Denton and Caroline News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Local notices report cash prices for eggs paid by W J Blackiston and Field Willis, while Denton M E Church plans revival. Caroline schools donate 360.39 to Belgian relief. J L Stevens moves to James Fountain farm near Hickman. Denton tax base nears one million. R W Messenger named to Eastern Shore Hospital board near Cambridge. Sheriff notes Pierce Sheppard jailed in Atlantic City. Drs Kelly and Davis to speak on Sabbath observance at Parker's hall. The Gales to perform at Denton town hall with Songs and Stories of the Red Man. Religious and civic leaders discussed for Maryland Annual Conference presidency. Carload sweet potatoes shipped via Delaware road. notable growers Harry and Emmett Raughley of Harrington. Obituaries: James Ahearn of Wyel Mills and Emma Hough of Smyrna. Rollo Club from Cambridge visits for a Denton dance. Caroline High School Alumni banquet at Brick Hotel. Lord's Day Alliance speakers Dr Wr Ow Davis and Dr Howard A Kelly tour Caroline, with stops across Hillsboro to Greensboro and Denton churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackiston
Den‘ton M.E
Caroline
Field & Willis
J. L. Stevens
Burtsville
James Fountain Farm
Hickman
Crouse
Denton
R. W. Messenger
Eastern Shore Hospital
Cambridge
B. Kitchen
William Bullock
J. H. Nichols & Co
Temple
Pierce Sheppard
Atlantic City
Kelly
Davis
Parker's Moving Picture Hall
Town Hall
Denton Fire Company
Red Man
Walter R. Graham
Chestertown
J. M. Gill
Harry and
Emmett Raughley
Harrington
James Ahearn
Wyel Mills
Maggie Ahearn
Elijah Sligourt
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Easton
Emma Hough
John Hough
Wilmington
James Hoffecker
Smyrna
J. Boon Dukes
Rollo Club
Sixteen Strong
Dorchester
Col
Thomas J. Ewell
Col. Ewell
Baltimore Sun
Maryland
H. H. Nuttle
Gladys Westerfield
Harold Nuttle
Chas. Stevens
Wr OW. Davis
Lord's Day Alliance
Howard A. Kelly
Parker’s Moving Picture Hall
Begrom
Greansboro
Methodist Episcopal _ Church
Hillsboro
M. E
Church of the Brethren
Methodist Episcopal Church
Protestant Episcopal
Concord Moe
Federalsburg
Hurlock M. E
Preston
Weddings and social notes span Hickman to Templeville
Miss Manila Breeding wed Roland Dukes at Hickman M E Church in a December ceremony with Rev. M W Marine officiating. Guests came from Denton Ridgely Concord Burrsville Greenwood and Hickman. The couple will reside near Chestnut Grove after January. Also, L Homer Benton and Lola Rebecca Bowen married in Templeville M E Church with plans for a home in Sadlersville after January 15. Numerous relatives and friends attended. Additional notices cover more social visits and engagements across Denton Ridgely Ridgely Greenwood Philadelphia and Wilmington, with gatherings, travel, and holiday events noted throughout the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman M. E. Church
Manila Breeding
Hickman
Roland Dukes
M. W. Marine
Charles Hignutt
Isaac Noble
Edna Porter
Greenwood
Denton
Ridgely
Concord
Burrsville
Dukes
Chestnut Grove
L. Homer Benton
Suthersville
Sadlersville
AS RK. He Burnite
Mary Anah
William Curtis Beckwith
New York
Beckwith
Maryland
William E. Scot
Annie Wiggins
Chestertown
Methodist Episcopal
W. E. Habbart
Scott
Wiggins
Eugene Park Reading
Flemington
N. J
Nettie Belle Longfellow
Greensboro
A. P. Prettyman
Goldsboro
New York City
Charles Edward Dyer
Marie France
Frederick
North Carolina
Floyd Cecil
Baltimore
Miriam Campbell
Newark
T. R. Green
M.B. Sherwood
Wilmington
R. T. Bryan
B. F. Field
W. G. Field
Philadelphia
Frances Holt
Roselle
S. E. Holt
John M. Willis
North Wales
Charles H. Willis
J. H. Billingsley
Thos. F. Smith
Havre de Grace
Corinne Mowbray
Federalsburg
S. JG. Nuttle
Waverly
Lelia M. Covey
Chester
Preston New Homes And Revival Plans Highlight Local News
Prestons J T Dennis and family have moved into a new home. Levin Reid will occupy the house vacated by Mr. Dennis. James Corkran moved to another house in town, and Norman Ledman will occupy the house he vacated. Homes are scarce due to high building lot prices. Plymouth plans note the town’s electric lights streets and sewage system amid expected growth if building inducements rise. The Methodist Episcopal Church begins revival services Sunday January 3 with railroad evangelist John Clark for two weeks. Dr Howard A Kelly and Dr W W Davis of Baltimore will speak January 3. On January 9 Dr R K Stephenson will preach and hold quarterly conference the day before at 2:30 PM. Revival successes noted at Choptank and Bethlehem Churches, with eleven adults admitted at Choptank and sixteen at Bethlehem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestons
J. T. Dennis
Levin Reid
Dennis
James Corkran
Norman Ledman
Preston
Methodist Episcoee Church
John Clark
Howard A. Kelly
W. W. Davis
Baltimore
Simon's I
Olive Shaw
Richard Sharp
Charley Fisher
Frank Matthews
Dudley Davis
Oakley Marvel
Willard Wrighton
Howard Marvel
Willie Sharp
Beulah Marvel
Susie Marvel
Edith Dragoo
M. E
T. A.smith
L. S. Matthews
Norman Wilson
Norman Harrison
Dorothy Haymaker
Ada Matthews
St. Paul's Reformed Church
J. B. Wrighton
Easton
Will Freeman
T. A. Smith
Thos. A. Smith, Jr
Geo. Dutton
Newark
Del
del. Mr. and Mrs. Dutton Left On Monday To Pay A Visit To His Family At Seaford
Will Swann
Emerson
Clayton Roe
Swann
John Ebling
Emerson Farm
Adolph Treat
Milton Blades
Reat
Laura Godwin
Pennsylvania
Centreville
Harry Legg
Goldsborough
Edith Quigg
Elkton
C. L. Herzog
James Hevalow
Irwin
Robert Pippin
Henderson
M. E. Church
J. M. Haymaker
Wm. Carlile
West Grove
Frank Seward
Harry Laird
E. E. Pen
Concord Residents Change Homes and Local Notices
Concord residents report address changes for I N Chambers to Capt Carmine farm Follar Neck and Ben Nichols to the vacated Chambers residence Wiliam Maloney moves to liden homestead near Hickman. several social and church notices follow including altered Bloomery service time and gatherings hosted by local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Chambers
Capt. Carmine
Foplar Neck
Ben. Nichols
Chambers
Wiliam Maloney
Liden
Hickman
Concord
Bessie Fountain
Frank Doerr
Grace Hubbard
Bridgille
G.S. Thomas
Minerva Todd
Dover
Pennington and Ashcroft Wed at M E Church
Miss Clara Dell Pennington and Mr. Troy Sidney Ashcroft married at the M E Church with Rev. Harvey Holsinger officiating and Rev. W S Habbart assisting. The ceremony followed by train departure to Wadesboro. A Christmas program and village life notes fill the column with community events and moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Clara Dell Pennington
Troy Sidney Ashcroft
Wadesboro
N. C
Harvey Holsinger
W. S. Habbart
Maude Gibson
Mendelssohin’s
Milton Smith
Ridgely
Enoch George
Preston
Frank Gotwells
Washington
Ashcroft
Dorothy Flounders
Lydia Pennington
Wilmington
Baltimore
Brethren
Harvey [Lolsinger
Kentucky
Social rounds in Queen Anne and Greensboros area
Miss Edna Morgan and Mr S l Culver attend the home of Mr and Mrs Hr E Jarrell in Greens Gore. Virginia guest Vlavohd Lightner and North Carolina guest Neal Grubb visit Mrs Elizabeth Lightner. Newark visitors Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson and child stay with Mr and Mrs Howard Knotts. Holiday visits include Mr and Mrs James Moore of Baltimore and Mr and Mrs G C Moore’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Morgan
S.l. Culver
Hr. E. Jarrell
Gore
Vlavohd Lightner
Virginia
Neal Grubb
North Carolina
Elizabeth Lightner
Fred Anderson
Litle
Newark
N. J
Howard Knotts
James Moore
Balimore
Oxford
Jennie Jacobs
Wilmington
Herbert Stayton
E. S. Bowens
Easton
Howard Flowers
Aft
Fred Jump
Philadelphia
S. P. Jump
Horace Morgan
Seaford
Emily Knotts
Wye Mills
Anniversary Dinner At Chestnut Grove Honors Pennypackers
In Chestnut Grove Mr. and Mrs. Pennypacker celebrated their twenty seventh wedding anniversary with a large dinner hosted by Rev. and Mrs. John Rosser and other families. Numerous guests included the Rosser and Trice circles, Dalious and Reed families, and members from Delaware. Silver presents were given to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Grove
W. R. Pennypacker
John Rosser
William Croll
Thomas Wilson
Fred Scott
August Croll
Herbert Bullock
B. F. Dalious
Harrison Trice
Herman Pennypacker
S. O. Adams
Della Smith
Minerva Wilson
Earl Pennypacker
Edwin
Ralph Rosser
Pennypacker
B. F. ‘Dalious
Victor Reed
Arthur
Paul Rosser
Mattie V. Trice
Carrie Trice
Minnie Nagel
Margaret Nagel
Ethel Culver
Ruth Slakem
Addie Smith
Maud Trice
Messrs
Clayton Satterfield
Ernest Brown
Ralph Todd
Lewis Trice
C. B. Culver
Clayton
Gilbert Collins
Norman Smith
James Willoughby
B. F. Daltons
Rey
Delaware
Marydel Moves and Local Changes Chronicle
Marydel residents report several relocations including William George moving to the country and James Smith moving into a new home over the railroad. Alexander shifts from Main Street to Church Avenue and A F Heather relocates to Hotel Heather opposite the railroad station. The lake drawn skaters last week, and a fear rises that county commissioners may fill the lake. Revival opens at Marydel Church on Sunday night January 3 for an indeterminate period with meetings nightly except Saturdays. Howard Heather of Philadelphia spent Christmas week with his mother in Marydel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Wm.George
James Smith
Alexander
Main Street
Church Avenue
A. F. Heather
Templeville
Heather
Marydel Lake
Howard Heather
Philadelphia
Hartly Sunday School Christmas Program Draws Crowd
Hartly M. E. Sunday School held its annual Christmas entertainment on Monday night. The church was packed and the program drew praise, with Mrs. E. C. Dailey in charge. The choir’s singing pleased the audience and Santa Claus distributed treats to the scholars after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartly
Hartly M. E
E. C. Dailey
Santa Claus
Hobbs vicinity removals and holiday events
Mr Ed Warner moves from Hobbs farm and W Murpy of Harmony succeeds him. Several others relocate farms and properties around Hobbs with neighbors moving to farms and bungalows. The annual holiday dance at Masonic Hall hosts about 150 youths from Denton and nearby counties with Elliott’s Orchestra providing music and notable patronesses.
Local Property Shifts and Community News
Charles Collins will occupy the Mc Nash property here the coming year. John Tribett has moved to Federalsburg and Mr. Kelly now occupies the house he vacated. The newly wedded couple Mr and Mrs Fred Payne will move on C C Deens farm where Oscar Murphy resides. Calvin Todd, a local merchant, has moved to his late fathers property. Harmony Sunday School enjoyed a treat from the superintendent and teachers on Wednesday. Merchants report strong holiday business. Mr Elliott on Wesley Towers farm was paralyzed Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Collins
McNash
John Tribett
Federalsburg
Mr. Kelly
Fred Payne
C. C. Deen
Oscar Murphy
Mr. Murphy
H.C. Hobbs
Hobbs
Calvin Todd
F. S. Todd
Harmony
Elliott
Wesley Towers
Christmas entertainment at Templeville public school
Templeville public school and Sunday School combined held a Christmas program last Wednesday evening in the school house. About two hundred attended. Pupils directed by Miss Cooper and Miss McKnett performed well. Santa Claus gave presents, and the pastor and wife received a turkey and a large basket of good things. Sunday School served ice cream, and a well decorated large tree impressed all. Mr. Gurney Knotts, school board president, chaired the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templevillle
Templeville Public School
Gurney Knotts
Pigs for Sale Quick Buyer sought by Clark in Tuckahoe Neck
Harry S. Clark of Tuckahoe Neck advertises a large lot of pigs for sale at a low price to any buyer ready to act quickly. The notice emphasizes affordability and prompt sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Clark
Tuckahoe Neck
Local residents scattered through town and farms
Andrew Jackson and others move among houses vacated in the Pritchett vicinity. Relatives and visitors from Wilmington, Philadelphia, Greensboro and beyond join extended family gatherings and Christmas visits. A fire at J. A. Comegys farm damages Stockley's furniture. insurers absent.
Bethlehem News Notes and Shipments of Moves
Bethlehem reports Tuesday’s entertainment The Star of Hope with a Christmas boat full of gifts for children. Residents note several relocations including Dave Cheezum near Denton and Scott Waddell leaving his farm. Various moves, visits, and health updates follow, ending with Mrs J R Hopkins’ Monday outing.
Federalsburg School Board Sells Academy to Messenger
The Caroline County School Board sold Federalsburg Academy on Saturday to R. W. Messenger for 2750 dollars. A new Federalsburg high school building began last summer with plans to complete and ready occupancy by February 1. Building committee members are T. H. Chambers H. B. Messenger and Prof A C Brower. Christmas holidays visitors included Mrs A F Hignatt and children with relatives near Bridgeville and Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Federalsburg Academy
R. W. Messenger
Federalsburg
T. H. Chambers
H. B. Messenger
A. C. Brower
A. F. Hignatt
Christina E. Betts
Bridgeville
Relief drive ties funds to Belgian aid in Hillsboro area
Hillsboro and Queen Anne raise funds to aid Belgians through January 11. Dr. Howard R. Hopkins Dr. H W L Rowe and Mr. George C. Moore named as committee to manage contributions received at Hillsboro-Queen Anne Bank, with no personal solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilsboro
Queen Anne
Howard R. Hopkins
H. W. LB. Rowe
George C. Moore
Iillshoro- Queen Anne Bank
Hillsboro
Minerva E. Todd
Andersontown
Ruth S. Meredith
Williston
Marjorie L. Merrick
Denton
M. Neva Seymoure
Trappe
Alina ‘Thompson
George Sherwood
Garrettson Smith
J. D. Neal
Mattie Brickhouse
Belle Haven
I. B. Williams
Harris Legg
Stevensville
J. F. Russom
Annie Roe
Greensboro
Emily
Dorothy Beaumont
Charles Beaumont
Greesboro
New Hillsboro
Grace Pennington
W .F. Pennington
Wm. P. Fleming
Delaware
Hugh Duffey
Washington
Charles Jarrell
Allan Greaves
Centreville
F. A. Greaves
Carlton Smith
St. Michaels
Westy Davis
Easton
Albert Cahall
Richard Beagen
Florida
Local Farm Removals and Christmas at Thawley Church
List of residents moving farms across Tuckahoe Neck and nearby areas including Hicks Porters Reber Swann Roe and Willis plus changes involving Messix Pinder and Clark. A Christmas entertainment at Thawley's Church featured student performances and gifts for teachers and pupils. Thawley's Sunday School to be reorganized tomorrow with hoped for strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckahoe
James Hicks
Hillsboro
Harford Porter
Oscar Clark
Aaron Reber
Byron Messix
St. Joseph's Church
Talbot
W. C. Swann
A. G. Saulsbury
Emerson Farm
Clayton Roe
Swann
Greer Cooper
Herbert Clark
Mr. Reber
Denton
Mr. Pinder
Thawley
Bowdle and relatives host Christmas Day gathering
Mr and Mrs Caleb Bowdle entertain relatives on Christmas Day including Mr and Mrs Boyd Hall of Bethlehem, Ora Bowdle and family, and Harry Bowdle and family near Hickman. Also guests include Minos Morris and daughter Mildred near Concord and Lacey N Alford family. J H Spence plans to quit store keeping after selling out stock. Mrs George ODay and Hazel visit Philadelphia. J B Scott hosts dinner for children and grandchildren. Theresa Keel Cora Williams visit Annie Mae Spence. Roland Quandt of Baltimore visits. Wm Parker visits Bridgeville relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Bowdle
Boyd Hall
Bethlehem
Ora Bowdle
Harry Bowdle
Hickman
Minos Morris
Mildred
Concord
Lacey N. Alford
J. H. Spence
George O'Day
Hazel
Philadelphia
J. B. Scott
Theresa Keel
Cora Williams
Annie Mae Spence
Roland Quandt
Baltimore
Wm. Parker
Bridgeville
Mr and Mrs Brown Entertain Guests Sunday Last
Mr and Mrs J M Brown hosted a social gathering Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs W E Liden Mr and Mrs Ashle White and son Earle Mr and Mrs W W Brown Miss Ethel Culver Miss Grace Adams and Miss Grace White in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brown
W. E. Liden
Ashle White and Son
Earle
W. Brown
Ethel Culver
Grace Adams
Grace White
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
the Local Department
Adamsville School House
McCullum
Willie
Donald McDonald
Thurman Adams
Frank Fountain
Walter Fountain
Zeb Fountain
New Jersey
Elizabeth McDonald
Minnie Hughes
P. C. Lawson
Crisfield
W. Croft
W. Adams
James Breeding
Mary Masten
W. Breecing
Inalluphés
Frank Cahall
Farmington
Annie Somers
Win. O' Day
Frank Foumtain
Minnie Johnson
Harry Johnson
Richard Bullock
Emma Bullock
James Morgan
Margaret Carroll
Dentog
Manila
Lottie Devore
Fred Fountain
Geraldine Lynch
Estella Reynolds
Nettie Haymond
W. Peters
J. T. Nuttle
Elva Thawley
James H
Alice Clear
Anna Hignuit
Edward Roe
Dent
Epworth
T Delmar
THE
Ridgely News
Dleton
Rehoboth
William Clark
Mifflin Pippin
Bridgetown
Lelia Walters
Pittsburg
Walter Lord
Second Avenue
Fifth Street
J. M. Barry
McDaniels
Lora Lynch
Iris Smith
Patriotic Sons of America
Alice Flounders
Sammuel Saxton
W. . Habbart
Chompson Swing
Hobbs Vicinity
Ed. Warner
W. Murphy
W.S. Long
Slaughter Homestead
John Trice
Alva Griffith
Merriken
W. Davis
If. Miller
Backsak
J. H. Pollard
Second Street
Otis Rogers
J. H. Nichols
T. O'Day
Ringgold’s Green
J. F. Kelley
Burt Smith
John O. Davis
Smith
Carlile Roe
George Nichols
Dennis Nichols
Marjorie
Arteria Nichols
W. W
Virgil
Tom Nichols
Russell
Join Nichols
Corsine Carroll
Emmett Hignutt
Anna Hignutt
Pauline Nichols
J. H. Merriken
W. J. Harrington
S. Starkey
Roland
Lillian
Nettie Satterfield
Mathews
Christian Endeavor
M. F. H. Collison
Anthony B. Corkran
Claiborne
Irene Corkran
Esther Willey
Margaret Merriken
Estella Sennett
S. S. Sennett
Here
Ola J. Gootee
B. B. Cohee
E. W. Smith
B. B. Allen
Washington, D. C
Nettie Trice
Milton
Masonic Hall
Middletown
Milford
Hurlock
Lewes
Salisbury
Andrew Jackson
Pritchett Place
Town
Clarence Barcus
Mr. Jackson
Ralph Jones
Mr. Blades
Mr. Jones
Thomas Hickling
J. R. Jones
Harry Seeney
Cordie Stockley
Mr. Seeney
Smith Dill
Mr. Wyatt
John Pritchett
J. T. Richards
James
Ida Pritchett
Pritchett and Bowen
Pritchett
Harry Karcher
Meredith
Lula
Laura Edge
Felton
J. A. Comegys
Thomas Stockley
Harvey Reed
G. L. Reed
G. W. Carrow
Isabell Carrow
Elsie Bickling
S. D. Carrow
Lockwood Gooden
Philadeldelphia
A. B. Gooden
Calvin Pritchett and Son
Edna
Ruth Carrow
G. H. Wilson
Harry Marr
Panama
Roland Garton
Wyoming
Viola Hickman
Betterton
Lillian Meredith
Alice Dennison
Millersville State Normal School
Katie Downes
Millington
Charles Cartwright
Alda
L. 5. Pritchett
Noble Pippin
St. Mary's Seminary
S. S. James
Mamie Goodwin
Delia
Ethel Ottinger
Dave Cheezum
Scott Waddell
Cannon
Waddell
Harry Burkelew
Lacey Flaharty
W. E. Prichett
Joseph Pritchett
Guy H. Handley
Alva Blades
Messr
J. B. Todd
Edward Patchett
Maud Harding
Hildred Donaho
J. R. Hopkins
Smithville
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