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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1924

Page

5

Local shop offers jewelry repairs and home goods

The column lists repairs at F J Wrights and blank books for the new year from the same shop. It notes a possible three cent cut in the state tax rate next year and mentions the Red Rabbit Gift Shop items at Blanche B Hobbs's home. It also covers Masonic and Parent Teachers meetings, disease reports in Caroline, and upcoming sermons and community notices.

F. J. Wright M. K. Newnam Red Rabbit Blanche B. Hobbs S. G. Nuttle Masonic Parent-Teachers’ Association Caroline Denton Bridgetown Ridgely Carlisle Hubbard M. E. Church Maryland David G. McIntosh Baltimore County Senate Francis, P. Curtis Baltimore City House Lawrence B. Towers C. Nadal Jones Methodist Episcopal Church Ella Seth St. Michaels Harry S. Cooper Williston Concord Denton Fire Company Cooper Maryland Week Maryland Agricultural Society Maryland Farm Bureau Federation Crop and Livestock Associations Southern Hotel Baltimore Toth Tith State Farm Bureau Federation Caroline County Caroline Council Raymond Smith H. T. Pickering H. Ek. Tubbs F. E. Yeoman W. K. Scotton S. F. Cole Queen Anne's Bramble Poultry Farm Mowbray OU. P. Mowbray & Co Philadelphia Federalsburg Henry Mowbray Tina Mowbray

Social News Roundup From Denton Holiday Season

The Caroline Club of Twenty hosted a Christmas Day dance at Masonic Hall in Denton with Baltimore music and festive costumes. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. T. Alan Goldsborough and others. Numerous local residents and visiting relatives attended dinners and visiting occasions across the holidays, with several returning to or from Washington, Centreville, and Baltimore.

Caroline Club Masonic Hall Denton Baltimore T. Alan Goldsborough William H. Anderson Ernest G. Cooper Maryland Caroline J. Elmer Anthony Isaac Anthony Centreville J. M. Haymaker and Sons Charles and Joseph Neal Richardson P. Howard Hubbard Cordova Frank H. Doerr Charles Jopp Frances Jopp J. A. Mackintosh George 8

Christmas Guests Gather Across Families in Holiday Notices

Harmony and J. Cart Worm families and others, including Robert W. Thomas and Marine households, hosted or visited relatives for Christmas. Recurring names include Henry Jester, Noble Taylor, Ernest Knox, Hanson Todd, and Miss Jennie Todd with multiple children and kin across Cambridge and Baltimore.

J. Cart Worm William and Leon Robert W. Thomas Gilbert Lloyd Ethel Elsie John John R. Marine Maude Louise Harry C. Flaharty Violet N. Marine T. R. Marine Ben Wilson Ruby Herbert Andreas Ruth Etta Cambridge Henry Jester Elmner Hazel Roland Robert Thomas Noble Taylor Pauline Kenneth J. R. Marine Ernest Knox Mr. Knox Hanson Todd Katherine and Carl Todd Ethel L. Thomas Maude Sl. Marine Jennie Nellie C. Taylor Ethel Thomas Maude Marine Roland Towers Baltimore

Hillsboro Social Life and New Year Visits Highlight Town Notes

Hillsboro residents recount New Year gatherings with Holt, Messick, Wilson, Branford, Beaven, and Sparks families among others. Social events feature dinners, church groups, and a MFE Sunday School party with Santa gifts. Locals attend a Denton screening of Way Down Fast and extend holiday visits to Wilmington Baltimore Easton and Cambridge.

Christmas church program raises funds for Gaithersburg orphanage

A Christmas program at the Methodist Church drew a large crowd and joyful recitations. Instead of gifts, children donated 17.91 dollars to the Gaithersburg orphanage in Maryland. The article lists numerous social visits and dinners among local families, and notes the fourth quarterly conference will be held Sunday night January 13.

Methodist Church Gaithersburg T. H. Williams J. H. Williams C. T. Griffin Ruth Newton Cheswold Del Anna Kennett Covey Chester Anna Mitchell Addie Eloise Jarrell Flillsboro Pearl Singer Elsmere Ruth Shockley Robert Jarrell, Jr Aid Society Kathryn Shockley Grove M. P W. E. Collins Rosa Robinson

Ridgely Community Club New Year's Eve Party

The Community Club's New Year's Eve gathering drew about 125 attendees and featured songs, games, and prize give aways guided by Mrs. Harvey Sewell. Several members hosted and attended events at homes in Ridgely and nearby towns, with church services and talks scheduled for the new week.

Jerusalem M. A. Brackett A. G. Saulsbury Dusty Miller Harvey Sewell

Local social notes from Denton to Baltimore and beyond

A string of family visits and social events appears across Denton Baltimore Annapolis Philadelphia and Wilmington. Highlights include Mr and Mrs Charles Hobbs hosting in Denton Mrs Charles Hammond entertaining her brother Lean Stack and Leon Jr in Baltimore, weddings engagements and travel among the local set with several visits to Washington Wilmington and St Helena. A campfire ceremonial meeting occurs at Weenonah and Mrs Nora Wright is ill.

Charles Hobbs George Dever Denton Charles Hammond Lean Stack Leon, Jr Baltimore Mildred Massey Samuel Troxell Sara Nell Mulford Swing the Reformed Church D. M. Swing Thompson Swing Washington, D. C M.C. Meredith Wyatt Carter Forester Wilmington Robert E. Smith Rawlins Annapolis Walter Mitchell Florida Frank Long Selbyville Robert Dean, Jr Philadelphia Wesley Bower Beatrice Pennsylvania Weenonah Nora Right

Smithville social notes include weddings and visits

In Smithville last week Miss Mil dred Scott received a surprise party with friends listed. Ethel V Adams and Ormond Wright wed at Ridgely on December 26. Many local families hosted visitors and shared meals. Family updates include births, illnesses, and travel between Smithville, Denton, Federalsburg, and Philadelphia with several friendships noted.

Mildred Scott Ann Mae Spence Thelma Neal Evelyn Elerick Ruth Covey Hattie Atkinson Edith Thomas Elzabeth Evelyn Bullock Edmond Neal Floyd Smith Alton Eletick Reese Meniken Lawrence Howard Ethel V. Adams Arthur Adams Smithville Ormond Wright Denton Ridgely M. EK. Wheatley Twill Mer

Local Social Roundup At Family and Farm Club Dinners

American Corner hosts Christmas dinner with Frank Collins family and guests Henry Fleetwood and son Henry Oron Smith and son Henry Floyd Daffin and children Alex Lord and children Sidney Collins George Collins Robert Fisher Nelle Sullivan returns from Baltimore and Mary Nichols from New Jersey visit. Harry Sullivan hosted Farm Bureau. Ladies' Aid to meet Olaf F. E. Smith. C W Towers entertained guests for Sunday dinner. Ernest Griffith of Washington College visiting parents nearby.

Norman Smith Walls Catherine Melvin Henderson Aaron Palmatory Ingleside Qoscar Hutchinson and Son Delmar Alice Johnson Salisbury C.T. Griffin Bessie Dennison Thelma and Wallace Wyoming DeWitt Harry Lewis Canton Ohio Margaret Bennett Kate Cahall Mary Reber Ridgely Robert Jarrell, Jr Frank Collins Henry Fleetwood Henry Oron Smith Floyd Daffin Alex Lord Sidney Collins George Collins Robert Fisher Nelle Sullivan Baltimore Mary Nichols New Jersey Harry Sullivan Farm Bureau

Mr. Jarrell Dies in St Louis After Short Illness

Mr J M Jarrell died in Baptist Hospital St Louis on December 26 after a brief paralysis illness. A Greensboro native, he migrated West 51 years ago, worked as a traveling salesman, then ran his own business in St Louis. He was 74 and survived by a sister in Greensboro, a mother, and a brother. Funeral services were held in St Louis Saturday and body cremated. The notice also mentions travels of Mrs Witherbee and other local holiday visits and a cantata by St Pauls Sunday School raising 75.

J. M. Jarrell Baptist Hospital St. Louis Jarrell Greensboro St Louis J. H. Bernard H. E. Jarrell John C. Jarrell Ridgely Witherbee San Francisco Cal Atlantic City St. Paul's L. J. Jones Ella Anthony Denton Ralph Ober Henderson Elmer Cole Bridgetown Annie Green L. W. Taylor L. A. Taylor Russell Todd Easton Horace Gambrill Mary Draper Edgar Anderson Bridgeville Billy Taylor Charles Jackson Broithers H. Jarrell T. C. Horsey Baltimore

Epworth League Social and Local Weddings in Burrsville

Burrsville reports a neighborhood Epworth League gathering with recitations duets and readings, plus revival plans at Wesley M E Church. Also notes the quietly married Miss Matilda Harmoney to Mr Harvey Scott, at Rev Lewis Adams home, and multiple holiday visits by local families and guests.

Mary Stafford Epworth League Edna Smith Robert Stafford Laurabelle Hopkins Hugh Vinson Ester Adams Lewis Willey Wright Mary Betts Lena Thawley Philip Cheezum Wesley M. E. Church Matilda Harmoney Harvey Scott Lewis Adams Miss Harmoney Harry Harmoney Evelyn Willis Sadie Garrett Margaret Thawley Lucy Pierson Edgar Pierson Flarvey Griffith Brown Thawley George Wyatt Clyde Wyatt Marcus Hook C. D. Collison Ellen Hobbs A. ‘T. Garrett Ernest B. Raughley Dover Swarthmore Ruth Singer Inez Wright Nellie Wright

Christmas Visits Roster From Local Families

Misses Margaret and Gladys Christopher spent Christmas with sister Mrs. W T Moore. Mr and Mrs Dudley Baynard visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs W R Christopher. Messrs Edward and Lloyd Christopher are on the sick list.

Margaret Gladys Christopher W. TL. Moore Dudley Baynard W. R. Christopher Messrs Edward and Lloyd Christopher

Choptank Club Hosts Christmas Party at Mrs Todd Home

The Twentieth Century Community Club enjoyed a pleasant Christmas gathering at Mrs J Todd’s home on December 26. Hosts for the next meeting will be Mrs W F Dillon, on January 6.

J. 3. Todd W. FE. Dillon

Queen Anne Community News Highlights Sabbath Plan And Local Events

Dr. Davis of Baltimore spoke at St Pauls on Sabbath observance and Alliance work. Committees formed in churches for ongoing outreach. Revival announced with Rev H S Stevens to preach ten days. Christmas and New Year activities included gifts, carols, and school events. Funeral for James Stayton noted and local business moves reported. Several locals and visitors mentioned with holiday movements and travel.

Dr. Davis Baltimore Lord's Day Alliance St. Paul's Alliance W. T. McGuire Hillsboro Mr. Hummer Hillsboro M. E St Paul’ S H. E. Morgan Reynolds Lightner H. S. Stevens St. John’s Emanuel Church St. Paul’s Church James Stayton B. B. Barton R. H. Gibson Andrews Bishop Mary Jump Dorothy Jump Irene Price Robby Thomas Hackett Eugene Hugh Brown Wilbur Clark St Paul's Henry E. Morgan Mary Margery Sparks Dr. Wells Queen Anne and Harris Chapel Ingleside Stephen Downes Tri-County George Moore J. E. Morgan Katherine Skinner Carrie Howard Willey K. N. Barnett Barnett Wilkinson George Samuel Harry Barton St. Louis S. J. Barton Elizabeth Lightner Salisbury Theodore Shea Massachusetts S. B. Jump Philadelphia Culver Barnette Robby Hackett

Christmas Day Entertainment in Federalsburg

Mr and Mrs Emory Lynch hosted relatives on Christmas Day including Lemuel Lynch John Lynch and Althea Lynch all from Federalsburg Sonia Marcus Hook residents Lance Weimner t and daughter Anna Bella, Claude Lynch also of Federalsburg John Wroten Virgil and Virginia Louise, and East New Market’s Roland Jackson and daughter Anna Lee in a family gathering.

Emory Lynch Federalsburg Lemuel Lynch John Lynch Althea Lynch Lance Weimnert Anna Bella Marcus Hook Claude Lynch John Wroten Virgil Virginia Louise Roland Jackson Anna Lee East New Market

Card of Thanks for Baby's Death Aid

Mr and Mrs Samuel O Day express sincere thanks to friends relatives and neighbors who assisted at the time of the death of their baby. Subscribe for the Journal and get all the county news.

Samuel O' Day Journal

Revival Services Now In Progress At Ames Church

Newsy letter from Hobbs reports revival services underway at the Ames church led by Rev. C. S. Larrimore. Numerous community members are listed as guests and visitors, with social calls and exchanges noted, including travels to Baltimore and Salisbury and reorganizing the Sunday School next Sunday morning.

Ames

Christmas Visits Across Families in Maryland and Pennsylvania

Alfred Coleman of Marcus Hook and Naomi Coleman of Wilmington spent the holidays with Mr and Mrs R F Coleman. Charles Todd hosted relatives including Earl Todd Albert Schmick from Baltimore. Lucy McWilliams and Lena Willoughby visited Easton families, Lena Worm from New York joined Joseph Worms household. Frank Christopher Chester guest of Otis Hopkins, John Reese Chester stayed with his mother Emma Reese, Velma Messick Chester guest of the Reese family.

Alfred Coleman Marcus Hook Naomi Coleman Wilmington R. F. Coleman Matthews Edwin Dorothy Easton C. D. Todd Earl Todd Albert Schmick Baltimore Charlie Todd Lucy McWilliams John Reese Chester Emma Reese Velma Messick Reese

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the Local Department Mr. J. DeWeese Carter Washington and Lee University James Morgan William E. Bullock J. M. Haymaker J. Emnjper Anthony Roy Longfellow Seaford F. W. Towns West Devon Katherine Healy Lynne Stevens G. Lacey Stevens J. H. Ward Laurel E. D.C. Hegeman Emily Kellogg Blanche Helen Chaffinch Emma Bullock Harrington Hrorn W. Arthur Holt Harry Messick Betty Anne G. Lawrence Wilson Christine Wilson Lawrence, Jr George Wilson A. D. Branford H. Lay Beaven Francis Robert Annie Beaven M. FE Santa Claus James Sherwood Saulsbury Sparks William Whiteley Joseph Taylor Annie Andrew G. B. Stewart James Price Susie Thompson Addie Morgan Gladys Gale Miriam Gale Horace Morgan W. D. Fleetwood Isaac Fleetwood Bertha Rice Frances Fisher Catherine Jarrell Grace Katie Vesty FL Davis George Corsien Davis Elwood Fleming J. Roe MacSorley Garretsop Smith Carney’s Point N. J I. T. Sparklin Clifton Hicks Wilmot Edgar Swann Sadie Wothers Edna Fleming Washington Farle Wothers Perryville Mary Smith 1. T. Sparklin Irwin Sparklin Goldsboro THE Ridgely News Fred Madara J. C. Madara Dorothy Flounders Dorothy Davis Edna Morris Mary Detwiler Dorothy Mapcha Paul Sewell Fred Flounders Swing Pearsaul Clifton Morris Mr. Hartley T. L. Day Rebecca Lee Smyrna Trappe Day Harry Hemmons Mant Wiley Jackson Pauline Wiley Gertrude Morgan Los. Mattthews Harvey Holsinger M EL Wheatley Leo N.Y Lucy Lynch Blue Ridge College Russell Custer Lancaster Theological Seminary Reformed Church Charles Cherry Simon's Hardware Store George Cherry Beekman Westcott Porter Mary Emma Mary Ruth Jackston Porter Elmer Coblentz Reading Dorothy Mancha Lebanon Valley College Marian Hemmons Lola Viola Mitchell Ella Pearsaul State Normal School Henry Detwiler Andrew Mitchell Edna Detwiler Frank Porter Annie Turner Alfred Thompson William Cannon James Wilson Elsinore F. H. Klotz Reese Sewell Clarence Lane Frederick Virginia Blayes Orem Snowberger Harry Welch Lawrence Lynch Watson Booker Chambersburg Orris Ames St. Jatin's University of Virginia Maud Starkey Templeville Charles Starkey Flaine Sailsbury Corcoran School of Art John Kern Mia Willian Parke Blaine Bullock Charles Scott Mildred Kathryn Anna Mae Spence Charles Meredith Paul Meredith Jam and Russell Helen Tull Reeves Near Seaford Kate Hurley L N. Alford William A. Alford Elizabeth Hattie Alford Bach Agnes Clementine Fountain Russell Andrews Near Friendship Horace Robinson Roselle Frank Wright James Cannon Carl Fountain Orland Closton Fred Fountain Fred Parker William Robinson Magpie Meredith Balmore L. N. Spence Earl Alford Phillip Thomas MR. Jarrell Caroling News of Interest Burrsville Dover Bridge Queen Anne C. 5 Larrimore C. H. Atkins W. E. Hubbard Collison B. B. Cohee Ola Gootee Louise Cohee Catherine Cohee John Moore Willey Farm Anthony Farm Moore Lacey Lord Clifford Willoughby Ridge St. Mary's County Frank Willoughby L. E. Moore M. Merriken Fred Roe Harmony Roe C. C. Deen Ursula Slaughter Millard Hartzell C. T. Williamson C. S. Larrimore Thurman Oden Harold Brooke Samuiel Price Louis Butler J. Robert Starkey Samuel Price Louis Buller Esther Willey Oaks School John R. Richards Mae Ricards M. K. Thompson Isaac Starkey Catherine Marvin G. Davis Morrisville Alston Long Sarah Davis William H. Lord L. H. Thomas Hopkins Dr. Ward Smithson Grove F. J. Phillips Lillian C. A. Carroll Jr. O Preston Dallas Charles Edna Hubbard Merrick Cohee And Mirs J. W. Cohee Alewsera Peraalaiye
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