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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
5
Many items note farm commodity prices, hatchery outputs, and local trades. Denton and Caroline County see sales of hats and dry cleaning, commemoration events, license changes, and upcoming lane farm demonstrations. Memorial services and court actions are mentioned, along with school commencements and public notices.
Mr E Paul Knotts, son of Mr and Mrs L J Knotts, graduated from Maryland University School of Medicine and will practice locally after summer hospital work. Multiple marriages, graduations, licenses, and visits are noted, including Elbert Nuttle marrying Margaretta Pyle in Baltimore and local business appointments, with many relatives and guests visiting from Wilmington Baltimore Philadelphia and nearby towns.
In the Easton diocese annual convention at Sadlerville Rev. George W. Davenport of New York was elected Bishop of Aston on the twelfth ballot after eight earlier inconclusive rounds. Rev. W Dunbar Gould and Rev. W. Dunbar Gould both led during ballots but failed to unite majorities. The process adjourned and resumed, with Davenport ultimately chosen.
A large family reunion at the home of Mr R E Coursey on North Main Street celebrated his eighty fifth birthday with children from Marcus Hook Baltimore Wilmington and others visiting. Health and activity praised for Mr Coursey. The report also lists several local visits travels and small family notices including deaths and home improvements.
Smithville notes list visitors and travel from Philadelphia Wilmington Federalsburg and Baltimore. Mrs. Blaine Bullock hosts Bloomery M F Church Ladies Aid on Tuesday June 29. Sunday School at Bloomery at 6 oclock. Local residents and visitors include Miss Sadie DeVore Miss Blanche Stutler Miss Minnie Adams Miss Bessie Liden Miss Mildred Meredith Mrs. Clarence Parker and Mrs. James White among others. Orrie Adams bought a new Ford touring car.
Mr G L Jopp advances in a pristi mill project and plans a new dwelling in the near future. The Ladies Aid enjoyed a pleasant gathering at Mrs Love's home with readings and recitations by Mrs J R Ricards, Mrs L H Thomas, Miss Annie Tarr, and Miss Elizabeth Merriken of Wilmington visiting Manning Merriken's home. Detailing residents Mr H Clry Hobbs from Denton had two houses painted by Boone Beauchamp, Mrs Gertrude Tripp of Detroit attended her mother Julia Adams's funeral, and Mr and Mrs Fred Paisley of Towson arrived with household effects for a local move.
Mr and Mrs A QB Morgan hosted guests including Linwood McMahon Pauline Tubman and children from Hurlock and Fred G McFarlane of Marcus Hook visited J A McFarlane near Friendship. Commencement is set for the 16th with two graduates Rachel Payne and Mildred Booth. Emma Moore and Claude Lee of Easton spent last Sunday with E F Moore. Rev George Richmeir preached a Decoration Day sermon. Maggie Parker returned from a visit to South Carolina. Nora Corbett of Baltimore visited relatives here. Ethel Poole visited friends in Chester this week.
Smithson notices Mrs Myrtle Willoughby on the sick list is improving while Mr Alonzo Willoughby begins rebuilding his dwelling.
The Ridgely News Letter lists graduation week events at Ridgely High School including senior examinations June 8 and 9 and final exams June 15 to 17, class night June 16, and commencement June 18 with Dr. C. P. Gould delivering the address. It notes the Senior Class play The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife and a farce Uncle Sam's Daughters, with graduates Josephine Cahall Dorothy Beaumont Dorothy Mancha and Mildred Swann. The issue also covers a flurry of social visits and appearances by residents and guests from Wilmington Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington, as well as church notices and community club announcements.
Burllsville items report the death of Mrs. Sarah Ellen Breeding at 70 from senile pneumonia, funeral at Wesley M E Church led by Rev W L Jump, burial in M E Churchyard, and surviving children Mrs Wallace Hopkins and Enos Cleaves. Other death: Mrs Thomas F. E. Cahall, 32, with funeral at her home. interment in family burying ground. Social notes cover guests from Newark Delaware and Greensboro, local clergy, and upcoming Children’s Day at M P and M F E Sunday schools. Measles affect Mildred Slaughter. later reports say she is recovering.
A week of social visits spans Chestertown Philadelphia Dover Narberth and Cedar area with gatherings hosted by the Bowens Sparks Knotts Kinnamon and Lane families. Memorial Day service at M Church featured a solo by Miriam Davidson of Georgetown. Children’s Day exercises set for Sunday evening June 13 as Mrs M E Moore visits Wyoming.
In Goldsboro a twin infant of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bennett died of measles Monday afternoon and was buried Thursday after funeral services by Rev. J. H. Schooley. Several local children remain ill with measles. Also notes visits and social events including Misses Alice Shively and Fanny Saunders with Essyl Craig in Wyoming, Mr. Chas Myers and Mrs. Fricks from Philadelphia visiting the Griffins, and various society visits and guests in town during Decoration holidays.
Andersontown hosts Mr. and Mrs. William Chambers for a weekend with guests including Mr. A. Chambers, Mr. W. Briscoe, and the Chambers family from Philadelphia and Lewes. Howard Chambers of Lewes also attended with Samuel Chambers and family.
Easton marked Decoration Day with a parade of 12 surviving Civil War veterans escorted to Springfield Cemetery by American Legion and Sons of Veterans members. About 5,000 people attended as T Alan Goldsborough spoke on the courthouse green praising veteran sacrifice and unity across wars. The ceremony included flowers on the Confederate monument and reflections on service, sacrifice, and postwar national challenges.
Fine prices for berries dominate Ridgely markets with strawberries fetching twenty to thirty cents per quart. Much fruit is heading north to markets or to Armour plant shipments. Acreage nearby has fallen to about six growers with large holdings, yet high prices stimulate renewed planting. A five acre Saulsbury patch yielded about 800 dollars in one day’s picking.
The Senior Class of Caroline High School and other classes will present a large outdoor pageant titled Pocahontas on Monday June 14 at 3 pm in Kerr's meadow near the State road. The grassy setting features a running stream and tall trees with a high dry seating area. Pocahontas, a notable figure in early U.S. history, is expected to draw many spectators.
Harmony residents Harmony Mr and Mrs Reese Brown and family and Charlie Lewis and daughter spent Sunday afternoon with J H Covey. The ladies plan an ice cream and strawberry festival at Harmony on Saturday evening June 5. Mr and Mrs H R Towers and son were guests of Mr and Mrs G Towes ers at supper Sunday.
An experienced poultryman notes gapes rise after disease risk passes but claims his flock avoids it by planting on their runs several times yearly. He has raised chickens seven years on the same runs with no gapes, attributing it to this practice.
In Denton at the Court House on June 16 an all day session of the County Federation of Women's Clubs is planned with a morning business forum starting at 4 PM and an afternoon program including music readings and a lecture on Americanization by Prof. C S Richardson of Maryland Agricultural College. Delegations from Federalsburg Greensboro and Ridgely districts attend as officials discuss Greensboro school building bonds and district funding.
Mr Charles Christopher and family came home from Baltimore Monday night after spending winter and spring in the city. Children Day will be on Sunday evening June 6 at eight o'clock. Everyone welcome. Mrs J C Taylor and daughter Gladys and Mrs J L Wright visited Mrs P R Hall Easton. A box social last Friday night May 28 drew ninety eight dollars. The pastor Rev G Richmire preached a very interesting sermon last Sunday afternoon.
Mr E F Hunt and family motored to Dover Sunday to visit Dr and Mrs Budd and their son Ralph a student of the Wesley Collegiate Institute. Mr George Stutzman and daughter Minnie of Lancaster Pa were recent guests of Mr and Mrs E F Hunt and Mrs Izora Scott. Mrs Ella Harrison and Mrs Lydia Hunt spent a few days with Mrs Clara Shults near Marydel. Mr W T Love who has been sick for some time is recovering.
Woodoenhawk and Milford residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pritchett and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carlisle with Miss Gladys Green spent Sunday with Ernest Short. Isaac Melvin and his two children were guests of G. W. Chalfinch’s family. Willie Vincent of Dover visited his brother Fred Vincent for the weekend. Ola Chaffinch of Chester Pa is spending the weekend with her parents.
Federalsturg records a parade to the cemetery led by William H. Watkins Post G A R on Decoration Day. The post now has 15 Civil War veterans including E. H. Spicer as commander and C. M. Davis as chaplain among others: D. C. Smith adjutant H. C. Burton quartermaster W. F. Morgan and several named members Denton Vienna Preston and more.
In sad remembrance of our dear sister Mrs. M. E. Winchester who departed this life three years ago on June 24. Gone but not forgotten. Dearest sister you have left us, the parting is sad but we bear it. It was the Saviour's call.
A Baltimore News summary details sweeping 1920 laws: older towels vanish, marriage age enforces 18, licenses cost $2, birth and age declarations tighten, poultry sales banned when drenched, court fees rise, performers need permits, Star Spangled Banner in schools, referendum powers on City Council and Police Commissioner, and broader changes. It notes boxing and racing commissions, tax shifts, school pay raises, merit system, Sunday movies vote, blue laws loosened, weight rules clarified, radio.motor and road safety updates, motor vehicle operator age lowered, mandatory vehicle lighting approval, road cleanup after glass drops, and stricter controls on stolen cars.
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Administrators and executors presented inventories and accounts for multiple deceased individuals including William E. Todd and Thomas C. West. All filings, including appraisements and distribution plans, were approved by the Court. An order authorized payment of distributive shares to minor heirs to Florence Todd Lane.
Baltimore News reports east Baltimore Polish families are reducing annual berry picking migration. Prominent colony leaders say the 1,500 to 2,000 families who once left for the countryside are down to about 200 this year due to cooler weather delaying the season.
The Kilties Band toured in its own car delivering a Tuesday set of concerts. They performed finished compositions and popular airs with Highlander costumes, bagpipe music, and Scotch dancing enhancing the Scottish atmosphere for the audience.
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