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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1917

Page

5

Local notes on agriculture, theatre, and politics

A Denton area column reports M H Downes selling fifty Holstein cattle on April 17. Market news cites Ek G Adams shipping 3000 pounds of pork at 315.18 per hundred. Local events include Easter services, a charity meeting, and a parade of volunteers. Rumors place Col Albert W. Sisk as a potential Democratic congressional candidate in the First District.

M. H. Downes Howard Bryant Tuckahoe Neck Marc Bryant Talbot Ek. G. Adams Budgeville Parker's ‘Theatre Marion Legree Baltimore Harbor Denton M. J. Church C. T. Wyats J. F. Swartz West Venton Co. M Parker's Theatre Joseph L. Gallagher Presday Ellwanger and Gallagher W. R. Mowbray Dover Delmarvin New York Frm Paine, Webber & Co F. F. Lyden United States Hickman Elma Fountain Carville D. Benson Bennett Caroell Baltimore County Denton Queen Anne’s Kent Baltimore City Preston Emma Dietrich Denton M. E. Church Dietrich Willimantic Conn Price Albert W. Sisk Caroline County Col. Sisk

Deaths in Denton and area mark quiet end of notable citizens

Obituary notes the death of Reuben Garey in Denton after pneumonia. He was 54, educated at Washington College, practiced law in Baltimore and locally for 25 years, and served as Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court. Also listed are obituaries for Mrs. Lucy Jones, Mr. Samuel W. West, Mrs. Emma Collins, and Rev Dr James W. Reese, detailing ages, family ties, funeral plans, and places of interment.

Reuben Garey Denton Garey Washington College Baltimore City Court of Appeals Far West Matthew Garey Caroline County Meesrs William Owen Matthew John Rix Garey Jennie Griffin The Order of Owls Lucy Jones Thomas A. Jones William Ralston Philadelphia Wm. H. Jones Robert Deen Ridgely Nellie Good Hobbs Jones James Delaware Samuel L. West Richard T. West Friendship Ele Lower Caroline Elizabeth E. West George M. Towers Melvin B. Whealley John Rosser Federalsburg L. R. Towers C. W. Towers Thomas Bradley Edward Hunt George Griffith Oscar Nichols Emma Collins Stephen Martindale Collins John S. Collins First National Bank Dover James W. Reese Protestant Episcopal Church Western Maryland College Westminster

Local Notices of Employment and Social News in Delaware

Beacom Business College graduate Mr Roland Reed of Wilmington has joined Atlas Powder Company after serving as personal secretary to the Artillery Fuse Company president. Social notes include Elizabeth Foster Gray and Henry Lee Dodson’s wedding plans in Washington on March 14. Various health updates and visits across Wilmington, Chestertown, Ridgely, and surrounding areas.

Roland Reed Beacom Business College Wilmington Del Atlas Powder Company Reed Artillery Fuse Company Elizabeth Foster Gray Thomas Jefferson Gray Bridgeville Henry Lee Dodson Richard S. Dodson St. Michaels Washington, D. C Leonard Statum Marcus Hook Chester Hospital Howard Bryant Allen Bryant Harris Bryant Baltimore Irene Callahan Ridgely W. J. Callahan Queen Anne's James Sanford Chicago Golf Club Wheaton Illinois Luln Comegys Joseph Jester Tuckahoe Neck P. O. Sparks William Jennie Moore Emma Plummer William E. Greenlee Easton Hospital T. O. Crouse Albert W. Sisk

Smithville Social Newsette Highlights Visitors

Smithville reports Chester Pennsylvania guests Oscar Alford Howard Alford and Ben Williamson staying at local homes. John Chaffinch and daughters visited Chester Scott. C D Liden and Walter Boyce hosts. Residents attended a Seaford conference. T H Porter couple in Baltimore. Now is the time to subscribe.

Oscar Alford Howard Alford Ben Williamson Chester John Chaffinch Chester Scott C. D. Liden Walter Boyce Seaford T. H. Porter Baltimore

Harmony Junior Aid Society entertained at Miss Emeline Bradley home

Harmony Junior Aid Society pleasure at Miss Emeline Bradley home Thursday evening last week. Guests included families Cohee Murphy Bradley Connelly and many young ladies and gentlemen. Program featured vocal and instrumental solos duets recitations and readings. After refreshments the group played games. The Aid to meet April 26 at Miss Evelyn Todd home. Martha Willis visiting from George School Pennsylvania is home. Mrs. J H Covey improving.

Harmony Junior Aid Society Emeline Bradley John Cohee Lee Murphy Connelly Bradley Maud Butler Kathryn Bakes Ima Todd Mary Hrodes Isabel Carroll Edith Todd Hattie Mee Connell Cora Mudge Edna Carroll Mildred Lane Martha Lynch Dorothy Carroll Clara Butler Evelyn Ritter Ida May Walter Bessie Bradley Clinton Carroll Douglas ‘Todd Dallas Carroll Ralph Brodes Lee Taylor Roland ‘Fodd Charles Bradley Evlith ‘Todd Martha Willis Martha Willis, A Student At the George School Pennsylvania J. H. Covey

Local Social Roundup and Illness Notes

Hickman area residents circulated Sunday visits among Meluneys Ca hall Yountain and Hamilton families while Mrs. Mary Phaysey Hughes Raymon Cannon and Fred Breeding were reported ill. Ida Fountain returned home after visit with her mother in Denton. Residents hosted guests from Smithville Andersontown Philadelphia Harrington Hobbs and Denton. Roger Adams Jr. injured after a fall from a hay loft.

Mary Phasey Hughes Raymon Cannon Fred Breeding Ida Fountain Hester Noble Denton Violetta Lyden Smithville J. M. Brown Andersontown EE. WW. Brown Win. Reynolds Philip Philadelphia Hobbs Roger Adams, Jr

Local Residents and Property Updates in Remington Va

Hobbs reports J W Reynolds Waldridge and brother and wife occupying the Remington property vacated by M F W Collins on Woolner Lane. J R Chaffineci adds lawn and floral décor with lattice fence. Christian Endeavor speaker J R Ricards led a service on The Quiet Ways of Gods Providence. Mrs Annie Seeders visited daughter Miss Alice in Fewson State Normal. Rev C J Burdette gave farewell address. Alice Seeders returns home for Easter. Burt Smith lost his driving annual last Saturday.

J. D. Bailey Remington Ir. Carroll Harrington Oxford Neck J. H. Pollard Hobbs Annie Seeders Alice State Normal Fewson C. B. Bright Cambridge Hospital C. J. Burdette Alice T. Seeders Tawson Burt Smith

Sunday Visitors Spread Through Local Families

Mrs Kate O Knotts hosted a diverse group including Charlie Star key Roland Knotts from Ridgely and Elizabeth Peacock of Brooklyn New York. Visitors from Sadlersville Henderson Milford and Dover shared Sunday gatherings across multiple households in the area.

Kate O. Knotts Charlie Starkey Roland Knotts Ridgely Arthur Peacock Elizabeth Brooklyn N. Y Roy Stafford Millington J. W. McKnott Sadlersville Edgar McKnott Henderson Charlie Walls Sudlersville Benj. Starkey Homer Benton W. N. Bowen Gurney Knotts Walton Jones Irwin Moore Wilmington M. E. Moore J. Dill Dover

Seaford Conference Attendees Report Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Marine and their sons Charlie and Calvin visited Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brown of Williamsburg on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Robinson Nichols and Mr. Walter Covey attended a conference at Seaford on Friday, with several people around Nichols also at Seaford Sunday.

Homer Marine and Sons Charlie and Calvin C. A. Brown Williamsburg Robinson Nichols Walter Covey Seaford Nichols

Ridgely church choir entertains to raise funds

The Methodist Church Choir held a Friday evening benefit in Ridgely, totaling about twenty six dollars. Performances included solos by J. M. Swing and S. E. Shaw, trios with C. L. Opperman, Harry Swann, Edith Yost, and Quartets with S. L. Shaw, W. I. Wemple, J. C. Madara, J. M. Swing, plus the play The Old Peabody Pen.

Methodist Church Messrs J. M. Swing S. E. Shaw C. L. Opperman Harry Swann Edith Yost Mesars Ada Matthews Viola Jones Maid Gibson Coaline Service Dudley Davis W.W. Seward Seaford Bl. S. Matthews C. W. Jackson Wilson Henry Wilkinson Parton Joseph Carroll S. Saulsbury T. A. Smith Joseph Gibson Maud Stanley W. E. Habbart Ridgely Salon Wilmington Fairlee Paul Caroline Service Mabhart Mr. Licking Centreville D. K. Crouse Chiou Crouse St Mary's Comunty Warry Fisher Irom Marcus Hook C. F. Smith Cline Sylvia St. Mary's T. J. Smith First Avenue Lane Lewis P. Corkran Methodist Saddlersville Roger Ringgald Second Avenue T. J. Imler Palmer Walls Edna Harrington Riverside N. J Church of the Brethren Button Newark Del Frazer Brower Federalsburg C. Lawton W. D. Thompson Central Avenue Mary Flemmons Mary Thompson Pennington L. E. Mason Charles Herzog Florida Earl Hammond Lucile Laura Godwin Milford Dr. Shafer Lancaster J.T. Stevenson Grabil Baltimore

In Memoriam for Raymond D Higutt In Loving Remembrance

In memory of Raymond D Hignutt son of Albert F and Roxie E Higoutt who died March 29th 1917 aged 7 years 10 months and days God knoweth best And took him home to rest Where there are no aches nor pain Where sorrow can never come again God needed one more angel child To join His Heavenly band.

Raymond D. Hignutt Albert F Roxie E. Higoutt

Den ton Gun Club Held First Registered Shoot at Towers Park

The first registered shoot at Towers Park by the Den ton Gun Club on a Wednesday drew 37 shooters with 35 attempting the full 150 targets. W. MM. Foard led amateurs with 144, while L. O. Corkran led Maryland amateurs at 134 and L. German topped professionals with 149. About 6,000 targets were thrown and two traps were used. notable scorers included HU. S. Worthington and C. F. McThail among others.

Denton Gun Club Towers Park W. MM. Foard Wilmington L. RB. Beauchamp Starrington L. O. Car

Orphans Court Proceedings Report Probate Actions

Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided in the Orphans Court. Letters testamentary granted to Alfred B. Mason for Sarah H. Andrews with bond and approver. creditors notice ordered. Robert C. Rice and Bennett Todd named appraisers. George W. Buckle probate admitted. George T. Hobby Jr. filed final account. Robert H. Hutson inventory approved. Sarah R. E. Shively probate granted to John Shively. bond approved and creditors notice ordered. Robert Jarrell Jr. and Walker Sapp named appraisers. Minerva E Towers filed sales account of Jonathan F. Towers, deceased, approved.

Orphans’ Court Liden, Moore and Covey Sarah H. Andrews Alfred 8 George Thomas Hobby Robert H. H Hutson William H. Hutson Sarah RE. Shively John Shively Robert Jarrell, Jr Walker Sapp Minerva E. Towers Jonathan FE. Towers

Edinburg Lite Local Notes And Moves Across Town

Edinburg notes joke about holes in roads and a young man traveling with eggs with few arriving intact. Mr John Shales and family and Mr and Mrs Daniel Hicks visited relatives in Kent county. Edward Hayes moved household goods to Wilmington. S Kennard Shults took a salesman job with Riverside Refining Co in Cleveland. Edward Tingle spent time with John Faulkner and Norman Seward families. Mrs Seward’s father funeral attended. Ola Faulkner returned to Swarthmore.

Edinburgh John Shales Daniel Hicks Kent County Edward Hayes Wilmington Clifford Hurons S. Kennard Shults Riverside Refining Co Cleveland Ohio Edward Tingle John Faulkner Norman Seward

Community Notes From Concord Area Society

Concord residents hosted Mr and Mrs Mark Hignutt and guests including Mr and Mrs W L Hignutt and Mr A Nichols. Mrs Ida Johnson visited Greenwood to see her ill daughter Miss Ethel. Many locals attended conference last Sunday. W R Keel is installing a home telephone.

Mark Hignutt W. L. Breeding and Family A. Nichols W. T. Hignutt Ida Johnson Greenwood Ethel W. R. Keel

M E Preachers Placed Amid Large Seaford Conference Attendance

A vast throng gathered in Seaford to attend the M E Conference with overflow meetings held at other churches. Speeches by Dr. George Reed and Rev. W L White opened the events, followed by a love feast, the annual sermon by Bishop William F McDowell, and memorial services. New appointments announced for Dover and Easton districts list numerous pastors and churches across Maryland.

Seaford Caroline County George Reed W. L. White Gan R. KK. Stevenson Freedman’s Aid Society Dover W. R. Mowbray Armory Asbury Thomas Pardee Beckwith Spedden E. J. Hibbard Bethel Tilghman Smith Blades and Epworth E. C. Smith Bridgeville Howard Davis Cambridge S. N. Pilchard R. J. Busbey Camden J.T. Price Canterbury A. R. Brown Church Creek Horace Trust Crapp W. T. Matthews W. E. Gunby East Newmarket T. C. Smoot Ellendale T. S. Barrett Elliott's C. Fh. Hudson Farmington J. M. Kelso Federalsburg F. C. McSorley Felton H. S. Dulaney Frederica W. W. Sharp Galestown McKennall J. P. Kelley Supply Georgetown J. W. Colona N. FE Yenson Greenwood E. B. Taylor Harrington L. E. Barrett Hickman Epworth W. T. McGuire Hooper's Island W.C. Buckson Houston W. S. Grant Hurlock L. W. Layfield Lakesville W. W. White Laurel F. F. Carpenter Leipsic C. H. Atkins Lewes O. FE. Jones Lincoln J. H. Gardner Little Creek Del L. E. Windsor Magnolia S. R. Ellis Milford R. K. Stephenson Milford Neck

Delaware Church Appointments and Supplys List

A detailed roster lists church circuits and appointments across Delaware and nearby areas, naming district superintendents, pastors, and supply roles at numerous churches including Wilmington districts Bethel St. Johns Elkton Christiana Claymont Newark New Castle and more. The document also notes figures connected with regional anti saloon and educational societies.

Robert Wart Bethel J. H. Wilson Charlestown W. B. Horner Chessy J. &. Anderson Chesapeake City M. D. Nutter Chester Elkton G. P. Jones Hockessin D. F. McFaull Hopewell I. S. Whittaker Kirkwood O. S. Walton Marshalltown Cedars J. P. Otis Mt. Lebanon G. FE. Wood Mt. Pleasant LLB Kelso Newark E. P. Roberts New Castle J. H. Bickford Newport Asbury Burke G. R. Reese Perryville L. J. McDougle Port Deposit J, X. Moore Port Penn Henry Gray Supply Red Lion R. T. Thawley Rising Sun H. E. Reed Stanton R. W. Cooke St. Georges Summit Ivanhoe Hillcrest Albert White J. A. Pignatiello Kingswood Madeley L. M. Broadway McCabe J. W. Easley Mt. Salem W. E. Habbart Richardson Park G. W. Bounds St. Paul's A. H. Thompson Scott J. L. Johnson Silverbrook

A Chemist Advocates Corn Meal For Value In Food

A. W. Smith of Baltimore argues in 1917 that white corn products such as meal grits and hominy deliver greater food value at lower cost than common staples. He lists comparative prices and quantities proving corn meal 3 cents per pound equals items like wheat flour 6c, rice 14c, cheese 60c, and potatoes 4c per peck, urging Americans to consider nutritive value and curb waste.

Christian Endeavor Meeting and Sunday School Officers

Our Christian Endeavor was held last Sunday evening led by Miss Maggie Daffin. Easter program plans are tentative with several recitations by Sunday School scholars. Next Sunday evening the topic will be the Resurrection with the president in charge. Sunday School organized last Sunday morning electing Superintendent C. W. Towers, assistant Frank Collins, secretary Hazel Towers, assistant Elva Griffith, organist Elva Griffith, assistant Hazel Towers, librarians Sidney Collins and Claud Howard, treasurer Norman Smith. Miss Maggie Griffith and Ambrose Griffith are ill. Morris Hunt has returned from the city. Evelyn Ritter visits Union Grove relatives.

Ted Maggie Daffin C. W. ‘Towers Frank Collins Hazel Towers Elva Griffith Sidney Collins Claud Howard Norman Smith Maggie Griffith Ambrose Griffith Morris Hunt Evelyn Ritter Union Grove

Local Social Roundup From Hillisboro and Nearby

Social visits and hometown travel noted as residents from Hillisboro and nearby towns spent time with relatives. Edgar Stevens of Millington visited his sisters, while W B Sparks and W L Thompson hosted party guests from Hillisboro. Others include Helen Mason visiting Easton and Mrs L P Cochran from Sud fersville stopping by, with Wilmington and Baltimore trips also mentioned.

Edgar Stevens Millington W. B. Sparks W. L. Thompson W. H. Greenwell Kenton Del W. P. Fleming Helen Mason Laura Mason Easton Rey L. P. Cochran Sudfersville W. Arther Hall Wilmington Edward Furbush Albert Cahall Baltimore

Card of Thanks from Mrs Davis and Family

We thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness during our sudden bereavement.

Preparedness urged for Ford car shortage at Denton Auto Co

Denton Auto Co urges customers to prepare early for Ford car shortages and visit now to secure availability. The notice emphasizes immediate action to avoid delays and highlights the dealer's commitment to serving buyers during supply gaps.

Ford Denton Auto Co

April Term in Session Opens Grand Jury and Court Activity

Judges Adkins and Hopper convened the circuit court and empanelled a grand jury led by Rastlus F. Noble. Early cases included Robert Pippin guilty of assault and battery, and Frank Cooper's liquor-law case with guilty plea and suspended sentence. Execut ors of John Horsey were removed from plaintiffs, Mrs. Jones v Ward advanced, and automobile speed law and damage claims discussed. new attorneys E E Nicholas and L L Wallace admitted to the bar.

William H. Adkins P. B. Hopper Circuit Court Rastlus F. Noble Foreman W. A. Graham W. Foster Clark Courtland Jackson K.P. Roe W. Temple Smith John T. Carter W. W. Newcomer O. G. Hignutt John R. Butler A. Fletcher Sisk John W. Williamson Luther H. Covey Frank Cooper Traverser Howard P. Sullivan Elmer 2. Horsey J. Orlan Horsey T. Alan Goldsborough John Horsey Caroline County Appellee Sullivan Sarah Jones Emmett Ward Karl Ejisenhardt Graham, Clements Sutton United States Baltimore Talbot Court Jennie S. Lord Dr.Hopkins Hillsboro Dr. Cobb Smyrna Lord

Venerable Tuckahoe Lady Grandmother King of Berks Roots

Mrs Levi King, born Sarah Frantz, of Caroline county, became part of a storied Berks County family in 1865 after marrying a farmer. The Kings moved from Berks to a large Eastern Shore farm, and after her husband’s death she remains 77, grandmother to 42, with 36 grandchildren living on area farms. The family, all Church of the Brethren members, pride themselves on lineage and health.

Tuckahoe Neck Levi King Caroline County Sarah K. Frantz Berks County Pennsylvania King Frantz Kings Grandmother King Mrs. King Wilmington Church of the Brethren

Colleges to Cooperate With National Preparedness

Dr. James W. Cain president of Washington College has asked President Wilson and Governor Harrington if the college can contribute to national preparedness. He will present his findings and recommendations at the quarterly visitors and governors meeting on April 11. Students volunteer to learn military drill under two trained peers.

James W. Cain Washington College Wilson Harrington

Talbot County Farm Deed Records Largest Property

Deed recorded this week transfers the Hackers or Davis farm at Wye Mills in Talbot county. William McKenney and others convey to Hiram G. Dudley for a consideration of 43,657 dollars and 70 cents.

Talbot Talbot County

Blades Wish Thanks for Kindness after Miss Iva Russell

Mr and Mrs G L Blades express sincere thanks to many friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the bereavement of the late Miss Iva A Russell.

G. L. Blades Iva A. Russell

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the Local Department Ts. Meluney Frank Ca.hall and Family Was. Meluney and Son Near Town Clem = Yountain Edward and Mautie Pearl Hamilton Win. Lyden Templeville Ridgely News Catharine Miller Washington Windy Hill Cora Willey Nannie Jester George Whiteley Thomas Morgan Frances Willace Kennedy Shad James Andrews Linden Griffin Canada Howard Eason Harvey Stevens Fritz Lyons Bernice Morgan Edna Davidson Roxie Saulsbury Ollie Corkran C.S. Kawliman A. QO Saulsbury W.E. Palmer M. Winchester Fowlersss Ccch E. E. Longfellow L. O. Corkran WSUS Blades Tupi Lee Crawford R.C. Harper H. Caulk G. Harperessessers S. Richards R. Raleigh I. Smith W.rk. Morgan Dr. H. Manning Halsln E-Eecves OU Spili W. EL Owengsees Lion A Schofield WIT An, Minnick. Wean C. Madara Gounod M. P Concord M. E Easton District W. A. Wise Bayside E. M. Shockley Borman W. W. Chaires Burrsville W. N. Conaway Cecilton J. D. Prettyman Leonard White Chestertown T. F. Beauchamp Cheswold G. P. Smith Church Hill W. H. Kenney Clayton C. N. Jones M. E. Wheatley Cordova Crumpton G. W. Stallings C. T. Wyatt Faston John White Galena Frank White Golt—Supply Greensboro H. T. Quigg C. D. Sharpless E. W. McDowell Kent Island G. S. Thomas W. B. Guthrie Marydel O.B. Reid Middletown J. W. Jones H. C. Shipley Oxford E. H. Derrickson Piney Neck J. A. Cooper Pomona Edwin Gardner J. T. Richardson Queenstown Frank Brisbin J. R. Bicking Rock Hall J. W. Prettyman Royal Oak J. T. Rawlinson W. S. Collins Annamessex J. I. Parker W. E. Hills Berlin W. E. Greenfield Bishopville R. C. Jones Cape Charles W. E. Dawson Chincoteague L. B. Morgan Claremont Crisfield C. A. Hill Dagshoro J. C. B. Hopkins Deal's Island J. P. Outten Delmar F. N. Faulkner Fairmount A. W. Goodhand Frankford C. W. Strickland Fruitland G. F. Newton Girdletree—Transfer Gumhoro W. M. McCann Hehnab—Thomias Bird Hebron G. W. Hastings Holland's Island S. T. Horseman Mardela Springs W. I. Atkinson Marion J. W. Sutton Mt. Vernon W. H. Revelle Nanticoke D. J. Ford J. H. Geoghegan Ocean City W. C. Poole Oceanview Millville G. E. Sterling Onancock O. T. Baynard Parsonburg Tangier T. J. Sard Westover W. V. Moore Whitesville J. A. Buckson Wilmington District A. W. Smith Baltimore, Md Hillisboro
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