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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1927

Page

9

Local Denton notices and sales from Caroline County

A dense, multi item local page notes sales from L B Towers and Co and J H Nichols Co, a 20 percent coat dress reduction, soy beans for sale, and various shop promos. It reports community happenings including church programs, Red Cross flood relief totals by town, school honors, and upcoming PTA meetings. Also covered are medical and academy news, choir plans, and a dress contest with prize results and display.

L. B. Towers & Bro J. H. Nichols & Co Nuttle Milling Company Denton T. Pliny Fisher Mudd Preston Caroline County Federalsburg Elizabethtown College Church of the Brethren S. Ira Arnold Flower Mission The Red Cross Goldsboro Greensboro Hillsboro Ridgely Choptank Burrsville Caroline Schools Addie F. Nuttle Washington College Washington Collegian Martha Goldsborough Eastern Shore Society Caroline High School E. Paul Knotts Boston Richard Cabot Harvard University School of Medicine Knotts Cabot United States Kenneth Alward Knowles Naval Academy Annapolis General Society, Sons of the Revolution Evening Sun Academy Knowles F. R. Owens National Red Cross Concord Christian Comrades of M. E Knights of Columbus Andersontown-Hobbs J. L. Everngam and Son Louise Nuttle W. G. Wooters J. T. Carter Frances Orme Pocahontas Somers Anne Greene Evelyn Quillen Louise Crouse Esther Griffith Katherine Hirs Margaret Beck Marie Pentz Marian Linn Everngam

Personal and Social News from Denton Society rolls

Genevan C H Trice and family drove 14 hours to Denton to visit parents Mr and Mrs T L Trice, senior, then returned after a Sunday gathering. J T Carter and daughter accompanied by Mrs Eugene G Anderson attend son J DeWeese Carter’s law degree at Washington and Lee University. Congressman T Alan Goldsborough joins Mrs Goldsborough at a Rehoboth cottage for summer. Various visits by Baltimore, Wilmington, and Philadelphia residents mark a bustling social week.

C. H. Trice Denton Geneva N. Y T. L. Trice Eugene G. Anderson J. DeWeese Carter Washington and Lee University Mr. Anderson Tallahassee Fla T. Alan Goldsborough Goldsborough Rehoboth Helen E. George Caroline Y High School Brewbaker College Baltimore Jack Elliott Huldah Sewell Wilmington Second Street Clarence E. Chaffinch J. E. Chaffinch W. R. Fountain F. H. Doerr U. R. Hubbard Easton Rose Jester Catherine Marcus Hook John Wooters Tuckahoe Neck Sallie G. Blades Philadelphia George C. Gale Rhodesdale Samuel Wooters Trainer William J. Rickards Washington Hugh Allen Florine Gomer Waverly Helen Richardson Ralph Smith Sue K. Smith Lloyd Porter Mildred Louise Fisher Swarthmore Chautauqua

Gilpin's Point Revives as 9th Single Tax Enclave

Historic Gilpin's Point on the Choptank in Caroline revives after years of obscurity. Mr. F DeWitt Boland leads a rebuilding effort on the site once linked to Col William Richardson of Revolutionary fame. Visitors from distant states tour the area and register in Boland's Gilpin's Point Log.

Mr. Boland United States F. DeWitt Boland

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Hyde Dies at 71 on Gay Street

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Hyde widow of Frederick L Hyde died early yesterday morning June 3 at her home on Gay street. She was 71 and had endured a long illness with patience. Funeral services and burial in Denton cemetery set for Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev Melvin E Wheatley officiating. Survived by one daughter Miss Emma and two sisters Mrs J K Watson of Philadelphia and Mrs Annie Burrows of Wilmington Del. Brother Capt S L Lewis of Denton also named.

Mary Elizabeth Hyde Frederick L. Hyde Gay Street Denton Cemetery Melvin E. Wheatley Emma J. K. Watson Philadelphia Annie Burrows Wilmington Del S. L. Lewis Denton C. Frederick Norris Swarthmore Swarthmore Chautauqua Association Washington College Omar E.jones Ridgely Methodist Church D. J. Moore Reformed Church Howard Gottwall Howard Washington Narvey Holsinger Bernard Sparks Valley Forge Harry Zeigler Jesus Elizabethtown College Herman Mitchell Ridgely Earlsville Cecil County Eugene Pennington Earsville Lydia Pennington Houston Pennington Lydia Heiler Helen Laura Mason Home For Easton Dukes Mary Wooters Laura Wooters M. A. Brackett J. T. West Harry West R. G. Townsend Maurice Townsend Baltimore Alice Bennington William Sharpley Kermit Lee Bennington Harrington Ruthsburg Frank Taylor Thompsontown Taylor Thompson Swing Swab Lancaster Pennsylvania Swing Robert Pippin Noble Pippin Chester Harrison Holsinger Walker John Grabill Charles Stevenson L. M. Goodwin George Slaughter, Jr Marcus Hook A. W. Thompson A. B. Parsons Warrington Robert E. Smith Rawlings T. A. Smith Elaine Saulsbury A. G. Saulsbury Charles Starkey Arthur Peacock Jamaica Long Island D. M. Swing Willard Jones Mary Moore Marydel Mollie Richards Will Smith Thomas Dale Holder Snow Hill

Miss Pearl Travers Dies of Tuberculosis at 29

Greensboro obituary notes Miss Pearl Travers daughter of Charles and Mrs Travers died at her parents home after a tuberculosis illness. She is survived by three brothers Floyd in Camden New Jersey Conrad and Orvel Travers. Funeral held Friday at two with Rev Henry G Budd. Interment Mt Olive cemetery. Sunday to feature Children’s Day at MBE Church with 7 30 pm service.

Pearl Travers Charles Travers Floyd Camden N. J Conrad Orvel Travers Henry G. Budd Mt. Olive M. BE William Merchant Centreville Harry Penny Philadelphia F. E. Seward Wilmington W. W. Wroten Clayton Fred Seward Near Town M. B. Cooper Alfred Hutson South Amboy Arthur Sutson Ralph Hutson Robert Hutson Stewart Lawrence McClyment James McClyment Riverside Earl McClyment Marshall Hutson Oscar Hurd Annie Edwards Carlton Robinson Rose Robinson West Philadelphia E. W. Taylor Marion Cress Margaret American University Washington Luther Hobbs McCoy Meretz Burt Hobbs Lawrence Larrimore Denton Roland Porter Stevensville Henry Porter Fred Harrington Cornelius West Thomas Hobbs Mabel Rich Emily Harrington Charles Rich A. A. Christian Elizabeth Irwin Brumbaugh Clarence Murphy Marcus Hook Nolan Edwards Walter Weaver Secane Riverside Hotel Mary Morris David L. Morris Clarence and Carvil Shockley Chester Alvin Totheroly A. W. Mattox Baltimore W. B. Massey Sherman Howard Philadephia Robert Elders Easton Maude Edwards Byron Poore Elmer Evans Evans Clinton Jarman Robert Clark

Probate and estate actions in Ridgely court session

The Ridgely county court held a regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Letters of administration were granted in several estates including Thomas A Martin and John E Satterfield, with appraisers named and creditors notices ordered. The docket also included wills admitted to probate and guardianship accounts, plus local society and school notes and a report of strawberry shipments and community events.

West Harper and Shawn Thomas A. Martin Hugh R. Martin J. W. Funk Lewis J. Knotts, Jr Leanora Ireland Charles H. Ireland Nora I. Eckstorm William E. Ireland Amelia M. Quimby Peter Armstrong Edith T. Sparks Harry W. Sparks Sadie Blough Lucy Ella Blough Lucy Blough Vincent Lizzie G. Redden Caroline P. Redden C. T Frank W. Redden John E. Satterfield Hannah V. Satterfield Virdie Mosley Carroll Meredith Harrison Holsinger Isaac H. Morris Margaret J. Morris Robinson Nichols Harvey Nichols

Preston Community Raises Funds For Mississippi Flood Relief

In Preston residents report totals for the American Red Cross relief effort reaching 218 dollars with 46 dollars from Rev. L Geiger and local donors including Daughters of America and several individuals. The Preston Methodist Church will observe Pentecost and Children's Day with a sermon on Have Ye Received The Holy Ghost Since We Believed. Robert Noble Downes, son of Dr and Mrs J R Downes, graduates from the Naval Academy in Annapolis after living in Preston.

Preston American Red Cross Mississippi Mildred Griffith Voshell E. W. Rieck Preston Methodist Church Friends Bethlehem Robert Noble Downes J. R. Downes Newark Del Naval Academy Annapolis Downes

Social Notes From Oaklyn And Nearby Towns

A roundup of visits and hosting across Oaklyn New Jersey and nearby locales includes Mrs Louise Cohee Draper entertaining thirty three ladies en route to Washington on a PR T bus, federation attendance by Andersontown Hobbs club members, dinners in Philadelphia and Federalsburg, guests from Clayton Delaware and Greensboro, and local church events and neighbors visiting Rehoboth. Obituary news reports the death of W T Adams of Federalsburg.

Louise Cohee Draper Oaklyn N. J Washington, D. C Draper Mesdames H. H. Nuttle W. Murphy C. H. Atkins L. H. Thomas T. M. Todd Andersontown- Hobbs Federation of Women Sherman Hubbard Parker Barnes Chester R. M. Stahl W. N. Hildebrand Baltimore J. K. Dandy J. R. Ricards Edward Davis W. T. Adams F. E. Adams Jack Boylan Rehoboth

Williston 4-H Club picnic and community notices

The May 21 Williston 4-H Club girls picnic brought together girls from several districts for a day of recreation and memory making. Bloomery Church Ladies Aid was entertained at Mrs. Frank Wright’s home with a pleasant program and refreshments. Local residents and visitors were noted at various homes and events, including Federalsburg, Salisbury, Seaford, Slaughter Neck, Bridgeville, American Corner, Denton, and New Brunswick, with many Sunday and weekend visits. Notable items include Master Clarence Tucker’s recovery from measles and multiple family visits by Pennypacker, Hubbard, and Hurley families.

Williston Bloomery Church Frank Wright Earl Pennypacker Carrie Hubbard Federalsburg Jacob Smith Floyd Smith Kathryn Turley Edward Salisbury Edward Hurley Kathryn Hurley Seaford John Harris James Sipple Slaughter Neck Kemp Adams Etta Lesser Bridgeville Chester Scott Mildred Denton Lynn Case New Brunswick Blaine Bullock Jack Medford

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Local Church Activities

Next Sunday in Hillsboro Queen Anne the Methodist Church will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 7:45 with Miss Elmer Knotts leading the Epworth League prayer meeting at 7:15. Guests from Washington College attend both services as violinist Charles Tedesco performed selections. Numerous local residents entertainments and visits are noted, including church guild meetings, Memorial Day observances, and travels to Baltimore and Washington.

Elmer Knotts Epworth League Charles Tedesco Washington College Orchestra Methodist Cornelius G. Taylor George Carrington Washington College D. J. Wood W. Palm Beach Florida Dorothy Wood Dover Del Fletcher Elben Miller Short William Storee Elmer Carsman Walter and Lindford Rash Wilmington M. E. Church Ebenezer M. E Ruthsburg Charles Dean W. P. Taylor George C. Moore H. C. Duffey Mary Elizabeth Washington, D. C Charlie Jarrell Ladies’ Guild St. Paul's Church Clara Price Queen Anne G. L. Hardesty Horace Brittingham Edgar Blades Lula Beaven Philadelphia Florence Beaven G. B. Stewart Gladys Gale Mcfiuire Odessa Virginia Byron Poore Greensboro William Sherwood Edwin Gale William P. Taylor Chestertown Chesapeake City Charles Stewart Kemp Stewart Baltimore Franklin Rash Panama Bernard Wood Charlie Wood Messrs Clifford Ralph Wright H. P. Wright S. N. Pilchard D. D Salisbury Hospital Gorman Mann Susan Thompson Joe Eaton

Tri County Seniors Plan Play and Commencement

The Senior Class of Tri County opens Wednesday June 8 with a class play The New Co ed. Admission 35 cents. Graduation events include a baccalaureate sermon Sunday June 12 by Dr S N Pilchard with M E Choir, and Commencement Monday June 13. Graduates listed. numerous local social notices follow.

Tri-County S. N. Pilchard M. E. Choir Messrs George Sam Lightner William Cooper Virginia Blades Eleanor Knotts Catherine Lyrich Dora Sewell Eugene Morgan Louise Price Frances Sneed Elsie Skinner Mary Moore Ushers Union Church House Easton John North J. Hill D. Ledman J. A. Rood Royal Oak Hammond St. Paul’s Church E. G. Herrald Washington, D. C John Emory Penn’s Grove Emory Washington Herrald Charles Rhodes Keplar Barnette James Stewart, Jr Canterbury Miles River Wye Height Showard Culver Hebron E. A. Barton Philadelphia J. E. Morgan Ella Jump Alfred Smith Hannah Gooding Wyoming Del R. V. Whitehurst Willard Jones Tarrytown Ed. Jones Dorothy Jump Centreville

Goldsboro Social News Notes and Local Weddings

Residents of Goldsboro hosted a week of entertainments and a quiet marriage. Lydia Urry and Edward Steele wed secretly in Denton, and families from Philadelphia New York City Staten Island and Delawares Claymont Linwood Wilmington joined celebrations and mourned Mrs Charles Conley. Local visits included the Shively Cahall and Lane households with church Ladies Aid gatherings and sewing circle events.

Linwood Lydia Urry Edward Steele Galdsboro Denton S. I. Arnold Charles Conley Ingleside Thomas Cahall Ladies’ Aid Society W. J. Murphy Luther Bennett Linwood Bennett Florence Galloway Ferna Stickell Baltimore C. R. Curtis Carlotta Silver Millersville H. S. Silver Alfred D. Saunders Wilmington Elbert Saunders Elizabeth Denny J. H. Williams Rebecca Lane Annapolis J. Frank Lane Clark Quillen A. D. Quillen Clifton Elliott Carroll Elliott Edith Blackburn Philadelphia George Sylvester Harry Hoyle Fairlee Allan Startt Christina Bickling Marcus Hoek

Social rounds over holidays bring far flung visitors

Families from Philadelphia Wilmington New York Marcus Hook Melville Sudlersville and Baltimore gathered for holidays. Residents hosted relatives including Rev and Mrs Kelly C Morris Mrs Oscar Morris and Mrs C Jacobs Mrs Bessie Starkey Mrs Owen Moore and Doris Helen Heather Helen Hoops Ann Jump Robert and Naomi.

Paul and William Kelly Philadelphia Edith Charles Kelly Wilmington Kelly C. Morris New York C. Jacobs Oscar Morris George Long Helen Clarence Dyer Marcus, Hook William Walls Thomas Hall Bessie Starkey Melville, N. J Harry Seeney W. T. Medford Baltimore F. P. Medford Owen Moore Doris Helen Hoops Marcus Hook Helen Seeney

St Johns College to Graduate Two Denton Boys

Two Denton youths from St. Johns College are set to graduate on June 8 with Bachelor of Science degrees. Earl Rochester Bryant of 111th Avenue and George Linden Duffey of 213 S. 7th Street earned notable college records in business and athletics. Bryant served as Business Manager for the Senior Dramatic Club and Rat-Tat, advertising Manager of the Collegian, and manager of Varsity Track and Class baseball, while Duffey played class football and baseball and managed varsity lacrosse. Both are Phi Sigma Kappa or Phi Delta Sigma members and active in campus activities.

St. John’s College Denton Earl Rochester Bryant 111Th Avenue George Linden Duffey S. 7Th Street Annapolis College Bryant The Collegian Sigma Phi Sigma Kappa Duffey Phi Delta Sigma Fraternity

Caroline county Maryland values crops at 23 million

The article paints Caroline county on the Del Marva Peninsula as a historic farming region. It highlights its crops, canneries, strawberry industry, lumber and manufacturing towns, Indian heritage along the Choptank and Nanticoke, and notable sites from Denton to Federalsburg. It notes 2206 farms and a 23 million dollar annual crop value, with key residents and landmarks such as Sophie Kerr Underwood and Oak Lawn.

Caroline Caroline High School Main Street Second Denton Federalsburg Greensboro Joe Johnson Patty Cannon Caroline County Maryland Del-Mar-Va del- Mar-Va Ridgely Preston Goldsboro Reliance Peninsula Robert Eden Caroline Calvert Frederick Calvert Baltimore Eden Town Sophie Kerr Underwood St. Gertrude’s Field of Honor Marydel James Gordon Bennett, Jr New York Paris France Fred May Bennett America

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