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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1926

Page

5

Local notices mix sales, meetings and births in Denton

The week’s notices include straw hat sales at Everngamr’s and Mudd’s Shop Unique, upcoming bake sales by the I. C. E. of the M. P. Church, and the Senior Class trip to Washington with Prof. Johns and Miss Ford. Also reported are measles cases in Caroline county, a divorce in Caroline County Court, and upcoming district and county events including a track meet at Washington College and a spring music festival across several high schools.

Journal P. D. Phillips & Bro Salisbury State Road Ridgely Bridgetown Federalsburg Greensboro Baptist Church Cooke Indy Preston Council William S. Elben Tuckahoe Neck Elben Knotts Owie F. Wilkins Easton Charles W. Shawn Denton Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company Crisfield America Frederick J. Libby Big Tent Caroline County Washington College Henderson Greensboro Preston St. Michaels

Nichols Muessen wedding notes in Denton society

Miss Pauline Nichols became Mrs Henry J Muessen in a Denton home ceremony on May 15 with Dr T Q Crouse officiating. The wedding featured Anne Anthony piano preludes, a Mandelin style aOh, and a collage of guests from Baltimore Philadelphia and New York as the couple prepare a Second Street Denton home and a honeymoon cruise aboard the S S Howard.

J. Ed. Nichols Denton Pauline Nichols Henry J. Muessen T. Q. Crouse Nichols Anne Anthony Emil Rosenast J. W. Muessen A. E. Muessen R. Ells Clark Virginia Cooper John Witzell Baltimore Chicago Henry Piel New York Thomas L Trice Preston Winfield T. Nichols Florida John Swing Ella Pearsaul Ridgely Earl Rosenast Merchantville N. J Margaret Rat Metropolis Sun Rays New York Sun M. Wade Hughes Chevy Chase R. Boon Beauchamp Clarence E. Rice Frenry Wild Bernice Antchil Indiana Mrs. Wild John Bennett Ridley Park Wm. E. Cheerwin E. D. C. Hegeman New Jersey Walter George Irelen Mary Kailgallen Marguerite Young Dorothy Walraven Cambridge H. Clay Hobbs Hobbs Alicin Emerson Washington, D. C R. H. White Fanny George C. Shirven Brooklyn Dwight Biscoe W. A. Culver Mary Kilgallen

Revival Services In Goldsboro Led By Rev John Baker

Revival meetings led by Baltimore evangelist Rev John Moses Baker draw large nightly crowds in Goldsboro. An all day service is planned for Sunday May 21 with Sunday School at 9:30 am preaching at 11, 3 and 8 pm. Baker is joined by Rev Mr Whaley and two Baltimore gospel singers, with a large choir. Also notes local social visits from Addie Sturell Marguerite Griffin Louise Dennison Towson students and area residents visiting family during the weekend.

Baltimore John Moses Baker Baker Whaley Gospel Singers Addie Sturell Marguerite Griffin Louise Dennison State Normal School Towson Bryan Shockley Massey Thomas Shockley Harry Gibson Delmer J. W. Gibson Noecse Wilmington T. N. Jarrell Jack Chue Middletown Hattie Atkinson Addie Jarrell

Local residents visit relatives and friends this weekend

Greensboro residents and visitors from Wilmington Chestertown Philadelphia Towson and Baltimore filled a weekend with family visits. Notables include Miss Margaret Cross Marion Cross and Lawrence Luff recovering after a recent automobile accident and several students and academics from Washington College State Normal School and Indiana.

Margaret Cross Beacom’s Business College Wilmington Marion Cross Washington College Chestertown M. P. Cross Little Lawrence Luff J. R. Luff W. B. Moore R. F. Eaton Centreville Josephine Moore Burt Hobbs Hattie Atkinson State Normal School Towson W. B. Massey Joseph Bernard Washinngton College J. C. Bernard Messrs Cyrus and Edgar Stufft Philadelphia A. G. Stufft C. C. Prettyman Indiana James Swann James Curry Stanley Margaret Morgan Baltimore Edgar Deahyne Bobby John R. Lutt George Mitchell West Grove Alice Bearman West Chester Olver Marker James Robert Frasier Marshall Hutson Charles Rich Mabel Ralph Pritchett Mildred Everett Marcus Hook Samuel Reid New York City David Stuffe Conrad Travers C. H. Pipps

Henderson Girls Win Seventh Annual Denton Track Meet

Henderson High School girls varsity volleyball clinched a 10 to 9 win over Ridgely High in a thrilling seventh annual Denton meet. The squad, 9-0 with 188 points to 10 for opponents, eyes the State championship in Baltimore June 11. Team: Grace McShane captain Rosanna Richard Anna Churchman Sara Meisterich Beatrice Hudson Huttie Smith Marie Dill Naomi Stafford.

Denton Henderson High School Ridgely High School Gonfalon Henderson Girls Greensboro Sadferpville Preston Federalsburg Ridgely Baltimore Grace McShane Rosanna Richard Anna Churchman Sara Meisterich Beatrice Hudson Huttie Smith Marie Dill Naomi Stafford L See D. Crouse C Donovan E Jarrell J Curry D Deel W. Norris Jr. Denton M. Pentz Harding S. Hurst E. Crouse E Bell Noble R. Dean Rt. Pisher C. Stevenson Rudgely G Ames B. Brides R. Kruger E. Playharty KR. Dulmn J. Curry W. Lankford Nile See —Preston Hoffal C. Noble R. Dulin R. Sidwon Ridge Mary Quillen Louise Crouse Dorothy Weir Thelma West Trances Orme Marie Pent Pocahontas J. Morris L Sullivan Co Nichols N. Dathn T. W Bullock Meredith W. Christopher Ro Nichols Ve Andrews M. Love Denton d. Federalsburg D. Denton D. Greensboro BO Wright J.A. Nepert Lands HH. Blades J. Wilson AH. Hall J Seaman C Kohler W. Kleinwaehter L Craft Ballsboro Hillsboro Henderson Moore’s Winnine Riddlehage Ro Hubbard H. Howard EF Zacharias I. Dulin FE. Pearson D. Langrell Roo Dulm W. Urry G Adams Mirved Chestnut Grove Ceelin Hubbard Virgina Eabbard Ruth Waldis W. Towers Eo Williams Kathleen Walds Dollie Wright Theodore Trice Gals Dodge Ball du Greensboro Harmony Goldsboro RO Bowdle Viola Collins Esther Meredith Blanche Woight Jeanette McMahan Anna Wharton Helen Bullock Rosa ‘Truitt Frances Vickers Jonnie Wharton Guils D. Henderson Ridgely d . Denton Pedersburg Pederalsburg D. Ridgely Gladys Bradley Helen Covey Helen Bowdle Katherine Noble Matilda Croll Margaret Collins Roselle Covey Rosalie Watson Bul Bessie Wright Eva Largan Myrtle Towers Eunice Hallowell Mary White Edna Lankford Elizabeth Jester Alice Meredith Helen Cook John Clara Wing Mary J. Howard Grace Sullivan Susan Griffith Myrtle Hignutt Hester Wyatt Orath Taylor Alice Hignutt Alice Trice Alma Dean Ruth Trice Ruth McCrea Ida Nabb

Greensboro Evangelical Campaign Draws Crowds in Baptist Church

The Brown Evangelistic Campaign has held two weeks of meetings at Greensboro Baptist Church with large audiences, conversions, and baptisms. Blind gospel singer Robert Frasier from Philadelphia impressed the crowd last Monday. He is set to return August 15 for a two week open air drive, with Dr J Wilson Brown and Rev W L McKee participating in ongoing nightly services through next week.

Brown Greensboro Baptist Church Robert Frasier Philadelphia Greensboro J. Wilson Brown W. L. McKee Indiana

Ridgely News Letter Notes and Local Happenings

Mrs Watson Booker returns from Florida with sister Mrs Carter husband and nephew Orris Ames. Oxford visitor Mrs Hamilton stays with Mrs Booker. Local ball game Centerville Ri dgely 8 Roch Hall 1 Melvin Bennington hits 3 home runs. Church events, club meetings, weddings, travels, and residents moving in and out are summarized with names and places. Gardens bustling and community activities continue through week.

Watson Booker Florida Carter Orris Ames Hamlton Oxford Booker Alice Bennington Lee Bennington Alice Centreville Raymond Wood Mildred Rowe Mary Robinson Marcus Hook Ridgely George Fitt Christ J. M. Swing R. E. Fountain T. Saulsbury Easton William Morris Cordova Arthur Scully Alec Bennington Leolin Jackson Harold Hatfiell Robert Georgetown Charles Stevenson Mary Redden Denton Pauline Nichols Woman's Home Missionary Sorciety Church House Ruthsburg Annie Turner Porter Baltimore Jennie Smith Gertrude Deyo Wallhill N. Y Ord Raleigh Fred Flounders Chestertown Harry Hemmons Wallace N. C Elma Louise Wilson Thompson Swing Kelso Mabel Jones Bridgeside Leona Jackson Baltinore Dorothy Saulsbury Elaine Philadelphia Rising Sun Wallace Wilson Arizona T. C. Cahall William Thompson Thaurmont I. E. Mason Roger Ringgold Faston Frances Pennington Harvey Sewell Robert Dean

Surprise party hosted at Prod Wrights home

A surprise party was held Tuesday night May 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs Prod Wright. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Perry and son, Mr and Mrs Fred Blades, Mr and Mrs Henry Cheezum and children, Mr and Mrs Roland Blades and children, Dorothy Blondes Delly Knotts Daisy Blades Elise Martha Marquart Tilghman from Easton Edna Matthews Lloyd Donahoe Monroe Ford Cheezum Vernon Blades Preston Towers Gray Nelson Carey Clayton Cheezum Leslie Earl Wright Earl Blades Frank McCarter Earl Perry Myles Poiest Donahoe Henry Waldron George Stafford Fred Marquart Carlston Elworth Wright Melvin Willard Blades Harlan Davis Oscar Earl Todd Edwin Worm Walter Covey and others.

Prod Wright William Perry Fred Blades Henry Cheezum Roland Blades Dorothy Blondes Delly Knotts Daisy Blades Elise Martha Marquart Tilghman Easton Edna Matthews Lloyd Donahoe Monroe Ford Cheezum Vernon Blades Preston Towers Gray Nelson Carey Clayton Cheezum Leslie Earl Wright Earl Blades Frank McCarter Earl Perry Myles Poiest Donahoe Henry Waldron George Stafford Fred Marquart Carlston Elworth Wright Melvin Willard Blades Harlan Davis Oscar Earl Todd Edwin Worm Walter Covey

Queen Anne Ushers' Union meets at Mrs Lightner's home

The Ushers' Union of the M. E Church South held a Friday evening meeting at Mrs B Lightner's home decorated with flowers. Charles F Stewart and Harry Jump led the program with addresses by Judge Hammond and Rev RV Whitehurst. Refreshments followed. Various local residents and guests attended multiple engagements and visits around town.

Ushers’ Union The M. E Church South B. Lightner Charles F. Stewart Harry Jump Judge Hammond Royal Gah RV. Whitehurst Mattie Ivins Peehshil N.Y Noyes Memorial School YH. Barnes New York Louise Short Denton Eastern Star St. Michaels M. E. Wilkinson Elisabeth Jump Harold Annie Jump Hillsboro Charles Rhodes Howard Jowers Warry Moore Federation of Women’s Clubs Easton J A. Rood Januls Virw Mas Henry Morgan Mosses Grace Emily Dulin Polly Calloway Mass Madge Jump Pred Jump C Merrick Hobbs Mroo Calwell Wilson E H. Dashiell Salsbury Dower Wilbur Clark Canbridge Clara Price Baltimore Jane Stayton

Benjamin K. Davis of Valcourt Dies in Barn Fire

Benjamin K. Davis of Valcourt Saskatchewan died April 29 when a barn fire destroyed his barn as he tried to save stock and grain. He was a son of Nathaniel and Emily Randers Oasis, longtime community promoter and church worker. He left a widow Mary Whiteley, Preston, and seventeen grandchildren with three sisters and numerous relatives across Canada and the United States.

Benjamin K. Davis Valoor Saskatchewan Canada Tire Hus Trys Hns Nathaniel Preston William Wilcox Rex Rouleau Charles Sessler Wilhham Abel Regina Waliam Mibkee Sidney Pulcher Maryheld Sash Herbert Thompson Detroit Mich Kate Collins Lynch Kent Joseph Mollyan Leena Oasis Wilmington Del Missour Maryland Delaware Bethel Church J. F. Madding California Washington, D. C Juhn Kelley Wim. Bf, Kelley Ma Os Kelley Mas Madding Little Roch Arch Mattie Kelley Tod D. Kelley Leaington, Ky

Denton Wins In County Track Meet At Caroline High

Denton High led the county athletic meet on Caroline High School grounds Friday, scoring 150 points to take top honors by 28 points. Results show Denton figures across events from sprints to field events with multiple athletes from Federalsburg Ridgely Greensboro and others placing in finals and relays.

Denton Caroline High School Dentona Faduralsburg Preston Ridgely Greemsboro AL Lee Henderson Chestnut Grove Harmony Walsboro Concord Moore Williston J. Zacharias Greensboro RO Pleetwood B. Wright F. Williams Pederalsburg Bo Wight R. Fleetwood C. Koerber P. Dobson I Hirs P Seese W. Paswaters Greenstore J. Wilson Dillon J. Hurloch Federalsburg C. Rice J Oil Ellwanger Kibker PL Gelletly Pusey H. Mitchell W. Papwaters Wlemvachter B Parker E. Cooper J. Wright P. Hemmions C Baker S Offord Wright C. Baker Wen

Inter-Parochial Meeting of Women’s Auxiliary in Two Counties

An inter-parochial meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary will be held at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Greensboro coming Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Bishop George W. Davenport will conduct the morning service and Rev. Robert W. Lewis will preach. The agenda includes a parish roll call, missions prayer, parish activity reports, a box lunch recess, three addresses on Mountain Work Summer School and Mission Study Classes and Corporate Gift, an Organization session, and officer elections with adjournment announced. All ladies of Caroline and Talbot counties are invited.

Caroline Talbot Church of the Holy Trinity Greensboro George W. Davenport Easton Robert W. Lewis Shrewsbury Parish Kent County Helen Lloyd Christ Church Thomas M. Green Holy Trinity Church Oxford Dudley Roe Caroline and Talbot Counties

Denton Leader Franks W. Redden Dies at 69

Prominent Denton citizen Mr Frank W Redden died at his Second Street home after a long illness. He was 69 and had worked in lumber and grain, then contracting and building. He helped erect many local structures including the old brick high school. Survived by widow Lizzie Phillips Redden and daughter Caroline Phillips Redden. brother George T Redden and sisters Mrs John R Cannon and Mrs George Cooper. Funeral held at his home with Rev Francis W Kirwan officiating. interment in Denton Cemetery.

Frank W. Redden Denton Second Street Redden Redden & Insley Barnhart Lizzie G. Phillips Concord Del Caroline Phillips Redden George T. Redden John R. Cannon George Cooper Philadelphia Francis W. Kirwan Christ Episcopal Church Denton Cemetery

Dr Malone Dies Suddenly In Chestertown Concert

Dr Frederick R Malone of Greensboro prominent physician on the Peninsula died suddenly on a Tuesday evening while attending a concert in Chestertown. Believed to be caused indirectly by a recent flu attack. He was 67, born in Greensboro, studied at Washington College, University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins. Survived by wife Mattie Naylor and two children. Funeral at Holy Trinity Church with burial in Greensboro cemetery.

Frederick R. Malone Greensboro Peninsula Malone Chestertown Dr. Malone Washington College University of Maryland Johns Hopkins Mattie Naylor Trappe Frederick Roland Sharon Marian Peabody Institute Baltimore Medical Society Caroline County Holy Trinity P. FE. Church Caroline County Bank Holy Trinity Church Francis W. Kirwan Greensboro Cemetery

Crossing Tragedy Claims Richard Casson Near Ridgeley

Richard Casson, a colored man from Queen Annes County, was killed yesterday morning at a Ridgeley crossing when a northbound passenger tram collided with the farm wagon he rode in. The wagon was wrecked, the mules escaped unharmed.

Richard Casson Ridgely Casson Queen Anne’s County

Happenings at Hillsboro Women organize at church revival planned

Mrs Bertha Reeves from Wilmington spoke on mission work and formed an auxiliary of the Womens Home Missionary Society and a Queen Esther Circle for girls at the M E Church Hillsboro Officers were elected for two years with meetings set for the third Tuesday and third Monday monthly Revival services begin next week led by Rev John M Baker of Baltimore with nightly preaching except Saturday The morning service on Beth will admit probationers to full membership Epworth League events plan and several local residents and guests are noted with travels and visits through the week

Paul Sturgis Westover Edgar Sturgis Robert Merle J. Omar Jones New Britain Conn W. E. Cartwright Wilmington Harry Gough Robert Steffy Canton Ohio W. L . MacClintock Rosanna Richards Purdy Richards Rosanna Baltimore M. E. Church Bertha Reeves Delaware Women’s Home Missionary Society M. E IL. P. Plowers J. T. Sparklin K. M. Covell Ralph Halland Woolford W. P. Taylor Queen Esther Mildred Gale Emma Holland Eleanor Knotts Margaret Briscoe Mite Box Naomi Holland Mary Virginia Sherwood John Moses Baker Charles Jarrell W. B. Sparks Skinner H. M. Thompson Norman Clark Goldsboro Harry Jones Virginia Charles Reese Clayton W. P. Fleming Cornelius Washington College Travers Emily Koneman Berlin John Wathers Bailey Christine James Sherwood Denton Richard Beaven Chester Lansdowne Philadelphia Mary Cooper Stewart Gale Rehoboth

Reduced berry shipping rates announced by Express Company

Growers and shippers on the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula are urged by the Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association to use the new American Railway Express tariff on fruits and vegetables effective May 1. Strawberries will see reductions from 10.5 to 27.5 cents per 100 pounds, totaling $27 to $41.25 per car, with specific cuts from Delaware Maryland points to Boston Providence Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Portland Pittsburgh Rochester Scranton Toledo and Wheeling. The association says the saving will be substantial this season due to late crops.

Del-Mar-Va Traffic and Transportation Department Eastern Shore Association American Railway Express Company Express Company Peninsula Boston Mass Delaware-Maryland Virginia Providence R. I Buffalo N. Y Cleveland Ohio Detroit Mich Portland Pittsburgh

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