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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1927

Page

5

Local sale begins next Tuesday at Nichols & Co

The Local Department Nichols & Co's big reduction sale begins next Tuesday. See ad on page 2. Mr. Fred R. Owens, the recently elected State's Attorney for Caroline county, qualified before Judge Adkins, in Easton, on Monday last. The monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held on Monday evening next, at 7.30 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. S. Ira Arnold, on Seventh street. A chimney fire at a colored person's house in North Denton made the fire company busy for a time on Wednesday afternoon. Little damage was done, Caroline Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will serve a supper on Friday, January 14th, in the Community House, from 6 to 7 o'clock p.m. The charge for the supper will be 50 cents.

Nichols & Co Fred R. Owens Caroline County Adkins Easton S. Ira Arnold Denton Caroline Chapter Order of the Eastern Star H. W. B. Rowe Hillsboro Preston Williston Caroline Federalsburg Ridgely Meredith & Bowdle Meredith Bowdle Third Street Market Daniel K. Gootee Andersontown B. B. Cohee Melvin E. Wheatley Cc. H. Atkins Concord Cemetery Denton Volunteer Fire Company Clayton S. Kauffman William Finn George W. Beck Raymond R. Fisher Sherman L Washington Cecil Prince George and Worcester Baltimore and Somerset Carroll Dorchester Anne Arundel Frederick Harford Kent St. Mary’s Queenstown Hickman Court House Green G. H. Wilson Women’s Club Clarence H. Roe Fire Department J. Kemp Stevens Stevens County Supervisors of Music Albertus Perry Europe Asia Denton High School Harry H. Nuttle Parent-Teachers’ Association

Orphans Court Writes In Regular Session

The Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Executors and administrators filed inventories, releases, and accounts for deceased estates. several sales reports and final orders of ratification were approved or ordered.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn J. Frank Todd Henrietta Todd William E. Sylvester Susie E. Sylvester Mary G. Cooper F. B. Sylvester Isaac L. Dukes Reynolds Wilson Kate Johns Geo. W. Hazel Sallie Jones William B. Hazel Rose McLain Charles Rhodes Austin J. Durncy John N. Wright, Jr J. Owen Knotts

PTA Meeting Rescheduled to January 10

The next regular meeting of the Parent Teachers Association is moved from January 3 to Monday evening January 10. The Primary School will oversee the program.

Parent-Teacher’s Association

Death of Ernest Legates Shocks Bethlehem Community

The Bethlehem area mourns Ernest Legates forty five, eldest son of Nathaniel Legates, who died after throat cancer surgery in Philadelphia. He is survived by his grandmother, father, and numerous siblings. Funeral held at his father’s home with burial in Spring Hill cemetery Easton. A church service is planned for January 16. Community notes mention local clubs, meetings, and visits from residents, with several members listed as officers and visitors. The piece ends inviting nonmembers to attend Sunday services and join local activities.

Ernest Legates Nathaniel Legates Legates Philadelphia J. Legates George Harrington Hayard Legates Easton Lee Smith Hurlock Lawrence Coulbourne Grove Roland Carroll Bear, del Irvin Legates Fred Messick Wilmington Lawrence, Earle Roy Legates Bethlehem C. C. Harris Spring Hill Cemetery Lawrence Legates Ladies’ Aid Society F.H. Thomas F. H. Thomas W. E. Pritchett Minnie Blades Mary Bowdle James Parrott Alva Blades Beacom’s Business College Twentieth Century Community Club Harvey Harding George Blades Bradley Trappe Raymond Todd Carney’s Point J. B. Todd G. C. Bowdle Marcus Hook Myra Christopher Dover Gladys Melvin Harry Schuyler Chester

Twentieth Century Club entertained at Todd home

The Twentieth Century Club enjoyed a Christmas program December 29 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Todd. The next meeting is planned for December 12 in Bethlehem hosted by Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Thompson. Various local residents and guests, including Estelle Wright and the Goswellen family, were noted for Christmas visits.

Federalsburg Intruder Suspect Linked To Earlier Assault

In Federalsburg a man who tried to enter Herman Noble’s Academy avenue home while the Nobles were away is believed to be the same assailant who seized Miss Bessie Trice near her home about a week earlier. Details from Miss Covey who shone a light on the intruder show a gray lumberjack outfit. no identification yet. Rev. J C MacSorley preached at Union Methodist during a two week revival led by Rev. J B McCabe, drawing a large crowd. Mr and Mrs Harry Gambrill and family of Glenolden Pa visited Mrs Gambrill’s mother, Mrs James C Gambrill. Mrs Miriam Longsker returned home after visiting Dr and Mrs Horace G Longaker of Newport News Va.

Herman Noble Academy Avenue J. C. MacSorley Union Methodist Episcopal Church J. B. McCabe MacSorley Wilmington Harry Gambrill Glenolden James C. Gambrill Miriam Longsker Horace G.longaker Newport News

Community Club to Debate national song change

The Ridgely News Letter reports the Community Club will meet next Monday to discuss endorsing the Hymn Society of America proposal that America the Beautiful be recognized as the national song instead of The Star-Spangled Banner. Miss Elsie Matthews leads affirmative, Mrs. T. G. Cahall leads negative. many local residents are noted at recent gatherings and engagements.

Hymn Society of America Elsie Matthews T. G. Cahall Sara Ida Mary Tolman Chris Walter Elton Hoffman Charles Koening Philadelphia John Hoffman Paul and Elmer Paul Hofman Hansen Herbert Koeneman Mulford Swing J. T. Stevenson Charles Stevenson Delmar Harry Gibson Bromley New York Grabill Baltimore Mrs. Gibson Sannah

Burrsville Holiday Guests and Family News

Local notes record numerous holiday visitors of Burrsville residents including the Raughley, Draper, Porter, and Tribbitt families visiting kin in nearby towns. Health updates note Mrs Lofland x raying her toe and Harry Collison resuming mobility after illness while several households relocate or travel between Harrington, Denton, Dover, and Two Johns.

Fire destroys The Old Choptank Mill in Henderson

A major fire near Henderson destroyed The Old Choptank Mill, owned by J. B. Medford, after likely starting in the engine room. Denton and Dover fire engines arrived too late. estimated loss about 15000 with no insurance. Community sympathy extends to Mr. Medford. The rest of the page lists local visits and social notes from New Year’s period.

Hillsboro and Queen Anne Friendship News Notes

New Year events in Hillsboro and Federalsburg list visits and dinners among local families. Guests include Fleming MacSorley Thompson Clark Duffey Jarrell Sherwood and others with church and club activities noted. The Community Club elected a new president and planned fire prevention measures.

Dr J Howard Wells to Preach at Methodist Church

Dr J Howard Wells presiding elder of the Baltimore district will preach at the Goldsboro Methodist Church next Sunday night at 7 30 o clock and hold a quarterly conference afterward all are invited. Local residents and visitors share holiday visits and family gatherings across Goldsboro and nearby towns with many names and places noted in this community summary.

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Moves in Town

Mrs Mary Porter now owns a store in the building she bought from Mr William Smith. Miss Dorothy Saulsbury visited Miss Catherine Smith of Kenton during holidays. Mrs William Poore of Queen Anne visited Mrs George Cherry and Mrs Charley Cherry. Miss Margaret Swing accompanied sister Mrs Fountain to Bloomfield New Jersey. Miss Florence Ludwig of Baltimore visited her parents here. Miss Pauline Wiley returned to Collingswood New Jersey via Smyrna. Mr Howard Quaintance of Washington stayed with Mr John Davis last week. Mr Earl Hammond and daughter Lucille of Wilmington visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs Frank Flounders entertained Mr Samuel Jenness of Sykesville. Misses Elaine and Dorothy Saulsbury returned to Philadelphia early in the week. Miss Beatrice Hevalow entertained Miss Mary Hubbard of Goldsboro. Mrs Brown Elliott and daughter Helen visited Baltimore last week. Mr Baptist Smith and little Miss Louise Wilson are on the sick list. Dr Briscoe of Addison Pennsylvania is in Ridgely surveying the field. Mrs Leonard Dean visited her aunt in Greensboro on Wednesday. Mr Earl Cecil and family are moving to Wilmington. Mr Harry Swann is employed in Miss Helen Sclin visiting in Baltimore. The stock of the Red Rabbit Gift Shop is now displayed at Miss Blanche Hobbs’s home.

Thomas H. Draper J. Edward Gruwell Draper Gruwell Dover Wesley Smith Austin Smith Marion Smith Lena Phillips Betty Frances Roland Smith Clayton Ed. Covington Lawrence Smith Wilmington Pratt Alice Jones Pearl Taylor Jennie Jones Althea Geisel Evelyn Reed Melissa Taylor Anna Reed George Reed Calvin Satterfield Lewis Geisel Harry Vickery Harry Jones Roma Beckwith Joseph Reed Lewis Henry Frank Jones G. Lacy Butler John Boon Frank Lord Robert Lord Federalsburg Harry C. Butler Doris Butler Charlotte Butler Lee Butler Preston R. Lee Butler Shirley Butler Baltimore Louis R. Dukes Denton R. C. Tell Doylestown Dorothy E. Saylor Huntingdon Mary Moore Greensboro George Collison Ruth Reed E. D. C. Hegeman Masonic Hall Caroline Syncopators Messrs Willard Hynson Ida Hynson Newark N. J Myrtle Robinson Raleigh N. C Selden C. Watters Portland Maine Howard Shields Irene Draper William D. Fleetwood Parnell Fleetwood Virginia Belva F. Hooker The Children’s Hospital Washington Clarence R. Pentz M. Bates Stephens Edward Kimmey Clara Mary Halman Atlantic City Sue K. Smith Alex. McWilliams Samuel Bear And August Koeneman Herbert Koeneman Emily Koeneman Dawson Philadelphia Beatrice Bower Wesley Bower Mary Laird Leonard Dean Rachel Mclenny Ellen Hofman Charles Koening John Hoffman Ellen Hoffmans Shaners Keenemans Thomas Jones Mercersburg Landers Jones Donelson Frances Landers East Orange Clara Landers Mrs. Jones Parent-Teachers’ Association Dr. Nicholas Ruth Jackson Brackett Ridgely Herman Mitchell Earlsboro Cecil County Lola Mitchell Andrew Mitchell Ord Raleigh William Henry Wilkinson J. W. Gibson Goldsboro John J. Bunting Frank Kibler Ben Weaver Ernest Jones A. G. Keeneman Cordova E. H. Roe Mr.Thorndyke Roe California Homer Roe Williams John Starkey Addie Marydel Maud Starkey Voss Methodist Ladies’ Aid Ada Matthews Franklin Stayer Lancaster East New Market Marian Hemmons Dorothy Holsinger Millersville Wilson Cahall York T. C. Cahall Edmund Pendleton Carolyn Jean Omar Jones Leelan Jackson Leona Nellie Marguerite Louise Fleetwood Etta Wheatley Lawrence Lynch Custis Burton Irene Burton Albert Saulsbury, Jr Western Electric Company Samuel Givler Reformed Church Ed. Pearsaul Michigan Pearsaul Mary Rebecca Saulsbury Froebel League New York Keating Dever George Dever Charles Hobbs Charles Stevenson, Jr Charles Dean University of Maryland James Lewis Tom Temple James Temple Carter Forester Chippy Cooper Willard Jones Charles Starkey Templeville Alfred Raughley Annie Raughley Mary E. Raughley Emmett Raughley Harry Raughley Harrington Ernest Raughley Anna Miriam P. S. Raughley Frederica, Del.y Thomas Wyatt Thomas Jr. Raughley Burnley Near Central Church W. C. Raughley Eddystone Burton Raughley Ed. Gruwell T. E. Draper Irene Stanley Draper Ford Henderson Fred Masten Oliver Russom Wesley Norman Audrey Agnes Wallace Redden Louise Harold Clarence Lofland Easton Hospital J. L. Chance Gladys Catherine John W. Chance Earl Ivins John Moore Tuckahoe Neck Evelyn Willis Lucy Pierson Gladys Chance Emma Chance Pennsylvania Edden Tribbitt Thomas Skinter Media Howard Bronson Camden R. M. Collison C. D. Collison Herman Halteman Smyrna Dorothy Collison John Harris Chilton's Penn’s Grove Town J. B. Medford Medford L. A. Gooden Sara Carleton E. Hollingsworth S. S. James New York City Albert Hindman John and Francis Schoppe Ed. Schoppe George King J. E. Walls Myrtle Bryant Washington College Anna Cartwright Elma Melvin Howard Sylvester Harrison Bennett Evelyn Roden Sadlersville Tom Robb William Dukes Margery Mary Robb Foster Clark John Meredith Beatrice Hudson Naomi Smith James Richards Beatrice Wood Woodside Magnolia Anne Bennett Emma Gooden Harry Gough Katherine Melvin George Clayville David Robb J. Howard Wells Methodist Church Orville Melvin Noble Dhue Bob Knotts Ayres Wallace Dennison Wallace Thelma Elbert Saunders Violet Williams Harry Williams Harry Gibson Delmar Hattie Shively Swarthmore Assembly Hall J. Frank Lane John Sylvester J. F. Lane Edgemoor Del Elkton M. E. Jarman A. D. Quillen G. C. Johnson Alberta Ross 8. H. Bennett Archibald Bennett C. F. Jarman Mary Porter William Smith Dorothy Saulsbury Catherine Smith Kenton William Poore Queen Anne George Cherry Charley Cherry Margaret Swing Fountain Bloomfield Florence Ludwig Pauline Wiley Collingswood Howard Quaintance John Davis Earl Hammond Lucille Frank Flounders Samuel Jenness Sykesville Elaine Beatrice Hevalow Mary Hubbard Brown Elliott Helen Baptist Smith Louise Wilson Briscoe Addison Earl Cecil Harry Swann Helen Sclin William Wirts Margaret Gottwals George Gottwals William Shockley Chester Carrie Hobbs Katherine Kibler Comegys van Sant Chestertown Mabel Rich Dorothy Swann Pauline Wyatt Bessie Stevenson Beacom's College Anna Pearson Clara Hastings Salisbury State Normal School Paul Dobson College Park Mae Richards Mary Thawley Elizabeth Snedecker Margaret Clark Strode Beckham B. ©. Beckham Henry Budd Carolyn Ohio Wesleyan Institute John Mitchell George Mitchell West Grove Clayton Taylor Marie E. W. Taylor George Anderson Oscar Nichols Rollison Baxter Chester Town D. Carrow Whital Laramore Merrel Spence Lacy Wilson J. A. Leach Melvin G. Morris Melvin Holsinger

Death of Daniel K. Gootee At Hobbs Willson Home

Daniel K. Gootee longtime Hobbs resident died Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday at his daughter Mrs B B Cohee home with Rev M E Wheatley and Rev C H Atkins officiating. Interment Concord Cemetery. Sunday School re organized with officers Manning Merriken W H Lord L Hopkins Thomas Mrs T H Towers L H Thomas Marietta Butler. Rev A W Betts to begin revival tomorrow evening January 9. Various relatives and neighbors noted in attendance and updates on local residents and workers.

Daniel K. Gootee M. E. Wheatley C. H. Atkins B. B. Cohee Concord Cemetery Manning Merriken W. H. Lord L. Hopkins Thomas T. H. Towers L. H. Thomas Marietta Butler

Williston Community Club Meets At Mrs Cooper Home

Williston Community Club will meet Friday the 14th at the home of Mrs. Harry Cooper. All members are urged to attend at two o'clock. Nearby visits include Mr. Roland Wheatley and family with Mr. William McMahan near Chestertown. Mrs. Wertie Hardesty of Delaware visits with her sister Mrs. C. S. Rice.

Williston Harry Cooper Roland Wheatley William McMahan Chestertown Wertie Hardesty Delaware C. S. Rice Dorothy Neal Federalsburg Oscar Maloney Wilmington Grace Ensor City Margaret Uhlier

Greensboro News Matters Local social notes from town and nearby

Mr and Mrs William Wirts of Wilmington and Miss Margaret Gottwals of Philadelphia visited their father George Gottwals near town recently. Many residents left for Chester to establish homes. Students resumed studies at Washington College Chestertown and Beacom's College Wilmington. Several returned to Salisbury State Normal School and Swarthmore. Births and visits noted including a baby boy born January 1. Clergy visitors Rev J A Leach and Rev Melvin G Morris noted.

Harmony Social Notes and Upcoming Box Social

Harmony society columns record visits among residents including Mr and Mrs Howard Wright and niece Irene Bullock, Mrs Ernest Williamson with Daffin family, Miss Hattie McConnell from Philadelphia, and Mrs Jennie Kelley with Mrs Jesse Jones. A Ladies Aid meeting will be at Mrs S J Hurst with a box social at Harmony school on January 12.

Howard Wright Irene Bullock Samuel Schuyler Ernest Williamson Daffin American Corner Hattie McConnell Philadelphia Jennie McConnell Annie Stubbs Harrington Jennie Kelley Jesse Jones Ladies’ Aid of Harmony S. J. Hurst Harmony School Clara Todd Federalsburg Jennie Todd Marie Cox Laurel Grave Joe Poole Preston Belle Dean

Grove revival meetings invite widespread attendance

Revival meetings are in progress led by Rev and Mrs Mc Corkle. Miss Minnie Taylor hosted guests on Friday including Martha Carroll Marguerite Lane Grace and Bernice Carroll Nelson Carroll Noble Carroll and Wesley Butler finding employment in Wilmington. Sunday School at Grove M M P Church at 9 80. Mr and Mrs Oscar Nichols visited Carrolls. Ruth Poole visits Newark Delaware sister Mrs M B Thomas. Minnie Taylor returned from Wilmington. Mrs Will Murphy and Mrs Elmer Kelley visiting Baltimore.

McCorkle Minnie Taylor Martha Carroll Marguerite Lane Grace Bernice Carroll Messrs Nelson and Noble Carroll Wesley Butler Wilmington Grove MM. P Oscar Nichols C. A. Carroll Ruth Poole M. B. Thomas Newark Delaware Will ‘Murphy Elmer Kelley Baltimore

Alford and Closson families return from Christmas trip

Smithville reports Mr and Mrs Earl Alford and son Donald along with Mr and Mrs Walter Lyden have returned home after a five day visit with Philadelphia friends and relatives covering parts of New Jersey and New York City. Also entertained were Mr and Mrs Orland Closson with Easton and Philadelphia connections, and Mr Paul Hines of Portsmouth Virginia visiting over the holidays with the Hines family.

Smithville Earl Alford Donald Walter Lyden Philadelphia New Jersey New York City Orland Closson Closson Easton Lorn Closson Harley Closson Baltimore Eldon Closson Paul Hines Portsmouth W.R. Hines

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Orphans’ Court Proceedings Twentieth Century Club Thompson M. E. Wright Estelle Wright William Jump James Lester Ralph Wright Ralph Jump Leonard and Calvin Goswellen N. B. Goswellen Frances Kelley Olin Gilbert Waldron E. M. Waldron Melvin Waldron Carroll Dulin Fred Blades Marie Magers Steadman J. B. Jones Ridgely News Burrsville Tuckahoe Elwood Fleming J. R. MacSorley Charlie Fleming Oscar Clark Hugh Clark Charles Jarret Cambridge H. M. Thompson J. N. Clark Thomas Seward Depew Hl. Duffey Washington, D. C Charles Jarrell William Sherwood James C. Sherwood I. T. Sparklin John Brant George B. Stewart Willard Russell Edwin Gale Everett Gale S. N. Pilchard Bernard Pinder Edgar Blades E. B. Lightner Henry Morgan Marjorie Sparks Helen Eaton Catherine Skinner Towson Clarence Bennett Maryland Francis St. Paul’s Church Howard Wells P. E R. V. Whitehurst G. B. Stewart Addie Morgan Howard Sewell Ira Sewell St. Paul's Church Calwell Wilson George Stewart Bernard Messix Mildred Trice Horace Morgan Howard Eley Harry Jump Red Rabbit Blanche Hobbs Hobbs Celeste Clark Nannie Scott Fred Blanche Scott A. W. Betts Ola Gootee Paul Moore H. C. Hobbs Eldon Marine Roy Patrick Catherine Cohee D. K. Gootee Minos Wright Elmer Butler John Trice Greensboro News Matters TPWS
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