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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1922
Page
5
The issue lists seasonal observances and commerce from Caroline county. It notes automobile sales rise, shad runs in peninsula rivers, and various business offerings at Everngam's. Government actions include a post office building bill for Easton, new local officers, and road plans between Denton Surrsville Goldsboro Marydel Ridge town.
Misses Selin and Wiggins hosted a candy social on Maple Avenue in March with numerous guests including Collins sisters Collins Andrews and Jones and Miss Kellogg the new home demonstration agent for Caroline County. visitors and marriages are listed alongside hospital and family news from Denton and surrounding area.
At the Boys Conference to be held in Cambridge next Saturday Caroline M E Churches will be represented by Burrsville Brown Thawley with James Farris as alternate Concord Theodore Orme Lee Culver Denton Charles Walls Linden Duffey Greensboro Samuel Bilbrough Joseph Bernard Henderson George Clark Norman Melvin Hillsboro Eugene Brown William Sherwood Marydel Melvin Smith Samuel Buckley Preston John M Alderson Walter Flaharty Ridgely Fred Flounders Walter Booker Federalsburg George G Messick More than 150 boys expected to attend Highlights include a school of methods in Epworth League and Sunday School work a joint session with the ministers conference and the Jaym ee s association a father and son s banquet and ordination and life work services Assistants include Bishop Theodore S Henderson and Rev EC Keboch with Bishop William F McDowell guiding the program.
Dr M Bates Stephens chairs the Woodrow Wilson Foundation for Caroline County and appoints me to collect one dollar contributions in the Third Election district. Mail a dollar in an envelope with name and address, and a receipt will follow. Target: two hundred subscriptions in this district within a week.
The Saulsbury family thanks neighbors and friends for help and comforting words after a bereavement. Their kindness is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten. Mus. J Frank Saulsbury.
The Mite Society of Union M P Church gathered at Mr. and Mrs. T Wilton Porter home last Friday. With leaders away Rev A W Betts led the meeting featuring victrola selections piano pieces by Mrs Phil Cheezum Mildred Porter and six Porter children plus readings by Mrs R Stafford and Mrs T Wilton Porter and Mrs M F H Collison. Refreshments of fruit lemonade and cake were served to about fifty guests. April meeting set for Mr M F H Collison home.
Hillsboro reports Mr and Mrs Charles Kline and daughter Catherine attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Stant of Centreville. Various locals visited relatives in Baltimore Wilmington Federalsburg Ridgely and Baltimore. Sewing Circle entertained by Mrs H W Rowe. Several residents noted as sick but able to be out again.
Next Sunday observance at the Goldsboro Methodist Church will feature Dollar Day with an extra donation to meet church obligations. A evening syngalogue is planned and attendance is encouraged.
Harmony notes report Mrs A W McConnell sold her storehouse lot to The S L Webster Fertilizer Co of Cambridge. S J Hurst leaves confinement and can move about. Local farmers sign on to grow cantaloupes for a Philadelphia firm. Jerome Chambers of Preston visited his mother near Gilpin Point. Can ning house men offer twenty cents a basket for tomatoes. Orland Kelley of Easton visited G S Todd last Sunday. Roland Towers returns from vacation in Baltimore. Mr and Mrs S J Hurst drove to Cambridge on Tuesday. S E Collins remains on sick list.
Hubbard's School will stage three short plays titled The Burglar Alarm The Idle School and Bobbie's Lessons on Friday March 24 at 8 o'clock Ice cream and cake will be on sale Mr and Mrs William BR Fluharty and Mr and Mrs A L Fluharty visited their parents in Preston Mrs Sallie Cohee and daughter Mrs Gilbert Lane stayed with Mrs Florence Rice in Federalsburg recently
The Ridgely News Letter notes Miss Jeanette Kling, famed reader of plays, will present the fourth lyceum night next Friday. Her last visit impressed audiences with vivid scenes. the title of this reading is not announced yet but expected to be excellent.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Walls of Wilmington spent the weekend with his parents and brought home Miss Elise Walls for a few days. Mr and Mrs William G Carrow entertained several couples on Sunday. Mrs J D Long visits her ill daughter in Wilmington. Miss Martha Johnson of Wilmington spent the weekend with her parents. Miss Ruth Cole of Baltimore visits her parents, and L C Cole travels to Bluefield VA. Mrs L M Jones plans a two week stay with relatives in Wilmington. J W Gibson and friends visited Ridgely. Rev and Mrs C D Sharpless visit relatives in Wilmington.
At a Tuesday night church meeting Christ Methodist Protestant Church members unanimously voted to return Rev. J. L. Nichols as pastor after he served three years and prior service with the YMCA in France during the war. Community revival meetings draw large crowds with hundreds turned away as Mrs. Wallston Coulbourn of Hurlock speaks.
Advertisement copy suggests buying a suit with two pairs of trousers to extend wear. Emphasizes value and practicality for a boy's clothing purchase.
A surprise party celebrated Mrs. Edward Patchett for her twenty third birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Brodes and family, Mr. and Mrs. Payton Thompson and son Claude, Mrs. Lawrence Legates and children, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pritchett, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pritchett, Mrs. Charles Blades, Mrs. Ralph Blades and daughter. Candy ice cream and cake were served. Several locals visited friends in Hurlock and Denton. residents moved to new homes in Wilmington and on the Legates farm.
The second sermon in St Pauls Church titled Modern Foes With Classic Faces will be Sunday evening with The Fate of Narcisses or Self Love Self Destruction as the subject. Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30. Harris Chapel services at 2 and 3. Farmers optimistic about a large crop. Rev Mr Revelle confined by illness. Mrs Cannon showered by friends. welcome to Harris Chapel community. Howard Flowers ill last week but back in bank. Dorothy Jump and Louis Short home for the week. Sallie Jump of Philadelphia visited family. ELS Bowens in Baltimore.
The Minister s Wives New Honnett was staged in Preston by the same troupe, now seen in Hurlock Tuesday night. Hazel Wright and Blanch Alderson return from a ten day visit while Maryland State Normal School is closed. Miriam Wrightson, in Washington, visited her parents. A senior class spelling bee at Preston High School drew praise. E O Anderson of Shelby Michigan visits Mr and Mrs Dennis. Mrs S E Douglas hosted the Woman s Club. Mary Deen has been home from Delaware College. Granville Outten has visited his family here.
Misses Elsie and Ada Bailey hosted family and friends including Alice and Edna Bailey Eunice McMahon Orville Morgan Raymond Messick Sewell Harding James Bailey and Mr and Mrs Butler Nichols Sunday afternoon. Guests included Levin Campbell daughter Frances Leroy Venable and Marie. Paragraph notes sick list updates and visits from Brooklyn resident Edward Sargeant.
The Voss fertilizer bill from Caroline County faced sharp opposition in the House on Tuesday with county and city members objecting to provisions and drawing concerns. Delegates Roberts Funk Rise teau defended it as debate lasted about an hour before it advanced to the third reading file.
Funeral of Captain John L. Martino, famed Chesapeake Bay shipowner, drew a large crowd in Federalsburg. He leaves a widow and children including Orison G. Martino, with multiple schooners owned. The piece also notes the death of George F. Robinson in Summit New Jersey and several local probate actions before Orphans' Court, detailing administrators, inventories, and notices to creditors for multiple estates.
Legislative notes describe the 1793 anti cursing statute remaining in force as Delegate Joseph's repeal bill failed in the House. The blasphemy law fines and penalties are outlined. The roadside tree protection law also survives with Wolfinger's repeal attempt defeated. A new recording bill, signed by the governor, now requires deed transfers to be endorsed by the County Commissioners. Caroline already used similar rules.
The Packard Single Six priced at 2350 dollars delivers exceptional value in the automotive market, dramatically reduced from 33440 dollars. Advertised by IE H Ir s of Denton, the listing highlights the car as an unparalleled bargain today.
Indiana grand jury indicts Isaiah Moore on bigamy grand larceny and embezzlement charges after his confession reveals he married 13 women over ten years. He used multiple aliases including James Vaughn and Howard Johnstone and named two forgotten spouses, with ties to Denver Ridgely and Denton. Police say bogus checks and pawned valuables tied to St Paul and Denton in 1915 1916.
The article explains the vernal equinox occurs next Tuesday morning at 4 49, when the sun crosses the equator and day and night are equal worldwide. It notes the northern hemisphere enters spring while the southern enters autumn, with the sun at zenith on the equator and rising due east.
Attendance across schools fell in February due to widespread sickness. Chestnut Grove led at 96 percent with several schools ranging from 83 to 94 percent, including Chestnut Grove rural Ridgely primary Washington colored and Denton primary and secondary.
Plans in Federalsburg seek to form a major YMCA style organization financed by residents. It would buy the town’s baseball park, restore a noted cinder track, build a gymnasium and swimming pool, add tennis courts and a clubhouse, and host county track events. Membership would extend beyond Federalsburg, including nearby towns, with fundraising through subscriptions and events to fund baseball, football, tennis, and basketball programs while avoiding town expense.
Maryland Agricultural Society and Tri State Canners Association will form a joint committee to seek a cooperative arrangement aiding tomato growers and canners. D G Harry and William Silver announce the committees, with J E Patten A G Ensor and C C Gelder named for the growers. Also noted are Easton telephone exchange operator meetings to improve service and Easton Community Club papers of incorporation for a county athletic site with a new playground and facilities. Vocational agriculture pupils earned 98 cents per hour on average with 2.94 dollars invested per pupil, and 65 percent completed their projects. Ladies coat suits at Everngam's range from 12.75 to 25.75.
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Davis attend, with Mr. R. H. Bailey and Misses Virginia Davis and Virginia Thomas of Denton, along with Miss Helen Adams of Hickman, as visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Paswaters on.
We thank friends for kindness and assistance during our husband and father's illness and for beautiful floral tributes. Signed Mrs James C Collins, Mrs Walter J Kelly, Ernest C Collins.
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