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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1922
Page
7
Harvest moon and fine October days frame a register of town affairs in Denton and Caroline County. Last day to register approaches while booster events, a church pageant and a Democratic mass meeting draw locals. Funeral services and new school dedications mark the week alongside road repairs and a bridge closure.
Miss Rachel Downes and Enis Crockett wed quietly at noon on Saturday. The bride’s navy outfit and matching hat described. Elwood Crockett served as best man. Anna Miller was bridesmaid. Couple to reside in Chester where groom works. Additional notes cover Tome School elections in Port Deposit with Frank Daniels voting bloc, engagements and weddings in the area, family reunions, showers, visitors, and local society events.
Harmony School invites the public to an October 1 gathering at 8 p.m. featuring remarks from Dr. Albert S. Cook State Superintendent of Schools and Prof. Gibson State Supervisor of Music. Local residents are mentioned visiting relatives and friends in Chaptank and Queenstown with several family visits and a recent Ford purchase by John A. Woodrow.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Nable express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during a recent family illness and death.
Tri County won volleyball 20 to 15 and Denton soccer 3 to 1 amid large attendance. The note highlights circus cheer for kids, a twin loss, ongoing church services at St Pauls, Harris Chapel meetings, and local residents such as Elburn Jefferson Elwood Lee Henry Morgan Sewell Hackett and the Whitby twins.
The Ridgely News Letter reports the Ladies Aid met at Mrs G L Reed's home with plans for November at Mrs W T Redman near Goldsboro. Many residents and visitors are noted including Walls family, Kimble family, Merediths, and others visiting Wilmington Smyrna Greensboro and Baltimore. A church reception featured speeches and music led by Hon T A Smith. Community events include a moving picture house planned by Albert Saulsbury, a protracted meeting led by Evangelist J E Rowland, school and library activities, and local social visits. A long list of residents visiting relatives, traveling, or attending events fills the page amid church programs and civic notices.
Goldsboro and area residents including Noble Jarrell and family and Devolson Cartwright spent the first of the week in Wilmington. William Palmatory of Ingleside and Mrs. Palmatory joined Howard Thomas household guests. Mrs. William Roe of Greensboro visited her sister Mrs. Thomas last Tuesday. Kathryne Shockley hosted a dinner for young folks on Sunday. Alfred Dennison celebrated a birthday by attending a Dover show. Robert Jarrell Jr. made a business trip to New York the first of the week. Anna Bennett spent the weekend with Ruth Newton in Cheswold Delaware. Barrett's Chapel held services last Sunday. Local doctors report all fewer patients improving. C T Griffin and Noble Dhue were at Delmar on Sunday. Mrs. Wharton hosted the Aid Society last Wednesday. Carolyn Lapham is attending college at Chestertown.
The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church met at Mrs. W. T. Whiteley’s home on October 3. President Mrs. J. F. Spence led the business session while Juniors delivered recitations. Next meeting at Mrs. C. E. Williamson’s on November 7 will elect new officers. About sixty one dollars was raised. A carpet selection committee was formed. Visitors included E. M. Willey and A. E. Cooper families. Several locals left for new jobs in New York and others visited Cambridge, with Rev. F. J. Phillips and W. W. Collins noted.
In Concord on Monday evening October 2 a surprise party was given to Mrs Atwood Todd by many friends for her birthday anniversary. Flowers and numerous presents were brought, and after games and Victrola selections the guests enjoyed ice cream and cake before departing.
Maryland plans show only 22 242 tons of hard coal for the season, far below last year’s 870 628 tons and 66 percent of a prior year’s output by April 1. Baltimore will receive 369 611 tons, with most going to suburbs. Caroline County allotment drops to 3 897 tons. Secretary Conway urges economy and use of substitutes to prevent price gouging and hoarding, as shipments before mid November will be light.
The October term convened with Judges Adkins Wickes and Keating presiding. Judge Keating, recently sworn in, sits for the first time. The grand jury was selected and several cases including larceny and assault were disposed of. The jury reported no major lawlessness and urged timely filing of papers before court. Memorial service for the late Judge Hopper followed.
Hobbs residents attended the 138th anniversary exercise at Barratts Chapel with Bishop McDowell delivering a sermon. Revival services continued this week. J A Dudley of Denton preached Thursday. Local folks and visitors, including Miss Esther Willey and Miss Mae Ricards, were noted in social visits and travels to Baltimore, Bridgeville, and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Mrs Martha A Noble wife of Daniel J Noble died at her home near Concord on Sunday afternoon at 71 after months of poor health She was known for kindness and Christian spirit She leaves husband four children James R Carroll Nora Vanscoy Alex Noble and Raymond Noble Funeral services were held at Concord Church Tuesday at 2 pm Rev C H Adkins officiating Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery
In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. The Register of Wills granted letters testamentary for Mary E Seward to Ida Cooper with bond and creditors notice. Appraisers named were John H Mitchell and John E Luff. An inventory and appraisement for Mary L Emerson were filed and an order to sell issued. Administrations granted for Jeanette Williamson to C W Bradley with bonds and appraisers Norris and Baynard named. Miley estate releases filed by Elizabeth E Miley William H Miley and James L Miley. Layton estate releases filed by Minnie Thawley distributee. Haymond estate letters granted to Bertha F E Pigher and John E Haymond with bond notice creditors and appraisers Cleaves and Brown.
Easton hosts the thirty-second annual reunion of the First Eastern Shore Maryland Regiment with about thirty-two members present. Some attendees arrive on crutches or canes. proposals to disband fail. Col. Mullikin presides. Rev. Briggs and E G Kastenhuber Jr also spoke. Three officers remain alive: Lieut. John Mowbray, Col. Mullikin, Adjutant Rastail. Samuel Gladding, possibly the oldest veteran, would reach 66 by October 29. Next reunion planned for Federalsburg in September 1923. Officers elected: President Mullikin. first VP Davis. second VP Adams. secretary Kenny. treasurer Jones. chaplain Willis.
The Cade family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement. H. M. Cade and Children.
The Middletown District Epworth League plans its annual convention October 10 to 12 at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Denton with delegates from district chapters, pastors, and officials aboard. Rev J A Leach outlines sessions led by Rev Harvey W Ewing and others, plus a large Barratt's Chapel anniversary gathering drawing about ten thousand attendees from Delaware Maryland and Virginia. A rally for Caroline county adult Bible classes is set for October 21 featuring Dr Joseph Clark with a reading list including Fishin for Men.
Miss Lavinia Engle of Baltimore spoke to about a score of ladies at Mrs O M Hignatt home last week about the fall amendments. Williston Community Club will meet with Mrs Depew on October 13 all members urged to attend due to important matters. Hogland of Elizabeth N J returns home after the death of his brother in law. William T Adams of Federalsburg repairing and preparing Willis mansion for opening. Mr and Mrs David Taylor of Centreville visited Mrs Taylor’s brother O M Hignutt on Tuesday.
A reflective reminder urges contentment with present possessions to ease anxiety about missing gains. The advise stresses gratitude over envy and frames satisfaction as a steady path to calmer thinking.
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