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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1929

Page

5

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Local ads and notices from Denton area Maryland

A collection of classified ads and notices from Denton Maryland including farm goods wanted and for sale. items mention good seed wheat timothy seed a Guernsey bull and Fordson tractor. community events include chicken and waffle supper church services oyster supper and lectures. Also local disease reports and Rotary Club talk Buy at Home presented by Howard Phillips.

Ella Boone Denton J. IH. Nichols & Co J. H. Nichols & Co Nuttle Milling Company Pennsylvania R. H. Stafford Burrsville Kodak Jepp Ladies of Christ Church Guild

Ridgely Residents Share Homes and Street Work

Ridgely Mrs. Jonas Shaner is living with her sister Mrs. John Hoffman while Mr and Mrs Ed Gallagher will occupy her house. Slag has been spread on Third Street from Stone Road to Biggers store and on Third Avenue and will continue north to First Street.

Jonas Shaner John Hoffman Ed Gallagher Third Street Stone Road Bigger Third Avenue Continuedo First Street

Social News Highlights From Local Gatherings And Marriages

Mr and Mrs A E Shields entertained about twenty five relatives and friends on Oct 8 for a birthday din ner with music and recitations. The Thawley family announced the marriage of Kathryn to Calvin Cecil Simpson in Galena Indiana on Sept 26 officiated by Rev William S Hess. Numerous visits and hospitality are listed including Roe and Sennett households hosting guests from Greensboro Baltimore and Denton. A funeral in Philadelphia drew Mrs M P Allen and Mrs Gilbert Hignutt. Marion H Downes and daughter visited Lexington Virginia. Henry Hulliger hosted guests from Bridgeville and J B Orrell in Philadelphia. Mr J H Beer returned from a lengthy visit with his children.

A. E. Shields Near Town Shields James W. Thawley Kathryn Calvin Cecil ‘Simpson Harrington Delaware Galena Ind William S. Hess Chas. W. Roe William ‘Tr. Cannon Linwood Eaton Marie Denton Roland Pippin M. P. Allen Gilbert Hignutt Eliza D. Nace Philadelphia Marion H. Downes Marian Eloise Lexington Henry Hulliger Bridgeville C. Sennett B. F. Johnson Ben J. B. Orrell J. H. Beer Enoch Baker Bunker George Brittingham Bertha Murphy Walter Maxwell Wilmington Johnnie Murphy Royal Oak Thompson Gibson Howard Thomas Anna May Earle Thomas Edward Thomas George Marvel Georgie Henry Marvel Thomas Grey Fanny Lud Morgan Florence Cahall Norman Cahall Roy Skinner Luther Leager Turner Morris Furbush Dawson Coursey John Mandrell Lee Quimby Ralph Ober George Cannon Marshall Downes Fran‘ces Truitt Henry Harvey Lord Hazel Willey Mary Thawley Addie Lord Gertrude Kimbles Helen Baker Arthur ‘Thomas Swarthmore Warren and Jank Pierce West Chester L. D. Everngain Vernon Clark Fred Sculley Sarah ‘Taylor Scott ‘Clough Elmer Charles Jarrell Roy Crenshaw Kennard Schultz Margaret Schultz Thelma Unter Ben IL. Coppage Wm. J. Kimbles Ernest Murphy William Baker Evelyn Hobbs Jack Murphy Norman Keating Teobbs P.T. A Vaughn John Swing Loraine Iron Bloomfield N. J Emil Rosenast Merchantville Church House R. E. Fountain Charles Starkey Peacock Templeville George Slaughter Will Smith Slaughter Hartly The Reformed Church Theological Seminary At Lancaster Albert Behrens Roger Ringgold Madara Fred Madara John Scully, Jr Ridgely Methodists Hyde Bridgesown Baltimore Corner Ridgelynes Church of the Brethern Jopp Elwood Diefenderfer Claymont Del Frank Flounders Williams Toronto Canada Samuel Bear John Applebaum Baltimore Harry Laird Mary Ed. Stevens Adele Rehoboth Edmund Pendleton Carolyn Jean York T. C. Cahall Thompson Swing iThursday

Orphans' Court Proceedings in Caroline County

The Orphans' Court of Caroline County meets with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Laura H. Dean filed her second account in the estate of Joseph P Patchett. Taylor and Taylor filed releases for Nellie B Todd estate. Martha A Clark's will is probated. Letters testamentary granted to Pearl Clark. creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named B Ross Daling and Walter Sapp. Accounts filed for Frederick W Anstee estate. Letters of administration granted for Louis R Dukes estate to Naomi B Dukes and Isaac L Dukes. Bonds filed and approved. creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named Alda P Whitby and Philip W Downes. Letters of administration granted for Thomas A Emerson personal estate to Mollie Emerson. Creditors notice ordered. appraisers John R Jones and Thomas H Gough appointed.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Harper and Shawn Laura H. Dean Joseph P. Patchett T. Clayton Taylor J. Lee Taylor Nellie B. Todd L. Bernice Todd Martha A. Clark Pearl Clark B. Ross Daling Walter Sapp William J. Richards Frederick W. Anstee Louis R. Dukes Naomi B. Dukes Isaac L. Dukes Alda P. Whitby Philip W. Downes Thomas A. Emerson Mollie Emerson John R. Jones Thomas H. Gough

Watch Your Step Brings New York Musical to Reese Theatre

The Reese Theatre in Harrington presents Joseph Luther’s Watch Your Step on October 23 in a special arrangement with A. L. Erlanger. The real New York production features thirty performers, 21 costume changes, and extensive scenery. Tickets are on sale at Smith & Raughley’s Harrington with reservations by phone urged.

Reese Harrington Delaware Maryland Reese B. Harrington A. L. Erlanger Joseph Luther New York Reese Theatre Wilmington Philadelphia Smith & Raughley’s

National Pharmacy Week Observed by The Caroline Pharmacy

National Pharmacy Week is highlighted by The Caroline Pharmacy. The piece extols the druggist as a neighborhood fortress of health and essential link to physicians, providing prompt accurate compounding of prescriptions in both busy cities and quiet villages.

Caroline Pharmacy

Hearing Planned on Inland Waterway Project for Delaware Bay Area

A hearing before the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors will be held October 22 in Washington to consider a six foot deep waterway from Chincoteague Bay Virginia to Delaware Bay Delaware. Congressman T Alan Goldsborough pushes for favorable reports as Norfolk business interests join regional support. The 75 mile waterway faces shoals and bridge clearance issues but promises substantial freight savings if completed.

Delaware Maryland Virginia Board of Engineers For Rivers and Harbors Washington, D. C Chincoteague Bay Delaware, Bay, del T. Alan Goldsborough Board of Engineers For Rivers and Na Norfolk Delaware Bay Philadelphia War Good Atlantic Coastal Deepwaterway Association Hoover Goldsborough Atlantic Seaboard

Major Fire Destroys Marydel Store and Residence

A serious blaze in Marydel's business district woke residents at 1:30 am. Mrs Emma Morris owned the burning store, with Elmer Bowdle’s dwelling adjoining. Fire crews from Denton Hardy Clayton Smyrna Greensboro and Dover fought the two hour blaze, with losses estimated at 8000 to 10000 partly insured.

Marydel Emma Morris Denton Hardy Clayton Bowdle J. Tyson Heather Hardy Fire Company Greensboro Dover Pennsylvania Railroad

Harmony News Roundup Headed by Birth of Dorothea Ann Turner

Harmony reports the birth of Dorothea Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Turner on September 25. Miss Dorothea, plus several local visitors, attend Sunday church, with Harmony Church services moved to Sunday evening. Also listed are visits by Miss Jennie Todd, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hickey and George Haines, and trips to Chester and Salisbury.

Virgil Turner Dorothea Ann Jennie Todd Bercom’s College Wilmington Thomas Hickey George Haines Philadelphia Harmony Church Ray Turner Mary Jones Goldsboro Charles Poole Maurice Chester Pao Mary Annalee Coleman Olin Thomas Wilbert Salisbury Robert Todd

Federalsburg Woman's Club Feasts on Jubilee Salute

Federalsburg electrician W Wright spoke at the Woman's Club meeting in a program honoring Wright's golden jubilee. The club joins the Jubilee Committee led by honorary chairman Herbert Hoover to mark Thomas Edison’s 50th lamp anniversary. The program was arranged by the American Homes Committee chaired by Mrs. Roland Mandy. Members also serve on the Federation executive board. Mrs J W Stowell heads Citizenship and Mrs H I Long leads Education. Delegates were named by president Mrs UH Le Hignutt.

W. Wright Woman's Club Wright Jubilee Herbert Hoover Thomas Edison American Homes Committee Roland Mandy Women’s Club of Federalsburg Federation

Ridgely Social Page Notes And Local Happenings

A report from Ridgely highlights a birthday party for Mr. Bunker at the Baker home with many local families in attendance. The community club, PTA, and church events are outlined along with updates on school, church revivals, and residents traveling or visiting relatives in nearby towns.

Death of Louis R. Dukes in Denton is remembered

Louis R. Dukes, 1887 born in Tuckahoe Neck and longtime Denton resident, died in a car collision north of Saddlersville on October 11. He served in World War I with the 104th Ambulance Corps, later worked for the State Roads Commission as an inspector, and was active in the Denton Volunteer Fire Company Masonic Lodge and Junior Order. Funeral services were held October 14 at the Denton Methodist Episcopal Church with interment in Denton Cemetery.

Denton Louis R. Dukes Sadlersville Queen Anne's County University of Maryland E. R. Downes Baltimore Dukes One Hundred Fourteenth Ambulance Corps Meuse-Argonne Frampton & Dukes State Roads Commission of Maryland Louis L. Reyner Dukes Methodist Episcopal Church Melvin E. Wheatley Roy T. Thawley Messrs Dawson O. George J. H. Summerfield Kirwin Ir. Everngam C. S. Kauffman Wilbert L. Merriken Westley E. Thawley Denton Volunteer Fire Company Temple Lodge A. F A. M Denton Cemetery

Local social notes from Goldsboro and nearby towns

Mr. and Mrs. Leland Price and family from Middletown and Wilmington area relatives were summoned Friday night by a sudden illness. Several visits reunited kin in Wilmington and Philadelphia with extended family in Dover Henderson Templeville and Balti more. A new baby for Mr and Mrs Allan Startt and attendance at local games are noted among many Sunday gatherings.

Leland Price Middletown Kathryn Shockley Wilmington Bryan Shockley Warrington Edward Lapham Marion J. W. Gibson John Sylvester Ida Mae Roche Edith Cartwright John Hardie Williams Tilghman Baltimore Stork Allan Startt Templeville J. F. Lane Louise Dennison Rebecca Lane Drexel Hill

Residents of Marydel thank six fire companies for quick response

We the residents of Marydel Maryland express sincere thanks to the Hardy Denton Dover Greensboro Clayton and Smyrna fire companies for nobly and quickly answering our call for help during last Monday night's fire in our town.

Marydel Hardy, Denton Dover Greensboro Clayton Smyrna

Thanks for Sympathy After Death of James E. Cheezum

The Cheezum family expresses sincere thanks to friends for sympathy and assistance following the death of husband and father James E. Cheezum. Grateful for tributes and flowers during the funeral. Mrs. Cheezum and Children.

James E. Cheezum Cheezum

Hillsboro Church Suppers and Local Socials Update

The Hillsboro M E Church Ladies Aid will serve a supper in the Church House on Thursday October 21 featuring oysters roast pork sweet potatoes hominy and more Rally Day service is set for Sunday October 20 at 10 30 AM at the Hillsboro M E Church with invited attendance The Hillsboro PTA holds its monthly meeting on Tuesday October 22 Everyone is invited Also notes on local visits and past weekends include Mr and Mrs Norman Clark Mrs Clara Thompson home guests Mrs Frances Rowe and William Sherwood attending the Notre Dame Navy game in Baltimore and various visits among local families with travel to Ocean City and Baltimore as listed.

R. H. Stafford Burrsville Caroline Pharmacy R. N. Stafford R. H Stafford Roselth Knapp Hk. H. Stafford H. Nelson Rider Cambridge John Deere Superior McDeering Caroline County Federalsburg Greensboro Howard Phillips Rotary Club of Denton PF. M. Moore W. R. Dulin American Corner W. L. Wheatley Ladies Aid Layman J. Redden Second Franklin Streets Redden Epiphany Mission Preston St. Andrew’s Mission Hurlock Tri-County W. Co. T. UL Ladies Aid of M. P. Church Ladies Mite Society Thawley’s M. P Tuckahoe Neck Thawley’s Hall Marie Dover Hill Dover Theatre Hillsboro M. E. Church M. E Hillsboro P. T. A John Noble Norman Clark Clara Thompson Susie Thompson Frances Rowe William Sherwood Notre Dame Navy Baltimore Paul Hansen Charles de Ford Wilmington James Sherwood A. G. Howard and Son Edgar Blades Edward Bryson Trappe Elle V. Pennington Leslie Gardner Harrington Del W. FP. Dickinson Ocean City Rowe Louise Gray Gladys Gale

Worship Schedule and Local Social Notes

The Methodist Episcopal Church South lists Sunday worship at 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 morning sermon and 7 30 evening service with a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30. The column also reports visits and gatherings among local families including Dashiell Gibson DeFord Morgan and Sneed with various relatives and friends in Delmar Hebron Cor-dova Catonsville and Denton during the past week.

Methodist Episcopal Church South Lee H. Richereck Howard Eley E. H. Dashiell Delmar Maize Dashiell Hebron Addie Morgan Eugenia Morgan Wesley Brotherhood Church House Everett Blades Harry Gibson McDaniel Bernard Messick Mr. Messick Cordova Frances Sneed Maryland Jacob Sneed Catherine Skinner Catonsville John Skinner Howard Flowers Grace Love Paul Fowler Denton Marion Covey K. M. Barnette Detroit Showard Culver Annie Poor Philadelphia Howard Sewell Oscar Briscoe Everett Gale Hillsboro Dora Sewell Jake Gibson

Quiet Wedding Unites Miss Mary Baker Covey and W Ernest Griffith

Miss Mary Baker Covey wed W Ernest Griffith in a10:30 AM ceremony at the Covey home Chestertown attended by immediate family. Rev J Harry Wright officiated and the couple planned a New York State wedding trip then residence in Middletown. Covey has ties to the Methodist church and Peabody Conservatory. Griffith is a Washington College graduate with Turner Construction Philadelphia.

A. H. Covey High St Chestertown Mary Baker Covey W. Ernest Griffith Middletown J. Harry Wright Chestertown Methodist Episcopal Church New York State Methodist Episcopal Church Peabody Conservatory of Music Baltimore Wesley Collegiate Institute Dover Washington College Turner’ Construction Company Philadelphia G. Lacy Griffith

Bethlehem Ladies Host Twentieth Century Club Event

Bethlehem ladies served as hostesses at the Twentieth Century Community Club gathering in the Community House on the 9th. Miss Spafford will oversee the next meeting on the 24th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Blades. All members are asked to be present.

Bethlehem

Local Social News and Church Notices Recap

Hobbs and relatives return from Baltimore after attending the funeral of Louis Dukes. Several residents report perfect attendance at Willoughby School in September and a Philadelphia trip by Willis and Covey families. Rev. Archer fills Hickman Church pulpit during revival. various visits and illnesses noted among townsfolk.

L. R. Dukes Little Margaret Lou Baltimore Louis Dukes G. T. Morgan Wilmington N. C Elmer Jones Willoughby’s Norman Grover Frank Paul Willoughby Helen Alvin Fearins Finley Wooters Mary Callahan Margaret Willis James Wooters W. T. Archer Hickman Church Hufnal Isaace Starkey Catherine W. T. Starkey Milton Del H. H. Nuttle L. H. Thomas Elson Covey Elwood Lord Lloyd Covey Philadelphia J. W. Peters EF. M. Willey John Cox Choptank Christian Endeavor Geo. Henry Charlie Finkbinder W. E. Hubbard Paul Moore Wilson Smith Morris Finkbinder Harris Satterfield Dover

Dover Opera House Embraces Western Electric Sound System

Dover Opera House installs a two ton Western Electric sound system chosen by manager Ben Schindler to reproduce talking pictures. Eleven major film producers and over 2 500 American theatres have endorsed the system. Installation by Electrical Research Products will take two weeks, with inauguration set for Monday October 28.

Dover Opera House Western Electric Opera House Ben Shhindler America Warners Fox Paramount Famous Lasky Universal Metro-Goldwyn United Artists First National Hal Roach Metropolitan Sound Studios Columbia Pictures Sono-Art Productions Western Electric System Schindler Electrical Research Products

Social visits spread across Hartford Wilmington and nearby towns

Trenderson and many Jones families from Hartford and Wilmington hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Visitors included Miss Beatrice Hudson with Miss Linda Enright, and several local residents such as Mrs Medford Kimball Mr Stephen Seiler and Mr Chris Kusmaul spending time with kin and relatives in town Newark Philadelphia and Carney Point.

Harvey Jones Hartford Conn Bob Jones Harry, Cohee Sam Jones Wilmington J. R. Jones Beatrice Hudson Linda Enright Geo Clayville Jacob Melvin Harry Schoppe Sara Gooden Joseph Harris Jennie Cohee John Medford Newark Del Kirk Jarman Chris Kusmaul Philadelphia

In Loving Remembrance of Susie Marie Collison

In loving remembrance of our darling baby Susie Marie Collison who passed away October 19 1928. Oh blessed little sunbeam a child of love and prayer. We give thee to the Keeper to the tender Shepherds care. Up above where angels dwell there is no night or pain. We shall all be reunited happiness shall reign again. By Mother Dad and Brother.

Susie Marie Collison Mother Dad Brother

Greensboro Area Social News Roundup

Local residents and visitors listed attending dinners weekends and trips across Maryland and nearby towns. Names include Latrimore Porter Bilbrough Austin Noble Monk Naylor Rawlings Walls Swann Stufft Isaacs Baughley Blades Jones Roe Ross Pip pin Cohee Taylor Hurley and Brumbaugh. Several traveled to Philadelphia New York and Chestertown with updates on health and social events.

Lawrence Latrimore Denton Ernest Porter Cumberland Harvey Porter J .W. Porter Mary Catherine Anne Henry Porter Clayton Poster Railroad Avenue Wesley Jarrell Easton Catherine Bilbrough State Normal School Towson Chas. Bilbrough Jas. Swann Greensboro Chestertown A. G. Stufft Esther Nashold Grace Stufft Philadelphia Wallace Isaacs Joseph Isaacs Frank Baughley Felton R. J. Baughley Chas. Blades Cambridge Oscar Nichols Granville Jones Wilmington Jones W. B. Moore James E. Roe Wm. Roe Julia Ross Roland Pippin H. L. Cohee New York Connecticut L. W. Taylor Penn’s Grove W. E. Hurley Grasonville A. W. Brumbaugh John Nichols Chester Chas. Rich

Liden’s Community Club Oyster Supper Planned

The Liden’s Community Club hosts an oyster supper at Liden’s School on Friday evening October 25 starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds help buy the schoolhouse. Adults 50 cents and children 25 cents.

Liden Elon Wright Fred Fountain Helen Melvin Laurence Torbert Lena Bullock George Butler Clarence Melvin Hickman Richard Parson Raymond Andrew California Elizabeth Masten Pauline Wright Bessie Spafford June Walling

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Ridgely Louis Richardson Dukes Tuckahoe Queen Anne Carolinean Hobbs Trenderson Nuttle Milling, Company Denton, Md Lidens J. T. Carter Billy Moore Hamilton A. G. Peacock Jamaica N. Y A. E. Starkey Kate O. Knotts Wright Robinson Grover Moore Ira Griffith Newlork John Griffith Hulda Purnell M. B. Kinnamon J. F. Raughiey J. H. Sides Chesltertown Kate C. Knotts Helen Golt Golden Business School James Cheezum Poplar Neck Beulah Russ Frank Roe Henry Baker Charles Johnsson Harry Cheezum Collingdale Ford Monroe Dave Cheezum Mary Stevens Charles R. Wheatley Garden Inn Elizabeth Kelley Bertie Kelley Pere Crete
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