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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
5
A wide slice of town life is seen in Denton with local ads for wheat corn and flour, car sales and repairs, high school commencements dates, church notices and theater lineups. Board elections results and a barn fire are reported alongside plans for a county agricultural association and upcoming Chautauqua activities.
The obituary column reports the deaths of Thomas H. Hollingsworth in Denton after a paralysis, and Thomas Carmine aged 82 in Baltimore with burial at Preston cemetery. Hollingsworth left a widow Ida Stewart and a son Henry, with siblings and many friends across Caroline and Talbot counties. Carmine, a former builder, is survived by Arlie W. Carmine and Dr. Walter M. Carmine, with widow Mrs. Walter Turner, a Stevens sister, and ties to Ridgely and Sparrow's Point. One more elder, C. E. Wright, moved from Caroline to Sussex years ago and died recently.
Marydel residents Mary Mame Smith and daughter Ann hosted by Mr and Mrs T E Heather over the weekend. Guests included Mrs J R Smith visiting daughter Mrs H George in Michigan. Betty and Frances Hummer visiting father in Oxford. Helen Heather Anna Jump visited Washington. Ruth Hall stayed with her mother Elizabeth Hall. Strawberries expected to fetch fair price after light frosts. Leslie Pippin critically ill. Harry Pippin and Mrs Leslie Pippin attend bedside. Templet ble Sunday School convention drew many locals.
Edward Todd aged eighty five died Friday at his daughter Mrs. Annie Chambers home after a long illness. He leaves two sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held Sunday at Harmony by Rev. J L Nichols with interment at Federalsburg. Reverend Nichols to address Preston Council Jr USAL ML tomorrow at 3 pm. Mrs Belle Dean visiting Easton. Mrs S A Collins ill at home nearby.
Greensboro ladies continue successful fund raising for the Salvation Army. Notable events include a movie benefit at J W Richards theatre yielding about £80 for the Community Club. Local visits feature Mrs Norma Denton and many townsfolk hosting guests from Philadelphia and beyond.
Bethlehem and surrounding communities share visits, meetings, and events. Families such as Wrights Halk Blades Perry and Hubbard attend gatherings in Denton Easton and Preston while the Laddhes Aid meets at Mrs Pritchett with future plans for June and church fundraisers. A bus social and Children’s Day are announced along with several visits from residents to relatives in Easton and Federalsburg.
Obituary remembrance notes Margaret A Murphy who died two years ago in Alayroth in 1918. The poem reflects on life after death and eternity sung by her granddaughter Mary L Richards.
The Community Club met with 26 members, added a parliamentarian to the constitution, and approved a Rum mage Sale for the 29th. Miss Irene Neff serves as librarian during Mrs. White’s absence as Grace and Myrtle Thompson travel with Mr. Hyde and Mr. Allan Parsons to Denton. A car accident near J T Stevenson’s place left only fright and a broken light. no injuries. The Poe Literary Society closes its year with a debate on Woman Suffrage. Various social visits, church events, and hospital updates fill the local page, including births, funerals, and school notes.
American Corner notes a variety social planned for Thursday evening the 27th to raise funds for a good cause. Members are urged to attend and bring pies or boxes.
Burrsville households host a Sunday gathering for Lemuel and Fannie Robinson whose parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Robinson marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The item lists local visitors, missionary news, church events, and family arrivals including Rev Clifton Lord and Mrs Lord, Rev W L Jump, and others from nearby towns.
Preston youths wage warfare against English sparrows using small calibre rifles and have killed hundreds of bird pests. Robins and other native birds have increased since the near extermination of the troublesome sparrows. Residents include Mr and Mrs AL Bo Morgan and guests from Philadelphia and Wilmington. Community notes cover visits, church plans, birthdays, and funeral of former resident Thomas Carmine.
A long list of elected school trustees for various districts is announced, naming individuals in communities such as Marydel, Goldsboro, Edinburg, Greensboro, Burrsville, Caroline High, Harmony, Federalsburg, Ridgely, and many others. The roster includes trustees like T. E. Heather, J. W. Shewbrooks, J. A. Jackson, Joseph Geell, W. H. Cheezum, J. K. Smith, and M. L. Wyatt among many others across multiple towns.
Goldswore notes a 10 30 AM sermon by the pastor on The Triple Life with a 8 PM Rev EL Wolff address. Quarterly conference follows preaching. all conference members urged to attend. Public invited to all services. Local social notes include Miss Hazel Macomber returning from Philadelphia and various visits and moves.
Edinburg notes show Mr and Mrs G A Griffith of Fort Worth Texas visiting Mrs Griffiths parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Heck. Miss Sylvia Carlason from Washington spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Shults. Lemuel Faulkner of Wilmington visits his father W J Faulkner. Lola Seward spends the weekend near Startley. Local farmers remain busy planting corn. Mrs John Elarvath visiting in New York.
A box social will be held at Andersontown school on Tuesday evening May 25. Mr Earle Chaffineh is in Philadelphia. Mrs B OB Cohee has been on the sick list.
Community initiative promotes cleanup and painting to beautify the town. Local volunteers organize efforts to improve streetscapes and public spaces, aiming to boost pride and curb littering with coordinated events and signage.
On Tuesday the County Commissioners heard Greensboro Denton and Federalsburg delegations and others on a 120000 bond issue to build Denton and Greensboro schools. Opponents urged direct levies saying they are cheaper with local cooperation, while supporters backed the legislative plan as the feasible solution to urgent needs. A referendum on the bond measure was hinted by opponents.
Talbot Court opened with major actions from Queen Anne’s county. Mrs. Annie I Brown sues Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway for 375000 for death of her husband John Brown a fireman killed in a washout near Denton August 14 191g. Addison Berry seeks 25000 for injuries at same time and place. Counsel listed for both sides. Railroad cases postponed to fall term.
A call to adopt the motto Work and Save across communities urges citizens to embrace thrift and productivity. The proposal emphasizes financial prudence, responsible labor, and long term benefit to families and local economies. Prospective supporters frame it as a practical civic mantra.
Voters backed Commissioner Colgain in a large turnout with S. G. Nuttle as the opposing candidate. Colgain secured election for his fourth term, defeating Nuttle in a contest that reflected strong local support and continuity in town leadership.
Real estate transfers in Caroline County include Harvey L. Cooper to James R. Phillips for 52 acres in Fourth district at 650 pounds, Annie E. Kinnamon to Oscar Kinnamon, 1733.40, and Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Association transferring 20 acres in Fifth district for 2000 dollars, among many other conveyances across districts including Ridgely and Denton with varied acreages and prices.
Mrs Page Buckey and two grandchildren Joseph and Elen Buckey moved to our town for the balance of the year. Mrs Wm Kinnaman visited Smyrna then returned to Smyrna. Miss Blanche Lanning has returned to New York. Mrs Edward Burris of near Dover Del weekended with her parents. Mr W H Kinnamon and son Melvin of Wilmington spent the weekend here. Mrs Roy Stafford and children visit Sudlersville. Mr and Mrs S C Faulkner of Rising Sun Del were in town one day. Mr and Mrs W N Bowen entertained friends from Sudlersville. Miss Virgie Sparks spent a week with Miss Mildred Hall near Barclay. Mrs R E Lane entertained the Ladies Aid Wednesday. A joint Patrons Club meeting is called for Monday May 24 at 8 oclock in the Caroline High School assembly hall. All patrons urged to attend for important business. Aman recounts an editor who rose from poverty to wealth of 50000 through industry and a late uncle. Queen Annes County Commissioners reappointed Dr EH F McPherson health officer.
In Caroline county the Orphans' Court granted letters of administration for Annie H. Peters to Henry R. Lewis and J Owen Knotts after renunciation. Inventories, appraisements and releases were filed for several estates. Bon ds and notices to creditors were approved. The last will of J Peter Cook was admitted to probate. Foreclosure order requested for Annie H Peters estate.
Miss Emma Davies of the Talbot Children's Aid Society led a push to repeal the Bound Boy law, ending orphan placements with no compensation. The measure, backed by the State Children's Aid Society, became statewide and took effect immediately after passage. Ship by Truck week highlighted good roads and truck transport from Baltimore to Denton with about fifteen trucks visiting.
Mrs Lillian A Dudley and sister Miss Agnes Hignutt hosted last Sunday with guests including Hilbert Hollingsworth and Thomas Hollingsworth from Centreville Virginia Eugene Dudley of Wye Mills Clara Draper Theresa Keel Oscar Richards and Conn Scott of Greenwood Rev Dr E H Dashiell to spend Sunday on Concord circuit preaching at Concord Chestnut Grove and Bloomery He will also be present Mr and Mrs Lacey Collins and Mr and Mrs Wm J Everngain spent last Sunday with friends in Greenwood
The piece laments a surplus of white-collar workers and a shortage of laborers in overalls. It notes that common labor has become an intolerable aristocrat, with native American workers seeking better jobs and few willing to perform the dirty work.
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