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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1922

Page

5

The Palace Tonight Show and Local Notices

The Kid starring Charlie Chaplin will be shown at The Palace tonight. A patron’s meeting is planned at the High School Monday evening. No services at Concord Church tomorrow due to repairs. Personal property of the late James Ad Stephens to be sold near Burreville Thursday. Doris May Laramore, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Laramore Jr, dies. Denton Auto Company builds foundation at Market and Second. Fire at a Sixth street gas station extinguished by fire crew. Roy Bailey charged with overcoat theft from a car at Demon station. Mrs Ida Hollingsworth to move to Second street by December 7. Orville Martin fined for reckless driving in Centreville. Diphtheria and measles cases reported in Caroline. Sheriff’s arrests in Federalsburg for dog-skinning fines. Epworth League to present a poster serial story for Herald Day. Denton National Bank ready to redeem Victory bonds and War Savings stamps. Willoughby to slaughter record hog December 12. Straw fire at Charles Dukes’ farm. gratitude expressed. Edward Banks, 17, convicted in Cambridge for assault. life imprisonment. Mrs Mary E Perry dies near Preston aged 66. Sheriff and deputy arrest several men for robberies in Denton.

Waterman F. J. Wright the Kid Charlie Chaplin Palace High School Concord Church James Ad Stephens Burreville Doris May Joseph Laramore, Jr Tucksahoe Neck C. E. Wright Concord Smithville Denton Auto Company Market Second Streets Sixth Street Gilling Station Roy Bailey Demon Station Roy Hopkins Ida S. Hollingsworth Second Street Orville Martin Chester Coursey Centreville Martin Russell Swann Ridgely Whiteleysburg Goldsboro Denton Caroline Andrew Federalsburg Epworth League of Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth Denton National Bank James A. Willoughby Hobbs Willoughby Charles G. Dukes Dukes Denton Fire Company Edward Banks Edna Willen Cambridge Court Winfield Willen Fork District Dorchester Mary E. Perry F. L. Perry Preston J. N. Todd W. D. Chambers Ollie Perry Choptank Charles Perry Sallie Ira Perry Wallie Perry Beck Alan Yeeton Nelson Waples Leonard Hynson Earle Stanford Clifton Thomas Palace Theatre W. C. Pastorfield J. H. Andrew Ernest Murphy C. G Hignutt

Wedding Bells In Wilmington And Nearby towns

A left many social notes from Denton to Philadelphia. Miss Helen B Purvis of Wilmington wed Loren Pritchett of Philadelphia at St Pauls M E Church Wilmington on Tuesday Nov 28. The couple plan a Florida trip then home to Germantown. Also notices of engagements marriages and visits across Maryland Delaware and nearby states.

Bereavement Gratitude From F L Petry And Children

The family of F L Petry thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness during the recent bereavement.

F. L. Petry

7s beautiful hall chime clock at F. J. Wrights

A 7s hall chime clock is offered for sale at F. J. Wrights shop. The item is described as a decorative timepiece suitable for a hall, with emphasis on its chime appeal and period style.

F. J. Wright

Ellwood couple wed at home ceremony in November

Mr Charles F Hirsch of Ellwood and Miss Margaret A Willen of Eldorado were married at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Cohee on Saturday evening November 25 Rev F J Phillips officiated using the ring ceremony The couple departed for Chestertown to visit friends They receive best wishes for a long prosperous life Revival services continue at Ellwood Church Rev W Johnson assisted by Rev C M Adams preached at Grove Church A recent eight professions noted Miss Lillian Phillips improving Rev J E Adams to speak at Grove Church Me F C Cannon and family hosted by Rev F J Phillips and Rev J FE Adams last Friday Mrs Edina Hubbard of Wilmington visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charley Carroll Rev F J Phillips a dinner guest at the J E Clark home last Sunday

St. Paul's M. E. Church Wilmington Helenb. Purvis Loren, Pritchett Philadelphia Carlisle L. Hubbard D. D Viola A. Volkan R. E. L. Williams William W. White Howard Bradley James C. Johnson George W. Wilson Norman C. Wilson Jefferson Street Florida Pritchen Matthews Street Germantown Proom Chatine Preston C. Parvis Henderson Arthur G. Croke Small Son Denton Canada Huntingdon British Columbia Croke A. W. Thompson Grace Caroline Harold Dunning Hatfield Methodist Episcopal Church Ridgely William M. Green Caroline Lucy Atkins Milton Georgetown John L. Sparklin Green J. Kemp Stevens Elizabeth Stevens Samuel Roy Hetzer Haperstown Church of the Ascension Baltimore J. Gibson Gann Bates K. Luras Owasso Mich Rachel Lucas Nellie Floyd Marcus Hook William L. White Bridge Elma E. Todd G.S. Todd Lloyd E. Brodes Preston T. Alan Goldsborough Charles F. Hirsch Ellwood Margaret A. Willen Eldorado Raymond Cohee F. J. Phillips Grove Charge Chestertown Ellwood Church W. Johnson Federalsburg C. M. Adams Hurlock M. P T. Clayton Taylor Charley Payne Lillian Phillips J. E. Adams Grove Church J. FE. Adams F.C. Cannon Edina Hubbard Charley Carroll Rev J. E. Clark

Thanksgiving visits across towns and provinces

Mr and Mrs J A Taylor and Mr and Mrs Murphy of Baltimore spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs J H Coursey. Misses Charlotte and Sarah Mulliken of Baltimore visited grandfather Andrew Bays. Floyd Sapp of Philadelphia visited Charles Richs home. Elizabeth Stevenson of Wilmington stayed with Miss Mabel Rich. L Taylor ill but improving. Hobbs from Wilmington stayed with Mrs Murr Hobbs. Nixon of A J Reach firm Philadelphia spent part of the week here. Mabel Cohee visiting relatives in Laurel Delaware. Hi So Cohee trip to Trenton New Jersey. Ewing of Baltimore guest of Luther Weaver. Prof and Mrs Phillips holiday in Salisbury. Leacy Roe visited Federalsburg friends. C H Pippin in Wilmington. Milton Yost improving from illness.

J. A. Taylor Murphy Battimore Mabel Rich L. Taylor Miss Hobbs Wilmington Murr Hobbs Mabel Cohee Laurel Del Cohee Trenton N. J Ewing Baltinmore Luther Weaver Phillips Salisbury Leacy Roe Federalsburg C. H. Pippin Milton Yost

Christmas Era Events At Local High School

On Monday morning a new classroom opened with Mrs. J W Gibson as teacher. Plans for the December 15 patrons meeting at the High School are under way. The student entertainment will be Christmas like in tone and some seniors will debate a timely topic. Mrs Roy Killen of New Jersey spent the weekend with Mrs J Ciuillen and her daughter Edith accompanied her home. Various local families attended a birthday dinner and the wedding of Miss Helen B Parvis and Mr Loren S Pritchett in Wilmington. Mass R Jones family moved from the farm to town residence. Mrs R H Dill to spend Thanksgiving with Wilmington relatives.

J. W. Gibson Roy Killen New Jersey J. Ciuillen Edith Wilmington Wilbur Dill Herman Dill R. H. Dill Mass. R. Jones

Wedding Bells and Town Improvements in Goldsboro

Goldsboro notes report the marriage of William Ross of Felton to Evelyn Johnson of Goldsboro at the Methodist parsonage last Wednesday night. The three corner houses, owned by Mrs. Kinnamon, gained a fresh coat of paint. A new milk station opened last Thursday, expected to aid the town and community. A baby girl arrived for Rev and Mrs W T Hartranft. Noble Jarrell and family visited Wilmington. Melvin and family moved into the Jarrell residence. J Frank Lane traveled to Easton for business last Monday. Noble Dhue remains bedridden with rheumatism. Hog butchering has begun among several locals.

William Ross Felton Evelyn Johnson Goldsboro W. T. Hartranft Noble Jarrell Wilmington Melvin Noble Jarrell House J. Frank Lane Easton Noble Dhue

Thanks for Kind Aid During Illness and Death

Mrs. Sarah C Butler and son express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathetic aid and assistance during the illness and death of their son and brother.

Sarah C. Butler

Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Church Events

The intermediate grade staged a program at Ridgely High School with songs plays recitations and solos led by Lan ders Jones Kathryn Lynch Hannah Hopkins and others. Rev George W Rickards will preach December 10 and speak at the Men's Community Club banquet that evening at Hotel Ridgely. Dr Muccet spoke on Indian missionary work at the Methodist Church last Thursday drawing many attendees from Denton.

Prade Anychild Landers Jones Kathryn Lynch Hannah Hopkins Alice Ferrick Pauline Elliott Ann Smith Melvin Wheatley Pilgrims Paul Temple Emma Guess Fifth Prade George W. Rickards General Synod of the Reformed Church Theological Seminary At Lancaster Ridgely Reformed Church Emily Kellogg Nf Denton Bluebirds Wheatley Walter Reed George Mome Ales Andrew Reed Washington Wilmington G A&a Koenemann Trappe Eupene Jamison Oxford August Koenemann Jaynes Cahall Selby Rono First Avenue West Second Street J. Mo Playmaker Denton the Reformed Church Milton Smith Teresca Mutton, Jr Will Richards Mitchell Philadelphia Guy Woman's Exchange L. M. Goodwin Seaford

Local guests visit Burrsville area amid school meeting results

Ridgely and Centreville families and Easton and Marcus Hook residents were entertained at the Maloney home near Burrsville for a week. A patrons' meeting at the school elected Harry Collison president and T Wilton Porter vice president. Other officers named include R H Seatford secretary and R H Thawley treasurer. Clara Snarkey and children visit Snow Hill. William Hardesty of Seaford stayed with W L Bullock. hogs being butchered. weight to be reported.

Ambrose Taylor Martha Ridgely J. Mason Shaw Centreville Josiah Shaw Easton John Sutton Marcus Hook J. W. Maloney Burrsville Harry Collison T. Wilton Porter R. H. Seatford R. H. Thawley Clara Snarkey Snow Hill William Hardesty Seaford W. Ly Bullock

Hillsboro Bazaar and Thanksgiving News Update

The Hillsboro Community Club bazaar will run December 1 and 16 in the club room with fancy articles cake candy and ice cream for sale and supper service including sandwiches chicken potato salad biscuits and coffee. Various locals and students visiting from Maryland and nearby colleges are noted along with Thanksgiving activities and social visits.

Hillsboro Community Club Christine Wilson Bertha Rice Maryland State Normal School C. Kk. Stewart University of Maryland Francis Beaven Margaret Hammer Washington College Wilbur Fleming Beacom's College W. S. Russell Blanche Russell Thompson William Geo. C. Stewart F. T. Fleming F. E. Fleming James Hicks Clifton Wicks M. B Sherwood and Danghter Delmar Emma Denney Federaleburg Sparklin G. M. Gale Seaford Helen Moore John T. Holt

Evangelist meeting to begin at St Pauls M E Church South

Walter Gerow evangelistic singer will join Rev C W Sponauple for a two week meeting starting December 3 at St Pauls M E Church South. A writer praised Gerow for captivating youth and urging attendance.

Box social at Hobbs school house next Friday evening

Hobbs announces a box social at the Qaks school house for December 8 with all welcome. Rev A W Hetts preaches tomorrow afternoon on Education in the Home Church and School. Updates: Mrs L E Moore returns to Federalsburg. Roland Starkey visiting from Atlantic City. Mrs O J Chaffinch returns from Washington. Carl N Coulbourn visits Marcus Hook Chester and Wilmington. Sunday School plans a Christmas program.

Qaks A.W. Hetts L. E. Moore M. Merriken Federalsburg Roland Starkey Atlantic City Isaac Starkey O. J. Chaffinch Washington Carl N. Coulbourn Marcus Hook Chester and Wilming

Reverend Collins Delivers Sermon at M. P. Church

The Rev. E. H. Collins of Withington preached a moving sermon at the M. P. Church last Sunday evening to an appreciative audience after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Collins. Mrs. Cora Dunihn will host the Community Club on Wednesday December 6. Mrs. Sallie Ross visits her son William Ross at Lock Raven Maryland.

E. H. Collins Withington W. W Collins M. P Cora Dunihn Sallie Ross William Ross Lock Raven

Stabilizing the Dollar in The Money Problem Session

The Academy of Political Science at the Hotel Astor opened its forty second annual meeting with a discussion on stabilizing the dollar. Irving Fisher of Yale argued for monetary regulation to equal money supply with trade, favoring a plan that retires gold and uses gold certificates to control prices, while Rep. Goldsborough outlined a parity aim and the anticipated political battles.

Academy of Political Science Hotel Astor New York Herald Peef Irving Fisher Yale Congress Prof. Fisher T. Alan Goldsborough Maryland Committee On Banking and Currency Goldsborough Moj Joseph French Johnson School of Commerce New York University

Real Estate Transfers in Federalsburg and Nearby Districts

Real estate transfers recorded in the Clerk's Office cover numerous properties and agreements. Transfers include multiple parcels across Fifth, Seventh, Sixth, First, Second, Fourth, Eighth districts, Ridgely and Denton properties, with prices ranging from 750 to 35,000 dollars and several lot or acre descriptions. Names include Dalious, Walker, Ryans, Merriken, Baston Smith, Carter, Alford, Messick, Noble, Harding, Bowdle, Wothers, Todd, Calloway, Nichols, Coulbourn, Cooper, Scott, Presster, Morris, Harwood Horsey, Harwood, Lynch, Mitchell, Johnson, Griffith, D’Armi, and Coffin.

Benjamin F. Dalious Federalsburg Milton C. Smith James T. Walker Ridgely Herman Ryans Harvey L. Cooper Calvert C. Merriken Wilbert L. Merriken Wilbert LL Merriken Nettie E. Baston Smith John T. Carter Denton William A. Alford Earl Alford Perry S. Messick Albert H. Noble Maggie A. Harding Robert E. Bowdle Frank C. Wothers Morris & Handy Mary F. Todd Paul Harwood Horsey Mary Agnes Calloway Ira J. Nichols C. Anna Cook Peter T Morris Linchester Rachel C. McKenney William D. Marvel Eva M. Swing Cora B. D. Boyer Olivia M. Coffin Annine C. Dixon John K. Lynch J. Andrew Mitchell Alvin M. Johnson Grace B. Johnson Oram Griffith William M. Nichols Antonio D' Armi Lillie A. Carman David A. Tracy

Orphans Court Proceedings on estates and accounts

In open session Judges West Harper and Shawn presiding the Orphans Court granted letters testamentary on Mary F Todd estate to Mariam J Horszy bond filed and approved notices to creditors ordered and Samuel G Nuttle and William A Stewart named as appraisers. Executors filed accounts and inventories amended final distributions and withdrawals authorized for multiple estates including Luther M Dill Sallie May Carter Alexander Noble James A Stephens and others with appraisers named and bonds approved.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Mary F. Todd Mariam ‘J. Horszy Bond Samuel G. Nuttle William A. Stewart Orson G. Martino John L. Martino Celia A. Martino Carrie J. Bradley Mary A. Martino Calvent Alexander Noble J. R. Downes John W. Payne Luther M. Dill Edgar W. Dill Sallie May Carter Edward B. Carter James A. Stephens M. Bates Stephens William T. Beauchamp Isaac L. Dukes Lemuel R. Clough

License Tags Mailed Early by Auto Commissioner

Col. E. Austin Baughman, Automobile Commissioner, started mailing 1923 license tag applications to state auto owners on Monday and will continue until all have been reached. Applicants must include required information and payment, with prompt processing to avoid last minute rushes. Owners who changed addresses should notify the office at once. Tags will feature a yellow background with black lanterns and lettering.

Col. E. Austin Baughman Commissioner Baughman Baughman Automobile Commissioner's Office Baltimore

Fifth and Sixth Grade Honor Roll and Award Winners

The list names pupils not absent in the first term ending November 17. Sixth Grade top averages include Beatrice Deen, Clement Noble, Charles Baker, Eldred Hirs, Robert Fleetwood, Eleanor Towers, Reginald Reagan, Thelma West, Elizabeth Martin, Faith Burkett. Fifth Grade also lists top averages: Margaret Beck, Anna Green, Kathryn Hirs, Edith Towers, Julia Wilson, Jane Wine, Philip Helsby, Burdette Nuttle. Clement Noble receives the mental arithmetic contest prize for the sixth grade.

Elizabeth Martin Kathleen Bowdle Faith Burkett Dorothy Calloway Robert Fleetwood Philip Porter Charles Baker Frank Griffin Hilton Kitchen Clement Noble Pearl Leese Margaret Beck Kathryn Hirs Julia Wilson Anna Stevens Frances Wilson Kathryn Yeoman Thomas Baynard William Fleetwood Philip Helsby Burdette Nuttle John Schlegel Ward Timmons Beatrice Deen Eldred Hirs Eleanor Towers Reginald Reagan Thelma West Anna Green Edith Towers Jane Wine

Ladies Aid to Meet at Mollie Everagain Home

Mrs C H Atkins and her daughter Gladys visit Mrs Atkins mother near Harring. The Ladies Aid Society will meet Wednesday afternoon December 6 at Mrs Mollie Everagain's home. The church interior gains a metal side wall and fresh paint. The patrons meeting and box social at the school last Wednesday was well attended. Mr Somers Carroll has returned from Wilmington. Consider F J Wright's stationery before purchasing.

Ladies’ Aid Society Mollie Everagain Somers Carroll Wilmington

Rev Alward Chamberlaine Named Rector for Caroline Parishes

The Rev Alward Chamberlaine, former Canon Missioner of the Diocese of Easton, moves from Easton to take the rectorate of Episcopal Churches at Denton Greensboro and Hillsboro embracing Caroline county. He has served across the Eastern Shore, aided missions, and led St Michael's Cathedral Boise for seven years before returning to support the Caroline community. Service times are listed for Denton Hillsboro and Greensboro.

Alward Chamberlaine Diocese of Easton Denton Greensboro Hillsboro Caroline County Chamberlaine Port Deposit Crisfield Episcopal Church Idaho Wyoming St. Michael's Cathedral Boise George W. Davenport Mr. Chamberlaine Talbot County England Plaindealing Oxford Henry Chamberlaine Baltimore Marion Caroline Goldsborough Henry Holliday Goldsborough Oswald Til

Federalsburg Wins Shore Title in Soccer Final

Federalsburg defeated Wicomico County High School 6 to 2 to win the Eastern Shore soccer championship at Hurlock on Wednesday afternoon. Grimes scored twice for Federalsburg, lifting the doughty inside left forward's team to victory as they celebrate the clean out and pursue the state championship on the Eastern Shore.

Federalsburg Hurlock Wicomico County High School Salisbury Caroline Countians Grimes Wheatley Price Man Taylor Townsend R. F. Collins Insley L. H. Hubbard Dallas C. H. Lissick Guthrie R. H. Deen Benson L. Closson Neare LL. Grimes Davis Co. F. Bowdle Agney I. R. Messenger Chatham O. R. Noble

Red Cross Roll Call in Caroline District

Red Cross reports from Caroline show encouraging roll call uptakes with districts adding names to last year’s lists. Two new Christmas aid efforts are planned: ten comfort kits for soldiers stationed in Haiti and support for a military hospital yet to be specified.

Red Cross Haiti

Preston M. E. Church Bazaar and Supper Set

The Ladies' Aid Society of Preston M. E. Church hosts a bazar and supper in the High School auditorium on Saturday evening December 9. Apron booths fancy work booths and a booth selling Christmas accessories will be offered. McCall's Magazine subscriptions will be taken. Supper begins at 5 30 with continued service at 50 cents per plate. Ice cream and cake will be for sale. The invitation reads Come and enjoy the supper and let us help you to decide your Christmas problems.

Preston Ladies’ Aid Society of M. E McCall's Magazine

Norris Receives Invite for Denton Chautauqua Rep

William S. Norris has been informed by Dr. Paul M. Pearson of Swarthmore Chautauqua Association to select a guarantor representative for the Lecturers Conference on Public Opinion and World Peace in Washington on December 7 8 9 1922. Speakers include President Harding and former Premier Georges Clemenceau of France.

Tiger William S. Norris Paul M. Pearson Swarthmore Chautauqua Association Denton Chautauqua Washington Harding Georges Clemenceau France

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