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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1923

Page

5

Local Notes from Denton and Vicinity

Local items report seed rye price and advertising for fashion at Denton stores. Community notices include Labor Day closures, church events, sermons, and lectures by Rev Seese. Typhoid cases in Caroline County and a Martin airplane crash near Queenstown are noted along with Red Cross relief for Japan.

Two Baltimore couples wed in Denton social notes

Miss K. Elsie Knotts and Mr. Edward C. Schofield wed at the Wright home in Denton and plan residence in Baltimore. Miss Annabel Willis and Mr. Brice Milligan married at Harmony, with celebrations and future home in Linwood. The column lists many arrivals, visits, and social events from Denton to Philadelphia and Wilmington.

K. Elsie Knotts Edward C. Schofield Baltimore F.J. Wright Denton C. Nadal Jones Greensboro Philadelphia Atlantic City G.E. McDorman Harmony Church Inez Marine Frank Robinson Ruth Jona Joseph Henry Figgs Thomas J. Kee Karl Hilda John Wray Walter Joseph F J. Payson Watterson Washington, D. C Ee Revo Alward Chamberlaine Ocean City Robert Lloyd Chamberlaine Baltimore County Charles Reich Wilmington Charlie Collison John Statum Esther Walter George Elsmere Ridley Park Richardson Park George E. Saulsbury California T. Pliny Fisher Earl S. Harrington Mildred Barnard Ridgely M. E. Parsonage Leslie A. Lewis New York Samuel Lewis

Local social and obituary notices from Chalfont area

Mr. Levi Moyer and relatives visited Chalfont, with a large gathering picnicking at Pealiquar and boating afternoons. Mrs. Mary R. Hemmons, widow, dies at 31 after paralysis. funeral held at J. C. Hemmons home with Centreville burial. Community church notices discuss Rev. Wheatley topics and upcoming school-night services.

Visitors and Happenings Across Town Journal Notes

A flurry of visits from Durham Cambridge Baltimore and Philadelphia marked the week with gatherings at Mrs Blades and relatives in Denton Harrington and Wilmington. Social events at Wesley Burrsville Union Church and local gatherings feature speakers visitors and concerts as the community maps out September plans.

William A Whiteley Died After Lingering Illness

William A Whiteley died in August after a prolonged illness from Bright’s disease. He built several mills in the East Midwest and Canada and was respected in the milling fraternity. He is survived by one son A Courtney Whiteley and several sisters and brothers. Funeral services were held at his late home with Rev. J P Outten officiating and many out of town relatives attending. Interment followed in the M E churchyard.

William A. Whiteley Bright East Middle West Canada A. Courtney Whiteley Golden College Benjamin Davis

Federal Community Club Holds Old Fashioned Meeting

The club met at Mrs. Harry Sullivan's home with an old-fashioned gown theme. Miss Kellogg explained early clocks castor oil and calendars while Mrs. Dorsey Nichols won first prize for the best old-fashioned costume. Refreshments included fruit punch black ice cream and cake. Next gathering with Mrs. Beauchamp on September 7.

Federal Community Club Harry Sullivan Miss Kellogg Dorsey Nichols Fred Beauchamp

Socially mingle at Willis home gathering

Mr and Mrs A Willis hosted a Sunday reception attended by Mr Willis Goslin and wife from Brooklyn NY Miss Stevinges and brother from Oxford Mr and Mrs Peny Milligan of Oak Grove Mr Frank Russell of Baltimore Miss Mildred Neal Mr Frank Robinson Miss Inez Marine Rev G E McDorman wife and child were also present.

A. Willis Willis Goslin Brooklyn N. Y Stevinges Brother Oxford Peny Milligan Oak Grove Frank Russell Baltimore Mildred Neal Frank Robinson Inez Marine G. E. McDorman

Thanking Those Who Assisted In Our Loss

We express gratitude for the kindness shown after the death of our husband and father. From Mrs. G S Topp and children.

G, S, Topp

Local Notes Of Easton Area Visitors And Events

Local families host relatives from Philadelphia Baltimore Wilmington and Chester while dairy association managers discuss expanding the Queen City plant to handle 200 cans. Several weddings visits and weekend trips are noted along with cantaloupe shipments and community social gatherings.

Illness of Milton Dill Leads to Hospital Treatment

Notice records the severe illness of Milton Dill who traveled to Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore for diabetes treatment. It notes friends’ wishes for his speedy recovery and lists numerous social visits and family correspondences from Labor Day and nearby weeks.

Milton Dill Maryland General Hospital Baltimore Ed. Schoppe Labor Day Mamie Schoppe Josephine Carroll Francis John Schoppe Philadelphia Allan Sweeney Ethelyn Allan Amy Sweeney Frank Melvin Harold Mr. Rash Wilmington W. E. Sanders Emma Newlee Thomas Robb Elma Sanders Mary Robb Dukes Robb Sadlersville George Dize New York F. B. Sweeney S. S. James L. A. Gooden Olivia Coffin Middletown Margaret Dukes Ridgely Clifton Cohee Henry Shultie Alston Long Marcus Hook Elwood Westrell Fred Bowdle Helen Long William Golt

Dean Family Visits Wilmington and Attends Fair

Mr and Mrs Marion Dean of Ridge ly spent several days in Wilmington with their two sons Charles and Russell. They attended the Wilmington fair during the visit.

Marion Dean Ridgely Wilmington Charles and Russell Dean

Eastern Shore grows in crops and commerce driving rail outlook

A Baltimore News editorial cites a Governor Commission finding that nine Maryland Eastern Shore counties shipped about 94 709 carloads of diverse products and show rising tax bases and agricultural output. It notes gains in taxable securities, strong corn and wheat harvests, substantial potato and sweet potato yields, and a growing manufacturing sector as transportation challenges improve.

Governor's Commission Baltimore News Maryland Virginia Peninsula Wallace State Tax Commission Eastern Shore Queen Anne's The Extension Service Baltimore

Queen Anne and St Pauls Open With Services This Week

Queen Anne and St Pauls announce regular services Sunday School at 9 30 preaching at 7 o clock and 7 30 respectively Harris Chapel offers Sunday School at 2 and preaching at 3 Revival services start October 14 with Rev R L Wittig of Beltsville Md. Hillsboro and Queen Anne pupils join a Tri County High School piano recital Saturday September 8 at 8 15 p m Public invited. Schools opened Wednesday with good enrollment. Rally Day and Go To Church Sunday planned for St Pauls September 6.

St. Paul's League Harris Schoool R. L. Wittig Beltsville Hillsboro Queen Anne Sara Neff Tri-County John Mulliken Philadelphia E. S. Bowens John Chairs Easton Hospital Lightner Edward Dashiell Salisbury K. M. Barnett Ocean View Emily Knotts Labor Day Laura Knotts Belle Knotts North East Point Marjorie Sparks Baltimore

Social Guests Visit in Local Hosts Spread

Mr and Mrs J H Spence entertained on Sunday with guests including Leon Bradley from Hurlock, Mrs Robert Thomas of Cambridge, Elbert and Lewis Wright and Gorman of Philadelphia, and Maggie and Mildred Meredith. Additional gatherings featured L M Alford and family hosting William A Alford Tom Shaffer and mother from Chester Pa. Mrs Thomas H Porter and grandson Woodrow Bradley of Baltimore visit Debor ah Adams who is ill. Ernest Graves and son Frank join Blanche Brucie of Philadelphia to visit Earl Alford. Pearl Wright Ethel Adams Floyd Smith and Ormond Wright spent Sunday at Oyster Shell Point. Garrett Liden of Bethel spent Sunday with Reese Adams.

Wesley Wright Lewis Slaughter Minnie Price Brownsville Harvey Slaughter Billy A. Taylor and Lewis, Jr Harrington Harold Cain Elmer, N. J Helen Anderson Baltimore Laura Porter Emma Hall H. A. Porter Millard Collison Maggie Melvin Roby Melvin W. A. Smith William Chambers Andersontown John Adams Benjamin Reed Federalsburg Lawrence Tucker Chester George McKnett William H. Satterfield Annie Raughley Thomas Wyatt W. C. Raughley Eddystone Harry Raughley Larrimore Union M. P George Gooden Beatrice Ennis Wilmington Charlie Jones Lee Clayton Alva Griffith Caroline Circuit Union M. B. Church C. S. Larrimore Little Son Alberta Ross Near Here Clark Smith Goldboro Phil Cheezum Wesley E. Thawley Louise Gray Denton Thawley Hills Pauline Stevens Milford Alberta Stevens Frederica Catherine Hopkins Edith Fountain Harry Fountain Ridgely Lawrence Voss William H. Smith Harry Cheezum Oliver Lansdowne Edith Simpson Seaford East New Market Hurlock James A. Trazzare Starry Collison Lucy Pierson Swarthmore Luther Griffith Henderson C. H. Fountain G. L. Blades A. J. Russell Philadelphia Evelyn Willis Lillian Griffith Elmer Bryan Easton Blanche Griffith Gertie Griffith Ross Simon Alfred Griffith Turbit Bush Mitchell Bush C.H. Clayville George Johnson Queen City Dairy Association J. H. Schooley Wilbur Griffin Mary Stricker Luther Griffin Elizabeth Smith Mattie Jarman Sadlersville Ruth Shockley Roland Cartwright Will Palmatory Ocean City Nellie Kenney Jane Noble Farrell Beatrice Hickling Marcus Hook Noble Bickling Brown Duling Ross Duling J. A. Rood Queen Anne Methodist Parsonage Otis Smith Whiteleysburg Thomas Cahall Paul Cartwright Devolston Clifford Cortelyou Rehoboth Robert Jarrell Arthur Lewis Margaret Bennett Norman Smith E. J. Saunders Nerva Wharton Kennett Square Earl McMichael Wyoming Frank Smith Olivia Coffico Middletown W. J. Murphy Walter Seward Willard J. H. Spence Leon Bradley Robert Thomas Cambridge Elbert Lewis Wright Gorman Maggie Mildred Meredith L. M. Alford William A. Alford Tom Shaffer Thomas H. Porter Woodrow Bradley Deborah Adams Ernest Graves Frank Blanche Brucie Earl Alford Pearl Wright Ethel Adams Floyd Smith Ormond Wright Oyster Shell Point Garrett Liden Bethel Reese Adams

Missing Webster Ladies Aid Member Susie Patton

The Webster Ladies' Aid notes the death of Mrs. Susie Patton and resolves to miss her cheerful helpful presence. A copy of the resolutions will be entered in minutes and published in local papers. Signed by M.E. Owens S. V. S, Webster L, T, Ramsdell.

M.E. Owens Webster L, T Ramsdell

Ferry Service Policy Sparks Bus Route Permit Revisions

The Public Service Commission will not renew Shore Transit Company’s Claiborne Salisbury bus permit, expiring December 31,. It will grant a new permit for Elkton Salisbury with two route options via Denton or via Centreville Easton. Pennsylvania Railroad does not protest Elkton Salisbury lines. The Claiborne Salisbury run is viewed by rail interests as injuriously competitive by paralleling the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway.

Public Service Commission Shore Transit Company Claiborne Salisbury Elkton Denton Centreville Easton Pennsylvania Railroad

Week End Guests Visit from Federalsburg Area

Mr and Mrs Emory Lynch of Federalsburg hosted a group of relatives and friends for the weekend. Attendees included Miss Althea Lynch Marcus Hook Pa and Mr and Mrs L Weimnert with Anna Bell, and many Lynch relatives from Federalsburg Penns Grove and Cambridge plus the Cox and Wroten families.

Emory Lynch Federalsburg Althea Lynch John Wroten Virgil Virginia Louise Howard Cox Roland Jack Anna Lee Cambridge

Card of Thanks for William A. Whiteley Auction

A notice expresses gratitude for aid during sickness and death of William A. Whiteley. Special thanks to Dr Downes and wife for care. The item lists 500 White Leghorn hens to be sold at auction on Wednesday September 12 at Olen Matthews farm in Talbot County between Easton and Trappe with milk cows and farming tools, twelve months credit. Auctioneer J Dawson Stafford.

William A. Whiteley Talbot County Olen Matthews Easton Trappe J. Dawson Stafford

Household Auction Item List Including Furniture and Fixtures

The listing details a near new kitchen range, eight stool chairs, an extension table, carpets and a large dish collection. Also included are a clock, ice box, two beds with bedding, a couch, hall rack, a four piece furniture set, lamps, a tub, four milk cans, two milk buckets and two lard cans. LUMIPHOU Tats.

Tract Offered in Four Parcels Then as Whole

The tract will be first offered in four parcels and then as a single unit. Three parcels front on the State road and are very desirable for poultry farms. The fourth parcel is well set in thrifty timber.

Four Buildings On Property Described As Ideal Home

The improvements include a six room dwelling a good barn 20 by 40 with an artesian water supply. Two chicken houses 20 by 50 and 16 by 32 plus a broad er house 12 by 24 all in good repair.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denton Journal the Local Department Nuttle Milling Co J. Ed. Nichols Golden Gate Hipnuit’s Park J. S. Hollingsworth M. E. Church Paul Emerson Titsworth Washington College New Jersey J. Fletcher Rolph H. S. Burns Denton M. E John W. Hamilton Washington W. R. Seese China Church of the Brethren Seese Liao Chow Shansi Caroline Jonestown Ganey's Harmony Mr. Chamberlaine Christ Church Venton St. John’s Trinity Aberdeen Langley Field William Willis Queenstown St A.m C. W Mr. Seese Japan J. S. Lapham Caroline County American Red Cross Goldsboro Fred R. Owens Chevrolet Motor Company Flint Mich Den-Mar Mobile Co Charles H. Holtzman State Department Crisfield Annapolis B. C. Barton Barton Charles United States Department of Agriculture Tabor Henry Porter Ernest C. Porter Cumberland Roland G. Porter Stevensville Robert H. Porter Fred M. Porter Del Lawrence Laramore Lawrence, Jr Jesse W. Porter Clayton F. Porter Harvey M.porter C. H. Whitby Lawrence B. Towers Whitby Margaret Rathell Beechwood School Nellie Thawley Beacom Business College Ralph Bender W. L. Barnes W. F. Murphey John O. Davis Cape May Pottstown Reading Dorothy Todd Montgomery County Hilda Wiggins J. W. Wiggins Paul H. Horsey Hayward S. Harsey Mary Wiggins Katherine Singer Marguerite Young Marshallton Gilbert Hagadone Josephine Mary Pippin Olivia P. Roe Glenrock William H., Nuttle Helen Hagadone G. S. Roe Fletcher Grove Camp Delanco Milton Smith Levi Moyer Mary Chalfont David Moyer Bessie Blooming Glenn Andrew Mitchell Mitchell Edna Detwiler Ruth Mitchell Edward Carter Margaret Robinson Viola Jones Elsie Matthews Ella Goldsborough J. C. Hemmons J. H. Hemmmons Melvin Wheatley R. P. Nichols Methodist Church Delaware Pennsylvania David Swing Thompson Dorothy Chevy Chase Nelson Rickards Jane Worthington Frank Long Thomas McCloud Girard College Rebecca Swing Maple Shade N. J Pauline Wiley Smyrna Bertha Seymour Durham N. C Nora Dunn Granville Dunn Edgar Blades Houston Russum Chamberlaine Cahall Herbert Beaven Covington Florence Beaven Pauline Roe Ted Smith Harrisburg Mary Larrimore Virginia Blades Virginia Clarence Roe Jane Wine Margaret Beck Frances Fisher A. D. Branford G. L Wilson Milford Kline Nancy Jane Oscar Flinn Miss Knoll Ralph Holland Nelson Beaven Walter Parker Trainer Eam. Hopkins Cordova Guerney Tarburton George Morris Ralph Halland J. R. MacSorley Roe, Jr Ruth Edgell Towson Christine Wilson Jack Wilson Annie Beaven Grace Collins Corinne Greenly Lock Leo Weber James Stoan Mr. Daly Burrsville Church Services Tomorrow Neighborhood News William Beauchamp Betterton Jack L. Stevens Henry Walters Kent Island Robert Anderson T. Wesley Porter Herman Halteman Jefferson Porter James Morgan Tolchester Redden & Son David Hurd Preston Flenderson Smithville Susie Patton the Ferry Service Palmer Walls J. Qwen Knotts Circuit Court James E. ER Carter’s Corner Shell Road Ford Automobile Lumiphou James Temple Joan W. Clark J. Owen Knotts Denton National Bank W. I. Norris Tuckahoe Station Fallon James E Wright Ridgely, Md Journal Court House Smith’s Landing Smith Thomas Guest W. Brewster Deen Belle Deen A. A. Willis Jenny. W. Clark J. A. Beck Chy Thomas J. Keating Geo, A. Deakyne Nisi W. Brewater Deen William J. Wright Ceuta Equity W.rewater Deen A. Deakyne Geo Elks PERK
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