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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1923
Page
5
Saturday morning items from across the county feature brief notices solicited under this head. Citizens report events, meetings, and local happenings in concise summaries meant for readers seeking quick updates.
The column lists community happenings including church services at Harris Chapel and Denton M. E. Church, a no preaching announcement, and a September New Moon note. It mentions seed rye and scarlet clover seed prices, a sandwich corn sheller for sale, and Burrsville dairy rail stop plans. Public notices cover elections, a Chancery case, Boy Scout organization, and a Federation trip to Choptank.
A Denton column chronicles Beatrice MacDonald wedding to Edward Butler at Mrs. MacDonald’s home near Hobbs with ceremony by Rev. Atkins and a seaside ten day honeymoon. It also notes a second quiet wedding at Miss Anita Minter’s home, plus engagement news for Anita Minter to George Towers Jr. A long list records visiting relatives, crabbing parties, trips, and extended family gatherings across Denton, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and nearby towns.
Goldsboro and Ridgely residents hosted and visited relatives across Delaware and Maryland. Numerous trips included Philadel phia stops, Wilmington and Baltimore area hospital care, and family gatherings with Jarrells, Schooleys, Whitbys, and Cahails among those named. The brief notes mention several travelers and a death of Andrew Hubbard at his daughter’s home near Goldsboro.
A string of social notes records Edward Phelps and family James visiting parents, Leonard Goswellen and Clark Dillon from Brooklyn, Hayward Cox and friend with his parents, Rev. Collins and son William returning from farm friends, Edith Waldron back from Baltimore, Jennie Marshall home after Baltimore visit, Dunham returning from Philadelphia, Leon Wright and wife expect congratulations on a daughter, Molly Flaharty visiting Charles Flaharty near Preston, Roy Dillon home from Fairlee, Mary Dilton returning to Easton, Ruth Whiteside back after a week at Denton camp, Arthur Waldron home from Trenton, John Price and sons visiting relatives in Brooklyn, Lee Waldron vacationing.
Mrs M Merriken visited her mother Mrs L L E Moore in Federalsburg this week. Families welcomed guests from Atlantic City and Philadelphia as several residents hosted or traveled for visits. The post office closed for one hour to honor President Harding. Scarlet clover seed sold for 7.75 per bushel at R H Stafford in Burrsville Maryland.
The Ridgely News Letter reports extensive social activity including visitors from Strausburg Annapolis Baltimore Raleigh and Chester. People attended camp at Denton and Willmington, church events lawn fetes and picnics, plus town updates on Electric Light Company pole planting and property moves. Notables include Dr Omar E. Jones Mrs C H Rawlins and families, and Melvin Wheatley with several relatives.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Blades Mrs David Clopper and Mrs Wallace Clarke enjoy a motor trip on the Western Shore. Ingleside guests include Clark Morris and daughter with Thomas Seward. Thelma Larrimore returns to Baltimore with cousin Virginia Blades. Margaret Pennington of Columbus Ohio visits grandfather W F Pennington. Mrs Norman Swraughn and daughter Edith of Denton visit Mr and Mrs Frank Fleming. Mrs Emma H Potts visits near Centreville while Mr Potts spends two weeks at Camp Meade. Louise Dulin of Willoughby stays with grandparents Thomas and Gertrude Kennard. Elizabeth Evans returns from Mt Airy visit with daughter R M Peacock. Henry Fleming spends a week with parents Frank and Mrs Fleming. Myra Christopher of Bethlehem visits Mildred Worth and Dorothy Knotts. Rev William T McQuire and wife and guest depart for Brantly New Jersey. Raymond Lilly of Wilmington visits G H Tarburton. Ruth Harding of Chicago visits aunt Mrs Harry Fisher. L L Harris of Wilmington and his father from Atglen Pa visit over Sunday. Messrs Lay Beaven and Geo B Stewart visit Baltimore over Sunday. Mrs Nan Merrick and Mrs Jane Kemp stay with C E Stewart. Mary S Cooper and son spend a few days in Laurel Del. Annabel Moore visits sister Mrs Harry Fleming. J E Wothers and family spend Sunday at Oyster Shell Point. Mrs J Norman Clarke spends part of the week in Wilmington. Grace Vesty visits Mr and Mrs E B Davis. Master Myers Lundy of Jersey City visits here.
Mrs A T Garrett hosted her sisters and families including Ernest B Baughley and family from Dover. Ethel Kuszmanl and children returned to Baltimore with brother Russell Day visiting for two weeks. Ward Satterfield and Tamsie Johnson came home from Baltimore Tolchester and Blue Ridge trip. W C Raughley back to Eddystone after vacation with Annie Baughley and Jean Pettigrew. Clyde Wyatt returns to Marcus Hook after two weeks here. Charles W Collison of Marcus Hook visits family on weekend.
The Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club plans its annual regatta in the Mites River area off St Michaels next Saturday. Former Senator Omar D Crothers of Elktop was in Denton on Tuesday. Eclipse of the moon will be visible here on August 26.
A Maryland Delaware and Virginia and Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic railways survey was discussed in Denton under Governor Ritchie’s commission. Sea board Air Line experts reviewed ten year freight trends and heard local calls to improve transport for truck and fruit markets, with passenger service eyed to boost Bay crossing freight.
The Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its annual picnic at Choptank on Friday August 17. Gentlemen are welcome. Morning feature is community singing led by Thomas L Gibson. Afternoon talks by Charles S Richardson on Civic Improvement and Emerson C Harrington former Maryland governor.
At a Burrsville church meeting on July 27 members and friends adopted expressions of sorrow over the untimely death of Brother A H Ross. The resolution lauds his worth as a friend and willingness to perform duties, noting he has fought a good fight. Committee members Rev E W Wright Mrs R H Stafford and Mrs R H Thawley signed.
Smithson shows Miss Naomi Coleman and Miss Edna Broadbent along with Miss Mabel Broadbent from Wilmington visiting the Coleman family. Mr. Albert Schmick of Baltimore returns after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dukes. Miss Sophia Worm of New York visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Worm. Mrs. Joseph Berger of New York visits her daughter Mrs. Harry Hopkins. Misses Mary and Asa Coleman visit grandparents in Talbot.
In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Administrators M. Bates Stephens and William T. Beauchamp of James A. Stephens deceased filed an additional account of sales and their first and final administration account and distribution. William E. Collins administrator c a of William H. Collins deceased filed a list of debts a first and final administration account and distribution, plus a release from William Collins distributee.
In the Denton Journal local columns last week a correction states that S. Bye was named secretary of the Farm Bureau to replace Wayne A. Cawley and that Cawley became manager of Farmers Supply Co. is untrue. The Farmers Supply Co. asserts no such arrangement exists and disclaims the assertion.
The Maryland primary Federal aid system will cover 1036 miles hubbed by Baltimore with six radiating highways. Frederick has five main routes, Hagerstown four, Cumberland serves as terminus for several roads. Maryland is praised for near completion versus other states and to use surplus war materials valued around 1.9 million dollars for road building.
J Elector McNeal, attorney for Crane Ice Cream, alleges the Dollings Company paid an unearned preferred dividend in 1920 to Crane Ice Cream subsidiaries, despite the lack of earnings. He says the Crane company has freed itself from Dollings control, while noting the Ollings collapse harmed Caroline investors.
County Agent Goodwin guides four boys to Cambridge Fair for dairy judging instruction. Caroline county teams compete at Easton August 23 and Timonium Fair for state judging. Horticultural Specialist Mr Shaw to visit for orchard and small fruit problems. County Farm Bureau meetings discuss inter-state dairy issues and new staffing. Local units plan cooperative cantaloupe packing and county-wide extension program discussions.
The Maryland weekly industrial review lists on the Eastern Shore Elkton new fair grounds start with 12000 dollars for a racetrack grade. Centreville W D Roe to erect a large feed warehouse. Cambridge shipbuilding company finishes second freight boat for Phillips Packing. Centreville wheat harvest largest since 1914 averaging 35 bushels per acre. Salisbury apple and peach production rising with large shipments. Hurlock American Stores Cannery to process string beans. Salisbury cucumber crop good price with above normal acreage. Centreville Toplis Underwear plant nearing completion. Ocean City Baltimore street extension near finish with central lights along length. Salisbury streets to be resurfaced. Denton parish house 3600 dollars to be built for Christ Church.
J Elmer Anthony Jr, son of Mr and Mrs J Elmer Anthony, was christened by Rev Frank White Sunday afternoon July 7 at their Liberty Street home. Guests included Dr and Mrs Haymaker and sons Charles and Joseph, Mr and Mrs Neal Richardson of Denton, Mrs Mollie Spry, Miss Anne Spry, Sheriff Sanford Spry and Master John Spry. Centreville Record reports congratulations to Dr and Mrs M Duke Smith on birth of a son at Maternity Hospital Thursday morning. mother and baby doing well. Cambridge Record
James Temple declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for sheriff in Caro County. He states he will perform the duties to the best of his ability and leaves voters to judge his qualifications. The Democratic primary is scheduled for September 10.
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