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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1921
Page
5
The Local Department notes a Kent Gun Club fall shoot at Harrington on Wednesday and multiple Hallowe'en socials at Barcus and Oaks schools on Oct 27 and 28. Also items on new coats from New York, local theater acts at The Palace, and upcoming speeches by Governor Ritchie in Denton and Centreville.
Wednesday evening Miss Irene Towers hosted a judge party with Irene Towers Alicia O Connor Marie Eaton Hattie Atkinson Madaline Clark Lillian Timmons Rebecca Cohee Esther Statum Margaret Cooper Elizabeth Towers and many others. Visitors included Dr A Norman Ward president Western Maryland College Mrs Ward and A Norman Jr who spent two weeks on the Eastern Shore. Ward preached at Denton M P Church last Sunday.
In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Executors Susan S Still and Edward E Nuttle for Christian H Still filed inventories that were approved. Administrator Oliver J Reser for Fred J Reser filed an inventory approved. Administratrix Kate M Bennett for James E Bennett filed an inventory approved. Renunciation filed. letters of administration on Violetta Liden estate granted to Gootee S Liden. Bond filed and approved. Creditors notice ordered with William S Norris and J Roland Chaffinch named as appraisers. Letters of administration on Sarah E Cannon estate granted to Charles E Cannon with bond filed approved. Creditors notice ordered and Joshua Elliott and Thomas W Jones named as appraisers.
The Middle Convocation of the Diocese of Easton meets at Christ Church in Denton on Monday and Tuesday. Events include sermons on Social Service and Missions, Holy Communion with Bishop Davenport, a Church School talk by Miss Helen Jennings, a nation-wide campaign conference led by Rev. Insley and Rev. Atwater, and an address on the Church and the Young People by Rev. Mathews.
Federalsburg tale from the Baltimore News recounts Federal Post American Legion issuing mock military orders in a playful courtship prank. Commander J. Robert Eddington and his bride are made “prisoners” to be escorted to the guardhouse by four bayonet bearing guards. The laughter grows as the Post and wives await the couple at the hoosgow for a royal welcome and celebration led by “Commander-in-Chief Dan Cupid.”
Burrsville hosts revival meetings at Piney M. P. Church led by Rev A W Betts as families and friends visit from Goldsboro Cordova and Harrington. Community notes include illness rest, car purchases, and a busy weekend with guests from Milford and Philadelphia.
The pupils of our school will host a Hallowe'en entertainment and festival at Eden Hall on Friday evening, October 28. All are invited to attend. A series of visits to Wilmington and surrounding towns appears in the social notes, highlighting gatherings among local residents and visiting relatives.
The Federal Community Club hosted an oyster supper last Thursday, drawing attendees from nearby towns. The event was a success, though the venue was crowded, leaving many turned away. The committee earned praise for serving a delicious meal and the club calls for a larger community hall in the future. Special thanks were given to Mr. Hutchinson Trice for use of the building and to county candidates and other donors who supported the evening.
Miss Irene Carroll hosted Ruth Taylor Clarence Briar and Edwin Rosser on Sunday night Emmett and James Fitzgerald visited their aunt Mrs Philip Reil at home Hayward Legates returned from a Wilmington trip Clinton Carroll shared Sunday afternoon with his sister Winnie Sellers Gilbert Lane visited Harry Hubbard household Lawrence Legates moved with family to Elkton Lelia Blades visited Lee Smith in Hurlock Revival meetings are under way in town
The Twentieth Century Community Club met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Wm. E. Dillon presiding. Teo members attended and two new members joined. Plans for the community exhibit on the 28th and 29th were discussed. Mrs. J. T. Blades will host the club on October 26, asking members to bring donated articles for the grab bag to be sold at the exhibit.
A sale advert from Everngam's lists a special lot of boys' suits priced at £4.98 each. The notice emphasizes value and the advertised price to attract shoppers.
Mrs. Sarah Cannon widow of Wm N Cannon died Friday. Funeral Monday at home with Rev Frank White. interment at Denton cemetery. She was 80, formerly Miss Satterfield of Bridgeville Del, longtime Ridgely resident and church member. Survived by children Will Cannon Mrs James Smith Charles Cannon Mrs J M Bartlett and Mrs Ida Nichols Mrs Howard Anderson.
Hobbs residents attended a social in the hoarding tent at Concord campground on Thursday evening. Ghosts and goblins appeared and refreshments were served. A Hallowe'en Social is planned for Thursday night at the schoolhouse with a patrons meeting and cream and cake on sale. Dr Earl T Starkey returned to Atlantic City with sister Miss Lillian. Various locals visited or hosted over the weekend including Mr and Mrs J M Brown and Dr E T Starkey.
The Queen Anne revival meeting at St Pauls continues this week, with Rev R C Meeks of Easton assisting and drawing many attendees. Harris Chapel locals also joined the revival, while the schedule lists service at Harris Chapel Sunday at 3 after a 2 PM Sunday School. Mrs Hiram Short visited Baltimore on a prior trip and others made brief journeys to Baltimore and Washington.
Goldsboro notes W. J. Heapes president of Mil ton University Baltimore will speak Sunday at 10 30 a m on Thanksgiving. Heapes is praised as a fine platform speaker and the public is invited. Parents urged to send children to Sunday School for additional day school credit. News of local sick improving and some returning to the streets. Rev E L Woolf delivered a strong sermon at the Methodist church last Sunday. Revival begins at the Methodist church Wednesday night in November. Rev R M Wheeler and family of Church Hill visited the parsonage last Tuesday.
We thank the community teachers and pupils for kindness shown during our bereavement. Mrs. Cora Wyatt and Daughter.
The League of Women Voters Fourth district held a meeting on October 17 appointing committees American Citizenship Women in Industry and Social Hygiene. Get together planned for October 25 Preston town hall with all legislative candidates invited to speak.
The body of Private Vaughn Collins Wyatt of the 213th Infantry, killed in action November 5, 1918, arrived in Greensboro October 17. Funeral services were held at his home October 19 conducted by Rev. J. A. Leach and Rev. M. G. Morris. Interment followed at Harrington Cemetery beside his father with overseas pall-bearers Stephen Clough Hiram Kenton Vedie Hubbard Burt McKnott Clifford Burge Arthur Hutson. The mother Mrs. Cora Wyatt and sister Miss Jessie survive. The community observed the funeral with business closures out of respect.
The Williston Community Club gathered October 14 at Mrs. O G Hignatt’s home with Mrs H Sullivan assisting. A program committee was appointed to plan the coming year’s activities. Hostesses shared useful tips for homemakers and served refreshments. Halloween themed pumpkins and a witch on a broom decorated the napkins.
The Clerk's Office lists transfers including Charles E Cephas to Elmer Downes a parcel in Eighth district for 900 dollars Frank W Redden to P R land Fisher 3145 square feet for 35 dollars Charles W Wright to Charles R Porter and wife Denton property 10000 dollars James H Nichols to Harry E Ramsdell 10 acres in Third district 2800 dollars Clifford E Burge to George E Nichols Greensboro property 54 dollars Joseph H Bernard et al to Marcie L Weaver Greensboro property 200 dollars J Kemp Stevens attorney in fact to R W Carroll et al 133 t 10 acres in Fourth district 9000 dollars Frank L Hicks to James W Burge and wife Greensboro property 2000 dollars T Alan Goldsborough attorney in fact to John W Funk 3 acres 140 square perches in Second district 700 dollars Harvey L Cooper trustee to Henry W Hughes 2 parcels in Third district 5690 dollars John W Funk and wife to Bessie D Burr and husband 3 acres 144 square perches in Second district Sto John W Funk and wife to Edward Cook to acres in Second district 700 dollars
Rev Henry H Carroll a Methodist Protestant pastor died suddenly at his Harrington home aged 62 after strokes and retirement last year He leaves a wife Miss Nichols a son Harry Geneva NY and a daughter Helen Interment Federalsburg cemetery Funeral services were held at the home on Sunday afternoon He lived many years in the county with many friends
Organized Baseball on the Peninsula reports a Class D league formed in Salisbury uniting eleven towns Crisfield Berlin Pocomoke Cambridge Snow Hill Laurel Princess Anne and Salisbury. A nine-member board governs with a salary cap of 1750 a month per team and a three player overage limit. Gate receipts are shared and each club posts 850 as a good faith guarantee. At least three towns Berlin Princess Anne and Cambridge will build ball parks.
The League of Women Voters of Caro Line County starts its citizenship school during the week of October 30. Miss Lavinia Engle, state manager, and a fellow lecturer will begin lectures in each election district except the third, which has already begun. County chairman Mrs. A. W. Sisk urges district chairs to arrange meeting spaces by that date. Lectures cover the science of government and its Maryland application. Attendance is open to all, not limited to members.
At the state convention in Annapolis the League of Women Voters adopted a program on child welfare guardianship health and women's status. Caroline County League circulated a candidates questionnaire with nine proposed laws, including a State Children's Code equal guardianship and raising the age of consent to eighteen. Democratic and Republican candidates for the Senate and House pledged support, with notes on specific amendments and administration.
Mr and Mrs Frank Covey of Denton and Mr D C Adams visited Mrs Elizabeth Johnson last Friday. Gootee S Liden of Federalsburg and family spent Sunday with Clarence Parker. Lewis N Todd, recently ill, was taken to Cambridge Hospital last week. Luther Sullivan and family visited Chester Scott last Sunday. James Savitt and family returned home after months in Wilmington. Bloomery Ladies Aid plans a meeting with Mrs Chester Scott on October 25. Mrs John Adams entertained friends Sunday.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during their sad bereavement, noting heartfelt appreciation for support and condolences received.
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