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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1923

Page

5

Local News Roundup From 1923 Delaware County

The biennial Delaware Legislature met on Monday as the new year opened with heavy rain and a 46 degree low. District notes include court terms, a carload of Missouri mules for sale, a Dorchester land public sale, and a reshuffled law firm. Reports cover bank statements, church revival, and a Felix Fields obituary with details of a long public service career.

Delaware Palace Theatre Circuit Court Cambridge Oyster Packers N. D. Richards Denton W. R. Cox Greensboro N. C R. Dennis Missouri Dentona R. W. Walworth Farmers’ Supply Co E. H. Ziegler Walworth Harrington Patrons’ Association of Williamson's Concord M. E C. H. Atkins Mabel McGinty Nof Wilmington T. Alan Goldsborough Dorchester Hurlock Federalsburg Eldorado Emma Beck Sadlersville Courts of Florida Lakeland Leila E. Mudd Baltimore M. Quackenboss Quackenboss Lewis & Knotts An J. Owe Knotts J. Kemp Stevens Lewis J. Charles Linthicum House of Representatives Washington, D.C Linthicum Patron’s Club Claiborne Annapolis Centrol Murray Bunce Bunce Elkton A. E. Miller Caroline Hillsboro Ridgely J. Edwin C. Fields Annie Watkins Fields M. E. Church Fields Daniel Fields Cleveland Indian Service Interior Department

Pretty New Year Weddings In Somerset Federalsburg and Nearby

Several ceremonies are noted with Miss Mary Lucille Tull marrying Raymond Outton Dean at Trinity M P Church Marion. The event featured birhday-like fashion, bridesmaids, and music with a future home in Federalsburg. Additional weddings include Miss Claressa Engle and Howard Stevens in Bethlehem Denton and Miss Florence Seeders and F Earl Love in Williston amid festive decor and receptions. A Wyoming site nuptial for Helen Hudson and D Kirby Metz followed by a trip, and a Denton parsonage ceremony unites Alice L Butler and Samuel C Price, with post ceremony plans disclosed.

Mary Lucille Tull Alonzo Eugene Tull Somerset County Raymond Outton Dean Federalsburg Trinity M. P. Church Marion G. H. Stockdale Mildred Eugene Tull Victor Goslin Honiss Augusth Tull Oak Park New York Claressa Engle Charles Enpte Bethlehem Howard Stevens Trappe Baptist Church Easton Josephine Henderson Evelyn William Engle Stevens Edward Stevens Thomas John Stevens George Stair Ellis Engle Professor Harmon Florence Elizabeth Seeders Annie Seeders Andersontown F. Earl Love Williston M. E. Wheatley Ridgely Claude Howard Rowland Seeders Lohengrin Mary Deweese Denton Love Joshua Hudson Wyoming Helen Hudson D. Kirby Metz Camden Metz Greenboro Hudson Missly Hudson John Metz Alfred Smith Alice L Lewis Butler Hobbs Samuel C. ° Price Near Dentom

Goldsboro Bride and Community Notes In One Issue

William Marvel of Ridgely and Fannie Saunders of Goldsboro wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. J. H. Schoaley officiating. The couple plan a honeymoon visit to Philadelphia before settling in Ridgely. The church social saw modest attendance due to a storm, with readings and a short play. Revival services led by Rev. R. C. Meeks continue at the Methodist Church.

William Marvel Ridgely Fannie Saunders Goldsboro J. H. Schoaley Marvel Philadelphia Griffin Walter Sylvester Oil City C. E. Russell Owen's Station Jarrell

Tribute to Col. Wm. D. Uhter Chief Highway Engineer Dies

The Harrisburg Telegraph notes the death of Col. Wm. D. Uhter, Chief Engineer of the State Highway Department in Harrisburg. A trusted lieutenant of Col. Saddler, Uhter led major Pennsylvania road projects and left a record of high standards, overwork cited as a probable cause. Nettie Belle Greenlee returns home after weeks in Wilmington and New Jersey. Subscribe for the JOURNAL for county news.

Wm. D. Uhter Harrisburg State Highway Department Commonwealth Pennsylvania Abler Saddler Pennsylvania Highway Department Nettie Belle Greenlee Wilmington New Jersey

Marydel Ladies Aid and Local Notices

Marydel notes report the Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs John Staffords home with a prayer gathering and nightly meetings planned through the week for an upcoming revival. Local incidents include a house fire at Mr Harry Daileys, a riding accident of Mr William Walls, and several residents visiting hospitals or returning from holidays in Wilmington Philadelphia and Oxford.

John Stafford Harry Dailey William Walls Martha Walls Delaware Hospital Wilmington Elizabeth Hall Oxford Olin Hummer T. O. Ford Harry Gilson Queen Anne Ruth Hitchcock Downes’ Chapel Virginia Smith Philadelphia Rebecca Medford Dan Burton Florence Smith

Watch Night service unites many congregations at Reformed Church

The Ridgely News Letter reports a large turnout of church groups joining a Watch Night service at the Reformed Church. Ministers presided and discussed union, with two speakers unable to attend due to wives’ illnesses, and a warm, well received gathering. Followed by local social and family updates including marriages, visits, moves, and community activities across Ridgely.

Community notes from Williston church and local residents

Williston New Church members plan their annual meeting at 10 30 Sunday morning. Ocean Grove visitors include J H Harker and family after holidays with relatives. Several local families hosted guests and moved into shared homes, with mill duties assigned to Mr Tucker and social visits among Will Adams Gambrill Wheelen Willey Poole and Howard households.

J. H. Harker Lora Ruth Ocean Grove N. J A. Gilbert William Capper Catherine W. Thawley Frances Virginia Hignatt O. M. Hignatt Williston New Church Will Adams Harry Gambrill Louis Wheelen Federalsburg Arthur Willey George Poole Preston Tucker

Mrs Baer Returns From West to Spend Winter in Charleston

Mrs J M Baer, who has been in California with her son for two years, has returned from the West and will spend the winter in Charleston South Carolina with her daughter Mrs J T Pigott. Mrs Sadie B Ritter is in Baltimore visiting relatives. Now is the time to subscribe.

J. M. Baer California West Charleston J. T. Pigott Sadie B. Ritter Baltimore

Burrsville School Opens With Forty Two Pupils

The Burrsville school opened Tuesday with 42 pupils in attendance. Perfect attendance since September 11 goes to Milton Price, Ray Collison, Carlton Harris, and Crawford Garrett. Several students missed days, and a list of those with one half day or three days absence is noted. The report also lists residents who have changed addresses, a sick list, and social visits during holidays.

Milton Price Ray Collison Carlton Harris Crawford Garrett Claradelle Hackett Dorothy Collison Thela Collison Anne Ross Richard Porter Ida Benson Laura Porter Mabel Porter Dorothy Harris Paul Cleaves Evelyn Collison Annie Raughley Cross Roads Annie Price Will Benton Blades Austine Stafford J. Fleming Starkey Ruth Della Melvin George Wyatt Lewis Slaughter R.H. Thawley R. M. Collison Mollie Cahall Wesley E. Thawley Denton R. H. Thawley E. Cahall M. P. Sunday School M. E. Sunday School J. Otis Stafford Sadie Garrett Harrington Harry A. Porter Coursey Hammond Milford T. Wilton Porter Samuel Young Alfred Baughley Baltimore Kent Island Henry Stafford Dover

Social News From Smithville and nearby areas

Smithville notes a tea party hosted by Miss Helen Bullock with six young guests. Families including the Alford, Bullock, Adams, and Thomas households are mentioned with visits, relocations, and gatherings around Federalsburg and Philadelphia. Local society events include the Ladies Aid meeting and rock parties. Neuritis illness is listed for Mrs. James Adams.

Helen Bullock Elizabeth Hattye Alford Mildred Blanche Thomas Rosell Bullock Gladys Meredith L. N. Alford William A. Alford Earl and Leon Miss Fffa Chester Clarence Bowdle Ernest Lyden Herbert Bullock Thomas Porter Baltimore D. C. Adams Althea Minnie Adams Wilmington Ethel Adams Denton James Adams

Pleasant social events and visits in Denton area

A Denton couple celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a surprise party and gifts. Nearby, a birthday fête for Mr. Richards Groff honored his twentieth birthday with about 45 attendees and refreshments. Numerous residents and visitors, including travelers from New York, Bryn Mawr, and Philadelphia, were noted visiting or staying with local families.

Lacy C. Murphy Denton Richards Groff Near Downes Frank Grammar Bryn Mawr Mary Wilson David H. Tubbs Mfr Harald Brooke Elyria Ohio Lewis Butler Hobbs C.S. Kauffman Lester Kauffman Pennsylvania H. E. Ramsdell Easton Hospital H. M. Locke Georgia Locke Washington N. D. Richards Charles Bell Strayers Business College Russell Bell Withifred Deweese Drexel Institute Jennie V. Tubbs Arbutus J. Elmer Anthony Centreville J. M. Haymaker Ellen Roe Reba Rice Philadelphia A. W. Short Clifford T. Trazzare Smyrna Jean Sheppard Rising Sun John H. Emerson E. Saulsbury Garey Atlantic City Helen Holmes Baltimore Louise Dukes E. H. Hirs

Rev Briggs preaches as Choplank church reopens

Rev W H Briggs of Euston formerly pastor of the M E Church preached to a large audience at the church reopening after recent papering and roofing. A liberal collection will fund painting. The Community Club meets January 16 at Mrs Sallie Ross's home with Mrs Ross and Mrs Frank Whiteley as hostesses. Ladies Aid enjoyed a gathering at Mrs John Tull's home January 2. next meets February 6 at Mrs C C Blades. Mr Charles Andrews spent the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs C E Andrews.

W. H. Briggs Euston M. E. Church Sallie Ross Ross Frank Whiteley John Tull C. C. Blades Charles Andrews C. E. Andrews

Bramble Poultry Farm Advertisement Highlights Growth

The Bramble Poultry Farm and Hatchery, about ten years old, sits on the State road near Chestertown. It grew from a small plant with 300 hatching capacity to 1600 laying hens and a 7000 hatch capacity, with further details in the advertisement.

Bramble Poultry Farm and Hatchery State Road Chestertown

Deepest thanks for kindness after bereavement

Walter Sparklin and family express deep appreciation for acts of kindness and tokens of sympathy shown during their bereavement and loss.

Walter Sparklin

Orphans' Court Proceedings Summary of Estate Actions

In Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Joshua Porter and Henry Nuttle, administrators of the Porter estate, filed their first and final administration account and distribution. Robert J. Rice and Fred Owens, executors of Rice, filed an interest account and their first and final administration accounts with a release from distributees Clara I Rice Clarence E Rice and Robert J Rice. The will of William H Collins, filed by custodian William E Collins after proof, admitted to probate. Letters of administration were granted to William E Collins. bond approved. notice to creditors ordered. appraisers named. The will of Margaret Katherine Jarrell filed by custodian F Edward Jarrell. Register of Wills to notify kin that will stands for probate on Tuesday January 6 at 2 pm. Martha Smith and William J Rickards, administrators of John Williamson, filed inventory and appraisal. order to sell granted.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Joshua Porter Henry T. Nuttle Robert J. Rice Fred R. Owens Robert C. Rice Clara I. Rice Clarence E. Rice William H. Collins William E. Collins C. Ta John Cohee John R. Butler Margaret Katherine Jarrell F. Edward Jarrell Martha Smith William J. Rickards John Williamson

Social News From Tuckahoe and Vicinity

Families and neighbors in Tuckahoe and nearby areas visited and hosted gatherings over the weekend. Mrs. Virgil Wright of Federalsburg spent time with her parents. Mrs. Janes M. Cannon hosted friends, and Miss Pearl Wright visited Ethel Adams near Smithville. Several local young men left for jobs in Chester, Pennsylvania.

William S. Hubbard Winfield Hubbard Alpheus Adams Pennington Horsey Virgil Wright Federalsburg Albert DeFord Frank Wright Smithville Janes M. Cannon Pear Wright Ethel Adams Talbot Queen Anne’s Caroline James M. Cannon Willie Cannon Enos Carroll Pearl Wright Chester

Bethlehem Moves and Local Society Notes

Residents relocated across farms and towns including Scott Waddell Patchett and Christopher as Bethlehem and Preston swap homes. A Christmas Methodist Church entertainment drew a large crowd with a school tribute to Superintendent J. P. Thompson. Local meetings elected officers, with upcoming reorganizations and social visits across Caroline and adjoining areas.

Hawk Bounty Growing in Maryland Hawks

Maryland officials report 4,099 hawks, mostly chicken-eaters, were killed in the 1921 22 fiscal year. prior year saw 373. State paid 50 cents per hawk, totaling $2,044.59, with a $1,500 rise in appropriation to cover growing claims. Bounties begun in 1920 with 382 hawks paid $191. 1921 paid $186.50 for 373 hawks. Questionable enthusiasm spurred by publicity. Carcasses or heads used to verify claims before magistrates.

Maryland State Game Department Game Department

Local notes on residents and health in Ridgely

Ridgely residents mention Miss Alice Wilson visiting Salisbury sister Mrs. T. C. Cahall. Mr and Mrs. Paul Hoffman and Hansen ill. Stella Matthews back at Detroit school. E W Jones visited Greensboro. Louise Wilson has a severe cold. Margerie Koffone returns from Wilmington. Mary Laird ill but improving. Lee Bennington family back in Chester. Viola Jones recovering from illness.

Community Club Westcott Porter Herbert Jones Edna Detwiler Melvin Wheatley M. C. Meredith Carter Forrester Wilmington Wyatt Elaine Saulsbury Randolph Macon Danville A. G. Saulsbury Baltimore Frank Ludlow Earl Anna Hevalow Lulu Hevalow Greensboro Selby Roop First Street Second Avenue Harry Laird Carlite Bennington Crouse Farm James Cahall Rey J. A. Leach Roland Seeders Andersontown M. E. Parsonage Barton Wilkinson Philadelphia Welch Bernard Sparks Bernard, Jr Queen Anne Selby Smith George Dutton Newark Del T. A. Smith Wesley Honey Irma Imler George Imler John Knotts Cordova Maple Avenue Miss Sparks Harvey Holsinger North Carolina Holsinger Grace Hansen Dashiell Helen Frances Sullivan Ida Dyer Samuel Troxell Birdsboro Reading J. Willard Sullivan Talbot Mervyn Seward Florida Emma Saulsbury New York City Albert White College Park Norman Andrews Leonard Dean Frank Klotz James Wilson Elsmere Sherman Fleury York E. E. Pendleton Roland Fountain Irvington New Jersey Harry Stayer Thompson Swing Nelson Rickards Wilson Jackson N. J Frank Simon Ross Louise Fleetwood Denton Lawrence Lynch Frank Long Pennsylvania J. M. Haymaker Mildred Rowe Alice Bennington Alice Wilson Salisbury T. C. Cahall Paul Hoffman Hansen Milton Smith Texas Stella Matthews Detroit Michigan E. W. Jones Louise Wilson Margerie Koffone Mary Laird Lee Bennington Chester Viola Jones

Talk of Selling Railroads In Foreclosure Sale Likely

The Maryland Delaware and Virginia and the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic railroads may be sold under foreclosure, with the Pennsylvania likely to bid. Deficits mount on both lines, making independent operation unsustainable, and foreclosure could consolidate control under Pennsylvania interests.

Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Baltimore Sun Pennsylvania Samuel Rea Maryland Delaware Virginia Baltimore Chesapeake Atlantic Chesapeake and Baltimer Chessroute Philadelphia Washington New York Norfolk Chesapeake and Atlantic Interstate Commerce Commission Chesapeake Bay Hampton Roads

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the Local Department Wspars Methodist Church R. C. Meeks James Detwiler Alice Meeks Charles Griffith Robert Jarrell Noble Jarrell Downes R. C Meeks Hannah Rowe Magnolia Covey Anna Mitchell Ed. Walls Henderson Norman Smith William Quillen Bridgeville Esther Quillen Martin Bennett Journal Marydel THE Ridgely News Reformed Church Matthews Church Union I. E. Krauss Fanny Saunders Burrsville Choplank Bramble Poultry Farm Tuckahoe Neck Scott Waddell John Todd Mr. Todd William Harding Mr. Waddell Norman Taylor Harding Edward Patchett Thomas Parrott Patchett Gilbert Lane Martha Noble Charles Hayward Legates Lane John Christopher Smithson Methodist ‘Church J. P. Thompson Ladies’ Aid Minnie Blades Nettie Thomas Marshall Florence Carroll Martha Hubbard F. H. Thomas Payton Thompson D. I. Patchett Jobn Hopkins Paul J. F. Patchett William E. Pritchett J. E. Brodes Lloyd Brodes Charles Christopher Carlton Taylor George Starr Fred Blades Harry Hubbard Roland Carroll Lee Simith George Harrington Ernest Legates Peninsula Stockholders’ Meeting Denton National Bank WM. I. Norris Peoples Bank F. Johnson Raer Che
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