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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1921
Page
5
Local pages advertise many happenings at Bryant's Palace including comedies and dramas with Olive Thomas and Norma Talmadge, packed houses, and nightly performances. Also listed are shopping notices, prices on eggs corn wheat and vegetables, Exide batteries promotions, and upcoming local civic meetings and church events.
Temple Lodge of Masons hosts a grand Tuesday banquet with 200 members and guests. The Denton Community Club greets Friday to discuss houseplant culture and plan the next meeting. The report mentions Mrs. Emily DeFord in Baltimore for treatment and Barroll K. Dulin's quiet marriage in Easton, plus various local visits and hospital stays.
Robert B. Dixon a leading Eastern Shore businessman died at his Easton home aged 86. Survived by wife Mrs A Mitchell Palmier and several children and relatives. Edgar L Kinder a Sussex farmer died in a horse accident. Captain Thomas Griffin aged 96 a long time Talbot resident died at Easton. Kate Flowers formerly of Caroline died at the Home for the Aged in Easton aged 84.
The Annapolis Capital reports that 2 500 000 State of Maryland serial 43 percent bonds were awarded by the State Board of Public Works to a Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company led syndicate and are meeting with ready sale as offered for investment.
Attendance at the Methodist Sunday School and Wednesday prayer meeting rises. Sunday services at 6 30 a m and 7 30 p m feature The Most Popular Sin. Mrs Alfred Dennison hosted friends for birthdays of her and Mrs Lane. J S Lapham family returned from Lakeland Florida after two weeks. Local Masonic banquet attendees from Goldsboro in Denton. Mrs W J Murphy and Mrs Silvester visited Wilmington. J C Jackson and wife welcome a baby girl. William Cooper back from illness. Alfred Dennison returns from New York trip. Mrs Alda Jackson on a Philadelphia visit. Dr Silver’s new house nearing completion.
Rev. George Reichmeir, pastor of the M. E. Church, is invited to return for another conference year. Mrs. Blarry Whiteley visits her sister, wife of Rev. George Williams, in Wilmington. Miss Katie Duhamel of Centreville visits relatives in town. Edwin Turner, 6, is ill. Mrs. Annie Flaharty visits son James in Penn's Grove. Miss Lucretia Smith improves. Mr. Kirby Wrightson opens a Main Street store. The Chautauqua arrives February 22 for four days.
Mr and Mrs John Adams entertained many friends last Wednesday evening. Attendees included Clarence Adams and family, Fred Fountain clan, Edna Myra Mamie Adams and others. Ice cream and candy were served. Miss Ethel Adams hosted her cousin Myra Wright last week. Pauline Adams stayed with sister Mrs Therman Adams. Ida Parker visited son Clarence Parker. Marian Adams visited Hickman for the weekend.
Templeville notes show Guerney Knotts Herbert Knotts and John Davis visiting Centreville on Tuesday. Wim Sparks and daughter Mary Katherine of Roe visited friends here this week. Mrs Kate O Knotts returned home after days with Sudersville friends. Mrs M E Moore hosted the Ladies Aid on Wednesday evening. Roy Stafford visited Sudlersville friends this week. Miss Mary Knotts spent a day in Ridgely.
The Journal reports a change of address that includes both the former and new locations. It notes the old address remains in records while the new site begins operations, with details on filing requirements and effective dates.
Ridgely community notes recount Ladies Aid Thursday meeting at Mrs. Milton Smith with Rainy Day Bags and a planned Washington's Birthday supper. many local residents featured in visits, library gifts, school events, and upcoming elections. The column lists club activities, civic notices, and resident movements across nearby towns.
Hillsboro reports Rev. S N Pilchard will retire and moves into town ownership of Main Street home. Chautauqua set for 18 and 26 at hotel parlor with a fine program. Sewing Circle officers named Dorothy Knotts president and others. Various visits, moves and illnesses noted among townsfolk including Ed Davis, Mollie Smith, Edna Fleming, and Margaretta Ross.
At Federalsburg Miss Lida Lee Tait principal of the Strate Normal School Towson argues people would send their children for a two year program. She notes Maryland offers strong incentives with most costs covered by the state and a $25 summer bonus plus potential raises. Teaching grows as a desirable profession.
Architect Henry P. Hopkins of Annapolis will draft plans for a proposed Greensboro school to be built this year in the new section near J Oscar Bernard’s residence with substantial playground space. The old Greensboro hotel property was sold at public sale by Jesse W Porter last Saturday to A W Brumbaugh and T Clayton Horsey for 3550 dollars. Reverend Melvin G Morris slipped in a road hole last Saturday night, spraining his ankle and requiring crutches since.
Harmony social plans announced for Wednesday February 16 in Talbot with the Warner home as the gathering point. Families mention include Towers Thomas and Schultz households and W R Thomas. Phillip McConnell travels to Norristown for work. Percy Collins stays with his father S H Collins.
The American Corner M P Church has been repaired repainted and redecorated at a cost near 500 dollars funded by subscribers. A revival meeting is underway and the pastor invites the public. Mrs Roe who lives between American Corner and Federalsburg was badly scalded several days ago while taking hot water from the stove. the Federal Community Club is assisting her care.
Mr. Charles Perry and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Willoughby and family spent the week end with friends in Chester. Mr. Howard Cole and Mr. Harvey Patrick spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hynson Cole. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Donoho hosted his sister from Baltimore for the weekend. Mr. S. W. Harding is visiting friends in Wilmington.
Clarence Richards caught two herrings on Thursday of last week, a sign of spring as reported in the local notices.
The Andersontown Hobbs Community Club met in January at Mrs Larry Cooper's home to discuss papers on Reading and Story-Telling in the Home and The Value of Family Singing and Music in the Home led by Mrs J A Todd and Mrs F E Grime. Refreshments were served and the group planned to meet February 7 at Mrs J S Cohee's.
Circuit Court for Caroline county resolves two suits over land between Goldsboro and Baltimore Corner. Alexander Hughes, occupant for 35 years, built twice and claims verbal gift from his mother. Johnson and Shively opposed. Goldsborough and Stevens represented Hughes. Court decision handed February 9 after January 11 hearing.
Liberty Bond holders of the original second, third, and fourth issues are urged to immediately present their bonds to their bank and exchange them for permanent bonds. No further interest coupons accrue until exchanges are made, so neglect could complicate future interest adjustments.
In memory of our dear little boy Fred Wathers who departed January 26, 1921. Silently the shades of evening gather round our lonely door and bring before us the dear little face we shall see no more. We cannot understand why we must part. From our darling we loved so dear. But God who doeth all things well will some day make it clear. - Mama and Papa.
Most Caroline county farmers have found profitable work to do on their places during this very open winter, and many important jobs have been completed and things made ready for the spring season near at hand.
Judges West Harper and Shawn presided as releases were filed for several distributees in the estates of William O. Anderson Mary B Chambers and Arena Alford. The Bailey will was admitted to probate and inventories approved. Guardians were authorized to invest Floyd Todd estate funds in Liberty Loan Bonds.
Promoters announce a state road bus network from Elkton to Salisbury with a main line through Chesapeake City Cecilton Galena Chestertown Church Hill Centreville Easton Preston Hurlock Sharptown Mardela and Salisbury and a spur via Church Hill to Ingleside Goldsboro Greensboro Denton Federalsburg. Three daily buses per direction between Elkton and Salisbury, starting from both ends.
Capt E Ney Dodson and colleagues reviewed Chapel district roads in Talbot county to select projects for the $194,000 improvement fund. A large Chapel district crowd met the commission and taxpayers in Cordova backed upgrading the Easton Cordova road to the State road at Three Bridges Branch and the Cordova to Matthews route.
William Maddox of Caroline county and Fred Austin of Seaford were arrested for allegedly burning the Lauer home in Sussex on December 26, 1919. The trio, including Samuel Scott, plus Maddox’s wife, confessed to roles in planning and executing the blaze that destroyed the dwelling and its contents.
The Chestertown Transcript notes farming nationwide suffers from low grain prices while poultry shows the brightest outlook. Wholesale prices drop for dry goods tempt replacements, but poultry stock is tied to the annual spring incubation cycle. The coming season is expected to be good, encouraging hundreds of poultrymen in Caroline County where the business supports substantial weekly revenue.
The Maryland Press Association, at a Wilmington meeting, paid tribute to three veteran editors now deceased. Frank E. Williams of the Cecil Whig, George T. Melvin of the Annapolis Advertizer and former Denton Journal editor Marion V. Urewington of the Salisbury News were lauded for their contributions. Melvin was praised as a scholarly Christian gentleman whose memory will endure among editors and his cultivated audience.
State Forester F W Beasley announces 500000 trees ready for spring planting at the College Park nursery. White pine eight inches high offered at 1 cent, six feet tall at 86 cents, with demand projected well over 100000. Large forest landowners can arrange motor truck pickup. smaller lots via express. Black Walnut and Norway spruce popular. orders open, some varieties limited.
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