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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1923

Page

5

Wedding at Union M. E. Church Federalsburg

Miss Anna Mary Brown became the bride of Leon M. Pearson in a Friends ceremony at Union M E Church Federalsburg. The couple plans to live at 1106 County Line Road Bryn Mawr Pa after November 15. The section also notes Halloween party gatherings, local visits, and multiple social events across Goldsboro Greensboro Denton and surrounding areas.

Union M. E Federalsburg Anna Mary Brown T. Fred Brown Leon M. Pearson Paul M. Pearson Swarthmore Swarthmore Chautauqua Association Friends Frank C. MacSorley Adeline Fisher Denton Barbara Pearson Ellen Pearson William J. Kindley Baltimore Jesse Johnson Portsmouth Andrew Simpson Clinton Poole Mary Davis Jo Raymond Charles Federalsturg County Line Road Bryn Mawr Lillian Timmons Lillian St. James Kathyrn Thawley Esther Raleigh Esther Statum Esther Griffin Evelyn Wyatt Frances Case Roberta Butler Helen Chaffinch Sara Baynard Nellie Timmons Hugh Ramedell Melvin Pentz Raymond Beauchamp John Andrew Thomas Baynard Paul Reed James Ward Timmons William J. Ostermann New York Martha Mary Schoen Henry Schoen Near Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Euene Kraemer Willard Green Ridgely Lucy Long Walter Long Krause James Savitz Coatesville Clarence R. Pentz Juniata College

Death of Mrs. Charles Butler in Tuckahoe Neck

Mrs. Charles Butler aged 46 died at home in Tuckahoe Neck after a two week illness. She was a devout Holiness Church member and mother of many, survived by her husband, parents Mr and Mrs George Neighbors of Hobbs, four brothers and sisters, and several children. Funeral held at Holiness Church of Denton with Rev G L Helsby and interment in Denton cemetery. pallbearers named J Ed Nichols Carroll Pastorfield William DeFord John Moore Will Murphy and Houston Towers.

Bloomery Church H. S. Burns I. S. Hollingsworth Philadelphia Hughes Lumber and Coal Co New Victor Records Newnam’s Denton Federalsburg Charlie Major Palace Theatre Ladies’ Circle Charles Butler Red Rabbit Second Street Alward Chamberlaine Protestant Episcopal Church Centreville Juniata Drexel Institute Clarence Pentz Caroline County Ridgely Bethlehem Church J. R. Bicking Pocomoke City Salisbury Wicomico Fred K. Owens Sarah’ A. Hignatt Ancie E. Todd Concord Alexine Ledman Preston C. H. Atkins Meserz Alda P. Whitby Lacy C. Murphy John L. Everngam Stutzman Farm Garey H. Hubbard Eighth District Carrie Chaffinch John E. Chaffinch Bloomery M. E Church Hubbard Lower Caroline Allebach Interstate Milk Producers Cohee Philadelphia Board of Quality Control Bomberger University of Maryland Goodwin Inter-State Association Tuckahoe Neck Butler Holiness Church George Neighbors Hobbs Robert Neighbors Frank Adams Thaddeus Snowberger Greenwood Del James Neighbors Harry A. Gordon Burrsville George Lloyd Lewis Roland Willard Marion G.L. Helsby Holiness Church of J. Ed. Nichols Carroll Pastorfield William DeFord John Moore Will Murphy Houston Towers

Poultrymen Meet at Court House in County

About 60 poultrymen attended a Thursday night meeting at the Court House. Speakers included George W. Schaffer from Caroline County in the Atlantic Coast Poultry Producers' Association, W. H. Rice Extension poultry specialist, O. Z. Remsburg State Farm Bureau organizer, and W. A. Cray Atlantic Coast Poultry Producers' Association assistant manager. Cray explained the association and demonstrated egg grading by color size and quality. LL. M. Goodwin, County Agent, chaired the meeting.

Court House George W. Schaffer Caroline County Atlantic Coast Poultry Producers’ Association W. H. Rice State Extension Service O. Z Remsburg State Farm Bureau W. A. Cray LL. M. Goodwin

Vote the Whole Democratic Ticket

Vote the Whole Democratic ticket across state and county races led by Ritchie Andrews Hignutt Harper Shawn West Wilson Clark Thawley Temple and the broader Democratic ticket. electing this slate promises unified party leadership in House of Delegates Orphans Court and key county offices.

Ritchie Andrews Day Hignutt House of Delegates Harper Shawn West Orphans’ Court Wilson Register of Wills Clark Thawley Temple

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

To the many friends who were so generous in their acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy during my recent bereavement, I wish to express my sincere appreciation. Jonn J. Ghingher.

Garey H, Hubbard

Thanking friends after bereavement from Mrs Garey Hubbard

A brief note from Mrs Garey Hubbard expresses gratitude for the kindness and tokens of friendship shown by friends and neighbors during her time of bereavement.

Car Crash Injures Local Man Near Town

William Carter of near town was badly hurt last Saturday night at Goldsboro when his horsepanicked and collided with a passing automobile. The hearse was severely damaged. Carter lies in critical condition at his home.

William Carter Goldsboro Henderson Greensboro Hallowe'en Bridgetown Myrtle Bryant Ralph Henry Ed. Hammond Anna Caroline John Cooper Wilmington William H. Goodwin Lillian Melvin Clayton Melvin Dan Schoff James Johnson 5. C. Johnson G. L. Reed William Sanders Elma Elma Melvin Elsie Barcus Juanita Cale Sara Gooden Anna Marvel Joseph Raymond Denton George Reed Emma Newlee Loren Pritchett Philadelphia A. M. Jones

Social notes and visits around Denton and nearby towns

A sequence of visits and guests from Swarthmore, Philadelphia, Camden and Dover mark weekend gatherings. Local residents welcomed relatives, and Edmund Hurd installed a first of its kind radio machine. News notes mention Miller tires price updates and frosty warnings as winter days approach.

Ridgely News Letter Delegates Attend Salis bury Convention

Delegates from several Sunday schools plan to attend a convention in Salisbury led by Mrs. A W Thompson Miss Evelyn Frampton Mr Selby Groff and others with attendees including Rev Melvin Wheatley Mr I Mason and Miss Henrietta Swann from various churches. The Nyoda Camp Fire Group celebrated Hallowe en with Wendat group at the club room in festive orange and black decor.

Methodist Sunday School Salisbury A. W. Thompson Evelyn Frampton Reformed Sunday School Selby Groff Paul Holsinger Andrew Mitchell Edna Detwiler Brethren Sunday School Melvin Wheatley Henrietta Swann Methodist School Harry Hemmons Marian The Reformed School Morris Dragoo Baptist School Hemmons Miss Detwiler Groff Nyoda A. G. Sainsbury Guardian Hallowe'en Wendat Denton Pradem Paul Sewell Elsie Matthews Flying Squadron Delaware Delaware University Delaware Workhouse Farnhurst Insane Asylum Brackett John Davis Sam Walters John Swing Roland Fountain Irvington N. J Sara Neff Mamie Smith Milburne Heather Tom, Jr Marydel Reformed Church Russel Custer Lancaster Theological Seminary Carolyn Mancha Easton Oxford Camden Richard Blackburne Baltimore Blackburne John Lane Evelyn Lane Wesley Centreville George Slaughter L. M. Goodwin Chester Mervyn Seward Aberdeen Texas Edward Stephens Rehoboth Harry Laird E. E. Pendleton Fleury Red Lion Knows Templeville Charles Starkey Anna Lynch Roop E. C. Harley Norristown David Ritchey William Davis Donald Mount Alto School

Red Men delegation bids for Great Council at Wilmington

The Tecumseh Tribe No. 43 appoints Aliie Anderson Herman Hignutt Edgar Wroten and J Stevens as delegates to represent the tribe at the Great Council of Delaware in Wilmington on October 24 and 25. Local social notes mention visits, family outings and upcoming revival services at the M E Church.

George E. Swain Harrington Hickman Ime Sachem Aliie Anderson Sagamore Allel Stokes Herman Hignutt Edgar Wroten E. W. Brown J. Stevens J. C. Wroten Edgar Wrote Delaware Wilmington George Wilson Frank Fountain Philadelphia Camden J. Ralph Gootee Stevens Andrew Thawley FE. W. Brown J. W. Peters Grace Adams FT. Peters John Stevens Carey Federalsburg Elwood ,Taylor Farmington Hazel Brown Chester M. E. Church Mrs. News E. E. Wright Fred Messick A. F. Zimmerman 5. P. Brown Albert Stokes Sam Carey

Circle No 3 cafe supper at Queen Anne club

The ladies of Circle No 3 of Queen Anne Community Club plan a cafeTeria supper Saturday night November 16 in the club room High School Building from 4 to 7. Cakes pies ice cream and supper foods will be served. The club’s moving picture on Saturday night drew a large crowd. Also notes on church services and visits follow.

Circle No. 3 Queen Anne Community Club Iigh School Queen Anne Harris’ Chapel St. Paul's Christ Showard Culver Culver Jake Morgan RL. Wittig Speltsville Cartelyou Charles Dean Tilghman’s Island E. S. Ravens

Williston Community Club Holds Meeting and Elections

A teachers meeting at the school organized by Mrs. W C Maloney elected Wesley Poole president and Harry Cooper vice president with Miss Elizabeth Cannon as secretary. Monthly gatherings set for the last Wednesday evenings and a Halloween fruit snack provided. The Williston Community Club plans a November 9th meeting with officer elections upcoming. Mrs Paul Maloney and Ruth were seen in masquerade, and Mrs William Adams visited Federalsburg with her sister.

Aatrons Elizabeth Cannon W. C. Maloney Wesley Poole Harry Cooper Miss Cannon Williston

Local social notes from Weldon and surrounding areas

Miss Esther Willey served as bridesmaid for Julia Montcastle in Weldon on Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. C. S Larrimore and Thurman Oden visited relatives in the Monumental City. Mrs. Norris Bradfield and Miss Alice of Baltimore visited Miss Dorothy Beaumont. Mr. C. D. Collison led the Christian Endeavor program last Sunday. Mrs. T. P. Towers of Denton stayed with Mr. T. H. Towers. Mr. L. H. Thomas traveled to Baltimore on business. Mr. W. P. Stafford and family relocated to Marcus Hook.

Esther Willey Weldon N. C Julia Montcastle C. S Larrimore Thurman Oden Monumental City Norris Bradfield Alice Baltimore Dorothy Beaumont C. D. Collison Christian Endeavor T. P. Towers Denton T. H. Towers L. H. Thomas W. P. Stafford Marcus Hook

Third Community Exhibit prize winners at Choptank fair

The third annual Choptank Neighborhood Fair showcased readable displays from home demonstration and university staff with judges awarding premiums in categories such as canned goods jellies pickles and sewing. Notable exhibitors included Miss Kellogg Miss Knight Mr. Bomberger and County Agent Walls with awards to Mrs. Sallie Ross Mrs. James Cheezum Mrs. Cora Dulin and others across dozens of items from apples to pies and garden produce.

Miss Kellogg Miss Knight University of Maryland Goodwin Dr. Bomberger J. B. Todd Sallie Ross O. C. Blades Thieroff W. E. Dillon E. O. Wright Maryland Biscuit Cora Dulin J. T. Blades James Cheezum Lillian Blades F. F. Whiteley Elia Carmine 0. C. Blades J. F. Spence Japan J.T. Blades Percy Collins Eberhart Grimes Eberhard Mra Branchley Ben Davis Stayman’s Winesap Paragon BE. Branchley York Imperial Keiffer Pears Lillie Collins Eddie Butler Estelle Wright John Hopkins Sane E. Wright Leon Wright E. Branchley Mis Mollie Flaharty Wm. Vande Visse Peter DeWilde Sallie_Ross J. H. Spence James Jester

Field Crops and Garden Seeds Listed by Farmers

A detailed list of field crops and garden seeds credited to various farmers and sellers. Items include mung bean, Sudan grass hay, yellow corn, broom corn, Egyptian wheat, sunflower, barley and oats, white corn, red mercer, potato, sunflower seed, alfalfa hay, soy beans, and pumpkin varieties. Numerous individuals are named, with multiple mentions of Eberhard, Mrs. James Cheezum, Mrs. Mary Stevens, Mrs. J. B. Todd, and L. Blades among others.

Lillie Collins James Cheezum E. O. Wright C. E. Andrews John Cox Babbage Cora Dulin Billie Williamson Mary Williamagon Billy Williamson Eberhard Gene Lima J. C. Wilson Co. E. Andrews Ella Carmine Cora Beans Peter DeWilde L. L. Blades W. E. Dillon Fern Leon Wright Sultana Mung Bean Mary Stevens Thieroff J. B. Todd Percy Collins Tee Red Mercer J. B. Said Stet J. Haney C. Wilson L. L

Hillsboro Community Attendees and Weekend Notes

October perfect attendance names appear for Hillsboro school. Community Club plans rummage sale in Mrs Sparks store room with clothing on commission or gifts. Hallowe en party at the school drew good turnout. Weekend visitors include the Eckstorms from Stevensville, Covells, and Downes.

Russell Fleming Howard Knotts William Thompson Francis Fleming Rumsey Mullikin Francis Rowe Cooper Elben Leslie Wright Grace Ireland Doris Samis Anna Wood Mary Virginia Sherwood Naomi Holland Louise Horsey Emma Holland William Clark Robert Eveland Arthur Hammer Woodward Horsey Mason Clopper Thomas Eveland James Sherwood George Samis Marion Wood Emma Ferry Aileen Barton Mary Louise Dodds Enza Perry Edna Clopper Stella DeFord Gertrude Riley Pearl Seymour Audrey Samis Frances DeFord Gertrude Perry W. B. Sparks M. Kline N. Knotts G. L

Farm Bureau Directors Secure Office Space in County

County directors met in special session to press for more office space for the County Agent and Farm Bureau secretary. County Commissioners granted use of the grand jury room when not in session, for Extension Service and Farm Bureau needs. Ridgely local elected officers for next year, led by Harry Holsinger as president and Andrew Mitchell as vice president. Regular Farm Bureau meetings schedule listed for Marydel, Ridgely, Denton, Greensboro, Preston, Tuckahoe Neck, Concord, Henderson, Federalsburg, and American Corner. Visitations noted for Ridge ly and Baltimore area residents. John Hurley shows improvement after illness.

Farm Bureau Extension Service Grand Jury Ridgely Harry Holsinger Andrew Mitchell Milton King P. W. Chichester Marydel Denton Greensboro Preston Tuckahoe Neck Concord Henderson Federalsburg American Corner

Last Ladies Aid Meeting at Choptank Church

The last Ladies Aid gathering for the M P Church at Choptank was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. O C Blades and enjoyed by all attendees. The next meeting is planned with Mrs W Collins on November 6. An oyster supper is scheduled for the second and third at Choptank.

M. P. Church Choptank O. C. Blades W. Collins

Caroline County Journal Offers Prime Advertising Space

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Orphans Court action lists multiple estate proceedings

In Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Admin letters granted to O W Handy with bond and creditor notices. Appraisers named J W Noble I H Morris. Executors Wheatley Fisher and others filed inventories and accounts. Wills of Matthews Dickinson approved or renounced. Admins Dickinson Cooper bonded. Pennypacker Mowbray accounts filed. Handy estate inventory filed. Court adjourned to November 5 with Election Day on Tuesday the 6th from 11 to 2.

Orphans’ Court West Harper and Shawn Register of Wills Mary C. Handy O. W. Handy J. W. Noble I. H. Morris W. Lee Wheatley Ella M. Wheatley T. Pliny Fisher James H. Fisher Maude F. Johnson Mary T. Fisher Myra C. Jackson J. Alda Jackson George W. Matthews J. Harvey Coursey Mary A. Matthews T. C. Horsey Mary Frances Dickinson Wm. F. Dickinson Harvey L. Cooper Harman Pennypacker Edward E. Nuttle William R. Pennypacker Maggie M. Parker Mary E. Mowbray Charles B. Harrison Leonard Taylor

Hog Cholera Breaks Out Across Caroline County

County Agent L. M. Goodwin reports hog cholera spreading to Ridgely near Hickory Hill and Bethle hem after a year, likely from feeding kitchen scraps containing pork. Dr. Frank Taylor and Dr. W. H. Wright diagnose cases. authorities urge stopping infected pork products and inoculating hogs with anti cholera serum to prevent further losses.

Caroline L. M. Goodwin John Swing Ridgely L. W. Hill Hickory Hill W. W. Hubbard Bethlehem Frank Taylor W. H. Wright Wright

In Memoriam Edith Thawley Trice Remembered

In sad but loving remembrance of our dear sister Edith Thawley Trice who left us eleven years ago October 30 You have gone from us dear Edith To your Saviour good and true You have won the heavenly glory Sister E L El

Edith Thawley Trice Edith E. EL

Local Social News Roundup from Ridgely and Philadelphia

Mrs Annie Cahall is ill at cousin Mrs J F Elliott's home. Mrs Sam Lane visits her sister for ten days. In Philadelphia Mr Robert Smith has returned from Annapolis. Mrs R E Fountain visited Denton on Tuesday. Mrs Harold Rowes is improving slowly.

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Denton Journal the Local Department J. C. Wright Town Robert Jarrell Edward Louise Milby Andrew Quillen Noble Downes John Shively Arthur Cahall Omar Shively Rebecca Lane State Normal School Towson Aid Society Howard Braynon E. J. Saunders Jarman Berlin W. T. Jarman Fred Sylvester Australia Ladies’ Aid Society Thomas Shockley Byron Shockley Golt’s Station Extension Service News Jonn J. Ghingher Charles Robinson Hersey Hughes Bessie Harvey Tribbett Emory Cannon Ingleside T. H. Robinson Milford Algia Robinson Felton David Hurd Howard Braynson Jack Dolan Lucy Pierson Sadie Garrett Edmund Hurd Margaret Simpson Will Simpson Harry Plegar Dover J. Otis Stafford Annie Raughley Ernest B. Raughley Wesley E. Thawley Edward Fountain Ilinois Dorothy Collison Dorothy Harris West Denton Florence Robinson Olfie Pearl Baynard Miller Mar Mobile Co Ridgely News William Croll Herman Hignatt H. J. Ramsdell Clatrington Mary Parker Cora Celly O .C. Blades Roland Chambers J. C. McRill 5. O. Wright F. F Whiteley Orland Cheezum Sallie Rosas Hillsboro Edgar Blades Edward Bryan Trappe Florence Covell Iris Seager Charles Stewart Louise Gray H. W. B. Rowe Farm Bureau News James Smith Iva Harrison Borman Talbot County James Corkran Annie Flaharty Celia Kelley May Barrow Walbrook John Hurley James Temple Mr. Temple
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