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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1926
Page
5
Local display highlights Chinese lush furniture from M. K. Newnam's with the department noting and inviting readers to view. Public notices report holiday closings for Decoration Day and postal service changes. Several church events, meetings, and community notices are listed including Children’s Day services, bake sales, and a strawberry festival.
Miss Ethel Cooke Bradshaw and Dr. James P. Swing were wed in Ocean City with families present. Dr. and Mrs. Swing will reside in Cambridge. Duffey named St Johns lacrosse manager for 1927. other society items include engagements, visits, and social events across Denton and Wilmington.
Louis J. Knotts of Denton, lifelong Caroline County native, died at his home on Saturday May 22 after a brief illness. Born June 7, 1863, he was married to Agnes Lynch of Ridgely. Surviving sons include J Owen, E Paul, and Louis J Jr. Funeral services were held at his late home with interment at Maley Cross Cemetery.
The Spring Music Festival at Preston High School auditorium on Tuesday May 28 featured five classes performing two selections each. Judges Mrs S E Douglas Mrs Max Chambers and Mr Edwin Wright awarded the Stevens trophy to Miss Flounders first grade. Mrs Stevens received a loving cup and the classes gave a token brief case to her for her work with them. The Baltimore branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will meet in Preston June 1 with addresses by numerous speakers and luncheon at Art's Shoppe. Preston Methodist Church services Sunday May 30 include Sunday School at 10 am preaching at 10 with the sermon Sinning Against Childhood. Children's Day exercises at 8 pm with special music.
Greensboro residents were invited to Sunday services at the Methodist Episcopal Church with special singing and a program. Rev. Melvin G. Morris will conduct baptisms after returning from the Baptist Convention in Washington DC. Notable local residents and visitors are listed in a community notes style.
Smithville notes weekend travels and calls on relatives as families from Earl Pennypacker to the Spences, Bullocks, Alforces, and Towes visit from Wilmington to Federalsburg. Local church services, illness at Federalsburg, and job updates tied to area residents mark Sunday through midweek gatherings.
Ridgely residents prepare for Sunday morning sermon by Rev Leelan Jackson on The Crowning of a Good Life. Visitors include Mrs Connolly of Centreville visiting daughter Mrs Albert Saulsbury Jr. Local social notes mention ball game attendance in Easton and visits by Rev and Mrs W E Habbart of Witington. Mrs T L Day stayed with Aunt Mrs Covey in Denton and Mrs Ed Rowe returns from winter in Wilmington. Strawberry picking will begin very shortly.
Harmony residents Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gibson entertained many guests on Sunday afternoon including Ada and Blanche Baker Charles and Ruthanna Baker and Mary Maloney. Mr. and Mrs. Webster Todd Mr. and Mrs. A D Ivins and others also visited relatives in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. George Kelley and Mrs. J Cox spent Sunday with Edward Kelley. Mrs. Oland Thomas and son Wilbert called on Mrs. Webster Todd Tuesday. Ada Baker returned home after Wilmington visit.
Dr Stephen Stoddard Stone born July 27 1867 in North Chelsea Massachusetts. He moved to Maryland as a youth and settled in Ridgely about twenty five years ago with his aunt Mrs Wheatley. He married Catherine Elizabeth Wheatley in 1908, resumed medical practice after illness, and died May 24 release at age. Funeral at St Benedicts Church. interment at The Plains. Survived by wife a son William three brothers and two sisters. Community notices follow with services sermons and social events across Ridgely Maryland and nearby towns.
Monderson and Medford families spent Friday in Wilmington with returning Roy Medford for the summer. Nearby gatherings included Langford Sanders party and Betty Hutton in Washington, while athletes, students and visitors from Marcus Hook Athletic City Golden's College Queenstown Dover and Willow Grove joined various hosts. Names like Grace Griffith J E Walls W F Clark and John Harris recur as guests and hosts during weekend visits and canning season plans.
The Rev. Howard Wells will preach at the MoE Church South on June 6 and administer the Lord's Supper before the quarterly conference. Goldsboro Choir offers a monthly hymn service next Sunday May 1 at 8 p.m. Various residents attend church activities, visits, and evangelist meetings. Revival services here closed Wednesday evening.
Miss Latham Starkey returns home from two weeks with father Isaac Starkey in Knoxville Tea. Preparations underway for Children Day service at the church on June 6. Mr and Mrs L. II Thomas and family visit Greenwood friends last Sunday. Ellen Collison spends week with Mil lard Collison in Hartsville. Mrs FLON Smith and Esther visit Greensboro relatives. Louis Muller underwent surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Parsonage renovations underway. D J Merriken spends a few days in Baltimore.
Mr Wolder and Mr Sewell invite the public to a film event in the Choptank club room with an introductory talk by Mr Holder. Refreshments will be sold by the club ladies. The Twentieth Century Community Club met at the Blades home on the 20th and plans for June 2 at Miss Marie Perry’s.
Local society brings together families from Roe Hayden Federalsburg Perryville and Chestertown with numerous dinners visits and hosting. Revival meetings near finish and school juniors held a party at Lewestown moonlit outdoor games and refreshments accompany the weekend gatherings across Queen Anne Hillsboro and nearby towns.
At Tuesday session Judges West Harper and Shawn preside as administration and probate actions proceed. Nellie Thompson estate grants to William Thompson with bond and appraisers named. Hannah T Elben and Frank W Redden wills filed for probate. Lizzie G Redden and Caroline Phillips Redden appointed administrators c t a. various accounts releases and final proceedings noted. trust company authorized to pay funds to guardian Jesse A Merrick for minor Walter L Merrick.
Burrsville residents led by W HH Young John HH Thawley and others assisted in planting corn for Mr Chance who has suffered a compound fracture of his left leg for ten weeks. Nearby visits included Annie Raughley and guests from Frederica and Har tington, plus local families and property changes noted.
A brief thank you note to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness from Mrs John 1 Chance. It invites readers to order strawberry tickets now from the sender.
The Denton Spring Festival of Music directed by Mrs J Kemp Stevens was held in the Denton High School auditorium on Wednesday May 26. Seventh grade won the silver loving cup donated by Mrs Stevens for tone quality and rhythm with honorable mentions for grades three and six. Judges were Mrs Leo Walz Mrs J Mulford and Mrs P Roland Fischer.
Preston Council No 3 Junior Order United American Mechanics initiated a class of eight, the first degree team on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Officers include W. J. Bonner, Ed Lane, Weber Lane, J. W. Cohee, and others, followed by ice cream and cake.
At Friday meeting, Miss Louise Dukes Librarian read a letter from Mr R W Messenger author of Patty Cannon Administers Justice gifting a copy to the elm library. Mrs Harry E Ramsdell presented on the Eastern Shore Federation meeting at Easton and Mrs D W Davis described a reception to club women at Mrs Starrs home.
Caroline and Worcester tied for second in the inter scholastic meet at Washington College. Easton and Talbot counties led with first place. Denton Ridgely Federalsburg Preston scored for second group. The meet featured sprint, relay and field events across 86 to 115 pound and senior divisions with winners from Crisfield Cambridge Easton St Michaels Pocomoke City Centreville and more.
A long list of individuals and businesses across Denton Federalsburg Preston Greensboro Ridgely Harmony Marydel and other towns appear with debt amounts ranging from 1 000 to 30 000 for items including cig arette soda fountain restaurant and repair services. Names include Linwood Eaton Stewart Sherwood J W Simon G C Johnson and several firms such as Hughes Lumber and Coal Co and Breeding s Drug Store. The compilation notes owed sums from 1 000 up to 30 000 with diverse lines of credit and products. It reads like a creditor ledger detailing debtors and amounts.
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