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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1923
Page
5
Local notes report road repairs with oyster shells around Greensboro and elects Dr J T Thompson as Lewes mayor for the 26th time. The Rock Hall Independent newspaper in Kent county is suspended. Community events include bake sale January 26 at Fisher Roe garage and Ladies Circle meeting January 18.
Miss Cornelia Lord wed Somers Carroll at the M E parsonage Ridgely with Rev. Wheatley officiating. Mr. T Edwin Willis becomes cable manager for Western Union Eastern District with New York headquarters. Mrs. Stella S. Todd convalesces at her sister’s Newark home, aiming to return by the 26th. William R. Morgan and Miss Marie Ivans wed in Federalsburg and will reside in Philadelphia. Various moves and visits noted, including Mrs. Emily DeFord’s winter travels, Miss Frances Kreiger’s engagement to Frederick Werner, and social visits across Wilmington, Chester, Baltimore, Washington, and Denton.
Mr Enos W Carroll aged 46 died at his home near Felton on Saturday January 6 after a paralysis onset Wednesday. He leaves wife Miss Ellwanger, five children Wilbert Mildred Santley Payce Albert his mother Mrs Samuel Morris of Denton three sisters Mrs Cannon Mrs Roe Mrs Eaton and brother Mr John Carroll of Goldsboro. Funeral was Tuesday January 6 at eleven at the home officiated by Rev M L Smith and Rev G L Helsby with pallbearers Josiah A Beck William P Carroll Ervin Satterfield Walter George Gina Dulin and Mr Hard. One thing is certain we can't have a very long winter.
The Sunday School reorganized last Sunday with officers elected including Superintendent W. E. Collins and secretary Mrs. Myra Hubbard. The Christian Endeavor Society also named officers led by President B. M. Connally and Vice President Mrs. F. J. Phillips. The Choptank M. P. Church family collected a generous pastor’s pantry “pounding” and Edward Sharp was hospitalized in Easton in serious condition. Extra Grave M. P. Church meetings began Sunday evening.
Burrsville communities share a flurry of dinners and guests. J H Thawley hosts with Stafford, Houston Thawley, Elizabeth Ann, Fred Lewis, Margaret Thawley, Elsie Jester and Brown Thawley among attendees. A W Betts family and others entertain, including Martino, and guests arrive from Hobbs Wilmington and Eas ton. Edith Simpson, recently clerking in Harrington, spends winter with her mother nearby. Satterfield sidelined by a cold. Harry Jennings travels to Virginia to see his father. J Otis Stafford returns from Har rington visit. Sadie Garrett stays with uncle near town. Clarence Voss visits Baltimore for ten days.
The Williston New Church held its annual election on Sunday with O M Hignutt chosen president, C H Towers secretary treasurer, and trustees including John M Moran and A G Gelletty. The program committee hosted a luncheon and the Community Club met with Mrs India Rice as host. Next Sunday the Winston New Church Sunday School will elect officers.
Hobbs Sunday School reorganized with J. R. Ricards as Superintendent Manning Merriken as assistant superintendent C D Collison as secretary and T H Towers as treasurer Organist Mrs L H Thomas and assistant Mrs C D Collison. Teachers named include Mrs C D Collison Mrs L H Thomas Mrs O J Chaffinch Mr W H Lord Mr T H Towers and Mr Manning Merriken. Several local residents were noted with visits and travel as well as mail carrier illness and a calithumpian band serenade last evening.
Pupils of Miss Sara Neff gave a piano recital featuring Ida May Sneed Dora Sewell Frances Sneed Roberta Rowe and others from Ridgely Queen Anwe Hillsboro Allen Temple Landers Jones and more. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs C W Jackson with readings and a planned Dollar Social on Washingtons birthday. Community Club reds and blues split, blues 335 reds 3347. next meeting plans a blues treat. Various local visitors residents and church events follow, with resignations and meetings noted at Ridgely Baptist and Community Club and library activities.
Obituary by daughter Ella honoring Emma Thawley Pennington who died two years ago at age 62. The note recalls her memory, visits to the grave, and a wish for peaceful rest. The writer expresses enduring love and grief, reflecting on life and loss.
The Community Club hosts a public entertainment on January 16 at 7 30 to raise funds for the Community Kitchen. A play titled Back to Nature will be performed at Tri County High School on Friday January 19 at 8 with proceeds going to Lyceum. admission 35 cents. Mr and Mrs Calvin Anderson celebrate 26th anniversary with friends. Sunday School at Harris Chapel 2, preaching 3, Evangelistic service at St Pauls 7 30. Businessmen review stock. Ladies Aid met at parsonage. Mrs E S Bowens ill but improving. Mr Henry Morgan made a trip to Baltimore. Extra program at St Pauls Sunday morning. Mr McBride visited Barnes home. Harry Flowers moving wheat.
The Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon with 25 members and two visitors. Features included music by Mrs Dorsey Nichols and a New Year's poem by Mrs Anna Todd. Refreshments were served and the group adjourned to meet February 7 at Mrs Elbert Deen's. Various local residents were noted in visits and relocations. Revival services have begun at the church. Wedding bells are ringing here.
Farmers discuss cooperative selling as the Preston Produce Growers Association plans to affiliate with American Fruit Growers, Inc. to market strawberries, potatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, and more. Ashley Boles will speak January 26 at Ledman's Hall at 7 30 p.m. urging local growers to attend and unite.
Mrs Edgar Hubbert leaves for State Sanitarium for health reasons. Ladies Aid at Mrs Lola Lewis home enjoyed a well attended gathering. Local families visit and host dances with music by Henry Downes. Mary Flaharty visits her mother Bessie Flaharty. Reuben Jones and Viola Trice ill. Farmers busy sawing wood. Hotel Norris sale ratified to a local syndicate. William K Norris to continue operation.
In statewide court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn oversaw multiple estate actions. Administrators Joshua Porter Jr Henry T Nuttle were authorized to deposit minors shares in Peoples Bank of Denton. William E Collins filed inventory while George W Shively and Mary E Perry estates received new admins. Executors Shulties and Smith amended debts and final accounts.
A son-in-law writes in the JOURNAL tribute recalling Mrs. Joanna McShane who died after years in Baltimore. Born on the Eastern Shore, she kept close ties to Denton and the journal’s readers, loved her family, and inspired others to noble living. The note ends with a Bible verse and a reflective tribute dated January 3, 1929.
The relatives of Mrs. Joanna ficShane thank those who aided at the funeral on Saturday December 23 for bearing and music services. Mrs F S Chapman Winchester Mass expressed appreciation for the sacrifice and help given.
The Pennsylvania Railroad adopts a plan to coordinate B C A and M D and V Bus steamers with motor trucks on State roads from gateways along the Eastern Shore. Service began Thursday linking Baltimore Salisbury Easton Denton Cambridge to deliver freight daily, with further expansion planned. Stone's Express Co. contracted to install and operate the motor truck system, five or six trucks ready, Harry Gladding to supervise operations.
Fifteen students made the December honor roll and eleven topped the attendance list at Rice's School, with an overall 94.1 percent attendance. Gifts were given to teacher Mrs. Ross at Christmas. Rev R W Campbell of the W C I attended a dinner at the Ross home. Supervisors plan a stone road project to start when weather permits. Mrs. Alice H Ross visited with pupils and locals including the Case, Layton, and Carlisle families. Mr. Austine Stafford becomes local commission merchant. A revival opens at Union Corner Church. Powell Hopkins bought a coupe and Rev Morris a new sedan.
In 1923 a new monthly magazine named The Eastern Shore Business Journal begins publication by Washington College students. It targets East ern Shore business topics with articles by notable figures such as Hon. T. Alan Goldsborough and Dr. C. P. Gould. Elias W. Nuttle of Denton serves as circulation manager.
Smithville hosts a farewell for Mr and Mrs Fred Schurr who leave Tuesday for their future home in Galvin Ohio. Mrs Nancy Lyden’s funeral was held at Bloomery M E Church Monday afternoon. Horace Robinson bought the Shurr farm as they relocate. Charles Wright of Federalsburg visited Lyden family. The Adams infant remains ill with pneumonia. Ola Scott visits relatives.
In Hillsboro a play titled Back to Nature will be staged Friday evening January 19 at 7 30. Proceeds go to the Lyceum. Admission is 35 cents. Host families hosted guests included Mr and Mrs S N Smith Mrs S S Thompson and Mr W G Golt at the Stewart home. Also noted are local personal visits, upcoming ice cream parlor opening by W F Pennington, and a sick list featuring Albert Cahall FE H Gale H S Gale and Gladys Gale.
The past year saw the deaths of eminent figures including Col. Henry Watterson and Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, along with Lord Northcliffe, Pope Benedict XV, James Bryce, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Richard Croker, Lyman Abbot, Thomas Nelson Page, Boies Penrose, Michael Collins, and Walter Rathenau, marking a year of significant losses among statesmen scientists and explorers.
Judge Keating oversaw the January Circuit Court session with routine matters. April juries were drawn across district divisions listing multiple jurors by district and name, including Richards, Shively, Melvin, Jones, Walls, Cowgill, Lane, Cohee, Kaler, Jarman, and many others in districts one through eight.
At the Denton National Bank annual meeting directors elected include Harvey L. Cooper Charles W Hobbs Thomas B Sparklin Abraham R Wright William H Deen Harry S Dailey M Bates Stephens James H Nichols John L Everngam J Roland Chaffinch Frederick B Nuttle Harry M Thompson Arthur W Brum baugh Lawrence B Towers and Irwin T Saulsbury. Officers organized with Cooper as president Hobbs and Chaffinch as vice presidents William I Norris cashier I Robert Fleetwood teller Ferdinand Baynard bookkeeper Francis E Yeoman stenographer Miss Hilda Covey. In Peoples Bank Tuesday directors elected Henry T Nuttle Thomas L Day Paul Holsinger William Croll Somers Blake Thomas F Johnson William R Fountain George T Redden Frederick J Wright H Earle Smith George J Kibler and H Clay Hobbs. Officers elected Henry T Nuttle president H Clay Hobbs vice-president T F Johnson cashier W H Nuttle assistant cashier J Frank Wright teller Miss Frances Johnson bookkeeper Hobbs as vice-president succeeds the late Frank P Covey.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Poole widow of Willis Poole died Saturday morning January 6 at her Williston home after months of ill health. Born February 3 1850 in Dorchester County she was formerly Sarah Ann Lecompte. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon Rev G L Helsby officiating and interment followed in Concord Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters Mrs John R Andrew and Mrs Charles F Poole, a brother James Lecompte of Trappe, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to friends for acts of kindness and tokens of sympathy shown during our recent bereavement and loss.
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