Local notices and events in Denton Maryland area
Local farming, church and civic notices outline garden work, a Memorial Day plan, and a shad and oyster supper. Reports cover elections in Denton, disease cases in Caroline county, a new playground project, and a notable bank of community activities. Also noted are a dairy cattle dispersal sale near Easton and church convention plans with regional speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudd
Concord Ladies’ Aid Society
Clayton Covey
L. B. Towers & Bro
Harrington
Channel of Commerce
W. T. Thornton
Greensboro Enterprise
Williston
Highutwts Cottage
Standard Oil Company
West Denton
Kellogg's
Marvel
W. H. Nuittle
Denton
Kauffman
Messrs. Waldorf, Anderson and Dukes
William H. Kemp
Easton
Taibot County
Maryland
Mt. Pleasant
Guernsey
Diocese of
Trinity Cathedral
Davenport
Potter Steele
W.A. Smith
Orphans’ Court
Margaret Pastorfield
Register
Silas Christopher
Federalsburg
Gootee Christopher
Preston
Oral Christopher
John Lynch
William Todd
Wilmer Andrew
Cross
Ridgely
F. C. MacSorley
Mt Pleasant Cemetery
James H. Horsey
Third District
A. Davis Wright
Andersontown
Concord Church
Court House
Caroline County Farm Bureau
E. H. E. Theiioff
Frank Stevenson
W. A. Cawley
Claude P. Hearn
Pretty wedding at Holiness parsonage near Denton
Social pages record a April 25 wedding at the Holiness parsonage uniting Miss Grace Andrew daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Andrew of American Comer with Mr Roland M Reed of near Denton. The bride wore brown canton crepe and attendants hats and shoes to match. The couple left by auto for Philadelphia and points north and will reside near Denton after a wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holiness Parsonage
Grace Andrew
John R. Andrew
American Comer
Roland M. Reed
Denton
Philadelphia
Points
Kansas City
Elmer N. Powell
Powell
Hillsboro
Fred Noble Wright
Edna M. Prince
Federalsburg
George C. Prince
Camden
N. J
Pennsylvania
Dover
New York
Harald Andrew
Mary Jane Caperton
Columbia
Harry Bowdle
Fair View
Hickman
Howdle
New Jersey
J. M. Emerson
Ansonia
Conn
J. Howard Pastorfield
M. B. Henry
J. E. Ellwanger
Baltimore
F. P. Covey
Robert Whitelaw
West Berlin
James W. Vass
Margaret Rathell
Beechwood School
W. H. Rathell
Hany Jopp
Wye Mills
R. A. Henning
T. F. Johnson
Johnson
Naomi Butler
Harry Jopp
W. F. Towers
Elizabeth
Little Julia
Emma Butler
Mildred Plummer
Wilmington
Linwood Long
Walter Semlow
T. R. Green
Charles L. Herzog
Funeral Rites for J Howard Pastorfield Held at East Market
Funeral services were conducted at the late home on East Market street with Rev Vinal Hills and Rev C N Jones. More than a hundred Masons attended as pallbearers and floral tributes filled the church. The procession proceeded to a West Denton cemetery where J Roland Chaffinch W Brewster Deen H Earle Smith C S Kauffman T Fred Towers and Dr J H Sum merfield served as pallbearers. A large turnout accompanied the bearer party to the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard Pastorfield
East Market Street
Vinal E. Hills
C .N. Jones
Pastorfield
West Denton
J. Roland Chaffinch
W. Brewster Deen
H. Earle Smith
C. S. Kauffman
T. Fred Towers
J. H. Summerfield
J. Alda Jackson
Main Street
Denton
Greensboro
Caroline County Bank
J.H. Schooley
C. N. Jones
M. T. Tabler
Bradley will admitted to probate in Orphans Court action
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday judges West Harper and Shawn were present. The last will and testament of John S. Bradley, deceased, exhibited for probate by custodian J Frank Short after proof, was admitted to probate by the Register of Wills in the absence of the Court. Letters of administration c t a of the personal estate were granted to Frank S Bradley. Bond filed and approved. Edward E Noule and Wilmer S Noble named as appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
John S. Bradley
J. Frank Short
Frank S. Bradley
Edward E. Noule
Wilmer S. Noble
Local Families Visit and Achievements Noted in Dover Area
Local society notes list visits among Melvin Sanders and Quillen households in Wilmington and Harrington, along with motor trips to Chestertown and Goldsboro. A Greensboro marriage, creekside parsonage ceremony, and several ill or recovering residents are recorded, including the Sylvester Quillen wedding and Mrs. Sweeney’s return from Wilmington.
Community Social Notes From Federalsburg area
The Christian Endeavor Convention drew attendees including Rev. C. S. Larrimore and several local families at Federalsburg on Monday night. Nellie Williamson wed Aldia Reed at the M. P. parsonage with Rev. Larrimore officiating. other local visits and gatherings are noted, including injuries and travels of residents, and upcoming Endeavor service led by Mrs. Merriken.
New Burrsville Church and Social News Highlights
Reverend C S Larrimore and Reverend E N Wright preached in Burrsville on Sunday at Union M P Church and Wesley M E Church respectively. A kitchen shower for Herman Griffith and bride occurred at the Beck home. Reverend Betts and son visited Felton bound, while Austine Stafford and family joined Mrs Walter Myers at Millington. Philadelphia visitors Cahall and Kelly visited local relatives. Property owner Jacob Price of Delaware bought the Tilghman Harvey homestead. Larrimore and Wm Lord of Hobbs were in town Sunday. C W Collison of Beach Haven NJ visited family. H A Porter on sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Larrimore
E. N. Wright
Union M. P
Wesley M. E
Herman Griffith
Henry Beck
A. W. Betts
Martin
Lewis Slaughter
Felton
Del
Austine Stafford
A. T. Garrett
Walter Myers
Millington
Charlie Cahall
Ralph
Wm. Kelly
Philadelphia
Jacob Price
Delaware
Tilghman Harvey Homestead
Rev
Wm, Lord
Hobbs
C. W. Collison
Beach Haven
N. J
H. A. Porter
Memorial Row names completed in Williston list
The Memorial Row list for Williston now includes E. W. Williamson B. G. Stevens James F. Gelletty T. L. Chaffinch and T. F. Jamson completing the 20 trees. Ladies of Williston Community plan a May event at Hignutt's cottage with proceeds split between club and church. Mrs. Hignutt and Mrs. St. John visit Easton. Mrs. St. John from Norfolk stays at Adams Hotel. subscription urged for the JOURNAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Williamson
B. G. Stevens
James F. Gelletty
T. L. Chaffinch
T. F. Jamson
Ladies of
Williston
Birthday Party for Michael H Swing Noted in Ridgely
The eighty five birthday of Michael H Swing was celebrated at his daughter Mrs Harry Swanns home with about 110 guests. Speeches by Rev L S Matthews Rev Melvin Wheatley Rev Harvey Holsinger and Hon T A Smith followed by music and songs by Swing family. Cake and ice cream were served as flaps and bunting adorned rooms and a large cake bore eighty five candles. The affair was tempered by the absence of two Civil War comrades ill in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael H. Swing
Harry Swann
L. 5. Matthews
Melvin Wheatley
Harvey Holsinger
Samuel Troxell
T. A. Smith
Carry
Old Virginia
Joe
Swing
Swings
Swanns
Pearsauls
New Jersey
Tubbs
Harry Hemmans
Althea Robinson
Emily Koenemann
Maude Ford
Dorothy Saulsbury
Grace Rickards
Anne Smith
Joseph Snowberger
Rickards Groff
Paul Hemmans
Billy Carltste
Ada Matthews
A.S. Thompson
Mary Robinson
Charles, Stevenson
A. S. Thompson
Orrell Saulsbury
Frank Seward
Lillian Pippin
Denton
Preston
Leo Meginney
Local social notes list visits and routines around Marydel
Margaret and Mrs Nora Bright visited relatives in Marydel on Sunday. Mrs Norman Parrott and children of Marcus Hook visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs Charles Starkey visited with sister-in-law in Templeville. J T Stevenson spent a week with daughter in Baltimore. Mrs Gus Koenemann and son Thomas visited Media Pa. Andrew Mitchell and Edna Detwiler trip to Easton. Community Club met after reception. Eli Smith family moving to Dr Richards farm. Maria Graham of Atlantic City visiting. Myrtle Thompson and Mrs A W Thompson in Baltimore. Sewing Circle at parsonage. Lawrence Lynch back after illness. Mrs John Applebaum and daughter visiting Baltimore. Mrs Fred Flounders in Baltimore. Marion Dean spent day in Wilmington. R E Fountain recovered from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Melvin
Harold and
Ethlyn
Wilmington
W. L. Sanders
Harry Leslie
Myrtle Bryant
Annabel Clark
Elma Sanders
Dover
Harry Bostic
Ann
Harrington
John Quillen
T. A. Montague
Catherine
George
Mortis Sylvester
Mildred Quillen
Greensboro
F. B. Sweeney
Charlie Shellbrooks
Marydel
John Meredith
James Melvin
Devolson Cartwright
Galdsboro
Leslie Meredith
Gibson
Theodore Lapham
Ben Cohee
A. B. Cohee
Ralph Jones
David Robb
Juanita Cole
Henderson
Ridgely
Reformed Church
Stubbins
Bernard King
Ridgely High School
Lucy Lynch
Dorothy Flounders
Fran Flounders
Eugenia Graham
Salisbury
Sara Merrill
Baltimore
J. K. Lynch
Lara Lynch
Kingston
N. Y
Claire Dixon
Washington
Dixon
Frank R. Flounders
Elizabeth Flounders
Alice Flounders
F. M. Stevenson
Stevenson
James P. Swing, Jr
Maryland University
M. H. Swing
Harry Rutter
Annie Jump
Leonard Dean
Tom Temple
Fred Flounders, Jr
William H. Smith
William Ewing
Vergie Sparks
Harry Swann
Marian Hemmons
Preston
J. C. Madara
Milton Smith
Texas
Gilbert Johnson
Little Son
Federalsburg
Harry Reninger
Dudley Davis
Haiti
Charles Dean
Chester
Marion Dean
Harry Robinson
Margaret
Nora Bright
Norman Parrott
Marcus Hook
Ambrose Taylor
Charles Starkey
Knotts
Templeville
J. T. Stevenson
J. W. Grabill
Gus Koenemann
Thomas
Myrtle
Balltimore
Sewing Circle
Lawrence Lynch
John Applebaum
Daughter
Fred Flounders
R. E. Fountain
Willard Russell
Easton
George Beaven Stewart
J. E. Wothers, Jr
Jean Travers
Perryville
J. E. Wothers
James C. Sherwood
Joe Taylor
Trappe
Paul Pilchard
Robert Seymour
Ruth Greaves
Denton
Harry Fleming
Protestant Episcopal Church
Francis Beaven
H. Lay Beaven
Agnes Tarbutton
Agnes Tarbutton Is Visiting Her Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins
Cordova
Annie Tarr
Hobbs
Hillsboro
Hilda Wothers
Sadie Wothers
Emily Kellogg
F. E. Jarrell
Birthday Surprise at Stafford Home in Cordova
A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stafford marked his sixty-ninth birthday with relatives from Cordova Nichols Federalsburg Preston and Baltimore. Guests dined at 1:30 and 4 with music recitations violin tunes and refreshments including cake lemonade bananas and oranges. Mr Stafford received many presents and well wishes before the six o clock departures. Also noted Mrs Harry Prettyman and daughters Evelyn and Dorothy visited Eas ton for the day with Mrs Prettyman's parents Tilghman Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stafford
Mr. Stafford
Hopkins
Rufus Poole
Swartz
Cordova
Robert Nichols
Nichols
Carl Gellette
Federalsburg
Eunice Nichols
Baltimore
Fred Wright
Lena and
Dorthy Blades
Preston
Stafford
Harry Prettyman
Evelyn
Dorothy
Easton
Surprise Birthday Party Honoring Sean Wilson
Federalsburg hosts a surprise party at Mr and Mrs Banister Merediths home on Wednesday April 18 for their son Sean Wilson. Guests include a long list of Merediths and friends. Refreshments of ice cream cake and candy were served as music and games filled the evening.
Funeral notices and local social news from Goldsboro
Rev M T Tabler of Belair leads funeral for Afr J A Jackson last Monday. Title child of Mr and Mrs Henry Kemp buried at home last Tuesday with Rev J H Schooley officiating. Mr Smith Shockley and Miss Maud Elliott wed at Methodist parsonage last Monday night. Mrs Neese and daughter of Wilmington visited Mrs Noble Farrell. Mrs J H Schooley returned from Virginia. Mr and Mrs Howard Thomas and son visited Smyrna on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Tabler
Belair
Afr
J. A. Jackson
Tabler
Goldsboro Methodist Church
Henry Kemp
J. H. Schooley
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Smith Shockley
Maud Elliott
Neese
Wilmington
Noble Farrell
Virginia
Howard Thomas
Smyrna
Choptank Community Club Hosts Basketry Lesson
The Community Club of Choptank met at Mrs. Louise Covey’s home on April 18 for a basketry lesson by Miss Kellogg. Members carried home their crafts, enjoyed refreshments, and planned to meet May 9 at Mrs. James Cheezum’s home for a millinery demonstration. The group lauds the Home Demonstration Agent’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Covey
Miss Kellogg
James Cheezum
Concord Guests Include Several Visitors From Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Walter Lord of Concord hosted a Sunday gathering comprising Mr and Mrs David Bryan of Easton Miss Mary Walters of Seaford Mr and Mrs Fletcher Bryan and son of Dover Mr and Mrs Alex Lord of American Corner and Mr and Mrs Somers Carroll and Mr Willis Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lord
Concord
David Bryan
Easton
Mary Walters
Seaford
Fletcher Bryan and Son
Dover
Alex, Lord
American Corner
Somers Carroll
Willis Carroll
HAPPENINGS AT HILLSBORO COLumn OF TELLING TOWN NEWS
A town column from Hillsboro reports varied local events. Highlights include St Pauls Guild reception for Rev and Mrs Chamberlaine at the Lay Beaven home, a surprise party for Rev and Mrs McGuire by the M E Church Ladies’ Aid, and a benefit card party planned by the Hillsboro Community Club. Local residents attend funerals, visits, and church services. several residents travel to Easton, Perryville, and Baltimore. Multiple social visits, family weekends, and returning travelers noted. Ice cream cake and coffee served at gatherings. services scheduled for April 29 at the Protestant Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Guild
Alward Chamberlaine
TI. Lay Beaven
H. Lay Beaven
R. W. Heaven
J. H. Holt
G. Lawrence Wilson
Charles Jarrell
Annie Beaven
Florence Beaven
Emma Beauchamp
Carrie Payne
Edith
Ida Rice
Mildred Gale
Agnes Tarburton
Mildred Williams
Virginia Blades
Clara Price
Etta Pennington
Laura Wooters
Messrs. W. A
Folt
Gardener Beaven
Howard Dodds
E. H. Gale
Robert Beaven
M. E. Church
Mrs
Easton
Hillsboro
Queen Anne
Howard Pastorfield
Denton
Five Reel Poultry Film At Masonic Hall May 4
Five reels totaling 5000 feet will be shown at Masonic Hall next Friday evening May 4 at S oclock. Produced under Abert Angell Jr a noted poultry authority the film covers incubation feeding management and the poultry business from A to Z. Features Oak Dale Farm LeRoy Minnesota and H Cecil Sheppard Berea Ohio with record laying birds Miss Marvel and Lady Wonder. Free admission. expects a large audience of local poultry fanciers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Abert Angell, Jr
Oak Dale Farm
LeRoy
Minnesota
United States
H. Cecil Sheppard
Berea
Ohio
Lady Wonder
Miss Marvel
Discovery of drowned kittens leads to infant find
Curiosity among youths in Crisfield last week uncovered a sack containing two dead black infants. Authorities are investigating the grisly case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisfield
Winter coal orders urged to fill bins now
Now's the time to buy your next winter's coal supply. Place your orders with L. B. Towers & Bro. and let them fill your bins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Towers & Bro
Prizes for Best Essays In Lord's Day Alliance Contest
The contest changes the submission date to November 15 1923 for essays on What is the Lord's Day Why Should it be Kept by Sun day School scholars aged 14 to 18 who belong to a Sunday School in the Alliance. Essays must be 500 to 800 words with judging criteria including subject matter English neatness and total score. First prize winners in Baltimore counties districts go to Baltimore Md for an extra prize and a Best of the Best prize. A $50 cash prize is offered to Maryland college juniors for the same subject with $24 for the second best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allance
Lord’s Day Alliance
Issay
Baltimore
Lord's Day Alliance
Maryland
Resolutions of Respect for J Howard Pastorfield
Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M memorializes J Howard Pastorfield who died April 18 1923. The resolution notes his sterling character public service and devotion as husband father and official and orders the charter and his station draped in mourning for 30 days with copies to family minutes and town papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard Pastorfield
Caroline Council
Brother Pastorfield
Declamation Contest Rules for Caro Line County
Regulations for the Caro line County Declamation Contest to be held in Denton on Friday evening May 4 set four main rules. English teacher and principal must approve readings with eight to ten minutes total. Two pupils per high school may participate and each school provides a nonresident judge. Readings are graded 25 percent for selection 60 for interpretation 5 for poise 5 for enunciation and 5 for articulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Denton
The Reason Explained. Editors' demanding craft noted
A contemporary quips about editorial life and the grind of producing daily columns. He humorously claims a thousand words per column and chasing news items across town to fill pages. The piece underscores the relentless pace of newsroom work and the value editors place on timely tips.
Plant Setter Sets Sprinting Plant Records
Federalsburg Courier reports William Klieber the champion plant setter continues to break marks. He sets out 2 acres of strawberry plants and helps pick up 3,000 in a day, then lays two rows totaling 560 plants in seven minutes. The feats occur between 6:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. as he challenges rivals in catch-as-catch-can style across strawberry, sweet potato, tomato, and electric light plant work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
William Klieber
Klieber
In sad remembrance of our darling babe Dawson G Lord
In sad but loving remembrance of our darling babe Dawson G Lord who departed this life one year ago April 25 1922 A bud the Gardener gave us A pure and lovely child He gave it to our keeping to cherish undefiled In a little snow white casket Nestled sweet among the flowers Lies our darling baby Dawson Who such a little while was ours Mama and Papa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson G. Lord
Dawson
Mama
Papa
Denton Official Pledges Best Service as Commissioner
A formal note expresses sincere appreciation to the waters of Denton for support on Monday and pledges that during the term the commissioner will provide the best possible service to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Million Dollar Check Shown In Accomac Case
In Accomac Court House the Mone Finance Corp versus J W Downing featured a check over a million dollars to prove Moline Finance Corp had acquired Moline Plow Co assets. The document was admitted into evidence as part of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accomac Court House
Mone Finance Corp
J. W. Downing
Moline Finance Corp
Moline Plow Co
Hillsboro and Queen Anne Steeped in Tidewater History
Easton Star-Democrat recounts Hillsboro and Queen Anne and how the two towns straddle Prince George leagues by county lines along the Tuckahoe. It notes how roads and borders shift, houses sit in multiple counties, and county officers chase across lines. Hillsboro’s origins, notable colonial houses, and early institutions like Hillsboro Academy and St John’s Parish are chronicled, along with the Hillsboro Queen Anne Bank’s growth from 1909 to the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Queen Anne
Tuckahoe
Easton Star-Democrat
Peninsular
Talbot County
Queen Anne's
Tuckahoe Creek
Caroline County
Queen Anne’s
Caroline Town
Tuckahoe Bridge
Lord Hillsboro
Calvert
Francis Sellers
Glasgow
Scotland
Charles W. Peale
W. A. Holt
James Fleming
Tillotson
Ruff
Kent
Freeborn Garrettson
Garrettson
Meeting House Branch
Ebenezer Chapel
Coke
America
Hillsboro Queen Anne Bank
Charles Jarrell
H. P. Flowers
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Rad
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
J. R. Ricards
L H. Thomas
Helen
Ruth Hubbard
Mary Hutter
W. H. Lord
Manning Merriken
Christian Endeavor
Nellie Williamson
C. T. Williamson
Aldia Reed
M. P
B. B. Lawless
Francis
Bernice
Annie Todd
Charles
L. H. Thomas
T. H. Towers
W. Gordon Holbrook
Newark
L. E. Moore
M. Merriken
Burrsville
Journal
THE
Ridgely News
Goldsboro
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Talbot Paper
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