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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1923

Page

5

Denton Area Notices and Community News Chronicle

Local notes report Walter Brown as mail carrier in Denton replacing Thomas Guest who moved to California. Community groups plan chicken and waffle supper, bake sale, and church events including a 25th anniversary program for Denton Methodist Church. Denton Volunteer Fire Company seeks first class engine. post office clerk exam set for October 20.

Walter Brown Thomas Guest California Greensboro Community Club Ladies’ Aid M. E. Church Denton Volunteer Fire Company Eugene G. Anderson Denton Methodist Protestant Church I. L. Dukes Denton Bridge Royster Maryland Denton van P. Northrup Wilmington

Family reunion marks Captain Dunham's sixty first birthday

A West Denton ceremony brought together Captain A. L. Dunham and his immediate family for a weekend celebration of his 61st birthday. Attendees included Avery Ledman, Eugene Scott and daughter Betty Jane of Marcus Hook PA, A. T. Longfellow family near Denton, and many relatives from Trainer PA Greensboro and Baltimore, with additional visits from Miss Esther Dunham and others.

Republican Ticket Chosen at Denton County Meeting

A group of Republicans from Denton County districts met the State Central Committee at the Court House on Tuesday afternoon and selected the ticket. Members of the House of Delegates Harold K. Shultz Clayton S. Kauffman Levi K. Voshell. Judges of the Orphans Court Frederick L. Bowdle Alex E. Miller Norman Vanscoy. Register of Wills J Irwin Harwood. County Commissioner Leonard F. Covey. State's Attorney Fred R. Owens Sheriff S Carroll Johnson Surveyor J Walter Noble.

State Central Committee Court House Denton House of Delegates Harold K. Shultz Clayton S. Kauffman Levi K K. Voshell Orphans’ Court Frederick L. Bowdle Alex. E. Miller Norman Vanscoy Register of Wills J. Irwin Harwood Leonard F. Covey Fred R. Owens S. Carroll Johnson J. Walter Noble

Grove Church News and State Union Gatherings

Rev G E McDorman of Federalsburg led Grove charge societies in preparation for the State Convention to be held in Cambridge October 16 17 and 18. Delegates registered include Calvert Murphy Bradford Connelly and Mrs F J Phillips from Grove and others from Choptank Ellwood and Trinity Del. Rally Day at Grove Sunday School plans speakers and renewed interest in the work. Visitors named and social visits noted along with barn construction supervised by Frank Collins and plans for the Ladies Aid meeting on October 1.

G. E. McDorman Federalsburg State Union of Christian Endeavorers Grove Cambridge Messrs Calvert Murphy Bradford Connelly F. J. Phillips John Spence Will Dilloo John Cox Choptank Ruth Butler Zida Bowdle Enos Cannon Ellwood A. S. Scarborough Wiliam Vienna Frank Scarborough Wilmington W. E Collins Charley Melson Roland Melson Trinity Del Russell Edgell John Butler Robert Murphy Lee Murphy Frank Collins American Corner Ladies’ Aid Society Grove Church Ematine Brockley Nettie Lord Baltimore Wesley Bradley John Lyons Harry Seymore Trappe Lillian C. A. Carroll Phillips Ellwood Church Charley Bradley Castleton N. Y

Local guests and visitors fill a sunny Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Hursey Hughes hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson and family of Burrsville, Miss Elsie Tribbett of Denton, Mr. Thomas Hughes of Chester, and Mr. Harvey Tribbett of Greensboro. Numerous locals visited relatives, with farewells and social calls noted. Albert Thomas and Miss Mary Passwater wed at the Methodist parsonage last Saturday afternoon.

Hursey Hughes Charles Robinson Burrsville Elsie Tribbett Denton Thomas Hughes Chester Harvey Tribbett Greensboro Harry Wright Preston Noble Jarretl Neese and Son Wilmington Jarrett Fannie Robinson Ezekiel Carter Bessie Hughes Rock Hall Albert Thomas Mary Passwater Jack Montgomery Hardy Williams Alice Shively Wesley Thawley Mabel Kemp Frosburg Luther Bennett Frank Wright Robert Jarrell D. W. Daly Goldsboro Walliam Satterfield Hazel Cheffins J. 5 Lapham Washington Red Cross J. H. Schooley Cumberland Thomas Shockley Frankford Del Martin W. J. Murphy Clara Legg Philadelphia Wharton Noble Jarrell

Death of Mrs Margaret Hurd at 74 in Burrsville

Burrsville mourns 74 year old Mrs Margaret Hurd wife of David Hurd who died at home after cancer of the stomach. Funeral conducted at home by Rev C S Larrimore with interment at Harratts Chapel near Bowers Beach Delaware. Survived by four children one granddaughter and sister Mrs Seretha Draper.

Margaret. Hurd Sereptha Draper Edwardsville Del Calvert C. Harvey Arlington Charlie Charlie Harvey Harvey Philadelphia C.S. Lartimore Union M. P. Chutch William Itreland Sabillasville Wesley Porter M. I. Parsonage Felton A. W. Betts Wallace Redden Snowhill Brower J. F. Starkey Cleveland Satterfield Everett Smith

Ridgely News Letter Attendance contest ends with party

The Blue birds class led by Florence Ludwig held a Topsy-Turvy party as a closing event with all seventeen members present and several visitors. The Home Missionary Society planned entertainment for the upcoming convention and bake sale funds. Various social visits and local notices follow including travels, hospital news, and church activities.

Visit Notes From a Tight Knit Community

Local residents record visits and health notes with many names from Wye Mills Wilmington Denton and Easton. Typhoid illness appears with Master Gaston Buckle and Mumps reported in schools as families share travel and caregiving updates.

Committee forms for Queen Anne's district meetings

The Sunday School Convention's committee for Queen Anne's County plans district meetings with Rev. Frank White E Davis Walraven Mrs C L Bryan and Rev J Alexander Rood on the committee Mrs Bryan schedules an October 8 Stevensville meeting and an October 11 Queen Anne session with afternoon and evening slots Dates for Sadlersville and Centreville remain unfixed An illustrated sermon themed country where Christ journeyed and preached will be shown with an evening program at 7 30 Mr and Mrs Showard Culver and Miss Carrie Howard visited Jake Morgan's family Sunday and Arthur Grace visited Mrs Grace's family Caddie Smith long confined to home is now ill Harris Chapel Sunday School at 2 pm and preaching at 3 pm this Sunday Milton Briscoe returned Saturday to the Naval Preparatory School Frances Clark visiting Rhodes family.

Charles Starkey Sadlersville Bridgeville Elenry Wilkinson Banton Wilkinson Henry Wilkinson the Hortons Philadelphia Burton Catherine Burton Jennie Smith Gertrude Deya Everett Twillifer Jeannette Wallkill N. Y Robert E. Smith Ord Raleigh Harry Hotsinger Ada Laird Easton George Davis Newark N. J Guerney Knotts Dorothy Templeville Davis Norman Wilson T. L. Day H. H. Stewart Iron Pottsville Benjamin Smith New York City Melvin Wheatley Divine Potter Elizabeth Sparks Vergie Elijah Dean Ruthsburg Beatrice Hower Harrington Smith Easton Hospital Smith Lew Lane Miss Dorothy Jaine Lainsbury Corcoran School of Art Washington Myrtle Thompson Virginia Joseph Lynch W. G. Miller Wilmington Harry Hemmons Miller Florence Goldsborough George McDaniel Denton Alton York New Jersey Brigade I. E. Mason Annie Merritt Baltimore Erene Pratt Centreville The Methodist Church Will Smith Day William Short Margaret Annie Hevnlow Hernard Sparks Ernard, Jr Queen Anne Selby Smith Frank Kubler Charles Ness Dallastown Gilbert Johnson Federalsturg Harry Reininger Calvin Lynch Anthony Donahue Scranton Frances Pennington Mas Harvey Hiolsinger Ortell Saulsbury Joyce Harry Lane Inez Richardson Melvin KE. Wheatley Wesley Collegavte Institute Dover Callins Traltimore Charles Hubbs Beatrice Bower Queen Anne's Frank White E. Davis Walraven C. L. Bryan J. Alexander Rood Bryan Stevensville Christ League Showard Culver Carrie Howard Jake Morgan Arthur Grace Grace Caddie Smith Harris Chapel Milton Briscoe Naval Preparatory School Frances Clark Rhodes

Hillsboro Social Notes Mixed Local Travel Visits

Hillsboro residents report trips and visits as families, friends, and neighbors travel to Chambersburg Philadelphia Salisbury Wilmington Federalsburg and Baltimore. Kathryn Jarrell attends Penn Hall while Rev. Pitchard improves at Salisbury Hospital. Others host visiters and spend weekends in town with acquaintances and kin.

Community notices from Federalsburg area

Hobbs. Mr. T. H. Towers led the Christian Endeavor service last Sunday evening. Mr. M. Merriken will lead tomorrow evening. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Willey and others motor to Elkton on Monday. Richard Mericken of Tulsa is visiting Wyoming, Del. Mr. and Mrs. Collison and Mr. and Mrs. Davis guests of Federalsburg relatives. Mrs. Wagner and son visit aunt Mrs. M. Willey. John R. Ricards and Gordon Holbrook in Newark, N. J. Dorothy Beaumont with parents near Ridgely. Norris Bradfield of Baltimore visits the area. J. S. Raymond of Newark, Del., spends the weekend here. Relief Agent Walter in Centreville Tuesday. Summer returns this week. Esther Willey visiting friends in Pennsylvania. Advertise in Caroline county’s JOURNAL.

Philip Lee Fred Bessie Stafford Castleton N. J Denton Parent-Teachers’ Association Assembly Hall Caroline High School Caroline County The Red Cross Federalsburg Henderson Preston Goldsboro Marydel Greensboro Ridgely Hillsboro Caroline Hobbs Mary Williams Handy George T. Handy Albert S . Oliver Luke Charles and Clarence Philadelphia Alice Kinder Grace Noble Eugene Kraemer Joseph A. Lee Kraemer St. Charles College Baltimore Lee Dover James C. Comiskey Milford John W. Hamilton Methodist Episcopal Church E. L. Hubbard C. Nadal Jones Omar E. Jones Richard H. Merriken Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Cecil Elkton Williston T. Alan Goldsborough Calvert C. Merriken Omar Crothers Henry Constable William P. Constable Shirley Carter Joshua M. Clayton T. H. Towers Christian Endeavor M. Merriken E. M. Willey Messrs L. H. Thomas G. W. Gain G. W. Thawley Richard Mericken Tulsa Okla Wyoming Del C. D. Collison Frank Davis Wagner M. Willey John R. Ricards Gordon Holbrook Newark Dorothy Beaumont

Campaign to remodel Easton Children's Home aims for 35000

The Diocese of Easton plans an early fundraising drive to raise $35,000 for remodeling and improving the Easton Children's Home founded in 1869. The home now serves 28 children, with dire space and facility shortcomings, and the campaign will mobilize parishes, missions, and county committees to fund a better environment and care.

Diocese of Easton Protestant Episcopal Church Episcopal Church Episcopal Talbot County Kent Dorchester Queen Anne Caroline Cecil Wicomico Worcester Somerset G. F. Beaven Victoria Roe Maryland

Election on October 15 selects Atlantic Coast Poultry director

Farm Bureau News reports Maryland elects one director from Caroline county for the Atlantic Coast Poultry Producers Association. Geo. W. Schaffer won the county nomination at Court House Saturday night and his name will appear on ballots sent from New York. Denton Local elected Claude Olsen secretary replacing the health‑resigning C. W. Carlsen. Poultry feeding discussion led by W. H. Rice drew attendance from other Locals. Preston Local held a September meeting with a social program after business.

Atlantic Coast Poultry Producers Association Maryland Caroline County Court House Geo. W. Schaffer Shaffer New York Denton Claude Olsen C. W. Carlsen Carlsen W. H. Rice Preston

Poultry Culling Demonstration Yields Notable Egg Output

County Agent assisted G G Theiroff Preston with 257 Leghorn hens, separating culls and layers in the same house. Six day test results show toy culls produced 57 eggs and 13 layers produced 537 eggs. F W Besley State Forester conducted his annual county visit. demonstrations were well attended and informative.

G. G. Theiroff Preston Mr. Theiroff F. W. Besley State Forester Mr. Besley

Court Convenes Monday for Caroline County Circuit Term

The fall term of the Circuit Court for Caroline county will convene Monday morning. Judges Adkins Wickes and Keating are expected on the bench. Docket shows little litigation and crime. term not to be lengthy. Sheriff Andrew summons jurors by district from T. H. Gough to Charles R. Neal.

Caroline County Adkins Wickes Keating Andrew T. H. Gough J. Edgar Walls William E. Jones H. H. Dennison Walter Sapp J. Frank Lane T. E. Gibson H. Claude Rawlings John F. Jarman Louis N. Kibler William H. Massey Albert E. Shields C. Leslie Walls William F. Wolf Martin P. Alten William T. Thawley Thomas H. Wyatt William Chambers

Orphans' Court Proceedings In Caroline County Court

In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Mariam T. Horsey executrix of Mary F Todd filed a release from Lora E Towers distributee. Bank of Greensboro authorized to pay over funds to Ernes Bilbrough minor now of full age. Thomas F Brown administrator of Sallie F Brown filed first and final account. Webb and Hubbard administrators of William H Sharpe filed first and final account. Thawley administrator of James Climer filed account of sales and first and final account. Todd administratrix of Gootee Todd filed inventory and appraisement and order to sell. Whiteley administratrix of William A Whiteley filed inventory and appraisement.

Orphans’ Court West, Harper and Shawn Mariam T. Horsey Mary F. Todd Lora E. Towers Ernes Bilbrough Caroline County Bank of Greensboro Thomas F. Brown Sallie F. Brown Charles E. Webb Sarah M. Hubbard William H. Sharpe Wesley E. Thawley James Climer Cora Todd Gootee Todd Ella H. Whiteley William A. Whiteley

Local Social Notes Highlight Henderson Guests and Births

Henderson reports Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Hessler and Mr. Cecil King of New York spent vacation here and returned Sunday. Mrs. Harry Bostic and daughter Anne visited the Quillens on Wednesday. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bell and they welcomed a baby girl. Mrs. W. E. West of Baltimore visits her sister Mrs. C. H. Clayville this week. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Gooden and Mrs. S. S. James visited Denton on Wednesday. Morris Sylvester of Marcus Hook has been visiting relatives nearby. Mrs. Annie Gooden of Marydel visited town Sunday.

John Sewell Wye Mills Harry Welch George Sharp Wilmington T. A. Smith John Davis Baltimore Washington Wilson Saulsbury Denton A. G. Saulsbury Will Smith Herman Baxter Dover Marvin Morris Lawrence Lynch David Swing Erina Day Herzog Anna Richards Mary Robinson Marcus Hook Andrew Mitchell Ernest Jones Easton Evelyn Frampton Salem N. J Harry Hemmons Northeast Thomas Jones, Jr Valtintore Gaston Buckle Alice Hessler Kurt Cecil King New York City Harry Bostic Anne Felton John Quillen Ed. Walls Helen Marydel L. M. Jones Stork William Bell W. E. West C. H. Clayville L. A. Gooden S. S. James Morris Sylvester Annie Gooden

Local Families Gather for Weekend Visits in Marcus Hook and Nearby Areas

Mr and Mrs Jacob Zeil and son Paul of Marcus Hook spent the weekend with Pauls grandparents Mr and Mrs J R Andrew Mrs A Marine and Mrs Bill Bolton and their young son of Newark visited Mr and Mrs Henry Jester Miss Anna Willey returned to Marcus Hook after a weekend with her parents Mrs Laura Porter of Baltimore visits her sister Mrs Gardner Towers Mr and Mrs Walter Willey and son Burton visited Mr and Mrs W B Willey on Sunday Mr and Mrs Fred Howard Jr welcome a baby girl Oscar Willey family spent Sunday in Chestertown

Jacob Zeil Paul Marcus Hook J. R. Andrew A. Marine Bill Bolton Newark Henry Jester Anna Willey Laura Porter Baltimore Gardner Towers Walter Willey Burton W. B. Willey Fred Howard, Jr Oscar Willey Chestertown

In sad rembrance of my dear husband William Price

In loving memory, William Price departed this life March 13 1923. His wife and children recall a peaceful home now somber with absence. Though the journey ends, they trust to reunite in that bright land as God calls them one.

William Price

Some September Weddings Bring Local Novelties

Miss Lida Marie Newell and Walter D. Newcomer wed quietly at Elkton last week and plan a Pacific home. Ruth lona Jones and Joseph Henry Figgs linked at their Denton parents’ home on Sept 22 with Marcus Hook ties. Mabel Coffin and Amos Coffin wed Sept 8 in Jersey City amid family presence. Lillian M. Reed became Mrs Oscar Willey at Denton Saturday under Rev. Lewis Adams, with brown canton crepe attire.

Lida Marie Newell Willoughby Nowell Denton Walter D. Newcomer Burbank Cal Elkton Newcomer W. W. Newcomer Wilmnington Pacific Beacom’s Business College DeneMar Mobile Co Ruth Lona Jones Joseph Henry Figgs Marcus Hook William H. Jones Lewis Adams Hilda K. Wiggins Roland Jones Figgs Julius Frey Astor Place Jersey City Mabel Amos Coffin Andrea Asbury Park Atlantic City Delaware Maryland Henderson Lillian M. Reed Betterton Oscar Willey American Corner

Lamb and Mutton Gain Ground as Nutritious Meats

United States Department of Agriculture urges greater use of lamb and mutton for the table, noting only 3-7 percent of meat consumed nationwide is lamb or mutton. Bureau of Animal Industry and Office of Home Economics Find these meats wholesome, tasty, and economical, with condemning rates of carcasses supporting broader consumption.

United States United States Department of Agriculture Great Corn Belt Appalachian Mountains Department North Atlantic States Bureau of Animal Industry Office of Home Economics

Victor Records Introduces Double Face Red Seals

The Victor Company announces weekly recording of new records with Red Seal titles now available double face. Prices rise from 1.25 to 1.50 for single face, effectively halving through double-face format. remarks attributed to M. K. NewNam.

Victor Company Red Seal M. K. NewNam

First fall registration day signals voter window

The passage notes fall changes with schedules altered, landscapes in bloom, and households decorated with autumn blossoms. It reminds readers that next Tuesday is the first voter registration day, with only one more day to qualify before the upcoming election.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department A. L. Dunham West Denton Captain Dunham Avery Ledman Eugene Scott Betty Jane A.T. Longfellow Jonathan Kennard Lewis Near A. L. Dunham, Jr A.phonso Estella Roy Watson Junior Dudley Price Anna Trainer Harvey Porter Esther Dunham State Department J. Spencer Lapham Michiko Chiba Chiba Carolyn Lapham Tokyo Nellie Thawley Beacom’s Business School W. T. Thawley M.E. Church F. A. Greaves Riverton Avenue Greaves Emily Swiss Jennie Garey Griffin Frances J. W. Wiggins Meadowbrook Farm Hilda Wiggins William J. Swiss Jack Swiss Herbert Howard Charles Howard South Second Street Sarah Wye Landing William J. Shawn James W. Voss N. W. Voss Ella Harrison Ella Whiteley Pippin Second Street J. T. Richardson Harrington Howard Roop Bessie Roop Annie E. Pippin James Pippin F. P. Covey James Wright Federalshorp J. Ben Welch Clementine Leota Campbell Columbus Ohio Chifford Brown Rebecca Cohee Heacorn's College Fonmer Willard C. Todd Katherine Healy Homer Rice J.spencer.lapham F. A.greaves John H. Emerson C. N. Jones St. Michaels Journal Ridgely News Charles Jarrell Kathryn F. E. Jarrell Chambersburg Penn Hall W. T. McQuire S. N. Pitchard Pitchard Salisbury Hospital I. T. Sparklin W. F. Dawson C. E. Stewart I White Holt W. H. Wohbeley Lauisbury Sparks Knott W. FE. Knott L. L. Harris H. W. B. Rowe J. Norman Clarke Albert Cahall Farm Bureau News County Extension News William H. Collins Charles E. Andrews Enoch George Levin E. Taylor William F. Verry W. Lowe Collins John W. Hurlock Albert E. Poole John H. Meredith J. H. McMahan H. R. Mertiken T. F. Taylor Wallace E. Clark Charles W. Roe Clarence Kern Wayne A. Cawley Vachel Downes William W. Parker Garey H. Hubbard Oscar Nichols Charles W. Smith Clayton Covey Charles R. Neal Orphans’ Court Proceedings Laurel Grove M. P Sallie Ross O. C, Blades Newcomer-Nowell—Figgs-Jones —Coffin-Frey—Willey-Reed Newspaper Radhive
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