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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1924

Page

5

Denton Area News Briefs and Community Notices

Local hunting reports note few accidents while W H Anderson receives a cargo of nut coal. Ads seek yellow corn, coal prices at Redden's siding, and hats on sale at Mrs Ida Hollingsworths. Church bazaars set for November, Armistice Day observed, and farm sale planned near Smiths schoolhouse.

W. H. Anderson Redden's Siding F. W. Redden Ida Hollingsworth M. P. Church Howard's School M. Jacobson Denton Mul M. K. Newnam Dorothy Emerson Caroline County Evelyn Kelly Huber Baking Co Centreville Kelly Caroline Court of Appeals Caroline Court Denton Methodist Protestant Church Ra Arnold Church of the Brethren Sherman & Rhodes Bridgeville Federalsburg Eastern Shore Maryland Federation Women’s Clubs Hotel Avon Easton A. A. Hathaway Bedwart Shoemaker Mulberry Street Baltimore League of Women Voters Alfonso Haley State Council of Presidents Caroline County Federation

Social visitors and family gatherings in Denton area

Personal mention lists Mrs Alexander Chambers and son Laird and Mrs Edwin Thorpe and son Edwin of Philadelphia visiting at Andersontown with the Ch ambers and others. Guests include Mr and Mrs Samuel Chambers and son Howard from Es ton and Mr and Mrs Webster Hunter of Easton plus many relatives and visitors from Baltimore Harrisburg and Centreville. Master William Chambers visits Philadelphia relatives.

Alexander Chambers Laird Edwin Thorpe Edwin Philadelphia Willian Chambers Andersontown Samuel Chambers Howard Webster Hunter Eston Haymaker J. Elmer Anthony Con Centreville D. Good Pegpy Harrisburg Slora Plainsfield New Jersey Jean F. Scrivener Labtimare John A. Mackintosh F. W. Groff Martha Elizabethtown C. A. Peniz

Health nurse office approved in county buildings

Report details a permanent office for the county health nurse on the third floor of the Law Building to serve Red Cross and tuberculosis clinics. The Red Cross will share nurse salary, loan closets will be added, and scales purchased. Attorney Dr. Jones and State Board staff praised by officials.

Public Health Committee J. Spencer Lapham Red Cross Ruth Jackson E. A. Jones State Board of Health Caroline County

County School Attendance Honors October Growth

In October the county white school enrollment rose to 3110 and colored schools to 871, totaling 1990 pupils. Attendance improved since September with 41 of 64 schools reaching the 90 percent mark. Honor rolls include Irigh Schonts Caroline Federals bury Greensboro Ridgely Preston Town Elementary Ridgely Primary and others.

Irigh Schonts Caroline Federalsbury Greensboro Ridgely Preston Town Denton Henderson Federalsburg Denton Grammar Goldsboro Smithson Friendship Hillsboro Moore's Nichols Garey’s Smithville Central Maryden Concord Williamson Bethlehem Waltimore Corner Havens Furman’s Grove Laurel Grove Choptank American Corner Hotstan's Branch Hickory Hil Hickman Camp Cirove Cotored Schools Castle Hat Union Johns Jonetown Deep Branch Washington Caraline Thigh Ridgely Prontary Wvoe-Room Castle Latt

Victrolas and Hecarts in stock at MLK Newnain's

Full stock of Victrolas and records on hand at MLK Newnain's. Practically any record in the catalogue. Choose early as scarce items vary. Verins may be arranged. One tuberculosis case at Hobbs and one scarlet fever case at Greensboro were the only commonable diseases in Caroline for the week ending November 11.

MLK Newnain's Hobbs Greensboro Caroline Washington College Ware Western Maryland Washington Field Chestertown Haverfond P.M. C Washington Pennsylvania Delaware Cmftaent Schuykill College Reading Schuylkills Sna College M. K. Newnam’s M. K. Newnam's

James E Morgan 63 Dies at Burrsville

James E Morgan carpenter and long time Burrsville resident dies at home after two year illness. Survived by widow and children Mrs Ed Hand Philadelphia Mrs Clayton Layton Vernon Florence Robinson and Edward Morgan at home plus four grandsons. Funeral held Wesley Church Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev Wright and Rev Jump officiating. Interment Wesley cemetery. pallbearers listed.

James E. Morgan E. N. Wright M. E. Church W. L. Jump Holiness Church Wesley Cemetery Messrs Ed. Webber John L Chance M. F. H. Collison H. A. Porter Charles W. Stokes Charles W. Collison Borrsville

Small Town Guests and Gatherings Across Federalsburg

Federalsburg residents hosted and visited relatives and friends this week. Notables include Mr. Euphonious Smith of Philadelphia visiting brother Fred Smith, and Mr. Carter Kelley of Wilmington greeting his father John Kelly. The community plans a play The Kentucky Belle at the school on Saturday November 22, and several residents spent weekends with kin in Henderson Marcus Hook Newark and Warmington.

Iarold Hrooke Westmont N. J G. L. Jopp Aberdeen J. R. Starkey Oscar F. Morris New York Kate Heather James Hummer James Warmington Ates Lowell Hlummmer Rebecca Medford Marcus Hook F. P. Medford Sylvia Marvel W. Marvel Owen Moore Newark PL H. Davis Maxine Gootwin Henderson Florence Smith Bessie Phillips Near Town Esther Clayville Naomi Stafford Melvin F. Wheatley John Porter Greensboro Second Avenue Fourth Street Bately Manon Dean Ann Sautsbury Mercy Hospital Waltimore AO. Sautybury Mamie Smnth Queen Anne’s County Centreville Church Flill Sadlersville Winifred Hammond Lucy Price Baltimore Mass Winifred Lucy Edward Anderson Bridgeville Frank Long Catherine Pindar James Stary Methodist Ladies’ Aid Thompson W. MM. Wiley Charles Wiley Lakewood New Jersey Kadina Detwiler Merc Waillian Beckwith Denton Herbert Hammond Mamie Smith Treather Maryctel M. A. Bracket Dentists Salisbury Wilmington Suunday Mary Faton Tilda Wooters and Mirs Lawrence Lynch Hockessin Det Robert Colf Dawne Wall Smith Carne Lateham Mallord George Itv Sadie Wilson Lid Morris

Ridgely Community Notes On Education Week Events

The Ridgely News Letter reports a busy week with the Woman's Home Missionary Societies convention in Centreville, a Regions Education talk by Rev. F. A. Linhorst, an Education Week program by the Community Club, and a Lyceum opening with the play June. Local residents attend meetings, visits occur among families, and school activities include officer elections and a council session.

Melvin E. Wheatley Gertrude Jennie Mitchel Elizabeth Flounders Harry Swann Norman Wilson Elsie Matthews Centreville Woman's Home Missionary Societies Middletown M. H. Thomas Madge Elina Wilson Young People's Society Caroline County Ministerial Association Our Church House William McClelland East New Market Our Community Lyceum Tueday Harvey Tol Sinper George Fitz Harry Hemimons Kinhart Wilnington Ridgely Heam

Henderson Epworth League elects officers for year

Henderson residents attended a Friday night Epworth League meeting at Miss Mary Robb’s home where officers were elected: President John Richard and four vice presidents Myrtle Bryant Edith Richard Mary Robb Annabel Clark. secretary Katherine Melvin treasurer Elma Melvin and organist Sara Gooden.

Epworth League Mary Robb John Richard Myrtle Bryant Edith Richard Annabel Clark Katherine Melvin Elma Melvin Sara Gooden

HAPPENINGS AT HILLSBORO BRINGS BAZAAR AND CHURCH PLANS

Community Club bazaar set for November 21 and 22 with two hand knit robes a bed spread and rugs on sale Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday School worship and sermons Educational Week program Home and School Association meets to observe Educational Week with a speaker Local social notes mention many residents visiting relatives and attending services including transfers and travel details plus an Orphans Court report detailing administrations inventories and estate actions.

Bruce Finn Tuckahoe Neck Charles Jarrell H. W. B. Rowe Pion Ray Turner Queen Anne

Work of the Holy Spirit at morning church service

Goldsboro church notices state the morning service will discuss The Work of the Holy Spirit and the evening message The Most Important Thing to be in the World with attendees urged to arrive early for seats. Local births are noted including a son to Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones at Cambridge Hospital last Thursday.

Methodist Church Jean Smith Ma Loflind Deaville N. J W. J. Murphy Arthur Calia John Sylvester Wilmington J. W. Shively Smith and Son Willow Grove George Sylvester Lewis Jones Cambridge Hospital Robert Jarrell, Jr Thomas Gray Tints

Philadelphia Visit Highlights Local Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Earte Alford and Mr and Mrs J If Spence and daughter Kathryn spent the weekend in Philadelphia with relatives. Mr Ilisha Pod of Philadelphia is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Liden. Miss Elizabeth Bullock visited relatives in Baltimore recently. Mrs Earle Alford is spending a few days in Philadelphia. Now is the time to cubecribe.

George King Atlantic City William Golt Helen Long Wye Mills John Lang Alle Sweeney Allan Philadelphia F. H. Sweeney Withiam Goalwin Folream Par W. Af. Goodwin Sunebtyy S. Eldbanby Samuel Cloud Faulee Qlarry Bostic Anne Felton John Quelle Lillian Meredith Hiladelphia Gallen Grace Seward Wallace Jones Ruth Melvin New Goldsboro Beatrice Wand Clement Boudle Jo A. Gooden Yorn Jones Suthersville Mary Rhobh Cassell Howdle Winfred Gooden Carroll Seeney Chestertown Pal Marvel G. S Gooden Wyoming We To Sanders Lottie Dukes Ingleside Clarence Pritchett Wilmington James Rickards Edwans Schoppe Langford Sanders Martin Jensen J. A. Gooden Corrie Hote Charles Fleming Osford Sallie Worth Jones 2. M. Thompson Pauline Jones Baltimore Ella Pennington Sadie Wathers Edna Fleming Easton Annie Beaven Oscar Mann Salisbury Florence Earte Alford J. If Spence Kathryn Ilisha ‘Pod Walter Liden Elizabeth Bullock Earle Alford

Fire threatens homes near Greensboro rail depot

A Saturday night fire near the Greensboro railroad station destroyed a Cooper dwelling and damaged surrounding houses. An oil lamp blast sparked the blaze. Denton Fire Company arrived eight miles away in under 15 minutes, saving about 100000 dollars in property. Fire fanned roofs south of the Cooper residence. furniture from all homes was moved out. The Cooper dwelling was insured, but his furniture was not. Other items note evangelist Rev Melvin G Morris at Angora Baptist Philadelphia and local social updates.

Harry Cooper M. B. Cooper Denton Roe Canning Denton Fire Company Cooper Melvin G. Morris Angora Baptist Church Philadelphia Morris Greensboro George F. Brown Harrington Philipine Vonville Vonville Brown Clinton LB. Jarman Riverside Hotel William S. Carroll J. C. Tuthill Lynchburg, Va George Horsey Wilmington

Prize Winners at Choptank Exhibit Longstanding Local Fair

The Choptank community exhibit held October 24 25 drew many visitors with a large prize list across divisions. Winners included Cora Dulin H H Thieroff Ella Carmine James Cheezum and numerous others for canned goods butters and marmalade pickles and preserves baked goods candy and needlework.

Choptank James Cheezum Sarah Williamson Marie Perry J. B. Todd Cora Dulin H. H. Thieroff Frank Whiteley Peter de Wilde L. H. Thieroff Mary Stevens Orlan Cheezum J. F. Spence Orlan Wright Saorah Williamson Ella Carmine O. C. Blades H. J. Rosebrook Edward Lane H. Hi. Thieroff H. J. Bonebrook W. E.dillon Orland Wright Maryland C. C. Blades J. T. Blades Gilbert Lane Peter DeWilde Dena de Wilde Frank Qly Lulie Colling Annie Eberhard Mollie Wright James Jester Moltie Wright Annie Nichola Steadman J. S. Spence J. C. Wilson Frank Whitney Dr. Steadman W. H. Williamson J.C. Wilson John Schmick Percy Collins H. I H. Thieroff Mr. Henry Mr. Schmick Henry Schmick Nancy Hall Ifenr Schmick Raymond Eberhard Japan Kieffer Kale H. H. Thierolf C. Wilson Cors Dulin

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the Local Department Ispapr Helen M. Schidereith Wiliam Chambers Burrsville Marydel THE Ridgely News Ton Petour Newnaiu Bee Tree School Imi Kusmaut George Conley George Zloch Helen Zloch Margaret Morris Margaret Skusmaul Christine Walls Tessie Dobies Lila Marvel Nettie Marvel Dover George Swede Darby Chales Marvel Hl. S. Barns Vina Street Mareket Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church Young People’s Society Home and School Association G. W. Davis Peppy Milford Kine Nancy Jane Mary Kline Charles Kline D. W. Weaver John Skinner Barclay Aston Vernon Baker Flarrisonburg John Wothers T. R. Seward HH. B. Hay C. Hi. Merchant Joe Taylor Sarah Mary Stell John Holt John Wilson Margaret Jane S. N. Smith Guild Radio Crosley Gail Cooper M. Sk Orphans’ Court Proceedings Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawe J. W. Breeding Wesley L. Breeding A. P. Hammer W. E. Lynch J. Walter Beauchamp Elizabeth Beauchamp Clarence E. Andrews Annie Edith Andrews Marvel E. Flamer George W. Flamer Elle L. Davis James Albert Davis Effie L. Davis Charles B. Harrison William H. Cheezum Isaac T. Sparklin Thomas LB. Sparklin Julia Collier George M. Collier George C. Collier Isaac T. Sparkfin Thomas B. Sparklin Maude Mowbray Charles 8. Harrison Susie FE. Panton Sophie G. Kerr Underwood Bertha Blades Mary Spinka Rudolf Spinka Tonger Jowrsat Mee J. B. Todd Mrs. QO. C. Blades Ela Carmine Newspape
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