Local notices and events fill a busy Denton week
A crowded round of church services, bake sales, bazaars, socials, and entertainments fills Denton and nearby towns. Highlights include Chestnut Grove revival, oyster and food socials, a Thanksgiving bazaar, a box social at Liden's school, and a choir at St. Pauls Greensboro. Roadside and home improvement ads mix with election notices, school attendance trophies, and a pumpkin exhibit marked 190. Regular worship and evangelistic services continue through mid November with Rev G A Morris and Rev N C Clough scheduled. Candidates for Republican primary positions are certified for next year’s ballot. Caroline Council Jr O U S M to attend Denton M P Church memorial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Wright
M. K. Newnan
Chestnut Grove
Austin R. Murphy
Fifth Avenue
Denton
Liden
Concord
S. Lewis & Son
Gay
M. FE
J. H. Nichols
Third Street
Market
George A. Deakyne
Preston Church of the New Jerusalem
Liden’s
Jonathan Adams
Paul Dukes
Florence Patton
Elizabeth Masten
M. E. Church
Caroline County
M. E Newnam
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Greensboro
Harry H. Moore
Willard Towers
Williston
Cana
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
Church of the Brethren
Brethren Church
Harmony
Harmony Community
Denton M. P
G. A. Morris
Harrington
N. C. Clough
Seaford
Messrs
Lee Hignatt
Milton H. Roe
Harry B. Mason
Secretary of State
Marion A. Humphreys
Wicomico County
John Philip Hill
Baltimore
William F. Broening
Caroline Council, Jr. O. US . M
Denton M.P
Council
G. J. Hooker
Social News Highlights From Denton and Vicinity
Personal and social news recounts a Denton gathering at Mrs. G Lacey Stevens home with visitors. Listings of upcoming meeting at Mrs J H Nichols on December 2. Visitation notes include guests from Chester Linwood Philadelphia Greensboro and Baltimore with family ties. Also reports on Mrs W E Brown health, engagements with Hugh Allen Marian Kilmartin, and Denton elder William H Deen illness. Several regional visits by the Sparklins, Gottwals, and others noted along with travel to Baltimore and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
G. Lacey Stevens
J. H. Nichols
J. W. Wiggins
Mary
George T. Lowe
Chester
C. James Larrimore
Linwood
Dorothy Singer
Walter Barsley
Philadelphia
Kathryn Singer
Greensboro
Walter Sparklin
T. M. Todd
W. E. Brown
Easton
Homeopathic
Wilmington
Brown
N. P. Kern
Emily Gottwals
Edith Gottwals
James Powell
Lottie Gottwals
Washington, D. C
Florence Gottwals
Hugh Allen
Marian Kilmartin
Waverly
Richmond
Allen
Priestly Allen
Denton
William H. Deen
George M. Christie
Joel R. Harrington
Katherine
Baltimore
Everett A. Pepper
Bank suit over forged note ends in forgery verdict
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank sued Agnes H Harper for 6000 dollars plus interest claiming her signature on a promissory note. The jury found the signature was a forgery, verdict for the defendant after a five day trial in Queen Annes County Court. Attorneys represented both sides from Denton Cambridge Easton Centreville. The trial drew wide interest due to extensive expert testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Cambridge
Agnes H. Harper
Queen Anne's County Court
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Mrs. Harper
T. Alan Goldsborough
Denton
W. Mason Sheban
Easton
Edwin H. Brown
Harper and Harney
Centreville
A. Siengle Matine
Cambridge
Fred R Owens
W. Brewster Deen
William J. Richards
J. H. C. Legg
Farm Bureau Rally in Denton Featured Speakers and Film
Caroline County Farm Bureau invites all farmers and families to a county rally at the Court House in Denton Tuesday November 17 at 8 p.m. Miles H. Fairbanks and E. C. Smith will speak, with a new film The Maryland Farm Bureau at Work shown for the first time on the Eastern Shore, featuring Caroline county footage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Farm Bureau
Court House
Denton
Miles H. Fairbanks
State Farm Bureau
E. C. Smith
Kent County Farm Bureau
Maryland Farm Bureau
Maryland
Caroline County
Punctual Pupils at Moore's School in October
A list of pupils who attended Moore's School every day in October includes Edgar Bishop Le Roy Bishop George Gottwall Harvey Kemp Earl Bilbrough Russell Edwards Francis Meredith Howard Richard Louis Bishop John Kemp Noble Melvin John Pogany Granville Williamson Norris Williamson Annabelle Brooks Nettie Seward Martha Smith Catherine Pogany Pauline Meredith Christine Gottwall Emma Dyer Mildred Draper Maude Gottwall Annabelle Bilbrough Myrtle Wreeding Thelma Edwards Edith Bishop Mae Breeding Louise Gottwals and Louise Quillen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore’s
Edgar Bishop
Leroy Bishop
George Gottwall
Harvey Kemp
Earl Bilbrough
Russell Edwards
Francis Meredith
Howard Richard
Louis Bishop
John Kemp
Noble Melvin
John Pogany
Granville Williamson
Norris Williamson
Annabelle Brooks
Nettie Seward
Martha Smith
Catherine Pogany
Pauline Meredith
Christine Gottwall
Emma Dyer
Mildred Draper
Maude Gottwall
Annabelle Bilbrough
Myrtle Wreeding
Old Kris Coming to Denton in December Festivities
Santa Claus Day will be observed in Denton County on Saturday December 2 inviting all residents to visit and meet Old Kris. Last year’s event was memorable and this year promises a bigger celebration with details to follow. The date repeats as Saturday December 12th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Kris
Denton
Santa Claus
Kris
Satin hats at Mrs Ida Hollingsworth showcase
Mrs Ida Hollingsworth displays latest satin hats in her shop, highlighting the season’s new colors and trims. The event features a selection of styles suited for social season wear and special occasions.
Miss Elizabeth Schalk Dies After Typhoid Illness
Fourteen year old Elizabeth Schalk, daughter of Otto Schalk, died at Cambridge Hospital after a five week typhoid illness. A memorial service is planned at the Methodist Church on Sunday night with a choir of thirty voices and orchestral accompaniment. Various local residents are noted visiting, traveling, or hosting over the weekend, including engagements, hospital recoveries, and community events in Greensboro and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Schalk
Otto Schalk
Cambridge Hospital
Harvey Thompson
Marydel
James Bilbrough
Near Town
Charles Paige
Wilmington
Norman Melvin
Henderson
Alva Dabson
Dabson
E. M. Noble
J. O. Bernard
Josephine
Washington College
Chestertown
M. E. Sunday School
Genevieve Cooper
Minnie Pinder
Beacom’s Business College
James Pinder
Oscar Eskridge
Oakley and
Stanley
New Castle
Rachel Knight
Veda Hubbard
Philadelphia
Greensboro
Fred Harrington
Emily
George Mitchell
West Grove
John Mittchell
Lester Stevenson
James Butter
Paul Clark
Local social notes from Burrsville and Dover visits
Mrs Isaac Noble Mrs Roland Dukes and Mrs T A Cleaves spent Wednesday afternoon at Rev E N Wrights Burrsville. On December 2 Mrs T A Cleaves and Miss Ola Scott will entertain the Hickman Ladies Aid. Mr Will Peters and others visited Dover on Tuesday. Miss Gladys Bowdle returns from New Jersey visit. Mrs Frank Fountain weekend with her mother. Mrs T A Cleaves hosts Mr and Mrs George Zott Sunday. Miss Ola Scott spent last week with Greenwood friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Noble
Roland Dukes
T. A. Cleaves
E. N. Wright
Burrsville
Ola. Scott
Hickman
Will Peters
George Wilson
C. H. Meloney
Ola Scott
Dover
Charlie
Burrsville Lacks Three Key Local Trades as Population Shifts
Burrsville needs a resident doctor barber and blacksmith while local facilities include two schoolhouses three churches two general stores one large hardware store three filling stations a cannery and an auto repair shop. Several residents were mentioned: the Satterfield family hosted Zack Johnson of Houston. Willie Wilson returned from Harrington after two weeks visiting Mrs. Fred Powell. John Good sold his farm to Mr Dean and moved to Harrington. Maggie Simpson and Alva Griffith are sick. Miller Cooper and Price visited Jacob Price. Clarence Voss left for Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
William Satterfield
Zack Johnson
Houston
Willie Wilson
Fred Powell
Harrington
John Good
Dean
Maggie Simpson
Alva Griffith
Miller, Cooper and Price
Jacob Price
Clarence Voss
Florida
Bargain Bazaar at F. J. Wrights for Hats and Bats
Mrs Ida S Hollingsworth advertises special bargains on bats and hats with all felt hats greatly reduced and new stationery items at F J Wrights. The notice highlights salesmanship and local shopping in a compact 1900s newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida S. Hollingsworth
F. J. Wright
The Ridgely News Letter community notices update
The Ridgely area church groups meet for civic talks and club events. Dr J A Read from Queen Anne speaks on the pastor's civic role and a Washington College lecture on The New Moham medan. Community clubs plan meetings and a fundraising supper aims for about 160 dollars. Families visit, automobile trips and renovations are noted along with school and church activities.
Fall Home Demonstration Work Sees County Clubs Form
October activities include forty two meetings and fifteen girls clubs with about 150 members at Barcus Moore s Furman s Grove Ridgely Hillsboro Denton Williston Harmony Choptank Liden s Hickman Andersontown and Concord. Exhibits include Ann Green s clothing piece first prize at Timonium sent to Chicago International Exposition and a county wide best article display for state kits. Miss Knight of Maryland University to demonstrate in county during late November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcus
Moore's
Furman’s Grove
Ridgely
Hillsboro
Denton
Williston
Harmony
Choptank
Liden’s
Hickman
Andersontown
Cecil
Howard
Emerson
Miss Knight
Maryland University
Orphans Court Proceedings Record Final Real Estate Sale Order
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presiding the following business occurred: Mary F E Noble and Linden C Noble Executors of Solomon M Noble filed printer's certificate to Order Nisi and a final order ratifying the sale of real estate was approved. William F E Sylvester executor of Susie E Sylvester deceased filed inventory and appraisement of personal property and list of operate debts which were approved. T Clayton Horsey administrator of Robert Leonard Hicks filed account of sale and first and final accounts of administration which were approved. Powell Hopkins administrator of Tru vila Jacobs deceased filed inventory and appraisement of personal property and an order to sell granted. Charles Jarrell and Oscar Clark administrators of Catherine Lee Duffey deceased filed inventory and appraisement of personal property and an order to sell granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary FE. Noble
Linden C. Noble
Solomon M. Noble
William FE. Sylvester
Susie E. Sylvester
T. Clayton Horsey
C. T A
Robert Leonard Hicks
Powell Hopkins
Truvilla Jacobs
Charles Jarrell
Oscar Clark
Catherine Lee Duffey
Hog Cholera Decline Warns of Vigilance for Swine
U S Department of Agriculture veterinary experts report the previous year saw the lowest hog cholera mortality since records began. They warn that many swine remain unimmunized and, if outbreaks start, heavy losses will follow before control is possible. Extreme watchfulness is urged and preventive serum treatment should be given promptly where outbreaks occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Local social notes from Monumental City and nearby towns
Mrs. John Boylan and brother R H Merriken of Monumental City motored to their parents M and Mrs M Merriken Tuesday evening and returned Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs John D Slaughter and sister Mrs Marsh were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs M Merciken last Sunday. Ruth Johnston of Bethlehem spent last weekend with her parents D F Johnston. Mrs Lo H Thomas will entertain the Andersontownfobbs Community Club next Thursday afternoon. Rev and Mrs Clark Marshall have been spending the week in Baltimore and Washington. Roland Starkey of Atlantic City spent last weekend with his father Isaac Starkey. Mrs M Merriken and Mrs FE Willey spent last Friday with Mrs John Slaughter. Mrs CD Collison had charge of the Christian Endeavor service last Sunday evening. Mr JR Starkey of Salisbury visited his family here over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
J. A. Read
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Queen Anne
Fitz
Calvin Lynch
Rickards
Roger Ringgold
Seagrave
Methodist Church
Dr. Perry
Washington College
Alice Bennington
Walter Bennington
Linwood
Lee Bennington
Alice
Chester
Viola Jones
Annie Turner
Elsie Matthews
Ladies’ Aid
Church House
Parent Teacher Association
Harry Hemmons
J. M. Swing
Margaret
Irvington
Merchantville
Mulford Swing
George Fitz
Edna Detwiler
Sarah Hoffman
The
Methodist
Denton
Bridge
Thompson
Flan
Community Lyceum
Richard Blackburne
Spafford
Vergie Sparks
Philadelphia
Sparks
Bridgetown
Leelan Jackson
M. H. Swing
Wildwood
Cape May Court House
Bridgeton
N. J
Evangelist Blaugh
Church of the Brethren
Charles Hammond
Stack
Sadlersville
Farmureau
Joshua Elliott
Jackson
James Jackson
Irene Lynch
Wilmington
Emma Jackson
Will Smith
Frank Long
Dover
James Lewis
Delaware
Norman Wilson
Fred Flounders
Harvey Holsinger
New York
John Boylan
R. H. Merriken
Monumental City
M. Merriken
John D. Slaughter
Marsh
M. Merciken
Ruth Johnston
Bethlehem
D. FL. Johnston
Lo H. Thomas
Andersontown-fobbs
Clark Marshall
Baltimore
Washington
Roland Starkey
Atlantic City
Isaac Starkey
FE. M. Willey
John Slaughter
C. D. Collison
Christian Endeavor
J. Robert Starkey
Salisbury
Woman's Missionary Society
Reed
J. E. Morgan
Henry B. Morgan
Caroline Institute
Korea
Mattie Price
Sue Bennett
Addie Morgan
Harry Clark
Judge Clark
Richardson
Caroline Ministerial Association
Caroline County
Ridgely
John Segar
Harris Chapel
van Morton
HH. P. Flowers
M. E. Wilkinson
Virginia
Oscar Briscoe
Barnette
Mr. Peters
Lightner
Florence Finch
Richards
Porter
Ridgely Notes and Personal News
Mrs. Herbert Jones has resigned as librarian and Miss Viola Jones has acted temporarily. Mrs. Harvey Holsinger has been entertaining her aunt Mrs. Wilson of Ingleside. Mrs. Frank Flounders attended the funeral of an uncle at Cordova on Sunday. Miss Mabel Jones lately visited in Marydel. Parker's Duofold pens F. J. Wright.
Hillsboro and Queen Anne church notes and social items
The third quarterly conference of the M. E. Church saw Rev. W. P Taylor invited to return for another year. Next Sunday he will preach on The Regulation of the Tongue. Sabbath activities include a 9 30 a.m. Sunday School, 6 45 p.m. Epworth League with Miss Dorothy Jump, and evangelistic service at 7 30 p.m. A recent school program featured a flag-raising with Master Francis Jones, and many residents attended events and visits across nearby towns, including Williston, Annapolis, Centreville, and Baltimore. A busy social calendar covered club meetings, market plans, and numerous guests visiting relatives in Ridgely, Denton, Trappe, and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
W. P Taylor
Taylor
Epworth League
Dorothy Jump
League
Jr. O. U. A. M. Lodge
Francis Jones
Ella Pennington
G. L. Wilson
J. T. Sparklin
James Hicks
Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs
Williston
H. W. B. Rowe
la Plata
Navy
Charles Stewart
Kemp
Asbury Sharp
Powell Short
Baltimore
C. R. Hicks
Small Son
New York
Jersey City
W. B. Sparks
Susie Thompson
Clara Evans
Sadlersville
J. R. Holland
Carolyn
Floyd Starkey
Church Hill
Edgar Blades
William Helfritch
Trappe
Fred Beauchamp
American Corner
Milford Kline
Charles Sharp
Edward Jarrell
Goldsboro
Enoch Johnston
Dover
James Sloan
Salisbury
Ladies’ Guild
Thomas Seward
Philadelphia
Pauline Morris
Roe
Hilda Seward
Harry Fisher
Louise Gray
John Lundy
Harry Fleming
Miriam Gale
New live rings for ladies and gentlemen by F J Wright
F J Wright announces the availability of new rings designed for both ladies and gentlemen. The notice emphasizes fresh, stylish designs and invites inquiries for orders or viewpoints on selections. The item appears in a local trade or shop listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Wright
Maryland Hunting Rules Narrow Chinese Pheasant Season
The Game Department warns against hunting Chinese Ring necked pheasants as Maryland law forbids any open season. Penalties range from $25 to $100 per offense. 1925 upland game season runs November 16 to January 1 with bag limits for partridge, grouse, woodcock, rabbits, and squirrels. Licenses cost residents 5.10 statewide, 1.10 county, nonresidents 10, with property-based exemptions. Trespassing requires permission. licenses and tags must be carried and displayed. Penalty for violation is 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Department
General Assembly
Maryland
Circuit Courts
Clerk of Court of Common Fleas
Baltimore City
Thelma DeFord 76 Dies After Short Illness
Thelma DeFord daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert DeFord aged 76 died Monday November 2 after a period of illness She was a devout member of Thawleys M P Church and charter member of Loyal Workers Sunday School class Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday at 1 30 Rev W L Jump officiated with Rev C S Marshall assisting Interment was at Denton Six members of her Sunday School class served as pallbearers Floral tributes were numerous and beautiful
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma DeFord
Albert DeFord
Thelma
Thawley's
M. P. Church
W. L. Jump
C. S. Marshall
Thawley
Denton
James Cade
Ralph Wright
Hazel Clark
William Reed
John Crossley
Clifford Wright
Memorial Notice for Mrs Mary Frances Downes
The Eternal Gates welcome Mrs Mary Frances Downes, longtime church member and industrious worker in the Lord s vineyard. Her death leaves a void among the Ladies Aid and parish, yet her faithful life and Christian service inspire hope of a blessed rest with God. Our sympathy goes to her bereaved family as they are comforted by divine love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Downes
Elysian Fields
Nelehibar
Two Citizens Die Suddenly in Denton Area
Prominent Denton merchant Mr W Carrell Pastorfield aged 47 died suddenly while gunning on Ford farm in Tuckahoe Neck. He had lived in Denton 30 years, ran a West Denton store, survived by widow Miss Nannie Nichols and two daughters Elizabeth and Charlotte Ann. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at home with Junior Order of United American Mechanics at graveside. Also Denton resident Mr John T Harris died suddenly in Holiness Church after speaking on Christian life. He was 72, survived by brothers Isaac and Charles Harris. funeral and burial in Denton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Carrell Pastorfield
Denton
Ford Farm
Tuckahoe Neck
Messers
James H. Nichols
Edwin W. Breeding
Bruce Finn
Mr. Pastorfield
Trappe
Talbot County
J. H. Nichols
West Denton
Nannie Nichols
Elizabeth
Charlotte Ann
Seventh Street
Order of United American Mechanics
John T. Harris
Harris
Isaac Harris
Charles Harris
Arkansas
Holiness Church
Denton Cemetery
State Road warning signs damaged. reward offered
Chairman Mackall reports malicious damage to new State Road warning signs with shotguns and hammer blows. A $100 reward is offered for information leading to arrests. Signs cost $40 each. installation on State Highways totaled £13,000 and was completed in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackall
Choptank Church Ladies Aid Meets at Blades Home
The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church in Choptank met at Mr. and Mrs. Owen C. Blades on the 3rd for a pleasant afternoon. Discussions on raising funds occurred with no action. The next meeting is set for December 1 at the Spences. The Twentieth Century Club also met at the same home with good attendance and plans to meet with Miss Marie Perry on December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Choptank
Owen C. Blades
J. F. Spence
Twentieth Century Club
Marie Perry
In Memoriam for James E. Morgan Remembrance Verse
In sad remembrance my husband James E. Morgan departed this life one year ago on November 10, 1924. A grieving wife writes of silent heartaches, longing and hope to meet him again beyond the mortal veil as his daughter Ettie Layton and Florence recall him with love and prayers for eternal shore reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Morgan
Maggie
Father
Flor- Ence
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the Local Department
WSBAE
William H. Nuttle
Olivia P. Roe
Glen Mills
Margaret Jones
Elizabeth McGraw
Ella Carter
Frances Johnson
Farm Bureau
Edward Mitchell
John Mitchell
Katie Russell
Cyrus
Edgar Stufft
A. G. Stuffit
Violet Rawlings
Stanley K. Curry
American Canning Association
Newark
Walter Ross
Clarence Jackson
Allen R. Curry
James Curry
Elizabeth Sharp
Margaret Bilbrough
Rosene Scotton
Harvey Dobson
Harvey Dunning
Clayton
Mabel Eskridge
Ray Luff
Melvin G. Morris
Chicago
Irene Karcher
Ridgely News
Orphans’ Court
West
Harper and
Shawn
Hobbs
Parker's Duofold
Tuckahoe
Lonie T. Ramsdell, HatTtTif H. Hegeman
Susie Sylvester
Etta Pilchard
Katherine Duffey
H. L. Jump
C. H. Dean
H. T. Stayton
Waterman
Cres
Ettie Layton
Anna M. Whaley
Emma
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