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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1925
Page
5
Local items report Burrsville school building nearing completion and new Denton bungalows under construction. Firefighters saved Dandy Hall in Denton’s colored district. Flood of notices include church meetings, a tent show in Denton, a fall clinic, and planned armory contracts in Centreville.
Retired minister Rev T C Smoot of Denton and Miss Laura Cannon of Dover wed at Rev E L Hoffecker’s home near Easton. Community notes mention Central Mite Society gathering hosted by Miss Jennie Wyatt and brother, and plans to meet at Mrs Otis Rogers’ home. Local residents travel between New York and Florida, Maryland bar exams success by Thomas J Keating Jr, and family visits across Denton Queen Anne Baltimore Chester Philadelphia and Swarthmore.
On Tuesday before Judges West Harper and Shawn the court examined and approved Romey Pritchett as administrator c t a of Philip Pritchett deceased for an account of sales of the personal property. Renunciation filed, letters of administration on Etta V. Pilchard deceased granted to Paul W. Pilchard with bond filed. Creditors to be notified. appraisers G L Wilson and H L Beaven approved. Susie F. Sylvester deceased probate admitted after proof. custodian H P Flowers presented the will.
Mrs Ethel Reed is home after time with her people at Goll. Miss Viola Jones returned after summer in Rehoboth. Mrs M D Cecil from Centreville guests of Mrs Leonard Dean. Mr Kemp Sr suffers broken ribs from a fall. Mr and Mrs E Mason moved to their farm near Ruthsburg. Mr James Blanch of Wilmington visited Ridgely on Wednesday. Mrs Rachel McKenny returned Monday from Price's. Miss Louise Dukes of Denton visited in Ridgely on Wednesday. Mrs Lewis Lane ill during past week. Mr Walter Mitchell returned to Maryland Institute. Mr J K Lynch of Oxford Pa was in town this week. Mrs Ruth Perry spending the week in Baltimore. House room is very scarce in Ridgely.
The Young People’s Department of the Church of the Brethren presents a pageant of Fannie Crosby’s life next Sunday evening. Crosby, blind since birth, is recognized as America’s greatest hymn writer with thousands of hymns. A free will offering benefits the Fanny Crosby Memorial Home for the aged blind. Winter Sunday services begin at seven o’clock instead of seven thirty.
Announcement at Queen Anne's Catholic masses honored Rev Charles P McGoldrick on his twenty five years since ordination and his twentieth year as pastor of Mother of Sorrows Centreville St Peter's Queenstown and Haly Family Church Church Hill He will celebrate the Silver Jubilee and 20th year on Wednesday October 14 at Mother of Sorrows Centreville.
We wish to thank our many kind friends for the sympathy and help given us during our recent bereavement. Mr and Mrs W K Turner.
Mrs Richards and Mrs Meredith led a program of songs prayers readings and recitations at Thawleys Hall on Thursday evening. Refreshments of cake and orangeade followed. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Howard Wright and others from Milford Denton Hillsboro Ruthsburg and Detroit with multiple family mentions and local social notes.
A sequence of short items places Mr. John Humphrey back from the cannery in Intervale, Maine with several visits and travels noted. Names include Miss Pauline Cole, Miss Beatrice Wood in Salisbury, and Mrs. William Hutson in Wilmington. Other visits span Dover, Athens, and Baltimore. Rally Day set for October 18 at the local M E Church. Robert Edge receives treatment at University Hospital.
The Twentieth Century Club enjoyed pleasant vacation meetings with Mr and Mrs D M Cheezum and Mr and Mrs Lane. The next all day session in the Chop tunk clubroom is set for October 7 with lunch. An annual exhibit is planned for October 23 and 24 with further notice. Ladies Aid Society and Mite Society updates follow with October meetings announced. Family visits noted and sick list reports show all are improving.
Smithson residents invite all to a box social at Smithson school on Tuesday night October 6. Promoters request donations of cakes candies pies boxes and parcels. Mr. and Mrs. Alga Willoughby and children visited the Harry Willoughbys Sunday. In Easton AP T A was organized at Smithson school Friday September 25 with very good attendance.
The Ridgely News Letter reports a packed community theatre Tuesday for the performances of Old Fashioned Mother and Over the Hills to the Poor House with a second show planned for next week. Receipts reached 253 dollars with Ruthsburg Ladies Aid as half recipient. committee led by Mrs Leolan Jackson praised. A school patrons meeting at the Church House elected officers and planned dues, with a Harvest Home Rally and Anti-Saloon League speaker scheduled. Numerous local residents and events follow, including hospital visits, trips, and club activities amid a busy community calendar.
Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company sold to National Public Service Corporation of New York Co O Culver announces sale. Day & Zimmermann Inc Philadelphia owned control. price not disclosed. Company serves 32 Maryland and Delaware towns with 12 240 customers and 200 plus employees. eight offices. New operator will be General Engineering and Management Corporation of New York. local staff retained. Current service area includes Cambridge Crisfield Denton East New Market Federalsburg Fruitland Greensboro Hebron Hurlock Ocean City Preston Ridgely Salisbury Secretary Sharptown Williamsburg and Delaware towns Seaford Bethel Bridgeville Delmar Harrington Viola Felton Woodside Georgetown Greenwood Laurel Milton Wyoming Farmington Frederica Camden.
From districts statewide comes word partridges are more numerous this season after two scarce years. Landowners posted land to curb trespassing, birds had ample food and shelter, and deputy wardens enforced the laws. Western quail were brought in to replenish covers and the experiment shows promise. In Caroline, partridge and rabbit shooting runs November 16 to January 1, while Maryland’s duck season opens after a federal restriction ending January 31 to boost wild-duck numbers. Pot shots will trigger penalties up to $100 or about days in jail per duck.
The governor proclaims Fire Prevention Week for October 4 to 10 and urges county citizens to reduce fire risk. The State Fire Marshal cites last year’s property losses exceeding two million dollars and offers tips: discard lit embers properly, avoid filling lamps, clean chimneys, store hot ashes in metal cans near stoves, and keep a fire extinguisher on every floor.
Smithville residents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Liden and Mrs. W. F. Liden of Federalsburg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Liden at Greenwood. Mrs. S. M. Liden hosted dinner Sunday for Mrs. Eben S. Wright and Mrs. Josephine Wooters of Harrington.
Revival meetings at Ebenezer Methodist in Ruthsburg progress with services next Sunday including Sunday School at 2 pm and preaching at 3 and 7:30 pm led by H L Beaven and S N Pilchard. Numerous local visits, club meeting planned, Harvest Home rally on October 11, and various town visits.Sources mention community events, church announcements, and ongoing social news across Hillsboro, Queen Annes, and nearby towns.
Goldsboro residents host and travel to nearby towns for visits and church services. Hendricks and Roche of Baltimore with Ruth Fowler return home after week with Rev. and Mrs. Curtis. Wilmington visitors include Kissel Cahall Shive ly group and Dennison family. Shriner convention in Atlantic City draws Jarrell and Lane. Old School Baptist Delaware meeting attended by several from town. Several locals travel to Towson Baltimore and Wilmington for weekend. Sick lists include William Quillen Jr and Hattie Shively.
The Hickory Hill School Parent Teachers Association met on September 29 and elected President George White, Vice President F. W. Wagner, Secretary Carl White, and Treasurer Margaret Liden for the year. A pupil program followed, with candy and cake served. The next meeting is October 26. patrons and friends are invited.
A family obituary tribute for Mabel R Turner who died September 16 1925. The poem narrates a father mother and brother mourning a beloved daughter with reflections on loss memory and faith. It emphasizes her loving nature and the sorrow of separation while expressing hope for reunion in a future land.
Review of Pretty Ladies adapts Adela Rogers St John story with Monta Bell directing. Zasu Pitts shines as Maggie Keenan with Tom Moore and Lilyan Tashman in supporting roles. Ensemble performances, stage Follies elements, and a surprising ending elevate the film.
The following pupils at Bethlehem School achieved no absences or lateness in September: Lucille Black, Mary Agnes Christopher, Elma Legates, Dorothy Perry, Helen Quidas, Louise Todd, Florence Ross, Irene Perry, Dorsey Christopher, Medford Harding, Lawrence Legates, Alan Sands, William Ross, and John Quidas.
Andrew T Willoughby aged 75 near Denton died from paralysis. Survived by widow, seven children, and others. funeral at home led by Rev W O Bennett, burial in Greensboro. Mary E Noble aged 96 near Hickman died after long illness. survived by children including William R Beding and Prof James A Noble. services at home, burial on family farm. John Gordon Smith eight died after a flower urn toppled. death in Cumberland, burial in Denton. Charles Wesley Bradley of Grove died aged, survived by three children. services at Grove Church, burial in Grove cemetery.
Caroline Council No 175 Jr C U A M records a memorial minute for Jacob T. Alburger a long time member. The resolutions praise his energy perseverance cheerfulness sincerity and sturdy worth and extend condolences to his mother and family. Draping of the charter for thirty days and publication in town papers are ordered with minutes copied and sent to the deceased's mother.
Sad remembrance for Mabel R Turner who departed this life on September 16 1925. The lines express daily fading thoughts and a prayer for longer stay and comfort for loved ones as they recall the morning of departure. Aunt Sallie.
Mr and Mrs Charles E Wright spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Murphy at Easton Miss Mary Todd visited her cousin Mrs Walter Linden in Smithville during a few days stay
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