Denton Advertiser Crafts Holiday Deals and Local News
Local merchants tout Christmas sales with cash prices on eggs and goods at W J Blackiston and W R Wright. Denton banks publish statements. postal saving departments set for Jan 3. Optical services expand with D C Cohee and G L Hurst. Debates on liquor face declines, with praise for Tilghman Harvey's anti-saloon work in Kent and broader circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackiston
Saturday Evening Post
Duffey's
Denton
W. R. Wright
Bradley
Wedding News From Balt imore and Nearby Areas
A stylish Baltimore wedding unites Mollie Elizabeth Hermansdorfer and J Roland Towers at 1923 Christian Street. Rev Miller officiated, bridesmaids wore pink satin, and a reception followed at the bride's home. Family ties and forthcoming residence at Elarmany are noted. Additional social notes include engagements and local visits of residents and officials.
Public School News Advises No Gift Exchanges at Christmas
The School Board urges no between pupil teacher gifts unless private handiwork with low cost. November honor roll at Boonsboro includes Da vid Snowden Lyman Cohee Clarence Pentz Florence Martin Samuel Woot ers Ethel Butler Hazel Phillips Gladys Phillips Mervin Mitchell Bessie Woot ers Margaret Cohee Sadie Stayer Eva Cole Adeline Collins Katie Butler Earle Butler Prof Huffington requests patrons attend a schools meeting at Boonsboro High School next Monday at 8 o clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonsboro School
David Snowden
Lyman Cohee
Clarence Pentz
Florence Martin
Samuel Wooters
Ethel Butler
Hazel Phillips
Gladys Phillips
Union M. P. Church group elects new officers
Burraville residents hosted the Christian Endeavor society of Union M. P. Church last Friday. Officers for six months: Laura Porter president Alfred Baughley vice president Edith Simpson treasurer Lelia Price secretary. Refreshments served. Numerous locals and visitors noted in attendance and travel updates through town.
Ladies' Aid Society meets for quarterly work review
The Ladies' Aid Society gathered at Mrs. R. J. Baughley’s for a Wednesday evening quarterly meeting. A social session followed with refreshments by the hostess while plans and important work were discussed. Several locals and visitors were noted in travel and visits during Thanksgiving week.
Lecture by Rev M F Roberts in Ridgely on blues cure
Rev M F Roberts of Baltimore will lecture Monday night December 11 at Emmanuel Baptist Church Ridgely on The Blues. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Proceeds to church. Protracted meetings continue nightly at Church of the Brethren and First Church of the Progressive Brethren with visiting ministers. Also notes of local visits by Mr and Mrs Wilkins and Mrs Stephens near Trappe and Boonsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
M. F. Roberts
Baltimore
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Church of the Brethren
First Church of the Progressive Brethren
Wilkins
Lincoln City
Del
EE. Dragoo
M. H. Dragoo
Town
W. B. Stephens
Trappe
Charles Stephens
Boonsboro
Local visits and familiar faces across towns
Henderson, Mrs. J. F. Quillen and daughter Lillian Meredith visited relatives at Sparrow's Point last week. Mrs. W. E. Cartwright and children from Wilmington are visiting her father H. C. Gooden. Mrs. Emma Seward and son Irvin visit Burlington New Jersey. Mrs. Charles Cartwright visits her mother Kate Montague. Mrs. W. G. Carrow Jr. spent part of the week with relatives at Chestertown. S. W. Dill and family moved here from Riverton New Jersey. Mrs. 5. S. James of New York is visiting relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Quillen
Lillian Meredith
Sparrow's Point
W. E. Cartwright
Wilmington
H. C. Gooden
Emma Seward
Irvin
Burlington
N. J
Charles Cartwright
Kate Montague
W. G. Carrow, Jr
Chestertown
Smithville social visits note local residents
Miss Helen Liden visited Miss Glen na Wright near Burrsville on Saturday and Sunday. A number of locals visited Baltimore on Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Dora Powell spent Thanksgiving with Wilmington friends. Miss Mary Ross is spending a few days with friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Helen Liden
Glenna Wright
Burrsville
Baltimore
Dora Powell
Wilmington
Mary Ross
Grim Reaper's Harvest Claims Denton Residents
Notices recount the deaths of Mrs. Rachael Elizabeth Cooper widow of Thomas M. Cooper of Denton after a Sunday church visit and the long obituary for James Lednum of Bethlehem with a Bethlehem church funeral. Other deaths include W. Frank Towers, William H. Purt, Amandus Cole, and George W. Emery, with interments at local cemeteries and multiple survivors noted.
Church News Highlights Men and Religion Movement
Attendance was good at the M E Church meeting Thursday evening with T Pliny Fisher presiding. George C Wise spoke on the movement's object and Carl M Distler on methods for success. Visiting speakers are prominent in church work. A committee of local pastors and Sunday School superintendents was named to advance the work. The M P Church Juniors plan a doll bazaar at Parker's Hall on December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
T. Pliny Fisher
George C. Wise
Carl M. Distler
M. P
Parker's Hall
Local Notes From Ames Area Afield
Hobbs family trips to Delmar cover 41 miles in 1 hour 49 minutes and back by Wednesday. Adams and Stafford enjoyed Esston and Oxford weekend outings. Mrs. Seeders to relocate near Andersontown with Edgar Welch moving to farm management next year. Mrs. Merriken marked her 71st birthday with cards and gifts. Holbrook Chaffinch and Ricards family visited Baltimore recently. Christian Endeavor led by F Paisley on life of great men. Michael Todd visiting sister S Smith. Carpenter Starkey added a new porch at J Chaffinch residence. Thanksgiving exercises held at Ames Church 136 ultimo. M F Al Collison acted as rural mail clerk. Parson Bailey conducting revival at Thawley’s Chapel. Al Billing killed six hogs weighing 286, 263, 240, 220, 218, 216 pounds. Peter Andrew occupies former Will Davis house. I Ib Starkey improved and repainted his home. W L Long and Alva Griffin swapped homes Tuesday. D E Todd spent two days in Baltimore recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Ringgold
Denton
Santa Claus
O. M. Hignutt
Williston
F. J. Wright
Optician
A.C. Reber
Ora C. Vondle
Denton-Burrsville
W.C. T. UL
Vashti Garey
Stadley
W. R. Wright
William FY
Phillips
Tuckahoe Neck
Bradley
Carroll
Denton National and
Pee- Pies National Banks
Denton Hepta Ophs
TV. W. Smith
Cohee's
Greensboro
W. OR. Wrights Department
William Bullock
Canter [Lock
Edgar HH. Stafford
Burrville
Stafford
Wilmington
C. Sherman Todd
Near Harmony
Bridgeville
S. J. Hurst
Todd Farm
Love and Turner
American Corner
Henry R. Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
F. M.turner
Green
Jefferson
Federalsburg
John Wright
Tuckahoe
Lowndes
J. H. Nichols & Son
Nichols
J. Olan Clark
Orphans’ Court
Henry C. Rawlings
G. Lacey Stevens
Albert S. Handy
J. Kemp Stevens
Alex. Butler
Tilghman Harvey
Burrsville
W. A. Wasson
Riverhead
New York
I. A. Wasson
Newark
New Jersey
Harvey
Kent County
Delaware
J. O. Stafford
Christian Endeavor Society of Union M. P
Laura Porter
Alfred Baughley
Edith Simpson
Lelia Price
Mary Cannon
Pauline
Virginia
Laston
William Pemberton
Eddystone
A. M. Dulin
Howard Hopkins
Baltimore
Washington
Terrey
A. T. Porter
Harrington
Porter
Harry McMullen
William T. Leo
Paul
Viola, del
Garrett
Ralph Garrett
Burnell Cannon
Centreville
A. A. Dulin
T. J. Sard
Sheppard's Church
Monumental City
A. L. Price
Dover
Charlie Harris
Town
B. B. Cohee
Delmar
H. H. Cohee
Howard Adams
Fletcher Stafford
Esston
Oxford
B. ‘T. Seeders
Andersontown
Edgar Welch
Welch
J. H. Merriken
M. E. Holbrook
S. J. Chaffinch
J. R. Ricards
Christian Endeavor Service
F. Paisley
Michael Todd
Queen Anne
S. Smith
Carpenter Starkey
J Chaffinch
Ames Church
M. F. al. Collison
Cohee
Parson Bailey
Thawley’s Chapel
al. Billing
Peter Andrew
Will Davis
D. E. Todd
Thanksgiving Socials Across Kent County in Delco Area
Marydel and nearby towns echoed with visits as families from Wilmington Hartly Dover and Philadelphia gathered at relatives homes over the holiday weekend. Delaware College student Nyland George enjoyed home time while Miss Elya Moore accepted a position in Dover and Rev Robert Watt preached at the M I Church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
G. H. Ward
Ruth
Wilmington
Alex. Hatfield
William George
Nellie Neese
Elbert Neese
Wilbur Clarke
Hartly
Ares, Wrightfall
Lloyd Hummer
J. H. Scotton
Kent County
Wesley Simith
Philadelphia
Cora Pippin
Maudummer
Denton
Robert Watt
M. I
Elya Moore
Dover
General moving about this winter in the community
This winter residents plan shifts in farms with Will Collins taking over EE Kelley’s land near Friendship while Kelley moves to his own farm. J W Cohee relocates to Preston with Lucas Kelley moving into Cohee’s farm. Frank Collins from Harmony moves onto Cohee’s farm. Elbert Taylor takes his father’s small place. Clarence and Mrs Lord move to her father’s place. Henry Mears plans a tenant from Hurlock. Rev J M Sheridan, Maryland Conference M P Church president, will visit Grove church on Sunday December 10 at 10:30. Pigs’ squealing has been common this week. Edith Kelley recently visited friends in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
Collins
EE. C. Kelley
Friendship
J. W. Cohee
Preston
Lucas Kelley
Frank Collins
Near Harmony
Cohee
Elbert Taylor
Clarence Lord
Edith Kelley
Easton
Hillsboro Social Notes and Local Moves
Dr. Howard Hopkins left on Monday November 27 for Pomona California to spend the winter with his family and will return in spring. The Gentlemen's Club of St Pauls Episcopal Church was entertained by Mrs E N Thompson on Tuesday evening December 5. Miss Ella Pennington hosted the Ladies Card Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon December 6. Percy Wilson of Jacksonville Florida was a guest of his brother G L Wilson near town this week. H M Thompson sold his fine baying mare Pippin Girl to William Seward near Ridgely. Charles Jarrell and wife spent several days in Baltimore this week. Kathleen Knotts is visiting Virginia Wheeler in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
R. J. Baughley
Carvil Pritchett
Roland Pritchett
Galtley’s
Addie Pritchett
Grace C. Cohee
Hartley
Win, Artis
Baltimore
Charles Butler
Marlow
Grace Jarman
Emma Jarman
Tuckahoe
Hillsboro
Howard Hopkins
Pomona
Cal
Gentleman's Club
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
E. N. Thompson
Ella Pennington
Ladies’ Card Club
Town
Percy Wilson
Jacksonville
Fla
G. L. Wilson
H. M. Thompson
Pippin
Wm. Seward
Ridgely
Charles Jarrell
Kathleen Knotts
Virginia Wheeler
Thanksgiving Visits Across Towns Mentioned
Williston residents hosted and visited relatives during Thanksgiving. Mrs. Sarah Andrews and daughter Mrs. O. M. Hignatt spent the holiday with kin in Federalsburg. Miss Tamer Oberry returned to Philadelphia after visiting Mrs. Lillian Sullivan. Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor and children from Centreville celebrated Thanksgiving with Mrs. Martha Hignatt. Mr. and Mrs. James Thawley relocated to Williston after a year away in other towns. Mr. C. E. Willis returned home from a Philadelphia visit. Mr. Gilbert Nay spent Thanksgiving Day and Saturday in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Andrews
O. M. Hignatt
Federalsburg
Tamer Oberry
Philadelphia
Lillian Sullivan
David Taylor
Centreville
Martha Hignatt
James Thawley
Williston
C. E. Willis
Gilbert Nay
Baltimer
Praised contestants urge improvements for next county fair
The Denton Journal applauds the 120 boys and girls in Ridge ly industry exhibit while urging fair prize reallocation and stricter exhibition rules. The writer admits some faults, suggests more equitable money prizes, and calls for better documentation of crops and soil, planning for future contests and broader county demonstration farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Journal
Ridgely
Caroline County
Nuttle-Bennett Contest Opens Over Tie Vote Claims
The Nuttle Bennett contest begins this week after a tie of 1691 votes for Republican candidates Samuel G Nuttle and Arthur J Bennett. Albert G Towers represents Nuttle and Fred R Owens represents Bennett. Each side seeks seating in the House, alleging miscounted ballots and illegal rejection or counting of marked ballots. Testimony will be taken to support each claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Nuttle
Arthur J. Bennett
Albert G. Towers
Nuttle
Fred R. Owens
Bennett
Two Johns and Happenings in Andersontown and Nearby
John Quillen and family spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Quillen s parents Mr and Mrs Tom Thawley in Andersontown. Mrs Roland Towers attended a Baltimore funeral for Miss Helen Lind enemeyer. Mr H Roland Towers returned from the city with his bride Miss Hermansdorfer of Baltimore. Maude Trice visited Florence Ross at Cordova. Mrs Wm Towers and two daughters stayed with her parents at Queen Anne. M E Henry plans a dwelling on his farm. Alonzo Coulbourn will winter in Philadelphia. George Lane butchered two porkers weighing 830 pounds. Geo W Towers hosted friends Sunday. C Harvey Towers made a business trip to Philadelphia. John Willoughby is erecting a barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne
M. E. Henry
Alonzo Coulbourn
Philadelphia
George Lane
Geo. W. Towers
C. Harvey Towers
John Willoughby
Moving Time is at Hand in Denton Transfers
The notice lists residents moving within Denton and surrounding farms. L R Clough relocates to Denton, R T Bryan to the Clough farm, F A DeFord to the Anderson farm, Chas Cline to Dr Fisher’s, Wm Swann to Cline’s former Talbot property, E King to B B Brumbaugh’s farm, Wm F Phillips moves from Tuckahoe Neck to a newly bought East Denton dwelling. F R Gowens occupies the Deweese residence on Franklin St, Mrs. Robert Patton acquires the Main Street home, W R Allaband moves to Second Street, and Robert S Clark returns to Tuckahoe Neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Clough
Denton
R. T. Bryan
Clough
F. A. DeFord
Anderson Farm
Chas. Cline
F. R. Gqwens
Deweese
Franklin Street
Robert Patton
Main Street
Owens
W. R. Allaband
Second Street
Robert S. Clark
Tuckahoe Neck
New Line Opens on Denton Greensboro Road Page
Foreman Kauffman and his men have nearly completed a state highway on the Denton and Greensboro road after weeks of work. The busy, heavily traveled route will see growing auto traffic and convenient access for train travelers via the D C railway. Proposals suggest connecting the nearby mail line at Ridgely with Greensboro to use autos for mail, freight, and passengers, a plan viewed as a strong business opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton and
Greensboro
Kauffman
Ridgely
Preston Ladies Aid Planning Village Post Office Event
The Ladies Aid Society of Preston M E Church prepares an entertainment at Town Hall December 29 and 30. On Friday the 29th a drama At the Village Post Office will be rendered. Saturday features Mrs Ruggles and the Raggedy Man, two comedies with music and recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Preston M. E. Church
Cordova Social Notes Highlight Visits and Returns
Cordova report notes Miss Ethel Breeding's return home after visiting her cousin Miss Sadie Porter. Mr. and Mrs. John Saulsbury spent Sunday with relatives in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Breeding
Sadie Porter
John Saulsbury
Denton
Concord residents enjoy a rustic breakfast invitation
Mrs A F Hignutt and her young son Rayman return from a visit to Harrington Wilmington and Chester. The note extols roasting wheat with butter and New Orleans molasses ground in a coffee mill for a fine cereal coffee, urging thrift and a cheeky line about building inspectors and Christmas photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
A. F. Hignutt
Rayman
Harrington
Wilmington
Chester
New Orleans
Enemies of Nehemiah Within the Jewish Church
The piece describes how wealthy class oppressors exploited poorer workers rebuilding Jerusalem walls causing famine debt and fear. Nehemiah rebukes usury exposed corruption by publicans and inspires reform through public accountability and personal sacrifice. He resists fear and completes the wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehemiah
Jesus
Kingdom of God
Christ
Shemaiah
Sanballat
Turner's Two Year Old Falls Ill After Ingesting Pills
Federalsburg reports a dangerous incident as two year old George Turner, son of Mr and Mrs Homer Turner, fell severely ill after consuming ten two grain quinine pills. The father bought a dozen pills Sunday night and took one himself. Further details are unclear due to incomplete text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
George
Homer Turner
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Christian Street
Mollie Elizabeth
J. Roland Towers
G. W. Towers
Jaltar
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Eva Freed
Towers
Elarmany
Elon FE. Wright
F. H. Wright
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F. A. Forward
Frank MacDonald
Fletcher Merrick
Beulah Anderson
Ridiey Park
F. I. Wright
Pennsylvania Railroa
Thurlow
Public School News
Horatio Murphey
Burraville
Dr. F. Jackson
Kenton
Mamie Jarman
Riverdale
Annie Roe
THE
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Thomas M. Cooper
N. J. Walker
M. E. Church
Harvey L. Cooper
H. A. G. Westerfield
J. Gibson Gantt
Westerfield
Alexine Hignutt
Mollie E. Hubbard
Messrs. J. Frank
R. Ignatius
W. Ovid
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Norman
Hester A. Christopher
Bethlehem M. E. Church
Wilmer Jaggard
William S. Lednum
Lednum
Johnson
Bethlehem
Loni
W. Frank ‘Towers
Fred Towers
Mary Garey
Thomas F. Garey
Elijah Towers
L. Towers
T. Fred Towers
Lawrence
Lawrence B. Towers
William H. Purt
William C. Maloney
Parayisis
G. S. Thomas
Arthur
Trenton
James
Texas
Amandus Cole
Bridgetown
Greensboro Cemetery
George W. Emery
Seaford
Hobbs
JHE
Gould
Thaler
Cordova
Xma
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