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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1927
Page
5
Local notes mention a Denton Chautauqua planned for February 1921. The column reports various community items including visitors from Baltimore, church events, a Masonic banquet, a high school teachers meeting, and upcoming lectures by Dr. Albertus Perry and Rev Lewis Linzell.
The thirteenth annual Past Masters Association meeting of Caroline and Dorchester counties convened at Masonic Hall in this town. Officers for the year are listed, three lodges conferred degrees, and East New Market invited to host in 1928. A large supper followed with music by the Caroline Syncopaters.
Miss Margaret Frances Thawley daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Thawley Burrsville married Melvin C James of Aberdeen in a Denton M E parsonage ceremony conducted by Rev M E Wheatley. The bride, linked with J H Nichols & Co, wore tan covertine travel suit and accessories. The couple, after a brief honeymoon, will reside in Denton.
Mr. Thomas W. Wooters died Wednesday in a Cambridge hospital and will be buried today in Denton cemetery. Funeral services are to be held at Piney Church.
Local pride runs high as Harold K Shults attends the legislative session in Annapolis. Friends wish him success for Caro line county’s welfare and progress. Also notes a social calendar with Epworth League services and a church supper to aid the pastor’s salary, plus various visits from Wilmington and Greensboro residents.
Dr. Howard Wells preached at St Pauls Church Queen Anne announcing plans to dedicate the new church house on April 1. Bishop Collins Denny, who served here forty seven years ago, will lead the service. Various local residents and visitors were mentioned, visiting and hosting gatherings in town and nearby cities.
Thieves broke into Burt Hobbs’s store near the depot on Monday night at 1130 PM. Hobbs, from his home, shot at the light through the window. the thief escaped unharmed, leaving goods behind. A suspect, described as colored, was arrested and jailed on Tuesday. Local notices also report exchanges of visitors and residents including Edward Morgan of Philadelphia, Miss Martha Carrow visiting Goldsboro, and several others visiting or moving in nearby towns.
The Ridgely News Letter outlines next week's High School bazaar at the Church House with committees led by Prof. H E McBride and various students and parents handling lunch, cake, gift shop, parcel post, educational exhibit, fashion show, and booth construction by manual training students under Mr Smith. Also reported are obituaries for Mr Baptist Smith, church notices, Ladies Aid proceeds, PTA and Community Club activities, and local visits and sermons.
A Tuesday night gathering at Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Cahall marked their 15th wedding anniversary. Relatives and friends enjoyed decorations, abundant refreshments, a bridal cake with 15 candles, and gifts while Rev. Wm. P. Taylor delivered a short address.
Word came Wednesday of W. E. Shockley s sudden death near Sandtown He is not related to Thomas Shockley or Mrs Anna Mitchell The Win One Bible class business meeting is set for next Monday at 7 30 PM in the Assembly Hall Mrs H S Thomas will entertain this month Visitors from Sadlersville and Court land visited cousin Mrs O M Macomber At Easton Hospital Leroy Cartwright has returned home improved Rev C R Curtis spoke at Moore s school Parent Teachers meeting Sewing Circle entertained by Miss Elsie Reich Colds and grippe are common in the locality
Dr and Mrs J M Haymaker of Denton guests at their nephew Walter Bennington's home on Sunday. Mr Kent Temple of Newark N J, with a friend, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Temple last Sunday. Mrs Harvey Sewell, anti tuberculosis seal sale manager, reports seventy eight dollars. Mr and Mrs Melvin Blades near Greensboro spent weekend with Ernest Jones. Mr Earl Cecil and family left Thursday to live in New Castle Del. Mrs Elijah Dean of Ruthsburg visited mother Mrs Elizabeth Sparks on Wednesday. Mrs Frank Flounders and Mrs Harvey Holsinger on sick list this week. Mr and Mrs T L Day visited Baltimore Friday to Saturday. Rev L S Matthews is out again after illness.
A Thursday Harmony pound party at Miss Lily Williamson's home entertained many friends with games and late refreshments. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schuyler and family with Mrs. Edgar Willis and Anna Mae. Various local families hosted and visited throughout the week, including Louise Marine, Ethel Elsie and John Thomas, Mabel Todd, and Maud Marine.
Emily Emerson Luntz profiles Caroline county on the Eastern Shore in Baltimore Sunday Sun. The piece notes Denton and Greensboro landmarks, county geography, soil, forests, rail and road access, timber and canning industries, and historic figures like Mistress Margaret Brent and Col. William Richardson. It highlights tobacco legacy, slave history, and the evolving economy through canneries and agriculture.
Smithville hosts Farm Bureau meeting at Smithville School and a Community Club event in the ladies room. 4-H Club girls perform a play. Jane Bullock dies after illness. funeral at Bloomery M E Church. Several local families host dinners and gatherings. School and church announcements plus Sunday School at Bloomery.
The Orphans' Court met with Judges West, Harper and Shawn present. Frank W. Wagner, executor of Ira Norman Wagner, deceased, filed his first and final accounts of administration and distribution, which were approved. Owens, administrator c t a of John Burnett, filed his first and partial account, approved and passed. Hobbs, administrator of Eliza J. Hobbs, filed sales account and debt list, approved. Jarrell, administrator of Charles H. Wiggins, filed inventory and appraisement. order to sell granted. W. E. Thawley named guardian filed will of Sarah E. Roe for probate on Jan 18 at 11 am. John N. Wright Jr. named guardian filed will of Charlotte Zippe for probate on Jan 25 at 11 am. Wilmina Clark administratrix filed releases from distributees. Harris and Owens filed releases from Harris and Harris distributees. Norman Wagner filed release from Helen White legatee.
Denton National Bank stockholders elected directors including J Percy Bittle Arthur W Brumbaugh and J Roland Chaffinch. The board organized with Chaffinch as president Hobbs as vice president Norris cashier Fleetwood teller Baynard bookkeeper and Covey stenographer. The Peoples Bank of Denton also elected a board featuring William Croll Thomas L Day and Henry T Nuttle with officers Nut tle president Hobbs vice president Wright cashier Wright and Nuttle assistant cashier Yeoman and Johnson listed as bookkeepers.
An ad note from J. H. Nichols & Co. seeks old toms or large turkeys in the 25 to 35 pound range for subscription to The Journal. The brief item highlights a seasonal livestock request and a newspaper subscription push.
Morris Taylor of the Wilmington Every Evening reprints a 1877 account of a Bennett May duel said to have occurred near Marydel. The narrative details the meeting place, players, preparations, and telegraph schemes, noting Delaware Maryland terrain and the railroad context.
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