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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1922

Page

5

Autumn notes and village notices bring town buzz

The Local Department lists happenings from autumn’s start: millinery displays by Miss Anne B Jump at Marydel, church events, oyster supper by M. P. Church, a rummage sale, and real estate moves. Dainty items include a 2600 dollar sale by J Edward Wyatt, steeple repairs at M E Church, and revival plans at Taylor’s Woods Church. Community farming shifts spotlight tomatoes and dairy growth as well.

Caroline Council Anne B. Jump Marydel W. Henri Smith Journal Ladies’ Aid Society M. P Den.Mar J. Edward Wyatt Ridgely S. M. Anderson Taylor's Woods Church H. T. Spence Norfolk J. E. Smith Preston Williston Holt Construction Co Fifth Avenue William A. Culver Hillsboro Denton Federalsburg Frank D. Ziegler Journal Office Sunny Slope Lyden Schoolhouse Messrs William Bullock Willie Lyden F. D. Carpenter Dupont Denton Community Club M. B. Stephens Fred Small Tom Clark Tom Guest T. P. Fisher M. E. McCleary Howard Pastorfield L. B. Towers William Potter Andrew Jackson Col Arthur John Willis

Birthday party at Meadowbrook Farm honors Miss Hilda Wiggins

Social notes record a Friday birthday at Meadowbrook Farm for Miss Hilda Katherine Wiggins with family and friends. The Denton area includes costume party at Williston with prizes, local visits by Wilmore Davis and Mrs Willard, and a flood of family travel and engagements across Federalsburg Greensborough and Philadelphia.

Revival Services Across Hillsboro Churches

Revival services will be held at Ebenezer near Ruthsburg October 15 and 22, and at Hillsboro from October 24 to November 7. Mr W Townsend Jefferson will direct music. He is a seasoned revival leader and choir master with Southern experience. Rev O T Baynard invites all local residents to join in worship and work to widen God’s kingdom.

Hillsboro Methodist Episcopal Church Ebenezer Ruthsburg W. Townsend Jefferson Jefferson O. T. Baynard

Mrs Agnes J Metzel Dies After Illness In York County

Mrs Agnes J Metzel born 1842 in York County Penn died Friday evening September 15 after about five hours illness at daughter Mrs L J Day’s home. She was a Presbyterian and funeral preached by Rev A W Betts Monday evening. Body interred Tuesday at Slateridge cemetery Delta with relatives Mr L J Day Mrs L Ruszmaul and children and Mr T Wilton Porter. Survived by sister Mrs Harry Pymer of Baltimore two daughters Mrs Nathan O Day of West Grove PA and Mrs Lawrence J Day near here and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitors include Mrs Frank Wittaker Mrs Mamie Richards Mr and Mrs Arthur Cahall and others.

Agnes J. Metzel York County L. J. Day Presbyterian Church A. W. Betts Moore Delta Slateridge L. Ruszmaul T. Wilton Porter Harry Pymer Baltimore Nathan O'Day West Grove Lawrence J. Day Near Here Sheridan C. Lowe William C. Day H. Hamilton Reid Vienna B. L. Withrow Philadelphia L. Kuszmaul, Jr John L. Day C. Arthur Day Chesapeake Frank Wittaker Salem N. J Harry Wittaker Wittaker Mamie Richards J. Fleming Starkey Arthur Cahall June Arthur J Ruth Cahall Pillsboro John Keban James Voss Anna Mothe Cahall Annie Price Alda Price Dover Blanche Price Wilmington Pauline Stevens Alfred Ross Fleming Starkey Cordova

Local Guests and Visits Highlight Week Across Town

Hobbs Reese Betts and Calvin Bens visited parents Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Betts in Crisheld and Wilmington respectively. Numerous families hosted relatives and friends, with cottage gathering at George Neighbors and schoolteacher Miss Mary Draper returning home for weekend. Death of Mrs. Herbert Trice noted. others travel to Washington and Atlantic City. canning season nearing end.

Reese Betts Crisheld Calvin Bens Wilmington A. W. Betts EW. Brown John Adams Albha Edna Grace Adams Thomas Mirs. Starkey Lousie Coahee Greensboro Catherine Cohee Federalsburg B. J. Cohee Harry Love Walter Lord William H. Lord C. T. Williamson Alex. Lord American Corner Eloise Trice Easton J. W. Trice J. H. Thomas and Son Hopkins James Hardesty George Neighbors Jr. R. Ricards Washington Atlantic City Mary Draper Herbert Trice J. Robert Starkey Salisbury O. J. Chaffinch A. W. Letts Dagsboro

Hillsboro Community Club Hosts Talk and Basket Class

Hillsboro residents gather in the club room as Miss Kellogg gives a talk on club work and offers to lead a basket making class. The new instructors begin Friday afternoon with the first lesson in the club-room. Also noted are departures and visits by local residents to Philadelphia Westminster Baltimore Wilmington and Clayton.

Westminster Western Maryland College Morris Dora Morris Blanche Whitcraft Harry Cavell Blanche Smith Willington J. T. Sparklin Hi. S. Fisher Baltimore LeRoy Harris Wilmington Belle Connolly Eastone J. J. Thompson Clayton

Ridgely News Letter highlights local clubs and hires growth

The Ridgely community reports Topkis Brothers seeking to grow from twenty eight to one hundred workers with wages eight to fifteen dollars weekly. Community Club events yielded fifty two dollars. Church and youth groups organize officers and meetings. Notices cover visits, school activities, fairs, and upcoming benefit events with local families and institutions involved.

Local Social Notes Highlight Hollidaysburg Visitors

Mr H B Sellers and daughter Polly of Hollidaysburg Pa visited Mr Harry Robinson this week. Mrs Blaine Skinner of Queen Anne spends the week with her daughter Mrs Brown Elliott. Mr and Mrs O P Pherson will offer their household goods for sale next Saturday. Mr and Mrs Brown Elliott and Dr and Mrs Hess visited Chestertown on Sunday. Mr Harry Hemmons tours northeast Pennsylvania dealing in grapes. Mrs Adolphus Teat of Baltimore visits her daughter Mrs Harry Robinson. Miss Dorothy Mancha entered Lebanon Valley College near Annville Pa. Mr Fred Madara entered Harvard University Boston for law studies. Mrs Brown Elliott and Mrs Louis Hess visited Boston on Monday. Mr Milton Royer is home after months in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Joseph Lynch attended the Delaware State Fair. Mrs Virginia Hayes spent the weekend in Easton. Mrs J Applebaum visiting Baltimore.

J. W. Wiggins Hilda Mary Wiggins Wiggins George Russell Katie Russell Greensboro John K. Watson William Watson Edwin Rumbold Ray Watson Philadelphia B. Brumbaugh R. H. Bunney Baltimore Samuel Lewis Francis Waley Little Son Wilmington John Statum Mary Morris Frinda Alda Gordon Louise B. Fisher Mary Straughe Salisbury Denton Warren Worthington Ferdinand Baynard Hilda Harwood Cambridge Layman J. Redden Edward A. Hirs University of Pennsylvania A. E Cooper Ann J. B. Port Harrisburg Lucetta V. Stevens M. L. Caulbourn Elizabeth Dukes Sallie Pickering T. Alan Goldsborough Atlantic City Homer Rice Mary C. Melvin Swarthmore College Hattie Dukes Edgewood, Md Topkis Brothers Community Club Sarah Hoffman F. P. Herr Carolyn Mancha Frank Simon Irene Neff Young People’s Society Methodist Church Kent Temple Evelyn Frampton Dorothy Holsinger Howard Betson Winifred Hammond Loraine Swing Lydia Bennington Dorothy Lane J.T. Moore Milton Smith Anna Frances Seward Elizabeth Hammond Pauline Frampton William Jones Landers Jones Melvin Bennington Ruth Wheatley Gilbert Johnson Federalsburg Harry Reininger Yorkdate Cherryville Harry Hemmons Henry Sipple Melvin E. Wheatley Bishop Fisher Calcutta India T. A. Smith Newark N. J Del Mrs. Dutton Messrs Walter Ames Bryant's Theatre Fred Flounders, Jr St. John's College Annapolis Walter Mitchell St. John's Walter Bennington Westcott Porter Sallie Holsinger Richland M. F. King A. C. Reber Harrison Holsinger Pittsburg Frank Long Armel Anna Lee Charles Starkey Sadlersville Methodist Sunday School Herbert Hammond Harry Swann Ellen Swann Earl Hammond Samuel Ear Bear Ella Goldsborough Coursey Hemmons James Russell W. 5. Russell A. L. Russell Iris Leager Hilda Wooters Tri- County Queen Anne Walter Booker Sadler’s Bryant & Stratton Business College Carlton Lord Middle West Ridgely H. B. Sellers Polly Hollidaysburg Harry Robinson Blaine Skinner Brown Elliott O. P. Pherson Hess Chestertown Pennsylvania Adolphus Teat Dorothy Mancha Lebanon Valley College Anneville Fred Madara Harvard University Boston Louis Hess Milton Royer Chicago Joseph Lynch Delaware

Orphans' Court Proceedings Open With Testamentary Grant

In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West, Harper and Shawn presided. The Register of Wills granted letters testamentary for the estate of Thomas J. Carroll to Fred R. Owens, with bond approved and creditors alerted. Apraisers named were Frank P. Covey and Isaac L. Dukes. The court approved an account of sales for Marcellus Pippin's estate and releases from Louise A. Nuttle and Mildred Statute were filed for Corinne E. Mowbray. Executors filed printers certificates and orders of ratification for various estates. Guardianship letters were granted to Linda S. Layton for Madaline Layton and two Layton minors, with accounts and distributions continued for William J. Neal estate.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Register of Wills Thomas J. Carroll Fred R. Owens Frank P. Covey Isaac L. Dukes R. Clarence Jackson Marcellus Pippin Samuel G. Nuttle Corinne E. Mowbray Louise A. Nuttle Mildred Statue Robert C. Rice Robert J. Rice Jacob I. Griffith Harvey L. Cooper Co Et A Madaline Layton Walter J. Layton Edgar J. Layton Linda S. Layton James D. Neal T. Pliny Fisher William J. Neal

Notable Guests at Jarrell Home and Local News Tidbits

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W F Eckenbrine and daughter Dorothy of Philadelphia and Mr. and Mrs. W H Eckenbrine Jr of Chester Pac, plus Mr. Bernard McQuillen of Pittsburgh and Mr. John Jarrell of Ridgely. C H Pippin to erect a large addition to the Providence Md cooling station for UDoltinger Dairies of Philadelphia. Mildred Ginn of Caroline County Bank to enter Columbia University for a year. Mrs. Sherman Todd and Virginia of Bridgeville visited L Taylor. Frank Dieterle returned from two weeks in Philadelphia. Mrs. J W Burge from Delaware and New Jersey. Ada Smith in Philadelphia. Rev. J A Leach in Dover.

H. E. Jarrell W. F. Eckenbrine Dorothy Philadelphia W. H. Eckenbrine, Jr Chester Pac Bernard McQuillen Pittsburgh John Jarrell Ridgely C. H. Pippin Providence Udoltinger Dairies Mildred Ginn Caroline County Bank Columbia University New York Sherman Todd Virginia Bridgeville L. Taylor Frank Dieterle J. W. Burge Delaware New Jersey Ada Smith Rev J. A. Leach Dover

Visitors from multiple towns brighten local households

Mr and Mrs James Carroll of West Springheld Massachusetts host C A and L C Carroll with family. Mr and Mrs Thomas Kilvington and daughter Wetty Jane visit from Marcus Hook Pennsylvania. Mrs W Claude Hubbard of Wilmington spends time with her parents G A and Carroll. Mrs Wallem and daughter Marguerite return to Wilmington after two weeks with Rey and Mrs F J Phillips. Miss Ethel Smith of Wilmington returns home after visiting her sister Mrs G K Kelley. Mr and Mrs B M Hall return to Wilmington after relatives visit nearby.

James Mr. Carroll West Springheld Mass Thomas Kilvington Wetty Jane Frisbie Marcus Hook

Resolutions of Respect for Mrs. Mary Waldo Emerson

The Community Club notes the sudden death of member Mrs Mary Waldo Emerson and expresses deep sympathy. It hopes the loss may be overruled for good by God and directs copies of the resolutions to be placed on club records printed in the local paper and sent to the bereaved family. Signed by Mrs N 2 Kery, Mrs NewMan RIcKARDS, Mrs Haney Crarn.

Mary Waldo Emerson N. 2 Kery NewMan Rickards Haney Crarn

Obituary notices from Denton and area deaths

Multiple local obituaries recount the deaths of Charles W. Burn, Emma R. Cade, Luther M. Dill, L Amanda Terry, and Stella Trice. Burn, aged 64, died in Baltimore with survivors including wife Emma and sons John and Nelson. interment near Baltimore. Cade, born 1846 in New York, died near Denton after a long illness. survived by husband and three daughters and two sons. services conducted by Rev. Betts. Dill, 75, Greensboro resident since 1901, survived by wife Mary and four daughters and two sons. private funeral at home. Terry, widow of Rev. Thomas E. Terry, died in Bridgeville after a lingering illness. funeral at 10:30 am with interment in Camden, Delaware. Trice, 37, of Easton, survived by husband Herbert and two daughters. funeral in Easton after prior residence in Denton.

Charles W. Burn Denton Reservoir Street Baltimore Emma R. Byrn John Nelson Byrn Cambridge St. John’s College Denton High School Caroline Democrat Annie Temple John W. Temple Silver Burdett Company New York Henry M. Cade Cade Miss Park New York State Julia Day James Park Maryland Dryden Seminary Frank L. Williams Federalsburg Ethel Elizabeth Cade Herman H. Cade Indiana Harry W. Cade Cairo A. W. Betts Thawiey M. P Luther M. Dill Greensboro Dill Caroline Delaware Mary E. Dill Edgar W. Dill Felton Ellwood M. Dill Groveport Clara R. Hughes S. Evelyn Hartington Ridgely Zora E. Gruwell M. Edith Stevenson L. Amanda Terry Thomas E. Terry Bridgeville Odd Fellows Camden Herbert Trice Easton Miss Turner

Rail-bird Shooting in the Choptank Marshes

The Star-Democrat notes that Choptank marshes along the river from Dover Bridge host prime rail-bird shooting for Talbot and Caroline sportsmen. Birds flush hard from reeds and wild oats, then leap ahead of boats in erratic flight, offering challenging targets as tide and boat speed drive pursuit.

Talbot Caroline

Social gathering near Goldsboro hosts visitors from PA and MD

Mr. and Mrs. Hersey Hughes near Goldsboro entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. William E. Blackburn and son Irvin of Hollidaysbury Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hopkins and family of Hickman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rob inson and family of Burrsville, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hughes and sister of Goldsboro, Mrs. Clarence Murphy and daughter Pauline, and Mr. Fred Johnson of Baltimore Corner. Store your sweet potatoes with Short & Company.

Hersey Hughes Goldsboro William E. Blackburn Irvin Hollidaysbury Norman Hopkins Hickman Charles Robinson Burrsville Earl Hughes Clarence Murphy Pauline Fred Johnson Baltimore Corner

Rally Day and Bible Study Inspire All Ages

The article urges Rally Day to symbolize extended Bible study for both children and adults. It emphasizes parental example in Sunday School, the impact of Bible teachings on character, and the role of daily example in shaping youth behavior and success in life.

Japanese Beetle Invades Maryland Threat Likely Within Months

State Entomologist Ernest N. Cory warns the Japanese beetle, now advancing through New Jersey and Pennsylvania, could reach Maryland soon via cars or natural spread. He notes the pest damages apples, peaches, cherries, and many other plants, with grubs harming lawns and golf courses. A four pound arsenate spray per fifty gallons helps control it but is impractical near harvest and may drive beetles to unsprayed foliage.

Maryland Ernest N. Cory New Jersey Pennsylvania Mr. Cory Cory

Eggs and Poultry Prospects: Plentiful and Cheap This Season

The report notes ample supplies of eggs and poultry for fall and winter with prices expected to stay low. Storage shows 4.5 million cases of eggs on August 1, about 35 percent above average, while farmers have expanded flocks. Despite low prices, farmers hold birds for better returns, and fattening stations run about two-thirds full.

One Thing Is Certain by Sophie Kerr Reviewed Favorably

Maryland critic Albert S. Dashiell lauds Sophie Kerr for her new novel set on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The work paints 20 years ago life in Caroline County with local color and balanced character studies of Puritan and cavalier influences, highlighting moral complexity and moderation.

Sophie Kerr Denton Kerr Albert S. Dashiell Baltimore Evening Sun Palatinate Maryland Miss Kerr Amos West Jane Lauellen West Mart Bladen John Henry Hyde Hyde Judith Louellen Miss Kert Ed Galloway

Social Visits and Local Moves in Smithville and Federalsburg

Smithville hosts Mr and Mrs J H Spence for Sunday entertainment with guests including Mr and Mrs D H Bryan Mrs Roland Bryan and Ruth Miss Mary Waller of Easton and the Alfords of Federalsburg Also LAdy Aid set to meet at Miss Jane Bullocks home Tuesday afternoon the 26th Messrs Ormond Wright and Paul Higgins visit from near Denton Edna Adams returns from Ocean City and Althea Adams plans a stay with local relatives

J. H. Spence D. H. Bryan Roland Bryan Ruth Mary Waller Easton William A. Alford Earl Alford Federalsburg L. N. Alford Calvin Scott William H. Robinson Ladies’ Aid Society Jane Bullock Messrs Ormond Wright Paul Higgins Denton Edna Adams Ocean City Althea Adams

Everngame's Guarantee: quality and style for you

A promotional line promising guaranteed quality and stylish apparel beyond mere clothing offerings. It emphasizes assurance and fashion, positioning Everngame's as a trusted source for both value and taste.

Everngame's

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the Local Department W. D. Tay Lor Meadowbrook Farm Hilda Katherine Wiggins John D. Singer Helen Kathryn Seton Cicely Porteus Ruth Hilda Singer Hazel Sarah Parks Mellisse Taylor Mary Elizabeth Wiggins Ruth Jones Catherine Harriet Singer Kathyrn Meeks Dukes Pepper Medford Walls William Parks Stanley Baker Paul C. Singer Fisher Perry John David Singer Thomas Parks Miss Wiggins Helen Koop Joseph Kennard Centreville Henry Fiher R. M. Raleigh Eta Pearsaul Wilmore Davis Wilmore George Willard Poolsville Montgomery County Willard Charles E. Tarr Denton Journal M. P. Church Newton P. Kern Kern Reuben M. Raleigh Howard Shields James Plummer Ernest Roy Mead Virginia Towers Melvin G. Morris Thelma Reinhart Orville Towers THE Ridgely News Orphans’ Court Proceedings Grove Short & Company Eggs and Poultry Caroline County Smithville Niew Arerive
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