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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1922

Page

5

Denton Community and Market Notices Big Week

The Denton community page reports a December 15 meeting of the Denton Community Club, multiple sales and reductions at J. Ed. Nichols and J. H. Nichols & Co, and a broad mix of local notices. It notes church service changes at Concord Church, a 2 hog totaling 980 pounds sale, and upcoming events including box social at Bridge Town school and a humorous recital at Masonic Hall.

J. Ed. Nichols Journal Denton Community Club J. Kemp Stevens J. H. Nichols & Co Concord Church Frank Russell Sherif Andrew Maxwell Ricer Court House Sallie Webster Market Streets Bridgetown School John Ferrins Denton John C. North Faston Talbot County Algree Manufacturing Co Greensboro Taylor's Woods Church W. A. Freeman Ashville N. C Parent-Teacher's Association Denton High School Ladies of Christ Church Masonic Hall Roselth Knapp The Denton Fire Company Clarence H. Roe Emory D. Kiminey Raymond B. Fisher Earle White Sherman E. Tribbett Charles N. Satterfield Chestertown Caroline Council United American Mechanics Federalsburg Mary Alice Stafford James A. Stafford Burrsville Springfield Mass W. C. Pastorfield Denton High Centreville Hotel Luray Atlantic City Josiah White & Sons Yuray Josiah White Whentoo Diocece Easton Ocean Bolman Matthews Goldie Cecilton

WEDDING JOINS FREDERALSBURG AND SEAFORD FAMILIES

The wedding of John T. Holt to Helen Marie Moore took place at the bride’s home with Rev F F Carpenter officiating. The couple honeymooned by car through the Southern states and plan to reside in Federalsburg by January first. Holt Construction Company ties and local social notices follow, plus various visits and gatherings reflecting community life.

John T. Holt T. S. Holt Federalsburg Helen Marie Moore William M. Moore Seaford F. F. Carpenter Seafort Methodist Episcopal Church Holt Holt Construction Company A. Norman Ward Western Maryland College Denton Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of Middle Atlantic States Maryland Walter Spuklin T. M. Todd Dorothy Andersontown Newark Del W. E. Brown Mesers Marion S. Downes Frank Essigs Charles Meyer Bitchy William Browning Baltimore Grane Alburger J. A. Dudley Easton Hospital S. M. Newton Chitchland Mabel Johnson J. A. Reynolds and Son Rosalind Wharberger New York George T. Redien Harriet Anderson Church Hill J. Kemp Stevens M. Gates Stephens M. J. Woodford

Fire damages millinery store at Fourth and Market

Fire in a millinery shop owned by Mrs. Inka Hollingsworth caused smoke damage to stock and interiors. Flames started in a rear pile of empty boxes and burned through the floor, while passers by and three men quenched the blaze. The building is owned by Messrs Frederick B. and Frank L. R. Nuttle.

Market Inka S. Hollingsworth R. Boon Keauchanp Charles KK. Evans Raymond Smith

Notable Gathering At Washington Lecturers' Conference

Congressman T Alan Goldsborough was chosen to represent Chau tauqua Association at the Lecturers Conference on Public Opinion and World Peace in Washington. The event, billed as highly international, features discussions on economic and scientific aspects of world peace and a track of problems to be understood. President Harding greeted delegates. notable participants include leading American and international figures. Local ad copy promotes footwear and cash for eggs from Over the Bridge Store run by W C Pastorfeld.

T. Alan Goldsborough Chautauqua Association Washington Hell America Harding International Chautauqua Association

Thanksgiving Evening At American Corner Event

American Corner hosts Mr. and Mrs. Trunt who entertain guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Collins and others for Thanksgiving in honor of Morris Vlount and wife. Morris is at Subittasville for health. Hunt family reports improvement while E F Smith and Griffiths visit relatives.

Trunt Ernest Collins Clas E. Smith Dorsey Nichols Claude Howard Ernest Griffith Washington College Ralph Hunt Dover Morris Morris Vlount Subittasville J. F. Hunt Hunt G. Lo Graiffith Olaf FE. Smmith EF. FL Hane Ralph Hastings Houston Branch Martha Griffith Lillian Phillips Union Grove Mary Nichols Mere Lydia Nichols E. F. Hunt G. L. Griffith

Revival Services Set in Bridgetown Sunday

Henderson announces re opening of Bridgetown church on Sunday December 16 with all day services. Rev. E. L. Eloffecker will speak in the morning, Rev. O Te Baynard of Hillsboro at 2:30, and Rev. Dr. Wise will preach in the evening. Community invitation extended amid week of visitors and illness notes among local residents.

S. L. Uunhy Bridgetown E. L. Eloffecker O. ‘Te Baynard Hillsboro Dr. Wise John Smit Vineland N. J F. Gough S. C. Johnson Wilmington J. W. Gibson J. J. Banting Smyrnna Hi. O. Bostic Felton J. F. Quillen Thomas Rabb J. E. Walls J. NoSmth Marydel R. W. di Withington Gladys Medford Clayton Cick

Queen Anne Evangelistic Meeting Opens With Sponaugle Team

The evangelistic party led by Rev W C Sponaugle and Mr Walter Geraw arrives in Queen Anne for a week of services through Sunday the 7th. Mrs Sponaugle travels with her husband and Mrs Fleming, recovering in Easton Hospital, is improving. Also noted are social visits by Mr and Mrs Walter Connolly and by Mr and Mrs Ravens as they plan trips to Philadelphia.

Queen Anne W. C. Sponaugle Walter Geraw Sponaugle Sponanugle W. C. Sponangle Warris Chapel John Mane Frank Long Aden Mall Olive Thi Union Baptist Church Melvin J. Wheatley Methodist Church Harvey Holsipper Lamet Troxell Matthews FE Braass Lawn Hante Puntine Wiley Middletown Mildred Swann Baltimore Mary Land Rehoboth Wileson Jackson Newark N. J Mis. Tlemsy Withinean Burton J. J. Hunting Venderson Reformed Church George Rickards Lancaster Par Rickards Harry Robinson Ali Lofton Louisville Harry Smith Ann Harry, Jr Marydet Melvin Wheatley Lee Morris Everent Daupher Lia Conrad Flamer Mesdamesfred Flaunders J. C. Madura D. M. Swing A. Sailsbury S Stone T. W. Jones J.I. Saulsbury Paul Neft Greensboro Tom Day Flollingsworth Sallie Cavey Denton Walter Barnett Trappe Clifton Milton Smith, Jr J. C. Madara J. M. Barry McDaniel Edgar Blades Gilbert Johnson Federalsboro Clifton Lumpkin St. John's College Fred Flownders, Jr W. T. Reselle Rocktfalt Maryland General Hospital Mrr Harry Fisher J. N. Clark State College Mia Virginia Blades William Ifelfiich Rutt Willington J. Ro Wolland Emma Hjallind F. O. Worth Cumberland Worth Sallie Worth PL RL Fisher Ab £. Fleaven Joe Taylor Mary Frances J. C. Sherwood M. Kline Beauchamp HL. M. Thompson Kenton Belle Connolly Easton RR. M. Peacock Mt. Airy

Thanksgiving Dinner Attended by Regional Guests

Anthony. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Asilton entertained at Thanksgiving dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Willoughby of near Letton, Mrs. Ruth Whiteside of Chaptank, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Willis and two sons of Burrsville, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kelley of near Denton, Mrs. Enoch Strannatan and children of Greensboro, and others. The Willoughbys and their son Rose joined Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Willoughby, their son Ernest Nichols of Fellan, and Mrs. Ruth Whiteside on Sunday. Mrs. Marietta Anthony near town hosted Harley Willoughby of Hobbs.

Howard Asilton Andrew Willoughby Near Letton Ruth Whiteside Chaptank Charlie Willis Burrsville Arthur Kelley Near Denton Enoch Strannatan Greensboro Arthurfteley Rose Ernest Nichols Fellan Ruth Whuitsite Choptank Marietta Anthony Near Town Harley Willoughby Hobbs

Campfire Girls organized in Ridgely with twelve members

The Nyonda lodge of Campfire Girls was organized with twelve members. Mrs. A G Saulsbury is guardian and Miss Margaret Swing assistant guardian. A verse written for the group celebrates service, unity, and the rainbow symbol after storms. Local students visiting out of town for Thanksgiving and numerous community events fill the town’s social calendar.

Nyonda Lodge of Campfire Girls A. G. Saulsbury Margaret Swing Nyada

Local Notes and Social Roundup from Burrsville and Vicinity

Burrsville and nearby communities share a busy social calendar with visits to Wyoming Delaware and American Corner. Rev A W Betts announces revival meetings at Union M P A Church starting December 31 inviting all. Various families hosted relatives and enjoyed holidays and hospital visits, while church and Sunday school activities and honor rolls are noted along with local guest stays in Greensboro Salisbury and Denton.

Thomas I. Cahall Willie Wilson Pauline Nichols Matlie Catal Lester Cahall Wyoming Del A.W. Betts Union M PA Sadie Garret Mildred Porter Ida Benson Robert Garrett Cloyd Porter Paul Benson Wilmington Caroline County

Preston Correspondence Bazaar Supper and Local Meetings

The Ladies Aid Society of Preston M. E. Church hosts a bazaar and supper at the High School Auditorium this evening with booths selling aprons fancy work Christmas accessories and cards plus a dipping line and a McCall magazine subscriptions booth. Supper served 5:30 to all at fifty cents. Also reported is a Preston Produce Growers Association meeting on Saturday December 6 at 8 p m in Ledman's Hall to discuss cantaloupe growing acreage and distribution methods with input from North American Fruit Exchange and American Fruit Growers Inc. A large American flag was presented to Preston High School by Preston Council Jr O U A M with a public flag raising and remarks.

Ladies’ Aid Society Preston M. E. Church McCall McCall's Magazine Preston Produce Growers Association Ledman’s Hall North American Fruit Exchange American Fruit Growers, Inc Whate Harry H. Rieck Preston High School Preston Council No. 43 Jr. O. US Ajm. OA C. N. Satterfield Federalsburg Band A. 2B Morgan Butler Nichols W. F. Bailey Harvey Williams Elina Ruth Poole Martha Carroll Clarry, Raymond Nelson Carroll Johnnie Poole Daughters of America M. E. Church Outten Burdette Thomas Newark Del Thomas John J’oole Merritt Cagrofs Philadelphia

Hobbs Happenings and Local Notes at Andersontown

Reports from Hobbs include hog weights of 362 350 280 pounds and 450 301 329 331 56 pounds for various owners. Sermon on Education in the Home Church and School. Hobbs Community Club meets December 1th at Mrs Will Murphy. Coal shipments to rural schools. J R Starkey buys a 1923 car. Thanksgiving visits from Henderson residents. Esther Willey attends Army Navy game in Philadelphia. Revival continues at Thawley s M P Church Tuckahoe Neck. Holly wreath making in progress.

William IL Walley TF. H Win E. Hubbard L. H. ‘Thomas A.W. Betts Andersontown Hobbs Community Club Will Murphy J. R. Ricards J. R. Starkey Es, Atkins Co Salisbury Alston Long Henderson Sarah Davis Vernie Donaldson J. H. Thomas Esther Willey Army and Navy Philadelphia Frank Davis Henry Flughes Austin Murphy Thawley’s M. P Tuckahoe Neck Quaker City

Resolutions Adopted By Marydel Ladies On Mrs Cecelia Sparks

The Ladies Aid Society of Marydel Maryland adopted resolutions mourning the death of Mrs Cecelia Sparks a faithful member and loving mother. They sent sympathy to her husband and children and ordered copies sent to county papers and recorded in minutes. Committee Members Mrs T O Ford Miss Margaret Smith Miss Effa W Heather signed the resolutions.

Harry Vane Dover Bertha Monroe Millsboro T. O. Ford James Clements Kirk Farm Marydel Henderson Templeville E. H. Collins Wilmington Wesley Smith Kaler Philadelphia Lockwood Gooden A B. Gooden J. Tyson Heather Sadlersville Maggie Cox Cecelia Sparks Ladies’ Aid Society of Margaret Smith Effa W. Heather

Silk and lingerie items advertised for ladies

Silk underskirts boudoir caps linen handkerchiefs bedroom slippers offered by J. Ed. Nighols in a period advertisement.

J. Ed. Nighols

Rabbit Trapping Incentive Spurs Maryland Youths

Caroline county youngsters may earn a dollar per cotton tail trapped and kept until after the season closes as part of a state effort to boost game supply. State Game Warden LeCompte orders 5,000 cotton tails from Kansas for January delivery, to be distributed statewide with Caroline county receiving a proportional share. The plan targets reducing rabbit scarcity observed over the past two years while preserving captive rabbits until payout after season end.

Caroline County V. Lee LeCompte Kansas Maryland LeCompte

Orphans Court Actions On Cross Estate And Will Probate

In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Mary Cross administratrix of Lewis E Cross estate filed debts inventory and final distribution and a release. Court authorized deposit of minors funds in Caroline County Bank until they reach maturity. Laura Rebecca Wright will admitted to probate Executor Frederick Noble Wright qualified with bond. Creditors notice ordered and two appraisers named. Louise Blades and J Owen Knotts executors of August Brogley filed first and final account and release.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Mary £. Cross Lewis E. Cross Mary P. Cross Lewis M. Cross Margaret N. Cross Dorothy Cross Charles P. Cross Coust Caroline County Laura Rebecca Wright Frederick Noble Wright Harry W. Davis Edward E. Nuttle Louise M. Blades J. Owen Knotts August Brogley Louis N. Brogley

Happy Jack Caves Near End Of 99986 Mile Walk To Boston

Long distance pedestrian Happy Jack Caves also known as John Muriel Caves is close to finishing a 99986 mile endurance walk around the world with 12 days left to reach Boston. He visited all Maryland Delaware and Virginia peninsula county seats and reached Dover Delaware Monday night. The trek began April 1 1919 under a contract with 16 others for a world record endurance test arranged by Johns Hopkins University and the Pedestrian Club of Boston.

Maryland Boston Mass Happy Jack Caves Cape Charles Delaware Virginia Peninsula Dover Del Happy Jack John Muriel Caves Johns Hopkins University Pedestrain Club Edward Weston

New Piggly Wiggly Store Coming to Denton

Messrs E K Gibbons and C E Eshman of the Delmarvin Unit announced a Denton branch of the Piggly Wiggly chain to open about mid January. It will be the sixth store on the peninsula outside Wilmington, with two already in operation. The self service concept will let customers pick items, pay, and leave without salesmen. The store at Fourth and Market streets, owned by the Nuttle Brothers, has been leased for the new venture.

Denton Piggly Wiggly Messrs. E. K. Gibbons C. E. Eshman Delmarvin Denton’s Wilmington Fourth Market Streets Nuttle Brothers

Happenings at Goldsboro and Nearby

Several Ladies' Aid Society members honored Mrs. Alda Jackson with a surprise party praising her leadership. The community mourns the Shivelys leaving for Delaware as Mr. J W Shively purchased the Bush property. Thanksgiving gatherings, milk station openings, and numerous visits reflect a busy coastal town social scene with multiple families traveling, hosting, and moving.

Ladies’ Aid Society Alda Jackson W. W. Dennison Delaware E. J. Saunders Dennlson Robert Jarrell Noble Jarrell Rowe Hillseboro Edgar Dill Faulkner Wilmington Howard Thomas W. T. Jarman Moore Marydel Centreville J. A. Jackson W. J. Murphy Baltimore Walls William Clark George Sylvester C. Gester Viola Mitchell Esther Quillen Bridgeville J. H. Roche Greensboro Ladies’ Aid J. H. Williams Carolyn Lapham

War Savings Stamps Exchange Offer For 1923

Owners of War Savings Stamps issued in 1918 may exchange at face value for Treasury Savings Certificates dated January 1 1923 with cash adjustments. Certificates pay 4 percent interest to maturity, or 3 percent if redeemed early, in denominations of 25 100 and 1000 dollars. Prompt presentation at post offices or banks advised to avoid delays.

Treasury Savings

Professor Huffington’s Work Indorsed by Educators

A resolution received by State Superintendent Albert S. Cook from 15 colored county supervisors and Bowie Normal School principal endorses J. W. Huffington, state supervisor of colored schools. Huffington, once principal of Caroline High School, has faced criticism in a negro newspaper.

Huffington J. W. Huffington Albert S. Cook Baltimore Sun Bowie Normal School Caroline High School

Christmas toys from Santa bring county joy

Bond issued by Aetna Life Insurance of Hartford will bring Christmas joys to the home. A little talk with Newman D. Richards, agent, will convince you. Give him a call.

Santa Claus Manmma Papa W. C. Pastorfield Aetna Life Insurance Company Hartford

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