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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1917

Page

3

Local notices and events in Denton area

Local departments report Washington's Birthday banking closure and street improvements in Sadlersville. Cambridge raises 180 for Belgian children. Theatre and organ project portions noted for Preston Methodist Church. Obituary: James Edward Bell, 72, long county ward. Denton shoemaker E F Wabntot buys repair shop. Public notices include unclaimed letters, tomato growers meeting, and upcoming Frances Willard Memorial at the courthouse with a full program. Ice reports and cold spell dominate the week with Willard memorial planning citywide.

I’reston James Edward Bell Fara Jame E. F. Wabntot Denton Crowe Christian Missions Wameron Ladies Aid Society Buck Hotel Albert Ginn Minnis Tuckahoe Neck AL Cooper Iiwinn C. S. Kauffman F. B. Nuttle Salisbury Wyatt M. E George Joebel Strouse High Art J. L. Everngain Caroline Tomato Growers Association Newcomer Uiges Ernest Ewing Geo. Krimmel KR. W. Jones R. W. Kootts Rebecca Gibson Margaret Robertson Tippie Ryland G. Richard Percy Caroline State Insurance Commissioner's Office Baltimore Harrington J. E. Smith Preston’ Church Williston Church Smith C. C. Deen Fowling Creek Williston Pond Mason Frances Willard Court House Maryland Crouse Memorial Fund Jesus

Social and Personal News Highlights

February weddings and engagements listed among readers near Hobbs Devon and Greensbury. Miss Ida Butler and Mr Harry Gordon wed at the bride’s home with Rev Burdette officiating. Other notices include hospital physician Dr Lyman Porter resigning for private practice in Fairfield Pa and several families announcing nuptials and health updates across Maryland towns.

Ida Butler Charles Butler Hobbs Harry Gordon Devon Co. J. Burdette Mina ‘Lowers Robert Neighbors Gordon Baltimore Sun Lyman R. Porter Hahnemann General Hospital Fairfield Porter University of Maryland Medical School University Hospital Margaret Carroll New York Joseph Hf. Carroll John Steward Benjamin Steward Olonea Whiteleysburpy Efsie Sputen Levi Spicher Denton J. T. Beer C. T. Wyatt Baltimore Methodist John L. Alcock Edward Long Minnie Ruth James Conaway Cambridge Col Albert W. Sisk Mass Sisk Preston the Sturtey J. Howard Pastorfield John V. Stowell Corinne Mowbray Federalsburg Henry R. Lewis Stephen R. Downes Queen Anne's County Emma Green Philadelphia Thomas

Maryland Road to Benefit from Federal Aid Plan

The national government approves 85 million for past roads with Maryland to receive 600,000 over five years, matched by the state for a total of 1,250,000. Funds will improve a five mile route from Bureau to Grove on the Eastern Shore, with Easton to Claiborne also selected. The project adds about one hundred miles of first class highway in Maryland.

Maryland Caroline County Caroline Bureau Grove State Commission Cheaspeake Easton Claiborne Talbot Preston

Navy Recruiting Visit by Chief Brylin and Chief Gram

Chief Electrician G A Brylin and Chief Boatswain's Mate William Gram of the United States Navy are recruiting here to review applications from young men seeking naval service. Uncle Sam is quickly filling the ranks, and fleets will be ready if needed. They plan to move to Easton early next week.

G. A Brylin William Gram United States Navy Naval Service Sam Easton

Harmony Hosts Ladies Aids Meeting With Recitals and Games

Harmony Mrs W R Thomas entertained the Ladies Aid on Wednesday afternoon with business, games, and valentines. Miss Edgell gave two selections, refreshments followed, and the group planned to meet in March with Mrs Harry Arringdale. Family visits and local events were noted, including skating on Deens pond and several cousins visiting relatives in the area.

W. R. Thomas Aid Belle Deen Charles Schlegel Harry Arringdate H.C. Todd Charles Collis Towers Todd Louise Arringdate J. Ff. Christopher Harison Todd Marguerite Smith Mildred Edgell Rolanil ‘Towers Emma Schlegel Jennie Marguerite Katherine Smith Roland ‘Thomas Charles Collins Ella Kelley Andersontown Ethel Kelley Hanson ‘Soild Federalsboro Key R. J. Busby James F Covey Deen Charles Baker

Burrsville Weather Struggles With Freezing Cold and Travel

The North and West cold snap hit Burrsville Monday night exceeding records and freezing pumps. Hardware dealer R. E. Staffard keeps an exposed pipe from freezing while Vary and others wrap pipes. Funeral attendance and visits mark local life as residents travel to and from Philadelphia. G. L. Blades remains on the sick list.

R. E. Staffard F. E. Cahalt Lester Philadelphia William Parris G. L. Blades

Ladies Aid re organizes with new officers and meeting plans

The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Mollie Harding s home last Thursday with Louise Legates Ettie Thompson Nettie Thomas Mollie Harding Minnie Blades Florence Deen Ula Legates Janie Hall Wictie Pritchett Lillian Blades Jennie Hall Edna Waddell present. Officers elected for the year are President Willie Pritchett vice president Edna Waddell secretary Nettie Thomas and treasurer Lillian Blades. A new member Anna Carroll joined. Next meeting set for March 8 at 2 o clock with Mrs Nettie Thomas. Also noted was the sudden death of Mr John Baynard aged 89, survived by wife and one son. Mrs Frank M Collins visiting parents Captain and Mrs H Perry in Baltimore.

Lillian Blades Anna Carroll Nettie Thomas John Baynard Frank M. Collins H. Perry Baltimore

Templeville Social Notes and Local Visits

Templeville residents report guests including Mr and Mrs Homer Stufft Greensboro and Mr Henja Starkey Sunday. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Eugene Everett Wednesday. Emma McKnett and Pearl Cooper visited Easton friends. Roland Knotts Ridgely stayed with his mother Kate Knotts. Local youth enjoyed skating trips to Henderson mill. Wright Robinson returned from a three week Marcus Hook trip. Mumps remain prevalent locally.

Queen Anne Local Notes Highlight Visits and Home Improvements

Rev J B Hupman returns from visiting relatives near Washington Mrs Downes of Queenstown visits daughter Mrs C H Cordrey Miss Mildred Short spends weekend with friends near Goldsboro Miss Mary Straughn ill at home near town Mr Herbert Stayton improves home with electric lights Miss Addie Morgan visits relatives in Greensboro

Queen Anne J. B. Hupman Washington Downes Queenstown C.H. Cordrey Mildred Short Galdsboro Mary Straughn

Hignutt Family Updates and Local Changes

Concord notes Mr and Mrs Emmett Hignutt improved from illness. Murphy and Hayes plan to move their mill from W T Hignutt’s woods into Delaware. Miss Anna Hignutt returns from visiting friends and relatives. Mrs Ida Johnson buys a fine horse.

Concord Emmett Hignutt Murphy & Hayes W. ‘F T. Hignutt Delaware Anna Hignutt Ida Johnson

Russell Family Visiting Greensboro Friends and Relatives

Greensboro hosts Emmett Russell his wife and son Harry from Atlantic City visiting local friends and relatives. The Prayer Circle gathered at George Langrell and wife’s home. Scout Joe Riddleberger departed Monday for Eddystone.

Emmett Russell Harry Atlantic City George Langrell Joe Riddleberger Eddystone

Ridgely News Column Sees Socials And Local Happenings

The Ridgely column reports a Valentine social at the Methodist parsonage with 75 attendees featuring pulling the dart the rogues gallery and prizes for best rogues detector Miss Bertleoukes won 35 of 39 prizes Mrs Clarry Swann took top dart pull and Miss Fairlee Habbart earned the consolation valentine. Local residents including Charles Lincoln Herzog the New York Giants captain explores aviation in Florida and plans to learn from Curtiss and army aviators. A concrete highway from Stevenson's Corner to the high school is planned for spring with a May 1 start. The Farmers Institute and Treble Club events are slated at the high school, along with a Washington’s Birthday program shared by two schools. The sick list notes several names and Mrs T F Imler improves while Rev L S Matthews and Rev W E Habbart preach. The fourth quarterly conference requests Rev W E Stabbart’s return. Other items mention visitors, hospital stays, sewing circles, a thirtieth wedding anniversary surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Seward, and local social visits. Revival services are planned at the Methodist Church. A Valentine social scene, aviation news, and town improvements frame the week’s local happenings.

Jadiev Aiq Ridgelyites Bertleoukes Clarry Swann Fairlee Habbart Frank ‘Taylor Edith Yost Charles Lincoln Herzog New York Giants Sam Florida Jack McGee Pensacola Herzog Mr. Herzog Baltimore Sun Rom Stevenson Sthe Farmers’ Institute Auditorim Treblectet Club Lyceum Ed. Smith L. Morgan Stella Diefenderfer John Swing Wilbur Pennington T. F. Imler Selby Smith Lane Bowers Hobbs L. S. Matthews W. E. Habbart J. E. Gallagher Trainer Maryland Marcus Hook Methodist Church Wise W. E. Stabbart Harry Gibson Delmar Joseph Gibson Elis Laura Stevenson Asheville N. C Ebenezer M. E. Church Ruthsburg Charles Cannon Aid Treasury Catherine Clark Easton Hospital Lula Hevalow Baltimore Frank Ludlow Little Frank, Jr Frank Long C. L. Opperman T. L. Day Nellie Thompson Stratford Conn J. C. Madara A. ©. Saulsbury Salisbury Mr. Gottwall Washington Harvey Holsinger the Reformed Church M. H. Thomas Lillian Pippin A. W. Thompson Wilmington Howard Keehan Carney's Point Ridgely Cline Smith Hurlock Samuel Bear

Ex Mayor William F. Chilton native of Caroline dies

The Frederick News reports the death of former Frederick mayor William F. Chilton. A resident of Caroline County he was a respected citizen and church worker. He married Cecilia Cunningham, daughter of the late Judge B A Cunningham of Frederick. The Chilton estate included a mill long abandoned and the Chilton Woods campground. He was nephew of Matthew Chilton and cousin of Mrs William K Scotton of Denton.

Frederick William F. Chilton Wust Chilton Cecilia Cunningham B.A. Cunningham Carohoe County Willian Chilton Chilton’s Matthew Chilton William K. Scotton Denton

West Denton Shirt Factory Opens Under McCawley Co

Mr AL Meredith master mechanic and Miss Daisy Montague supervising branches left after a two week visit praising the start of the new McCawley Co shirt factory in West Denton. Annie Hoffacker now in charge. The Baltimore headquartered firm plans expansion as Denton hires skilled workers with pay up to 13 dollars weekly for experienced hands and three dollars or more for learners.

West Denton AL. Meredith Amd Daisy Montague McCawley & Co Annie Hoffacker New Freedom Baltimore Denton R. W. Emerson

Death Valley Dodge to Be Shown in Parker's Theatre

The Death Valley Dodge film will screen Saturday evening February 24 in Parker's Theatre Denton. The Dodge Brothers production portrays perilous desert and mountain trips with realistic action, praised as highly convincing by local hardware firm head E Mc Neal Shannahan. Greensboro will show the picture the same evening. Mr C HL Dean represents Death Valley Dodge and other cars. Decline to Meet Mr Harvey in Debate. Tilghman Harvey of Burrsville has challenged many leaders to a liquor question debate, but all invited figures including Cardinal Gibbons and various pastors and doctors have declined.

Death Valley Dodge Parker's Theatre Denton Dodge Brothers Death Valley E. McNeal Shannahan Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Co Harvey Tilghman Harvey Burrsville Cardinal Gibbons Arthur B. Kinsolving C. A. Rubenstein Har Sinai Temple Hoffman William H. Welch Lee Wells F. Barker Wm. S. Halstead Hugh Young John

From Labor They Now Rest Obituary Lines

Mrs Frances T Bishop of Queenstown died February 3 after a six week illness aged 84. Surviving children include Mrs Edward Hammond and several Bishops in Queen Anne s County. Mrs Thawley, 75, daughter of Boone, died last week. her long life connected to Boonsboro. Samuel Lord found dead with shotgun in Harmony. funeral at Zion Church near Williamsburg. Owen Knotts Jr aged eleven months died of pneumonia in Camden Delaware. Barbara Stutzman 67 died near here. survived by sons and a brother in Johnstown. Joseph Sparks 50 died in Greensboro. William H S Hord 70 died suddenly in Greensboro.

Frances T. Bishop John Bishop Queenstown C. P. Bishop Effie Bishop G. J. Harley James Hi. Dodd Queen Anne's County Harley Baltimore Martin V. ‘Thawley Centreville Thawley Thomas H. Lord Denton Thomas Lord Harmony Ziay Church Williamsburg Owen Knows, Jr Baby Hospital Camden Del Alfred Smith Odd Fellows J. Owen Knotts Barbara Stutzman Martin Stutzman George Sturgman Cambria County Bruce Edgar Johnstown Joseph H. Sparks H. Claude Rawlings Greensboro William H. S. Hord

Prune Burn and Spray Now in Orchard Upkeep

Practical guidance for immediate orchard care including clearing marked trees, burning debris, cleaning brush, treating wounds with coal tar and creosote, removing cocoons, pruning fruit trees, addressing fire blight and cankers, spraying for pests and cankers, pruning grape vines, and turning over manure piles to preserve liquid manure before snow melts.

Department of American Forestry

Federalsburg High School Closes Over Coal Shortage

Federalsburg reports a coal famine forcing the high school to close since the end of last week. Teachers visited St. Michaels and Easton schools midweek. Local residents visited Cambridge Hospital where Captain John Martino underwent tumor removal. W.A. Wheatley Jr. is spending the weekend with his ill mother in Chestertown.

Federalsburg St. Michaels Easton George Jefferson Mollie Martino Captain Martino Cambridge Hospital John Martino W.A. Wheatley, Jr Chestertown

Miss Blanche Chaffinch Hosts Honor for Miss Sadie Hollis

Friends of Miss Blanche Chaffinch held a pleasant party Saturday evening for guest Miss Sadie Hollis of Greenwood. Music and games filled the night before guests went to the dining room for ample refreshments. Miss Hollis returned home to Greenwood after the weekend visit.

Blanche Chaffinch Sadie Hollis Greenwood Sadie Hollis Tas Ida Chaffinch Bridgeville

Kent Growers Aim for 25 Cent Basket Price

Kent growers largely push for a 25 cent per basket price while three Dorchester packers have contracted farmers at 30 cents a basket for 60 baskets, equaling $18 total. The deal sets a higher price for the Dorchester arrangement and signals market tension in local produce trade. The figures reflect negotiating positions as growers seek better returns.

Kent Dorchester

Social notes from Edinburgh and Delaware

Edinburgh residents Mr. Kennard Shults and Misses Margaret Cuppett and Viola Clayville spent Saturday evening with friends in Delaware. Jr. Harry Hensler from Easton Pa spent the week at W J Faulkner's home. Mrs John Janson traveled to Wilmington to attend her father's funeral.

Edinburgh Kennard Shults Margaret Cuppett Viola Clayville Delaware Harry Hensler Easton W. J. Faulkner John Janson Wilmington

Local Visits Reported Across Hickman Area

Hickman residents Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Carroll visited Mrs. Carrolls parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Carey last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Flitchen of Hickman visited his parents on the first of the week. Miss Lulu E. Wathers spent Sunday with her aunt Mrs. P. A. Jester. Mrs. Laura Stokes, formerly ill, is slowly improving. Mr. Willie Liden lost a valuable young horse last Tuesday.

Hickman Eddie Carroll Sam Carey Flitchen Lulu E. Wathers P. A. Jester Laura Stokes Willie Liden

Birthday Surprise for Mr. Willis in Friendship

One of Friendship's oldest citizens, James S. Willis, was honored on February 6 for his 77th birthday with a gathering at his home. Neighbors and friends attended as the crowd filled the house, shared homemade candies, fruits, cakes, and ice cream, and the guests departed near midnight.

James S. Willis Friendship Mr. Willis Jas. S. Willis J. B. Patton Charlie Edgell George Towers C. F. Noble Lewis Harlowell Marie Nicholas Delineth Noble Evelyn Todd Milton Willis Lee Nobile Earl Towers Charles Noble Carlton Chistopher

Early hatching boosts winter egg production in poultry

United States Department of Agriculture specialists urge early hatchings to have pullets ready to lay by fall. Hatching by April 30 ensures laying when eggs are scarce and prices high. Incubators or nearby broody hens can help break late-maturing cycles, with Maryland government farms reporting strong fall-winter laying averages.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Government Poultry Farm Maryland

War resources commission appointed by Governor Harrington in Maryland

Governor Harrington named a wartime resources commission to work with authorities to determine Maryland’s war resources. The list includes Carl R. Gray of Western Maryland Railway, B Howell Griswold of the Board of Trade, Howard Bruce of Bartlett-Hayward, Frank N. Hoen of M and M Association, J C Legg of the Chamber of Commerce, Charles M. Cobn of Consolidated Gas, A W Thompson of the B and O Railroad, Holden A. Evans of Baltimore Shipbuilding, Frank R. Kent of the Baltimore Sun, Charles E. Reiman of Western National Bank, G R Sinnickson of Pennsylvania Railroad, William H. Killian of oyster packing, Francis M. Jencks of Maryland League for National Defense, Stuart Olivier of the Baltimore News, Gen Felix Angus, state treasurer John M. Dennis, and Redmond C. Stewart.

Harrington Maryland Carl R. Gray Western Maryland Railway B. Howell Griswold Board of Trade Howard Bruce Bartlett-Hayward Company Frank N. Hoen Merchants and Manufacturers' Association J. C. Legg Chamber of Commerce Charles M. Cobn The Consolidated Gas Company A. W. Thompson Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Holden A. Evans Baltimore Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Frank R. Kent Baltimore Sun Charles E. Reiman Western National Bank G. R. Sinnickson Pennsylvania Railroad William H. Killian State Conservation Commission Francis M. Jencks Maryland League For National Defense Stuart Olivier Baltimore News Gen Felix Angus John M. Dennis Redmond C. Stewart

Local Social Busybody Notes From Hillsdoro

Mrs W Le Thompson enjoyed a surprise birthday party last Friday evening. Mr John Holt of Wilmington visited his parents over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wm Powell of Mantana have been visiting friends in town. Miss Emma Stevens returned from a visit with friends in Sadlersville. Mrs W L Mason visited Miss Laura Mason in Easton last week.

W. le Thompson John Holt Wilmington J. E. Holt Wm. Powell Manntana Emma Stevens Sadlersville W. L. Mason Laura Mason Easton

In Memoriam for Sallie E. Jester Dear Mother

In loving remembrances of Sallie E. Jester who died February 19, 195. The verse recalls her grave, peaceful resting place and enduring motherly love. Signed by her son Atkins Jester.

Twny Sallie E. Jester Atkins Jester

Orphans Court Sits On Multiple Admin Actions Involving Heirs

Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as Cora E. Murphy administratrix filed lists and first and final accounts in Raymond Murphy estate, approved with banking deposit authorization for minor funds. Knotts to sell Caroline Sparks real estate. releases from distributees approved. Chaffinch estate first and final accounts passed. Wright Lane and Harrison estates filed sales accounts, approved. Barte estate letters granted to Habis. Appraisers named. notices to creditors ordered. Madara guardian to pay maintenance. Harvey L. Cooper's nine guardian accounts approved.

Liden, Moore and Covey Orphans’ Court Cora E. Murphy Raymond Murphy J. Owen Knotts Caroline Sparks Gertie Nichols Gertrude Butler Charles E. Butler Guardian Alexine J. Chaffinch Thomas L. Chaffinch George K. Wright Mary C. Lane Jesse Wright Charles B. Harrison John H. Collins William James Barte Charles L. Habis James H. Pippin John H. Mitchell Nettie C. Dean Virginia D. Ames Charles H. Dean Joseph Cregg Wm. G. Smith F. S. Smith John S. Bowdle Jacob C. Madara Harvey L. Cooper Frederick Garland Madara

Mixed Farming Advice and Local Notices echo Easton Ledger

A farm note urges 50 to two producing hens per average farm for steady meat, eggs, and income. The Easton Ledger reports county office candidates emerging and hot pursuit for some posts. Lincol n celebration by local Colored people and Douglass centenary observances noted. Government seeks stenographers and typists aged 18 plus, with applications to Secretary, Fourth Civil Service District, Washington, D.C.

Easton Ledger Frederick Douglass Fourth Civil Service District Washington, D.C

Junior Order Anniversary Banquet for Caroline Council

The twentieth anniversary of Caroline Council No. 175 Jr. O U A M will be celebrated February 22 with a banquet for members and friends. Over 5,400 has been paid for relief of members and dependents in its decades of service. The State Council has 184 subordinate councils with 28,600 members. The National Council maintains a general benefit department with a surplus of over 500,000 and cares for more than four hundred children of deceased members. Local officers include Past Councillor Louis T. Cole, Councillor C. S. Kauffman, Vice Councillor C. H. Roe, Recording Secretary H. K. Tubbs, Assistant T. D. Roe, Financial Secretary W. K. Scotton, Treasurer S. F. Cole, Chaplain W. K. Scotton, Warden J. T. Alburger, Conductor Richard Henning, Inside Sentinel T. F. Roe, Outside Sentinel J. B. Colgain, Trustees C. S. Kauffman and J. B. Colgain.

Caroline Council No. 175 State Council National Council Louis T. Cole C. S. Kauffman C. H. Roe H. K. Tubbs T. D. Roe W. K. Scotton S. F. Cole J. T. Alburger Richard Henning Inside Sentinel T. F. Roe Outside Sentinel J. B. Colgain H. §. Mason

Col Tilghman Brought to Book by Kent Historians

Percy G. Skirven and Edward T. Tubbs take Colonel Oswald Tilghman to task in the Easton Gazette over criticisms of Kent history. They demand precise corrections and threaten to expose inaccuracies if not addressed publicly.

Col. Tilghman Percy G. Skirven Kent Edward T. Tuts Caroline Maryland Oswald Tilghman Easton Skirven Talbot Tubbs

Williston Skating Delights at the Mill Pond

Williston mill pond remains a scene of pleasant skating parties this week as the smooth frozen surface offers ideal conditions. The piece notes the pond’s beauty and contrasts conditions with other winters when snow often hinders skating, describing it as the real royce sport of the season.

Williston Maggie Williston Mill Pond Royce

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