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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1921
Page
5
Many items reflect community life from Denton and nearby towns. Auctions ads, fundraisers, church services, lectures, and socials list venues and dates including November 19 to December 15 with events at Holiness and Methodist churches, Concord school, and American Corner school.
William N. Coates, 52, of one mile from Preston, died at Cambridge Hospital after injuries from an unclear incident Friday night. He walked to J T Williams’s Linchester residence, arrived around 2 AM, and was found with head wound and body bruises Saturday morning. Believed struck by a car. mind never cleared enough to explain. Surviving: a son, a daughter, three brothers, three sisters. Funeral at Preston M E Church yesterday.
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. The Register of Wills granted letters of administration on Elizabeth Shilcutt’s estate, bonds approved, appraisers named. Guardian accounts for James T. Moore approved. Edith Greenlee authorized to invest minor funds in a first mortgage. Frank Holland estate real estate sale: printer's certificate filed and nisi order ratified. Vianna Detwiler will filed by Edna M. Detwiler custodian. Next of kin notified that the will stands for probate on Tuesday November 22 at 11 a.m.
Clarence T. Andrews of Ridgely and Helen C. Meredith of near Greensboro wed Saturday night at Greensboro Baptist parsonage officiated by Rev. Melvin G. Morris. Other notes report J. Dukes Downes recovering at home, Harry A. Roe’s gunning trip near Ocean City, Mary Straughn visiting Wilmington parents, Florence Funk from Baltimore visiting, John R. Hitch and Mrs. Hitch visiting, Mrs. William R. Trippe of Baltimore visiting, Mrs. George A. Deakyne hosting Bridge Club, Joseph Laramore ill, and Mrs. Henry W. Hughes visiting Baltimore relatives.
Dried soy beans move from rarity to staple as US experiments show beans substituted for navy and green beans. Studies by USDA and cookery schools highlight palatable forms and uses such as soy bean meal in bread muffins and pastry, with growing acceptance expected as familiarity rises.
John W. Egan a 40 year old farmer from Villa Nova Pa has been missing since Monday afternoon October 17 after leaving for Quakertown to make farm purchases. He is five feet ten and a half inches tall 150 pounds with dark brown hair hazel blue eyes and wears a dark gray suit with a service ribbon in the coat lapel and a brown felt hat. An ex soldier who served with the Canadian army he is a Canadian subject and may be reached by letter telephone or telegraph at Bryn Mawr 850W
A short classified item promotes Standard Gas and Polarine Oils with a note to call at Hirs' garage for service or purchase. The terse entry signals a neighborhood advertisement highlighting fuel products and a local shop.
Greensboro reports social visits and family events including camping near Elbin's Mills with F P Roe Dan Zacharias and guests wives and neighbors. Revival services led by Rev J A Leach with evangelist B F Campbell draw large congregations at M E Church. Community news covers honeymoons moves new offices parlor openings and recoveries from illness.
West Collingswood New Jersey visitors W D Davis and Mrs L Davis plus Miss Esther Quillen went to Bridgeville to see W H Quillen and family. Mrs Lillian Davis of Philadelphia also joined. Ruth McDonald of Ridgeville New Jersey visits sister Mrs W W Dennison. Mr E J Saunders returns home for winter. Revival services at the Methodist Church drawing good attendance. Milk station prospects encouraged. meeting held last Tuesday offered former building to the new company. Various local visits include Noble Jarrell family, Joseph Roache family, and Mrs C L Price and son from Chestertown visiting in the area.
Hillsboro reports its bridge is lit every night with residents and neighbors enjoying the glow. Mrs Emma L Thompson visits Atlantic City with son and daughter in law Ralph and Mrs. Thompson. Mrs Laura Wooters and Mrs Anna Jump travel to Greensboro to see Effie Plummer. George D B Stewart travels to Washington for bird dog field trial. Various local ladies visit family and friends in Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Balti more and Henderson. Miss Belle Connolly Easton visits, Miss Meeks visits grandmother Mrs Robinson, Mrs Milford Kline travels.
Mr and Mrs George Shores and daughter Mackzine of Cambridge visit Mr and Mrs Henry Cheezum. Miss Mabel Cheezum and daughter Louise return from Cambridge. Mr and Mrs John Tull relocate to Preston nearby work. Mrs Mary Williamson returns from Baltimore. Mrs Mamie Cox returns from Baltimore. Mrs Lewis Wright spends time in Chester Pa. Mr and Mrs James Jester spend Sunday in Cambridge.
A box social and Thanksgiving entertainment will be held at Smithson School on November 23. Everyone is welcome to attend. Subscribe now for updates.
A Armistice Day peace meeting at the Methodist Church drew a large crowd with readings by Rev Frank White and others, hymns, and a benediction. The Community Club discussed library funding lyceum ticket discounts for students and aid for scholars while the Sunshine Club planned a Thanksgiving Day play to benefit Epworth League. Local families, visitors, and residents were noted with movements to and from Ridgely including new candy shop owners Calvin Lynch and Thomas Gaitley and various hospital and travel updates.
A note expresses gratitude from Mrs. Elizabeth Evans and family to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during their bereavement.
Holding services at Greensboro on Sunday last Rev J A Leach pastor began a three weeks evangelistic service at St Pauls M E Church Greensboro Assisting him is Rev B F Campbell a pleasing singer a talented leader and an eloquent preacher Sunday services are held at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm week night services at 7 30 Large congregations are attending.
The item notes improvements with a new State road between Hillsboro and Denton and a needed link from Queen Anne to Centreville. It records various Missionary Society week of prayer services at St Pauls Church and Harris Chapel with Rev Hummer delivering a sermon on youth dangers. It mentions Little Donald Flowers and Mrs E S Bowens visiting Philadelphia and Mrs D A Knotts in Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Powell hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Preston Trice Miss Helen Beckwith and Mr. Theodore Harrington of Harrington others from Goldsboro Queens Anne and Island Heights joined Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Starkey entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hendricks and daughter Gladys of Island Heights Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Warren and son Theodore of Collingswood and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Warren of Philadelphia Mrs M Corbin and son of Chester Pa and Edward Webber of Camden were guests of Mr. Edward Webber near town A large Methodist Protestant revival party from here attended Thawley’s M P Church Tuesday Miss Florence Slaughter of Wilmington visits her parents Mrs and Mrs Lewis Slaughter Mrs Sarah Jones of Philadelphia visits her daughter Mrs Ross Miss Pauline Hopkins has been on the sick list.
The patrons meet at the school house next Wednesday afternoon. Rev. A. W. Betts announces Thanksgiving morning church service at 9 30. Miss Elizabeth Merriken of Wilmington visits family. Mrs. Hubbard to lead Christian Endeavor next Sunday. Rev. Betts conducts revival at Thawley’s in Tuckahoe Neck. Mr. J. Robert Starkey from Salisbury visits. Local residents listed as ill. Betts family visited Snow Hill.
The church schedules Harvest Home services with a 1.30 Sunday School hour and a 2.30 sermon by Rev. J. P. Outten. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Roland Carroll and two sons from Wilmington visiting Nathaniel Legates, while Mr. Wm. Googler of Marcus Hook visited Bowdle family. Mary Patchett of Easton is staying with her sister, Nellie Hopkins.
Nuttle Milling Co offers ideal laying mash and other poultry and dairy feeds. Best quality guaranteed with proven formulations for hens and dairy stock.
Mrs J Spencer Lapham outlines the Caroline County Red Cross Home Service Section activities. She highlights aid to ex servicemen with medical and financial help, civilian relief limits, community support from storekeepers and physicians, and plans for Home Hygiene and First Aid classes, plus a note on funds and roll call dues to sustain ongoing service.
The Times and Democrat notes Dr E Paul Knotts Orangeburg county health officer named to join Dr Ernest Cooper to examine tuberculosis patients at a Newberry clinic on November 18. A letter from State Health Officer James A Hayne commends Knotts and Miss Ann Murphy for their third quarter 1921 work and leadership in Orangeburg County health efforts.
The piece notes that careless addressing wastes vast postal staff time and funds. It cites 400 misdirected items daily in New York and 350000 improperly addressed pieces posted there each day. Errors include wrong states, miswritten towns, and quirky handwriting causing delays.
Railroads and express companies urge tighter packing and marking during Perfect Package Month. Inspections will flag container issues and reports sent to shippers for future guidance. Cooperation is key to reducing loss and delays while addressing complaints. The Agriculture Department promotes sweet potato storage and disease prevention with three farmers’ bulletins available on request.
County Agent W. Collins Tuestas notes the 1930s county exhibit cost over $30,000 with cash gifts from Hillsboro Bank Greensboro Community Club and Denton institutions among contributors. The piece lists premiums and merchandise totaling about $68.64 in kind, with prizes planned as ribbons and assorted goods. The exhibit runs December 1–3 at Nuttle Hardware store near Parker’s Theatre, emphasizing non monetary rewards and local advertising.
Rumor says Susquehanna Power Co of Baltimore plans three dams on the Susquehanna to supply power to Delmarva towns including Wilmington. Dams would be near Port Deposit and Conowingo bridge, with $15 to $20 million outlay funded by New York financiers. Output could exceed Pennsylvania Water and Power Co. current generation, with sales to Baltimore and the region. The company claims rights along the river and could condemn remaining property, having charter approvals from Maryland and Pennsylvania legislatures.
The seventy ninth annual Maryland Sunday School Association convention opened in Baltimore with the Seventh Baptist Church as headquarters. St Mark's Lutheran Northminster Presbyterian and St Michaels and All Angels Episcopals hosted congresses and meetings. Nearly one thousand delegates and many city church visitors attended, with broad county representation including eight delegates from Caroline and four each from Denton and Ridgely.
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