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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1922

Page

5

Local notices and events fill Denton area scene

Community notices cover meetings, lectures, sales, and sports. Highlights include a temperance talk by Rev J H Hollinger in Denton, harvest sale at Den-Mar Mobile showroom October 28, and Queen Anne's county Democrats mass meeting on November 11. Denton High School soccer results, and a big railroad coal delivery promise. A Bible class rally in Denton features Dr Joseph Clark, plus local real estate and livestock auctions announced for November 3.

Palace Ladies’ Circle L .B. Towers & Bro M. E W. H. Nuttle J. H. Hollinger Washington Church of the Brethren Denton Queen Anne's County Queen Anne Templeville W. S. Ames Denton-Ridgely Road M. P. Church Den-Mar Mobile Show Room Denton High School Preston Greensboro Federalsburg Reena E. Shaner Missouri W. C. T. U Penton P. R. Fisher Blackiston Market Second Streets J. E. Smith Williston Crisfield Broening Baltimore T. Alan Goldsbororough Caroline Ridgely Smithson Louis C. Hess Cableskill N. J Hess Rhode Island Joseph Clark D. D Timothy Standby New York State Sunday School Association Henry R. Lewis J. Owen Rolletts L. Frank Bloxsom Philip Nelson Richard Philip Nelson Richard, Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Purdy Richard Henderson S. A. Troxell Ridgely Reformed Church S H. Hanby

Pretty Weddings in Denton and Federalsburg

Miss Helen Roe and Jonathan L. Hughes wed at her parents home with reception and plan a joint departure for Chestertown and Philadelphia. Irene Goslin weds Dana Lane at Federalsburg with trip to New York and Norfolk, then residence in Norfolk. Also announcements of Chrissie Cass Beall, Cardelle Williams and Ethel Jackson Pritchett marriages with local ties and upcoming ceremonies.

Helen Roe Harry A. Roe Jonathan L. Hughes Denton and Easton Third Franklin Streets W. E. Hills Methodist Episcopal Church William S. Denney Baltimore Lydia Harrington Hughes Mark Breeding Philadelphia Hughes William R. Goslin Federalsburg Dana A. Lane Norfolk F.C. MacSorley T. Victor Goslin Messrs W. Howard Turpin Seaford Nesbit Murphy Vienna Talmage Goslin Oliver Goslin Newark William Wrightson Mary Davis Bridgeville New York Frances Carrall William T. Carroll Preston J. Edwin Rosser Johnn Rosser St. E. Church Ruth Taylor Clifton Carroll Rosser John R. Marley Cass Ellicott City Chrissie Doris Cass Arthur Clayton Beall Robert Clayton Beall Altimore St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church Beall Miss Cass Denton Caroline High School Christ Church Long & Beall Mercantile Firm George Clarence Brower Cardelle Williams Cresent City Fla Brower University of Delaware Florida A. C. Brower Federalsburg High School Ethel May Jackson Ralph Burchinal Pritchett St. Paul's M. E. Church Greensboro

Dr Clark Visits Easton to Meet Old Friends

Dr Jos C Clark longtime superintendent physician at Springfield State Hospital for the Insane in Sykesville Maryland toured Easton greeted by citizens. He recalls a 48 year gap since last meeting and was praised for his bright demeanor. Clark hails from Caroline County and Preston area with family ties to Mowbray and the late James E Douglas.

Jos. C. Clark Harry J. Hopkins Easton Gazette Clark Springfield State Hospital Sykesville Joe Clark Dr. Clark Springs Caroline County Preston Mowbray James E. Douglas

Burrsville Mite Society meets at Slaughter home

Mr and Mrs Lewis Slaughter entertained the Mite Society of Union M Church at their home near Burrsville Friday evening with a social program including piano selections, readings, a debate, recitations and a prayer. Several neighbors were noted as visiting or ill and upcoming evangelistic meetings were announced for Piney Church on October 22.

Lewis Slaughter Mite Society of Union M. P. Church Pearl Baynard Tom Wesley Porter Ray Disch Raymond Elizabeth Disch Lawrence J. Day Walter Russell Ralph Vienna Dorchester County T. Wesley Porter Delaware Pennsylvania Mary Smith Vernon Willard Wright Jesse Baldwin

Hillsboro Community Club Meets. bake sale planned

Hillsboro's Community Club held its Monday meeting with thirty five members present. Discussions covered engaging members and winter evenings. Hostesses Mrs. Carroll Mrs. Dickinson and Mrs. Fisher served refreshments after adjournment. A hike through woods by Mrs. Blades and scholars left Saturday morning, with camping and cooking in Scout style. A bake sale is set for Saturday afternoon in the club room.

Clifton Hicks Joseph Carroll W. F. Dickinson Harry Fisher Josephine Blades Oine Annie Beaven Home For Easton Mildred ‘Tarbutton Baltimore Philadelphia Susie Thompson Blue Ridge Summitt Allie Thawley Gale

Williston Community Club Notes and Visits

The October meeting was held at Mrs. Frank Depew’s with a pleasant session. Mrs. Rosa Hignutt invites a November gathering. Rev J E Smith expected to preach tomorrow. William Robinson of Philadelphia visited his nephew and niece Mr and Mrs O G Hignatt. A booth is planned for the capitary exhibit in Denton next week. Mrs J K Calloway of Baltimore visits family. Mrs Raymond entertained Mr and Mrs T O Sherwood of Newark Delaware. Mrs Josephine Poole of Preston visited her niece Mrs O M Hignatt. Mr Gail Cooper in Baltimore.

Frank Depew Rosa Hignutt J. E. Smith William Robinson Philadelphia O. G. Hignatt Denton J. K. Calloway Baltimore India Rice Belle Beauchamp Raymond Josephine Poole Preston O. M. Hignatt Gail Cooper Melvin FE. Wheatley T. A. Smith Smyrna Del Mr. Wheatley Lillian Kauffman L S. Matthews Bertha Shull Greensboro H. Lo Holsinger Frank Flounders Rock Hall Dorothy Flounders State Normal School Viola Jones Ada Matthews Edna Detwiler Harry Hemmons Marian Stayer EL Parcons Mamie Smith Greensboro High School Ridgely Wooters Fred Flounders, Jr St. John's College Annapolis Clifton Lumpkin St. John's Mary Hopton Margaret Warren John Cooper M. E. Church Frank Long Mr. Long Selbyville Methodist Sunday School James P. Swing Price's Station Milton Smith J. K. Lynch Sewing Circle Ernest Jones Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr Centreville A.C. Reber Reformed Church Charles Starkey

Revival services and church notices in Queen Anne

The Harris Chapel revival opens Sunday at 7 PM with an illustrated sermon Christ Knocking at the Door. Rev N C Nice of Trinity Church Woodwardville will preach Mon night and each night except Sat. Hillsboro M E Church opens with Rev Baynard away. St Pauls Evening service canceled. Sunday School at 9:30 AM and service at 10:30 AM. Harris Chapel Ladies Aid met Everett Pepper home Wednesday. Basket making class taught by Mrs Walls. club meeting held Tuesday night. Rev Baynard at Ruthsburg meeting.

Harris Chapel Christ N.C. Nice Trinity Church Woodwardville Hillsboro M. E St. Paul's M. E. Church

Ridgely Lyceum season tickets surge with De Jen show

The Ridgely News Letter notes higher sales of season lyceum tickets this year and highlights De Jen the wonder worker opening the season. It reports local deaths, church events, school dedications, and various social visits, with community names and locations across Ridgely.

Choptank Visitors and Local Happenings Reported

Choptank residents and visitors are noted including Mr. and Mrs. M A Dickerson and daughter Mabel of Queen Anne, guests of Mr. and Mrs O C Blades. Den ton visitors Mr and Mrs A E Cooper called on the Blades. J Norman Quitten visiting relatives near Seaford. Clark Dillon left for Brooklyn to take a new job. N B Goswellen and family visited Pocomoke City. Rally Day at M P Church last Sunday. W O Carmine enlisted in the U S Navy. Arthur Waldron in Wilmington this week.

M. A. Dickerson Mabel Queen Anne A. E. Cooper Denton O. C. Blades J. Norman Qutten Seaford Clark Dillon Brooklyn N. Y N. B. Goswellen Pocomoke City M. P W. Oliver Carmine U. S. Navy Arthur Waldron Wilmington

Personal milestones and social notes from Harrington and nearby towns

Miss Caroline Richardson wins a gold pin for sixty words per minute in a typing contest at Golden College. Numerous local residents host kinship gatherings, travels, and visits across Denton, Preston, Greensboro, Glassboro, and Monmouth Memorial Hospital. Several couples and families plan trips, moves, or updates, with arrivals in Portland, Chicago, Baltimore, and Florida on future days.

Caroline Richardson J. T. Richardson Harrington Denton Golden College Otis Smith William H. Nuttle J.H. Summerfield E. W. Breeding Thomas L. Trice Preston Miriam Taylor Lelia Lucas Edna Hobbs Ann Lewis F. E. Yeoman M. M. Luzader West Virginia Indiana Florida George Morgan George R. Horsey Greensboro A. E. Shields Golden Grave Myra Ramsdell Monmouth Memorial Hospital Long Branch N. J H. E. Ramsdell R.E. Fisher Martha Fisher Washington Portland Oregon C. N. Burkett Mary Josephine Glassboro Ladies’ Circle Will Carroll Kirkman Short Carroll F. Rawlins Camper Hagerstown Shtter T. L Frampton C. P. Dunning Baltimore Marion H. Downes J. Ernest Milford MM. B. Hitchens Delmar R. N. Hitchens J. Elwood LeCompte Vienna R. N

County Exhibit at Denton Masonic Hall October 26 28

Caroline County Exhibit set for Masonic Hall Denton on October 26 28 with exhibits received until October 25 6 p m and Thursday noon. Cash prizes total 35 with 415 10 5 3 point credits for first to fifth. ribbons issued for first and second prize exhibits. Exhibits include household and farm products poultry and other community entries. participants may designate recipient club and exhibits delivered to Denton or returned if not brought themselves.

Caroline County Masonic Hall Denton

Orphans Court Grants Administrations and Appraisals

In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Letters of administration were granted on the personal estate of Victoria Johnson with bond approved. C W Bradley administered Florence H Bradley and filed first and final account release. Harris administered Harriet E Harris filed inventory and sale order. Guardian Annie E Heather released Grafon Heather now of age. Rex Shepherd guardian Calvert Merriken relieved as shepherd now of age. Bertha E Pitcher and John E Haymond administrators of Sarah E Haymond filed inventory and sale order. Letters of administration pendente lite granted for Mary A Hood to Lillian H Collins and Wesley E Thawley with bond notice to creditors and appraisers Kelley and Wrightson.

Orphans’ Court West Harper and Shawn Register of Wills Victoria Johnson C. W. Bradley Florence H. Bradley Joseph P. Harris Harriet E. Harris Annie E. Heather Grafton Heather Rex Shepherd Calvert C. Merriken Bertha E. Pitcher John E Haymond Sarah E. Haymond Mary A. Hood Lillian H. Collins Wesley E. Thawley William T. Kelley A. Kirby Wrightson

District Committees Named for County Campaigns

A large county meeting in the Law Building, led by H. L. Cooper, named district campaign committees of ten men and ten women from each district. T. Alan Goldsborough urged voters to focus on federal legislation, and a mass meeting in Denton was announced for Monday the 23rd with Democratic literature available.

Law Building H. L. Cooper State Central Committee T. Alan Goldsborough Congress Bruce Senate France Denton Law W. Foster Clark A. B. Cohee J. E. Walls John R. Jones Charles H. Conley Edith Gough W. Hi. Goodwin F. B. Sweeney W. W. Goldsborough T. Clayton Horsey L. I. Jones P. S. Raughley A. W. Brumbaugh O. W. Barton George Kibler Edward Thomas George Edwards John Stevenson Seldon Raughley A. J. Smith N. Alvin Smith Filmer Cole John Balderson Courtland Jackson Ann Lewis Bruc Deen D. W. Davis T. Alar Goldsborough E. H. Hirs J. J. Summerfield W. H. Anderson W. C. Pastorfield Frank Yeoman Lelia Lucas Alda Whitby Wesley E. Thawley R. H. Stafford Calvert Merriken Martin Voss Wilmer Parker Walter George Edward Willey Oscar Clark Henry Beck Howard Pastorfield Lola Willoughby Rosa Hignutt M. Kemp Newnam Elmer Orme Louise Dukes Ed. Willey Henry Stafford Lee Wyatt Willian J. Richards J. Frank Ledman Wf. M. Parrott Joseph Worm G. C. Reich J. A. Fuchs Alvin Hubbert John W. Cox J. J. Garris J. A. Wheedleton Thomas Galligher George Baer Nellie Fooks Nellie E. Pritchard Alvah Blades Rho Victor Deen J. W. Stowell H. H. Long F. T. Brooks Nelson McMahan Olivia White James T. Spicer Charles Hackett Lulu Dill John Wright, Jr Wilmer Christropher H. M. Thompson W. E. Sylvester G. H. Tarburton S. N. Smith G. L. Wilson P. W. Downes J. F. Swartz P. G. Crouse W. A. Hall Wayne Cawley Clayton Roe E. C. Wright J. H. Carroll Edgar Blades Wallace Clark Mary S. Cooper Virginia Holt Pearl Downes Helen Fleming Seventh District Henry Wilkinson Thomas L. Day J. K. Lynch M. C. Meredith Robert E. Smith J. E. Morris Thomas A. Smith W. T. Temple R. L. Meginny George Cherry G. H. Downes G. Slaughter

Henderson Man Repels Nighttime Intruder

Mr. C. H. Clayville woke at midnight Wednesday as a man attempted to enter via the bedroom window from the porch roof. Clayville fired his revolver, scaring the intruder away. Mrs. Clayville, sleeping in a different part of the house, remained undisturbed.

C. H. Clayville

Big Democratic Rally in Denton This Monday

A large Democratic countywide mass meeting is set for Denton on Monday at 1 pm with representatives from every district. Speakers include Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie, U.S. Senate candidate William Cabell Bruce, Congress candidate T Alan Goldsborough, Texas Congressman Tom Connolly. Music by a brass band. If weather permits, at Court House green. otherwise in the Court House. Voters of all parties urged to attend.

Denton Albert C. Ritchie Maryland William Cabell Bruce United States Senate T. Alan Goldsborough Congress Tom Connelly Texas Court House Green Court House

Patrons Meeting at Oaks School Friday Evening

A patrons meeting will be held at Oaks school on Friday evening October 27. Patrons are urged to attend and bring friends. After business, an hour for games will follow and home made candy will be on sale. Numerous local residents were guests at recent social events and visits include Federalsburg Ridgely Greensboro Oxford Henderson Harrington Easton Bridgeville and nearby families. Revival service closed at the church last Sunday evening.

Oaks School Will Clark Harold Clark Federalsburg Raymond Wood Ridgely L. H. Thomas Hopkins Thomas B. B. Lawless Mary Draper Oxford Pocahontas Greensboro Alston Long Henderson Sarah Davis Betty Merriken Harrington Jr. R. Ricards Christian Endeavor Dawson Todd Bridgeville Sarah Murphy Mollie Griffith J. B. Cohee Martha Smith Easton F. R. Stafford

Swann dies at Cambridge Hospital after long illness

Mr William Swann nearly 80 died at Cambridge Hospital on Thursday morning after a long illness. A Ridgely resident, he leaves three sons James H T and W O Swann a daughter Mrs Gilbert Hagadone of Baltimore and a brother Gilbert of Ridgely. Funeral was at J H Swanns near Greensboro last Saturday at 10 o clock with interment in Greensboro cemetery. The Rev George W Williams Mount Vernon pastor died last week from cancer leaving a widow and five small children. He formerly served Burrsville Circuit in the county before moving to Somerset.

Harvest Home Methodist Philadelphia Wilming William Swann Cambridge Hospital J. H. Swann Greensboro George W. Williams Asbury John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Mount Vernon Somerset County Williams Atlantic and Gulf Conference North Carolina Wilmington Burrsville Somerset

Local News Notes on Visits and Homecomings

Greensboro residents report travel and homecomings as Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wheeler return from Ohio. Mrs. Margaret A. Morgan comes back from Glenolden and Philadelphia. W. B. Moore visits his mother in Wilmington. Mrs. M. J. Reed’s Church street home receives a fresh coat of paint. J. Paul Curry takes a job with Western Electric in Philadelphia. The Reynolds family and Maurine visit Kansas relatives. H. B. Jarman of Berlin visits Caroline relatives. Belle Turpin of Seaford visits Anna V. Betson.

W. W. Wheeler Ohio Margaret A. Morgan Glenolden Philadelphia W. B. Moore Wilmington Josephine Moore M. J. Reed Church Street J. Paul Curry Western Electric Company C. H. Reynolds Maurine Kansas H. B. Jarman Berlin Caroline Belle Turpin Seaford Anna V. Betson

One-Man Farms Plan for Salisbury Ocean City Route

Senator Orlando B Harrison of Berlin outlined a plan to create 20 acre farms along the State Highway between Salisbury and Ocean City. Each farm would include a home and necessary buildings, divided into three acre plots with 210 feet frontage, aiming to keep young people on the farm. The area is noted for strawberry production and an acre could yield 700 to 1000 dollars in cash.

Salisbury

Mrs Sullivan Visits Relatives in Grove and Choptank

Mrs. C. W. Sullivan of Philadelphia spent the week visiting her niece Mrs. John Cohee of Grove and her sister Mrs. Ruth Whiteside of Choptank. Mr. Merrick Cohee of Atlantic City spent the first of the week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Cohee.

C. W. Sullivan Philadelphia John Cohee Grove Ruth Whiteside Merrick Cohee Atlantic City

Fourth District Democrats Plan Preston Mass Meeting

The Fourth district Democrats stage a November 2 mass meeting at Preston with a street parade ox roast oyster roast and street dance all free. Congressman Goldsborough and Hon Tom Connolly headlined speakers as a friendly community celebration aims to boost local unity and support. The People's Community Club announced a Tuesday October 31 meeting to discuss an orchestra of 20 led by Frank Patchett and plans for moving pictures and a community building project to benefit Preston residents.

Fourth District Preston Congressman Goldsborough Tom Connolly Texas People’s Community Club Frank Patchett Theo Schmick John Alderson Noble Kelley Paul Koerber E.S. Bowman Easton Ridgely High School Preston Eleven Weely Preston Jofft E. Wheedleton R. Clark S. Pearsaul L. F. B. J. Poole C. Morris C.H.B. R. Schmick G. Ames R.H.B R. Lane R. Robin L.H. B. E.flaharty E. Hoffman C.F. E

Red Cross Convention in Washington Highlights National Talks

The Red Cross annual convention in Washington October 11 featured national speakers including John Barton Payne, Gen Pershing, Sir Claude Hill, Mrs August Belmont, and Herbert Hoover. President Harding welcomed delegates as Judge Payne reported from Paris and Smyrna. Col C R Forbes and Solicitor General Beck spoke. Chief Justice Taft presided. Mrs J Spencer Lapham represented Caroline County Red Cross.

Red Cross Washington National Red Cross John Barton Payne National Organization Judge Payne Board of Governors of Red Cross Societies Paris Smyrna Harding Marine Band Pershing Claude Hill League of Red Cross Societies August Belmont Herbert Hoover Beck Col. C. R. Forbes Memorial Hall J. Spencer Lapham Caroline County The

Harmony Visit Highlights Local Arrivals in Town

Harmony reports show Mr and Mrs Norman Wright and children of Wilmington visiting Mrs A D Ivins. Mr and Mrs Ollie Carpenter of Easton spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs H H Andrews. Mrs Sarah Tribbett was a guest of granddaughter Mrs John Woodrow. Miss Sadie Layton spent Thursday with grandparents Mr and Mrs Layton.

Ollie Carpenter Easton H. H. Andrews Sarah Tribbett John Woodrow Sadie Layton 2. Layton

Card of Thanks for Mrs. F. P. Covey and Daughters

The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement. Mrs. F. P. Covey and daughters extend appreciation for support.

F. P. Covey

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