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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
5
Denton items cover a Buick car ad, Red Cross drives with a $150 total, Jun 6 16 events, church services, land sales near Greensboro, and various sermons at local churches. Community notes include a May 27 assembly for soldiers, theater plans at Parker's Theatre, and a county Red Cross mass meeting with speakers from the University of Virginia and Canada.
Mr Charles W Sylvester of Flammond Indiana has joined the American Red Cross Institute. He is among fifteen selected to visit Canada and study rehabilitation of returned and disabled soldiers. After a week in New York he will tour Canada to learn teaching new trades and restoring independence. The four-week Canadian trip ends with a week in New York before returning home. His length in Hammond depends on Red Cross needs.
Wool from sheep on White House grounds will be auctioned for Red Cross during the drive. Governor Harrington says Maryland bids by mail or telegraph will be received at the State House in Annapolis and published daily with bidder names and amounts. The successful bidder will receive a letter from the President and Mrs. Wilson.
The Red Cross drive in Caroline County moves forward vigorously. Sunday collections in Denton and surrounding areas totalled over 2500 dollars. A county wide rally is planned for tomorrow at the court house at 2 PM with speakers Prof. Charles G Mathis of the University of Virginia and Bombardier Bouiby, a Canadian veteran who served 18 months on the battle front. Citizens are urged to attend.
See Charles Richman and Anna Q Nilsson in the patriotic photo drama Over There at Parker's Theatre. The big war era play features faithful acting and stirring scenes of heroism with an appealing love thread. The Denton Over There orchestra furnishes music. Doors open. first show at 7:30, second performance follows. admission Adaussian 25 cents.
Miss Mary Gadow entertained a group including Nota Chambers Mary Cheezum Mary Chambers Ethel Cheesuim Roy Perry Wilkie Chambers Henry Cheezum Willie Perry and Fred Cheecuar Tuesday evening at Poplar Neck. Mary and Ethel Cheecim were Sunday guests of Mrs. Fred Wight. Mr Hadasay Carmine spent the weekend with his callers in Wilmington.
A string of visits and gatherings spans Burrsville through Philadelphia with residents such as Lola and Lowe Fountain Ellen Hopkins Mary E Breeding and Charles Tilghman Harvey. Farm updates mention Otis Stafford’s three legged calf and James Hopkins farm sale. Children’s Day in Wesley Vic Church is planned for June 2.
Hobbs residents attended the obsequies of William Murphy at New Grove on Wednesday afternoon. A Sunday School convention in Federalsburg drew Senator Nuttle and family from Andersontown. Local families enjoyed a day in Salisbury, and Denton hosted an athletic gathering with Hobbs youth participating. E M Willey added acetylene for home heating and lighting. Myrtle Hamon returned from Delaware and North Carolina visits. Mrs Ricards travels to Washington to escort her mother home to Hobbs. S F Spence of the U S Navy visited Caratine relatives this week.
A surprise party gathered at Mrs Alexine Chaffinch's home around 8 30 to bid her farewell before she leaves Wiliston for Easton. Readings included lines of friendship and best wishes. Dainty refreshments were served as news of neighbors and travels appeared across the county.
Smithville residents Smithville Mr and Mrs Pierce Wilson and sons Mr Willie Wilken and Master James Wilson and Inile grandson were visitors here last Saturday. Kathryn Spence Edna Adames Elizabeth Hastings Walter and Alpheus Adams spent Sunday at Bowers Beach. Judge J. C. Conrad and Samuel Cass of Georgetown spent the week with Claude Lyden and Blaine Bullock families visited Kenton last weekend. Miss Sadie Devore of Philadelphia is visiting at Mrs Wred Fountain’s home. Mrs J. W. Sutherland hosted the Ladies Aid on Tuesday.
The Ridgely News Letter reports a Red Cross drive at Ridgely’s Methodist Church raising 958 dollars, with 17 dollars at the Catholic Church. It notes pledges from the Reformed Church, fundraising by Misses Swing and Mancha, local movements, graduations, and social visits. It also covers a dynamite discovery at Armour Plant, a near car fire, a death and funeral, business openings, local travels, lectures, and school events in Ridgely and nearby areas.
A Thursday evening meeting featured Dr Cale of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry speaking on Prevention of Cholera A Hoy Grower Association was formed with Fantk her as president George Butts as vice president and Gurney Knotts as secretary Members J T Pippin Jr and William Knotts were elected to the executive Committee Other social and visiting notices follow including residents from Sadlersville Wilmington Clayton Philadelphia Newark Del and Denton Also mentions new Red Cross members and Ladies Aid Society activity with various local residents and visitors noted
Mrs. Chipley of Aston, president of the board of managers for the Aged Women's Home, appeals to generous residents for aid on Donation Day Tuesday May 28 from 12 to 5 pm at the home. Luncheon will be served 12 to 2 30 pm. the home relies on a $3500 annual state appropriation reduced to $2000 by recent legislatures, leaving twenty infirm veterans at risk without local support.
Circuit Court judges ruled that the 1916 act granting a surviving spouse a one third interest in all real estate applies to deaths after the law regardless of marriage date or prior property acquisition. The Jesse Wright case dismissed the plaintiff suit with Alan Gokishorough for the plaintiff and George Ke Wright and others. Lewis & Knots for Mrs Wright.
Marydel and nearby towns reflect a busy social schedule with guests from Wilmington Philadelphia and New York. Mr and Mrs C W Jacobs return from Florida and plan berry season in Selbyville while other families welcome relatives and friends for weekend visits. A Middle Atlantic list includes Dr J R Smith Mrs J Cohee Reverend Scarborough and Edna Carroll among others. two longtime neighbors die within a week and funeral crowds draw many mourners.
Miss Wisong and Miss Smith presented lantern slides on Thursday evening last week at the school house to support Red Cross work. Mr and Mrs J Fr Christopher and Mr and Mrs R K Dean visited Berlin Sunday. Eugene Vearns and family are visiting friends on the Western Shore. Elma Todd has entered a business college at Wilmington. Mrs C E Collis was a weekend visitor in Baltimore.
In Bethlehem, Mrs. T. F. Hotz and children and Mrs. W. Pritchett with son Joe were guests of Captain and Mrs. A. L. Dunham in Denton this week. Misses Maud and Cleamenza Dothan of Denton spent the weekend with sister Miss Harriett at Mrs. Scott Waddell’s. Little Ella Mary Waddell is summering with her aunt Mrs. E. J. Ward in Greenville, South Carolina.
J Fletcher Clark W P and MF Oxenham will operate the cannery at this place. The cannery is now being put in order.
Last Tuesday the Orphans Court, with Judges Liden Moore and Covey presiding, granted administration on various estates. Letters issued to Marry L Murphy and Eva G Taylor for William W Murphy. bond approved. Appraisers named. Guardians authorized to invest funds. Several wills proved or admitted to probate and executors named. Transfers and releases filed for Pepper, Stutzman, Sigler, Engle, and other estates.
Garden notes advise delaying sowing warm season vines like muskmelons watermelons cucumbers squash pumpkins and beans until soils warm. It explains making liquid manure from cow or other manure in a buried barrel stock solution to boost growth and flowering.
Proprietor Drayton announces a June 1 matinee at the racetrack near Nichols three miles from Federalsburg. Events begin at 2 PM with a 2:17 pacing race followed by a 2.20 pace and trot session and a 3 minute go featuring Nellie Andrew and Fourth of July. The day ends with a free-for-all farmers race. Red Cross will sell admissions and refreshments. proceeds go to the charity. Additional races planned at Harrington on Decoration Day.
Hundreds in Caratine would be affected by a new dog law requiring licenses by July 1 for dogs six months and older. Fees vary by sex and kennel size, with tags, penalties for unlicensed dogs, and funds to compensate livestock owners. The act cites federal costs and compares Maryland to other states, urging adoption.
George C Walston aged 58 died at his Denton home after a long illness from Bright's disease. Survived by widow Clara Neal Walston and two sons Harlan and Neal Walston. native of Wicomico County, formerly in Delaware, moved to Caroline 18 years ago. Funeral at 2 pm today at the home. He was a longtime Holiness Church member and respected for faith and concern for humanity.
Marydel Council No 2 Jr O U A M notes the death of member Jacob Rickards in resolutions praising his upright character and Juniorism ideals. The charter will be draped for thirty days, a copy sent to the family, and the resolutions spread on council minutes.
Mrs. Mabel Knotts and daughter Miss Kathleen have been teaching in Ohio and are spending the summer with relatives near Hillsboro. Mr. Edgar Stevens of Millington and sister Mrs. Clara Evans of Sadlersville were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sparks. Miss Eliza Duffey, who wintered with her niece Mrs. Chas Jarrell, visits Mrs. Oscar Clark in Denton. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Russell and children of Easton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Thompson spent several days this week in Baltimore. Mrs. Mary Copeland of Denton visited Miss Ila Pennington.
Corporal Elmer Iligat of Camp Meade visited Caroline this week, staying briefly as a local guest.
The Women's Section Maryland Council of Defense led by Mrs. Austin McLanahan plans a May 27 baby weighing and measuring drive in Caroline county for children under six. The effort aims to save 100000 lives, educate mothers, and stresses nutrition with daily meals and milk.
Buckwheat offers unusual promise where it can be grown this year. Some acres may be unplanted due to weather or labor shortages, but those fields suit buckwheat well. Early soil preparation and a bit of plant food can insure a good crop, and buckwheat combats weeds by growing rapidly and crowding ragweed.
Mr R P Taylor reports a registered Jersey cow producing two pounds of butter each day while on pasture with no special feeding. Rev J W Pitcher and Mrs Pitcher announce services at the Church of God near Preston tomorrow afternoon and night.
John Schmick, a Russian native living near Preston, Maryland, declares the Baltimore Sun report alleging his family raised an American flag and that Mrs Schmick lectured them about Germans is without foundation and false. He asserts loyalty and seeks to correct the public record.
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