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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1920
Page
5
Local items report Armistice Day observations and store hours, a new Lin Eaton farm purchase near Denton, and a pear nursery. Wheat and corn prices appear, with a note on Maryland Queen flooring and a concrete sidewalk on Main Street. Union Thanksgiving service planned, and evangelistic meetings announced. Potatoes and game licenses, harvests and sorghum molasses influx noted alongside weather data and a county Sunday School convention plan.
Governor Ritchie announces the appointment of Miss Margaret Rouse daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard G Rouse of Easton as princess from Maryland to the Texas Cotton Palace Exposition in Waco on November 9 Miss Rouse leaves for Waco with Miss Clark of Washington named princess from the District of Columbia by Mrs Woodrow Wilson Other social notes mention marriages travel and visits among local families and officials including Mr Herman H Cade and Miss Ida Elizabeth, and Mr Charles J West and Miss Stella B Whitfield.
Caroline countys exhibit at the view theatre in Denton displays sixty tables of fancy work gardens canned goods baked goods candy flowers vegetables and farm crops from Greensboro glove factory and others Dentonians won first premium Ridgely second several booths judged by completeness variety and quality with blue and red ribbons Evening programs include music visitors note Caroline as a bounteous land.
Lee LeCompte state game warden reports pheasants distributed to Maryland counties are thriving in the woods and on friendly terms with partridges. He notes woodland and sage field loss harms game life while wild birds increase, aided by seven hundred deputy game wardens across the state.
A new fuel called A. B.C. Brisquets arrives in Denton and other towns amid coal scarcity. Made from Lykens Valley coal, it reportedly burns hotter with less ash and smoke, leaves no soot, and does not damage grates, though it burns quickly and cannot sustain a long fire.
Mr. W. H. Young, a noted farmer and stock breeder near Burrsville, was appointed by Governor A. C. Ritchie as a delegate to represent the county and state at the Maryland Agricultural Society Farmers' Convention in Salisbury on November 6, 7 and 8, and at the Farmers' National Congress in Columbus, Ohio, November 16 to 19. Miss Mildred Slaughter and Miss Marian Stafford returned home after a week visiting relatives in Wilmington Marcus Hook Camden New Jersey and Wilmington, accompanied by Mr. Homer Stafford who then returned to Philadelphia. Mrs. Margaret Simpson of near town was struck by an automobile while going to a neighbor's Wednesday morning, with injuries not yet assessed. she exculpates the driver and calls it an unfortunate accident. Mr. George Miller of Melveespot Pa visited his sister Mrs. M. O. P. Collison, left for Cumberland to visit another sister and brothers. The Holiness people plan a halting service at Ma Thurman Harre’s home next Sunday afternoon, with Rev. All. Betts to preach at Union M. OP. Church on the usual Sunday morning. Mr. David Ellwanger of Chester Pa has been visiting the farming community for a few days. Mr. Charlie T. Harvey returned Monday from a brief trip to Philadelphia. Miss Rath Tasvey was visiting Philadelphia relatives.
Marydet enjoyed Halloween with ghostly street pranks on Saturday and Monday. Junior League hosted a party at the Scotton home with several hostesses. A U A MA group planned a fall chicken supper. Local residents, including Mrs Jacobs, Mr Gardner, and families, were noted visiting or returning home for the weekend.
Misses Pearle Cooper and Kaisa Mc Roett of Warhington assisted Mrs. DLT Richards this week. Mr and Mrs Wen Lowman hosted Aly and Mrs Jacob Weller of Sadlersville on Sunday. Ninety percent of area women voted Tuesday. A well attended social war at the public school Friday. Mrs RK Stafford and children returned from Sadlersville relatives visit. Messrs Win and Melvin Kinnaaneen of Wihnington visited Tuesday. Mrs RL OB Lane hosted her son J Frank Lime and family of Goldshore Sunday. Mr and Mrs B Davis of Sudfersville spent Sunday with Mr and Ali Bowen. Miss Emma Sparks weekend visit with Roe friends.
Fifteen ladies of the Ladies Guild served a hot chicken dinner at the church to greet busy gentlemen finishing repairs begun recently. Mr and Mrs Farister Gilbert rent the Willows of O M Tipoit and plan to occupy at once. Rev J E Smith will lecture at the church starting about November 22. Mr and Mrs J H Blank enter tained last week with friends from New Jersey. Mr Charles Winley of Philadelphia was guest of Mr and Mrs A Meredith. Mr Philip Senner moved to the Win Uhler property. Mr and Mrs QO Mr Pligmutt were in Easton this week.
Governor Albert C. Ritchie appoints Charles W. Sigler as a delegate to the Maryland Site Agricultural Convention to be held in Salisbury on November yth. Sigler also named a delegate to the Farmers National Congress in Columbus, Ohio, November wib Ia 1gth. The Riverside States Greensbase was closed on Banda G. I. Smath. Milk prices reduced at the Helvetia plant under readjustment conditions.
The Ridgely News Letter reports Mr. and Mrs. William Marvel and family leaving for Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to manage Marvel's Farm, with Susie Marvel staying in Goldsboro and Beulah in Theboro. It covers community club activities, appointments, fundraising, a fire-related death of a child, social visits, school notes, and residents' travel and health updates.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a student's effort and a teacher's unclear guidance about arriving late. The text references delays and a possible missed appointment or call, with garbled phrases suggesting confusion or miscommunication in a school or classroom context.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Letters of administration were granted for the estate of Joh W Sutherhind. Appraisers named. Executors filed oaths inventories and accounts for multiple estates including Edward C L Due and William T Mitchell. Several final accounts and dividends were approved. An additional inventory and conditional sales were approved for George L Murphy and others.
Donoho Robinson and two young men visited Petersburg on a Sunday evening to call on friends. Robinson, suffering a headache, asked for aspirin at a drugstore where a prescription bottle of aspirins was handed to him. He opened the bottle, read the label, and swallowed a pill before leaving with others. After an automobile chase with a high-speed car, Shipley and the group headed toward federal questions, an overnight medical treatment followed. The narrative ends with moralizing reflections on charitable schemes and wartime sacrifices.
The Kent News argues farmers face many problems that require organization. It compares farming to other trades that are well grouped for common interests and questions whether the Grange or Produce Exchange can meet farmers needs. It urges unity and cooperation as hunting days approach.
A talented writer formerly of Caro line county resigns the managing editorship of the Woman's Flame Companion to devote time to authoring books and plays. Her works have enjoyed notable success and Ekker books have wide sales across the Atlantic.
The Army notes that many officers and men find peacetime life tolerable and even appealing after entering the war. Educating recruits in khaki proves popular with the War Department, with soldiers resisting recruitment limits and seeking assignments. The 29th Field Artillery has left for service in the mid Atlantic, enlistees faced with limited options, while women may now choose their regiment or the theater where they wish to serve.
Ma Nathan Marvel and others visited Mr George Marvel at Min and Mis Leslie Lo Meredith of Willington hosted a visit from J W Meredith and M de M Jones and Jo Walls family. Aferbert Andson from Carsey Point spent Sunday with his parents. Master James Jensen and others stayed several days with the farmers family near town. Miss Bimina To Mennett from Washington visits her brother B Y Mennett. Miss Lalu Windbit from Witnington spent the weekend with Miss Grace Griffin. ER Pederson of Willington has been visiting friends here.
An exchange notes a large segment of people lacking cleanliness sense, especially in bicycle shops and county homes. Deadlock exists between residents and landlords over improvements, as tenants blame run down conditions for disinterest in upgrades. Some towns report civic organizations trying structured remedies.
The Twentieth Century Community Club met at Mrs J B Todd's home on Wednesday afternoon October 3. Thirteen members responded to one call and three visitors attended. Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee followed before adjourning to plan a November 16 meeting at Mrs William E Dulta's home.
Congressman elect T. Alan Goldsborough enjoys a unique distinction as he nears taking office. He is not the only Democrat in line to succeed a Republican, and his near Heaven blesses the Eastern Shore amidst political change.
An editorials piece laments rising petroleum prices and uncertain reserves. It notes coal and wood as rivals, warns that much oil remains underground rather than as an accessible reserve, and accuses large refinery interests of curtailing fuel oil sales to customers.
A reflective poem praising enduring value of service and truth. It honors those who work for the common good, whose deeds outlive their mortal years, guiding future generations to higher progress and courage. The verse links ancient toil to present and future progress, urging youth to imitate noble acts.
A fragmented lament expresses loneliness and sorrow over a death. The speaker recalls hearing the morning news of a person’s death and laments not saying goodbye. The tone is mournful and personal, with repeated pleas and grief.
Mrs Marty Gaear and children return to Withington accompanied by Moss Nagine Coleman. Mrs Nelon Fogtish returns to Chester after visiting sister Mir RL CP Coleoran. Ahad Mrs Wing Whitby from Patrick town spends days with friends. Mays and Mrs Floyd Caleman move to new home at Uarnony. Mr Frank Robinson of Salisbury spent Sunday with friends. Now is the time to subscribe.
Hundreds stay by phones overnight to learn results from Tuesdays election with Harding leading nationally. Caroline county notes smooth polling, strong turnout by women voters, and votes for Goldsborough and Andrews. Hawkins appears, earning 45 county votes amid overall election landslides.
The Walts hiore Sun quotes a Detroit Gazette dated August 1, 1823, urging readers to forget the heat of the contest and to honor the winner as one cleaned by the fire. It calls for forgiveness of past faults, unity of purpose, and active support to empower the elected official to serve with the trust given by voters.
A reflection on old natural omens. Geese flying northward and a thin honeycomb are cited as convincing tokens, yet the author notes a 50-50 chance of fulfillment and praises the prudence of ancestral laws that are no more likely to be right than wrong.
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