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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1929

Page

5

Denton area notices mix sales ads and seasonal weather

Local items include hats discounted at J H Nichols and Co, carload peat moss for poultry, and real estate or rental notices on Gay Street. Several sales on stoves heaters and furnaces appear along with furniture, rugs, and home goods from R H Stafford. A December sale on Quick Meal Range offers free dish sets with purchase while a tuberculosis clinic and pediatric examinations are scheduled. Weather recount notes sleet and ice then a festive Christmas landscape.

J. H. Nichols & Co Nuttle Milling Company Caroline County Gay St Denton Nuttle Milling Co Elmer Downes Leslie Walls Market Street Bill Haines Palace Theatre Allen R. H. Stafford Cole M. K. Newnam Good Cheer Bible Willoughby Nowell C. C. Steenken J. H. Nichols & Co’s R. H. Stafford’s Burrsville Maryland E. D. Kimmey A. R. Wright Main and Sixth Streets A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely R.H. Stafford Rf. H. Stafford Adams Heatrola Town WLW Thompson How, & Supply Co Hillsboro Burriaville Federalsburg Woman's Club

Social News Highlights From Denton Maryland

Mrs Emma Charles now at John B Parsons Home in Salisbury Maryland. Thanksgiving turkey dinner and mock radio party for Indies inmates. W C T U meets December 9 at Mrs Baxter's to collect gifts and jelly for needy and soldiers hospital. Rotary Club speaker P Watson Webb warns about mail order drains rural money. Numerous local residents host and attend family visits, travels, and church events across Denton and nearby towns.

Emma Charles John B. Parsons Salisbury T. M. Baxter Second Street Soldiers’ Hospital Roe Burton Roe Bernadine Cora Ann Pennsylvania Lacy Pepper Mildred Earle Cohee Junior Louise Malvern Cornelius Galvin Edgar Ree Chester Joseph Hill Charles Frances Ridley Park Ralph Richard Teague Philadelphia W. W. Davis Baltimore Denton P. Watson Webb Cambridge Rotary Club Walter Sparklin T. M.todd Dorothy Robinson Murphy J. M. Clarke Sallie Covey Louise Fisher Western Maryland College University of Maryland Wilbur Clark Cape May Court House N. J J. D. Taylor Wilmington Del Harry Clark Mervin Marie Pentz Marion Hartman Allo Juniata College C. A. Pentz M. B. Henry Minnie Henry Harry Pope George Henry J. M. Collison Clarence R. Pentz Swarthmore T. O. Crouse George A. Deakyne Emergency Hospital Easton W. W. Dill Ion

Burrsville Revival Services Move Between Churches

Revival services opened at Union M P Church Friday and moved to Wesley M E Church Sunday with Rev Harry Hufnall assisted by neighboring ministers. Cherry sisters of Rehoboth led Tuesday evening worship. Clarence L Morris and Mary C Smith of Wilmington wed Tuesday afternoon at the M E parsonage. Sunday services listed for Burrsville M E Charge with School at 10 a m, worship at 11, Hickman at 3 and revival at 7 30.

Union M. P Wesley M. E Harry Hufnal Cherry Rehoboth Clarence L. Morris Mary C.smith Wilmington Harvey ‘O. Hufnall M. E Morris Nufnal Burrsville Wesley Hickman Paul Collison New Castile Henry Hurd Cleaves Wm. Chambers Andersontown Fred Lewis Houston ‘Thawley Maryland University Hospital R. H. Stafford Baltimore

Thanksgiving guest and holiday travels in Ridgely and Philadelphia

Miss Josephine Cahall of Ridgely stayed with Mrs. W J Bonner as Thanksgiving guests. Mrs Bonner spent several days last week visiting relatives in Philadelphia. Christmas gifts for the whole family available at J H Nichols & Coa at reasonable prices.

Josephine Cahall Ridgely W. J. Bonner Philadelphia J. H. Nichols & Coa

Death of Mrs Olivia Adams in Smithville

The community mourns the death of Mrs Olivia Adams near Smithville after a short illness. Funeral services were held at Bloomery M E Church with ministers A B Frye C I Atkins M B Wheatley and S L Hanby. Interment followed at Bloomery cemetery. Survivors include husband and two daughters. Local visitors and relatives are noted throughout the piece with numerous names and Thanksgiving visits. The notice also lists various family and church connections and reports on ongoing illness of Mrs. Adams.

Olivia Adams Church Aid Clarence Adams Here Bloomery M. E. Church A. B. Frye C. I. Atkins M. BE. Wheatley S. L. Hanby Bloomery Cemetery Ormond Wright Denton Kemp Adams Reliance Tull Kathryn Spence Lillian Hignutt Arthur Adams Minnie Althea Adams Wilmington Thomas Parker Baltimore G. H. Fritz Randolph Marlboro N. J John Young Tedferalsboro Henry Davis Chas. Lyden Orland Closson Mildred Scott C. A. Scott Blaine Bullock Federalsburg Palmer Lare T. H. Willin Win, Dill Milton Win. Dill J. H. Lare Elizabeth Bullock Wm. Robinson Horace Robinson James Adams

Doles M James Addresses Federalsburg Trade Group

The Federalsburg public meeting heard Doles M James assistant manager of the U S Chamber agricultural service discuss cooperative development of farm and city economies. He outlined practical actions cooperation with farm bureaus county agents better markets boys and girls clubs and agricultural fairs to promote farmers interests. This was the second national speaker brought by the local chamber led by J Frank Short with previous visit by David A Skinner in June.

Doles M. James Agricultural Service United States Chamber of Commerce National J. Frank Short David A. Skinner

Mrs. Catherine D. Crouse Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Catherine D. Crouse wife of Monroe G. Crouse died Friday November 29 after a seven year Brights disease illness at her Denton home on Seventh street She returned in October from a Baltimore hospital Interment was in Denton cemetery after funeral at Church of the Brethren led by Rev E C Woodie and Rev M E Wheatley Pallbearers included Earl Holsinger J R Chaffinch C A Pentz N L Raleigh F D Zeigler and Dr J H Summerfield She was born July 11 1881 in Reisterstown Pa married in 1903 and is survived by her husband four children Rufus D Crouse Amos S Ella Mae Earl M plus two sisters Mrs Harry Stayer and Mrs Fred Stevens and eight brothers Trade publication notice urged subscription to the Journal.

Bright Catherine D. Crouse Monroe G. Crouse Seventh Street Denton Baltimore Denton Cemetery Church of the Brethren E. C. Woodie Ev. M Methodist Church Nagay Coke Mission Uniontown Board of Home Missions and Church Extension America Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of Middletown Our Methodist Church Harvey Moore Mary Jump Columbus Woman’s Home Missionary Society John Davis Viola Jones C. W. Moore Miss Jones Ada Matthews Salisbury Aiken Hall Dr. Johnson Reformed Church Nevin Smith The Theological Seminary Frank Simon Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Frank Flounders Jerusalem Floyd White Herr Place Ord Raleigh Alexander Russell Easton Hospital John Hoffman Paul Jonas Shaner Reading Elmer Newark N. J Charles Pelot Philadelphia Martha Taylor Harry Simons Wilmington Frank Simons Oscar Simons Edt Stephens Mary Laird Thomas Rehoboth Harry Laird Mary Orre Saulsbury Wayne Dorothy Mancha Ardmore Harry Hemmons Muller Easton M. A. Brackett J. T. West R. G. Townsend Maurice Elaine Saulsbury Dorothy Saulsbury A. G. Saulsbury Lawrence Lynch Ridgely Dorothy Miller Marydel T. A. Smith Caldwell Yewell Robert Dean, Jr Laura Wooters Washington College McBride Richard Holsinger Neffsville Adams Holsinger Eva Barnes Greenbank N. Ley H.E. McBride Marguerite Jackson Anna Frances Seward

Weekly Ridgely News Letter of church events and notices

Sunday sermons by Rev Nagay of Uniontown and a Coke Mission talk highlighted by immigrant experiences. Women’s missions and society meetings, jubilee reports, Christmas box packing plans, and a quarter conference attended by Dr Johnson. Fires near town, a hip fracture, Thanksgiving travels, and local visits fill the community diary.

Prestonians host multiple holiday gatherings and social notes

Preaton and surrounding residents held numerous Thanksgiving and bridge gatherings. Guests included families from Easton Federalsburg Annapolis Salisbury and Baltimore with many local hosts such as the Denn es Barnes Cox and Wrightson households. A chimney fire caused water damage and several residents traveled for visits and church events.

Thanksgiving Week Socials and Church Events Near Bloomery

Adams Cross Roads residents hosted visitors including Zeb Fountain family and Mr. Mans from Woodlynne. Wilmington guests Jack Mearse and Winnie Graham stayed four days. Grace Horsey and children Virginia and Paul visited relatives. Charlie Adams attended a funeral at Bloomery Church. Marie Parker spent Thanksgiving with her parents. Catherine Lowe visited her aunt Ethel Steward Denton. Bloomery Sunday school and preaching were held Sunday afternoon.

Zeb Fountain Mildred Billy Mr. Mans Woodlynne N. J Fred. Fountain Minnie Althea Adams Jack Mearse Winnie Graham Wilmington Grace Horsey Virginia and Paul W. S. Hubbard Charlie Adams C. W. Adams Bloomery Church Marie Parker George Chaffineh Jmn Marcus Hook Catherine Lowe Ethel Steward Ormond Wright Denton Bloomery

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Birthday Party Report

Miss Carolyn Holland hosted a Tuesday birthday gathering from four to six p m with many young guests enjoying refreshments of ices cakes candy and fruit. Numerous local residents are noted visiting relatives and traveling to friends in several towns for Thanksgiving and weekend trips.

Carolyn Holland Carolyn Elwood Fleming Joe Hicks Julia Blanche Marion Norman Hicks Clifton Hicks Mary L. Smith I. T. Sparklin John Bryant Camden, NJ

Queen Anne Community Club elects officers for 1930

Queen Anne Community Club met Tuesday with eighteen members. Officers elected: President Mrs W C Stevens, First Vice Mrs Howard Sewell, Second Vice Mrs Harry Kemp, Recording Secretary Mrs Horace Morgan, Corresponding Secretary Miss Mabel Dickerson, Treasurer Mrs Howard Flowers.

W. C. Stevens Howard Sewell Harry Kemp Horace Morgan Mabel Dickerson Howard Flowers Clara Price IF. D. Willis Newport News Robinson and Ralph Penns Grove N. J Harry Moore Town All Saints Church Easton Cemetery Methodist Episcopal Church South Lee H. Richereck Bridge Edna Fleming Sarah Stewart Mira Jennie Jacobs Philadelphia New York Lee H. Richcreek Addie Morgan G. B. Stewart Hillsboro Everett Blades Florence Marjorie Sparks Mechanicsville Catherine Skinner Catonsville E. S. Bowens Queenstown C. H. Dean Louise Short Hagerstown Emma Short Harry Jump Atlantic City

Liden’s Club Schedules Meeting on Local Building Purchase

The Liden's Club held a special meeting at the Community House near Zeb Fountain farm to settle details of purchasing the building. Visitors have been seen in the neighborhood for hunting, considered good. Mrs. Joe Wooters recently visited Mr. Elon Wright. Residents report busy activity with holly wreaths being smoked in the area.

Liden’s Club Zeb Fountain Farm Joe Wooters Elon Wright

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Santa Claus to visit Denton for children's toy day

Santa Claus plans a noon arrival in Denton next Saturday to greet local children. Merchants raise funds for toys and candy, with a free Palace Theatre film from 2 to 4 and a clown band providing merriment. Adults and kids are urged to prepare for a day of festivities and cheer.

Claus Santa Caroline County Denton Old Kris Palace Theatre Santa Claus

Trice R B dies at 38 in Harmony community

Roland B. Trice of Harmony died Sunday at 38 after years of illness worsened by a blood poisoning from a hand scratch. He left a wife Nellie M. Hill Federalsburg three brothers a sister and many friends. Funeral Wednesday at Hillcrest Federalsburg conducted by Reverends Miller and Rosser.

Roland B. Trice Harmony Hutchinson Susan Trice Caroline County Adam Miller John Rosser Hillcrest Cemetery Federalsburg Trice Nellie M. Hill Fred Trice Chas. C. Trice Noriman E. Trice Maude Willoughby Bryant Javan

In Memoriam for Anna M Stack on Her First Anniversary

In sad remembrance of my mother Anna M Stack who passed December 6 1928 one year ago today. Some day our eyes will see Mother's face and her hand will be clasped again. Sadly missed by her daughter.

Anna M. Stack

Henderson News Letter Social Roundup Wins and Visits

Mrs Augusta Bright hosted a Sunday gathering. Philadelphia visitors Mr and Mrs Fisher Ayers and children and Mr and Mrs Ralph Bean with children came to see relatives. Local events included a surprise party for Mrs Kelso Gilbert and a Thanksgiving family dinner hosted by Mrs Jane Sylvester. Various trips to Wilmington Dover Goldsboro and Marydel marked the week with many relatives visiting. Electric light poles being erected between here and Marydel hint at forthcoming lights. Local merchants promote stoves and meal ranges for farm use with a display in town.

Augusta Bright Fisher Ayers Philadelphia Ralph Bean Boothwyn Clarence Griffith New Castle Kelso Gilbert Howard Sylvester Lawrence Clinton Sylvester Jane Sylvester Goldsboro John Schoppe Bernice Schoppe Frank Marvel Jane Edna Jarvis Wilmington P. A. Marvel Nedra Gooden American University Washington Irvin Kenton Dorothy Nathan Walls Hiram Goodwin Anne Dover Ben Mahan Here Marydel Earl Poore Afr Silver Bickling Marcus Hook Emma Gooden Huntingdon Valley E. C. Gooden Eugene Hazel Kenton Edgar Stubbs Laura Norman Harrington L. M. Jones Howard Pratt A. B. Cohce Tyson Clayton Brown Beatrice Hudson Hugh Hudson Elizabeth Husztek Washington College Kirk Jarman Joe Poole John Kusmaul Edgar Thompson

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the Local Department Preston Smithville Mrs Preaton Reese Denne Joseph Barnes Ruth LeCompte Seymour Jenkins Trappe Harold Burgess Levin Morris Victor Camper George Frampton R. L. McMahan Catherine Cox Miss Wingate Annapolis A. M. Willey H. M. Hollis J. M. Parker A. J. Bradley Joe Gallagher H. H. Scarborough L. P. Cannon Lloyd Brodes Enoch George Kirby Wrightson J. S. Bradley Leon Bradley J. E. Adams Wm. Wrightson Edgar Wrightson Walter Twilley Elizabeth Douglas Isabel Douglas Naomi Wright James Trice Rudolph Schmick Marvin Ledman Benj. Wright Noble Payne Alfred J. Bradley Clara Rumbold I, Noble Everest Newnam Edward Derrickson Robert Dulin Johnson Bonner Reese Deane Herman, Schmick John Rumbold Clara Leon Mitchell Hurlock Mitchell Creighton Benson Bronx N. Y Edwin Wright Pliny Todd Raymond Poole Clayton Taylor Henry Beck B. Golt Tuckahoe Neck George Poole Ladies Aid Prestonians Adams Cross Roads Tuckahoe J. K. Brown Emma Gardner Centreville R. W. Beaven Joseph Taylor Mary Frances Jos. Sherwood H. W. B. Rowe Indian Head Jesse Rowe Harvey Baker Claude Baker Powell Short West Houston Russum Albert Cahall Frances Fisher Willow Grove H. S. Fisher William Sherwood Jas. Sherwood Urban Bowman Frank Fleming W. B. Sparks Susie Thompson William N. E. Knott Herman Worth Ethel Holt Robi. Magrogan Betty Jean Frank Seward Ella Pennington Guild Richard Beaven Alden Oscar Rice Centerville Queen Anne Lidens Eva Arringdale Henderson News Letter C. M. Wingate John Long
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