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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1920
Page
5
County wide page solicits news items from readers under a general head. Local briefs, updates, and happenings from towns across the region are welcomed for publication to share community events and milestones.
Local ads and brief items report grain prices at The Farmers Supply Company and local feed products, car sales by E H Hirs, a change of service by M D V Company, and a planned church event. Community notices cover registration for elections, a car store transfer, a train schedule near Denton, and a Bishop Davenport visit with a reception.
The Circuit Court, convening under Judges Adkins Hopper and Wickes, adjourned after four days with 29 witnesses examined, four presentments, and 12 indictments. A grand jury report praised county home care and jail conditions, noted needed repairs on Denton bridge, and thanked court officers. Several cases moved to other counties. a notable criminal verdicts included Guilty for Mulford Green with suspended sentence and a not guilty verdict for Plardecon Gould.
Caroline relatives learned Mr Tem ple Smith, after surgery at University Hospital Baltimore, suffered a severe back injury and peritonitis. Mrs Thomas G Clark and Mrs M Bates Stephens host the Community Club Friday evening October 15 at the latter's home. Mrs Robert T Bryan moved to Wilmington Hospital for treatment Tuesday. her health has been poor in recent years. Miss Gertrude Morgan, teaching in Townsend Delaware, recently visited her mother Kate Morgan. Mr and Mrs Walter J Kelly spent days in Philadelphia and Camden. Mrs Coramedell visited son Judson Brumsdell in Harrington Delaware. Rev Clifton H H Lord and wife visiting at Mr Lord's parents. Miss Lucile Cooper hosted a party Saturday night for young friends. Miss Jessie Crouse of Tattimore spent Sunday with her parents. Concreteman William N Andrews visited here Thursday.
County hosts community exhibits in multiple towns with scheduled dates in October. Choptink Ridgely Fullsboro Preston Greenchap Federalsburg Denton Henderson and American Corner feature overlapping two day events.
The first meeting of the Teachers- Parents Association was held last Monday evening in the High School building. Officers were elected and yearlong business discussed. Refreshments will be served at each meeting and a literary program planned for the next gathering.
The first patron meeting at Williston school is set for Friday evening October 15 at 8 o'clock with invited attendees and speakers, a short program, and officers to be elected. The Ridgely News Letter reports numerous local updates including visits, hospital recoveries, church services, club activities, and community notices from Ridgely and nearby areas.
Templeville notes Nell Knotts attends Beacom's College Wilmington and visits parents. Aner Getty returns from time with niece near Simyrna. Chautauqua at Sudlersville draws many locals. W N Bowen hosts friends from New Jersey Sudlersville and Radvely. Kenneth Middle entertains Olin Jones Felton. Arthur Peacock of New York visits aunt Kue O Knotts. Ladies Aid festival attracts many. Thomas Golt and Mary Cahall visit Wilmington. Chis Starkey of Ridgely visits town. Mrs George Davis of Kenton visits. R. E. Line spends weekend with Goldsboro friends.
Mrs Ella Henry of New York City with niece Mrs Pauline Newton of Providence visited relatives in town. Mrs John Nusbaum and sons left for Camp Bragg Fayetteville NC where Mr Nusbaum is laundry manager. Mrs John Skinner and Frank Albaugh of Cambridge visited Mr George Poole and family last Sunday. Rev George Reichmeir preached to the Red Men. Mrs Martha Bord went to Jacksonville FL to visit her son. Miss Marie Gallagher of Philadelphia visited town. Mrs Martha Noble visited sister Mrs Robert Jarrell in Goldsboro. Mr and Mrs Levin Taylor visiting their son in Washington.
Hillsboro notes include Mrs Fishback guest of Vic and Mrs Lay Deav this week. Mr Planets Bowen visits State Sanitarium at Sabil lasvalle Md. Dr O G Johnson had surgery in Wilmington hospital. Miss Alina Thompson visits Neva Seymore in Tiston. J E Hicks visit Philadelphia. John O Jones in Wilmington. Fulll-Pep poultry feed promoted by Farmers Supply Co.
In Greens boro the Baptist tabernacle hosts a two week revival beginning Sunday October 16 at 1030 p.m. Evangelist Melvin G Morris returns after stirring Caroline county with plans for nightly services at 730 p.m. except Saturdays. Assistants include Alonzo Sheets, with a 26 piece brass band opening each Sunday service.
Hobbs and guests entertained on Sunday afternoon. A house belonging to Mrs Annie Seeders, tenanted by Beulah, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday evening. Miss Elizabeth Merriken returns to Wilmington after visiting. Mrs Will Murphy back from hospital and recovering. Bethlehem visitors with L H Thomas family. Rev A W Letts conducts revival at Thawleys church this week. Christian Endeavor lead by Ruth Hubbard next Sunday. Mrs J R Ricards visiting sister in Washington. Esther Willey spent weekend with Willey family. Clay Nelley from State Sanitarium at home a few days. Some ladies have registered.
The second day of registration records in Nighth district show white Democratic registrants, white female Democrats, white female Republicans, black male Republicans, and black female Republicans with counts 2, 15, 10, 1, and 31 respectively. One white woman did not state party preference. An upcoming church sermon by Rev. Johnson is noted along with Sunday School at 9:30. The Farmers Supply Company advertises men's work clothes at low prices.
longtime editor and publisher George Thomas Melvin of Annapolis died at his home on Franklin Street after a prolonged valvular heart illness. He founded and led the Maryland Republican and later the Weekly Advertiser, helped build the Annapolis Banking and Trust Company, and shaped public schools and municipal water services. He leaves a widow, a daughter, a son, five grandchildren, and several siblings.
In the Orphans Court a series of actions were approved. Lemuel L Anderson received letters of administration for William O. Anderson with bond and appraisers named. Minnie Harman as administratrix of Charles H. Harman filed debts and her final account. Guardians and trustees were authorized to pay maintenance funds to Orrie Briggs and other distributions.
Kathrina Greenfield born October 7 1857 in Filsum Ostfriesland Germany died near Denton September 29. She came to America in 1889 lived near Grundy Center then farmed near Clarksville Iowa with her son Henry Greenfield. Funeral October 2 at her home pastor Rev F B Fry officiated pallbearers A Meredith Harry Cooper Wm Willoughby W Crane L Cohee Capt R D Windsor buried in Denton Cemetery.
William H Garey a retired farmer died at his Third street home in Denton on Tuesday night aged sixty five after weeks of kidney and heart illness. Funeral held Thursday with Rev. Hills and Rev. Dudley. interment in Denton cemetery. Survived by wife Georgia Roop Garey, son William M Garey, daughters Mrs Emily Swiss and Miss Mary Garey. Brothers Matthew Jn John W and Rix R Garey and sister Mrs Jennie Griffin.
Seven hundred thirty women registered in Caroline last Tuesday and 1,105 the prior Tuesday. Of the registrants 403 were white and 327 colored, with all colored women affiliating as Republicans. Registration day tallies show detailed district by district results and urged action for whites to register on October 6 and October 12.
Sad loving remembrance notices for Norman Earl Smith died October 9 1918 Minnie M Cooke died January 25 1920 and William Carleton Dulin died October 5 two years ago include lines of devotion grief and hopes for reunion with Jesus in heaven. posted by family members including Mrs Smith and Mother.
The Easton Gazette reports 17 000 trees with about 6000 in Covers Mulberry Hill Orchard six miles from Easton loaded with apples. Grimes Golden crop harvested and sold with 1500 barrels sent to city markets at about six dollars per barrel. At least 8000 barrels of other varieties expected before cold weather, some stored for winter markets, others shipped as picked. Cull apples are sold to Talbot county residents for canning.
Mr and Mrs W T Beauchamp near Burrsville entertained guests last week including Mr and Mrs C F Noble and son Paul, Mr and Mrs Francis Straub of Philadelphia, and Mr and Mrs R F Beauchamp and Mrs Mary Beauchamp of Milford Rev Clifton H Lord to preach at Burrsville M P Church Sunday at 8 pm Mrs Lord to sing selections Mr and Mrs C T Willis and son Conwell of near Greensboro visited Charles Willis and family Miss Leona Marvel and Mildred Redden of Ridgely spent weekend with Miss Evelyn Willis
A seminar style quotation urges readers to believe in possibility through daily effort and personal responsibility. It emphasizes faith in virtue, diligence, and deliberate conduct shaping each day. The message interlaces honesty, duty, and moral aspiration as guiding principles.
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