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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1924

Page

5

Saturday Mews from All Parts of the County

Saturday morning July 19 1924 items of news from all parts of the county compiled under this head.

Local events dot Denton and surrounding towns

August shift openings and fairs fill the schedule in Caroline County towns. Concord camp opens August 15 and Denton hosts the twenty sixth annual session next Friday. Harrington fair begins July 29, and a campaign promotes Sadlersville as a flyless town. Community events include cinema at Concord, church excursions, and a big carnival planned by Denton Volunteer Fire Company for September 5 to 13.

Concord Harrington Fair Farmers’ Supply Co Dover Sadlersville Denton M. K. Newnam Episcopal Club Williston Methodist Protestant Sunday School Austin R. Murphy West William Donovan Harrington Charlie Chaplin Camp Meeting Woods Methodist Episcopal Church Rehoboth Lawrence B. Towers Raughley Farms Tuckahoe Neck John T. Carter St. Mary's Seminary Charlotte Hall Maryland Institute Caroline Board of Education J. E. Smith Preston Greensboro Federalsburg Hillshoro Ridgely

Social News Highlights From Denton and Nearby

Mrs. R. H. Bryant of Petersburg visits Denton en route to Boston for summer with her parents the Sparklies. Local graduates and relatives tour Baltimore Washington and Charlestown as new baker George Koenig prepares to open a Market and Third street shop. Various Denton residents travel, wed, teach, and visit kin across Maryland and beyond, with notes on illnesses and society events.

R. H. Bryant Petersburg Denton Boston New England White Mountains Bryant Walter Sparklie Noble W. Kelley William T. Kelley Preston Bryant and Stratton Business College Baltimore Ed. Lane, Jr George Koenig Washington Koenig Market and Third Streets

Notice to Tent Owners at Concord Campground

Tent owners who wish to rent their tents must notify Rev. C H Atkins in writing with the asking price. The pastor will attempt to secure the price. if unable he will rent the tent as best he can.

Concord Campground C. H. Atkins Price

Caro line Athletic Club Defeats Henderson in Weekend Game

The ball game Saturday ended with Henderson losing to Caro line Athletic Club by a score of 3 10 5. Local social notes list visitors and residents from New Jersey, Chester, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and New York, with people visiting or entertaining at Marydel and nearby towns.

Caroline Athletic Club Henderson Our Boys Caroline Sadlersville Ed, Hammond New Jersey William Goodwin, Jr Chester William H. Goodwin S. S. James L. A. Gooden Carlton A. B. Gooden Marydel Jacob Melvin Hubert Cole New Bridge Allan Sweeney Philadelphia F. B. Sweeney Frank Marvel Jane Wilmington P. A. Marvel Mildred Gooden T. H. Gough Katherine Melvin Newark Lillian Meredith John Quillen Lucille Garton Emma Gooden Anna Coffin Columbia University N.Y New York Maxine Goodwin Elsie Walls

Marydel Local News Briefs and Marriages

William Cunningham was taken to Easton Hospital after a Sunday morning accident and is improving after surgery. Dover residents Thomas Marker and Mildred Bowdle wed quietly at Dover on Monday July 14 at 2. Other notes include visits among Farmington, Oxford and Elkton residents, moves to Wyoming, and local social updates such as Ann Ford purchasing a new Ford coupe and Mildred May marrying Melvin Smith.

William Cunningham Easton Hospital Thomas Marker Dover Mildred Bowdle James Hummer Jimny, Jr Farmington Lowell Hummer J. O. Hummer Colby Lattimore Wyoming Alfred Temple William F. P. Medford Helen Ward Wilmington Elizabeth Hall Fannie Griffith J. F. Stafford Bryan Walls Ann Ford Elizabeth Heather

Local visitations and church society notices in Burrsville

Burrsville residents host relatives from Lansdale and Wyoming while missionary Annie Forrest spoke at Union M P Church and organized a Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Mite Society gathering at Alfred Baughley's, Harriet Halteman to host the longest meeting, and visits from Hurd, Gruwell, Draper, Robinson, and Brynson families mark a busy local social week. Mrs Thawley convalesces. Pearl Baynard will spend summer at the seashore.

Eher Greenfield Lansdale Mollie Cahall R H. Thawley T. E. Cahall Thomas Downham Wyoming Annie Forrest M. P. Church Union M. B. Church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Mite Society of Union M. P. Church Alfred Baughley Herman Halteman David Hurd Annie Walker Howard Brynson and Son Camden N. J Annie Baughley J. Ed. Gruwell Dover Thomas H. Draper Greensboro Alda Robinson Masten’s Corner Del

Ladies' Aid Meeting at Mrs. Connelly's Home

The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Amanda Connelly's Wednesday afternoon with eight members and four visitors. After business, Mrs. Olaf E. Smith gave a select reading, then lemonade, cake, candies, and bananas were served before adjourning until August to meet Mrs. Sallie Lord. Mrs. Lord hosted Mr. and Mrs. Alea Lord and children Helen and Mildred, guests of Mrs. Lord's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collins, on Sunday. Miss Margaret Daffin of Newark visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Daffin. Mrs. G. L. Griffith returned home after visiting Denton and Marydel.

Amanda Connelly Olaf E. Smith Sallie Lord Alea Lord Helen Mildred

Ridgely News Letter July social and regional updates

The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Gilbert Swann’s home with about thirty attendees. Guests and visitors travel from Rehoboth and Philadelphia as funeral, theater showings, and family visits populate the week. Reports note local road work progressing, harvests, and a new Saulsbury factory under way as residents attend church events and gather for community updates.

Community Notes on Hospital Visit and Local Visits

Mrs. W. E. Hubbard is recovering at Easton Hospital after an operation. Guests visited the Smiths last Friday including Mrs. Billing Clark and Miss Evelyn Clark from Greensboro and Mr. Paul Clark from Wilmington. Various locals hosted or visited churches, parsonages, and townspeople, with talks by Miss Anna Forrest missionary, and many brief greetings among families from Hobbs and nearby towns.

W. E. Hubbard Easton Hospital A. Billing Clark Evelyn Clark Greensboro Paul Clark Wilmington Fred Smith Florence Buckwater Euphonious Smith Philadelphia C. S. Larrimore Gumboro Del Baltimore Mildred Schneider Richmond Charles Cummings Elmer Cummings Washington Millard Collison Burrsville C. D. Collison O. J. Chafinch Christian Endeavor Service Charlie Green Aberdeen George L. Jopp D. R. Johnston Denton Anna Seeders Will Spence Rehoboth Harrison Satterfield Dover George Henry Laura Cohee HW. B. Cohee FH. Towers

Expression of thanks for acts of sympathy

We express sincere gratitude for the many kind acts and expressions of sympathy received during our recent bereavement. Your thoughtfulness has comforted us in our sorrow.

Family Reunion Brings Forty-Two to Handy Home

A reunion at Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Handy in Hickory Hill near Federalsburg drew forty two relatives and friends. Attendees listed include Toulsons Campbells Harper Handys Newells Williams and Layton families and others from Delaware Maryland and New Jersey. Several visitors traveled from Lewistown and Washington D C to visit relatives and tour family homesteads.

A. T. Handy Hickory Hill Federalsburg Charles Toulson Toulson Jeannette Campbell Salem N. J C. Db Harper and Sons Charles and Willam Howard K. Handy Philadelphia John Kandy Hilda Louise William Handy Evelyn Roberta Frank Newell George Newell Melvin Wood Handy Walter Moore William Layton Elmer Todd Laura Williams T. L. Conn Fannie Virginia Byron Cheiver Lovington S. M. Belle and Son Ralph John Ielle Lewistown J.P. Mowbray Laura Willis Williams Wainwrights and Adams Delaware Leon Davis Washington, D. C W. H. Davis Sunnyside Hiram Longaker Rowena Jefferson Washington, D.C Roland Handy Dover Del Lena Jefferson Wilbert Merriken Baltimore H. R. Merriken

Smithville Social News Highlights Weekend Guests

Smithville area residents hosted and visited over the weekend. Dlaine Bullock entertained Clayton and Satterfield families, Martha Satterfield, McMahon and Cora Casey of Federalsburg, plus L O Spence, Paul Lauff, and Ing from Philadelphia at J. H. Spence’s home. Earle Pennypacker and son Smith, and Carrie Hubbard of Federalsburg, visited Jacob Smith. Blanche Urusie of Philadelphia is staying with Earl Alford. J H Spence bought a new Fordor sedan.

Dlaine Bullock Clayton Satterfield Martha Satterfield McMahon Cora Casey Federalsburg L. O. Spence Paul Lauff Ing Philadelphia J. H. Spence Earle Pennypacker Smith Carrie Hubbard Jacob Smith Blanche Urusie Earl Alford J. M. Holland Salisbury Hospital

Williston Club Hosts Canning Demo At Meeting

The Williston Community Club met Friday with Mrs. Webster Pringle hosting. Miss Spafford demonstrated vegetable canning using a pressure cooker, found very interesting and appreciated. Mrs. O M Hignutt and Eloise Thawley visited Blue Ridge Summit. Mr. and Mrs. Roland B Haynie and Mrs. Elmer E Wheeler of Baltimore were guests of Mrs. W D Uhter over the weekend. Mrs. Harry S Cooper, ill for some time, is much improved.

Williston Webster Pringle O. M. Hignutt Eloise Thawley James W. Thawley Blue Ridge Summit Roland B. Haynie Elmer E. Wheeler Baltimore W. D. Uhter Harry S. Cooper

Easton Ball Club Hits Stride and Wins More Games

The Easton ball club appears to have found form and is now winning a larger share of its games, signaling a positive run for the team this season.

Easton Ball Club

Berry and Trugk Crops Late Prosperous Fruit Year

Blackberries loom large across the Peninsula with strong markets from $2.50 to $3.00 per crate of 32 quarts. Huckleberries yield $4.50 to $5.00 a crate for bold pickers, while cucumbers fetch $2 locally and cantaloupes follow mid July. Rain damaged patches yet acreage gains suggest heavy shipments akin to last year, and peaches, apples, and pears show favorable prospects overall. tomato shortages and early blight affect output but fruit year is promising.

Runany

Social notes of Centreville and surrounding towns

Mrs. Fred Jump and family host dinner at Thompson home in Centreville. Numerous locals and visitors are noted at various stops including Penns Grove, Wilmington, Tolchester, Queenstown, Mount Airy, and Niagara Falls. Names include Sparklin, Tarbutton, Sharp, Wilson, Sherwood, Rowe, Robbins, Lewis, Sparks, Evans, Worth, Moore, Fleming, Fleming, Sparklin relatives, and other residents visiting kin and friends across Delaware and Maryland communities.

Fred Jump Centreville Ella Jump H. M. Thompson J. T. Sparklin Irwin Penn’s Grove N. J George Wilson William Sherwood Francis Rowe Stony Point Frank Robbins Thomas Lewis Louisville Emma Lock Harry Sparks Thawley Sparks Tolchester Edgar Blades Virginia Queenstown Price Vansant Wilmington J. H. Wathers Elizabeth Evans Mildred Worth R. M. Peaccock Mt. Airy Annabel Moore Baltimore Harry Fleming Belle Connelly Easton Emma C. Lock Collingsdale Main Street Mary Frances Smith I. T. Sparklin Susie Thompson Sarah Bell Chester

Orphans Court approves several estate actions in session

In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. The will of Thomas R. Sparklin was filed by custodian T Pliny Fisher and administrator Lacy Fluharty. accounts of administration and distribution were examined approved and ordered recorded. Matthews administratrix filed first and final account which was approved. Covey administrator of Thomas H Brummel filed inventory and appraisement which was approved. Butler administrator of Sarah Butler filed distribution of personal estate approved. Executors of Charles W Jackson filed account of sale of real estate sold privately and it was approved. Trice administrator of Hutchinson Trice filed partial account of sale of personal property approved. Hignutt and Nut tle executors of John Moran filed inventory and appraisement approved.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Thomas IR. Sparklin T. Pliny Fisher Lacy H. Fluharty Elizabeth E. Fluharty Werej Mary E. Matthews C. T A George W. Matthews Leonard F. Covey Thomas H. Brummel J. Robert Butler Sarah C. Butler Emma Jackson Charles W. Jackson, Jr Charles W. Jackson James F. Trice Hutchinson Trice Onis M. Hignutt Samuel G. Nuttle John M. Moran

Moving pictures of Dover road celebration shown at Opera House

Citizens of Dover and vicinity will view a special motion picture of the DuPont Road Celebration held July 2. The film records Dover’s progress in cement road construction and features scenes such as the Memorial book of 20 000 signatures, crowds, Cesar Rodney arriving at Independence Hall, Dover greeting McKeen and Read, and a grand street parade with state and national figures. Showings are scheduled for next Monday and Tuesday evenings, the first such presentation in the state.

Dover DuPont Road Delaware Cesar Rodney Independence Hall Philadelphia McKeen Dover Opera House

Birthday party for Miss Gertrude Carroll in Grove

Mr and Mrs C A Carroll hosted a birthday event for their daughter Gertrude last Saturday with ice cream cake and candy. Numerous neighbors and relatives attended including Elizabeth and Dorothy Taylor Lillian Phillips Virginia Baer Jennie Butler Maria Taylor and many more. The Grove charge plans evangelistic services at Grove Church next month with a union gathering next Sunday at eight. Malcolm Lord son of Mr and Mrs Eddie Lord was taken to Easton Hospital for a car gathering. Emily Jackson and Lillian Phillips hosted visits and Mrs Rosa Robinson of Philadelphia visited relatives. Mrs George A Baer returned home from hospital improved. Farmers are threshing wheat and expect a good yield.

Methodist Church Gilbert Swann Catherine Ellen McElwain Ed Roe Frank Flounders A. G. Dean Harry Lane A. G. Saulsbury Rehoboth J. T. Saulsbury Orrell Saulsbury Henrietta Smith Teressa Milton Addie Mullikin Baltimore Percy Mullikin Philadelphia Howard Edna Tagg George A. Dever Mullikin Oak Lane Mollie Richards Wilmington R. E. Fountain Howard Smith New York Wall Smith Bear Company C. WW. Jackson Jackson Temple Galante Bear Leon Stack Hiltner Centreville Charles Hammond Elizabeth Stack Teressa Fountain Harold Fountain Downington Pennsylvania Cline Smith Altoona Charles Cannan Ruthsburg J. J. Ivison Ridgely Stephen Snowberger Hilda Snowberger Emma .Snowberger Marcus ‘Hook Margaret Joyce Rabert Headley Avalon New Jersey Louw Stevens Los Angeles Lizzie Craft Wal Miopton Charles Starkey Melvin E Wheatley J. D. Reese Wye, Mills Tilghman J. E. Mason Albert White C. H. White Richard White College Park Billy Hobbs Edna Tage Ebling’s Harrington's C. A. Carroll Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Dorothy Taylor Lillian Phillips Virginia Baer Jennie Butler Maria Taylor Helen Frances Sarah Smith Marguerite Lorne Lane Doris Butler Bernice Eunice Carroll Nelson, Noble Eugene Charles Carroll Gertrude Grove Charge Grove Church Grove Ellwood American Corner Cheptank Chaurches Malcolm Lord Eddie Lord Easton Hospital Emily Jackson Ocean City Rosa Robinson George A. Baer

Dr Knotts Begins Medical Practice in Denton

Dr E Paul Knotts and family moved to the Knotts homestead on Main street beside the Methodist Church where he will practice medicine. He graduated from the University of Maryland medical department in 1920 and served with the South Carolina State Health Department before joining the surgical staff of University Hospital in Baltimore. He is brother to local attorney J Owen Knotts.

Knotts Denton E. Paul Knotts Main Street Methodist Church Medical Department University of Maryland State Department of Health South Carolina University Hospital Baltimore J. Owen Knotts

Federalsburg Couple Weds at M E Parsonage

Miss Agnes Belle Bradley daughter of Mrs. John S. Bradley Federalsburg and John Edward Andrew Jr son of Mr and Mrs J E Andrew Greensboro were married Thursday night July 3 at 8 30 p m at the Federalsburg M E parsonage Rev F C MacSorley officiating The bride wore silk lace over white satin with a corsage of sweet peas After the ceremony the couple traveled to Greensboro where about one hundred guests attended a wedding supper at the groom family home

Agnes Belle Bradley John S. Bradley Federalsburg John Edward Andrew, Jr J. E. Andrew Greensboro M. E. Parsonage F. C. MacSorley

Mrs Chase Hosts Visitors From Far and Near

Mrs. Percy W. Chase of Williston hosts Miss Emaline Mason of Perth Amboy New Jersey and Mrs. Anita L. Weathers of New Orleans visiting her. Mr. Percy W. Chase has just returned from New York on business.

Percy W. Chase Williston Emaline Mason Perth Amboy New Jersey Anita L. Weathers New Orleans New York

Deaths of George A. Dever and Katherine St James

Notices report the death of George A. Dever on July 12 at Easton Hospital with funeral at Ridgely conducted by multiple pastors and interment in Centreville. Dever, born 1848 in Stafford Maryland, lived in Queen Anne’s and Ruthsburg areas, later moving to Denton before residing with his son-in-law in Ridgely. Also announced is the death of Katherine Louisa St James near Williamsburg, with funeral at Federalsburg officiated by Rev. F J Phillips and survivors including husband Peter St James and children Louis St James and Elizabeth Bowdle.

George A. Dever Easton Hosptal Ridgely Melvin E. Wheatley George Fitz The Reformed Church Harvey Holsinger Brethren Church W. H. Hodges Methodist Protestant Church Centreville Mr. Wheatley John A. Mackintosh J. Louis Rhodes J. Fletcher Rolph Walter T. Wright H. Clay Hobbs Mr. Dever Stafford Harford County Maryland Queen Anne’s County Lottie Lucas William D. Lucas Dever Maryland House of Correction Queen Anne's County Ruthsburg Denton C. L

State Game Dept Appeals Farmers to Sow Buckwheat and Soy

The State Game Department urges Maryland agriculturists to plant buckwheat and soybeans or millet as winter cover for game birds and insectivorous birds. The state will pay for seed if the crop is left to fall for cover, benefiting birds and farmers by ensuring brood stock for next season. Soybeans should be seeded promptly. buckwheat can be sown in August.

State Game Department Maryland

State Forester and railroad inspectors tour fire hazards

Assistant State Forester J A Cope and the assistant Chief Engineer of Mainten ance of the Pennsylvania Railroad with the Assistant Forester inspected the D C Railway line from Oxford to Marydel. A new law requires removal of fire hazards by clearing 100 feet back from the outer rails where sparks from locomotives are deemed ignition sources.

J. A. Cope Pennsylvania Railroad Oxford Marydel

Plans for a general purpose garbage incinerator

The Bureau of Sanitary Engineering of the State Department of Health has prepared incinerator plans adaptable for tourist and farm camps and establishments without garbage disposal. Brick and concrete units cost 20 to 30 dollars, built to scale with size and material specifications. Blue prints can be obtained from Abel Wolman, Chief, at 16 W. Saratoga St, Baltimore.

Bureau of Sanitary Engineering State Department of Health Abel Wolman W. Saratoga St Baltimore

Wheat yield signals fair average from early threshings

Early threshings indicate the wheat crop is yielding about a fair average. Farmers report steady progress across districts with no major shortages or surprises detected in initial samples.

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