Local Denton Ads and notices reflect bustling holiday commerce
A Denton Md page features ads for pens and fountain pens from F J Wright and M K Newnam, clothing and furniture bargains at J H Nichols Co and Easton Furniture Factory liquidations, plus coal by Nuttle Lumber. It lists Christmas events at Hickman Church, box social at Bethlehem school, postal window hours, and community notices, births, deaths, revivals, and a serialized history by Capt Chas W Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Wright
H. W. Hughes
Denton
J. H. Nichols & Co
Waterman's
Parker’s
Conklin
F. J. Wright's
Santa Claus
M. K. Newnam
Johnson
Allen’s
M. E.newnanm
Manu Bulova
Elgin
Hamilton
Illinois
Westfield
Sturmer
Easton
Hickman M. E
Bethlehem
Wm. G. Wooters
Community Welfare work and social notes from the Caroline area
Welfare Committee chair Rev Francis W Kirwan announced a fifty dollar initial donation after presenting the council. Local radio figure Samuel L Young attended a studio party at station WDEL in Wilmington and joined an early morning broadcast. Prof Winslow addressed the Community Club with Miss Stephanie Ford sharing travel tales. Caroline High seniors formed a green club led by Addie Nuttle. Multiple families and residents, including Mrs Everett Pepper and the Welch family, entertained and traveled between Denton Wilmington and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Council
Francis W. Kirwan
Kirwan
Samuel L. Young
WDEL
Wilmington
Del
Irvin Theis
Winslow
Baltimore Public Schools
Stephanie Ford
Caroline High School
Europe
Margaret Willis
Ed. Willis
Jas. Wooters
Addie Nuttle
Everett Hinderer
Irvin Smith, Jr
J. Ben Welch
Clementine
Milton Welch
Harrington
Sallie Saulsbury
Washington
J. Frank Booth
Raymond N. Fifield
Watson Flaharty
L. Ralph Thawley
Sherman L. Tribbitt
J. Virgil Moore
Baltimore
Maryland State Funeral
Mrs Katherine West dies in Cambridge Hospital
Federalsburg mourns Katherine West 24 wife of Charles West died at Cambridge Hospital Monday afternoon Dec 1 from blood poisoning. Funeral by Rev Adam W Miller at home followed by burial in local cemetery. Adopted daughter of late Captain and Mrs George Shores of Tilghman Island she was formerly Miss Katherine Harrison. Survived by husband three children a sister Miss Nannie Harrison of North Carolina and adopted sisters Mrs Henry Cheezum of Easton Mrs Alex Tatman of Bridgeville and brother Mr George Shores of Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine West
Charles West
Cambridge Hospital
Adam W. Miller
Church of God
West
George Shores
Tilghman's Island
Katherine Harrison
Nannie Harrison
North Carolina
Henry Cheezum
Easton
Alex. Tatman
Bridgeville
Cambridge
Bryan Turbitt
Selby Smith
J. T. Moore
C. S. Holsinger
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Philadelphia
Turbitt
Greensboro
Pauline McElroy
Bryan
William Davis
Gladys Rickards
Roy L. Tawes
Harold Roe
Roland Cherry
Jesse Zeigler
Paul and Allen Temple
Mary Lane
Jeanette Beekman
Zelma Winstead
Grace Beste
Edna Detwiler
Ilda Orr
Florida
Suffolk
Florence
D. C
Henry Wilkinson
John Ireland
Dudley Chapel
T. L. Day
Day
Richard Blackburn
W. H. Gochnour
Martinsburg
J. T. Gochnour
Bedford
Otis Towers
Sam Towers
Miss Pearl Downes
Dover
Carlile Bennington
Central Ave
Second St
A. G. Saulsbury
Alice Bennington
Brown
Wilmington
Alma
Zelma Sharpley
Elsie Myers
Chincoteague
Gladys Richards
Mount Vernon Literary Society
Washington College
Orrell Saulsbury
Ord Raleigh
Charles Starkey
John Swing Hag
Rosenast
Merchantville
N. J
Onella
Gumboro
Del
Wright House
Denton
Pauline Albertson
Salisbury
L. S. Matthews
Mary Laird
Rehoboth
Robert Dean, Jr
Charles and
Joe Haymaker
Centreville
Franklin women attend D. S. E. A. events at Newark
Mrs. Alice H. Ross and Miss Effie L. Beale of Franklin, Virginia, members of the Representative Assembly of the D. S. E. A., spent days at Newark attending a banquet and reception at Delaware University and a luncheon at the Blue Hen Tea Room. Mr. and Mrs. R. Wesley Ross expanded their farm residence. Ellen Hopkins of Dover visited her parents. Billy Luff of Burrsville visited his grandmother. Holloway couple plans to move to a newly bought farm of Amos Layton. Benjamin Anderson had his farm residence freshly painted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice H. Ross
Effie L. Beale
Franklin
Virginia
Representative Assembly
Newark
Ross
Delaware University
R. Wesley Ross
Fred Pritchett
Ellen Hopkins
Dover
John L. Hopkins
Billy Luff
Burrsville
Amanda Melvin
Holloway
Amos Layton
Benjamin Anderson
Farm Bureau Mutual names county managers in region
F M Adams of Federalsburg is named county manager for Caroline and Sussex counties as the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company expands its county manager plan across Maryland and Delaware. State agent A L Mylander says the mutual company, owned by policyholders, has over two million dollars in resources and about 70 000 policies, serving farmers with low premiums through Maryland Farm Bureau collaborations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Adams
Federalsburg
Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Caroline County
Sussex County
Delaware
A.L. Mylander
Baltimore
Maryland
Maryland Farm Bureau
Christmas Store at Market Street in Denton Opens Holiday Lines
The Christmas Store, M. K. Newnam’s home furnishings shop, decorates Market Street in Denton with evergreen trees and seasonal displays. The store offers luxuries, comforts, and necessities for the home at moderate prices, some at 331-3 less than wholesale, leveraging Easton Furniture Factory’s liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Newnam
Market Street
Denton
Newnam
Easton Furniture Factory
Surrender Your Best Now and Trust in Better Guidance
A concise moral exhortation from Patterson Smyth urging surrender of one’s best efforts as a step toward divine guidance and improved outcomes. The quote emphasizes faith over self-reliance and the promise of divine reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson Smyth
Christmas Seal Sale contributions praise and plea
The article notes an encouraging response to the Christmas Seal Sale in Caroline County, thanks contributors, and urges those who have not replied to do so promptly. It lists many residents and organizations in Denton and nearby areas contributing up to December 9, with total at 89.50 and promises future acknowledgments next week. It also includes local news from Ridgely and community happenings, deaths, social events, and society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Denton
Orphans Court Deals With Guardianship and Estates
The Caroline county Orphans Court met with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood. Guardians Handy and Clark filed their third guardianship account for Mildred Clark Mable Clark Idaline Clark and Artley B Clark minors. An order allowed Elizabeth Jump guardian for Nelson Jump to use funds for the minor's support. Administrators Framptom and Todd filings and appointments followed with bonds appraisers and creditor notices. The Adams estate probate and administration accounts were presented and approved along with other final administration actions. Florence B Dean administratrix released from distributive duties and Anna P Wilson filed final administration on George H Wilson with dividends paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
West
Towers
Fleetwood
A.S. Handy
Celeste Clark
Mildred Clark
Mable Clark
Idaline Clark
Artley B. Clark
Elizabeth Jump
Nelson Jump
William W. Framptom
Amanda B. Framptom
Willard C. Todd
Minnie B. Todd
Marjorie Todd Knotts
E. B. Maloney
Harry Nuttle
Norman M. Adams
Roland N. Adams
Benjamin Lawless
Elon Wright
Florence B. Dean
Charles J. Dean
Anna P. Wilson
George H. Wilson
Red Cross Roll Call Totals For County Memberships
Final returns of the annual Red Cross Roll Call show Federalsburg leading with 68 memberships totaling 8 dollars, Greensboro 108 annual and 1 sustaining for 118 dollars, Denton 100 annual with two sustainings and two donations for 120.75 dollars. County totals reach 399 memberships. Mrs J Spencer Lapham thanks donors for faithful cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Federalsburg
Ridgely
Hillsboro
Greensboro
Preston
Goldsboro
Denton
J. Spencer Lapham
Watches Shown by Bulova Elgin Hamilton Illinois Westfield
Watches from Bulova Elgin and Hamilton are highlighted with models featuring varied styles and price points. The display includes Illinois and Westfield listings, emphasizing craftsmanship and brand diversity for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Hamilton
Illinois
Westfield
Sturmer
Easton
County Drought Committee Meets in Denton
Caroline County Drought Committee of two farmers and two bankers met December 6 at the Court House in Denton to discuss drought conditions. Present were J. Spencer Lapham, J. C. Fisher, J. Roland Chaflinch, and County Agent Holder. T. C. Horsey absent. They weighed dairy finance, Red Cross relief, and hay supplies, urged resource conservation and culling of low producing dairy and poultry stock to maintain income for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
J. Spencer Lapham
John C. Fisher
Federalsburg
J. Roland Chaf Ifinch
Holdier
T. C. Horsey
Finanial Credit
Red Cross Relief
Caroline
Beet Pulp as Dairy Feed Says J A Conover
J A Conover of the University of Maryland Extension Service explains dried beet pulp a by product of beet sugar mills makes a satisfactory substitute for silage in high producing herds It is bulky palatable and slightly laxative and can be fed in small amounts with dry grain If full daily feed of seven to nine pounds is given soak the pulp in water for twelve hours before feeding It absorbs two to three times its weight in water and serves as a succulent feed replacing silage or green feed The pulp has similar feeding value to ground shelled corn but is low in protein and often costs more than silage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Conover
University of Maryland Extension Service
Factors Influencing High Eye Production in Poultry
The article outlines factors boosting egg production during fall and winter, including stock health, feeding, housing, and culling. It details a 20 by 20 foot housing for 100–120 birds, and a Maryland Dry Mash ration with wheat, oats, corn, bone meal, and salt. Tips from Ohio State University advocate artificial light, nighttime grain feeding, ample mash hopper space, daily fresh mash, and wet crumbly mash to increase intake and egg yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
R. E. Cray
Ohio State University
Poultry Tribune
Local families gather for weekend visits and services
Smithville families including Elmer and Beatrice Robinson and Clos sons hosted relatives at Earle Breeding home near Ridgely. Easton’s Eldon Closson and family visited Orland Closson. Lynn Case of New Brunswick met G H FitzRandolph. Ed Adams funeral held at Bloomery M E Church with Rev Hanby. Jesse Ellis and mother visited George Tucker. Bloomery Church services Sunday morning. Sunday School at 10. Helen Melvin stayed with Mrs Henry Neal. Calvin Williams and wife weekend in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Robinson
Orland Closson
Beatrice
Earle Breeding
Ridgely
Eldon Closson
Easton
Lynn Case
New Brunswick
G. H. Fitz- Randolph
Ed. Adams
Bloomery M. E. Church
S. L. Hanby
Jesse Ellis
George Tucker
Bloomery M. E
Helen Melvin
Henry Neal
Calvin Willams
Cambridge
Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Local Life
Hillsboro notes welcome home Mr J N Clark from Emergency Hospital and report a busy social calendar. Junior Choir organizes music at M E Church despite holiday season. Locals and visitors travel to Baltimore and Easton for events, with birthdays, hunting trips, and club meetings colorfully marked through December activities.
Andersontown Hobbs Club elects officers at Concord Church House
The Andersontown Hobbs Community Club met at Concord Church House on Monday. New officers named include President H H Nuttle and Vice President Annie Seeders. Mrs S A Linn becomes secretary treasurer, with L H Thomas as parliamentarian and T M Todd as director and publicity member. Advisory council chaired by Mrs Alex Lord. Mrs Lawless hosted refreshments. Isaac Starkey plans to sell household goods next Thursday and winter with daughter Mrs Wm Hopkins in Wisconsin. Starkey also visited Queen Anne county friends Tuesday. H H Nuttle and family were in Baltimore Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Clark
Clifton Hicks
M. EB
Jas. Hicks
Elwood Fleming
Laura Virginia
Harry Clark
Denton
Daniel Baker
Pennsylvania
Harvey Baker
Hillsboro School
Westy Davis
New York
E. B. Davis
Nancy Jane Kline
Miami
Kemp Stewart
Vernon Baker
Powell Short
Edgar Blades
Oswell Callahan
Easton
Geo. Knott
Howard Dodds
St. Paul’s Guild
Richard Beaven
Gladys Gale
Baltimore
Mary S. Cooper
Hastings
Laurel
Del
Norma Lee Stevens
Isaac T. Sparklin
Wyoming
Ben Stelle
John Holt
Bernard Kibler
Greensboro
German Mann
Sharptown
Hillsboro P. T. A
St. Paul’s Church
Wesley Brotherhood
Christian Fellowship Club
Charlie Barton
Horace Morgan
A. A. McNeer
Everett Blades
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Henry Morgan
Mollie Diggans
Geo. Shower
Manchester
Lee H. Richcreek
Reistertown
Providence Richardson
Howard Flowers
Andersontown-Hobbs Community Club
Concord
Spafford
H. H. Nuttle
Annie Seeders
L. H. Thomas
S. A. Linn
T. M. Todd
Alex Lord
Queen Anne County
In Memoriam for Paul E Dukes
In loving remembrance of my dear nephew Paul E Dukes who departed this life one year ago Dec 14. With his Savior he is waiting in the upper garden fair and he's watching for our coming Death can have no entrance there. It seems so hard that you were taken from your happy home so bright but the blessed Bible tells us Jesus doeth all things right. So Albanon my darling though with pain my heart is sore we shall not always thus be parted thou hast only gone before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Dukes
Jesus
Albanon
Denton Community Welfare Committee Forms and Donation Drive
Denton civic and religious groups organized a community welfare committee led by J. Owen Knotts to aid needy Denton School District families. A December 17 Donation Day invites cash and in kind gifts at the Community House or Kimmey’s Barber Shop to supply food clothing and fuel for winter relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community House
Denton
Denton Community Welfare Committee
J. Owen Knotts
Emory D. Kimmey
Elias W. Nutile
Clyde A. Pentz
J. Frank Wright
J. Roland Chaffinch
George W. Beck
D. Wilson Davis
F. R. Owens
E. C. Woodie
J. W. Kirk
H. E. Uhrig
E. D. C. Hegeman
Louise Orris
Oae
Kimmey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Caroline Council No. 175
Allen’s Parlor Furnace
Lyman
Saratoga St
Wm. H. Alderson
Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co
T. Alan Goldsborough
Chas. W. Wright
Edward Hoffman North
Richard North
Edward Hoffman
Josephine Boczom
Pine Bluff
St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
D. E. Wilson
Mite Society of Piney M. P. Church
Ralph Garrett
M. P
Hobbs
Easton Furniture
Pracheve
Vernon
Fred B. Nuttle
Walter Sparklin
F. Baynard
Harry A. Roe
Monroe Crouse
Wm. I. Norris
Geo. R. Horsey
Marion H. Downes
Helen E. George
Carlton West
Harvey Fleetwood
D. C. George
C. P. Dunning
Martha Beck
C. S. Kauf
J. W. Funk
Clyde Pentz
Elizabeth McDonald
F. W. Kirwan
Elva Wolfe
T. A. Goldsborough
Frances Johnson
Wm. J. Richards
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Red Cross Returns
County Extension News
Smithville
Tuckahoe
Queen Anne
Memoriam
de Kimmeymans
Elias W. Nuttle
Peateeet Eestor
Gail F. Gooper
Kole
R. E. Colister
E. G. Cooper
Temple Lodge
Pauline Roe
Alan Goldsborough
P. Dunning
JSS
J. H. Summerfield
Pliny
Fishers
Mate Dowite
E. Ea Knotts Paul Fowler
Edna W. Shipman
Seward
Lea
H. Jablow
W. B. Deen
W. E. Thawley
W. H. Rathell
Weed. Evans
Fred EB. Nuttle
J. DeWeese Carter
Geet
oOran
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