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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1928

Page

5

Christmas ads and notices fill Denton Journal

The Denton Journal lists holiday ads and notices including a Christmas ad placement by M. K. Newnam, ranges of sales such as Allen's Parlor Furnaces, furniture and piano wants, revival services at Bloomery M E Church, an upcoming film of Lilac Time at The Palace Theatre, and multiple community events. Local public notices cover health, real estate, and transportation details, while civic groups report meetings, demonstrations, and charitable drives.

Denton Journal M. K. Newnaim Allen’s M. K. Newnam Denton Mil Caroline County Dayton C. C. Voss Burrsville Bloomery M. E A. W. Miller Colleen Moore Gary Cooper Palace Theatre Hubbard’s School H. C. Wright Market Street Denton Community Club Ardeena Goldsboro Ingleside Massey J. W. Kirk M. P Shelby McPheeters Kellar Spafford Caroline G. H. Wilson Maryland Tuberculosis Association Baltimore W. B. Matthews State Association Denton Rotary Club Julia Wilson Eliza Goldsborough Straits Settlements Mail Conito Bluefields Nicaragua France England Germany Caroline County Federation of Women’s Clubs Denton Community House Denton Club Frank Short Sussex County Del Adelene Pratt Louise Fisher Anne Anthony John Stowell National Federation San Antonio

Annetta Anthony and John Renninger Wedding News

Denton social notes report the November 14 Chester Pa ceremony at the Perry home for Miss Annetta Anthony and Mr. John M. Renninger with Rev. George W. Townsend officiating. The couple, now in Chester, plan a New England motor trip before Renninger’s Reading Railroad service.

In Memoriam D Warner Hignutt Remembrance Note

In sad remembrance of my dear father D Warner Hignutt who departed November 13 1927, sorrow fills my heart yet I hope to meet you at the Pearl Gates in that Heavenly Home. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Olivia I Lord.

D. Warner Hignutt Olivia I, Lord

Weeky Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Club Week

Weekly Ridgely News Letter reports a community club meeting at Mrs. Frank Seward’s home with a postponed paper on Great English and American Writers of Fiction by Miss Emma Saulsbury. Other notices include church events, society meetings, visitors from Easton Boothwyn Wilmington and Hartly, and plans for a December bazaar.

Western Maryland Ties Navy In Soccer Game At Stadium

Western Maryland and Navy played to a scoreless soccer tie at Baltimore Stadium before the Navy Michigan football clash. Navy had the best chance on Steere's first half penalty, but Howard of Denton blocked it. Westminster had one corner kick, halted by the referee as the contest ended with no scoring.

Caroline High School Caroline County Greensboro Paul C. Cantner Federalsburg Denton William McDaniel Hurst Western Maryland Navy

Local Social Roundup From Liden's and Nearby

Mr and Mrs W E Bullock hosted a Sunday gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Melvin Andrew Mr and Mrs George Butler and daughter Harriet Bess Mr George Breeding from near Denton Mr and Mrs John Williamson Mrs Blanche Butler and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Torbert with son Allen Mrs Elon Wright Mrs Lena Bullock Miss Helen Melvin and Mrs James Cannon attended a turkey tour to Mrs Helen Baker near Chestertown Mrs Celia Melvin Mrs Julia Wright Mrs Ida Melvin and daughter Helen visited Mrs Charles Smith Mrs Wm Hamilton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wm Liden Mrs John MacDonald was honored at a birthday dinner Edith Roselle Wright stayed with Mrs Lillie Hignatt Willard Gresham visiting friends in Cochranville PA.

W. E. Bullock Melvin Andrew George Butler Harriet Bess George Breeding Denton John Williamson Blanche Butler Lawrence Torbert Allen Elon Wright Lena Bullock Helen Melvin James Cannon Helen Baker Chestertown Celia Melvin Julia Wright Ida Melvin Helen Charles Smith Wm. Hamilton Wm. Liden John MacDonald Edith Roselle Wright Lillie Hignatt Clarence Torbert Willard Gresham Cochranville, Pa

Adams Cross Roads Birthday Surprise for Miss Adams

A birthday surprise party was given to Miss Jessie Adams on Thursday evening last at her home for her 16th birthday with 62 guests. Refreshments were served and guests wished her bright and happy birthdays.

Jessie Adams Miss Adams Bloomery Aid John Elrick Federalsburg Lewis Lockerman

Mrs. Mary E Mulder Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs. Mary E Mulder wife of George Mulder died at Fernhurst Dover Road Tuesday night November 6th after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband a son John Brown and a daughter Mary Elizabeth. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jacob Andrews of Carolino county.

Mary E. Mulder George Mulder Fernhurst Dover Road John Brown Mary Elizabeth Mulder Jacob Andrews Carolino’ County

Local social notes list Sunday visits and guests

Henderson and Clayville families hosted a string of visitors from Dagsboro Frankford Goldsboro Preston and beyond including Carmena Bunting Johnson Long Walls Kenton Seward Schoppe Hindman Marvel and others over the weekend Various spouses and children joined dinners and calls with local residents plus trips to Wilmington Baltimore and Marcus Hook among scheduled gatherings and extended visits

Weekend guests and visits in Greensboro area

Mr and Mrs Purnell Blanche and their young son and Miss Gladys Blanche of Chester spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William H Sipple. Margaret Sipple visited the Sippiles. Irving Van Sant and Quentin Barnes, students at Washington College Chestertown, were weekend guests of Irving's parents. Harvey Dunning of Clayton and Julian Dunning of Wilmington visited Mrs Dunning's sister Mrs John Luff. J L Bennett and Mrs L Fees of Millville NJ visited Conrad Sabitsky. Fees stays. Coursey Edwards Harry File Edward Flaharty of Wilmington were weekend guests of Alvin Edwards. Harvey Dobson of Wilmington visited his mother Lydia Dobson. Dawson Gruwell of Wilmington spent weekend with his parents J W Gruwell. Carrie Hobbs of Baltimore visited her parents Burt Hobbs. Dr and Mrs C W Barton and Martha Barcus visited NYC and Philadelphia last week. Allen Curry of Wilmington and James E Curry plus J R Meekins and Mrs Charles Rich visited Wilmington on Wednesday. Henry Friedel of Linwood spending week with Fred Friedel. Jessie M Wyatt of Wilmington spent weekend with her mother Cora Wyatt. Paige Riddleberger guest of relatives in Marcus Hook. John Brown and Elizabeth Hughes spent Monday in Baltimore with L W Taylor. Louise Swann spent weekend in Federalsburg.

Annetta R. Anthony John W. Renninger Chester Madison Street George H. Perry George W. Townsend Ridley Park Ermine Hickman Caroline County Denton Ernest G. Cooper Havre de Grace W. S. Norris G. A. McDaniel Mabel Duffey T. L. Trice Dentonians Baltimore Western Maryland College Naval Academy Charles Howard Sarah Murphy Jane Wine Anne Green John Emerson Samzon Nowell George Beck E. M. Noble Raymond Beauchamp Paul Howard Clement Noble Western Maryland Denton Boys Donald R. Allen Bridgewater Myrtie Bowman Herbert T. P. Fisher Allen Louise Fisher Westminster G. H. Rae Boston Rue Mary Wilson Lee Anthony A. R. Neal Samuel Eilwanger Annetta Anthony John M. Renninger T. Alan Goldsborough E. G. Cooper George Hall Goldsborough Orme George J. E. Smith Williston Preston New Jerusalem Marietta Anthony Annetta Ray John M. Renningery H. E. Ramsdell C. J. Kern Doylestown Muriel Tell H. A. Paine Betty Jean Bloom Odessa N. Y Martha A. Beauchamp Delmar Mareese Roe Marguerite Young Earle Chaffinch Philadelphia John Chaffinch T. F. Johnson Emily Frances Johnson Wilmington Helen Chaffinch Beacom’s College Mary Kilgallen W. H. McCallum Germantown Wm. H. Anderson Mildred Louise Nuttle Frank Seward Emma Saulsbury Church House H. V. Samis Easton John Sutton Mason Boothwyn Josiah Shaw Shaw J. Mason Shaw Grant Yates Grant Temple Players St. Gertrude’s Academy The Reformed Church Harry Hemmons Harford Porter Harold Headley Swedesboro N. J Mulford William C. Harrison, Jr Harrington Rev. L. 8. Matthews Sheely Columbia Indiana John Hoffmans Shaners Harry Temple Marydel B. F. Richards Leonard Dean Sparks Bridgetown Andrew Laird Street George Wooters Ridgely Wesley Bowers Belle Andrews Margaret McCloud Greensboro Melvin Bennington Kennard Pindar Pennsylvania W. D. Marvel Goldsboro A. L. Russell Mollie Diggans Queen Anne Wallace Lane Eugene Pennington Beatrice Bowers John Swing Samuel Thomas Royal Oak Ada Matthews Margaret Swing Mary Stack Purnell Blanche Gladys Blanche William H. Sipple Margaret Sipple Harry Jones Irving van Sant Quentin Barnes Washington College, Chestertown Warren VanSant Harvey Dunning Clayton Julian Dunning C. W. Barton Martha Barcus New York City

Bethlehem Rail bridge tender Walter Tinley found dead

Walter Tinley, 68, tender of the railroad bridge over the Choptank river near Bethlehem, was found dead in his bed last Saturday morning after failing to turn signals. Funeral services were held at the church Monday, with interment at Linchester. His widow resides here. Local visitors and harvest services noted along with several residents and out‑of‑town guests listed in brief neighborhood notices.

Walter Tinley Choptank River Linchester J. M. Wallace Dorsey Hebron F. H. Thomas Harvest Home Elizabeth Christopher Milford Del M. I. Hubbard James Robinson Marcus Koeck George Harrington Ralph Bindes Marcus Hook Gifford Bowdle

Hillsboro Queen Anne PTA Meeting and Nearby Socials

The P T A will meet Tuesday November 20 at 7 30 p m with a program by Mrs Harvey Baker Mrs Vernon Baker and Mrs R W Beaven The refreshment committee Mrs Ormond Wright Mrs Edward Wright and Mrs Lawrence Wright promise something interesting A record crowd is hoped. Residents Mrs John Vesty and daughters Mrs Carstens of Florida Grace Vesty of North Carolina and Mrs J Brown with Dr Brown of North Carolina are touring New York State and will visit Mrs Vesty’s daughter Mrs Jesse Snell in Elmira Community Club serves supper tonight November 17 oysters chicken salad ham and more The article lists several social visits and guests in Hillsboro and nearby towns with various travelers and hosts.

Harvey Baker Vernon Baker R. W. Beaven Ormond Wright Edward Wright Lawrence Wright John Vesty Carstens Florida Grace Vesty North Carolina J. Brown Dr. Brown New York State J. M. Eaton Baltimore Washington Navy-Michigan Elwood Fleming Gladys Gale Oscar Briscoe Salisbury Oscar Clark Denton Hugh Upper Darby Charles Jarrell William Cooper Johns Hopkins University Mary Cooper Richard Beaven Virginia Holt James Sloan Milford Kline Clifton Hicks Easton Janes Sherwood William Thompson Francis Rowe Westminster Ralph Thompson New York Henry Fisher Dover Harry Fisher Frank Fleming Geo. Stewart Harrington James Hicks Greensboro Marydel J. W. Easley Philadelphia

Unity Woman's Club to Meet in Burrsville November 21

Burrsville Unity Woman's Club announces its November gathering for Wednesday November 21 at 1 45 p m in the old schoolhouse. All members urged to attend plus visitors welcome. The note lists local residents visiting relatives and various social calls across nearby towns.

Obituary of Mrs Eliza Smith Known as Miss Side

Queen Anne community mourns the death of Mrs Eliza Smith at 72 after pleurisy. A devout church member and choir singer, she left three sons Winchester Kenneth and Richard, plus sisters and brothers. A funeral at the church featured remarks by Rev Richcreek and Dr J A Rood.

Not the Situation but the Man Who Makes It

Reflective tenet about character shaping circumstance and identity, citing Robert and Goethe. The quotes contrast freedom and duty, suggesting inner virtue defines outcomes more than external power or status.

Robertson

Local Social Roundup in Goldsboro and Nearby Couples

Goldsboro residents and guests share visits and hosting duties across Delaware and Philadelphia. Names include Mr. and Mrs. F. Martin and daughter of Salisbury, Mr. and Mrs. Russell of Greenwood, Mr. Murphy, Edward Jarrell, A. D. Quillen, Mrs. Noble, and others visiting relatives in Philadelphia and Wilmington areas. Sewing Circle hosts and family visits mark a week of social activity.

Harvest Home Events and Local Visits in Vernon

A Harvest Home service at Union Corner M P Church saw vegetables and fruit given to Rev. Archer. Mrs Alice H Ross was thanked for recitations and training of children. Mrs Marian Keyes and Mrs Ross attended statewide education and vocational meetings in Newark. A Patterson School P T A is planned for November 20 with Miss Elizabeth Mensch to attend. Local visits include Mr Beaty of Toronto with his mother, and Henry Hurd visiting Bencom's College. Emmett Baker buys a new piano.

Union Corner M. P Archer Denney Townsend Alice H. Ross Marian Keyes Delaware State Educational Association Society of Vocational Training Newark Patterson School Elizabeth Mensch Wesley M.E. Church Beaty Toronto Canada John Hennings Henry Hurd Bencom’s College Rosa Hurd Emmett Baker

Enigma Conservatism Riddle Solved by Balance of Weights

Answer to last week's enigma: everybody is watching the fellow who does not want to give fair weight. The puzzle lists word parts mapped to phrases, noting phrases like in good health, belonging to, a ballot, exercised the franchise, and other relations. The final line hints at attention to fairness in weighing claims.

Preston Community Club and Local Social Notes

Preston Community Club members met at Mrs. J P Harris home with talks on Armistice and Peace. Masons attended a Bonnie Blink Farm corn husking party. Various locals visited relatives in Washington Wilmington and Baltimore. Diptheria concerns delayed Epiphany Guild card party. Tag Day returns totaled 27.32.

J. P. Harris John Noble O. A. Bartley H. B. Wright W. E. Wright J. M. Chambers H. R. Towers E. L. Fooks Preston Washington Jas. Bowling A. K. Wrightson Epiphany Guild J. M. Parker Mortland Atlantic City Maryland Wm. Wrightson D. L. Smith Eleanor Linthicum Mount Airy Walter Parrott Pitman N. J H. M. Parrott Clayton Taylor W. H. Beck Denton Dorothy Wright Preston Community Club E. M. Nelson and Sons Eugene and Earle Wilmington Eugene Wix Harrington E. M. Nelson Margaret Koerber H. B. Scarborough Girdletree Grace Covey Margaret Reynolds Baltimore Preston Bridge Club Clyde Elzey Martha Noble Philadelphia Mary E. Reynolds Berlin

Orphans Court approves multiple Caroline County estates actions

The Caroline county Orphans Court met with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Administrators filed inventories accounts and sales or distribution orders for estates of Hedden Williamson Butler Nagle Taylor Hollingsworth Adams Noble Garey Johnson. Mortgages releases bonds appraisers notices and creditor notices were approved or ordered.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West, Harper Shawn J. Redden Marriott S. Hedden John H. Williamson Curtis E. Williamson Ira J. Nichols Bruce BE. Butler Christian Nagle Henry Nagle T. Clayton Taylor W. Lee Taylor Walton P. Taylor Harry M. Hollis Mary H. Blake Calvert C. Merriken Wesley E. Thawley Ida S. Hollingsworth Henry T. Hollingsworth J. Virgil Moore Leonard Adams Raymond W. Noble William E. Hassett Norman Meredith

October Health Work Report in Caroline County

The Public Health Committee met October 2 to discuss funding for nursing services. Clinics by Dr Nick las and Dr Reinhard, a visit by State Advisory Nurse Mrs E M Troy, 12 TB suspects examined with 3 referred for Sanatorium treatment, one patient to Henryton Sanatorium. Forty typhoid vaccine doses given to contacts. Twenty births reported, 318 children inspected in ten rural schools, midwives census underway, nurse visits total 198 for the month.

Nicklas Reinhard E. M. Troy Henryton Sanatorium Joslin H. Ruth Jackson R. N. Public Health Dept Caroline County

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Denton Greensboro Hurst Pierson Wapapr STP Priele Navy Western Maryland South Howard McLoughlin R.B. Haslup Carlson L. B. Smith Horn R. H. . Trur Adams Cross Roads C. H. Clayville Clayton Carmena Emma Dagsboro Dorothy Bunting Frankford Geo. Johnson Mary James Todd Edgar Wm. Golt Louise John Long Herbert Walls Irven Kenton Dorothy Winnington Nathan Walls Wallace Jones Norman Seward J. R. Jones Ernest John Schoppe Albert Hindman Ed. Schoppe Henry Beck John Fletcher Frank Marvel Jane P. A. Marvel Charles Shewbrooks Phyllis Maryel Evelyn Carroll Jones Queenstown Ed. Thomas Laura Ferguson Earl Quillen Joseph Satterfield W. F. Clark Wm. Smith Bethlehem Hillsboro Tuckahoe Unity Woman's Club Emlin Lloyd and Son Richard Porter T. Wilton Porter Marshallton Laura Porter H. A. Porter Harvey Griffith Allen Garrett A. T. Garrett Messrs Herbert Ellwanger Henry Ilurd Paul Collison J. W. Price Lawrence Price Starrington R. H. Dill E. H. Sapp Felton Dill L. P. Voss W. T. Bullock Elmer Bullock Robert Fe Johnnie Dill Eliza Smith Richcreek J. A. Rood Smith Miss Anderson Eli Smith Winchester Kenneth Richard Will Anderson Harry Clark Ella Redden Mallie Wilkinson F. F. Bennett Robert Anderson Bertie Pennington Charles Straughn Drexel Hill E. S. Blades B. B. Barton Horace Morgan S. H. Reynolds Howard Sewell Geo. B. Stewart Jesus Clyde Fleming John DeFord Wesley Brotherhood Sherwood Mulford Swing Doris Sewell Sam Thomas Goethe A. G. Dennison Jennie Griffin Williams Miss Moore Alex. Butler Kate Dunhall Price Middletown Clark Quillen A. D. Quillen Gaylen Chue A. J. Chue John Sylvester G. C. Johnson Carmine Grant DeWitt Beulah Hazel Cheswold Howard Thomas C. R. Curtis Calvin Richard Irwin’s Chapel Rebecca Melvin Centreville Vernon Orphans’ Court Proceedings
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