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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1927

Page

5

Denton Area News and Local Notices

Local items report plans for Kent and Sussex Fair dates July 26 to 30 at Harrington and school openings in September. Updates include scholarships at St John’s College and Maryland Institute of Art and Design, bus routes awarded, disease cases in Caroline county, a ram sale near Centreville, and a new fire house cornerstone. Community events cover a baby clinic, ant control ads, and a firemen parade in Cordova.

F. J. Wrights F. J. Wright F. J. Wright's Parker Sussex Harrington St. John’s College Maryland Institute of Art and Design O. W. Baker Laurel Grove American Corner Albert T. Starkey Furman’s Grove Caroline County Denton Preston Ridgely Federalsburg C. S. Kauffman Betterton Gun Club Centreville Maryland Sheep Growers’ Association Third and Gay Streets T. O. Crouse A. W. Short and Co Walter M. Wright Bureau John B. Gootee Stevens Peninsula Bureau of Child Hygiene Baltimore H. Ruth Jackson Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Fellowship Denton Volunteer Fire Company Cordova Easton St. Michaels Hurlock James W. Johns Caroline High School Johns Washington College Chestertown B. C. Willis Willis Talbot County George Washington University University of Maryland Henderson W. J. Stenger

Denton Socials and Farm Fire Highlight Week

Local fire company battled a barn blaze on D Wilson Davis farm near Andersontown schoolhouse, saving nearby structures despite seven tons of hay and tools destroyed. Numerous social visits noted include Miss Sue K Smith hosting a party for nieces Jane and Martha Blackiston, with family members from Denton Easton and beyond visiting relatives and recovering from surgery.

Ridgely Death and Local Notices

Ridgely residents mourn Kate a red Irish setter owned by Mr Wilkinson who died after being run over by an out of town bakery wagon. Indignation grows over the driver with the road reportedly clear. Also notices of hospital visits travel and social with names and places across Ridgely and nearby towns.

Mrs Fannie S Mackintosh Dies in Easton Maryland

Mrs Fannie Stevens Mackintosh widow of John A Mackintosh died suddenly Friday July 8 at the Home for Aged Women in Easton Maryland where she had lived since October Rev Edgar Reed of Easton Methodist Protestant Church led funeral services Sunday afternoon Interment was in Easton Cemetery She was born in Talbot County and lived with her husband for more than twenty five years in Caroline County later in Hillsboro and Denton where she made many friends After entering the Home she returned north for a winter visit.

Fannie Stevens Mackintosh John A. Mackintosh Easton Edgar Reed Hillsboro Denton

Card of Thanks for Emil Henzen

The family thanks neighbors and friends for their kind assistance during the death of our husband and father Emil Henzen. Wife and Children.

Emil Henzen

Local social notes and convention report from Maryland

Hobbs Mr B B Cohee attended the Maryland Rural Letter Carriers convention in Westminster last week and found a large crowd. The column lists numerous visitors and residents from Dover Philadelphia Cedar Grove Easton Washington Baltimore Greensboro Church Hill Chester Philadelphia Haddonfield and others visiting or staying with local families and traveling between towns.

B. B. Cohee Maryland Wesminster M. E. Trice E. Edith Stuart Philadelphia Melissa Paisley J. W. Wheatley Dover Isaac Starkey Smith Edwards Cedar Grove Del I. N. Smith Edwards Greensboro F. N. Smith Paul Moore Christine G. Shockley James Willoughby Sarah Davis Hazel Long Church Hill L. Hopkins Thomas Neil Givan Edgell Greenwood Alston Long Helen Towers Christian Endeavor Alverta Rogers Helen Catherine Towers Catherine Starkey Ethel, Andrew Starr Fletcher Stafford Milford Lincoln

Local social notes from Marydel and nearby towns

Misses Ann Raisin and Mary Jane Til of Kennedyville and Margaret Haines of Ellicott City visit Misses Elizabeth and Marietta Heather. Louise Dennison and Marguerite Griffin of Goldsboro join them Monday. Walter Stevens and daughter Margaret spend Sunday with Mrs. Emma Jump, with Mrs. Stevens accompanying them home. Alvan Able of Marcus Hook spends weekend with Elmer Bowdle. his wife returns home. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hummer and daughter Betty vacation in Washington Baltimore Massey and Frankford. Rebecca Medford of Delaware Hospital visits parents Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Medford. Stork brings a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walls. Mrs. Howard Schweitzer visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stafford. Ruth Hall of Dover visits her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hall over the weekend. Herbert Walls of Ridgely visits Mr. William Walls. J. T. Heather and son Bobby spend Sunday at Reho. Hilda Harrow of Cheswold visits sister Mrs. W. A. Harman. Jesse Harman and friend from Dover spend Sunday in town.

Denton Fire Company D. Wilson Davis Andersontown School House Sue K. Smith Jane Martha Morris Blackiston St. Mary’s County Miss Smith Thomas R. Green Sue A. Smith Oron F. Smith Denton Fred N. Smith Esther Hobbs Easton Hospital Charles Rodgers Clear Lake Iowa Walter McWilliams Rockwood Ontario Canada F. Anstec Tuckahoe Neck Alex. McWilliams I. E. Mason Ridgely R. M. Hopkins Centreville Myr Wilbur Beveland Elkton M. E. Parsonage Robert W. Downes Buffalo N. Y Josephine Downes Rehoboth Reland B. Haynie Anne Elizabeth Ragland Baltimore Memory Lane William D. Uhler Williston Thelma West Ohio Paul R. Hynson Easton Orville G. Smith Sue Columbia South Carolina Mr. Smith Susan A. Smith W. A. West E. West Bangor J. E. Fonvielle Rocky Mount N. C T. O. Crouse Paul Higgins Helen Higgins Atlantic City Elizabeth Crow Kennedyville Kathryn Yeoman P. W. Carey James M. Cowgill Mary G. Comegys Ann Raisin Mary Jane Til Kenndyville Margaret Haines Ellicott City Elizabeth Marietta Heather Louise Dennison Marguerite Griffin Goldsboro Walter Stevens Margaret Emma Jump Stevens Alvan Able Marcus Hook Elmer Bowdle J. O. Hummer Betty Washington Massey Frankford Rebecca Medford Delaware Hospital Stork Harry Walls Howard Schweitzer John Stafford Ruth Hall Dover Elizabeth Hall Herbert Walls William Walls J. T. Heather Bobby Hilda Harrow Cheswold Lawrence Lynch Westminster Lynch Maryland Oklahoma City Henry Wilkinson Custis Burton Harry Burton Harry and Custis Catherine Irene Philadelphia Charles Burton Burton Wilkinson Mary Laird RA. F. Fountain Harry Swann Frank Seward Barwick Elsmere Del Wilmington Anna Frances Dorothy Grace Messenger A. W. Thompson Will Cannon Annie Turner Helen Messenger Mr. Seery Florence Ludwig John Hoffman John Richard Charles Springer Harrisburg Harold Fountain Richard West Chester Emma Jackson Edward Roop Miss Gretzinger Roop Irvin Brown Pennsylvania Nathaniel Bowen Collingswood N. J Will Smith Watson Booker Walter Helen Slothour Chambersburg Edward Morris Clarence Morris Harrington Gus Perkins Ridgeway M. A. Brackett Saulsbury Brothers Paul Holsinger & Son Harry Zeigler Grace and Mary Royersford John Davis Templeville Blossom Cooper D. J. Moore T. C. Pindar Arthur Story Sadlersville Mare Smith Anne Simon Property Central Avenue Rt. M. Hopkins Tilghman Rash Sam Lane Tolchester Woman’s Home Missionary Society Church Iouse Hannah Freeman Greensboro L. S. Jones A. W. Brumbaugh Maude Pritchett L. W. Taylor Matilda Stevenson W. W. Goldsborough Mabel Cohee J. W. Porter Mary Catherine Harvey Porter Mae Pippin Margaret Garvin Medford Price I. C. Tuthill Riverside Hotel John Miles Sarah Bastian Mary Moore Virginia Jersey Eloise Jarrell Joseph Bernard Kenneth Knowles Marion Cross A. G. Smith Conowingo Owings W. Thomas Thornton Ralph and Wilson Arthur Wheatman Mary Wheatman Smyrna Smith Longfellow North Carolina Laura Longfellow John Longfellow Frank Clarence Russell George Russell Annapolis Charlotte W. Moore John Luff Harvey Dunning Clayton Howard Rice Standard Oil Lucy Dingledine Harry Moore Annie V. Betson

Local social notes and visits across the region

Henderson and Claymont residents host and visit relatives as Miss Katherine Taylor from Philadelphia visits her grandmother Mrs. I B Sweeney. Epworth League summer break announced at M E Church. Various visits include Mr. and Mrs. Quillen, Geo Clark, Lillian Meredith in Wilmington and relatives in Cordovan Felton and Dover amid summer passes.

Robert Jarrell, Jr Eloise Robert Goldsboro E. C. Gooden Beatrice Hudson Delphin Harmon Marydel George Reed Tom Robb Dukes Cordovan M. EB Esther Clayville Epworth League Dover Howard Sylvester Bertie Wood Felton Helen Johns Emma Gooden T. H. Gough New York City Winfred Gooden Shursley

Mrs O M Macomber Hosts Pittsburgh Guests

Mrs O M Macomber has entertained friends from Pittsburgh and Willow Grove Pennsylvania and Salisbury Maryland over the past week, reflecting a social visiting pattern in Goldsboro.

Goldsboro O. M. Macomber Pittsburgh Willow Grove Salisbury

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Events

Ridgely celebrates the Associations of Rural Letter Carriers and Wives, with Mrs. Lynch elected to represent Maryland at the National Convention in Oklahoma City. The column notes visits, weddings, church events, bake sales profits, a 4 to 3 baseball win over Massey, and upcoming sermons by Rev. Glessner and Rev. Zeigler. Residents host relatives from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Harrisburg, while harvests and packing beans continue.

Greensboro Visitors and Local Social Roundup

Greensboro and nearby residents were seen visiting Rehoboth and Baltimore with numerous gatherings noted. Guests included L S Jones A W Brumbaugh Maude Pritchett Matilda Stevenson W W Goldsborough Mabel Cohee John Miles and family Delmar Rev J E Berkstresser and others. Local families planned vacations and attend events at Riverside Hotel and homes around Greensboro Gardens.

Smithville Socials and Visitors Note Local Illness

Smithville residents hosted and visited over the weekend with many neighbors from Tuckahoe Neck Federalsburg Milford and Seaford. Mrs Sara Sutherland was taken to Easton Hospital in serious condition and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Concord Camp grounds burned last Thursday and drew many viewers.

Floyd C. Smith J. Lawrence Wright Tuckahoe Neck Earl Pennypacker Carrie Hubbard Federalsburg Jacob Smith Kate Hurley Rosella Bullock Edward Hurley Clarence Tucker Sara Sutherland Easton Hospital James Sipple Milford John Harris Edward John Tull Seaford J. B. Medford and Son Henderson J. H. Spence Concord Camp John Chaffinch Blanche Chester Scott Elizabeth Mack Leon Meredith Horace Robinson William Robinson Jacob D. Smith Denton

Death of W L Wright Retired Farmer at Preston

Preston June 24 death of W L Wright 55 years 11 months 15 days after two weeks illness. Survived by widow Laura B Wright and six children including Jessie Williams Philip Hall William Wright Edward Hall Norman Wright Orlanda Spicer and eleven grandchildren. Also brothers and sisters G E Christopher Edward Lane James Corkran Fred Wright G E Wright Emory Lynch Emory Wright.

W. L. Wright Laura B. Wright Jessie E. Williams Philip R. Hall William W. Wright Wilmington Del Edward D. Hall Preston Norman B. Wright Perryville Orlanda Spicer Seaford G. E. Christopher Edward Lane James Corkran Fred Wright G. E. Wright St. Michaels Emory Lynch Milford Emory Wright Cambridge

Fountain couple thanks campers for saving property

Mr and Mrs W R Fountain express gratitude to those who risked flames and danger to rescue belongings from their burning tent during a fire at Concord campground last Thursday week.

Concord W. R. Fountain

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Local Socials and Accident

Mrs John Holt suffered a painful week accident when struck by a car but escaped serious injury. C2 Hicks returns from Baltimore Woman's Hospital after treatment. Frank Fleming hosted guests including Willard Russell from Pittsburgh and Miss Stewart. Rev W P Taylor to preach on Gods Will In Connection With Prayer next Sunday at 10:30 p.m. Kent Island and Dover visits noted as Epworth League Institute draws nine youths.

John Holt C. 2. Hicks Woman's Hospital Baltimore Frank Fleming Willard Russell Pittsburgh Stewart Bayard Saulsbury Mary Saulsbury W. P. Taylor John Cornbrooks Collingswood N. J George Stewart Our Town Dover Epworth League Institute James Sherwood Joseph Taylor Easton W. B. Sparks Virginia Holt Marydel I. T. Sparklin Mr. Sparklin Mrs. Denny Mary Louise Dodds Kent Island

Local Guests and Church News Highlight Dover and Baltimore Visits

East New Market and Norfolk guests visited Denton area churches and families including Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Howard Mrs. Sydney Ironmonger and Mr. Edwin Waugh. Epworth League conference attendees Eloise Trice Mary Moore and William Finch in Dover. Newsboy Band tour through the Eastern Shore with Denton Rotary Club reception on Courthouse Square.

Newsboy J. Lester Everngam J. Frank Wright Denton Rotary Club Courthouse Square Rotary Club Frank Morse Sleader Sydnor Evening Sun

Caroline County Orphans Court Actions Recorded

The Caroline County Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn present. The Register granted letters of administration on Raymond C. Jones and Emil Henzen estates to Oliver W Handy and Anna Henzen respectively, with bonds filed and creditors notices ordered and appraisers named. Executors named for William Henry Rhodes estate qualified, appraisers named. final account filed for Arthur T Handy estate. sale report filed for Emma Shufelt real estate with Order Nisi.

Caroline County Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Raymond C. Jones Oliver W. Handy C. W. Hackett A. S. Handy Emil Henzen Anna Henzen Clarence Sennett Louis J. Knotts, Jr Emory S. Turpin Peter P. Causey Bond J. Roland Chaffinch I. Robert Fleetwood William Henry Rhodes George W. Rhodes Edna A. Connolly Albert G. Saulsbury Calvin D. Lynch Margaret A. Handy J. Owen Knotts Arthur T. Handy W. Brewster Deen Emma Shufelt Nisi

Card Of Thanks From Concord Camp Firefighters Help

Trustees and members of Concord Methodist Episcopal Church and the Camp Meeting Committee express heartfelt thanks to Denton Federalsburg and Ridgely fire companies for their heroic efforts in saving property after the recent disaster that destroyed the old historic camp ground. Pastor Co H Atkins notes deep gratitude to all who contributed.

Concord Methodist Episopal Church Concord Camp Denton Federalsburg Ridgely

Concord M E Church Camp Homecoming Aug 7

At a July 13 meeting of Concord M E Church trustees and the Concord campground committee with district superintendent Rev Omar E Jones a homecoming service is planned for Sunday August 7 at 2 30 p m in Concord Maryland Speakers familiar with the church and camp will address the gathering Public invited The group will decide if Concord Camp will be rebuilt after the July 7 fire to restore the community landmark and its lighthearted spirit through collective effort and faith.

Concord M. E. Church Concord Campground Omar E. Jones Concord Concord Church Campground Maryland

Smithville Hosts Family Gatherings and Farm Bureau Meeting

Community residents include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meredith entertaining relatives, visits by Misses Ruth and Clementine Fountain in Philadelphia, Oscar Alford hosting Washington friends, Harmony guests with Lee Meredith, Ernest Lyden with Sidney Collins, Clifton Collins with Richard Hines, and a Smithville Farm Bureau meeting at the schoolhouse Thursday night as flames destroyed Concord camp ground.

Charles Meredith John Meredith Russell Marian Raymond Meredith Alvin Agnes Billy Fountain Concord Ruth Clementine Fountain Philadelphia Oscar Alford Washington, D. C Quillen Harmony Lee Meredith Ernest Lyden Sidney Collins Clifton Collins Richard Hines Smithville Farm Bureau

Choptank Club Notes and August Events

The Twentieth Century Community Club met June 29 at North Wales, the Wright home. An all day quilting party is planned August 7 in Choptank in honor of Mrs. Collins of Wilmington. The next regular meeting is June 20 at the Hall home. The Ladies Aid of M P Church in Choptank enjoyed a gathering July 4 at the Blades home with guests from Federalsburg and Preston. Next meeting is August 2 at the Cox home.

North Wales Orland Wright Choptank Collins Wilmington Hall M. P. Church O. C Blades Keys Rache Messick Federalsburg Lecompte Preston John Cox

Concord Guests and Local Farm Harvest News

Concord Miss Addie Lord hosted Sunday guests Miss Dora Kiley Mr Norman Gibson and Mr Joe Curry of Media Pa. Miss Mary Williamson visits Mr and Mrs Harvey Lord. Farmers report a good wheat harvest. Many visitors viewed the camp ruins in Concord. Emmett Lord is recovering from illness. Louise Wright visits aunt Mrs EB Lankford. Lynnie Lord visits in Denton.

Concord Addie Lord Dora Kiley Norman Gibson Joe Curry Media Mary Williamson Harvey Lord Emmett Lord Louise Wright EB. Lankford Lynnie Lord Denton

Federalsburg Fire Dept to seek funds for 1000 feet hose

At a Federalsburg meeting, firefighters voted to launch a campaign to raise funds for 1000 additional feet of hose. They say extra footage will protect suburban areas beyond the current hose reach as the new Municipal Fire Dept building on East Central Avenue nears completion and apparatus is to be moved in late week.

Federalsburg

Federalsburg Chamber Hosts Farmers Night Meeting

The July Federalsburg Chamber of Commerce gathering in the Woman's Club rooms spotlighted farming markets. Dr. F B Bomberger urged growers to grade and standardize eggs and produce, citing California eggs fetching higher prices. Local farmers shared broccoli, pumpkins, and early tomatoes experiences as speakers included Williams, Dean, Kinder, and Covey.

Federalsburg California Del-Mar-Va Messrs Harry Williams Victor Dean Thomas Kinder Leonard Covey G. Layton Grier del- Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association E. H. Harper Near Here Floyd N. Harper Elsie de Maupassant Munker Baltimore J. G. Munker Munker Johns Hopkins University Maryland State Normal School Hopkins Mr. Harper Orphans Court Caroline County University of Maryland George Washington University North Carolina State College U. S. Tariff Commission United States Mexico Starper Utah Florida Texas East Peter St. James Hillcrest Federal Lodge Cain Hurlock Thelma Reed Hawaii Miriam Stowell Eleanor Noble Kathleen Todd Adelia Jefferson Helen Kemp Rebecca Charles Katherine Noble Rita Hallowell Elizabeth Spicer Evelyn Covey Hilda Elben Mesdames Mace Smith Hazelwood Spicer Gilbert Wright Claudell Wright W. S. Nobb Roland Handy Bridgeville Del Harold Knight Pottstown May Collison Shiloh Camp Maryland Shiloh Methodist Protestant Church Charles Hackett Federal Hill Kemp Lindred Munderloh Henry Munderloh Hackett International Truck Company Alton H. Perry Atlanta Georgia Georgia-Carolina School University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Bernie Corkran New York William Wrightson Thaddeus Thigpen Mt. Olive N. C Clyde Wilson Academy Avenue Pratt Carroll

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