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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1929

Page

5

For Sale and Rent Advertisements in Denton MD

Local notices offer furniture on sale at Perry shop and 90 000 sq ft display space. Rentals include a Lincoln Street house with water and lights and a Gay Street dwelling. Numerous ads promote peat moss for poultry, second hand stores, radio sets, and new home interior items. Community club meetings, church events, school news, and local sales are listed along with a Christmas sale on Majestic Ranges.

Perry J. W. Perry Denton M. K. Newnam A. L. Butler Denton- Burrsville Road Lincoln Sixth Streets Nuttle Milling Company Gay St. Denton Nuttle Milling Co Elmer Downes Andersontown Mark Breeding R. H. Stafford Atwater Kent Smithville Community Club A. R. Wright Main and A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely E. G. Anderson W. G. Towers Eastern Shore Church of the Brethren Burton Parker H. S Rotary Club W. J. Holloway State Normal School Salisbury Thawley M. P Gooseberry Glen Vivian Holsinger Chicago Marie Quidas Marie Smithson Club W. W. Davis Lord’s Day Alliance Lawrence B. Towers Alliance Federal Chestertown High School Easton Talbot County Chestertown Kent Pp. A. L Middletown Frederick’ County Western Shore Laurels Baltimore Stadium

Wedding Of Miss Anna Kelley And Mr George Johnson

Local Wilmington wedding plans follow a Wednesday ceremony for Miss Anna Kelley niece of the late Charles B Culver formerly of Denton and Mr George Johnson of Wilmington. The event featured bridesmaid Miss Frances Bradley and best man Sam Ritttersen plus a lace cap veil and orchids in the bridal bouquet. After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Wilmington.

Wilmington Anna Kelley Charles B. Culver Denton George Johnson Frances Bradley Sam Ritterson Johnson Alertees Allen T. Russell Cora Chambers Blanche Walston Harriet Burns Frances Hignatt Merlyn Kern Russell

Christmas Goods In Profusion In Den ton Stores

Denton shoppers find an abundant display of Christmas merchandise with thousands invested by local merchants. The Journal notes strong variety and attractive prices, encouraging residents in Caroline county to browse ads and shop locally rather than travel to bigger cities.

Denton Re‘porter Caroline County New York Chicago The Journal

Weekend Guests and Local Notices Roundup

Greensboro and nearby towns host an array of visitors with names including Edgar Wyatt Jr. and Dorothy of Philadelphia. A Greensboro cemetery burial for John Luff is noted, plus residents travel to Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore and Bridgeville. Local social events feature bazaars by the Daughters of Pocahontas and numerous family visits across communities.

Edgar Wyatt Edgar, Jr Dorothy Philadelphia R. F. Eaton Centreville Claude Leland Chicago W. B. Moore Wilmington Oscar Wyatt T. C. Curry Bridgeville Abram Vaughn Donald Chester Clayton Curry Huntington Harvey Dobson Alvah Dobson John Luff Magnolia Greensboro Cemetery Luff Thomas Luff W. T Thornton Ralph Carl Lee Annie Hall Barclay L. W. Taylor Eleanor Bill Effa ‘Plummer George Stevenson Carroll Pippin E. C. Orr Leo McGinney Ridgely Pocahontas Annabelle Clark Iwender Gon Maritha Carrow John B. Nichols Cambridge Fletcher Clark Perry’s Point Bates Wooters New York A. W. Brumbaugh Baltimore T. C. Horsey

Goldsboro 4 H Club Meeting and Local Visits

The Goldsboro 4 H Club met Friday evening December 6 at Mrs John Sylvester s home. Miss Spafford attended and plans for a 3 piece outfit for the second year and dusters for younger girls were decided. Numerous local visits and hospital, travel, and social notes from town and nearby areas follow, including trips to Wilmington Salisbury Easton Ridgely Lakeland and Dover with families and friends.

Goldsboro John Sylvester Ender Spafford Mildred ‘Amit Leland Price Middletown Del Jack MacDonald Wilmington Thomas Shockley T. S. Martin Mary Louise Probst Salisbury W.J. Murphy A. C. Smith Walter Sapp J. F. Lane Easton Ted Lapham Miriam Rebecca Lane Drexel Hill J. Frank Lane A. D. Quillen Grant Dewitt Clayton Kinnamon Lakeland Florida M. E. Jarman Robt. Jarman Greensboro W. H. Ballengee W. T. Jarman Mataline Morgan Church Hill H. F. Silver Dover T. N. Jarrell

Local Social Roundup Highlights Wilmington Visits

Henderson and Wilmington residents entertained guests from Wilmington Cape Charles and Marcus Hook over the weekend. Families including the Goodwins Hutsons Cloughs and Clarks hosted relatives while others traveled to Philadelphia New York and Clayton for visits and gatherings.

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Happenings

Mrs. Carroll Meredith returns from Wilmington with Mrs Cooper visiting. community club plans Christmas gifts demonstration. Reports on bazaars, teas, and entertainments at the high school and local churches. Visits span Greensboro to Philadelphia with weddings, hospital calls, and civic group meetings noted. charity events and a bake sale planned for December 14.

In Memoriam for John H. Dyer Dec 15 1921

In loving memory of John H. Dyer who died December 15 1921 We travel the dusty road until the light of day is dim and sunset shows us spires away on the worlds wide rim The poem speaks of journey from dawn to dusk toward a holy city beyond the rim of the sky Friends and loves we have none nor needeth noblest abode but the hope of the city of God The Wife and Daughters

John H. Dyer

Social round of bridge and gatherings across Federalsburg

Mrs C K Elzey hosts the Card Club with Mesdames Cannon Butler Covey and others. Katherine Cox hosts two bridge tables. Several residents entertain guests and travel to Wilmington Philadelphia Baltimore Washington. Ducking by Irvin Fooks stationed at Camp Meade. Beacom College beat Preston High 3-1 in soccer. Various visits to Baltimore and trips to New York.

C. K. Elzey Mesdames Floyd Cannon Elva Butler J. L. Covey Delinette Noble Blanche Croll Emily Fatherly Mildred Morris Ruth Vickers Federalsburg Katherine Cox H. M. Hollis J. M. Parker T. L. Trice H. Scarborough Alfred Bradley A. M. Willey Miss Wingate Harold Scarborough Mesdames W. K. Wrightson A. W. Sisk J. L. Gallagher Will Kirbin Lucille Collins Johnson Bonner Douglas Fooks Everest Newnam Deliette Noble Dallas Blades Irvin Fooks Camp Meade N. H. Fooks T. E. Fletcher Wilmington Emily Wright Philadelphia Fletcher W. K. Wrightson Mary Carson Emily Fathily Max Chambers Paul Walker James Douglas Capt Carmine W. B. Wright Washington California Walter Wright Dorothy Zorie Brinsfield Hurlock Wright Lloyd Cannon C. E. Anderson C. R. Jackson Bridgeville Del Snow Hill Kirbin Beacom College Preston Bencom John Poole Chester Easton Dorothy Wright Baltimore H. B. Wright University Hospital Preston Osteen David Osteen G. E

Burrsville Sunday Services and Local Notices

Burrsville M E Charge hosts morning worship at 11 and a 3 p m service at Whites with revival at 7 30 p m both themed The Supreme Thought All welcome Paul Cleaves son of Enos and wife undergoing appendectomy at Milford Emergency Hospital Monday night in serious condition but improving Elizabeth Ann Thawley returned from Maryland University Hospital Dec 7 much better Mrs Edwin Baker and daughter Charlotte Anne back from Pennsylvania visit Howard Hardesty of Bridgeville visited John Thawley family Mary Smith of Philadelphia stayed with Everett and wife Mrs Ernest Baughley Dover visiting sister Mrs A T Garrett last Sunday evening.

Caroline May C. Bailey J. Frank Ledman Alta Newman A. E. Miller Elva P. Wolf Myra Sylvester Helen Thawley Carrie Morgan Temple Lodge Denton Melvin C. James Wayne A. Cawley Calvert C. Merriken J. Frank Wright Benjamin I’. Johnson Lacy Stevens Thomas Bradley W. T. Thawley Franklin Street Second Street Christine Powell Harrington Ellen Collison Enoch Cooper Dover Wilmington Gertie Smith Hobbs C. Williamson Carroll Meredith Mrs. Cooper James Temple Margaret Swing C. W. Moore Denton Woman's Christian Temperance Union Harvey Sewell Wilbur S. Sewell Minneapolis Huldah Sewell J. Sh Myer Meyer John and Mulford Swing Harrison Holsinger I. T., Orrell Albert Saulsbury Philadelphia Holsinger Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Frank Flounders Walter Bennington Norman Wilson Russell Easton Hospital Church of the Brethren D. M. Swing Thompson Swing Florida James H. Bishop Methodist Church Ernest Jones Weaver Harry Lobb Springfield C. W. Moore l Frances Eaton Ruth Sewell Queen Anne Edwin Eaton H. L. Holsinger H. L. Watson Harry Holsinger National Farm Bureau Chicago Mitchell’s Sue Latcham Milford Will Smith William Vernon New York Grace Vernon Smith Mooney and Collier Sarkis Papnajiun Elderstown Richard Blackburne I. T. Saulsbury Hendley Strafford, jPa Burrsville Wesley Paul Enos Cleaves Elizabeth Ann Thawley Maryland University Hospital Edwin Baker Charlotte Anne Pennsylvania Howard Hardesty Bridgeville John Thawley Mary Smith Everett Smith Ernest Baughley A. T. Garrett

Senior Class Play Postponed After Death Of Mr Walls

The school trustee and PTA president Mr C Leslie Walls has died prompting postponement of the Senior Class Play to early January. Tickets remain valid and the date will be announced next week. the PTA meeting of December 19 is also postponed until after Christmas.

C. Leslie ‘Walls Parent Teachers Association

Denton Leader Mourns Death of C Leslie Walls in Auto Crash

C Leslie Walls prominent Denton citizen dies at Emergency Hospital Easton from injuries after being struck on State highway near town. Motorist Austin Murphy found him unconscious, police investigate. Funeral Sunday 2 30 at Market Street home. interment Denton Cemetery. Walls born Queen Anne County July 25 1874, co founder of Smith and Walls hardware. involved in community groups. married Muriel Porter 1907. survivors include wife, children Charles Leslie Jr Mary Emily Betty, siblings and stepmother.

C. Leslie Walls Denton Easton Austin Murphy Market Street Denton Cemetery Mr. Walls Queen Anne County W. W. Walls St. John’s College County H. Earl Smith Queen Anne's Smith and Denton M. E. Church Commissioners of Walls Muriel Porter Charles Leslie Walls, Jr State Roads Commission Mary Emily Denton School Betty Dover Elwood Ingleside Joseph W. Davis Philadelphia Norman Straughn Josephine Walls Sadlersville

Federalsburg Community Club Meets Highlights Plans

The Federalsburg Community Club held its December meeting at Mrs. Fred Beauchamp's with ten members and several visitors present. Topics included bake sale success in November, a resignation letter from Mrs. John Todd, serving lunch for a 4 H Club banquet in Denton, a $1 rally day deficit contribution, a 5 cent per member annual tax, Christmas seal duties, cake school notes, and a favorable vote for a food demonstrations year plan with $5 for materials. The group adjourned to meet in January at Mrs. Raymond Andrew's. Mr and Mrs George F Smith celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a surprise party. they have eleven children and twenty-two grandchildren.

Federalsburg Denton Victor Dean Spafford Raymond Andrew George F. Smith Smith Harry Collins Raymond Noble Thomas Nichols Arthur McMahon Norman Meredith Raymond and Lee Smith Edward Broadbent Wilmington Earl Smith Harrisburg

Hillsboro Christmas Entertainment Planned at School

Hillsboro School hosts a Christmas entertainment on Friday evening December 20 starting at 745 PM with a silver offering at the door. Other local notices include sermons, visits, and family gatherings across Middletown Queenstown Sumner Ridgely Trappe and Goldsboro areas today and Sunday.

Santa Claus visiting Denton for December 21 event

Kris Kringle arrives about 10 30 in Denton to greet hundreds of children with a joyous welcome. He will grant gifts to many youngsters and has at least nineteen hundred toys. Merchants fund the celebration. free movie at Palace Theatre. a clown band arrives by 10 30. Letters from children under 10 compete for a wagon and a girl’s doll, due December 21.

Kris Kringle Denton Northland Santa Claus Santa Palace Theatre Dehton Caroline County

Queen Anne Ushers Union holds monthly meeting and entertainments

The Queen Anne Ushers Union met Friday night with a business session followed by a music program by male quartet members S. H. Reynolds George B. Stewart Sidney Pinder and Horace Morgan and readings by Mesdames Howard Eley Horace Morgan George Stewart and Henry Morgan. Games and refreshments were enjoyed.

Ushers Union S. H. Reynolds Geo. B. ‘Stewart Sidney Pinder Horace Morgan Howard Eley Geo. Stewart Henry Morgan Chase Barton E. B. Lightner Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Missionary ‘Society Methodist Episcopal Church South Lee H.richcreek R. Johnson New Boulevard Easton Hospital Eloise Trice State Normal School Towson Baltimore Mamie Barton Meter Barton Centreville Howard Flowers Howard Knotts Chestertown Lee H. Richereck Lyle Luck Salisbury Everett Blades

Orphans Court Proceedings in Caroline County Session

Orphans Court for Caroline county met Tuesday with Judges West Harper and Shawn I presiding. Executors and administratrices filed final accounts and inventories including Maggie Cox estate William J Johnson legatee Thomas O Crouse estate Edward M Noble estate Josephine Bernard inventory and sale order Olivia P Roe release Paul Roe C Robinson estate William H Robinson account Elmer C Butler administration letters granted to Hattie E Butler Bond filed and approved Wesley E Thawley trustee report of sale and order nisi set for publication.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West, Harper Shawn Harry S. Dailey Maggie Cox William J. Johnson Jennie P. Crouse Thomas O. Crouse Edward M. Noble Josephine Bernard Olivia P. Roe Alexine J. Chaffinch Paul Roe C. Virginian Robinson William H. Robinson Elmer C. Butler Hattie E. Butler Wesley E. Thawley Charles Peterson

Baltimore Visitors Share News And Visits

Marydel Mary Howard Heather and C W Jacobs with Oscar Morris and Tyson Heather were in Baltimore on Monday. Oscar F Morris of New York spent a month with relatives. F P Medford and his bride returned Friday from their honeymoon. T Howard Heather of Buffalo will spend the winter at home. Helen Heather of Wilmington spent the weekend at home.

Howard Heather C. W. Jacobs Oscar F. Morris Tyson Heather Baltimore New York F. P. Medford T. Howard Heather Buffalo Helen Heather Wilmington

Prominent Caroline county figure dies after long illness

George Herbert Wilson a longtime Caroline county business leader and former legislator dies from granulocytic angina after a two week acute phase. Born April 28 1869 at Whitaker's Ridge he moved to Caroline in 1904 and ran canneries before settling in Denton. Funeral at his home Sunday with Masonic rites.

George Herbert Wilson Caroline County Denton Easton Baltimore Caroline and Talbot Mr. Wilson Wm. Henry Jane Cullison Wilson Harford County Whittaker New Bridge Democratic Party Wilson House of Delegates Marriott Redden Caroline County School Board Denton Rotary Club Temple Lodge A. F A. M Landmark Lodge Boumi Temple Washington Sarah Andrews Philadelphia E. J. Moore H. E. Aaronson Aberdeen Anne Price Easton Hospital Julia Herbert West Chester State Teachers College Eleanor George

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the Local Department R. ‘H Stafford Wm. Rehmann Leslie Meredith Wm. Hutson John Cooper W. H. Goodwin Wm. Carrow Billy Cape Charles Foster Clark W. F. Clark Anna May Walls Roscoe Clough J. B. Medford Clayton M. A. Brackett Josiah Shaw Samis James P. Swing Butler Price's Pocomoke H. E. McBride Herbert Hammond Vernon Roger Ringgold Memoriam Adam and Eva C.leslie Walls Hillsboro John L. Johnson Milton Beaven Anne Queenstown Geo. E. Knott Sumit Bridge Trappe Dora S. Morris Centerville H. R. Covell Francis Beaven H. Lay Beaven Susie Thompson Wiliam H. W. B. Rowe W. A. Holt G. L. Wilson Kris Prograd Orphans’ Court Proceedings Marydel G. H. Wilson Ella Anthony Williamson Lyda Williamson Clin Williamson South Fountain Ave Ames M. P Concord IM. E A. W. Betts Grove Melvin E. Wheatley Concord Cemetery Millard Hartzel Aldin, Reed Mary Williamson Swarthmore Louise Elbert Williamson M. Ella Anthony Joshua Anthony East Denton Anthony Esma Lowe Melvin Anthony Allen Fabap
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