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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1926
Page
5
A Denton page lists upcoming events and ads including a circus next Wednesday F J Wright jeweler promotions fall furniture sale and wedding ring offerings, church services from Preston and Williston to Jumptown. Also health clinic October 12 and local deaths and a firemen carnival postponed to next week with prizes and fireworks plans.
Mrs Annie Tribbit of Templeville and Mr Lewis Starkey of Price quietly wed at Church Hill with Rev Stanley Grant officiating. Afterward guests shared ice cream and cake at the bride’s brother Charles Cohey’s home in Price before a pleasant evening. they will reside in Templeville. Various visits and returns noted include Mollie Day and son William Day from St Louis touring Caroline and planning a month visit, nurse Katherine Page returning to Philadelphia, and many residents visiting relatives in Denton Petersburg Ridgely Wilmington Stevensville and Ashland.
Last Sunday was Promotion Day for the Primary Department with an eleven o'clock program by boys and girls. Next Sunday October Ord at eleven o'clock will hold the monthly communion service with meditations and Holy Communion. Evening at 7.80 will start a sermon series The Light Bearers of History led by Martin Luther The Fearless Monk. Rally Day is October 10 with Rev S N Pilchard in the morning and the Sunday School rally in the evening. Don’t forget the date October 10. All are welcome and music will be excellent.
The Circuit Court will convene Monday and summon jurors for eight districts. First district: Charles P. Cowgill J Frank Lane T N Gough Wm C Cheffins Edward Coffin Ernest Downes. Second district Freeborn Ellwanger Geo I Worsey Andrew Bages Richard Lister D J Zacharias Stanley Draper. Third district Wm Chambers L T Short Jos Laramore D W Davis Samuel G Bye Elmer T Orme. Fourth district C Fulton Noble Jos L Gallagher A Pletcher Sisk Wim P Ledman A D Ivins Uarry MM Hollis. Fifth district T Fred Brown Clinton S Poole Isaac H Morris Robinson Nichols John J Meredith Wm A Mowbray. Sixth district W Arthur Holt I Edward dmrell W L DePord T l Taylor Wm K Sylvester Richard W Beaven. Seventh district Robert G Dean Thomas P Gaitley R Leo Meginney Chas Stevenson Calvin BD Land FL M Stevenson. Eighth district Otho B Smith James R Andrew Raymond Andrew Chas W Smith Winnie Alford Jas H Neal.
Relatives report that Mr. James Flaharty his family and Mr. A Courtney Whiteley who were at Miami Beach Florida during the recent storm are all safe.
Numerous local residents and visitors are listed in a Sunday to Monday sweep of calls, visits, and entertainments. Easton area families including Robb Dill Moore and Reed hosted gatherings while others traveled to Wilmington Baltimore and Calvert for visits and meetings.
Miss Sadie Louise Garrett, daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Garrett, wed Harvey Griffith of nearby. The couple will live in Chester PA. Also noted are visits, deaths, and local residents including Tilghman Layton’s passing and Theodore Warren selling a farm, with several local families mentioned.
The Twentieth Century Community Club plans a post vacation meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. OQ Blades. Members are asked to attend early in the afternoon due to extensive business. Visitors include Mrs. Reta Magers and Mr. Edward Norris from Chester, Pa., and several locals visiting relatives. Mrs. Alvin Whiteley is listed as sick.
F J Wright promotes Ladies and Gents wrist watches for everyday use and reliable timekeeping, highlighting style and practicality in a concise trade notice.
The Ridgely News Letter covers Methodist Sun day School training in Denton with Rev Leelan Jackson and a list of students. Fire engine fund drive progresses with subscriptions totaling $1,200 yearly for five years. Church events include sacraments, sermons and a character sketch series by Rev George Fitz. A Church of the Brethren gathering honors Elder L R Brumbaugh, and several local visits and travels are noted. The second anniversary of the Church House is announced with a program and refreshments.
Templeville reports weekend gatherings with George Davis of Newark and Mrs. Leeds of Newport as well as visits by Amos Wyatt of State Sanitarium. Church services Sunday include Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. Anniversary services set for October 24 with speakers to be announced. Various local residents and relatives are noted visiting and staying with families around Templeville and nearby towns.
Mrs. M Merriken hosted the Ladies Aid after noon meetings with a literary program and refreshments. Weddings were reported for Miss Betty Rohrbaugh of Hanover Pa. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Hazelwood Spicer of Pedercsburg and Mr. and Mrs E M Willey. Local families shared visits and moves, including plans to relocate Tizrah Frazier and son to Ridgely and others visiting Baltimore and Sailisbury.
Social notes recount Miss Anna Frances Seward guesting with Miss Ruth Wheatley in Denton while Mrs. M A Urackett visits Baltimore. Dr Hrackett and Mrs Carroll Merediths sister Mrs Cooper visit Wilmington. Master Paul Wolsinger enters Freehold Military School New Jersey. Mrs Harvey Holsinger spends Tuesday with Mrs Wright Gorton in Denton. Mrs Aname Smith of Centreville stays with Mrs John Swing. Mrs Orrell Saulsbury shops in Philadelphia. Mrs Walter Frampton of Chester visits. Mr Ever Hotman enters Towson Normal School. James Mcnett and Mrs Emmi Turner travel to New York and Wilmington. Mr Gaude Towers clerks for Miss Gnee John Dyer. Fine dahlias brighten Ridgely gardens. Mr Lewis Lynch enters St Marys College.
Mrs Amun Cartwright and Mr Clan Quillen students at Beacom's Business College in Wilmington spent the weekend with paints, Mr and Mrs Frank Fleming and Mr Mollie Diggans of Queen Anne visited Mr and Mrs William Chef near town Sunday. Mins Elbert Saunders and son Harry spent Sunday with the former's daughter Mrs Bill Marvel at Idgely. Mr and Mrs Harry Gibson of Delfier visited the former's parents Jr and Mrs J W Gibson Sunday. Quite a number from here attended anniversary services at Cow Marsh Baptist Church Sunday. Mrs Alberta Ross left Sunday for Willington where she has employment for winter. Miss Rebecca Lane of Annapolis spent the weekend with her parents. Mr and Mrs Luther Bennett and children spent the weekend with relatives in Wilmington. Mrs Sallie Voshell of Centreville spent the weekend with sister Mrs W P Jarman. Mr and Mrs Carroll Elliott visited relatives in Wilmington a few days last week.
James W. Mullikin aged 23 died at St. Agnes Hospital Baltimore after fell from truck he worked on. He lived 36 hours in hospital. Funeral in Hillsboro, greensmount cemetery. Family and friends sent many floral tributes. Burial followed a family conveyance to Greensmount. Numerous local notices of visits, travels, and church events fill the following column.
The Talbot peach, long hindered by yellows and scale, has revived in perfect content and taste and gained worldwide renown. Spraying unlocked its potential, with railroads and especially the 19th century Baltimore steamer Maryland launching the industry, followed by rail and refrigerator cars supplying New York, Chicago, and Canada. Labor for picking relied on city wanderers known as plucks during peak season.
County Agricultural Exhibit asks residents to obtain premium lists from their Home Demonstration Agent. Entries should be made by Saturday and Monday before opening. will close Tuesday November 2 at 10 a.m. Baked goods may be brought by 1 p.m. Tuesday. Entries must be in maker’s name. Judging by Miss McPhedtus, Nutrition Specialist and District Agent, University of.
The Orphans' Court met in regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Proved wills admitted to probate. Administrators filed and approved first and final accounts. Orders directed deposits and withdrawals for minor children and estates. See special values at Newnam's fall furniture sale.
Democrats of Caroline county open fall campaign with a county wide mass meeting in Denton at 1:30 pm in the Palace Theatre. Speakers include Gov Albert C. Ritchie, Millard E. Tydings, Thomas H. Robinson, William S. Gordy Jr, James A. Young, T Alan Goldsborough. Governor and party plan further evening meeting in Easton.
A large crowd filled the local Methodist Church last Sunday night for a sermon by J Oliver Friedel of Dover on The Cross. The service featured special music led by Turner of London with solos by Elizabeth Rawlings and Turner and a duet by Margaret Cross and Turner.
Managers of the Children’s Home in Easton announce a lunch service on October 1 from 12 to 2 p m in the new building. The menu includes sliced ham creamed chicken in patty shells potato salad or slaw Maryland biscuit ice cream cake and coffee. Visitors are invited to contribute to the Maintenance Fund to support coal milk and light bills and other expenses for the home which serves nine Eastern Shore counties.
Officials battle hog cholera as the disease reappears annually in Kent county, destroying hundreds of dollars worth of prized hogs and challenging state and county efforts to curb it. The recurring outbreak draws continued attention from agricultural authorities.
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