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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1928
Page
4
A civic message emphasizes that community confidence in current and future prospects drives growth and prosperity. It stresses trust in local businesses to provide reliable merchandise at fair prices and urges every resident to act to maintain mutual confidence, building a busy, thriving hometown.
A survey notes country editors uphold independent, principle driven U. S. policies. Quotations praise home ownership, warn against communism, caution against paternalism, and contrast American rail safety with Soviet rail failures. The broad theme spans New Britain Record to Walla Walla Union.
The passage lauds independent editors who answer only to local readers and oppose experiments or “isms” that could undermine constitutional government. It argues the country press stands as the first line of defense against minority-driven experiments at public expense.
A didactic piece on starting the day with a healthy breakfast. It outlines simple morning meals for children, suggests cocoa preparation in a double boiler for flavor and digestion, and offers various breakfast combos including fruit, oatmeal, bacon, toast, and toppings like honey and syrup. It includes recipes for cocoa paste, Parisian toast, and a vanilla syrup.
The Orphans' Court of Caroline County met with Judges West Marper and Shawn. Letters of admin on Annie C Latshaw estate granted to Levi R Brumbaugh. bond notice to creditors and appraisers Thomas W Jones and W T Temple named. Guardianship for Hester Ruth Jackson final account filed. funds to be paid to Ruth Jackson. Executors Nichols and Nichols file interest and final accounts. Spicer files inventory and sale order granted. Dukes executors release to legatees. Patchett admins release from guardian for Ralph Patchett. Latshaw estate inventory filed. Redden estate letters granted to Layman J Redden with bond and creditor notice. appraisers J De Weese Carter and William Finn appointed.
Vernon Dr W T Chipman Emma Downes Warren Moore and Mrs R Wesley Ross attended the Dover Sesqui Inn banquet with speeches by Buck Townsend Slouston Anderson Hazel Ward and others. Mrs Alice St Ross takes a new teaching principal post in New Castle county Vandike Station.
A retrospective look at events from twenty five years ago as recorded in The Journal of 25 Years Ago This Week. Highlights include notable local happenings, community milestones, and emerging stories shaping the period.
Local notices report Mr William bk Temple of Ridge ly named notary public. A Baltimore market sale fetched 2.50 per carrier. Several road, land and church matters appear, including a temperance sermon, wheat and corn quotes, and a tomato crop estimate. Multiple marriages and appointments feature, plus court, election, and teacher appointments. The Caroline County Poultry Show is announced with entry details and judging rules for October show dates.
Henderson notes Ruthanna Shulties improving from typhoid fever as friends anticipate her return to school. Numerous visits and social calls feature Cartwright, Cullis, Clayville, Richard, and Sturgis families, with travel to Wilmington and Chester. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. C. H. Clayville’s home, and Harry Weaver sold his farm north of town to G. W. Tomlinson.
Dr F P Herr entertains his Altoona brother and Richmond relatives. Miss Dorothy Wooters of Chester visits grandparents Mr and Mrs William Wooters. Harvey Holsinger buys the late Anna Latshaw house next to his. Mrs John Applebaum hosts her sister and nephew from Easton. Mrs Walter Bennington entertains her sister Mrs William Cooper of Linwood Pa. A L Russell Roger Ringgold and Melvin Bennington on sick list. George Skwghter recovering after Baltimore hospital operation. Fred Madara from Rochester N Y home to register. Sallie Covey of Denton guest of niece Mrs T L Day. Charles Stevenson Jr of Newark spent weekend with father. Norrilion Wilson and son Davis visited Wilmington near Newport. I E Mason entertaining sister Mrs Johnson of Harrington. Clifton Morris of Baltimore spent weekend here. The 2 T A will meet at Church House next Tuesday evening. Burton Wilkinson and wife visited Dover Sunday.
Burrsville residents host Chester and Ridgely visitors and announce a quiet September 29 marriage of Carl Fortney and Edith Porter near Denton. Several families travel, visit, and attend church events. Unity Woman's Club meets October 17 in the schoolhouse. Wesley M E Church observed Rally Day on October 7.
William Powell, a leading Paramount player, is in high demand for character parts. He recently finished Forgotten Faces, due to show at New Dover Opera House October 17 and 18, after completing The Vanishing Pioneer and The Drag Net, then Partners in Crime, with rapid role changes marking his schedule.
Jane Cowl headlines The Jealous Moon at the Maryland Theatre on Monday evening October 15 as she marks a new stage role and serves as co author. The romance set in 15th century Venice features a strong supporting cast including Philip Merivale Guy Standing and Harry Davenport among others.
September ends the fourth year of nursing service in Caroline county. The Public Health Committee met September 4. Dr Nicklas held his tuberculosis clinic with six cases examined. Six new typhoid cases were reported this month. Twenty births were recorded and literature on child care distributed. Five deliveries by midwives were visited and midwife instruction provided. Milk in schools is being pursued. two larger schools have started. A baby clinic at Denton examined 14 white and 21 colored children. Twenty one visits for nursing and social service. Ruth Jackson, Public Health Nurse.
Mr. and Mrs. George Henry were guests of Delaware friends on Wednesday afternoon. A preaching service will be held in the church here tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ricards have returned to their Washington D C home. Mrs. F. Willey spent last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Merriken.
Mrs John Adams and sister Edna along with Mr Earle Robinson and Miss Marian Adams attended anniversary services at Barratt's Chapel Sunday last. They were hosted to supper at the Johnson Hotel at Bowers Beach by Winnie Graham and Minnie Adams. Wilmington guests included Johnnie Mears Althea Adams Charlie Adams and Ethel Lilleton. Mrs James Savitz to entertain Bloomery Aid October 31 at her Bloomery Church area home. Fred Fountain and guests Bright of near Denton and Walter Fountain visited Sunday. W S Hubbard visited with daughter near Denton Saturday. Bernice Adams visited Catherine Richards Sunday.
Mr and Mrs G G Wright and daughters Hilda Dorothy Elizabeth of Easton were guests of Mrs Belle Dean on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Merrick Cohee of Philadelphia and their son John Francis visited their parents Mr and Mrs John Cohee. Mrs J F McConnell returns from five weeks visiting relatives near Elmira New Jersey. Mrs Mary E Duhadway spends week in Baltimore with sister Mrs Annie Cook. Dr and Mrs Smith of Cambridge spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Roland Thomas. Mr and Mrs H C Todd and daughter Jennie spent Friday in Baltimore.
A fragment from The Christian Science Monitor notes the silent progression of days as people make their choices from the steady flow of time. The reflection compares marching in a single file to the uniform gifts offered by passing hours.
Fragment describes parcels tied to Sarah E. Redden and two recorded deeds from Orlando J. Redden dated July 15, 1899 and Fred J. Wright. It outlines Parcel No 3 starting at road intersections, detailing directional bounds along O J Redden lands to Neely Morris road, ending at the starting point.
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