. Webster Harry Taylor Nassau Allen Rehoboth D. W. Jacobs Reliance J. A. Leach Salem T. S. Barrett Seaford J. J. Bunting D. J. Ford Vienna J. H. Hudson Williamsburg W. H. Cummings Wyoming U. L. McParland Williamsville J. T. Mclain Hi. G. Budd Eet Aston Distric Bayside W. W. White Borman W. W Burrsville W. N. Con J. W. Jones G. P. Smith Odessa J. M. Mitchell Oxford L. H. Derrickson Piney Neck Alonzo Traver Pomona H. O. Klug Frank Brisbane W. E. Habbart J. W. Prettyman Royal Oak Tilghman Evanhoe Willis Townsend Warren Bur Trappe J. D. Reese W. B. Guthrie T. Coursey Laborery District HL O' Brien Annamessex J. 1 Derrickson V. PF. Hills W. J. Greenfield Shopville R. C. Jones Cape Charles W. O. Bennett Chincoteag Girdletree L. H. Marshall Gumboro W. 5 H. Williams Hebron W. N. McCann Holland's Island S. T. Horseman Mardela Springs M. V. Moore Marion George E. Sterling Mt. Vernon W. H. Revelle Nanticoke C. Shipley J. A. Bludson Ocean City W. C. Poole Ocean View Millville J. W. Fogle Onancock O. T. Baynard T. S. Dixon J. E. F. Ayers Parsonsburg D. J. Moore Phanbus Thomas Pardee John A. Ditto Pottsville Moore Pocomoke City Joseph Simpson W. HL. Satterfield C. N. Fountain Irving Stricker Reading Luther Simpson Robert Ireland Albert Sapp Elizabeth E. H. Sapp J. L. Stevens Russell Mary E. Harvey Quaker City Woodenhawk Leonard Covey Clayton Covey Blaine Bullock Walter Covey Homer Marne Mary W. Brown James Fisherer John Mills Lacy Nichols Robert Nichols Mollie Griffith J. R. Wilson President Wilson R. P. Moore Harry Gibson Effa Heather Esther Wilson W. M. McCann Mabel Hall Maud Starkey Harry Vane Frank Medford, Jr Blacks Maud Hammer Olive Hummes Guile Smith J. R. Scotton J. H. Scotton Harry Smith Williston C. C. Lord Ford Lord Ladies’ Guild Willis Wright Harriett Morgan George Hignatt Henry Williams Annie Wright Jacob Ziegler Longwoods Circuit Court Miewspaper Sadhive
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