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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1926

Page

5

Local notices and community updates from Denton area

Centreville court sessions and Caroline attendance noted. May Day events highlight health year at Denton schools with Queen of May and health lessons. Measles outbreaks and other illnesses reported across Caroline. church revival and evangelistic meetings in Greensboro. Political candidacy news includes Roe re election bid and other primaries. ferry service to open by June with two lake steamers and 12 mile outside route.

J. H. Nichols & Co’s. Ad Hignutt Hughes & Co L. B. Towers & Bro Concord Neal Brothers Hurlock Centreville Court Caroline Charles R. Curtis John Lankford Federalsburg High School Wesley E. Thawley Board of Election Supervisors Preston Bethlehhem Epworth League Glee Club Denton Schools High School J. Kemp Stevens Irvin Smith G. H. Rue Denton Jean Kauffman Alma Deen Charlotte Temple Elinor Wilson Harriett Burns Elisha Hobbs Philadelphia Denton Cemetery Francis W. Kirwan Christ Church Elon S. Hobbs New York Katherine Roberta Clara Hobbs Greensboro Baptist Church J. Wilson Brown Weston Memorial Baptist Church Brown Melvin G. Morris Dudley G. Roe Queen Anne’s J. H. C. Legg Senator Roe Jas. T. Knotts Thomas R. L. Price William S. Dellahay House of Delegates Harry C. Flowers Harry C. Butler Register of Wills William T. Bishop

Anderson Carter Marriage at Denton Church

The wedding of Miss Ella Margarette Carter and Mr. Eugene George Anderson was held in Denton Methodist Episcopal Church on May 4. Rev. Kirwan and Rev. Wheatley officiated with music by Mrs. Mulford Swing. A large reception followed. the couple will relocate to North Carolina where Anderson will continue highway work. The ceremony included many relatives and friends from Denton and several out of town guests.

Ella Margarette Carter Eugene George Anderson Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Francis W. Kirwan Christ, Protestant Episcopal Church Melvin E. Wheatley Cornelius DeWeese John T. Carter Georgette Willifred Mary DeWeese Margaret Jones Elizabeth Pastorfield Dorothy DeWeese Charlotte Anne Pastorfield Page Comegys J. DeWeese Carter D. O. George J. Mulford Swing William McKenney Anderson Mr. Anderson William H. Anderson Denton Maryland State Highway Commission North Carolina Denton Volunteer Fire Company Caroline High School Maryland College Lutherville Washington A. C. Norstedt Uniontown K. L. Kelso Marion Ohio Scott Beck Chestertown Thomas Callahan Wye Mills J. Kennard Jones Walter Daly Jefferson Howard Covey William McCallum Macklin Jennie Macklin Philadelphia Townsend Rust T. Porter Rust Miriam Rust Greenwood Charles H. Carter Iva Blanche Carter Seaord Howard Hardesty Elizabeth Hardesty Bridgeville Alfred Baughley Burrsville D. Thompson Swing John M. Swing Margaret Swing Ridgely Price Kent Jacobs Bob Price J. H. C. Legg A. H. Green Marcella Thomas Centreville John W. Noble Thomas L. Trice Ralph Lednan Preston Better Homes Church House America the Beautiful Elizabeth Smith Mary Frieze Ringgold Mary Brumbaugh Rev. L. S. Matthews Paul Sewell James Simon Florence Ludwig Steerforth David Copperfield Charles Dean Nellie Jackson Rip van Winkle Raymond Fisher Drummer Boy Gladys Rickards George Fitz Harry Hemmons Prof Kinhart Daniel Cecil Marguerite Holsinger L. M. Goodwin Simon L. R. Brumbaugh Greensboro Church of the Brethren Society of Christian Workers Near East Relief Methodist Ladies’ Aid Alice Bennington Edgar Lane Lew Lane Frank Matthews Clements Palmyra N. J Stella Reynolds Marguerite Hickman W. T. Sharpley Chincoteague Sharpley The Reformed Church Henry Wilkinson Burton Wilkinson Riz French Harrington Herbert Keeneman Frank Long Baltimore Fitz Selbyville Brackett Ed. Stevens Rehoboth Warry Laird Samuel Lewis Leonard McKnett George Smith Oxford F. P. Herr Florida Allen Parsons A. W. Thompson Gus Keeneman Cordova Harry Wood Wilmington Glassboro New Jersey

Maryland Marriage and Divorce Rates for 1925 Reported

The Department of Commerce reports 25 447 marriages in Maryland in 1925, up from 25 042 in 1924, an increase of 105 or 4 percent, while divorces fell to 1 614 from 1 661. Population estimates show 1 560 230 in 1925 and 1 540 961 in 1924, yielding 16.3 marriages per 1 000 and 1.083 divorces per 1 000 in 1925. Caroline county recorded 189 marriages in 1925, up from 161 in 1924. no divorces listed.

Department of Commerce Maryland Caroline County

P. T. A. To Meet Tuesday Night at Caroline High

The County P T A final meeting for the school year will be at Caroline High School on Tuesday May 11 starting at 8 o'clock The program features music by the Glee Club and Chorus with roll call reports and several discussions including institute features at Salisbury vocational training needs in schools athletics and reminiscences of the Salisbury Institute Directed by Mrs Stevens and Mrs Rue

County Parent-Teachers’ Association Caroline High School P. & T. Institute Salisbury Maud Hemmons

Funeral notices and church news from Burraville and around

Burraville and nearby towns report funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Friedel and two children at Barratt's Chapel after a Felton accident. A 17 year old daughter remains in critical condition at Milford Hospital. Revival meetings at Holiness Church continue. Local visits and gatherings include families from Burraville and Greensbor o. Several pastors report growing congregations and a May 23 sermon. Mr. John L Chance returns from Cambridge Hospital. Mrs. Chance shows slight improvement. Communities share sick lists and hospitality notes as spring events unfold.

John Singer Barratt’s Chapel Wilbur Friedel Felton Milford Hospital Friedel Singer Houston Thawley John Thawley Brown R. H. Stafford Robert Fred Lewis Harvey Collison Ernest Murphy Holiness Church Culver Adams Greensboro B. W. Lowrey King The Baptist Church John L. Chance Cambridge Hospital Union M. P A. T. Garrett Willis Butler Farmington A. W. Betts Hobbs George Wyatt Noah Dearth W. T. Bullock Mite Society of Union M. P J. H. Ward Salisbury W. L. Jump Wilbur Welch Herman Halteman Trice Marcus Hook

Henderson Social Roundup and Local Happenings

Henderson residents attend ball game between Athletics and Washington. Edith Stewart of Baltimore speaks on Near East Relief at M E Church. William Goodwin Jr. visits from Fal som Pa with family. A A Gilbert now lives with son Kelso Gilbert near town. Senior class to perform Jimmy Yonson's Job at Eden Hall Saturday. Various visits and weekend stays noted including Mary Robb, Julia Spinka, Emma Newlee, and families. Mothers Day services planned at M E Church.

Milton Dill Aldo Montague George Clayville Athletics Washington Edith Stewart Baltimore M. E. Church William Goodwin, Jr Falsom William H. Goodwin A. A. Gilbert Union Bridge Kelso Gilbert W. F. Clark Pierce Freeborn Ellwanger Greensboro Mary Robb State Normal School Towson Tom Robb Julia Spinka New York City Emma Newlee William Sanders Easton John Medford Wilmington Viola Conaway al Buscher J. B. Medford

Local Social Notes From Goldsboro And Nearby

Mr. William Dennison and family and Mr. William Craig and family of near Wyoming Delaware visited A G Dennison. Mrs. Sallie Voshell of Centreville spent time with sister Mrs. W T Jarman. The Lane and Scott families visited Elkton area. Funeral attendance for Mr. Charles Russell occurred in Milford. Ladies Aid entertained by Mrs. Grant DeWitt. Sewing Circle hosted by Mrs. W J Murphy. Visitors include Harrington and Baltimore travelers T N Jarrell A D Quillen and Mrs. Robert Jarrell in Philadelphia. Miss Madge Jump from Queen Anne visited T N Jarrell. Clayton Cole made a Philadelphia trip. Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens F J Wrights.

William Dennison William Craig Wyoming Del A. G. Dennison Sallie Voshell Centreville W. T. Jarman J. F. Lane Charles Russell Milford Ladies’ Aid Society Grant DeWitt Hardie Williams Tilghman Baltimore Bess Ross Greensboro Jack Chue W. J. Murphy Luther Johnson Harrington T. N. Jarrell A. D. Quillen Robert Jarrell Philadelphia Madge Jump Queen Anne Clayton Cole

Wedding anniversary at Queen Anne and St Pauls notices

Queen Anne and Mr and Mrs B Barton celebrated their wedding anniversary last Wednesday with St Pauls choir and friends. Sunday services at St Pauls Church May 9 include Sunday School 9.30, preaching 10.30 A Mothers Gifts, Parental Responsibility. Various local guests attended church events and musical programs.

Barton St. Paul’s Choir

Christian Endeavor service led by Hobbs in town

Hobbs Miss Helen Hubbard will lead the Christian Endeavor service tomorrow evening, followed by a sermon by Rev. A We Betts on Mother Her Privileges and Responsibilities. Parishioners of Thawleys Burrsville and Ames churches donated to the pastor and wife Tuesday evening as others visited family and friends in town.

Helen Hubbard Christian Endeavor A. We Betts Arthur Moore Newark N. d Florida FL On. Smith L. B. Moore M. Merriken Federalsbureg Ben Lawless Bernice Charles Todd Philadelphia John Thomas Calvin Betts Felton A. W. Betts Thawley’s Burrsville Ames W. HL. Lord Walter Lord Harrison Satterfield Dover George Henry Oron Smith Susanna Smith Lillian Starkey Tennessee Mar.iane Starkey Mother Willey Baltimore

Apartment and houses for rent on Main and Third streets

L B Towers offers a second story apartment for rent at the corner of Main and Third streets and several small houses available in the town’s rental areas.

L. B. Towers

Happenings at Hillsboro Recital and Community Notes

A Hillsboro recital at Tri County High School features Florence Finch pupils with a long program of dances and songs led by Eugenia Morgan, Dora Sewell, and many performers. Community items cover church meetings, missionary talks in Wilmington, Children’s Week events, weddings, Mother’s Day plans, and local social visits through May.

Florence Finch Tri-County High School Clayton Eugenia Morgan Dora Sewell Florence Blades Ian Garden Isabelle Barton Hazel Eaton Minnie Anderson Eleanor Flowers Anna Wood Ruth Sewell Ruth Reynolds Louise Wright Edna Clopper Edith Hazel Rice Lida May Connelly Susie Anderson Eugenia Barton Dora Se India Mr. Taylor W. B. Sparks Sherwood Lee Dorothy Jump Taylor Thompson’s Hall William P. Taylor Charles C. Shields Brooklyn N.Y Frances L. Mandrell Hayden, Md Queen Anne M. E Christ Charles Jarrell Jennie Clough Church Hill G. B. Stewart W. Whitehurst Miriam Gale P. W. Pilchard H. M. Thompson J. Norman Clark Gladys Gale D. J. Givan Messrs H. L. Heaven E. H. Gale W. F. Dickinson Cambridge Miss Rice Easton Emergency Hospital H. P. Flowers Elwood Flening Federalsburg S. S. Thompson Billy Baltimore H. Lay Beaven Edgar Blades G. H. Tarbutton Wilmington H. M.thompson Philadelphia J. A. Hall Swort EB. A. Barton Milford Kline Easton I. EB. Darrell

Mothers Day at Denton M P Church Heeds Sunday Service

May 9 marks Mothers Day with 11 o'clock services at Denton M P Church. The pastor will preach a fitting sermon and the choir will provide special music. Evening service at 7 30 features a sermon on Christ as the Outdoor Man from Bruce Barton's The Man Nobody Knows. All are invited to attend Sunday School and evening worship.

O'Cloeck Denton M. P Christ Bruce Larton G. J. Wooker

Mrs James Lewis entertains for school fundraiser

Ridgrely notes Mrs James Lewis hosted a card party on Tuesday to benefit local schools. Also mentioned are a Methodist Church Mothers Day service Sunday morning and Mrs Thompson Swing entertaining Mrs K L Kelso of Marietta Ohio. Miss Leona Jackson visiting in Baltimore.

Ridgrely James Lewis Thompson Swing K. L. Kelso Marietta Ohio Leona Jackson Baltimore

M. K. Newnan Advertisement on Page Three

M K Newnan places a brief notice on page three promoting services and offerings. The ad presents contact details and a pointed call to action for readers seeking specific goods or assistance from the Newnan business.

M. K. Newnan

Community Children Week closes with mass meeting

The Children’s Week observance ends with a mass meeting at the High School auditorium this Sunday afternoon. Miss McCormick will speak and the Baptist Orchestra will provide special music. Congressman Lowrey addressed a large Baptist Church crowd Sunday evening on The King and His Kingdom.

D. Smith Edwards Ralph Pritchett and Son Philadelphia Belle Wilson Joseph Orrell, Jr E. C. Orrell Olin Price Alvah Dobson Vergie Roe Claiborne M. E. Church Ladies’ Aid Room Margaret Cross Beacom's College Wilmington M. E M. M. Dickerson P. S. Raughley Guy Pippins Swedesboro N. J Ed. Morgan Anna Jane Jessie Wyatt Cora Wyatt Harold Baggs Atlantic City Andrew Baggs L. W. Taylor Preston Harrison Nashold Otis Lane Queenstown

Orphans' Court Proceedings Include Numerous Probate Actions

The Orphans Court met with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Ed ward W. Liden Ira Norman Wagner Joseph Kibler and Francis A Clark wills probated. Executors named bonds approved appraisers listed. Admin on Francis A Clark estate granted to Wilmina Clark. Inventories and appraisements filed. Guardianship release approved for Maggie V. Dean. Probate dates set for Gadow and Brockway wills. A play titled A Womanless Wedding announced for May 10 at the High School Auditorium.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Edward W. Liden Harvey L. Cooper Lillie D. Liden Gootee S. Liden John L. Everngam Isaac L. Dukes Ira Norman Wagner Harry W. Davis Wilmers Noble Joseph Kibler Fred R. Owens Lewis Kibler Mike Schreiber Francis A. Clark Wilmina Clark E. T. Orme Walton Trice J. Dukes Downes Alexander Hardcastle Bund H. Earle Smith Samuel G. Nuttle Christian Gottwall Co. T. A Maria G. Bechtel Elie L. Davis Clayton N. Cheezum Martha E. Cheezum Maggie V. Dean William Melvin Turner Frank A. Gadow August Gadow Jesse L. Reed Josiah A. Beck Beud J. L. Dukes and Lacy Murphy Daniel S. Brockway T. Clayton Horsey Albert S Undy Mary A. G. Wright

Social News Highlights From Denton Party Scene

Misses Anne Anthony Carlotta Kinnaimon and Eleanor Willis hosted a kitchen shower and bridge for Pauline Nichols ahead of her marriage to Henry Maessen. Guests wore old-fashioned costumes, attended a mock wedding, and enjoyed lilac decor, gifts, a supper, and a wedding cake. A farewell party for M Esther Dunham featured apple blossoms and games, with attendees including Gladys Roe and others.

Anne Anthony Carlotta Kinnaimon Eleanor Willis Bridge Pauline Nichols Henry Maessen Toilers’ Club M. Esther Dunham Philadelphia Maryland Miss Dunham Layton Bowdle Ruth Russell Binghampton N. Y Brick Hotel Harry K. Stewart F. E. Yeoman G. Lacey Stevens Lynne Stevens Ida Betson Joseph Lynch Isabel Wilmington Del C. H. Whitby Baltimore Denton Pocomoke City R. I. Ledman B. B. Brumbaugh Elkridge

Will Conduct Revival Here in Denton May 16

Rev. George W. Cooke will lead an evangelistic campaign in a large tent at Fifth Avenue and Franklin Street Denton starting May 16. The 1500 seat tent will feature baritone Prof Harold H Vignuelle in charge of music and a 100 voice choir. Revs F W Kirwan G J Hooker Sara Arnold and Melvin E Wheatley represent cooperating churches.

George W. Cooke D. D Denton Fifth Avenue Franklin Street Harold H. Vignuelle F. W. Kirwan G. J. Hooker S.ara Arnold Melvin E. Wheatley

Death of Mr William Rutter in Wilmington

Mr William Rutter aged 66 a brother of Mr Walter S Ratter of Denton died while en route to work in Wilmington last Thursday morning. He was unmarried. Funeral services were held at his late home 426 East Fifth Street at 8 PM Saturday. The body rested at McGinnis M P Church Queen Annes County on Sunday with further services. Interment followed in the churchyard cemetery. Born in Queen Annes County he had lived in Wilmington 24 years.

William Rutter Walter S. Ratter Denton Wilmington East Fifth Street McGinnis M. P. Church Queen Anne’s County Queen Anne's County

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the Local Department Wrpreser TE Spape Raphy Anderson-Carter Goldsboro Waterman F. J. Wright Ridgely News St. Paul’s E. Dise Wallace Webster Hurley Ruth Nellie Dean Sidney Bradley Evelyn Dukes Horace Morgan W. P. Monroe Millsboro Olin Ford Marydel Archie Purse Seaford Harry Gibson W.T. Pastorfield P. M. Pastorfield Edward Halloway Royal Oak R. V. Whitehurst Hillsboro Emmett Barton Medford Turner Milton Briscoe Camden Hannaberry Providence Michardson Everett Blades St. Michaels Hackett Sewell Ray Turner Milton Delaware FF. SS. Bowens C. H. Dean Stevensville Harry Clark Suneday Mary Straughn Mollie Wilkinson Charles Covey Wilmnington Ernest Entory Ladies’ Aid Robby Anchett Guild Doris Sharp Gréesboro Good Cheer
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