Local notes mix wheat prices and politics in Denton
The Denton Journal reports Wheat at 32.35 and Corn at 1.75, political primaries set for September 6, along with local farming results, seed buckwheat at 2.50, and ads for theater, land sales, and church notices. It notes Wheat yields in Caroline, stock and property sales, and shipping via steamer. It mentions military and Red Cross efforts, and local business ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaptank
R. H. Stafford
Burreville
St. Pauls
Pillebaro
Tamara
Falenton
Nuttle Milling Co
Thomas EF
Leaverton
John A Antingdale
Chapel District
Talbot
Caittan W. Todd
Choptank
General Engineering
Washington
William Henry Pettohin
Philadelphia
Cunp Meade
James W. Gerard
Germany
Parker’s Theatre
Personal and Social News from Caroline County
Mrs Annie M. Lewis, daughter of Henry R. Lewis, leads in Caroline county as the first to volunteer for nurse training with the United States Student Reserve. Other items note Lt. PR Fisher and two medical officers visiting from Camp Din, overseas moves for Roy N. Watson of the 29th Division, furloughs from Charmonix, and numerous local visits and guest appearances in the community including residents from New York, Philadelphia, St. Catharine, and Wilmington, plus cottage openings at Rehoboth and travels to Pen Mar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Lewis
Henry R. Lewis
Caroline County
United States Student Reserve
Miss Lewis
PR. Fisher
Camp Din
Mahaney
Lane
J. K. Watson
Roy N. Watson
Co. Brogth
Win
J. Anderson
Charmonix
Switzerland
Eugene Anderson
Lewlie A. Lewis
New York
Lewis
Samuel Lewis
KE. T. Orme
Mary
G. Lacey Stevens
Rufus McNeal
Fred McNeal
Easton
Charles Ky Evans
J. H. Johnson
Evelyn
Milton
Johnson
Hi. Clay Hobbs
John Lo [Everngain
W. G. Woater
Ocean City
Frank L. Pattison
Jean
St. Catharine
Canada
Lawrence
Towers
Jennie
Orthello Mottet
Philadelphia
Sarah Jones
Tarrington
Anna Lewis
Mary O. Lewis
Denton National
M. J. Woodford
M. B. Stephens
Wilmington
T. Alan Goldborough
Rehoboth
Manon Downs
Baltimore
Gladys EL Roe
Velma Trice
Citer
Cincinnat
Ohio
To Raise Quota of Nurses in Civil Reserve Drive
A county meeting at the Court House last Tuesday supported the U S Student Nurse Reserve Campaign. Dr Flora Pallock of Baltimore spoke while Mrs J Kemp Stevens chaired. Miss Hatne Dukes named county chairman for Division 1 of Maintaining Existing Social Agencies. District chairs were appointed and enrollment hours in each town will be provided to recruit young women aged 19 to 35 for service and support at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Housr
U. S
Flora Pallock
Baltimore
J. Kemp Stevens
Caroline County
Women’s
Council of Defense
Hatne Dukes
J. S. Lapham
Mire
FL R. Malone
Dukes
Grice Dennis
Mary Wright
Sara Neff
Baltimore Visit and Local Movements Noted
Messrs Wm Dill Chester Scott Charles Melson and Horace Robinson visited Baltimore last Wednesday and Thursday. The trip was by auto. Mr and Mrs Claude Lyden motored to Newark Wilmington and Philadelphia from Tuesday to Friday last week. Mrs L O Alford and daughters Elizabeth and Hattye are visiting relatives in Henderson. Miss Edna Lyden has been in Baltimore for some time where she has accepted a position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Wm. Dill
Chester Scott
Charles Melson
Horace Robinson
Baltimore
Auto
Claude Lyden
Newark
Wilmington
Philadelphia
L. O. Alford
Elilzabeth
Hattye
Standerson
Tina
New York
Oscar F. Morris
Helen Heather
Washington
Mre
RK. Kaler
Smyrna
Local Social Notes From Grove and Easton
Miss Lathan Treganowan returns home to Easton after visiting Miss Bessie Bradley. Mr. Nettie Lard and Miss Emeline Bradley come back from Ocean City. Mrs. Pred Hahn leaves for Philadelphia for a new position. Mr. Davids of Baltimore is involved with Mrs. Eva Taylor.
Visits of Chester Family Members Highlight Social Notes
Mrs. Thos L Moore of Chester Pa visits her parents Mr and Mrs W W Prettyman and sister Mrs Wan RL Flaharty near Preston. Mr and Mrs George Starr view her sister Mrs Chas Enele. A stray army commentary references Sioux Indian forces, arrows and a thief commander, with a cautionary line to Lill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. L. Moore
Chester
Mer
W. W. Prettyman
Wan
RL Flaharty
Preston
George Starr
Chas Enele
Red Men Home Visit and Local Social Notices
Burrsville residents attended the Red Men Order homecoming in Wilmington with banquets in Porter's Hall. Town residents hosted visitors, church Sunday School picnic drew a large crowd, and multiple people were noted for hospital stays, travel, and social calls. A forest fire near Ringvold’s green persisted for days as services and local events continued.
Birthday cheers and local notes from Ames area
Hobbs Mary Flinn of Anzona celebrated her third birthday in Philadelphia at her aunt Mrs TH IL Pickett's home. A forest fire rages between here and Hartsville destroying one dwelling. Mr and Mrs George Huffer of Baltimore visited their sick son C W Huffer near Andersontown. Della Wooters of Newark Del spent weekend with her parents William Wooters. C W Huffer is very ill under Dr Ward and Dr George. Outbuildings painted by Lord and FE M Willey. Mr T H Towers visited Slaughter Beach for trout. Luther Todd of Newark stayed with his aunt Mrs BS Robinson. ER Gill and a calithumpian serenade visited locals Tuesday evening. Ladies Aid of Ames hosted by Mrs W T Thawley. Denton camp meeting entertains area youth. Many renters struggle to find homes for next year. Lettie Wooters visiting son William Wooters. BB Allen of Washington visited Trabbs relatives. Mrs Edwin Thaler recent guest of Aunt Mrs E M Willey. C HE Butler near here lost a valuable horse last Thursday. L H Thomas made a business trip to Baltimore last week. FM Willey and finaly were Sunday visitors in Harlock.
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Germany
Parker's
New Theatre -Oon
Nest Week
Destro
Caroline County
J. W. Thawley
Greensboro
Journal
Fatty Arbuckle
Parker's New Theane
W. G. Wooters
John EL. Everagain
Stutzman
Denton
T. Pliny Fisher
Thomas G. Chirk
Witliam Philpot
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Farmers’ Club
Court Houss
Preston M. IL
W. A. Wise
C. T. Wyatt
M. FE
Brandywine Summit Camp
Earle Smith
Red Cross
National Railroad Administration
Baltimore Steam Packet Company
Old Bay Line
Chespeake Steamship Company
West
Reno Stockh Company
J. Walter Lister
Enniskillen
Talbot
TL W. Porter
TL R. Benson
J. L. Stevens
Fred Lewis
Everett Smith
George Taylor
Wilmington
Newark
Del
T. W. Porter
Nash
S. O. R. M. Red Hawk Tribe
Porter
Porter's Hall
Greensboro Lodge
Virgil Jones
George Jones
Seaford
T. R. Senson
M. EE. Sunday School
Rofl Oil
LH. Sapp
Robert William
M. L. Wyatt
Milford
Chester Baker
Easton Hospital
Ringvold's Green
Hobbs
Marie Davie
Crisfield
Nora Davis
Nellie
R.O. Dill
Chilton's
Vicnmity
Denton Dump
Messrs
Stanley Wyatt
Arlie Saulebury
Otis Stafford
Barton Cartweight
Polchester
Mary Flinn
Anzona
Philadelphia
TH. IL Pickett
Here
Hartsville
George Huffer
Baltimore
C. W. Huffer
Andersontown
Della Wooters
William Wooaters
Ward
George
Mesers
W.ohl
Lord
FE. M. Willey
T. H. Towers
Slaughter Beach
Luther Todd
B.S. Robinson
ER. Uill
Ames
W. T. Thawley
Lettie Wooters
William Wooters
BB. Allen
Washington
Edwin Thaler
E. M. Willey
C. HE. Butler
L. H. Thomas
FM. Willey
Finaly
Harlock
Alice Bennington
Cumberland Valley
Blue Mountains
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Braddock Heights
Hagerstown
Hancock
Winchester
Martinsburg
Harper's Ferry
Charles Carter
Bernard
Josephine
D. Ritchy
Ridgely
Martin Warren
John Martin
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Vernie Latshaw
T. F. Imler
J. C. Madara
Madara
France
Will Lynch
Norman Mason
Mary Ritzel
Princess Anne
M. Evangelista
A. Ritzel
Thompson Swing
Midvale Steel Co
D. M. Swing
Prof
Tiffiney
Delaware College
Huches
the Reformed Church
Robert Pippin
Noble
Camp Dix
Georgetown
C. C. Troxell
The
Reformed Church
Allentown
Parrs
M. Long
Edna Hopkins
J. M. Swing
Delaware Water Gap
Margaret Swing
Joyce Bunting
Charles Richards
Allen
Charles Cannon
Cline Smith
Charles Starkey
Mrs. Peacock
Brooklyn
Kee Pendleton
Thomas
Rehoboth
J. W
Eley
Howard B. Janan
Berlin
Ocean City
Lewis A. Jarman
Rushville
John Jarman
W. T. Jarman
Goldsboro
Nottingham
James S. Jarman
William Brashears
Christine Applegate
John M. Poor
New York
Lieutenant Gooden Poor
Athinta
C. B. Jarman
C. Ib, Jr
Pennsylvania
Georgia Butler
Norris
G. Earl Nichols
Worton
George Sc. Nichols
Nell Wooters
Clarence G. Neese
Rey
G. R. Neese
Wesley Jarrell
C. P. Simmons
Henry Detwiler
Hurlock
Charles Beaumont
Carroll Hurd
Jr. C. Brown
Lebanon
Lockwood Day
I. E. Insley
John Brown
Ellen
Nathaniel Harsey
Edgar Anderson
Bridgeville
Mary Jackson
Frank Cooper
William Arbella
Baltmore
Charles R. Jackson
New Castle
W. W. Goldsborough
Tetherah
Jesse W. Porter
H. Cohee
Magnolia
Clarence Russell
Clara Harper
Charles Keeneman
Trappe
Lacey C. Wilson
Social notes of local residents and visitors
Mrs W Jo Price returned home after staying with her daughter Mrs Elwood Blinn in New York. Mrs John Culver and daughter Florence visited sister Mrs A W Whiteley. Mrs Ormond Charlton and children visited Mrs Clarrison's sister Mass Homer Whiteley. Miss Clara Prettyman of Caroline visited Mr and Mrs Geo Coleman. Miss Bernice Moran visited relatives in Baltimore recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jo Price
Elwood Blinn
New York
John Culver
Florence
New Cearlet Clover Seed Sold in Burrsville Md
R H Stafford of Burrsville Maryland offers new Cearlet clover seed at sixteen dollars per buchet a unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Stafford
Burrsville
Ridgely News Letter Social Notes and Travels
Mrs. Alice Bennington returned from Baltimore and a motor trip through Maryland West Virginia and Virginia. Neighbors and relatives visited and traveled, with many entries about visits, weddings, and a festival at the Reformed Church. Several plans and travels of local residents are noted along with a Knights of Pythias meeting in Boonsboro.
Croptank Red Cross Social Draws Interest at School House
The Red Cross social at the school house Saturday evening was a success with Rev. Mr. Snyder of Sturlock delivering an address on Red Cross activities elsewhere. Membership now above sixty. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Simmons of Bridgeport New Jersey and Mrs. Hidde Simpson and Grace of Wilmington. J B Tull returned from Camp Meade to visit family. Gertrude Kemp of Denton weekend visitor to Mrs. J R Wright. Fred Wright and family of Baltimore visiting relatives. Emma Dunham visiting in Baltimore this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mr. Snyder
Sturlock
William Collins
LeRoy Simmons
Bridgeport
N. J
Hitde Simpson
Grace
Wilmington
J.B. Tull
Camp Meade
Mass
Gertrude Kemp
Denton
J. R. Wright
Fred Wright
Baltimore
J. B. Ross
Charles Andrews
Emma Dunham
Baltiimore
Miss Lydia Powell Transferred From Cordova to Cambridge
Cordova notes Miss Lydia Powell assistant railroad agent has been transferred to Cambridge. She made many friends here and all were sorry to see her leave. William Sanger and family motored to Virginia to spend two weeks with relatives. Howad P Hubbard finished a large commodious barn on one of his farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Powell
Cambridge
Tangier Island residents linked by social visits
Mr. Emma Dawson of Tangier Island Virginia visits with Mrs. J. M. Barwick. Miss Florence Coulby has moved to Washington to take a position and begin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Dawson
Tangier Island
Virginia
J. M. Barwick
Florence Coulby
Washington
Real Estate Transfers Recorded by Clerk
The Clerk’s office records show numerous real estate transfers. Anna Marie Robins et al to James HH Nichols 36 acres in Second district for 785 dollars, and many other deeds including Harvey L Cooper to Joseph B Orrell 14 acres for 1785 dollars, Ridgely property for 685 dollars, and additional transfers among Faulkner Melvin Beauchamp and others across Denton Henderson Greensboro and other districts with various acreages and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marie Robins
James HH. Nichols
Harvey L. Cooper
Joseph B. Orrell
Fred R. Owens
Harvey J. Cooper
Ridgely
T. Pliny Fisher
R. Woon Beauchamp
Denton
Philip Noble
Thomas Noble
Saul C. Faulkner
James R. Melvin
Henderson
Samuel C. Faulkner
Dora B. Melvin
John N. Bages
William Bullock
Eddie W. Mitchell
George Slaughter
Oscar Clark
Edwin G. Cover
Robert Jarrell, Sr
Asa Hughes
Goldsboro
Harry Richardson
Clara Richardson
J. Harry Fisher
Joseph C. Frampton
Frederick Howard
Leonard R. Towers
Lawrence M. Jones
William T. Edwards
Greensboro
James Calvin Smith
Lyon
Harry Johnson
Carroll Tatenson
Markel L. Weaver
John M. Weaver
Burial of Mr Wi West at Templeville Cemetery
Mr Wi West formerly of New Jersey died recently and was buried last Thursday July 25 at Templeville Cemetery with pallbearers John Howdle Samuel Hoyer James J Pippin Wim G Smith Samuel C Faulkner and Nathaniel Howen Rev Dr CT Wyatt officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi. West
New Jersey
Templeville
John Howdle
Samuel Hoyer
James J. Pippin
Wim. G. Smith
Samuel C. Faulkner
Nathaniel Howen
CT. Wyatt
Kenneth Biddle
Mire
Ernest Whittington
Middletown
Del
Wilbur Bunting
Little Son
Baltimore
Orphans Court Proceedings Report
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided in Orphans Court Tuesday. Administrators and executors filed multiple accounts and motions, including Gardner estate administration partial approval, Raughley first and final, Blades second and final, and Owens mixed accounts. William M. West estate letters granted to Harvey L Cooper. bond approved. heirs and creditors notices planned. Cooper and Funk named appraisers. Wesley Towers will probate petition filed. caveat by Alverta Rodgers and heirs. Henry R. Lewis inventory approved and sale ordered. Jessie A Merrick appointed guardian for Walter Lee Merrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes H. Gardner
Alonzo E. Gardner
Alfred Raughley
Shadrach J. Raughley
Tilghman F. Taylor
Clement Drake
Oliver T. Blades
Fred R. Owens
Eliza J. Sigler
Alverta Rodgers
T. Alan Goldsborough
Henry R. Lewis
Pendentelite
Wim
Messick Family Vacation Featured in Bethlehem Notes
Mrs A J Messick and daughter Cleo spent two weeks at Atlantic City in Bethlehem society notes. Now is the time to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
A. J. Messick
Cleo
Atlantic City
Greensboro News Column War Work in France for Jarman
Mr. Lewis A Jarman of Rushville will quit law and all business to join war work in France. The page also notes births, travels, and visits by local residents and guests to town, with several outings and motor trips to Berlin Ocean City Nottingham and Baltimore.
Campaign for Nurse Reserves Call to Young Women
The United States calls 25 000 young women to join the Student Nurse Reserve to train as nurses. Women aged 16 to 35 are urged to register before August 11 at the Ladies' Rest Room opposite the hotel, with daily office hours from 10 to 11 2. The appeal stresses patriotic sacrifice and Christ-like service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Caroline
Caroline County Grocers Association meeting announced
The Caroline County Grocers Association will hold a meeting in Denton at the Court House on Tuesday August 6 at 7 30 P M All merchants of the county are requested to be present A W Brownallca Subscribe for the Journal and vet all the county news
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Grocers’ Association
Denton
Court House
A. W. Brownallca
Red Cross July Report for Caroline County Circles
The Caroline County Red Cross July report lists numerous circle donations of clothing and comfort items. Activities, chairwomen, and quantities are detailed for Marydel, Goldsboro, Greensboro, Denton, Federalsburg, Preston, Hillsboro, Ridgely, plus emergency equipment gifts and August rest orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Caroline County
American Red Cross
Marydel
H. S. Dailey
Goldboro
Denton
H. Earle Smith
Federalsburg
Harry Davis
Preston
S. E. Couglas
Hillsboro
G. L. Wilson
Ridgely
John M. Swing
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Hickman
Harry Dailey
Rain Rejuvenates Marydel After Drought
Marydel residents praised Tuesday rain that ended five weeks of drought. Miss Rita W Heather returned home from a ten day stay with Dr and Mrs Evans in Selbyville. Factor notes list several visitors from Wilmington Philadelphia Baltimore and New York visiting local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Gooden
John and
Dan Burton
Philadelphia
Kate Heather
Wesley Smith
In Loving Remembrance of Evelyn M Clark Aged 4
A family memorial note recalls Evelyn M Clark age four who died December 21 1917 along with her parents Charles W Clark Bertha M Clark and Robert T Clark. The message expresses sorrow and faith in Jesus with lines from Mama and Papa and Son and Daughter about a loving home now empty and memories that comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn M
Charles W
Bertha M. Clark
Robert T. Clark
Evelyn
Jesus
Mama
Papa
Telephone and Telegraph on Same Wires
Telephone and telegraph engineers told Post Office officials that linking long distance wires of both systems is feasible at low cost and quickly. Mr Burleson and team aim to merge the lines to boost capacity for voice and Morse messages and relieve current wire congestion nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone and Telegraph
Post Office Department
Transition Came At Prayer For Mrs Lavinia Crouse
Mrs Lavinia Russell Crouse wife of Rev Dr Thomas O Crouse died suddenly at the East Denton parsonage on Saturday night death attributed to apoplexy. Daughter Miss Lavinia Crouse found her unconscious beside a chair after a brief decline later. Interment in Druid Ridge cemetery followed service at the parsonage and a later memorial at Baltimore with several ministers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavinia Russell Crouse
Thomas O. Crouse
Pareenage
East Denton
Lavinia Crouse
Dr. Crouse
Alfred M. Russell
Chestertown
Crouse
Kent
Frank H. Wyatt
Henry S. Wells
Helen Crouse
Baltimore
Federalsburg
A. Harry Russell
J. RK. M. Cass
Episcopal Church
C. T. Wyatt
M. E. Church
A. Norman Ward
M.P. Church of
Salisbury
J. W. Kirk
W. R. Graham
L.A. Bennett
H. S. Johnson
Louis Randall
G. W. Stocksdale
Denton
Chatsworth
West Baltimore
North Baltimore
Tribute Service For Mrs Crouse Before Baltimore Burial
At the parsonage a brief service honored Mrs. Thomas QO. Crouse, praised for a meek spirit and steady devotion. Rev. Dr. C T Wyatt spoke of her gentle life, quiet influence, and lasting example that inspires family, church, and community as her funeral preparations moved toward Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas QO. Crouse
Baltimore
C. T. Wyatt
Dr. Wyatt
Sister Crouse
Crouse
King’s
Jesus
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Woander
Lill
Hl. Calloway
S. Alberta Sipp
Near
Hartington
Emile He Sapp
Helen Weaver
Laura B. Park
Marie Nowell
Roos Stafford
W. O. Canaway
M. E. Paronage
Finn Masten
Virgie Layton
John Baker
Maggie Short
Andrew Shiughter
James Good
Stafford
Powell Hopkins
Windy Hill
Ridgely News
T. W. Jones
Thurmont
Milton Sith
Viola Jones
Harrington
Roe Smith
C. J. Herzog
Hoston
Knights of Pythias
Boonsboro
Adam = Holsinger
Cordova
Matthews
Mary Cahall
N. Merchant
Barclay
Henry Steele
Bd. T. Richards
Smith
Laurel
Frederick Lanning
Mollie . Moore
Train
Lucy Davis
Millington
Viola Bowen
Liden, Moore
Covey
Orphans’ Court
Greensboro News Column
Evelyn Clark
Paul
Margaret Clark
Frank Wright
Samuel Bilbrough
Kathleen Pritchett
Mary del
Elsey
Harry B. Jarman
M. L. Weaver
Nita Rich
Martha Orrell
Lola Downes
J. FE. Wallis
L.A. Jarvis
Lyman Scotton
Hartley
Emma Day
Annie Hopkins
H. L. Cahee
Louise Swann
Preston Friends
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