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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1917
Page
5
Caroline county reports Liberty Bond subscriptions over 320000 dollars with women contributing notably higher totals. local farmers face seed shortages while wheat prices and farm labor issues persist. church leaders and Y M C A workers visit camp Meade to strengthen religious services for soldiers.
A Wednesday evening ceremony in Baltimore united Miss Nettie C. Dean of Ridgely with Mr. Charles O. Carter of Ocean City. The Rev. Bartlett A. Bowers officiated at Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis’s home. The couple will reside in Washington after a wedding trip to Washington and Natural Bridge. Notables present included relatives of the bride and groom and local friends. The event follows other regional social notes and local movements.
The National Capital offers evening university classes for government workers and night access to all libraries including the Library of Congress. Thousands pursue civil service to prepare for professional careers while sustaining themselves, with many living in fraternity houses to cut costs. Extra programs by YMCA and private schools cover technics, languages, accounting, stenography, and typing amid rising enrollments due to wartime drafts. The Telephone Building store-room must vacate by December 31, 1917 as Tos H Wyatt closes out entire stock of goods and fixtures regardless of cost.
Hobbs residents Susan Smith and daughter Anderson Redden with child return from two week visit to Relfeville Pennsylvania. Military Maj. W L Merriken of the 15th Infantry travels with family from Federalsburg to Hobbs. Milford New Jersey’s David Messer visits Caroline buying and shipping sweet potatoes from Hobbs. Auto crash damages $100 to Willey and family during a last Wednesday motor trip. Stafford has Wilmington, Delaware job. family with father in law Satter. Syracuse visitor Charles Willoughby stays with parents. Baltimore excursionists Murphey family among crowd left in the city Sunday. Sallie Briar of Baltimore returns after visiting niece Chaffinch. Billing family visits Argo near Bowers Beach. Large whale reportedly landed at Cedar’s Beach last Wednesday. Seeders begins academic course in Dover Conference Academy. Richards travels to Washington to care for ill mother. Rev Jump accepts new position with higher pay. Willey family week-end in Baltimore. Ricards and Merriken drive to Clayton, Del. Ricards visits Baltimore and Washington. Merriken guest of his parents Saturday. Planting vegetable gardens underway in San Diego. Pollard’s two porkers weigh 576 pounds.
Harmony Junior Aid Society enjoyed an evening at Mr. and Mrs. John Cohee with many members listed. After the program, refreshments were served. The group will meet at Miss Elma Todd’s on November 29th. Revival services began October 28.
Hillsboro Troop of Boy Scouts aided by Scoutmaster E W McDowell and Assistant G Lawrence Wilson sold 315450 in Liberty Bonds last week. The largest single bond was 5000. Ten boys qualified for honor medals. Dr W W Rose and Miss Florence Williams of Germantown Philadelphia quietly married October 1 at 8 o clock.
Sunday marked the one hundred fifty third anniversary at Thomas Chapel with Rev. L White of Centreville leading worship. Private J Homer Davis of Camp Meade visited his parents Mr and Mrs B Davis for the weekend. Miss Myrtle Davis of Edge Moor Del was guest of Mrs J A Lane. Mr Irwin Moore of Wilmington visited his mother Mrs M E Moore. Misses Olivia Knotts and Viola Bowen visited Baltimore friends. Miss Virginia Sparks spent last week in Hartly Del.
The Poe Literary Society met in the high school auditorium with officers Wilson Jackson president Florence Laird secretary Dorothy Mancha pianist and a program including readings debates and music. Dr Quigg of Greensboro spoke on the Wesley Collegiate Institute at Dover. Community Sacrifice Party plans and local visits and travels are reported along with school and church activities in Ridgely and neighboring Smithville.
Mr John Shuts and family and Mr Casper Shutts spent Sunday evening at Ashland with Mr Frank Coppage. Revival services at Dusckes have closed with Rev Sharpless leading strong meetings. Farm labor is scarce and farmers fear cold fingers for feeding wheat. Mr Roland Faulkner of Kenton visited his parents. Mr Casper Shults of Kenton visited his brother James Shults. Norman Seward and Daniel Heck bought ntas. Mr John Shults and family spent Tuesday at Denton.
Remember the Sabbath Day to Keep it Holy. Tomorrow is Missionary Day. The third quarter conference is fixed for November 16 at 2 o'clock at Epworth.
The community reel includes a harvest home service at Union M. P. Church led by Rev. W. L. Jump with festive decorations. Attendants in attendance include the Wooters and Smith families, Harvey and Wright households, and others. Reports cover a funeral near Vernon, visits to Camp Meade, family health updates, and parish events with multiple local residents noted.
Greensboro residents are urged to join a social and educational community exhibit on November 8 and 9. Bring your best fruits vegetables fowls and crafts to showcase and exchange ideas with neighbors. Nearby travelers and visitors are noted, including the Orrell and Brumbaugh families and local residents.
Bethlehem reports a serious car crash involving Carlton and Arthur Cooper on their way from a sister’s. They were rushed to Easton hospital in critical condition. Flossie Hall underwent an appendicitis operation at Cambridge Emergency Hospital. Norman Spencer of Easton and family visited relatives. The Pritchett family and friends plus Isabelle Carroll traveled to Ridgely. Local excursion attendees to Camp Meade were noted. Harvey Slarding returned home from Baltimore. Pat Reel bought a car.
Little Leon Neal son of Mr William Love has undergone three surgeries after an auto accident and shows some improvement. Several local youths visited Camp Meade on Sunday to meet returning county boys. Rev F T Benson spoke at the M P Church Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Oscar Nichols spent a few days in Baltimore. Miss Iva Covey visited old friends here last week.
Miss Childred Lane returned home after visiting her cousin Miss Marie Pardoe at Longwoods. Miss Iva Christopher from Skipton spent the weekend in Preston with Mr and Mrs J H Corkran. Mr and Mrs E V Lane visited Mr and Mrs Fred Wright near Preston on Sunday.
A compact promotion announces subscribing to the JOURNAL to receive all county news. It highlights broader coverage, timely updates, and regional reporting aimed at residents seeking comprehensive local information. The message emphasizes value and community connection through regular delivery.
The article presents Democratic candidates for county offices including State Senate nominee Benjamin U H Johnson a long-time Denton editor. House of Delegates candidates S Elbert Douglass and Thomas H Everngain. House nominee J Frank Lane. county treasurer Joseph H Carroll. and County Commissioner hopeful Thomas S Holt. It notes their birthplaces, careers, and community ties.
The speaker commends his deputy sheriff experience and proven efficiency as a peace officer, stating he is active and reliable for prompt work. The county could not find a better man for the position of sheriff.
The death roll reports Mrs Nancy S Arters 77 wife of Rev J A Arters longtime Wilmington Conference minister died at her step daughter’s home in Chestertown after a nine o clock Wednesday evening visit. Also, Mrs Jennie L Townsend died when an automobile accident along the duPont boulevard near Selbyville caused a fatal shock. Governor John G Townsend was slightly hurt in the same incident. Mrs Arters leaves husband Rev J A Arters and son Rev J M Arters plus two other stepdaughters. Townsend survived by husband Gov John G Townsend.
Henderson dies at 34 from diabetes. Funeral at M E Church conducted by Rev C D Sharpless with interment Greensboro cemetery. Wives and children survive. Numerous locals and visitors noted including Mrs Cora Griffith of Wilmington visiting sister Mrs Jarman, George King of Wilmington visiting Jones family, John Gooden returning from Chester and Philadelphia, Master George Clark in Philadelphia Orthopaedic Hospital, Miss Grace Everett Templeville visiting Mrs Edge, Miss Lula Marvel visiting aunt Mrs Marvel near Wyoming Delaware, Mrs F B Sweeney and Lizzie Dill visiting relatives, Al Smith of Wilmington visiting town, Mary Ross Clayton visiting Quillen, J B Medford and L C Cole visiting Philadelphia and West Virginia.
Judges Sideny Moore and Covey presided as the Orphans Court met on Tuesday. Real estate sales by trustees and executors for several deceased individuals were ratified and confirmed. administrations and partial accounts were filed and passed. a sale of personal property was ordered. court adjourned to meet on Monday November 5.
A list of white men from Hillsboro Preston and Denton, plus several named, are ordered to report to the Local Board on Sunday November 4 at 3 PM and Monday November 5 at 7 AM to entrain for Camp Meade. Colored men must report November 5 at 3 PM and November 6 at 7 AM. Local social notes mention guests including Mr. and Mrs. Olin Hubbert and Mr. John Smith of Federalsburg, and Misses Mary and Addie Wright visiting Wilmington. Reverend Conway conducted services Sunday morning.
Government asks packers to reserve portions of canned foods for army and navy use. Proportions include 8 percent tomatoes 12 percent corn 2 percent peas. A Cooperative committee will act as a clearing house with the Council of National Defense to pro rate supplies and stabilize trade during wartime.
The message thanks friends for kindness during a sad bereavement. It notes Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Fountain and Mr. E. W. Mudge of Talbot as part of the acknowledgment. Also mentions Fred R. Owens, attorney, advertising for sale a residence on Second Street.
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