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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1923

Page

5

Local theater kicks off with Bert Lytell and May McAvoy

The Local Department advertises See Bert Lytell and May McAvoy in Kick Inn at the Palace tonight. Also notes coal orders, rye for sale, and several community events. Obituaries, sales, and church notices include Levin Cain's death in Denton, and the Denton Methodist Protestant Church twenty fifth anniversary events. Community updates cover taxes, school meetings, and upcoming oyster suppers.

Bert Lytell May McAvoy The Palace Towers & Bro Levin Cain Denton Nuttle Milling Co

Wedding in Harrington Tells Denton Social Page News

A Denton social column details a late September wedding at the bride's parents home in Harrington. Miss Agnes Jane Sapp wed Thomas Carlisle Collins in a ceremony officiated by Rev. J. T. Richardson, with 150 guests, reception to follow, and plans for a motor trip to New England.

Denton Hartington Agnes Jane Sapp Solomon Layton Sapp Thomas Carlisle Collins Darwin Stillman Collins Milford Weiner Avenue J. T. Richardson Methodist Episcopal Church Joseph Jackowick Baltimore Laurabelle Kennerly Harrington Wilson C. Winyard Calvert C. Merriken Harold Jack Watson Cynwyd Collins New England States East Front ‘Street S. Bradford Downes Great Falls Mont Caroline Philip Cheet Rum Walter George Samuel Young William E. Cheeeum Cheetum J. Clifford Calloway Walter Calloway Tuckahoe Neck Mildred R. Stevens Madeline Clark Gilbert C. Clark Carney‘s Point N. J Woodbury Wilmington Philadelphia Mary H. Bryan Queenstown Edna B. Green Riverton Avenue Edward Calkins Stroudsburg Hayward S. Horsey C. A. Pentz Walter Conner Galen Whisler Arthur John Legates Howard Junior John Statum Philip Cheezum Clark Smith Goldsboro Iva King Washington, D. C Ernest Fields Seaford Del Jennie Tubbs Arbutus Mary Wilson Emily Elizabeth Cannon James Cannon Wm. E. Cheezum J. J. Reese Talbot County Arah Delaney Brooklyn N. Y Josephine Wooters Federalsburg Sallie Covey Goldsborough Statum Marcus Hook Aaron Statum S. Stanley Deakyne George A. Deakyne Lavinia Bye Newark S. G. Bye Effa Patchett Atlantic City Pippin Second Roberta Rowe Hillsboro Wesley E. Thawley Mildred Cooper Easton John F. Reed John H. Emerson Ridgely PB. Melvin Annapolis

Henderson High Juniors Join Bus Ride to Woods Camp

Henderson High School juniors took a planned hike that became a bus ride to camp meeting woods between Martydel and Templeville. They returned by 8 pm after hot dogs and rolls and reported a very enjoyable time. A patrons meeting at the high school featured Principal Wingate and Patrons' Society President L. C. Cole offering support. Residents and guests, including Miss Katherine Downes and Mrs. E. C. Gooden, were noted in a sequence of social visits around town with relatives in Wilmington, Philadelphia, Dover, Newark and Goldsboro.

Henderson High School Camp Meeting Martydel Templeville Charles Shewbrooks Wingate Patrons’ Society L. C. Cole Robert Jarrell, Jr Addie Andrew Wu Blanche Cobee Gladys Medford Wilmington Alda Reed Hobbs George Reed Martha Carrow Greensboro Town Katherine Downes Philadelphia Frank Hitchens Felton F.B. Sweeney Howard Sylvester Norman Melvin Harry Leslie Newark Charles Bryant Albany N. Y Helen Johns John Quillen Dover

Goldsboro Notables and Local Visitations

Goldsboro reports visitors including Mrs T C Davis of Philadelphia and Mr Clayton Cole with families. Deaths include Mrs Frank Down near Goldsboro with funeral at Mt Olivet Church led by Rev J H Schooley. Upcoming sermon by Rev J Howard Wells and church events at Assembly Hall October 25. community members and guests noted throughout the week.

T. C. Davis Philadelphia W. H. Quillen Clayton Cole Bridgetown Courtland Jackson Quillen Frank Down Goldsboro Mt. Olivet Church J. H. Schooley J. Howard Wells Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Price Johnson Sudlersville Erdman Smith Ross Daling Herman Denney William Ziegler Wilmington J. H. Williams George Satterfield Verma Clark Clark Eveylin Tracey Berwin David Tracey James Detwiler C. T. Griffin W. W. Dennison Wyoming Baltimore W. J. Murphy Easton

Oyster supper to aid local community club at American Corner

On Wednesday evening Oct 24 under the Federal Community Club the grove at American Corner school house hosts an oyster supper and social with cake and ice cream for sale. Proceeds support the club’s community work. At 7 30 p m a patron's meeting will explain the county nurse program. Town social news reports visits by Tribbett and Murphy families and others to Edden Tribbett.

Federal Community’ Club American Corner School House Edden Tribbett Tribbett George Satterfield Jeanette Rockaway Beach N. Y John Murphy Ernest Murphy Edden ‘Tribbett Max Edward Clark Samuel Schuyler Ridgely

Cambridge Ice Company entertains Federalsburg patrons at Masonic Temple

The Cambridge Ice Company held its annual entertainment for employees and the local community on Tuesday evening October 16 at the Masonic Temple. Officials gave addresses and high merit entertainment features were offered along with refreshments. Harry M. Carroll will succeed Charles W. Jefferson as Federalsburg postmaster.

Cambridge Ice Company Masonic Temple Harry M. Carroll Charles W. Jefferson Federalsburg

Ridgely News Letter stockholders approve build site plan

The Community Amusement Corporation of Ridgely votes to build on the Saulsbury corner lot at First avenue and Second street with Lane & Lang as contractors. Shares have been bought by Irof, F A Stayer, S G Lane, James Temple, C S Holsinger, and Norman Wilson. Harvest Home decoratives were sent to Philadelphia and Wilmington. District Women’s Home Missionary Society convention set for October 24 at Ridgely Methodist Church.

Community Amusement Corporation of Ridgely Saulsbury First Avenue Second Street Lane & Lang I Rof F. A. Stayer Messrs S. G. Lane James Temple Holsinger Norman Wilson Ridgely Methodist Church Women's Home Missionary Society Methodist Hospital Philadelphia Wilmington A. G. Saulsbury Eastern Shore Federation Federalsburg Melvin Wheatley Methodist Church C. W. Jackson Wilson Kearney N. J Harold Fountain Richard Bridgeville Del Harry Rutter Mary Leonard Dean Rachel McKenney Rutter H. W. Marts Wildwood M. H. Swing George Wooters Marcus Hook Leroy Sard Maple Avenue Reformed Church Lancaster Theological Seminary Brown Elliott Elliott Blaine Skinner Queen Anne E. E. Pendleton Joseph Davis York Harvey E. Sewell South Wesley Thawley Denton Will Marvel Swing Pearsaul Charles Walls Melvin Hubbard William Mitchell E. E. Krauss Mardella Springs The Baptist Church Griffith Jones Griffith George Cherry Herbert Hammond Cora Callahan Centreville Walter Mitchell Maryland Institute Baltimore Lew Lane John and Irving Kibler Ida Dyer Grace Sard Lulu Hevalow Greensboro Annie Hevalow S. S. Stone Marvin Morris A. E. DeLaney Brooklyn T. L. Day Ella Pearsaul State Normal School Baylow Beatrice Bower Harrington Smith Claiborne Sewing Circle Frank Klotz Anna Lynch Nation Mildred Massey Price's Mervyn Seward Washington Harry Reininger Dorothy Beaumont Howard Rowe Adelaide Griffith Cambridge Hospital W. S. Gilbert Rehoboth John Swing Alexander Russell John Applebaum J. T. Stevenson Canada

Burrsville Mite Society Social Features and Local Notices

Burrsville hosts Mite Society gathering with duets and recitation at a private home. Epworth League service at Wesley 7:30 Sunday with topic Paths in Prayer or Faith in God Romans 8 26 28 led by Mrs Emma Smith. Harvest Home service planned at Union M P Church next Sunday. Local residents and guests noted with several visiting families and members.

B. F. Ross The Mite Society Co Ss. Larrimore Frank Jester Angstand Edna Maloney Henry Walters Wesley Emma Smith Lewis Slaughter John Dische Sophronia Obier Wilmington Minnie Price Brownsville Mills Theodore Warren Theodore, Jr West Collingswood N. J John H. Moore Lorena Arch J. Henry, Jr Houston Jesse Baldwin C. S. Larthmore Annie Raughley Emmett Raughley Harry Raughley Harrington Flora Booth Clara Steele Andrewville Otis Stafford A. T. Garrett John Butler Andrewsville Union M. P. Church A. T.cahall Thomas Earl Messrs Everett Smith Wm. H. Satterfield

Local Christian Endeavor events and social visits noted

Hobbs and others attended the Christian Endeavor Convention in Cambridge on Tuesday. Various residents and guests are listed with weekend visits and family activities including Miss Dorothy Beaumont, Miss Louise Cohee, and Miss Esther Willey. Several moved homes or hosted guests, and church service arrangements are mentioned.

C. S. Larrimore EM. Willey J. R. Ricards Thurman Oden Christian Endeavor Cambridge Dorothy Beaumont Monumental City L. H. Thomas Miss Beaumont Aldia Reed J. S. Raymond Smith Denton Harvey Lord Easton C. J. Chaffinch B. B. Allen Washington, D.C Millard Collison Burrsville C. D. Collison Mary Williamson Luther Jopp Aberdeen G. L. Jopp

Orphans Court Grants Guardianship and Estate Actions

In Orphans Court Judge West, Harper and Shawn preside. Executors and guardians filed releases and accounts for several estates including Peter Helfrich and S Emma Redden. Administrators were authorized to amend inventories and to sell certain real estate mortgages as required by the court.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Charles TB. Lloyd Peter Helfrich Winnie Helfrich Neal Helfrich Cora Elmendorf Richard Helfrich Webbia Helfrich Carl Helfrich Henry Helfrich Katie Bosdorf Muadter Rex Shepherd Floyd Briggs Olio Briggs Calvert C. Merriken James Dickerson Walter E. Stanley Thomas R. Webb John S. Stanley Mary E. Mowbray

Hurlock pair lands 64 mile Virginia road contract

Phillips and Neal of Hurlock secure a contract to construct 64 miles of state road in Northampton County Virginia. The project involves extensive rural routes and connects key localities, signaling a major infrastructure investment for the region.

Phillips and Neal Hurlock Northampton County

Sixth District Happenings At Community Club Meeting

Our Community Club drew a good crowd Monday evening for an program on Columbus Day. Visitors included Mrs Howard Wright and Mrs Frank Fleming from Tuckahoe Neck Club. Many locals and guests from surrounding towns were noted at the gathering and in visits throughout the week.

Tuckahoe Neck Club Howard Wright Frank Fleming Garrettson Smith Mary Neal Carney's Point Ty Sparklin Smith Isabel Eckstorm Stevensville Charles Ireland Ireland Linda Milford Kline Nancy Jane Fred Beauchamp American Corner A. Chamberlaine Denton Virginia Ethel Holt W. B. Sparks Susie S. Thompson William Bell Marydel John Woodrow Mildred Harmony Howard Dodds Oscar Clark Ellis Ridleyark Charles Jarrell Earl Wothers Jean Perryville John Wothers Fred Stevens Cambridge S. N. Pilchard Arthur Holt G. L. Wilson E. M. Noble Katherine Healy Ruth Noble A. B. Cooper Hickman Maggie Pommar Camden N. J Fletcher Elben Harry Connolly Wilmington Annie Beaven Herman Hay Philadelphia Thomas Seward Mary Knott Ridgely N. E. Knott Clifton Hicks Easton H. W. B. Rowe Goldsboro Grace Ireland A. T. Cahall Greensboro Elizabeth Evans

Fourth Federalsburg Women's Federation Convention

The fourth convention of the Women's Federation met October 16 at the Masonic Temple Federalsburg. President Mrs A A Hathaway presided, with Mrs Fernandes Davis welcoming and Mrs Hathaway replying. Officers were re elected and two hundred attended, hearing Dr Ella Lonn and Hon T Alan Goldsborough speak, plus music by Misses Brown Hackett Covey. Resolutions honored the late Mrs Francis Sanderson. The group adjourned to meet spring 1924 with the Cambridge Club.

Women's Federation Masonic Temple Federalsburg A. A. Hathaway F. C. MacSorley Fernandes Davis Women’s Club of Ella Lonn Goucher College T. Alan Goldsborough Anna Brown Frances Hackett Evelyn Covey Francis Sanderson Edward A. Larkin Cambridge Club Cambridge

Eastern Shore Rail Settlement Hinted With Warfield Plan

Pennsylvania Railroad officials may delay settlement of the Eastern Shore railroad project until November as Warfield and Governor Ritchie pursue a plan. Samuel Rea has agreed to partial terms, but rejects the Baltimore Love Point freight ferry for now. Gasoline engines were tested on the Salisbury Ocean City route. cost and merits await PSC report.

Pennsylvania Railroad Eastern Shore Railroad S. Davies Warefield Ritchie Baltimore Love Point Pennsylvania Eastern Shore Railway Salisbury Ocean City Public Service Commission

Indian summer not a fixed seasonal event says Weather Bureau

The Weather Bureau notes Indian summer is a hazy mild autumn period not a calendar season. It varies in date and duration and can occur multiple times, with Thoreau recording instances from September 27 to December 13. The term’s Europe usage links to saints days like St Martin and St Luke.

Weather Bureau United States Department of Agriculture Thoreau Concord Mass Europe America

Extension Service News Poultry and Produce Meetings in Denton

Preston Produce Association holds a meeting on October 24 at Ledman's Hall with Mr. Gladding of Baltimore discussing produce marketing. County events include Mr. Rice poultry talks, results on culling and feeding demonstrations, and orchard visits by Mr. S B Shaw. Dr. Bomberger spoke in Choptank. Mr. Cray of Atlantic Coast Poultry Producers Association will demonstrate egg grading at 7 30 p m October 25 at the Court House in Denton with eggs collected for the practical demo.

Preston Produce Association Ledman's Hall Gladding Baltimore Rice Extension Service Goodwin S. B. Shaw Bomberger University of Maryland W. A. Cray Atlantic Coast Poultry Producers Association Denton Marke Cray United States Court House

Pastor expresses gratitude to Burrsville congregation

Reverend E N Wincuet thanks Burrsville friends and nonmembers for warmly welcoming him as pastor. He notes the Lord works in their vineyard and asks all to grow in love and service to God and each other. He praises loyalty and help from the community and churchgoers.

Burrsville E. N. Wincuet

Thanks to neighbors for help after bereavement

Joan T Harris expresses sincere thanks to kind neighbors and friends who assisted during the recent loss in her family.

Joan T. Harris

Democratic meeting in Denton with Governor Ritchie and candidates

A large Denton crowd gathered at Palace Theatre to hear Maryland Democratic state candidates. Governor Ritchie Comptroller Gordy and Attorney General hopeful Thomas H Robinson spoke as James A Young was absent. Local candidates joined the stage, with Federalsburg band providing music and an oyster roast preceding the event despite rain.

Palace Theatre Ritchie Gordy Thomas H. Robinson James A. Young the Court of Appeals Cumberland Harvey L. Cooper State Central Committee T. Alan Goldsborough Goldsborough Maryland Public Service Commission Federalsburg Fifth Avenue Fourth Street

Fine Fire Engine Purchased for Denton

The Denton firemen committee and town board finance group met last Friday to approve buying a Seagrave triple combination engine with chemical tank hose and booster. Delivery is planned for around March 1. Plans for housing the equipment are being studied and President Clarence Roe says the volunteer department will be among the best equipped on the Shore.

Eugene G. Anderson Emory D. Kimmey Clarence H. Roe James H. Nichols Frederick Fire Company Denton

Bridgetown Ladies Aid Social at Hunter Home

The Ladies Aid of Bridgetown hosts a Halloween social at J Clarence Hunter's home on Saturday evening October 27 with a prize for best costume and a booby prize. Cream cake and candies will be sold. Also notes Mrs. Jake Gibson's return from a Philadelphia trip and James Schully visiting his grandmother in Wilmington. Revival services began at Bridgetown church Sunday night.

Bridgetown The Ladies' Aid J. Clarence Hunter Jake Gibson Philadelphia James Schully Wilmington Bridgetown Church

Queen Anne Couple at Parsonage and Revival Services

Queen Anne residents Rev. and Mrs. L. R. Wittig spend two weeks at the parsonage while he assists in revival services at Harris Chapel preaching nightly and Sunday afternoon. The Community Club held a session Tuesday. Prof. Shea spoke on High School interests and refreshments were served. The club plans a benefit film The Unfoldment in Hillsboro Saturday night. Special notice offers a Scotch grain winter oxford for young men at 5.50 from Everagain’s. Journal subscription promotes county news.

Queen Anne L. R. Wittig Harris’ Chapel Shea

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