Advertisements and notices from Denton area merchants and events
Local ads show L. J. Andrew selling store property and dwelling, J. E. Nichols offering Jersey cabbage plants, and the Nuttle Milling Co inviting wheat samples. Denton items note chicken trespass complaints, millinery arrivals, and a charity market by Methodist Protestant Church. The Worcester court sentence for whiskey sellers is reported alongside local society notes, upcoming entertainments, church sermons, and car news including a Chalmers promotion and a racing flyer in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Andrew
Jersey
Wakefield
J. E. Nichols
William Bullock
Regal Cars
F. P. Covey
Denton
J. S. Hollingsworth
Nuttle Milling Co
Worcester County Court
House of Correction
Henry Wilson
Louis Dukes
Woodall Green
Andrew Covey
Thomas
Crouse
Starr Church
Baltimore
Maryland
J. Oscar Bernard
Albert G. Towers
Harvey L. Cooper
Greensboro
Methodist Protestant Church
LeCompte
Rounds Ladies Orchestra
Edgar Young
Baltimore News
Baltimore City
J. E. Smith
Preston Church
Williston
Thomas L. Day
Caroline
Junior League of
Denton M. E Church
Elias Nuttle
Wilson Funk
Lillian Kauffman
Louise Noble
Willifred Deweese
Virginia Cooper
Louise Nuttle
Hugh Alten
Alice Andersen
Anna May Bullock
Parker's Theatre
St Elizabeth's Catholic Church
Louise Dukes
Sophie Kerr Underwood
Ralph KK. Mulford
Hudson
Miami
Florida
Philadelphia
Sheepshead Bay Track
Uncle Sam
Ohio
Baltimore County
Howard Bryant
Bryant
Mr. Bryant
Ellicott City and Greensboro weddings reported
A letter notes the marriage of Jola Owings of Ellicott City to Arthur Grayson Smith of Greensboro in Friendship old church with a green decor. A reception followed at the bride’s home, music by Mrs. Lansbury, and a church ceremony by Rev. Tilghman Smith and Rev. J. A. Haugh. The couple will honeymoon in New Orleans then live in Greensboro. The page also covers a second wedding in Denton, Miss Pearl Statum and Mr. George Koenig, with Rev. Dr. Crouse performing, and a farewell from Rev. Giles Cooke, resigning as rector in Portsmouth. Various local residents visit or attend Easter events and weddings across Kent, Easton, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellicott City
Hiss Jola Owings
Harry P. Owings
Arthur Grayson Smith
Greensboro
Friendship
Tilghman Smith
J. A. Haugh
J. P. Lansbury
A. C. Petherbridge
Eva O. Prout
Martha Jones
Edna Nutwell
Anna Allen Stevenson
Adele Owings
Evelyn Lansbury
Thirza Niner
Vivian Iola Prout
Harriet Ringgold Prout
Russell Owings
Arthur W. Brumbaugh
Herbert Dill
Philadelphia
A. A. Waite
Whlmington
Professor Simmons
Mrs
Jennie Beer
Koenig
Engle Street
Chester
Giles B. Cooke
St. Mary's
Northeast
Christ Church
Denton
Portsmouth
Matthews County
Robert FE. Lee
Virginia Military Institute
Appomattox
Samuel Hicks
C. W. Rheinhart
John N. Bennett
Kent County
Maryland
Owen C. Smith
George Shawn
Johns Hopkins University
Mildred Nuttle
Florence Funk
State Normal School
James L. Wynne
Agnes Hall
Crisfield
Albert G. Towers
Mary
Baltimore
Henry Hollingsworth
Howard
H. Wilson Saulsbury
New York
John Coulbourn
Howard Covey
Goldey’s College
Wilmington
Nellie Dunning
Marion Stevens
Pocamoke City
Harold Nuttle
Woodall Green
Hillsboro Social Notes Reflect Quiet Easter Week
Rev. E W McDowell arrived in Hillsboro on Wednesday as illness kept his family away for several days. Guests included Dr H Clarence Duffey and sons of Washington DC, Miss Virginia Holt of Baltimore, and Mr and Mrs Joseph Taylor with daughter from Trappe. Visitors and locals also mention W L Mason of Hopewell and Rev C T Jones and family moving to Tilghman Island. The Ladies Guild met at Mrs John Holt and Mrs Annie Beaven received a surprise party. Mrs James Thawley and Mrs W B Sparks traveled to Baltimore during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
E. W. McDowell
H. Clarence Duffey and Sons
Washington, D. C
Chas. Jarrell
Virginia Holt
Baltimore
Wmn
Arthur
Ethel Holt
Joseph Taylor
Trappe
W. L. Mason
Hopewell
Virginia
C. T. Jones
Tilghman's Island
Ladies’ Guild
John Holt
Annie Beaven
James Thawley
W. B. Sparks
Sunday visitors and social guests noted in Woodenhawk
Miss Ola Chaffinch hosted Helen No ble Mildred No ble and Claire Everagain on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jason Reed and Mr and Mrs Will Cavender visited Smithson last Sunday. Miss Altha Adams visited Wilmington for Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Chaffinch
Helen and
Mildred Noble
Claire Everagain
Jason Reed
Will Cavender
Smithson
Altha Adams
Wilmington
Mrs Edgell dies after week’s illness at home
Mrs. Fred Edgell, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Wm Davies of Talbot county, died Friday night at her home after a week long illness. She is survived by her husband and several siblings. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the M P Church with Rev W J Wright and Rev Olson officiating. interment in Greenmount cemetery. Easter services followed with a large crowd and children’s program. Numerous local visits and social news follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Edgell
Ste
Wm. Davies
Talbot County
Messrs
C. K. Dulin
Orrie Jones
C. E. Perry
Reginald Dulin
Wm. Rumbold
Jesse Jones
M. P
W. J. Wright
Mr. Olson
Trappe
Greenmount Cemetery
Spence
J. B. Jones
John Jones
Earle Nichols
Charles Nichols
Red Jones
J. T. Blades
C. E. Andrews
Estelle Wright
Geo. Magers
Baltimore
E. F. Dunham
Hattie Simpson
Grace
Wilmington
Wm. Collins
Dickerson
Queen Anne
W. E. Dillon
Clarence Smith
Hurlock
O. C. Blades
Gertrude Kemp
Denton
Prestons host party for Centreville guest and church organ recital
Miss Pearle Christopher of Preston hosted Miss Madeline Harris of Centreville with a Saturday evening gathering featuring many local guests from Federalsburg and beyond. Easter homecomings from St Johns Washington Western Maryland Dela ware Goucher and Princeton were noted along with organ recital plans at the Methodist Episcopal Church and a new Estey pipe organ premiere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearle Christopher
Preston
Madeline Harris
Centreville
G. FE. Christopher
E. B. Blades
Clara Corkran
Mary Handy
Rachel Jefferson
Clara Noble
Federalsburg
Caroline Richardson
Naomi Parker
Rachel Payne
Elizabeth Merriken
Iva Christopher
Lorna
Cora
Lulu Mudge
Pearl Christopher
Roland Handy
Wilmer Davis
Lee Cheezum
Leon Mudge
Norman Wright
F. J. O'Brien
Methodist Episcopal Church
Easton
O'Brien
Philadelphia
St. John’s
Washington
Maryland
Delaware
Goucher
Princeton
Levin Taylor
Wilmington
Sherman Todd and Son
Mr. Vincent
Laura
The
Louisa Matthis
James Flaharty
J. T. Richardson
Easter Weather Highlights Local Social Happenings
Edinburgh reports dreary Sunday night with Easter bankets for ladies and new suits for young men. Mr and Mrs John Shultz and son Kennard visited friends near Church Hill over Easter. Clarence Tingle stayed a day at John Faulkner’s. John Faulkner bought a new Ford touring car. Mrs Joseph Gsell is very ill. People wonder when nicer weather will return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
John Shultz
Kennard
Church Hill
Clarence Tingle
John Faulkner
Joseph Gsell
Easter visits and family gatherings across towns
Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Marine and sons Vernon and Calvin spent Sunday with Mrs. Angie Hubbard of Federalsburg. Miss Iva Griffith of Poplar Neck visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Greenbury Griffith for Easter. Misses Hilda and Ruth Covey spent the Easter holidays with Miss Sadie Hollis of Greenwood. Miss Mabel Baker stayed with Wilmington friends last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Marine
Ridgely Easter Services and Local Church Changes
The Ridgely Methodist congregation welcomed new pastor Rev. Mr. Bicking at Easter services with outgoing pastor Rev. W. E. Sabbart present. Mrs. Bicking rests in Philadelphia hospital. Miss Edna Poore wed John W. Cannon of Marcus Hook. Edna Poore and Cannon wed in Ridgely at Elder I. F. Imler’s home. Rounds Orchestra to perform at Ridgely High School April 14. Several Ridgely residents return from Florida, Philadelphia trips, and visits to Marcus Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E.sabbart
Wilmington
Bicking
Marcus Hook
Ridgely
John W. Cannon
I’. F. Imler
Marens Hook
J. J. Mason
Florida
C. L. Herzog
Baltimore
Caroline Sun
Emma Saulsbury
William Davis
St. John's College
Mulford Swing
Golden's
Thompson Swing
Delaware College
Sara Neff
Florence Kline
Peabody Institute
Rounds Orchestra
Baptist Sunday Schools
Jumptown
William Summers
Miss Pearl
J. S. Matthews
Frank Matthew
Local Guests Visit Friends and Relatives
Concord, Mrs. Julia Holt and granddaughter Miss Elizabeth Hobbs of Laurel spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. N M Vanscoy and family. Mr. Harold Fountain of Chester PA spent Easter with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W R Fountain. Miss Annie Bowdle and Mr. Ralph Todd were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W R Keel and family. Mr. Clarence Hignutt has been visiting his aunt in Wye Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Julia Holt
Elizabeth Hobbs
Laurel
N. M. Vanscoy
Harold Fountain
Chester
W. R. Fountain
Annie Bowdle
Ralph Todd
W. R. Keel
Clarence Hignutt
Wye Mills
Windy Hl experiences injuries and relocations
Peter Kennedy suffered a broken shoulder blade after being thrown from a wagon on Monday. Clarence Skipper broke a leg Saturday night. Fred L Cox and family Agnes Mary and Russell visited Cox relatives in Caroline. Howard Eason has quit farming and moved to Windy Hill due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windy Hl
Peter Kennedy
Clarence Skipper
Fred L. Cox
Agnes
Mary
Russell
Cox
Caroline
Howard Eason
Windy Hill
Greensboro News of Local Residents and Scouts
Greensboro area residents are listed with travel and visit notes. Harry Blackburn and Walter Nayman visited Blackburn parents in Greensboro after spending time in Wilmington and Philadelphia. Scouts Riddleberger and Spence joined the navy in Baltimore after calls to service. Easter and weekend visits are noted for many locals including Mitchell, Jarman, Jackson, Clark, Wilson, and others with dates and places mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Blackburn
Wilmington
Walter M. Nayman
Philadelphia
Richard Blackburn
Boy Scouts
Greensboro
Joseph Riddleberger
Percy Spence
Baltimore
Navy
Clinton B. Jarman, Jr
Western Maryland College
Richmond
Jarman
Arthur S. Mitchell
John A. Mitchell
Charles R. Jackson
Beacom’s Business College
Scouts
Denton
Elmer Anderson
Lillian Rochester
Church Hill
J.T. Clark
Norman Wallis
Marcus Hook
Evelyn Clark
The
Nuttle Hardware Co
Lacey C. Wilson
Sallie McKnott
George H. Mitchell
Cape Charles
G. W. Betson, Jr
Cambridge
Earl Nichols
C. E. Butler
Freda Harper
Kemp Newnan
H. T. Quigg
Alexander McKnott
Edith Clark
Vienna
Percy Malcolm
Hobbs William Thomas Narrowly Escapes Injury
William Thomas Hobbs, an elderly Black man in the vicinity, narrowly avoided severe injuries while attempting to board a westbound train. He reportedly balanced on a moving step or rung, losing footing but escaping with minor scrapes and no lasting harm. Local authorities are reviewing the incident for safety improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Thomas
Here
Easter visits and car purchase noted in brief items
ton relatives Miss Mary E Nuttle Philadelphia spent Easter with Andersontown relatives Mr J D Slaughter and sister Miss Ursula were weekend visitors in Baltimore Mr F N Smith purchased a Ford from the Denton Auto Co Mr M Merriken Preston visited his parents in Hobbs last week Mrs F P Stafford spent Easter in Baltimore Enrollment is progressing rapidly
Templeville Visitors and Easter Family Gatherings
Messrs Wilfred and Lynwood Mc Knott of Henderson visit grandparents Isaac and Mrs Moore. Elmer and Earle Vansant of Clayton spend the weekend with Sparks grandparents. Emma Sparks of Rae visits Sparks family and Mr Wooleyhand of Wyoming Del. Mrs Wm Sparks and children and Miss Emma Sparks visit Mr and Mrs Sparks. Mrs Wm Morgan of Newark visits Starkey family. Kate Knotts and Virgle Sparks visit Mrs R C Stafford near Millington. R C Lane and Pearle Cooper spend holidays with Price relatives. Miss Mary Cahall visits sister near Sadlersville. Melvin Kinnamon of Newark spends Easter with parents. Rev O B Reed returns for another year. D T Rickards visit Henderson friends. Emma McKnott spends Easter with Philadelphia relatives. Nell Knotts visits Kenton relatives during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeville
Wilfred and
Lynwood Mc.Knott
Henderson
Isaac Moore
Elmer and
Earle Vansant
Clayton
Wm. Sparks
Emma Sparks
Rae
Charles Wooleyhand
Wyoming
Del
Wm. Lowman
Wm. Morgan
Newark
Benjamin Starkey
Kate O. Knotts
Virgle Sparks
R. C. Stafford
Millington
R. C. Lane
Pearle Cooper
Price
Mary Cahall
Kenneth Biddle
Sadlersville
Melvin Kinnamon
O. B. Reed
D. T. Rickards
Emma McKnott
Philadelphia
Nell Knotts
Kenton
Revival expected in Federalsburg June tabernacle event
Revival meetings return to Federalsburg with plans to resume services June 24 in a tabernacle on Bank street. Town ministers aim to surpass former efforts as residents note recent revivals. Family trips and local visits are mentioned, with Easter observations and social errands cited alongside a subscription pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Bank Street
Harry McMahan
Alex. Williams
Baltimore
Many Friends Mourn Them A Rural Community Funeral
A large crowd attended the funeral of Mr. Reuben Garey at his residence. Tributes from fraternal orders and brief addresses by Rev. C. T. Wyatt and Rev. T. Q. Crouse followed. The obituary notes his education, civic virtue, and cherished camaraderie. Also reported are deaths of Mr. William J. Patton of Pensauken New Jersey and Mr. Jonathan S. Green of Red Wing Minnesota, with family survivors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Garey
Garey
C. T. Wyatt
T. QO. Crouse
William J. Patton
Pensauken
N. J
Patton
Caroline County
Barratt
Emily Meekins Patton
Caroline
Kent County
Delaware
Marydel
Thos. R. Green
Thawleys Visit Ill Miss Johnson. Box Social Planned
Mr and Mrs C E Thawley visited Greenwood Monday to see Miss Ethel Johnson who is quite ill. A box social is set for Zion school house next Wednesday night April 18. Mr C E Thawley and family and Mr A J Butler visited at Grove Sunday afternoon. Miss Maggie Harper returned home from Wilmington Monday. Subscribe for the JOURNAL for county news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Bridge
C. E. Thawley
Greenwood
Ethel Johnson
Zion School House
C. E Thawley
A. J. Butler
Grove
Maggie Harper
Wilmington
Navy midshipman path opens to enlisted youth at Annapolis
The Navy seeks more officers as dreadnoughts rise. A late Congress ended March 4 1917 created a route for enlisted Navy personnel under twenty with one year sea service to compete for midshipman vacancies at Annapolis. Those with two years of high school or more have a better shot at appointment, with command officers recommending the ablest men to uphold Naval traditions and future fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Congress
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Navy
Naval Service
Guarding Our Coast
The War Department and Navy Department teams study Ocean City area for potential government bases and defensive measures. Four lines of metallic telephone service from Lewes to Cape Charles are ordered for government use. The Mosquito Fleet may be mobilized to patrol the coast to shield the Peninsula from German subs and raiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
Lewes
Cape Charles
War Department
Navy Department
Virginia
Delaware
Ocean City
United States
Ocean Front
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Washington
Orphans Court Proceedings Record Several Admin Grants
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided in the Orphans Court Tuesday. Letters of administration for Sarah Elizabeth Williams were granted to Harvey E. Williams with bond approved and creditors to be notified. Appraisers named include Robert F. Lord and Thomas Gallagher. Executors filed inventories, appraisements, and releases for multiple estates including Lenara Stephens Benjamin Frank Edgell George Thomas Hobby Sarah E Shively and George W Buckle. Letters testamentary issued to Harvey L. Cooper with bond approved and creditors to be notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Liden, Moore and Covey
Sarah Elizabeth Williams
Harvey E. Williams
Robert F. Lord
Thomas Gallagher
John W. Stephens
Lenara Stephens
Edward E. Nuttle
Benjamin Frank Edgell
George T. Hobby, Jr
George Thomas Hobby
Lewis H. Hobby
Vincent Morgan Hobby
Edward Bailey Hobby
William Kregh
John Shively
Sarah E Shively
George W. Buckle
Harvey L. Cooper
J. Olan Clark
Thomas W. Jones
Heavy Demand Strikes Peninsula Basket Makers
Demand for berry crates and baskets is at an all time high in the Peninsula as manufacturers face scarce raw materials and rising labor costs. Anticipated strawberry, cantaloupe, watermelon and other truck crops promise a profitable year with large acreage of potatoes planned, while factories struggle to keep pace with rising demand. Denton Auto Co urges inquiries for prompt Ford delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula
Denton Auto Co
Cases in Court This Week in Caroline County
The Caroline County Circuit Court resumed with Judges Adkins and Hopper. Alfred H. Smith won $4,000 for damages from a train collision that used his kitchen car. Mrs. Kerper received $100 for a public road injury. Other cases included trespass, a loan dispute, statutory rape verdict, larceny acquittal, and a one year sentence for a depot intrusion. Grand jury reported 13 indictments. Committees praised jail, bridge, and county home conditions with advised improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Adkins
Hopper
Alfred H. Smith
Easton
Smith
Gouldsborough
Lewis and Knotts
Sara. Jones
Emmett Ward
Nicholas
Goldsborough
Deen
Lavinia Kerper
Talbot
Talbot County
Kerper
Alfred L. Tharp
Joshua T. Godfrey
George C. Johnson
Godfrey
Johnson
T. Alan Goldsborough
Fred R. Owens
James Camper
Alice Glasgow
Merriken
Camper
Owens
Virgil Scott
Lewis & Knotts
Scott Owens
Gale Dean
Dean
Bethlehem Depot
House of Correction
Howard Fairbanks
James E. Kirwin
Queen Anne’s
Fairbanks
Legg and Goldsborough
Kirwin
Rufus F. Noble
W. W. Newcomer
Denton
T. H. Everngain
W. R. Keel
Temple Smith
O. G. Hignatt
W. A. Graham
W. T. Smith
John Kent
J. W. Williamson
John J. Ivison
In Memoriam for Grandmother Lucy Jones
In Memoriam pays tribute to Mrs. Lucy Jones who died April 2 1917 with religious lines about sleep in Jesus and paradise. The message expresses enduring love from her grandson Howard and recollections of her kindness and faith. The note implies a future reunion in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Jones
Jesus
Paradise
Howard
Pictorial Review six month offer in April
The Pictorial Review will offer a six month subscription for fifty cents during April. The offer is announced by O. F. Smith of Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pictorial Review
The
O. F. Smith
Denton
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Woodenhawk
Lee Turner
Leon Wright
Arthur Willey
Dennis Werner
T. P. Stafford
Ridgely News
Shaefer
Lancaster
Reformed Church
J. R. Campbell
New York City
Oakland Manor
James Swing
W. J. Massey
Mildred
Master James
R. Baxter
Price's
Frank Seward
Anna Frances
William Carlile
Charles Perry
Stanley Grabili
J. T. Stevenson
John Hoffman
J. H. Hemmons
J. C. Hemmons
Vachel Downes
Leona Marvel
Catherine McGuire
Edward Pearsaul, Jr
Golden’s College
Edna Chipman
A. B. Smith
Henry Ludwig
W. H. L. Kauffman
John Sharp and
Mr. Marvel
I. L. Day
Orrell Saulsbury
David Swing
J. Orme Cecil
Hobbs
Harmony
Julius Craft
A. D. Evins
Lawrence Scott
Mildred Lane
Lena Ivins
Martha Lynch
Addie Wright
Winnie Nichols
Ethel Kelley
Bessie Ivins
Mary Wright
Minnie Ivins
Elia Kelley
Mamie Ivins
Webster Todd
Dewey Chambers
Orland Dukes
Russell Andrew
Roland Todd
Willie Chambers
Clarence Wright
Albert Craft
Grayton Hurst
John W. Cohee
Aid
W. R. Thomas
Belle Dean
Harry Arringdale
H. C. Todd
Charles Collins
Clara Todd
H. Calvin Todd
C. E. Collins
Collins
H. F. Collins
Nellie Todd
Luther and
Hayward Todd
Annie Chambers
Ella Kelley
Ella Craft
Bessie
Lena
Mamie
John Tribbett
J. H. Covey
W. VP. Willis
Bridgeville
Lee Deen
Charlotte Hall
Charles Schlegel
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