Denton Area News Briefs and Local Events
Local Department Oysters in market and new theatre opening in Seaford. Denton ball club to play at Sadlersville. primary election reported quiet with mixed district turnout. Typhoid near Ridgely in Caroline county. apples brought in from Downes. Notable events include lectures by Albert Angell Jr and a big dairy judging team from Caroline at Timonium fair. Funeral plans for Grace Passwaters and the Mowbray boy. bank shooting incident in Centreville. baseball banquet for the Denton club. school openings and teacher appointments. drowning of William Lynch near Brick Mills. Labor Day at Apulia Creamery with speeches and banquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Ball Club
Sadlersville
W. Ford Breeding
Seaford
Ford
L. B. Smith
Wilmington
M. P
John W. Davis
Templeville
David T. Rickards
W. Henry Jopp
Denton
Caroline County
Ridgely
Hirs
Albert Angell, Jr
Grace Elmira Passwaters
Graver Passwaters
Andersontown
William Woshell
Preston
Benjamin Bastian
Greensboro
Irvin Downes
Timonium Fair
Frederick
Princess Anne
Assert Y Rev. E. L. Pickens
Concord
M. E. Church
Chestnut Grove
Dulin
James B. Todd
Bethlehem
France
American Legion
Federalsburg Cemetery
William Holton
Centreville National Bank
Easton Hospital
Hrick Hotel
Charles B. Mowbray
Argonne
Federalsburg
W. A. Mowbray
Agistican Legion
Baltimore Carner
Sadie Crouse
Whiteley’s
Mary Pleasanton
Bessie Edwards
Burrsville
Mary Lee
Miriam Wright
Ethel Eveland
Friendship
Violet Turner
Cedar Grove
Elizabeth Cannon
Milton Lynch
Brick Mills
Wm. Lynch
Church of the Brethren
Apulia Creamery Company
Ralph Settonni
Col
A. W. Sisk
Provident State Bank
Pew Company
Social News Highlights From Denton and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. James R. Shipman returns to Bridgewater Va after a month with Youngs east of Denton. Many locals visit relatives across Maryland and Virginia, attend trips to St Marys County and Rehoboth Beach, and greet travelers from Philadelphia Baltimore and Wilmington. The column notes engagements marriages and a typhoid fever case plus several residents visiting family or on duty in Washington and New England.
Garden of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
Mr and Mrs Grover Passwaters express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Passwaters
Elizabeth Reed Dies In Accident At Home
Elizabeth Reed aged year died after overturning a pan of water on herself Monday afternoon last week. Funeral services were held at the Reed home Wednesday conducted by Rev. Lewis Adams. Pallbearers listed include Mary Moore Virginia Adams Ruth Hubbard and Helen Towers among others. Community sympathy extends to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Jesse Reed
Lewis Adams
Mary Moore
Virginia Adams
Ruth Hubbard
Helen Towers
Sallie Porter
Ridgely
George Wilkinson
Philadelphia
David Ingle
Cooper
Brooklyn
N. Y
L. H. Thomas
G. L. Jopp
George Henry
Jopp
A. W. Betts
Kirwin Breeding
Norman Thawley
Grace
Mira
Ross Trice
J. M. Brown
Ladies’ Aid Society
O. J. Chaffinch
Earle Chaffinch
John E Chaffinch
John Hagallenn
Clarence Chaffinch
William E .Liden
T. E. Paisley
Caroline
E. M. Willey
Carl Collison
Elmer Butler
Baltimore
Blanche Chaffinch
Greenwood
Williston Resident William Andrew Dies at 51
Williston obituary notes the death of William Charles Andrew at his sister O M Higintts home on August 27 in Williston He was born May 16 in Seaford Del son of the late David Smith Andrew and Sarah Fleetwood Andrew aged 51 He is survived by a brother W W Andrew of Trainor Pa and sisters Maud Shortell Easton and O M Higautt The burial was at Easton on August 16 He was described as Christian generous and industrious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Charles Andrew
O. M. Hignutt
Williston
W. W. Andrew
Trainor
Maud Shortell
Easton
O. M. Higautt
Andrew
Seaford
Del
David Smith Andrew
Sarah Fleetwood Andrew
Delaware
Marjory Todd
Sara Kemp
Trappe
Rita Todd
Langer
Virginia
Albert Kemp
Baltimore
Harry Beuhl
Christopher
Sudders
Philadelphia
Mr. Suddert
George Smith
Roland Thomas
M. P. Allen
O. G. Higautt
John Fisher
Greenwood
Death of Mr Robert Stubbs Deeply Mourned In Goldsboro
Mr Robert Stubbs died at his home last Friday morning after a period of illness. A large crowd attended his funeral at his home last Sunday afternoon conducted by Revs J H Schooly and Frank Thompson. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery. He leaves a wife and several small children and a wide circle of friends who mourn his loss. Sunday School institute announced for September 14 at the Methodist church under Revs E L Wolf A E Owens Gordon Smith and Miss Annie Woody. Mrs N J Murphy hosted the Ladies Aid Society meeting last Wednesday with a social hour and refreshments. Various local residents and visitors including Bill Fisher and sister Ma bel, Nellie Lyden, Graham of Baltimore, J P Graham of Baltimore, Aaron Sparks of Philadelphia, H L Morris of Philadelphia, Miss Pearl Singer of Penns Grove and Miss Ruth Schockley were noted guests or visitors in the week. Mrs George Johnson visiting her sister in Spring Hope NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stubbs
Stubbs
J. H. Schooly
Frank Thompson
Mt Olivet
Methodist
Pearl Singer
Penn's Grove
N. J
Ruth Schockley
Thomas Jones
Baltimore
Walter Elliott
George Johnson
Spring Hope
N. Cc
Woman's Missionary Society
M. E. Church South
St. Paul's Church
James Brown
S. J. Barton
Charlestown
W. Va
Randolph-Macon College
Dr. Hyatt
Maryland Bible Society
Addie Morgan
Earle Stafford
Harris Chapel
Philadelphia
Fred S. Harrison
McDaniel
Blades
George C. Moore
Easton
Lightner
Miss Cameron
Tyrone
Francis Clark
Rhodes
Annie Legg
Greensboro
William A. Shields
Elenore Hamilton
John MacLeary
Harvey Denston
A. E. Shields
Albert
Tolchester
Raymond Bennett
Mildred Ginn
Middletown
R. B. Rawlings
Johnson City
N. Y
George Wooters
Goldsboro
N. C
John Brown
Lebanon
W. W. Goldsborough
Frederick Malone
Lexington
Andrew Baggs
Atlantic City
Laura C. Cochrane
Salina
Kas
Epworth League elects officers and wedding at Ridgely
At a Ridgely meeting Epworth League officers were elected led by Miss Mary Laird as president and Miss Viola Jones as secretary. A quiet wedding united Miss Esther Clarke and Mr. Joseph Lynch at Mrs. Ida Betson’s home. The Ridgely Community Club also met, deciding against purchasing a history and naming a school-cleaning committee as local social life filled the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Mary Laird
Viola Jones
Roberta Dukes
Ada Mathews
Harry Swann
Walter Bennington
Dorothy Beaumont
Ida Betson
Esther Clarke
Joseph Lynch
Cline Smith
Paul
Altoona
Clyde Drury
Maury Caro
Charles Cannon
Ridgely
Marydel
Sadlersville
I. T. Saulsbury
Orrell Saulsbury
I. T. Saulsbury, Jr
Keene Saulsbury
A. C. Elliott
Marcus Hook
Frank Porter
Wilmington
Benjamin A. Francis
Philadelphia
J. S. Elliott
Mildred Swann
Louise White
Maryland State Normal School
Dorothy Mancha
Hood College
Frederick
S. E. Parsons
Oxford
Opening New Theatre In Seaford With Mary Pickford
Seaford unveils a new theatre built by W. Ford Breeding formerly of Federalsburg opening Wednesday September 14 featuring Mary Pickford in Through the Back Door. A vaudeville act from Nixon Nirdlinger will be shown and George Madden's Orchestra of Wilmington provides music. Doors open 7 45 p m with the show starting 8 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaford
W. Ford Breeding
Federalsburg
Mary Pickford
Nixon-Nirdlinger
George Madden
Wilmington
Local visitors and sick list at Blades area
Residents from Burrsville Philadelphia and Wilmington visited the Blades home for two weeks while others returned to Philadelphia. The community notes a long sick list including Mrs Mary Harvey and family. Donations, showers and guests from Wilmington West Grove Denton Ridgely Easton and Atlantic City appear in the social column of the Peoples International Holiness Church region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saulsbury Russell
Robert H. Russell
James Russell
Frank
Arthur J. Russell
Philadelphia
Harry Derr
Wilmington
G. L. Blades
Osborne Harvey
Ruth
Randall Thawley
Mary Ic. Harvey
Charlotte Smith
John Smith
Sadie
Masters Alan and
Crawford Garrett
Mary Jacobs
Ellsworth
T. R Jacobs
West Grove
W. L. Jump
Peoples International Holiness Church
Leslie Scott
Harry Collison
Florence Slaughter
W. H. Hardesty
Lewis Slaughter
Mary Bullock
Irene Butler
John Bonney
Life
West Virginia
Mollie Bullock
Denton
Nellie Ireland
Ridgely
Dearth
Harry Jennings
Fred Powell
Atlantic City
N. J
Local residents visit relatives in Delaware and Maryland
Henderson and Moore families of Norristown and Wilmington guests with Walls Johnsons Hudsons King and others visiting in Wilmington Elk Mills Denton Chester Philadelphia and Bluefield. The community notes Miss Pauline Cole left for Bluefield to attend school while a local factory runs full time packing corn and tomatoes and visiting relatives are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Moore
Norristown
Irvin Kenton
Wilmington
W. N. Walls
C. Johnson
Jesse Richardson
Martin Jensen
Bessie
Mes
Ira Levenite
Samuel
Millersville
Samuel Hudson
George.c. King and Children
Richardson Park
L. M. Jones
C. D. Sharpless
Elk Mills
John Cooper
W. H. Goodwin
Lillian Meredith
Catherine Melvin
Elsie Bickling
J. W. Gibson
Denton
L. N. Jones
Chester
Philadelphia
T. A. Montague
Catherine
George
James Johnson
Chestertown
S. C. Johnson
Pauline Cole
Bluefield
Alston Long
J. D. Long
Hertha Meredith
Betterton
Templeville Notes on Local Residents and Visitors
Templeville social column reports Professor Howard T. Griffith leaving Sunday to teach in Wilkinsburg PA. Mrs. Griffith stays several weeks with guest Miss Elizabeth Pippin of Dover. Visits include Carroll Hong returning to Philadelphia, Mrs. Washington Jester and son Clarence visiting relatives, Miss Olivia Knotts returning from Wilmington and Newport, Ed Tarring family from Collingswood NJ visiting Bowen, and funeral attendance by Alphonzo Purnell and family for their grandson Lynch in Ridgely. Also noted are visits by Charles Bilbrough and family to Mrs. D. T. Richards, Mrs. William Lowman visiting Millington friends, Henry Lunning visiting his parents, and Pearle Cooper of Washington staying with her mother. Both William Sparks and his wife are seriously ill.
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Howard T. Griffith
Wilkinsburg
Wilmington
Newport
Del
Ed. Tarring
Collingswood
N. J
W. N. Bowen
Alphonzo Purnell
Mr. Lynch
Ridgely
Charles Bilbrough
Greensboro
D. T. Richards
William Lowman
Millington
Henry Lunning
New York
Frederick Lunning
Pearle Cooper
Washington
D. T. Rickards
William Sparks
Death of Seventh District farmer Eugene Dill at home
Eugene Dill aged 76 a well known Seventh district farmer died at home along the river road from Denton to Ridgely after two years poor health from paralysis He was a native of Caroline County and lifelong resident Surviving are wife Mrs Dill and children John W Dill Mrs Blanche Austin Whiteley Dill Ada Bennett and Jennie Gravatt Funeral services were held Thursday at two o clock at the home Rev V E Hills of Denton officiated Burial was in Greensboro Now is the time to subscribe
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Eugene Dill
Denton
Ridgely
Dill
Caroline
Jennie Gravatt
Wilmington
V. FE. Hills
Greensboro
Southern Methodist Meeting Opened in St Pauls Church
The Baltimore district meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South opened in St. Paul's Church with devotions led by Mrs. S. J. Barton and greetings by Miss Knox. Baltimore speakers included Mrs. R. L. Clemmitt and Miss E. V. Pepler. The session adjourned Thursday morning as attendees travel for related events and visits.
Week end guests and community notices in local town
William A Shields and Elenore Hamilton host weekend guests in Philadelphia area. A. E. Shields family visit Tolchester for bathing and a fruit feast. Residents from Greensboro and Ridgely noted. Church services and local employment updates also listed with multiple returns from travels and vacations.
Federalsburg Birthday Party for Agnes Robinson
Friends gathered at her Federalsburg home Friday night to celebrate Miss Agnes Robinsons fifteenth birthday. Attendees included the Thawleys Sullivan sisters the Robins ons Merédith Smith Trice Meredith Dew Willoughby Todd Trice and Robinsons among others. The evening featured games and late refreshments. Also noted Una Rogers has returned to Wilmington after visiting her parents near Federalsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Robinson
Federalsburg
Clifford Thawley
Elmer Robinson
Ruth
Margaret Sullivan
Pauline
Mabel Thawley
Elsie Trice
Mildred Merédith
Eva Smith
Lillian Ischer
Agnes
Alice Robinson
Raymond
Kenneth Dew
Leon
Everett
William Meredith
Harlan and
Lee Smith
David Willoughby
Kemp Todd
Ralph Trice
Ernest and
John Thawley
Earle Robinson
Una Rogers
Wilmington
George Rogers
Covering farm implements with axle grease earns long life
The advice urges grease coats on plows cultivators shovels and similar tools to prevent rust and reduce future work. Moisture in the air can cause rust, so a heavy coat of axle grease saves time effort and temper when tools are next needed.
Mr and Mrs Towers Thank Local Community
Mr and Mrs W F Towers express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during several weeks of illness, acknowledging support, visits, and prayers shared by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Towers
Patchett Transfers Deed of Trust to J Fletcher Clark
D I Patchett last week executed a deed of trust transferring the property to J Fletcher Clark. The action appears in recent real estate records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Patchett
Fletcher Clark
Love Point Ferry to Start Service September 15
The Love Point Ferry Company plans a September 15 start for service between Alti more and Love Point. Using the steamer Riverside of Baltimore for passenger and automobile transport, the new line will be the third across the bay, with capacity for 20 to 25 autos plus passengers. Management also plans a spring vessel to carry 75 machines. The company invites about 500 local leaders from Talbot Caroline and Queen Annes counties and Baltimore for a bay outing with dinner at Love Point followed by Chesapeake excursion and music from a Baltimore band. Directors include George C. Moore Clayton Wright James Bright and Charles E Stewart.
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Love Point Ferry Company
Altimore
Love Point
Riverside
Baltimore
Talbot
Caroline
Queen Anne's
Baltimore City
Bay
Chesapeake
The
New Company
George C. Moore
Clayton Wright
James Bright
Charles E. Stewart
Real Estate Transfers in Clerk's Office This Week
Real estate transfers were recorded including Nellie Willis to Vincent J. Hughes for Preston property at 400 dollars, John Fuchs to John George Fuchs for 716 acres in the Fourth district at 5 dollars, and several other property transfers across Greensboro Federalsburg Ridgely and surrounding areas with prices ranging from 2 to 2,000 dollars and parcels between 2 and 716 acres. Named parties include Nellie Willis Vincent J Hughes John Fuchs John George Fuchs Jesse W Porter Daniel Eveland William T Kelley Henry F Schmick William S Percival Hinson D Melvin Elmer G Crouse Harry G Crouse Andrew J Wright Albert S Handy Theodore Williamson James Calvin Smith Eugene G Anderson M Addie Davis Charles A Covey The Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company Gavin Williamson Arthur H Cohee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Willis
Vincent J. Hughes
Preston
John Fuchs
John George Fuchs
Jesse W. Porter
Daniel Eveland
Greensboro
William T. Kelley
Henry F. Schmick
William S. Percival
Hinson D. Melvin
Elmer G. Crouse
Harry G. Crouse
Tuckahoe
William Frank Morgan
Andrew J. Wright
Federalsburg
Albert 5. Handy
Theodore Williamson
Frederick P. Roe
James Calvin Smith
Anna M. Meredith
Eugene G. Anderson
Orphans Court Proceedings Update on Multiple Estates
In the Orphans Court session Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Susanna Steffy and Robert Steffy were authorized to amend their inventory for the estate of William Steffy deceased. Calvert C. Merriken and J Owen Knotts filed a report of sales and a ratification nisi order for the John Dyer real estate case. Paul Holsinger's inventory for Bascom Flamer deceased was approved. Daniel S. Brockway filed a release for Anna P. Brockway Sipple now of full age. Annie E. O Day presented accounts and final administration and a release from Annie E. O Day as distributee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
William Steffy
Susanna Steffy
Robert Steffy
John Dyer
Calvert C. Merriken
J. Owen Knotts
Paul Holsinger
Bascom Flamer
Daniel S. Brockway
Anna P. Brockway
Sipple
Anna P. Brockway Sipple
Annie E. O'Day
Arena Alford
Motor Truck Routes debated for Easton peninsula
Two inspectors on the Shore study the two motor truck routes centered in Easton to judge if the service benefits the peninsula. If essential they will continue despite cost, if not, the trucks will be withdrawn. Farmers and large shippers urged to press Washington officials with their views now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Peninsula
Washington
Canning Trade lauds seller market rebound
The weekly journal celebrates a market shift with the sellers back in control. It credits restrained acreage this season, a strong and advancing market, active brokers, and steady demand from eager buyers, signaling ongoing business volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Canning Trade
Johns Hopkins Scholarships Entrance Exams
Entrance examinations for State Scholarships in Engineering at Johns Hopkins University Baltimore will be held in the Civil Engineering Building Homewood from Monday September 16th to Thursday September 22nd beginning at 9 o'clock each morning. Applications should be mailed to the University Registrar. Scholarships offer free tuition text books and exemption from regular dues. The course opens October 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Homewood
Maryland's Many Beauties and Autumn in the State
The Baltimore Sunday Sun extols Maryland's diverse charms from seacoast to mountains to the Chesapeake Bay and rivers. It notes Baltimore's unique city character, scenic roads, and river-to-coastline beauty, urging residents to appreciate the state's abundance as autumn arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
America
Baltimore Sunday Sun
Chesapeake Bay
Egean
Japan
Washington
Baltimore
Ambassador Bryce
Rome
Bootleg Whiskey Ring Exposed In Easton Area
Easton residents report a bold moonshine operation selling 24 cases of whiskey openly to farmers. Judge Adkins orders explanations from county officials as a raid by Prohibition Director Robert Elliott finds mash ready for distilling. Arrests include James Taylor of Philadelphia and two Norfolk women. two husbands flee, one shot in the arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Adkins
United States
Robert B. Elliott
Delaware
Laurel- Bethel Camp Meeting
James Taylor
Philadelphia
Lillian Steve
Maggie Hassell
Norfolk
John E. Raine
Maryland Press Association
S. E. Shannahan
Del-Mar- Via Press Association
Ritchie
Maryland
Denny
Davis
Virginia
Delaware-Maryland
Department of Agriculture
California
Harry Rector
M. M. Wright
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the Local Department
Mr. Evans
Miss Woodward
James R. Shipman
Bridgewater
Young
Lloyd Young
Little June
Old Virginia
H. Earle Smith
Sue Smith
St. Mary’s County
R. D. Blackiston
Jane Blackiston
River Springs
Bernice Virginia Woodward
J. H. Woodward
Raymond E. Evans
Hillsboro
M. E. Parsonage
George W. Townsend
M. M. Mowbray
I. R. Fleetwood
Carroll Wilson
Centreville
Roland Satterfield
Earle Cooper
Margaret
Loreen Hubbard
Rehoboth Beach
Albert G. Towers
Henrietta
Mary Towers
Chinp
New England
R. Earle Fisher
War College
Colonel Fisher
Martha E. Fisher
Otis Rogers
R. H. Bryant
Walter Sparklin
Rowena Eaton
Coney Island
Staten Island
H. L. Sheppard
May Allee
Jean Sheppard
Rising Sun
J. H. Emerson
J. Bradford Shawn
W. J. Shawn
L. R. Clough
Tuckahoe Neck
I. Vernon Brumbaugh
George B. Shawn
U.S. Bureau of Standards
William Zimmerman
Douglas
George C. Skirven
M. J. Woodford
Nellie
Marie Eaton
Penns Grove
Elizabeth Pippin
Stephanie Ford
Caroline High School
Ralph Cover
T. Pliny Fisher
H. Glanville
Mary
Dover
Clara Skirven
Pauline Carroll
Samuel Norris
Charles K. Evans
Bateman Draper
Carroll Satterfield
Helen Betson
Harrington
Jessie Betson
Margaret Richards
Royersford
Clara Frampton
Lee Emory
E. D. Kimmey
Annie Rochester
Mary Straughn
Business College
Nellie Richardson
Louise Dukes’ Puest
W. W. Newcomer
Mary Rutter
Sue Saulsbury
T. ©. Crouse
Milton
A. C. Beall
Mildred Downes
Baltimore County
Saweparrre
Bill Fisher
Mabel
Nellie Lyden
Mr. Graham
B. Ross Daling
J. P. Graham
N. H. Quillen
Aaron Sparks
H. L. Morris
Ridgely News
Lynch-Clark
Mary Pyle
Harvey Reininger
H. E. Reininger
Harry Stayer
E. M. Pearsaul
U.S. S. Delaware
Mary E. Davis
J. W. Thomas
Rehoboth
Lee Bennington
Robert E.smith, Jr
R. E. Smith
J. M. Haymaker
Charles
Wilson Jackson
North East
Southern Methodists
Queen Anne
Love Point Ferry
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Johns Hopkins
Denton National Bank
W. 1. Norris
Peoples Bank
T. F. Johnson
the Farmers and , Merchants State Bank
S. E. Hignutt
the Provident State Bank
J. A. Trazzare
Pepe LK
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