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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1923

Page

5

Local notes include taxes, baptisms, and theater ads

Denton area items list tax sittings with Treasurer Seward, registration day for voters, church services at Concord M E and a garage band concert at Hignatt Park. News covers a court case Evelyn Kelley vs Huber Baking Co, Ford production weekly record, typhoid and whooping cough cases, a fire at Rev J K Bicking’s home, Tilghman Hackett family reunion on Labor Day, and a shareholding meeting for R L Col Hays Company concerns in Maryland and Delaware counties.

C. L. Walls Walter Brown Denton P. F Church Tolchester Market Street Bryant's Palace Theatre Seward Federalsburg I. L. Dukes Baltimore Concord Church Evelyn Kelley Huber Baking Co Huber Company Dea Preston Ridgely Lois P. Tribett Deoton QO. E. Fogwell Goldsboro William Norris Tribett Philadelphia Holiness Church G. L. Helsby W. T. Hartranft Denton Cemetery J. K. Bicking Pocomoke City Tilghman Hackett Shiloh Campground Hurlock Luke Hackett Tea E J. Hackett Charles Hackett Thomas J. Hackett Charles W. Hackett Tilgh map_R. Hackett R. L. Col. Hays Company Pennsylvania Maryland Kent Sussex Delaware Chamber of Commerce Salisbury Dollings Company

Personal and Social News Highlights in Denton

Miss Edna Anes and Mr. Richards Groff wed quietly at Easton with Rev. E. T. Reed officiating. The couple stay with the bride’s parents near Denton. Ladies, gathere d friends host porch party for Esther Raleigh. Rev. and Mrs. Nadal Jones host a parsonage shower after their wedding trip. Numerous visits and come-and-go guests fill Denton society pages, with weddings, visits to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, and other nearby towns.

Edna Anes Richards Groff Easton E. T. Reed W. 5. Ames Denton Robert Groff Downes Esther Raleigh C. Nadal Jones Caroline Redden Frank W. Redden Gladys Ferris Pensacola Fla Miss Redden Miss Rich Chicago Clara Black Second Street J. Alan Reynolds Baltimore J. Allan Reynolds Everett A. Pepper Aldridge Ethel Tuckahoe Neck Clinton Scott Nellie Ireland Near Denton Hobbs Parsonage C.S. Larrimore Elizabeth Bryan Anne Bennett Green West Denton Ida E. Knowles F. M. Kelly Philadelphia Marion H. Downes Ross Stevens Billy Jean Wilmington G. Lacey Stevens Raymond Ashwell Gladwyne Hayward Hignutt Marion Federalsburg Emmett Hignutt Annetta Anthony Washington James FitzGibbon Walter T. Todd Waynesboro C. J. Butler Fasten M. Ellen Raleigh Inlaw R. M. Raleigh Samuel Lewry O. J. Redden Leander Thomas John Chaffinch Betterton Mary B. Jenkins Wyoming F. P. Covey B. Sargent Wells John L. Everahain M. H. Smith M. Duke Smith Cambridge Howard Clegg Virginia Henry W. Hughes Zelma Sharpley Chincoteague J. M. Haymaker T. L. Day Ridgely Blanche Chaffinch Atlantic City William J. Shawn William Stafford Smith William Harrison Chestertown L. S. Matthews John Lynch Margaret Chester Pennsylvania Harry Robinson Robinson Roe J. H. Hemmons Norman Wilson Louise Edna Detwiler Mont Wiley Pauline Sadie Wilson Federation Choptank Blackiston Mary Ruth Westcott Porter Mary Emma Centreville John Hoffman Elysburg Ellen Hoffman Reading Emily Koeneman Irene Kern Keeneman Earl Hammond Lucile Hammond Herbert Hammond James and John Gurney Knotts Templeville Custis Burton Henry Wilkinson Mollie Richards Paul Allan Temple New York Bank Johnson Dorothy Mancha Hershey Davis Temple John Swing Frank Stevenson Frank Flounders Elizabeth Flounders Alice St. Michaels M. W. Wiley Delaware T. L Day Hollingsworth Henry M. Berkman Paterson New Jersey Fox & Cohee Frederick Talbot Lane Helen Elliott Helen Queen Anne

Tribett thanks friends after bereavement and film show

W N Tribett expresses gratitude for help and sympathy during bereavement. Cecil B DeMille film Manslaughter will be shown at Bryant's Palace Theatre on Saturday September 1. A group from Carolineans visited Ocean City on yesterday's excursion.

Bryant's Palace Theatre Ocean City

Wesley Church resumes regular services after camps

The Wesley M E Church resumes regular services on Sunday August 19 with Sunday School at 930 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League at 730 p m followed by preaching Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 p m Several local residents and visitors are noted for weekend and recent visits including the Warrens Murphys and Andersons Other items include garden and Sunday School picnics at the church, visits by families from Camden Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore and a sale at Mr John Maloney's property A new range was installed in the M E parsonage

Wesley M. E. Church Epworth League Theodore Warren Theodore, Jr Elizabeth Murphy Mills West Collingswood Robert Anderson Howard Braynson Camden N. J Braynson David Hurd Holiness W. L. Jump M. E. Sunday School Concord Alvz Griffith E. W. Wright Preston Choptank Wyoming Tolchester Beach R. H. Stafford Salisbury Fair M. E. Parsonage

Local Roadwork Progress and Social Notes in Henderson

On Monday last 1028 feet of cement were laid on the State highway through Henderson as the construction company aims to finish by Saturday night and proceed to the Pearson Corner Hartly road. Socially, numerous visits and parties are noted from Wilmington to Philadelphia and Atlantic City, with townsfolk hosting relatives and guests, while a local canning factory began corn and tomato operations.

Hartly Pearson Corner T. H. Robb Edward Barcus William Sanders Elsie Barcus George Starkey Brier Point W. L. Sanders J. B. Medford Edwin Mamie Schoppe Viola Clifford Philadelphia Bernice Schoppe Alonzo Sanders Robert Cannon Easton Irvin Kenton Dorothy Wilmington Mildred Gooden T. H. Gough Ed. Pritchett John Pritchett Anna Cartwright Goldsboro Elma Melvin Harry Cohee J. R. Jones May Starkey Mary Robb Julia Spinka New York George King Atlantic City William Hutson William H. Goodwin Irene Hudson Bessie Hudson Charles Griffith Marcus Hook Ruth Gooden Evelyn Walls Marydel Joseph Simao Frederica L. C. Cole

Wurtz and Duerst Return Home After Visits

Mr and Mrs William Wurtz and Mrs Allie Duerst have returned home after visiting Mr T R Hignutt and family and Mr W T Hignutt and family. Miss Catherine Wurtz of Philadelphia has stayed with Mrs Agnes Hienutt. Mr Lewis Wright of Philadelphia visits his sister Mrs Clarence Atkinson. Willie Satterfield buys a New Star touring car.

William Wurtz Allie Duerst T. R. Hignutt W. T. Hignutt Oyster Shell Point Catherine Wurtz Philadelphia Agnes Hienutt Lewis Wright Clarence Atkinson Willie Satterfield

Local social notes recount Ridgely visitors and departures

Ridgely’s social page lists Mrs Selby Smith entertaining her son Bryan Turbitt and wife from Philadelphia and daughter Clara from North Carolina, plus Mrs Mary Garrigues from Baltimore and relatives visiting from Atlantic City. Various residents travel to Philadelphia Chestertown Easton and Reading while neighbors host, welcome guests, and attend church services.

Selby Smith Bryan Turbitt Philadelphia Walter Lepson Clara North Carolina Mary Garrigues Baltimore Marguerite Eholsinger Atlantic City Smith Joseph Shipley

Local Notables Visit and Travel Notes in Goldsboro News

Goldsboro circles reflect a season of social visits as Marguerite Griffin and companions camp at Ralphs Wharf with chaperone Louise Milby, while Kathryn Shockley returns from Canada. Homespun greetings abound with relatives from Marcus Hook to Wilmington, and a death marks a community note as Mrs Lois Tribbett passes away in Smyrna era fashion.

Marguerite Griffin Louise Dennison Edith Rebecca Lane Anna Bennett Miriam Jackson Denton Ralph's Wharf Louise Milby Mary Breeding Tommy Kirkbride Marcus Hook A. Breeding Tolchester Kathryn Shockley Canada Frank Davis Eunice Anthony Smyrna J. S. Lapham Charles Cartwright Wilmington New York A. Hudson Phyllis MacMurry Granville Summit Sue Wright Harvey Morris Philadelphia William Cheffins Nora Ziegler Harry Williams Hazel Sanders Woodville Porter Noble

Social News Roundup From Hillsboro and Nearby

Hillsboro hosts many visitors with W B Sparks and Mrs Susie Thompson among attendees at Oyster Shell Point. Cambridge residents call on Edgar Blades. Baltimore and Centreville guests enjoy weekends with local families. Ohio visitors mingle with Blue Ridge Summit guests. Philadelphia and Wilmington vacationers frequent area homes.

W. B. Sparks Susie Thompson Billy Thompson Virginia Ethel Holt Oyster Shell Point J. Fred Dunn Mary Seymour Cambridge Edgar Blades Dora Morris Centreville William Morris Baltimore Harry Covell Mesdames G. B. Stewart Earl Wothers Perryville Louise Larrimore Mary Frank Sparks Philadelphia Mollie Cheezum Mardella Springs Elizabeth Evans Herman Hay Thomas R. Seward W. E. Sylvester Oak Orchard Naomi Wright Preston Roberta Rowe Virginia Blades Mildred Tarburton Wilmington Belle Connolly Easton Frank Fleming

Social Weekend Visits From Smithville to Eastern Shore

Smithville residents traveled to Tolchester Beach on Sunday. Mrs L N Alford with daughters Elizabeth and Hattie returned from Easton after a week with relatives. The area saw many visits to Oyster Shell Point Oak Orchard Del Hebron camp and local homes including Mabel Mercer from Philadelphia guesting with the Alford family. Reverend Melvin Wheatley and family of Ridgely and D H Bryan of Easton were also among Sunday visitors.

Marie Parker Pauline Adams Anna Cannon Claude Adams Edward Neal Tolchester Beach L. N. Alford Elizabeth Hattie Easton George O' Day Henry Neal Anna Mae Spence Oyster Shell Point William Parker Blaine Bullock Oak Orchard Del Mabel Mercer Philadelphia Jacob Smith Hurley Edward Hebron Camp Boyd Hall and Son Wilmington Melvin Wheatley Ridgely

Social Roundup From Piney and Nearby Towns

Miss Jessie Greenlee and her brothers Clarence and Carlton visited sister Mrs. J. C. Ireland near Burrsville. Greensboro guest Miss Jessie Greenlee stayed with cousin Mrs. Robert Greenlee at Felton last week. Cora Ireland and Mary Cohee of Ridgely visited Miss Ethel Smith near Greensboro. Mrs. B. F. Greenlee spent Tuesday with Mrs. James Breeding at Burrsville. Alfred and Mrs. Smith spent the weekend in Bloxom, Virginia.

Jessie Greenlee Clarence Carlton J. C. Ireland Burrsville Greensboro Robert Greenlee Felton Cora Ireland Mary Cohee Ridgely Ethel Smith B. F. Greenlee James Breeding Alfred Smith Bloxom

Rail freight ferry plan eyed for Eastern Shore link

A state R R Commission report urged an across the bay freight car ferry from Love Point to Baltimore with fast passenger service to speed Eastern Shore shipments. The plan envisions joint operation by Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads, plus Western Maryland access, and a 10 car per trip capacity rising as traffic grows. The report also cautions against abandoning the Queen Anne to Delaware and Centreville to Queenstown lines, recommending continued operation or realignment to maintain intrastate service.

Denton Ritchie Pennsylvania Railroad Company Love Point Baltimore Canton Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Western Maryland Railway Eastern Shore Peninsula Light Street Wharf Baltimore Gateway Wilmington Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia New York Boston Pittsburgh Queen Anne Delaware State Line Hickman Centreville Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Queenstown West Denton Caroline County Maryland Delaware Greenwood Del

Local Residents Visit Family and Friends Across Cities

Choptank and Blades families from Baltimore Chicago Easton Middletown and Houston joined relatives at the Blades home. Members of the Goswellen and Andrews households also traveled visiting and returning from Brooklyn, with Mrs. O C Blades and Mr J F Spence noted among attendees.

W. S. Blades Baltimore L. J. K. Blades Chicago L. K. Edgell C. J. Butler Easton J. T. Blades W. H. Jump Middletown Del Ralph Jump Mary Houston M. E. Wright Nona Goswellen Goswellen Pacomoke City Charles E. Andrews, Jr C. E. Andrews N. B. Goswellen Brooklyn O. C. Blades J. F. Spence Claiborne

Dr. M. Bates Stephens Dies in Baltimore Hospital

Dr. M Bates Stephens 61 died at Maryland General Hospital Baltimore after an operation. A lifelong Caroline county educator he served as county school examiner and later State Superintendent of Education for about twenty years. Survived by widow Nellie Johnson and sister Mrs H W Davis. Remains go to Denton Monday. funeral to be at 3 pm at Mc T Pliny Fisher home.

M. Bates Stephens Maryland General Hospital Baltimore Nellie Johnson H. W. Davis Crisfield Stephens Caroline County Maryland Denton

Orphans Court Proceedings Record Probate Actions

In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. John L Faulkner deceased probate granted executor qualified bond. Creditors notice ordered appraisers Robert Jarrell Jr and B Ross Daling named. Administrators filed accounts inventories and guardianships with allowances and distributions. Mary B Morris guardian authorized pay over funds to adult heir.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn John L. Faulkner John W. Faulkner Robert Jarrell, Jr B. Ross Daling John W. Altfather Daniel Altfather Effie L. Hignutt Charles W. Andrews Elizabeth P. Bradley James T. Moore William S. Hubbard George W. Moore Mildred Morris Mary B. Morris Federalsburg Bank of the Eastern Shore Trust Co

Extension Service News on Hog Cholera and Crops

The season for hog cholera outbreaks nears and immediate investigation of sick hogs is urged. County Agents and Farm Bureau presidents should be alerted to report cholera outbreaks. State Extension Service staff visited to study tomato mosaic disease and planned August observations on soy bean inoculation benefits. Production alone is not enough. marketing insight remains essential for profitable farming.

Farm Bureau W. R. Ballard Norton State Extension Service F. W. Oldenburg Extension Service Goodwin State Biological Department

Miss Ruth Sullivan Hosts Nineteenth Birthday Party

Miss Ruth Sullivan entertained many guests on Friday night to celebrate her nineteenth birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hignutt, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Trice, Mr. and Mrs. Banister Meredith, and many other relatives and friends. Games were played, cake and ice cream were served, and guests left with best wishes and presents.

Ruth Sullivan Mark Hignutt Harrison Trice Banister Meredith Fletcher Hignutt Charlie Melson John Todd Raymond Andrew Joe Waldis Helen Ruth Hubbard Pauline Mabel Thawley Marie Florence Cahall Agnes Robinson Virginia Waldis Helen Meredith Ida Nabb Ruth Margaret Sullivan Raymond Kenneth Dew Leon Everett Meredith Lester Carl Fountain Earle Breeding Roger Johnson Earle Meredith Paul Moore Irving O'Day William Grey Ralph Trice Kemp Todd Enos Nichols Clifford Cahall Lawrence Smith William Meredith Raymond Meredith Carl Meredith Henry Meredith Benjamin Banning Roy Brookes Donovan Willie Towers Thomas Todd Thomas Andrew John Melson Reese Gladys Trice Louise Rebecca Robbie Meredith

Wesley Church Invites All To Evening Service

Wesley and its League invite friends members and especially youths to an evening service on the 26th with the theme When shall we wake Rev E N Wright will speak and the League asks each member to bring a friend Leader Mrs Elma Blades aims for a record crowd On Wednesday the 29th a prayer service on Some gates of the Bible is planned Everyone is invited regardless of creed.

Wesley League Jesus Elma Blades E. N. Wright

Primary Election List of Duly Accredited Candidates

The primary election lists closed with accredited candidates for governor, comptroller, attorney general, court of appeals clerk, judges, and various county and state offices. Notable notes include Col. Gadd withdrawing, Republicans not filling state tickets, and vacancies to be filled by state central committees.

Albert C. Ritchie Baltimore Alexander Armstrong Washington County William S. Gordy Wicomico County Thomas N. Robinson Harford County William C. Coleman Baltimore County Court of Appeals Luther H. Gadd Anne Arundel County James H. Young Allegany County Gadd Circuit Court Omar D. Crothers Cecil County Thomas J. Keating Queen Anne's County John H. C. Legg House of Delegates William H. Aldesson Preston Charles E. Andrews Choptank Thomas L. Day Ridgely Victor Dean Federalsburg O. Gilbert Hignatt Williston W. Foster Clark Henderson Charles L. Jarrell Greensboro Orphans’ Court Elisha Harper William J. Shawn Denton Z. Potter Steele Richard T. West Register of Wills Oll Democratic State Central Committee Harvey L. Cooper Robert Jarrell William J. Richards John R. Jones Thomas A. Smith Solomon J. Hurst Alfred G. Dennison T. Frank Seward Thomas R. Green Alphonzo Meredith

Meeting of Caroline County Women's Clubs at Chop tank

The Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs met at Chop tank on Friday amid bad weather, with Mrs. A. K. Small Jr. presiding. Welcome by Mr. Spence of Choptank and various discussions covered school exemptions, health funding for a district nurse, and civic improvement.

Women’s Federation Caroline County Elizabeth A. Stone Small State Department of Forestry W. Davis E. M. Noble Davis Russell Smith Hemmons Jump Delaware Downes Health Association For Children Charles 5. Richardson Emerson C. Harrington

In Sad Remembrance of Bertie V Blades

A grieving mother marks five years since Bertie V Blades died on August 7 recalling a life loved and missed. The poem expresses deep sorrow and hope for a peaceful rest and reunion beyond sorrow.

Bertie V. Blades

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