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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1925

Page

5

Local commerce and events mix in Caroline County

Local notices include 5c attractive Valentine cards at Breeding's Drug Store and coal contact at Farmers' Supply Co. Lent begins Feb 25 and Easter falls Apr 12. Gasoline at 24c in Denton. Medical and public notices cover TB clinic on Feb 16, revenue officers for income tax March 6-7, and a court house aid. Chautauqua tours Greensboro and Federalsburg. school socials, church sermons, and community meetings span February. A string of local deaths, fires, sports honors, and railway notes conclude with derailment and ice on the Cambridge voyage.

W. H. Anderson Farmers’ Supply Co

Social and Personal News Broadly Reports Local Notables

Miss Addie Nuttle and other Washington College students were home for midwinter exams. Senator Towers attended a Governor Ritchie reception and later to New York for a brokerage firms banquet. Mrs. Caver of Baltimore returned home with family, and Mr. and Mrs. Watterson welcomed a new son in Washington, D. C. Several families hosted visitors, while others traveled to Florida, Greensboro, Baltimore, Clayton, and Rising Sun for visits and events.

Addie Nuttle Esther Kauffman Frederick Norris Conover Crouse Elias Phillip Nuttle Washington College Miss Kauffman Marian Hunter Miss Nuttle Dorothy Lucas Lawrence B. Towers Ritchie Court of Appeals Adeline Joseph F. Watterson Washington, D. C Watterson Saulsbury Sparks Waverly Parnell Fleetwood Florida W. Brewster Deen Roland Long Bettie Greensboro Easton Pippin Second Street B. Sargent Wells and Son Baltimore John L. Everagain Leslie Yeoman Washington State F. J. Wright H. Earle Smith Caroline Colony J. A. Dudley Alexandria I. R. Fleetwood Mildred Clark Millington Lillian Kauffman Esther Raleigh Anna Jackson

Perfect in Attendance at Four Local Schools

Pupils earning perfect attendance for January include Emily Bryan Margaret Bryan Melanche Flaharty Bertha Frase Gladys Hopkins Teresa Lucznik Winifred Mundt Marie Quidas Marie Willoughby May Willoughby Tilghman Bryan Kenneth Cole Clayton Flaharty Leo Frase Philip Frase Otis Hopkins Raymond McCarty James Mundt Gussie Prager Karl Prager Edward Price Robert Quidas Roland Willoughby Grover Towers Lawrence Andrew Rosser Andrew William Kelley Lester Green George Neal Owen Howard Edna Wright Helen Lord Ruth Howard Clyde Ellwanger Paul Singer John Ireland Roland Harris Grace Harris Mildred Harris Charlotte Gordon Genevieve Gordon Helen Ireland Jonathan Adams Paul Dukes Dawson Liden Francis Wright Pauline Wright Louise Liden

Smithson School Emily Bryan Margaret Bryan Melanche Flaharty Bertha Frase Gladys Hopkins Teresa Lucznik Winifred Mundt Marie Quidas Marie Willoughby May Willoughby Tilghman Bryan Kenneth Cole Clayton Flaharty Leo Frase Philip Frase Otis Hopkins Raymond McCarty James Mundt Gussie Prager Karl Prager Edward Price Robert Quidas Roland Willoughby Liden's Jonathan Adams Paul Dukes Dawson Liden Francis Wright Pauline Wright Louise Liden

Evangelistic Meetings Close at Greensboro Baptist

Greensboro Baptist Church concluded evangelistic meetings with more than 60 decisions and 21 baptisms, and plans a celebratory week starting February 8 at 7:30 each evening. Rev. Melvin G. Morris will preach the anniversary sermon Sunday morning and a sermon on The Thief of the Soul Sunday night.

Greensboro Greensboro Baptist Church Greensboro Baptists Melvin G. Morris

Death of Mrs Katherine Kinnamon at Wye Landing

Mrs Katherine Anne Kinnamon aged 61 died at the home of Mr Theodore Hall at Wye Landing last Thursday from a complication of diseases. Known as Aunt Kitty Ann to Greensboro and Goldsboro friends, she is survived by one daughter Mrs W C Morgan. Funeral services are set for Sunday at two in Goldsboro Church with interment at the Jones family burial ground.

Katherine Kinnamon Katherine Anne Kinnamon Theodore Hall Wye Landing Kinnamon Greensboro Goldsboro Kitty Ann W. C. Morgan Ggidsboro Jones Family

Miss Virgie Vickery Returns Home From Wilmington

Concord reports Miss Virgie Vickery of near Concord has returned home after a period in Wilmington. Miss Ruth Passwaters is on the sick list.

Concord Virgie Vickery Wilmington Ruth Passwaters

Burrsville Socials and Visits Highlight Weekends

Mrs Annie Raughley hosted her children and relatives from Harrington Greensboro and Central Church area while other families marked anniversaries and hosted visitors. Several local households entertained guests from Farmington Ridgely Denton and Milford as sick residents recover and relatives travel for gatherings.

Local Social Notes From Henderson County Area

Maryden Webb and family from near Henderson and Heather relatives spent Sunday with friends. Rebecca Medford left for Delaware Hospital Wilmington for nurse training. Sara Glass of Towson State Normal School visited Naomi Smith. Seward Dailey and sons visited Belle Dailey. Ladies' Aid hosted by Mrs T H Davis. Helen Heather of Wilmington stayed with her mother. Annabel Clarke of Henderson visited Rebecca Medford. J W Walls family returned from Camden New Jersey. Epworth League held monthly meeting at the school. J T Heather and son Bobby visited relatives in Sadlersville. F S Smith of Marcus Hook stayed in town recently. Sara Scotton of near town visited Virginia Smith. Sinclair of Oxford and Mrs Harry Sparks visiting.

M. Webb Milbourn and Martha Near Henderson T. E. Heather Clarence Phillips Clarence Edward Town Rebecca Medford Delaware Hospital Wilmington Sara Glass Maryland State Normal School Towson Naomi Smith Seward Dailey Joseph and Emerson Belle Dailey T. H. Davis Helen Heather Annie Heather Annabel Clarke J. W. Walls Camden N. J Epworth League J. T. Heather Bobby Sadlersville F. S. Smith Marcus Hook Sara Scotton Near Town Virginia Smith Sinclair Oxford Harry Sparks

Social Gatherings In Smithville District

Smithville residents hosted and visited family and friends across Federalsburg Finchville and Denton. Horace and and Mrs Robinson entertained. other guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Bullock Blaine Bullock L.N. Alford and daughter Hattie Mildred Morris Edith Thomas and several others. The Busy Bee Club met with Mrs Blaine Bullock as host.

Horace Robinson Reak Herbert Bullock Blaine Bullock L. N. Alford Hattie Mildred-Morris Edith Thomas Orland Closson Beatrice Walter Liden William Liden Burg Chester Scott Sara Sutherland Peter Short Federals J. C. Davis Catherine Finchville Ed. Wheatley Kemp Adams Ormond Wright Denton Earle Alford Rock Busy Bee Federalsburg Thelma Neal Evelyn Bullock Charles Liden

Indoor athletic meet at Queen Esther Circle event

On Friday January 16 the Queen Esther Circle held an indoor athletic meet in the Church House with events like basketball bowl wind up vow eating and candle relay. Delaware College won the largest points while Washington College placed behind.

Queen Esther Circle Church House Washington College Delaware College Susie's Frank Taylor Breyer Milk and Ice Cream Company Philadelphia Delaware Pennsylvania Kenton Thompsontown Harrisburg William Penn Highway Methodist Church Bessie Campbell College Park Bessie Spafford Harry Zeigler Christ Christian Workers Mary Wagner Joshua van Sant Alfred Bennett Clayton Elizabeth Sparks Ernest Jones Melvin E. Wheatley Ira Y. Wheatley Cambridge Ben Weaver Gus Keeneman Cordova Alfred Lord Greensboro Frank Long Irene Neff Herbert Keeneman Denton Wheatley B. H. Holsinger J. M. Swing Mulford Swing Charles Hobbs Baltimore George Fitz Harlan Harrington Cambridge Hospital

Twentieth Century Club gathers at Blades home in Choptank

The Twentieth Century Club ladies braved bad weather to spend an afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Blades. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Leon Wright on February 11. The Mite Society of the M. E. Church enjoyed a program hosted by Miss Eva Goswellen on February 2 and will meet March 2 with Mrs. E. M. Waldron. Melvin Waldron of Wilmington visited his parents, and Mrs. W. J. Wright visits Burrsville with her son, while Miss Mary Flaharty stays with her brother in Denton. Subscribe for the JOURNAL and get all the county news.

Twentieth Century Club O. C. Blades Leon Wright Mite Society M. E. Church Eva Goswellen E. M. Waldron Melvin Waldron Wilmington NM. Waldron W. J. Wright Rev EN. Wright Burrsville Mary Flaharty Denton Esther Dunham Marie Ames Ridgely Boaz Elimelech Israel

Henderson Obituary and Local Social Mixes in Year

Mr Joseph DeKnight dies at home near town last Thursday. Funeral at his house Sunday afternoon led by Rev Samuel Cawman. burial in Wilmington cemetery Monday. Widow and two sons survive him. Mrs Nettie Greenlee hosts a birthday party at her brother Milton Greenlees Wednesday night. Epworth League to entertain Greensboro Goldsboro Marychel chapters February 8. Mrs James Rickards of Wilmington visits Pritchett family. Mr and Mrs Jake Nickerson wintering with Rey and Mrs Samuel Cawman. Ladies Aid met at Mrs William Sanders home. Mrs Charles Boyer visits Mrs Samuel Reed in Wilmington. Miss Lillian Meredith returns from Philadelphia. Mrs Alda Montague ill but improving.

I. T. Saulsbury New York Hannah Freeman Emma Snowberger Joseph Chase Chase Marcus Hook Community Club Herbert Jones Better Homes John Swing Tom James Temple Mollie Richards Church of the Brethren B. C. Ringgold Roy Cherry Dorothy Saulsbury John Saulsbury Billy Jones W. F. Jackson John Jarrell Ed Stevens Rehoboth Harry Laird Charles Ireland Virginia Davis Lawrence Lynch Vergie Sparks Philadelphia Houston Pennington I. E. Mason Rev. L. S. Matthews Mildred Roe Wilmington Pauline Wiley Smyrna Louise Wilson Albert Saulsbury, Jr Ballimore Joseph DeKnight Samuel Cawman Nettie Greenlee Milton Greenlee Epworth League Greensboro Goldsboro Marychel James Rickards John Pritchett Jake Nickerson Church Hill Rey William Sanders Charles Boyer Samuel Reed

Fire Damages Furnace Room in Goldsboro Home

A furnace room fire at the Robert Jarrell Sr residence in Goldsboro was started by an overheated pipe and burned through floors before firefighters arrived. The occupants credit timely action with saving the house and possibly the entire block. Nearby residents and visitors are noted: Walter Sylvester of Oil City PA visiting Mrs. W J Murphy, who with family planned a Florida trip, Edith Blackburne of Wilmington visiting her father George Sylvester, Mrs. Hunting and son from Smyrna visiting, Addie Jarrell and Rebecca Lane of Towson visiting, and Paul Thomas of Oxford listed as sick at home.

Robert Jarrell Walter Sylvester Oil City W. J. Murphy Addie Jarrell Rebecca Lane Towson Paul Thomas Oxford

Poplar Neck Social Roundup

Mrs. Effie Chambers returns home from Cambridge Hospital much improved. Visitors include Mrs. Henry Baker and daughter to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cheezum. Mr. Charlie Johnson saw Roland Chambers. Louise Cheezum visited her brother Henry Cheezum. Mary Stevens visited D. M. Cheezum. Myrtle Monath met Louise Cheezum. Howard Stafford spent weekend in Federalsburg. Margaret Stevens visited Easton friends. Fred Cheezum visited friends in Denton. J. A. Davis visited Denton. Mrs. William Cheezum improving. Ethel Roe on sick list.

Effie Chambers Cambridge Hospital Henry Baker J. E. Cheezum Baker Charlie Johnson Roland Chambers Louise Cheezum Henry Cheezum Mary Stevens D. M. Cheezum Myrtle Monath Little Louise Cheezum Howard Stafford Federalsburg Margaret Stevens Easton Fred Cheezum Denton J. A. Davis William Cheezum Ethel Roe

Tuckahoe Neck Taffy Pull Hosted by Wrights

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wright entertained many friends at a Wednesday taffy pulling gathering. Games and radio music provided amusement. Attendees included the Rileys, Cloppers, Reeds, Wrights, Earle White, Fifields, Cannons, Timmins, Benson, and other relatives and friends.

J. L. Wright William Riley David Clopper William Reed Edward Wright Earle White Raymond Fifield William Cannon James Cannon Thomas Clopper Ormond Wright Mabel Wright Lillian Nellie Timmons Ida Benson Hilda Reed Paul Beauchamp Paul Benson

Local visitors and social notes at area homes

Mr. and Mrs. W. Ray Stafford and son Willis Ray join Mr. Chester Haymond of Easton and Mr. Homer Haymond near Hickman for a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Noble. Mrs. Harry Johnson returns to Philadelphia after time with her daughter Mrs. William Melaney. Mrs. Roland Dukes hosts friends for rock on Friday. Stewart Haymond, recently ill, is back out. Mrs. John Dehner returns from Baltimore vacation.

W. Ray Stafford Willis Ray Chester Haymond Easton Homer Haymond Hickman Isaac Noble Harry Johnson William Melaney Philadelphia Roland Dukes Rock Stewart Haymond John Dehner Baltimore

Religious Instruction In Talbot County Schools

Talbot county Board of Education weighed weekday religious instruction in schools. Delegates and endorsements pressed the issue while the State Board has not acted but discussed it informally. Superintendent Cook suggested state approval hinges on parental cooperation, and the local board asked ministers to gather congregation views and report back. Only two counties have adopted the plan.

Board of Education Talbot County Cook Fogle

Perfect Attendance at Hillsboro School January List

The January perfect attendance roster from Hillsboro School includes William Thompson Frederick Wright Francis Fleming Charlie Hanmer Rumsey Mullikin Robert Eve land Arthur Hammer Lawrence Groff Doris Samis Pearl Seymour Gertrude Riley Anna Wood Mary Virginia Sher wood Naomi Holland Stewart Sharp Marion Wood George Samis Francis Short James Sherwood William Clark William Short George Wood Aileen Barton Louise Wright Roberta Barton Mary Louise Dodds Marie Sard Viola Sard Edna Clopper Audrey Samis. Community notices report visits, travel plans, and local social events with residents and guests in Hillsboro and nearby towns.

HiLlsboro School William Thompson Frederick Wright Francis Fieming Charlie Hanmer Rumsey Mullikin Robert Eveland Arthur Hammer Lawrence Groff Doris Samis Pearl Seymour Gertrude Riley Anna Wood Mary Virginia Sherwood Naomi Holland Stewart Sharp Marion Wood George Samis Francis Short James Sherwood William Clark William Short George Wood Aileen Barton Louise Wright Roberta Barton Mary Louise Dodds Marie Sard

Keep the Schools Open in Scarlet Fever Fight

State Department of Health urges keeping schools open after scarlet fever cases, with daily morning inspections. Dr. R H Riley supports monitoring to detect symptoms early and apply precautions promptly. Maryland reports 185 cases in 1924 vs 1586 in 1923, and January totals 215 vs 248 the year before.

State Department of Health State Board of Health R. H. Riley Bureau of Communicable Diseases State Board Maryland

Orphans' Court Proceedings Summary

In the Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Executors and administrators filed inventories, accounts, and probate actions for multiple estates including Amandus Young, Emmett Ward, William A. Thomas, Fernandes Davis, Martha B. Walters, Daniel McNichol, Sallie F. Andrew, Samuel H. Hopkins, James H. Davis and Elizabeth Beauchamp. Appraisers named. bonds approved. notices to creditors ordered. Some estates authorized transfers and withdrawals for minors. Probate dates set and releases recorded.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Martha M. Walker Amandus Young Melissa Ward Emmett Ward William A. Thomas T. Pliny Fisher William Sylvester Joseph Short Fernandes Davis Alice D. Davis Edward E. Nuttle T. A Eastern Shore Trust Company William E. Brown Martha B. Walters Daniel McNichol Harvey L. Cooper D. Bo Leonard F. Covey Sallie F. Andrew Samuel H. Hopkins Charles B. Harrison James H. Davis J. Walter Beauchamp Elizabeth Beauchamp Elia B. Powell Joseph H. Carroll Dorothy Keets Mary Keets Peoples Bank

The Sea Hawk cinema adaptation at New Dover Opera House

An EXPANDED reading of Sabatini's tale The Sea Hawk features Frank Lloyd's screen transfer with sea battle sequences on four ships. Oliver Godolphin is framed for murder, becomes a galley slave, leads Moorish forces, and returns to England with Rosamund and Lionel for vengeance before clashes with the basha in Algiers.

Scaramouche Rafael Sabatini Frank Lloyd New Dover Opera House Mr. Lloyd England Peter Godolphin Rosamund Oliver Tressilian Oliver Penarrow Hall Lionel Algiers Basha

In sad remembrance of dear son Norman H Thomas

In loving remembrance, a mother recalls Norman H Thomas who died February 7 1920. She writes of grief, longing, and hope of reunion in the heavenly mansion, expressing enduring love and faithful sorrow.

Norman H. Thomas Norman

Jurors for the April Term Chosen From District Lists

Judge Keating in Denton drew juries for the April term. Names listed by district include Clark, Jones, Cowgill, Lane, Dailey, Murphy, Downes, Shewbrooks, Elliott, Smith, Walls, Jarman, Hubbard, Swann, Kibler, Merrick, Noble, Todd, Dukes, Smith, Roe, Covey, and many others from districts one through eight with stars marking selections.

Keating Denton W. Foster Clark John R. Jones Charles P. Cowgill William GB. Jones Samuel P. Conley J. Frank Lane Harry S. Dailey W. J. Murphy H. H. Dennison John T. Milby B. Rosa Duling T. Purdy Richard Ernest Downes J. W. Shewbrooks Walter T. Elliott A. Clark Smith Noble Jarrell Edgar Walls Wm. C. Andrew Leslie Merrick Samuel G. Bye Wm. W. Noble W.T. Penleharmo Fred B. Nuttle Wm. C. Beckwith Harry H. Nuttle Wayne Cawley Elmer T. Orme Linwood Cohee Harry A. Roe Wm. Chambers J. Atwood Todd Isaac L. Dukes H. Earle Smith Z. Potter Steele C. Leslie Walls John L. George

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