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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1923
Page
5
Frost reports and road openings frame a crowded local page. Tax collection in Ridgely proceeds today while the Republican State Convention heads to Baltimore next week and court terms and county meetings set autumn schedules.
Miss Hazel Irwin wed Arnold Huiler of Chester Pa in Hobbs with Rev C St Larrimore presiding. Engagement announced for Evelyn Elenor Harrington to George W Beck of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank Denton. Several visits and a wedding noted among Caroline and Harrington residents. Mrs Dudley underwent tonsil operation at Easton Hospital. Mary Redden to Nashville to attend Ward Belmont College. Hazel Irwin returned from two week visit. Mrs M Wade Hughes hosted by Mrs R Hoon Beauchamp. Linden Duffey and Conover Crouse enter St Johns College.
A long list of Democratic ticket positions across Kent Queen Anne's Dorchester Talbot and Somerset counties includes Senate and House of Delegates candidates such as William B. Cooper Charles R. Kerr Ellsworth C. Bowers and Harry C. Butler along with many county offices like Sheriff State's Attorney Clerk Orphans' Court Treasurer and County Commissioner. The roster names numerous individuals including Dudley G. Roe W. Laird Henry Jr Arthur K. Austin S. Scott Heck and J. Fred Carter among others.
The Eastern Shore Society of Baltimore arrives at Easton Point by special steamer this morning with guests led by J. H. K. Shannahan of Sparrows Point. Brief excursions to Talbot County sights planned. Governor Ritchie and officials expected. echoed praise for Eastern Shore natives who helped put Baltimore on the map.
Bishop John W. Hamilton of Washington will preach both morning and evening at Denton Methodist Episcopal Church. He is described as a strong preacher and is slated to speak at 11645 and 730. Rev. O. E. Jones district superintendent will attend as part of the services. A special music program is planned.
Dr R H Riley chief of the Bureau of Contagious Disease reports typhoid vaccine use has increased in Worcester Somerset and three other Maryland counties. He visited with local officers to study typhoid fever and notes a marked decrease in the disease compared with a few years ago.
Dr. Rowe on behalf of the Red Cross thanks donors to the Japanese Relief Fund with fifty dollars and seventy five cents. The Community Club schedules a bake sale and rummage on Saturday September 22 in Holt's storeroom and club room. Social visits note guests and relatives from Wilmington Denton Salisbury and Baltimore with several family occasions and hospital news.
The Lailies Aid Society at Grove elected officers for the term: President Mrs. F. J. Phillips, Vice President Mrs. Hertha Collins, Secretary Mrs. Lyda Lord, Assistant Secretary Mrs. Orath Taylor, Treasurer Mrs. Mira Hubbard, Organist Mrs. Gertie Carroll. Next meeting set for October at Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Callins. Visitors Edna Hubbard and Vivian of Wilmington visiting Carrolls. J. Albert Trice and Elma Patrick of Bethlehem wed at Grove parsonage. Baptisms of Earl Roy, Agnes Lee Fluharty, and Willard Thomas Andrews at Grove parsonage. Rev. F. J. Phillips to preach at American Corner Ellwood and Grove on Sunday. Grove second quarterly conference September 22 at Choptank Church. Cannerys still running full capacity. Gertrude and Eunice Carroll guests at parsonage Tuesday.
Sunday School meets at 9 30 with preaching at 10 30 and a 7 pm league in St Pauls. an illustrated sermon titled The Land Where Jesus Lived and Preached. Rally Day observed on the first Sunday in October with a 2 pm program at Harris Chapel and a 3 pm service. Milton Briscoe on ten day furlough and awaiting Naval Academy assignment. Mrs Price and Mrs Rood off to Arlington Mission meeting returning Friday. Mr W E Callahan of Caroline dies suddenly. Dean and Andrews in Dover on business. Russom family visiting. R H Gibson opens business at D H Knotts store.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Bloomery M. E. Church will meet at Mrs. Chester Scott's home on Tuesday afternoon. October 2. Miss Helen Tull of near Seaford returns home after visiting her aunt Mrs. Kate Hurley. Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Alford and family and Mrs. Belle Mercer visited Talbot county friends. Miss Mildred Scout has entered the State Normal School at Towson.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our sad bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Towns.
Miss Emma Ent teaches seventh grade in Ridgely succeeding several staff. Local society officers named. visits, library additions, church events, and school notes. Orphans Court proceedings list administrations, inventories, and sales orders with local names and parcels.
Kathryn M. Shockley of Goldsboro Maryland notes the latest felt and velour sport hat models. The update highlights new fabrics, styling details, colors, and fit options for active wear and casual use.
Officials of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Produce Exchange limit car shipments to Thursday and cap daily loads to prevent a market glut. Prices hovered near $5 last week, around $3 this Thursday, as demand fails to keep pace with ample supply. About 500 cars were loaded last week, with total yearly loading near the prior year’s level. The crop is smaller than last year but yields are strong and quality is high.
Caroline Goes Over the Top thanks donors and groups for raising funds to aid devastated Japan. The Red Cross Caro line County Chapter publishes community totals by town, listing Federalsburg 197.10, Denton 131.82, Henderson 5.00, Preston 68.50, Goldsboro 40.00, Marydel 10.25, Greensboro 100.00, Ridgely 68.00, Hillsboro 50.75, totaling 672.17 with some payments pending.
State Forester F. W. Besley will tour Eastern Shore towns September 26 and 27 meeting County Agents Forest Wardens and town officials to discuss woodland and shade tree issues. The free service covers timber marketing insect problems trimming planting and tree care and will be routed via county seats with local post office notices. He was in Goldsboro Greensboro and Denton yesterday and Federalsburg today with Preston on the schedule for Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Andrew and Norma Jean of near Denton visited Foster Clark on Saturday. A Ward and Ed Thomas of Wilmington stayed with John Pritchett on Sunday. Mrs David Jones and son Jimmy returned to Wilmington after extended visits with her parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Marvel of Wyoming. Wyoming residents Mr P A Marvel and family visited near town. Mrs James Rickards of Wilmington visited here on Thursday. Mr Sam Jones of Wilmington visited relatives in and near town last week. Mr James Johnson of Wilmington was home over the weekend. Harvest moon.
Joseph F Sullivan, prosperous Burrsville farmer, died of pneumonia at his home on Friday September 15. He joined the Holiness Church five years ago and was a devout member. Funeral Sunday at the Holiness Church, Rev W L Jump officiating. Interment in Wesley churchyard. Widow Josie Layton Sullivan and two young sons survive. Epworth League event September 23 at Wesley. Mrs Effie Wright to lead, Rev E N Wright to preach. Several local residents paid respects. many attending pallbearers listed. Other local notes include hospital patient Evelyn Willis improving after X ray treatment. social visits and church activities described.
The Five States Championship baseball series drew strong attendance and >$10,000 gross from six games between Martinsburg and Dover. Over 9,000 fans paid to four parks with Martinsburg and Dover each earning >$2,300. Each Dover player received about $129. Martinsburg players about $93. Umpires earned ~$112. The series boosts 1924 finances. awards include miniature gold baseballs for Dover players and officials, plus possession of the 1923 pennant and Ned Hanlon cup upcoming.
It is with sadness and deep regret that we bear testimony to the loss of our faithful associate, Dr M B Stephens, in the work of the W C T U. We extend our sympathy to his bereaved wife and sister, S V S Webster, May L Eisher, Esrma Clark.
Miss Minnie Todd and sister Mrs Knotts of South Carolina stayed with Mrs E M Willey and daughter Esther Friday. Local visitors included Mr and Mrs B B Cohee and Mrs Marion Johnson with Mr D K Gootee. Marion Johnson returns to Rising Sun after visiting with the Cohees. Rev McDorman of Federalsburg spoke on Christian Endeavor. Mrs George Gravatt and daughter Mrs John Cohee visited relatives, as did Will Murphy who hosted the Anderson town Hobbs Community Club. Alda Reed visited the Hartzells of Bridgeville. J S Raymond spent the weekend with the Hopkins of Delaware. Manning Merriken to lead the Christian Endeavor service tomorrow. B Lawless family visited L H Thomas. J R Ricards visiting Mrs B B Allen in Washington DC. Sunday School at 2, preaching at 3 tomorrow. Dorothy Beaumont spent weekend near Ridgely.
Miss Madeline Hurlock one of Federalsburg’s brightest graduates signs with Mack Sennett to appear in his production and is set to enter the moving picture world. She led her class at Federalsburg High School and won high honors in Caroline County declamation contests. The church near the graveyard fence has a 500 reward for info leading to arrest and conviction of those who bent back iron pickets. Mary Handy, now a UD graduate, goes to Cape May High School to teach. Victor Fritz resumes duties as Federalsburg High School manual training instructor after summer at Colorado. Vera Brower returns to Palmyra New Jersey to resume duties as High School principal after visiting family. Prof. Douglas Galloway, Dr. and Mrs. G. F. Galloway’s son, is a Latin instructor at Wilmington High School.
Delaware and New Jersey plan a Lewes to Cape May ferry with funds approved on both sides. A NJ road map shows the route to coast resorts and a direct link from Jersey City to Cape May. The project promises quicker trips, reduced ferry traffic, and new markets for Delaware growers, with operation expected by next spring.
In memory of Irwin Jopp who died September 12 1918 a poem notes that true love endures beyond tears and time. The verse speaks of a grave for the hero and a memory never fading while expressing affection from Aunt Lida despite others forgetting.
President Samuel Rea of the Pennsylvania Railroad rejects Warfield Commission rehabilitation schemes that differ from Pennsylvania’s approach to the Maryland Delaware and Virginia situation. He stresses stockholder duties, potential losses from extending to Greenwood Delaware, and conditions for subsidies, a new Love Point to Queenstown auto road, and a versatile ferry plan pending Study.
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