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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1926
Page
5
A county notice invites readers to submit items of news, events, and public notices from all towns under the county umbrella. Submissions are requested to be concise and timely for publication in the local column.
Community Agricultural Exhibit opens in Denton next week with booths, demonstrations, and a book mending display by Naomi Johnson and Margaret McPheeters. Local churches host events including a Mesonic reopening, Hallowe'en party, and a chicken supper fundraiser.
Mr. Wilbur N. Vanscoy of near Concord and Miss Lillian Ischer of near Federalsburg quietly married at Preston Lutheran church on Wednesday evening October 20 at 5 30 by Rev Geiger. They will reside in Federalsburg after visiting relatives in Northern cities.
The Democrats of Caroline held their closing mass meeting in Denton yesterday afternoon despite rain. Colonel Albert W. Sisk presided and introduced speakers Hon. Wm. Mason Shehan and former Governor Emerson C. Harrington. The audience applauded as the prominent speakers addressed state and county tickets. The Denton Firemen's Band played and lunches were served at the Community Club House.
At Denton M. F. Church next Sunday October 31 the morning worship will feature Life's Commanding Purpose. The 7 30 evening service closes the series Light Bearers of History with Builders of the State and the Enemies Who Would Destroy It illustrated by pictures. Special music led by Prof. Ernest Turner with Mrs Rue on piano. Turner praised as a former English vocal teacher. Attendance noted as good despite bad weather. all services urged for all to attend.
In Smithville the community plans a fair booth and a clubroom in the school building. The sick committee and younger set sent Orville Scott a card shower while Miss Spafford starts a girls club with Mrs. Edna Collins and Margaret Hines assisting. First business meeting set for October 30 at 2 PM, followed by a patrons meeting and Halloween social on November 5 at the Smithville school.
Mrs. William D. Fleetwood, 72, died at her West Denton home after a long illness. She and her husband moved to Caroline from Sussex county Del. Survived by husband, three sisters Mrs Joseph R. Nace of Philadelphia, Mrs M. P. Allen and Mrs George W. Smith of Denton, and brother A. G. Robinson of Philadelphia. Funeral Wednesday at home conducted by Revs M F Wheatley and T O Crouse. Interment in Denton cemetery.
Mr and Mrs John Sylvester and Mrs Noble Shively visited Rosemont Delaware with Arthur Cahall family and Mrs Sylvester will visit relatives in Philadelphia this week. Goldsboro Church ladies set a supper in Assembly Hall this Saturday October 30 starting at 5 PM. Miss Mabel Vanwert and Mrs Edith Blackburn have returned home after visiting Mrs George Sylvester. Several locals visited Philadelphia for the Sesqui Centennial and nursing student Edith Sylvester in training at Jefferson Hospital. Various visits to Bridgetown Smyrna Clayton and Valley Forge noted. Little Ruth Smith is improving after illness.
Templeville observed the 100th anniversary of Temple vile M EF Church with a day of services led by pastors from Odessa Camden Dover Harrington and Kenton. The Love Feast sermon music and special duets drew many visitors and the day raised 110 dollars. Sunday services included Sunday School revival song service and evening preaching.
Burrsville residents record Epworth League social at the Wesley M E Church hosted by Mr and Mrs Everett Smith and daughters Addie and Edna. Reports add visits from Mrs Join Parris and Rosa Hurd in Philadelphia and Wildwood. J Jester moving to Marcus Hook. T Lane Moore and Wm E Phillips welcomed by friends. Weekend guests include John Moore and family from Greensboro, John Singer family visiting Elsmere, Catherine Singer Baker visiting from Linwood, Henry Hurd injured by an auto crank, J Fleming Starkey visiting Darby.
A Smith son school social on Tuesday night October 26 raised 58.15 to help the school become standard. Teachers Mrs Taylor and Miss Christopher thank all contributors and note a patrons meeting is set for Tuesday evening November 9. Mrs Orath Taylor was dinner guest of Mrs Virgil Hall on Wednesday.
The Ridgely News Letter reports the annual Hallowe en masked party in the basement of the Reformed Church with music by the Denton Band or Ridgely Orchestra. Prizes for best and most unique costumes plus a comic prize. Admission fifteen cents, refreshments free.
Smithville families and guests from near Denton and Hillsboro are listed as Sunday visitors to various homes. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Edward Wright, Misses Mabel and Warriett Ann, Mr Frederick Wright, Mr Jacob Smith, Mrs K Hurley and son Edward, and Mr J I Spence. Clarence Tucker recovers from scarlet fever and Rosella Bullock improves. Sunday School at Bloomery at 2 pm and preaching at 3.
Reverend A G Hummer died early Tuesday at his home near town after a long illness at age 62. Born in Biglerville Pennsylvania he served 25 years in West and Southwest ministries leaving a widow Sara Mae a daughter Beatrice Skelly of Baltimore and a grandson. Funeral held at Hillsboro M E Church with interment in Hillsboro cemetery. Community mourns his loss as a devout gentle civic friend.
Special Epworth League services will be held in the M. Bd. Charest on Sunday night with a musical program by Mrs. Mary Abbott. Wenderson and Denton girls played field ball last Friday at the latter place, score 25 to 0 for Trenderson. Births, visits, and family notices follow, including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shulties birthday event for Raymond, a new baby girl for the Griffiths, and guests from Clayton, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Dover. High school play planned in Eden Hall Saturday night. Mrs. Viola Conaway visiting Washington.
Death of Rev A G Hummer shocks Hillsboro community with funeral in M E Church and church service plans. Missionary Day in the Methodist Sunday School with services, dedicatory stone postponement due to rain, and Halloween party planned. Local residents and visitors noted in weekend gatherings and visits.
Election Day will be county wide on Tuesday November second with tag sales to fund public health in Caroline County under Miss Ruth Jackson and Dr Nicklas. The federation urges purchases to aid health programs for school and pre school children and monthly tuberculosis clinics for white and colored residents. Miss Jackson made over 250 visits in September as she helps with social service work and cares for community health.
The Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn. It handled inventories and appraisements for Arthur T Handy Emil Nicolai and others, granted a sale order, and examined final accounts and guardian reports for several estates and minors.
Wrights headquarters offers fine stationery books and school supplies. A local shop stocking writing materials, school essentials, and reading aids, serving students and families.
Easton Star-Democrat endorses T. Alan Goldsborough as a fit Democratic candidate for Congress. The piece lauds his education, jurisprudence background, and loyalty. It cites electoral victories in 1920 1924 and 1928 showing rising majorities and urges Eastern Shore voters to elect him, arguing he embodies statesmanship and prosperity for the region.
The Weather Bureau explains wind directions signal weather trends. West to east is common in mid latitudes, while east or northeast winds suggest approaching storms or cold, rain, or snow. Northwest winds promise cool, dry, fine weather. south winds bring humidity and rain.
Edna Edwards alias Edna Reed, a white woman, was found guilty of second degree murder for the death of her child near Henderson at Carter's Bridge on May 26. Lee Harris, a Negro man, faces a separate trial likely on November 12. The death penalty for second degree murder in Delaware is life imprisonment. Roy Kemp testified to finding the body bag weighted with bricks on June 13. William Bright and his wife corroborated Edwards’s movements on the day of the murder.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. P. Church at Choptank extend thanks to hosts and friends for an oyster supper on the 19th. Despite some delays, attendees were generous and the net proceeds amounted to 160 dollars. Special appreciation goes to local youths for orderly conduct.
Mrs. Eliza Lewis Hobbs aged 86 died at her son Burt Hobbs home Sunday morning at 2 o clock after months of illness She was a devout member of the local M E Church and attended services nearly every Sunday She leaves five children Burt Hobbs Mrs John Mitchell Mrs Octavia Totheroh Charles Hobbs and Luther Hobbs Funeral services were held in the M E Church on Tuesday with Dr N G Budd officiating Interment in Greensboro cemetery.
In memory of Jesse L Reed who died April 28 1926. Thelma DeFord departed November 2 1926. Both lie in Denton cemetery as loving wives mourn their husbands. Poems express grief at loss, memory of sweet times, and peaceful rest.
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