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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1933

Page

5

Denton Md notices and listings in brief local pages

Local rent room notices 513 Market St and transient rates featured. Bake sale by Ladies Aid Feb 25 at Market Street garage showroom. Kern property for rent in West Denton details through C J Kern. Wedding and stationery advertising by Hegeman the Printer. Mario Capelli to perform Feb 14 at M E Church new date. Boy Scouts bake sale Feb 21 at Caroline Motor Co showroom. Concord Church House musicale Feb 17 with Theodore Orme dir. Friendship Grove Homemakers Club meet Jan 26 with fashion budgeting demo. PTA meeting with conferences and Easton-Denton orchestra program. Denton Volunteer Fire Dept annual benefit supper Feb 15 at Community House 4:30 pm. Dover bridge construction prep and Dyke dredging news. Farmers and Merchants Bank stockholders meeting with officers elected. Maryland jails rated by state welfare inspector, with notes on facilities and cleanliness.

Market St Denton M. K. Newnam C. J. Kern Hegeman Ith St Wm. H. Alderson Saratoga Street Baltimore Mario Capelli Capelli M. E Concord Church House Theodore Orme Friendship Grove Homemakers Club Norman Taylor R. H. McMahan Spafford Pliny Todd Roland Towers Harmony Will Gadow Parent Easton-Denton Denton Volunteer Fire Department 2Nd Street Dentonia Theatre Dover Choptank Talbot Caroline Preston Easton Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Banking House C. Clarence Deen Josiah A. Beck John T. Carter W. Brewster Deen Clement C. Drake Henry W. Hughes D. Wilson Davis J. Hudson Taylor Geo W. Beck N. Lucille Bailey Leslie Dean Maryland Howard C. Hill State Board of Welfare Hill Allegany Garrett Montgomery Prince George’s Frederick Washington Anne Arundel Queen Anne’s Carroll Charles Dorchester Harford Howard St. Mary’s Somerset Calvert Cecil Kent Wicomico Worcester

Caroline County Garden Club to hear Ballard on herb borders

W R Ballard Extension Horticulturist of the University of Maryland will address the Caroline County Garden Club at Mrs Dawson O George's home on February 124 at 2 p m The talk titled Planning For the Herbaceous Border will be followed by a brief meeting led by Mrs P Roland Fisher in Mrs Edna B Green's absence A conference with Miss Bessie M Spafford home demonstration agent is planned during Ballard's Denton visit for the annual Caroline County Flower Show Birthday greetings marked Miss Virginia Morgan's 14th birthday with gifts and cake.

W. R. Ballard University of Maryland Caroline County Garden Club Dawson O. George Ballard Edna B. Green Garden Club P. Roland Fisher T. Alan Goldsborough Denton Bessie M. Spafford Caroline County Virginia Morgan Miss Morgan Jacob B. Davis Chas. Schell Atlantic City N. J J. Roy Deibler Pleasantville Denton M. E. Church E. C. Hallman Mary Williamson Clinton’ Williamson John Babb Media Olaf Smith Ernest Griffith Mary Beth Chestertown Harry Burke Camden Del Paul Howard Baltimore Chas. Howard Ruth Maloney Wilbert Callaway Henry IR. Lewis Anne Lewis B. L. Lewis Harrington B. Sargent Wells John L. Everngam Earle White Arthur Truitt Sadlersville Minnie Henry O. H. Smith Crisfield C. N. Smith John R. Statum Blake Brooks Robert Crozier Wilmington Anna Moore Baxter South Second Street Caroline Redden Chester M. B. Henry Clarence Downes Bradenton Florida F. R. Owens Dallas Neal Frank Reynolds Anne Anthony Annapolis Ormond Andrew Bridge Charles Fiske Piet J. B. Davis

Study of flowers lectures begin at Hig natt home

The University of Maryland third year on flower study opens with a meeting at Mrs D M Hignatt s home next Tuesday at 2 pm Mr Ballard to speak on Propagation of Shrubs All interested invited Mr and Mrs Henry Shortell and daughter Ethel of Royal Oak and Miss Rose Shortell of Easton visited Mr Shortell s uncle and aunt at Hig natt s Sunday School next Sunday at 10 am preaching at 11 am Topic Our call to friendship and service Mr Sal Daffin of Georgia visiting his parents Mr and Mrs A S Daffin Roland Wheatley hosted guests from East New Market Sunday The young people s club met Friday at the home of Milo Crane

University of Maryland D. M. Hignatt Ballard Henry Shortell Ethel Royal Oak Rose Shortell Easton East New Market Young People’s Club Milo Crane

In Memoriam for Roger E Adams Remembrance Note

In memory of my dear grandfather Roger E Adams who passed away six years ago on January 26 1927 Sweet memories linger forever time cannot change them My loving remembrances from Marian VY Adams Robinson Subscribe for the Journal.

Roger E. Adams Marian VY Adams Robinson

Buy at home: Denton farmer urges local markets and cooperation

A Denton perspective implores Caroline County farmers to support home stores and form curb markets. The plea urges organization, cooperation, and buying local to boost town wealth, reduce taxes, and revive a prosperous community by consuming fresh, tender goods from nearby sources.

Caroline County Pennsylvania

Federalsburg Crime and Local News Roundup

In Federalsburg Walter Mitchell nicknamed Shorty lies in Easton Hospital after bullet wounds believed caused by Abraham Hobbs. Hobbs fled across the state line but was captured and returned. Mitchell’s wounds include arm, stomach, and leg injuries. State’s Attorney Owens holds Hobbs pending outcome. Also noted are a birthday surprise for H W Davis, engagement of Bessie Gavitt to Clarence Hawkins, a chicken bag found by Constable Nichols, and a pantomime of The Legend Beautiful at Christ Church observance of Young People’s Day.

Walter Mitchell Shorty Easton Abraham Hobbs Hobbs Mitchell Bridgeville Seaford Maryland Floyd Phillips A. E. Bryant Fred R. Owens H. W. Davis Eastern Shore Trust Company Bank Union’ Methodist Episcopal Church Davis Mary Davis Catonsville Myra Harris R. P. Nichols William Gavitt Bessie M. ‘Gavitt Clarence E. Hawkins la Plata H. H. Bogert Charles County Hawkins United States Marine Corps Quantico Thomas L. Nichols Tno Christ, Methodist Protestant Church

Spiritual guidance and church events in Hobbs town

The article highlights church values promoting love and service, urges regular church attendance to learn Christ's message, and notes Sunday School led by Bro. Manning Merriken. It also reports on revival closures, upcoming topics, hospital visits, and local residents visiting or hosting friends this past week.

Death of Civil War veteran Mr Michael H Swing

Mr Michael H Swing died Saturday at his daughter's home following injuries from a January fall. He was 94, born in New Jersey, April 28, 1838, and served in the Cumberland Grays during the Civil War. Survived by three sons, two daughters, 14 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Interment in Denton cemetery with American Legion rites. He married Sara Mulford of Bridgeport, NJ, and moved to Ridgely in 1881 to run a cannery. Funeral attendance included several relatives from Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Michael H. Swing Harry Swann Roy Tawes L. §. Matthews Denton Cemetery American Legion Swing New Jersey Cumberland Grays Sara Mulford Bridgeton N. J Ridgely John David James Lily Edward Pearsaul Upper Darby Ella Larry Abbott Swing Pearsaul Laurel Roland Fountain Loraine Swing South Orange Emil Rosenast Merchantville Clinton Robertson Oxford James Swing Cambridge Anna Temple Philadelphia John Swing Louise Crouse J. Kemp Stevens G. H. Rue Sadie Guseman Greensboro Julia Ann Spicher Church of the Brethren Denton Nettie Arnold Jane Kitchen West Denton Bridgewater College Jesse Zeigler L. R. Brumbaugh Robert Dean Jr Norton-Lilly Company S. S. Steel Ranger Baltimore Harold Hafer Boyertown St. Paul’s Franklin Cherry Spicher Easton Hospital Joseph Frank Flounders Bette James Lewis Roe Reading Homer Roe Caroline County Farm Bureau Selby Roop Havre de Grace Harry Roop Billy Blythe Caroline Ebling Fire House

Quiet Queen Anne Wedding and Local Club Notes

Earl Leonard of Easton married Miss Mabel Dickerson at her home last Saturday evening with Rev. W C Smith officiating. They will live near Easton. Master Reginald Gibson suffered a head injury Saturday but is recovering at Easton Hospital. Ladies Aid and Missionary Society met at the Church House with Mrs. Gaylord Ivens hosting. Various social visits noted, along with care for Kelso Home for Orphan Girls and local church activities.

Earl Leonard Easton Mabel Dickerson W. C. Smith Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Church House Gaylord Ivens Christian Holsinger Ridgely Walter Lepson Clara Lepson Conshohocken Bernard Sparks Paul Brown Meta Barton Centreville B. C. Barton Geo. Lightner Hillsboro Church Kelso Home For Towson Mesdames Horace Morgan Robly Hackett Oscar Briscoe Ingleside Carlton Pardoe John Satchell Charles Rhodes E. S. Bowens Queenstown Joseph Brown Charles Dean East New Market George Dulin Callaway George Baxter Baltimore Ruth Sewell Washington College Henry Morgan

Orphans Court Orders Admins And Appraisers Listed

The Caroline County Orphans Court in regular session approved and granted letters of administration for Julian E. Towers and Mahalu Mason Allston, with appraisers named. Probat es were recorded for wills of Har ry B. Mason and Fred Noble Wright, with executors Mahalu Mason Allston and Edna M. Wright. Various accounts, inventories, and deeds of sale were filed, with transfers of stock and distributions approved.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Towers Dennis Julian E. Towers William F. Towers James Temple J. Ed. Wyatt Harry B. Mason William J. Richards Mahalu Mason Allston H. Earle Smith John W. Funk Fred Noble Wright Edna M. Wright J. J. Frampton E. E. Nuttle Ethel P. Driggins Charles FP. Driggins Marin C. Munson Mahala M. Allston J. F. Prattis Elizabeth A. Chase W. F. Towers Geo. W. Towers Julia E. Towers Maham Mason Allston Maria C. Mason John Hammond Wilhelmina Lewis Mary S. Bauman T. A Sue Kemp ‘Smith Eastern Shore Public Service Co Linwood O

Adams In Loving Remembrance of Father Roger Adams

A brief January remembrance notes the death of Roger Adams on January 26, 1927 six years ago. His children express sorrow and memory in a loving tribute dated in January.

Preston Matters of Interest in Community Club and Local Notices

The Preston Community Club met last Monday with Mrs. C. F. Noble arranging the program. Dr. Knitter played violin with Mrs. Baylor at piano. Rev. Adam Miller spoke on Japan. New bank cashier Paul S. Van Dyke began Feb 1. H. Reese Dean became assistant cashier. P T A meets Feb 7 with musical selections by Ethel Stevens DeGinther and a Federalsburg trio. Talbot County schools superintendent to speak. Mr. Benjamin Wright joins U. S. Coast Guard on Cutter Tampa at Staten Island. Various social visits, bridge party, church services, and local visits documented.

C. F. Noble Knitter Baylor Adam Miller Federalsburg Japan J. Max Chambers Everest Newnam Provident State Bank Preston Paul S. van Dyke H. Reese Dean A. F. Sisk H. B. Wright H. M. Hollis N. I H. Fooks E. T. Moore A. J. Messick J. L. Covey C. B. Harrison Ethel Stevens Denton DeGinther Ennsston Federal Isabelle Douglas Reese Deane Wm. Bratten Vienna Church of the New Jerusalem Epiphany Mission T. R. van Dyke Florida J. T. Richardson Ruth Stevens Clarkville Ind R. E. Whery Elkton O. B. Blades Edgar Wrightson Chas. Hurley Ed Derrickson Milford W. H. Cannon Robert Cannon Salisbury Lee Noble J. P. Harris New York Harry Taylor James E. Douglas Wierwood Katie Parker A. C. Hayden Cambridge

Incidentals Cost House Three Million Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand

The clerk report details House of Representatives expenses for July 1, 1931 to June 30, 1932. Items include hair brushes, combs, newspapers, ice water, pills, telegraphs, and a vibrator repairs bill for the Turkish bath. Telephones and telegrams totaled over $110,000, with various small items listed by cost. The Speaker’s car allowance of $4,000 was unused as taxicabs were preferred.

Garner

Marydel Homemakers Club elects officers at meeting

The Marydel Homemakers Club met at Mrs. James H Scotton s home with Miss Spafford in attendance. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs James Scotton Vice President Mrs Elizabeth Cohee Secretary Treasurer Mrs May Shew Brook Advisory Council member Mrs A G Thomas and publicity Mrs Thomas. A pleasant time was had by all. Also Miss Mildred Marguerite Milby and Mr Baynard Bradford Thompson were married January 28 at the Marydel M E parsonage. Bobby Heather can walk on crutches after a leg cast removal. The club held a bake sale in Mr Heather s store raising a nice sum and notes most sick people are improving. Wedding invitations and announcements printed with care.

Marydel Mildred Marguerite Milby Queen Anne Baynard Bradford Thompson Goldsboro M. E. Parsonage A. G. Thomas Bobby Heather Homemakers Club Baker J Heather

Death Notice for Julia Ann Spicher in Denton

Funeral services were held for Julia Ann Spicher 73 widow of Rev Milan H Spicher at the Church of the Brethren in Denton. Burial followed in Denton cemetery. She died after injuries from a car wreck near Ridgely where she had been staying with friends. Survived by stepchildren Murray Spicher and Mrs Mabel Smith and ten siblings including Quinter Russell Harvey Russell Andrew Russell John Russell George Russell Bert Russell Emanuel Russell Mrs Kate Rainey and Mrs Kate Kitchen.

Julia Ann Spicher Milan’ H. Spicher Denton Church of the Brethren Oliver Austin McPherson Kan Denton Cemetery Friends Ridgely Roy Cherry Spicher Church of Tthe Brethren Joseph and Christiana Russell Indiana County Pennsylvania Murray H. Spicher Chester Mabel Smith Quinter Russell Cockport Harvey Russell Millersburg Andrew Russell Cherry Tree John Russell Indiana George Russell Harrisburg Bert Russell Bellwood Emanuel Russell Scenery Hill Kate Rainey Westover Kate Kitchen

Funeral services for Mrs Annie Laramore in Denton

Mrs Annie Laramore aged 67 wife of William Laramore of Denton and a retired farmer died suddenly Sunday in Wilmington Delaware. Funeral held at her son W Lawrence Laramore’s home with burial in Greensboro cemetery. Survived by husband two sons Whitall Laramore and W Lawrence Laramore and two daughters Mrs Irving Walraven and Mrs Paul Jones. Also two brothers John and Craig Vickery and two sisters Mrs Sallie Scott and Mrs Maggie Griffin.

Annie Laramore William Laramore Denton W. Lawrence Laramore Greensboro Laramore John Vickery Delaware Paul Jones Wilmington Whitall Laramore Irving Walraven Del Craig Vickery Sallie Scott Maggie Griffin

Funeral services for Shadrach M Liden held at home

Funeral services for Shadrach M Liden age 60 son of late William E Liden judge of the Orphans Court for Caroline county and Mrs Violet were held at his home in Denton on Tuesday at 2 pm Burial was in Bloomery Churchyard He moved from Greenwood Delaware after fifteen years and formerly lived near Federalsburg He is survived by wife Nettie Lockerman Liden and four sons Milton Denton Wayne New York Wilbur New York and Frederick in New York Stock Exchange Also two brothers Gootee Liden and Ernest A Liden of Federalsburg and two sisters Lizzie V Todd Federalsburg and Joseph M Brown Denton

Shadrach M. Liden William E. Liden Orphans’ Court Caroline County Violet Stevens Liden Bloomery Churchyard Liden Denton Install Greenwood Del Federalsburg Nettie Lockerman Liden Milton Liden Denton Wayne Liden New York Wilbur Liden Frederick Liden New York Stock Exchange Gootee §. Liden Ernest A. Liden Lizzie V. Todd Joseph M. Brown

J Gardner Walls Dies at Federalsburg Funeral Held

J Gardner Walls 78 retired farmer died at his Federalsburg home last Saturday after a ten day illness. A Delaware native, he moved here twelve years ago and is survived by children Harry Walls Philadelphia Mrs Thomas McCrea Mrs Guy C White Mrs Charles Butter and Carlton Walls Federalsburg. He leaves a brother Shepherd Walls Georgetown and three sisters Mrs Morris Pettyjohn Mrs Edward Lank near Lewes and Mrs Thomas Dorman of Edgewood. Funeral services conducted by Rev G E Leister were held Monday at 2 PM at Christ Methodist Protestant Church with burial in Hillcrest cemetery.

J. Gardner Walls Federalsburg Delaware Harry Walls Philadelphia Thomas McCrea Guy C. White Charles Butter Carlton Walls Shepherd Walls Georgetown Morris Pettyjohn Edward Lank Lewes Thomas Dorman Edgewood Del G. E. Leister Christ Methodist Protestant Church Hillcrest Cemetery

Mrs Rufus Jones Dies at 91 in Harrington Delaware

Mrs Rufus Jones age 91 died at her Commerce street home Harrington on Monday before noon She would have turned 92 in April and stood among the oldest local women Funeral services were held at her residence Wednesday at 2 pm with interment at Hollywood Cemetery She was the last of a large family and is survived by one son Louis K Jones station agent at the local railroad and four grandchildren She was well known in the area and many attended the funeral

Rufus Jones Commerce Street Harrington Del Louis K. Jones

Funeral Services for Grace McCreary in Denton

Funeral services for Mrs Grace Mc Creary will be held at 2 this afternoon at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Denton with interment in Denton cemetery. She died Wednesday night at her Piney area home after a long illness of cancer. She was 45. Survived by husband John and son Ralph.

Grace McCreary Pilgrim Holiness Church Denton

Bereavement thanks from William II Laramore

We wish to take this means of thanking our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement. William II. Laramore and Family.

William II Laramore

Greensboro and Its Environs Highlights Local News

George Wothers, 20, near Boyce's Mill, may lose sight after a wood stick struck his left eye while sawing timber at Dablia Farm. He is in Delaware Hospital under Dr Mayer berg care with probable removal of the eyeball ahead. Also cited is E J Saunders fined for traffic error near Whiteleysburg. Community notices include dinners, gatherings, church meetings, and local incidents across Greensboro and nearby towns.

George Wothers B. L. Wothers Boyce’s Mill Dablia Young Wothers Delaware Hospital Wilmington E. R. Mayerberg Wothers Wathers E. J. Saunders Harrington Norman Cahall Queen Anne’s County Whiteleysburg Saunders H. C. Rawlings George Mitchell West Grove Edgar Weaver Near Town Henry Weaver Hughes Cross Roads Thomas Hughes Mervin Greensboro Zeth Weaver Bates Dill Harvey Dill Woodie Dill Paul Curry Paul Dill Charles Wieneke Raymond B. Rawlings Henry M. Detwiler Ladies Aid Hall Men's Brotherhood of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church George W. Dawson Alfred Blackburn George Cruser Baltimore Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company Lacy Draper Cedar Grove Charles Beaumont Frances Lynch Beaumont H. W. Harman Marshall Hospital Milford Anna Richardson Bridge Riverside Hotel Elizabeth Bacha Barnesboro Joseph Rogers Alex Griffin Marydel Thomas Dobson Edward Pearson Isaac Pearson L. R. Brumbaugh Norman Raleigh Denton Fannie Beckham Chestertown B. C. Beckham W. B. Moore Josephine Moore Harry Kinnamon Marcus Hook J. C. Snedeker Easton John C. Brown F. P. Roe J. W. Porter Paul Curry Jr

Twentieth Century Club Hosts February Meeting

The Twentieth Century Community Club and visitors met on the 26th at Mr and Mrs John Engerman home with Mrs Charlie Engerman assisting. Miss Spafford spoke on family budgeting and buying. The group planned an all day sewing meeting for February 1 at Choptank. The next gathering is set for February 8 at Miss Blades and Emmons with full attendance hoped.

John Engerman Charlie Engerman Misses Blades Emmons

Mahogany prices warn of furniture market shift

An adv in a periodical urges immediate purchase as the mahogany supply holds steady now but warns that the era of low prices for fine furniture cannot last. M. K. Newnam, a local furnisher of homes, signs the notice.

M. K. Newnam

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