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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1922
Page
5
Local page highlights Everngams clothing and Everagain's shoes low price lines. public sales announced for Mrs Emma Rutter and local farming goods. church events at Church of the Brethren and Thawleys M P Church plus a Halloween night in Denton. plus road work updates, hospital death notices, court case results and Hickman funeral service details.
Miss Lillian Ward Sapp married Wilson S. Winyard Jr in Harrington on Thursday with Rev J T Richardson officiating. Bride wore white satin with pearls and a court train. attendants in yellow tones. reception followed and couple to reside in Milford. Separate notices include Ethel May Jackson and Ralph Pritchett wedding in Greensboro, and Edna Hastings and Thomas McGinnis eloping to Easton. Multiple social items note visits, engagements, and local movements among residents.
James H Covey died at his son Luther Covey s home in Federalsburg Sunday morning in his 86th year after age related infirmities He was long a prominent figure in the Eighth district Surviving children include Mrs S S Todd Harmony Mrs John Tribbett and Luther Covey Federalsburg and Mrs Martin Covey Paulsboro N J Sister Mrs Emily Towers Denton Brother the late Frank P Covey Funeral services were held at Friendship Church Monday with Rev Truitt officiating.
Seven year old Granville Williamson son of C C Williamson suffered a severe finger injury when his hand was caught in a grain drill last Wednesday. He was rushed to Easton Hospital where one finger was amputated. A busy social note follows with visits from relatives and friends, and Greensboro’s holiday mood noted after a Tuesday night celebration.
Sunday entertainments include Mr. and Mrs. S C Johnson hosting couples and relatives from Wilmington and nearby towns. A quick wedding at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage yields Charles B Walls and Helen Hubbard. News arrives of Ira Levonite’s death in Millersville. Various families visit or host gatherings in Greensboro Harrington and Felton areas. The Ladies Aid gathering occurs at Mrs. Walter T Redman’s home. Rev C D Sharpless and Colora visitors spend the week locally.
No services were held at the Methodist Church last Sunday due to repairs. Regular services resume next Sunday with Holy Communion at morning service. The third quarterly conference is after the night service on November 19. The new Sunday School house opens on the third Sunday in November. Rev. E. L. Woolf will preach both morning and night. A large rally day urges every scholar to attend and bring a new one. Local residents and visitors are noted as guests and social circle activities are described.
A subscription drive aims to raise 1500 dollars to place a memorial monument in Federalsburg cemetery honoring town and community soldiers who died in World War I. The cemetery has a large double plot, with only an American Legion emblem as prior tribute, and unveiling is hoped for Decoration Day 1923.
Bridgetown Ladies Aid hosted a Hallowe en social at Mrs. Clarence Hunter s home drawing about two hundred attendees. Autumn decor with pumpkin faces and candles complemented prizes won by Kennard Sheltz and Lemuel Kinna mon. John Hunter and Austin Swann of Denton visited Mr T Clarence Hunter on Sunday.
A large crowd attended the Hallowe en event at the Reformed Church basement featuring a witch drill plantation songs by a black face choir and costumed float parade. Margaret Saulsbury won first prize for fancy dress and Ruth Richards second for comic costume. The Circle netted about seventy dollars from admission and refreshments.
October attendance honors list with 27 named students plus spelling takers. Piano recital at Ridgely features Roberta Rowe Francis Rowe William Thompson and Mary Virginia Sherwood. Upcoming Lyceum act The Welsh Miners, bake sale for Tri County High School, and local visits plus social events noted.
Rev J H Schooley preached at St Pauls and Harris Chapel with strong congregations. A new Sunday School department was added and a revival meeting continues at Harris Chapel led by Rev N C Rice. Women’s Missionary Society gathering set for Wednesday at St Pauls with lunch, attendance from Eastern Shore churches, and speakers from Baltimore. Visitors at the parsonage included Rev R M Wheeler Mrs Mattie Showard Culver and Miss Agnes Moore plus Mr C Moore.
The Smithville report notes the Ladies' Aid Society of Bloomery enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs Blanche Adams home. A cottage meeting is planned for Sunday at Mrs James Saints home. The little Clemetine Fountain, daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Fountain, is seriously ill with fever.
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Towers entertained Sunday evening with guests Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lasier and daughters Catherine and Ethel, plus Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Todd with their guests Roland Todd and daughter Mildred, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Liden with daughter Viola. Mrs. Cora Todd, previously ill, is improving.
Obituary notes Col William D Uhler died in Harrisburg last Friday. His funeral was held in Denton with pallbearers from the American Society of Civil Engineers and Masonic rites. Uhler, a native of Nazareth, held top posts in Maryland and Pennsylvania highway departments, shaping standards and service tests. Survivors include wife Margaret Stevens and three sisters. tribute comes from George H. Biles and former colleagues.
A long line of sheepskin lined and colored coats, sturdy shoes, and a full range of winter undergarments for men appear at nearby shops. Prices promised to save buyers money on winter apparel. Women’s fall oxfords with new heels in black and tan offered at Evergain’s, and more selections at W C Pastorfield’s Over-the-bridge.
A three-day event at Masonic Hall featured Williston Tuckahoe Neck and Denton booths with farm goods antiques and crafts. Williston led in economic scoring with 1070 points followed by Tuckahoe Neck 1025 and Denton 985.
In Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. The Register of Wills, on application, granted letters of administration on Rebecca Robertson estate to I R Fleetwood with Isaac T Fleetwood and William D Fleetwood named as appraisers. Release lists filed by Charles E Cannon administrator of Sarah E Cannon. Executors and administrators filed inventories, appraisements and accounts. Court approved first and final administrations and distributions. Notice that the Court will meet Monday November 6 from 1 to 4 pm due to election day.
WW M Fountain son of the late Marcy Fountain of near Bridgetown returned to Centreville last Saturday to renew old acquaintances. A Memphis Texas resident he has worked on western railroads and is now with Fort Worth and Never Railway Company. He visited Chester Town and praised Texas dry law enforcement while noting no pool rooms statewide.
Williston, Mr and Mrs Howard Sullivan entertained as their guests Saturday evening and Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Houck. Misses Elizabeth Frock Margaret Dodd Bessie Dodd Katherine Cremens Margaret Armen Julia Sewall Ruth Piersol. Messrs Matthew Cremens James Cremens Frank Hein Brooke O Neill Roy Dreacher of Baltimore. and Messrs Francis Yeoman Roy Hopkins Charles Shawn of Denton.
A large Preston mass meeting showcased a parade ox roast and oyster service though Governor Ritchie was absent. Congressman Goldsborough, Hon. Robert E. Lee, and Congressman Tom Connolly spoke to a crowd of about one to three thousand, drawn from surrounding counties.
The Sunday School convention at the Church of the Brethren last Sunday drew a large audience. Morning talks featured Dr. C. A. Whister and Prof. W. M. Wine of Woodside Delaware on personal responsibility for Sunday School success. Elders Englar and Flohr spoke on convention reports and objectives, with Steerman outlining best lesson methods. A Ridgely quartet entertained as Frank Ziegler moderated the evening session.
The Parent Teacher meeting was held at the school on Friday evening with officers including President Mrs L H Thomas and vice president Mrs Manning Merriken. Sunday visits included a trip to Federalsburg Seaford Bridgeville and Greenwood. Miss Anna Tarr hosted the Ladies Aid on Wednesday. Mrs B B Cohee and daughter Catherine traveled to Baltimore. Esther Willey returned from Baltimore. Betty Merriken accepted a Baltimore position. Austin Murphy spent Thursday in Wilmington.
Edward M Stack 81 died at his Federalsburg home Sunday after a three week illness. Born 1862 he worked in Philadelphia and Scranton before managing Scranton Gas and Water. Retiring in 1918 he returned home. Survived by widow Lucy Officer and son Alvan H Stack of Warren Pa. Funeral at home conducted by Rev T C MacSorley. Buried Mt Pleasant Cemetery.
Mrs Mary C Horney wife of R Frank Horney of Rosemont Pa died suddenly at Bryn Mawr Hospital on Wednesday October 25 at 9 30 pm aged 40 years She was a daughter of the late Aaron Willoughby of Caroline County and lived in Talbot County after marriage Survived by husband and two daughters Funeral services were held at Villa Nova Church and interment at Holy Cross Cemetery near Philadelphia
We pay cash or merchandise for poultry and eggs and all country produce. Good butter wanted especially at WW C. Pastorfield's Over-the-bridge Store.
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