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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
3
Local items report freight rates on wheat by steamer Eden, a batch of colored soldiers heading to Camp Dix, and a Bennet property sale. The Journal lists large property values and farm purchases near Denton. Social notices honor a sister’s death, while officials announce tax, church, and Red Cross events, elections, and school exams with mixed local names and places.
Miss Genevieve M. Cain and Mr. Janes W. Kearney were married at St Johns Catholic Church Baltimore last week by Lieut Rev Edward 2 McAdams. The bride wore blue georgette and was attended by Miss Rita A Mulligan. Best man was Mr A J Sindall. The couple left for New York after the ceremony.
Local column recounts numerous visits and gatherings across Burrsville and nearby towns. Families such as the Staffords, Garrets, Thawleys, and Parrises are highlighted visiting Bowers Beach, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and other locales. Heat ravages livestock, urging owners to care for animals as farms struggle through high temperatures.
The storm last week damaged the telephone system across the center, snapping poles, burning wires and injuring the cable. About a hundred telephones were knocked out of service while a flood of local residents and visitors attended gatherings and funerals amid the storm’s aftermath.
The Euston Gazette invites readers to visit Doncaster Mulberry Hill and Skipton orchards to see two peach varieties the aristocratic Elberta with yellow and pink skin and feminine pink and white peaches. The piece highlights sun blistering effort to satisfy urban demand.
Mr and Mrs J D Neal and son Dallas of Andersontown and Mr and Mrs J O Neal of Penns Grove spent a midweek day at Rehoboth Beach. Mrs B B Allen of Washington returned from a visit in Hobbs escorted by aunt Mrs O J Chaffinch. Herbert Trice and children of Dover visited his parents Mr and Mrs J W Trice of Andersontown. J R Starkey of Salisbury returned to work after a family visit. Elizabeth L Merriken of Preston spent a week with aunt Mrs Seeders in Andersontown then went home. Harry David of Leip sic Del visited cousin Mr W H Lord and family. C H Nuttle of Frederick visits Nuttles in Anderson. Taylor Stewart and daughter Margaret of Philadelphia vacation among Caroline relatives. Mrs G L Jopp hosted son L Yost and brother-in-law Thomas Hook of Baltimore. Mabel Voshel and Hazel Davis of Denton visited Goshen Va from Hubbs. Mrs RW Flinn and children visited brother Mancing Merriken at Preston. Ruth Cannon of Washington visits Mrs J A Todd near Andersontown. An unusually cool spell and heavy rains reported from Gilbert near Phoenix Arizona. Mrs Harry Knotts and son of Denton traveled to Georgetown Del. J A Billing enjoyed a pleasant outing at Bowers Beach. Della Wooters, after Newark studies, is at home here. Mrs LH Thomas convalescing from rheumatism.
Mr Tilghman Meluney aged sixty died at his Hickman home after long illness. The funeral was held at the house with Rev GL Helsby of Denton officiating. Interment at Concord. Survived by Mrs Meluney formerly Miss Noble and children including Mrs Frank Cahall, Mrs Harry Noble, Charles Meluney, Clement Meluney, Mrs W B Reynolds, W Meluney, and T Ward Meluney. Community notices highlight his hospitality and integrity as a respected, devout citizen. Various local residents are noted visiting relatives, with Dr W L White to preach at the Concord camp ground, and references to regional travel and tomato and corn yields.
County residents and non residents receive licenses from the Clerk of Court with statewide licenses at 5.10 and county licenses at 1.10. Non residents pay 0.25. Penalties include fines up to 15 for hunting without a license and 5 for bag limit violations. Shooting seasons list squirrels plover rail birds doves partridges woodcock rabbits ducks and geese with specified dates and bag limits. The notice cautions on Sundays snow election day power boats and other restrictions, and emphasizes preserving wildlife for others.
Price list from Caroline County Food Administrator Chambers sets fair prices for staples and meats. Listings include sugar 0.93, flour per barrel 80, cornmeal and rice options, oats, sardines, salmon, baked beans, tomatoes, evaporated and condensed milks, syrups, cheese, butter, beef cuts such as chuck roast and sirloin, picnic and ham, lard, and other items with varied cents per unit and weights.
Ambassador James W. Gerard's My Four Years in Germany will be shown at Parker's New Theatre on September 6 and 7. The film traces his arrival at the German Imperial Court in 1913 through to his repudiation of Germany after the war, including the sinking of the Lusitania and Belgium's mistreatment. Dawn to the time of his passports. The Denton Orchestra will provide music. Show times and ticket details follow with prices 70 cents reserved, 50 cents general, matinee 50 cents all seats. Tickets available at Parker's residence or the theatre on show nights. Phone 176.
Recent marriage licenses listStephen Toth of Henderson and Mrs Mary Pusz take of Goldsboro Irvin Berkey of Denton and Miss Mildred Isabel Harris of Marcus Hook Pa Philip J Spencer of Henderson and Miss Caroline Imler of Sandtown Roland H Todd and Miss Ethel Maud Kelley of Harmony Wa C Chambers and Miss Lottie A Chambers Preston Winfield Chambers and Miss Effie FE Perry Preston Wm S Cooper Greensboro and Miss Edith Maud Truitt Ridgely
Walt Mason laments Prohibition era dry laws and praises water and War Savings Bonds, while Denton women prepare produce and learn canning in Caroline High School with a 14 quart pressure cooker provided by the Food Administration. Mrs Norman and Mrs Fred R Owens lead the sessions.
Private E H Reed writes from France about fine weather and a beau tiful landscape. He notes wheat quality, French corn scarcity, and that Huns will surrender when facing Maryland boys. Letters arrive from Private William Betton and Edwin G Satterfield. Lieutenant Woodall Green, wounded earlier, returns to his regiment at the front.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as Leon M Jefferson and Philetus Jefferson admins of Thomas O Jefferson filed second and final account. Lavinia R Crouse probate declared. Letters testamentary granted to Thomas O Crouse with bonds approved. Appraisers J Kemp Stevens and Ernest G Cooper named. Lincoln D Kelley estate report of sale filed. Mary E Montague estate guardian Florence Z Anderson petition for Elinor Anderson minor heard and ordered.
Smithville social notes record visits from the Devore and Spence families of Philadelphia and Henderson, with Porter of Baltimore and Kathryn Spence visiting relatives. Fatty Arbuckle film Fatty at Coney Island screens at Parker's Theatre Saturday August 31 with 5 reel feature. Admission 11 and 17 cents. Maryland revenue rises from fines on reckless gondola riders as Commissioner Baughman tightens enforcement.
A list of 44 men summoned for military warning to report next week at Camp Meade reports to the draft board on Tuesday at 3 p m. It names Walter R Cole Preston Howard Jennings Anthony James Henry Knox George W Davidson Noble Bell Henderson James H Lewis Lewis Kennard Cohey John J Harris Ralph Werner Wright E Robinson Norman Earl Smith Orland C Closson M Federalsburg E M Williamson G A Newell James C Woodward Harold J Dew C E Hignutt Wendell H Moore Albert B Gadow William M Perry James R Turner Ralph T Blades E F Horn P Jones Preston Oscar L Theis R R Todd Roland B Conner Harvey F Tribbett Charles R Jackson R S Irwin Irvin W Berkey Norris F Covington William D Marvel Walter M Nashold C F Williamson R Monroe Howell Clayton S Porter W A Holt C R Geisel Oscar Swann Edward Dukes Henning John C Rutter W G Loewe Courtland A Somerset Pa V W Hubbard M A H Willin Jr Edward F Smith Frederick W Hulliger Edward Fields Smith Frederick Hulliger The call covers 44 men, with five alternates shown in the list.
Harmony notes weekly visits from Berlin and Hurlock residents with families joining in. Doddingtons and Browns hosted Rev J McLain Brown and Mrs Brown with son Fenby in Federalsburg, while Laura Covey from Denton visited. Watermelons sold in Caroline Talbot and Queen Annes. Sunday School at two. Typhoid illness near West. Farmers busy with tomatoes.
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