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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1911

Page

5

Local Notes and Deals From Caroline and Vicinity

A collage of local items includes hotel purchase by Walter S. Rutter in Chestertown, identity of Marion Dawson as National Grange organizer, and news of a Chestertown Christmas gift drinking fountain by Chief Judge James A. Pearce. Advertisements tout cash for eggs, cheap stores offering bargains, and property swaps near Ridgely and Burrsville. Obituaries report Frank A. Willis of Easton dying in Atlantic City at 75, with family ties to M. L. Hubbard and Preston residents.

W. J. Blackiston Walter S. Rutter Chestertown National Grange Marion Dawson Delaware F. J. Wright Optician Denton Barclay Rufus E. Poole Preston William Sadler Ridgely Richardstown Burrsville H.W. OB. Rowe Hillsboro Caroline John T. Carter State Immigration Bureau Taft James Alfred Pearce C. C. Deen Fowling Creek Elihu E. Jackson Jackson Salisbury J. H. Pastorfield J. Ts. Nichols & Son Bullock's Cheap Carter Block Bullock Bullock Cheap J. H. Nichols & Son House of Correction Chaffinch Leonard Adams Camden Station Leonard Cooper Methodist Episcopal Church United Evangelistic Service Methodist Protestant Church M. E United Young People M. P Frank A. Willis Easton W. Lemuel Hubbard M. P. Hubbard Baltimore M. L. Todd James S. Willis Frank A Leroy Florida Edwin Atlantic City Harvey Philadelphia

Joyous Weddings Connect Seaford and Easton Brides

A round of weddings fills the holiday season. J Virgil Moore of this place weds Edith May West of Seaford at Seaford M C Church with family and friends present. The couple plans to reside in East Denton after a reception at the groom’s home.

J. Virgil Moore Edith May West Seaford Seaford M.C QO. E. Jones van Leer Charles West Lacy Hardesty J. E. West J. Ed Nichols Moore East Denton M. E Goldsboro Edward R. Thomas James Thomas Bridgetown Delma Mae Elisott W. T. Elliott Calvin Elliott Wilmington Howard Thomas J. F. Wharton Henry Gibson Edith Stemmer W. E. Miller Stoo Bethlehem Wilmer Jaggard Marie Mae Harding William Ti. Harding Near Harry Willits Hubbard Zora Hubbard Easton Mass Maude Harding Miss Maude Hubbard Hudson Taylor Showard Culver Olin B. Wright Bethlehem M. E Sarah Blades Hillard Danoho Maude Harding Mabel Thompson Bertha Deen William H. Deen Fowling Creek Baltimore Preston Grove Taylor L. Payne Geneva Banning A. B. Banning Federalsburg Gordy Swift Thomas 5. Holt Carrie M. Webber Alva E. Dukes Floyd W. Putney Marley Downes Rosie Davis M. E. Parsonage Greensboro

Social Roundup of Visitors and Guests in Henderson

Henderson hosts a dinner for Miss Helen Jones and guests Miss Isabelle Carrow of Greensboro Miss Hazel Dennison of Millersville State Normal School and Miss Mildred Gooden of St Marys Seminary Additional visitors include Mr Clarence Pritchett of Wilmington Mr and Mrs Roland Garton of Wyoming and Miss Mamie Goodwin of Philadelphia Each guest is listed with their home town and ties to local families through holidays visits and hosting duties

A. B. Gooden Mamie Goodwin Philadelphia W. H. Goodwin Wilson Parvis Wilmington P. C. Parvis Lockwood Gooden Ida Pritchett J. T. Richards Noble Pippin Millington C.C. Merriken Federalsburg Raymond Carroll Pippin Alogg Hesington

Christmas Dinner Guests Gather In Hilleboro Guests Travel Far

Hilleboro dinners over Christmas brought many visitors from out of town including Howard Pritchett and Miss Maud Pritchett of Greensboro and Miss Blanche Smith of Wilmington. Local families hosted relatives and friends with multiple guests from Philadelphia Baltimore Dover and Eas t on visiting during the holidays.

William F. Dickinson H. M. Thompson Alma Lillian Mancha G. L. Wilson H. Lay Beaven William Arthur Holt Virginia Ethel Messrs William Ford Philadelphia Harvey Jump Indian Head Alga Worth Baltimore J. Lank Prettyman Conference Academy Dover J. W. Prettyman Houston Russom Harris Legg Stevensville J. R. McSorley Wilmington Richard Jarrell Easton Paul Maton Fred Wilson Harrington Garrettson Smith

Christmas Week Social Ties and Local Farm Moves

Ridgely residents and Denton visitors share Christmas gatherings as overviews of local farm overseer changes and newly planned duties emerge. Mr. Sickman will oversee a Greensboro-area farm near the new year, Irwin Saulsbury’s son may run the Tuckahoe cannery and pea work, and multiple families visit Greensboro, Easton, and Wilmington during the holidays. Church events boost townwide holiday spirit while plans for future relocations and employment surface.

Christmas Visitors and Local Family Gatherings in Marydel

Marydel and nearby towns host a mix of holiday visits and family gatherings. Mary and H S Dailey entertain guests including Dr J R Smith and John Davis families, while Marydel residents welcome visitors such as Miss Mary Neese of the Conference Academy Dover and Misses Nell and Bess Neese of Wilmington.

Christmas Visit Folds Through Town in 1920s Notes

Two Johns, Mr and Mrs Wm White of Smithville, and Mr Cleve Henry with son Nelson, were entertained at Mr G W Towers Monday. Mr and Mrs H Roland Towers plan holidays with Mrs Towers parents, Mr and Mrs John Hermansdorfer in Baltimore. Town men enjoy Christmas holidays fox hunting. Mr and Mrs Fred Trice visited Sun with BH Trice. Norman Trice visits friends in Baltimore.

Wm. White Smithville Cleve Henry Nelson G. W. Towers H. Roland Towers Norman Trice Balimore

Greensboro News Matters Social and church updates mix

Reverend Warren Burr will preach at St Pauls tomorrow morning and the Sunday school will meet at two in the afternoon followed by officer elections for the new year. Dozens of local residents and visitors are noted for gatherings and visits with families in Greensboro and nearby towns during the Christmas and New Year period.

Hobbs Residents Share Christmas Guests and Travel

Hobbs families and friends celebrated the holidays with relatives visiting from Philadelphia Baltimore and Birmingham. Notables include Edwin Paisley and Ethel Paisley of Baltimore Miss Ivah L Smith and Euphonious Smith guests of S A Smith and relatives trav elers J Willoughby M Harrington visited Baltimore. Elmer Knox plans several weeks in Philadelphia. fish harvests rise as Anthony’s mill pond is released.

Harlan Otis Smith al. Billing C. H. Merriken Birmingham Ala J. H. Merriken New York Euphonious Smith Ralph E. Weiler Ivah L. Smith Philadelphia

Bethlehem social notices and holiday visits

Bethlehem residents and guests held Christmas gatherings in Bethlehem Eas ton and Preston with well attended entertainments at Smith son and Bethle hem. Mr J B Todd hosted a dinner for John R Hopkins and others. Several locals visited East Baltimore Philadelphia and Baltimore, with several family and guest exchanges noted.

Bethlehem Boyd M. Hall Roberta Bowdle Bessie Shane Edward D. Hall Francis B. Shane Easton Preston Smithson J. B. Todd John R. Hopkins Showard Culver Edward Patchett Mary Brodes Elva Cheezum Mary Todd East Mabel Thompson Mrs. Blades H. M. Parrott Baltimore H. F. Andrew Philadelphia Edna Rogers N. B. Taylor John Drodes Agnes Brodes

Local notices from Ridgely and Baltimore visitors

Mr James Wooters afflicted with rheumatism since last spring is improving and able to be out again. Mr and Mrs Will Hamilton spent Christmas with relatives in Ridgely. Messrs James Morgan Milton Trice and Alva Adams were Baltimore visitors last week. Mr John P Kelley has organized a range here with about twenty members.

Burrsville Holiday Visits and Local Socials

Burrsville citizens and relatives spread through Philadelphia Front Royal and Dover for Christmas and vacation. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Robert H Thawley with Mrs Cahall, Mr Osborne Harvey returning to Quaker City, Lyman Porter at Maryland University, and Prof Herman Wright visiting from Philadelphia. Attendees include Miss Laura V Stafford Miss Zoe McCauley and Miss Nettie Russell among others with gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs A T Garrett and the Ellwang ers.

Robert H. Thawley Mary J. Cahall Charlie Cahall Philadelphia Osborne Harvey Quaker City Mary E. Harvey F. A. Porter A. T. Garrett Laura V. Stafford Nettie Russell E. E. Russell Eva Thawley Richard Garrett Hadden Heights N. J P. W. Wright Herman Wright Zoe McCauley Front Royal Via Leland Russell A. L. Russell Arthur Stephens Walter Downes Tuckahoe Neck Elma Jacobs Bertha Baker C. W. Fountain Town William G. Wooters Dover Ellwanger

Local Families Host, Move, and Holiday Visits in Federalsburg

In Federalsburg families welcome moving guests and visitors from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Carlisle and beyond. Linwood Clark and Charles Shaw relocate houses with Galloway family moving to West Virginia, while Nagels occupy Shaw's former home. Social visits include Stowell entertaining friends, Carroll relatives touring, and various Misses and Mr. Williams visiting kin. The Vails Opera House entertainments draw strong attendance as Prof H H Murphy and family visit C M Davis.

Ferdinand Nagel Linwood Clark Charles Shaw Galloway West Virginia J. W. Stowell Delia Mowbray Naomi Harper Ray Davis Baltimore Mildred and Louise Wilson Hunter Leo Dill Charles and Clarence Handy Philadelphia Joe Caulk New York Pratt Carroll Nettie Carroll John Carroll James Carroll J. W. Carroll Opera House H. H. Murphy C. M. Davis Donald Jefferson Russell Carroll Carlisle Eva Floyd Williams Frank Bradley

.Console life events and moves in Denton Journal notes

Mrs. Mary Young entertained family and friends from Delaware and Burrsville on Monday. Several residents report changes of residence, including Walter George moving to a farm vacated by Summers, Dallas moving to Federalsburg, and Hastings moving to Olney's vacated farm. Miss Mary Reynolds visits near Preston, Fred Williamson stays with his Delaware father after Virginia visit. Editors and readers wish a Happy New Year. J. T. Turner loses a fine farm horse Wednesday night.

Mary Young Wagner Delaware White Troy Mortimar Harry Reed Harry Fleetwood Burrsville Edward H. Bowman Walter George Tuckahoe Neck Summers Dallas Federalsburg Hastings Oak Grove Olney Denton Corynthia Ethel Mary Reynolds Preston Fred Williamson Virginia Diunton Journal Lide Santa Claus J. T. Turner

Christmas Holiday Visits Across Towns and States

Smithville residents hosted and visited relatives during Christmas with Kennedy and family in Williamsburg Williamson hosts guests, Tennessee Thomas and family near Hickman, Winfield Hubbard returns to Baltimore, Will Lockerman of Philadelphia visits Liden family, Willie Neal of Wilmington with parents, Claude Liden visited Judge H C Conrad in Georgetown, Sutherland entertained friends, Lacey Spence with parents, Parker family with Bridgeville relatives, Hubbard holidays with family nearby, Claude Lyden visited Georgetown friends.

Smithville Kennedy Williamsburg Mitchell Williamson Tennessee Thomas Hickman Winfield Hubbard Baltimore Will Lockerman Philadelphia S.M. Liden Willie Neal Wilmington Claude Liden H. C. Conrad Georgetown T. R. Sutherland Lacey Spence William Parker Bridgeville Claude Lyden

Christmas Dance Draws Dense Denton Audience

A large Denton crowd attended the annual Christmas dance hosted by the young men of Denton. The event featured holly and mistletoe decor, a late supper, and a Wilmington orchestra. Invitations extended to many families across Greensboro Ridgely Millsboro Queen Anne Centerville and others with numerous Denton residents in attendance. A later report notes a nighttime incident in Seaford involving a drunken mob armed with shotguns and revolvers.

Seaford Main Street Atera Tontantad

Orphans Court Actions Include Proceeds and Probate

In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Rawlings and Stevens presided. Executors Milan H. Spicher and George A. McDaniel and Murray R. Spicher sought an order to sell stock. motion granted. G Warren Richard, administrator of John T. Scott, filed a second and additional account of sales of estate, and first and final administration accounts with distribution approved. Wills of William P. Stafford and Elizabeth Downes admitted to probate. Charles B. Ross, administrator of William B. Pippin, filed final receipt and release from Sarah Ross, approved. Certified copy of Castella K. Corbin will filed and ordered recorded. Letters of administration issued to Albert S. Handy. notices to creditors ordered. Newton M. White and Ambrose Bradley appointed to appraise real estate. Thomas E. Evans, guardian of Herbert C. Evans, presented first and final guardian account approved.

Rawlings and Stevens George A. McDaniel Murray R. Spicher Milan H. Spicher G. Warren Richard John T. Scott William P. Stafford Elizabeth Downes Charlies B. Ross William B. Pippin Sarah Ross Castella K. Corbin E. A Albert S. Handy Newton M. White Ambrose Bradley Thomas E. Evans Herbert C. Evans Guardian

Robbery Near Whiteleysburg Targets Nancy Scalloway

A midnight visitor claimed acquaintance and returned at five AM to force entry through a window. He restrained Mrs Solloway and took cash hidden beneath her bed before fleeing. A horse and buggy were stolen nearby the same night, with tire tracks leading toward her house suggesting a single thief.

Whiteleysburg Nancy Scalloway Viola

Alleged Greensboro Store Robber Trio Held in Denton Jail

Frank Boyce Oscar Brown and John Butler all colored are in Denton jail suspected in Charles Clark store robbery Greensboro. Brown and Boyce fled Greensboro and were captured at Chestertown by Deputy Temple. Two more colored men Frank and Fletcher Warner tied to Barclay store robbery were arrested in Greensboro and moved to Centreville. Goods from the robbed stores reportedly found at a Greensboro arrestee’s home. One suspect allegedly confessed implicating a white leader.

Frank Boyce Oscar Brown John Butler Denton Charles Clark Greensboro Butler Brown Chestertown Temple Frank Fletcher Warner Barclay Centreville

Christmas visitors greet Centreville families and kin

William Gray of Baltimore and Louise Gray of Washington College spend holidays with their mother. Mary Miller and her Virginia friend Apperton stay with Mary’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Slemmer, in Centreville. Anna Harwood of Centreville visits her aunt Mrs. W. T. Jarman, as the Jarmans themselves mark Christmas Day in Centreville.

William Gray Baltimore Louise Gray Washington College Mary Miller Apperton Virginia Milton Slemmer Centreville Anna Harwood W. T. Jarman Helen Jackson Hillsboro

Christmas Socials and Holiday Gatherings in Denton

A Den ton Christmas week summary notes Misses Mary and Blanche Hobbs and Caroline P Redden hosting a reception in the Law Building with about sixty ladies and a five hundred game. Church and Sunday School events include a Westerfield West class reunion with music and refreshments. Locals W Ross Stevens and Lynn visited family in Denton. Eleanor Barnhart plus Ridgely guests hosted parties. Baltimore visitors C S York and family lingered for holidays. Judge G Lacey Stevens home hosted a Christmas Day gathering of twenty. Other visits include Mrs Clarence E Smith Dorchester and Misses Hope Saulsbury Hilda Turner Isabel Swing. Community members attend dinners, bridge, and various social calls across Seaford, Harrington, Federalsburg, Christiana and Scranton with several trips by locals. President Sheridan will visit Caroline January 14 and local dinners honor Miss Pratt guests.

Denton Messrs Edward W. Breeding Ollie O. Trice John G. Redden Jonathan L. Hughes Clarence E. Frampton James QO. Trice P. Roland Fisher Frederic N. Nichols Thomas R. Green William H. Anderson T. A. Goldsborough J. D. Downes G. L. Skirven J. H. Pastorfield Wilmington Greensboro Fred R. Malone Edward C. Carter L. Irving Jones T. C. Horsey Fred P. Roe Thos. M. Green Ella Harris Annabel Moore Mary Christian Maud Pritchett Geneve Dix Mildred Genn Ellen Ruby Myrtle Thompson W. W Aimee Jones Marjory Rickards M. Inez Dever Margaret Schroeter Iris Smith Bertha Jackson Helen Fountain Miriam Clark Elsie Smith Lynch A. S. Rickards A. O. Saulsbury I. T. Saulsbury Charles Sigler Owen Knotts William Sigler Earle Knotts Frank Pearsaul Harrison Holsinger Roland Fountain J. H.C. Legg Miss Perry Miss Holton John Perry Layton Holton Worthington Bordley Wright Thomas Richard Cook Church Hill Helen Dudley Georgia Dudley Elsie Vickers Norman Dudley Barclay Winifred Wilson Queenstown Edith Denny John Taylor Wye Mills Beale Merrick Rock Hall Miss Wilson Richard Wilson Chestertown Ruby K. Ahearn Elkton John J. Hartnett Easton Louise Chaffinch Helen Chaffinch Mollie Parlett Adams George Wilson Dorsey Lecompte Howard J. Skinner George Walker George Hull Cambridge Phillips Lee Goldsborough Sallie Dawson Mabel Wood Marie Dixon Gertrude Mary Pratt Narberth Charles T. Stelle Churchland Moffett Johnson Woodstock William Newman East Orange N. J Frances A. Holt Massillon Gwendoline Benedict Brooklyn Katherine Westervelt Chicago John C. Rutter New York City Chas. C. Brown Washington D. Stuart Jones May Ellis Lillian Holman Edna Conroy Philadelphia John L Dukes Nancy Ayres Eva Ayres Louise Honsinger Minnie Dukes Winder Dukes M. C. Green R. W. Smith B. F. Field Pittsburgh Alice Worrell Dentonians Harvey L. Cooper T. Alan Goldsborough E. G. Cooper Marc Bryant Elizabeth Garey Lucy Garey Lydia Hughes Mary Nichols Ruth Walker Ethel Gantt Carrie Hobbs Louise Garey Annie Lewis Lelia E Lucas Edna Hobbs Anna Fisher Velma Trice Cassapae Clara Frampton Cora M Ella Nuttle Blanche Hobbs Mary Hobbs Caroline Redden M. Jane Redden J. Woodall Green Winfield Nichols Lester Everngam Sherman E. Hignatt George E Saulsbury Charles L. Hobbs J. Dukes Downes Eugene Anderson James A. Garey Saulsbury Garey Roy C. Smith Dawson O. George Duke Smith Stanley Deakyne E. M. Noble Law Building Mary Caroline P. Redden Westerfield T. C. West Methodist Episcopal Church W. Ross Stevens Berlin G. Lacey Stevens Lynn Eleanor Barnhart Lida Turner Sylvia Smith Ridgely Clarence E. Smith Dorchester Smith A. E. Cooper Hope Saulsbury Hilda Turner Isabel Swing Frances Alice Tubbs Winfield R. Wright Milton Georgetown W. R. Goslin Federalsburg W. D. Stevens Seaford J. M. Sheridan Maryland Caroline A. N. Ward Pratt B. L. Lewis Harrington H. R. Lewis Delia Mary Melvin Clara Knight Port Deposit Nellie Appleby Christiana Del Frank L. R. Nuttle Allen E. Dorr Baltimore John Ghingher Cornelius Comegys, Esq Scranton Albert and Marshall Gantt Laura Wix

Conversion of Apostolic Holiness Union in Denton

Reverend GL Helsby announces the annual Apostolic Holiness Union gathering in Denton beginning January 2 with sessions on the 3rd and 4th. The event will feature pastors delegates and workers from several holiness churches. Capt. Porter of Nedwych and Cogan are named among participants.

GL Helsby

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