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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1920

Page

5

Maryland events mix with war era notes and sales

A jam packed local page notes prices for wheat and corn, a Goodyear station, and William Bullock selling used cars. Bal timore receives six hundred tons of sugar while local officials promote Chautauqua and a May 28 opening. The Democratic State convention meets May 26 in alti more at the Academy of Music with court cases noted and church events announced.

Goodyear Denton Auto Co William Bullock Baltimore United States ELH Wfirs Maryland Doar Academy of Music Altimore Jonathan W. Kerr Denton Lewis & Knotts W. HH. Rathell Main Street Floh Wesley B. Thawley Arthur Perry Webb Truitt Deriot Ollie HL. Hubbard M. P Frank Richards Tuckahoe Neck Queen Anne's County Chicago Colorado Rev. J. E. Simith Preston Church Williston Wm. J. Craft Charles Kline Charles M. Kline Haltimore African Methodist Episcopal Church Chestertown J. L. Fitchett Preston W. H. Hall John Hammond Ridgely J. W. Armstrong Maryland Council of Defense

Pretty Wilmington wedding ties two families

A wedding took place in Wilmington on Wednesday April 14 at the residence of Mr. Ross Clark. Miss Anna E. Clark wed Mr. Ernest W. Carroll formerly of Caroline. Rev. Frank Jin Smiley conducted the ceremony. The bride wore a dark blue suit with matching hat and a corsage of sweet peas. The couple will reside in Wilmington where the groom works for the Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction Company.

Wilmington Ross Clark Anna E Ernest W. Carroll Caroline Frank Jin Smiley West Presbyterian Church Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction Company Fhooras Crause Milton Del J. Virgil Moore Denton M. I Vinal E. Hills Fifth Avenue Joseph Laramore Third Street Aon A. P. Thomas Marie Bernadette Allen, Jr Dover Bridgetown Carroll Laramore Felton May Adame Easton Pearl Laramore Wesley Collegiate Institute Harry M. Jones Galdsboro May L. Sipple Greensboro Luther C. Neal Federalsburg Flossie M. Stokes Vienna William A. Bell Annie 6 Pippin Henderson Albert W. Sick National Canned Foods Broker Association Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce of United States John L. George Philadelphia George University Hospital James T. Anthony Tuckahoe Margaret Allaband W. OR. Allaband Easton Focpital W. Lester Hall Lester, Jr R. B. Page Christine Wilson Mary Frances Fisher Hillsboro Mary Straughn Charles Plummer John S. Barnhart Washington J. Ormond Neal Penn's Grove N. J

Woman's Institute A Success In Federalsburg

Mrs Edith G Norman home demonstration agent praises the recent woman's institute with about a hundred women at each meeting. Talks included Right living in the Home by Miss Verna M Kellar and Short Cuts in Sewing by Mrs Thurston. Dr Thomas I Symons spoke on People the Home and the Community. Steam pressure cooker demonstrations and a whale dinner wowed attendees. Plans for future visits by Mrs Thurston to work with county clubs.

Edith G. Norman Woman's Institute Verna M. Kellar Thurston Thomas I. Symons Band of Federalsburg

Caroline Past No 73 Growing at Den ton Legion Meeting

A sizable crowd gathered at Masonic Hall in Denton despite rain to support Caroline Past No 73 American Legion. Ms Wesley E Thawley led the session with remarks from Will Wayne Baltimore executive secretary and Government Insurance Agent Andrews. The post already counts about twenty five members with many others seeking to join.

Caroline Masonic Hall Denton American Legion Wesley E. Thawley Will Wayne Baltimore Andrews

Caroline High School Debate Over General Wood Presidency

On Wednesday a panel of six senior students at Caroline High School debated whether a military man should be president. Cleomenza Dunham Catherine Cohee and Mary Melvin argued for the affirmative while Virginia Thomas Virginia Davis and Elias Nuttle spoke against. The affirmative side won the discussion.

General Wood Caroline High School Cleomenza Dunham Catherine Cohee Mary Melvin Virgina Thomas Virginia Davis Elias Nuttle

Marriage of Goldsboro residents by Rev Shooley

Goldsboro residents Edgar Parker of Ingleside and Minnie Butler of Goldsboro married Saturday evening by Rev J H L Shooley in Goldsboro. Now is the time to subscribe.

Goldsboro Edgar Parker Ingleside Mass Minnie Butler J. H L. Shooley

Preston News and Society From Preston Maryland

Preston notes a girl named Mildred Morgan injured breaking her arm after a fall near school. Drs Downes and Hammond treated her at Easton Hospital. The State Council of the Junior Order met in Baltimore for its fiftieth anniversary with strong attendance including WH Dulin and others from the local council. Local families entertained guests, attended funerals, and visits to Harrington and Federalsburg were noted.

WH. Dulin J. H. Corkran G. K. Kelley L. H. Flaharty W. T. Tuff Charles Flaharty Orem Flaharty Mary, Stella Iva Flaharty Preston Federalsburg Catherine Lillian Cox Myre Earl Nelson Harrington

Funeral of Mrs Clara Jacobs At Wesley M E Church

Surrsville to Blarrington and Philadelphia relatives attended the funeral of Mrs Clara Jacobs held last Wednesday at Wesley M E Church. Rev W L Jump preached the sermon. Several family members and visitors from Easton Baltimore Ridgely and Queen Anne returned home after the service.

Mies Mary Jacobs Oak Line Uatvey Jacobs Philadelphia Edward Wilbur Jacobs Arlie Jacobs Blarrington Clara Jacobs Marion Treland Easton Mire Roy Chance Balaimore T. R. Jacobs Charlie Harvey Messrs Randall, Osborne Calvert Harvey Mary E. Breeding Henry Porter Tuckahoe Hena. Porter Wesley Porter Queen Anne W. L. Jump Clara Jacats Wesley M. E Williams Miel Baltimore Harlan Blades H.R. Jr John Bonney

Local Residents Visit Tops Mill County Families

Marydel James Wummer, Frankford and Frank Medford Jr of Kenne dyville spent weekend with their parents. Flora Bull and Morris of Wilmington visited Flora’s parents. Mrs. Walter Pelly of Philadelphia visited Aunt Kate Heather for two weeks. Walter Ross and family visited John and Mary Cohee. Mrs. B O Kabler returns from winter in the city. Mrs. John Stafford attended her sister near Denton. Annie Cahall of Philadelphia visited her sister Mary Smith. Mrs. Frank Smith returned from a week in Chester. Ruth Hall of Dover stayed with her mother. Shepherd Gardner made a business trip to Wilmington. Elizabeth Cohee visiting Wilmington. Henry Davis visiting in Baltimore.

James Wummer Frankford Frank Medford, Jr Fof Kennedyville Flora Bull Morris Wilmington Walter Pelly Philadelphia Kate Heather Walter Ross John Cohee B. OR. Kabler John Stafford Denton Annie Cahall Mary Smith Frank Smith Chester Ruth Hall Dover

Town Social Roundup from Templaville and Nearby

Notices from Temblaville and adjacent towns recount family visits and social calls. Critical illness of Mrs. M Jewell at Price is noted. Several households, including Knotts, Lane, Bowen, Benton, and Godwin, hosted relatives or visited kin across Kenton Sadlersville and Ridgely. A weekend visit by Marcus ilook resident Me Woo Kinoamon is listed.

Social evening planned at St Martin's Church May week

Rev Benjamin Fish Thompson arranges a social evening at St Martin's Church in the first week of May. A committee including Mrs James Mitchell Mrs John Ashton Mrs Herman W Cohee Miss Ethel Nelson and Miss Alfreda Dybeck will organize music games recitations by children and refreshments for members and friends.

Benjamin Fish Thompson St. Martin's Church James Mitchell John Ashton Herman W. Cohee Ethel Nelson Alfreda Dybeck St. Martin's

Ridgely News Letter Receives Book Donation

Mrs Albert White former Washington Herald librarian receives forty volumes for Ridgely Community Library from George W Eastment including Secrets of Polar Travel and Present Problems in Foreign Policy. Local events cover church reception for Rev Frank White and family, community club petition drive, institute attendance, travel updates, illness recoveries, and assorted society notes.

American Corner Social Notes and Visits

Mr Ernest Griffith a Washington College baseball prospect travelled to Baltimore Washington Chester and other sites for scheduled games last week. He visited the Capitol and White House in Washington. Local families including Wilbur Butler Alva Griffith Ambrose Griffith George Griffith and Clinton Neal hosted and visited over the week. Mrs Olaf Smith returned home from Wilmington after caring for her mother. Mrs John Satterfield Marydel visited her sister Mrs George L Griffith last week. Rev S C Wood preached Sunday morning. Ambrose Griffith also spent time in Queen Anne. Mrs George L Griffith is improving and Owen Howard spent time in New York recently.

Ernest Griffith Washington College Baltimore Washington Chester Griffith Capitol White House Wilbur Butler Tuckahoe Neck Alva Griffith Towers Wharf Clinton Neal Marcus Vecok Ambrose Griffith Olaf Smith Wilmington Oscar Alford George Griffith John Satterfield Marydel George L. Griffith C. Wood Queen Anne Owen Howard New York

Twentieth Century Club meets in Choatank April gathering

The Twentieth Century Community Club held a Wednesday session on April 7 with Mrs J F E Cheezum and fourteen members present. Members approved the constitution and by laws. Several local visits and weekend trips are noted including Mr I B Stafford's return from Baltimore, and visits by the Cooper and Willey families with relatives in Trappe and Penton.

Twentieth Century Community Club J. FE. Cheezum I. B. Stafford Baltimore Joppa A. E. Cooper Rhoda Ann Penton

Bethlehem mill accident claims life of Hall man

Bethleham resident Flarry Hall about aged y1 was killed near Easton last Friday while operating a circular saw in Theodore Hall's mill. A saw burst as they prepared to dine, leaving a wife and three children. Other local visits over the weekend included Mr and Mrs Lewis Trice near Federalsburg with Mrs Mary Hubbard, George Sellers visiting daughter Mary Carroll in Easton, Ruth Vanfleet with Irene Carroll, Mrs Helen Dean with WOT Carroll, and Mr and Mrs ALK Paul visiting friends in Hurlock.

Flarry Hall Bethlehem Easton Theodore Hall Joseph Hildstein Lewis Trice Federalsburg Trice Marry Hubbard George Sellers Mary Carroll Ruth Vanfleet Irene Carroll Helen Dean W.ot. Carroll Alk. Paul Hurlock

Sunday Visitors and Local Social News in Oxford and Bridgeville

Andersontown and Oxford residents Mr. J. M. Brown Miss Eula Smith Elizabeth Brown Clarence and Gootee Brown visited Oxford on Sunday. Ernest Lyden and family of Federalsburg spent Sunday with Mrs. W. F. Lyden. J. M. Brown and sons Wayford and Gootee were guests of Mrs. ALT. White in Bridgeville. John Vickery and son Ora moved to Wilmington for new positions. Eula B. Smith of Philadelphia weekend visit with Elizabeth Brown. Clarence Brown visiting relatives in Bridgeville while Wayford Brown spent the weekend in Salisbury. Mrs. Henry Scat is slowly improving.

J. M. Brown Eula Smith Elizabeth Brown Clarence and Gootee Brown Oxford Ernest Lyden Federalsburg W. F. Lyden Wayford Gootee Alt. White Bridgeville John Vickery Ora Wilmington Clarence Brown Wayford Brown Salisbury Henry Scat

Local Society News and Social Visits

Iarvey Jones and Lola Sipple were quietly married Saturday by Rev. J. A. Leach. Local residents note changes and visits as Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. new hire Alex McKnott and guests travel, with Mrs. Josephine Bernard and daughter Fannie returning from Baltimore. Various friends and relatives from Allen town, Goldsboro, Wilmington, Felton, Kent Island, Ocean City, and Baltimore are described visiting or hosting gatherings and dinners this week.

Iarvey Jones R. K E. Jones Goldsboro Lola Sipple William EL. Sipple Near Here J. A. Leach Alex. McKnott Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Josephine Bernard Fannie A. G. Towers Baltimore O. M. Reiter Allentown Federalsburg Kathleen Pritchett C. M. Flarinan Levin ‘Taylor Wilmington Philadelphia Jas. Orrell Horace Gambrill Aston L. W. Taylor Louise Swann Elsie Brittingham Felton

Local Social News Highlights Visitors and Guests

Mr and Mrs Garrettson Smith and daughter were guests of Mr and Mrs I T Sparklin. Fisher spent the week end with Miss Mary Straughn. Mrs Sarah Sparks returned from visits in Wilmington and Philadelphia. Mrs Houston Russom of Baltimore is visiting Mr and Mrs Albert Cahall. Rev Wai F Dickinson of Fairlee visited Monday. Mrs Owen Ford of Chester MA has been visiting in town. Mr G J Beaven was in Baltimore.

Mes. Garrettson Smith I.T. Sparklin Christine Wilson Mary Fisher Mary Straughn Sarah Sparks Wilmington Philadelphia Houston Russom Baltimore Albert Cahall Wai. F. Dickinson Fairlee Owen Ford Chester G. J. Beaven

Poplar Neck Hosts Perry Family Guests

Poplar Neck reports Mr and Mrs Frank Perry entertaining Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs James N Todd and children Mr and Mrs Winfield Chambers with side nieces Pauline Rosine and Brice Rittenhouse Mr Chas F Perry and Roy and Willie Perry of Newark Del Roy and Willie Perry returning from wintering in Newark Del Miss Iva Perry visiting sister Mrs W O Chambers Jerome Chambers of Preston has taken a position in Newark Del.

Frank Perry James N. Todd Winfield 1. Chambers Side Daughies Pauline, Rosine Brice Rittenhouse Chas. F. Perry Messrs Roy and Willie Perry Newark Del Iva Perry W. 0. Chambers Jerome Chambers Preston

Newark Family Vacation Returns Home

Mr and Mrs Harry Ewing and their son Robert of Newark have returned home after a short visit with Mr and Mrs John A Woodrow. Mrs Pratt Taylor has returned home after spending a week with her son Mr Tl F Taylor of Tuckahoe Neck.

Harry Ewing Robert Newark Spen‘ling John A. Woodrow Pratt Taylor

Hickman Social To Benefit School Picnic

A social will be held at Smith's School House on Tuesday evening April 27 to raise funds for the annual school picnic.

Smith's

Orphans Court actions include administrations and accounts

Judges West Harper and Shawn presided as administrators filed releases and accounts in the Orphans Court. Applications granted letters of administration for Fannie Jenkins and William Neal. Several re leases, bonds and appraisals were approved. The Bowdle will probate date set for April 27. Guardianship bonds and accounts for Cannon minors approved.

West, Harper and Shawn Orphans’ Court Charles W. Stokes John Stokes Sarah E. Minner John W. Shewbrooks Edward $. Shewbrooks Minnie Harman Charles H. Harman C. Fulton Noble Fannie Jenkins N. B. Harper J. J. Garris William J. Neal James DL. Neal T. Pliny Fisher Elijah W. Swiss Frank C. Brauchele Charlesb. Harrison C. Toa Johann J. Seimson Charles 5. Bradley Elizabeth P. Bradley Sherman Ty. Griffith Frank 5. Langrell Martha J. Cannon William T. Cannon James H. Cannon Emily Cannon James M. Cannon M. Elizabeth Cannon

Older Boys Conference Held on Eastern Shore

The First Eastern Shore Older Boys Conference by the District Y M C A met in Salisbury April 16 18. Attendance reached 151 delegates from seven of nine counties and 23 communities. Speakers included two University of Pennsylvania men and C C Robinson of the International Y M C A office. Delegates represented Sunday Schools high schools and Y M C A groups from Cecilton Easton Trappe Greensboro Ridgely Denton Federalsburg Preston Cambridge Salisbury Fruitland Mardela Springs Nanticoke Pittsville Princess Anne Crisfield Berlin Ocean City Showell Snow Hill and Salisbury. The conference adjourned Sunday afternoon with plans to hold the conference annually. Officers elected: Elias W Nuttle Denton President Reese I Cropper Berlin Vice President William Gullette Salisbury Secretary Warfield Sterling Crisfield Associated Secretary.

Salisbury Igi U. of Pa C. C. Robinson International Y. M. C. A Yom. C. A Cecilton Easton Trappe Greensboro Ridgely Denton Federalsburg Preston Cambridge Fruitland Mardela Springs Nanticoke Pittsville Princess Anne Crisfield Berlin Ocean City Showell Snow Hill Locomoke City U. S Spencer Committee On Elias W. Nuttle Reese I. Cropper William Gullette Warfield Sterling

Maryland Soldiers to be Honored Memorial Bill Passed

The Wiegard Soldiers Memorial bill introduced by Delegate Bernard J. Wiegard and approved by both legislative houses became law last Friday. The measure creates a Governor appointed commission to select a state memorial for Maryland’s soldiers and sailors and others who served in World War I. It authorizes a $200,000 appropriation, already included by Governor Ritchie in the budget.

Maryland Ritchie

Quality Cows listed by county agent Thomas

Caroline's Quality Cows records show entries by testers naming cows that produced over forty pounds of butterfat or over one thousand pounds of milk in the prior month. Cawley has two cows in the list, Sigler four, Holsinger four, Smith two, Jump one, with milk totals up to 1339 pounds and butterfat up to 49.47 pounds among the highlighted entries.

Caroline Thomas W. A. Cawley Charles Sigler A. Holsinger N. A. Smith H. Jump Mr. Cawley Mr. Sigler Mr. Wolsinger Mr. Smith

Real Estate Transfers Across Districts Recorded

A sequence of property transfers lists multiple buyers and sellers, districts, and prices. Jessie Jones Ruggles transfers to Thos. W. Jones for 14,000 dollars. James H. Nichols to Eugene Lynch for 5 1/6 acres at 300 dollars. Gavin Williamson to Myron R. Dunkinson for 43 acres at 3 500. and numerous other parcels. Transactions include church and association transfers, assignee actions, and parcels in Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth districts and beyond. Prices range from 50 to 14,000 dollars, reflecting broad local real estate activity.

Jessie Jones Ruggles Thos. W. Jones James H. Nichols Eugene Lynch Gavin Williamson Myron R. Dunkinson Joseph H. Orrell Et al Ellwood C. Orrell Greensboro Blanche F. Vansant Martin Miller Lena J. Smith Bessie Crouse Albert S. Handy Arthur Beauchamp Daniel Fields Arthur H. Logan Oscar Clark Oscar G. Johnson Hillsboro W. Carroll Pastorfield Geo. E. Taylor Denton Edward B. Maloney Albert Handy William K. Smith Walter Ray Smith M. Ella Anthony Seventh Day Adventists Association Whiteleysburg Wilmer B. Parker Lawrence B. Towers

In Mamoriam Lie Taylor Remembered by Family

A heartfelt remembrance from Edith and family for Lie Taylor who died April 26, 1919 and from her husband who laments the loss a year later. The pieces reflect on fading health, enduring love, and hope of reunion in Heaven. The poems express sorrow, faith, and longing for the golden shore.

Lie Taylor Edith Taylor

Dr Ward Leaves Town Aids to Salis bury Move

Dr Jas H Ward has moved from this town to Salis bury to reside with his daughter Mrs Jump. Sunday School at 2 pm and preaching at 3 pm will be led by Rev A W Betts. Several locals travelled to Williston church last Sunday afternoon. Sleep poem by Nettie E Price from Choptank Md ends the notice.

Jas. H. Ward O. J. Chaffinch Ellen Towers Williston Church Dr. Werd Washington Vernon James D. Bailey Baltimore W. L. Jump A. W. Betts

Goldsborough praised for stance on wet and dry issue

Centreville observers laud Mr. Goldsborough for his flexible approach to Prohibition. The article argues Congress cannot change the Volstead Act until Supreme Court action, and warns voters that future shifts may either avert or trigger social upheaval. It notes his willingness to seek the electorate’s sentiment after election and highlights support from wets and dries. It ends with his decision to run, backed by Democratic leaders in the First District.

Goldsborough Centreville Congress Supreme Court Mr. Goldsborough Washington League of Nations United States

Supreme Court Upholds Migratory Bird Act Favoring Protection

The Supreme Court held the Migratory Bird Act of 1918 constitutional in a Monday ruling. Judge Rose in Baltimore fined Eastern Shore residents who admitted selling wild ducks out of season, enforcing the law. After June 1, marriage licenses rise from one to two dollars as officials warn of higher costs for nuptials.

Great Britain Supreme Court Rose United States Court Baltimore Circuit Court Moline Universal Hollis & Son's Pras

Cheer Up and Conquer It Across The Plains Drama Night

A motivational verse urges perseverance in facing habits and disgrace. The Midland Journal previews two events at St. Gertrude's Academy Ridgely Maryland and Ridgely’s Davis drug store Caroline Bank and Academy sell tickets for The Victim, a nine act drama at St. Gertrude's Academy on Friday April 16 with showtimes 2 30 and 7 45 pm.

St. Gertrude's Academy the Plains Ridgely Davis’ Drug Store Caroline County Bank Greensboro The Academy

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