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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1923
Page
5
Saturday morning June 30 1923 items from Denton County crowded this page with brief local notices and community items including reports from surrounding towns and alerts for readers to submit further news for the column.
Local plans detail Fourth of July celebrations in Denton. Higautt's Park hosts a major event on the third. the Palace Theatre closes tonight for remodeling. Mills and merchants advertise goods. a church fete and sales are scheduled. Community clubs organize a Denton carnival July 3–16 with parades, prizes, and amusements.
Hillsboro notes detail visits from Charles Webster and wife of East New Market and Jerome Hubbard and wife of Washington. Dorothy Knotts won a gold piece from the High School Alumni and Roberta Rowe from the Hillsboro Community Club for best scholarship. Alma Baker attends University of Maryland summer session. multiple relatives and friends from Baltimore Philadelphia Louisville Pittsburg and Washington visit or stay with local families. The Rev S N Pilchard is listed on the sick list this week.
Mrs H F Silver attended Aberdeen commencement last week. Miss Carlotta to vacation with her father Dr Silver. Adult Bible class social enjoyed by all with refreshments after the business session. George Johnson’s foot healed and he returns home. Mr and Mrs T Frank Seward of Ridgely visited daughter Mrs Edward Lapham. Mr and Mrs Smith Shockley of Farnhurst spent weekend here. Miss Kathryn Shockley and Middletown friends trip to Canada. Mrs Howard Thomas called to Greensboro for her father’s death. Jarman and Lapham groups visited Baltimore. Ladies Aid will meet Mrs C T Griffin July 11 instead of July 4. Mrs Barnes and children of Wilmington visited Mrs Wharton. Philadelphia’s Mrs William Harding visiting Mr and Mrs Hardy Williams. Mr Charles Hutchinson of Delmar spent weekend with Mr C T Griffin. Mrs Thomas thanks Adult Bible Class for floral designs. Some men fishing well. Miss Anna Cartwright visiting Wilmington friends.
Burrsville report on the Sunday service at Wesley M E Church praising Mary Stafford and helpers for training the children. Notables include Mary Smith Edna Draper Irene Hackney. 450 500 attendees. Rev E N Wright commended kids and led a generous offering later tallied at 40.00. Mrs. Collison hospitalized. Harvey Jacobs and Philadelphia family visiting T R Jacobs.
At the Ridgely aux il iary meeting officers were reelected and meetings paused until September. The Ridgely ball team in Sadlersville posted a 5–1 win, extending a five game winning streak. A busy slate ahead includes Trappe, Sadlersville, and Denton games, plus Hirascam at Denton on Independence Day afternoon. Community notices cover visits, arrivals, baptisms, marriages, and local movements among the Saulsbury, Wheatley, and Fu nton families, with many relatives and guests in town.
The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church met at Mrs. William Collins's home on June 16. They plan a parish meeting July 3 with Mrs. Phillips and invite Aid families. A Fourth of July celebration in the park with contests sports ice cream and music is expected. Mrs. J R Tull and Mrs. Frank Williamson have returned home after recent illness and travel.
Mr Wilmer Collins of Philadelphia returns home after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Collins near here. Miss Elsie Tribett and grandmother come home after time with Greensboro and Burrsville relatives. Olaf E Smith and son Edward visited G L Blades in Burrsville Sunday. Clinton Williamson and children from Hobbs stayed with Alex Lord family Sunday. James Cox and children Leon and Marie spent Sunday with O H Howard family. Our Children's Day program was held Sunday night, collecting 13 dollars.
District ALAS 1 Henderson and Greensboro entries show various monetary figures including 726 432 and 1 507 35. Denton Preston Federalsburg Hillsboro Ridgely and American Corner appear as place labels with multiple large sums such as 66 216 675 010 and 430 295 across the dataset.
Eastern Shore fans see a volatile eight club table with lead changes daily. Lefty Hearne of Salisbury dominates strikeouts and Pfeffer of Pocomo keeps a five win streak while batting .521. Dover’s Willey leads mound wins. Crisfield struggles with a weak pitching staff amid a manager change and Hammen’s injury. Pocomo’s six Salamanders hit over .300 and Pacemoke leads with a .335 team average.
Mr E. 3B. Carter of Ridgely took Ruth Pauline Juanita Elizabeth Cole and Annabel Clark to Tolchester on Thursday of last week. Mr and Mrs Martin Bennett and children of Goldsboro visited the Montagues. Elizabeth Cole returned home to East Radford Virginia with Juanita Cole. Mrs Mary Kimball and daughter Betty of Wilmington visit the Joneses. Annabel Clark spent the week end with Pearl Wyatt of Templeville. Henderson and Bridgetown will play ball at Bridgetown this Saturday afternoon. Marie Dill of Ridgely visits relatives near Mr and Mrs J B Medford who were guests at Denton on Sunday. Edward Coffin of Middletown visited town on Tuesday. George Clayville spent Monday in Oxford.
The Hughes Lumber and Coal Company reports that a carload of No 1 coal will arrive at the plant in the first part of next week, ensuring supply for customers and ongoing operations.
In Talbot Orphans Court the estate of Millard F. Bingham faces a $50,000 federal estate tax dispute over a 1000 share Samuel Bingham Manufacturing stock transfer to his sons. The IRS argues tax due on an annuity in the deal, executor M. Tilghman Johnston seeks a Washington hearing as local heirs brace for who pays. During proceedings Mrs. Richard Manders, daughter of the deceased, collapsed en route to the hearing and was hospitalized in Easton.
Gasoline propelled passenger and freight cars arrive at Salisbury. Passenger car will run Salisbury to Ocean City with two to three trips daily, offering a dust free smooth ride. Freight car to be used for short hauls on the B C A with a regular schedule, potentially expanding to the M D V line. A Sunday train added on Greenwood to Centreville route. timetable shifts and a three times weekly mixed service to Lewes for a limited period.
Tuesday evening June 26 Pride of Preston Council No 88 Daughters of America held its officer election for the next term. Elected were Mary Lane junior past councilor Hattie LeCompte councilor Mary Stevens associate councilor Marguerite Stevens associate vice councilor Rebecca Hurst recording secretary Elizabeth Flaharty assistant recording secretary Nellie Carmine financial secretary Cora Noble treasurer Meta Taylor conductor Hilda Carmine warden Lulu Dillon inside and outside sentinel Florence Dean representative one year Cora Dulin representative two years Clara Corkran alternate one year Mary Lane. State Councilor Alice Metcalfe and Associate State Councilor Laura Arnold of Baltimore spoke, followed by a program of piano solos recitations and songs. Refreshments were served by Jennie Wright Florence Dean and Meta Taylor.
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn preside. John L Everngam executor of Lu cetta V Stevens filed account of sales and debts. Robert H Schuyler administrator of Margaret E Schuyler filed inventory appraisement and sales account. Harvey L Cooper administrator of Sadie E Harley filed inventory appraisement sales account and debts. Sadie E Harley deceased filed a first and final administration account. The carnival starts next Tuesday.
County Commissioners set the 1923 levy at 1.45 dollars per hundred, five cents less than last year. The accompanying budget lists numerous appropriations including State's Attorney, county offices, schools, roads, and pensioners with exact figures across departments and projects. The state rate for next year is expected to drop by about five cents to 30 1-33 cents.
J Gipson Gantt of Solomons Md writes of Judge Hignutt, praising his devout faith, church life, and Masonic service. He recalls intimate conversations, broad learning, fearless judgments, and a life above reproach as the community mourns his passing in 1923.
Smithville residents share visits with relatives in Tuckahoe Neck Henderson and Bridgeville. Church services are planned at Bloomery Church next Sunday. Local residents note attendance at the Bridgeville carnival last week and a sister’s home in Philadelphia. A local man, James C White, is reported very ill at his daughter’s home.
Ten day sale by Nuttle Milling Co in Denton Md offering Eshel man s growing mash at 2 75 dollars per hundred pounds. The notice includes contact phone 97 for orders and details.
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