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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
5
Local items report crop prospects and farm transactions, details on fruit and alfalfa, and several estate and property actions. Trade notes include contracts for sweet corn, Nash touring car purchases, and the Maryland Liberty Loan quota. Weather and storm impacts, church services, and community notices follow with public auctions and civic appointments.
The Daily Times notes marriages including Lieutenant Alvan Huey Stack and Miss Elizabeth Jean McGregor of the city. It covers service recalls of Stack who trained at Annapolis and joined the Atlantic fleet, plus other local social items. It mentions railroad promotions for Frederick A. Ross, EK. Homer Rae’s advancement, a Talbot Caroline wedding in Philadelphia, and various Easter visits, illnesses, and civic roles of residents including Dr. R. B. Page, Dr. Ocar G. Johnson, and Rev. Dr. Thomas 0. Crouse.
Choptank residents report J K Blades recovering in New York after surgery and visiting with parents. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Callaway and others. Caddie Jones returns home from time with sister in Goldsboro. Earle Cox home from Camp Meade with mumps. Baltimore visits by several residents. Measles still present in the community.
The table lists class tallies for counties including Cecil Kent Queen Anne Caroline Talbot Dorchester Wicomico Somerset Worcester and totals for Farmers by class. Figures show hundreds in each category with multiple entries per county and a final Farmers total.
The law imposes a maximum 35 mph on all vehicles, 20 mph in thickly settled country zones, and 15 mph within towns and cities. The regulation enforces slower travel to enhance safety across varying areas.
March reports show Blarney Morris and Chas Griffin offering rooms to Goldsboro Red Cross with the Circle choosing the larger option. The group meets Thursdays and cleared 23.38 from Easter egg sales. Also noted: wind storms wrecked silos, Sandy Island Bridge water level, residents attending a wartime parade, pastor reassignment, electrification at Jarrell homes, and a Holiness Christian Association conference at Place’s Chapel.
Mr and Mrs Albert Neal hosted a Sunday dinner with relatives from Greensboro Federalsburg Wilmington and Del distances. School hours updated for Sunday School starting at ten with two on preaching days. Local visits include Hignutt family in Baltimore and Denton guests. Community events feature Methodist Ladies Aid reception and Just Government League meeting with delegates named. Several residents travel to New York Philadelphia Swedesboro and Henderson for visits and illness updates.
Hobbs area folks listing attendees from Andersontown at the Baltimore military display include H T Nuttle, John Chaffinch, Edgar Willis, and several others. The community reflects on illness, travel to Baltimore and Philadelphia visits, a baby death from Philadelphia pneumonia, funeral at Wesley M E Church, and local names with farm sales, church events, and spring work under way.
Hickman and ALFL Zummerman moved to Nassau Delaware Friday with Mr S P Brown and Grace Adams and hosted a fine reception. Mrs Samuel Chambers returned after visiting her parents near here. Mrs James Breeding and granddaughter Marie came back from Philadelphia. J C Fountain attended a big parade and William Noble visited Philadelphia relatives for three weeks. Mrs Raymond Cannon of Wilmington visited Mrs John Stevens. School closed this week due to Miss Slaughter illness. Mrs Harry Johnson returned from Philadelphia. Mrs Brown made a business trip to Baltimore. William Croll visited Dover.
Visitors from Preston and surrounding areas joined a Sunday gathering at C A Whiteley’s home. A large Preston crowd attended Baltimore soldiers parade last Saturday. Betsy Wright moved to East New Market. John Fletcher moved to her former place. A school benefit entertainment drew many attendees. Matthis of Philadelphia visits daughter Mrs J T Flaharty. J J Garris builds a large garage on Main Street.
Miss Pearl Fountain returns to Wilmington to resume school duties after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs D J Noble. Gertrude Wheatley shows slow pneumonia recovery. Thomas Eaton of West Denton visitors Mrs Martha Noble. Linnie Wright visits her parents Mr and Mrs C E Wright. Nora Vanecoy recovered enough to be out again. Helen Noble remains on sick list. Local farmers report high activity in the area.
Last Sunday evening the Epworth League was led by FE Bowman in place of Joshua West. The topic This the Day of All Days. Services begin at 6 p m tomorrow with Miss Grace Hastings as leader. Sunday School reopened to good attendance and progress hoped. Rev FE Taylor is returned for another year. EL Wagner of Wilmington arrived home to resume farming. Mrs W F Hastings and daughter Ethel, previously ill, are improving.
Miss Margaret Reed of Wilmington and Clifford Burge of Greensboro wed quietly on Saturday in Wilmington. Rev. George W. Dawson officiated at Asbury M E Church. The couple then went to Atlantic City for a brief trip before settling in Greensboro. Mrs Burge works with Du Pont Engineering in Wilmington.
Local item notes that the drama Breezy Point will be staged this evening at Tri-County High School. Mentions include Mrs. W. Sparks and her nephew William Thompson visiting Baltimore last week and Miss Alma Thompson’s weekend in Easton.
Mr and Mrs Charles Howard and son Paul visited Mr and Mrs C E Collins Sunday. The Ladies Aid was royally entertained by Mrs W R Thomas on the 3rd inst. Mrs S J Hurst and Miss Reba Hurst spent the weekend in Baltimore.
Reliance tent service at Reliance charge led by Rev. TI. C. Jones from August 9 to 26. Rev. Thomas Wheeler of Lonaconing Maryland has been secured to lead additional services, subscribe for the JuuxNAL.
The Methodist Protestant Conference announced ministerial assignments across cities from Accomac to Wye and Wilmington. Notable postings include Alexandria R W White and Baltimore staff at Alnutt Memorial F T Little, Calvary H 5 Johnson, East Baltimore G A Ogg, and First Church Wilmington R W Sutcliffe. Numerous to be supplied entries indicate ongoing filling of vacancies.
In Orphans' Court on Tuesday Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided. William H. Cheezum as administrator of William Cheezum, deceased, filed and had approved an account of sales of personal property. Rachel Hutchins and John Hutchins as administrators of Samuel Hutchins, deceased, filed and had approved inventory and appraisal of personal property. Wesley Jarrell as executor of Anna E F Orrell, deceased, filed releases from J Beverly Goldsborough and Louise Gray and Ruthanna Gray, approved. Daniel M Gooden and Evelith R Gooden as administrators of Hinson C Gooden, deceased, filed releases from Elva Cartwright, Anna F Hollingsworth, Mamie E Spencer, J Marion W Gooden and Wortha Gooden James distributees, approved.
The State prosecuted William Whitby for robbing J. Swartz store. he is found guilty and sentenced to 18 months in the House of Correction. Layton is found guilty of robbing J. F. Swart’s West Denton store and stealing a horse and carriage, with 18 months more. Several other defendants face verdicts or settlements in related criminal matters. one acquittal, one plea, and multiple dispositions are noted along with a later court reconvening date. Experiences Come High in Florida is a second feature about Thomas L. Day’s winter in Florida, describing high prices and hotel charges, sea fishing adventures, and the hotelkeeper’s fees.
To ensure transplanting success, thoroughly harden all plants before setting them out. Even with cold nights, soft tender plants can be severely checked, delaying growth. Protect them with a cold frame or sheltered spot and keep them well watered until fully hardened.
Charles H Cahall died at his mother’s home from tuberculosis on March 26. He was son of Daisy B Trott of Baltimore and grandson of Benjamin Scott of this place. Funeral held at uncle Harry Scott’s home in West Denton with interment in Denton cemetery officiated by Rev. Dr. T O Crouse. Also notes of lingering verse, Junior Aid meeting at Mrs P C Reel’s home on April 18, and a Delaware visit by Mr and Mrs D I Patchett and family.
Rev Dr C T Wyatt preached a strong patriotic sermon at the M E Church urging support for the Third Liberty Loan. He linked Belgium’s invasion and the Lusitania sinking to the need for Americans to buy bonds, stating Germans seek global domination and urging full pledge of money and sacrifice. He urged subscribers to outbid the Kaiser and continue support as the war brothers fight.
Automobile Commissioner E Austin Baughman unveils stern reformas set to take effect city and state wide. The plan creates a traffic court opening June 1 at Central Police Station with magistrates relieving from auto violations.
The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Trice Jr. last Saturday, welcoming a newborn child into the family.
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