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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1918

Page

5

Social News Highlights From Denton and Surroundings

The column records several marriages and engagements including Harry Christopher and Florence Nicholson at Elkton, and Leila Dean marrying Zora Cannon with ties to Eddystone and Chester Shipbuilding. It notes Travel to Wilmington for dinners, a stay at Hotel Norris Easton, and local employment shifts. It lists visitors to Mortis and Marcus Hook, bank staff appointments at Denton National Bank, and students at Beacon Business College.

Harry Christopher Louise Kerr Eddystone Leila Dean Zora Walton Cannon Cannon Caroline Chester Shipbuilding Co Fdldystone Edward Chuk B. Mildred H. Frank Reed Oxford Pas Grace M. FE H. F. Randolph Wilmington Del William D. Uhler State Raids Commission of Pennsylvania John T. Ridgely Sykesville Charles Carey Cambridge P. T. Wakter Aberdeen Poine William 9. Abler Washington H. Earle Smith William Ubter Wheeler Baltimore George R. West Little Dhaughter Glidys Atlantic City West Thomas C. West J. Roland Chaffinch Denton National Bank Edna Walls Queen Anne's Bank Centreville

Many Women Workers in Government War Effort

Government relies on women as war programs expand. Civil service hires rise from 30,000 to about 70,000 in one year with over 25,000 women. Jobs span stenographers, bookkeepers, draftsmen, nurses, chemists, inspectors, and more. The Civil Service Commission urges women to offer services to sustain operations behind the armed forces.

Washington Lige War and Navy Departments United States Civil Service Commission

Washing Machines for the Farm Feature

A farm life column argues that family washing is the hardest task for farm women. It claims power washing machines cut a day of labor to two hours, easing backbreaking work and water hauling, and urges adoption of any machine to speed laundry.

Band Power Pasoline

Local Notes Passages From Harrington and Denton

Miss Eva A Thawley visits Harrington sister as Mrs Hammond travels to Hadden Heights New Jersey to aid Mrs Garrett who is recovering from a broken arm A Wes ley M E Church service draws large crowd with weekly Sundays planned Mrs Charles N Fountain returns from Camden and Riverside visits Mrs Wilton Pippin Annie Raughley hosts Denton guests Rain halts some farm work Elizabeth Sapp and M Evelyn Wyatt hosted by Sapp families Numerous local visits and a new car for ROHL Wyatt with Children Day at Weeley Mt 1 Church on June 2nd

Eva A. Thawley Coursey Hammond Harrington R. C. Garrett Hadden Heights New Jersey W. N. Conaway Wesley M. E. Church Charles N. Fountain Bradie Fountain Camden Wilton Pippin Riverside Annie Raughley T. AL. Wyatt Denton Seldon Raughbley Whiteleysburg M. L. Wyatt R. T. Dill Rachel M. Harvey Den Weeley Mt 1. Church Rohl Wyatt

Hobbs Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Birthdays

Mrs TM Willey and daughter Miss Fether returned from Baltimore with Miss Margaret Merriken. Venerable Mrs R A Merriken of Washington, D C, reported critically ill with pneumonia. Red Cross services at Union M E Church, Ames Mothers Day address by Rev W L Jump. Mr J H Merriken celebrated 78th birthday. Local visits include Deputy Clerk Smith, Fountain, Thawley, C Bradley and Ralph, and Navy reservist Gilbert Johnson. Ice cream social and ripe Hobbs strawberries noted.

TM. Willey Fether Baltimore Margaret J. Merriken State Normal School Mia Willey Merriken Towson R.A. Merriken Washington, D.C Pederalsburg Hubbs Red Cross Union M. BP W. L. Jump W. LL Jump Ames J. WH. Merriken Birch Drop FL Smith Susan Smith W. OR. Fountain George Thawley Camp Meade C. Bradley Ralph Felton Jump Gilbert C. Johnson U. S. Navy Hobbs J. A. Balling Arthur Brownsville W. E. Hubbard Mr. Willey

Yellow Bridge Social Roundup and Local Weather

Mesers Geo Corkran and C F Thawley motored to Slaughter Beach Tuesday and returned Wednesday with trout for their use. Heavy Monday night rain delayed local corn planting. Rev Alfred Scarborough was entertained Sunday evening by Mr and Mrs C E Thawley. Miss Ruth Whiteley and Miss Evelyn Lankford stayed Friday night with Miss Alice Payne. Children's exercises set for Zion M P Church Sunday night May 26. Mrs C E Thawley visited brother near Oak Grove. Miss Alice Payne stayed with Mrs C B E Thawley Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Giffard Howdle in East Tuesday.

Geo. Corkran C.F. Thawley Alfred Scarborough C. E. Thawley Ruth Whiteley Evelyn Lankford Alice Payne Zion M. OP Oak Grove C. BE. Thawley Giffard Howdle East

Relance: Rogers entertain guests from Denton and Camp Meade

Mr and Mrs George Rogers entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Roland Satterfield and daughter Elizabeth of Denton Mr and Mrs of Rogers and daughter Alverta of Federalsburg Rev EBL Marshall Edward and Harry Marshall Wilbur Kettering and Private William Betton of Camp Meade Mr and Mrs Ira Wheatley entertained Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Frank Lankford and Mr and Mrs Henry Morris Misses Lillian Lankford Vivian Wainwright and Mr Wash Wheatley Mr and Mrs Lee Morris Everett and Ernest Morris and Ira Wheatley spent Tuesday in Cambridge Miss Lydia Moris has gone to Cambridge Hospital for treatment.

George Rogers Roland Satterfield Elizabeth Denton of Rogers Alverta Federalsburg Ebl. Marshall Edward Harry Marshall Wilbur Kettering Walliam Betton Camp Meade Ira Wheatley Frank Lankford Henry Morris Lillian Lankford Vivian Wainwright Wash Wheatley Lee Morris Messrs. Everett Ernest Morris Cambridge Lydia Moris Cambridge Fospital

Social Guests and Family Visits Reported in Local Notes

Mr and Mrs C W Prettyman and family from Ridgely visited Mas and Mrs J F E Cheesum on Sunday. Mrs McM White of Wilmington and Mr Thomas Willis of Easton were Friday guests of Mr Ella Carmine. Mr Purcell Gadew has returned to Baltimore for medical treatment of a dislocated elbow. Miss Kathryn Mears and Mr Claude Mears of Beulah visited Mr J F Cheesum. Miss Iva Griffith spent the week end with Miss Marie Perry.

C. W. Prettyman Ridgely Mas J. FE. Cheesum McM. White Wilmington Thomas Willis Easton Ella Carmine Purcell Gadew Baltimore Kathryn Mears Claude Mears Beulah J. F. Cheesum Iva Griffith Marie Perry

Mrs. W. H. Smith4 Dies at 52 in Ridgely

Mrs. W H Smith4 died May 13 at age 52. Funeral held at Methodist Church with Rev J J Bunting and Rev L S Mathews officiating. burial at Sadlersville. Survived by husband and three sisters. Attendees from Washington Henderson Greensboro Wilmington and Marydel. Also notes on Epworth League officers and church fund drives, local club meeting, baptisms and confirmations, and various social notes.

W. H Greensboro FE. FP. Smith Kenton Howard Smith Mollie Richards Wilmington Alfred Smith Wyoming Hannah Baughley Belle Dailey Effie Heather Marydel Epworth League LS. Matthews Gladys Smith Ada Matthews Mesdames Kanttman Swine Viola Jones Mary Laird J. J. Sunting Ebenezer Church C. W. Jackson Rebecca Swing Virginia Hayes Monaghan Cliss Florence Laird Blanch Laid Susie Marvel Anna Richards Pred Madani Wilbon Jackson Ros. Simons Mervyn Seward St John’s College, Annapolis Frank Matthews Marcus Hook JS. Matthews William Harrison, Jr Marty Madara Florida Flop. Elerr Ridgely Pennsylvania Noble Pippin Camp Din Mro Robert Pippin Philadelphia Helen White Georgetown Delit Green Charry Gibson Baltimore C. C.travell Sara Hoffman Amanda Saulsbury Church of the Brethren Armour & Co M.D. VC FE. Beaumont Hillsboro Leland Russell Newark N. J D. M. Sming T. W. Jones Washington Sara Troftman Sara Neff Ernest Smith Camp Meade W.c.tn. U J. D. Davis Rosannah Richards

Real Estate Transfers See Clerk Records List

Real estate transfers recorded include W Carroll Vasterfieht and Christian Holsinger for several acres in the Seventh district. Albert Sisk to Ulysses Adams for Pro acres in Fourth district. Agnes Harper to Bowdle for a Fourth district lot. Besse Bryant to George Redden for 650 acres in Fifth district. Alexine Chattinch to Howard Sullivan for So acres in Third district. Amela Engle to Lizzie Montague for 5 acres in Fourth district. J Roland Chaffineh et al to Corinne Sturkey Thomas Hobbs property for 3000 dollars. J Orem Ceen to John W Funk for 7 acres in Second district. Georgeanna Gravatt to T Pliny Fisher for 6 4 acres in Third district. A W Comfort to Jonathan Parsons for Second district property 33950. George E Taylor to Emerson Wills for 76 acres in Fourth district 800. Octavia Jester to J Francis Jester for 7500 square feet in Fifth district 84. Bertha Skethway to James F Jester for a Fifth district lot 75 dollars. Silas Sparklin to Joseph P Patchett Federalsburg property. Georgeanna Gravatt to John T Carter for 44 acres in Third district 390.

W. Carroll Vasterfieht Christian S. Holsinger Albert W. Sisk Ulysses G. Adams Agnes H. Harper William W. Bowdle Besse RR Bryant George T. Redden Sifth Alexine Chattinch Howard F. Sullivan Amela Engle Lizzie Montague J. Roland Chaffineh Et al Corinne Sturkey Thomas Hobbs J. Orem Ceen John W. Funk Cgeorgeanna Gravatt T. Pliny Fisher A. W. Comfort Jonathan S. Parsons George E. Taylor Emerson Wills Octavia Jester J. Francis Jester Bertha Skethway James F. Jester Silas Sparklin Joseph P. Patchett Federalsburg Georgeanna Gravatt John T. Carter

Graduation Day Announced for Caroline County High Schools

Public schools in Caroline county will close Friday June 7. Commencement dates follow: Federalsburg June 16, Denton and Ridgely June 11, Preston June 12, Greensboro June 13. Prospective graduates listed for Greensboro Federalsburg Caroline Preston and Ridgely high schools.

Caroline County Federalsburg Denton and Ridgely Preston Greensboro Greensboro High School Mabel Cohee Edna Carrow Anna Carter Audrey Jewell Caroline High School Martha Beck Emma Bloxsom Hilda Cade Mary Deweese Mildred Downes Adeline Fisher Louise Fisher Ruth Hill Lois Krabrill Anna Lucas Florence Seeders Elizabeth Stevens Miriam Todd Esther Willey Della Wooters Walter Case Alton McDaniel John Slaughter Preston High School Charles Andrews Noble Kelley Roland Taylor Emmeline Bradley Elsie Reich Federalsburg High School Tazel Towers Hilda Covey Mildred Wright Mabel Clarke Ruth Harper Marguerite Wilson Grace Blake Edith McMahan Robert Davis Everett Nuttle William Wagoner Walter Holt Noble Calloway Albert Jones Arthur Noble Roy Nichols Earle Alford Sheriman Neal Linwood Howeth Ridgely High School C. Wilson Jackson Fred Madara Rose Simons Blanche Laird Florence Laird Susie Marvel

The Raughley War Case Settled

The Raughley will suit began in Queen Anne's Court before Judges Adkins and Hopper with a large crowd and about a hundred witnesses. After two hours of negotiations a settlement ended the case with plaintiff James T Raughley paid 1000 by legatee Alfred Baughbley, all costs to be borne by each side. A similar settlement occurred earlier with Mrs Mary Emima Locke who had contested the will.

Queen Anne’s Court Adkins James ‘T. Raughley Alfred Baughbley Apo Mary Emima Locke

Death of Henry C Rawlings and Henry Maloney in Richmond

Henry C Rawlings a Kent County native long resident of Caroline died at Greensboro aged about 75 after a long illness. Funeral in Greensboro Sunday with Rev G R Neece. He was a harness maker farmer and former postmaster and Orphans Court candidate. Survived by children H Claude Raymond B and several daughters. Interment Greensboro Cemetery. Henry T Maloney of Caroline County died in Richmond at 76 after two years illness. Clerk of the U S Court of Appeals at Richmond for many years he spent most of his life in court service. Interment Eas ton. He is survived by relatives and many nieces and nephews.

Henry C. Rawlings Kent County Delaware Caroline Nea Greensboro G. R. Neece Greensboro Ile Orphans’ Court Cleveland Maloney Parlett Baltimore F. P. Covey Denton T. H. Hollingsworth Easton United States Court of Appeals Richmond

Greensboro Delegates at Federalsburg County Convention

In Federalsburg at the county convention M I Sunday School workers from Greensboro attended. Delegates included J W W Porter and Blanche Jackson. Indicted in the large Greensboro delegation were Lena Lewis G O Neese G R Stull Adelaide Griffin Herbert Dill Bayard Ethel Vancant Henry Cohoe Mabel. Guests included Barry Moore and Mrs William Moore of Greensboro and William Moore of Wilmington. Visitors also noted from Cambridge and Wilmington. In St Pauls Church Greensboro a drive aided Methodist boys in the war. Harold Baggs and family from Atlantic City visited Greensboro parents.

M. I M. P Federalsburg J. W. W. Porter Blanche Jackson Lena Lewis G. O. Neese R. R. Stull Adelaide Griffin Herbert Dill Bayard Ethel Vancant Henry Cohee Mabel Barry Moore William Moore Greensboro Wilmington R. Frank Eaton Chestertown Laura West Edith Dill Cambridge Wm. D. Bishop John T. Clark St. Pauls Church Harold Baggs Atlantic City

Examination for Hobbs Postmaster Vacancy Announcement

The Civil Service Commission announces an examination to be held at Denton on June 8 to certify candidates for the Hobbs postmaster role and other possible vacancies in the office. Last year’s compensation was $409. Applicants must be 21 or older and reside within the supplied post office territory. application blanks available at the Hobbs post office.

Hobbs United States Civil Service Commission Denton Hobbs Post Office

Damage suit filed over deadly train automobile crash

John Dill as administrator of Alfred Dill sues PB and W Railroad Co in Superior Court of New Castle County Delaware for 315000 alleging death of Alfred Dill and a second fatality, Mrs. Arthur Scully, when the car was struck by a train just below Claymont on Thanksgiving Day. Trial set to begin Wednesday May 22 with Dill represented by Goldsborough firm and the railroad by Ward Gray Neary.

John Dill Alfred Dill Superior Court New Castle County Delaware PB. & W. Railroad Company Arthur Scully Easton Claymont T. Alan Goldsborough Denton Marvil Layton Goldsboro

Woman's Land Army Calls Women to Enlist for War Effort

The Women's Land Army of America issues an SOS urging women with strength to hoe and rake to enlist to help farmers grow crops needed to win the war. Pledge vacation time if you cannot sign for the full summer. paid work, housing, and meals provided. Apply at 200 West Saratoga Street, Maryland for details.

Woman's Land Army of America Woman'’s Land Army of Maryland Saratoga Street

In loving remembrance of James II Thawley obituary

In loving memory of James II Thawley who died May 20 1916 two years ago. There is no death, only transition, as the poet said, and we wait for the promise of no more death or pain. Family and friends.

James II Thawley St John

Red Cross War Fund forms drive team captains

A meeting at the Court House in Denton elected county team captains and alternates for the Red Cross War Fund drive. Robt Jarrell Jr and district leaders were chosen along with a treasurer, Prof W S Crouse, urged for broad public support to relieve suffering worldwide.

Court House Denton Red Cross War Fund Red Cross Robt. Jarrell, Jr Goldsboro J. S. Lapham F. P. Roe Greensboro F. R. Malone Teensboro Harry A. Roe T. Pliny Fisher Walter M. Wright Preston Ellie Wright T. H. Chambers Federalsburg J. R. Charles Harry M. Thompson Hillsboro W. J. Sparks Irwin T. Saulsbury Ridgely William W. Seward Thos H. Everngam Benjamin Lawless Hobbs W. 5 Crouse

Senator Brown Visits To Support Farm Boys

Senator Henry Brown of Kent county visited on Wednesday to promote the United States Boys Working Reserve. The program offers 16 to 21 year olds work with guidance and safeguards, aiding farmers facing higher crop demands to feed armies and allies. Applications are directed to the county agent and school superintendent offices, with Labor Department oversight.

Henry Brown Kent County United States Boys Working Reserve Farmers of America Brown United States Department of Labor

Big Army for the Farm A Maryland youth labor plan

The U S Boys Working Reserve program aims to enroll youths aged sixteen to twenty one from Maryland high schools and colleges to aid farm crops. Frank I Cahn directs from Fort Union Trust Building as federal liaison, stressing patience from farmers and the goal of increasing food for soldiers abroad. Wheat prices 32.24 and corn 31.80.

Maryland Frank I. Cahn Fort Union Trust Building Department of Labor Washington U. S Baltimore City France Chilhood Areen

More Men for Camp Meade Drafted Caro county list to join May 25

Six young men from Caroline county depart Denton aiming to become skilled mechanicians under War Department orders. The list names Sisk of Preston, Mchnatt of Greensboro, Trazzare of Denton, Hicks of Hillsboro, Brown of Federalsburg, Perry of Denton along with numerous alternates from Denton Federalsburg Preston Ridgely Greensboro and Wilmington awaiting Camp Meade posting.

Caroline County Denton Joseph Gilbert Sisk Preston Alexander Mchnatt Greensboro Clifford ‘T. ‘Trazzare Clifton R. W. Hicks Hillsboro War Department Pittsburg James Earle Brown Federalsburg John Arthur Perry Pennsylvania State College Lemont Caroline Camp Meade Edward C. Cahall Henderson Fred E. Jones Lawrence J. Harrington Clinton Thomas Carroll Luther Clinton Neal William G. Loewe Fred Houston Scott Samuel Taylor Jopp Lawrence Smith Clarence Frederick Lane Ridgely William Robert Edge Herbert Hutson Leonas V. Wright Harry Leon Mitchell James Herbert Reese Joseph Howard Perry Charlie Edwards Andrew I Brumbaugh Harry Elmer Hopkins Charles Tillman Harvey Olin Beverly Wright Marion Earl Mills Leland Columbus Wright Everett Edward Willin Oak Grove Edward M. Pinkine Ralph E. Coulbourn Emmons Harvey Reed Raymond B. Blanche Albert Fletcher Sisk Joseph Francis Ward Carlton West Samuel B. Cohee Marydel Royland Allie H. Satterfield William McKnott Fleming Goldsboro Norman Harris Herbert Paul Craft Harlan D. Clevenger Vaughn Collins Wyatt Chester Arthur Hudson Wilmington Lee A. Walden Choptank Daniel Fields, Jr Daniel Willard Sparklin Philip Florentz Vonwille William

Costly War Victory Is Cheaper in Long Run

The piece argues that regardless of the price, winning the war costs less than losing it. A German victory would erase the money spent, force indemnities, and trigger ongoing foreign trade collapse. Loss would threaten national liberty and independence, and our global rights.

United States

Quotas From the Counties for May Draft Call

The draft call set for May 25 lists county quotas for Maryland. Allegany 79, Anne Arundel 139, Calvert 36, Caroline 47, Carroll 7, Cecil 57, Charles 57, Dorchester 88, Frederick 105, Garrett 55, Harford 85, Howard 29, Kent 45, Montgomery 73, Prince George s 50, Queen Annes 48, St. Marys 44, Somerset 78, Talbot 35, Washington 134, Wicomico 84, Worcester 68.

Allegany Anne Arundel Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George's Queen Anne's St. Mary's Somerset Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester

In Memoriam for Mrs Mary E Trice 1918

In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother Mrs Mary E Trice who departed this life April 2 1918 aged 12 years Dearest mother thou hast left us And thy loss we deeply feel But tis God who has bereft us He can all our sorrows heal By her daughter Mrs Will Smith

Mary E. Trice Will Smith

Hicks and Gorsuch Wed at Parents Home

Monday evening May 13 at the groom's home the ceremony joined Clifford Hicks and Irene Gorsuch in the presence of immediate relatives. Rev EW McDowell officiated and the groom departed Wednesday for Pittsburgh to begin a mechanical course for government work.

Clifton Hicks Irene Gorsuch EW. McDowell Pittsburgh

Social News From Woodenhawk Report

Mrs Thurman Adams visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Roger Adams. Mr and Mrs Harry Chaffinch spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs E H Short. Misses Helen and Mildred Noble spent Sunday with Miss Ola Chaffinch.

George L Jump Hardware Company announces new ownership

Mrs. George L. Jump announces the purchase of her late husband’s hardware and farm implement business in Queen Anne Md. The shop will operate as the George L Jump Hardware Company with Henry E Morgan as business manager. She pledges up‑to‑date stock and attentive service to patrons.

George L. Jump Queen Anne Henry E. Morgan Queen Anne, Md

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