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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1922

Page

5

Denton Area Sees Road Work and Community Events

Local government advertises for road crews with a $27,000 budget and bids due May 16. County activities include athletic meets, elections, and community gatherings in Denton and surrounding towns.

Social and personal notes from Denton area gatherings

Events include the Christian Endeavor Society and Epworth League hosting a joint program with over one hundred attendees. Birthdays, weddings, guests visiting Denton residents, and travels are listed, with names, places, and dates across Maryland and nearby states.

Sunday School Convention Be Held in Dent May Seventeenth

The Caroline County Sunday School Association announces a comprehensive program for the annual convention on May 17 in Dent. Distinguished speakers include Charles Calvert Ellis of Juniata College and Charles G. Trumbull editor of Sunday School Times. Local officials and department leaders will assist, with music by Hall Mack Music Company of Philadelphia. all county Sunday schools urged to attend.

Caroline County Sunday School Association Dent Charles Calvert Ellis Juniata College Huntingdon Charles G. Trumbull Sunday School Times Philadelphia Middleton State Association Brown Hamm Hamm, Miss McCormick, of the Children’s Department, and Col. Cudlipp Young Peoples Department Hall- Mack Music Company

Fatal Accident Kills State Engineer at Goldsboro Crossing

State roads engineer Harry Christopher, about 40, was killed instantly yesterday morning when his southbound train struck the automobile at a crossing near the schoolhouse in Goldsboro. He lived near Chester town and is survived by his widow and one child.

Harry Christopher Chester Town Goldsboro School House Preston

Bargains in Millinery This Week

Beginning Monday May 2 the millinery dealer offers trimmed tailored and untrimmed hats at cost and below Mrs Ida S Hollingsworth urges readers not to miss the sale and to subscribe now for more bargains

Ida S. Hollingsworth

Social and local notes from Tri County High area events

Social calendar items from Tri County area include Junior Class hosting Senior Class on Friday April 21 at the assembly hall. Residents and visitors named attend dinners, visits, and weekend trips across Ridgely Denton Easton and Wilmington. Cleanup Week announced by Community Club May 1.

Tri-County High School Tyson Heather Marydel Elizabeth Cooper Anna Evans Sadlersville Susie Thompson Tri-County Centreville S. N. Pilchard Annie Beaven Henry Wilkinson Ridgely W. F. Dickerson W. F. Pennington Denton Town A. W. Short Anne Luther Short

Spence Family Hosts Among Local Residents in Smithville

Smithville society circles report Mr and Mrs J H Spence entertaining guests including J B Medford of Henderson and D E Ur yan of Easton plus L N Spence of Philadelphia and Mrs L N Alford and children. Local visits include hospital and ill residents with several recovering from illness.

J. H. Spence J. B. Medford Henderson D.E. Uryan Easton L. N. Spence Philadelphia L. N. Alford Frank Wright Elon Wright Easton Hospital Josephine Wooters Herbert Bullock Fred Scott Martha Wilson Federalsburg Wesley Bullock Helen Anna Mae Spence Blenderson Ladies Aid Bloomery M. E. Church Ora Adams Ida Parker Bridgeville William Parker Elizabeth Bullock Garey Hubbard

Local Social Roundup from Marydel and Nearby

Marydel and nearby towns show a steady flow of visitors and guests. Among those noted are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ross with daughters Pauline and Ellen hosting, and Mr. and Mrs. John Cohee entertaining.

Local Visitors Share Weekends Across Towns

Choptank residents report guests from Hurlock Concord and Sharptown over the past weekend. Mrs. Nichols and Miss Williamson stayed with the Eleweths in Hurlock while the Trice Adams party visited Williamsons in Concord. C F E Williamson and children Sara and Ralph called on Sharptown friends as N S Goswetlen joined Bruce Butler at Grove. Wright and Wal dron traveled to Pocomoke City to view ruins. Mrs. Charles Williamson Jr and son John enjoy Baltimore week while Charles Williamson Jr begins work in Hurlock.

Harry T. Nichols Sarah Williamson Bruce Butler Grove Leon Wright Lee Waldron Pocomoke City Charles Williamson, Jr John Baltimore Hurlock

Bethlehem Ladies Aid Meets with New Member in May Plans

The Bethlehem Ladies Aid gathered at Blurlock with Mrs. Lee Smith. A new member, Mrs. Roland Carroll, joined this month. After the business session, cake and ice cream were served. The president reports steady recruitment with one admission each month. Next meeting with Mrs. Gifford Bowdle on May 11 at 2 PM. District Superintendent Dr. Wise to preach Sunday at 3 PM.

Blurlock Lee Smith Roland Carroll Gifford Bowdle Wise

Death of Miss Margaret Klotz at eighty one in Ridgely

Miss Margaret Klotz known as Aunt Peg died Monday at eighty one. Funeral held Wednesday with Rev. Samuel Troxell officiating, burial in Imier Bedford County where she was born. Survived by three sisters two in Pennsylvania one in Ohio and one brother Frank Klotz who cared for her years.

Margaret Klotz Samuel Troxell Imier Bedford County Reformed Church Greenfield Ridgely Peg Pennsylvania Ohio Frank Klotz Robert E. Smith Annapolis Betty Rawlins Emily Koenemann Smith Harry Stayer Stanley Truitt A. G. Saulsbury Lawrence Lynch Ruth Perry Harry Hemmions Alice Pendleton Althea Robinson Ada Elsie Matthews Federalsburg I. T. Saulsbury Virginia Hollingsworth Denton Frank Long Armel Long Trappe David Blain Baltimore Epstein Koenemanns Virginia Hayes Florida Legg Hayes Price's Jesse Reber Elizabeth College Church of the Brethren H. W. Host Rockwell N.C Leonard Dean Fred Dukes Centrevile Dean Barton Philadelphia Henry Wilkinson Ethel Cade Wilmington George Slaughter Marcus Hook Ethel Jester Chester Ethel Mallalien Herbert Jones Harper Lang Selby Smith Sparks Queen Anne Addie Butler Dan Butler McDonald Kennett Square Paul Neff David Kline J. J. Ivison Hridgetown Maple Avenue St. Gertrude’s Academy

Preston and Federalsburg Clash in High Scoring Baseball Game

An April Tuesday at the Preston diamond featured Federalsburg taking an early 6 0 lead before Preston surged with five runs in the fourth. The game saw a late exchange of runs, Preston erupting for four in a decisive stretch, routing two pitchers. In town news, May first entertainment at Town Hall offers Five Farces by the P I S Junior Class.

Preston Federalsburg

Local residents host visitors and plans for berry sales

Mrs Sue Smith and daughter Mrs Anderson Redden and Con Orville G Smith of South Carolina were guests at Mr and Mrs L H Thomas home on Tuesday. Several local guests and departures are noted with plans to buy berries at the station this season.

Sue Smith Anderson Redden Orville G. Smith South Carolina L. H. Thomas Elmer Walters Lillian Starkey Sainlay Cleveland Ohio Clayton Roe Delmar Will Murphy Elizabeth Merriken Wilmington M. Merriken Harry Love J. Robert Starkey Salisbury Lawless Bernice L. F. Thomas W. R. Fountain Denton

Eva Dodge to speak on Near East at St Pauls Church

Miss Eva Dodge a Johns Hopkins medical student will address St Pauls Church Sunday at 4 30 pm and Harris Chapel at 3 pm on the Near East problem. Also notes on local visits and weddings amid community notices.

How the juries are drawn in Kent County court

Judge Wickes outlines the jury drawing system for Caroline and Kent counties. He details qualifications exemptions, panel selection of 150 male taxable inhabitants, district allocation, the sealed drawing with numbered marbles, vacancy procedures, and the role of grand and petit juries as essential to fair trials and free government.

Orphans’ Court Circuit Court Caroline County Grand Jury Petit Jury Talesmen jJudge

Maryland Orders Complete Reassessment of Caroline County Real Estate

The State Tax Commission directs a full reassessment of all real estate in Caroline County before the 1923 levy. A $7,000 special levy for 1922 covers review expenses. Last assessment was in 1917. A staff of assessors will be appointed and work to begin this year, with a meeting in Baltimore on May 3 to plan details.

Caroline County State Tax Commission of Maryland Board of County Commissioners State Tax Commission Board of Commissioners Baltimore

Local Happenings This Week In Goldsboro Area

Mr. Thomas Cahall represents the Hopi Tribe at the Great Council of Maryland in Baltimore this week. Mr. Lewis Jones moved into the Andrew Quillen house and Mr. Noble Jarrell has taken a new home. Harry Saunders, newly appointed postmaster, will assume duties next Monday. The Williamses welcomed a baby boy last Monday. Paul Thomas went to Wilmington for a railroad service exam. Goldsboro lads form a regular ball team with Saunders as manager. Rev. W. W. McIntyre and family visited Angleside parsonage last Tuesday. Esther Quillen returns to the office. Frank Lane made two trips to Philadelphia for new cars, and George Johnson visited Philadelphia this week.

Denton Thompson's Hardware & Supply Cos Hillsboro Eva Dodge Johns Hopkins Medical School Harris’ Chapel Near East Greenwood Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company Maryland-Delaware Retail Jewelry Dealers’ Association Cambridge Arlie Hexter Swing Brothers Greensboro Messrs James W. Thawley J. F. Stevenson Arthur W. Brumbaugh William P. Manlove O. W. Barton Caroline Council S. Frank Cole C. S. Kaufman J. Twiford Williams Winchester Mattie Morris Woman's Club of Preston Ladies’ Aid Society Denton M. E Town Hall Den-Mar Mobile Co Denton Community Club Maryland Parent-Teacher's Association of Caroline High School Caroline County Federalsburg Ridgely Concord Smithville Thomas H. Chambers Harry E. Kinder Ralph S. Brown Jacob O. Williams William FE. Cox Mr. Cox Alward Chamberlaine Diocese of Bacon Port Deposit Perryville Aikin Tunis Mills Cordova Claiborne Taylor'i Island Christian Endeavor Society Denton Methodist Protestant Church Epworth League Edith Andrew William Andrew Hazel Parks Pearl Taylor Helen Selin Hulda Wiggins Ruth Jones Percy Chambers John Howard Walter Fluharty William and Phonis Andrew Willie Parks Lewis Davis Roland Jones Lacy Murphy Miss Andrew M. Jeanie Bryan A. W. Sisk National League of Women Voters Pan American Conference of Women Belvedere Baltimore Mildred Redden W. H. Redden Ruthsburg Henry R. Lister Cornelia Gause Towson Eugene Scott Chester Emily Nichols Marcus Hook Easton Helen Zimmerman Forbes Sabillasville Grasonville George A. Russell Buffalo W. C. Beckwith Russell Florida H. A. B. Dunning C. P. Dunning O. G. Smith Columbia, S. C Caroline Smith Richard Henning Frances Jopp Harrisburg Marion H. Downes J. Ernest Dover Mary Wiggins Catherine Singer C. Leslie Walls Hearthstone Hall Blue Ridge Summit Dawson Todd Bridgeville T. Pliny Fisher Adaline New York Leonard Hill Walter S. Rutter Thomas Cahall Great Council of Maryland Lewis Jones Andrew Quillen Noble Jarrell Harry Saunders Stork T. H. Williams Paul Thomas Wilmington Goldsboro Boys W. W. McIntyre Angleside Esther Quillen Frank Lane Phiadelphia George Johnson Philadelphia

Card of Thanks from Denton Elector Frank Couey

Sincerely grateful for the support shown by voters in Denton at last Monday's election. I will strive to merit the continued confidence of the people.

Denton S. Frank Couey

Public School Diploma Work Led by Easton Expert

Talbot and Caroline schools diplomas are being engrossed by Wilson W. Tyler of Easton. Graduation lists include names from Caroline Greensboro Preston Ridgely and Federalsburg with Academic and Commercial students. The Public Athletic League report shows 209 of 240 girls examined defective, with 44 nearly defect free. Badge tests motivate three exercise forms and bronze silver gold awards. A county spelling contest concludes this week with Denton hosting group contests and winners announced next week.

Talbot Caroline Wilson W. Tyler Easton Denton William DeFord Beasley Hester Ann Brown John Malcolm Bye John Deweese Carter Caroline Davis Leroy Clarence DeFrank Philip Worthington Downes, Jr Sarah Elizabeth Evans Edward Adolph Hirs Mary Alice McDaniel Louise Virginia Norris Clarence Pentz Joseph Franklin Swartz, Jr Ruth Ann Trice Charles William Bell Jessie Betson Elsie Beatrice Brittingham Charles Laird Ellwanger Frances Elizabeth Flowers Hannah Esther Helsby Pearle Mitchell Pauline Towers Roe Virginia Ruth Spicher Nellie Ruth West Greensboro Edna May Bearman Samuel Clark Bisbrough Ruth Steward Cooper Georgia Marie Dill Carrie Marie Greenly Warren Hayland Vansant Preston Lillian Deen M. Elizabeth Douglas Robert N. Downes Louise Harris William Melvin Wheedleton Public Athletic League

Orphans Court Letters Granted and Appointments Noted

In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn preside. The Register of Wills granted letters testamentary on J Kemp Stevens estate to M Ethel Stevens. Bond approved and creditors notice ordered with appraisers named. Executors and administrators filed accounts, inventories, and releases as estates including Elbert Jester and Ferdinand Cook, among others. May 9 set for caveat response in Tilghman Andrew matter.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Register of Wills J. Kemp Stevens M. Ethel Stevens Bond H. Earle Smith M. Kemp Newnam Lizzie E. Jester Elmer_ Jester Linda Elbert Harvey L. Cooper George H. Elbert Edith Jones Courtland Elbert Tilghman Andrew Lewis & Knotts Mary Smith Tilghman Andrew Fred R. Owens J. Owen Knotts Albert G. Saulsbury Thomas L Day Henry Fuchs Conrad Fuchs John C. Fuchs Cora R. Cook Ferdinand Cook

Mrs Katherine S Cooper Dead in Chapel District

Mrs Katherine S Cooper aged 87 years 6 months 3 days died April 17 at her son F Wrightson Cooper's home after 3 years 8 months paralysis. Survived by one sister Mrs Charlotta A Taylor. Funeral Thursday at the house with Rev Matthews and Rev Sutton, interment Greenmount Cemetery Hillisboro. Pallbearers WW E Roe C B Hickson J T Gannon J Daynard A Spies R Bradley.

Katherine S. Cooper Chapel District F. Wrightson Cooper Desides Charlotta A. Taylor Matthews Matthews, Assisted By Rev. .Mr. Sutton Greenmount Cemetery Hillisboro WW. E. Roe C. B. Hickson J. T. Gannon J. Daynard A. Spies R. Bradley

One-half horsepower motor for sale in Denton Maryland

General Electric motor rated at one half horsepower offered by E D C Hege man in Denton Maryland. Bargain price for quick sale.

General Electric Hegeman Denton

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