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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1927

Page

5

Easter spring items and local notices in Denton

The Denton area newsletter lists Easter merchandise at Breed ing s Drug Store and hats and hose deals. It notes political bids, church programs, Easter services, a gun club shoot, a Brethren declamation contest, firemen minstrels, disease reports, a Young People’s Conference, and an entertainment at Masonic Hall featuring Mildred Bass Anderton with praise from Dr S Parkes Cadman.

Breeding C. Leslie Walls Denton Mudd Hughes Lumber and Coal Co Marion Beck Third Street Easton Hospital Preston Williston E. M. Noble Caroline County J. L. Everngam & Son Davenport Easton John G. Murray Episcopal Church Princess Anne Omar E. Jones Preston Methodist Church Denton Gun Club Wesley E. Thawley C. S. Kauffmann of the Brethren Church of the Brethren Denton Firemen Palace Theatre Federalsburg Andersontown Hobbs Concord Maryland and Delaware Sunday School Association Maryland Firemen’s Association William C. Willoughby Toms River N. J Masonic Hall Good Cheer Methodist Episcopal Church Mildred Bass Anderton Kate S. Parkes Cadman Miss Anderton

Easter visitors greet friends in Denton from colleges

College and Normal School students home for Easter greet friends in Denton joining a mix of relatives and townsfolk. Western Maryland sanitarium and Baltimore visits punctuate a social season with myriad relatives from Wilmington to Crisfield and distant cities.

Circuit Court Hears Indictments and Adverse Verdicts in Week

The Circuit Court met Monday and disposed of cases including State v Fisher Messick where an indictment was quashed then reindicted, State v Smith Beck with a guilty verdict for bastardy, State v Rex Sheppard with a hung jury on breaking and entering, and Owens for State with Kauffman Construction and the State Industrial Accident Commission in a damages suit for a husband’s death with a verdict for plaintiff. Court adjourned to reconvene Saturday at 9 a.m.

State Fisher Messick Council For Defense Messick Owens Deen and Knotts Traverser Smith Beck Deen Knotts Rex Sheppard Poole Bros Federalsburg Carrie Griffith Kauffman Construction Company State Industrial Accident Commission J. Owen Knotts W. Brewster Deen W. R. Jones Maryland

Caroline County leaders praised for Eastern Shore highway efforts

A Denton Journal reader lauds Senator and Delegates for backing state and county bills, highlights Alderson’s push for the Crothers Highway linking Baltimore City with the Eastern Shore, and commends Shultz and Redden. Cambridge papers report Crusade services at Old Trinity Dorchester with Rev Kirwan delivering rural life sermons, praising his work and Rector McClelland for making the Crusade possible.

Denton Journal Caroline County Annapolis Caroline Baltimore and Eastern Shore Maryland Baltimore City Alderson Crothers Delaware Mr. Alderson Shultz Mr. Redden H. C. Flowers Queen Anne, Md Francis W. Kirwan Crusader Old Trinity Dorchester County Cambridge Kirwan Denton McClelland

Death of Mrs. Margaret Carroll near Whiteleysburg

Mrs. Margaret Carroll widow of Enos Carroll died at her home near Whiteleysburg last Sunday night after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday at 11 o clock by Rev. Henry G. Budd with interment in Greensboro cemetery. She is survived by five children Woobur Stanley Albert Pauline and Mrs. Roland Pippin.

Margaret Carroll Enos Carroll Whiteleysburg Henry G. Budd Greensboro Cemetery

Easter program set by M. E. Sunday School in Greensboro

In Greensboro on Sunday April 17 at 7 30 p m the M E Sunday School will present an Easter program with recitations a pageant and Easter music by choir and orchestra Everyone is urged to attend. The piece notes Mrs Maggie Carrolls death last Monday and funeral Wednesday with Dr J G Budd officiating. Several local residents are listed as visitors or weekend guests in town and nearby areas.

M. E. Sunday School Maggie Carroll J. G. Budd Blanche R. Mulligan Alice Bearman Elsie Ward Grace Jarman Pearle Edwards Martha Carrow Joseph Simpson Stanley Curry Herbert Marker Barclay Hilton Dobson Messrs Comeygs van Sant Rudolph Hurlock Washington College Warren van Sant Carrie Hobbs Chestertown Burt Hobbs Joseph Bernard Johns Hopkins University Baltimore J. O. Bernard Wallace Isaacs Cape Charles Joseph Isaacs Clayton Porter Francis Roland Porter Stevensville Charles Paige Dorothy Roe Wilmington Minnie Holsinger M. B. Cooper Clara Seward Jonathan Longfellow Near Town Benjamin Bastian H. B. Bastian Genevieve Cooper William Wroten Clayton J. Oscar Shockley Chester Virginia Blades Hillsboro Dorothy Wyatt Lacy Wilson Maude Edwards Jack Ahtes Denton Keplar Barnette Mollie Wilkinson Ocean View Mabel Turner Edith Richards Washington, D. C James Richards Harry Kemp Horace Morgan Shriners Salisbury Louise Short Earl Short Ella Jump Maud Smith Wyoming Delaware S. F. Culver Hebron J. E. Morgan Fannie Sheppard Philadelphia Herbert Stayton Mary Wooters Laura Ridgely St. Michaels Smithville Covey and Williams Federalsburg Maryland Bloomery Aid Concord Ladies Aid Anna Todd Chestnut Woods Ethel Meredith J. H. Spence Lacey Spence Charlie Wright Earl Alford Donald Floyd C. Smith Edward Wheatley Jacob Smith Katherine Hurley Edward Seaford Circuit Court Leon Meredith Henry Neal Sidney Collins Blaine Bullock Herbert Bullock Harry Clevenger Cambridge Hospital Edward Adams

Templeville Social News Recaps Weekend Visits

Templeville residents report guests visiting Massey Crumpton and nearby areas. Amos and Norman Wyatt families from Massey hosted by Medford Starkey. Irons Pippin and Benjamin Spry visited. Earle Moore visiting Norman Wyatt. William Kinnamon to Easton Hospital, then home improved. Morgan family visited J. F. Raughley. Cahall family with Wallace near Millington. Elva Warner stayed with Dorothy Knotts. P. O. S. of A. Templeville growing with ten new members this week. Sunday School at 10 a.m. includes an Easter program. preaching by Rev. J. P. Kelley at 7:30 p.m.

Amos Wyatt Norman Wyatt Massey Medford Starkey Town William Morgan J. F. Raughley William Cahall Wallace Near Millington Elva Warner Dorothy Knotts Templeville J.P. Kelley

For Sale A Fine Pair of Mare Mules

R H Stafford of Burrsville Maryland offers a fine pair of mare mules weighing 2350 pounds for sale.

R. H. Stafford Burrsville

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Events

Ridgely residents and guests attend Washington tours and church services. A benefit film program at the Methodist Ladies' Aid features Forever After with Lloyd Hughes and Mary Astor, plus music and readings. The new pastor Moore receives a warm welcome and a poplar minstrel show raises funds for the Fire Company. Community clubs plan federation votes, and local families mix travel, schooling, and visits with relatives across Philadelphia Wilmington and Denton.

Williston Community Club elects officers at April meeting

At the Williston April meeting held at Mrs. Jaimes Collins home, officers were elected: President Mrs. Harry Cooper, vice president Mrs. Bertha Sennett, secretary Mrs. Milo Crane, treasurer Mrs. Clara Rice, and director Mrs. J. W. Thawley. The gathering included notes on a car for the County Nurse and a push to recruit new members.

Williston Community Club Jaimes Collins Harry Cooper Bertha Sennett Milo Crane Clara [. Rice J. W. Thawley Spafford Sennett Ruth Maloney Silver Lake Easton Gibert Segur Chester R. Frazier J. N. Nichols Williston A. S. Daffin Joseph Foster Gladys Williams E. B. Maloney A. R. Neal Grace Ensor Philadelphia

Local Weddings And Social Visits Chronicle This Week

Miss Hilda Reed and Mr Nathan Cade wed at the parsonage with Rev A W Betts officiating. Neighbors and relatives, including Hartzell family and Mrs Williamson, shared past week visits. Easter service at the church tomorrow evening. Caroline charge pastor Rev A W Betts returns.

Orphans' Court Proceedings In Regular Session 1927

Court met with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Administrators filed final accounts and probates for Nathan Clark William E Flowers Martha E Cheezum Samuel G Sadler Emily Bullock Eliza Bullock Moses H Horner. Wills ordered for probate on April 19 and April 26 1927 at 11 a m.

West Harper and Shawn Robert Jarrell, Jr Nathan Clark Joseph Davis Orr Bertie Hobbs William E. Flowers Effie L. Davis Clayton N. Cheezum Martha E. Cheezum Addie S. Flaharty Katie F. Bigger William C. Cheezum Cora C. Breeding William R. Breeding Samuel GC. Sadler Emily Bullock Eliza Jane Bullock Moses H. Horner Charles B. Harrison

Maryland Conference Assignments Highlight 1927 Changes

The Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church at Starr Church Baltimore closed with appointments announced by Rev. Dr. E. C. Makosky. The 1927 session moved to September and recommended halting military training at Western Maryland College and funding a centenary church in Washington. Six Westminster Theological Seminary graduates were ordained. numerous clergy and lay delegates were named for the 1928 Baltimore General Conference.

Maryland Methodist Protestant Church Starr Church Baltimore E. C. Makosky Western Maryland College Washington David C. Butcher Rhode Island Avenue Church E. L. Watson Charles W. Baldwin J. St. Clair Neal Methodist Episcopal Church Watson United States Westminster Theological Seminary G. E. Wunder H. C. Burkins H. E. Hudgins D. K. Sturgis H. G. Hagar J. G. Lynn J. M. Gill S. F. Cassen J. W. Kirk Makosky Thomas H. Lewis E. L. Bunce Pocomoke City Charles F. Cummins Vienna W. White T. H. Lewis J. H. Straughn H. L. Elderdice L. B. Smith G. I. Humphreys G. W. Haddaway L. F. Warner J. M. Sexsmith I. T. Benson R. L. Shipley M. L. Veasey H. C. Staley PF. L. Ball Russell Smith T. A. Murray J. M. Sheridan Board of Home Missions Lynchburg Accomac J. P. George Amelia Stephen Galley

List of Methodistchurch appointments and loaned ministers

A catalog of circuit and station assignments listing ministers for many churches in Maryland Delaware and beyond plus a note that additional clergy have been loaned to other church agencies among them Dr Thomas H Lewis president of the General Conference Dr A N Ward president of Western Maryland College and Rev Dr F T Benson editor of the Methodist Protestant

Thomas H. Lewis General Conference A. N. Ward Western Maryland College F. T. Benson The Methodist Protestant

Mrs. Sarah C. Sparks dies after long Hillsboro ties

Mrs. Sarah C. Sparks widow of Lodia Sparks formerly of Hillsboro Maryland died Friday April 8 at Wilmington home of daughter Mrs. William J. Burchinall. Surviving are two children from second marriage Tra A. Dill and H Saulsbury Sparks, two grandsons William Burchinall Jr and Aldred Dill, four nephews, two brothers John Saulsbury and Alfred Saulsbury, five sisters including Mrs. Emily Dick and Mrs. Annie Calloway. Funeral held at home of Mr. Saulsbury Sparks with burial in Hillsboro cemetery April 10. pallbearers listed as relatives.

Sarah C. Sparks Lodia Sparks Hillsboro Maryland Johnnie Hardesty William J. Burchinall Wilmington Del Sparks Tra A. Dill Drexel Hill H. Saulsbury Sparks Denton John Saulsbury Philadelphia Alfred Saulsbury Greenwood Emily Dick Annie Calloway Jennie Allen Milford Louise Ward East Orange N. J Maggie Miller Clayton Methodist Episcopal Church Melvin E. Wheatley Denton Church Saulsbury Sparks Hillsboro Cemetery William Burchinall, Jr Aldred Dill John Bateson Leslie

Local visitors and departures reflect Easter week in town

Henderson resident Mrs S S James returned to New York City after a stay with her sisters. The Melvins and children from Miami Beach are visiting Mr and Mrs William Sanders. Various Wilmington residents hosted or visited friends including Mrs Roscoe Taylor and children, Mrs Hattie Windsor, Miss Olivia Coffin, and Miss Myrtle Bryant from Washington College. Several local men, including George Clark and Crane Doby, and Mr Franklin Ferguson of Dover, visited or were guests here over the weekend.

College and Normal School Denton Washington Eastern Shore Old College Mildred Plummer Wilmington Maryland James W. Plummer Katherine K. Worthington Mary A. Litsinger Annie L. Straus Baltimore Wilbert L. Merriken Roger Ellis Clark Cincinnati Oscar Hugh Clark Pennhurst Oscar Clark Winfield Ruark Wallace Hurlock Hodges Salisbury Sallie Morgan David Marine David, Junior New York City H. T. Nuttle Andersontown Parnell Fleetwood Harvey Fleetwood Waverly Hobbs Winfield Nichols Newark N. J James H. Nichols Frank Morris Philadelphia Marie Eaton Annetta Anthony Lucy V. Garey Sparrows Point Dawson George John Legates Statum Linwood Eaton Chester W. E. Bullock Charles W. Shawn Crisfield S. S. James Frank Melvin Miami Beach Florida William Sanders John Quillen Edward Stubbs Lillian Meredith Viola Conaway Roscoe Taylor Katherine Donald W. H. Goodwin Fred Bowdle Marydel L. A. Gooden Myrtle Bryant Washington College Franklin Ferguson Dover

Twentieth Century Club and Aid Group Notes

Federalsburg residents contributed readings that were warmly received by the Twentieth Century Club. Guests included Mrs Jessie Jones and Mrs Lowe and son. Upcoming entertainments are planned by Mr O C Blades on May 3 and Mr and Mrs David Cheezum on the 20th.

Corkran Pusey Federalsburg Jessie Jones David Cheezum Methodist Protestant Church Edward Williamson W. F. Whiteley

Easter Services and Community Club Plans in Hillsboro Queen Anne

Special Easter services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church with a 6 10 a m Sunday School. At 10 30 a m the pastor will preach an Easter sermon and the choir will sing an anthem. An Easter pageant and exercises are planned for 7 30 p m with recitations vocal music and another anthem. The Community Club lists new officers Mrs G L Wilson president Mrs G B Stewart vice president Mrs J N Clark secretary and Miss Gladys Gale treasurer They plan to purchase the house beside Mr G B Stewart and move in soon. Various local residents are noted visiting guests and attending meetings and events around Easter time.

Methodist Episcopal Church Community Club G. L. Wilson G. B. Stewart J. N. Clark Gladys Gale Dorothy Knotts George B. Wilson Herbert Rice Cornelius Taylor Washington College Edward Hand Harold Wright Philadelphia Edgar Blades James Sloan Maryland Canner’s Association Baltimore Nillsboro W. B. Sparks Susie Wilbur Russell Wilmington Ella Pennington Sudlersville

Fire Engine Demonstration Highlights Town Fire Plugs

The Denton fire department showed how emergency protection works with the new fire plugs during a Monday demonstration. Community members viewed the capability, appreciating the clear display of efficient firefighting readiness.

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the Local Department Rey Pe the Circuit Court Greensboro Prof. McBride Miss Brown Davis Wilson Paul Temple Robert Dean Paul Hemmons Helen Elliott Nelson Richards Elizabeth Beekman Elva Callahan Helen Deford Mary Lane Alice Ferrick Paul Shoemaker Lloyd Hughes Mary Astor Methodist Ladies’ Aid Collegians Methodist Church M. A. Brackett Nellie Marguerite Jackson Dorothy Saulsbury Dorothy Harry Laird Marguerite Anna Frances Seward Mr. Moore Jones Aid Church House Blake Electric Company Ladies’ Aid Henry Wilkinson Marian Hemmons Dorothy Holsinger Wilson Ca Roland Fountain Bloomfield I. T. Saulsbury Robert Headley Germantown Pennsylvania Headley Ida Betton Elwood Larrimore M. E. Parsonage M. E. Wheatley J. F. Elliott Frank Porter Albert Elliott Goldsboro Elliott Harvey Sewell J. J. Ivison Elsie Matthews Federation G. H. Wilson Carroll Meredith Carter Forrester Jonas Roger Ruth Perry Conowingo Dam Iadies Reformed Church Henry Detwiler Andrew Mitchell Edna Detwiler Paul Holsinger Freehold Military School Freehold Orrell Hilda FE. Reed William Reed Nathan James Cade Nathan Cade A. W. Betts Millard Hartzell T. C. Williamson Alda Reed L. R. Dukes E. M. Willey Harry Merriken L. E. Moore M. Merriken B. B. Cohee Cora G. Breeding Frank Massey Harrington C. V. Clarke J. K. Calloway Monumental City O. J. Chaffinch George Taylor and Son Felton Eldon Marine Roy Patrick Sherman Hubbard W. T. Adams Carlike Roe F. E. Davis Orphans’ Court Proceedings M.P Alnutt Memorial E. T. Kirkley Bethesda G. M. Clayton Brooklyn H. C. Keen Calvary G. E. McDorman Chesaco Park J. W. Parris Christ Church J. L. Ward East Baltimore E. H. Jones Edmondson Avene J. L. Green Eutaw J. A. Dudley Evergreen F. D. Reynolds Grace J. N. Link Graceland Park H. A. Kester Hampden B. D. Stone Keen A. S. Beane Lauraville J. A. Trader Linthicum Heights Louis Randall Lowe W. A. Melvin W. H. Litsinger Payson Street B. F. Ruley Starr St. John’s St. Paul’s J. E. Cummins Towson P. W. Crosby Trinity R. W. White Violetville W. B. Judefind West Baltimore Edward Koehner Wilton Heights G. A. Ogg Bedford O. C. Brewer Belair G. E. Turner Buckeystown C. E. Dryden T. C. Mulligan D. W. Austine Cannon G. S. Ross Carroll J. Peyton Adams Cecil E. E. Coleman Centreville G. A. Morris N. O. Gibson Chincoteag J. L. Nichols Mariners I. S. Owens Cumberland First Church C. R. Strausburg Mapleside C. E. Shaw Melvin Chapel Dagsboro L. W. Gordon Deer Park G. W. Ports Delmar J. T. Bailey Delta B. W. Kindley Dorchester J. R. McKeown Dover and Leipsic C. M. Adams E. T. Read Elizabeth Greenbush Tasley C. H. Dob Hon Ziba Adams Grove C. M. Jenkins Tlarbeson L. E. Haddaway Harmony W. Va H. E. Murphy Harpers Ferry J. C. Russell H. B. Jester Hawley Memorial Hanks Howard G. H. Stocksdale Liberty A. A. Pierce Lisbon J. IF. Wooden J. TI. Lynch Mardela M. E. Dearholt J. E. Bryan Milton A. H. Green Mount Nebo William Schmeiser Marley C. F. Cummins New Church E. C. Graham Newmarket F. J. Phillips Nichols Memorial Tt. C. Jones Northumberland Emmanuel—Carroll Maddox St. Luke’s C. C. Day Taylor Memorial Robert Browne Pipe Creek E. H. Wareheim Pittsvile E. W. Simms Powellville W. A. Donaway Quantico Ira Dinkle Supply Reliance D. W. Gallaway Ridgeville Russell Sapp Rowlandsville C. S. Marshall N. C. Clough Sharptown Aaa F. T. Baum Smyrna J. H W. Ryan Snow Hill G. E. Brown Stewartstown L. A. Bryan St. James L. C. Randall St. Michael’s F. M. Clift Susquehanna C. C. Robey Texas A. G. Lynch Salem J. W. Baxley Tyrcanna Union W. F. Bauscher Union Bridge W. C. Mumford Wallace Memorial F. B. Bailey Warwick A. W. Sinmas Washington and Virginia Alexandria G. J. Cooker Walker’s Church J. W. Townsend Cherrydae F. G. Holloway First T. J. Turkington Congress Street George Hines Mount Tabor G. J. Eaton Mount Oliver W. H. Hodges North Carolina Avenue H. Schlinke Rhode Island Avenue R. Y. Nicholson Wesley Chapel Kent J. L. Dawson Westmminister C. M. Elderdice W. A. Miller Peninsula West Wilmington A. H. Lynch Whaleyville C. P. Butler Wye and Queen Anne J. L. Mark Tuckahoe Queen Anne SPM Gegesk
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