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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1925

Page

5

Denton notices and local events span harvest fairs and services

Local ads list shirt makers, nursery stock for sale, and a squirrel season note. Community updates cover church services in Denton and nearby towns, a charity benefit at the Palace Theatre, a soccer win by Caroline High over Federalsburg, obituaries, and upcoming meetings of Mite Society and ethnic mission events.

Denton Social News Highlights Weddings and Visits

Miss Louise Darling wed William C. Dulin in a quiet Denton ceremony and the couple departed for Baltimore. Various visits abound as Mrs Olivia Roe and Fletcher Wright traveled to see relatives. Elizabths and Brumbaugh families hosted and entertained relatives from Pennsylvania Missouri and Delaware over the weekend and into Sunday.

Hobbs Community Notes Include Events At Willoughby School

The Hobbs community reflects on a recent church service led by Rev. C. S. Marshall with Mr A N Russell of Federalsburg singing selections. An upcoming Hallowe en box social is planned at Willoughby school for October 29 with requests for cakes candies pies and boxes.

C. 5. Marshall A. N. Russell Federalsburg Hallowe'en Willoughby School E. M. Willey Andersontown Hobbs Community Club J.W. Peters Jacob Wroten E. W. Brown Grace Adams Hickman L. H. Thomas J. Robert Starkey Belle Hull New York Nora Binebrink Isabel Ruthsburg C. S. Marshall J. Herbert Edgell Neil M. M. Davis Greenwood C. S. Larrimore Gumboro Del W. H. Lord C. T. Williamson Albert Cahall Hillsboro Lola Willoughby Washington James Willoughby Edward Towers Petasky Mich F. N. Smith J. A. Billing Greensboro Mildred Clark Easton Anah Cooper Ana Denton Charles Richards Robert Fleetwood Hopkins Thomas Marvin Davis Morrisville Trenton N. J James Hardesty L A. Thomas Dover George M. Schwartz Dover Opera House Hallowe’en Schwartz New Dover Opera House

Departure and revival at Church of the Brethren in Denton

The Denton Community notes the farewell of Mr and Mrs Solomon Longenecker who move to Baltimore to live with their daughter after a surprise gathering. Revival services start Monday Oct 26 with Rev Steerman from Pennsylvania, likely 7 30 pm thereafter. A children object sermon and postscript appeal target all ages. Pastor Sira Arnold captions the message.

Solomon Longenecker Baltimore Denton Church of the Brethren Mr. Steerman Pennsylvania Sira Arnold

Widow of Dr Downes Dies After Fall in Denton

Mrs. Mary F. Downes widow of Dr. William H. Downes died at her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred R Owens home on Sunday morning after a fall fractured her hip She was 82 and came to Denton from Massachusetts as a bride A Methodist active in church and civic work she leaves children Dr Clarence E Downes Edwin R Downes Mrs William P Draper S Bradford Downes Ella Downes Mrs Fred R Owens and Mrs T Fred Towers Funeral services were held at the Owens home Tuesday afternoon with Rev Melvin E Wheatley officiating Interment was in Denton cemetery

Lelia Lucas W. H. Naule Buck Herzog Easton Baseball Club Sally Colleen Moore Palace Theatre Parish House Fund Francis Kirwan St Stephen’s Wissahickon Philadelphia Christ Church Denton Mite Society Central M. E Church Otis Rogers Caroline High School Federalsburg High School Fes Marshall E. Henry West Denton Concord Denton M. FE Paul William Lare Oliver Reeser Lare Merriken P. L. Peach Methodist Episcopal Mission Singapore S.S Preston M. E. Church Forest Florence E. Joiner William R. Joiner State Road Eaton Greensboro Denton Cemetery Eastern Shore Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Court House Snow Hil Parnell Caroline County Goldsboro Bridgetown Marydel Elwood Preston Ridgely Hillsboro C. E. Union St. Michaels Catherine Lee Duffey Flugh Duffey Charles Jarrell Duffey John Hester Ann (Shepherd) See Roger W. Duffey Washington Oscar Clark Dallas See Queen Anne Ala The Methodist Church Mary F. Downes William H. Downes Fred R. Owens Massachusetts Methodist Episcopal Church Ape Clarence E. Downes Kentucky Edwin R. Downes William P. Draper Baltimore S. Bradford Downes Montana Ella Downes Lynchburg T. Fred Towers Owens Melvin E. Wheatley David Swing Thompson Swing Maryland Delaware Pennsylvania New York Canada Ohio West Virginia Niagara Falls J. Elliott Emma Jackson Dr. Stone Maple Avenue Earl Cecil Reese Harry Swann Harry Marts Wildwood N. J Stayer Old Bear Ladies’ Aid Margaret Swing Prettyman Anti-Saloon League Leelan Jackson Divine Lord William H. Smith Foster Clark Henderson Thomas' Chapel Harry Zeigler Church of the Brethren Christ Edward Lapham Frank Seward J. W. Gibson Leonard Dean McKenny Harvey Sewell Sharptown Florida Willard Jones Viola Annie Hevalow Wilmington Marcus Hook Albert Thawley Lealan Jackson Sadlersville E. C. Carter Albert Saulsbury, Jr Fleckenstein Elizabeth Fleckenstein Margaret Ludwig C. S. Marshall Congressman Upshaw Stephen Redden William Clark Neva Barwick Mr. Meredith India Missionary Society of the Sunday School A. G. Hummer Hallowe'en H. L. Holsinger Frances Pennington Wright Gorton W. F. Pennington John Wothers Perryville Earle Wothers M. E Ruthsburg M.E Horace Fleming Thelma Church Hill T. R Seward Olin Hunter Frances Florence Covell Centreville H. R. Covell Elaine Hunter B. R. Covell Wright Garton Harry Copeland Ella Pennington Roy Thomas Colonial Beach James Sloan Nettie Lee Florence Neaven Richard Beaven Edgar Blanch, Jr Blanch Charles E. Stewart Asbury Sharp Kemp W. B. Sparks G. Lawrence Wilson Martha Beauchamp Norman Clark Valley Forge James Seward Virginia Holt Irwin Sparklin St. Paul's Church Harris Chapel Kirk Women's Missionary Society J. E. Morgan Providence Richardson F.B. Barton H. M. Morgan Jump Hardware Company J. Howard Wells William Stevens Atlantic City Charles Rhodes C. R. Curtis Bordner Tri-County High School Turner Ida May Sneed Jennie Moore Charles Dean

Revival Services at Thawlay's Chapel Homecoming Event

Revival services at Thawlay's Chapel on Sunday October 25 feature a Community Get-Together and Homecoming with Sunday School at 11.00, a preaching service with special choir music, and evangelistic solos by Bro A A Russell. Christian Endeavor at 6 16 p m and 7 30 p m service. Rev Chak Mansuall, Pastor.

Thawlay’s Chapel Roa Russell Chak Mansuall

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Local Social Roundup of Weekend Visits Across Town

Henderson and Kenton families hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Walls of Wilmington and daughter Dorothy. Roy Medford returned from Golden College in Wilmington to his family. Several residents repainted homes, visited relatives, or traveled to Ocean Grove, Atlantic City, Reading, Dover, and Baltimore.

Irving Kenton Dorothy Herbert Walls Wilmington Nathan Walls Roy Medford Golden College J. B. Medford James Melvin Calvin Pritchett Jennie Nace Ed Mitchell Ocean Grove George King Atlantic City Ed Wails Carroll Jones Thomas Shinn Reading Ed Thomas John Pritchett Maxine Goodwin Ruth McCrea Federalsburg Lillian Melvin Goldsboro Beatrice Wood Katherine Melvin Jake Dover Everett Clayville Baltimore

Wesley church set for quarterly conference in Hartsville

The third quarterly conference will be held at Wesley church Hartsville on Saturday at 2 pm with all officials urged to attend. Hickman and family from Smith's Island visit with Mr and Mrs S P Brown. Harrington guests Ramsdell Alden visited family. Several local trips and visits noted including Bridgeville Seaford and Philadelphia. Brown improves property. Torbert recovering from illness.

A. F. Zimmerman Leah Isabelle Barbara Elizabeth Mary Ann Smith's Island S. P. Brown Wesley Church Hartsville H. J. Ramsdell Alden Harrington T. A. Cleaves Isaac Noble Samuel Anderson Joshua Porter John Porter Greensboro Albert Stokes Lamon Paul Washington Bridgeville Seaford William Meloney Philadelphia Ola Scott Whital Laramore Preston

Three rooms for rent listing in Denton

Bertie L. Greenly advertises three rooms for rent at 305 Gay Street in Denton. The notice notes available accommodations and the contact at the stated address.

Bertie L. Greenly Gay Street Denton

Community Notes From Ridgely Letter Reflect Local Clubs

The Woman's Home Missionary Society met at the Methodist parsonage with Mrs. R. E Fountain presiding and elected officers for the year. The Community Club discussed moving the Community Library and hosted readings by Edna Detwiler. The Baby Clinic treated twenty two children and a resident doctor from Baltimore assisted. Multiple residents moved houses, a rummage sale raised twenty five dollars for the Ladies' Aid, and various church and school events were announced or scheduled for upcoming Sundays and weekdays.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society Methodist Parsonage R. E Fountain Harry Laird T. A. Smith Viola Jones Ada Matthews Mary Laird Norman Wilson Leonard Dean Alice Bennington Elsie Matthews Harry Swann W. M. Wiley John Davis Ivison Harry Hemmons Edna Detwiler Egypt Carlile Bennington Brick Yard Westcott Porter Bennington First Avenue Joseph Brumbaugh Porter Railroad Avenue J. T. Moore Brumbaugh Moore James Walker Maple Avenue Amandus Young Dr. Wells Baltimore J. M. Swing

Local social and church notices from Marcus Hook area

Friends hold a kitchen shower for the Smiths last Friday evening. Delegates attend Baptist Union in Baltimore. Miss Marie Dill visits from Philadelphia after hospital training. Sunday school class met at Martha Carrow’s home. Several locals visit relatives in Wilmington and Chestertown. Various residents welcome guests, with health updates and sick list notes.

Smith Bilbrough Mary Faithful Irene Karcher Melvin Morris Horace Dennison Goldsboro Baptist Union Association Baltimore Marie Dill Methodist Hospital Philadelphia Charles Dill M. E. Church Martha Carrow Minnie [Tinder Beacom's Business College Wilmington James Pinder Arthur Hutson Robert Hutson Hylan van Sant Washington College Chestertown Naomi and Hannah Howard Virginia Dickerson Sherman Howard Marcus Hook Sophie Howard L. W. Taylor Preston Helen Mills

Local News Briefs from Ridgely and Surrounding Area

Ridgely notes show visiting relatives from California and Baltimore. Honeyed candy sales support the school piano fund while the Willing Workers Sewing Circle prepares its annual Halloween festival. Local residents report illnesses, absences, and family movements with several trips to Baltimore and Wilmington.

Hillsboro and Queen Anne Services outlines and social notices

Hillsboro and Queen Anne community notes detail church services for Sunday and a 7 30 p m Christmas tree exercise supporting India missions, plus a Hallowe en social at Hillsboro School with treats. Social updates mention visitors, trips, and church events across the area, with revival at Harris Chapel and quarterly conference notes.

Concord Hosts Wide Circle of Guests From Harmony Newark and Denton

Mr and Mrs Clarence Wright welcomed Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs A D Ivins Mr and Mrs Webster Todd Mr and Mrs Henry Jester and children Elmer Hazel Roland and Marie from Harmony Mrs T J Carroll from Denton Mr and Mrs Samuel Stewart and children Samuel Roland and Betty of Newark Mr Clark Ivins and Mrs Harriett Ivins of Harrington The latter, age 90, enjoyed her trip.

Clarence Wright A. D. Ivins Webster Todd Henry Jester Elmer Hazel Roland Marie Harmony T. J. Carroll Denton Samuel Stewart Samuel Betty Newark Clark Ivins Harriett Ivins Harrington

Mrs C A Carroll Returns From Ten Day Visit

Grove report notes Mrs C A Carroll has returned home after a ten day visit with relatives and friends in Wilmington Philadelphia Springfield Mass and Boston. Messrs Roland Taylor and Dallas Carroll visited their parents on Sunday. Mrs Elmer Kelly spent several days in Baltimore the past week.

C. A. Carroll Wilmington Philadelphia Springfield Mass Boston Messrs Roland Taylor Dallas Carroll Elmer Kelly Baltimore

Levit to Lecture At Denton Church

Rev Maurice Emerald Levit pastor of the Methodist Temple Philadelphia will speak at Denton M E Church next Monday evening under the Men s Bible Class auspices The program includes Congregational singing Onward Christia Soldiers Apostles Creed prayer two male quartets scripture offering more singing and ends with a benediction

Maurice Emerald Levit Methodist Temple Philadelphia Denton M. E Levit

Orphans' Court Proceedings Reported Actions

In the Orphans Court judges West Harper and Shawn handled releases from Celia Melvin Mary Melaney and Louisa Thawley for noble estate distributees. Executors of Moran, Young and Jewell estates filed inventories appraisements and sales accounts which were examined approved and recorded. The will of Charles Jarrell was admitted to probate and others filed estate inventories and real estate sale reports with court-ordered actions.

Orphans' Court Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Philip A. Noble Philip E. Noble Celia E. Melvin Louisa J. Thawley Samuel G. Nuttle Otis M. Hignutt Join M. Moran Alicia Caroline Moran Humphreys Jesse A. Young James H. Young Martha J. Cannon Mary F. Towers Frank T. Jewell Charles L. Jarrell Paul W. Pilchard Etta W. Pilchard Hattie Roberts George Roberts Katie Whitby Roe T. Clayton Horsey Lisi Manie M. Hubbard Harry W. Hubbard Wilbert Merriken Daniel Gibson John T. Dickerson Sarah E. Dickerson T. Pliny Fisher James D. Neal

Denton Man Dies After Wilmington Philadelphia Crash

Roy N. Watson of Trainer Pennsylvania formerly of Denton died after an auto crash on the Wilmington Philadelphia pike. He was with Thomas King when a speeding car struck, both sustaining crushed skulls as their cars overturned. Watson died at Chester Hospital two days later. He was 29, survived by a widow Maude Dunham and two children Lillian and Roy Jr. Also grieving are brothers Willie Ernest and sister Ethel, all of Philadelphia. Funeral at A L Dunham home Denton Sunday at 2 PM with interment in Denton cemetery.

Roy Watson Roy N. Watson Trainer Denton Wilmington-Philadelphia Pike Mr. Watson Watson Thomas King Mr King Chester Hospital John K Maggie Watson Philadelphia Maude Dunham Lillian Roy, Jr Willie Watson Ernest Watson Ethel Watson A. L. Dunham West Denton

Red Cross Seeks Volunteers For Warm Sweaters

The National Red Cross asks county volunteers to knit sleeved and sleeveless sweaters for United States Veterans Hospitals, especially tuberculosis wards. Contact your town Red Cross representative or Mrs. J. S. Lapham of Goldsboro. Chapters have sent Christmas bags and plan more public health aid next year.

National Red Cross United States Veterans’ Hospitals Red Cross J. S. Lapham Goldsboro Perry Point Hallowe'en Caroline

Death of Mr. Truvilla R. Jacobs at 71 in Matthewstown

The community mourns the sudden death of Truvilla R. Jacobs aged 71 years 11 months at his home Friday afternoon. Survived by wife six years, children Nellie Ireland Edna Chance Harvey Jacobs and twelve grandchildren including Milton T. Price and Ellsworth Jacobs. Funeral Monday at M E Church with Rev E N Wright and Rev W Le Jump. interment Wesley cemetery. Numerous relatives and neighbors attend.

Truvilla R. Jacobs Isaac Sarah Jacobs Jacobs Nellie Ireland Matthews Town Edna Chance Baltimore Harvey Jacobs Chester Milton T. Price Ellsworth Jacobs Philadelphia William Jacobs Ed. Jacobs Harrington E. N. Wright M. E. Church Walter Newcomer Litle Son Burbank Cal F. Baynard Sara Thomas Willoughby Nowell Margaret Thawley Melvin James Denton Fred Lewis Annie Raughley E. B. Raughley Annie Francis Miriam Dover Raughley James Greensboro Thomas Wyatt Mary Burnley Near Central Church Mary Jacobs Roy Chance Marion Ireland Matthewstown T. R. Jacobs C. N. Fountain Marcus Hook David Ellwanger Herman Halteman Norwood Pawn Smyrna Frank Larrimore Brownsville Elva Snowberger Ridgely Claude Towers M. E. Parsonage William Hardesty Seaford Thomas Downham Wyoming Del R. H. Thawley Mollie Cahall T. E. Cahall Burrsville Wesley Church Herbert Henderson Charles Kasual William Baker Omar E. Jones Wesley M. E Miss Hubbard Hobbs Paul Moore Paul Ivans Howard Hardesty Bridgeville Blanche Price Wilmington Annie Price Witlifred Deweese Brown Thawley Mary E. Raughley

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the Local Department Nipw Arehiy Louise Darling Dorsey Darling S. L Adams William C. Dulin O. N Dulin Olivia P. Roe Glen Mills Fletcher Wright Elsie Tribbitt Swarthmore Asbury Greaves Nan Greaves D. W. Daily Farnhurst George E. Taylor Thelma West Ann Anthony Talmage Strong C. Strong Frank Woodrow Detroit John Woodrow C E Drown F. P. Covey Lee Anthony Minheim Lancaster County Fred W. Towns Edden Tribbitt Frank W. Redden Leroy Longfellow Fred Towns Bessie M. Spafford Ridgely News Tuckahoe Neck Parent Teacher Association of Blades Miss Jump Wallace Clark H. B. Wright Milford Xtine Edgar Blades Emmitt Barton Harry Fisher Susie Thompson Clark Kline Seymour Thawley’s Rodeheaver Choir List Paul Curry Valentine Mancha California Willing Workers Sewing Circle Hallowe’ En York Harrison Holsinger Paul Winifred Hammond Ida Betton Andrew Mitchell H. N. Richards W. S. Ames William Mitchell Mamie Smith Amelia Ludwig Alfred 5. Thompson Tuckahoe Grove Dr. Levit Hallowe'en Eve
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