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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1922

Page

5

August 16 registration day at Bowers Beach this Big Thursday

The article notes August 16 as the second Delaware registration day at Bowers Beach with various local items. It mentions automobile price cuts on August 1, Maryland primary on September 11, road work from Denton to Burrsville, and multiple community notices from Caroline and nearby towns. It lists sales, auctions, a farmers day, lectures by Prof. Kemp, a local baseball rubber game, and plans for Denton Firemen’s Carnival.

Delaware Bowers Beach Maryland State Denton. Greensboro Burrsville Caroline Baltimore Caroline High School Concord Camp W. B. Kemp University of Maryland Goldsboro Baseball Club

Social Whirl of Denton Residents and Guests

Miss Elva George Perry hosts a Thursday morning event honoring Mrs. Arthur Perry and Mrs. Merle Montague of Coleraine. Numerous locals and visiting figures from Baltimore, Philadelphia, Ridgely, and Greensboro attend. several plan travels to Ocean City and Pennsylvania.

Bible Class Rally at Concord Assembly

An all day Bible class rally for Caroline and nearby counties will take place at Concord camp on Tuesday August 8. All Bible class teachers pastors and Sunday School workers are invited to assist in the service. Dr Maurice R Hamm will be present for the day and assist with the program. County Secretary Nuttle and County Superintendent Baynard will speak on local Sunday School progress. Dr Ranson Nichols international Sunday School worker will speak in the evening. All interested in Sunday Schools are welcome.

Caroline Concord Camp Maurice R. Hamm Baltimore Nuttle Baynard

WANTED Cash for Chickens by J Eb Nighols

An advertisement seeking cash for chickens of any age and quantity from J Eb Nighols. The note targets sellers of both young and old poultry.

J. Eb

Social Round of Visits and Weekend Guests at local homes

A list of residents and visitors spanning several households as weeklong guests and weekend entertainments. Names include Short, Craig, Watson Cooke, Johnson, Green, Kerr, Webber, Davis, Virdin, Blohm, Fleming, Sparks, Thompson, Stewart, Evans, Moore, Jones, Pennington, Lundy, Sparklin, and others visiting towns such as Caroline Cottage Love Point Rehoboth Baltimore Sadlersville and Washington with gatherings at crab feasts and family visits through the week.

J. M. Short John Craig Essye G. Watson Cooke Rachel R. Johnson Ada Green Powell Craig Katie Kerr Howard Webber E. S. Short Oldham Davis William Virdin Joseph Craig Pauline Blohm H. O. Short Luther Short H. S. Fisher G. L. Wilson W. B. Sparks Virginia Holt G. B. Stewart Wilbur Fleming Joe Eaton Caroline Cottage Love Point Frank Fleming Raleigh Lock Philadelphia T. Sawyer Margaret Allie Thawley Anna Ruth Evans Sadlersville George Branford Wilson Baltimore Washington Susie Thompson Billy Annabel Moore Harry Fleming Amanda Jones C. E. Stewart Rehoboth W. F. Pennington W. P. Fleming John Lundy I. T. Sparklin

Community Notes Include Visits and Local Happenings

Mr William Saunders and wife of Wilmington spent the week with his parents. Work on the State road continues with concrete laid past Mr Laphams driveway. Mrs Anna Quillen of Smyrna Del visited her son William Quillen. Ruth Newton of Cheswold Del visited Anna Bennett. Mr and Mrs George Johnson and daughter May return from vacation. Louise Gray of Denton visited Evelyn Johnson. Mrs James Shively returned from Wilmington. The Methodist Sunday School picnic to Tolchester occurred last Tuesday. The stork brought a baby boy to Buck Bickling. Marguerite Griffin returned from Wilmington. Cora Pippin of Elkton spent the week with Mrs J S Lapham. Several Goldsboro folks attended the Harrington fair. Work on the new Sunday School house progresses nicely.

Concord Harris Chapel A. T. Longfellow Tuckahoe Neck Eldorado Federalsburg State Roads Commission P. D. Phillips & Bro Salisbury Hasrington Fair Cambridge Ina Wooters Catonsville Burrsville Lewis Adams M. K. Newnam Baltimore Ardington Pat Patton Hickman T. Pliny Fisher James H. Fisher Court House Green Mary T. Fisher Denton Walter Voss Mallory Farm Delaware T. F. Johnson Home Farm Minta Todd Murphy Austin Murphy Hobbs Easton Hospital Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railroad Tyrpholl Murdoch R. Harry Saulsby Soulsby Ocean City Sixth Franklin Streets I T Camp Davenport Trappe J. Ramsey Speer J. F. Vitegin Crisfield Easton Friendliess Elva George Perry Arthur Perry Merle Montague Coleraine N. C Wilesliam Denny J. Roland Chaffinch E. H. Hirs F. E. Yeoman J. H. Summerfield Q. G. Hignutt William Neal William Tell Ann Lewis Edna Hobbs H. B. Thomas Westfield Robert Fleetwood Chester River R. C. Wilson Centreville I. R. Fleetwood W. Carrall Pastorfield Elizabeth Charlotte Ann Rehoboth Pastorfield Levi K. Ziegler Hatfield and Richland J. Roy Cherry Ridgely Catherine Harriet Singer Greensboro Mary Elizabeth Wiggins Meadowbrook Farm Mollie Savage Philadelphia Garey Hubbard Smithville Lewin W. Wickes Pocono Lake Preserve Pennsylvania Nellie West Esther Helsby State Normal School Towson Mary M. Mowbray New Jersey Louise Garey James A. H. Garey Mary Garey Harry Knotts Joseph H. Johnson HH. Clay Hobbs Maud Stewart William A. Stewart Caroline DeFord J. 5 Elk Walter Sparklin J. R. Rochester Mary Hicks C. H. Whitby Charles Lawrence B. Towers M. A. McCleary Catherine Wright James Wright Wraddock Heights Rebecca Mildred Medford Maryde W. K. Scotton Willian HL. Nuttle Eagle's Mere Poconos J. Isa Fisher Willow Grove John Savage Caroline Frances A. Johnson Dover C. A. Pentz Mervin and Clyde, Jr Washington William Saunders Wilmington Lapham Anna Quillen Smyrna Del William Quillen Ruth Newton Cheswold Anna Bennett George Johnson May Louise Gray Eveyln Johnson James Shively Methodist Sunday School Tolchester Stork Buck Bickling Marguerite Griffin Cora Pippin Elkton J. S. Lapham Goldsboro

Preston Jr. O U A M Installs Officers For Next Term

Preston Council No 43 Jr O U A M installs officers including C A Carroll as past councilor R L Cohee as counselor J J Chambers as vice councilor W R Dulin recording secretary and others. Refreshments served. First annual picnic scheduled for Wednesday August 6 at Beech Haven Dorchester County. all members urged to attend.

Preston Council, Jr. O. U. A. M C. A. Carroll R. L. Cohee J. Chambers W. R. Dulin J. 11. Corkran E. V. Lane L. H. Flaharty John W. Williams Inside

Greensboro News Notes on Local Visits and Appointments

Miss Dorothy Singer and her brother Ed ward returned to West Philadelphia after visiting their uncle John D. Singer and family near Greensboro. Ruth Singer will spend two weeks in Philadelphia and Penns Grove. Laura C. Cochrane, former Greensboro High principal, becomes head of the Frederick City High School science department next year. Merrill Spence and C Marie Greenly, both of Greensboro, were recently married at Ridgely by Rev Melvin E Wheatley.

Dorothy Singer Edward John D. Singer Greensboro

Local Social News from Smithsville and Denton Weddings

Mr and Mrs J I Medford and son Edwin of Henderson and Misses Alice and Anna Hessler of New York City visited relatives last week. Mr William Parker attended the wedding of Harold Nutile and Florence Funk at Denton on Tuesday. Master Elbert Williamson is very ill at home. A trained nurse is in attendance Mrs Garey Hubbard on the sick list. Miss Hattie Alford is slowly improving.

J. I. Medford Edwin Henderson Alice Anna Hessler New York City William Parker Harold Nutile Florence Funk Denton Elbert Williamson Garey Hubbard

Death of Mrs Mary Dasher at Ridgely on central avenue

After a three day illness Mrs Mary Dasher died at her Ridgely home on central avenue and Third street on Friday evening. The funeral was held at the residence with Rev. Samuel Troxell and Rev. Melvin Wheatley officiating, burial at Centreville. She was 56, daughter of Mrs Mary Hemmons and sister of J H and J C Heimmons. Many relatives and friends travel for services and condolences.

Mary Dasher Central Avenue Third Street Samuel Troxell Melvin Wheatley Centreville Dasher Mary Hemmons Messrs J. H J. C. Heimmons Ella Goldsborough Wilmington Harry Hemmons Washington D. C Hemmons Troy Ashcroft Harvey Holsinger North Carolina Frances Pennington Wilson Jackson Dare Bridgeton N. J Jackson Rutgers College N. J. Rey Troxell Willard Shipman Martha Norfolk William Finn Denton Andrews George Dever Chas, Hobbs Hobbs Walter Bennington Joln Sharp William Cooper Linwood Cooper Alice Wyatt Alvin Simth Greensboro Carroll Meredith Simith Middletown Federalsburg Howard Holsinger Ashcrafts Pennington Joe Breeding Galen Stayer Marcus Hook Harry Stayer Melvin E. Wheatley John E. Lynch Chester, Va Wm. A. Lynch Harry Robinson Sandusky Ohio Peter Jarman First Street Selbyville J. T. Moore Sparks Queen Anne Harry Nickerson Chester Belle Andrews R. E. Fountain J. T. Saulsbury J. M. Swing C. M. Swing Rehoboth Hackett Morgan Mary Ferbert Hammond Dorothy Rawlings C. WY. Jackson Harry Swann Viola Jones Lawrence Lynch J. FE Mason Milton Smith

Colonel Sisk Announces Run for Congress in Maryland

Colonel Albert W. Sisk of Preston announced his candidacy for the First Maryland congressional seat as a Democrat. He calls for repeal or modification of the Volstead Act and a framework of government controlled liquor manufacture and distribution to curb bootleggers and protect future generations. He cites Sweden and Canada as models and argues the Anti-Saloon League may oppose him while urging voters to decide the issue.

Sisk Congress Albert W. Sisk Preston Maryland North Carolina West Virginia Kentucky Sweden Canada First Congressional District Anti-Saloon League

Concord Camp Opens With Week Long Service Schedule

The Concord camp meeting, among the oldest in the country, opened yesterday with Rev. On We A Wise delivering the first sermon at 7:30 PM. Throughout the week, pastors including Rev. Thomas O. Crouse, Rev. Vinal Hills, and Rev. George I. Hardesty will lead multiple services each day, with special events led by Rev. S. N. Pitchard, Rev. J. A. Dudley, and others. Newton Hastings, a six year old preacher, will attend all events, and Hi. HH. Moore will direct music, with a Federalsburg choir offering singing tomorrow. Rev. C. H. Atkins is preacher in charge.

Concord Camp Concord Camp Meeting We A Wise Seaford M. EK. Wheatley G. E. Sterling O. J. Cannelly Caroline County Sunday School Association W. R. Woodell W. S. Grant S. N. Pitchard J. A. Dudley A. W Nletts Newton Hastings Hi. HH. Moore Federalsburg C. H. Atkins

Orphans Court Proceedings Report

In the Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn preside. Grace John Dyer as administratrix of John H. Dyer’s estate filed a list of separate debts and her first and final administration account and distribution. Edna M. Detwiler as administratrix c t a of Vianna Detwiler’s estate filed her first and final administration account. In the estate of Charles E. Anthony deceased James W. Winder ad administrator was authorized to amend inventory by striking out wrongly appraised articles. James W. Pinder administrator of Charles I. Anthony’s estate filed accounts of sales and an interest account and his first and final administration account.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Grace John Dyer John H. Dyer Edna M. Detwiler Vianna Detwiler Charles E. Anthony James W. Winder James W. Pinder Charles I. Anthony

Schedule of August and September Games for Denton Team

Manager Thawley lists games from August 5 through September 2. Matchups include Goldsboro at Denton on August 5, Sadlersville at Denton on August 12, Denton at St Michaels on August 12, Denton at Dover on August 16, St Michaels at Denton on August 19, Denton at Sadlersville on August 24, Massey at Denton on August 26, Dover at Denton on August 30, and Denton at Massey on September 2.

Thawley Goldsboro Denton Sadlersville St Michaels Dover St. Michaels Massey

Very Pretty Lawn Wedding a Balti more Couple Wed

Harold Creston Nuttle of Baltimore and Florence Vernon Funk wed at the bride’s North Sixth street home. The ceremony featured a lawn arch, white satin aisle, and floral arrangements. Attendants included Lillian Cox, Mildred Nuttle, and Mary Davis with a reception then departure for New York and Lake George, returning to 2609 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore.

Harold Creston Nuttle Baltimore Florence Vernon Funk John W. Funk North Sixth Street W. E. Hills Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Lillian Cox Preston Mildred Nuttle A. Sargent Wells Mary Davis Federalsburg J. Kingsley Mercer Philadelphia Wilson Funk Elias Nuttle Hudson Lake George Maryland Avenue H. W. Davis Mary E. E. Nuttle Enoch and Everett J. K. Charles Hazelwood Spicer Lelia Cox J. O. Williams H. M. Carroll Nellie Davis Alice Davis Catherine Davis Wilmer Davis Barry Kinder Ralph Brown, Jr Elliott Noble O. Martino Caroline Martino J. J. Frampton Harry Minam Stowell Willian Parker Catherine Lillian H. M. Hollis Mary Wright Anna Wright Esther Ledoum H. T. Nuttle Mary Nuttle J. A. Todd Miriam Todd T. H. Everngam K. F. Everngam Andersontown Sophie Kirwin J. K. Mercer May McEldowney Mercersburg Joseph H. Johnson Evelyn Johnson Milton I’a Harry Kaootts Queen Anne J. W. Krabill Denton Lois Rebecca Krabill Lewis Morris Natzinger Long Green Krabill Nafzinger Levi K. Ziegler Church of the Brethren

Browns and relatives visit Harrington fair

Hobbs Mr and Mrs Ernest Brown and sons Melvin and Henry and Mr and Mrs J M Brown and son Gaotee motor to Harrington fair Saturday. Mrs Fred Cox daughter Agnes and son Russell of Cedarville New Jersey are visiting Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown. Mr Wayford Brown of Wilmington spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs J M Brown.

Ernest Brown Melvin Henry J. M. Brown Harrington Fair Fred Cox Agnes Russell Cedarville N. J Clarence Brown Wayford Brown Wilmington

Bereavement Thanks From Arlington Patten and Family

Mrs Arlington Patten thanks kind friends for help and sympathy during bereavement and illness. Percy Hynson expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during his wife’s illness and death. Austin RK Murphy G S Foud and family extend thanks for kindness and aid during their sad bereavement.

Mrs. Arlington Patten Percy Hynson Austin RK. Murphy G. S. Foud

Mr Trice Visits Pike's Peak Denver to Cripple Creek Trip

In a Denton letter Arie Lee Trice recounts a Coloradan tour from Colorado Springs to Pike's Peak. He describes rising before dawn to view the sun over the Rockies, the high altitude discomfort, and visits to Royal Gorge, Cripple Creek, Seven Falls, Cave of the Winds and Garden of the Gods, noting the dramatic contrasts with Kansas weather.

T. L. Trice Denton Arie Lee Trice Colorado Dodge City Kansas Colorado Springs Rockies Rocky Mountains Pike's Peak Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Ocean Colorado Spring Canyon City Royal Gorge Cripple Creek Cheyenne Canyon Seven Falls Williams Canyon

Wheat Crop Damaged by July Rains Across Mid-Atlantic

Maryland and Delaware wheat suffered heavy losses from excessive July rains. Ungraded wheat dropped to 46 cents a bushel while No 2 red garlicks reached 1.13. Only 30,000 of 65,981 bushels sold were graded. the rest damp and needing drying. Receipts at Baltimore market lagged last year, with 439,000 bushels counted so far versus 709,405 a year earlier. Weather records show heavy July rainfall across the region, though corn yields are expected to surge. Tuesday marks the eighth anniversary of the start of World War I.

Maryland Delaware Baltimore Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce James B. Hessong Baltimore Mr. Hessong Weather Bureau Washington County Frederick Montgomery Prince George's Calvert Baltimore County City Pennsylvania Shore Somerset Kent Garrett Allegany

Caroline County School Board Appoints Teachers

Caroline County confirms appointments across many schools and towns. Names include principals Marydel Mary Melvin and Denton Primary Laura Melvin, with staff such as Katherine Beatty, Rebecca Hurst, Hester Wyatt, Florence Seeders, Grace Stufrt, Mary Draper, and Mary Lankford among others.

Marydel— Maude Hummer Catherine Melvin Henderson B. C. Willis J. W. Gibson Henrietta McMahan Elsie Hilbrough Bee Tree Mary Greenly Goldsboro Viola Collins Lillie Doty Minerva Reber Baltimore Corner Sadie Crouse Moore’s Mary Pleasanton Princcipal Grace Stufrt Greensboro Paul C. Phillips Liden Esther Helsby Central Hester Wyatt Caroline High A. Leonard Leary Elizabeth Pippin Helen Roe Stephanie Ford Mildred Nuttle Commercial Mary B. Raleigh Lucy V. Garey Ruth Noble Denton Laura Melvin Louise Short Sadie Allen Hilda Cade Williamson Mary Lee Qaks Mary Draper Williston Florence Seeders Willoughby Lola Willoughby Andersontown Lulu R. Kelly Hickman Hazel Brown Harmony Emma L. Ent Mildred Collins Smithson Mary Marquardt Preston High H. A. Kinhart Katherine Cox Mary Elzey Elva Butler Lillian Cox Louise Noble Pearl Wright Virginia Thomas Choptank Rebecca Hurst Hubbard’s Agnes Bradley Bethlehem Adela Rieck Poplar Neck Nellie West Federalsburg W. E. Somers Mary Davis Sophie L. Kirwan Mary L. Tull Blanche Jackson Mary J.wright May Thompson Hilda Elben Louise Stevens Susan Griffith Hilda Covey Catherine Cohee Hickory Hill Inez Esther Holland Charlotte Stayer Furman’s Grove Blanche Laird Laurel Grove Mary J. Howard Concord Alice Hignutt Esther Kelly Smithville Anna Robinson Chestnut Grove Myrtle Hignutt Orath Taylor Princi Pal Esther King American Corner Grace Sullievan Howard Alice Trice

New Island Road to Link Chincoteague with Mainland

The Crisfield Times reports Chincoteague Island will soon open an eight mile road to Lecanto connecting to the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk line. The shell road bridges marshes and channels with a draw over Chincoteague Channel, enabling vehicle traffic for the first time. A construction boom follows with twenty five new homes a church project valued at 35000 and a school foundation laid for fall completion.

Chincoteague Bay Chincoteague Island Accomac County Lecato New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad Chincoteague Crisfield Times

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the Local Department Mr. Thomas Albert Anderson Marjorie Merrick Katherine Taylor W. JD. Anthony Emily DeFord Nellie Richardson Edwina Downes Emily Swiss Newark Ella Carter G. H. Rue Connecticut Hillsboro Smithsville Miss Hattie Alford THE Ridgely News Orphans’ Court Proceedings Baseball Calendar Mr. Nuttle Miss Funk Nafzinger-Krabill Mr. Trice Pike’s Peak Caroline County Teachers Board of Education Howard Bryant Baltimore Sun San Francisco Knights of Pythias Bryant Curtis Bay North Avenue Calvert Street Twelfth Ward Second Branch Mr. Bryant
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