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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1927

Page

5

Local doctors and notices fill Denton scene

The column lists medical practice resumption by Dr. P. R. Fisher, new scarlet clover seed from R. H. Stafford, and J. H. Nichols and Co. fall tailoring opening on September 10. Also shows hats from Mrs. A. E. Miller, church services at Smithson Church on September 11, and local sales, accidents, obituaries, and community events in Caroline and Denton counties including Easton, Ridgely, Trappe, and Henderson with multiple deaths and funeral details.

P. R. Fisher R. H. Stafford Burrsville J. H. Nichols and Co A. E. Miller Third Randolph Streets Denton Smithson Church T. W. Harmon T. Pliny Fisher Thomas R. Green Eastern Shore Gans and Electric Company Leland T. Short A. W. Short & Co Preston Ridgely Brotherhood “of Man Williston J. H. Woodward Woodward C. R. Fleming

Holsinger Reunion and Local Social Roundup in Denton

A Denton gathering at Mr and Mrs Lloyd Holsinger hosted a three generation Holsinger reunion with thirty five attendees including Paul Harvey Harrison and Cris Holsinger plus relatives from Allentown and Jamaica. Worldly visits and weekend excursions are noted among residents and guests, with chatter about travel to Atlantic City Swarthmore Chautauqua and Baltimore.

Fried Apples and Bacon Breakfast Recipe

A historical cooking note describes frying bacon to crispness in a heavy skillet, saving the fat to fry tart apples. It advises draining fat, then cooking apple cubes with one fourth cup bacon fat until tender and lightly browned, turning gently to keep shape, and serving with the crisp bacon.

Bureau of Home Economics U. S. Department of Agriculture

Federalsburg cantaloupe season ends with record ship‑ments

The Federalsburg area reports its biggest cantaloupe season yet with 82 carloads sent to city markets in August, a new peak for the 1927 season, while trucks handle more shipments than ever. The local grading plant, John N. Wright Jr., averaged 5,000 cantaloupes daily, often boosted by overtime.

Federalsburg John N. Wright, Jr Mollie Mitchell Henry PF. Mitchell J. B. McCabe Union Methodist Episcopal Church Cambridge Cemetery Mitchell Harry L George William Williams Maggie Williams Cambridge Seaford Del Maud Ford Hardy, Det Wilmer Fell Davis Washington Caroline County Smyrna (del Davis Princeton Brotherhood of Union M. E Masonic Temple Mr. McCabe Regina Hallowell Thomas E. Hallowell William Ewin Bonne Baltimore John W. Hallowell I. Ellwood Robert Hallowell Ambler Bonne James Spicer Elizabeth Wilson Long &Short Milford Laurel Delaware

Social guests from multiple cities visit local residents

Hobbs Mr and Mrs Walter Lord entertain Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Fredmand Fleming and son David of Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs Melvin Blades of Greensboro plus Mr and Mrs Summers Carroll of Concord. Several other couples and individuals from Baltimore University of Virginia Washington and Philadelphia appeared as visitors and weekend guests. L. Hopkins Thomas to lead Christian Endeavor service tomorrow. various local hosts welcomed guests from Philadelphia Federalsburg Harrington and Rehoboth as part of a busy social week.

Walter Lord Fredmand Fleming David Philadelphia Melvin Blades Greensboro Summers Carroll Concord Toney Enger Dorothy Kitty Bower Western Shore Silas Layton L. R. Dukes Baltimore Sadie Gibson University of Virginia E. M. Willey Bruce Finn Robert Neighbors Tuckahoe Neck John Towers B. B. Allen Washington J. R. Ricards Charlie Butler George Neighbors Marion Willard Butler Frank. Adams Carlile Roe Carter Kelley Jack Roe Federalsburg Eddie Hayes G. W. Brownell L. Hopkins Thomas Christian Endeavor Charles F. Cummins I. N. Smith Edward Towers Tom Lennox Frank Davis Virginia Adams F. E. Adams A. W. Betts Annie Taylor Harrington

Thanks for support during Mollie Mitchell’s illness and death

The Mitchell family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for aid and flowers after the illness and death of Mollie Mitchell wife and mother. Husband and son.

Mollie Mitchell

Ridgely Couple Wed In St Pauls Reformed Church

Mr. Fred Flounders son of Mr and Mrs Flounders wed Miss Margaret Voodemberge of Baltimore on September 6 at four in St Pauls Reformed Church with Rev Lloyd Coblentz officiating. Bride wore blue georgette with pink roses. couple to reside at McDonough School near Baltimore after two week honeymoon in New York and Bermuda.

Fred Flounders Margaret Voodemberge Herman Voodemberge Baltimore St. Paul's Reformed Church Lloyd Coblentz St. Paul’s Goucher College Ridgely High School St. John’s College New York Bermuda McDonough School Flounders Harry Zeigler Joseph Kinmpp Limerick Samuel Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Shamokin M. ¥. Homer Mabel Homer Girardville Edgar Hunter Otto Sanger Ella Sanger Pearl Hinman Furman’s Grove Ladies’ Aid Church House J. T. Moore John Swing Jones Lewis Nelson Rickards David Swing R. E. Fountain Margaret Swing T. W. Jones J. T. Saulsbury Tom Temple James Wilson Elsmere H. F. Klotz Elizabeth Wilson Newport Norman Wilson Ella Wilson Bessie Sadie Wilson State Farm United States Department of Agriculture Maryland Department of Agriculture Methodist Sunday School Margaret Saulsbury Elizabeth Smith Leona Temple Eleanor Taylor Josephine Herzog T. L. Day Seaford Martha Alice Bennington William Sharpley Melva Zelma Kermit Chincoteague Alma Sharpley Carlile Bennington Centreville Miss Herr Pennsylvania State Normal Millersburg Lydia Pennington Philadelphia Houston Pennington Eugene Pennington Bartsville Iigh Prof. McBride Mary Wooters Brown Grace Best Blanche Croll Margaret Allaband

Local Residents Enjoy Holiday Gatherings and Visits

Burrsville and nearby towns saw families, relatives, and friends visiting over Labor Day and weekend events. Numerous couples and children traveled between Tolchester, Marcus Stook, Chester, Har rington, Had don Weights, Kent Island, and Wilmington to spend time with relatives including Garretts, Prices, Porters, Harveys, and Staffords. Several residents reported travel to Gettysburg and Atlantic City and others shared updates on health and returns, with Rachel Price returning to Wilmington.

Adams' Cross Roads local notes and travels

Adams family members and friends enjoy holiday outings and visits. Reese Adams and Wesley Bullock had tonsil surgery at Marshall Hospital and are recovering well. Philadelphia visitors stayed with the Fountain family. Several Adams relatives journeyed to Atlantic City and Ocean City for Labor Day with reports of a pleasant trip. Local visits include Vienna, Newport News, and Bloomery. Sunday School at Bloomery scheduled.

Reese Adams Wesley Bullock The Marshall Hospital Fred Fountain W. S. Hubbard Newport News R. F. Adams Pauline Vienna D. R. Johnson Edward Kemp Edna Marian Adams Earl Robinson Ocean City Elizabeth Adams Catherine Baker Bloomery

Firemen Carnival Attendees From This Vicinity

Smithville residents attended the Denton firemen's carnival Thursday evening. Names include Mr and Mrs George Tucker and son Clarence, Blaine Bullock, Floyd Smith, Leon Meredith, George O Day, Raymond Meredith and son, Kate Hurley and son Edward, Henry Neal, Elon Woight and family, Walter Lyden, Orlan Closson. Also visitors in Philadelphia this week. Alvin Meredith and Floyd Smith plus Raymond Meredith and son visited Rehoboth Beach Sunday. Reese Adams went to Milford Hospital Tuesday for treatment. Our school opened Monday with Miss Hattie Atkinson as teacher. Ormond Wright spent Tuesday with relatives here. Elizabeth Bullock spent Wednesday in Atlantic City.

Thomas Ellwanger Austine Stafford R. H. Stafford Clarence Lofland Messrs. Brown Thawley Edgar Pearson Addie Edna Smith Crawford Garrett Clayton Stafford Tolchester David Elwanger Paul Beauchamp Marcus Stook C. N. Fountain Harvey Griffith Chester Allan Garrett Easton A. T. Garrett George Price Harrington Lena Hopkins J. W. Price Laura Garrett M. A. Ermold Haddon Weights Harry Porter Taylor Harris Kent Island Henry Walters Calvert Harvey Philadelphia Chas. Harvey John H. Thawley Wilmington Fred P. Parker Irvin Theis Gettysburg R. H. Stafford and Son Melvin James Denton John Parris Rachel Price Wilington Cummings Laura Porter Amos Layton Atlantic City George Tucker Clarence Blaine Bullock Floyd Smith Leon Meredith George O'Day Raymond Meredith Kate Hurley Edward Henry Neal Elon Woight Walter Lyden Orlan Closson Alvin Rehoboth Beach Reese Adams Milford Hospital Hattie Atkinson Ormond Wright Elizabeth Bullock Atkaontic City

Carroll Family and Friends Visit Highlights

Preston reports tied to Philadelphia visitors and returns. Ollie Carroll L C Carroll and C A Carroll hosted relatives from Philadelphia. Mrs M B Thomas and son Olan visited Newark parents Mr and Mrs John Poole and sister Mrs G A Baer. Grace Carroll traveled to Philadelphia Wildwood New Jersey and Atlantic City. Marguerite Lane and friends drove to New York and Washington. George Neal from Baltimore visited niece Mrs Clayton Carroll. Bobbie Hubbard visits grandparents C A Carroll in Wilmington. Grace Carroll spent Tuesday in Atlantic City.

Ollie Carroll L. Smith Doris Breckenridge Philadelphia Carroll L. C C. A. Carroll M. B. Thomas Olan Newark John Poole G. A. Baer Grace Carroll Wildwood N. J Little Bobbie Hubbard Wilmington Marguerite Lane New York Washington George Neal Baltimore Clayton Carroll Atlantic City

Residents Stay and Travel Reports in Ocean City

Williston notes that Mrs. William D. Uhler and Mrs. Mary G. Freyer are spending a few days at the Plimhimmon Hotel in Ocean City. Mrs. William H. Willoughby has returned home from Emergency Hospital in Euston. Mrs. Mary Ringe and her Philadelphia daughter spent the week at their bungalow here.

William D. Uhler Mary G. Freyer Plimhimmon Ocean City William H. Willoughby Euston Mary Ringe Philadelphia

Walbeck Service Station promotes Penn-o-lene oil

A local service station, Walbeck, touts Penn-o-lene as the town’s best motor oil. The brief note highlights product quality and local branding.

Penn-o-lene Walbeck

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Rev Taylor Returns Home

Rev William P Taylor returns from vacation and will lead services next Sunday at Hillsboro with Sunday School at 9 80 a m preaching and the Lord's Supper at 10 30 a m Epworth League prayer meeting at 7 15 p m and preaching at 8 p m. Also preaching at Ebenezer Ruthsburg at 3 p m after Sunday School at 2 p m. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted for Labor Day weekend outings and visits to Ocean City Rehoboth and Baltimore with various family and church activities.

Wiliam P. Taylor Epworth League Ebenezer Ruthsburg J. Norman Clark Thompson Hardware and Supply Co Wilson N. C Reo Dorchester County Cambridge Rehoboth H. M. Thompson W. L. Thompson Sara Bell William Thompson N. E. Knott Eugene Thomas R. Seward F. E. Jarrell Virginia Ethel Holt Ella Pennington J. N. Clark Depew Duffey Duffey Hugh Duffey Charles Jarrell Ocean City Maryland James H. Ward Elsie Anna Deaner Greensboro Frank Porter Wilmington Edgar Blades W. P. Taylor Ocean Grove N. J Billy Sunday Thelma Larrimore Catherine Williams Clifton Larrimore Rex Welsh Baltimore Virginia Blades Charles Dean Betty Marion Dean Mildred Tarburton Dora Morris Centreville H. BR. Covell Carrie Murray Denton Hillsboro W. B. Sparks T. J. Mitchell James R. Seward Bride Mr. Seward H. S. Fisher Emma Holland Florence Finch George Stewart Charles E. Stewart Blanche Horsey Ridgely

Community Club reconvenes after June with plans and notices

The Community Club held its first post June meeting on a Tuesday evening with sixteen members present. October plans include an out of town talent entertainment and November features a home talent play. The Usher Union met at Church House last Friday night, with the Bible Class handling the program.

Ushers Union Church House Henry Morgan John Harry Flowers Harry Moore Francis and Allen Philadelphia New York Vernon Krabill Frederick Everett Blades Sparrow’s Point Greensboro Showard Culver Nebron E. A. Barton J. E. Morgan Ladies’ Aid and Foreign Missionary Society Eugenia Chester Barto Rehoboth Catherine. Skinner Baltimore Towson Dorothy Jump Dover N. C Jake Gibson Briscoe K. Barnette A. M. Altwater Emma Short Wilbur Fleming Will Fleming Vernon Clark Hyattsville Frances Sneed Brewbaker Business School Arnold Hunteman Cordova Denon

Goldsboro Social News Recap of Weekend Visits

Mr Harvey Morris of Philadelphia spent the weekend with sister near town and returned home with his wife. Marcus Hook couple Charles Matthews and Hattie Shively wed last Saturday and stayed with her parents. Ruth Curtis came home from Harrisburg with relatives. Several locals visited in Maryland and New Jersey. Sewing circle and Ladies Aid gatherings noted.

Harvey Morris Philadelphia William Cheffins Charles Matthews Hattie Shively Marcus Hook T. H. Cahall Ruth Curtis Harrisburg Parsonage W. J. Murphy Myra Jackson Griffin J. H. Schooley Jarettsville W. T. Jarman Nina Moore Lock Raven William Boyce M. E. Smith New Providence N. J Ella Lofland Denville Addie Eloise Jarrell Golden College Robert Jarrell, Jr Edith Blackburn George Sylvester Nerva Wharton Wilmington Emma Wharton Ray Seamans Ladies’ Aid Curtis Herman Elliott Walter Elliott

A Man Storm And Auto Tickets For Carnival

A hunter seeks shelter during a storm and crawls into a hollow log. The log traps him until he recalls his earlier refusal to buy a Whippet car raffle ticket for the Denton Fire Company carnival. He escapes, buys tickets for his family, and hopes to win the new car at the carnival.

Denton Volunteer Fire Company Denton Fire Company C. H. Roe

Treating Wheat For Control Of Smut Demonstrations

County Extension Home announces seed wheat treatment demonstrations in Federalsburg district during the week of September 12. Demonstrations will coat seed with copper carbonate dust using a fitted 30 gallon barrel. Sessions: Thursday September 15 at 9 a.m. with R. H. Harper. Thursday September 16 at 1 30 p.m. with Byron Griffith.

Federalsburg R. H. Harper Byron Griffith Federalsburg, Md

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Greensboro Fire Company wins parade cup for line size

Greensboro volunteers celebrated adding a cup at the Denton Firemen's Parade for having the most men in line. The event drew several firemen to the Rehoboth parade last Wednesday. The item also lists local residents and visitors across many towns, detailing teaching assignments, visits, and travels to nearby places such as Ridgely Denton Bridgetown Salisbury Euston and Wilmington.

October Jurymen Drawn for October Session

Judge Keating drew the October grand and petit juries on Thursday morning. Districts list 8 sets of jurors with names: First District Harry S Dailey and others. Second District John R Woodhall and others. Third District William T Beauchamp and others. Fourth District Joseph T Spence and others. Fifth District Charles P Wright and others. Sixth District Harry S Fisher and others. Seventh District Thomas P Gaitley and others. Eighth District Fred Beauchamp and others.

Keating Harry S. Dailey Preston C. Purvis George Sylvester Carroll M. Elliott John T. Milby Louis Walls John R. Woodhall George P. Schreiber N. Alvin Smith Joseph H. Isaacs George R. Horsey Wilbert C. Andrew William T. Beauchamp Leland T. Short Otis M. Hignutt John L. Everngam William Chambers D. W. Davis Joseph T. Spence J. Frank Ledman Harry 3F. Hollis Theo. Schulke Levin E. Taylor Chas. A. Carroll Chas. P. Wright John H. Meredith J. Raymond Charles H. R. Merricken Ward Edgel Victor Dean Harry S. Fisher H. Lay Beaven Samuel G. Spray H. M. Thompson Chas. E. Stewart Isaac T. Fleetwood Thos. P. Gaitley J. Olan Clark Vachel Downes A. W. Marvel Christian S. Holsinger Richard Blackburn, Jr Fred Beauchamp Brantley Trice James Dew C. Clarence Deen James H. Neal Oscar Nichols

Bethlehem Journal Friends Visit With Families

Bethlehem notes list families visiting in Chester Pennsylvania and Baltimore Maryland. Mrs Charles Gear and son and Miss Ruth Christopher with Mr Frank Christopher spent holidays with John W Christopher family. Mrs Harry Taylor returned to Baltimore after visiting sister Mrs Charles H Christopher. Edward Walsh of Orange New Jersey visited Labor Day with A J Quidas. Ruth Sands returned home after a Baltimore visit.

Charles Gear Ruth Christopher Frank Christopher Chester John W. Christopher Harry Taylor Baltimore Charles H. Christopher Edward Walsh Orange N. J A. J. Quidas Ruth Sands

Bereavement Thank You Note From Mrs Z E West

Mrs Z E West and Children express gratitude for the kindness shown during their recent bereavement.

Z. E. West

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Zeda E. West Paul Hynson West Norman O. West Lorain Ohio William EB. West Cleveland Walter West Bangor Mae Trice Thelma West Trappe Loyal Sons M. P T. Mason Baxter Cecil Blake Chester A. Bishop Christ Paul Sewell Clarence H. Roe Isabelle Rice Carrow Henderson W. F. Clark Carrow Northeast David Rice W. George Carrow Kent County Christie McCurdy Palestine Texas Henderson M. E. Church Clark Ivanhoe Willis Galena Sharpless Hanby Barrett Mrade Lakeside Cemetery Lloyd Holsinger Earl Holsinger Stukie Messrs Paul, John Cris Holsinger Allentown Royal L. Roe Tioia Grace Mott Ofamaica L. I Wilber Doughty Willis Wharf Mott Jamaica Kathleen Darling Dorsey Darling Eva Connor Beverly Victor Lee Emerson Emerson Robert Emerson Richard Fisher James H. Fisher Arthur Fisher Mabel S. Clark Caroline Finch Louise Fisher Swarthmore Louise E. Horsey H. Rawlings Dulin Emelie Jean D. N. George New York City R. H. George Middletown John L. George Ruth Noble Hagerstown W. W. Noble Maud Stewart William Alexander Stewart Ernie Chaffinch R. Earl Fisherry Martha Fisher May Wilbert Merriken Anne Straus Helen Coggins Anna B. Wallis Georgetown Moomie Camegys Edwin Downes Edwina Doris Woodward J. Clarke Woodward Woodall Green Albert G. Dukes Eliza Hall Goldsborough George Hall Hugh Allen Waverly M. P. Allen William P. Draper Fred Towers Harris H. Thomas New Hampshire Lola Mitchell Blanche Chaffinch Leland Short Labor Day Walter Block Wayne, Pa Alice Tubbs William Kindley Hobbs Adams’ Cross Roads Smithville Tuckahoe Queen Anne Chesapeake Bay Bridge Company Chesapeake Bay Miller Island Custom House Building Gay and Lombard Streets War Department Goldsboro County Extension Home Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company Ellery Brown Carrie Hobbs Anne Pearson Bridgetown Elizabeth Bilbrough Woody Dill Harvey Thompson Virgie Roe A. Dingledine J. W. Porter Mae Pippin Grace Wooters Clara Hastings Salisbury John Mitchell Earl McClyments Bill McClyments Frank Baughley Felton Robert Raughley Pittsburgh R. J. Raughley John Miles Riverside Hotel Episcopal School Carlton Robinson Rose Robinson E. W. Taylor Maude Hughes Miss Hughes I. R. Everett M. B. Cooper Elmer Bullock Clara Temple Jarrell Wesley Jarrell Mabel Rich Bencom’s College Chas. Rich Ralph Hutson M. L. Weaver J. H. Coursey Conowingo William S. Carroll North Carolina Hazel Morris John Wyatt Bethlehem NewspapreentHiye
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