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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1926
Page
5
Denton reports a Chautauqua event in February and a busy holiday season. Local residents travel, stores stock up, and Christmas plans unfold with church services, charitable acts, and community gatherings.
The article describes how Christmas caroling varies by country from England and Wales to France Italy Denmark and Germany and notes the spread to America. Carroll County plans a county wide carol event with thousands of children and multiple towns hosting lighted trees and group singing under unified timing.
The Orphans Court of Caroline County met in regular session with Judges West, Harper and Shawn. They granted letters of administration to T Noble Jarrell for Charles H Wiggins estate, approved bonds, ordered notice to creditors, and named appraisers. Numerous accounts and releases were filed, examined, and ordered recorded, including guardian accounts for minors, amended sales accounts, and inventories for several estates.
Hog cholera is reported to exist on a few farms in the Third district. The notice notes localized outbreaks and urges farmers to implement precautions and monitor livestock health.
John Clark a respected Goldsboro resident died Sunday at about five o clock from paralysis at age ninety. He leaves a widow and two daughters Mrs A D Quillen and Miss Pearl Clark. Funeral at his home Wednesday at one led by Rev C R Curtis. Interment Greensboro. Community Christmas tree in Wharton Block Christmas Eve at 7 30 with carols. choir program at Methodist Church December 26 at 7 30. Christmas morning service at 6 30. Various social notices from Denton and Wilmington residents.
Smithville residents hosted relatives from Henderson Seaford Federalsburg and nearby towns for Sunday visits. Rev J B McCabe preached at Bloomery M E Church and a Christmas entertainment was planned for December 28 with a snow date. Local groups and families were mentioned with social visits and upcoming meetings.
Rev E C Makoskey president of Maryland Annual Conference of the M P Church paid an official visit to Caroline circuit and assisted in Rev Howard Adams burial at Denton cemetery. Local residents hosted visitors from Greensboro Philadelphia Salisbury and Wilmington as news of Adams death spread.
Choptank residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred E Blades visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mc Mahan on Sunday. Melvin Waldron from Wilmington spent time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. E M Waldron last week. Charles Andrews and baby from Baltimore visited Mr. and Mrs. C B E Andrews on Sunday. Forrest Deneau and Miss Nellie Trice spent Sunday evening with Miss Sarah Williamson.
The Ridgely News Letter outlines a Community Christmas tree event on Christmas Eve at 7:30 with carols led by Mrs. Stevens and children from public schools rehearsing verses. Attendees receive printed song leaves and rehearse Tuesday at the Church House. a Parent-Teachers Association meeting follows next week with a Sixth grade dramatization of Rip Van Winkle.
Greensboro audiences filled the Riverside Theatre for two Monday and Tuesday showings under the Community Club. A Christmas program is planned by the Greensboro Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League for Sunday night December 26 at 7 30.
Webbs note tomorrow evening’s Christian Endeavor service will discuss How Can We Express the Christmas Spirit led by Mr. T. H. Towers. Mrs. Gertrude Trippe of Fort Eustis VA attends funeral of her brother Rev. Howard Adams and returns home. Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Betts and son Martin visit Crisfield hosts Mr. and Mrs. Reese Betts. Rev. Eugene Makeskey, M P Conference president, preached here last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Lawrence Wilson and son George visit Mrs. O. J. Chaffinch Inst. Mrs. Carlislie Roe of Federalsburg visits daughter Mrs. Frank Davis. Mr. E. M. Willey butchered five hogs weighing 406 386 240 296 and 163 pounds. Mr. William Zell of Baltimore is weekend guest of Mr. G. L. Jopp. Mr. Fred Stafford visits friends here this week.
The Preston Community Club met at Mrs. A. W. Sisk's home on Friday night. New member Miss Clara Rumbold joined, with out of town guests Mrs. J. Kemp Stevens and Miss Julia Wilson of Denton. Several locals and visitors from Baltimore and Wilmington were noted in attendance and travel.
Hamilton and Millington residents visit relatives and friends over the weekend. Visits include Mr Grover C Moore and wife with Mrs Wright Robinson, Mr and Mrs Kenneth BIDDLE, Mrs Edna Cahall, and Miss Pearl Wyatt. Sick list includes Mrs Medford Starkey and Homer Sparks. Church services listed. several residents relocate to town from nearby areas.
The notice lists a church event planned for Wednesday evening December 29 with a fallback on the next evening if stormy. It notes the Ladies' Aid gathering hosted by Mrs. Teen Trice and Mrs. Lily Daftin. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Olaf E Smith and Ison Edward with Burrs ville relatives, and Mr and Mrs C H Howard visiting Marcus Hook relatives.
Invitation to Overland and Knight place at White's Garage in Caroline county to inspect and choose from a fine line of motor cars. WM. Bullock, Denton, Md.
A collection of children in Denton Maryland and surrounding towns write letters to Santa Claus detailing gifts they wish for Christmas. The notes, dated December 1926, request a range of toys and items including dolls, trains, bicycles, wagons, clothes, and various candies, with several children mentioning family members and hometowns such as Denton, Hobbs, and Marcus Hook.
Nelson H. Fooks of Caroline and Captain W. Earle Withgott of Talbot stand out as top figures in the Maryland state senate delegation. Fooks, a leading Eastern Shore business man and packing executive, recently won re election and serves as president of the Tri-State Packers Association. He vows to balance local county interests with statewide welfare, a stance admired by voters and peers alike.
S Frank Cole on South Seventh street announces a carload of West Coast red cedar shingles and red cedar siding in bevel and square edge. He invites customers to view the material before buying, asserting competitive prices and quality.
The December gathering of the Ladies' Aid Society at Ruthsburg's Ebenezer Church included birthday wishes for Mrs. Taylor. A Teacher Training Class is planned, Sunday School starts at 9.45 a.m., Epworth League at 7 p.m., with worship at 7.30 p.m. A community Christmas tree will be erected with carols on Christmas Eve followed by a midnight Episcopal service. A Hillsboro school Christmas program on December 23 begins at 7.40 p.m. with a PTA meeting before the program. Guests include Frances Covell of Centreville and Mrs. Jewell Bostic of Brooklyn, N. Y., among other local visits and social events.
Concord notices a prayer gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Everagain on Saturday night December 25 with all welcome. The Vanscoys moved from the farm to Denton and the Scotts occupy the vacated place. Hog butchering occurred in the vicinity last week and Kathleen Covey is reported ill.
On December 20 the New Dover Opera House celebrates its third anniversary. The note thanks Dover and surrounding residents for support and pledges to continue distinctive photoplays vaudeville and superior music.
Grove family visits Mr. George Baer and Miss Beulah Smith of Oxford. Sunday School at 9:30 AM and preaching at 11. Christmas entertainment planned for December 21 at Grove M. P. Church. Mrs. W J Murphy is ill. Wesley Butler visiting Chester Pa.
In loving remembrance of Otis O Day who died December 21 1928 at a young age. The poem reflects a mother’s sorrow, yearning for relief in heaven and memories of his loving ways. Also remembrance for Joseph D Orr who died December 18 1928 at age 17 with a note from his father and mother dated December Mth 1996.
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