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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1920
Page
5
Fragmented local notes describe community changes, farm plans, and a shift in local business ownership. Mentions of Whitington farms, Bradley family moves, and Johnny Wrice stepping into new roles. Reading hints at town meetings, farm purchase plans, and a forthcoming year-end subscribers list.
On December 15 in Federalsburg, Mr. Robert Russell Edgell wed Miss Clara Willy Butler with a small gathering. The couple will live on a Federalsburg area farm. The Baltimore Sun noted a secret Elkton wedding of Miss Eleanor Slingluff and Mr. Worthington Downes, with family explanations afterward. Local political figures, holiday visitors, and multiple marriage licenses fill the social page, listing residents and moves across Caroline and nearby counties.
The Japanese walnut offers options for shade and nut production. It is hardy like the black walnut and common in Northern and Eastern states, suited to farm and yard planting. Seedlings dominate current availability, as grafted trees are scarce. The nut resembles Persian types but is smaller, with thin shells and kernels similar to butter nut, and was popularized by J. W. Kerr in Caroline for shade and nuts.
Denton hosts two Prizina color motion picture exhibitions at Parker's Theatre on the upcoming Wednesday evening December 29. C. E. Dunning and H. Wilson Saulsbury, owners of the patent, join in promoting tubercular charity and honor Caroline friends with the event. Expect crowds at the two showings amid praise for the Prizma marvels and generosity.
Drivers of motor cars fault horse drawn vehicles over lack of lights at night. Accidents show car headlights fail to reveal a carriage or wagon in darkness, hurting horse drivers. A visible lamp could protect riders and improve chances to recover damages if injured.
Goldsboro reports a Friday night program presenting the Birds Christmas Carol. The event drew good attendance and raised funds for Near East Relief. Miss Esabelle Risser travels home for holidays, with Miss West from Denton teaching in her stead. Local families and teachers are noted with holiday visits and shopping in Wilmington and Baltimore.
Williston notes describe Mrs O and the Hignatts visiting Maston and calling on Mrs Sherman Flignutt at Mr J Swann’s home. Rev J E Smith won t preach here next Sunday due to Christmas travel. a holiday for him was decided. Mrs W C Maloney’s class enjoyed a Christmas tree and treat. Many attended the oil Day Alliance meeting in Denton. Wirt Crane and sister sent Christmas gifts from China. Mrs A RK Neat and daughter Dorothy spent the week with Mrs Neal s mother. Harry Haskins left for New York to enter electrical school. Christmas entertainment for children held Friday night. Nellie Cohee staying with her parents J and M Cohee. Wrights visited daughter Mrs Wroten.
Preston area notes list Mr. and Mrs. George Elman and Mr. 4. T. Reynolds traveling from Baltimore to Jacksonville Florida for Christmas, with stays in Jacksonville and Winter Garden. Noble Kelley returns from Lexington Kentucky for holidays. Miss Cleota Messick visits from West Chester Pennsylvania. Local residents Wilbur Cox, Mrs. Liesie Jenkins, and Leha Coy of Federalshing visit relatives. Mrs. Mary Clark visits cousin Martha Noble.
The Epworth League elected Dorothy Haymaker as president Viola Jones as first vice president and Ada Matthews and others as vice presidents and secretary. Rev J M Verzog, pastor of the Reform Church, will preach next Sunday on God's Great Gift and St Paul's Ruling Passion. Verzog resigns to become pastor at Frostburg. A China relief collection totaled 74.51 with another collection planned. Armenian relief will be taken during the Sunday program. The Community Club plans a social next Monday at Mrs John Dasis home.
Zion Methodist Protestant Church members and friends from Ellwood visited Grove parsonage on December 20 bringing Christmas cheer. They left flour, produce, meat, sugar, seven chickens, corn and more. The Christan Endeavor Society elected Mrs. Eddie Hutler president. The Grove church is painting interior and a Christmas program is set for December 29.
A Christmas Day program at the church features an experience meeting led by class teacher Mr T. J. Towers followed by a preaching service led by Rev. A. L. We Betts. Neighbors congratulate Miss Ethel Camegys on her 16th birthday with gifts. The parish presents a turkey to Rev. A. W. Betts for Christmas dinner and a collection for the suffering Avena raises funds. Various local residents are noted visiting, returning, or hosting events in Philadelphia and nearby communities.
Miss Mary Francis Visher of art London Seminary spends the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Hlaury Vasher. Mrs Wlenry Visher of Maryland State College is at home. Miss Fanna Stevens returns from Haltimore. Misses Louise Clentup and Tilda Ed fin of Stue Normal School are home for holidays. Mr Francis Beaven returned from the State Sanatorium. Mary Frances Mayo of Trappe is visiting. Mary Virginia Sher wool and Mr Stewart Gale of Bliss Electrical School are home for the holidays. Mr diwin Sparkling of Washington College visits his parents. Mr and Mrs J B Dayie will spend winter in Carlova. Mr Thawley Sparks on furlough at Mis i. 8 Thompson dit been visiting in vain Denton.
Federal Community Club met at Mrs John Toward's home on Friday afternoon December 16 with eighteen members present no visitors. After business a program was given including readings and pantomimes by various members and refreshments served before adjourning to meet January 7 with Mrs Harold Dew.
A Denton congregation of the Church of the Brethren surprised pastor K. Zeigler and his wife with $47.50 in envelopes, $50 in groceries, and other goods after a visit from De C. Whisler. The event celebrated Christmas spirit and fellowship among 68 attendees with a Bless Be the Tie That Binds hymn, as other church services and programs were announced for Methodist and Methodist Protestant churches in Denton and nearby towns.
The Denton Auto Co demonstration highlighted Fordson tractors and Stover feed grinders, showing qualities from fodder grinding to silage preparation. Demonstrations included grinding corn, oats, and coarse feed to balanced rations, with the Fordson driving plows, wagons, and wood saws. Progressive farmers, especially dairymen, were urged not to miss these machines.
The Delaware General Assembly will convene in January with key measures on the agenda. Proposals include an amendment to the school ban, consolidation and non-ordination of multiple boards and commissions, and the introduction of a unified budget system.
The Death Roll reports William G Ball 16 of Easton died suddenly from heat trouble after weeks of poor health. He was a long time Easton merchant with Ball Shanavian A Grace, survived by wife Mrs Tall four daughters and one son. Walter Scott 23 died at his brother in law's home near Burrsville from diabetes. Former Senator William F Applegarth died at Golden Till Dorchester county aged 79 after a long career in business and Democratic politics. Mrs Josephine Fox 84 died at a sister’s home in Baltimore after living much of her later years in Denton. Funeral details given for multiple services and interment at Concord cemetery.
Census figures show rising farm property values in Cecil Caroline Kent Queen Anne's Somerset and Wicomico counties from 1910 to 1920 with Caroline County posting the largest gain on this side of the Chesapeake. Increases range from about 50 to 66 percent while total cultivated land declines across the counties.
In Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. After renunciation the Register of Wills granted letters of administration on the personal estate of W Temple Smith to Ty Clayton Horsey. Bond approved. creditors notified. appraisers named J I Jones and A W Brumbaugh. Administration on Walter Scott estate granted to William E Scott. bond approved. creditors notified. appraisers John T Canter and Sherman F E Hignutt. Gen W Simmons will admitted to probate. May E Simmons executrix qualified with bond. creditors notified. appraisers Dr F J Wright and John L Everngam named. Guardian William I Wignutt authorized to withdraw minor Isaac Lake Nichols funds and invest as first mortgage on real estate.
The Twentieth Century Community Club met at Mrs. Carl Conlbourn’s home hosting nine members and four visitors. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. B. Wash Wright, vice president Mrs. C. C. Blades, secretary Miss Marie J. Perry, lecturers Mrs. William E. Dulin and Mrs. Scott Waddell. Dessert cake and punch preceded adjournment. The first meeting of the new year will be January 12.
Mr D J Patchett traveling from Caroline county with a load of turkeys crossed Dover street railway at Easton as a train approached. He failed to realize the danger. His auto was demolished but he escaped uninjured. Some turkeys were killed and others injured.
Mr Thompson with fifteen years in Caroline county telephones will resign to focus on private affairs. He thanks colleagues for cooperation and good fellowship and asks for an effective date, which Baltimore manager Mr Warren agrees to make February first.
A brief proposes forming a 20 to 30 motorcycle police unit to curb auto bandits. Governors and commissioners view it as a nucleus for a permanent state force, with plans for a road telephone network along 1600 miles of state roads to relay rapid signals and calls to mobile units. Installation will take several months.
Bathsohem community highlights several visitors and holiday events. Guests include Mr and Mrs Showard Culver, Mr and Mrs T J Culver of Hebron, and Mr and Mrs Marion Olephant and daughter of Salisbury, staying with Mr and Mrs A J Messick. Miss Cleota Messick is home from Darlington Seminary, Lorelle Parrott recovers from illness, and the church Christmas entertainment is set for December 29. Mrs Mollie Parrott shows improvement after illness.
Sheriff Cooke was summoned to the E. R. Longnecker farm near Felton Delaware to investigate an alleged assault on Annie Longnecker 15 by tenant Bayard Sweetman. The girl said she was dragged upstairs and attacked while gathering eyes. Sweetman denies the accusation and Longnecker had a gun ready when authorities arrived.
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