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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1917

Page

5

Local notes from Kent Island and Denton area

Local reports mention wheat and corn prices, a new fort planned at Kent Point, and several farm and business updates. farmers gather at Port Deposit August 18 with speakers. notable deaths include Philemon H. Tuck and Mrs Annie Peters. church services and charitable actions noted in Denton and Laurel communities.

Kent Point Kent Island Church of the Brethren Denton J. H. Covington Pacific Coast M. F. Bingham Talbot M. E Edward Long R. G. Deen Ridgely J. Spencer Lapham C. T. Wyatt Brandywine Omar D. Crothers Elkton United American Mechanics William E. Greenly Admiral Anne Arundel County Cornelius Deweese Laurel Robert McIray Tennessee Denton Cemetery Philemon H. Tuck Baltimore Thomas H. Everngain Concord Port Deposit R. H. Bailey Baltimore Sun P. R. Fisher F. R. Owens Frank Howard J. Marine Clark Clayton E. Clark J. Norman Clark L. B. Towers & Bro Hoffman Griffin Clarence Russell Greensboro Russell Berge Concord Camp John J. Bunting T. O. Crouse George L. Hardesty William Edmondson Dunnock Linden Avenue West Franklin Street Nannie L. Dunnock Anna E Lousie P Roberta S Mary E. Dunnock S. Ross Dunnock William H. Pagan Dunnock

Social Roundup of East Denton Residents and Visitors

Miss Anna Anthony hosts a house party with guests from Baltimore Charleston and Philadelphia. Numerous residents from Denton and nearby towns travel for visits, camps, and training in Maryland and Delaware. The column notes concerts, excursions, and family connections, with several obituaries and a card of thanks addressing support during a husband’s illness.

Anna Anthony East Denton Ethel Norris Baltimore Ruth Martha Phillips Charleston W. Va Dorothy Whitaker Philadelphia Mabel Lockman Carlisle Anthony George J. Kibler Margaret Hammer Pennsylvania Easton Bethlehem Blue Ridge Mountains Allentown John Hamilton Wilmer William Taylor Willard Windy Hill Harry Lyons Julia Clifton Seaford E. E. Nichols West Denton Frances Tubbs

Ridgely News Column Reports Local Excursion and Social Ties

One hundred twenty three people rode the Downes train for the Methodist Sunday School excursion while thirty seven boarded at Tuckahoe for Thawley’s Chapel School. The outing at Denton added a few more riders and the day ended with favorable weather and no accidents.

Downes Tuckahoe Thawley's Chapel School Denton Margaret Moran Philadelphia Grace Jackson Jackson Herman Glanding Howard Glanding Wilmington Trustis Glanding Robert T. Bryan Lula Hevalow Easton Hospital Keene Saulsbury Dudley Davis Ella Hevalow Viola Jones Easton Church of the Brethren Harry Hemmons Blanche Siple Henry Washington Joseph Muller Valentine Elmer Coblentz Carlisle Reformed Church Fred Dukes Queenstown Mary Dukes Bertie Master James Mary Laird York J. W. Thomas Rehoboth Frank W. Taylor Veterinary Corps United States Army F. M. Long Teressa Fountain Mall Junior Smith Charles Cannon Ruthsburg Arthur B. Culp Constantine Mich A. Detwiler Max Ephraim Ridgely Atlantic City A. G. Gelletly Williston

Local Family Gatherings and Farm News Near Den

Mr and Mrs C P Holsinger and Miss May Holsinger with niece Miss Vivian Holsinger joined Mr and Mrs E H Bowman for a birthday visit. Mrs M Gelok Gustave and Albert Lindstrom of Newark visited aunt Mrs H Wagner by car. Lida Mitchell and Mer vin Holsinger visit near Den. Youths attend Concord camp with tents. Dry conditions and dusty roads persist. Mr and Mrs H Wagner visited friends near Federalsburg. Farmers have laid by corn and tomatoes. Edith Melson visited Oak Orchard. Corn and tomatoes look poor.

C. P. Holsinger May ‘Holsinger Vivian Holsinger E. H.bowman Mr. Holsinger M. Gelok Gustave and Albert Lindstrom Newark N. J H. Wagner

Tomato packing season opens amid heavy rainfall and heat

The tomato packing season began Tuesday with yields expected to surpass previous years despite July rains and heat. Farmers had contracted most of the crop at 25 cents per basket, the highest price yet paid in the region.

Wheat threshing pushed forward after rain delay

Wheat crops have been moved ahead this week and are in good condition with a strong yield blamed on proper shocking. Farmers are urged to save all marketable grain, feed the rest to hogs, and apply war measures to utilize waste spots. Local social notes list visits from family and friends, with several community members described as traveling, recovering, or hosting guests.

H. T. Quigg M. E Ralph Nichols Louise Virgil Hobbs Wilmington Geo. Nichols Moore Mildred Morris Centreville William J. Richards Howard Thompson John Barcus Hartley G. W. Wooters Clarence Leverage The National Guards Cambridge C. H. Leverage Rachel Brown Edna Moore W. J. Richards Georgia Butler Norris Harford Porter Ridgely Diffinbaugh Woodside Delaware M. L. Weaver Herman Greenwell Philadelphia Greenwell Grace Wooters Lillian Dragoo Dover Charles Weinki Baltimore Anna Hopkins A. G. Towers J. H. Bernard Amelia Simpson Miss Roe Federalsburg Lawrence Thornton Wilson Thornton Sallie McKnott Harrington Belle Turpin Linkwood George W. Betson Joanna Ewing George Nichols Boy Scouts Moohean

Templeville Elects Hasson as National Representative

Templeville resident J. W. Hasson was elected a national representative at the recent meeting of the P. O. S. of A. at Havre de Grace. His selection reflects active involvement in the organization and recognition at the Havre de Grace gathering.

Templeville J. W. Hasson P. O. 5S Havre de Grace

Exemption Board completes first call for 200 draftees

The Local Exemption Board finished examining the first 200 men in the initial call, four days of work, with daily tallies of examinations, discharges, and exemptions. A second call for 200 will begin next Tuesday in groups of 50, listing names for the August 14 examination and continuing through mid August.

Luther Barcus Denton John Bacsak William Smith Preston Calvin Anthony Wm. L. Fletcher Chester John H. Emerson John Legree Geo W. Downes Benj. B. Webb Geo. H. Mitchell Greensboro Wm. P. Reichelt Hobbs Milton Parrott Roy E. Whiteley Oscar H. Cannon Federalsburg Wl Williams Jacob F. Kauffman Ridgely Arthur Win Scott Robt H. Gray Goldsboro Gill Kedden John Howard Williams Harry J. Murphy Chas. E. Armstrong Wm. L. Craft Carl William Pennypacker Orlan Gootee Todd Erdman James Bradley Williamsburg Harrison W. Johnson Oscar Cox Edward Layton Bennett Haynes Wm. Shanley Roe Elbert Wright Solomon H. Wisher Herbert R. Todd G. Lacey Griffith John McDaniel M.T. Matthews Clarence E. Chaffinch Norman Conaway Thaps L. Trice, Jr Wilton Hignutt A. Orrell Saulsbury Geo. F. Doherty Roy W. Long Harry W. Cauley Philip Cheezum Hillsboro Riley Charles Dodson Raymond Allen Iram Crouse Wm. Thos Jenkins Wilmer T. Collins Geo. R. Nichols Fred Victor Kirsch Edward T. Cox Howard J. Rice John M. Kennedy Jas. M. Harper John C. Rutter

Mrs Smith falls to death on porch roof

In Marydel on Thursday August 2 at about 7 p m Mrs Wm G Smith fell from a slanting porch roof while adjusting a window screen. She died August 3 at 5 p m after being carried inside. She leaves her husband and children from her first marriage? the funeral was held August 6 at 2 p m Rev O B Reed officiating. Interment Templeville cemetery. Local notices list cousins and visitors in town and area.

Annie H. Peters W. Richard Peters Kent County Delaware Hickman Dover A. Victor Lightbourne The Peoples Church Lakeside Cemetery Peters Caroline County Lewis Chaffinch Williston Elizabeth James H. Thawley Etta Chaffinch Denton Our Wm. G. Smith O. B. Reed Templeville Cemetery Jas. McMichael Pocomoke City Frank Jones Crisfield Marion Jones Baltimore Lillie Creane Philadelphia J. Harvey Pritchett A. F. Heather Margaret Smith W. G. Smith Messrs Frank William McKee Belle Dawley Lena Milbourne Frederick Heather Jerome Fred, Jr T. E. Heather Lora Heather Clinton N. C Katie Powell Hartley Marydel Kate Heather Effie Daniel Burton Bessie Pilley Ray Paschal and Son M. C. Johnson Burt Kaylor Annie Jump James Scotton George R. Vansant Rahway N. J Leo B. Nickerson A. F. Purnell Medford Walls Ida Alexander Queen Anne's County Templeville Chesapeake Bays Marydel Charge

Fight Fly Invasion With Cleanliness And Screening

The common house fly is a deadly enemy in homes and farms. Remove manure promptly from fields or store it in screened areas. Screen out houses, keep garbage covered, and seal windows and doors to prevent flies from reaching food. Maintain sanitation to stop infestations.

The Mission of the Wind and Its Gentle Message

Poetic meditation on a breeze as a messenger. It envisions wind as a happy spirit that travels land and sea to collect music and bring back blessings. The poem urges peace, love, and heavenly wisdom to the heart, teaching lessons through breeze and nature.

Mr. Stewarts Inventions and Airplane Bomber Device

Mr. R F Stewart formerly of Easton now in New York has invented apparatus to foil submarine attacks on ships. He also perfected an aircraft that flies straight for a period then circles dropping bombs at intervals until one bomb remains to destroy the machine.

Willard Jones Vernon Austin Wilmington Ridgely Susie Tarburton Harry Marvel Easton A. G. Saulsbury Rose Lynch Robert Dean I. E. Mason Little Joe Haymaker Stewart R. F. Stewart New York

Preston News: Visits and Church Sermon

Miss Mabel Dunlap of Snow Hill visits her school chum Miss Elva A. Cheezum in Preston. Rev. Robert D. Bradley will preach at Preston M E Church tomorrow morning.

Kemp Marshall Shilo Camp Grace Margaret McGill Baltimore Isabel Irene Carroll Isabel Carroll Ada Bengerman Flossie Hall Emily W. T. Carroll Mabel Dunlap Snow Hill Elva Cheezum Clara Mary Todd May Fiietag Carl Ellen Helm Sallie McGill Sadie John Sands Mary M. Todd Cambridge Preston Elva A. Cheezum Robert D. Bradley Preston M. E. Church

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Denton Journal Ibis the Local Department J Frank Wright Ton Caroline Redden Chautauqua New England Miss Redden Stephen P. Shipman N.ork Charles W. Sylvester Hammondtoo, NL Hammondtoo, Nl., Are Visiting Mr. Sylvester James T. Sylvester F. H. Lewis First Methodist Protestant Church Pittsburgh Choptank E. K. Sullivan C. W. Sullivan Deep Shore Farm W. H. F. Miller Gwendoline Miller Clifton Forge John R. Cannon Martha George Cooper George T. Redden Luther Stanley Deakyne Fort Myer Warren Lee Kinder John W. Gootee John Roundtree Waverly J. Frank Brown Baltimore, Are Visiting Mrs. Brown’s Mother, Mrs. M. Ella Anthony Thomas Green Mass F. B. Pickering Ollie Hughes Montgomery County Wade Hughes William S. Denny Chestertown T. F. Johnson Frances Orme G. Lacey Stevens Robert Meade, Jr E. T. Orme Charles S. Richardson Maryland Agricultural College Percy LeCompte Vienna R. N. Hitchens William E. Kelly Mollie Savage William Zimmerman Frederick G. C. Skirven T. H. Hollingsworth Hamilton Ocean City Otis Rogers Bertha Rogers Mildred Nuttle Florence Funk Maryland J. Owen Knotts John W. Clark Mabel Duffey William H. Nuttle Snyder Babylon Westminster T. P. Fisher Frances Johnson Howard Owens Howard Helen Mason Betterton J. L. Beauchamp Howard R. Hopkins Paris Texas Henry Owings W. L. Dawson Cape Charles George Morgan C. E Stewart H. M. Thompson E. L. Thompson Wm. Taylor Belle and Elsie Vesty Joseph Taylor Trappe Anderson and Son Howard Knotts R. M. Peacock Mt. Airy Richard Evans Elsie Towers Alma E. Thompson I. T. Sparklin P. C. Parvis Helen Parvis J. F. Quillen T. A. Montague Henry Shultie Edith Gooden Louise Higgins Richmond Lillian Meredith Del J. F. Quillan W. N. Pippin Co. G. Delaware R. E. Pippin Katie Downs Kate Downs C. Lockwood Gooden A. B. Gooden O. M. Coffin W. G. Carrow F. Patchett Ola J. Gootee B. B. Cohee Andersontown Eliza Miller Balltimore G. L. Jopp J. R. Chaffinch W. R. Peters E. M. Willey Susan Smith Agent Ricards W. G. Holbrook M. E. Holbrook Lena Barwick J. H. Merrikee S. Corkran W. L. Jump W. E. Greenly Ridgely News Gertrude Lawson Coursey Hemmons C. E. Turner A. B. Smith Jefferson Hospital Alfred Sigler Stanley Macklin Martha Council H. C. Bennington Gorsuch John Jarrell Rosa Lynch Martin L. Smith Ira Sammons Wm. Oden Butler Isaac Hill R. Wright Fred C. Payne John Hunley Zeb Cuthberton Willie R. Sharp Emory C. Conner Reuben H. Price Wm. H. Hubbard Luther A. Short Wm. E. Stanford Frank Eleanor Wathers Silas Hammond James L. Miley Gilda B. Keaton Cordy Roy Harvey Bridle Elwood Conley Hartley Henry Sloan gi—Roland Wright Norris Brown Willis Ray Stafford Henry Rash Davis Tiller Jas Elwood Foxwell Jesse W. Porter John T. Milby Ira Brantner Everett James Paul Neff Richard Johnson A. L. Stanford William F. Richards Herman Murray William Halverson Thomas H.cheezum M. E. Hignutt John W. Wilson Elmer J. Bridegroom George C. Wooters M.e.skinner C. L. Christopher James O. Plummer Lawrence Vickery Chas. Tillman Harlan R. Blades Enoch Pritchett Orville A. Blosser O. M. Taylor S. Havel Krabill Maurice Bryan Farr William A. Bell L. Stanley Deakyne George L. Fisher Edgar Morgan William E.stanford Addison Stanford C. S. Callahan Alanza Hines W. Edward Wright Charles Turner Harvey Wooters Ed. Hayman Nobie A. Ross Carl Austin Parker Alonzo Stanford Geo. A. von Staden Roland Ed. Todd Jas. J. Presster Henderson John H. States Chas Steinbach E. W. Swiss Geo. W. Benson John H. Reese Frank Pliny Todd Ira J. Downing Wm. H. Seager Edmund Smith J. Roland Chaffinch Oscar Bishop Wm. D. Betton Walter Greenage Otis Woolyband Leander Webb Jos. W. Warner Norman W.baynard Elgie Horsey Marion Wm. L. Butler Emmett Hignutt B'G Wm. E. Jarrell I. Vernon Brumbaugh Clarence A.sennett Herman Eaton Leonard F. Williamson Rylon F. Fleming Chas.c. Lord Wm. J. Robinson Federalsby E. Tatherah Charles Fisher Ralph Hurd Wm.m.griffin Herman Dyer Jas, E Wm. H. Pettijohn Wallace Scott Alex. Robinson Ralph B. Pritchett Herman H. Truitt Willoughby Edwards C.C. Merriken Louis C. Hammer B. F. Kemp Herman Scott John C. Trice Jos. H. Roy Carroll Wilson Clifton E. Henry Ernest L. Nichols Frank Pearson H. Foster Benj.Ross Dulin Oron F. Smith Orphans’ Court Liden, Moore and Covey Sophia Howard Charles Howard, Jr Benjamin F. Howard Walter M. Wright John R. Wright Alexander Jackson Adaline Jackson Gilbert Hagadone Ernest G. Cooper George H. Beaven Herbert Beaven H. Lay Beaven Elwood Fleming Elton Hignutt Charles B. Harrison William Kregir Charles R Robert G. Kregir Emily Lubba Lena M. Jefferson Philetus Jefferson Thomas O. Jefferson Clara J. Pinder Mary Owens Hussey Pippin, Hummer Smith Ruth Hall Nellie E, Price
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