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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1921

Page

5

Christmas sales and local notices in Denton Journal

Shoppers poised for holiday deals as Denton advertises personal property sales on page 8 and merchants offer stationery, Christmas cards, seals, and perfumes. Community events include box social at Anderson Town School December 22 and Santa visits with cocoa proceeds for stockings.

Denton Journal Ledman's J. Harry Hemmons Ridgely Mr. Linwood Long Carl Kemp Federalsburg Sedman Anderson & Bailey Masonic Building F. J. Wright Andersontown School Journal P

Wedding Bells At Ridgely Church For Haymaker Anthony

Miss Dorothy Haymaker daughter of Dr. and Mrs J M Haymaker of Ridgely married Elmer Anthony of Centreville in Ridgely Methodist Episcopal Church. Ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, attendants J Olin Pippin and Charles Bitting, and roses along the aisle. The couple will reside in Centreville after year’s start.

Ridgely Methodist Episcopal Church Dorothy Haymaker J. M. Haymaker Elmer Anthony Centreville Margaret Swing Frank White Mendelssohn J. Olin Pippin Charles Bitting Richmond Little Hiss Emma Cecilia Emerson Baltimore Helen Haymaker Harry Cooper Anthony Haymaker Anthony Ridgely High School Methodist Episcopal Hospital Philadelphia Wain P. Maddox Robert F. Maddox Princess Anne Maryland Rhodes Oxford University English University Youn Maddox Hoblitzell Belair S. A. Hoblitzell Maryland Methodist Protestant Conference Maddox St. John’s College Elizabeth Pasterfield Bridge Seventh Street Ella M. Carter J. Keene Saulsbury Ridgely Preston Osteen Easton Robert Headley Swedesboro N. J Conkman Orrell Marcella Thomas Marian Dudley Merrick Sadlersville Edwin W. Breeding J. O. Knotts J. Roland Chaffinch Clara, Frampton Lydia Hughes Denton Gladys Robinson Wickes Joseph A. Wickes Chestertown Daniel H. Dietrich Sunbury St. Mary's Protestant Episcopal Church Burlington Albert Starkey Marydel Elva Graham Kenton Del Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Church Hill A. B. Frye Elmer Hamstead Mariel Moore Greenwood Delaware L. K. Ziegler Henry M. Cade Harry W Cairo Golden Business College Wilmington Pauline Ayers Bennett Nerva Wharton Goldsboro Lester A. Downes M. K. Newnam W. H. Rathell Lyric F. J. Wright W. C. Beckwith Emily DeFord John K. Skinner Wye Mills John T. Carter Carter Rose E. Ash Jennie Bauman Lipsic, O W. W. Newcomer Townsend Rust W. G. Wooters

Maloney Improves After Roosevelt Hospital Operation

Mr. J. W. Maloney, recently operated on at Roosevelt Hospital Philadelphia, is improving and expected home soon. Revival meetings will begin at Burrsville M. P. Church on New Year’s night with Rev. A. W. Betts in charge.

J. W. Maloney Roosevelt Hospital Philadelphia Burrsville M. P A. W. Betts

Butler Slaughters Five Hogs Weighing Heavy Carcasses

Mr. Lewis Butler butchered five hogs with weights listed as 316, 304, 297, 288, and 284 pounds. The drive yielded a haul of sizable fattener carcasses and reflects a productive butchering run for the local market.

Lewis Butler

Elizabeth Alford twelfth birthday party at Alford home

A house party hosted by Mr and Mrs J N Alford celebrated their daughter Elizabeth's twelfth birthday with music games and refreshments. Attendees included families such as the Orme Spence Lord and Bryan clans along with many guests from Henderson Easton and Bloomery. The Ladies' Aid of Bloomery M E Church planning a December meeting was noted and a holiness prayer gathering hosted by Tenny Thomas was reported.

Lacy N. Alford Elizabeth Myra Orme Frances D. H. Bryan J. H. Spence Mary Atkinson Anna Mae Spence Elizabeth Alford Frances Orme Ruth Bryan Mildred Thomas Mary Howard Mildred Noble Emma Smith Alice Meredith Edna Lord Kathaleen Covey Hilda Lord Louise Beauchamp Elizabeth Bullock Helen Noble Viola Liden Evelyn Elrich Mae Lockerman Ruth Fountain Evelyn Bullock Cornelia Lord Marian Adams Hattie Atkinson Thelma Neal Edith Thomas Hattie Alford Gladys Meredith Agnes Fountain Bernice Adams Hattie Lewis Clementine Fountain Mary Orme Anna Kelley Margaret Lord Blanche Thomas Grace Thawley Helen Bullock Kathryne Lord Ruth Noble Roselle Bullock Ruth Liden Mary Fountain Miriam Atkinson Francis Atkinson Rosslynn Orme Billy Fountain J. B. Medford Henderson H. Bryan Ruth Easton L. N. Alford Bloomery M. E Church Frank Wright Tenny Thomas Jacob Smith Earl Penny Packer John Williams Greenwood

Social gathering and community updates in Hillsboro

Hillsboro notices report a social gathering at Mr and Mrs Albert Cahalls with Rev Revelle and others, plus visits from Prof and Mrs Chamberlaine and Mr and Mrs Russum from Baltimore. Community Club donated fifteen dollars to Tri County High for a stage rug. Local church exterior praised, new carpet purchased. Nearby visitors include H W Bowen, Mrs Henry Owens, and Mrs Laura Wooters. Mrs Charles Stewart is reported quite sick.

Albert Cahall Revelle Charles Rhodes Clark Columbus Ohio Ed. Bowens Harry Flowers Ww, Swann Charles Dean W. 5. Chamberlaine Newark W. H. Revelle Henry Owens Kansas City H. B. Hopkins A. Thawley Baltimore Gladys Gale Altimore Laura Wooters Charles Stewart

Christmas Preparations Mark Local Merchants Scene

A string of local social notes reports entertaining at dinners with Rev. R. C. Meeks and Rev. J. Alexander Rood, a lyceum night by J Allan Troke, and church services affected by a storm. It also mentions Mrs Mable Clough's indisposition, visits among residents, and trips to Salisbury Baltimore Philadelphia.

Harry Kemp R. C. Meeks Miss Lois J. Alexander Rood Lyceum J. Allan Troke Harris Chapel St. Paul's Mabel Clough Church Hill Showard Culver Jake Morgan Rhodes White Salisbury Harry Jump Baltimore Mrs. Dean Philadelphia

Death of John Bush at Henderson church shocks Goldsboro

John Bush died Sunday night while attending church in Henderson after giving his testimony. He leaves a wife five children and a brother. Funeral was held at his home Thursday with Rev W L Jump and interment at Greensboro. Shively and Lane traveled to Philadelphia earlier in the week and Miss Alice Shively hosted friends. Mrs J E Saunders hosted the Ladies Aid.

Goldsboro John Bush W. L. Jump Greensboro J.” W. Shively Frank Lane Philadelphia Alice Shively J. E. Saunders Ladies’ Aid

Ridgely News Letter social notes and weddings

The Ladies' Aid reelects officers and buys church carpet. Isabel Ireland and John W. Eckstrom wed in Hillsboro and plan a Virginia honeymoon. No service at the Ridgely Methodist next Sunday due to floor work. Community Club meets with Home-School Association at the primary school with a seventh grade play titled The House of Ain't. Numerous local moves, visits, and events including a new library at Ridgely High School and a new underwear factory employing twenty-two workers.

Aid Day Seward Davis Haymaker Hillsboro Isabel Ireland John W. Eckstrom Stevensville Virginia Ida Betson A. S. Thompson Koeneman Wilmer Emerson Baltimore Marie Scott Margaret Attick Philadelphia Anthony Haymaker Buckle Frank Long Carroll Dover Trappe Collins Wright Leonard Dean Bertie Dukes Centreville W. F. Towers Denton Herbert Hammond Russell Swann Delmar Gilbert Swann Frank Simons Wayne Nagel Allentown J. T. Stevenson Mrs. Gibson

Liden's School Farmers Club Plans December Entertainment

The Liden's School farmers club will host an entertainment at the school house on Tuesday evening at 7. Ice cream candy aprons and other items will be for sale, with Christmas candy promising strong interest. If weather turns stormy the event moves to the next clear night. Students attending every day of the first term include Mabel Torbert Bernice Elliott Florence Patton Elizabeth Bullock Arrengel Patton and Donald MacDonald with blooming pot flowers at Newnam's.

Farmers’ Club Liden’s School Liden's School Mabel Torbert Bernice Elliott Florence Patton Elizabeth Bullock Arrengel Patton Donald MacDonald

Orphans Court Proceedings Report Administrations Finalized

In the Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Cora E. Lord and Carlton Lord as administrators of Walter H. Lord filed their first and final account with distributions and releases. Mary Gruwell filed the first and final administration for Frank R. Jump. George C. Luff filed releases for Melvin heirs. Mary F. Dukes will was proved and admitted to probate with Mary Roberta Dukes as executrix and bond approved. Creditors notified, appraisers named. Stowell and Bailey estates reported inventories and accounts. Calvert Merriken, trustee, filed first and final trustee accounts for George W. Bailey real estate sale.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Cora E. Lord Carlton Lord Walter H. Lord Mary Gruwell Frank R. Jump George C. Luff Mary I. Melvin William S. Melvin Alfred W. Melvin James F. Melvin Annie F. Luff Mary F. Dukes Mary Roberta Dukes M. Carroll Meredith Thomas W. Jones John W. Stowell Henry F. Stowell Hiram Leroy Bailey George W. Bailey Calvert C. Merriken

New Transit Bus Arrives to connect Shore towns

A new Shore Transit Company bus arrived in Centreville Monday night and began a multi town tour along the Shore. Crowds gathered at each stop to view the large 25 seat vehicle with green plush interior as officials discussed extending ferry connections to Rock Hall Queenstown and Claiborne. The tour covered Rock Hall Queenstown Eas ton Claiborne Trappe Easton Preston Hurlock Sharptown Salisbury Federalsburg Denton Greensboro Goldsboro Cheesebunt Elkton and ended with a test trip from Elkton to Salisbury.

Shore Transit Company, Inc Centreville Baltimore Rock Flats Shore Towns Rock Hall Fairlee Chestertown Church Hill Sadlersville Queenstown Love Point Shore Claiborne Easton Trappe Preston Hurlock Sharptown Salisbury Federalsburg Denton Greensboro Goldsboro Cheesebunt Elkton

Merchants Push Baltimore Rail Line Over Ferry Closures

Easton merchants surveyed last week, about 50 interviewed, with only four unwilling to use the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad by water or rail. With steamer service at risk, 46 pledged future patronage, urging the railroad to expand a stronger, more aggressive effort to recapture Eastern Shore business. The debate centers on shipments too large for trucks and the need for decisive action from railroad officials.

Easton Baltimore Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railroad

Christmas Seals Sale Gains Momentum in Maryland

Governor Albert C. Ritchie urged citizens to support the fourteenth annual Christmas Seal Sale aiding the Maryland Tuberculosis Association. The campaign, started December 1, sees high demand in counties and cities with booths in shops and public buildings, including a well patronized Denton post office. The group emphasizes its independence from the Red Cross, operating under the Double Barred Cross symbol in the battle against tuberculosis.

Albert C. Ritchie Maryland Tuberculosis Association Denton Red Cross

Prize Winners at County Exhibit in Denton Last Week

Long list of prize recipients from the Denton County Exhibit includes winners in canned products preserves jellys vegetables and more. Notable names appear for Mrs Sam Nuttle Mrs John Rosser Mrs T P Fisher and Mrs H C Hobbs among many others across categories such as fruits vegetables dairy poultry and club works.

Denton Sam Ben. Lawless Ben Lawless John Rosser T. P. Fisher H. C. Hobbs Ernest Brown QO. W. Barton Nealy Morris Albert Morris Sam Nuttle Tom Guest John H. Quillen O. W. Barton N. R. Dunkinson Agnes DeFrank J. A. Griffin Phares Crouse Ben Lawless Ben Greenlee Nealey Morris H. E. Ramsdell W. A. Brown F. E. Yeoman Ira Samis Walter Rutter Helen Roe J. W. Allfather Margaret Brown Lacey Stevens J. W.allfather D. W. Davis Ira Samia M. M. Luzader Frank Saulsbury Ord Raleigh C. G. Hammond Santa Claus Webster Todd Alda Gordon Jas Pepo J. W. Allfather Virginia Horsey J. F. Saulabury Harry Pickering Arthur Greenlee Preston Spider S. G S. J. Hurst McCormick Sol J. Wurst Red Mercer J. Hurst P. Clark Green Mountain S. G. Bye Joseph Blough J. H. Samis Ralph Rosser F. BE. Yeoman W. D. Pickering

Big Sale of Hogs In Kent Attracts Crowd

J W Funk Harvey L Cooper and F C Wood started a thoroughbred hog sale at their Kent farm near Rock Hall. Auctioneers Col C E Bute and H Stockton Starrt oversaw 68 head sold to buyers from Kent Har ford Oxford Pa Preston Seaford Salisbury Middletown and elsewhere. Average 35 58 with top 86 50. Hogs weighed 40 to 300 pounds.

J. W. Funk Harvey L. Cooper IF. C. Wood Kent Rock Hall Col C. E. Bute Kemptown H. Stockton Starrt Kent County Harford County Oxford Preston Seaford Salisbury Middletown F. C. Wood Kent News

Civil Service Reveals Naval Academy Appointments

The Civil Service Commission on December 7 announced exam ratings for the Annapolis appointments requested by Senator O E Weller. Eight names were listed as principals and alternates from Maryland after October 29 exams in Baltimore Cumberland Hagerstown Easton Annapolis and Salisbury.

United States Civil Service Comte Commission O. E. Weller Naval Academy Annapolis Baltimore Cumberland Hagerstown Easton Salisbury Philip S. Morgan, Jr Walter E. Linaweaver Hancock Millard C. Ward John F. Gallaher Port Deposit John P. Heese Clarence E. Wickham Senator Weller Messrs. Morgan Linaweaver Messrs. Ward Gallaher Messrs Heese Wickham John H. Bartlett Civil Service Commission

Choptank River Considered for Power Plant

Dr J B Merritt and Prof Ray Carpenter toured the Choptank River seeking to harness its current for electric power to serve Cambridge Easton and nearby. Carpenter remain cautious, finding no river section at King's Wharf suitable for a commercial electrical plant based on their scientific survey.

J B. Merritt Cambridge Easton Ray Carpenter State College King’s Wharf Carpenter

Bethlehem Club Hosts Recitations and Plans December Meeting

Bethlehem community notes show the Twentieth Century Community Club meeting with twelve members, a recitation and reading, and a December 1 gathering at Mrs. W. J. Wrightson with officer elections. The Junior Order United American Mechanics will meet Bethlehem Church next Sunday at 3 PM with Rev. J. P. Outten delivering the sermon. Local moves include Albert Hubbard returning to his farm, Ralph Blades moving back by December 20, and the Legates family resettling in their home. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Outten visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Pritchett.

J. P. Covey Twentieth Century Community Club William E. Dillon J. T. Blades W. J. Wrightson United American Mechanics Bethlehem Church J. P. Outten Albert Hubbard Ralph Blades Bethlehem Lawrence Legates W. E. Pritchett

Thirteen Days Left for Christmas Shopping

The piece urges readers to finish Christmas shopping within thirteen days, noting the rush to see available gifts in local Denton stores. It emphasizes starting now for a good selection and thanks shoppers for helping avoid the last minute rush.

Denton

A Worth-While Christmas Thought

A call to buy Double Cross Christmas Seals to fund fighting sickness and death. The message urges shoppers to purchase 5, 10, 25, or 50 cent lots, noting seals on mailers are only decorative while the proceeds support health causes. It asks every woman’s club member in Caroline county to supply them and to look for the Double Cross poster in stores.

Caroline County

The Lyceum Course At High School Auditorium

J Allen Troke, master entertainer, cartoonist, musician and humorist, to headline the second Lyceum at the High School auditorium next Friday night December 16. He is praised as a riot of fun and novelty with a serious purpose. Admission is 50 cents.

J. Allen Troke Lyceum High School Troke

Peninsula Horticulturists Emphasize Cooperative Selling

The Peninsula Horticultural Society in Berlin urged standardized grades and packs for fruits and vegetables and urged Peninsula Brewers to adopt branded offerings. Col Albert W Sisk predicted higher yields and lower costs from better land selection, resistant seeds, and modern cultivation. Exhibits from Sanger Brothers Cordova Walter B Harris Worton Fred Hirst J Howard Hirst Cambridge and J W Killen Felton won premiums totaling $2,000.

Peninsula Horticultural Society Berlin Peninsula Northwest Pacific Coast New York City New York Albert W. Sisk Preston Sanger Brothers Cordova Walter B. Harris Worton Fred Hirst J. Howard Hirst Cambridge J. W. Killen Felton

National Fertilizer Association Backs High Analysis Fertilizers

The National Fertilizer Association adopted a resolution urging members to manufacture and sell high analysis fertilizers containing at least 14 units of plant food. It calls for cooperation with the USDA, state experiment stations, agricultural colleges, extension directors, county agents, farm papers, and others to promote consumer awareness of the benefits.

National Fertilizer Association United States Department of Agriculture

Boiler blast at Cambridge kills one and injures two

A boiler explosion in Cambridge Friday morning last week killed one man and seriously injured two others. Property damage ran into thousands of dollars. Also noted were upcoming changes to Delaware 1922 license tag colors and various local advertisements for gifts and pharmacy items.

Cambridge Delaware F. J. Wright Denton Denton, Md Maryland Lednum's Pharmacy Lednum’s Pharmacy

Greensboro stock buyer opens abbatoir for Jewish trade

Arthur Monk, a noted stock buyer, starts a Greensboro abbatoir run by Philadelphia experts under Chief Rabbi Aaron Kessler. Meat will be dressed and shipped to Philadelphia to supply the Jewish trade. In weeks, the plant will operate under government inspection. Henry Detwiler of Greensboro breaks his right arm in two places while cranking an automobile.

Arthur Monk Greensboro Philadelphia Aaron Kessler Henry Detwiler

Mrs May Downes Visited by Relatives in City Tour

Mrs. May Downes spent this week with friends and relatives in Philadelphia and New York. Mrs. J J Kelley of Philadelphia visited her sister last week.

May Downes Philadelphia New York J. J. Kelley

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