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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1928

Page

5

Local notices and community updates from Caroline county

A digest of local notices includes sale ads for mules and appliances, Good Friday holidays, church topics at New Churches Preston and Williston, and a theater feature Now We're in the Air starring Wallace Beery. Community events cover a band concert at Sudlersville, Daughters of America institution, and April meetings of Ladies Aid and PTA. Health notes report communicable diseases in the county. Court and election results, nominations, and a large fire in Easton are noted, plus student grades and a prominent Barnhart family obituary.

R. H. Stafford Burrsville M. K. Newnam Preston Williston Jerusalem Hughes Lumber and Coal Co Palace Theatre Wallace Beery Raymond Hatton Sudlersville Denton Greensboro Irvin Smith Edenton Council Daughters of America Sarah Williams Josephine Downes E. E. Pippin Alphonso Meredith Caroline High School Tom Holder Caroline County Goldsboro Ridgely Downes Herbert Hoover United States Senate William Cabell Bruce Phillips Lee Goldsborough Congress Maryland T. Alan Goldsborough J. H. C. Legg S. Scott Beck Robert Jarrell, Jr Henry Wilkinson Albert S. Handy Easton Charles C. Cannon Frank Garey Eleanor Towers Faith Burkett Paul Leese Helen Towers Clement Noble Margaret Beck Julia Wilson Kathryn Hirs Kathleen Moore Edith Towers Rebecca Wheatley Ruth Culver Paul Greenly William McDaniel Burdette Nuttle Forbes Whisler Charles Moore James Duffy Corey Brown Mary Emily Alburger Elizabeth Walls Elizabeth Wine Salome Somers Frank W. Redden

Social News From Community Club Shower Party

Community Club hosted a large Monday shower with refreshments, music, and recitations from members and guests. Numerous local families and visitors were listed as guests, with notes on travels, visits, and attending events including a funeral in Berlin and various family gatherings.

Thawley entertains and visits noted locals on Sunday

Mr and Mrs John H Thawley hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Howard Hardesty of Bridgeville and Mr and Mrs Willoughby Nowell with families from Burrsville and Ridgeley. Several relatives visited Chester and Milton. P T A Burrsville set for April 6. Reverend Tubbs attends Wilmington conference.

John H. Thawley Howard Hardesty Bridgeville Willoughby Nowell F. Baynard Sara Melvin C. James Denton R. H. Stafford Fred, Lewis Burrsville George Cherry Roland Hilda Ridgely Ernest Knotts Chester J. W. Price A. T. Garrett Robert Harvey Griffith Milton Harrington Fred Hopkins Frederica

Social visitors from Trappe and New Jersey

Mr and Mrs Edward Kirby of Trappe and Miss Sarah Kemp visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Willard C Todd. Mrs Anita Knoblandh and Mrs Herbert Jacoby of New Jersey visited Mr and Mrs Wm Willoughby on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bennett Todd of Baltimore spent the week end with Mr and Mrs

Edward Kirby Trappe Sarah Kemp Willard C. Todd Anita Knoblandh Herbert Jacoby New Jersey Wm. Willoughby Bennett Todd Baltimore

Mrs Doerr Dies at Williston Widow of Henry Doerr

Mrs Mary Doerr widow of Henry Doerr died at her Williston home last Saturday. Funeral services with Rev Francis W Kirwan officiating were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in Denton cemetery. Survived by two children Frank Doerr of Hobbs and Mrs Louise Hignutt of Williston.

Mary Doerr Henry Doerr Williston Francis W. Kirwan Denton Frank Doerr Hobbs Louise Hignutt

Rock Hall Visit By Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Steele accompanied by Mrs. Ada Urry and her son Milton visited friends and relatives in Rock Hall last Sunday, sharing time with local residents and renewing social ties.

Federalsburg Sees eight hopefuls for postmaster

Eight candidates vie for Federalsburg postmaster as Civil Service examiners E P Dodge and L M McCoy with inspector F G Hoback visit to interview leaders and assess eligibility. They will name three top contenders for submission to the Postmaster General for presidential nomination and Senate approval.

Widow Mrs James Plummer Dies in Ridgely News Letter

Mrs James Plummer former Denton resident died Thursday at 3 40 p m funeral held at Denton M E Church interment in Denton cemetery She survived by husband two daughters and four sons including William Oscar Charles and Lee Plummer Emma Butler and Mildred Plummer Also notes upcoming services pre Easter and community meetings with local residents and club events.

Million Dollar Crisfield Fire Destroys Town Block

A Thursday night blaze at the Lyric Theatre in Crisfield Maryland wiped out the town’s business district and hotel after spreading along Fourth Street. The fire destroyed the railroad station and damaged many homes and businesses. Firefighters from Seaford Delmar Salisbury and others flew to Crisfield, traveling up to 43 miles to battle the flames. No injuries reported and insurance losses undetermined.

Lyric Theatre Fourth Main Streets Crisfield Picture Theatre Webb and Company Sterling Hotel Pine Street Pennsylvania Railroad Company Princess Anne Pocomoke City Delmar Salisbury Seaford

Death claims Edward W. Adams of Adams Cross Roads

Edward W. Adams 53 at Adams Cross Roads Sussex county Del died from pneumonia after illness starting Tuesday and ending Sunday night March 18 1928 He was born September 15 1874 son of the late Edward Washington and Mary E Adams and senior member of E W Adams and Bros lumbermen millers and farmers He never married He is survived by brothers Walter M Alpheus J and W Earle Adams and Roger F Adams Vienna Md sisters Mrs William S Hubbard Lille M Adams Mrs William F Liden Federalsburg and Mrs Charles R Neal near Smithville Funeral was held at the Adams residence with Rev C H Atkins officiating and burial beside his parents at Bloomery M E Church pallbearers Blaine Bullock David Devore Edmund Neal Henry Neal Clarence Parker Horace Robinson.

Edward W. Adams Adams Cross Roads Sussex County Del Adams Mr. Adams Edward Washington Mary E. Adams E. W. Adams and Bros Roger F. Adams Vienna William S. Hubbard Lille M. Adams Near Adams’ Cross Roads William F. Liden Federalsburg Charles R. Neal Smithville C. H. Atkins Bloomery M. E. Church Messrs Blaine Bullock David Devore Edmund Neal Henry Neal Clarence Parker Horace Robinson

Mrs Annie E Tylor Miller obituary in Easton Maryland

Mrs Annie E Tylor Miller wife of Guion Miller of Washington D C and Easton Maryland died at Emergency Hospital Easton after a long paralysis illness. Born in Denton in 1864 she studied at Swarthmore College earning an A B in 1883 and a Ph D in 1888. Her husband worked in the Indian Bureau in Washington and they kept a summer home at The Pines on Miles River near Easton. She led civic life in Washington and served twice as president of the Twentieth Century Club and belonged to College of Women’s Clubs and Home Interest Club. Surviving are three sons Colonel Edward T Miller Francis Guion Miller and Benjamin B Miller. A brother Wilson M Tyler and half brothers Gerardus and Joseph M Satterthwaite. A devoted Friend member, funeral held Wednesday at Third Haven Meeting House Easton with interment nearby.

Annie E. Tylor Miller Guion Miller Washington D. C Easton Denton Jonathan and Rebecca Huyck Tyler Caroline Swarthmore College Indian Bureau Edward T. Miller Francis Guion Miller Salisbury Benjamin B. Miller Baltimore Wilson M. Tyler Gerardus Joseph M. Satterthwaite Kansas Society of Friends Third Haven Meeting House

Billsboro Queen Anne Letter Community Club Meeting Announced

The Community Club will meet on Monday April 2 with a special program and a summary of the club’s work since organizing. All members are urged to attend and invitation is extended to all town ladies. Various local residents hosted guests and visitors over the weekend including families from Marydel Sadlersville Wilmington and Baltimore as Mrs. G B Stewart returns home.

W. B. Sparks Tyson Heather and Son Marydel Clara Evans T. A. Geiser Sadlersville Ruthvans Wilmington Leroy Detwiler Chads Ford Charles Jarrell J. M. Eaton F. E. Jarrell Salisbury William Sherwood J. C. Sherwood Lulu Beaven Philadelphia Centreville Oscar Rice Harry Fisher Elwood Fleming Millington Walter Smith Laurels Del Mary Cooper Fred Beauchamp Milford Kline S. S. Thompson Peter Finan Clifton Hicks Ella Pennington Mary Garton Denton W. P. Taylor Baltimore Ralph Townsend

Social rounds and church notes from Queen Anne's County

A crowded social calendar includes Mr. and Mrs. E L Blades hosting by Sunday, and visits by numerous area families from St Michaels Claiborne Sherwood Easton Centreville Chestertown Washington College and Ridgely. A Brotherhood event at the Church House on March 30 featured Hon T Alan Goldsborough as speaker. Amateur ball players from Queen Anne organize a team. Quarterly conference and church activities along with multiple weekend visits and sewing circle events fill the community notes.

E. L. Blades Fred Covington St. Michaels Earl Harrison Claiborne Marie Harrison Sherwood Warner Easton Brotherhood Church House T. Alan Goldsborough Denton Queen Anne B. B. Barton Geo. Dulin Laura Baynard Centreville Pauline Calloway Ramsey Anthony Kruger Chestertown John DeFord Louise Short K. M Queenstown Fred Jump Laura Parks Ed. Eaton Ridgely Sadie Wooters Washington Emma Short Grenwood

Andersontown Hobbs Club hosts meeting at Nuttle home

Hobbs and Andersontown club members plus Liden’s Club members listened to poultry specialist Mr Rice at a home gathering hosted by Mrs H H Nuttle with Mrs S A Linn assisting. After the program, sandwiches coffee and candy were served.

Death of Mrs. Hutson in Wilmington is noted

Mrs. Ralph Hutson, eldest daughter of Mr. Oscar Wyatt of Greensboro, died in Wilmington last Sunday of tuberculosis. Her funeral was held at Mt. Olive Church on Wednesday, with interment in the nearby cemetery. She is survived by her husband a daughter her father one sister and two brothers. The notice also lists numerous local visits and social events involving Greensboro residents and guests through the week, including serenades showers and weekend visits from families in Dover Bridgeville Preston Henderson Bethleham Ridgely Clayton Atlantic City Goldsboro Denton and West Grove. Many friends in the community are mentioned.

Alex McWilliams Willoughby Nowell Charles Fisher W. A. Cawley N.c.straughn Julia Wilson Kathleen Moore Edith Straughn Sarah Swiss Wilbur Cawley Anne Cooper Norman Wright Audrey Lee Grayson A. D. Ivins Harmony Russell Morgan Billie and Meryle Federalsburg Orland Dukes Elsie Philadelphia Samuel Stewart Samuel Roland Betty Newark Del Conowingo Dam Billy Jimmy Harold Jopp Harry Jopp Centreville Richard A. Henning Roland Dean U. S. Navy U. S. S. Villanlobas T. Alan Goldsborough Wm. J. Richards Ernest G. Cooper Orlando Harrison Berlin Herbert Fallin Linthicum Heights Norman B. Wright Perryville Earle Chaffinch John E. Chaffinch Wm. J. Kindley Ralph Cover Paul T. Pliny Fisher Elizabeth Kirk New York M. P. Parsonage Frank Nuttle Burdette Nuttle James Duffey Wilmington Rufus E. Poole W. W. Noble James Watts Church Hill C. B. Turner Willifred DeWeese Washington F. R. Owens C. Leslie Walls Baltimore Mary Melvin Reta Rich Caroline Redden O. W. Downes Elias Nuttle James Plummer Denton Charles M. E Plummer William Florida Oscar Cambridge Ridgely Lee Emma Butler Mildred Plummer Glessner Warvey Holsinger Dover Club House Harold Watson Wright McCloud America Ruth Perry Carrall Meredith Meredith D. J. Moore Norman W.lon Newport M. I. King Women’s Hospital King Harry Swann Harry Ellen Paul Hemmons Lancaster Marian Hemmons Millersville Dorothy Mancha Adam Miller Parent-Teachers Association Japan the Reformed Church A. W. Thompson Georgetown Arthur Peacock Charles Starkey Jamaica Long Island Bernard McCullough Bertha Madara Lydia Wilson J. M. Ludwig Rock Hall Bernard Sparks Selby Smith Andrew Mitchell Viola Jones T. J. Lambert Southern Methodist Church Win-One Grant DeWitt C. R Robert Jarrell Curtis Rev C. R. Curtis Addie Mengel Luther Bennett Rebecca Lane Annapolis J. S’. Lane Laura Gloss Sara Marydel Allen Startt J. W. Gibson Noble Shively Queen Anne's County Elbert Saunders Ralph Hutson Oscar Wyatt Mt. Olive Church Hutson Joe Simpson Mr. Simpson Marshall Hutson Oscar Hurd Annie Edwards Frank van Sant Corinne Russell Rudolph Dover Anderson van Sant Edgar Anderson Bridgeville Lloyd Cannon Preston Mary Jackson Oscar A. Nichols John’ B. Nichols Lawrence LeGates Bethlehem M. G. Morris South Greensboro Charles Nichols Nichols William Phillips Henderson Carvil Shockley Chester T. H. Robinson George Jimmy Mitchell West Grove John H. Mitchell Joseph Bernard J. O. Bernard John Richard Goldsboro James T. Pinder Isaac Pearson Pearson’s Corner Frank Raughley Felton R. J. Raughley Hattie Atkinson Concord W. B. Massey Lena Mutchler H. B. Bastion Genevieve Cooper W. W. Wroten Clayton R. E. Russell Atlantic City Virginia Luff Pauline Adams Levin Taylor Margaret Garvin Rising Sun Annie Hopkins Harry Moore Raymond Rawlings

Senator Orlando Harrison Dies of Stroke at Berlin

Senator Orlando Harrison of Worcester County died Sunday after a Saturday night stroke. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Berlin M E Church with active pallbearers including Governor Albert C. Ritchie and former Governors Townsend and Harrington. Harrison, a Worcester state senator since 1914, was a leading nursery man and head of Harrison Nurseries, born in Delaware 61 years ago and raised in Berlin.

Orlando Harrison Worcester County Berlin M. E Albert C. Ritchie John G. Townsend Delaware Emerson GC. Harrington Nelson H. Fooks Caroline County William Mason Sheehan Easton Thomas Clayton Frame, Jr Dover Z. P. Henry Berlin John D. Henry Harrison Worcester Harrison Nurseries American Association of Nurserymen

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the Local Department E. P. Dodge L. M. McCoy Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C F. G. Hoback Roanoke Senate H. M. Carroll Charles Clarke J. P. Mowbray Claude Lankford Gilbert Wright J. W. Stowell R. O. Deans Harry Spicer Jerome Framptom, Jr Jerome Frampton West Central Avenue Washington College Middle Atlantic West Virginia Tristate District of Columbia Forest Park Frampton Henry Ford Christ Methodist Protestant Church C. E. Turner South Main Street Green Ridge Terrace Town Commissioners Ira J. Nichols Public Service Commission The Square Club Masons Temple Theatre Triangle Producing Company Athletic Association of Federalsburg Federalsburg Fire Department Federalsburg Lumber Manufacturing Company J. Roe MacSorley First National Bank of Federalsburg MacSorley I. C. MacSorley Margaret Tribbett John L. Tribbett T. O. Crouse Harmony Methodist Protestant Church J. Rufus Noble Johns Hopkins Hospital Deniton’s Ont Baltimore Sun Billsboro Tuckahoe Near Here F. J. Sutherlan Mrs. Soper Benson Allen J. R.chards O. J. Chaffinch J. H. Edgell Neil Greenwood L. H. Thomas Esther Smith Hopkins Calvin Betts A. W. Betts Alston Long Sarah Davis Marvin Davis and Son Morrisville Frank Davis Verna Henzen Marietta Butler
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