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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1927

Page

5

Denton News Roundup Highlights Local Events

Local department notes heavy dirt roads and blizzard weather last weekend. The Denton Chautauqua runs February 18 to 21. Various church and community events listed including bake sales, oyster supper, balls, and meetings. Fire companies report multiple incidents and a 1926 year summary from Denton Volunteer Fire Company with 15 alarms and praise for community cooperation.

Denton W. S. Hubbard Denton Fire Company North Fourth Street Goldsboro Bank Missionary Society of the M. P. Church Den-Mar Third Street Bureau of Child Hygiene Baltimore Mercury Preston Methodist Church Lewis Carroll Easton Church Hill Millington Chestertown Centreville Caroline County Bank Banking W. W. Goldsborough A.W. Brumbaugh Harry Bilbrough John C. Brown Elmer A. Cole T. Alan Goldsborough J. E. Gibson W. J. Murphy J. W. Price P. S. Boughley J. Shaner R. H. Stafford Thomas W. Wooters Cambridge Hospital John Harris William T. Wooters Rock Hall James H Chester T. L Wilmington Del John H Tuckahoe Neck William H Newark A. W. Betts Piney Church Hiram Rice Harvey H. Chester J. Walter Beauchamp Amanda Griffith Clarence H. Roe Denton Volunteer Fire Company Federalsburg Ridgely W. H. Rathell G. H. Wilson Mr. Rathell Mr. Wilson

Mr T Pliny Fisher sails for Mediterranean voyage

Mr. T Pliny Fisher of this town sails from New York today aboard the Doric of the White Star Line for a two month cruise through the Mediterranean and Holy Land returning just before April 1. Stops include Madeira Gibraltar Algiers Tunis Carthage Valletta Alexandria Cairo Tel Aviv Jerusalem Bethlehem Jericho Nazareth Tiberias the Dead Sea and Galilee with other ports in Smyrna Ephesus the Dardanelles Athens Syracuse Naples Rome Leghorn Nice Monte Carlo Monaco Cherbourg and finally London before returning to New York.

T. Pliny Fisher New York Doric White Star Line Mediterranean Holy Land Madeira Islands Gibraltar Algiers Tunis Carthage Valleta Malta St. Paul’s Bay Apostle Rome Alexandria Cairo Pyramids Goshen Israel Port Said Haifa Jerusalem Holy City Bethlehem Jericho Nazareth Tiberius Jordan Dead Sea Sea of Galilee Smyrna Ephesus Dardanelles Constantinople Athens Syracuse Sicily Naples Pompeii Leghorn Nice Monte Carlo Monaco Strait of Gibraltar Cherbourg Fisher Southampton England London Paris Caroline County Eastern Shore Society Baltimore Country Club J. Clement Clark Alexander Hardcastle R. Earle Greenlee L. Reyner Dukes Agnes Hurley Edwin R. Downes Helen Hagadone B. Sargent Wells George E. Saulsbury A. Claude Griffin Howard Bryant Gilbert Hagadone John Sparks R. E. Smith, Jr J. W. Stowell Charles W. Sylvester Harry Wilson Imogene Marston Messrs Willard Boehm M. Graydon Perry M. E Melvin C. James William H. Neal Little Billy Anne Neal Edna Shipman James Walter L. Black Philadelphia E. T. Tubbs Wm. R. Trippe Denver Colorado E. D. C. Hegeman Laurel and Salisbury E. B. Dougherty Delmar W. Gorman Hastings W. L. Lowe H. S. Burns W. T. Bradley M. K. Newnam Washington E. Paul Knotts Baltimore Louise Dukes

County School Attendance Dips. Several Schools Lead

December attendance fell below normal due to widespread colds and bad weather. Only 25 schools averaged 90 percent or higher, with Chestnut Grove leading the rural group, Denton Grammar the town group, Ridgely the high group, Hillsboro two-room, and Union the colored schools. Each will receive an attendance banner and a library book. The November state report shows Caroline County high in teacher-school attendance across categories, marking a strong Eastern Shore record.

Our Chestnut Grove Denton Grammar Ridgely T Hillsboro Union Caroline Shore

Social News Highlights From Local Residents

The Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church enjoyed a gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs W T Thornton. Numerous locals and visitors are listed visiting relatives in Newark Baltimore Wilmington Stevensville Preston West Grove and Salisbury. Several residents are noted as ill or visiting—Mary Frances Hutson O W Barton Genevieve Cooper and Norman Walls are mentioned with health notes.

the Baptist Church W. T. Thornton Woody Dill Paul Curry and Bates Dill Near Town Clayton Porter Francis Roland Porter Stevensville Estelle Hall Near Barclay E. W. Taylor George Mitchell West Grove John Mitchell Charles Paige Wilmington M M. Holsinger Carrie Stewart Baltimore Charles Wiencke Frank Hubbard Newark Merel Spence Norman Walls Thomas Dobson Mary Frances Hutson M. B. Cooper Salisbury O. W. Barton Virginia Genevieve Cooper

Local notices from Burrsville and surrounding area

Burrsville Mrs Jacob W Price returns home after Wilmington trip reports daughter Rachel Price in hospital slowly improving. Mrs Robert H Thawley and Miss Mollie Cahall spend two weeks with sister Mrs Thomas Downham at Wyoming Delaware. Mrs Laura A Porter spending a month with her son T Wilton Porter and family at Marshallton Delaware. Master John William Andrew confined to bed with grip at grandparents home. Elmer Baughley and sons George and William of near Ridgely visit relatives here. Catherine Chance visits sister near American Corner. Mrs William Andrew recuperating at J L Chance home. Mrs J L Chance returns from week with daughter at American Corner. Miss Iva Moore of tuckahoe Neck visiting sister Mrs Earl Ivins.

Jacob W. Price Wilmington Rachel Price Robert H. Thawley Mollie Cahall Thomas Downham Wyoming Del Laura A. Porter T. Wilton Porter Marshallton Delaware John William Andrew Elmer Baughley George William Ridgely Catherine Chance American Corner William Andrew J. L. Chance Iva Moore Uckahoe Neck Earl Ivins

Spelling Contest Top Winners and Local Socials

The Denton spelling contest honors go to Thomas Heather seventh grade Frances Hummer sixth grade Alfred Lepore fifth grade Catherine Walls fourth grade Marguerite Sparks third grade Noble Thorpe second grade A banquet in Galena honored a Christian worker with Misses Marietta Heather Naomi Stafford Rosiene Scotton Mr Harry Smith and Rev Bailey in attendance Maude Starkey and Bill Voss of Philadelphia visited the Starkey home Ruth Hall of Dover and Ernest Warnick of Philadelphia spent the weekend with Elizabeth Hall Maud Hummer and Sarah Glass attended the teachers meeting Ann Jump spent Thursday in Dover

Denton Thomas Heather Frances Hummer Alfred Lepore Catherine Walls Marguerite Sparks Noble Thorpe Marietta Heather Naomi Stafford Rosiene Scotton Harry Smith Bailey Galena Maude Starkey Bill Voss Philadelphia John Starkey Ruth Hall Dover Ernest Warnick Elizabeth Hall Maud Hummer Sarah Glass Ann Jump

Hillsboro School Pupils Shine in County Spelling Contest

In Denton last Friday, Hillsboro pupils competed in the county spelling event. Audrey Samis won sixth grade and Edward Lewis won second grade. Mr. and Mrs. James Hicks celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at the home of their son and daughter, Elwood Fleming. Salisbury visitors included G B Stewart N Knott Richard Beaven and M Kline. Other locals hosted visitors and travels include Norman Clark at an automobile show in New York and Miss Ella Pennington convalescing after illness.

Denton Arthur Hammer Audrey Samis Hilda Seward Neva Barwick Alfred Dill Edward Lewis James Hicks Elwood Fleming G. B. Stewart N. Knott Richard Beaven M. Kline Salisbury Harry Wright and Son Preston H. B. Rowe Norman Clark New York Harvey Jump Panama Annie Jump Ella Pennington Philadelphia

Choptank Ladies Aid and Club Meetings Preview

The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church at Choptank enjoyed a January gathering at Mr. and Mrs. J F Spence. The February 1 meeting is set at Mr. and Mrs. C E Williamson. The Twentieth Century Community Club met January 12 at Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Thompson homes with good attendance. An all‑day February 26 Bethlehem meeting will finish belated reed work. members should bring lunch.

M. P Choptank J. F. Spence C. E. Williamson Thomas Thompson Bethlehem

Ridgely News Letter notes church, clubs, and local updates

The Ridgely News Letter reports funeral attendances in Camden and upcoming church services by Charles Bauer and Dr Herman. It notes Mrs Cahall replaced as Community Club treasurer, sewing circle meeting changes, and Swing Brothers restarting their basket factory. School absences rise from illnesses and local visits include Rev. Howard Smith and others.

W. H. Smith W. T. Temple Arthur Scully Ruth Perry R. E. Fountain Mulford Swing John Swing Nelson Rickards Margerie Richards Corone Camden Del The Reformed Church Charles Bauer Lancaster Theological Seminary Julia Harry Zeigler Christ Bank of Ridgely Short Holsinger Wilson Pearsaul Swing Brothers Andrew Mitchell Henry Detwiler Easton Hospital Bertie Sparks Viola Jones Herbert Jones Applebaum’s L. M. Goodwin College Park Ridgelynes Atlantic City T. L. Day Central Avenue Second Street Howard Smith New York State Marvin Mitchell Wilmington William Mitchell J. T. Moore Austin Murphy Austin, Jr Denton James Lewis Senate Annapaolis Harry Swann

Farm Bureau Meeting At School House In Smithville

Smithville locals attended a Farm Bureau meeting held at the school house on Thursday evening. Speakers Holt and Holder are slated for February 3 with films. A boys and ladies club is encouraged, and notices list social visits and birthdays among area residents.

Old Fashioned Spelling Bee Planned in Bethlehem

Bethlehem hosts an old-fashioned spelling bee at the Community House next Thursday evening January 27. Captains are Mrs J B Todd and Mrs Cora Dulin. Women spell against men, with no admission and plenty to eat. Local social notices include visitors from Marcus Hook and Chester trips by Mrs Florence Schuyler.

J. B. Todd Cora Dulin John Smith Marcus Hook Gifford Bowdle Florence Schuyler Chester Ralph Blades

Maryland Transport Accidents Toll in 1926

In 1926 one hundred six people were killed and 8,249 injured in Maryland transportation accidents. The year also shows 92 deaths and 841 injuries in official tallies, with fourteen year totals of 2,076 killed and 119,281 injured across the state.

Maryland

Chamber of Commerce targets nationwide outreach program

The Federalsburg Chamber of Commerce mails hundreds of pamphlets to promote the town with nearly 6,000 dispatched so far and inquiries coming from across the United States, Alaska, the Philippines, and other regions. T. S. Holt leads as president as the group seeks results in its second year of operation and continued cooperation with the Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association. The issue also notes a senior play at Temple Theatre, a roller skater concern on Main Street, hunting trips to North Carolina, and a bank director’s winter visit to Los Angeles.

Chamber of Commerce United States Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association Salisbury Alaska Philippines T. S. Holt Federalsburg Chamber of Commerce del- Mar-Va Federalsburg Temple Theatre Booth Tarkington William Sylvanus Baxter Paul Croll Mr. Baxter William Lankford Joe Bullitt Elwood Dobson Genesis Leon Towers Johnny Whtson Leslie Williams George Cropper Nelson Pusey Mr. Parcher Carol Donovan Wallie Banks Lawrence Christopher Jane Baxter Roselle Covey Lola Pratt Gladys Bradley May Parcher Ruth Stevens Ethel Boke Mary Carson Mary Brooks Lillian Noble Baxter Rebecca Charles William H. Johnson North Carolina Clarence Johnson Ridgely Charles S. Lewis First National Bank Los Angeles Calif

County Spelling Match Shines at Denton High

The county oral spelling event at Denton High School on Friday January 14 featured top spellers from grades 2 through 7. Winners included Edward Lewis Hillsboro and Margaret Jefferson Federalsburg in second grade, Anna May Porter Greensboro and Billy Jump Denton in third, Eleanor Taylor Greensboro and Howard Johnson Concord in fourth, Grace Zeigler Ridgely and Evelyn Collison Burrsville in fifth, Audrey Samis Hillsboro and Melvin Wheatley Denton in sixth, and Roland Ebling Ridgely in seventh, with high sportsmanship and strong cooperation noted.

Denton High School Edward Lewis Hillsboro Margaret Jefferson Federalsburg Anna May Porter Greensboro Billy Jump Denton Eleanor Taylor Howard Johnson Concord Grace Zeigler Ridgely Evelyn Collison Burrsville Audrey. Samis Melvin Wheatley Roland Ebling

Adams Cross Roads Gossip and Visits This Week

Adams family and relatives visit sick father in Slaughter Neck with some improvement noted. Canterbury residents Charlie Adams and two sons visit D R Adams. Pauline Reynolds Wooden Hawk teacher weekend at home near Bridge. Mrs Fountain hosts friends Sunday. Mrs Blanche Adams visits Federalsburg area. Bloomery Aid to meet January 26 at Jennie Hubbard home. Sunday School at Bloomery Church tomorrow at 2, sermon at 3. Local sick with colds. Alva Chaffinch in city over weekend.

C. W D. R. Adams Blanche Edna Adams Slaughter Neck Charlie Adams Canterbury Del Pauline Reynolds Woodenhawk Bridgeville Fred Fountain Blanche Adams B. W. Brown Grace Adams Federalsburg Jennie Hubbard Bloomery Aid Earl Adams May Trice Bloomery Church Marian Adams Rock Alva Chaffinch

Caroline Lady in California letter from Concord aid member

The Concord Ladies Aids monthly meeting included a literary program featuring a letter from Mrs. S. B. Ritter about her California trip to Firebaugh via the Santa Fe route. She describes vast farms, irrigation, tractors, and winter and spring scenes, contrasting California with Maryland in a nostalgic, homey tone.

Concord Ladies’ Aid Annie Neal S. B. Ritter The Aid California Firebaugh Blue Ridge Mountains Chicago New York Coast Range Fresno Maryland Denton Journal

Orphans Court Approves Accounts and Admits Wills

The Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn present. Several administrations and executorships filed releases, inventories, and accounts including the estates of George W Hazel Eliza J Hobbs Walter Tribbitt Martha Short and George W Shiveley. Letters of guardianship were granted to Mary E Cooper for William W Cooper.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Kate Johns Geo. W. Hazel Lucy Hazel Lethia Bull Annie Moore Charles L. Hobbs Eliza J. Hobbs Sarah B. Roe Cora Tribbitt Walter Tribbitt Edward E Williams John W. Williams Annie Susan Eckes Ida May Kielman Hartman Kielman John Robert Clemson Annie Willoughby Daniel J. Williams Emily Williams Edward E. Williams Ora G. Williamson Minnie H. Davis Emmett Williamson David B. Williams Henry E. Williamson Gardner T. Williams Sarah A. Wainwright Grace Hilda Griffith Lida Williams Annie F. Russell Martha J. Short Wesley E. Thawley Renal George W. Shiveley Mary E. Cooper William W. Cooper

Weekend Visit Highlights from Local Households

Mr and Mrs Edward Brown and Miss Grace Adams spent the week end with Mrs Brown’s parents Mr and Mrs J W Peters. Mr William G Wooters of Denton spent Thursday with his parents Mr and Mrs William H Wooters. Mrs J L Everngam spent Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs William H Wooters. Mr James Wooters and Mr J W Peters were Dover visitors on Monday.

Edward Brown Grace Adams

Wright Rites Honor Denton Merchant and Quaker Gentleman

Abraham R Wright died at his daughter’s home in Denton last Thursday evening. Funeral held Sunday at Denton Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Wheatley and Rev. Crouse officiating. Pallbearers named and interment in Denton cemetery. Wright, a descendant of early Maryland settlers, lived in Harmony, Ridgely, and Baltimore before settling in Denton. A thrifty, generous man, he supported church and neighbors, valuing simple, vital life. He was the last of fourteen siblings, most living past seventy.

Abraham R. Wright Harvey L. Cooper Denton Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Melvin E. Wheatley T. O. Crouse Messrs Walter Sparklin J. Roland Chaffinch Frank L. R. Nuttle Henry R. Lewis John L. Everagain Fred B. Nuttle Denton Cemetery Mr. Wright William Wright England William Penn James Maryland Nanticoke Wright Kennerly Wright Bryant & Stratton Business College Harmony Ridgely Baltimore Fisher, Wright & Co Denton National Bank

Caroline county census shows white and colored youth figures

The two year census records 5267 white and 1751 colored children under 19 in Caroline county, with 553 high school students and rising college attendance. White 6–14 totals 2622. colored 6–14 total 862, while overall 3484 youths in that 6–14 bracket mark a slight decline from two years ago.

Caroline County Our County Baltimore Sun

Smithville Farm Bureau Meeting Plans New Community Club

Smithville Farm Bureau members and friends attended a meeting featuring talks by county president Fisher, secretary Holsinger, and agent Holder. Plans were discussed to form a boys 4-H club and a Smithville Community Club led by Miss Spafford. The group viewed a girls 4-H club play and two reels of moving pictures and set February 3 for the next gathering.

Fisher Holsinger Holder Spafford Smithville S. Walter Lyden

Maryland Delaware Coast Railway Reorganized Under James R Pratt

James R Pratt, a leading transportation expert formerly with the Baltimore United Railway system, now heads the Maryland & Delaware Coast Railway Company from Denton. He reorganized operations, moved offices, and plans improved service, promising reliable schedules and substantial patronage from Denton, Milton, Hobbs, and Hickman.

Maryland & Delaware Coast Railway Company James R. Pratt Baltimore Pratt United Railways System of Baltimore Charles T. Fisher Denton Fisher United States Caroline County

Denton Lawyer Cooper Is Declared Bankrupt in Baltimore

Denton resident Harvey L. Cooper, a prominent lawyer and banker, was adjudicated bankrupt in a Baltimore federal court. Receivers were appointed to protect his estate, valued around 250000 with eighty properties. Cooper’s brother held his property as attorney in fact, and payments were suspended. Cooper’s attorney admitted his client’s inability to meet obligations and consented to the proceedings.

Harvey L. Cooper Denton United States District Court Baltimore Cooper Fred R. Owens Harry A. Roe G. Elbert Marshall Ernest G. Cooper C. Alex Fairbank

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department County School News Journal Marydel Ridgely News Farm Bureau Messrs. Holt and Holder Roger Adams Pauline Dorchester County Ladies’Aid Wm. I. Hubbard Elizabeth Bullock Horace Robinson Mildred Scott Ida Nabb William Dill Herbert Bullock Hattie Atkinson Goldsboro Percy Tucker Thelma Neale Evelyn Bullock Adams’ Cross Roads Caroline Lady Concord Church Society West Orphans’ Court Proceedings Hickman Abraham Richardson Wright Smithville Farm Bureau Katherine Cox Greensboro High School Henderson Elementary First National Bank of Harrington Lj. H. Nichols & Co Nigwipa Peerm
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