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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1926

Page

5

Local notices and events fill Preston area calendar

The circuit court adjourned Monday afternoon as communities plan events including a Ladies Aid bake sale at the M E parsonage at one. A School Community League card party is set for Thursday April 22. Townsfolk report tomato prices, auctions, and multiple rentals. A Queen Anne road contract and a Lewes pier project loom large with illness and obituaries shaping local life.

Journal M. E School Community League of Preston Ida J. Melbivaine South Second Street L. B. Towers & Bro Denton C. E. Jones Chestnut Grove M. E L. B. Towers M. K. Newnam’s Queen Anne’s Queen Anne Starr T. D. Phillips & Bro Henlopen Rehoboth C. S. Kauffman J. E. Smith Church of the New Jerusalem Mr. Smith Williston Lewes National Navigation Company Cape May Jesse Rosenfeld Delaware Peninsula Caroline American Corner Goldsboro Federalsburg D. S. Brockway Chester Brockway Greensboro Baltimore New York State William Winder Goldsborough Caroline County Bank Frederick YP. Roe Goldsborough Frederick Malone John C. Brown Mary Emily Lord Robert F. Lord Church of the Brethren The Model Church Frank Zeigler Ruth Holsinger Virginia Spicher Harry Gordon H. E. Holsinger Wildwood Ruth Krabill

Miss Ella Carter Linen Shower Honored by Willifreds DeWeeses

In Annapolis on April 10 a linen shower celebrated Miss Ella Carter with four bridge tables. Guests included Elizabeth Pastorfeld, Adeline Fisher, Pauline Nichols, Esther Willey, Louise Downes, and many others. Ella Carter cut the two tier angel cake as pink roses decor adornments, then gifts were found hidden among linen boxes. Nearby notes report the April 8 marriage of Elizabeth Cordelia Roe in Ruxton, and upcoming May wedding of Ella M Carter to Eugene G Anderson at the Methodist Church. Various local residents travel, wed, or recover from injuries, with several attending social events and family visits in Maryland.

Willifred Mary DeWeese Ella Carter Elizabeth Pastorfield Adeline Fisher Pauline Nichols Esther Willey Louise Downes Mesdames Thompson Mulford Calvert Merriken Paul Knotts Mark Breeding Stanley Deakyne W. H. Anderson F. N. Nichols T. Alan Goldsborough W. J. Richards Maryland Carter Elizabeth Cordelia Howard Lodge Rider Riderwood Cornelius V. Roe William A. Roe Denton Church of Good Shepherd Ruxton Porter Richard Merriken M. Merriken Hobbs Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore Lester Kauffman Durham N. C Kauffman State Highway Commission Helen Esther Kauffman Washington College C. S. Kauffman G. Nuttle Harold C. Nuttle Leroy Longfellow Seaford Fred Towns H. E. Shaub Federalsburg A. G. Packard

Sudden Death of Mrs Pennewill in Greensboro Station

Elizabeth Carter Pennewill widow of Isaac Pennewill and daughter of the late Samuel M. Carter died suddenly in Greensboro Station last Monday morning after buying a ticket for Patterson New Jersey where she planned a visit. She was in her ith year and a longtime Methodist Episcopal member. Survivors include her sister Mrs Harry A. Roe of Denton and several nieces and nephews. Rev Melvin E Wheatley conducted funeral services. Interment followed in Greensboro cemetery.

Elizabeth Carter Pennewill Isaac Pennewill Samuel M. Carter Greensboro Paterson N. J Pennewill Methodist Episcopal Church Harry A. Roe Denton Melvin E. Wheatley Greensboro Cemetery

Fires Raise Alarm in Hardy Delaware Area

Hardy near the northern Caroline boundary in Delaware reports several recent fires destroying property. Citizens assist officers in the search for a fire bug. Hughes Lumber and Coal Co. has received a car of Lehigh Portland cement, noted as high quality and sold at reasonable prices.

Card of Thanks for William J H Deen

Mrs Carrie Deen and M K Newnam of Denton Maryland express heartfelt thanks for kindness words during illness and after the death of William J H Deen. Grateful for floral tokens of esteem and regard from friends and neighbors.

William J H. Deen Carrie Deen

Funeral for Mrs Amanda Brown Held in Burrsville

The funeral of Mrs. Amanda Brown wife of Jay Brown of near Vernon was held Monday afternoon at Wesley M E Church. Rev E N Wright officiated and interment followed at Hollywood Cemetery Harrington. Brown was a daughter of the late Alex and Mrs Baker. Local church notices report Sunday sermons and ongoing M P Sunday School and activities.

Amanda Brown Jay Brown Near Vernon Wesley M. E M. E. Wheatley Denton E. N. Wright Hollywood Cemetery Harrington Brown Alex. Baker Wesley Church M. P Homer Melvin M. F. H. Collison H. A. Porter Eva Porter Edith Lofland W. H. Young Nora Shipman Washington, D. C Frances Guild Wilnington Del George Culver Lelia Carman Pennland Annie Pawn Herman Halteman Laura Porter Mite Society of Union M. P. Church Marcella Bernice Wild Iva Moore Greensboro Earl Evins Union M. P W. L. Jump

Henderson and Delaware Notes From a Local Page

Henderson returns home from stay with daughter in Wye Mills. Numerous visits and social rounds noted including Schoppes of Philadelphia guests, and Wilmington Dover visitors. The Mission opens Sunday with Dover minister. Ladies Aid meets. various locals, kin and friends visit and entertain through the week.

Visit to Choptank on Easter Monday in town memory

Mrs. LeCompte of Preston and I visited Choptank on Easter Monday to see the river and town. We stopped at Mrs. J. T. Blades flower yard and met Mr Webster Blades now a Baltimore attorney. The Easter hunt gathered at M. P. Church with Superintendent Mr John Spence and workers praised. The day ended at Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Blades home with a hearty welcome.

Baltimore John Spence O. C. Blades Edward Cook

Ridgely High School Juniors Host Senior Night

The Ridgely News Letter covers a junior party for the senior class with a Heathen Chanee sketch, Zip Zap game, and a mock wedding. The evening featured jokes, chalk talk, and a reminder of the Senior Class play Seventeen at the Community Theatre April 19 and 20. Community Club and 4-H Girls meet next Monday at Church House with refreshments. Local notices include visits among residents, a wedding in Elkton, and upcoming church activities.

Ridgely High School Hannah Hopkins Charles Stevenson Samuel Thomas Leolan Jackson Church House Sadlersville Mary Moore Marydel Robert Pippin Willard Jones William McCrery William Harvey Holsinger Harry Lane Harrington Allan Parsons A.W. Thompson Pauline Wiley Baltimore Pauline Smyrna Frank Taylor Clarksville Del William Brasure Earl Hammond Lucille Wilmington Harry Swann Winifred Elizabeth Hammond Dorothy Snowberger Emma Snowbberger Ridgely Linwood Elkton Alton P. Kauffman Ronald Lane Reformed Church Irwin Hevalow Seaford Short Risdon Fountain Orrell Saulsbury Fountain Iris Smith Charles Hammond Herbert Hammond John Hammond Centreville Emily Keeneman Philadelphia Ernest Jones Bear's B. F. Wehman Yeager Methodist Parsonage Leonard Dean Fred Dukes Charles Samis Alice Sar Lew Lane J. Coursey Hemmons Frank Toulson A. S. Thompson Lewis Lane Thomas Cooper Leona J. A. van Sant Clayton Sparks Bertie Harry Laird Edward Stephens Rehoboth Stephens Lee Bennington Washington U. S George Fitz Federalsburg Kemp Stewart Holsinger's Sillsboro Wesley Honey George Huler

Willsboro Ladies and Hillsboro Community Notes

Mrs J Ralph Holland hosted the Sewing Circle of the Ladies Aid Society with many attendees from Millington Sadlersville and Hillsboro. Prof J Albert Loose led revival activities and sang. Community Club met at Mrs W Dickinson’s with a program and refreshments. Local visits included Perryville Philadelphia Greensboro and Wilmington.

J. Ralph Holland J. Sparklin Sewing Circle Ladies’ Aid Society LT. Sparklin W. B. Sparks H. M. Thompson H. S. Fisher James Sloan Milford Kline James I. Sherwood J. 2. Holland Charles Stevens Stevens Anna Stevens Taylor Stevens BE. T. Stevens Millington G. W. Stevens Margaret Clara Evans J. Fletcher Sparks Sadlersville W. L. Thompson William Thompson J. Albert Loose J. M. Baker Hillsboro Loose W. F. Dickinson S. W. Briscoe W. E. Sylvester Mary Cooper FP. E. Darrell William Cooper Baptist Church Greensboro Earl Wothers Jean Perryville Jack Flynn Philadelphia Joseph Hl. Carroll Morton Taylor Chester R. M. Beaven Edgar Blades Florence Pinch Queen Anne Clarence Carroll Howard Bailey Wilmington Margaret Hay T. R. Seward Virginia Harwood

Local Social Notes Highlight Ridgeley Visitors and Events

Ridgely households host relatives and friends from Greensboro Baltimore Wilmington and Thurmont with mentions of visits birthdays hospital stays and a senior class play. Lane Langs store activity and various family updates mark a bustling community bulletin.

Goldsboro Bazaar and Meetings Set for April 22 23

Goldsboro residents plan a bazaar and bake sale Thursday and Friday evenings, April 22 and 23, starting at 7 o clock. The Win-One Bible Class will hold its regular monthly meeting next Monday at Mrs. Thomas Shockley’s home. A Dollar Social held last Friday in the Assembly Hall was a success. Mrs. Imla Hubbard visited relatives in Marcus Hook Chester and Philadelphia. Emma Wharton visited her son J. Fletcher Wharton and wife in Wilmington. The Sewing Circle enjoyed a gathering hosted by Mrs. Calvin Richards. Many attended a lecture in Greensboro on Wednesday night.

AL of Goldsboro School Thomas Shockley Assembly Hall Imla Hubbard Marcus Hook Chester Philadelphia Emma Wharton J. Fletcher Wharton Wilmington Calvin Richards Greensboro

Farm Folks Play at Concord School Benefit

Concord patrons present their annual play Farm Folks on Thursday evening April 28 at the boarding tent Admission is 25 cents with free entry for children under thirteen Cast includes Philip Burleigh from New York Elwood Wright Dave Weston Paul Maloney Amos Goodwin Harrison Trice Rijah Finn Ross Trice Thompson Elwood Lord Flora Goodwin Miss Wilda Lord Mrs Burleigh Grace Burleigh Mrs William Trice Mrs Raymond Smith Sarah Goodwin Mrs Norman Thawley Mrs Peasley Miss Edna Lord and others

Concord School Philip Burleigh New York Elwood Wright Dave Weston Paul Maloney Amos Goodwin Silverbrook Farm Harrison Trice Rijah Finn Ross Trice Thompson Burleigh Elwood Lord Flora Goodwin Wilda Lord Philip William Trice Grace Burleigh Raymond Smith Sarah Goodwin Amos Norman Thawley

Denton Residents Mourn Sudden Greensboro Death

The Greensboro News notes the sudden death of Mrs. Elizabeth Carter Pennewell of Denton at a Greensboro railroad station after buying a Paterson New Jersey ticket. Survived by niece Miss Mary Butterworth, funeral at her sister’s home in Denton, burial in Greensboro cemetery. Also covers a Denton university study by Layman J Redden and Philip W Downes Jr. highlighting Wharton School research roles and student achievements.

Greensboro Elizabeth Carter Pennewell Denton Goldsboro Air. H. W. Moore Charles Edwards Wilmington D. K. Metz Helen Weaver Ruth Jackson Grace Stuirt Joseph Flannigan Mary E. Stevenson Frederica Harry Stevenson Wede Hubbard Little Son Philadelphia Kate Hubbard J. PT. Quillen Town Hazel Muriel W.W. Frampton A. G. Stuitt Henry Lister Chester Richard Lister Near Town Venetia Wright Kurrington Georgia Wright Mary Moore Chestertown Samuel Reed Jersey City Frank Lawrence Thornton Allen Curry Grace Stulrt University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Fund J. Redden Wharton School of Finance and Commerce Redden George T. Redden Wharton School Wharton Pennsylvania State Department of Labor and Industry Philadelphia Housing Association Red and Blue University Literary Monthly Phi Kappa Seta Junior Society Sphinx Honor Society The Franklin Society Reddess Blair Academy Philip W. Downes, Jr DP. W. Downes Great Britain Caroline High School

Templeville Church Adds New Minister in Early Service

Rev HH N Bailey preached for the first time at Templeville on Sunday morning. Numerous local families and visitors from Dun dalk Delmar Middletown New Castle Philadelphia and Wilmington visited relatives and attended services over the weekend including the Cahall Knotts Starr and Seward households. Various residents moved visited or hosted family members in the area with social calls and extended weekends noted.

HH. N. Bailey Samuel Buckey Betty Jean Dundalk Adolph Hantwerker Delmar Edna Cahall Ernest Whittington Nell Knotts Kay Starr New Orleans Baltimore Muerney Knotts Linwood Mel Knott Marcus Hook Laura Meknett Thomas Cahall Wilmington George Seward Dora Everett Irvins Pippin Werbert Knotts Emma Scotton Marydel Hazel Eelen Golt Robert Moore Denton I. J. Moore Walter Walls Herbert Crumpton Walter Tribbett Winnington

Local visitors and family news from Hurlock area

Williston Mrs Will Gootee Mrs Fanny Stevens and Mrs Rosa Helsby of Hurlock were recent visitors here. Mr Will McMahan of Chester Town visited his mother here this.

Will Gootee Fanny Stevens Rosa Helsby Hurlock Will McMahan Chestertown

Orphans' Court Proceedings Include Multiple Estates

The court met with Judges West Harper and Shawn and granted letters of administration for Tilghman Blades to Edgar Blades with bond and appraisers named. It approved the second account of Norwood Melvin for Frederick N. Melvin and ordered private sale inventory. Will probate dates set for April 20 and April 27 for William Richard Dean and Maria G. Bechtel respectively. Executors Bechtel and Deen qualified with bonds. Guardianship funds authorized withdrawal. Frank adjustments include stock transfers at Eastern Shore Trust.

Orphans’ Court West Harper and Shawn Tilghman Blades Edgar Blades Albert S. Handy Oliver W. Handy Norwood Melvin Frederick N. Melvin Emeline Brauchle Charles W. Bradley William Richard Dean William H. Deen Carrie Deen W. Brewster Deen Samuel G. Nuttle Ora A. Carroll Maury PP. Cross Guardian Caroline County Bank Maria G. Bechtel T. Clayton Horsey Proebate St Ov Thomas J. Williams Leonard I. Covey Eastern Shore Trust Company

Resolutions of Respect From Good Cheer Bible Class

Resolutions of Respect note the passing of Mrs. Sarah Johnson the Good Cheer Bible Class member cherished for faithfulness. Sympathy extended to her husband and relatives Mrs HW BE Ramsdele Mrs N C Straugin Miss Edna Sipalan dated 24th at M RK Newnais. Every lady given Pree an 18x86 Congoleum rug.

Good Cheer Bible Sarah Johnson HW. BE. Ramsdele N.C. Straugin Edna Sipalan M. RK. Newnai’s

Conference Appointments Show Maryland Methodist Protestant Changes

The eighth annual Maryland Annual Conference in Wilmington ended with ministerial assignments announced by newly elected President K. C. Makosky. The list covers extensive pastor reassignments across communities from Accomac Virginia to Westminster Maryland, with Caroline county receiving one charge revised by Rev. A. W. Betts succeeding Rev. Clark S. Marshall to Chinquoteague.

Maryland The Methodist Protestant Church Wilmington K. C. Makosky Caroline County Hobbs A. W. Betts Clark S. Marshall Chincoteague Accomac J. P. George Amelia C. O. Quillan Baltimore Alnutt Memorial E. T. Kirkley Brooklyn H. O. Keen Bethesda G. M. Clayton Calvary G. E. MecDorman Chesaco Park William Schmeiser Christ—J. L. Ward East E. H. Jones Edmondson Avenue J. Leas Green Eutaw J. A. Dudley Evergreen F. D. Reynolds Grace J. N. Link Graceland Park H. A. Kester Hampden E. D. Stone Keene Memorial Aa. S. Beane Lauraville J. A. Trader Linthicum Heights Louis Randall Lowe Memorial W. A. Melvin W. H. Litsinger Payson Street T. C. Mulligan Centreville W. H. Hodges Chestertown N. C. Gibson Chincotoague Clayton W. C. Mumford Concord Conquest Crisfield J. L. Nichols Lawsonia Muariners I. S. Owens Crumpton Badwin Gardner Cumberland— First Church C. R. Strausburg Melvin Chapel D. W. Galloway Mapleside Fairview Dagsboro H. L. Adams Deer Creek Simms Deer Park G. W Delmar J. T. Bailey Delta B. W. Kindley Denton G. J. Wooker Dorchester C. F. Cummins Dover and Leipsic C. M. Adams Easton W. H. Hudgins Liberty Stephen Gelley Lisbon P. M. R. Schauer Lynchburg E. C. Graham New Market F. J. Phillips Nichols Thomas C. Jones Northumberland Clayborne Phillips Oak Grove Prince George Oxford N. W Seaford N. C. Clough Sharptown F. T. Raum Smyrna Snow Hill G. E. Brown G. Ernest Wonder Supply Stewartstown B. A. Bryan St. James L. C. Randall St. Michaels H. L. Murphy Susquehanna C. B. Robey Texas A. G. Lynch Trinity Marion J. W. Baxley Tyreanna Carey Barker Union W. F. Bauscher Oe Union Bridge W. R. Kedin Wallace Memorial F. B. Bailey Warwick J. W. Gordon Washington Alexandria H. L. Schiiecke Calvary and Walker's Chapel John W. Townsend Cherrydale West Wilmington Whaleysville C. P. Butler Wye Queen Anne J. Lee Marker General Conference T. H. Lewis Western Maryland College A. N. Ward W. B. Sanders Westminster Theological Seminary H. L. Elderdice Methodist Protestant F. T. Benson Board of Foreign Missions F. C. Klein A. Sexsmith

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the Local Department Yoopa Ori Mr. Wolf M. K. Newnam Denton, Md Burrsville John Long William Golt Wye Mills Walter Schoppe Francis Schoppe Ed. Schoppe Dover Ed. Walls Evelyn L. M. Jones John Cooper William Goodwin Theodore Cartwright L.A. Gooden W. L. McClintock Edna Colmery Tonawanda Ridgely News Willsboro Charles Starkey Baxter Roberts Huckessin Margaret Ludwig J. M. Ludwig Albert Rickards Mollie Rickards Joseph Bernard John Jarrell Paul Sewell Hinman West Philadelphia J. P. Elliott Frank Porter Clara Landers Thurmont T. W. Jones Leonard Leonard Melinett Lane & Lang Harper Lang W. M. Wiley Elmer Hoffman Easton Hospital Walter Mitchell Jesse Lynch Wilhington Greensboro News Matters Second District Templeville Rer
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