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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1924

Page

5

Denton Area Notices and Upcoming Events Summary

The article lists a February schedule across Denton Caroline County with a W T U meeting at Mrs Elizabeth Dukes on February 11, skates on town streets, a shadow social at Camp Grove school February 22, a bake sale for the Denton Community Club February 24 at the old M E S parsonage, and dairy cattle sales by Harvey L Cooper and J Owen Knotts on February 27. It notes road improvements boosting car traffic after a sunny Sunday and a deputy revenue agent visiting Preston Federalsburg and Denton to assist tax returns.

Elizabeth Dukes Denton Camp Grove Harvey L. Cooper J. Owen Knotts Edward J. Coefield H. M. Parrott Harry Pullen William Kraus Fred Wright J. R. LeCompte W. H Internal Revenue Caroline Preston Federalsburg Ganey's Wharf Marydel Greens Boro Greens Borg Irving A. McGrew Protestant Episcopal Church of the Christ Church McGrew Greensboro Hillsboro Caroline County William H. Carson H. S Burns Burns Dover Schwartz Delaware Senator Towers Frederick B. Nuttle John T. Caner Ernest G. Cooper Frederick N. Nichols Dorchester Kent Game Department Maryland Wilson Towers Versailles

Personal and Social News Weddings of Interest

Several weddings of interest are noted including Frank R. Flounders of Ridgely wedding Florence Roe of Wilmington at Peninsula Methodist Protestant Church in Wilmington. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. F C MacSorley with Rev. Smith assisting. The couple will reside in Ridgely after visiting Virginia points. Other marriages include Oscar Swann and Lilian E Boyce in Denton. The item also lists various social visits and travels of local residents, reflecting a busy social scene.

Frank R. Flounders Ridgely Florence Roe Wilmington Peninsula Methodist Protestant Church F.C. MacSorley Federalsburg Mr. Smith Joseph Williams Fred H. Fiounders Mildred Massey Germantown E. H. Roe Caroline County Flounders Washington Virginia Oscar Swann James H. Swann Greensboro Lilian E Boyce C. Boyce Centreville Denton C. Nadal Jones Methodist Episcopal Church George S. Bennett Andrew Reiter & Co McShane James H. Pollard Johns Hopkins Hospital Ruth Greaves Harry Fleming Hillsboro George B Stewart Asbury Greaves James Callahan W. F. Towers Adalene Fisher Western Maryland College Westminster Seaman Goldsboro Wesley E. Thawley Emily Swiss F. A. Greaves Ed. Lapham Louise Fisher Salisbury T. Pliny Fisher Eugene Anderson Florida Emily Wallis

Clayton Melvin Dead in Goldsboro Area

Clayton Melvin, 44, lifelong farmer near Goldsboro, died at home on Friday February 1. Survived by wife Virginia Wood, seven children Earle Lillian Clifton Ethel Wired Pauline Ruth, his mother, and brothers William of Goldsboro and Frank of Miami. Funeral Monday at Henderson MFE Church with Revs. Hanbey and Schooley officiating. interment in Greensboro cemetery.

T. Clayton Melvin Goldsboro Virginia Wood Earle Lillian Clifton Ethel Wired Pauline Ruth William Melvin Frank Melvin Miami Florida Henderson M. FE S. L. Hanbey J. H. Schooley Greensboro Cemetery

Grieving Community Mourns Clayton Melvin Death

Last Friday evening the town learned of the sudden passing of Clayton Melvin. Funeral services were held Monday with interment at Greensboro cemetery. Community members note the loss of the family and share condolences as neighbors visit familiar faces and attend Sunday School.

Burrsville Social Roundup Notes and Visits

Burrsville residents report family visits and local events. Jacob Price and family dined with daughter in Vernon, Mary E Raughley and Mrs R H Stafford hosted a Friday match, the patron's meeting tied and agreed to a rematch soon. Various locals, including Miss Lucy Pierson and Miss Evelyn Willis, are listed among the sick, visitors, and travelers.

Jacob Price Vernon Rachel Price Lawrence Price Mary E. Raughley Atrs R. H. Stafford Mre. E. Wright League Greensboro Henry Walters Kent Island Nora Blades Derr Chester Laura Porter Ella Redden Denton William Stafford Clayton Stafford Russell Day Philadelphia Clinton Hale Swarthmore Lucy Pierson

Local Socials and Casual Visits Across Greensboro Area

Mr E E Smith and family of Greens boro Mr Noble Shively and family and Mrs H T Williams were entertained at dinner last Sunday by Mr and Mrs C T Griffin. Mrs J E Hutson is treating her house to a new coat of paint. Jarman ro s are having a lighting plant installed.

E. E. Smith Greensboro Noble Shively H. T. Williams C. T. Griffin Elijah Taylor Annie Taylor Hutson Robert Porter Imla Hubbard Calvin Porter Marcus Hook Porter J. W. Shively Clayton Kinnamon Pauline Bennett Haidgeville Arthur Bennett Joseph Roche Lee Roy Cartwright Wilmington Alle Griffith John Fletcher Preston Thomas Shockley Bryan Golt A. C. Ayers

American Corner Visitors at Griffiths and Smith Homes

Mr and Mrs Oscar Nichols with son Veron and Mr and Mrs O H Edward with family visited the Griffiths and Olaf Smith last Sunday Mrs Lizzie Hubbard Miss Martha Griffith and Mr Lacy Griffith also called Will Davis and party from near Hobbs spent Tuesday with the Griffiths and Olaf Smith family

Oscar Nichols Veron O. H. Edward Lizzie Hubbard Martha Griffith Lacy Griffith G. L. Griffith Olaf FE. Smith Will Davis Hobbs G. [. Griffith Fo Smith

Death of Mr J W Arnold at Ridgely aged 76

The Ridgely News Letter reports the death of Mr J W Arnold on Saturday February 2 at age seventy six. Funeral was held at his home Tuesday with Rev L R Brumbaugh and Rev Charles Cherry officiating. Burial followed at Denton cemetery. He came to Ridgely in 1909 from Ohio and lived on the Haga done place before moving to town four years ago. He was a Church of the Brethren member and survived by his wife two foster children Miss Nettie Arnold and Mr Charles High.

J. W. Arnold L. R. Brumbaugh Charles Cherry Brumbaugh Denton Arnolds Ohio Hagadone Place Town Third Avenue First Street Sylvester Smith Church of the Brethren Nettie Arnold Charles High Wenonah Elsie Matthews Guardian Ada Matthews Elizabeth Cecil Pauline Elliott Edna Detwiler TI. C. Cahall Josephine Edmund Pendleton Cahall Alice Wilson Snow Hill Worcester County Wilson Arizona Mary Madara J. C. Madara Mere Roger Ringgold Martinsburg Pennsylvania Madara Ridgely A. G. Saulsbury Nyoda Mire R. E. Fountain Wayne Fountain Roland Fountain Irvington New Jersey William Mitchell W.F. Hynson Mildred Walmington J. E Percy Easton Melvin Alice Bennington Vera Sharpley Wilmington Samuel Thomas Dover Collegiate Institute Kelso Frank Stevenson Frank Flounders Pauline Wiley Smyrna

Card of Thanks for Virginia Melvin and Family

We thank friends who assisted us during our bereavement. Mrs. Virginia Melvin and Family. Now is the time to subscribe.

Virginia Melvin

Grove Church Notes and Visitor Highlights

Grove Church revival closed as I J Phillips plans meetings at Elkwood with help from G F McDorman and John A Wright. Local Ladies' Aid Society met at Clayton Taylors, with next gathering planned in March. Visitors include James Carroll of Springfield mass returning from Baltimore Philadelphia Wilmington Caroline County.

James Carroll Springfield Mass Baltimore Philadelphia Wilmington Caroline County Carroll Grove Church I. J. Phillips Eilwood G. F. Mc. Dorman Federalsburg John A. Wright Hurlock Ladies’ Aid Society W. EL Collins Roy Line Near Here Arthur Butler Edwood John Butler Grove MD Harry Beck Denton Clayton Taylor Joseph FE Clark Robert Washington

Ropers Host Mite Society Meeting at Central M E Church

Mr and Mrs Qus Ropers entertained a large Mite Society gathering at their home on January 31. The program included hymns prayers music readings and recitations. Officers for the year were elected: President Mrs Otis Ropers Vice President Miss Jennie Wyatt Secretary Mrs Viola Vickery Assistant Secretary Miss Ruth Johnston Treasurer Mrs Robert Butler. The group planned the February meeting at the Wyatt home.

Qus Ropers Mite Society Central M. FE Evelyn Wyatt Katherine Johnston Elizabeth Johnston Elizabeth Vickery Alverta Rovers Lee Wyatt

Williston Library Opens for Saturday Afternoons

The Circulating Library at Williston now welcomes members and nonmembers for a 25 cent yearly fee. Books will be distributed next week from the 11th to the 16th. Librarian is Effle L. Hignutt. Reads listed include many classic and educational works across varied subjects.

Williston Effle L. Hignutt Sky Pilot No Man’s Land Fool's Hill Emma McChesney & Co South Seas Tolly Eve Obediah Anne of Riley Old Swimming Hole Great West

Remembrance of Ethel and Elbert Wright

In sad remembrance of Ethel Wright who died five years ago February 4 1919 and Elbert Wright who died five years ago February 7 1919. The grief has been heavy and their deaths the hardest to bear.

Ethel Wright Elbert Wright

Hillsboro and Queen Anne Community Notes 1923

January perfect attendance at Hillsboro School lists Ed ward Eveland Howard Knotts William Thompson Francis Fleming Charlie Hammer Francis Rowe Cooper Elben Grace Ireland Doris Samis Agnes Ham mer Mary Jane Winchester Anna Wood Jeanette Sharp Mary Virginia Sherwood Naomi Holland William Clark Robert Eveland Arthur Hammer William Short Thomas Irveland James Sherwood George Samis Stanley Starkey Aileen Barton Mary Louise Dodds Roberta Barton Hilda Seward Enza Perry Edna Clopper Pearl Scy1 sur Audrey Samis Gertrude Perry Kathleen Hammer. Mr and Mrs Frank Fleming celebrate their twenty third wedding anniversary at The Maples Tuckahoe Neck. Various local visits, theatre ads, and a Jump biography of Stephen Parrott Jump born 1840 near Queen Anne, with details of his life and public service. Community lyceum events, St Pauls appeal, and local store opening noted.

Hillsboro School Edward Eveland Howard Knotts William Thompson Francis Fleming Charlie Hammer Francis Rowe Cooper Elben Grace Ireland Doris Samis Agnes Hammer Mary Jane Winchester Anna Wood Jeanette Sharp Mary Virginia Sherwood Naomi Holland William Clark Robert Eveland Arthur Hammer William Short Thomas Irveland James Sherwood George Samis Stanley Starkey Aileen Barton Mary Louise Dodds Roberta Barton Hilda Seward Enza Perry Edna Clopper Pearl Scy1 Sur Audrey Samis Gertrude Perry Kathleen Hammer Frank Fleming Maples Tuckahoe Neck Louise Fleming Decatur Heights Harry Fleming Collingswood N. J S. Lee Decath Heights Harry Fisher Westminster Mary Frances Mary Miles Minter Trail of the Lonesome Pine Hillsboro Theatre Katie Grace Vesty Baltimore Edward DB. Days G. Francis Beaven Washington College H. Lay Leaven Lawrence Wilson University of Maryland GL. Wilson Clifton R. Hicks Theodore Schwaninger Trappe Edgar Blades Virginia William Helfritch S. Newton Smith Philip Thompson Centreville Norris Pilchard Salisbury S. N. Pilchard G. Lawrence Wilson State Insurance Commission Harry Covell Morris Leroy Harris Wilmington D. Branford Louise Gray J. W. Daly Stephen Parrott Jump Queen Anne Henry Harriet Baynard Jump William F. Parrott James W. Thompson R. G. Chaney Institute Harry L. Jump Fred P. Jump Philadelphia M.el Church William Jennings Bryan Ele Frank Brown Hillsboro Lyceum Fund Harald Moton Kramer Tri County Community Lyceum Near East

Orphans' Court Proceedings Review Trusts and Estates

Orphans Court sessions with Judges West Harper and Shawn appoint executors and administer estates. Letters testamentary granted to Hannah C Elben for William Sherman Elben personal estate. bonds, creditor notices, and appraisers named. Real estate sales ratified for Charles E Carroll in Thomas J Carroll estate. Administrators and executors filed inventories and appraisements. orders to sell issued. Various renunciations, administration grants, and commissions noted for multiple estates including Mary E Wright Susie E Patton W Temple Smith Martha Everngam and Martha Johnson. Financial dispositions include payments and distributions from Eastern Shore Trust Company Bank Federalsburg to executor John L Everngam.

Orphans’ Court West Harper and Shawn Hannah C. Elben William Sherman Elben Frank Fleming Philip Downes Charles E. Carroll Thomas J. Carroll Leonard F. Covey James H. Davis William F. Dickerson Harvey L. Cooper Mary F. Dickerson Sadie K. Harley Carrie H. Zeller Charles A. Davison Emma K Davison Susie E. Patton Charles B. Harrison Mary E Wright J. Frank Wright W. H. Nutts J. Roland Chaffinch Hannah T. Elben W. Temple Smith Addison A. Christian Harvey L Cooper T. Clayton Horsey Eastern Shore Trust Company Bank of Federalsburg John LL Everngam Martha Everngam Franklin T. Johnson Martha E. Johnson

Epworth League Sets Sunday Night Discussion Series

The Epworth League of Denton Methodist Church hosts a 6 30 PM Sunday gathering in the Sunday School room with the topic Youth and Citizenship. Speakers include F Baynard Daniel Crouse Miss Matthews Miss Addie Nuttle and others leading nine discussion prompts on training for citizenship law respect Lincoln civic duty and the role of public officials.

Epworth League Denton Methodist Episcopal Church F. Baynard Daniel Crouse Miss Matthews Addie Nuttle Flaharty Nadal Jones Mrs. Jones Miss Martin Abraham Lincoln Charles Haymaker W. J. Norris, Jr Miss Simmons Mary Emily Walls Hugh Ramedell Esther Kauffman Philip Nuttle Edith Straughan Mr. Sparklin Charles Walls Miss Shipman Mary Nuttle

Hog Cholera in Maryland Report for January 1924

Maryland reports January hog cholera on 26 premises, down from 12 in January 1923. Primary outbreaks total 18, secondary 8, with several backyard and farm cases. Kent leads with five, Montgomery three, others tied or with one or two. spread via garbage feeding and moving hogs.

Kent County Montgomery Somerset Caroline Howard Washington Baltimore Worcester Prince George St. Marys Wicomico Carroll Cecil

Expression of thanks in bereavement note by Clare N Payne

A brief appreciation message from Clare N Payne thanking friends for consolation and help during sorrow and bereavement. The note expresses gratitude for support received in a time of mourning.

Ex President Wilson Dead After Long Illness

Former U S president Woodrow Wilson died Sunday at 11 15 a m after a prolonged illness of general arteriosclerosis and haemoplegia. The war president’s career spanned Princeton Wesleyan and New Jersey governance before his 1912 to 1920 presidency and League of Nations advocacy. He was born December 28 1856 in Staunton Virginia and died February 3 1924 at his residence.

Wilson White House League of Nations Mr. Wilson Joseph R Jessie Woodrow Wilson Staunton Davidson College Princeton University of Virginia Atlanta Johns Hopkins University Ellen Louise Axson Savannah Bryn Mawr College Wesleyan America Boston France New York Wichita Kan

Women taxpayers and tax totals for 1923 outlined

The article notes that about 800,000 women filed returns in 1921 with over 111 million dollars in tax. It details separate returns by wives, heads of families with exemptions, and single women, totaling tax collections around 58 million for single women and 43.5 million from wives, plus guidance on exemptions for widows and separated spouses and a prompt to file early to avoid office congestion.

Medal Lost On State Road To Easton And Greensboro

Lost last Monday on the State road from Easton to Greensboro via Denton, a 1915 Mutual Life Insurance Company blue enamel and gold medal. Engraved on the reverse with Awarded to Leander R Hooper Eas ton Maryland. Finder rewarded if contacting Leander R Hooper phone 328 Easton Maryland. Newnam's February furniture sale begins on Monday.

Easton Greensboro Denton Mutual Life Ins Leander R. Hooper Maryland

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the Local Department Melvin G. Morris Atwater Kent Board of Trade Board of Trade of Mercantile Committee Commercial T. Fred Towers John T. Carter J. Ed. Nichols B. H. Johnson George T. Redden W. FE. Thawley W. T. Bradley Alda P. Whitby Monroe G. Crouse W. S. Norris E. D. Kimmey George W. Beck Clayton Melvin Alda Montague J. D. Long Willian Golt Wye Mills 5. C. Johnson Ike Smith Naomi Stafford Ed. Walls R. P. Nichols J. F. Quillen Quillen Con Mabel Steele Katie Heather W. F. Clark I. A. Gooden Alex. Gooden Wye Malls Wilson Parvis Burrsville THE Ridgely News Joseph Simon Grove Central Albert Tuckahos W. H. Hollis Son Clare N. Payne Newnam
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