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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
5
A jumble of local ads and notices. Items include car sales by E H Hirs and Smith & Walls, fruit and ice cream offerings, clean-up days in Denton, rising fuel costs and meat plant closure news, church services, a school flag presentation, and a variety of community announcements. Also listed are military trainees in France, a Red Cross benefit, theater showings at Parker's Theatre, and war savings drive dates running May 12 to June 8.
Private S Irwin Jopp, son of Mr and Mrs S F Jopp of 221 Market street Chester Pa formerly of Denton, sent to France with a crack infantry regiment after brief training. Gladys Olivia Evans marries Sergeant Thomas Dukes Roe U S N A in Baltimore April 27. Rev Roy Thawley named pastor at Durham Connecticut. Frink Zeigler recovering from sprained ankle after camp Meade wrestling bout. Other Denton visitors and locals noted arriving, visiting, or departed, including Eaton, Korn, Roe, Melvin, Wheatles, Tower, and local families.
A large crowd gathered at Denton depot last Monday as young soldiers, including Lewi McNeal Jonathan Hughes and Alfred Cahall, departed for Camp Meade then boarded to Columbus to begin training. The Denton group led by Ridgely Jones and Henry Flowers joined a larger convoy bound for military service. Others listed hail from Greensboro Federalsburg Hillboro Marydel Goldsboro and Henderson.
Mothers Day falls on May 12 this year to honor mothers worldwide. The white carnation is named the symbol of purity, beauty, and charity, reflecting motherhood's virtues, with observances urged in schools, colleges, churches, fraternal societies, orphanages and prisons.
Wanted a young man for store work no experience needed Apply at home Bealls Denton Ma L H Thomas Hobbs bac pacaline for sale all the time.
Private Irwin Jopp, formerly of Chickamauga Georgia, moved to Camp Merritt New Jersey last week and says they seek prayer because they cannot win here. Agent J R Ricards visited his grandmother Mrs J R Ricards Sr of Bridgeville who injured herself in a fall and was unconscious for a time. Mrs Susan Harrington of Pennsylvania and her daughter Mrs F C Weggenman of New Castle Delaware stayed with Harrington’s brother Mr J H Merriken in Ames. Thomas Cleaves and family of Hickman visited Mr I B Cohee of Andersontown. Mr J R Starkey returned to Salisbury to resume carpentry after visiting his daughter Mrs L J Thomas and family. The C E Society of Ames reorganized Sunday evening with C D Collison as president and M F H Collison as secretary. Mr and Mrs Harry Seeders and daughter Sadie of Andrewville visited Mr and Mrs J H Merriken. Sherman Hubbard and sister Helen visited their uncle Mr Ralph Hubbard near Preston. Miss Helen Glenn of Camden New Jersey visited cousins Misses Blanche and Marietta Buller near Hobbs. Mrs C W Huffer of Andersontown returned from a two week visit on the Western Shore of Maryland. Mr Win Kirby has a puncture wound from stepping on a nail. The Red Cross and War Picture display at Oaks school Thursday evening drew a good crowd. Mr M Merriken of Preston dined with his parents Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Jr Ormond Neal of Wilmington are visiting Caroline relatives. The Ladies Aid of Ames was entertained Wednesday by Mr ROH Love.
Burrsville society lists guests of Mr and Mrs James Lister including Man Beyer John Reed and Helen Glean of Camden NX Jet along with Denton visitors and local families. Maple Grove school closed for a picnic while teachers organized a Friday event. Reports of French measles and scarlet fever emerge as cannery work resumes and farmers report corn planting progress.
Choptank residents enjoyed a birthday surprise for J W Cox on Tuesday evening April 23. Guests were hosted in the dining room after a pleasant gathering. Next Sunday services include M P Sunday School 1 30 pm preaching 3 pm and M ES Sunday School 10 30 am. Atts J B Ross and Mrs Martha Waddell visited Mr and Mrs C B Andrews. Two local boys Fred Jones and Benjamin C Williamson left Sunday for Camp Meade. Mrs We EL Dillon and family visited Queen Anne and Easton. Mr and Mrs John Jones of Pocomoke City spent the weekend here. Mr Chas Williamson of New Castle visited his parents. Miss Lelia Ross visiting C E Andrews. Several on the sick list.
The War Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church begins a campaign to raise one million dollars for war purposes, lasting through May 19. Preston schedules all day services Sunday the 12th ending with a monster mass meeting and presentation of two flags. Details to appear in next week's Journal. Services at Ineston M I Church include Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. preaching at 10:45 a.m. Epworth League service at 3 p.m. and sermon. Bethlehem hosts Sunday School at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. Provident State Bank is to receive an Honor Flag for success in Liberty Bonds. Phil Hap to be displayed next week with fitting ceremonies.
Denton joined a large crowd for the final Liberty Loan rally as speakers urged greater subscriptions. County totals rose from 306 200 to 322 350, with local figures Chapman Perkins Block and Rev. Dr Wyatt stressing sacrifice and patriotism. Community groups, church members, and students also contributed to the war effort through meetings and thrift stamp drives.
A compilation of real estate deeds shows transfers across districts including Seventh, Furst, First, Fifth, Third, Sixth and Eighth. Names mentioned include John Dyer, Joseph Miller, Ezekiel Gooden, William Erhart, Lloyd Gooden, Mary A. Tull, William C. Russell, Auntie V. Davis, George E. Noble, Albert Truax, Mamie Kinnear, Augustus Kline, Arthur Cawley, Wilmer Parker, Lawrence Towers, Orrie Turner, Charles Turner, Harry F. Flaharty, John B. Scott, Joseph Carroll, Ida Cahall, Leonard Towers, Theodore Schulke, Harper Lang, Andrew Reed, Margaret Davis, James L. Christopher, Harvey Cooper, Nancy Kitchen, Henry Luth, Frederick Carpenter, Oberhalter, William Johnson, J Frank Short, Thomas Chambers. Totals include settlements ranging from 1 acre to 3900+ acres with prices from $1,400 to $315,000.
Judges Liden Moore and Cavey presided as Fred R Owens guardian of minor William Henry Jopp filed first and final account and was approved. Emma Pepper and Melvin Pepper administrators of George Pepper deceased filed releases from Emma Pepper Lola Stafford Melvin Pepper and Virgie Separ distributees approved. Subscribe for the Journal.
Mrs. F A Wright displayed a service flag at St Pauls Chapel honoring Scouts in military service. Names include Corporal George H Mitchell Camp Meade and others from Camp Meade McClellan Hog Island and Vermont. The item notes Lt H F Case's enlistment path and local marriages and moves among Greensboro Denton Ridgely Wilmington Asheville Sabillasville.
Hillsboro resident William J. Wilkinson aged 72 died at Maryland University Hospital Baltimore on April 25. He was a son of the late William and Mahala C Wilkinson and a brother of Mrs. George F Heaven and Mrs. S. N. Pilchard. Four children survive. A Red Cross benefit supper was held in Thomastown on April 27 by local colored people, netting 35.70 to aid the Hillsboro Red Cross Circle for comfort kits and sweaters for servicemen.
Templeville reports guests around the region as Mrs Kate Knotts and daughter Miss Mary visited Mrs R C Stafford in Millington. Mr Grover Moore of Baltimore visited his mother Mrs M E Moore. Mrs F Raughley and Newark Delaware children stayed with Mr and Mrs B F Starkey. Edna Cahall visiting daughter Mrs Ernest Whittington in Middletown. Emma McKnett spent time with Sudlersville friends. Myrtle Davis visiting Mrs Walton Jones in Sudlersville.
Wooded details note James Devore of Philadelphia spent last week with his sister Mrs. Fred Fountain. Clarence Christopher spent Thursday and Friday with friends in Chester and Philadelphia.
War activities in Caroline County Red Cross circles show knitting and sewing across Templeville Marydel and Bel gian baby care with beds shirts and comfort kits. Volunteers in Federalsburg Greens boro Ridgely and Denton organize hospital beds bed jackets bed shirts sweaters wristlets and socks plus pillows and bags while a plan for county kitchens aims to conserve food plant war gardens and raise funds.
The Salisbury News notes vast Cypress and gum timber shelves in the Pocomoke swamp east of Salisbury. The waste land across Worcester Wicomico and Sussex counties holds millions of tons of peat and marl suitable as fertilizer or fuel. Generations have harvested millions of feet of timber from this marshy area for broad use.
The Wilmington paper notes that lifting the ban on killing chickens has boosted supply at farmers markets while prices stay near unchanged at about zero cents per pound.
Correspondence notes calm among Maryland Democrats contrasts with Republican feuds. Democrats show political rifts but maintain personal ties and unity prospects. Republicans exhibit deep personal hostility, hindering harmony and future concerted action. PW.
A May 1 1918 letter from Clinton T Wyatt pastor appeals to Caroline County Commissioners to buy a public flag for the courthouse. He argues the country’s symbol of free government should be present during wartime and suggests a fifty dollar purchase. He urges action at the next meeting and signs as pastor of Denton Methodist Church.
A RoLand E. Topp from Camp Meade Md writes urging support for the Third Liberty Loan. He links bond purchases to military needs, detailing how $50, $100, and combined bonds provide clothing, food, and overseas equipment for service. He asks readers to pass the appeal along to encourage others to contribute.
The Department of Commerce cites reports from an English newspaper noting communal kitchens as a wartime necessity and likely to see hundreds of installations. A model kitchen in Hammersmith serves about 6,000 customers weekly, with family purchases reflecting 12,000 to 15,000 potential consumers.
The Conservation Commission of Maryland will appoint a State game warden on the first Monday in June. Deputies will be designated to counties, paid half of fines, and guard streams from pollution with sheriff assistance. License costs vary by residency. nonresidents pay 10, residents pay 5 in other counties, 1 in own county. Foreign nationals barred. under 14 cannot hunt. Farm owners and tenants’ children may hunt on farms without license. Violations incur $15 fines and up to 15 days in jail. Clerks remit license funds to a new State Game Protection Fund for wardens, salaries, and game propagation. The fund distributes to counties by contributions, with hawk bounties of 50 cents per hawk head.
Judges Adkins and Hopper presided Wednesday and Thursday disposing of a number of criminal matters. Robert Gibson, colored, found guilty of stealing corn from County Commissioner W F Jackson and sentenced to a suspended term. Selby Webb, colored, acquitted of receiving stolen goods. Hattie Butler, colored, acquitted of receiving stolen goods. E Burke Co attachment cases argued under curia. William Thomas, colored, found guilty of bicycle theft and paroled for twelve months, to pay $3 a month toward costs.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Melson hosted a surprise party at their Smithville home last Wednesday evening for Miss Elizabeth Hastings. A large gathering attended and many pretty and useful presents were given. Refreshments were served late. Misses Helen and Bessie Lyden are visiting friends in Baltimore and will tour Camp Meade during their stay.
In sad remembrance of my dear father George Pepper who departed this life one year ago on May 3 1917 He is gone but not forgotten We hope someday to meet him on that golden shore My wounded heart will heal but the sorrow remains Courage dear we shall meet again signed Mint a
Mrs Annie M Taylor will sell at public sale at Preston the Madison Williams farm of 228 acres. See advertisement.
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