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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
5
Christmas services and dances are planned across Denton communities with church services, a big community Christmas tree gathering, and a Christmas dance at Harrington. Local auctions, butchering weights, and coal sales accompany sociable events as schools close for holidays and public notices reflect community life.
Mr. Alexander McWilliams wed Mrs. Clara M. Black at the bride’s Second street home in Denton. The ceremony was by Rev. Alward Chamberlaine. After a Florida tour of a month, they will reside on McWilliams’ West Denton farm.
The case of Richard Merriken against the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Baltimore City was tried at Elkton on Monday through Wednesday and awarded a verdict of 6000 dollars. Merriken was severely injured July 14, 1921, when the automobile he rode in struck a telephone pole near Williston on the State road. The pole lay at the shoulder edge where turns are widest and the crash occurred as Leslie Lee, driving unfamiliar with the post, grazed it with the front and hit with the rear, injuring Merriken. Attorneys for the plaintiff were T Alan Goldsborough Calvert C. Merriken Omar D Crothers and Constable & Constable. for the Telephone Company Shirley Caster Joshua Clayton.
President Enoch B. Garey of St Johns College toured the Eastern Shore this week meeting county alumni at Court House in Denton. The visit aimed to showcase college reorganization and planned improvements while highlighting a 300000 endowment fund. Major John W. Noble chairs Caroline subscrip tions and Dr Garey is joined by John L Blecker, class of 1903.
The Denton Community Club calls on school children and residents to meet at 7 15 on Saturday December 22 and Monday December 24 on the Court House green to sing Christmas carols around a Community Christmas tree. Donations of wreaths fruits or provisions are welcome and will be distributed by the club.
Maryland has 217000 auto licenses for a 1.7 million population, about one car for every seven people. The state expects 250000 cars by year end 1924 as 2000 new orange and black signs will mark low speed zones along roads. Speeds are 35 mph on open roads and 15 mph in most towns with posted limits.
The Methodist Church schedules Christmas sermons on Sunday December 23 at 10 45 am with carols at night. Christmas entertainment follows Wednesday December 26. Revival shifts from first Sunday in January to the last Sunday in December with public invitation. Local residents Mrs Alfred Griffith Mr Arthur Knipple and others visit relatives in Denton Greensboro Wilmington and Baltimore.
The last aid meeting of the M P Church at Choptank was held with Mrs. W E Dillon as a participant. Officers elected earlier at Mrs Collins home include President Mrs William Whiteley Vice President Mrs J W Cox Secretary Mrs E Dunham Assistant Secretary Mrs E Williamson Treasurer Mrs J F Spence. The next meeting is scheduled for January 1 with Mrs J F Spence. The Mite Society of the M E Church met on December 12 with Mrs W B Goswellen presenting recitations and readings. a solo by Louise Goswelten followed. Next Mite meeting set for January 9 with Mrs Lewis Wright. The Twenty Century Community Club plans a December 26 meeting with Mrs J B Todd. William and Misses Collins have wintered in Wilmington. John and Matthew Fluharty visited from Wilmington. Gifford Bowdle and Charley Deen families visited Lewis Wright. Rowena Morgan returned from Trappe. Mrs W J Wright returns for holidays with her son.
Mrs Norman Hutson died early Monday of tuberculosis after seven weeks at home. She was 28, daughter of Mrs Stephen Clough, survived by husband, two children, mother, a sister and a brother. Funeral 1:30 Wednesday at her home with Rev Melvin G Morris officiating. Interment in Greensboro cemetery. Also notes on a shower for Mr. and Mrs Louis Boyd, Laura Cochrane holiday plans, Helen Naylor's recovery, Beverly Golds Borough Jr. managing A P store, and the Methodist church repainting.
Smithson and Marine families hosted relatives and friends for Sunday gatherings. Louise Marine, William and Lee Worm, Frances Rosebrook, and Walter MacCarty Jr. joined the Todd, Quidas, and Carpenter households for a festive day. Rowena Majors visited Ruth Coleman. Albert Magee stayed with William Lewis. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
To the many kind friends in this and adjoining communities I wish to use this medium for expressing my sincere appreciation of the many evidences of their thoughtfulness and consideration during those days of my husband's illness and convalescence Mrs H S Burns Now is the time to think up good resolutions for the new year and determine to keep them.
The Ridgely community reports the Methodists reelecting officers for 1924 and considering building an extra church room. A community Christmas Tree, holiday services, and a fund for earthquake relief in Japan are outlined. Local visits, society programs, and student journalism efforts are noted along with family travels and church events through December.
Publicthanks from William W Noble and family for the quick response and cooperative work of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company on Saturday evening last.
The Women's Missionary Society at Mrs. S. J. Barton's home elected officers for the year including President Mrs. H. E. Morgan and others. St. Paul's groups and the Community Club unveiled leaders, with Christmas events planned and notes on local visits to Baltimore and Philadelphia.
This column lists families visiting relatives during the Christmas holidays across Mt Airy Chambersburg and nearby towns. It notes gatherings with the Evans Jarrell Cahall Wilson Rice Thawley Holt Fisher and other households, motor trips to Wilmington Easton and Dover, and social events including a Community Club bazaar. It also mentions Christmas Eve on Monday and that winter begins today per the almanac.
Denton edged Chesapeake City 2 to 1 after four 10 minute extra periods at Chestertown High School to win the Western Shore title and advance to meet Barton for the state championship. William Norris scored Denton’s opening goal, Whiteoak delivered a spectacular equalizer for Chesapeake City, and a late miscue by a Chesapeake City defender set up the decisive Denton tally as Waclawski made key saves. Referee Johnny Neun and Playground Athletic League officials oversaw a tense hour plus of play with roughly 500 spectators.
A compilation of children in Denton Maryland in December 1923 writing Santa with wish lists. Maude Morris asks for camera story books games shoes and fruit candy while Marlon Butler requests a popgun horn dolls tricycle trains and nuts and fruit. Delilah Pautine Neighbors and Mamie Meeks also list toys and treats.
In the Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn were present. Administrators J. R. Jarrell and Charles Jarrell of Margaret Katherine Jarrell filed additional accounts and distributions. Executor T. Clayton Horsey of Katie Whitby Roe filed inventory and accounts. William E. Callahan case had inventory amendment authorized. Charles H. Dean filed sale account for personal property. Annie E. Andrew and Melvin W. Andrew filed releases for distributees. J. Robert Butler filed inventory and appraisement. Executors of R. E. Comegys filed releases for distributees. The will of Elizabeth Harris was filed. Henry R. Lewis named custodian and letters testamentary granted. Bond approved. notice to creditors ordered. appraisers named. W. Brewster Deen filed trustee accounts and audits. Court adjourned to Monday December 24.
Representative T A Goldsborough introduced a House bill to authorize United States Court sessions at Denton on the third Monday in January and first Monday in July. He notes Eastern Shore litigants now must travel to Baltimore while Cumberland holds two annual sessions for western Maryland. He urges passage to ease time and cost for eastern litigants and witnesses.
The State Game Department offers to reimburse $1 per rabbit trapped in December. Rabbits must be presented to the district deputy game warden in the county of capture within days after January 1. Offenders trapping after January 1 face game law prosecutions. deputies are instructed to accept and pay. Rabbits will be released in scarce localities within the same county, not moved between counties, effective until the upland game season ends January 1.
The Wesley church resumes regular services as Hickman and White's holdings close. Revival services start January 6 at Wesley with Central joining. Sunday School at 10 o'clock and preaching at 11 on December 23. All Christians are invited regardless of denominational belief to attend and pray for country betterment. Text will be Luke chapter 2 verses 13 and 14.
A fresh lot of men's hats has arrived for holiday sales at Xmas-Evyerngam's. Shoppers are urged to pick stylish options as gift ideas for men this season.
The Leadership Training Institute for Sunday School teachers and young people was held Thursday December 6 at the M P Church in Denton under the Maryland State Sunday School Association. Col Joseph H Cudlipp and Miss Lillian McCormick led classes for Children’s and Young People’s Divisions with 84 delegates attending. The day included worship, a dinner, and an afternoon Bible baseball recreation.
The holly season on the Peninsula ends strong with good berry supply and healthy foliage. Dealers report minimal blight this year and note wreath making earns families 200 to 300 dollars in the weeks before Christmas, supporting revenue for lower county farmers and Caroline residents.
Sudlersville farmers Jobo Smith Spencer Truitt and W W Rabbo estimated tomato production costs per acre at a Bureau meeting. The figures include ploughing 1.50 discing 0.89 planting 1.33 four cultivations 3.16 hoeing 1.00 fertilizer 5.66 cost of plants 23.00 harvesting per basket 0.96 and farm overhead 5.00, totaling per acre 41.? The totals are the average of the three farmers' calculations.
A mother mourns her son Lawrence A Dennis who died March 14 1920 at age 20. She writes never to be forgotten and recalls his memory at the grave with verse about sorrow, patience, and hope of reunion. The notice is signed by his loving mother.
An overcoat for father brother or son is an ideal gift. You will find the right one at Everngam's.
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