Local Denton items report millinery openings and sales
The Denton Journal notes millinery openings at Mrs Hallingsworth and Mrs M Quackenboss, new coats at J H Nichols Co, and a stock of Easter suits arriving. It also reports poultry business coal, West Denton mill purchase by Richards Bros Co, and local property transfers. Community events include Easter market, church programs, and farming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichol. and
Cos
Inday
Hallingsworth
M. Quackenboss
E. O. Anderson
Richards Bros. & Co
West Denton
Clarence Richards
Hyncon Darling
Ganey's
J. H. Nichols & Co
Denton
Wilhan Bullock
Blackiston
W. G. Wooters
John
Fyern
Wiliam Thomas
Atonza Washington
Oak Grove
Ladies of Christ Church Guild
B.C. Beckham
Culpeper
H. A. Roe
Penton and
Greensharo
Satuday
M.om. Luzader
Epworth League of
M. E. Church
Waller
Fanners
Farmers’ Club
Cover Dry Goods Company
Easton
Busness
Newt
Tomorow
Preston M. FL
Sundas School
Bethlehem
Tulghotan Harvey
Satreville
New York World
Hirehop Cornyvan
Baltanore
Seoator Pentoe
Personal and social news from the war era
Letters from Eugene G Andetan report six months in Johns Hopkins laboratories in France before joining the ambulance corps. Harold Andrew gains government leave for Ordnance Bureau duties in Chicago after a wartime stint with the Union State Highways. John Griffith of the 115th Infantry writes of drill, shell bursts, and a difficult lake crossing near Anmiston Alabama. Various marriage licenses, moves, and notices follow, including military awards and government service assignments for several Denton residents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene G. Andetan
Mirs
Mary M. van Geeel
Johns Iopkins
France
Ambulance Corps
Wiiting
J. W. Green
J. H. Summerfield
J. EU. Nichols
Harold Andrew
Uinon State Highways Engineering Corps
Ordnance Bureau
War Department
Chicago
Northwestern University
John Griffith
115Th Infantry
Anmiston
Ala
Shjah Griffth
Hester Leavenworth Riddle
James Riddle
Petersburg
Chase
Fohing Justin
Medical Revenue Corp
St .Aul's Episcopal Church
Thomas Nelson Dodd
Rochester
Agnes Silfiot
Burg
Alred Putsch, Jr
Baltimore
Ella M. Willians
Robert W. Downes
Stephen P. Shipman
San Amonto
Texas
Government Service
William J. Blackiston
Charles H. Blackiston
Florence Blackiston
Holiness Campground
Anna Lynch
John K. Lynch
Ridgely
Miss Lynch
Washington
Wintela T. Nichols
Mro
WH. Doerr
Hulehird
Cherr Readaeck
Chetnut Clith
Cordova
Laeutenant
J. Woodall Greer
Denton
Prank TE Daerri
L. R. Hibbard
Aston
Howard U. Clopy
May Virgins
Henry W. Hughes
Visutin Messick
Wachington
Rh. M. Messick
Mroo
Milton Tlaucock
Mir
Roland G. Gaslin
Wb WW. Trughes
New York
Isaac J. Moore
Florida
W. OR. Peter
Dover
Red Cross Notes from Caroline County Chapter
The Caroline County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports February knitting by circles under Mrs J W Stawell. County knitting chair Mrs G C Skirven lists Greensboro Denton Preston Federalsburg Hillsboro Ridgely and Garwin as contributors with sweaters wristlets socks bed shirts bed jackets suits pajamas slings hot water bag covers fracture pillows operating sacks and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
American Red Cross
J. W. Stawell
G. C. Skirven
Greensboro
Lawrence Greenley
Denton
G. C.skirven
W. H. Anderson
Preston
Ales. Noble
Federalsburg
Fernandes Davis
Hillsboro
W. Long ‘Thompecon
Ridgely
al. Earle Smth
J. Frank Ledman
Pederalsburg
Harry Davis
Hilsboro
G. Lawrence Wilson
John M. Swing
Hobbs Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Industry
Miss Eva Mae Ricards returns from Baltimore and Southern Maryland while her brother visits Hobbs. The champion rear calf shipped to Philadelphia weighed 255 pounds selling for over 40 dollars. The Hobbs Manufacturing Company plans a basket factory opening. Various residents visit Baltimore or nearby towns. notable movements include Miss Annie G Adams relocating to Washington DC and Al I Adams being ill. Rev W L Jump expected to lead the circuit another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Eva Mae Ricards
Bridgeville
Baltimore
Maryland
J. R. Ricards
Philadelphia
William Kerby
William H. Lord
James H. Nichols
Concord
Charles Benton
Edgar Willis
Andersontown
F E. M. Willey
Federalsburg
Roland Trice
Chestnut Grove
W. Lo Jump
H.W. Hughes
Annie G. Adams
Columbia
D. C
Adams
Ridgely Notes of Local Visits and Community Life
Burrsville social links span visits from Rev and Mrs Conaway to Denton and Goldsboro as Ridgely mourns typhoid victim I Frank Laird. Debates light up Radgely High School while the Liddes Community Club pursues a lyceum plan.
Local notes on farms and moves around Goldsboro
Goldsboro reports farm changes and local relocations as farmers face reduced acreage due to government actions. Mentions Daltinger's employer at a new milk station, Pippin of Greensboro as contractor, and property sales involving Shively, Rotean, Parson, and Kilian. Peach and apple crops suffer. Blueberry Corner district event yields 530. Rail agent Nichols relocates to Worton. Shively family moves to town while George Shively works in Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hl. Daltinger
C. Hl. Pippin
Greensboro
Tate
Gen. Shively
Frank Rotean
Kilian
Lindtown
C. IE. Parsons
West Virginia
Blueberry Corner
Earl Nichols
Worton
Ken County
Medford Raisin
Ram
Templeville Social Guests And Red Cross Members
Templeville notes list Sunday visitors including Mr and Mrs T Pippin Jr and guests Ben Spry Madaline and George Pippin from Delaware. New Red Cross members named Mrs Jos Moore Mrs M Moore Mrs Henry Hong and Mrs L Reiter. Ethel Sparks from Philadelphia visiting her parents. Bowens visit Sadlersville. Grover Moore of Baltimore staying with Mrs M Moore. Florence Faulkner weekend with Marydet friends. Roland Knotts of Ridgely visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Pippin, Jr
Ben
Spry
Chestertown
Madaline Pippin
George Pippin
Wyoming
Del
Red Cross
Jos. Moore
M. 2. Moore
Henry Hong
L. Reiter
Ethel Sparks
Philadelphia
Win. Sparks
Yellow Bridge Socials and Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Mabel Wheatley hosted friends at her uncle Kia Whiteleys home last Thursday. Miss Magpie Harper returned to Wilmington with her parents after a short visit. Zion M D Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs Atiza Corkrans Friday night. Mr and Mrs F H Cannon entertained many friends Monday. Miss Bertha Cohee visited sister Mrs Lence Cantk Sunday. Miss Alice Payne spent the weekend with Cambridge friends and Miss Mary Contbaurn visited Easton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O H. Thawles
W. ON. Conaway
Phos. E. Cahath
Lester
Rachel M. Harvey
Marie Moore
Albert Wine
Denton
Grace Murphy
Nethie Butler
Mie
Patney Calhon
Laura Thawley
Mildred Nute
Laura A. Porter
Nellie Wooters
Gove Wyatt
Hester Wyatt
James Paster
Presen
Roberta Wyatt
FE. H. Sapp
Frank Laird
Ridgely
Ridgels
Alice Bennington
J. M. Haysmaker
Harry Laird
H. M. Laird
Samuel Laird
Charles Glasgow
George Amos
Ethe
Harford County
William Starpley
Chincoteague
Lo M. Carter
Baltimore
Radgely High School
Wilson Jackson
Fried Madara
Florence Laird
Russ Simons
Anna Richards
Susie Manuel
Mises Minerva Reher
Beatrice Butler
Voses Helen Lynch
Ellie Buther
Dorothy Muncha
Mildred Swann
Virginia Butter
Wise
Heh
Halle
Liddes’ Community
John Darvis
Purner
George Kunter
Jennie Simuth
Henry Wilkinson
Berne Dukes
James Efesalon
Walter Bennington
Will Smith
Thomas Jone, Jr
Margaret Santsky
Jerressa South
Bemp
Anna Frances Seward
Tittle
Frances
Bertha Beaver
Anne Smith
Leola Temple
Bethe Smith
Norman Pauutkner, Jr
Baal Holsinger, Jr
Harry Swann, Jr
Mitty Jones
Billy Raleigh
John Savlbury
William Femple
Reformed Church
New York
Athlone City
Camp Upton
Aline Carmine
George Dutton
E.R. Brumbaugh
Jacob
Newville
Pal
Alice
University of Pennesivan
Anna Lynch
Moore School
Greensboro
War Trade Board
Washington
Edwards
Bennard
Havre de Grace
Honey
Philadelphia
Ella Sinler
George Sniler
J. R. Bicking
G. M. Downes
Arietta
Woodbury
John Parker
Armour
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
W. FP. Jarman
Millsboro
Del
J. M. Barry
McDaniels
J. «. Madara
Selby Smith
Bryan Turbin
Just Government League
T. W. Jones
Mabel Wheatley
Kia Whiteley
Magpie Harper
Wilmington
Joseph Harper
Zion M.D. Church
Atiza Corkran
F. H. Cannon
Bertha Cohee
Lence Cantk
Alice Payne
Cambridge
Mary Contbaurn
Easton
Queen Anne Trader Jimp Death Case Notes No Criminal Penalties
Commissioner Victor Murdock of the FTC in Washington wrote Dr Hackett of Queen Anne regarding the death by suicide of George Leroy Jimp, a local merchant and packer. He stated no criminal penalties are involved and no decision had been reached when the tragedy occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Murdock
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
Dr. Hackett
Queen Anne
George Leroy Jimp
Queen Anne's
Packer
Limited Service Draftees From Caroline Areas Listed for Further Examination
The article lists numerous individuals from Caroline and surrounding towns flagged for limited service and subject to further physical examination. It names Thomas George Rash Ridgely William A Pinkine Denton Alfred W Davis Federalshoro and many others across Preston Greensboro Denton Federalsburg Hillsboro Choptank and related locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Caroline
Thomas George Rash
Ridgely
Wiliam A. Pinkine
Denton
Alfred W. Davis
Federalshoro
Harvey L. Fountain
Oscar Smith
Joseph Harris
Preston
Raymond EF. Evans
Hillsboro
Robert O. Jones
Henderson
Edwin Tribbett
Greensboro
Ernest Holland
Edward Murray
Edward Roland Seeders
Hobbs
David Smith
George Thomas
Robert W. Henry
Goldsboro
Win
Vincent McCrea
Federalsburg
Carroll Comerys
Hernan Dorman
Win J. Saunders
Guy Vincent Ewing
Ernest Pr. Griffith
T. Hardy Williams
Charles Connelly
Thomas B. McCloud
Oris Kingsley Ames
Norman E. Faulkner
Jesse Lee Hughes
Charles Edwand Young
Carlton Short
Howard Andrews
Jacob Zerl
Harford S. Ward
George H. Price
Choptank
Wesley Earle Thawley
Harvey Edward Lewis
William Murphy
Thomas H. Jones
Wihnington
Edward M. Pinkine
Ralph E. Coulbourn
Raymond B Blanch
Philip A. Murray
Joseph Gilbert Sisk
Joseph H. Eskridge
Alton Adkins Willin
Howard P. Smith
Courtland
Austin
Somerset
Nathan Albert Brown
Bernard J. Frazier
Virgil Scott
Leyman A. Jarvis
Harry Meads
Gootee Stevens Roe
Fred Noman Smith
Hobt
Title Willin
Nathan A. McCarty
Lemuel Reed
Charles A Beaumont
Greensho
Wilton
Compulsory Work Law Pushes Registration in Caroline County
Maryland law requires able bodied males not continuously employed to register with the county circuit court clerk to be assigned to work for private and public employers at a reasonable wage. Non registration risks misdemeanor charges and fines up to fifty dollars, with possible imprisonment. The County Agent aids the unemployed and advises farmers on labor needs, while officials urge citizen tips to identify unregistered workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Maryland
Baltimore
Caroline County
Welch Takes Charge of Recently Purchased Farm in Miami
Mr. S. W. Welch assumed control of the newly bought farm. Mr. Stephens returned to Miami, Florida, after handling related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Welch
Stephens
Miami
Florida
Peninsula Tomato Growers Meet In Denton For Price Protest
The Peninsula Tomato Growers Association gathered in Denton with delegates from six counties and many growers. They elected directors and officers, debated the $21 per ton price fixed by the Food Administration, and urged relief through a hearing and price revision plus a protest committee to lobby with the Tri State Canners Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula Tomato Growers’ Association
Denton
Tueday
Court House
Peninsula Association
John N. Bennett
Stil Pond
C. L. Sassou
East New Market
Albert A Smith
Cambridge
Tanco
Taylor
Furtock
I.F. Wimbrow
Hebron
Grant Sexton
Salisbury
E. F E. Twilley
James H. Smith
Ridgely
J. Frank Wright
Association
John E. Patton
Dorchester
Samuel G. Nuutle
Caroline
W. Lee Allen
Wicomico
Food Administration
Mr. Phillips
T. Winfield Webster
W. F. Allen
M. M. Luzadetr
California
Colorado
Indiana
Maryland
H. B. Messenger
Atlantic
Peninsula Tomato Growers Association
Foot
Tri State
George W. Kemp
Somerset
John Skinner
G. Nuttle
Ro L Kemp
Talbot
Kent
T. R. L. Price
Queen Anne's
Messrs. Kemp
Bennett
Skinner
The
Gravatt obituary notes death after fatal injury
John J. Gravatt, 34, died from a paralytic stroke caused by a skull fracture when his wagon horses frightened the perch pole and toppled the wagon. Funeral services were held at his home and interment in Denton cemetery. Pallbearers included Wilmer Parker and others. floral tributes were numerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menton
Elisha DD. Park
Seventh District
Elis
Park
New York
Fle
Caroline
Sarah Cade
Ringgold
Henry M. Cade
Amanda
Emma Saulsbury
Ridgely
Corinne Straughn
Jersey City
John J. Gravatt
Cass and
Crouse
Denton
Wilmer Parker
Harvey Fleetwood
Howard Callahan
Lester Evernhain
Edward Hoone
Harry Scott
Pleasant Greetings From Mr Neal to the Editors
A letter from J Dammond of Penns Grove New Jersey thanks the JouRNAL editors for sending the paper ahead of supper. He praises the paper reading routine, notes many hometown boys answered Uncle Sam’s call, and admires readers who contribute powder for the Hun effort while awaiting deployment. He questions rising material prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Neal
Uncle Sam
France
J. Dammond Nlal
Penn's Grove
N. J
Orphans' Court Actions Clear Various Estates
Judges Liden Moore and Covey preside as inventories are filed and estates settled. The court approves payments to minor distributees from Carotine County Bank and Provident State Bank funds, releases from several distributees, and authorizes deposits for minors. Administrators file accounts and sales, with appraisers appointed and notices to creditors ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Liden, Moore and Covey
Darius Pippin
James Pippin
Lester Stevenson
Carotine County
Minnie Stevenson
Cora E. Murphy
Mildred
Richard and
Raymond Murphy
Provident State Bank
George Kk. Wright
Mary E. Lane
Jesse Wright
Betsy A. Wright
George X
W. Grayson
Frederick N
Emory Wright
Laura Christopher
Clara Corkran
Annie Lynch
Alfred Raughley
Lewis & Knotts
Janes T. Raughley
Shadrach J. Raughley
T. Alan Goldsborough
Caveater
Circuit Court
Anna E. Heather
J. Tyson Heather
Albert F. Heather
Helen M. Heather
Myrtle Rambo
Mary Nashold
Harry H. Heather
Savings Department of
Denton National Bank
Daisy A. Breeding
Josiah A. Beck
George Gilbert Breeding
John T. Carter
T. Fred Garey
Local residents and visitors gathered in town events
Henderson notices list visits and travels of residents and relatives. Rev C D Sharpless and son Jesse left for Camp Greenleaf Ga. Mrs C E Hollingsworth and Elizabeth Wilmingotn visited Edith Gooden. Clarence Pritchett from Wilmington visited his parents. Numerous relatives and friends visited in town and Wilmington, with trips to Camp Meade Burrsville and trips to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Sharpless
Wilmington
Jesse
Camp Greenleaf
C. E. Hollingsworth
Elizabeth
Edith Gooden
Clarence Pritchett
John Pritchett
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. G. Carrow
J. S. Pritchett
Camp Meade
W. L. Pritchett
R. E. Pippin
Ridgely
Peart Dill
S.C. Johnson
W. N. Conaway
Burrsville
Mabel Cannon
Denton
EB Coffin
S. D. Carrow
Greensboro
Harry Karcher
F. EB. Sweeney
Philadelphia
Viola Clayville
Baltimore
Smith Wins in High Court Over Railroad Injury
Alfred H. Smith sued the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad under the Federal Employers' Liability Act for injuries when a freight engine struck his camp car near Easton in 1917. The Circuit Court ruled Smith engaged in interstate commerce, a finding upheld by the Court of Appeals, awarding him 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Alfred H. Smmith
Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington Railroad Company
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Easton
T. Alan Goldsborough
Henry R. Lewis
Hillsboro Ladies Aid Society Hosts at Jarrell Home
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Chas. Jarrell. Mrs. Wm. Locke of Philadelphia visits Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Pennington. Miss Sadie Wothers spent last week in Baltimore. Miss Lucretia Gibbs of York Va. visits Miss Virginia Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Chas. Jarrell
Wm. Locke
Philadelphia
W. F. Pennington
Sadie Wothers
Baltimore
Lucretia Gibbs
York, Va
Virginia Holt
Preston Homecomings Shown In Navy Uniform
Mr. Charles Edward Venson appears in his naval uniform during a brief home visit this week, greeting family and neighbors and sharing stories of service aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Venson
Cave
War Efforts Grow in Caroline County Community
February report from Mrs. J Kemp Stevens outlines Red Cross and youth activities in Caroline. Government support payments of 352.50 monthly cover a drafted man’s family. Red Cross sent emergency cot equipment to Norfolk. Denton girls knit an 81 square afghan and work on a layette for a Belgian baby. many thrift stamp sales favor Federalsburg. 14 girls’ canning clubs with 218 members organized. Thrift Club memberships rise after talks on war and stamps. a March agenda includes Junior Red Cross auxiliaries and school programs to boost county thrift stamp sales toward quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kemp Stevens
Maryland Council of Defense
Caroline
American Red Cross
Norfolk
Denton
Federalsburg
Preston
Edith G. Norman
Ridgely
E. O. Anderson
Greensboro
Red Cross
E M. Noble
Harmony society forms with listed officers in Harmony
A Christian Endeavor Society organized Sunday evening with officers President Mr Webster Todd vice president Miss Reba Hurst secretary Miss Minnie Ivins treasurer Miss Mildred Collins organist Miss Martha Lynch. Members entertained and guests visited from Denton Federalsburg Easton and Denton etc with local families hosting and hosting updates on health and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Webster Todd
Reba Hurst
Minnie Ivins
Mildred Collins
Martha Lynch
Ivins
Edith Told
Clara Butler
Webster Torld
Russell Morgan
Norman Wright
Fred Stafford
Claude Lynch
Charles Howard
Paul
Denton
Johnson
Rufus Fleetwood
Charles Collins
G. G. Wright
Easton
Edinburgh Farmers Gather Brief Updates On Local Affairs
The Foote Canning Company superintendent spent Saturday with local farmers. Mr. Thomas Emerson suffered a bad sack incident. A valuable horse was hung in the stable and badly hurt. Farmers discuss current prices for peas and corn while tomatoes receive little talk. Mrs. Irving Coleman visits her daughter in Chester Pennsylvania. Farmers stay busy this week sawing wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Foote Canning Company
Thomas Emerson
Irving Coleman
Chester
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the Local Department
Vanesane
GAR
Hobbs Manufacturing Company
Ridgely News
Templeville
Yellow Bridge
Lawrence Bo Towins
R. C. Riew
Axoritson
Council of Defense
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