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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1925
Page
5
Community events fill October with church services health clinics and charitable drives. Denton and Federalsburg host harvest home days rallies bake sales tuberculin clinics tag days and a health conference for children while planning for mail delivery and stage equipment at armories.
Mrs. M. Viola Musselman of Cambridge and Mr. Walter Moore of Oxford wed at noon in Cambridge at Mrs. Musselman’s daughter's home. Lyman Collie and Miss Mary Elizabeth Betts married near Denton. Clarence E. Chaffinch resigns Chesapeake Iron Works post for Baltimore Government mail job. Clarence Towers and Miss Victoria Lee Betts married near Denton. Mrs. Everett A. Pepper in Baltimore with her ill father. daughter Ethel with her. Neighbors and relatives visited and hosted gatherings across Smithville and Laurel area. several local residents noted in society notices. Ruth Noble leaves for Johns Hopkins University.
Mrs Rosetta M Crouse wife of William S Crouse died at her Market Street Denton residence on Tuesday morning the 6th after illness since June She was born July 31 1848 in Westminster and had lived in Delaware and Maryland before settling in Denton for 28 years Survived by four daughters Mrs Crittenden Harper Mrs Howard Melvin Mrs Ernest G Cooper and Miss Jessie Crouse Funeral service to be held at the home Saturday at two oclock with interment in Denton Cemetery
Charles L Jarrell prominent Greensboro landowner and Goldsboro Bank director died in University Hospital Baltimore from heart trouble. Survived by widow Lida Orrell and four sons Linwond Boone William and Charles, plus brothers Robert Wesley Joshua. Funeral at home Sunday with Revs Curtis Bennett. burial in Greensboro cemetery.
The Vestry and congregation express sorrow at the rector's resignation due to ill health after a year and a half of ministry. They recall his warm friendship and genial manner and pray for his quick recovery and blessing in his new field of endeavor.
M K Newnam advertises a free accurate measuring spoon for every lady visiting the store on Monday and Tuesday October 12 and 13. The promotion emphasizes a courtesy gift to female customers and notes the dates and venue.
Local brief notes residents hosted guests from Denton Harrington Burbank and Frederica and Pittsburg Pa. Harvest Home services set for Wesley M E Church October 11. Visitors include Miss Evelyn Willis Mrs Margaret Simpson Mr Clifford Raughley and Jester Cahall among others.
Hobbs Hopkins Thomas was named reader but service did not take place due to bad weather. Local visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Callison with daughter Ellen, plus other residents from Salisbury Federalsburg Cambridge Greensboro New York City Denton and Gol den's Business College student Floyd Wathers.
Henderson and Gooden families visited relatives and friends in Salisbury Ridgely and Dover on Sunday. Visitors included Misses Sara Emma Gooden at State Normal Salisbury and Mrs Mollie Marvel with family near Bridgetown. Others hosted or entertained were Mr and Mrs Loren Pritchett Philadelphia. Miss Ethel Melvin Swarthmore. Miss Ruth Jones near Wye Mills. Edna Jarvis Wilmington. Winfield Gooden Dover. Foster Clark Ridgely. Annie Gooden Felton. and C M Wingate visiting parents.
Mrs Emeline Bradley Brauchte extends gratitude for kindness shown during bereavement. Mudd's Shop Unique advertises stamped goods embroidery cottons silks and lemstitching.
The Community Club met at Church House with Miss Elsie Matthews presiding. Officers were sworn in by the retiring president and new officers elected. The club funded a piano for the primary school, planned a baby clinic, and discussed locating a new library space. Proceeds from events topped twenty dollars as updates on civic and social activities were reported.
St Pauls German Lutheran Ladies Guild of Cordova met October 7 at 2 p m at Hiawatha with hostess Mrs H Drews and Rev Chr Freudenreich as guest of honor. Pastor Drews spoke and welcomed the Denton home. After devotion, business was light and members toured Rev Drews new home and area before a lunch hosted by Mrs Alfred Knaack.
Church of the Brethren reports a late Sunday evening service featuring a pageant on the Life of Fanny Crosby. Despite many missing attendees, the audience was nearly full and a second rendering is planned, with announcements to follow.
A county newspaper promotion invites readers to subscribe for the JOURNAL and gain access to local county news. The notice emphasizes the value of regular delivery and ongoing coverage of community events, government updates, and regional happenings.
Hillsboro and Queen Anne plan rally day and harvest home at the Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday with 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 worship and 7:30 evening exercise. Gifts will be arranged for the Methodist Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia. Several local ministers and families are noted in community church activities and visits.
Resolutions from Marydel Ladies' Aid mourn the loss of Mahala Pippin a beloved and esteemed member. The group extends sympathy to the family and orders copies of the resolution to be spread in minutes sent to the family and published in county papers.
Delaware’s 12 4-H club members from farms and homes won two firsts one second and one third among 63 teams from Virginia to Maine at Springfield Massachusetts. Grace Souder Hazel Dean won clothing judging for the third straight year. Cassie Prettyman and Myr McNicol placed second in canning. Neil Edgell William Hastings won first in corn judging and Lawrence Meredith Albert Condon took third in corn judging.
The Talbot court ruled in favor of Mrs. Elsie Watkins and Mrs. Emma Fairbank in the Frank Leonard lawsuit over about $32,000 in mortgage transfers. Leonard claimed the agreement was altered to read only on death, a claim the daughters denied. The dispute drew considerable interest as testimony showed Leonard deeded mortgages to his daughters, who offered to provide for him and maintain his home. Leonard, formerly of this county, now resides in Easton. his daughters live in St. Michaels.
The October term began with Judges Adkins Wickes and Keating presiding. Grand jurors named include Harry M. Thompson as foreman and J Spencer Lapham among others. First case State v Lynch for forgery. jury failed to reach verdict after two days and night deliberations. Several civil appeals heard with mixed outcomes. Wright and Turk cases sentenced to House of Correction. Grand jury examined 48 witnesses, filed 12 presentments and 12 true bills.
Mr O M Macomber a leading local figure died suddenly Saturday afternoon from multiple illnesses. He leaves a widow a daughter Hazel at home and a son Lee Macomber of Lima New York. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 30 led by Rev C R Curtis and burial took place in Lima New York. Also notes of social visits include Towson State Normal School students Addie Jarrell Louise Dennison and Marguerite Griffin visiting with parents. The Ladies Aid Society hosted by Mrs Wright in Assembly Hall Tuesday evening.
Three cars were stolen Friday night from private garages in the alley between Sixth and Seventh streets in Denton. Two Short Co vehicles, a Ford sedan and a Ford truck, plus Miss Edna Shipman’s Ford sedan were taken. Two other garages were entered with no theft. A $500 reward is offered. Police have clues and expect arrests soon.
The Agriculture Department conducts a nationwide peach census to aid growers. Maryland schedules were mailed to commercial peach growers asking for tree counts by age and variety. Growers are urged to respond promptly to save time and expense, with John S. Dennee coordinating the effort.
Mrs. Thompson Swing and Miss Elsie Matthews attended the Federation Executive Board meeting in Denton on Friday. Other notes include Mrs. Ruth Perry returning from Baltimore and resuming duties at the post office, and Mrs. Roe assisting.
September attendance shows a list of pupils who attended every day at Moore's school including Walter Meredith Isaac Quillen Howard Brown Howard Quillen Earl Bilbrough Cleveland Camper Albert Brown Russell Edwards Francis Meredith John Pogany Norris Williamson George Gottwals Howard Richard Wallace Hutson Granville Williamson Martha Smith Dorothy Gottwals Pauline Meredith Catherine Pogany Catherine Camper Emma Dyer Maude Gottwals Annabelle Bilbrough Louise Gottwals and at Howard's school Catherine Towers Francis Lord Edna Wright Helen Lord Ruth Howard Lawrence Andrew Rosser Adritew William Kelley Lynnile Lord Lester Green George Neal Louise Howard and Mildred Lord.
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