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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1925

Page

5

Local Shore News Highlights and Summer Sales

Seaside regions report busy Caroline canneries packing beans while farmers grow tomatoes and cantaloupes. Denton area hosts July clearance sales, a ten day sale at Evergnam’s, and a large men’s and women’s apparel push. A fatal train auto crash near Downes Station claims Mrs. Joseph Cannon, a Greensboro nurse, as survivors and funeral details noted.

Journal Caroline Nuttle Milling Company Marys Land M. K. Newaoam’s Laure Caroline County Everagain Eastern Shore Dental Society Ocean City W. A. Smith J. M. Haymaker Denton J. H. Nichols & Company Market Street T. L. Trier Everngain Harrington Delaware Orrell Farm Greensboro John Moore Methodist Protestant Church Neal Newnam Maryland J. L Everngam’s Henry Steele Marydel Dr. Smith Wyoming Parker Harty Templeville Melvin G. Morris Greensboro Baptist Church Morris Tennessee John L. Evernham & Son’s Baltimore and Eastern Railroad Downes Station Joseph Cannon Olan Porter Dorothy Porter Cannan Queen Anne Clayton Stubbs John Weaver Templeville Church L. R. Brumbaugh

Pretty wedding notices from St Pauls Ingleside and Denton society

Ingle side church hosts the marriage of Miss Bertha Louise Wilson of Ingleside and Mr. I Vernon Brumbaugh of Washington. A later wedding at the bride’s home links Earle Brumbaugh and Grace with Standard Oil ties. Federalsburg and Denton social rounds feature multiple visits, guests, and trips as locals share congratulations and upcoming ceremonies.

Bethlehem Couple Wed In July Ceremony At Parsonage

Miss Isabelle Sands daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sands wed Mr Ralph Brodes on July 3 at the parsonage with Rev C C Harris officiating. They reside in Preston. Mrs Charles Burkett and children return to Baltimore after a week with her brother James R Christopher. Rev Omar Jones to preach here Sunday July 19 at 3 pm. Mrs Marion Mills gravely ill in Cambridge Hospital.

Isabelle Sands John Sands Ralph Brodes C. C. Harris Preston Charles Burkett Baltimore James R. Christopher Omar Jones Marion Mills Cambridge Hospital

Social notes from Henderson and nearby towns

Henderson and nearby communities share a flurry of visits and guests. Relatives visit in Wilmington as Sarah Gooden returns with cousin Esther Cartwright, while families from Wilmington and Marcus Hook mingle at local houses and beaches. Several neighbors attend parties for Mr Henry Marvel and sister Anna at Bridgetown, and many out of town relatives are noted with a focus on hospitality and summer leisure.

Burrsville School Patrons Called for Fundraising Meeting

Burrsville patrons are urged to gather at the schoolhouse on Monday July 20 at 8 p.m. to discuss starting work on a new building and raising funds for the site. Several local residents and guests are noted at social events and funeral services, with various others mentioned as visiting or ill.

Burrsville School E Raughley and Son Burton Dover Ruth Burris Smyrna Ward Ammerman Harry Raughley Harrington P. S. Raughley Greensboro Thomas, Jr Near Central Annie Baughley Lelia Emma Hopkins Union M. P. Church A. W. Betts Felton M. P E. N. Wright Easton R. J. Stafford John H. Thawley Crawford Garrett Crisfield Henry Walters Mite Society of Union M. P Lucinda Dearth Harvey Lawson Collison Lucy Pierson Swarthmore

Town Social Guests Visit Tolchester and Ocean City

Hobbs and William H Lord with families hosted Tolchester visitors last Tuesday. Lacy Lord and Miss Mary Williamson joined Edna Lord for Tolchester visits. L. H. Thomas Hopkins and Mrs J Robert Starkey from Salisbury visited Ocean City Sunday. Catherine Cohee, Baltimore teacher, visits her parents DB and B Cohee. B Robinson and Newark Del. co-guest of W E Hubbard. Mildred Schneider from Richmond spends weeks with F N Smith. J R Chaffinch family visited O J Chaffinch. Louise and Catherine Cohee also Tolchester visitors last Sunday. Mollie Anthony of Denton visiting Burt Smith family. Esther Willey visiting friends in Federalaburp.

William H. Lord Lacy Lord Mary Williamson Edna Lord Tolchester L. H. Thomas and Son Hopkins J. Robert Starkey Salisbury Ocean City Catherine Cohee Baltimore City DB. B. Cohee Burt Smith Esther Willey Federalaburp

Noble sisters and friends return from regional visits

Misses Helen and Mildred Noble arrived home after time in Grasonville Queenstown and Centreville. Addie Lord and Helen Noble stay a week at the Del marvia Institute of Dover. Nettie and Blanche Nichols visit their aunt Ida Evern gain. Dorothy Todd is home for summer. Mrs. Laura Sullivan remains on the sick list.

Helen Mildred Noble Grasonville Queenstown Centreville Addie Lord Helen Noble Delmarvia Institute of Dover Nettie Blanche Nichols Ida Everngain Dorothy Todd Laura Sullivan

Marriages and social notes from Ridgely News Letter

Ridgely News Letter reports weddings for Miss Pauline Elliott to Steven Lynch in Greensboro and Miss Miriam Clark to William Knight in Baltimore. Reverend Leolan Jackson and Rev. Harry Zeigler announce Sunday topics. Notes cover visitors, family gatherings, church events, and local society actions at Ridgely and nearby towns.

Shore Boulevard opens with governor leading parade

New Shore Boulevard the Shore Trail link between Sadlersville and Millington is to be formally opened to traffic on Tuesday July 28. Gov Albert C Ritchie and Maryland Highway Commission chief John N Mackall will lead a parade and deliver addresses after driving the new road. The route offers a direct link from Elkton to Galena and connects Caroline County to Wilmington, easing travel from Florida to New England and shortening Denton Elkton travel by miles.

Annapolis Bridge Shore Sadlersville Millington Albert C. Ritchie John N. Mackall Maryland Highway Commission Annapolis Claiborne Ferry Sudlersville Centreville Easton Elkton Galena Massey Barclay Ingleside Goldsboro Greensboro Denton Preston Federalsburg Ocean City Wilmington Caroline Church Hill Chestertown Kennedyville

Orphans' Court Actions Include New Accounts and Appraisals

Ten judges presided as Harvey L. Cooper administrator of Milton C. Smith sought to reopen and state a new account after revoking the first and partial one. Hersel Clevenger’s inventory of A. Davis Clevenger’s estate was approved and recorded. The court reopened Annie R. Perry’s estate for distribution to heirs. Floyd Briggs’ release was approved and recorded. Letters of administration for Joel Pippin were granted to Walter W. Rippin with bond and creditors notice. Debts owed to Hynson Darling’s estate were approved for recording. Nellie Hill was granted administration of Jefferson Hill with bond and creditors notice. Appraisers named Josiah Beck and W. C. Andrew.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Harvey L. Cooper Milton C. Smith Hersel Clevenger A. Davis Clevenger J. Owen Knotts Annie R. Perry Calvert C. Merrikee Floyd Briggs Joel Pippin Walter W. Rippin Thompson Gibson George Marvel Hattie Darling James Hynson Darling Jefferson Hill Nellie Hill Josiah A. Beck W. C. Andrew

Davis Kinder and Noble Reunion Set at Bethel Church

A Davis Kinder and Noble family meeting elected Rufus F. Noble temporary secretary and chose September 2 at Bethel M. E. Church for the next reunion. Mrs. Ella C. Emery will represent the Kinder family, with other members named for Davis and Noble lineage. Noble serves as permanent chairman and Charles S. Lewis as permanent secretary.

Davis W. Robert Huey Chestertown Noble Helen Kinder Harry E. Kinder Federalsburg Kinder Harry W. Davis Charles S. Lewis J. T. Kinder Rufus F. Noble

Journalistic ethics debated by Maryland Delaware press leaders

The Maryland and Delmarva press associations met in Ocean City hosted by the Chamber of Commerce with Governors Ritchie and Robinson and Congressman Goldsborough as speakers. The discussion centered on Harper's magazine critique of 19th century American journalism and the Tweed Ring era, weighing past ideals against current press practices and public trust.

Maryland Delmarvin Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Ritchie Robinson Delaware Goldsborough Denton Flarper Greeley and Dana Greeley New York Miller Andrew J. Garvey The New York Times New York Daily G. S. Miller Greeley and Dana Harper's Magazine New York World Washington New York City General Grant New York Herald Tammany Republican Committee London Times the Times Jennings Sun Boss Tweed Mr. Tweed Tweed Tweed Ring

Social notes from Bethlehem and Durham visits

Mr and Mrs Ronald Lane spent last weekend with her people at Bethlehem Penna. Mrs Walter Lepson of Durham NC is visiting her mother Mrs Selby Smith. Mrs A L Russell has been quite ill during the past week.

Ronald Lane Bethlehem, Penna Walter Lepson Durham N. C Selby Smith A. L. Russell

Local residents enjoy a Sunday gathering in nearby towns

Mr and Mrs Calvin Elliott and family of Wilmington with extended relatives visited Mr and Mrs Walter Ellott. Mrs C R Curtis traveled to Govans for her sister Mrs Street s illness. Elizabeth Bennett of Middletown Del spent the weekend with Thomas Shockley and the Johnsons welcome Mary, G C Johnson s daughter. Russell of Greenwood visited M E Jarman and Samuel Reid of Jersey City spent a few days near town. Ross Swann of Greensboro visited his aunt near town while Howard Thomas and Ruth Curtis visited in Baltimore.

Pauline Elliott Brown Elliott Greensboro Steven Lynch Dan Lynch Near Town Irene Lynch James Jackson Wilmington Miriam Clark J. Olan Clark William Knight Baltimore Leolan Jackson Harry Zeigler Church of the Brethren Christian Workers Meeting Anna King J. J. Ivison Paul Crist George Hazlett Altoona Crist Olive S. L .Shaw Ridgely Hazlett Michael Swing John Swing Mulford Swing Loraine Swing Edward Pearsoul Mollie Richards Henry Steele Henderson Lee Mitchell David Paul Holsinger J. P Jackson Henry Jackson George Slaughter Chester George Roberts Pittsburg Arthur Sculley Leelan Jackson Methodist Church Leonard McKnott Easton James Blanch Gladys Billy Philadelphia Isabelle Francis Lynch Albert White B. C. Millard Ellen Dora Harmondale Pennsylvania J. T. Stevenson New York MacGibbon Canada Alice Bennington Lee Alice Cedar Grove Oyster Shell Point Allan Parsons Son Harrington A. W. Thompson George Imler Wesley Honey Sam Lane Ed. Bowers Christine Norman Wilson Viva Davis Harry Hemmons Marian Edna Detwiler Camp Royal Thompson Swing Keene Saulsbury Rehoboth Allie Wyatt Carter Forester Cooper Emma Jackson Luther Seager Bridgtown Marian Hemmons Miriam White Centreville Charles Sculley Charles, Jr John Sculley Saulsbury Ruth Perry Mary Detwiler Olive Wood Talchester Ella Pearsaul Carlile Calvin Elliott Norman Ruth Brown Walter El.liatt C. R. Curtis Govans Street Elizabeth Bennett Middletown Del Thomas Shockley G. C. Johnson Mary Atlantic City C. E. Russell Greenwood M. E. Jarman Samuel Reid Jersey City N. J Ross Swann Bill Ross Howard Thomas Odessa Ruth Curtis

Twentieth Century Club hears talk on University Extension

The Twentieth Century Community Club met on the 8th in the club room with Mrs. F. F. Whiteley as hostess. Miss Spafford spoke on University Extension with Community Clubs, and Mrs. Tho mann of the University of Wisconsin gave a persuasive talk. The next meeting is scheduled for the 22nd with members bringing lunches.

F. F. Whiteley Spafford

For Rent Tent at Concord Camp Front Row

Mrs. T. L. Chaffin advertises a tent for rent at Concord camp location front row in the rear of the tabernacle.

Concord Camp Tabernacle T. L. Chaffineb

School Teachers Appointed Across Caroline Districts

A list of Caroline County teachers assigned to schools for the coming year includes Marydel Maud Hummer Henderson C M Wingate and many others. Names cover Caroline High Denton Primary Choptank Harmony Ridgely and multiple towns with numerous staff placements across elementary and secondary levels.

Caroline Marydel Maud Hummer Henderson C. M. Wingate David McMenamin Neta Richard Sadie Allen Elsie Bilbrough Bee Tree Bertie M. Sparks Goldsboro Elsa Rieck Dorothy Miller Margaret Shockley Baltimore Corner Lillie E. Doty Moore’s Caroline Davis Ruth Tamlinson Greensboro P. C. Phillips Mildred Massey Helen Mills Helen Weaver Eleanor Willis Mildred B. Nuttle Mary B. Raleigh Bertie Ledman Elizabeth Bryan Alma T. Clark Denton Laura Melvin Louise Short Hilda Cade Gertrude Morgan Williamson Norma Cooper Oaks Esther Willey Williston Elizabeth Cannon Willoughby Helen Hubbard Andersontown Ruth Trice Hickman Blanche Croll Harmony Alma Dean Mildred Collins Smithson Susan Griffith Alice Harper Hilda Covey Hickory Hill Margaret Cook Houston Rita Hallowell Nichols Inez Marine Hillsboro Josephine Blades Dorothy Jump Cedar Grove Margaret Dukes Ridgely H. A. Kinbart Ruth Detterer Mildred Kinbart Mary D. Wooters Lillian Cheezum Beatrice Bower

Social News Highlights From Cecil County

Mr and Mrs Joseph Short hosted a week of visitors including Mr and Mrs Olin Gordon of Philadelphia and Mrs Oldham Davis. Engagement announced for Gilbert Morgan and Nellie Baker of Baltimore. Numerous locals vacationing or visiting at Rehoboth Blue Ridge Summit Ocean City and Baltimore with family and friends.

Joseph Short Federalsburg H. Lay Beaven Irwin Sparklin Rehoboth Vernon Baker Henry Fleming Susie Thompson Billy Gladys Gale Louise Gray Blue Ridge Summit Ruth Greaves Mary Elaine Denton Newton Smith Garrettson Smith Mary Neal Mary. Smith I. T. Sparklin William Hynson Wilmington Ennis Percy Easton E. H. Gale Virginia Holt Bartie Morgan Lyda Cockey Claiborne J. R. MacSorley Roe Elwood Fleming George B. Stewart G. Lawrence Wilson George Edgar Blanch, Jr Edgar Edgar Blanch Lula Beaven Newport News Florence Beaven T. R. Seward Philadelphia Marydel J. N. Seward Frank Seward Ridgely H. W

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the Local Department VREA St. Paul's Church Bertha Louise Wilson I. Vernon Brumbaugh W. W. MclIntyre Poolesville Ingleside Church William R. Wilson B. Bruce Brumbaugh Elkridge Miss Roth E. Anderson Andover Illinois Washington, D. C Ossiers Messrs Charles Merrick Wilson E. Earle Brumbaugh Irvin Brumbaugh Proom Lester Kauffman H. B. Brumbaugh E. Hambleton Grace Mary FE. Deen C. C. Deep Fowling Creek George J. Hooker Denton Methodist Protestant Church Academy Avenue Grace Standard Oil Company Hurlock Leta Frances Sparks Preston O. Sparks West Sixth Street Edward Scott Pusey, Jr E. S. Pusey J. L. Johnson Harrison Street M. E. Church Ruth Wenninger Millard Winkler Elmer E. Wheeler Roland B. Haney William Uhler Wheeler Georgia Elaine Haney Walliam D. Uhler Mapledel Wallston Frank H. Doerr New Jersey Asbury Park Ocean Grove Trenton W. B. Goatee Bandle and Sullivan A. T. Maben Jitle Betty Willam Morris W. F. Murphy F. J. Wright Easton Hospital H. S. Burns Harriet Aneaotown Lane Moore Lane, Jr J. Ed. Nichols Joseph H. Death Glassboro Catherine Stewart Earle Chaffinch John E Chaffinch G. S. Rairigh Hobson Blair Rairigh H. Weltin Oakley W. Brewster Deen Dorothy Wright Elbert Deen William F. Phillips Waynesboro Blanche Shaub Jean Kauffman Lancaster Edith Smith T. Fred Johnson Grace Farrig Walter J. Kelly Franke A. Redden Nellie Norris Stewartstown Cecil Blake Bethlehem Sarah Gooden Esther Cartwright Langford Sanders Leroy Hutton William Sanders Henry Marvel Anna Bridgetown Medford Kimball Betty L. M. Jones Elizabeth Huertek Wesley Collegiate Institute Billy Priest Mildred Gooden Harry Gough Arthur Robertson Samuel Samuel Hudson Frank Marvel Jane P. A. Marvel William Rohmann Clayton Leslie Meredith Orville Gilbert Jay Reed Marcus Hook E. C. Gooden Winfred Emma Gooden Tolchester Beach Emma Newlee Mary Hutson Helen Johns Ralph's Wharf Irwin Kenton Dorothy Nathan Walls Matt Pippin Riverside Marion Gooden Cleveland Ohio William Frazier Burrsville Hobbs Concord Ridgely News New Shore Boulevard Orphans' Court Proceedings Congressman Goldsborough Van Howard's Alice Trice Maria Tramlog J. Max Chambers Louise Nuitle Verna Bafford
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