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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1925
Page
5
Caroline community groups schedule meetings and events from January 13 to 16. Church auxiliaries, tuberculosis clinic in Denton, a teaching sewing at the M. E. parsonage, and a large county health report highlight the busy period.
A round of New Year gatherings and visits across Denton Federalsburg Marcus Hook Hockessin Newport Felton and nearby towns features Sennett Hulliger Sparklin Morgan Travis Delong Slemons Hurley Townsend Lapham Kimmey Fleetwood and other residents. Many announced marriages and travel plans with heightened social activity through the holidays including trips to Florida Maryland Baltimore Philadelphia and Wilmington as residents returned home and relatives visited.
Charles O Culver says the Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company may merge about 15 local power firms into a single unit to expand and standardize service across 11 700 consumers. The Philadelphia backed group has acquired nine of the 33 towns vast holdings and operates from Salisbury with plants in Laurel Delaware providing high tension juice to most towns including Salisbury.
Henderson and Medford families hosted at Wye Mills with Montague and Long households. Visits include Ruth Cole wending home with Marion Ogle. Schoppe returning from holidays to Philadelphia. Montague family with George at Sadlersville. Kenton and Walls families visiting Wilmington and nearby. Thelma Gooden returns from Milford. Ruth Richard from Jersey City visits T. P. Richard household. Johnson and Clark hosts in Wilmington. Leroy Hutton and Harry Cohee guests of Sanders and Jones. Lillian Melvin stays with Beatrice Wood in Goldsboro. John Cooper visits Chester. Emma Gooden spends time with Eloise Jarrell in Goldsboro. Everett Clayville and Esther visit Baltimore. Nelson Quillen visits Wilmington. Sara Gooden hosted by McCrea sisters in Federalsburg. Mrs. George Carrow improving at home.
Local residents and guests are noted visiting relatives and friends in Burrsville and nearby towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. John Wooters, Mr. Ben Greenlee of near Greensboro, Mr. Harry Woooters of Marcus Hook, Misses Gladys Chance Sadie Garrett Elizabeth Fountain, Wooters family hosts, and visits by the Stafford Hayman Fleming Starkey Russom Parris Beauchamp Layton Carroll Hughlett Cheetum Garrett Collison Denton. Remains of Mrs. Layton interred in Wesley cemetery.
Smithville society column records visitors and moves reshaping farms and homes. Mr and Mrs Herbert Bullock hosted a rock gathering with L N Alford and families, followed by New Year entertainments including the Robinson and Adams households. Several moves and weekend visits connect Federalsburg Philadelphia Wilmington and nearby towns.
The ad promotes a well furnished home with a pleasing environment and a complete selection of furnishings for every room. It invites readers to see the selection and compare prices at M. K. Newnam's.
Miss Dorothy Davis returns to College Park and many families travel between Philadelphia Baltimore and New Jersey for visits and duties. Students teachers and workers move between Swarthmore Mount Washington Centreville St. Mary's College and various towns as holidays end and new terms begin.
In the Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn presided over estates of Joseph F. Smith William E Pritchett and Emma S Haymond The court authorized release of a mortgage by executors Joseph K Smith Ira Smith examined releases by Will ie E Pritchett distributee and granted letters of administration to J Virgil Moore and Alverta Gibson on Daniel Gibson estate Bond filed approved notice to creditors and appraisers Ollie Acres and James Tucker named The Haymond estate releases from multiple heirs were filed examined approved and recorded.
American Corner notes that Christian Endeavor services continue each Sunday at 7 30 pm led by Vernon Nichols and next week’s topic will be How to Read the Bible Helpfully led by Harvey Baker. Several local families are listed as visiting relatives and hosting guests, including the Howards, Towers, Culvers, and Lords. It also mentions holiday visits by Ernest Griffith and Wilmer Collins and updates on members’ activities, illness, and school life.
The northeast will witness a total eclipse on January 24, a rarity since 1860 and not seen again until 2024. Astronomers note a total eclipse occurs at any location about once every 350 years, though partial shadows will cross the area earlier. The section misses totality by a narrow margin near Wilkes-Barre, with 68 percent sun obscuration at 6:65 am as the event begins at 7:58 am and ends at 10:26 am.
Marydel residents hosted and visited relatives from Philadelphia Elkton and Dover during the holidays and past week. The Ladies Aid enjoyed a delightful evening at Mrs. John Starkey’s home Monday. Mr J Morton Simpson returned to Philadelphia after holiday visits here. Mr and Mrs A J Isaacs and sons Harry hosted relatives from Philadelphia and Elkton visited in town.
Ellwood updates: Gursham Sparrow family returns home to Harburton after visiting relatives. Howard Cheetum of Easton also returns after a few days with LC Bradley and Ira Bradley and daughter Pauline. Elizabeth Cahee visits grandparents W A Cahee for weekend. Albert Jones of Hurlock relocates into the neighborhood.
Hobbs and J T M Todd hosted dinner Tuesday of last week with guests from Denton Boston Hockessin Federalsburg Petersburg Newark Del and Maryland University. Miss Dorothy Todd returned to Montgomery County school Monday after holidays with her parents.
In loving memory of my dear husband James A. Fleming who departed this life January 1924. Through suffering he breathed not a murmur for the Comforter stood by his side and whispered Fear not I am with thee With me thou shalt ever abide. Sweet memories will linger forever. Time cannot change them. By his wife Adah and son Griffith.
December perfect attendance honorees include William Thompson Frederick Wright Francis Fleming Charlie Hammer Robert Eveland Arthur Hammer Lawrence Groff Gertrude Riley Anna Wood Jeanetta Sharp Mary Virginia Sherwood James Eveland Marion Wood Francis Short James Sherwood William Clark William Short Mildred Hill Mary Lillian Knotts Alleen Warton Louise Wright Roberta Barton Mary Louise Dodds Marie Sard Edna Clopper Viola Sard Enza Jerry Hilda Seward Audrey Samis. Dinner hosts on New Year s Day included Mr Arthur Holt and sisters and Mr and Mrs Lay Beaven Mrs Annie Beaven Mr and Mrs G L Wilson and Rev and Mrs B N Pilchard.
A Sunday puzzle note from the Journal invites readers to fill missing words in a Proverbs passage using numbered letters. It records past winners Mrs. Owen C Garey Mrs. I N Smith Miss Esther Durnham and Miss Marie Ames and calls for new entrants with two phone lines and deadlines.
Daughter Ella recalls four years since her mother Emma Thawley Pennington died in January. She speaks of a grave, the memory that clings, and the hard parting from one loved so dear. The note closes with affection and sorrow.
Maryland health figures show 1924 disease counts fell by more than 19 000 from 1923, though reporting gaps limit precision. Measles and influenza saw major drops while smallpox rose. overall totals dropped from 33 725 cases in 1923 to 14 295 in 1924, amid floods and reporting caveats.
Readers in Sussex and other parts of the peninsula recall Old Christmas Day as the real Christmas date, alternate to Epiphany. Believers cite supernatural signs such as sprouts from daffodils and hop vines before daybreak, which disappear at sunrise, with livestock kneeling in stables between midnight and daybreak.
The Ladies' Aid held a Tackey social at Choptank on January 6, 1925. Miss Hurst drew comment for her attire while Mr J F Spence stood out in a vintage outfit. Mrs Leon Wright won the tackiest prize. judges were Mrs Perry Mrs Majors and Mr Lindon Stafford. The 26th Century Community Club shared Christmas songs and a fine Agnes Dulin reading at Mr and Mrs J B Todd's home. The next meeting at Mr and Mrs James Cheezums on the 15th will elect officers and seeks full attendance.
In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father J W Wood who departed this life January 16 1920. Days of sadness still come over us. Hidden tears so often flow memory keeps our loved one near us. Although he died five years ago some may think that we forget you while on earth you are no more but in memory you are with us as you always were before. By His Wife and Children.
Mercantile Trust & Deposit Company of Baltimore publishes a commemorative volume The Early Eighties Sidelights on Baltimore featuring references to men women and events of the 1880s with illustrations of notable buildings. Also notes radio items including The Wares at 65 dollars.
William M. Brown 21 son of Mr and Mrs J O Brown Bridgeville builder and contractor drowned on December 23 at about one o clock when thin ice gave way on Hearn s mill pond near Seaford Bridgeville. Brown a Golden College student and well liked was survived by parents a sister and a brother. Funeral at Bridgeville M E Church with six cousins as pallbearers.
Notice from S Frank Cote stating he is leaving Hughes Lumber and Coal Company and will soon resume the lumber and building materials business on his own account on South Seventh Street in Denton. He invites old friends and new customers to call.
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