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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1921
Page
3
The report notes Monday’s high winds cutting water levels in the Choptank by Tuesday and forecasts a brighter business outlook. It lists local prices at Long & Bealls, a shift in weather toward real winter with temperatures in the twenties, and multiple community notices including church sermons and upcoming meetings. Local health figures report several communicable diseases for Caroline county and a wintry spell with weather observations.
A Denton County social roundup notes nineteen Laurel and Seaford guests visiting Mrs. E. D. C. Hegeman for a Centenary M. E. class reunion. Other items include two midwinter marriages Cleomenza Dunham and Harvey Porter and Jessie Cohee and James Lane, licenses issued, a Grand Opera House benefit, and local residents hosting and traveling.
Henderson reports Mr. Will Sanders sold his farm and moved to a recently purchased property from Mrs. R. H. Dill. Edgar McKnett relocates to a farm near Templeville, while Will Melvin moves to the I. N. Smith property vacated by McKnett. J. Alexander moves to the J. R. Jones place vacated by Melvin, and J. W. Meredith to the Henry Shultie property, with J. W. Gibson moving to the Dill property vacated by Meredith. Mr. and Mrs. Oram Griffith welcome a baby girl born Monday morning. Rev. C. D. Sharpless visits Wilmington relatives. Mrs. C. D. Jones and son James visit friends in Wilmington.
The patron's meeting will be held on Friday evening, January 28. Every body is invited who is interested in the school. Mr and Mrs G S Todd and daughters spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs N H Todd. Mr and Mrs O Fishell and children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs S H Collins. Mrs Mildred Collins spent the weekend in Wilmington with her brother.
A political figure advocates creating government jobs to feed the starving millions, framing the idea as a crisis response. The proposal targets constituents and aims to provide employment as a remedy to hunger.
Miss Effie Alford stays with her brother Lacey who has a broken arm from a Ford back firing. Helen Melvin spent the weekend with Grace Fountain who returned to Philadelphia Monday. Elizabeth Bullock’s friends gave a surprise party for her thirteenth birthday last Saturday. Ladies Aid of Moramery M. E. Church meets at Ida Everngam’s on Tuesday January 25. Dave DeVore has returned home after weeks in Philadelphia. Revival meetings progress at Concord led by Rev Claude Clark from Delaware. Sadie DeVore of Philadelphia spent last week with sister Mrs Fred Fountain. Thomas Trice is the oldest man in the area at ninety-five. Thomas H Porter of Baltimore is visiting friends and relatives here.
Alfred H Hopkins died after a long illness. Funeral held Friday at Prospect Church with interment in Harrington cemetery. Survived by widow and four children. Rev J T Bailey of Georgetown preached. Brooks Colescott moved to Harrington, buying a home. Harry Minner moved to Colescott property. Mrs Lewis Slaughter visiting Slaughters at their new Harrington home.
Preston society notes report a funeral in Ridgely for Mrs. James D. Wilson attended by several locals. Postmaster J. F. Ledman’s name goes to the Senate for reappointment. Miss Mary Clark of Georgetown visits Mrs. Martha Noble. Miss Bessie Vickers visits Mrs. Mary LeCompte from Baltimore. Mrs. Fannie Smith is seriously ill. Rev. and Mrs. Richmier hosted guests from Buffalo, New York.
The Rev J A Leach pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Greensboro suffered a hemorrhage while in the pulpit on Thursday evening, the revival interrupted as congregants aided him. He was taken home and is reported improving as Rev Melvin G Morris of the First Baptist Church led the sermon. Miss Ethel Smith entertained guests Miss Virginia Wooters and Miss Edith Andrews.
Grove notes Henry Baker and Miss Mary Ellen Cheezum wed by Rev S C Wood on Saturday January 15 1921 in Denton Preston area. W E Collins family visited Claiborne Sunday. Gilbert Murphy recovering from scarlet fever. Mrs William Murphy and Ralph Hubbard listed as sick.
Smithson announces Sunday School services Sunday afternoon at 30 o clock with preaching to follow. Taylor's church will hold a Sunday night service conducted by Rev A A Smith followed by additional speakers. Mr and Mrs Harvey Patrick and Mr and Mrs Algie Willoughby visited Secretary in Dorchester. Miss Blanche Bowdle visited Miss Lelia Willoughby.
The Ridgely News Letter reports on Community players presenting The Lady of the Library as the third Lyceum Course item next Thursday with a repeat Friday for those without tickets. It lists play characters and notes many local social events, church services, visits, and a set of Orphans Court proceedings and real estate transfers in detail.
In loving remembrance of my dear father Charlie W Layton who departed this life years ago on January 24 1919 We may soon follow him none can tell when In Heaven we will be united again May we all in the way of our duty be led And again meet our papa who is dead Sadie V Layton daughter
A local sale highlights reduced prices on all laces and embroidery at Long and Bealls. Shoppers will find discounts across lace trims, appliques, and decorative stitching options. Limited stock may vary by store.
Notices of residence changes in Tuckahoe Neck list numerous moves among farms and properties around West Denton Denton Ridgely and nearby areas. Names include Woodward Neal Parks Steinman Larrimore Satterfield McFarland Blunt Whitby Cannon Pepper Bry ant Warner and others shifting to farms such as Marshall Howard Allen Norris Garey Johnson Crouse Lord Clough Wyatt and Griffin.
Mrs James Wilson died Saturday after a three weeks illness. Funeral held at home Tuesday afternoon. Rev Frank White officiated at the service from Corinthians. Burial was in Denton. She was born October 11, 1845 near Ridgely and married fifty three years ago to James Wilson. Survived by husband and five children James Norman Harry Bessie Sadie, two brothers Gilbert Swann of Ridgely and William Swann of Baltimore.
Sad remembrance note from his mother dated after his death on January 20, 1919. The poem pleads for comfort as she recalls his well remembered footsteps and the deep sorrow of his passing. It expresses longing, mourning, and faith in God during the loss.
The Caroline County banks report slight changes in reorganization with many directors taking oaths for the new year. Denton National Bank and Peoples Bank Denton list officers and directors, followed by Eastern Share Trust at Federalsburg, Caroline County Bank Greensboro directors, Provident State Bank Preston, Goldsboro Bank directors, and Hillsboro Queen Anne Bank officers. An optimistic interview by Thomas H. Chambers of Federalsburg notes trucking districts, strong markets, and cautions on tomato crops and rising costs, urging adaptation and prudence for future prosperity.
A reader recalls childhood schooling in Denton Texas detailing a small frame school and Denton High School with poor lighting and crowded rooms. The letter laments facilities and notes the school lost the refer endum. Also mentions sale of middy blouses at Long & Beall.
The Rev George W Bailey aged 79 died at his Denton home after a long illness. He leaves five children including Rev Charles B Bailey and was a noted leader among his race in business and religious circles. Funeral at Bethel Church Denton on Tuesday was well attended with floral tributes and outpouring respect. He formerly ran a Main Street store and was a valued, widely liked figure connected to Frederick Douglass.
Dr. Thomas B. Simons of the University of Maryland urges regional canner and grower committees and bonded contract safeguards as the salvation of the tomato industry. He also backs a buy a case of tomatoes movement modeled on the wartime buy a bale of cotton campaign. Growers are forming organizations across sections, and he stresses broad unity to strengthen the canning sector.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Hayward Legates died on Thursday of last week aged one week Interment at Concord cemetery The stork visited Rev and Mrs A A Smith home and left a baby boy last Sunday Mr A J Messick and Mr Albert Hubbard were in Philadelphia part of this week Mr and Mrs Lawrence Legates entertained relatives from Greensboro last Sunday The revival meetings closed on Tuesday night
Clarence Chaffinch Hobbs is employed by the American Stores in Philadelphia.
An endorsement urges preserving Washington College Chester town Md as the region only standard college. It argues for its regional value, smaller campus benefits, and calls for a $350,000 fundraising drive including a $60,000 alumni pledge. Endorsers include Co P Gourn and M Bates Stephens as campaign leaders.
In loving memory of Winnie H Towers husband and father who left us January 23 1917. Familiy words speak of sorrow hidden within hearts and longing for his return. Parents and children express enduring love and remembrance with lines from a mother wife sister and daughter.
An obituary note honors Noah Turner aged 80 who died January 4 1921 and his wife Fannie Beck Callahan commemorated by their children. It expresses belief in an afterlife and longed reunion, praising the couple for duty and devotion. Composed by their children and by the mother on her second anniversary.
Mr. Kennard Shultz has returned home after visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Norman Seward is visiting in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Mrs. William Faulkner is visiting her daughter in Wilmington.
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