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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1923

Page

5

Local News Roundup from Maryland Towns and Venues

The community page surveys summer hush and activity from Salisbury to Denton. Mosquito control, farm supply arrivals, and sales promotions mingle with church notices, children's services, and upcoming fairs. Local games, camp activities, and a David vs. David double header highlight a busy week. Stray accidents and health updates punctuate the public notices alongside college commencement news.

Matrimonial News From Denton and Nearby Cities

Miss Viola Elizabeth Clayville and Clarence E. Conaway wed in Chatsworth Maryland with Pauline Harmon as bridesmaid and Harold T. Matthews best man. Conaway works for the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington. Georgia Elizabeth Rolle and Earle B. Snader married in Denton with John Hopkins chemistry graduate Snader. C Robert Pitts and Adelaide May Ross married in Denton, Rev James A. Dudley officiating. Mrs Caroline DeFord promoted to Columbus Ohio from Jacksonville. Several local residents announce visits, trips, and family occasions in Baltimore Philadelphia Wilmington and Washington. Oyster shell display cited by Maryland State Conservation Commission as proof of oyster bed rehabilitation.

Viola Elizabeth Clayville C. H. Clayville Henderson Clarence E. Conaway Baltimore Chatsworth M. E. Church Pauline Harmon Washington Harold T. Matthews Prof. Williams Ethel DeFord Conaway Interstate Commerce Commission Georgia Elizabeth Rolle James A. Dudley Earle B. Snader Denton M. P J. A. Dudley Denton B. C. & A. Railway Snader Johns Hopkins University C. Robert Pitts Denston Adelaide May Ross Charles Edward Ross Harlock Mets Frank Boston Hubert Harper Pitts North Caroline DeFord Equitable Life Assurance Society Jacksonville Florida Columbus Ohio Emily DeFord Sherman E. Hignatt Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Everett A. Pepper J. W. Munck George M. Christie J. R. Harrington Katherine Ralph D. Finkbinder Ralph Dubs, Jr Church G. Lacy Stevens Lynne Stevens Harald Cowieson Wilmington Leon Todd Harmony Fred Payne Federalsburg Philadelphia Paulsboro N. J James Baxley Pillsville Elmer T. Orme Baxter Orme A. B. Clark Rehoboth Del William Ruddell Lancaster Annie Hatter State Sanatorium James Pollard Mary Sue Johnson Churchland S. M. Newton Henry T. Hollingsworth Leonardo Ida S. Hollingsworth Thomas H. Everngain Ralph Finkbinder R. I. Ledman Pocomoke City C. H. Whitby

Local couples wed and townsfolk visit in town notes

Mr James Earl Thomas of Baltimore and Miss Anna Rebecca LeSage of Kennedyville were quietly married at the M E parsonage by Rev S L Hanby. Residents and visitors list include Mrs David Martine, Norma Andrews, Edward Coffin, Viola Conaway, Frank Marvel, Donalene Weinrich, Samuel Hanby, Katherine Melvin, Julia Spinka, Pearl Wyatt, Martha Griffith, Anna Marvel, Hilda Willis, Maxine Goodwin, Clarence Pritchett, Lillian Meredith and others with numerous social visits and summer plans. The Sophomores hosted a farewell for the Juniors at the high school and townsfolk headed to Atlantic City for the summer.

James Earl Thomas Baltimore Anna Rebecca LeSage Kennedyville M. E. Parsonage S. L. Hanby David Martine Brandywine Hundred Samuel Hanby Wilbur Andrews Norma Denton George Carrow Edward Coffin Charlotte Hall C. H. Clayville Viola C. E. Conaway Frank Marvel Wilmington P. A. Marvel Donalene Weinrich Charles Darwin Pritchett Katherine Melvin Williamson's Julia Spinka New York Pearl Wyatt Templeville Annabel Clark Martha Griffith Marcus Hook F. B. Sweeney Anna Marvel Bridgetown Lufa Marvel Hilda Willis Easton Beatrice Wood Maxine Goodwin

Convention and community notices from Hobbs class

The International Bible Students Hobbs Class holds a one day convention on Sunday June 24 at Hickman Cleave's Hall with no collection. Morning is song and testimony on Bible Study, 3 p m talk by W H Dickerson from Wilmington Class on Millions Now Living Will Never Die.

International Bible Students Hobbs Hickman Cleave’s Hall W. H. Dickerson Wilmington Hopkins Thomas William Frazier Liden Adams Denton Ben Lawless College Park Dorothy Beaumont Ridgely L. E. Smith Harriettsville Ohio F. T. Willoughby Tirzah Frazier William Henderson Isaac Starkey Catherine W. T. Starkey Milton P. E. Trippe Kentucky O. J. Chaffinch Christian Endeavor C. D. Collison Carter Kelley Federalsburg E. M. Willey Esther Monumental J. S. Raymond Newark Del

Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Sports and Socials

The Ridgely News Letter reports the last berry shipment on June 12 and total fifty seven carloads to New York and New England, with prices from $1.50 to $6.40 per crate. Local high school baseball results, upcoming games against Sadlersville and St Michaels, Kennedyville defeats, and multiple social visits and hosting by Ridgely families are detailed. The issue also notes Near East Relief fundraising, community professionals visiting, and church topics for next Sunday.

Ridgely New York New England Ridgely Boys Massey Kennedyville Sadlersville St. Michaels Oxford Ruth Richards Trenton N. J Hoffman Brothers Anna Richards Ruth Samuel Bear Morris Goldstein Morton Joseph Goldstein John Lane John, Jr Philadelphia John Grabitl Elizabeth Baltimore Messrs J. T Charles Stevenson J. T. Stevenson MacGibbon Miles MacGibbon

Local families gather for weekend visits and society gathering

Centreville and Denton residents named Mr and Mrs John Stant and son Harry, Mr and Mrs Lacy Griffith, Mr and Mrs Edwin Tribett and children Hilda Alfred Lawrence, Mr O A Howard and children Margaret Ollie George Owen, and Mrs Electa Warren attend at G L Griffith and Olaf E Smith home. Ladies Aid enjoyed at Mrs Martha Collins home with refreshments and adjournment to August. Ernest Griffith of Washington College returns to Chestertown for summer work. Maurice Hunt and daughter Louise and Hastings and children visit E F Hunt. Ralph Hunt, recent Dover Institute graduate, at home. Children's Day service planned for Sunday June 24. Hazel Baker visiting Denton relatives.

John Stant Harry Centreville Lacy Griffith Denton Edwin Tribett Hilda Alfred Lawrence O. A. Howard Margaret Ollie George Owen Electa Warren Martha Griffith Ambrose Griffith L. Griffith Olaf E. Smith Martha Collins Sallie Towers Ernest Griffith Washington College Chestertown Maurice Hunt Louise Hastings E. F. Hunt Ralph Hunt Dover Institute Hazel Baker

Hurricane Gal at The Palace Theatre Tonight

A Baltimore actress stars in the film Hurricane Gal, which will be exhibited at The Palace Theatre this evening, with the pictured performer highlighted in promotion materials.

Palace Theatre Baltimore

Community Club entertains men with play and music

Hillsboro Woman's Community Club hosted men Tuesday evening from eight to ten with an entertainment committee play titled Wanted, a Cook, readings and music followed by ice cream and cake. Several local residents and families visited others at gatherings around Hillsboro and nearby towns.

Summer school and visits across town noted

Mrs Mamie Smith and Miss Detwiler attend summer school at College Park while Miss Bertie Sparks plans to join. Various locals travel for vacations, visits, and events including Mrs Parsons in Oxford, Miss Graham returning from Salisbury, Prof Stayer to Michigan, and James Swing to Price's for canning season. Wheat harvest underway.

Mamie Smith Mary Detwiler Bertie Sparks College Park Frank Stayer Michigan University J. W. Booker Suzanna Hamilton Oxford Sara Neff Piano Fund J.C. Hemmons W. F. Tolson Wilmington James Swing James Jr Price's Harry Royer Marcus Hook W. H. Royer Albert Decker Baltimore Margaret Swing Glee Club Gus Koenemann Philadelphia Milton Smith el Paso Texas A.koenemann Emma Day Greensboro

Local families visit and travel notes across Maryland towns

Mr and Mrs Floyd Coleman and Ruth join Mrs English and sons Sidney and Vaughn at Mr and Mrs Charles Covey in Trappe. Mrs Ernest Dukes and Mrs A Prager take sons Gussie and Carl to Kernan’s Hospital in Baltimore to see Martin. S Nelson English and sons Sidney and Vaughn from Washington visit Mrs English’s sister Mrs R F Coleman. Carlton Cooper of Federalsburg visits with W R Perry family. Velma and Mary Perry of Easton visit their father W R Perry. Mrs Levin T English of Rhodesdale visits Mrs R F Coleman. Alonzo Willoughby recovers from diphtheria and is out again. Dora Todd of Easton visits her son O D Todd. O D Todd and family spend Sunday at Secretary.

Floyd Coleman Ruth S. N. English Sidney and Vaughn Charles Covey Jn Trappe Ernest Dukes A. Prager Gussie Carl Baltimore Kernan's Hospital Dukes Martin S. Nelson English and Washington English

Maryland to require orange license plates with black numerals

Maryland will issue next year all license plates in orange with black numbers. The District of Columbia will choose a color scheme that does not clash with Maryland or Virginia plates.

Maryland District of Columbia Virginia

Students Receive Diplomas at Caroline High School

Commencement on the Public Square at 11 o'clock Tuesday marked a happy day for twenty one graduates and friends. Rev. Alward Chamberlaine spoke on Elements of a Successful Life as Prof. Van Leer Orchestra played. Diplomas were presented by Mrs. J. W. Stowell. Class night at the Palace Theatre confronted by storms but drew a large audience. Others: Denton and Ridgely High Schools held events, baccalaureate sermons, and multiple commencements across Greensboro and Preston high schools with notable speakers including Rev. Samuel Troxell and Congressman T. Alan Goldsborough.

Caroline High School van Leer Alward Chamberlaine J. A. Dudley C. Nadal Jones J. W. Stowell County Board of Education Palace Theatre Vinal E. Hills Wilmington Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. Hills Ridgely High School Lucy Lynch Rufus Reber Dorothy Lane Mary Detwi Jer Ella Pearsaul Samuel Troxell Melvin E. Wheatley Margaret Rebecca Swing Glee Club M. E. Wheatley Rufus Rober Robin Mary Cooper C. A. Richardson College Park Noble Gertie Sparks Elmer Hoffman Vianna Mitchell Mary Detwiler Clifton Morris Greensboro High School Joseph T. Herson Washington J. P. Outten Federalsburg High School Union Methodist Episcopal Church F. C. MacSorley Lawrence Howard Hisory Adelia Jefferson Grace Roe Mildred Meredith Mildred Scott Helen Kinder Miriam Stowell Florence St. James Kathleen Wright Louise Brooks Smith Taylor George Messick Rosaline Moore High School Glee Club The Temple Theatre Mary Davis High School Emerson C. Harrington Elizabeth Willoughby

Rev Dr Tagg Dies at 78 After 53 Years in Ministry

The Rev Dr Francis T Tagg editor of the Methodist Protestant for 24 years and once general secretary of its Board of Foreign Missions died Monday night at Maryland General Hospital Baltimore at age 78. He suffered a stroke in June and never fully recovered. He lived at 4206 Belvieu Avenue Baltimore and had not preached since last summer. Survived by daughter Miss Edna Tagg. wife predeceased him years ago, sister of Mr George A Dever of Denton.

Francis T. Tagg Methodist Protestant Board of Foreign Missions Methodist Protestant Church General Conference Maryland General Hospital Baltimore Tagg Belvieu Avenue George A. Dever Denton Edna Tagg

Marriages and Orphans Court filings in Baltimore area

In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn heard many filings. Executives released estates including Mary L Emerson and Philip Shulties heirs, and notices of probate and creditor claims were ordered. Sherman E Hignutt named custodian executor. bond approved. appraisers Davis and Carter named.

Orphans’ Court West Harper and Shawn Harry A. Roe Mary L. Emerson Lora Anna Draper Mary L. Pasterfield Mary E. Butterworth Lillian Emerson Kirby Lizzie M. Penniwell Helen Roe Hughes Sallie S. Roe Roxanna C. Draper The Methodist Episcopal Church of Denton Henry R. Lewis John L. Everngam Jas. H. Nichols John Shulties J. Calvin Smith Philip Shulties Charlie Shultes Philip B. Shulties Henry Shulties William Shulties J. H. C. Legg C. Ta James Cahall M. Ethel Stevens J. Kemp Stevens Magnolia S. Uhler William D. Uhler Mary A. Bullock J. Owen Knotts George A. Bullock James E. Hignutt Sherman E. Hignutt Sherman E. Hignatt D. Wilson Davis John T. Carter

Union M. P. Church Children’s Day program and guests

A Children’s Day program was held at Union M. P. Church with a large crowd and a missions offering of 20.57 pounds. Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. T Wilton Porter and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Elias Pierson with Lucy and Emory Pierson. Mrs. Annie Raughley with Mary E.. and H A Porter with Mrs. Laura Porter. Other locals noted as guests or sick list members, and upcoming Wesley M. E. Church Children’s Day on June 24 at 10 a.m. invites all.

Union M. P. Church T. Wilton Porter Mildred Laura Mabel Rachel Vivian Laura Porter Elias Pierson Lucy Swarthmore Emory Pierson Marcus Hook Annie Raughley Mary E Greensboro P. S. Raughley H. A. Porter Marshallton Del Ray Staffore Little Son Chester Haymon Easton Alfred Ross David Hurd Calvert C. Harvey Sadie Garrett Bessie Henry Hobbs John Lee Chance C. N. Conaway

Death of James E. Hignutt, Caroline bar member

James E. Hignutt aged about 89 died at his nephew Sherman E. Hignutt’s Denton home after months of ill health. A Dickinson College alum and former State Bank of Greensboro cashier, he practiced law for ~50 years and was a Republican candidate for State’s Attorney twice. Funeral services conducted at his home with Masonic burial in Denton cemetery.

J. E. Hignutt James E. Hignott Caroline Sherman E. Hignutt Denton Tooring Hignutt Dickinson College State Bank of Greensboro Alward Chamberlaine W. E. Hills J. E. Smith Denton Cemetery Temple Lodge

School graduates listed for high school entrance in Denton

County elementary schools held sealing exercises on the Court House green Denton on Monday evening. A platform and seating were erected for speakers and graduates. Music directed by Prof T S Gibson with Miss Mary E Davis accompanied. Rev Alward Chamberlaine gave the invocation and Assistant State Superintendent William J Tolloway addressed the class. Certificates were awarded to a large list of students including Marydel Blanche Elizabeth Gulrich Rosa Gulrich Marietta Heather Wes ley Shewbrooks and many others from Bee Tree Henderson Greensboro Bridgetown and numerous other communities.

Court House Green Denton T. S. Gibson Mary E. Davis Alward Chamberlaine William J. Tolloway Marydel Gladys Blanche Elizabeth Gulrich Rosa Gulrich Marietta Heather Lola Leslie Melhurn Rathedge Wesley Shewbrooks Bee Tree Mary Walls Henderson Fidelia Bell Hubert Cole Anna Churchman Martha Emerson Beatrice Hudson Elizabeth Husztch Elva Jones Grace McShane Linwood McEnott Jacob Melvin Paul Medford Rosanna Richard Sarah Meisterich Lawrence Sylvester Harry Schoppe Goldsboro Clara Breeding Evelyn Griffith Hazel Cheffins Harold Hartranft Eloise Jarrell Dehnar Jones Clifford Schaube Thomas Shockley Baltimore Corner Nora Scott Elizabeth Stalter Moore’s Ruth Riddleberger Della Schreiber Smith Sipple Dorothy Snowberger Hilda Snowberger Royadon Strannahan David Stufft Mary Thawley Irving van Sant Elizabeth Webber Mildred Wheeler Joseph Zacharias Bridgetown Frank Biddle Clayton Lister Ben Meredith Dorothy Milby Garey’s Frank Gerstner Camp Grove Anna Chance Herbert Ellwanger Matilda Gregg Edna Wyatt Burrsville Mary Betts Paul Collison Kenneth Cleaves Nellie Wright Thelma Collison Johnnie Wilhelm Caroline High Pauline Bradley Harry Copeland Ernest Cooper Esther Culver Louise Crouse Victoria Deen Richard Gardner Henry Gelletty Helen George Martha Goldsborough Joseph Haymaker James Kelly Kennard Longfellow John Lord Elizabeth Neighborn Helen Norris George Porter Thomas Rathell Marie Pentz Marguerite Reynolds Anna Martha Richardson Elma Leese Charles Richards Frank Towers Nellie Timmons May Thawley Mabel Wright Ruth Williams James Wright Marguerite Young Oaks Liden Adams William Frazier Hopkins Thomas Andersontown Catherine Lord Emma Smith Edward Wheatley Hazel Wright Hickman Gladys Bowdle William Brown Lena Drummond Ford Hollis Williston Clarence Rice Harmony Elizabeth Edward Lewis Ruth McKeown Alice Meredith Russell Milligan Vernon Noble Virgie Nichols Lillian Noble Virginia Noble Nelson Pusey Ruth Pierce Ruth Stevens Elizabeth Sullivan Ernest Thawley Leon Towers Elizabeth Trice Nathaniel Wheatley Elma Williams Leslie Williams Myrtle Windsor Houston Mildred Fisher Gilbert White Eva Wright Nichols Louise Brown Ruth McMann Hillsboro Virginia Blades William Cooper Elinor Knotts James Seward George B. Sharp Ridgely High Guy Ames David Davis Thomas Jones Robert Dean Paul Temple Hylton Reber Henry Wood Paul Hemmons Clarence Shockley Marion Bullock Helen Elliott Alice Ferrick Fannie Davis Hannah Hopkins Emma Schlegel Lavenia Smith Furman’s Grove Julia Morris Levi

Death of J. Milton Beaven in Hillsboro Yacht Incident

Hillsboro resident J. Milton Beaven died suddenly of apoplexy on Thursday noon while working on a river yacht he co owned with his brother H Lay Beaven. He, about 71, left lunch uneaten as he fetched spring water. funeral set for Saturday at 11 in the Episcopal Church. He leaves two brothers Thomas and H Lay Beaven and a sister Mrs Mary Morgan of Virginia. never married.

J. Milton Beaven Hillsboro H. Lay Beaven Lay Beaven Messrs Thomas Mary Morgan Virginia Episcopal Church

Twentieth Century Club Plans Local Meet at College Park

The Twentieth Century Community Club met on June 6 in the vacant school room in Choptank. Miss Kellogg led a reed work lesson praised by all. Hostesses were Mrs. J B Todd and Mrs. O C Blades. Mrs. J T Blades and Miss Estelle Wright will attend the four day meet at College Park. The next meeting is June 27 with Mrs. Edward Lane.

Twentieth Century Community Club Choptank Kellogg O. C. Blades J. T. Blades Estelle Wright College Park Edward Lane

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Salisbury Journal Talbot F. J. Wright Hughes Lumber & Coat Co J. K. Howes Marion L. Beck Eastern Shore Dental Society Ocean City Mt. Pleasant Hotel Ladies’ Aid M. E. Church Chestnut Grove Chestnont Grove Preston Towers Park Eugene Anderson Louis Dukes Williston Mill Pond Frederick Towers Burton Parker Malcolm Melvin Thomas Alan Goldsborough Delaware Division Pennsylvania Railroad Reginald Reagan Samuel Reagan Laurel W. W. Noble J. Fletcher Clark Easton Hospital Ebenzer Methodist Episcopal Church A. G. Hummer William T. McGuire Ritchie Everett Nuttle Morris L. Clothier James E. Ellegood Enoch B. Garey Thomas F Lelia Mudd J. Dukes Downes Edwina Downes Blanche Chaffinch State Conservation Commission Clarence Pritchett Lillian Meredith Atlantic City Ridgely News J. E. Mason Redhead Rock Hall L. S. Matthews Elsie William Harrison, Jr J. M. Swing Fountain Irvington Della Turner Oak Lane Mollie Richards Indiana George Dutton George, Jr T. A. Smith Dutton C. W. Jackson Bridgeville Smith Jackson Harold Fountain A. G. Saulsbury Elaine Dorothy John Saulsbury Albert, Jr Hollingsworth Henry T. L. Day Katherine McCormack Near East Relief Methodist Church Cambridge Edna Wheatley Ed Morris Clifton A. 5. Thompson Leroy Detwiler John Davis Paul Sewell A. H. Hinman Esther Gilroy West Philadelphia Anne Charles Hobbs Alice Bennington Thomas Bennington Delta Daisy Bennington Eleanor Frank Taylor William Brazure Frankford Edward Pearson John Ghingher Valda Chapin Kansas City Esther Wiley Woman's Community Club Edgar Blades Tri-County High School Francis Rowe Community Club Francis Joseph Grey Donald Flanders McGuire Garrettson Smith Ida Smith J. T. Sparklin David Clopper J. R. McSorley Elwood Fleming Annie Beaven Roland Chaffinch Casper Seney Ingleside T. R. Seward George Davis Milford Kline James Sloan Bowers Beach Olin Hunter Wye Mills J. N. Clark Della Moore Bell Hubbard Newton Smith Louise Gray Smithson Orphans’ Court Proceedings Viola Clayville Mr. Beaven
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