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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1930

Page

5

Local notices and ads span Denton Md area attractions

A Denton Maryland page lists rental offers, sales, and services from Stovewood fuel to fountains pens and farm seeds. It notes theater events, oyster suppers by church groups, and Ladies Aid dinners across Burrsville Preston Union Grove American Corner and Federalsburg. It also covers church services, a Democratic mass meeting, and obituaries of Tilghman R. Collins and Clarence E. Schwaninger with funeral details.

Ella Boone Denton Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co H. Earle Smith F. J. Wright’s Timothy Seed R. H. Stafford Burrsville Everagam’s Emma Satterfield M. K. Newnam Denton Journal Preston School Everngam’s George A. Timmons Gay Street Ladies Aid of Concord Church House Ladies Aid of Hickman M. E Hobbs Starkey House L. H. Thomas Wright Apartments A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely Ladies Aid Union Grove Grove West Nuttle Lumber and Coal -Co American Corner W. L. Wheatley Canning House Newnam Epiphany Mission Preston Davenport St. Andrew’s Mission Hurlock Palace Theatre Ion Albert C. Ritchie Wm. S. Gordy W. Preston Lane, Jr James A. Young T. Alan Goldsborough Tilghman R. Collins William Collins Williamsburg Federalsburg Mr. Collins William Lowe A. T. Hudson Williamsburg M. E Bethel M. E. Church Clarence E. Schwaninger Maryland Schwaninger William F Nora Taylor Schwaninger Rose Harrington Easton Alonzo Cambridge Cascade Red Men Sabillasville Mt. Bethel Highfield T. S. Wastler

Marriages and social life in Denton and surrounds

Miss Anna Jackson wed in Denton at four thirty last Tuesday. the ceremony was held at the bride's home with Rev. E C Hallman officiating and Miss Grace Rutter as bridesmaid. The couple plans to reside in Newark, New Jersey after a wedding trip. The issue also notes a theater play The Jonah at Palace Theatre and various community events, bridgeluncheons, and visits among local residents, with multiple names and places including Smyrna Del Denton Philadelphia Brooklyn and Wilmington.

Anna Jackson J. Alda Jackson John Harold Brown Harrington W. Walter Sylvester Denton E. C. Hallman Denton M. E. Church W. E. Matthews, Jr Smyrna Del Kemp Newnam Grace Rutter T. Floyd Jackson Rutter T. Thurman Brown Brown Caroline High School Garfield Memorial Hospital Washington Jeremiah Jerkin the Jonah Augustus Buskin Carroll George Henry Jarman Carroll Bright Hawksley Kirkman Short Eugene G. Anderson J. Mulford J. Kemp Stevens George Sam Lightner Queen Anne M. E. Church South Lida Becker Brooklyn N. Y Henry Becker Ingeborg Christofferson Thos. J. McGann Thomas F. Smith H. C. Wright South Second Street Smith Caroline High’ School S. G. Nuttle M. Kemp Newnam Martin Voss Mary and Edna Hobbs T. C. Horsey Chestertown Susie’ Edson Wason Indiana S. M. Moore Hagerstown Edward A. Hirs Mobile Alabama Oris Abbott Oxford J. H- Neal J. M. Baer J. P. Harris Howard Preston Sadie B. Ritter Sue K. Smith Jennie Blackiston

Lane Accepts Democratic Nomination for Maryland Attorney General

William Preston Lane Jr., an attorney and publisher from Washington County, accepted the Democratic nomination for Maryland Attorney General by a unanimous vote of the State Central Committee. The meeting at the Royal Arcanum in Baltimore filled the vacancy caused by the death of incumbent Thomas H Robinson, who had sought reelection.

William Preston Lane, Jr Washington County Lane Democratic State Central Committee For Maryland Royal Arcanum Baltimore Thomas H.’ Robinson

Denton Journal Wedding Invitations Notice

The Denton Journal lists wedding invitations and announcements printed with care and neatness as a notice in the local want advertisement section.

The Denton Journal

Community Notes of Visits and Departures

Hobbs Little Lou Dukes returns home to Monumental City after a summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs E M Willey. Visitors include Mrs Laura Towns and daughter Edna Butler and Harold from Pittsfield Mass Mrs F N Smith Esther J A Billings Harrington friends and L Reyner Dukes from Baltimore. Watt quiet week as drought breaks Tuesday. Reverend H C Huffnal preached in Thawleys Church replacing Rev W T Archer. Celeste Clarke to lead Christian Endeavor service tomorrow evening.

Lou Dukes E. M. Willey Monumental City Lou H. C. Hufnal Henderson Thawley’s Church W. T. Archer Laura Towns Edna Butler Harold Pittsfield Mass W. H. Lord F. N. Smith Esther J. A.billings Harrington L. Reyner Dukes Baltimore E.M. Willey T. H. Towers Mesdames Chaffinch, Allen and Asher Oxford Hildebrand J. H. Dandy Celeste Clarke Christian Endeavor Service C. E. Bright Georgetown

Harvest Home Services and Supper Benefit at Prospect M E Church

Burrsville attendees include Mr. and Mrs. J H Thawley and Mrs R Henry Stafford and son. Rev Harry Taylor of Dover preached. Duets by Mesdames Vincent and Ryan and Miss Layton and Miss Sullivan pleased. Supper planned for Oct 20 at the schoolhouse, fifty cents, proceeds for the church. Several local visits and hospital updates noted.

J. H. Thawley R. Henry Stafford Harvest Home Prospect M. E. Church Harry Taylor Dover Hugh Vincent Della Ryan Louise Layton Virginia Sullivan Burrsville W. E. Thawley Epworth League Henry Noble Edna Smith Smyrna Del Everett Smith A. T. Garrett and Sons Ernest Raughley Will Wilson Norman Outten

Birthday Surprise and Weekend Visits Across Town

Mrs. Roland Melson, Mrs. Earl Adams, and guests motored to Baltimore to visit a brother and Miss Gladys Trice at Towson College. A surprise party honored Miss Elma's birthday at Fred Seely's home with Juniors, Seniors, relatives, and friends. Bloomery Aid plans an oyster supper October 28 in Chester Scott's Smithville store for church benefits. Pauline Reynolds Edna Adams Mrs. Fred Vincent and Tra Adams attended a PTA convention in Seaford. Mrs. Dean Seely visited a daughter in Wilmington and attended the WCTU convention. Dave Devore and Charles Fountain visited Philadelphia. Mrs. J W Peters of Federalsburg spent four days with C W Adams and family.

Roland Melson Earl Adams Harrison Trice Baltimore Gladys Trice College Towson Fred Seely Miss Elma Bloomery Aid Chester Scott Smithville Pauline Reynolds Edna Adams Fred Vincent Tra Adams Seaford High School Dean Seely Wilmington Dave Devore Charles Fountain Philadelphia J. W. Peters Federalsburg C. W. Adams

Orphans' Court Proceedings in Caroline County

The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West Harper and Shawn presiding. Letters testamentary granted to Francis C. Hubbert for Martha R. Flowers estate. bond filed. creditors notice ordered. appraisers Clellie E. Turner and Robert K. Noble named. Final guardian account ratified for Everett Nuttle guardian to Catherine, Sylvester, Olin, and Leon Briggs. T. Pliny Fisher as administrator filed first and final account. Elizabeth M. Long's will admitted to probate. letters testamentary granted to George L. Clark. Bond ordered published. William H. Bramble and Charles R. Clark named in related matters.

Orphans’ Court Carolines County West, Harper Shawn Pressent Martha R. Flowers Francis C. Hubbert Clellie E. Turner Robert K. Noble Guardian Everett Nuttle Catherine Cornish Sylvester Cornish Olin Briggs Leon Briggs T. Pliny Fisher Harvey L. Cooper Elizabeth M. Long George L. Clark William H. Bramble Charles R. Clark

In Memoriam for Eve Rett Pepper Remembrance Note

In sad loving remembrance of husband and father Eve Rett Pepper who departed life July 19 1930 three months ago. I have lost my soul's companion and daily miss him more. God alone knows how we miss him in a lonesome home. Your devoted wife and children and Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co report a new Fairbanks Morse scale installation, 12% ton, noted for accuracy.

Everett A. Pepper Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co

Funeral and community notes from Weekly Ridgely News Letter

The weekly Ridgely News Letter reports Mrs. Lucy Arnold's funeral at home with Rev. Brumbaugh of Greensboro and Rev. Zeigler officiating. Burial was in Denton cemetery. Arnold, born in West Virginia about 75, married 1871 to J. W. Arnold. no children, plus relatives Nettie Arnold and Charles High. Also details church events, committees, wills, and local visits across Ridgely, Denton, Selbyville, and nearby towns.

Lucy Arnold L. R. Brumbaugh Greensboro Harry Zeigler A. W. Thompson Ernest Buckle Milton King Arnold Paul Hoffman Community Club Frank Simon Margaret Swing Frank Flounders Edward Pearsaul Frank Stevenson Herbert Jones Thompson Swing Lawrence Wilson M. H. Thomas Haring Philadelphia William Jarrell Harlan Harrington Frank Long Selbyville Emma Jackson George Sharp Richard Sharp Alonzo Sharp Wilmington Ralph Sharp Eastern L. S. Matthews Roy L. Tawes Middletown Emil Rosenast Merchantsville N. J John Swing Henry Wilkinson Alexander Faries Arthur Gierhart Collins Wharf Townsend Del Burton Wilkinson Marian T. L. Day Mattie ‘Duck Washington Dover Thomas Ryan Bobby Greenfield Annie McCormick Chester Vachel Downes Centreville Albert White St. Andrews Episcopal Church College Park Elizabeth Haymaker Richardson Florence Haymaker Catherine McElwain Church of the Brethren M. A. Brackett Baltimore Maurice Townsend Leonard Dean Charles Starkey Rachel McKenny William Harrison Harrington L. §. Matthews Frank Matthews C. S. Holsinger J. ¥. Moore Hillsboro Janie J. C. Messner J. M. Swing Margaret Mulford John Noble Preston Hilda Bloxton Maud Diefendersen D. M. Swing Vailey Forge Grace Mary Shamokin Kanard Bridgeville

Harmony Hosts Weekend Guests and Local Meetings

Harmony residents welcomed multiple guests including Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wright and families from Federalsburg and Philadelphia. Attendees joined the twelfth Army Ordinance Association meeting at Aberdeen Proving Ground on Oct 9 1930. Community Club met at Mrs. Roland Thomas with good turnout.

Clarence Wright Howard Pratt Jimmie Ralph Chaffinch Goldsboro Russell Morgan Billy and Meril Federalsburg Earl Dukes George Cartridge Philadelphia A. D. Ivins Webster Todd Louise Todd Towers Todd Army Ordinance Association Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland Harmony Evelyn and Cannon Leon McNeal Hudson Todd Roland Thomas Miss Spafford Belle Dean Pratt Chaffinch Easton Harry Arringdale Hattie McConnell J. F. McConnell Lizzie Sullivan John Cohee

Local families visit and moves noted in Goldsboro district

Greenwood and Salisbury visitors join Jarman family for Sunday gathering. Joseph Roche Jr. underwent appendectomy at Kent General Hospital and is recovering well. Several local residents travel to Wilmington Washington D C Philadelphia and New York for visits and medical or social trips. A G H S student broke an arm in a ball game. Continued reports of road trips and family updates across town and nearby areas.

CG. E. Russell Greenwood F. S. Martin Mary Louise Salisbury Marion Jarman Joseph Roche, Jr Kent General Hospital Etta Mae Russell Marguerite Griffin Washington, D. C Jennie Griffin Bill Cole James Cartwright Wilmington Dallas Cartwright Virgie Cartwright W. ©. Ross Emma Johnson Mary Snow Hill Edith Melvin Easton Hospital J. C. Kinnamon Chester Cora Twilley O. M. Macomber Hessie Willson Howard Jarman Berlin H. F. Silver New York M. E. Smith Denville N. J Mary Cahall Philadelphia

Hillsboro Queen Anne Notes Reach For Christmas Goodwill

A community column from Hillsboro Queen Anne recaps farewells to Rev and Mrs Richcreek as they begin a new pastorate. It highlights Christmas box drives for Miss Mary Martin to Liberia, upcoming dinners, visits, and Sunday School and PTA activities with local families, churches, and residents.

Queen Anne Community Club Supper Planning at High School

The Queen Anne Community Club schedules a Saturday supper on October 18 at 5 pm in the High School Auditorium with oysters ham chicken salad and sides for 50 cents. Invited are all residents to support the event and the club.

Crouse Weds Angie Legg In Stevensville Ceremony

Miss Angie R Legg daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Legg Stevensville Md and Monroe G Crouse of Denton son of Mr and Mrs Daniel K Crouse Ridgley were married October 4 at Stevensville Methodist Episcopal Church The ceremony was by Rev Leelan Jackson with C Russum Legg as escort and Beatrice Palmer at the organ The couple will reside in Denton where Crouse works with Nuttle Milling Co

Caroline Countians Angie R. Legg William H. Legg Stevensville Monroe G. Crouse Denton Daniel K. Crouse Ridgley Stevensville Methodist Episcopal Church Leelan Jackson C. Russum Legg Russum Legg Elizabeth Legg Baltimore Norma Bryan Elias Nuttle George Benton Leonard Harper Charles Bright Ormond Andrews Beatrice Palmer Norman Bryan

The Old Family Griddle Ends Up For Sale

A sentimental verse recalls the old family griddle and its kitchens of home. The speaker hopes it comes to a new owner who can use it to cook fried chicken country ham and gravy and share a warm supper as the griddle did for generations.

Concord C, H, Atkins

Bethlehem Oyster Supper Successful, Raises 180.54 for Church

The Bethlehem community thanks all who helped with last week’s oyster supper and especially the Denton band for their visit. The event was a social and financial success, netting 180.54 to be used for church needs.

Denton

Denton and Baltimore Guests Visit W C Todd Home

Doctors E Paul Knotts and Mrs Knotts and children from Denton join Mr and Mrs Bennett Todd of Baltimore as guests at the W C Todd residence on Sunday. Mrs Reba Thomas of Federalsburg visited her parents Mr and Mrs Clarefice Rice last Saturday. Mrs Wm D Uhler spent the week in Baltimore with her sister Mrs E E Wheeler. Mr Frank A White of Baltimore was a visitor here on Sunday.

Ellis Donovan Baltimore West Denton Rufus Cannon Norma Lee Eldred G. Hirs Wilmington E. H. Hirs Anne Lewis Walter Kelly W. S. Whiteley Greensburg H. Saulsbury Sparks George M. Russum Salisbury Wm. H. Anderson Philadelphia E. Paul Knotts Denton Bennett Todd W. C. Todd Reba Thomas Federalsburg Clarefice Rice Wm. D. Uhler E. E. Wheeler Frank A. White

Caroline County Poultry Show Sets Dates and Rules

The 3rd Annual Poultry Show runs October 28 29 30 at Bullock's and White's garage with ribbon and cash prizes for top exhibits. Open to Caroline county entrants only with entries due October 27 and exhibits received by October 28 noon. Judging starts October 28 at 1:00 pm. Poultry eggs rabbits and turkeys receive prizes. many committees and education talks are listed along with a Home Makers Clubs meeting November 7 and 4-H events on November 15. Health surveys for children under six are being collected for a national conference.

Bullock’s White Caroline Caroline County Aaron Fell Lecy Maryland State Poultry Assn Bethesda W. H. iRice Extension Poultry Husbandman College Park P. A. Raper Asst W. D. Pickering H. A.spies W. H. Irons S. C. Leghorn Plymouth Rock R. I Minorca Wyandotte Australorp Clayton Roe Harvey Towers Frank Taylor Thos Lockerman Helen Men Kent County Home Makers Clubs Denton Extension Advisory Council Florence Mason Salisbury New York

Church announcements at Williston and Jerusalem

At the Church of the New Jerusalem a service is set for Sunday October 19 at 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 15. The sermon theme is The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb the Temple Rev XXI 22 and Sunday School Lesson Samuel as Judge I Sam 7. At Williston the Young People's League meets at 730 p m with the topic The Fear of the Lord conversations for the evening.

Church of the New Jerusalem Samuel As Williston Young People’s League

Greensboros Visiting Residents Chronicle Local Travel

A long list of local families and visitors spans Greensboro and nearby areas. Names include Frye Hollingsworth Pritchett Jackson Jackson Carrow Brumbaugh Christian Harper Phillips Manlove Stevenson Edwards Sipple Hobbs Smith Stufft Wing Detwiler Russell and others. Several trips and weekend visits are noted, with no single central event.

A. B. Frye North Carolina Lewis Jones and Son Goldsboro Louis Taylor Smyrna Clayton Porter and Sons Greensboro S. D. Carrow Irvin Brumbaugh A. A. Christian Clara Harper Port Clinton Ohio Lawrence Satterfield Owen Phillips Helen Phillips Centreville Pemberton Manlove Perry Point W. P. Manlove Ralph Stevenson Elizabeth William Stevenson Billy I. Calvin Butler Alfred Blackburn Alfreda Anna Jane Charles Walls Love Point Stevensville James Williams New York Alvin Edwards Kenneth Bostic Wilmington Wm H H. Sipple Fred Tinley Roland A. G. Stufft Clara Wing Philadelphia Irene Dudley Henry Detwiler R. E. Russell Atlantic City N. J Alvan Dobson Irene Matilda Stevenson Thomas Dabson Laurel, Md Ethel Dale

Demands for Maryland Attorney General Robinson’s Death Shocks Campaign

Thomas H. Robinson, Maryland Attorney General since 1923 and Democratic nominee, died suddenly last Sunday morning after a heart attack seven hours earlier. His death leaves the party to fill the statewide ticket vacancy via the State Central Committee. Born March 2, 1860, in Harford, he rose from Belair area schooling to law, served in the State Senate, and was mourned by nearly every state official at his funeral at St Ignatius, Hickory, Harford County.

Thomas H. Robinson Maryland Robinson State Central Committee Mr. Robinson Harford County Samuel S Mary C. Robinson Hickory Belair Henry D. Fernandis State Senate Benjamin Silver St. Ignatius’ Church Hartford County

Ladies Aid meeting hosted by Mrs Olaf Smith

The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Olaf Smith s home on Wednesday afternoon with six members and five visitors. After business a social hour followed and the meeting adjourned until November. Ice cream and cake were served. Visitors included Edgar Smith and son George, Norman Smith and family from Wilmington, and Sarah Vincent from Dover. Nan Willey and John Bud Reynolds spent the weekend with O H Howard s family near here. An oyster supper is planned at W L Wheatley s packing house on Wednesday October 29. Mrs Philip Downes and her mother from Denton visited Ambrose Griffith and sister on Sunday.

Olaf Smith Edgar Smith George Norman Smith Little Son Wilmington Sarah Vincent Dover Nan Willey John Jones Bud Reynolds Chester O. H. Howard W. L. Wheatley Philip Downes Denton Ambrose Griffith

Be tolerant amid stubborn opinions and shifting subjects

A brief aphorism notes that tolerance grows when one cannot alter a view by changing the topic. It suggests flexibility in conversation and restraint in insisting on fixed positions. The quote attributes the idea to Barry iPain as a concise reflection on discourse.

Barry iPain

Twentieth Century Club Holds Well Attended Meeting

The Twentieth Century Community Club met the 8th at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Lane with thorough hospitality. The next meeting is planned for October 22 in the Club room at Choptank with a to be demonstration meeting led by Miss Spafford. Miss Marie Perry and Mrs Stewart will hostesses.

Edward Lane Choptank Spafford Marie Perry Stewart

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Wspaperaarlmy Adams Cross Roads Orphans’ Court Proceedings Tuckahoe Richcreek M. E. Sunday School W. B Sparks Edgar Blades Ralph Holland Mary Martin Tuckahoe Neck Liberia I. T. Sparklin Mary L. Smith Malvern Valley ‘Forge Camden Carney’s Point Annie M. Sherwood Stedman Cross Maud Sherwood Queenstown W. B .Sparks St. Paul’s Anna Jump Ridgely Brewerton Harvey Jump Robly Hackett Captain Ridgely Brewerton Pan ‘Nama Edgar Swann and Son Byron Gorsuch Clifton Hicks Frances Fisher Willow Grove Harry Fisher Urban Bowman Decatur Heights Frank Fleming Gertrude Blades St. Michaels Virginia Blades Bartie Morgan Occoquan Hillsboro P. T. A George Stewart Ellen Brown Geo. Eaton A. McNeer West Virginia St. Paul's M. E. ‘Church South Howard Burr Elsie Skinner John Skinner Louis Sneed Lillian Brown Jake Sneed Providence Richardson M. G. Crouse Bethlehem County Extension News Third County Poultry Show County Thomas IH. Robinson Journal Wentworth Dillon
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