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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1926

Page

5

Local shops advertise gifts and Christmas sales

The notice lists many area merchants promoting Christmas gift items and events. Mudd’s Shop Unique offers one fourth off stamped goods until Christmas. F J Wright advertises watches and white gold mounting. Easton and Denton stores announce extended hours and holiday specials. Community events include church services, PTA meetings, and a musical at Preston Town Hall. Weathered by local notices of deaths, floods, and hospital transfers, the region gears up for holiday shopping.

Mudd F. J. Wright's M. K. Newnam F. J. Wright J. H. Nichols & Co Everagain Mudd's Leroy A. Gullett Ganey’s Wharf Clifford T. Trazzare Fourth Street Easton Baltimore Talbot Davenport Preston Caroline County Hobbs Denton Ridgely Town Hall Miss Cooper Wayne P. Sewell Co Atlanta M. O. Goldsmith Brooklyn Harrington Milford Hospital J. Virgil Moore University Hospital Philadelphia Ida “Hollingsworth Leonard Layton Blue Ridge Summit Waynesboro Layton U. S Henderson First District John B. Medford Cora Griffith W. Ford Seaford Earle G Washington T. Mark Elizabeth E. West Samuel W. West George M. Towerr Friendship Mollie E. Towers George M. Towers Earl and Myrtle Towers Federalsburg Carlton V. West J. Howard D. West Long Beach California M. E. Wheatley Hillcrest Cemetery

Old Kris Coming to Denton for Santa Claus Day

Denton merchants plan Santa Claus Day on Saturday December 11 with Old Kris visiting and gifts for children. Mrs Santa Claus and young helpers may attend while city vendors prepare features for juvenile visitors and a gala day for childhood. Denton Firemen's Band will provide music.

Denton Kris Santa Claus Santa Clauses Denton Firemen

Marriage Announcements and Local Social Arrivals

Mrs. Sarah Mitchell of Camden announces the marriage of daughter Elsie Isabella to William H. Bailey on Thursday at the bride’s home in Camden. Ceremony by Rev H N Bailey with music by Edna Shipman. Couple to reside at 1494 Louis St Camden after December 1. Other notices list weddings, relatives visiting, and attendance at the Sesqui Centennial in Philadelphia.

Sarah Mitchell Camden, N. J Denton Elsie Isabelle William H. Bailey Arthur Benjamin Port Deposit Ednad Shipman Sadie V. Layton Caroline County John L. Jeffery Baltimore Chambersburg A. E. Shields Frank and Albert Greensboro Highland Park Camden N. J E. R. Trice Fy. H. Doerr J. E. Eisenbrand Philadelphia Market Street Ernest Fields Sara Alex. Sedgewick Seaford Charles Jopp Frances Roland Porter Stevensville John Chaffineh

Denton Introduces Faster Station-to-Station Long Distance

R C Harris of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone announces a new Denton operating method. Callers who know the city number can request a direct long distance call through the local operator, with the line held until the called party answers or a report is given. If the number is unknown, ask for information.

Denton R. C. Harris Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Mr. Harris Easton Greensboro Chestertown Baltimore Philadelphia New York Chicago Richmond Harris

Henderson Wedding at the Bell Home

On Saturday afternoon at 4 30 o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs William Bell Mr Winnie Cavender of Marcus Slook Pa and Miss Wini fred Bell daughter of Mr William Bell were united in marriage by Rev W L McClintock Only family present The bride wore white silk carried bridal roses The maid of honor Miss Mary Morris of Greensboro wore yellow crepe de chine and carried yellow chrysanthemums Best man Mr James Ross of Marcus Hook The couple will reside in Marcus Hook.

William Bell Winnie Cavender Marcus Slook Winifred Bell W. L. McClintock Mary Morris Greensboro Leroy Hutton Betty Wilmington W. L. Sanders Medford Kimball Anne Virginia J. E. Walls Sara Emma Gooden State Normal School Salisbury Arthur Robertson Samuel Lancaster Samuel Hudson James Melvin Katherine Edith Melvin Thema Gilbert Orville Marcus Hook Kelso Gilbert L. A. Gooden Esther Cartwright C. H. Clayville Baltimore Myrtle Bryant Washington College Edward Coffin Norman Melvin Ann Bennett Goldsboro W. E. Cartwright C. M. Wingate Cambridge Esther Fertig

Local notices of deaths and social visits in Goldsboro area

Harber Young dies after horse accident near town. Easton Hospital reports his death after an automobile frightened his horse. Community members visit and send condolences. Sewing Circle and Ladies Aid hold meetings at Mrs. Jarman and Mrs. Shiveley homes. Various residents visit relatives in Wilmington Philadelphia Dover and Crisfield with holiday exchanges and gatherings.

Charles Wilson Price Mullikin Easton G. Campbell Dover W. J. Murphy Harper Young Mr. Young Near Town Ind Clark Quillen Edward Jarrell Beacom Business College Wilmington Thomas Shockley Bryan Shockley Massey Violet Williams Harry Williams Roy Seamans Emma Wharton Clayton J. C. R Kinnamon Noble Shiveley Rebecca Lane Annapolis J. F. Lane Anne Bennett T. N. Jarrell Delaware Ray Seamans Philadelphia W. W. Sylvester G. C. Johnson Mary

Adams Family Visit Spreads Through Centennial Holiday

Mr R F Adams and Clarence Love with Thurman Adams and families drove to Carboro Pa Saturday to visit Ira Adams in a Buick sedan. Minnie Althea Adams J L Mears Winnie Graham of Wilmington visited John Adams over the weekend. Marian and Bernice Adams spent Thanksgiving in Wilmington visiting the Centennial.

R. F. Adams Clarence Love

Ridgely News Letter Thanksgiving Returns and Travels

Ridgely community notes list numerous residents home for holidays from Golden's College Salisbury and Philadelphia schools. Many families hosted gatherings. church, club and school events noted. Local clergy announcements include Rev George Fitz farewell and sermon topics.

Quiet Queen Anne Wedding at Mt Vernon Church

Miss Mary Jump married Vernon R. Clark at Mt. Vernon M. E. Church in South Washington D C on Thanksgiving Day. Rev Herbert Cannon officiated. Bride wore gown of rose georgette and pink rosebud bouquet. They will reside in Hyattsville after a short northern trip.

Mt. Vernon M. E. Church Washington D. C Mary Jump Ida B. Jump Queen Anne Vernon R. Clark Hyattsville Herbert Cannon Iyattsville Clark Missionary Society of St. Paul's Church Horace Morgan R. V. Whitehurst T. H. Stayton Washington, D. C C. HL. Dean Robby Hackett Eugene Bonwill Still Pond Beulah Callahan Greenshoro Everett Blades Charlie Dean Herbert Trice Dover S. H. Reynolds Morris Lynch Walter D. Made Wilmington J. F. Morgan Clark Taylor Thurman Covey Madeline Jeffers Baltimore Madge Jump E. S. Bowens Queenstown Oscar Briscoe Salisbury Austin Swann Chester Elizabeth Jump

Local social notes and church announcements

Hobbs and Anderson families from Hickman Philadelphia and Dover guests of Silas Layton. Rev Dr Makosky to preach Sunday afternoon at the Maryland Conference church. Helen Towers to lead Christian Endeavor service tomorrow. Betts and son visit Wilmington. Richards and Fleetwood from Denton guests of Hopkins Thomas. Chaffine and Paisley guests of Merriken. Paisley visits Dover and Isaac Starkey. George Neighbors visiting Wilmington and Philadelphia friends. Betts at Lewis Slaughter. Hartzell family moves from near Bridgeville. Nettie Satterfield visits. Elmer Butler now clerk for William Chambers. Minnie Murphy visiting local friends.

Albert Anderson Joseph and Alfred Hickman Laura Anderson Michael Slavely Philadelphia Mabel Marker Dover Silas Layton E. C. Makosky Maryland Methodist Protestant Church Makosky Antone Yienger Catherine Bauer Baltimore Viola Biddle Greenwood Helen Towers Christian Endeavor Service A. W. Betts Martin J. Calvin Betts Wilmington Charles Richards Robert Fleetwood Denton Hopkins Thomas O. J. Chaffine Fred Paisley M. Merriken Isaac Starkey George Neighbors Lewis Slaughter Harrington Millard Hartzell Bridgeville Nettie Satterfield Burrsville

Quiet Dorchester Couple Wed In November Ceremony

Miss Elsie Todd daughter of Mrs G S Todd and Mr Raymond Mesick son of Mr and Mrs Perry Mesick of Dorchester county quietly wed Wednesday evening November 24 at Cambridge officiated by Rev D A Chapman. Maynard Ledman family from Baltimore visited J Frank Ledmum parents. Frank Patchett and Naomi Wright spent Thanksgiving with relatives in New York and the Community Club met at Mrs J Frank Ledmum’s home.

Preston Community Club Cooper Wayne P. Sewell Co Atlanta Elsie Todd G. S. Todd Raymond Messick Perry Messick Dorchester County D. A. Chapman Canbridge Maynard Ledman Baltimore J. Frank Ledmun Frank Patchett New York Naomi Wright J. O. Wright Community Club J. Frank Ledmum

M. E. Church Bazaar Set For December 10 and 11

The Ladies Circle of the M. E. Church will hold their annual bazaar on Friday and Saturday, December 10 and 11. Proceeds support church activities and local community aid. прям

M. E. Church

Happenings at Hillsboro community notices

In Hillsboro the annual Children's Home offering from St Pauls Church Easton was unusually large. Christmas events at the Methodist Church include a Sunday entertainment and Tuesday treat. Local visits, funerals, and holiday gatherings fill the week with church services and social events across Federalsburg, Still Pond, Windy Hill, Dover, and Baltimore areas.

Thanksgiving visits and travels across towns

Ridgely residents shared holiday greetings as Clara Denny entertained her brother and nephew from Wye Mills. Ennis Percy and wife visited William Marvel in Ridgely. Edward Pearsall and wife visited Michigan with their son. Leelan Jackson and daughter Nellie were in Baltimore Sunday and Monday. Carter Forester returned from Wilmington. George Slaughter Jr of Marcus Hook visited his parents. Paul Temple spent the weekend in Templesville. George Imler recovered and went out. Florence Layfield weekended at Westover. Walter Mitchell visited Baltimore last week.

Ridgely Elizabeth Wilson Swing Pearsaul Page Jones Golden’s College Wilmington Paul Holsinger Freehold New Jersey Madge Thomas Irwin Downes Salisbury Olive Wood Daniel Cecil Beacom’s Business School Lewis Lynch Charlotte Hall St. Mary’s Dorothy Saulsbury Kindergarten Training School Philadelphia Landers Jones Donelson School Baltimore Tom Richards Polytechnic School Mary Rebecca Saulsbury Froebel League New York Walter Bennington Alice Bennington L. D. Truitt Fletcher Truitt Hayden's John Sharp William Cooper Chester Dorothy. Ridgelynes Marie Smith Centreville Henrietta Swann Paulsboro N. J Mildred Swann Ella Pearsnul Berwyn Pauline Wiley Collingswood Clifton Morris Near Washington Fred Flounders McDonoughs George Fitz Ephrata Mr. Fitz Reformed Church Harvey Sewell Fred Sewell Dorothy Davis Walter Mitchell Paul Sewell Denton Reese Sewell W. Jackson A. D. Stanton Jacksons Bernard Ringgold Stantons Edna Detwiler Hagerstown Harper's Ferry Washington Easton Oxford Gladys Miller Norwood Eaton University of Marryland Howard Quaintance John Davis Dorothy Florence Grace Zeigler Jesse Edward Zeipler Bridgewater John Hoffman Paul Hoffman Hansen Jonas Shaner McQuade Joshua van Sant Marguerite Mary Catherine Sparks Bridgetown Elizabeth Sparks Harry Laird Edward Stephens Myrtle Stephens Rehoboth Frank * Flounders Fitz Holsingers California BE. R. Montgomery Ridgely Station McKnett Harry Zeigler Voice J. C. Madara Fred Madara Rochester N. Y W. E. Sparks Earl Leonard Dean Griffith Jones Elmer Redden Bateman Draper J. T. Saulsbury David Swing Thompson Swing Hannah Freeman Euston Clara Denny Wye Mills Ennis Percy William Marvel Edward Pearsaul Michigan Leelan Jackson Nellie Carter Forester George Slaughter, Jr Marcus Hook Paul Temple Templeville George Imler Florence Layfield Westover G. L. Blades John Tubbs Queens‘town Edgar Smith Norman Smith George Smith Wibnington Willard Blades Camden N.S George Cherry Hilda and Roland Rudgely J. W. Price Powell Hopkins J. O. Stafford Lawrence Price W. L. Jump Holiness Church Donaldson Harrington Harlan Blades C. N. Fountain Harry Murphy Andersontown David Eilwanger R. H. Stafford J. H. Thawley Margaret Thawley Melvin James William Andrew John William American Corner Carlton Andrew J. L. Chance M. F. W. Collison Frank Davis Hobbs Emma Hurd Jacob Price A. W. Betts Martin Betts Norman, Jr Clarence Voss Zack Johnson Houston Mary Link Brownsville

Blades and Friends Party Guests Across Holidays

A lengthy social notes listing guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Blades includes Rev. and Mrs. John Tubbs of Queens town Ma and several Smiths and Blades from Wibnington Camden and Marcus Hook. Other visits feature Rev W L Jump at Holiness Church and Thanksgiving gatherings with numerous relatives and friends.

Bethlehem Ladies Aid meeting and local visits noted

The Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday afternoon December 9 at 2 o'clock at Mrs FE OH Thomas's home with full attendance urged for officer elections. The column records numerous visits among residents including Ted Hatten and Sara Ann of Seaford, Isabelle McWilliams, Alva Blades, Gladys Melvin, and others in Seaford Easton Baltimore Philadelphia and Trappe with varied family and friend gatherings.

Ladies’ Aid Society FE. OH. Thomas Ted Hatten Sara Ann Seaford Otho McWilliams Isabelle Alva Blades Thomas Gladys Melvin Payton Thompson Pat Handley Beacom’s Business College Wilmington F. H. Thomas Claude Thompson Joe Pritchett Philadelphia Grasonville Allie Todd Easton Charles Christopher George Blades Bradley Trappe Harry Blades Bernard Blades Baltimore Mr. Weaver Nathaniel Legates Elizabeth Taylor Gladys Mabel Parrott Beltimore

Church Services and Local Visits Note Near East Offering

Sunday services begin with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. A special Near East offering is requested. The column lists multiple weekend visits among the Knotts and Robinson families in Harrington Newport and nearby areas, plus hospital update for Evelyn Robinson after tonsil surgery.

Personal Mention in Second District Brushes with Many Guests

In Greensboro several friends and relatives visited and stayed with local families over Thanksgiving and holidays. Notable attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Roland Pippin, Mrs. Maggie Carroll, and guests from Riverside New Jersey and Maryland. Numerous youths and students from Beacom’s College Salisbury State Normal School Towson and Wilmington areas were mentioned with weekend or holiday visits to家 by local households.

Roland Pippin Maggie Carroll Whiteleysburg Bradford Starkey Riverside N. J Zeth Matlack Harold Audubon D. Smith Edwards Cedar Grove Charles Walls Pauline Wyatt Mabel Rich Dorothy Swann Stanley Pippin Ernest Pearson Beacom’s College Wilmington Oscar Kinnamon Ruthanna Fletcher Clark Marcus Hook William Clark Joseph Bernard Johns Hopkins University Baltimore J. O. Bernard W. Thomas Thornton Wilson Ralph Carl Gilbert Carrow Leipsic Del Paul Dobson Maryland University College Park Thomas Dobson Anne Pearson Clara Hastings State Normal School Salisbury Junior Hughes New York City Jake Hughes B. C. Beckham Marcus Nook Strode Beckham Philadelphia Elizabeth Hilbrough Towson Milton Roe Stewart Doris Rachel McClyments M. B. Cooper Genevieve W. W. Wroten Clayton Fred Smith Hobbs Alfred Billing Benjamin Bastian Dawson Gruwell Margaret Garvin John Garvin Rising Sun Harvey Dobson Lydia Dobson Wede Hubbard Little Son Andrew Cordova Elizabeth Sharp Rosanna Richard Henderson Minnie Pinder H. G. Budd Elkton Benjamin Hevalow Conshohocken Clara Seward

Palace Pictures Schedule For December Exhibition

At The Palace in December the following films are booked for the coming month and New Year's night. Tonight Compromise. December 1 Bride of the Storm. December 9 Live Wire with Johnnie Hines. December 10 and 11 The Rainmaker. December 14 Tin McCoy in War Paint. December 16 Sweet Adeline. December 17 and 18 The Temptress. December 21 The Count of Luxemburg. December 27 Born To The West. December 28 Lon Chaney in The Black Bird. December 30 The Bells. December 31 and January 1 Monte Carlo. Norma Talmadge in Wk.

Live Wire Johnnie Hines the Rainmaker Tin McCoy Sweet Adeline the Temptress

Smithson School Reports Perfect Attendance and Spelling Honorees

The Smithson school opening in September shows pupils with perfect attendance: Kenneth Cole, Leo Frase, Alton Cole, Rockwood Coleman, Webster Flaharty, Thomas Price, Carl Prager, Thomas Mundt, Anna Lee Coleman, Blanche Flaharty, Winifred Mundt, Bertha Frase, Margaret Mundt, Mildred Hopkins, Virginia Towers, Marie Willoughby, Dortha Towers. For October, 100 percent in Spelling goes to Tilghman Bryan, Marie Quidas, Blanche Flaharty, Margaret Mundt, Anna Lee Coleman. In November the sole perfect Spelling mark belongs to Anna Lee Coleman.

Smithson School Kenneth Cole Leo Frase Alton Cole Rockwood Coleman Webster Flaharty Thomas Price Carl Prager Thomas Mundt Anna Lee Coleman Blanche Flaharty Winifred Mundt Bertha Frase Margaret Mundt Mildred Hopkins Virginia Towers Marie Willoughby Dortha Towers Tilghman Bryan Marie Quidas

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Adams’ Mills Ridgely News Letter Hillsboro St. Paul’s Church Charles Jarrell John Wooters Emma Beauchamp John Wammer Annie Jump W. F. Dickinson W. FF. Pennington Ella Saulsbury Sparks Joseph Taylor Mary Frances J. C. Sherwood Edgar Blades Virginia Howard Dodds William Helfrich Windy Hill William Sherwood Selby Groff Beverly Ida Blackson Robert Gr Pearl Lucy Sullivan Episcopal Church H.W. B. Rowe Robert Jarrell Susan Thompson Rowe MacSorley Elwood Fleming Harry Messick A. W. Holt Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society N. E. Knott Eugene Owen Ford Charles Wood John Hammer R. M. Peacock R. E. Evans Harry Thompson Albert Handy Sallie Worth Alga Worth Joseph Stewart Matthewstown C. E. Stewart Bertha Rice C. S. Rice Walter Stevens Sadlersville W. B. Sparks Sadie Wooters Harry Covell Newton Smith P. Finan and Son Miriam Gale Ella Pennington Mary Cooper Thomas Seward Allie Thawley Bethlehem Near East Helen Baker Nell Knotts William H. Knotts George Leeds Henry Miss Smith Newport Gurney Knotts Evelyn Robinson Easton Hospital Priscilla Dill Melissa Reese Wessel J. F. Raughley Wright Robinson Homer Stufrt James T. Knotts Elizabeth Kate O. Knotts William Cahall Millington Edna Cahall Aulda Purnell Frank Raughley Newark Ot Ridgely Harry Knotts Waterman's Ideal J. Wright's Greensboro News Matters Smithson Qarumr
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