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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

5

Local notices mix in Carroll County events and sales

Local items announce wheat and corn prices, the Holt Construction Co purchases four auto trucks, and Mrs. F B Pickering becomes Home Economics Club president. Sheriff Beck reports few slackers in Caro line while church services and Red Cross tag day unfold. Public sales, school donations, and church sermons fill the week with community notices and upcoming events.

Holt Construction Company F. B. Pickering Home Economics Club Beck Caroline Williston Church

Rev Westerfield Dies at Port Deposit Age 50

The Rev Harry A G Westerfield prominent minister of the Wilmington M E Conference died last Sunday at his wife's mother's home in Port Deposit aged about 50. He served Chesapeake City Rising Sun North East Asbury Wilmington Elkton and Denton. Survived by his widow and three children Gladys Janette and Harry G. Funeral held Wednesday at Port Deposit and burial was in Hopewell cemetery.

Denton Westerfield Gladys Janette Harry G Port Deposit Hopewell Cemetery

Tomato plant trade surges across the region

Millions of tomato plants have been bought in Southern Caroline and shipped to the middle West by express in carload lots. Growers report strong prices and ample local supply, with packers alert to this year’s vast output and favorable weather expected to sustain high prices.

Caroline Middle West Express

Burraville Social Roundup of Local Visits and Recoveries

Burraville residents shared weekend visits and health updates as families traveled to Wilmington Baltimore Philadelphia and Centreville. Guests included Wilton Porter and Lloyd Porter with the Cheezums and Walter George. Laura and Margaret Thawley with Robert Stafford. Calvert Harvey and children. J West Thompson Edmund Dewing and Burr. Helen George recovering in Federalsburg. Roy Chance and daughter. H A Porter returning from New York. Nellie Melvin Barlow Ruth Harvey. Ray Stafford. Michael Lollar and Mrs F A Porter.

University Hospital Baltimore Calvert C. Harvey Philadelphia Mary E. Breeding J. West Thompson West, Jr Edmund Dewing Burr Centreville Helen George Federalsburg W. E. Cheezum Roy Chance Truvilla Jacobs H. A. Porter New York Nellie Melvin Miss Barlow Harrington Ruth Harvey Ray Stafford Wilmington A. Thurman Garrett Michael Lollar Pittsburg John W. Stephens F. A. Porter Gettysburg

Hillsboro Residents Engage in Visits and Socials

Hillsboro residents guest and host across states and towns in a busy week. Dover and Clayton visitors join local families including Mr and Mrs Wm Taylor and Miss Alice, and Miss Virginia Jones. A surprise party honors Miss Helen Mason as locals share summer plans with families in Hopewell Baltimore and New York trips noted.

Wm. Taylor Alice Dover Virginia Jones Clayton W. F. Fleming W. L. Mason Katherine Hopewell Mesdames Harvey Jones Chas, Rees W. H. Greenwall H. M. Thompson R. W. Beaven John Lundy Baltimore Thomas Rees New Castle Del W. P. Fleming Helen Mason Walter Hicks Little Son Washington J. E Hicks R. B. Thompson New York W. L. Thompson Elsie Vesty E. B. Davis J. E. Wathers

Knotts kin and friends visit Templeville noting travels

Templeville society gossip lists Sunday visits from Mrs. Katie O Knotts and relatives from Millington Ridgely and Sadlersville. Emma McKnott and S Pearle Cooper attend a University of Virginia summer session while Charlie Bilbrough Greensboro guests and Homer Benton Sadlersville visitors are mentioned. T S Pippin Jr and S C Faulkner buy new touring cars. Florence Faulkner visits Wilmington relatives and Virgie Sparks stays with Hartly friends.

Katie O. Knotts R. C. Stafford and Family Millington Roland Knotts Ridgely Jas. T. Knotts Sadlersville Emma McKnott S. Pearle Cooper University of Virginia Charlie Bilbrough Greensboro Homer Benton W. N. Bowen T. S. Pippin, Jr S.C. Faulkner Florence Faulkner Wilmington Virgie Sparks

Bethlehem Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Harrington’s

The Bethlehem Ladies Aid gathering hosted by Mrs. Sphie Harrington featured members Willie Pritchett Edna Waddell Elsie Thompson Georgie Collins Jane Legates Ola Legates Sallie Cohee Jessie Cohee Celia Pearson Louise Le gates Janie Hall Mrs Peason Hilda Legates Anah Carroll Iphie Harrington Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served The next meeting will be at Mrs Georgie Collins July 12th at two o clock Carl Fraytag and son Carl of Baltimore are visiting Mrs Anab Carroll Isabel Carroll plans to return home with her for a stay

Sphie Hartington Willie Pritchett Edna Waddell Elsie Thompson Georgie Collins Jane Legates Ola Legates Sallie Cohee Jessie Cohee Celia Pearson Louise Legates Janie Hall Mrs. Peason Hilda Legates Anah Carroll Iphie Harrington Carl Fraytag Carl Baltimore Anab Carroll Isabel Carroll

Scottville Society Notes and Local Visits

Smithville and surrounding area report families returning home after visits with relatives. Calvin Scott and Theodore visited N. H. Scott near Bridgeville. Ladies' Aid to meet June 26 at Mrs. Jacob Smith. Roberta Bowdle back from Wilmington trip. Wm. S. Hubbard and John Adams bought new cars. Pearl Meredith ill at home nearby.

Calvin Scott Theodore N. H. Scott Bridgeville Ladies’ Aid Society Jacob Smith Roberta Bowdle Wilmington Del Wm. S. Hubbard John Adams Pearl Meredith

Berge sisters open Foederalsburg tabernacle revival

In Foederalsburg the three week revival opened Sunday with weather drawing crowds over 3000 for afternoon and night services. Singer evangelists the Berge sisters of Vineland NJ lead the revival with Rev John J Bunting of Seaford delivering the opening sermon. Boy Scouts served as ushers as churches of all denominations join in the community effort.

Foederalsburg Berge Vineland N. J John J. Bunting Seaford

Carnival in Ridgely Hosted by Willing Workers

The Ridgely Willing Workers of the Reformed Church invite residents to a Saturday night carnival on June 30. Ice cream, varied booths, and an electric light tree with hidden prizes promise free entertainment by a local band. Committee members include Mrs. Ed. Pearsaul and others. The event also notes strawberry harvest outcomes and local church news.

Ridgely Reformed Church Ed. Pearsaul Sarah Hoffman Frank Simons Jennie Smith Gertrude Deyo Lucy Raymond Walkill N. Y Stephen Raymond Catherine Deyo John Schoonmaker R. E. Smith T. C. Troxell Theological Seminary Lancaster The T. A. Smith Frazer Dutton Newark Delaware College T. A. Smith, Jr New York Mr. Parker Cordova Baptist Church Rehoboth Laird Pendleton Alice Pendleton William Carlile Philadelphia Frank Seward J. C. Madara Wilmington C. E. Turner Barbara Roberts Lauretia Nash Ruthbury Roland Fountain Chester Paul Neff Kennett Square J. R. Bicking James Lynch Laura Sigler Baltimore

Local notices and obituaries from Andersontown area M D

Mr and Mrs F Stafford rode by car last Saturday to Milford Neck hosted by Mrs Stafford s parents Mr and Mrs J W Satterfield then returned Mrs M E Holbrook visited in Baltimore last week returning with sister Mrs Chaffinch Mrs Chaffinch has been with her niece Mrs Allen in Washington Delaware s aged citizen Mr William Tharp of lower Kent county near Vernon died June 14 age about 80 Information by telegram confirms death Mrs Rose Gootee of Pitcairn Pa widow of Clinton Gootee obituary services for Nettie Groff in Baltimore attended by Mrs M E Towers Mrs M E Holbrook and Mrs O J Chaffinch A large group from Andersontown area attended Tharp s funeral Sunday morning Miss Gertrude Willoughby of New York visited her parents Mr and Mrs F N Willoughby Wilbur Bennett returned from Cambridge Hospital after appendicitis operation An automobile delegation from Hobbs attended Federalsburg new tabernacle service Hobbs Manufacturing added a modern conveyor D W Davis and H T Nutt lle each erecting silos near Andersontown Charles Stevens of Hickman traveled to Baltimore last Thursday

France Johns Hopkins Hospital Red Cross Charles B. Harrison Hog Creek Mill H. W. Hughes Nuttle Milling Company Sheppard's Church Arthur Pritchett John Reed Ridgely Davison Maxwell Juniata Paving Company Philadelphia Stevenson's Corner Chestertown Norman Higman Caroline T. O. Crouse Denton M. P Thomas W. Simmons Hillsboro Clarence W. Egan Baltimore Friendship M. E. Church Egan Joseph Parker Bridgeville Burton W. Parker Holt Construction Co Shell Lowe Schoolhouse Whiteleysburg Beck Carroll South Carolina Denton John L. Everagain Carter Block Nut William Brewster Deen Billy W. B. Deen University Hospital Roy T. Thawley Red Lion Del Denton M. E Wyatt J. E. Smith Preston Lamb of God Williston Denton Post Office Gertie Gross Elizabeth Wilmer Clayton Coursey Frank Boston Eurena Banks Ruth E. Brown M. P. Hubbard John Henry Chas H. Grimm Caback James Elizabeth Allen Viola Trice C. A. Nichols Beulah Parratt J. W. Stowell Fedealsburg Court House J. Kemp-Stevens Mary Hobbs Harry A. Roe Charles Fletcher Bryan Dover Elizabeth Trice Federalsburg Reliance Easton David H. Bryan Bryan Lulu Odella Goswellen N. B. Goswellen Choptank Thomas Edward Phelps E. T. Phelps Cambridge First Baptist Church T. B. Hill Washington College Norwood Warner Voss Caroline County Voss James W. Voss Hebrew Hospital R. F. Noble Marie M. J. Shroyer Michigantown Ind Federallburg M. E H. Earle Smith Thomas R. Green Sue Smith St. Mary's County Mr. Smith Maryland John C. Rutter Harry Russell Henry S. Wells Henry S. Wells, Jr Caroline Redden Pennsylvania Chautauqua Association B. F. Field W. G. Field J. W. Field M. J. Woodford M. Bates Stephens George F. Robinson Robinson Howard Shields Helen Mildred Shepherd May Allee Rising Sun W. R. Allaband F. B. Nuttle Minnie Thawley Cecil Robinson Springfield Mass Christ Church Lola Fleetwood Waverly Oron F. Smith Gertrude Gilbert Indiana Rebecca Satterfield Lucetta Sisk F. Stafford John Davis Milford Neck Cambridge Hospital Hobbs New Tabernacle Service Hobbs Manufacturing Company G. L. Jopp Syracuse N. Y D. W. Davis H. T. Nuttle Andersontown Charles Stevens Hickman

Commencement at The Plains St Gertrude's Academy Exercises

The commencement exercises at St. Gertrude's Academy on June 14 in the new auditorium featured salutatory by Agnes G Boytes and valedictory by Anna Schaefer. Bishop Monaghan presided as others present included Rev Fink and several listed clergy. Mementos and diplomas were awarded for penmanship certificates and general excellence among named students from Wilmington Philadelphia Dover and other towns.

the Plains St. Gertrude’s Academy New Academy John J. Monaghan D. D Wilmington Del Agnes G. Boytes Anna Schaefer America Alexander Fink Academy Palmer A. N. Palmer Co Margaret M. Hauck Philadelphia Genevieve Fegan Washington, D. C M. Clare Hauck Cecelia Mullen Elkton Leona Latimer Bernadine Hatcherson Chestertown Irene Callahan Wye Mills Ellen Malloy Helen McFadden Mildred Canning Marie Thomas Helen Hunter Dover Alma Kane Ethel McFadden New York Gladys Lane Queenstown D. J. McCarrin Agnes Boyles Bishop Monaghan Agnes G. Boyles Anna F. Shaefes J. J. Monaghan Edward Mickle Cape Charles J. M. Walsh Cambridge Chas. McGoldrick Centreville M. Carter Ridgely J. O'Connell Clayton Knight Salisbury Fitzpatrick Milford James Comiskey

Dr. Evans Honored At Newark Banquet June 1917

Three hundred citizens gathered at the Robert Treat Hotel Newark New Jersey June 2 to honor Dr Britton D Evans head of the New Jersey State Hospital A banquet featured silver souvenirs printed 1892 1917 and a dinner menu with his portrait The Morris County Press praised the statewide turnout and the hospital director whose twenty five years of service to the state and humanity were celebrated The tribute came from his friends in Caroline county his birthplace and reflects the esteem for his leadership and care.

Dr. Evans Robert Treat Newark N. J Britton D. Evans New Jersey State Hospital B. D. Evans New Jersey Morris County Press Evans Caroline

Hillsboro Fourth Celebrated with Auto Parade and Red Cross Drive

Hillsboro hosts the main Caroline county Fourth of July event an afternoon auto parade and tournament plus a flower festival to raise funds for Red Cross work. Hundreds expected from Caroline Talbot and Queen Anne with addresses by speakers and a ladies hosted supper. Committee members include Dr H W B Rowe H M Thompson G L Wilson George C Moore C H Dean George B Stewart Henry E Morgan W C Stevens R W Heaven Charles Rhodes H C Flowers J R McSorley.

Hillsboro Caroline County Caroline Talbot Queen Anne Red Cross Great Order Dr. H, W. B. Rowe H. M. Thompson G. L. Wilson George C. Moore C. H. Dean George B. Stewart Henry E. Morgan W. C. Stevens R. W. Heaven Charles Rhodes H. C. Flowers J. R. McSorley

Baltimore liquor shipments face Virginia dry area ban

Baltimore liquor dealers learned this week that transportation firms would stop moving liquor packages to dry Virginia areas and beyond Maryland after Wednesday. National law already blocks such shipments, but state legislation would be required to halt Baltimore to the Eastern Shore deliveries.

Baltimore Virginia Maryland

Sealing Jars Highlights Waste Lid Discipline

A brief note emphasizes that every preserving jar gets a lid to curb waste. It stresses consistent sealing to preserve contents and reduce spoilage. The compact reminder links proper storage to resource conservation.

Greensboro Conservation Club Forms In High School

A Friday session in the Greensboro High School led to forming the Greensboro Conservation Club with officers Mrs. A. W. Comfort president and Miss Bertha S. Shull secretary, plus treasurer Mrs. J. C. Smith. A Girls' Canning Club organized with Dorothy Rawlings as president and Maude Hughes as secretary, while plans for summer work and a canning lesson were reviewed.

Greensboro Conservation Club T. C. Horsey Merwin Greensboro High School S. N. Pilchard H. T. Quigg Addie Shockley Dorothy Rawlings Esther Meredith Maud Hughes Ethel Eveland Blanche Jackson J. T. Clark George J. Kibler Louis Hammer Hillsboro Baltimore Kibler New Chalmers

A Tribute of Respect by Denton Methodist Aid Society

Resolutions by Mrs. Mary M. Mowbray Mrs. Rachel A. Lucas and Mrs. Ella S. Fisher pass by the Ladies Aid Society upon the death of Mrs. Sarah M. Johnson. The committee expresses affection esteem and sorrow, sympathy to her husband and children, and directs copies to the family and to the Denison Journal.

Mary M. Mowbray Rachel A. Lucas Ella S. Fisher Ladies’ Aid Society Denton Methodist Protestant Church Sarah M. Johnson Denion Journal

Death of William H Alberger of Federalsburg

William H Alberger a prominent Federalsburg resident and former blacksmith and wheelwright died at his home Sunday afternoon aged about 80. An ex Union soldier and M E Church Mason he was active in town affairs and survived by his wife and three daughters. Funeral held Tuesday with Rev F C McSorley officiating and burial in Federalsburg.

William H. Alberger William H.alberger Federalsburg M. E. Church Alberger

Ridgely Strawberries Falter Prices Hit Eastern Shore

Ridgely Maryland strawberry growers face sharp price declines and losses as fields rot and land is shifted to corn and other crops. The region’s famed market may fade within two years as prices drop to seven or eight cents a quart, with large producers like Armour relying on contracts and daily auctions for profits.

Ridgely Maryland Delaware Peninsula Baltimore News Seo Armour Armours

Orphans Court Proceedings Across Estate Matters

Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided Tuesday. Administrators filed first and final accounts, inventories, and sales orders. Will probates include Adah Atwell and Rosie Bower. creditors, appraisers, and subpoenas addressed. various estates settled or continued.

Orphans’ Court Liden, Moore and Covey Emma C. Wharton William C. Wharton Fletcher J. Wharton Edward E. Nuttle John F. Alford William H. Garey Owen C. Garey Reuben Garey Jesse Wright T. Alan Goldsborough Betsy A. Wright Adah M. Atwell Henry R. Lewis Charles H. Whitby Lemuel R. Clough J. Owen Knotts Samuel G. Brown Rosie Bower Joseph H. Carroll Marion P. Keets

Eastern Shore Portrait From New York Sun

A New York Sun correspondent praises the Eastern Shore region from Easton, describing its size two miles at widest, extensive water frontage, and fertile farms. Wheat, corn, tomatoes, strawberries, peas, peaches, and apples are noted as profitable or abundant crops with favorable weather promises for a strong market.

Happy Land New York Sun Easton Eastern Shore United States Pennsylvania Line Cape Charles Far West

Local Notes on Health and Visits at Town Center

Thomas Humer underwent appendicitis surgery at Emergency Hospital. Agnes Cheezum and Mary Cox visit Caroline friends. Several men work at Trappe for Mr. Kirby in the pea factory. Fred Cox, previously ill, shows improvement. Alex Whitely and wife visit Caroline friends.

Thomas Humer Agnes Cheezum Mary Cox Kirby Fred Cox Alex, Whitely Wife

Young Maryland soldiers to enter camp around July 25

Report notes that several young soldiers recently enlisted in the First Maryland Regiment are expected to go into camp about July 25, with preparations underway. The item highlights the new recruits and the planned training period ahead.

Maryland

Timely notes on canning methods and safety

A detailed guide from U.S. Department of Agriculture specialists on home canning emphasizes speed and cleanliness. It covers preparation from field to can, tomato processing, blanching, sugar use, and sterilization steps for jars and cans, including hot water bath and steam pressure canners with specific timing and pressure guidance.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department WSPAE Templeville Bethlehem Smithville Charles Scott Ridgely News Mr. Clark St. Paul’s Church Wm. J. Moore Temple Smith A. A. Christian S. N. Harris Esther Hickman Wm. Brashears Annie Roe F. P. Roe G. Earl Nichols Geo. E. Nichols Lillian Pippin Edgar Anderson Mary Jackson J. E. Curry Prentiss Comegys Martha Orrell Brash Journal Windy Hill Timely Caroline County Farmers’ Club Alvah J. Norman Maryland Agricultural College O. F. Smith Denton, Md Pwspape
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