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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
2
Historic Denton page dated Saturday morning June 30 1917 presents local notices, brief items, and early 20th century community updates. Names Howard Melvin Benc h and Johnson Melvin Johnson appear among the page’s publisher credits.
The piece reflects on historic Eastern Shore homes, praising skilled craftsmanship and local fidelity to ideals. It covers the Maryland League for National Defense seeking 208 men for Fort Myer training, Hoover urging food conservation sermons, strong Red Cross fundraising in Maryland, new motor police staffing, and patriotism beyond fireworks, noting 52 percent oversubscription to the 1917 Liberty Loan.
An excerpt from Rt. Rev. William F. Adams bishop of Easton addresses clergy and laity about war and duty. He recalls Civil War experience and warns of grave responsibilities as nations wage a world war under divine and human governance. He ponders causes, providence, and the bewildering changes affecting all realms.
A church leader urges pastors to uphold faith through war times. He recalls Moses and Aaron in battle, stresses divine help through intercession, and warns clergy to comfort families facing long separations and anxiety. He urges ministers to minister balm to bleeding hearts.
The Maryland General Assembly in a special session enacted measures creating a Defense Council and home guard, authorizing a $1,000,000 loan, registering soldiers, suspending judgments for service members, expanding police powers for firemen in counties, adding Motor Vehicle Commissioner deputies, Tobacco Inspector bill, allowing trust funds in Farm Loan bonds, permitting building and loan associations to invest in bonds, amending militia laws, extending crab law to all Maryland waters, funding two fish hatcheries, and granting Conservation Commission 1000 acres of bay bottom for oyster propagation. The session closed with the soldier vote and repeal of the Wilson ballot law failing to pass.
George L. Jones of the Henry Watson Children's Aid Society urges rural families to host city children at risk from war era conditions. He outlines three target groups: delicate non sick children needing better food, children of widowed mothers at work, and those whose fathers are serving in the navy or army. He cites ages 2 to 14 and notes faith can guide placements while remaining non sectarian.
Ernest R. Lister of Eas ton and formerly near Denton died at Emergency Hospital Friday after falling ill following a drink with a friend. Authorities in Talbot investigate poisoning claims as his family reports his statement of being poisoned. He had many relatives in Caroline and his wife is the daughter of Charles Griffith.
The clerk's records show numerous land transfers involving Herbert Beauchamp, Harvey Cooper, Irving Coleman, and many others across First through Eighth districts. Transactions include parcels, acres, and sums from $50 to $25,000, with buyers and sellers such as Beauchamp, Cooper, Coleman, Nichols, and new owners in Federalsburg, Greensboro, Denton, and Marydel.
Caroline County reports unusually large corn acreage this season signaling strong crop area expansion. Local farmers anticipate high yields with favorable weather and robust market demand shaping planting decisions across the region.
The Baltimore News urges Maryland to absorb and process the tomato crop this year to prevent waste and bolster national production. It warns last year’s 6 million cases could rise 25 to 50 percent, requiring more canning capacity and labor, with public support vital to utilize the surplus.
Government experts say pasturing hogs lowers grain needs to reach profitable weight, using permanent pasture or temporary crops. Pasture provides protein and nutrients but must be supplemented with grain to avoid soft fat and poor growth. Even at high grain prices, it pays to limit grain reduction to about half, feeding roughly two pounds per 100 pounds live weight on pasture.
The town invites families to a two pm program at M. P. Church with afternoon and evening speakers and children assisting. Proceeds benefit the church. Local residents host or visit relatives, with several names and a list of ongoing community activities and visits.
Harmony reports Sunday School reorganized under J. W. Cohee as superintendent with A. B. Todd as assistant. Sunday School meets at 2 pm. preaching tomorrow at 3 pm on The Last Opportunity. Children’s Day celebrated with prize winners Irene Towers and Ethel Kelley. W. P. Willis injured harvesting wheat. visitors from Paulsboro and Easton. Junior and Senior Aid planned July 5 activities. social news includes Ella Kelley and Eugene Ferrins visiting Wilmington.
Miss Elva Griffith and Ernest entertained Sunday guests including Lavinia Hunt Evelyn Ritter Hazel Towers Ethel Ruth Ross Claude Howard Dorsey Nichols Walter Everngain George Knell Earle Love Oscar Alford plus Mrs Owen Howard and Margaret and Mrs Ida Hunt with daughter from Altoona Pa Tuesday visits followed. Martha Griffith of near here visited sister Mrs J P Warren Greensboro. Walter Lave family visited Easton friends Sunday. Ed Hunt visiting relatives in Johnstown Pa. Lacy Griffith very ill at home nearby.
The Baltimore American reports assurances from the Delaware and Maryland Traction Securities Company that work will begin within ninety days on building a trolley line from Elkton to Cambridge, Maryland. The company says there is abundant capital backing the project.
Marydel hosts a Saturday night festival on June 30 organized by local ladies to raise funds for the National Red Cross Society. A patriotic meeting was held Wednesday with addresses by ex Senator Kenney of Dover and others. The June 17 children’s service raised 35 dollars. Cora Pippin Maud Hummer and Margaret Smith attend summer teacher’s school in Newark Delaware. Mrs Oliver Machen of Baltimore visits her parents Mr and Mrs Lowell Hummer. Edith Davis attends Smyrna commencement this week.
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