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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
5
A Denton list of items reports market prices for wheat and corn, a July 4 Holiness camp meeting, and a July 27 to August 6 ten day camp. Local sales include a Denton property auction, a monument in Easton cemetery, and a John Wesley Temple farm sale.
Union M E Church in Federalsburg hosts the wedding of Miss Marie Noble to Rev. Montgomery J. Shroyer with dignitaries and a dinner at the bride’s home before departure to Indianapolis. Another quiet morning wedding sees Edna Spry Downes wed J Percy Hittle. reception at home, then a train trip north. Additional notices announce engagements and upcoming marriages in Denton and Federalsburg, plus staff commissions in the U S Medical Corps and visits by local residents to Philadelphia and Baltimore social scenes.
After the second lesson in Sunday services at Christ P E Church Rev J R Marley Cass received a gift from Daniel Moffitt of Baltimore a handsome prayer desk in memory of his deceased wife Sallie Downes The desk was placed behind the reading desk and brought into service immediately
Easton Star Democrat reports Lindes & Co Philadelphia bankers have taken an option from Gen Joseph B Seth and others on a Maryland legislature granted 1906 franchise. The broad privileges would enable building an electric railway anywhere on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Hillsboro officials anticipate a large crowd for the Fourth celebration with Red Cross day. Secretary of State Thomas W. Simmons and Public Service Commissioner Albert G. Towers will deliver addresses. An automobile parade and tournament will feature hundreds of youths decorating cars, plus a flower display. Hillsboro ladies will serve chicken salad supper at 35 cents.
Mrs Lillian Cannon, who was operated on recently at Cambridge Hospital, is reported to be improving.
Ridgely notes list of residents traveling to Betterton and Ocean City, visits by J. W. Honey, Erma Imler, and extended family. Willing Workers carnival held on school grounds. Epworth League suspended for summer. outdoor sermons Sundays 7 to 8. Armour plant reports near 1.9 million pounds packed, up from prior seasons. Multiple short outings, illnesses and recoveries, church festivals, and local trips to Salisbury Baltimore Philadelphia and Ches ter. Seed and fruit harvests noted with peas and cherries. several residents traveling to Western Shore and Centreville.
Captain Horgan and Charles H Jump guests of Rev. W L Jump. Earle Otto collapsed from heat and was taken home in Denton. Families from Burrsville Brownsville and Tuckahoe Neck hosted visitors. Hobb s Manufacturing enlarges building for conveyor. Various visits from Baltimore Columbia and Easton. Wheat harvest begins on Towers farm. Strawberries bring twelve cents a quart in Federalsburg.
The Journal notes the death of Harry Gilmore the last of his horse race. Faithful Bob Wheeler who trained him for twenty years and Neighbor W. W. Noble assisted with a team in laying him to rest in his native heath.
Major Warren W. Wallace died suddenly from heart trouble at his nieces’ home on North Gay street. He was eighty four, famed as a plains scout with the Fifth Kansas Cavalry and an early Colorado surveyor who helped found Denver. Funeral services were held Monday with interment in Denton cemetery. he left a legacy as a courteous, noted figure who allied with Cody and battled across Missouri and Arkansas.
Mrs True Jacobs was thrown by a rope tied to a calf and seriously injured with a splintered shoulder blade. Dr Goldsborough sent her to Cambridge Hospital. A separate incident had John H Thawley's hay rake horse running away, injuring Paul Benson and demolishing the rake. Union M P Church prepares a Children's Day program for Sunday July 8 with all welcome. Various local residents and visitors are noted, including trips to Baltimore Philadelphia and engagements with relatives. Farmers busy with binders and local visits to Harrington Preston and other nearby towns.
A 56 member Battery A detachment from Maryland Field Artillery with 46 horses and two guns arrived in Denton for an evening drill near Towers Park. Speakers urged patriotism and recruiting. The group heads to Easton by boat, with plans to form a three battery First Battalion and enlist volunteers for the National Guard mounted unit.
The Bethlehem Junior Aid met at Miss Isabell Carroll's home last Thursday evening. New officers were elected: Isabell Carroll president Hilda Legates vice president Flossie Hall secretary Gilbert Gibson treasurer. Presence included many families and local members. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for July 19 at eight. Isabell Carroll visiting Baltimore. Farmers busy with wheat harvest.
Mrs Howard Owens and son Howard Jr spent the week with her parents Mr and Mrs J Leslie Beauchamp. Miss Helen Mason Blanche Smith and May Neal Smith of Wilmington joined. Master Dephew Duffey of Washington visited Summer with aunt Mrs Charles Jarrell. Dr Howard R Hopkins attended the funeral of Wright Nicols in Baltimore. Walter Hicks of Washington DC spent the weekend with his father J E Hicks. Mrs Owen Ford of Chester stayed with H Lay Beaven. Pauline Jones of Baltimore visiting I B Williams. Carrie Payne of Hurlock visiting E C Payne. Annie Jump visiting Eugene Bonwill in Still Pond. Gladys M Gale spent part of week in Queenstown. W B Sparks a Baltimore visitor this week.
The three William B Datin farms in Chapel district totaling 72 acres were offered at public sale in front of the Court House Easton on Tuesday. Henry A Nichols of Easton acted as agent for George W Dulin and John P Dulin and bought the properties for 45250 dollars.
Rev. J R Marley Cass urged churchgoers to aid war sufferers in Belgium after detailing the invasion's horrors. He cited food seizures and deportations, praised Belgian courage, and urged donations of doctors, nurses, ambulances, and money as America prepares for a larger war effort.
In Goldsboro the strawberry crop failed due to insects and rains, reducing acreage next season. Wheat harvest begins with good prospects. A June 16 Red Cross benefit festival is planned. Local visits include S F Sylvester from Syracuse, Mr and Mrs Shively of Wilmington, and Jarman family events and guests.
Edinburgh notes Mr H Kennard Shults and Mr George Frazier spent the week end with friends in Wilmington. John Whitehead of Wilmington visited his uncle Daniel Heck. Miss Margaret Gsell stayed with Mrs Roland Faulkner near Clayton. J W Parker visited his father at Princess Anne. Mr and Mrs John Shults spent Sunday with friends near Willow Grove. Berry growers have not yet made a fortune this year.
Rev George L Helsby pastor of Mission Church aids harvest by driving a binder for Mr Hartley Ellwanger to save his wheat. The young pastor is noted for strong pulpit work and practical farm skills, reflecting early Eastern Shore clerical days and busy week day labor.
Between July 1 and July 15 county wide house to house canvassing by Women's Preparedness and Survey Commission thrift department committees seeks signatures to food pledges already publicized. Aimed at reducing waste and excess to free staples for export to the Allies. volunteers sign pledges and receive a household tag after sending pledges to Mr Hoover in Washington.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided in Orphans Court Tuesday. The Register of Wills grant of letters of administration to T Alan Goldsborough on Floyd E Spencer’s estate was approved. Annie E Todd guardian to Nettie Marjorie Todd filed and had final accounts approved and final receipt recorded. Rosa B Bower’s will proved and admitted to probate. Henry R Lewis executor of Adah M Atwell filed inventory and appraisement approved and a public sale order granted.
News of the death on June 18 at her Baltimore home of Nettie Calloway Groff wife of Clyde F. Groff and daughter of J. K. Calloway formerly of Caroline county. A former college graduate and teacher she married in 1912. Her loss is mourned by both county and Baltimore friends with tribute.
Mrs Caroline F Jefferson 77 died Wednesday widow of Dr Charles W Jefferson and daughter of the late Rev Robert E Kemp of the Wilmington Conference Six children survive all Federalsburg residents Dr Robert K Jefferson Charles W Jefferson George H Jefferson Mrs John W Carroll Mrs W A Mowbray and Miss Abbie Jefferson Mrs Jefferson mourned as a loved community figure Fire destroyed John C Fosters planing mill three miles from town early Monday causing 7000 in losses with new machinery installed and plans to relocate next week near the railroad station
Miss Ethel Johnson of Greenwood is greatly improved and visited her mother last Sunday. Miss Tressa and Mr Howard Jester of Seaford spent part of last week with Mr and Mrs W R Keel and family. Our Epworth League services closed last Sunday evening with no more until next January. Our church gave the Sunday school classes a picnic last Saturday afternoon.
Groova reports Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hubbard and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lord with son Robert motored to Wilmington Delaware in Hubbard's new car on Saturday. A mad dog that traveled through the area last week bit several dogs. Mrs. Margaret Murphy visits her son A. F. Murphy. Mr. C. W. Bradley is seriously ill at this time.
Judge William H. Adkins visited Denton and formed a jury from 150 taxables listed. Jurors named across eight districts include Walter Sapp, James H. Ward, Thomas R. Green, H. Calvin Todd, W. J. Stant, Isaac T. Fleetwood, L. T. Saulsbury Jr., Richard T. West, and many others. The list shows district by district selections with asterisked qualifiers.
The Greensboro Red Cross Circle reports proceeds from their rummage sale totaling a fraction over 51 dollars aiding Red Cross relief plans. Separately, local families hosted guests over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Warren and relatives, with visits from Miss Martha Griffith and Roland Griffith, and others from Philadelphia and Chester. A hand injury at Easton Hospital left S. N. Harris with two fingers amputated.
In loving remembrance of our mother Hester A Noble who departed this life July 1, 1915. We cannot have her back again for she has crossed the bar. A vacant chair is all that’s left and an aching heart’s deep scar. We will still remember her fondly, mother dear.
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