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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1922

Page

5

Local notices and events in October announcements

Local items include a boxed social at Barcus School October 20 and a patrons meeting October 18 at American Corner School. The steamer Talbot reappears after overhaul on the Choptank. Dover Milford seek Eastern Shore Baseball League entry, Denton hosts county exhibit October 26 27 28, with similar items as prior years.

R. H. Bailey Kelly-Springfield Mobiloil Hirs Talbot Barcus School Caroline Dover Milford Eastern Shore Baseball League Denton R. .H. Bailey Brick Hotel Palace Theatre Owen Moore Circle of the M._ E. Church Sophie Kerr F. J. Wright American Corner School E. H. Hirs Alward E. Chamberlain Trappe Christ Church Hillsboro Greensboro M. M. Luzader Paul M. Pearson Swarthmore Chautauqua International Lyceum and Chautauqua Association William Jennings Bryan Reno Stack Co Guild of Denton M. P Hallowe'en J. E. Smith Preston Williston Wickes and Keating Cable Excavator Co Ralph Andrews Cecil County Jesse W. Porter O. & S. Milling Co Quality Ice Cream Co J. B. Orrell Ernest G. Cooper Garden of Roses Sald Mr. Cooper

Haymaker Richardson wed in Ridgely church ceremony

Miss Helen Lewis Haymaker daughter of Dr and Mrs J M Haymaker Denton and Mr Neal Richardson an official in the Denton post office were married at Ridgely Methodist Episcopal Church at seven on Thursday evening Only immediate family attended Rev Melvin E Wheatley officiated Miss Margaret Foard Havre de Grace played the wedding march The bride wore navy blue taffeta with yellow dahlia shower flowers The couple will reside in Denton Subsequent notes mention social visits and weddings in the area with various named residents and officials.

Helen Lewis Haymaker J. M. Haymaker Denton Neal Richardson Ridgely Methodist Episcopal Church Melvin E. Wheatley Margaret Foard Havre de Grace Haymaker State Normal School of Kansas Easton High School Murdaueh Tyler Kansas Oklahomap Oklahoma City A. E. Shields William A. Shields Durand Deuston Martha Heilaman Irene Welde Philadelphia Frank E. Shields Raymond Bennett Mary Greensharo William Joiner Near Denton Thomas H. Hobbs Robert Bruce Robinson Thomas Robinson Greensboro Florence Evelyn Sterling Clayton Sterling Red Lion Del Lebanon M. E Church Sturday Wilmington T. Langston Indey Cambridge Frances Rouse James Kent Harper Jacobs Centreville Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Albert W. Sisk Preston Bopes Mary Garden Lyric ‘Theatre Baltimore Harris Chapel Everett A. Pepper George Davenport Bishop Davenport Diocese of Easton Tome Institute Port Deposit C. §. York C. Shannon York Earle Chaffinch Iis B.S. Wells Sargent J. L. Everngain Samuel Lowry O. J. Redden John A. Mackintosh Jean F. Scrivener W. E. Ward Vivian Lawson Crisfield Ralph Cover T. Pliny Fisher Nettie Hayman Hickman Blanche Chaffinch J. T. Neff Delmont, O Charles H. Willis QO. W. Merritt Paterson N. J Addie Smith O. G. Truitt Salisbury A. W. Short Ann Short Eiva Cannon Hillsboro

Revival Services At Hillsboro Charge Churches

Revival services will be held at Ebenezer near Ruths burg October 15 22 and at Hillsboro October 24 to November 7 with Mr W Townsend Jefferson conducting music He has wide revival experience in the Southern States and is noted as a master choir leader well suited to work with young people The pastor and members invite all community folks to join in worship and service to widen the Kingdom of God urges Rev H T Maynard pastor.

Hillsboro Methodist Episcopal Church Ebenezer Ruthsburg W. Townsend Jefferson Jefferson 9. T. Maynard Ladies’ Aid Society Ida Horsey Tessie Doerr Myra Orme St. Johns Stella Todd Edna Collins Lynnie Nichols N. M. Vanscay W. E. Bullock Epworth League Addie Lord Charles Culver Williston

The Lane That Had No Turning at Hillsboro Theatre

Agnes Ayers stars in The Lane That Had No Turning at Hillsboro Theatre on Wednesday October 18 for St Pauls Guild. Admission is 25 cents. Local readers note a series of visits and weekend trips by area residents from Chestertown Chincoteague Island Annapolis Wilmington and other towns with many relatives and friends mentioned.

Agnes Ayers Hillsboro Theatre St. Paul's Guild G. Francis Beaven Washington College Chestertown H. L. Beaven O. T. Baynard Mathews Chincoteague Island Harry McKee Philadelphia I. ‘T. Sparklin Wilmer Parker Denton Milford Kline Joe Taylor Easton James Sherwood Albert Cahall Mildred Williamson Hilda Wathers Ridgely J. E. Wathers H. Z. Beaven Centreville G. L. Wilson Lawrence A Baltimore LeRoy Harris Wilmington Harvey Jump Ardmore

Local visitors and social notes in Goldsboro and Wilmington

Goldsboro scene with guests from Ellendale Dagsboro and Philadelphia visiting local families. Week end travels include Mrs Lapham Red Cross plans Washington and Baltimore, and Rev J H Schooley and Mrs J A Jackson visiting Baltimore. Mr Bryan Shockley and family with his parents. Mrs Kinnamon painting homes. gas tank installation for Mr Clark Smith.

William Jefferson and Ellendale Del Bertha Cannon Dagsboro Esther Quillen C. H. Clayville Henderson E. K. Wilson Wilmington George Johnson Lapham Red Cross Washington Baltimore Louise Milby John McCafferty Philadelphia John Milby J. H. Schooley J. A. Jackson W. J. Murphy Bryan Shockley J. H. Williams Viola Clark Smith Kinnamon

Smithville social honors niece Miss Alice Grimes

Mr and Mrs John Elrich hosted a large gathering Monday evening October 2 in Smithville for their niece Miss Alice Grimes with music games and refreshments of ice cream candy and fruit. Mr and Mrs J H Spence and daughters Kathryne and Anna Mae and Mr and Mrs L N Alfrod and daughters visited Mr and Mrs Leon Bradley near Williamsburg Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Dill returned from Easton visit. Miss Grace Fountain of Philadelphia visited her parents over the weekend. Revival meetings continue at Bloomery.

John Elrich Alice Grimes J. H. Spence Kathryne Anna Mae LN. Alford Leon Bradley Williamsburg William Dill Easton Grace Fountain Philadelphia Bloomery

Weekend visitors and family notices in Henderson area

Smithson Annie Legates of Marydel Ella Tzschoppe Bernice Tzschoppe and Thomas Emerson of Henderson were weekend visitors of A. R. Willoughby family. Mrs Joseph Berger, summer guest, returned to New York. M. J. Hall attended the Hebron funeral of a brother-in-law. H. M. Towers family visited Hickman. Lena Worm visiting cousin Mrs H E Hopkins. H Hopkins and family spent Sunday with Eddie Enpman family.

Annie Legates Marydel Ella Tzschoppe Bernice Tzschoppe Thomas Emerson Henderson A. R. Willoughby Joseph Berger New York M. J. Hall Hebron H. M. ‘Towers Hickman Lena Worm H. E. Hopkins H. , Hopkins Eddie Enpman

Ridgely Women's Community Club season opening report

The Ridgely News Letter covers the Women’s Community Club first regular meeting of the season with 21 attendees including new member Mrs A G Saulsbury. Officers elected and reports given. Lyceum season tickets planned. October concert slate features De Sen and Dr Fausn’s magic.

Women's Community Club A. G. Saulsbury T. W.W. Jones Hemmons T. W. Jones J.T. Moore A. S. Thompson Elsie Matthews Nelson Rickards Lawrence Lynch Westcott Porter de Sen Faus‘ns Ada Matthews Sarah Hoffmin A G. Saulsbury J. J. Ivison F.C. Cahail Tom Temple Harry Hen Wons Harry Swann Brown Elliout

Local social notes from Laurala and nearby towns

Mrs H J Holsinger and Mrs Leonard Dean visited relatives in Centreville and Greensboro over the week. Sam Seeney and Margaret Foard visited Centreville. Charles Hobbs hosted Totheroh of Greensboro. Harry Rutter of Marydel called on B F Richards. Dorothy Davis home from Washington College. sewing circle met. wells being dug to boost town water. H L Holsinger in Philadelphia. Annie Lee Long recovering. Holsinger factory cann ing Keifer pears. T A Smith and wife visiting Baltimore.

H. J. Holsinger Laural Del Sam Seeney Margaret Foard Centreville M. E. Parsonage Leonard Dean Charles Hobbs Totheroh Greensboro Harry Rutter Marydet B. F. Richards Herbert Hammond Kate Knotts Templeville Charles Starkey Dorothy Davis Washington College Sewing Circle Herbert Jones H. L. Holsinger Philadelphia Annie Lee Long Holsinger T. A. Smith Baltimore

Rally Day at St Pauls Focuses on Moral School Strength

Queen Anne last Sunday featured a rally at St Pauls with a program aimed at strengthening school morale. Speakers included Superintendent Henry Morgan on What I Would Like the School to Be and E S Bowens on What Young Men Can Do to Make the Town Right. Numerous readings followed, emphasizing character and the Sunday School for Everybody.

St Paul's Henry Morgan E S. Bowens John Chairs Barton Chance Stephen Junto Baltimore St. Paul's Spencer Merrick Charles H. Deen Delaware Harris’ Chapel

Harmony News Notes and Laborious Visits

Harmony scene lists visiting families from West Denton Hillsboro Newark and nearby towns including Taylor Walls Ditt and Woodrow. Shock sweeps the community over the death of Mr Williamson last Tuesday. Ureeding guests of Todd at Hickman and Claude Toid returns from Easton Hospital. Miss Mamie Ivins spent last week with Goldstoro friends.

Sallie Taylor Charles Taylor Ray Jessie Frankie West Denton George Walls Evelyn Hillsboro William Ditt Newark Del Pratt Taylor Pratt John Woodrow Mildreit Annie Chambers Sadie Ruth Lay John Williamson R. Ureeding Charles Todd Hickman Claude Toid Easton Hospital Mamie Ivins Goldstoro

Choptank Hosts Third Annual Exhibit at Community Hall

The Choptank Community Club invites all to its third annual exhibit set for October 26 and 21 at Choptank Community Hall also called the school house. Friday evening features a short program with talks by F. P. Walls County Agent Talbot and Emily Kelley County Home Demonstration Agent Caroline. Attendees may contribute to the Community Repair Fund via cakes candies ice cream grab basket or Gift Table and encourage the friendly competition along the river.

Choptank Community Club Choptank F. P. Walls Talbot County Emily Kelley Coroline County

Forty Candidates Ready for Varsity Soccer Season

The coach and Captain Schmick prepare a strong varsity soccer squad for the season. Forty candidates have trained for a first inter-county game set for Denton on October 13. In a recent practice, they defeated East New Market 4-0, showing aggressive play and dominance in the opponent’s half.

Schmick Denton East New Market

Card of Thanks to Friends and Relatives

A notice from Mr and Mrs Ernest E Williamson thanks friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy during a bereavement. Also an advertisement offering boys suits by R E Bailey with a casual price hint of savings.

Ernest E. Williamson

Notable Denton County Pioneer F P Cavey Dies at 71

Frank P Cavey a leading Denton banker and former Maryland legislator dies at his Riverton Ave home after months of ill health aged 71. He served as Peoples Bank vice president and in the Maryland General Assembly. Funeral at M E Church with interment in Concord cemetery. Also notes several other local obituaries including John Williamson Harriet Harris Jarman Willis Carroll and Thomas Cochran with brief death details and burial plans.

Frank P. Cavey Riverton Avenue Denton Covey Peoples Bank Maryland The Methodist Episcopal Church Sallie Maloney C. E. Drown Bridgeville Del J. E. Ellwanger Baltimore M. E Vinal E. Hills William L. White Melvin E. Wheatley Ridgely Concord Cemetery John Williamson Harmony Williamson Ernest Martha Smith Anna Reed Federalsburg Ernest Williamson Harmony Church G. E. McDorman Harriet E. Harris J. Willett Harris Preston Messrs Hudson M. Harris Mount Hally N. J Joseph I. Harris Nellie C. Harris Joseph P. Patchett Preston M. E. Church J. I. Richardson Harrington, del J. 2. Outten Ware Thore

Big Rally Meeting in Preston for November Parade

Democrats of the Fourth Election district invite residents to a Town Hall gathering on Tuesday October 17 at 7 30 p m to plan an ox roast oyster roast street dance and parade in Preston on November 2. Attendees are urged to attend bring friends share views and help make the event a landmark in the county. W H Nuttle offers hydrangeas for sale at 60 and 75 cents each.

Preston Preston Aour Democrats

Negro 17 Charged With Criminal Assault In Dorchester

Edward Banks, 17, a black youth, was arrested after a nightlong search by Federalsburg and Caroline County officers. He admitted assaulting 12 year old Edna Willen on a Federalsburg road near a farm owned by George Tull. Willen identified him. Banks was held for the grand jury and sent to Cambridge.

Federalsburg Edward Banks Hurlock Cambridge Baltimore Edna Willen Winfield Willen Fork District Dorchester County Dorchester George Tull Banks Mr. Hastings

Orphans' Court Proceedings Noting Admin Actions

In Orphans' Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Letters of administration for Harriet E Harris were granted to Joseph P Harris with bond filed and creditors notice ordered. John W Payne and David M Cheezum named as appraisers. C W Bradley filed inventory and final accounts for Jeanette Williamson and Florence Bradley distributions. Annie E Heather guardian of Grafton Heather was authorized to pay him funds now of age. Ida Cooper executrix filed inventory and order to sell private sale. Layton Kelley releases from distributees. Guardian C Merriken filed third account for Rex Floyd Leon and Olin Briggs.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Harriet E Harris Joseph P. Harris John W. Payne David M. Cheezum C. W. Bradley Jeanette Williamson Florence Bradley Grafton Heather Annie E. Heather Ida Cooper Mary E. Seward Rex Shepherd Floyd Briggs Leon Briggs Olin Briggs

Baker to Quit Baseball Pioneer of Trappe Retires

Frank Baker of Trappe known as Home Run Baker is urged to retire from national baseball. Histories praise him as the greatest third baseman and home run hitter, a stellar figure for the Athletics and a credit to baseball as peers note his enduring impact and victory moments against rivals.

Baker Frank Baker Trappe the Times Soo J. Franklin Bakers Babe Ruths Matty Athletics Rube Marquard Brown Ruebach Reading Caesar

Community visitors and upcoming school events in Grove area

Grove residents Mr and Mrs Perry and son Arthur Mr Ellis Collins of Easton Mr and Mrs Clayton Taylor and daughter Marie visited Mrs W E Collins on Sunday. A Halloween program at Friendship school on October 27 with 1 cent admission benefits school supplies. An oyster supper at Union Grove schoolhouse on Friday night October 20 to aid church funds. Everyone invited.

Perry Arthur Ellis Collins Easton Clayton Taylor Marie Grove W. E. Collins Friendship School Union Grove School House

Middletown District Epworth League Holds Annual Session

The Middletown District Epworth League convened for its thirty second yearly convention at the M E Church. Rev Harvey W Ewing Wilmington opened with a address The Two Ravens. Various pastors led devotions and welcomed participants while junior and senior Leagues reported progress. Officers were elected: Leach Greensboro president Wheatley Ridgely first vp Shipman Denton second vp Moore Betterton fourth vp Norris Still Pond secretary Rowlinson Sherwood treasurer Walls Sadlersville. Next year’s meeting set for Betterton with Dr Victor Mills Baltimore as evening speaker.

Middletown Epworth League M. E Harvey W. Ewing Wilmington W. A. Wise C. T. Baynard J. T. Rowlinson Vinal E. Hills Denton M. E O. E. Jones Jesus George E. Sterling League Allan Walls Leelan Jackson M. Eleanor Maddux Denton Elsie Freeman Lucy Webb Hayes Washington W. P. Taylor Oxford Burton Williams Florence Hills R. P. Nichols Sunday School Board R. S. Hodgson Dr. Wise H. G. Budd Wesley Collegiate Institute J. A. Leach Greensboro M. E. Wheatley Ridgely Edna W. Shipman Harvey B. Moore Betterton Mabel Norris Still Pond Isabel Rowlinson Sherwood Helen Walls Sadlersville Walter Crew Carrie Dempsey Galena Victor Mills Baltimore

Eastern Shore Ferry Line to Add Queenstown Terminal

Developments indicate Queenstown will become the second terminus of the Eastern Shore Ferry Line Inc within two months with ferries between Queenstown Bay Shore and Rock Hall Bay Shore. Officials seek an agreement with Peninsula Ferry Co to possibly transfer the Queenstown Baltimore route. The State Conservation Commission expects higher oyster tax receipts as the tax doubles from one to two cents and oyster catches look strong. Motor vehicle infractions last week totaled 4380 dollars with 2210 paid in counties and the rest in Baltimore city. F. J. Wright notes Eversharp pencils and Waterman's Ideal pens.

Queenstown Eastern Shore Ferry Line, Inc Bay Shore Rock Hall Peninsula Ferry Company Bay Shore Rock Hall Line Baltimore State Conservation Commission Baltimore City Eversharp Pencils Waterman F. J. Wright

Crossing Accidents Rise Despite Safety Campaign

The Insurance Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad System reports a 30 percent rise in crossing casualties during June to August, despite the National Careful Crossing Campaign. On the Pennsylvania system there were 307 crossing accidents, 71 killed and 115 injured, with increases tied to reckless and inexperienced automobile driving.

Insurance Department Pennsylvania Railroad System United States Pennsylvania

State Sunday School Convention in Baltimore Oct 18 20

The Maryland Sunday School Association holds its State convention at First Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore on October 18 and 20. The event is free with no enrollment fee. delegates are urged from counties. Baltimore plans for about 1000 delegates, with a county quota of 25 delegates.

Maryland Sunday School Association First Methodist Episcopal Church Baltimore

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department William Cabell Bruce St. John's Holy Trinity St. Mary’s Whitechapel Ow Spa Concord Goldsboro Smithville Smithson Ridgely News Dorothy Flounders Walter Bennington Viola Jones Mont Wiley Pauline Wiley Griffin Frank Long Ethel Carroll Clough Samuel Thomas James O' Neal John Lytton John Fisher C. W. Jackson Roland Fountain Fast Orange Norman Wilson Louise Bessie Wilson Floward Holsinger Atu R. el, Bailey F. P. Cavey J. Ed. Willis Thomas H. Jarman T. Edwin Willis Lewis A. Jarman Rushville Clinton A. D. Carroll A. L. Dunham Charles Carroll A. B. Adams Brainard Carroll Spring Hill Hfe Thomas N. Cochran T. O. Crouse Milton Den‘ton W. H. Nuttle Orphans’ Court Proceedings District Epworth League
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