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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1924

Page

5

Local notices and community events in Caroline county

Local column lists upcoming lectures sermons and community meetings in Eas ton Denton Preston and Williston including Pussyfoot Johnson lecture next Thursday Evening and Dr E A Jones talk next Tuesday. Delegates introduce a Denton loan bill, church services, bake sales, and a Washington's Birthday banquet by Preston Council. Juries named for Talbot court and a Red Cross first aid kit for Denton fire engine are noted along with illness reports and The Near East Relief drive updates.

Pussyfoot Johnson Easton Kauffman Denton G. M. Clayton Centreville Denton M. P Andersontown- Hobbs Community Club E. M. Willey E. A. Jones Greensboro Williston Preston Council No. 43 Jr. O. U. A. Omz Washington William S. Norris Denton M. E. Church Wilmington Walter Sparklin Lucile Bailey Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Queen Anne's National Bank Caroline McMullin The Red Cross Chapel District Talbot Court Charles J. Hopkins Joseph A. Merrick John W. Sherwood Cooper C. Reese William R. Bradley James T. Blades William E. Roe Benjamin B. Brown Ida Hollingsworth J. E. Smith Preston Woodrow Wilson Jesus the Christ F. A. Traut Bureau of Navigation Navy Department Ella Carmine William Oliver Carmine Machinists’ Mates School United States Navy Carmine Ridgely Hillsboro Federalsburg Grace Jones Denton Methodist Protestant Church Miss Jones Crisheld Caroline County University of Maryland Catherine Beauchamp Burrsville Ada Lynn Concord Eloise Jarrell Marion Jarrell Ida May Roche Marie Clark Margaret Bennett Goldsboro Virginia Blades Emma Holland Elinor Knotts O. M. Hignatt Harry Cooper W. Collins Thomas Cape May Court House Cape May County New Jersey Thomas Robert W. Thomas Penn State College

Social News and Weddings in Denton Area

Mr and Mrs Melvin Andrew host a pleasant gathering by The Church of the Brethren Young Peoples Classes. Several weddings occur including Alicia O Connor Knotts and other couples, with trips planned. Local residents attend birthdays, visits, and social events amid church notices and society updates.

Tomato Growers Association Proposed by Caroline County Farm Bureau

Caroline county directors discuss forming a Tomato Growers Association to secure uniform quality and better prices. Nearby counties Queen Annes, Dorchester, Kent already organizing. Talbot expected to follow. Drive planned for February 25 with at least half the county acreage to join.

Caroline County Farm Bureau Denton Queen Anne’s County Dorchester Kent County Talbot County All Farm Organization Caroline County Federalsburg Farm Bureau Thieroff County Farm Bureau Goodwin Rye Farm Bureau Ridgely E. H. FE. Thieroff Milton King Caroline

Harmony announces Ada Willis and Walter Passwaters marriage

Harmony announces the marriage of Ada Willis of Linwood Pa formerly Harmony to Walter Passwaters son of Edward Passwaters of Houston Del The ceremony was performed by Rev Alexander Maconaghy Trainer Pa The couple will reside in Chester where the groom works Also local social notices record dinners oyster supper plans and visits among residents including the Todd and Deen families and Miss Mildred Collins in Wilmington.

Albert Willis Linwood Harmony Ada Walter Passwaters Edward Passwaters Houston Del Alexander Maconaghy Trainer Chester L. E. Brodes Olin Todd Kenneth Cora Todd Elsie Todd Austin Murphy Ladies’ Aid 0. G. Todd Preston G.S. Todd R. R. Deen Belle Dean Denton W. H. Deen Annie Schmick Baltimore H. H. Towers Mildred Collins Wilmington Roland Towers

Weekend Visits Across Bridgeville and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Charlie Perry spent the weekend with his parents in Bridgeville with Mr Truitt returning home Saturday. Harold Dew and children Virginia and James of Chestnut Grove visited Mrs Dewns parents the Halls on Sunday. Eugene Farran of Harmony stayed with Mrs Howard Cole and Mrs Walter McCarty on Sunday. Bowdle family visitors and Dorothy visited the Halls Saturday evening. R F Coleman moved back to his farm vacated New Year’s day. Mrs Walter McCarty remains mildly improved after illness. Jack Reese of Chester Pa visits his mother Emma Reese. Bill Kemp returned from Chester Pa after several months away. Mary Blades of Choptank visited Ruth Coleman last week. Blanche Bowdle visited Lelia Willoughby Wednesday.

Charlie Perry Mr. Perry Bridgeville Walter McCarty R. E. Bowdle Dorothy M. J. Hall R. F. Coleman Jack Reese Chester Emma Reese Bill Kemp Mary Blades Choptank Ruth Coleman Blanche Bowdle Lelia Willoughby

Thawley's M. P. Church reorganizes officers and plans social

Tuckahoe Neck Thawley's M P Church Sunday School announces new officers led by Superintendent William Reed Sr and assistant Thomas Clopper. A Washington social and bake sale is set for Friday February 22 in Thawleys Hall with proceeds aiding the church Farm Bureau and Community Club joint meeting held at D M Clopper home last Monday.

Thawley M. P William Reed, Sr Thomas Clopper Ralph Meredith Florence Reed Mabel Wright Hilda Reed B. F. Rickards Howard J. Wright Nathan J. Cade L. R. Clough Wallace Clark Co. Wright Wm. Swann Frank Rickards LR. Clough Howard Wright Hilda Cade Charles Chance Tuckahoe Neck Washington Thawley's Hall Farm Bureau and Community Club of D. M. Clopper

Fountain family returns home to help on farm

Carl Fountain, after time in Philadelphia, comes home to assist his father on the farm. The Club will meet with Mrs. Maggie Willey on Thursday February 21. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carpenter were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walling Sunday. Mrs. George Trescott spent Wednesday with her sister Mrs. June Watling. Grace Fountain of Philadelphia visited weekend. Atwood Todd was surprised by friends last week. Mrs. Newman visited her daughter Mrs. Ralph Walling recently. Annie Neal hosted the Ladies' Aid last Wednesday. H. H. Nuttle entertained friends last Tuesday. Atkins teaches in place of Alice Hignutt. May Price Scott is up after a long illness.

Melvin Andrew Church of the Brethren George McDaniel L. K. Ziegler Frank D. Zeigler Ruth Holsinger Sue Leese Lucy Blough Mary Hoffman Edna Shaffer Alda Gordon Ruth Krabiil Hilda Ritchie Charles Joe Blough Lee Anthony Amos Earle Crouse Alvin Shaffer John Arthur Reinhold Preston Spicher Melvin Pentz Louis J. Knotts, Jr Denton Alicia Or Robert O'Connor St Elizabeth's Catholic Church Eugene Kraemer Soleen Mendephals Philadelphia Mareriott S. Redden Knotts Ella V. Spicer Roanoke Joseph F. Watterson Washington Watterson Hub Furniture Co Treasury Department W. C. Andrew Andrew Katherine Vesty Hillsboro John Powell Brown Fairmount N. C John Knox Denise M. E. Church South Baltimore Florida Cuba North Carolina F.C. MacSorley Federalsburg M. E. Church Emma Butler George Baker Frances Tubbs Trippe Mary Wilson Carl Fountain Andersontown- Hobbs Atwood Todd Newman Ralph Walling Annie Neal Ladies’ Aid H. H. Nuttle Atkins Alice Hignutt May Price Scott

Local pupils excel in recent exams and community notes

The school honors list includes Lewis Davis Howard Davis Ivah Moore Charles Davis Catherine Towers and Wilson Smith. Hopkins Thomas of Denton High School scored 99 percent in algebra. Miss Read spoke at the church for the Ladies Home Missionary Society. Mr and Mrs Fred Smith moved into town. Mrs Harris of Betterton supported Near East Relief. Mrs J A Billing of Greensboro visited. Mr Harry Beck traveled to Philadelphia. Mrs Frank Murphy visited Mrs Sarah Davis over the weekend.

Lewis Davis Howard Davis Ivah Moore Charles Davis Catherine Towers Wilson Smith Hopkins Thomas Denton High School Miss Read Ladies’ Home Missionary Society Fred Smith Harris Betterton J. A. Billing Greensboro Our Town Harry Beck Philadelphia Frank Murphy Sarah Davis

Ladies' Aid Society Meets for Fund Drive Plans

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Church met with 48 members to discuss funds for a new building and March money making events. A program included Mrs. Joseph Carroll as chair, vocal selections, readings, and a recitation. A future contract with the Temple Singers promises annual entertainment and a Dollar Social on Washington's Birthday to benefit the building. Other church notes include Rev. Omar Jones preaching, Frank Flounders' honeymoon travels, and various social visits and illnesses among locals.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church John Swing Joseph Carroll M. A. Bracket Margaret Swing F. A. Stayer Grace Rickards Maryland Harry Swann J. T. Moore Nelson Rickards Will Rickards George Slaughter Temple Singers Supplee Lyceum Bureau Ladies’ Aid John Davis Washington Omar Jones Methodist Frank Flounders Haltimore Richmond Suffolk Virginia Queen Esther Circle Dr. Jones Eugene Cooper Wilmington Wyatt Meredith Carter Forester James P. Swing Princeton New Jersey Swing Annie Hevalow Lulu Hevalow Greensboro Edna Detwiler New Baptist Church Westcott Porter Mary Emma Wesley Bowers Miss Heatrice Easton Hospital George Imler Wharton Philadelphia Selby Smith Baltimore Tom ‘Temple Annie Jump Marydel T. W. Jones Brooklyn Mulford Swing Reformed Church Parsonage Ernest Jones Ray Smith Mercy Hospital Will Smith Sue Latcham Milford Charles L. Hobbs Harvey Holsinger Leonard Dean

Card of Thanks From David H. Tunns

Grateful acknowledgments are offered for the many acts of kindness and consideration shown by neighbors and friends during the recent bereavement in the family of David H. Tunns.

Mr. Earle Chaffinch Visits Denton From Philadelphia

Philadelphia resident Mr. Earle Chaffinch has been visiting his parents in Denton, sharing time with family during the trip.

Earle Chaffinch Philadelphia Denton

Death of Mrs Jennie Vesty Davis at Easton

Mrs Jennie Vesty Davis died suddenly early Sunday after a short illness in Easton Emergency Hospital. She was 47, widow of Edward R. Davis, mother of a Navy serviceman Vesty stationed in Honolulu, and daughter of the late John W. Vesty. Funeral was Tuesday at her home, burial in Easton cemetery.

Ladies' Aid Dollar Social in Goldsboro

The Ladies' Aid plans a dollar social on the 21st in the church assembly hall with a one dollar contribution per member and a short literary program. A Near East Relief illustrated lecture will be held Monday night February 18 with free will offerings. Local residents, trips, and purchases appear among names and events in Goldsboro society notes.

Swanwick Marcus Hook Porter Mollie Waller Chester Norman Smith Kathryn Shockley Philadelphia Thomas Gray Luther Bennett Robert Jarrell, Jr Baltimore R. M. Wheeler Church Will Edward Lapham Florida

Central items from a local issue

Central notes Mr John Nichols ending months of illness and gaining outdoor time. Arthur Scott and family visited Mrs Scott and Mr Andrew Cohee near Burrsville. Kenneth Shaffer missed school a few days due to poisoning. Claude and Lewis Geisel visited Owen Geisel in Central City Pa. Raughly Willoughby injured his hand at work in the woods. Sunday dawned an old fashioned wintry day.

John Nichols Arthur Scott Scott Andrew Cohee Burrsville Kenneth Shaffer Messrs Claude Lewis Geisel Owen Geisel Central

Supper Hosts and Sick List Amid Local Visitations

Mr and Mrs Olaf E Smith hosted a Sunday supper with multiple couples and children. The group spent Tuesday with Mrs Stafford's sister Mrs G L Griffith, who remains sick at her home nearby. Miss Ruth Bowdle and sister spent the weekend with Miss Margaret Howard. Mrs Charles Culver and Mrs G L Griffith remain on the sick list.

Olaf E. Smith G. L. Griffith Fletcher Walls Medford Walls Fred Love Hazel and Vincent Harvey Hazel Baker John Stafford Maud and Knolen Stafford G.L. Griffith Ruth Bowdle Margaret Howard Charles Culver G. L Griffith

Mr James P Neal Visits Caraline From Baltimore

Mr James P Neal of Baltimore was a recent visitor in Caraline, staying briefly and noted for his engagement with local interests. He toured notable sites and spoke with residents during his stay.

James P. Neal Baltimore Caraline

Delaware Breakwater plan electrifies M D and V railroad

The Delaware Breakwater Terminal Corporation outlines an electric operation of the Maryland Delaware and Virginia railroad from Love Point to Lewes. Plans include a 200 foot breakwater, four double deck piers, seven story warehouses, and a coal pier. financing from national and English investors. The project, centered near Lewes, anticipates spring construction with a 99 year lease and provision for workers housing.

Delaware Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Love Point Lewes William H. Yex Terminal Corporation Philadelphia Vox Pennsylvania Railroad West Virginia Mr. Vox New York Chicago St. Louis Minneapolis Delaware Bay I T

Orphans Court Grants Admin For Several Estates In Debt Notice

In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Letters of administration were granted to Clare N Payne for John W Payne deceased. Bond filed and approved, creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named Elbert Douglas and John R Downes. Executors filed accounts and releases in multiple estates and guardianship accounts. Probate of John W Arnold will was admitted. Renunciations and new admin letters approved for Charles N High and Harvey I Cooper. Real estate appraisals filed for Eva G Zacharias estate.

Orphans’ Court West Harper and Shawn Clare N. Payne John W. Payne Elbert Douglas John R. Downes Franklin T. Johnson Martha E. Johnson Merrick Clements Fred R. Owens Anna Carter Sinclair Harman Pennypacker Edward E. Nuttle William R. Pennypacker Earl Pennypacker Maggie P. Pennypacker Helen Pennypacker Fred John W. Arnold Harvey L. Cooper Charles N. High Harvey I. Cooper

Death of Mrs Mary Wilson in Wilmington aged 76

Mrs Mary Wilson died Tuesday morning at her brother David H Tubbs home in her 76th year. Born in Concord Delaware in 1840 to Moses and Priscila Tubbs she was twice married first to Peter P Johnson and later to Thomas Wilson. She resided in Wilmington for decades and recalled Civil War events. Survived by one brother funeral held Thursday at the Protestant Episcopal Church with Rev C Nadal Jones officiating. Interment in Denton Cemetery.

Mary Wilson David H. ‘Tubbs Wilson Concord Del Moses and Priscila Tubbs Peter P. Johnson Thomas Wilson Wilmington Prethodist Episcopal Church C. Nadal Jones Denton Cemetery

Death of W T Hignutt prominent Caroline farmer

William Thomas Hignutt a noted Eighth district farmer and longtime county figure died at his Concord home Tuesday after months of declining health. He served as Sheriff in 1903 and sought County Commissioner in 1905. Survived by widow Rachel Nickhols and five sons and two daughters. Funeral held Thursday at home, with Rev. Holt and Rev. Atkins officiating. Interment in Federalsburg Cemetery.

William Thomas Hignutt Concord Denton Caroline Hignutt Board of Election Supervisors Rachel Nickhols Hayward Emmett Mark Fletcher Raymond Hignutt Wallace Harper Agnes Hign

Ridgely Pea Growers Meet for Cannery Prices

About 25 Ridgely farmers gathering to decide on continuing peas under current canneries offers. They note ten year average yield of 500 pounds per acre and discuss break even at 70 dollars per ton, potential losses if prices stay low, and the need for a viable plan. An association was formed to market peas via the Caroline County Farm Bureau Cooperative, with a five member committee to meet a local packer for a mutually satisfactory arrangement.

Ridgely Caroline County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association, Inc

New Fire Engine Arrives In Denton

Denton receives a Seagrave fire engine, the latest and most powerful on the Eastern Shore. Unloaded Monday, it was shown downtown then tested by the river, proving highly effective to skeptical firemen. It features a 400 gallon pump, 46 gallon chemical tank, 200 feet of hose, ladders, lights, siren, bells, axes, and seating for 25 to 30 men. cost $11,750. Denton now ranks with regional towns for firefighting equipment.

Denton Seagrave Fire Engine Co Columbus Ohio

Resolutions of Respect for Brother John W Payne

Resolutions by Algom in Tribe No 186 Improved Order of Red Men proclaim the Great Spirit called to remove John W Payne a Noble Chief and member. The tribe expresses fraternal regard and mourns his loss. Sympathy extended to the bereaved family. Charter draped in mourning for thirty Suns. minutes updated and copies sent to family and county paper.

John W. Payne J. Frank Lednam William R. Dulin Sherman T. Griffith J. Frank Patchett Sachem

Jurors for the April Panels Named by Judge Keating

Judge Keating selected the April jurors from 150 names on a drawn list. The long roster spans six districts with dozens of candidates including Wm. P. Manlove, Thomas H. Hobbs, Ralph Swann, James E. Curry, Carroll K. Dulin, Nelson H. Fooks, Wm. W. Noble, and John E. Hoffman among many others, reflecting a broad panel for upcoming court sessions.

Keating

Adams Cross Roads Social Roundup and Local Notes

Miss Marie Parker of Newark Delaware spent part of last week with her parents here. Miss Anna Cannon visited Miss Marie Parker on Saturday and Sunday. Miss Minnie and Altha Adams hosted visitors, Jack Mears and Winnie Graham of Wilmington, at Mr. John Adams and family. Laura Seely stayed weekend with Miss Martyn Adams. Martha and Alton Elerich were in Salisbury Friday and Saturday. Measles are frequent visitors in the area.

Marie Parker Newark Del Woman's College Anna Cannon Minnie Altha Adams Jack Mears Winnie Graham Wilmington John Adams Laura Seely Martyn Adams Martha and Alton Elerich Salisbury

Twentieth Century Club Holds Meeting at Blades Home

The Twentieth Century Community Club met on the 6th at Mrs. Alva Blades home with good attendance. Miss Kellogg outlined yearly programs and a committee was formed to implement it. Husbands are invited to attend a February 26 gathering at Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Blades.

Alva Blades Miss Kellogg O. C. Blades

In sad loving remembrance of our dear mother’s death

Mourning verses recall Martha E Layton Albert Howard Catherine Howard Susan D Nichols with daughters sons and husbands grieving the loss. They note six months since Martha Layton died December 1913 February 1920 and February 1921 dates and memories of their mother in heaven.

Albert Howard Catherine Howard Avan Susan D. Nichols

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fes the Local Department Ewapa LS Elmer T. Orme James Baxley Pittsville Wicomico County William A. Smith Main Street Leila Mudd Farm Bureau Notes Smithson Andersontown Hobbs Ridgely News Egzgement David H. Tunns Jennie Vesty Davis John W. Vesty Vesty Near Davis Edward RB. Davis Honolulu Wm. T. McGuire Easton Cemetery H. M. Thompson Robert Crosby Flanders N. J William T. McGuire Howard Knotts Harry Fisher Ralph Holland D. M. Lee Miriam Gale Christine Wilson State Normal School Towson Hilda Elbin Charles FE. Fleming Edgar Blanche G. Lawrence Wilson J. Norman Clark Willard Russell FE. H. Gale Wilbur Fleming Orphans’ Court Proceedings W. T. Hignutt W. T.hignutt Judge Keating T. Purdy Richards J. Edward Walls Wh. T. Jarman Chas W. Conley Walter T. Elliott John R. Jones Chas. P. Cowgill Alonzo B. Cohee W. Foster Clark Wm. P. Manlove Thomas H. Hobbs Wm. M. Gorey George Schrieber George R. Horsey William A. Roe J. F. Stevenson Lavisone Thos. H. Draper Charles L. Jareal Noble Jarrell Wm. d. Murphy Ross Duling Frank S. Smith Wm. G. Carrow H. H. Dennison John T. Milby Chas. H. Clough J. W. Shewbrooks Ralph Swann James E. Curry Alvin Smith Jacob E. Gibson P. S. Raughley A. C.bilbrough Carroll H. Pippin Samuel Bilwanger Andrew Baggs Wm. W. Noble Lemuel R. Clough Linwood Cuhee Thos. A. Cleaves Charles W. Hobbs J. Atwood Todd Marion L. Beck John L. George Wm.t. Beauchamp William C. Andrew R. H. Stafford R. Leslie Merrick George A. Dever Leland T. Short William Chambers Isaac L. Dukes Wm. C. Beck Carroll K. Dulin Nelson H. Fooks John F. Spence A. C. Hubbert William A. Lewin John E. Todd Charles A. Carroll Charles Blades Harry B. Wright Geo. H. Flaharty William P. Ledman Jas. R. Christopher J. Lee Covey C. Homer Turner Geo. A. Donovan Clinton S. Poole T. Fred Brown W. Lowe Collins Charles T. Davis T. R. Hackett John A. Hyland Thos. H. Chambers Wm. A. Mowbray William E. Cox John W. Hurlock Wm. R. Breeding Harry E. Kinder James D. Johnson Robinson Nichols Ward Edgars Victor Dean George H. Smith Anderson Redden John J. Hammer W. D. Fleetwood Isaac T. Sparklin Edward Pinkine W. Arthur Holt H. Lay Beaven William L. DeFord James B. Wright Wm. P. Fleming Joseph M. Short T. Clayton Roe J. Magrogan Howard D. Knotts Joseph H. Carroll Charles Kline Wm E. Sylvester ZU Seventi A. G. Saulsbury Wm. T. Temple Henry M. Cade Robert G. Dean Thomas W. Jones C. P. Holsinger John E. Hoffman Robert E. Smith Robert E. Pippin Harper Lang John R. Andrew C. H. Towers Walter Howard G. W. Kelley J. Ernest Collins Joseph E. Clark Wm. W. Parker Lee Hignutt H. Beauchamp Frank P. Simon Calvin D. Lynch J. Mulford Swing J. Olan Clark Isaac E. Mason Charles Stevenson Allen Cherry Thos. P. Gateley Austin L. Durney Nstrict Oo H. Evein Lacy Alfo Wm A. Johnson Walter Fountain Quillen Linwood Todd Joseph Sautter James H. Dew Adams Cross Roads Memoriam Martha E. Layton Mother
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