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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1925
Page
5
Local notices report church meetings and confirmations, road improvements planned by County Commissioners, and various community events. Elections at Denton National Bank and Peoples Bank nominees named. Farrar evangelistic campaign gains traction in Greensboro with conversions and baptisms during two weeks of meetings.
Personal and social news notes John J Ghingher native of this place was made vice president of the Century Trust Company Baltimore and serves as treasurer of the organization. He previously worked twelve years with the State Bank Commissioner including deputy bank commissioner. Edward A Hirs son of E H and Mrs Hirs of Denton has left for Waco Texas after a year with Land Title and Trust Co Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs W F Towers hosted a 3 oclock dinner Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Chaffinch and daughters Blanche and Helen of Denton and Mr Carl Herr and Mr Earl Chaffinch of Philadelphia were guests. Mr and Mrs Oscar L Theis and children who visited relatives over holidays have returned to Altoona Pennsylvania. Miss Lovey Tice of Waco Texas who spent six months with Maryland relatives left for home. Earle Chaffinch and Carl Herr of Philadelphia were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J E Chaffinch.
Extension service notes Caroline county farmers excel at the State Corn Show in Cambridge with Elias Hinderer and S A Riley placing second and fourth in yellow dent corn. The county earned a top attendance prize at Maryland Agricultural Society events, with a bronze medal anticipated. County Agent L M Goodwin to attend the University of Maryland conference in College Park the week of January 19.
The November state report shows Caroline leads rural attendance at 93.9 percent and town attendance at 92.8 percent in Maryland's 23 counties. Although several counties exceed us in certain categories, our county is near the state average except in two-teacher schools. December 90 percent ranks include several high and town schools, two-room schools, and colored schools with multiple recipients.
In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. The last will of Ernest Zippe, filed by custodian Charlotte Zippe, was proven and admitted to probate. Executors Emma and Charles Wilson Jackson reported sale of real estate for the estate of Charles W. Jackson, and an order nisi ratification was passed. Executor Charles B. Harrison filed a separate debt list and his first and final account for Sallie A. Hignutt, approved and ordered recorded. Notice to creditors ordered for the estate of Philip Pritchett, with appraisers named Richard Beaven and John Skinner. Now is the time to subscribe.
Mr. and Mrs. George Carrow marked their golden wedding anniversary with a gathering at their town home last Wednesday and Thursday. Many relatives and friends from Dover, Greensboro, Cape Charles, Denton, Leipsic, Goldsboro, Henderson, and other locales attended, including guests of honor Mr. and Mrs. William Carrow and son Billy of Cape Charles. Also noted were return visits from Milton C. Dill, Epworth League activities, and several residents visiting family or traveling for brief periods.
In Goldsboro, despite bad weather, the Methodist Church revival is well attended. Miss German sings the gospel and many souls are being won. Visiting brethren' messages are warmly received, and the pastor notes the largest congregation of nearly five years. The meeting continues this week if interest remains strong. Mrs. John Watler sold her goods at public sale and plans to live with her father in Wilmington. Several local families hosted or moved recently amid a spread of colds.
The Community Club met at the Church House with nineteen members and voted to cover the remaining funds for the firemen offering. A program celebrated Bayard Taylor's birth centenary. Mr. Amandus Young died at his step-daughter’s home, survived by relatives in Ridgely and Pennsylvania. The Ladies Aid bought a piano for the Church House and planned a Dallas Social for Washington's Birthday. Several lectures, revivals, and church events were announced with various departures and local engagements.
Mr and Mrs Charles Liden hosted a Thursday rock with many Chestnut Grove families including Evern Meredith Andrews Adams Meredith Closson and Beatrice among others Refreshments followed Later L N Alford hosted Cambridge visitors and township residents Candy and cake were served Earle Alford and Horace Rob inson toured Philadelphia Sherman Neal of Bridgeville visited his parents Carl Fountain and John Holland were mentioned as ill or absent
Mrs. R Wesley Ross assists in revival services each night at the newly erected Cannon M. P. Church costing 11666. The structure is concrete and well furnished. Ministers in charge include Revs. G R Farring Cannon, Benjamin Bryan Delmar, and John Bailey Georgetown formerly Hobbs. Charles Truitt named upper grade teacher at Leipsic. A farm house project is planned. Maple Grove School hosts a fine PTA meeting with Mrs. Pearl Slaughter as teacher. Frank Wright moves to Mrs. Alfred H. Ross’s farm. Powell Hopkins relocates to Burrsville. Wood sawings planned.
Hillsboro notes show Emma Lock and Raleigh from Philadelphia visiting Miss Ella Pennington, with Pennington escorting a return visit. Several dinners hosted by Mrs. Beaven and Mr. Zook, Hoopston. J. H. Furbush of Roe and Mrs. Clark Morris of Hayden also called. Ridgely Bank elected J. M. Short president at a stockholders meeting. Guild of St Pauls hosted by Virginia Holt and Ethel Holt. I. T. Sparklin and Sam Briscoe attended the Cambridge Farmers Convention. Joseph Stewart of Matthewstown visited brother Charles. Noble Farrell and Dr. H. W. B. Rowe hosted guests Sunday. Vachel Downes spent weekend with Harvey Baker. Norman Clarke returned from a motor trip to New York City. Richard Zook of Hoopstan NL visiting sister Florence Beaven. John Hay guest of brother Herman Hay. M. E. Smith improving after illness. Margaret M. Hay of Chestnut Hill visiting T. R. Seward. Hilda Wathers of Ridgely visiting Sadie Wathers. H. W. B. Rowe visited Goldsboro Friday. Miriam Gale spent last weekend in Baltimore. G. L. Wilson recently in Baltimore.
Rev J A Johnson of Glenelg preached for over a week and Rev W T McGuire spoke Tuesday night as revival services at St Pauls Church draw large crowds. Mrs H W B Rowe hosts Woman's Missionary Society meeting and several local residents attend weekend visits and social gatherings. A fire at the rear of George Moore Jr home was quickly controlled by a bucket brigade.
Rev George Fitz announces next Sundays topic Sharing Our Christian Convictions Mr Isaac Mason sold his store and ice cream business to Tom Gaitley Miss Marian Bullock Federalsburg visited Miss Mary Frieze Ring Mrs Jennie Mitchell left for visiting in Washington Ridgelys attended Farm Bureau convention at Cambridge Dr and Mrs J C Madara plan time in Florida Miss Irene Neff visiting Philadelphia and Pottsville Carlton Lord Philadelphia visiting Ridgely friends Robert E Smith suffered from grip Howard Keehan visiting Wilmington
Mr and Mrs L C Bradley and daughter Audrey spent the week end with Mr and Mrs J B Bradley near Federalsburg. Albert Cummings returned home after a few days with friends in Easton. L C Bradley visited Kemp Marchel Friday evening. Alice Bailey has been on the sick list but improves. Arthur Butler and Mrs visited John Butler Thursday. Mrs Edgar Boandle visited Mrs Erd man Bradley. Gorman Bailey and wife motored to Cambridge Thursday.
American Corner reports a Monday birthday surprise for Mr Wesley Towers with many gifts and later ice cream cake and fruit. Also noted: son Robert Towers operated on for appendicitis at Cambridge Hospital. Mrs Hazel Baker recovering at home. Harold Lord ill with measles. Lulu Jester ill with pneumonia.
The local Women’s Christian Temperance Union extends thanks for a generous barrel contribution sent to the Baltimore W C T U Free Kindergarten just before the holidays. Written by May L. Fisher, president.
A travel diary entry from Santo Domingo during Christmas 1924 describes tropical luxury and American hospitality. The writer, with Miss Powers and Mrs. Senior, tours the city, attends a Christmas dinner with tropical fare, and enjoys dances, a Country Club party, and social mingling with Americans and locals before sailing to San Juan.
The Eastern Shore Dental Society seeks high school seniors across seven counties for an essay competition on Teeth and Their Care. Winners will receive a gold piece in each county, with the best essay earning a gold medal at June 1925 graduation exercises. entries due April 1, 1925.
At least two governors and about 60 editors from Delmarvin and Maryland press associations plan a two day meeting January 23 and 24 in Salisbury. Governors Ritchie and Robinson will attend the banquet, with speakers from advertising, journalism and business. The event, chaired by Col. Theodore Townsend, will include a luncheon hosted by Salisbury clubs and mark a shift to a full two day program with progressive policy discussions.
The State Game Department directs district deputy game wardens to aid in feeding game to prevent starvation. Wardens will canvass farmers to supply food with reimbursement. Maryland pauses rabbit imports from Missouri and Kansas. 16, cep rabbits were to ship January 1 but release could kill many. Western rabbit shipments will be held until safer conditions allow arrival.
Maryland Delaware and New Jersey canners met January 15 at the Hotel du Pont Wilminton for the Tri-State Packers Association annual meeting. C M Dashiell of Princess Anne outlined the program and business session. Maryland speakers included J. Harry Covington Frank E Gorrell Roy Clark T B Symons W T Gardner A O Saulsbury C O Appleman F A Torsch and C C Gelder.
A memorial poem honoring Emma H. Howard who died January 7 1925. The speaker laments her loss noting the world feels different without her smile and expresses sacred love and remembrance for his wife.
Breeding's Drug Store advertises the best candy in town at a price of fifty cents per pound.
The Journal analyzes sworn statements from Caroline county's ten banks as of December 31, 1924. Primary reserve cash and due from reserve agents stand near 0.75 million, a liquidity rise of 0.13 million in a year. Secondary reserve totals about 1.1 million in gilt-edge securities with ready market value. Loans and discounts total just over 4.04 million, down about 0.06 million as locals reduce obligations. Capital stock is 315,000 with surplus and profits near 474,000, giving total capital and surplus around 789,000. Total deposits run 5.16 million, up about 0.40 million year over year. Estimated savings deposits at 3.5 million and interest paid approximates 140,000. Consolidated resources total 6.05 million with liabilities of 5.26 million.
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