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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1921

Page

5

Elkton farmers day and county notices span August

The Denton and Caroline county pages note Elkton farmers day next Saturday and Horsey events. Delaware Democrats meet at Reho on August 26. Chestertown Chautauqua opens September 1. Prices rise and fall on cantaloupes and tomatoes. A 300 pound shark catch is reported from Dorchester. Funeral, ordination, and real estate actions are listed among community notes.

Chestertown Baltimore R.B. Matthews Bishop Davenport Trinity Cathedral Easton Lawrence B. Towers & Bro Ocean City Denton Daniel Baker Lister Wooters Omar Tarr Starr Thomas F. Cox Federalsburg Norman Cephas D. J. Noble Concord Sallie May Bright Ellwood Bright Hobbs Henderson Caroline County Greensboro Preston Ridgely Ans Goldsboro Concord Camp J. L. Nichols L. B Morgan T. Pliny Fisher H. H. Nutile George A. McDaniel E. D. Stone

Paralyzed Baltimore banker J Dukes Downes ill at 50

Mr J Dukes Downes vice president of the Title Guarantee and Trust Co Baltimore was stricken with paralysis last Sunday morning after rising. A second stroke followed the afternoon and his condition was critical though improving. He resigned as Banking Commissioner two years ago and is a well known state banker. He had driven from Baltimore the previous evening and planned a week’s vacation.

J. Dukes Downes Title Guarantee and Trust Co Baltimore Nichols Downes Denton National Bank

Queen Anne Church Linked to Aberdeen District Conference

The Queen Anne Church district links to Aberdeen last week with reports from 31 churches. Sermons were of high order and attendees from Queen Anne and Hillsboro joined Telchester picnic, the joint event drawing a large early turnout. Mr C E Stewart and Mr Kemp Stewart attended. Mr Barton Chance visited Queen Anne this week. Preaching in Harris Chapel at 3 pm follows Sunday School at 2 pm.

Queen Anne Aberdeen C. E. Stewart Kemp Stewart Barton Chance Chance B. & O. Railroad M. E Qeen Anne Hillsboro Telchester Howard Flowers Harris Chapel

Local Residents Return from Visits Across Towns

Miss Viola Clayville returns from Baltimore visits with cousin Charlotte Pullen. Mrs J E Walls and daughter Evelyn come home from a week with Mrs George C King in Richardson Park. Betty Kimble visits Wilmington parents, Beatrice Reed visits her parents, and others travel among Barleyock clay and Delmar areas. A large group spent Thursday at Howers Beach.

Viola Clayville Baltimore Charlotte Pullen J. E. Walls Evelyn George C. King Richardson Park M. P. Kimble Betty Wilmington L. M. Jones Ellis Neville Easton Hospital Lillian Meredith Newark Del J. D. Jones James Catherine Melvin Howers Beach

Hillsboro Social roundup and farm notes

Local social visits include Mr Horace Shively and siblings at Dr H W B Rowe's home in Hillsboro. Canneries prep for season as crop prospects improve with rains. District conference attendance noted in Aberdeen and travel to Camp Meade for training. Cantaloupes arrive. general health improving.

Burrsville Church Services And Local Social Notes

Regular services will be held at the Peoples International Holiness Church on Wednesday evening and Sunday. Miss Mary Smith hosts Miss Helen Hopkins of Harrington and Pauline Stevens of Frederica. Mrs Olaf Smith and son return from Denton camp and Rev A W Betts will preach at Union M P Church at 10 30 next Sunday. Elizabeth Fountain visits Denton Ringgolds Green and Harrington. Mrs Clinton Neal, once sick, is able to be about. Mr and Mrs Henry Walters host Kent Island guests. Mr and Mrs Wesley E Thawley visit his parents.

Peoples International Holiness Church Mary Smith Helen Hopkins Harrington Pauline Stevens Frederica Olaf Smith Denton Camp A. W. Betts Union M. P. Church Elizabeth Fountain Denton Ringgold Green Clinton Neal Henry Walters Kent Island Wesley E. Thawley

Local notables and visitors report from the Cambridge area

Mr. Douglas Galloway, recently at Plattsburg training camp and operated on there, rests with his parents Dr. and Mrs. George F. Galloway. Mrs. Elmer Knight Jr. of Baltimore stays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wright. Prof. H. H. Murphy of Hastings on the Hudson visits family here. Many attended Concord camp this week. Mrs. T. S. McCrea and son visited Georgetown relatives. Rev. J. L. Nichols and wife spent last week at Westminster. Mr. Bernie Corkran is quite ill in Cambridge Hospital.

Douglas Galloway Plattsburg George F. Galloway Elmer Knight, Jr Baltimore Daniel Wright H. H.murphy Hastingson-the-Hudson Concord T. S. McCrea Georgetown J. L. Nichols Westminster Bernie Corkran Cambridge Hospital

Ridgely Women Gather for Methodist Aid Meet

The Ladies' Aid of the Ridgely Methodist Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dean with about 30 members, traveling by automobile. The president was absent, Mrs. Fountain presided, and the group enjoyed games and refreshments. Many residents and visitors are listed exploring social visits, travel, and local events through the week, including Dr. Gray's potential return to town, campus news, and various family visits. Cornfields are reported looking well.

The Methodist Church Robert Dean Day R. E. Fountain

Local Residents and Visitors Share Weekend Activities

Dr. W W Goldsborough took Master Albert Shields to Cambridge Hospital last Friday night for immediate surgery and he returned home Sunday with his mother by his side. Mrs Addie Pritchett and friends from Philadelphia visited Bowers Beach, while others spent time with relatives in Wilmington and Worton.

W. W. Goldsborough Albert E. Shields Cambridge Hospital Addie E. Pritchett Harry Davis Dorothy Philadelphia Bowers Beach Edward Flaharty Wilmington Walter E. Joiner Denton Margaret Christian Hudson Riverdeen Christian H. R. Pritchett Bow C. B. Jarman Georgie Buuler Norris Worton Del L. I. Jones Mr. Jones Tull Pocomoke Harry B. Jarman Lloyd Taylor Baltimore Annie Betson Cape May E. M. Noble New England A. W. Brumbaugh

Local visitors return and host guests in Williston

Mr and Mrs Harker and son Charles of Bayonne NJ have returned home after weeks with Mr and Mrs J H Harker. Mr J H Harker accompanied his brother on the auto trip back and attends to business. Mr and Mrs Sudders and children vacationing with Mrs Sudders parents at The Maples. Mr Sudders works for John Wanamaker in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Depew host Mrs Depews sister Mrs Helen Crawbaugh and children from Chicago. Mr W G Todd of Michigan visits his parents Mr and Mrs W C Todd.

Harker Charles Bayonne N. J J. H. Harker Joseph Sudders John Wanamaker Philadelphia Depew Helen Crawbaugh Chicago W. G. Todd Michigan W. C. Todd

Harmony Families Visit kin and friends across towns

Harmony notes show Mrs. Lloyd Mezick and her children of Havre de Grace staying with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thomas. Evelyn Wright returns to Easton after visiting grandmother Mrs. Belle Dean. Miss Elizabeth Swain visited Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Collins. Mrs. Leon Stein and children of Wilmington visit Mrs. R. R. Deen. Miss Mildred Swain of Philadelphia visits Miss Mildred Collins. Nancy Colona visits aunt Mrs. Harry Arringdale. Estelle Wright spent the weekend with Mrs. C. C. Deen.

Harry Arringdale Estelle Wright C. C. Deen

Easton Visit Reports Injuries Involving Mrs Hubbard

Mrs Susan Hubbard visiting Easton fell and broke her arm and hip and remains in critical condition. Mrs Harvey Williams and daughter Elma stay with her daughter Mrs Ralph Blades. Baltimore visitors include Mrs Charles Burkett and children. Miss Marjorie Johnson of Federalsburg visits Misses Cora and Bertha Brodes. Mr Thompson of Baltimore visits his sister Mrs Harvey Harding. Holiness tent meeting underway in town.

Susan Hubbard Easton Harvey Williams Elma Ralph Blades Charles Burkett Baltimore Marjorie Johnson Federalsburg Cora Bertha Brodes Mr. Thompson Harvey Harding

Local Visitors Return. Sunday School Break Announced

Smithson notes Mr and Mrs Howard Roe and their son and Mr Paul Harding have returned to Wilmington after visiting friends here. Mrs H P Cole and three children visit her parents Mr and Mrs W S Harding in Wilmington. William Bryan visits his aunt Mrs Calvert Murphy at Grove. There will be no Sunday School here until Sunday August 21.

Maryland to Issue Large Batch of Hunting Licenses in 1921

Maryland Game Department plans heavy licenses in 1921 due to abundant game. Printed blanks total 69,200 with county residents at 1.10 and state-wide and non-resident rates. shore birds dove sora rail and waterfowl seasons set with various bag limits. It is illegal to sell migratory game in Maryland except for propagation purposes.

State Game, Department of Maryland Clerk of Court of Common Pleas Baltimore City Game Department U. S. Department of Agriculture Oldfield Sinapuxent Bay Ocean City Maryland

Real estate transfers filed in Clerk’s office across districts

The clerk records show numerous transfers including William F. Davis to Annie Williamson for 1 acre in the Eighth district and Calvert C. Merriken paths from trustee to Wil bert L. Merriken for 2 acres at $20. Other deeds cover 3 to 75 acres across Fifth, Eighth, Harmony and First districts, with prices from $10 to $24,000. The report notes William S. Gordy of Salisbury as a key figure in the Democratic nomination talk for State Comptroller.

William F. Davis Annie Williamson Winfield S. Davis Isaiah Jones Calvert C. Menariken Wilbert L. Merriken Calvert C. Merriken Harry R. Merriken Benjamin F. Roe Ethan A. Roe Jesse W. Porter Audrey Edwards Greensboro William H. Lord Martha J. Smith Hobbs William Penn Willis Board of Education Caroline County Harmony Henry R. Lewis Charles W. Jackson John W. Wright Jennie Wright Robert Alexander Ralph Jones William P. Stokley William G. Wooters Mabel Cobb William M. Garey Alexander Karpenski H. Calvin Todd James C. Lard Stoo Jesse Lassiers Theodore M. Jones Norman H. Todd Fourth District W. Brewster Deen James Temple Myrna T. Carson Greenbury T. Bell Federalsburg Zack H. Webster H. Clinton Wright Denton Carl R. Deen John G. Glamann Fifth District Joe Zsebehazy Frank Klecec First District John Denton J. Dukes Downes Frank S. Dudley William S. Gordy Salisbury

Peninsula baseball race heats up as towns recruit coaches

As mid August nears, Pocomoke City Crisfield Salisbury Easton and Cambridge field teams with hired players and local reserves. Teams run up to 1000 dollars weekly with higher grandstand prices and many clubs run deficits. East New Market disbanded Preston reformed with locals. Brittingham struck out 18 in a Georgetown Frankford game. Denton beat Ridgely 3 to 2 in ten innings. Local schedule includes a Bridgetown game this afternoon.

Peninsula Pocomoke City Crisfield Salisbury Easton Cambridge East New Market Preston Herald Brittingham Georgetown Frankford Brittingham Greensboro Denton Ridgely Johnson Meredith White Bennington Eit Downes Preston Wednesday Jekans Goslin Phillips Bennett Irwin Wright Downes Denton Soo-Pounders Concord Bridgetown

Parcel post route restored temporarily to aid Peninsula towns

The Easton to Church Hill parcel post link via Federalsburg Denton Greensboro and Goldsboro will resume next Monday after a short suspension. Congressman Goldsborough secured the action though it is temporary pending Post Office Department review. Public outcry is urged to oppose further abandonments including Easton to Elkton.

Easton Church Hill Federalsburg Denton Greensboro Goldsboro Goldsborough Post Office Department Elkton Peninsula Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia New York

Near East Harvest Day Urges Maryland Aid Drive

The county is urged to observe Near East Harvest Day on August 15 to donate surplus farm produce for hungry children and refugees from the Greece Turkey conflict. Refugees fill cities like Constantinople, increasing Near East Relief needs as Maryland contends with other states to lead in gifts.

Constantinople Maryland Kansas Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania Near East Relief

Irwin Jopp to Be Buried Tomorrow in Denton

Remains of S. Irwin Jopp killed in action on the St Mihiel front September 14 1918 lie in Denton and will receive military honors at a 2 30 PM service in Denton M E Church led by the American Legion. Ex service men in uniform invited to attend at 2 00 PM. Jopp entered government service in spring 1918 and landed in France May 1, 1918. He was killed by machine gun fire while going over the top. He was 24.

Irwin Jopp S. Irwin Jopp St. Mihiel Denton Denton M. E American Legion Jopp

Orphans Court Proceedings Itemized Actions

In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Willis V Davis administrator of Lillis Louette Thayer’s estate filed a release from Mr and Mrs M M Davis. Charles L Jarrell administrator of Annie E Quimby’s estate was authorized to assign or foreclose a mortgage. Josiah K Smith and Ira Smith executors of Joseph F Smith filed an inventory and appraisement and an order to sell was granted.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Willis V. Davis Lillis Louette Thayer M. M. Davis Annie E. Quimby Charles L. Jarrell Josiah K. Smith Ira Smith Joseph F. Smith

October Jury Panels Drawn By Judge Adkins

Judge William H. Adkins drew October juries from 150 names, listing jurors by district with stars denoting taxables. The long roster names many residents across eight districts including Shewbrooks Clough Hummer Faulkner Gooden Noble Harris Reed and others.

William H. Adkins Joseph Harris Joseph O. Hummer John W. Faulkner William H. Gooden Arrington William L. Cooper William G. Smith William H. Quillen Fred Bickling

Help the Famine Sufferers Farm Wheat Drive Appeal

Amid Near East hunger thousands of children face starvation and a plea goes to Caroline county farmers to donate wheat or corn or buy for relief. Those with surplus or willingness to purchase should notify the Denton Journal or County Agent.

Near East Caroline County America Denton Journal

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the Local Department Mr. J. Dukes Downes Louise Nuttle Anne Wilson Ingleside Margaret McCann Street May Rowe Emmittsburg Mary Welch Louise Owens Friendship Reba van Sant Townsend Eleanor Towers Thomas Alan Goldsborough Thomas Clayton Horsey Henry C. Muller West Orange N. L Alex, Sedgewick Ernest Fields Sarah Thomas Waller Seaford H. Tubbs Harry S. Atherholt Edward Downes Marcus Hook Harriett Moffett Archella May J. Owen Knotts Margaret Jane Rehoboth Parnell Fleetwood Harvey Fleetwood Waverly Margaret Schutte C. H. Stewart Lois Newman Ruth Roe Blanche Butler College Park William D. Uhler Harrisburg H. Earle Smith Herbert Howard Caroline Andrew Butler Price's Station Lewis Butler Ethel P. Cade Middle West Cairo Leslie W. Stout N. J. Cade Elmer Downes Linwood Carroll George J. L. George Hugh Allen Robert Harvell M. P. Allen H. B. Thomas James Cade New Jersey Henry Wilson John E. Wilson Luther H. Gadd Annapolis W. H. Anderson J. Lester Evernham Winfield T Newspape Badr Horace Shively Kathyrn Schaube Fanny Saunders John Sylvester Bill Marvel H. W. B. Rowe J. H. Schootey J. N. Shively Luther Bennett Robert Jarrell Ethel Quillen Courtland Saunders Camp Meade J. H. Schooley Faulkner Howard Thomas Methodist Sunday School Tolchester Burrsville Ridgely News I. T. Saulsbury Keene Saulsbury Orrell Saulsbury Fred Flounders Stephen Stone Froy Ashcraft Wadesboro N. C Anna Evans Wilson College Chambersburg Leonard Goodwin Dean Thompson Gilbert Swann St. Michaels C. E. Anderson Marie Betterton Mary Jackson Fletcher Truitt Ruthsburg L. D. Truitt Walter Bennington H. Holsinger Gen F. Walker W. B. Lane Annie Rhodes Dorothy Davis Dorothy Flounders Dorothy Beaumont Miss Fleming J.S. Troxell Esther Fred Cement Maple Avenue Fred Dukes Centreville Mary F. Dukes Bertie Frank Stayer A. J. Evans Lancaster Brown Elliott Helen Pauline Stevensville Vianna Detwiler Eno Ziegler J.J. Williams Edward H. Roe William Godenour Richard Blackburne Rebecca Swing John Davis Paul Holsinger Charles Snoddy Ashland Ohio Thomas Carmine Coursey Hemmons T. W. Jones Landers Billy E. C. Baker Paul Neff Virgie Sparks Templeville Emma Day Edna Ames Decatur Illinois T. L. Day Florence Kline Samuel Bear Ed Morris Williston Bethlehem Smithson Baseball News Parcel Post Judge Adkins J. W. Shewbrooks Charles H. Clough T. Purdy Richard Harry S. Dailey Daniel Heck Ezekiel C. Gooden Bernard B. Luff J. Edgar Walls W. Foster Clark William P. Manlove Charles Andrew Clinton B. Jarman Asbury Hubbard Oliver W. Barton Wm. T. Shockley C. W. Kinnamon Markle L. Weaver Henry F. Harris George F. Cooper William H. Sipple Martin Adams George R. Horsey Wallace Harper William A. Roe James KK. Coursey Elmer A. Cole Freed N Ellwanger J. Oscar Bernard William W. Noble Frank L. R. Nuttle Edward M. Willey Frank Dennis Benj. H. Johnson Lacey C. Murphy John F. Kelley Linwood Cohee M. Lee Wyatt Elmer T., Orme H. Clay Hobbs Charles W. Collison Marion L. Beck George H. Wilson Wm. H. Anderson Harry A. Roe John H. Baggs Henry W. Hughes John T. Carter Levin C. Reed Levi Voshell, Jr Chas. J. Gallagher Edward T. Moore John E, Todd John F, Spence William R. Carroll Walter T. Covey Carroll K, Dulin William A, Lewin Fieth Edward E. Nuttle Nelson McMahan C. Homer Turner J. Frank Short Gootee S. Liden Victor S. Dean W. Lowe Collins Harry M. Carroll John W. Hallowell Henry F, Andrew George W. Donovan Henry Hovers Charles T, Davis James B. Wright T. Sewell Noble T. Fred Brown James P. White Henry ‘Morris Frank Wright Fletcher Elbin I. T. Sparklin J. Milton Beaven Frank P. Fleming D. Fleetwood Norman Downes H. S. Sparks John H. Holt Edward Pinkine John T. Lister Harry S. Fisher Wm. B. Higgins Charles W. Roe E. P. Horkey J. W. Breeding James E. Wright Carlton B. Droxsom F. Albert DeFord Francis B. Russell Risden E Fountain J. Andrew Mitchell H. S. Jones Leo Meginney George H, Messick G. M. Downes John S, Ebling A. G. Saulsbury Harry C. Swann John M Swing Wm. A. Johnson Bernard Lawless Norman Vanscoy Solomon J. Hurs Kelley Turner John W. Howard Ernest C. Collins Harry F. Sullivan John R. Andrew Henry Wright H. J. Beauchamp W. Kelley, Jr Geo W. Towers A. Griffith W. Thawley Linwood Todd J. M.emerson J. Marion Emerson Ansonia Conn William Foord Emerson Connecticut Ansonia Evening Sentinel Mr. Emerson John H. Emerson Rachel Collison Mrs Frank Willoughby Cas. W. Andrews I Erriz L. Hignutt
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