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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1921

Page

5

Children Day services and local notices in Denton

Local churches plan Children Day services tomorrow with morning and afternoon events at Nichols M E and Thawley's M P churches. Denton area elementary and community group activities include a large supply sale by L B Towers Bro, retail upgrades at Parker Theatre by Nuttle Hardware, and a Kauffman Construction cement road project on State road through Sixth street. Denton hosts a farmers club film night and a Fourth of July planning session as well as upcoming weathered accidents and a local baseball team formation with community events and a Citizenship speech in Cambridge parade plans.

Nichols M. FE Thawley Ernest Ernest G. Cooper Preston J. E. Smith Walliston Methodist Protestant Lavinia Engle League of Women Voters of Maryland Court House League D. W. Davis W. C. Beckwith E. Walls Talbot County Denton Farmers’ Club General Conference The Church of the Brethren Hershey Levi RK. Ziegler C. A. Pentz Levi Spicher J. Anna Spicher Lois Krabik Denton J. H. Pastorfield Calvert C. Merriken George C. Skirven William H. Neal Mon i Caroline Mt. Zion Goldsboro Ridgely Hillsboro Greensboro Federalsburg Concord Cambridge Women’s Club

WEDDING BELLS AND SOCIAL NOTICES FROM DENTON

Former Caroline countian Miss Jennie Austin wed Mr. Thomas Alexander Smith at her parents home in Norwood. The ceremony was at 8 am with Dr Middleton S Barnwell officiating. The couple plans a Charleston to New York trip before settling in Elizabeth New Jersey. Also noted are parties, engagements, travel, and visits of local residents including Miss Barbara Thekla Willis and Dr N W Voss plan to marry June 19 at St James church. Diverse social updates from Denton and surrounding towns.

Birmingham Ala Caroline Countian Jennie Austin Thomas Alexander Smith Edwin K. Austin Norwood Middleton Barnwell Florence Hawkins Charleston S. C New York Relaives Maryland Delaware Elizabeth N. J Smith Mr. Smith Thomas A. Smith Ridgely The Commercial Casualty Company Newark SN. J Belen Selin South Fourth Street Barbara Thekla Willis H. C. Willis Kent County N. W. Voss Wilmington Del St. James M. BP Voss James W. Voss Denton Owen Knotts Lexington Washington and Lee University James H. Corkran Preston Corkran Ida Blank Christopher Newton Harrison Bozman Bethesda Methodist Episcopal Church Mary B. Wilson Oak Lodge Plantsville Conn G. H. Roe Connecticut Woman's Christian Temperance Union Walter Hicks Nelson Garnett Elizabeth Emily DeFord Carroll Norris Felton Thomas Allaband Milford Hilda George J. L George Vernon Brumbaugh Bureau of Standards Washington B.B. Brumbaugh DeFord Beasley Coleraine N. C Ref A. C. Norstedt J. Dukes Downes Baltimore Second Street Phyllis E Ridgely Henry Ridgely Dover Louise Fisher Western Maryland College Olivia P. Roe Vineland

Elmer Doncho Family Visit and Talbot Picnic

Smithson reports Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Doncho and two children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Willoughby. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Coleman and family visited her father in Talbot county. The school closed Friday with a picnic. All had an enjoyable time.

Elmer Doncho A. R. Willoughby R. F. Coleman Talbot County

Children Day service at M. E. Church praised

Last Sunday morning's Children Day at the M. E. Church drew a large crowd. The singing and child performances were praised and the contributing plate reached 36 dollars. Guests included relatives of local families from Wilmington Glenwood Heights Haddon Heights and Denton among others. Several locals were noted as ill or recovering and others hosted visitors as week ended.

Preston High School Graduates Attend Wright Dinner

A Friday afternoon dinner at Mr and Mrs Walter M Wright hosted Preston High School graduating class and faculty. Remarks by the class and a talk by Mr Wright, president of the Caroline County Board of Education, followed. The class song was sung at the hostess request. Several local residents including Miss Caroline Richardson and Miss Naomi Parker were noted in recent visits and travels among Harrington Worcester Cape Charles Baltimore and Berlin.

Preston High School Walter M. Wright Louise Wright Wright Caroline County Naomi Parker Harrington Miss Parker Noble W. Kelley Lexington Berea College Berea Walter Sparklin Denton J. R. Phillips, Jr Berlin J. R. Phillips Katherine Cox Worcester County A. F. Sisk Cape Charles C. W. Elzey Baltimore William T. Kelley Lida Lindale Rehoboth, del Harry M. Hollis

Hillsboro social notes and visits to nearby towns

Miss Agnes Tarbutton Christine Wilson and Kathryn Jarrell spent several days in Baltimore last week. Ruth Meredith and Marjorie Todd of Williston were guests of Alma Thompson on Thursday. Rev S N Pilchard preached to Sadlersville High School graduates last Sunday. Irwin Sparklin, a Washington College student, is home for summer. Florence Cavell of Centreville visits her parents. Roger Bell Johnson of Baltimore visits Frances Fisher, Mabel Knotts of North East visits Harry Fisher. Belle Connolly of Easton spends a few days in town. Edna Fleming hosts a school friend from Hagerstown. L L Harris of Wilmington spent the weekend in town. G L Wilson spent Wednesday in Philadelphia.

Agnes Tarbutton Christine Wilson Kathryn Jarrell Baltimore Ruth Meredith Marjorie Todd Williston Alma Thompson S. N. Pilchard Sadlersville High School Irwin Sparklin Washington College Florence Cavell Centreville H. R. Cavell Roger Bell Johnson Frances Fisher Mabel Knotts North East Harry Fisher Belle Connolly Easton Edna Fleming Hagerstown L. L. Harris Wilmington G. L. Wilson Philadelphia

Andersonstown Picnic Honors Local Students

A Thursday afternoon school picnic at our school highlighted this year’s honor roll recipients Emma Smith Hazel Wright Louis Willis Paul Lord and Margaret Willis. Visitors include Catherine Cohee Blanche Chaffinch Mildred and Eloise Trice.

Emma Smith Hazel Wright Louis Willis Paul Lord Margaret Willis Catherine Cohee Blanche Chaffinch State Normal School Mildred Eloise Trice John Trice Earl Chaffinch John Chaffinch Claude Howard Annie Seeders Mary Nuttle

Memorial for Ridgely Pioneer Henry Eaker Dies at 70

Henry Eaker died at his daughter Mrs George Roberts home on Saturday June 11 aged seventy. Funeral held Tuesday at Reformed Church with Rev S A Troxell and Rev Frank White assisting. Interment in Ridgely cemetery. Born in Zurich Switzerland he settled in Ridgely in 1884 and helped found St Pauls Reformed Church. Survived by sons Herman Perth Amboy NJ and Wilhelm Bangor PA and daughter Hattie Roberts Ridgely. wife died 1918.

Henry Eaker George Roberts Reformed Church S. A. Troxell Frank White M. E. Church Mr. Troxell James Simon Jonas Shaner John Allfather Frank Klotz E. E. Pendleton T. C. Cahall Ridgely Cemetery Mr. Eaker Zurich Switzerland America Ridgely St. Paul's Reformed Church First Street Herman Perth Amboy N. J Wilhelm Bangor Hattie Easton Bridgetown John Lane E. Gallagher Luke Andrews Chas, Beaumont Ronald Lane Harvey Porter Clifton Morris Carlton Marvel Wilson Jackson Martin Robinson Leo Meginney Andrews the Reformed Church Samuel Troxell L. Matthews E. C. Baker Troxell Brown Elliott Charles Hammond Gus Keeneman Herbert Lane William Ringgold James Callahan Howard Callahan Evelyn Lane Beatrice Bowers Tolchester Lavinia Engle Maryland League of Women Voters League A. G. Saulsbury Harry Hemmons Educational Fund C. L. Herzog Charles Robinson Sally Bacon Seaford A. C. Reber Hannah Davis Franklin Stayer E.C. Harley L. R. Brumbaugh Church of the Brethren Hershey Lawrence Lynch J. ©. Knotts Anna Lewis Robi. Fleetwood Louise Fleetwood Denton John Davis Dorothy Annapolis St. John’s Donald Davis Ida Matthews William Harrison, Jr Marcus Hook Frank Matthews Trainor Delia Green Wilmington Thomas A. Smith Birmingham Ala Orrell Keene Saulsbury Fred Frank Flounders Fred, Jr Eastern Shore C. H. Rawlins Robert Smith Albert White University of Maryland Baltimore Howard City College T. L. Day Barnes Acre Mary Rebecca Saulsbury Wickham Rise Washington Connecticut Herbert Hammond Hackett Morgan Queen Anne James Thomas Earl Saulsbury Brothers Mamie Smith Anne Smith Marydel J. T. Stevenson Mrs. Grabill

Obituary and local society notes from Dover area

Mr Thomas Stockley aged about 60 died suddenly Monday evening after a lingering illness. Rev C D Sharpless conducted funeral Thursday with interment at Dover. Wilmington native Alston Long visited with parents J D Long. Emma Hall of Leipsic spent weekend with Long family. Gruwell and Carrow families shared visits in Dover and Denton. Errands, guests, and social calls appear throughout, including Ruth Cole Boston, Amy Sweeney Philadelphia, Omer Jones Bridgewater Mass, and Anne Bostic Felton visiting Quillen home.

Thomas Stockley C. D. Sharpless Dover Alston Long Wilmington Emma Hall Leipsic J. D. Long W. B. Gruwell Naomi Wm. Carrow Wm. Hutson W. H. Goodwin Ruth Cole Baltimore, S L. C. Cole Frank Gruwell Ml Lee Clark Magnolia Amy Sweeney Philadelphia Mel F. B. Sweeney Lillian Meredith Evelyn Green Sadlersville J. Omer Jones Bridgewater Mass Little Anne Bostic Felton J. F. Quillen

Quillens and relatives visit as cousin stays week

Mr and Mrs W H Quillen Jr of Bridgeville spent a few days with relatives here leaving their son Randolph to stay with cousin Clark Quillen. Walter Steele near Henderson and Georgia Wheeler near Harrington Del were quietly married at the parsonage last Friday night by Rev J W Schooley. Bryan Shockley of Chestertown and daughter Betty visited Thomas Shockley and family. Harry Smith and son of Marydel were Sunday guests of Chas T Griffin. Nerva Wharton of Wilmington spent the weekend with her mother Mrs W C Wharton. Rev J H Schooley traveled to Baltimore on Tuesday for a business trip.

W. H. Quillen, Jr Bridgeville Randolph Clark Quillen Walter Steele Henderson Georgia Wheeler Harrington Del J. W. Schooley Bryan Shockley Betty Chestertown Thomas Shockley Harry Smith Marydel Chas. T. Griffin Nerva Wharton Wilmington W. C. Wharton J. H. Schooley Baltimore

Ingleside Notes on Local Visits and Prices

In Ingleside Stephen R Downes and daughter Mary visited near Felton with Mrs Albert Warren. Emory Cannon sold his paper for a fancy price to Mr Marvel of Harrington. Children Day services were held at the church Sunday evening. Eldridge Downes Jr visiting his father. Percy Merrick visit in Baltimore Hortense Downes also in Baltimore.

Stephen R. Downes Mary Albert Warren Felton Emory Cannon Marvel Harrington Eldridge Downes, Jr Percy Merrick Baltimore Hortense Downes

Grim Reapers Harvest and Talbot County Death Notices

Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Vashti Saulsbury Garey widow of Col Robert Garey at her daughter’s Baltimore home after medical treatment. Also noted are funeral details for editor Howard Melvin and farmer Charles Edward Anthony, plus Orphans Court proceedings with probates, appraisals, and estate actions in Denton Maryland during 1902.

Vashti Saulsbury Garey Robert J. W. Garey Caleb Winslow Mt. Royal Terrace Baltimore Enoch B. Garey Roland Park Louise Garey Johns Hopkins Mary Garey Denton Gay Street Howard Melvin Journal Harris B Thomas Christ Protestant Episcopal Church William S. Crouse Tennyson Messrs Z. Potter Steele George T. Redden T. Alan Goldsborough P. R. Fisher Benjamin H. Johnson Benjamin F. Johnson Denton Cemetery Charles Edward Anthony Tuckahoe Neck Easton Hospital Easton John Anthony Miss Slaughter Talbot County Howard Anthony Talbot

Commencement at St. Gertrude’s Academy Honors Listed

On Monday June 13 Rt Rev John J Monaghan Bishop of Wilmington conferred testimonials honors and diplomas on St Gertrude’s Academy students. The honorary list read by Rev Joseph A Lee featured awards for neatness conduct observance of rule politeness and diligence with multiple named recipients and locations.

St. Gertrude’s John J. Monaghan Wilmington St. Gertrude’s Academy Joseph A. Lee Ridgely Elizabeth Callahan Cordova Kathryn Voegelin Alice Nulty Rosemont Anna Battle Chester Grace Wood Sylvia Beauchamp Westover Helen Flynn Camden Gladys Erwin Philadelphia Loretta O' Neill N.J Catherine Austin D. D Vera Voegelin Stephen S. Stone Kathleen Easby-Smith Washington, D. C John Price Hyatt Catharine Gorsuch Baltimore Bishop Monaghan Virginia Rhodes Centreville Underwood Typewriter Co., Inc Anna Moffett Earlville Evelyn Ridgely

Local Social Notes From Templeville And Surrounding Areas

Mrs Gurney Knotts and others spent weekend with friends near Wilmington. Ladies Aid of Templeville hosted at Mrs Fred Maske's home. Greensboro visitors Homer Stuff and daughter stayed with B F Starkeys. Ollie Purnell family visiting A T Purnell. Griffiths from Wilkinsburg moved to town for summer. D T Rickards ill in Easton Hospital, Mrs Rickards with him. Roy Stafford hosted Henry Stevens of Millington. Frank Lane and children visited his mother in Goldsboro. Virgie Sparks away in Marydel. M E Moore visiting Marydel friends.

Gurney Knotts Olivia Dorothy Knotts Hildred Evans Mary Caball Melvin Kinnamon Wilmington Templeville Fred Maske Homer Stuff Greensboro B. F. Starkey Ollie Purnell A. T. Purnell Howard Griffith Wilkinsburg D. T. Rickards Easton Rick

Preachers Schedule and Community Notes for Tomorrow

The Rev Alfred Smith D D will preach at St Pauls M E Church tomorrow at morning and evening services. Dr Smith formerly pastored the church. Mr and Mrs R Bates Wooters of Clarksburg WV visited relatives Mr and Mrs George Wooters. Rev Melvin G Morris will speak on The Second Coming of Christ at the Tabernacle tomorrow evening. Mr Verlin Krabill attended the national Church of the Brethren conference in Hershey PA. Rev H B Thomas will conduct service at the Church of the Holy Trinity at 730 tomorrow evening. Greensboro plans a large Fourth of July celebration. Mrs Irvin Brumbaugh visits her parents Mr and Mrs A A Christian. The Epworth League will recess until September first.

Alfred Smith St. Paul's M. E. Church Smith R. Bates Wooters Clarksburg W. Va George Wooters Melvin G. Morris Christ Tabernacle Verlin Krabill Church of the Brethren Hershey H. B. Thomas Church of the Holy Trinity Greensboro Irvin Brumbaugh A. A. Christian Philadelphia Epworth League

Farmers Supply Co to roll out fourth Quality poultry feed

The Farmers Supply Co plans next week to introduce its fourth in house brand Quality poultry feed. They tout it as the best and cheapest poultry feed on the market and invite a trial.

Farmers Supply Co

Real Estate Transfers Recorded by Clerk

Transfers logged include Thomas Olin Ford to Samuel B Oberholtzer for 42 acres in First district at 1800 dollars and Mary R Hubbard to Lawrence R Carton for land in Second district at 5000 dollars. Numerous parcels across Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh districts with varied prices up to 40000 dollars and multiple Denton Greensboro Choptank listings.

Thomas Olin Ford Samuel B. Oberholtzer Mary R. Hubbard Lawrence R. Carton Alfred J. Carr James W. Chapman Charles W. Pringle Allan Gaither Edward E. Nuttle Gootee S. Neal Lawrence B. Towers Harry E. Weinberg W. Fletcher Pennington J. Ralph Holland Harvey L. Cooper F. P. Roe Cecilia C. Brady James H. Nichols Denton Aaron C. Reber Daniel K. Crouse Toy Acres T. Clayton Horsey Harry H. Moore Greensboro George H. Russell H. Clinton Wright George Koenig Martha A. Lord Samuel G. Nuttle Harper Lang Third District Sto Edward T Geo. E. Noble William Shenton Eighth District

Caroline Sixth in State Athletics Meet in Baltimore

Caroline county placed sixth at the State track and field meet in Baltimore last Friday, earning 21 points. Denton entrants highlighted by Donald Newcomer breaking the broad jump record by 2 inches with a 7 foot 2 inch leap. Denton teammates Clarence Pentz Fred Norris Ellis Clark and Bateman Draper took second in the junior unlimited relay, while Malcolm Bye finished fourth in the quarter mile. Davis of Ridgely and Van Sant of Greensboro each took fourth in the yard dash and high jump. Greensboro girls won the State championship in volleyball.

Caroline Baltimore Caroline County Donald Newcomer Denton Clarence Pentz Fred Norris Ellis Clark Bateman Draper Malcom Bye Davis Ridgely van Sant Greensboro

Williston Community Club Hosts June Meeting

The Williston Community Club gathered at Mrs. E. B. Maloney's home on June 3 with Mrs. St. John assisting. After business and musical activities, members played games and enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. J. H. Harker with Mrs. A. L. Daffin assisting. Mrs. Howard Sullivan visits Baltimore for a friend's wedding, Miss May Dodd.

Williston E. B. Maloney St. John J. H. Harker A. L. Daffin Howard Sullivan Baltimore May Dodd

Quiet wedding rumor and census note from Delaware papers

Delaware papers report a quiet wedding in Sussex county with the groom claiming he was not present. A census note cites 1920 Maryland farms operated by Negroes at 6208, about 13 percent of the state total, down from 6370 in 1910. The joker has been abroad again.

Maryland Delaware Sussex County

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the Local Department T. Pliny Fisher Westminster Roland Reed Sarah Downes Anna Anthony University Hospital Mildred Naule Jessie Crause W. S. Crause Charles W. Shawn W. J. Shawn C. PB. Dunning Atlantic City Albert G. Towers Edward T. Tubbs J. Huntley Sinclair Northampton R. B. Goslin M. M. Todd Rehoboth Smithson Burrsville M. E Herman Halteman Elmer Tatman Norwood and Ruth Norwood Lawn Helen Marguerite Glenwood Heights R. C. Garrett Robert Garrett Virginia Ermold Haddon Heights John Glover Haddonfield New Jersey H. A. Porter Thomas Cahall Thomas Downham Edna Cahall Estelle Brown Cahall Wyoming Elizabeth Singer Chicago John Singer J. Virgil Moore Union M. P. Church Wesley Thawley Joshua Smith Trarrington R. H. Thawley Robert H. Stafford Harvey Collison Collison Chas. Murphy Emile H. Sapp and Son Edwardsville Andersontown Ridgely News Louise White Mildred Swann Lydia Jones Millington S. E. Parsons Oxford Hammonton Ida White Harry Robinson James Swing Myrtle Thompson Louise Cole Virginia Hayes H. Bryan Downes Samuel Bear Vashti Garey Orphan's Court Proceedings Orphans’ Court West Harper and Shawn Register of Wills Caroline S. Messick Henry Euker Wilhelm Euker M. Carroll Meredith B. Harrison Holsinger Harvey K. Hutchins Daniel V. Hutchins Ethel Hutchins Evelyn Surry Hilda B. LeCates Provident State Bank of Hilda B Frank Halland John W. Stowell Annie Hart Stowell
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