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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1918

Page

3

Social News From Caroline County Reports Then And Now

Lady and gentlemen notes from the Salisbury Advertiser recount weddings engagements and family visits across Denton and surrounding towns. Includes marriage of Eva Jane Garey to Martin J. Satterwhite in Salt Lake City and a Betheda Church post as Kansas City University chancellor. Also notes soldiers missing in action and wounded and a flurry of visits, travels, and holiday gatherings among local families and friends.

T. Dukes Roe W. P. Draper Draper & Slaughter Salisbury Advertiser AL N. Ward Betheda MM. P Kansas City University Kanas University Ward Thy West Methodist Protestant Church Mro William H. Garey Eva Jane Martin J. Satterwhite Fort Worth Texas Firet Methanit Church Salt Lake City Utah Vic Mire Satterwhite War Department James H. Andew, Jr Argonne Front

Army Balloon Sails Over Caroline

A large away balloon passed over south emp Caroline list Saturday drifting as a huge black ball seen by many over Talbot. The craft left Washington early Saturday morning with five aboard. Electrical trouble caused smoke and a hasty descent. The balloon exploded on ground causing injuries to an occupant. Silk fabric valued at 35,000 feet was destroyed.

Caroline

In loving memory of our boy John WonNusbaun Jr

In loving memory of John WonNusbaun Jr who died December 6. God’s will not one be undone. Mani, Papa and Uncle Harlan post heartfelt tribute at FP. Jo Wright’s ladies’ and pent watch collection noted.

John wonNusbaun, Jr Mani Papa Uncle Harlan

Smithville Social Notes Mention Wr. Art Atford Visit

Smithville Miss Hazel Dayt hosted a Saturday evening gathering for her cousin Wr. art Atfard of Chester. The guest list includes numerous locals and visitors from Philadelphia Greenwood and Baltimore with music games and late refreshments. Earl Alford, Myra Wright, Marie Parker and others are noted with several visitors from nearby towns.

Smithville Hazel Dayt Art Atfard Chester Frank Astam Charlie Culver George O'Day Elsie Tlubbert Maggie Alanche Meredith Anna Mae Spence Hazel Towers Lynne Wright Euga Sticuan Mise Cahalt Violet Meredith Vher Mmusic Grume Zeb Fountain Dropheter Elizabeth and Mildred Woodlynne Sidie Devore Philadelphia Fred Fountain Lacey Spence JH. Spence G So Liden Helen Bessie Liden Mire C.E. Parker Kot Bradley Litle Son Baltmore J. E Black Theresa Keel Hazel Earl Alford Myra Wright Wilmington Marie Parker

Local Happenings at Hickman Turkey Dinner and Community Moves

Hickman residents recount a Thanksgiving turkey dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wooters with guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Lo Everngam and others from Denton Seaford Philadelphia and Hickman. The community notes changes of residence and pupil honor rolls at Hickman School include Louise Thomas Bertha Henry and others.

Hickman Witliam H. Wooters John Lo Everngam W. G Wooters Thelsa Everngam Bernice Wooters Denton L. Harington Seaford Larry F. Wooters Philadelphia James R Wooters Wooters David Messick Alfred Cahall Harry Johnson Messick J. C. Fountain Law Johnon Chain Molle Fiher Chester Sac Melvin Hickman School Louise Thomas Bertha Flenry Hazel Passwaters Florence Jester Henry Morgan Clayton Cleaves Wilford Passwaters Mildred Thomas Grace Trice George [Reeding Aa. F. Zimimerman Nassau Del SP. Crown

Minster Defeat of Germany Glorified as Christian Victory

The Ridgely News Letter reports on wartime sentiment praising Christian victory, and covers a Baltimore wedding of Mrs. Frances Starr Norment and Mr. Robert E. Smith Jr. at Mount Vernon M. E. Church. It notes decorations, wedding party, and the groom’s assignment at Camp Meade, plus a sermon debating Christianity’s role in the war.

Frances Starr Norment Baltimore Robert E. Smith, Jr Ridgely Mount Vernon M. E. Church Richard B. Norment Gladys R. Smith Sophie L. Kerwin Lloyds, Md Margrene Hiteshew Smith Christ Germany Tialt Ander Jerusalem Godfrey of Bouillon Allenby Vaning West Sumilay Mire Walter Sepnington Bennington D. ‘Truitt Stanley Frost Fletcher Trutt Ruthsbury Wire William Cooper Greensboro Cooper Hart Tarmimond Wilmington First Avenue Josiah Drumbaugh Easton Daniel Ritchie Brumbaugh R. E. Fountain Central Avenue Reformed Church C. C. Froxel Narvey J. J. Bunting MF Church Price Virginia Asilton Talbot County Grace Thompson State Normal School Kelley Nellaire W. Thompson Alfred Thompson Newark N.J Frank Porter Wilnimpton Key Ken Wcky Bunting Mammoth Cave Amone Ridgelyntes Roland Lane Goldey's College Mullard Swing New York Wilson Jackson Delaware College Grace Jackson Chester Rebecca Saulsbury Swarthmore C. Lo Opperman Berwyn State College Opperman Stanley Jones Philadelphia Alexander Russell M. C. Smith

Thanksgiving visits and relatives travel in Delaware area

Mrs Annie Heather and daughter Helen along with Miss Eff Heather and Mr Roland Knotts drove to Philadelphia to spend Thanksgiving. Several relatives including Mrs Clits, Rambo and daughters Eleanor and Mildred visited Heather. Others traveled from Camden Wilmington Willington Elkton and Harrington for holiday time with family.

Marydel Annie Heather Helen Eff. W. Heather Roland Knotts Philadelphite Phursday Clits Rambo Eleanor Mildred Philadelphia A. Heather Howell Leaf Camden N. J Lizzie Hall Ruth George Willorington Grace Vincemt Ratway J. H. Scotton Chas. Voss Wilmington Tom Pritchett John Gooden Harry Gibson Queen Anne's Harry Smith Cora Pippin Elkton Ann Jump Sadlersville Hilda Hummer Moore Harrington John Cohee J. R. Kahler

Temppleville News Briefs Reflect Thanksgiving Travel

Mrs Hattie Lloyd and sister Miss Fannie Peters of Smyrna Del visited with aunt Mrs Anna P Everett. Mrs Laura Godwin of Ridgely returned home after visiting her brother W N Bowen. Mrs Kate O Knots and daughter Mary spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Roy C Stafford near Millington. Mr Roland Knotts and friends went to Philadelphia for Thanksgiving and back Sunday. Harry Davis daughter Myrtle and Mr Butter of Edge Moor visited Mrs R E Lane Sunday. John K Diddle family moved to Marydel after years in town. Miss Mary Cahall spent Thanksgiving with sister Mrs Adolph Hantworker in Wilmington. W N Bowen entertained Philadelphia friends. Miss Virgie Sparks visiting Hartley friends. Seth Thomas chime clocks at F J Wright's.

Harry L. Scott Baltimore Harnett A. Dunham Maryland Stue Normal School Walter D. Moore Wilmington Charles S. York, Jr Baltrymore SF. Cole M. Moore Ridgely Grace Morgan Easton May Downes Denton Elignutt Lillian Ann Ouidley Pullet County Svedert Scepper Idredge Tuckahoe Neck W. J. Kelly Second Street A. Davion Ales Harriett A. Dunham Maryland State Normal School Wis Maude Dunham Sliss Evhel P. Cade Federalsburg Fll Williams Meser John Segar Everett A Pepper VC Burt Stafford Chestertour Mark H.wu, Jr Oak Grove Mase Carrie M. West Bridgeville J. Woodall Green France Bert. C. Neal New Haven Conn George J. Morgan Thomas R. Green Philadelphia New York Eminent Higontt Ednah Fleming Washington Phunater Wyre Lulu Roe Harry L Scott Anna Hortecker Cook Credie Verte Cahall Joshua Smith Emma Masten Coursey Hammond Will Smith Harrington Porter E. W. Sapp Robert H. Dit Albert Sapp Elizabeth Laura Alberta M. L. Wyatt WM. Evelyn Amos Layton Jeanette Cathel Norwood W. Voss New Jersey Annie Voss E. H. Sapp Arthur J. Billing Harney Collison Fanny Billing Mary Jacobs Eilsworth Willow Grove Praville Jacobs Mary L. Breedinghall Marty FE. Jacobs Ellsworth aMd Vic Laura Porter Elizabeth Sapp Blarrington Vi Ente HL. Sapp Ralph Steven Mfred I. Roa Howard Smith J. T. Stevenson Miss Collison Centreville Ord Raleigh Balshmore William Cooper Alice Bennington Walter Bennington Carlile Bennington East Albert Saulsbury New York City Robert Smith Gladys Norfolk Walter Carmine Sparrow's Point Church of the Brethren C. D. Hylton Troutville Latte Marie Dill Henderson AL EL Pippin Annie Turner Hattie Hagadone Leona Parsons A. G. Saulsbury Roland Krnous W. PT. Temple J. C. Madara MacDainiel Anna Richards Institute James Hevalow Ethel Cade C. W. Jackon Nelson Richards Hattie Lloyd Fannie Peters Smyrna Del Anna P. Everett Laura Godwin W. N. Bowen Kate O. Knots Mary Roy C. Stafford Millington Roland Knotts

West Denton Fire Destroys Mill and Warehouse

A major blaze swept West Denton on Wednesday, starting in a flour mill and spreading to a warehouse and store. Wind fanned the flames, destroying multiple buildings and causing widespread property loss estimated at about 14,000 dollars. Firefighters saved nearby properties as residents evacuted in cold discomfort.

West Denton W. T. Foldington and Co Abbott W. C. Paisterfield Hames William Cohee Pastorfeld Eugene Dilt Pastorfield Denton Dr. Fisher Dr. George

Local Social Roundup of Thanksgiving Visits and Travel

Mr Carter Kelley drove guests to Viola Delaware to visit Mrs Ed Sipple. Will Starkey and J R Starkey visited Hobbs and Salisbury relatives. Joe Jester learned of a son’s injury from a mule and is in hospital. Collisons visited Milford Neck. C W Williamson bought a farm near Bridgeville. Minerva and Miffian Todd visited parents near Andersontown for Thanksgiving. George W Carter visited Cedar Beach kin. H E Pickett of Philadelphia visited her mother and sister. Jene Jopp moved to Denton. W B Wyatt replaced him. E O W Smith of Philadelphia returned from a visit to his mother. E M Willey visited Esther in Lutherville. QO Smith and wife spent Thanksgiving with kin. Blanche Sutler visited Margaret Crawley.

Carter Kelley W. T. Thawley Nete Lulu Roe Viola Del C. D. Collison Milford Neck J. W. Sitterfield C. W. Williamson Tits Cotcord Bridgeville Minerva Miffian Todd J A. Todd Andersontown George W. Carter Cedar Beach Caroline H. E. Pickett Philadelphia Merriken Atrs. Seeders Jene Jopp Pollard Denton W. B. Wyatt E. OW. Smith S. Smith E. M. Willey Esther Lutherville QO. F. Smith Smith Blanche Sutler Margaret Crawley Burrsville

Yellow Bridge Farm Changes Noted In Local Movements

Farmers plan changes in the area with several moving to new farms including Edgar Bowdle near Elwood, Wim Wrightson to Vernaken near Federalsburg, Abhe Poole to Horlock, Joe Coalbourne to Elwood, and C E Thawley to Church farm near Federalsburg. David Wright succeeds Thawley at Poplar Neck. Miss Mabel and Ernest Thawley confined with the flu. Mrs Thawley and Pauline have just recovered. Harry Lane producing cane molasses with 1300 gallons so far. John W Beardley, respected resident, died Sunday and was buried at Salem. Florence and Blanche Line ill with the fin. Enos Cannon listed as sick. Hog killing well underway, many still to butcher.

Mrs. Thawley Pauline Harry Lane John W. Beardley Salem Florence Blanche Line Enos Cannon

Two Johns and Mrs Towers Return Home After Illness

Mrs. George W Towers returns home with son Chester after two months in Baltimore. Chester was bedridden two months with the flu. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs George Gooden Mr and Mrs Charlie Jones and Alfred Jones from Clayton Del joined the Griffiths family for Sunday prayers. The trip used Mr Jones car. UH Trice hosted a turkey dinner with his children on Thanksgiving Day. The USDA date gardens at India and Mecca Calif produced crops will be sent to the Navy for destroyer crews.

George W.towers Dbaltimtore Chester George Gooden Charlie Jones Alfred Clayton, del Alva Griffith United States Department of Agriculture India Mecca Cal Navy Department

Price List and Dated Obituaries From Caroline County News

A garbled ad lists groceries and canned goods with prices, followed by obituaries and Red Cross notes. It reports Edward Sapp of Wyanee Delaware, and deaths of Charles E Towers, Hiram G Dudley, and Private Bennie Robinson in France. Red Cross activity in Caroline County, officer elections, membership figures, and wartime relief items are detailed.

Orphans' Court Proceedings Reported

Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided last Tuesday as T Clayton Horsey submitted inventory and final accounts for Mary Newlee Huton. Letters of administration were granted to William A Mowbray for Charles Brown Mowbray. Robert Messenger and Jerome Frampton appointed appraisers. Dr Harry L Nichols authorized to sell Nichols estate property. Katie Andrew and Frank Walker filed and the releases from Kane Andrew and Frank Walker lepatees were approved.

Orphans’ Court Liden, Moore and Covey T. Clayton Horsey Mary Newlee Huton William A. Mowbray Charles Brown Mowbray Robert W. Messenger Jerome J. Frampton Harry L. Nichols Sarah C. Nichols Katie E. Andrew Frank H. Walker Luther J. Andrew Kane E. Andrew

Bridge Across Chesapeake Bay Feasibility Study Revived

State Roads Commission chair Zonck proposes a bay bridge linking Big Shore west side to a south of Tolchester east side. The span would serve rail, electric, and auto traffic with about 15 feet water depth. Denton would be about 64 miles from Baltimore by auto. Governor Harrington forms a committee to study feasibility.

Chesapeake Bay Charman Zonck State Roads Commission Eastern Shore Baltimore City Bay Denton Baltimore Zouck Big Shore Tolchester Harrington

Canners Win Price Fix On Tomatoes Across States

Maryland Delaware New Jersey and Virginia will see tomato prices set at 185 dollars per 45 percent of output under new government rules. Maryland packers praised the decision as saving thousands of dollars after protests over California packers’ higher offer. The ruling affects No 3 standards and No go grades and follows a dispute over perceived quality differences between Maryland Delaware and California products.

Maryland Washington Army Navy Delaware New Jersey Virginia California Caroline County

Miller Gibson Child Dies After Branch Pneumonia At Home

Mrs Mildred Gibson aged one year died Saturday night from branch pneumonia at her fathers home near this town Her mother was married last May to Gilbert Gibson of the Three Hundred and Thirteenth Infantry now in France Eight other members of Mr Lane s family were ill with flu last week

Mildred Gibson E. V. Lane

Maryland Sugar Policy Eases Purchases and Expo Plans

Effective December first the surrender of sugar certificates will not be required when sugar is bought. Restrictions limiting sugar use to certain lines and preventing new sugar based factories are removed. Retailers may sell at most four pounds per month per person to private families. counter pledges are no longer required. Also notes on Governor conference at Annapolis, repatriation of American war dead, identification tags, US Exhibit in Baltimore, new 13 cent stamp, postwar postal changes, influenza spread, and Parker's Lucky Curve Pens.

F. J. Wright Allentown Alka United War Work Caroline County W. GC. Te W. GC. Te. Wall Meet At the Home of Mr. H. A. Roe Bert C. Neal New Hiven Conn Floyd Caroline Persling Cruaders Parker's VMF C. E Mitchell Fo EL Nichol Mitchell Nichols Peninula Horticultural Society Bridgeville Preident Warner Maryland Denton M Home Economic Club Court Halle Concord Melvin E Wheatley Jo Oliver Carey Plaice Zauane Sanday Norfolk Vic. Oliver Atterton H. Finharty Preton Caroline County Farmers Club Court House Henry Dreten J. Harry Hemmons Plenmimontia P. F. Holopple Church of the Brethren Food Administration Conference of States of the Union Annapolis Baltimore Harrington France Southern Commercial Congress Franklin Lucky Curve

Remembering Ieon Neal Lave His Family Remains Heartbroken

A bereaved family recalls Ieon Neal Lave who died December 8 last year in a loving remembrance. They speak of his life in faith and say he is at peace with Jesus. The message notes he was loved by his father mother and brothers and asks for his memory to endure.

Ieon Neal Lave Neal Jesus

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