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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1926

Page

5

Denton area notes and notices reflect fall events

The article lists a broad sweep of local items from Dorchester and Caroline counties including hat and lamp shops in Denton, upcoming services at Preston and Greensboro churches, a W C T U meeting, a chest clinic at the Law Building in Denton, and a county health report. It notes the Denton Fire Company parade prizes, a fall shoot by the Bridgeville Gun Club, and political events with Addison Mulliken in town. Also covered are public health updates on hog cholera, typhoid cases, locust forecasts, a tag day for health work, and plans for a community song service and radio program rollouts on the Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore.

Ladies’ Aid Bethlehem M. E. Church Harry Hubbard Denton Caroline Dorchester Miss Jackson Caroline County Public Health Committee Lawrence B. Towers Greensboro Harry H. Moore Wilmington Del-Mar-Va M. FE Denton Fire Company Milford M. P. Church J. H. Nichols & Co Third Street Market Ridgely Federals Ded-Mar-Va Federalsburg Melvin G. Morris Morris Ohio New Jersey M. E Thompson'sall Flillsboro Eastern Shore Gar and Electric Company Vienna

Large Democratic Meeting Opens Maryland Campaign in Denton

Governor Ritchie and fellow candidates addressed a large Denton crowd on Monday. Speakers included Thomas Rob inson, William Gordy Jr., Millard Tydings, and T Alan Goldsborough. Mrs. Annie Pahly dies at 89 in Goldsboro after typhoid fever. funeral held in Derton with Rev Father Deaner officiating.

Ritchie Thomas SH. Robinson Willian John Quitley Adams Clay Crawford Andrew Jackson Maryland M. Bates Stephens Albert S. Cook Tydings Senator Weller Congress Robinson Gordy

Community musical at M F E Church this Sunday

A musical will be held at the M F E Church on Sunday afternoon October 17 with participants from Goldsboro Greensboro and Denton and an orchestra from Wilmington. A splendid program is planned and all are invited. Dr Budd and Mrs Budd return from vacation with Dr Budd leading Sunday services.

Local Social Notes From Federalsburg Area

Hobbs Mrs I E Moore of Federalsburg and son Harvey Moore of Philadelphia visited the former's daughter Mrs M Merriker. Fletcher Stafford and John Davis couples attended anniversary exercises at AE Harrah's Chapel last Sunday. Mrs Frank Davis will lead the Christian Mianevar service tomorrow evening on How To Pall Together. Smyth family Esther Smyth visited Greensboro friends. Nicolaï, bakery proprietor, died Tuesday. Mrs FB Willey spent a week in Baltimore with daughter Mrs J Dukes. Virginia Adams of Wilmington visited her parents Frank and Grace Adams. Fletcher Stafford hosted Mr and Mrs oe McGinley of Philadelphia recently. J E Thomas and son Hopkins visited Braratt's Cheap El last Sunday. Grace Jopp returned home after Baltimore visits. Helen Stafford and Dorothy and Katherine Davis attended last week.

M. FE Goldsboro Greensboro Denton Wil Olington Haseen J. Oliver Friedel Dover The Baptist Church Arthur Mitchell William Harrigan West Grove John Mitchell Thomas Dohson Paul University of Maryland College Park Carrie Hobbs Washington College Chestertown Burt Hobbs James Pippin Roland Long Guy Pippin Sherman [Howard Marcus Hook Sophia Howard Arley Dobbs Frank Dobbs John Lui Harvey Dunming Clayton Margaret Bilbrough Near Town Genevieve Cooper Ollie Detwiler Ridgely Henry Porter Elsie Ward Mary Stutlt Melvin Jones Charles F. Walls Saunday S. PD. Carrow Wibnington Charlotte Webber Della Melvin Annie Melvin Florence Melvin Vertie Smith Philadelphia Andrew Melvin East New Market Clayton Luff Vernon Del Willie Wilson Margaret Simpson C. N. Fountain Walter Griffith Cleveland Edith Fountain Gene McCabe Chester Webster Ivins Luther Grifith John H. Thawley Houston Thawley Fred Lewis QR. IL Statford Margaret Brown Thawley Melvin C. James Terman Antteman Hubbard Preston John Hopkins Felton Wesley M. FB. Chirelt Amos Layton Athletic City Joe Jester R. HE. StaWord Fred Powell Tlarrington Havre de Grace Warry Layton Tilghman Layton Ellen L. Collison Iobbs Charlie Fountain, Jr I. E. Moore Federalsbury Harvey Moore M. Merriker Fletcher Stafford John Davis AE Harrah Frank Davis Esther J. A. Bibling Pederalsburg Nicolai FB. M. Willey Baltimore J. Dukes Virginia Adams Wilington Prank Adams Oe McGinley O and Mare J. E. Thomas and Son Hopkins Ict Braratt Grace Jopp Tues Helen Stafford Dorothy Katherine Davis Church House Methodist Ladies’ Aid Mulford Swing Elsie Matthews Prof. McBride George Fitz Samuel Thomas Frank Flounders Margaret Swing Leelan Jackson Melvin E. Wheatley Matthews Mr. Taylor Hillsboro Virginia Holsinger Love John Saulsbury Elizabeth Detwiler Rew Stanton Pond Johnnie Joe Caroline Ebling Virginia Volsinger Vivian Holsingr Cora Shoemaker Annan Frances Seward Marguerite Jackson Ketch Mr. Winkle Chb Harvey Sewell Thompson Swing T. C. Cahall Pew Sewell Church of the Brethren A. L. A. Marlin Methodist Harvest Mra Joli Jackson Hwintier Leona Nelle Nellie Henry Wilkinson Sesqui Wilkinson Mr. Cagle Lake Charles Irvin Lane Ladies’ Aid William Ewen W. M. Wiley Vorgie Sparks Pind JT. Sh. Day Uarratt's Elizabeth Wilson Trainings Paul Temple Mary Rebecca Saulsbury Proebel Legrue New York Aban Wilson A. W. Thompson Hennislyinin New Jersey Willard Jones Mary Johnson Margaret Ober Dempsey Kinnamon Helen Lane Iva Oher Mildred Smith Frank Lane Willian Cole Milton Urry Eileen Cole Francis Stalter Addie Williams Grace Young Mary L. Bennett Laura Qher Mary Scotten Hetty Smith Pearl Young Mildred Ree Carlton Smith William Thawley Alvin Kenton Earle Sceotten Wf. M. Wells Southern Methodist Church Td V’elock Edward Lapham Noble Dhue Lapham W. W. Sylvester Ausable Chasm N. Y Canada Louise Dennison Margerite Griffin State Normal School Towson J. 2. Bunting Jack Crisfield Bunting J. W. Gibson Anna Mitchell Kate Cahall W. KE. Shockley Lindtown Edith Lane Carroll Eliott Edith Blackburn George Sylvester Barratt’s Chapel Bess Ross Tefl Silver Brooklyn M. E Nehemiah Clarke Easton Methodist Hospital Ruthsburg Wm. P. Taylor Middletown Ministerial Association Aston M. E. Church Methodist Episcopal Church Caroline County Tuckahoe Neck Itstioro T. R. Seward Lawrence Wilson Harry Fisher W. E. Sylvester Mary Cooper Frances Fisher Millington McGuire Ada Coggeshall Gladys Miriam Gale Mildred Gale Salisbury Normal School E. Gale I. M. Thompson Trenton Mildred Tarburton Wilmington Florence Covell Centreville Harry Covell Helen Greenwell Sadie Wothers Abbott Milford S. Ny Pilehara N. E

Ridgely News Letter celebrates church house anniversary

The Ridgely News Letter notes the Methodist Ladies Aid marked the Church House anniversary with a program including solos by Mulford Swing and Mrs. Frank Flounders, a history of the Church House, and remarks by local ministers. A dessert followed as volunteers praised decoratings and church support.

Social News From Town Observes Many Visitors

Mr and Mrs Cordean Cooper hosted relatives and friends from New York Philadelphia Chester and Delmarva area over the weekend. Epworth League plans a supper at Eden Hall October 9 to aid the pastor salary. Other guests include Cartwright Hollingsworth Glass Gooden Marvel Meredith Shinn Jones Quillen and Dill. Sophomores hosted freshmen at the High School Friday night. Marie Dill left for Beacom’s Business College Wilmington. Edward Catlin and George Clark visited Wilmington. Rev and Mrs Vanby of Fairfield were in town Tuesday.

Cordean Cooper Lota Bozer Elizabeth New York Louis Cooper Philadelphia Frank Price Chester Walter Culver Middetown Del Messrs Harvey Walter Allen Eva Allen Cecilton Cooper T. H. Gough James Glass Havana Glass F. A. Sweeney L. A. Gooden Carleton W. EF. Clark Sara Emma Gooden State Normal School Salisbury P. A. Marvel Tada Nathan George Marvel Bridgetown Myrtle Bryant Washington College C. A. Bryant Rey W. L. McClintock Leslie Meredith Wilhington Thomas Shinn Bessie Billy Reading Frank Shinn Lester Hall Frederica Marie Dill Wilmington Beacom's Business College Edward Catlin George Clark Wilington S. £. Vanby Fairfee

Goldsboro Attendees and Local Notices From September

Goldsboro reports perfect attendance in September for many students including Mary Johnson and Margaret Ober. The community notes a preacher’s visit October 17 at the Southern Methodist Church and updates on local families moving or visiting relatives.

We Be Tried for Murder in Greensboro

Charles Dedrick of Greensboro has been indicted by the grand jury for the murder of his wife Minnie Dedrick. The case goes to trial as the Circuit Court reassembles next week. Attorneys Deen and Knotts will defend. The couple moved from Goldsboro to Carolina then Greensboro. Dedrick, 60, is jailed without jailer’s report. the wife’s body was shipped to Connecticut for burial.

Prand Charles 8. Dedrick Greensboro Minnie Dedrick Messrs. W. Brewster Deen J. Owen Knotts Dedrick Hime Kentonsy

Rally Day Observed At Hillsboro and Queen Anne M E Church

Rally Day activities fill Hillsboro and Queen Anne M E Church with services, speakers, and exhibits for Harvest Home. Nehemiah Clarke of Easton to speak, Ridgely recitation noted, fruits and vegetables for Philadelphia hospital on display. Numerous local meetings and social events follow through the week across the county.

Hythangeas P. G and Pepnies varieties offered

W. H. Nuttle of Denton Maryland advertises hardy white Hythangeas P. G and Otaksa ant plus several varieties of pink and white Pepnies for sale through a local garden listings brief.

Hythangeas P. G Hardy White W. H. Nuttle Denton, Md

Death of Miss Mary Redden in Baltimore at 19

Miss Mary Virginia Redden aged nineteen daughter of Mr and Mrs George T Redden of Denton died in Baltimore on Tuesday October 6. Funeral held at the parental home Thursday with Rev Francis W Kirwan officiating. Interment in Denton cemetery. Pallbearers included H P Rome James Roache Ormond Andrew Ellis Clark Irl Catlin Norman Pitts. The coroner cited an overdose of a sedative prescribed that Sunday. She edited the Carolinean at Caroline High School, attended Ward Belmont, Hood College, and worked recently for Baltimore Gas and Electric. Her brother Marriott Redden and Miss Gaynell Gamber were among attendees.

Mary Virginia Redden George T. Redden Denton Baltimore Francis W. Kirwan Christ Church Denton Cemetery Messrs H. P. Rome James Roache Ormond Andrew Ellis Clark Redden Caroline High School Carolinean Ward-Belmont Tennessee Hood College Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Jane Redden Bryant and Stratton College Gaynell jGamber Marriott Redden Gaynell Gamber G. F. Sanderson Vera Mullin Westminster Mary Foster Richmond Layman Redden Washington and Lee University John Redden

Orphans Court Proceedings in Caroline County

The Caroline County Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges West Harper and Shawn. John Janson's will was admitted to probate and the executrix bonded. Creditors were notified. Appraisers named were Joseph Gsell and Norman Seward. Administratrix Leanora Ireland filed approved accounts for Charles Ireland. Edward E. Nuttle filed first and final accounts for Grace Bullock, approved. Guardianship granted to Celia Lori for Bullock children. The will of John Burnet was admitted to probate after a hearing. Title Guarantee and Trust Co and Alexander Hardcastle authorized to pay dowers to A Isabelle Downes.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Harper and Shawn John Janson Joseph Gsell Norman Seward Leanora Ireland Charles Ireland Edward E. Nuttle Grace Elvira Bullock Celia Lordi John Edward Bullock Minos L. Bullock Claudel N. Bullock Irene C. Bullock John Burnet Title Guarantee and Trust Co Alexander Hardcastle J. Dukes Downes A. Isabelle Downes

Fatally Injured Bakery Owner in Federalsburg

Emil Nicolai, about 65, a Federalsburg resident who bought the bakery from Thomas Q. Jefferson's heirs, was fatally injured Monday evening when his hand and arm were caught in a dough mixer. He died Tuesday morning after emergency treatment and hospital care. Nicolai had improved the bakery and was well respected in the community.

Emil Nicolai Federalsburg Thomas Q. Jefferson Easton Nicolai Del-Mar-Vay Peninsula

Rally Day at Denton Methodist Protestant Church

Denton M P Church holds Rally Day on Sunday October 10 with a 945 am Sunday School gathering and a 11 am sermon by Rev S N Pilchard of Willsboro on A Worth While Memorial. An evening rally program at 730 features songs pantomimes and a pageant At the Cross Roads. Pastor G J Hooker invites all to attend.

Denton Methodist Protestant Church S. N. Pilchard Willsboro Brother Pilchard

Wrights for Waterman Pens and Ink

Local shop Wrights advertises Waterman Ideal fountain pens and ink, promoting a selection for writing and gift use. The notice highlights availability at the Wrights store location and encourages readers to visit for the brand and supplies.

Wrights Waterman's Ideal

Court In Session This Week At Circuit Court Session

The October term convened with Judges Wickes Keating and Adkins on the bench. Grand jurors named. Several larceny cases tried with guilty verdicts and sentences to the House of Correction. The grand jury completed its labors with 29 witnesses examined, 10 presentments, 9 true bills. Alms house and jail committees reported conditions and suggested repairs and salary adjustments.

Circuit Court Wickes and Keating Judge Adkins A. Fletcher Sick Foreman Ernest Downes T. H. Gough Edward Coffin Freeborn Eltiwanger George R. Horsey Richard Lister Elmer T. Orme Samuel G. Bye Joseph Laramore C. Fulton Noble Joseph L. Gallagher T. Fred Brown Isaac H. Morris John Meredith William E. Sylvester F. Edward Jarrell T. F. Taylor R. Leon Maginney Robert G. Dean F. M. Stevenson John R. Andrew Raymond Andrew James E. Todd Thawley Knotts and Deen Traverser Lawrence Scotten House of Correction Deen Robert Williams Knotts William Thomas State C. B. Dedrick Almshouse F. B. Ellwanger Joseph Laramere Richard Day Lister W. E. Sylvester F. E. Jarrell J. L. Gallagher

CarolineCounty Nominates Republican Candidate for First District

Caroline county was named Thursday as the Republican candidate for the First Congressional district nine Eastern Shore counties. The nomination occurred at a luncheon hosted by Wicomico Hotel hosts W P Jackson and Marion A Humphreys. Denton dominates the race as both Democratic nominee T Alan Goldsborough and rival Towers hail from Denton and oppose changes to national Prohibition law. Weller and Humphreys carried Caroline county in the primary, with Towers backing Weller.

Lawrence B. Towers Caroline County House of Representatives State Central Committee Wicomico Hotel Salisbury W. .P. Jackson Marion A. Humphreys Denton T. Alan Goldsborough Towers QO. E. Weller Representative Hill Senator Weller Mr. Humphreys Hill

Social notes of visits and guests in mid-Atlantic area

Personal mentions list numerous residents from Denton Philadelphia Atlantic City Washington and nearby towns visiting for the Sesqui Centennial weekend or during the week. Names include Mrs Thomas J Green Miss Sue K Smith Mrs Mary Bauman Mrs R D Blackiston Dr Levi Hammond Linwood Hammond Mrs Elizabeth C Reed Mrs John Reed and baby Mrs Alice Jones Arthur Jones Miss Jennie Jones Mr and Mrs John Baggs Mrs A L Harrington Miss Nellie Griffith Ruth Whiteley Mrs Margaret S Uhler with various trips to Wilmington Baltimore Washington Norfolk and Seaford.

Thomas J. Green Sue K. Smith Denton Mary Bauman Atlantic City R. D. Blackiston Washington Ralph Smith Philadelphia Levi J. Hammond Linwood Hammond Elizabeth C. Dukes John Reed Harrington Nellie Grifith Ruth Whiteley Norfolk Margaret S. Uhler Baltimore

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the Local Department Annie Pahly John Pably Father Deaner Clayton, de Derton Burrsville Hobbs the Ridgely’ News Queen Anne Tuckahoe Howard Wheatley Wye Mills St. Paul’s Church HL. W. S. Rowe Harry Kemp R. VV. Whitehurst Whitehurst Felton M. E. Church Harry Munore George Moore Lizzie Lightner Henry Morgan Florace Morgan Marjorie Sparks Mollie Diggats Mildred Trice Churel J. A. Raod Royal Oak Howard Sewell Keplar Barnette Detroit Michigan Horace Morgan Mary Redden Orphans’ Court Proceedings Grand Jury Geo. T. Redden Alcade D Bradley
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