Denton Area Briefs Highlight Local Events And Initiatives
Denton and nearby counties host a mix of events from school and church activities to civic notices. Chautauqua opens in Easton on June 16 while the Palace Theatre hosts a county declamation contest and a Bryan lecture in Dover on May 13. Denton sees baseball wins, member appointments to education boards, a town commissioner election, a Kauffman contract award for a road project, and a string of public health notices. Church services mark anniversaries, Children’s Week, and Music Week with sermons and baptisms scheduled in Greensboro and Denton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Easton A
Palace Theatre
County Parent Teachers Association
Court House
J.L. George & Son
Denton
Andrewville Club
William Jennings Bryan
Dover
Peoples Christian Church
James Hobbs
Denton Parent-Teachers Association
Talbot
Dorchester-Caroline Woman's Christian Temperance
William Chambers
Anderson, Iown
Broadway Jones
Caroline High School
Kauffman Construction Company
Cordova State Road
Jeanette H. Mann
Woman's Christaan Temperance Union
M. E
Ritchie
Thomas H. Chambers
Federalsburg
State Board of Education
H. W. B. Rowe
Hillsboro
County Board of Education
Sherman
L. Tribbitt
Fred B. Nuttle
Tribbitt
S. Frank Cole
Messrs
C. S. Kauffman
C. L. Walls
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Davenport
Charles T. Liden
Third District
Norman Liden
Andersontown
Emerson Liden
Sykesville
James H. Trice
Concord Church
C. H. Atkins
Greensboro Baptist Church
Melvin G. Morris
Birthday party honored Elizabeth Theis seventeenth birthday
A Denton social column notes Elizabeth Theis celebrated her seventeenth birthday with a Thursday evening party at Mr and Mrs Irvin V Theis home. Guests enjoyed games and late refreshments as many presents were given.
Denton Gun Club Shoot Attracts 100 Plus Entrants
The Denton Gun Club hosted a Saturday shoot on the Shore with over a hundred participants. In the main events top scores included German 148 of 150 and Beauchamp 145 among professionals. Wendling and Cochran led Class A amateurs with 145. Class B leaders included Marshall 137 and Thawley 135. Class C saw Reynolds 126 and Godwin 125. Doubles results listed German 50 and Hogarth 44, with other notable scores. Lunch was served by the Denton Community Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Gun Club
Beauchamp
Shaab
Robbins
Richards
Collison
Wendling
Cochran
Hogarth
Burris
Edell
Mulford
Adams
Hill
Marshall
Thawley
Masten
Evans
Kauffman
B. Reynolds
Vane
Hoch
Lofland
Bouchelle
McCauley
James
Lewis
Heath
Cannon
Edgens
German
Ort
Denton Community Club
April Marriage Licenses in Caroline County
The April marriage licenses list includes John Mowbray and Pauline Bradley of Denton Warren R Fishell and Mary L Banning of Federalsburg James Marethall and Elsie Cannon of Cambridge James H Knox Denton and Rona M Whitby Preston Ray Nichols and Alice Starkey Federalsburg Joseph D Biscoe of Baltimore and Ida M Culver Denton Earl Ivins Harrington and Mary Moore Greensboro John R Rich Federalsburg and Blanche Boyce Denton Omar J Thompson Marydel and Edith Hudson Greensboro James Minner Harrington and Alma Wyatt Felton Philip C Houston of Chester Pa Rosa E Thomas Ridgely John H Cahall Felton and Cora A Edwards Goldsboro Raymond Murphy Greensboro and Anna Tull Crumpton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
John Mowbray
Pauline Bradley
Denton
Warren R. Fishell
Mary L. Banning
Federalsburg
James Marethall
Elsie Cannon
Cambridge
James H. Knox
Rona M. Whitby
Preston
Ray Nichols
Alice Starkey
Joseph D. Biscoe
Baltimore
Ida M. Culver
Earl Ivins
Harrington
Mary Moore
Greensboro
John R. Rich
Blanche Boyce
Omar J. Thompson
Marydel
Edith Hudson
James Minner
Alma Wyatt
Felton
Philip C. Houston
Chester
Rosa E. Thomas
Ridgely
John H. Cahall
Cora A. Edwards
Goldsboro
Raymond Murphy
Anna Tull
Crumpton
Death of Mrs Emma Green Widow of James Green
Mrs Emma Frazier Green widow of James Green longtime Denton resident died in New York Sunday after several weeks illness. Native of Delaware she lived most of her married life in this county and visited Denton often. Survived by son Milton C. Green of New York and brother-in-law Thomas R. Green of Denton. Body brought to Dover for interment in Gold Fellows cemetery with funeral services by Rev Alfred Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Frazier Green
James Green
Iris
Mary del
New York
Green
Delaware
Denton
Milton C. Green
Thomas R. Green
Dover
Oold Fellows Cemetery
Camden
Alfred Smith
Cedar chests offer moth deterrence from Newnam
M. K. Newnam advertises a large stock of cedar chests promising moth protection. Buyers are urged to select early to foil moth damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Newnam
Charity Supper and Social Notes from Union M. E. Church
The Ladies of the M. E. Church hosted a Friday and Saturday supper, with a friendship quilt auction won by Mr. Ira A. Dill of Drexel Hill Pa. Various local families and visitors are noted visiting or returning home, including Rachel Price from Wilmington and Edna Cahall in Wyoming, as well as gatherings at homes of Robinsons, Harringtons, and other neighbors.
Queen Anne Road Work and Local Updates
State Road crews progress on the Queen Anne to Damson schoolhouse project with rights secured and early finish anticipated. Hillsboro to Denton road cement pours underway. Local social notes include Mr William Stevens returning from New Jersey and New York City with his Nash. Mother's Day events at St Pauls Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne
Damson School House
Hillsboro
Denton
William Stevens
Friend
New Jersey
New York City
Stevens
Nash
St. Paul’s Church
Wesley Hible
Rood
Cara Briscoe
Baltimore Conference
Staunton
Hillsboro Grammar School
Howard Andrews
Andrews
Bishop
Wells
John
Jump
Salisbury
Elizabeth
Lightner
Virginia Butsler
Winchester
Howard Flowers
Hulda Swann
Baltimore
Community Guests and Visits Highlight Weekend Socials
Matthews. Mr and Mrs C E Bray of Easton were guests on Sunday of Mrs J H Morgan. Mrs Ida Brewington returned to Hebron after a week with her brother J W Wood. Robert L Adams of Philadelphia spent Sunday with his parents. Downes and family of Delaware visited Roy Downes. Miss Hansen Dashiell of Ridgely was weekend guest of her mother. Thomas Barwick of Easton visited his brother J M Barwick. E A Dudley and R T Morgan visited Denton friends. May Ladies Aid meeting set for next Wednesday at Mrs J W Wood's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin V. Theis
Elizabeth
Willoughby Nowell
California
Denton
Grand Canyon
Young
New York
James Conway
Gordon
Cambridge
Conway
Edward Long
John Statum
John Kk. Legates
Howard Legates
Wilmington
William H. Anderson
Philadelphia
R. D. Blackiston
Maryland
Mary Bauman
Stephen P. Shipman
Norfolk
S. P. Shipman
Sixth Street
L. Stanley Deakyne
George A. Deakyne
E. R. Seeders
Springfield
Mass
J. Atwood Todd
Otis Smith and
Eastville
Smith
Baltimore
Albert G. Towers
F. B. Nuttle
C. E. Bray
Easton
J. H. Morgan
Bray
Ida Brewington
Hebron
J. W. Wood
Robert L. Adams
L. L. Adams
R. T. Morgan
Ladies’ Aid Society
Epworth League elects officers and plans May meeting
The Epworth League held a business meeting last Friday evening electing President Theodore Orme Vice president Dallas Neal Treasurer Paul Maloney Secretary Miss Hilda Lord and officers Mrs Annie Todd Mrs Zora Nug tle Mrs Bessie Nichols and Miss Louise Beauchamp The group adjourned to meet in May The Ladies Aid Society will meet next Wednesday at Mrs Carrie Alford's home Miss Gertrude Torrode has a position in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Theodore Orme
Dallas Neal
Paul Maloney
Hilda Lord
Annie Todd
Zora Nuttle
Bessie Nichols
Louise Beauchamp
Ladies’ Aid Society
Carrie Alford
Gertrude Torrode
Washington
Card of Thanks to Friends After Bereavement
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness to us during our recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Liden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Liden
Ridgely News Letter highlights and birthdays
A preliminary declamation contest at our high school drew eleven contestants from Sophomore to Senior classes with Swing Pearsault chosen to represent the school in the county contest. The week also marks Mr. M. H. Swing’s eighty seventh birthday with a family gathering and readings. Local notices include church events, officer speeches, an heirloom exhibit, a town election result, and upcoming Community Minstrels and club meetings with numerous visits and travels among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Downes
Olive Wood
Catherine Porter
Aux Italia
Dorothy Saulsbury
Joe
Swing Pearsaul
Loraine Swing
Madame Butterfly
Daisy Pigott
Dorothy
Marguerite Holsinger
Leelan Jackson
George Fitz
M. A. Brackett
Swing Pearsaut
Marian Hemmons
Marguerite Ludwig
M. H. Swing
Harry Swann
L. S. Matthews
Irene Neff
H. Martin
Wildwood
N. J
Swing
Thompson Swing
Church of the Brethren
FE. K. Zeigler
West Virginia
Harold Roe
Federalsburg
Mary Jane
Harry Robinson
Hannah Freeman
Stephen Snowberger
Dorothy Snowberger
Addie Smith
Marcus Hook
James Simon
Harper Lang
Mervyn Seward
Frank Seward
Carroll Meredith
Hardesty
Cook
Ruthsburg
A. S. Fitz
Waynesboro
Messrs
Herbert
Fred Keeneman
Alexander Dawson
Rehoboth
Leonard McKnett
Harry McKnett
Easton
Wesley MckKnett
Sadlersville
Emma Jackson
Rosenast
Merchantville
John Swing
Alfred Richards
Wilmington
R. E. Smith
Rawlins
Annapolis
Pauline Wiley
Smyrna
W. M. Wiley
A. W. Thompson
Parsons
Harrington
T. Alan Galdsborough
Denton
Ridgely
David Swing
Baltimore
Ruth Wheatley
Anna Frances Seward
Herbert Hammond
Lola Mitchell
Roy Mitchell
Evelyn Lane
Emily Keeneman
Tom Temple
Kent
New York
Mamie Smith
Centreville
Carolyn Mancha
Viola Jones
Tuesiday
Bridgeville
Hillsboro News Briefs Include Visits and Church Event
Hillsboro residents report visits to Philadelphia and Richmond areas as H M Thompson and William Thompson delivered a passenger ree bus for Centreville to Queenstown. A Ruthsburg Ebenezer church pageant is planned at Hillsboro M E Church on May 3. Various local families host guests and attend church week activities, with multiple residents traveling to Philadelphia and Baltimore during the week.
Better Homes Week planned in Denton May 18 to 23
Plans for Better Homes Week in Denton set for May 18 to 23. The program opens Monday afternoon with Miss Bertha Eckhardt of the Victor Talking Machine Co Philadelphia providing entertainment. Events include community singing folk games and stories of selections used. The Eastern Shore District Federation meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 26 at the Court House with nine clubs sending delegates. Luncheon at Parish House will be served 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Denton Community Club. The afternoon features the Euterpean Chorus Easton and plans for another day of entertainment. A merchant window display is planned in cooperation with the Board of Trade. A new four drawer filing cabinet was purchased for the Home Demonstration Agent office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Bertha Eckhardt
Victor ‘Talking Machine Company
Philadelphia
Denton Community Club
Eastern Shore District Federation
Court House
Eastern Shore
Women’s Clubs
Governor Reappoints Harper to Public Service Commission
Governor Ritchie reappoints J Frank Harper as Public Service Commission member to begin after his current term ends May 4. Harper has served since August 6, 1919, and previously held Queen Annes County offices. The Fewer Elections law alters terms, prompting upcoming spring appointments. other officials whose terms expire and unpaid board members are listed with no major changes anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
J. Frank Harper
Public Service Commission
Harper
Emerson C. Hartington
Albert G. Towers
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
Towers
Mr. Harper
Queen Anne's County
State Senate
Queen Anne's
J. Enos Ray
State Tax Commission
John S. Fulton
State Board of Health
Dr. Heller
Smd
Miss Marie
W. Presstman
Maryland State Board of Censors
James A. Latane
Maryland Racing Commission
Charles D. Gaither
Baltimore
A Fortunate Calamity presented by Eden Hall group
The Eden Hall Association will stage A Fortunate Calamity in Eden Hall on Saturday evening May 6. The comedy drama follows Mrs Marian Merkle and her daughters, a missing daughter, a river escape with Bernard Gullion, and a later arrest of an underground still operator. Cast and local visitors are noted as the town reacts to the unfolding family intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Hall Association
Eden Hall
Marian Merkle
Miss Ruth Cole
Alta
Jamita Cole
Ruth
Lillian Meredith
Bernard Gullion
Milton Dill
Bernard
Rastus
George Clark
Albert Campbell
C. M. Wingate
Texas
George Moore
Sachersville
Join Long
Theodore Hall
Wye Mills
Kate Downes
Katie
Aiden Smith
Dover
William Sanders
LeRoy Hutton
Delaware
Anna Coffin
Woodlawn
J. E. Coffin
Wilbur Dill
Wilmington
Lizzie Dill
Mary Killen
Felton
John Quillen
James Rickards
C. J. Rice
Philadelphia
Grace Griffith
Marcus Hook
Mr Reyner Downes Dead Ancient Queen Annes agriculturist passes
Mr Reyner B Downes longtime leading agriculturist of Queen Annes county died last Monday at his son Marshalls home near Bridgetown after over a year of illness. Born May 16 1844 he led a large farm portfolio and married Fannie Coursey in 1879. He leaves one son and several grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 at Denton cemetery with Rev M E Wheatley officiating. Sister Mrs John E Wilson of Denton survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyner B. Downes
Queen Anne’s County
Marshall
Downes
Bridgetown
Queen Anne's County
William H. Downes
Sarah Ann Reyner Downes
Social Guests Visit From Burns and Nearby Towns
Choptank and John Price hosted Saturday guests Misses Rachel Bertha Elma Mosera from Burns Indiana Rev Mr Gaddis from Cincinnati Miss Louise Harker of Cambridge and Miss Vearle Vincent of Delmar. Rev and Mrs C M Jenkins visited Spences Wednesday. Mrs J F Spence and Mrs A E Blades visited Mrs Fred Wright Thursday. Mr and Mrs John Price and children Lee and Lloyd spent Sunday in Harlock. Mr Charlie Larrimore from Harrington visited Mr A E Blades. Subscribe for the JOURNAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Price
Rachel
Bertha
Elma Mosera
Burns
Ind
Gaddis
Cincinnati
Louise Harker
Cambridge
Vearle Vincent
Delmar
C. M. Jenkins
J. F. Spence
A. E. Blades
Fred Wright
Lee and
Lloyd
Harlock
Charlie Larrimore
Harrington
Western Maryland Alumni Listed Across Regions
A compiled roster of Western Maryland College alumni from Caroline County and beyond includes Isaac Vernon Brumbaugh in Washington DC, Charles Perry Wright in New York Avenue, George Washington Hotel, DC, and many others in Baltimore, Columbus, San Antonio, Plainfield, Ithaca, Hastings-on-Hudson, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and beyond. The listing notes spellings, married names, and class years such as Ex'04 Ex'93 and others, reflecting widespread postgrad dispersion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland
Western Maryland College
Caroline
Brumbaugh
Isaac Vernon
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Standards
Washington
D. C
Wright
Charles Perry
New York Ave
George Washington Hotel
Washington, D.C
Towers
Albert G.bernard
N. Charles St
Baltimore
Cox
C. A
Washington, D. C
Taylor
Johnson
Lizzie P
W. 24Th St
Melvin
James A
North Ave
Jarman
Lewis A
Shuahville
Clinton Bates
Carpenter St
Columbus
Ohio
Pfitsch
Alfred
Williama
Eva Margaret
Elsmere Place
San Antonio
Texas
Clement
R. W
Dennis
Margaret Grace
Watchung Ave
Plainfield
N. J
Tisher
Mary Sel University
Ithaca
N. Y
Murphy
J. H
Davis
A May
Hastings-on-Hudson
Galloway
Douglas Fletcher
Liv
Benton Hall
Columbia University
Saulaiury
Sadie
Dauphin St
Philadelphia
Emerson
J. G
Roe Katie R
Caix Do Correio
Curityba
Farana
Brazil
S. A
Spry
Patton
Cora
Stayer
Samuel Joseph
Todd
Elizabeth Mary
Shroyer
Montgomery J
Noble
Des Marie
Westminster
Shannahan, Jr
Day
Swat the Fly Warns Health Director Urges Clean Up
Dr. Fulton, director of the State Department of Health, urges strenuous measures against houseflies. He warns flies breed in filth, feed on filth, and spread tuberculosis typhoid and dysentery. He calls to clean manure piles screen homes and swat flies now to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
State Department of Health
Strict Enforcement Proclaimed Against Prohibition Violators
District Attorney Amos W. W. Woodcock launches a Maryland campaign promising strict enforcement of prohibition across all sections. The drive targets illicit distillers and bootleggers, focusing on private homes producing alcohol for sale, with homes padlocked under injunction law and temporary injunctions pursued after raids. State officials urged to enforce state laws independently of federal courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Woodcock
Want Agriculture Taught at Ridgely High School
Strenuous efforts by Ridgely patrons and the Caroline County Farm Bureau push for an agriculture course at Ridgely High School. A committee including H. E. Holsinger Professor Goodwin and M. F. King is to meet with patrons to draft resolutions urging school authorities to inaugurate the program for local farmer families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely High School
Ridgely
Caroline County
H. E. Holsinger
Caroline County Farm Bureau
Goodwin
M. F. King
Earl Otto Fatally Hurt In Baltimore Truck Accident
Earl W. Otto, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Otto, formerly of Denton, died after a Baltimore street crossing accident when struck by a truck. Funeral services were held at his parents home at 614 North Brice Street, with burial at Loudon Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl W. Otto
Harry E. Otto
Denton
Baltimore
North Brice Street
Loudon Park Cemetery
Local social notes of Dover Elizabeth and Baltimore visits
Ridgely. Mrs. Frank Long visited her people in Dover this week. Miss Grace John Dyer lately visited in Elizabeth New Jersey. Mrs. Harvey Holsinger is visiting in Baltimore.
Gladiolus Bulbs For Sale From W J Nuttle
Older gladiolus varieties mixed 1.50 per 100 bulbs. Newer varieties mixed 5.00 per 100 bulbs. Located in Denton Maryland. Advertise in Caroline county’s JOURNAL, the best advertising medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iam
W. J. Nuttle
Denton
Caroline County
Orphans Court Acts On Multiple Estate Matters
In the Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn preside over administration actions. Gootee S Liden granted letters on Nancy H Liden estate with bond, creditors notice, appraisers named. Samuel R Hopkins estate to Philip E Hopkins as administrator with bond, creditors notice, appraisers named. Inventory and appraisement approved for George Ralston Neal and James D Neal estates with orders to sell. Mary F Dickinson estate distribution rescinded and anew set. William E Brown releases and records final actions for Martha Walters and Edward Hubbert estates. Eastern Shore Trust Company authorized to pay petitioners in the Hubbert case. Marvels’ first and final account for Philip A Marvel estate examined and recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West
Harper and Shawn
Nancy H., Liden
Gootee S. Liden
Harry W. Davis
Donald E. Jefferson
E. A
Samuel R. Hopkins
Philip E. Hopkins
James D. Neal
Mary F. Dickinson
William E. Brown
Martha B. Walters
Edward Hubbert
Ida Nichols
Olon Hubbert
Eastern Shore Trust Company of
Federalsburg
Nathan H. Marvel
George B. Marvel
Philip A. Marvel
Executor's Sale of Valuab le Personal Property
An executors sale will be held at the late residence near Andersontown Caroline county on Saturday May 9 1925 starting at 1 PM to auction personal property from James D Neal and George R Neal estates. Items include a Holstein cow and calf a seven passenger Paige automobile hay wheat fan furniture tools powder and more. Cash terms. James Temple as auctioneer and T Pliny Fisher executor of James D Neal with authority of the Orphans Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Neal
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Andersontown
PAIGE
T. Pliny Fisher
Inet
George R. Neal
James Temple
Court House
Denton
First National Bank
Harrington
Delaware
Peoples Bank of
Maryland
International Note and Mortgage Company
Columbus
Ohio
D. James Temple
Peoples Bank
Commercial Truck Company
Philadelphia
Baoan Iron Works Company
Meadville
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Emma Green
Burrsville
M. E. Church
Ra A. Dill
Wesley Sunday School
Drexel Hill
Rachel Price
Jacob Price
Powell Hopkins
Thomas E. Cahall
Lester
Mollie Cahall
A. T. Garrett
A. T. Garrett, Jr
Mary J. Curry
Matthews
Concord
Ridgely News
H. M. Thompson
William Thompson
Thompson
Fred P. Jump
Queenstown
J. H. Furbush
Roe
T. Furbush
E. G. Furbush
Chestertown
Clark Morris
Virginia
Hayden
T. R. Seward
Ebenezer M. E
William Russell
Near Easton
N. C. Straughn
W. DB. Sparks
Frank Fleming
M. E. Sunday School
W. P. Taylor
Edgar Blades
William Helfritch
Trappe
Dorothy Jump
Edward Wright
Thawley Sparks
U.S. N
Ralph B. Thompson
Roberta Rowe
Westy Davis
G. H. Tarburton
Wilnington
FE. M. Noble
W. C. Finch
H. M.thompson
Henderson
Mr. Reyner
Journal
Earl Otto
William H. Kemp
Easton, Md
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