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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1918
Page
3
Local items report licensing watch for farmers traders and district activities. Deaths include Mrs Louise Sullivan of Bunpville, and Henry Lorett son of Rev C S Arnett. Preparations for county exhibit at Denton, and war work campaigns feature in church and community events.
A big meeting of the United War Workers is set for Monday afternoon at 1 30 at the Court House in Denton West. Congressmen J Charles Linthicum will speak on Five Weeks on the Top of the Worlds and Herbert Roberts will discuss My Experiences at the Front The event aims to boost parental care for soldiers and sailors and support for the war effort amid hopes of a large audience.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided in Orphans Court last Monday. Letters of administration to Joseph Fr Smith and Josiah K Smith for Aca Smith estate. bond filed and approved. Creditors notified. Edward E Nuttle and Bayard Nichols named appraisers. Todd and Towers administrators of Wesley Towers estate. account of sale approved. Moore executors of Isaac J Moore estate. inventory and appraisement approved. Bhick will proved and admitted to probate. Cooper administrator of Charles A Davison estate. recount of sales approved. Hobbs and Deen appointed appraisers of Ann Thomt estate.
Relatives and friends of Caroline Boss across the sea and in camp are urged to meet at the Court House on Saturday morning to pose for Baltimore Sun photographers. The images will travel overseas and be shown in Maryland theatres to lift the spirits of our soldier boys as the war nears its end.
In Caroline county a rallying speech urges girls aged 12 to 20 to support the United War Work Campaign by earning and donating five dollars to the Young Women's Christian Association. A local leader will provide the plan, encouraging girls to contribute to comfort and cheer for five weeks, matching the soldiers’ effort overseas.
Parker's Lew Theatre schedules two shows next week. On Thursday November 4 Bille Burke stars in Arms and the Gairly with admission 11 and 17 cents. On Saturday November 16 Wallace Renin presents Ramrock Rose with admission 1 and 7 cents.
Hobbs area notes detail multiple visits and gatherings. Margaret Ricards and relatives from Bridgeville joined Hobbs residents for Sunday and weekend entertainments. Other entries note travel to Baltimore, Washington, and Wilmington, plus school and church events, birthdays, and farm life remarks. A 50th birthday at Oak Grove celebrates John N Wright with 27 years away, praising longevity and active farming.
Harmony residents reported guests from Berlin Two Johns and Bridgeville visiting relatives Sunday. Revival services scheduled with preaching at 3 p m and 7 30 p m the following day. Mrs Belle Dean hosted the Ladies Aid on Wednesday afternoon. All illness in the village reported as well. Mr and Mrs C E Collins visited Denton on Tuesday.
Poplar Neck residents hosted a large gathering Sunday with Frank and Mary Perry and many relatives. Attendees included James MS Yodd and family, Frank Gadow and son, Charles Perry and family, Edward Patrick and family, Preston Chambers, Ole Perry and son Floyd, Dewey Chambers, Purnell Gadow, Datton Hubbard, Mary Patrick, Mary Gadow, and Private William M. Perry from Camp Meade. Private Perry joined his parents for the day. Now is the time to subscribe.
Mrs. Alice V A Frazer Recovers at daughter's home as Frazer relatives visit from Pennsylvania. christening of Risdon Fountain Jr noted. Multiple residents ill with influenza or other ailments. Upcoming events include a Methodist Ladies gathering and a lyceum concert by Harmony Code. Strawberries still being picked as community health issues persist.
A harvest home service was held at the M. EL Church last Sunday with Rev. Dr. Hyde, director of war work, in the morning and Mr N. E. Clark of Easton in the evening. Fruits of the season were shown and given to the pastor’s family. Laura Richardson and Sarah Reynolds returned to Wilmington schools closed by the flu epidemic. Grace Dennis remains at home as her Richmond Va school closes for the epidemic. Oscar Parker and family visited his mother Mrs Maggie Parker. Parker is a U S Navy man of high rank. Mrs George Flaharty has improved from illness. Harry Hollis is building a house on Main Street.
There will be a meeting of the Parent Teachers Association at 7 o'clock on Thursday evening November 14. At 7 30 Rev Dr C I Wyatt of Denton will make an address on the United War Work Campaign.
American Corner announces an all day church gathering tomorrow November 16 inviting everyone to attend and participate in community activities and discussions.
Harvest Home and Memorial services of the Rancocas Tribe 179 Improved Order of Red Men Greensbaro were held November 3 with speeches by Rev G R Neese and J Howard Pastorfield praising war service and Red Men benefits. The event included a display of farm products and public attendance. Also noted are the death of Mrs Noble Sipple from Spanish influenza, funeral details, and various local visits, marriages, and travels including Elkin and Camp Meade.
A Burrsville note reports Charlie Harvey writing from the front in France after a five day battle, and news items describe civic visits, funerals, weddings, infant death, and local travel among families such as the Dill, Sapp, Wyatt, Porter, and Beauchamp households. Also listed are visits by Alexander Russell and relatives, sickness lists, a Studebaker purchase, and a saw mill start, concluding with a subscription request for the Journal.
The 313th Maryland regiment known as Baltimore's Own captured Montfaucon on September 27 and routed German forces. The assault began dawn September 26 and fought through trenches and woods with tanks, aircraft, and heavy bombardment. Corporal Frank L. Smith of this county was wounded, while obituary notices follow for Mrs. Nancy E. Dean aged 69.
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear father Thomas H. Nichols who departed this life September 6th. Dearest father how I miss you since you left us, for your home beyond the sky. Though you're gone you're not for forgotten, your place can never be filled. We will keep your memory sacred till our hearts in death endure. S. M. '1.
Fuel Administrator Garfield announced there will be no coal famine this coming winter and urged continued conservation. He said national fuel supplies are adequate and well distributed with coal stocks higher than ever and more domestic coal in the hands of consumers and dealers than in recent years.
A notice urges Nivery subscribers who have not renewed to pay within three months of expiration under a new government rule. It also repeats a Georgia doctor’s claim that sulphur in shoes stops the flu, saying the remedy kills germs and even darkens a silver dollar in the pocket.
Smithville reports that Mr. C D Liden has bought a farm near Old Bethel Church in Delaware and will assume charge soon. Mr. Chester Scott will occupy Mr Gootee S Liden’s farm next year, while Mr Liden moves to Federalsburg.
Mrs Frances Cookson of Philadelphia visits Mr George Ford in Hillsboro while Mrs Clifton Eficks of Queenstown visits Mr and Mrs J S Hicks, continuing a pattern of local social calls among residents.
Mrs Sallie M Towers expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the affliction at her home.
Concord and Clarence I Hignutt of Camp Meade appear in a brief home scene as the county news item mentions rabbit and bird hunts coming next Monday. The fragment urges subscribing to the Jouns for full county coverage.
The Chestertown Transcript reports the October 26 wedding of Miriam Warren Hubbard and Lieut. Geo Maurice Mortis U.S.A. at Widehall, with Dr S Parks Cadman performing. A special Pullman train carried guests from Washington, Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia, while Maryland society from Cambridge north to Wilkesboro joined the celebration. Additional social notes mention local civic and war effort participation as residents receive notices of injuries and community updates.
Fifty two year trusted cough remedy promotes restful nights and easy mornings. It soothes inflamed parts and helps the patient throw off disease, aiding recovery from coughs bronchitis and lung troubles. Sold by Lednum's Pharmacy.
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