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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1922
Page
5
Local items include new floor on Denton bridge and January term convening. Nichols & Co. ads, January sale at J H Nichols Co, and Long & Beauchamp bankruptcy continuance. Church appointments, school and transport talks, disease reports, and river area rescues intertwine with deaths, dismissals, and upcoming lectures in Caroline County news.
A quiet New Year reunion of the Nutle family gathered at Frederick B. Nuttle’s Fifth Avenue home with about two dozen guests from Federalsburg Anderson town Baltimore and Denton. The day featured surprise arrivals and conversations before a supper. The issue also reports a fiftieth wedding anniversary at West Denton for Mr. and Mrs. Russell with relatives from Greensboro Burrsville Felton Easton and Baltimore. Further items note marriages engagements visits and social events across Denton Centreville Burrsville and surrounding towns with multiple local families mentioned.
Pupils with perfect attendance since year start include Marie Taylor Eva Nepert Charles Cook Jerome Taylor Gertie Andrew Ernest Frase Lester Williamson and Ruth Taylor. December perfect spellers are Marie Taylor Eva Nepert and Gertie Andrew.
Goldsboro hosts a Friday night for Miriam Anna and Floyd Jackson with about thirty five teens enjoying games music and treats. The public school reopened after holidays with Miss Doty named principal and Miss Wood of Goldsboro as first assistant. Various local residents hosted social events and marriages noted among the community, including Sculley Moore marriage and other visits and stays.
Mr James Hammond returns to Trenton with daughter Gladys after holidays with parents Mr and Mrs W S Hammond. Several visitors from Philadelphia and across towns visited during the holidays. Names include Mrs Fred Messick and family, Miss Mollie Cleaves, Master Clayton Cleaves, Miss Nanna Bending, Thurman Passwaters, Irvin O Day, Miss Louise Thomas, John Cleaves, Mrs Judson Ramsdell, Miss Minnie Hughes, Miss Florence Hamilton, Miss Blanche Croll, Miss Florence Morgan, and Miss Hazel Brown with various short visits and homecomings.
Hobbs and Brown families spent a day with Mrs. Fred Cox in Choptank. Mrs J M Brown hosted Mrs A G White and family in Bridgeville. Charles Lyden and daughters visited Norman Thawley. Wayford Brown from Deacom’s College stayed with parents. J M Brown returned from Philadelphia. Harold Adams visited cousins Passwaters. Wayford Brown visited his sister at Bridgeville. Ida Culver of Denton stayed with her aunt. Philadelphia bound Clarence Brown returned home for winter.
The Twentieth Century Community Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Louise Covey's home with many members and visitors present. Agnes Dulin recited two pieces, and refreshments were served. Officers for the year include President Mrs. O C Blades and Vice President Mrs. J B Todd. Secretary Treasurer Miss Marie L Perry and Assistant Secretary Mrs. J P Covey. Lecturers were Mrs. William R Dulin and Mrs. Harry Nichols. Next meeting set for January 9 at Mrs. J E Cheezum's home.
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Ridgely community activity spans travel visits, relocations, and family events. Local students study out of town and return for holidays. several families move homes on Second and Third avenues. a church pageant, “Carrying Christ to Every Child,” entertained churchgoers. marriages, illnesses, and visits among residents and friends across Ridgely and nearby towns are noted with names and places such as Baltimore, Chestertown, Philadelphia, North East, and Dover.
Last week Rev. F. J. Phillips and family visited Choptank at Mr. O. C. Blades home amid warm reception. A later December 28 ceremony united Miss Alice Chambers and Mr. Victor Turner at Grave M. P. parsonage with Rev. Phillips officiating. Christmas activities and Sunday School events followed across Grove charge with growing church meetings in the New Year.
Masons of Caroline county and visiting brethren gathered at the new Masonic Temple for Nanticoke Lodge No. 172 A F and A M annual banquet with an engaging program and Caroline county hospitality. Frank Williams, Civil War veteran, celebrated his eighty fourth birthday at his niece's home with nine veterans, all over 75, in attendance. Irene Goslin was hosted by Katherine Stevens in Seaford last week.
Miss Maudel I Hummer and Miss E W Heather spent a few days in Elkton last week. Mr Oear FF Morris of New York spent the holidays at Mrs Kate Heather’s home. A B Michener of Williamsburg Va visiting in town. Laerie ice aeaman daughters visiting Chester. Pryland George of Richmond Va guests of relatives in town. Ernest Warnock of Philadelphia recent guest. Helen Heather returned to school in Wilmington Monday. Helen Poore of Wilmington visiting relatives. J Tyson Heather spent Friday in Philadelphia. Edith Davis of Dover visited home this week. Ruth Hall visiting friends in Baltimore.
Mr and Mrs T Tarring and children who spent the holidays with Mr and Mrs W N Bowen have returned to Collingswood New Jersey. Mr David Strite of Philadelphia spent New Year s at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Sparks. Mr Gurney Knotts left for Annapolis to attend the Legislature. Mrs Katie Stafford and children spent Christmas with friends in Sadlersville. Mr Roland Knotts spent Christmas with his mother Mrs Kate Knotts.
Preston J Twiford Williams of Preston butchered the heaviest hog reported from the Fourth district, a 583 pound beast from a nine hog pen totaling 3.9 JO FE. T Moore owns 16 hens hatched in April that laid 250 eggs in November and 314 in December. Seven of the fowls sought to sit during the two months. Can you beat it.
Beginning this Sunday night the first of illustrated sermons will be given at St Pauls by the pastor. He will highlight advent and the life of the Saviour with Heofmans paintings shown via the stere opticon. Queen Anne notes local moves, school changes, and social dinners as holidays end and townsfolk plan for winter.
Mrs J F Greenlee announces the marriage of her daughter Florence to William J Conner of Lewiston Maine. the ceremony occurred in Philadelphia on December 25 1921. Mrs Conner was a nurse at Penn Hospital. Nearby residents and families are noted visiting, hosting and social events.
Bethlehem's church held a Christmas entertainment with well rendered recitations and music. Duets by Myra and Elizabeth Christopher and Esther and Florence Legates. a Louise Legates solo. instrumental pieces by Nellie Hopkins and J R Christopher, Frank Patchett, Edward Patchett, and J A Pritchett. Congregants visiting Mr and Mrs William J Pritchett included several local families and friends from Preston. Floridian visitors, travel to New Castle illness notices, and routine family visits also noted.
Ridgely residents share greetings as Miss Jane Rogers of Reiderwood spends the weekend with Miss Louise White. Mrs J C Madara hosted her father Mr J M Barry of McDaniel. Miss Ella Hevalow and Miss Florence Laird return to Swarthmore. The Sewing circle met with Mrs T C Cahall. Miss Stella Matthews returns to Detroit to teach. Mrs Carolyn Mancha visits Easton.
New Jersey lawmakers show interest in renewing consideration of a Cape May to Lewes ferry. The issue notes several public sales advertised on page 6, reflecting ongoing civic notices and local commerce.
Friends gathered Saturday night at Mr. and Mrs. William R Fountain's Fifth Avenue home to celebrate their thirty first marriage anniversary. Guests from Concord and Denton attended. A large bride's cake was shared as Rev Vinal E Hills re married the couple with a humorous German English ceremony including a joke about the dollar and a promise to share life and duties.
In Orphans' Court Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Letters of administration on Fannie Wise's personal estate were granted to Hannah Davis with bond filed and appraisers named Daniel K Crouse and Aaron C Reber. Reed's final account and distribution were approved for Lemuel Reed. Jerrells releases for Annie E Quimby estate approved. Cannon estate debts list approved. Porter Nuttle account of sales approved. Rash administration granted to Charles Rush with bond and appraisers named Cowgill and Jones. Guardian Ralph Cannon authorized to withdraw funds for Edna Ruth Cannon and Albert Daniel Cannon minors.
The United States mint will soon issue silver Peace dollars with a revised design omitting the broken sword after criticism. The original motif showed an eagle, olive branch, and a broken sword symbolizing defeat, but the sword was dropped as many argued it suggested surrender. Designer Anthony de Francisci defended the broken sword as defense not offense.
The season ending with the old year saw plentiful quail and game. Protection under state and national laws largely caused the abundance and should be continued with minor tweaks. Game birds boost crops and deserve strong protection for future supplies, including cotton tails ready to multiply for next year.
The eighth annual meeting of the Past Masters Association of Caroline and Dorchester counties convened at Masonic Hall with leaders from Cambridge East New Market Federalsburg Preston and Denton in attendance. Officers were reelected and a toast-filled supper followed speeches by many masters including Denton visitors. The next gathering will be in East New Market with officers listed for the coming year.
Mr and Mrs John Carroll and children of Galdsboro stayed with Mrs Carrolls sister Mrs Harvey Collison. T E Cahall and sisters Mollie Cahall and R H Thawley visited Wyoming friends. Lester Cahall visited Edna Cahall in Wyoming. Mrs Ernest B Baughley of Dover was at Mrs A T Garretts bedside. M F H Collison and Hobbs friends hosted last Thursday and Friday. Miss Thelma Collison visited aunt Mrs Houston. Edna Wyatt and Ray returned from Denton relatives. Mrs W H Satterfield is convalescing.
Notice to the public that Mr W P Carroll of Denton Md has resigned from my employ R Fisher trading as The Denton Auto Co Now is the time to subscribe.
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