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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1925

Page

5

Local Scene Shows Wheat Trades and Community Events

Local notices report seed buckwheat for sale at 1.50 per bushel and farmers paying market price for wheat. Denton MD announces club games, church services, a lawn fete, a summer camp, and a July 15 horse race benefiting the Federalsburg Fire Company.

Nuttle Milling Company Farmers’ Supply Co Denton W. E Brown Moreland Pharmacy Easton M. K. Newnam’s Caroline Eastern Star Denton National Bank Corkran-Hill Packing Co Baltimore First National Bank of Federalsburg Calvert C. Merriken Concord Caroline County Jimmie Fox Queen Anne's Philadelphia Athletic Providence Club International League Market Street F. M. Society Rees Paul S. Rees J. B. McBride Pasadena Cal Pentecostal Grove Etta Hoffman Sadlersville Maryland Wicomico County Salisbury

Social notes capture Denton visitors and summer plans

Numerous families and individuals from New York Chicago Baltimore Perryville Havre de Grace Philadelphia Wilmington Hyattsville Laurel Springs Seaford and more are visiting Denton or hosting guests. Highlights include educators and students from Western Maryland College Johns Hopkins and University of Vermont, cottage stays in Rehoboth, and summer travel to Camp Ogontiz Geneva and Vermont summer schools.

Peter McShane Betty New York Frank McShane Chicago Carlton McShane Baltimore Denton William H. Cole Perryville Mer Charles Farley Havre de Grace Alex McWilliams James Dickey Elizabeth MacDonald Hobbs Wilbur Anderson Clark Western Maryland College Cambridge High School Henry Muller Alice June A. T. Reichman Sue K. Smith River Springs Caroline New York University Edwina Nichols Eleanor Towers Camp Ogoniz New Hampshire William, Tarbell Accident George H. Wilson James A. Reynolds Allen, Jr Crescent City Fla E. Lynne Stevens Wilmington Lacey Stevens Paul R. Hynson J. Dwight Biscoe Mark H. Smith M. Duke Smith Cambridge J. Virgil Moore Moore Seaford T. Alan Goldeborough Rehoboth Joseph Monroe Hyattsville S . Nuttle Robert Fleetwood, Jr Laurel Springs N. J Annabel Moore Neice F. A Greaves Nettie Hayman Hickman John Chaffinch Charles Stevens Cordova J. A. Mackintosh Blanche Chaffinch Johns Hopkins University E. E. Pippin University of Vermont Howard Clope Henry Hughes Elizabeth Graves Virginia Beach Virginia Cooper I. A. McGrew Geneva N. Y Ida V. Cooper Oakford Mildred Nuttle Laurel Del

June Marriage Licenses Listed in Clerk's Office

The Clerk's Office issued marriage licenses in June to numerous couples across Maryland and Delaware. Read as a roster of fiances with names and hometowns including Estley Pennsylvania and Birdsboro Pennsylvania, Philadelphia New Jersey entries, and Federalsburg Denton and Ridgely exchanges among others, plus local society mentions and visits.

Samuel S. Long Estley Florence E. Seifrit Birdsboro Robert G. W. Brown Mary del Edith Woolford Philadelphia Ray Killen Felton Clara Cox Willow Grove Roeland Carter Virgie Carter Goldsboro Cooper Bostic Beatrice Short Frederica Norbert J. Canal, Jr Cornelia O. Weeters Newark Del Claude G. Baker Mary Alice McDaniel Denton John J. Harris Edith Richards Henderson William M. Harrington Federalsburg Margaret E. Custis Princess Anne Earl L Breeding Ridgely Ethel Agnes Robinson Joseph L Marvel Houston Helen E. Messick Laurel Herman Miller Orrell Wye Mills Ruth Edna Stewart Oxford Emil OQ Rasenast Merchantville N.iJl Rebecca Temple Swing Paul R.hynson Easton Nellie R. West William Paul Higping Elizabeth Harris Walter I. Gibbs Minnie May Hende Marcus Hook Dawson Beulah Hobbs Mary Stanley James F. Potts Bertha E. Faulkner Greensboro Louis Magruder Bryant Grace Florence Rexrode Ralph L. Brodes Isabelle M. Sands Bethlehem F. G. Morris Clara Scott

Twentieth Century Club Plans Meeting After Pleasant Day

The Twentieth Century Community Club spent a pleasant and profitable day on the 24th in the club room at Choptank. Mrs. Frank Whitteley will entertain the club on the 8th in the club room. Members are asked to meet at one o'clock as more work remains.

Choptank Frank Whitteley

Local residents enjoy visits and activities across towns

Henderson station agent C H Clayville takes a two week vacation with son George filling in. Families visit Rehoboth Rey Greensboro Wilmington Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Epworth League meets at John Richard’s home. Several locals travel, host, or visit relatives with multiple small gatherings noted.

C. H Clayville George Esther Rehoboth Rey Samuel Cawman Pauline Cole Mary Robb Greensboro George Carrow Freeborn Ellwanger Epworth League John Richard Annabel Clark Martha Carrow James Rickards Wilmington John Pritchett Maxine Sanders Elma Melvin Beatrice Hudson Dorothy Bassart Philadelphia Heatrice Wood Katherine Melvin Delaware College Ben Mahan Atlantic City Ladies’ Aid Clarence Barcus Harvey Thompson Ruth Jones Queenstown John Quillen Dukes Robb Ridgely C. H. Clayville Marie Dill

Ridgely Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Moves

Ridgely residents and visitors are listed in a sequence of short notes. Names include Miss Rose Lehman of Baltimore visiting Miss Irene Neff and Mrs Mullard, Mr. and Mrs. William Mitchell hosting Percy of Easton, and George Slaughter Jr. and wife from Chester. Others travel to Ocean City, Mount Joy, Rehoboth, Swarthmore, and Philadelphia. News mentions changes in postmaster J C Hemmons and clerking for Miss Grace John Dyer, plus residents settling in Wilmington and Baltimore. Gardens booming as rates rise.

Rose Lehman Baltimore Irene Neff Mullard Swing William Mitchell Percy Easton George Slaughter, Jr Chester Watson Booker Ocean City Thompson Swing Mount Joy Mollie Richards Wilmington Ridgely A. G. Saulsbury Rehoboth Frampton Pauline Wiley Johns Hopkins T. W. Jones J. C. Hemmons Lee Bennington Grace John Dyer Daniel Ritchey Charles Cherry J. M. Swing Austin Durney Philadelphia Blanche Hevalow Swarthmore Tom Green Easton Hospital Olive Wood Clifton Morris

Ridgely News Letter highlights and community events

The Ridgely News Letter reports visits and gatherings across town. Rev. Zeigler preaches on Sunday with a Fourth of July meditation, while Rev Fitz and other pastors attend events and summer school. Local families welcome newborns, travels, and house moves, with garden and farming notes and a lawn fete planned by Catholics.

J. T. Moore Walker Maple Avenue Joe Brumbaugh Mr. Brumbaugh Wilson Westcott Porter Harry Zeigler Christian Workers Meeting Herman Crouse

Social notes from Goldsboro and surrounding area

Goldsboro and nearby communities feature a flurry of visits and gatherings. Guests include Thornton of Richmond Streets and Esinder of Baltimore with Ruth Curtis. Hart of Hedgesville and Sapp family. hospital returns for Roche and Jarrell Jr.. Shockley family in Western Maryland. Frank Melvin with Miami relatives. Ladies' Aid hosted by Mrs Sylvester. Moore and Bennett attending University of Delaware program. Curtis at Randolph Macon completing Bible study. Newnam kin from Denton visiting Sapp parents. Rutter of Marydel with Shockleys. Roe family visiting Magnoila and Mitchell. Cartwright and Ruth Shockley weekend in Wilmington. Mary Cahall listed as ill.

Thornton Richmond Streets Govans Esinder Baltimore C. R. Curtis Misses Streets Ruth Curtis A. B. Sapp Miss Hart Hedgesville W. Va Sapp Frank Melvin Miami Florida Will Melvin Ladies’ Aid Society John Sylvester Assembly Hall Nina Moore Anna Bennett University of Delaware Newark Randolph,Macon College Ashland M. K. Newnam Denton Walter Sapp Rutter Marydel Thomas Shockley Frank Roe Magnolia Del Anna Mitchell D. Cartwright Ruth Shockley Wilmington Mary Cahall

Orphans Court Grants Administra­tion Powers in Several Estates

In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn granted letters of administration for James Hynson Darling to Hattie M. Darling with bond and creditors notice. Appraisers named Hanson Todd and Clarence Richards. Executors Willis and Deen filed inventory and appraisal for James S. Willis with court approval and sale order. John Ringgold real estate sale account and nisi order. Jacob O Williams filed first partial account for J Twiford Williams. Hutson filed inventory for John A. Hutson with sale order. Minnie Eaton administratrix of Ida Norris filed inventory with sale and public or private sale order. Noble executors received order authorizing transfer of bank stock and mortgage assignment.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn James Hynson Darling Hattie M. Darling Hanson Todd Clarence Richards Henry P. Willis W. Brewster Deen James S. Willis Henry R. Lewis John Ringgold Jacob O. Williams J. Twiford Williams Harvey E. Hutson John A. Hutson Minnie Eaton Ida Norris Mary E. Noble Linden C. Noble Solomon M. Noble Eastern Shore Trust Company

Shiloh Camp dates set with music and meals plan

A Shiloh Camp committee announces sessions from July 31 to August 16 with three daily services. The conference president will assign ministers, and special music with ample song books is planned. Quarters may be arranged for all attendees with boarding tents leased to a member offering reasonable meals. The grove camp lies between Hurlock and Rhodesdale, with rail and bus access from nearby towns. For information, contact William C Brinsfield in Vienna Maryland or Pastor Carves F Cummins.

Shiloh Hurlock Rhodesdale Claiborne Salisbury William C Brinsfield Vienna Maryland Cuarves F Cummins

Miss Ruth Noble Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

Miss Ruth Noble entertained many children Saturday afternoon for her eighth birthday. Games were played and refreshments served. Mrs. Ida Evernham and her son Lester and daughter Miss Hattie with Mrs. Lizzie Noble were weekend guests of Wilmington and Chester friends.

Hobbs Ruth Noble Ida Evernham Lester Hattie Lizzie Noble Wilmington Chester

Newnam Offers 22 Furnished Rooms on Second Floor

M. K. Newnam lists twenty two furnished rooms on the building's second floor noting their attractive appearance and likely appeal to tenants seeking ready accommodations.

M. K. Newnam

Weddings and social notes fill Secretary county town life

Mrs Mary Cooper and son William depart for Camp Whippoorwill near Annapolis while she heads on to Columbia University. Numerous visits and activities mark the week with the Morgan Howard wedding at Secretary and many relatives and friends gathering in Queen Anne, Federalsburg, and Easton areas. The note lists attendees, travels, the church closings, and upcoming guild and service events across St Pauls and Milford churches.

Mary Cooper William Camp Whippoorwill Annapolis Cooper Columbia University Richard Beaven Joseph Griffith Philadelphia Charles Byrn Chester Kennard Brown Centreville Irving A. McGrew Geneva N. Y St. Paul's BE Harry Fisher George B. Stewart Gladys Gile Morgan- Howard W. P. Taylor Cornelius Taylor George Wilson Howard Knotts, Jr William Thompson Benson Skinner Stoney Point Tuckahoe John Holt Sarah Stell Wilmington Sallie Patterson Kansas Allen Seward Mary Marshall Baltimore Sparklin Ladies’ Guild St. Paul's P. E S. N. Pilchard Milford M. E Robert Todd William Davis Federalsburg Annie Beaven James Sherwood Easton Emma Wilmot Trappe Clifton Hicks W. B. Sparks Susie Thompson Marydel Norman Clark Johns Hopkins University Houston Russom Albert Cahall N. Pilchard Greensboro Miriam Gale New Jersey Tom Seward Henderson Harry Covell Jay Rowland M. E Carrie Howard Horace M.morgan Queen Anne George Newton J. H. Brown Cambridge E. B. Lightner Nettie Dean Showard Culver Honer Atlantic City Morgan Jump Hardware Co David Carter Charles Legates, Jr Oscar Briscoe Sydney Pindar, Jr Willie Callahan Howell Sharer Indianapolis Charles Rhodes William Powell Laura Knotts Ray Turner Eloise Trice Hobbs Mary Jump Chairs Edna Culver Maggie Sparks

Suit fitting demo at M. K New nam's store

On the second floor at M. K New nam's store you can see how your suit will look in your home through a display fitting.

M. K. Newnam’s

Visits Federalsburg After 60 Years

Mr A L Johnson of Wilmington Delaware visited his nephew George Johnson in Federalsburg last Sunday. Born near Concord seventy five years ago he recalls Federalsburg as a sandy street village and marvels at its modern concrete streets stores and the Marshyhope Creek bridge. He left as a boy and found the town and people unrecognizable after sixty years away.

Federalsburg A. L. Johnson Wilmington Del George Johnson Federal Hill Concord Johnson San Francisco Moitoring Denton Bloomery Burrsville

Denton Board of Trade Guests Attend Queen Anne's Banquet

Representatives of the Denton Board of Trade attended a Queen Anne's County Chamber of Commerce banquet at Hotel Love Point on Monday evening. Edwin H. Brown of Centreville presided as toastmaster and speeches by Hall of the U S Chamber of Commerce DeCoursey W Thom and others urged Progress and how to achieve it. About one hundred men heard the keynote and a $2,500 fundraising start was made to reach Queen Annes County residents.

Collins T. Lefland Harold Warrington Frederica Lofland Denton Buttsville Shadrach Raleigh Queen Anne’s County Texas Lone Star State Samuel Blades Annie R. Blades Suthersville Kent Price J. Medford Price Ruthsburg University of Maryland Greensboro Law Stack's Driving Park Federalsburg Bishopsville Lau ‘Rel Del Bridgeville Georgetown Milford Harrington Cambridge Finchville Denton Board of Trade Queen Anne's County Richardson A. S. Goldsborough Baltimore Association of Commerce Caroline

Death of Patrick H McShane in Denton at 82

Patrick H McShane died at his brother in law Walter Sparklin's home in Denton after a stroke, aged 82. He moved from Ridgely to Denton then Baltimore, with a gregarious nature and several survivors including daughters Mrs Mary Gurney Newburgh NY and Mrs Catherine Tomayo New York, son Frank McShane Chicago, son Carlton McShane Baltimore. Funeral at St Elizabeth's Catholic Church with Rev Eugene Kraemer officiating and burial beside.

Walter Bennington Paul Laird Hennington Cooper Dorothy Marcus Hook Stella Matthews Detroit California Ridgely Yellowstone Park National Educational Association George Fitz Lancaster Georgetown Allan Parsons Harrington Hatfield Parsons Thompson Dr. Herr Reformed Church Herrs Denton Catholic Church R. E. Smith Gladys Emma Jackson Wilson Harold Fountain West Chester Edmund Pendleton, Jr Carolyn Jean York T. C. Cahall W. T. Temple Kent New York Harvey Holsinger Wilmington Philadelphia Joseph Snetzer Fort Washington Dorothy Flounders T. L. Day M. C. Meredith Carter Forester Rehoboth Gaitley Baltimore Tom Gaitley Frank Lane Harvey Clark Roy Williamson Paul Bellwood Arthur Storey Centreville Storey Catherine Pindar Leonard Dean Kenny Luther Leager Bridgetown Michael Ludwig Margaret Florence Washington Stella Diefenderfer Elwood Diefenderfer William Matthews Norman Smith Cass Harvey Sewell Hulda Sewell Charles Hobbs Hobbs Greensboro Summit Poultry Farm Rampmeyer Herbert Hammond Patrick H. McShane Walter Sparklin Denton McShane St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Eugene Kraemer

New Principal Appointed At Caroline High School

The Caroline County School Board named Professor James W. Johns of Chester town principal of Caroline High School replacing A L Leary who resigns to become principal at Frederick high school. Johns a Queen Annes native studied at Washington College and Columbia University New York and has taught at Church Hill Rock Hall and Wash ington College where he has served in the education department.

James W. Johns Chestertown Caroline High School A. L. Leary Frederick High School Johns Queen Anne’s County Washington College Columbia University New York Church Hill Rock Hall Department of Education

Water well drilled at Harbison Dairies plant

A massive steam drill drives an 8 inch pipe about 400 feet into Centreville ground to reach a spring for the new condensing plant at Harbison Dairies. Condensing runs paused due to milk surplus. C A Pentz of Denton hired to drill a new well, with a spring expected to be tapped in a few days.

Harbison Dairies Centreville C. A. Pentz Denton

Palace Theatre To Screen Films Friday And Saturday Nights

The Palace Theatre will show pictures on Friday and Saturday nights only during the current run. The program limits screenings to weekends, aligning with venue scheduling and audience demand.

Palace Theatre

Rural school ends year with Championship Banner in sixth year

Right to left back row Theodore Trice Russell Fishell Lavinia Trice Sidney Trice Margaret Collins Hazel Donovan Front row Edward Williams Henry Meredith Ross Robinson Kathleen Waldis This wide awake rural school ends the year by carrying the Championship Banner for the sixth year The school deserves mention for good attendance Six have made perfect attendance Margaret Collins has perfect attendance for six years Gilbert Banning and Hazel Donovan four years Mrs Myrtle Hignutt is the teacher at this school

Theodore Trice Russell Fishell Lavinia Trice Sidney Trice Margaret Collins Hazel Donovan Edward Williams Henry Meredith Ross Robinson Kathleen Waldis Gilbert Banning Myrtle Hignutt

Colleges Hear From Large Caroline Summer Teachers List

A large number of Caroline teachers attend summer school with credit for a quarter of a year’s work after thirty days. The list includes staff from Columbia University, New York University, University of Vermont, MIT, Johns Hopkins, State Normal School Towson, University of Maryland, George Washington University, and University of Virginia, with numerous named instructors and spouses.

Caroline Columbia University H. A. Kinhart Katharine Cox Hilda Elben Maude Ford Stephanie Ford New York University J. Kemp Stevens University of Vermont Elizabeth E. Pippin Massachusetts Institute of Technology Carlotta Kinnamon Johns Hopkins University C. H. Wingate David McMenamin Paul C. Phillips W. K. Cumming Paul Hoffmaster Lula C. Weaver Hester R. Wyatt Alma T. Clark Susan Griffith Margaret Harrington Josephine Blades Mary D. Wooters S. E. Parsons Ruth McCrea Elizabeth Evans Mildred Massey Lola Mitchell Gertrude Morgan Blanche Chaffinch Sue E. Wright Ruth Noble Louise Short Hilda Cade Anme Deen Louise Norris Helen Kemp Louise Nuttle May Thompson Virginia Harwood Dorothy Jump Mildred Morris State Normal School Towson Margaret Shockley B. C. Beckham Mary J. Howard Pearl Wright Orath Taylor Alice Trice Lillie E. Doty Katherine Beatty Eva Williamson Marietta Butler Bertie M. Sparks Adela Rieck Inez Marine Ruth Johnston Sadie Allen Elizabeth Cannon Mildred Collins Pauline Nichols Dorothy Beaumont Margaret Cook University of Maryland B. C. Willis Helen Mills Eleanor Willis George Washington University Clara E. Wing University of Virginia Helen Weaver Ruth Farier

Freight-Rate Hearing Set by ICC for Salisbury-Wicomico Chamber

July 76 date chosen by the Interstate Commerce Commission to hear objections to a proposed freight rate increase in trunk line territory. Salisbury-Wicomico Chamber of Commerce leads the fight with Secretary W. T. Gardner predicting savings of 167711.29 for Delmarva Peninsula shippers on seven commodities, including strawberries and cantaloupes. Hearing opens in Washington on Monday. Local allies include Peninsular Fertilizer Organization Tri-State Packers Association Delaware Distributing Co Bertin Chamber of Commerce Maryland Farm Bureau and farm bureaus from Talbot Kent Queen Anne Caroline Dorchester Worcester counties and Talbot Caro line and Wicomico counties.

Interstate Commerce Commission Salisbury-Wicomico Chamber of Commerce W. T. Gardner Delmarvia Washington Focal Chamber Peninsular Fertilizer Organization Tri- State Packers Association Delaware Distributing Co Bridgeville Bertin Chamber of Commerce Maryland Farm Bureau Federation of Baltimore Farm Bureaus of Talbot Kent Queen Anne Caroline Dorchester Worcester Wicomico

Electric Fountain at Mardelvia Park Opens July Fourth

The Rev Melvin G Morris pastor of Greensboro Baptist Church has built an electric fountain at Mardelvia Park Greensboro called The Electric Fountain Filled With Blood. It depicts the Plan of Salvation from Creation to Redemption and draws praise as a beauty. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children profits fund religious work and education. Park near Greensboro Ridgely river road opens Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays 730 to 10 and fountain flows at 830 tonight July 4.

Melvin G. Morris Greensboro Baptist Church Mardelvia Park Greensboro Mardelina Park Greensboro - Ridgely River

Snowberger Prepares for Pottstown Race on July Fourth

Russell Snowberger of Wilmington, holder of the Delaware State Fair Ground record, will race at Pottstown's one mile speedway on July 4 against the nation’s top speed merchants. The track, tarred this spring, is praised as the fastest oval in the eastern United States and is expected to yield a new track record.

Snowberger Wilmington Del Pottstown Russell Snowberger

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