Local War and Community Notices in Caroline County
Local items report Red Cross drives and parish events around Milford Woodenhirk and Willliamsburg with church services in Preston Hill Hillsboro and Denton. The diary notes victory work by children, war fund campaigns, theater showings at Parker's Theatre, sermon topics on What Won the War and Epidemic causes, and a cattle sale near Dover. Captain Wright to speak on The Chesapeake. Revival at Holmes Church begins November 17 with daily meetings led by Rev. J T Richardson and Rev. Mool Whearely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker's Theatre
Vision Martin
Seue Hayakawa
Vershines Crusaders
J. J. Bnunoting
Ridgely
George W. Stalling Mc
Ylee Club
Caroline
Wyatt
Denton St Po
Tilghman Harvey
Outten
George Outten
John Outten
Hebron Outten
Jennie Wright
Blarry Hanson
Wesley M. FE. Church
Charles W. Wright
Caroline County
Hotel Rennett
Chesapeake
Eastern Shore Society
France
Holmes
Hillsboro
HS. Adam
I. R Clough
Daniel O. Hastings
Dover
Del
Delaware
Additon
You
Gran FL Smith
Denton Moe
J.T. Richardon
Mool. Whearely
T-T
Caroline Soldiers In France Prominent In 310th Photo
Relatives in Caroline report a war era group photo of 21 soldiers from the 310th Field Artillery in France. Names include Elmer Hignutt Henry Hynson Clarence Chaffinch Sherman Tribbet and others from the county. Also notes missing in action Private Roland Todd and Emmons Reed, and updates on several families and returning servicemen.
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Caroline
310Th Field Artillery
France
Elmer Hignutt
Henry Hynson
Clarence Chaffinch
Sherman Tribbet
Messrs
Prachen
Lynch
Collins
Nef
Bridegroom
Gordon
Chue
Fisher
Todd
Canner
Bacsak
Pearzon
Clark
Chimber
Magers
Hickey
Maloney
Western Front
Lenn Stevens
Roland E. Todd
Preston
Emmons H. Reed
Denton
J. Bradford Shawn
Wilmington
W. J. Shawn
Lyford
Mr. Shawn
Germany
Melvin FE. Tod
Eighth Field Artillery
Vercy Thompson
Atlantic City
Vaniic City
Thompon
Rock
George R. Hall
Provident Bank
Vincent Richardson
J. T. Richardson
Richardon
Leland Wright
313Th Infantry
Carlton Gadow
Harold Andrew
Aberdeen
Vin
Harry Williams
Haddonfield
N. J
C. J. Everagain
John FE. Wilson
Alexander Hardcastle
Baltimore
Carl 3 ‘Couman
Dattumore
Frank A. Redden
Helen Crouse
M. Newton
Churchland
Stanley Deakyne
Milford
Peace Jubilee in Denton Celebrates End of War
Denton joined the nation in dawn of peace celebrations with paral dings singers bands and great crowds. Citizens from nearby towns joined the jubilant scenes as guns roared rockets lit the night sky and a warm welcome awaited returning soldiers from foreign shores.
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Denton
Rocket
Protection to Continue Amid Armistice Telegram
Mayor Frank Cole received a telegram from Annapolis stating the War Department will not lessen civil protections for soldiers. It warns that states must maintain control over prostitution and liquor to prevent disease and ensure soldiers return home uncontaminated. The message urges persistent repression until demobilization is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cole
Annapolis
Secretary of War
Staes
War Department
Peace Jubilees Mark Ridgely Town Events
The Ridgely News Letter describes two peace celebrations with flag waving and a parade, a primary school address by Rev. J J Bunting, and choir and church events. It notes community thanks for flag raising, local visits, and ongoing church meetings including prophetic lectures by Rev L D Bowman and a chicken and wate supper fundraiser by the Reformed Church.
Hillsboro Social News Visited by Out-of-Town Guests
Hillsboro residents hosted visitors and extended engagements this week. Dr H Clarence Duffey of Washington arrived with his mother Mrs Katherine Duffey who will winter in the Capital. Mrs Warner Brashears and daughter Ellen of Wilmington stayed a week with Mr and Mrs I T Sparklin. Captain A D Branford spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs G Lawrence Wilson. Ladies' Aid and Ladies' Guild met at local homes last Thursday. Mrs Clifton Flicks of Queenstown visited J B Hicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chaffinch
Earle
Blanche
Dover
E.R. Seeders
Washington
John Trice
Andersontown
Herbert
Anderontown
James A. Wolloughby
W.H. Willey
Georgetown
Del
Jas. Burkett
Baltimore
Caroline County
John Vickery
Concord
Baltmore
Hillsboro
H. Clarence Duffey
Katherine Duffey
Warner Brashears
Ellen
Wilmington
I. T. Sparklin
Harry Fleming
Helen Fleming
Poa. Greaves
Othelia
G. Lawrence Wilson
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. HK. Sparks
Ladies’ Guild
G. L. Wilson
Smithville News Roundup Of Local Incidents And Obituaries
Mr D R Adams suffered a severe farm accident when his left hand was caught in fodder shredder rollers. His arm was amputated at the elbow at Cambridge hospital and he is recovering. Mrs Mary Adams widow of Washington Adams died last Saturday at home after a brief illness, nine children survive. funeral was brief due to illness in the family and interment at Bloomery. Mr J B Medford and family along with Mrs Mary Gooden and children from Henderson visited the Alfords. Misses Jane and Emma Bullock visited near Hickman. Subscrib e for the Journ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Adams
Cambridge Hospital
Mary Adams
Washington Adams
Bloomery
J. B. Medford
Mary Gooden
Henderson
L. N. Alford
Jane
Emma Bullock
Will Bullock
Hickman
Bethlehem Woman Dies and Rites Planned in Bethlehem
Mrs. John Edward Todd died at Bethlehem Thursday at a venerable age. The funeral will be held at noon Sunday in Bethlehem M E Church, Rev. J. T. Richardson officiating. Interment will take place at Federalsburg. Local families and friends visited and hosted guests across the weekend including Mrs. Annie Chambers and family and many others. The Bethlehem Junior Aid will meet November 21 at Miss Isabel Carroll’s home. Private Harvey Hopkins and Private Raymond Cole, both of Camp Meade, visited their families.
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Bethlehem
John Edward Todd
M.eo
J. T. Richardson
Federalsburg
W. H. Harding
Harry Hubbard
Ormond
Lewis Trice
William
Harvey Harding
Camp Meade
Edward Todd
Annie Chambers
Desey Chambers
Bascom Chambers
J. &. Brodes
Ned Bryan
Orval
Ebie Thaomb
Irene Carroll
Isabel Carroll
Jessie Cohee
Baltimore
W. OK. Miley
West Chester
Pennsylvania
Bethlehem Junior Aid
Harvey Hopkins
Smithson
Raymond Cole
W. T. Carroll
Will Cheetam
W. E. Pritchett
Lawrence Legates
Clara Todd
Federalsburg hero praised for town saving bravery
A Red Cross letter honors Corporal Joseph Toulson of Company I Fifth Marines for heroic action in saving Federalsburg during a July mission. He and two others held the town, Toulson left to fetch ammo, later missing presumed prisoner of war in German hands, with Captain Shea praising his timing and courage. Nearby, longtime Federalsburg resident William Stack, former local, died at Sykesville asylum after a life in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Joseph Toulson
Charles Toulson
Bureau of Communication
The
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Toulon
War Department
Toulson
Red Cross
Joseph Youlson
Fifth Marines
Paris
Revival in Goldsboro Promotes Victory Boys and Girls
In Goldsboro a large meeting at the Methodist Church South featured Rev. Dr. C. T. Wyatt and speeches by Miss Baker and Rev. J. P. Stump promoting the Victory Boys and Girls program. Mrs. J. Spencer Lapham presided. Cement work nears completion on a concrete bridge over the Choptank at Sandy Island, aiding traffic. Ty, Jarman, and spouses traveled to Berlin for a short visit with relatives, returning Monday. Farmers report good fall weather and seeding progress, but dry conditions leave white and sweet potato crops short.
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Swing Brother
C. T. Wyatt
Denton
Epworth League
Isabel Swing
J. T. Stevenson
Bromley
Mr. Grabill
New York
Baltimore
Ada Matthews
Grabill
Denton W. EE
Goldsboro
M. E. Church South
Miss Baker
J. P. Stump
Victory Boys and Girls
J. Spencer Lapham
Sandy Island
W. Ty
J. F. Jarman
Berlin
Jarman
Resolutions of Respect From Denton M E Church Ladies Aid
Resolutions note the death of Miss Elizabeth Todd a quiet faithful member of the Denton M E Church ladies aid society. The committee extends sympathy to her sisters and family and orders copies of the resolutions to be spread in minutes and sent to the press. Denton November 3 1918. Committee.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Denton M. FE
Elizabeth Todd
Anna J. Norris
Kati Dower
Anna R. Steward
Denton
Customer gratitude note to Commonwealth Casualty Company
Richard T. West of Preston Maryland thanks Commonwealth Casualty Company and agent Joan A Mackintosh of Denton Maryland for prompt relief payment. He was paid for 51 days at 325 per week and recommends the company to friends.
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The
Commonwealth Casualty Company
Joan A. Mackintosh
Agent Commonwealth Casualty Co
Denton
Commonwealth Casualty Co
Richard T. West
Preston
Denton Welcomes WWI Peace News and Kaiser Effigy Event
In Denton and surrounding towns crowds rejoiced at news of German peace terms. Letters describe frontline conditions, scarce water, and hope for homecoming as locals paraded, sang national airs, and burned a Kaiser effigy. Community notes include marriages, visits, and a Dr. Frederick Perry lecture on Red Cross work at Parker's Theatre on November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Perry
Parker’ S Theatre
Denton
Orphans' Court Proceedings Judge Reach and Appointments
In Orphans' Court judges Liden Moore and Covey presided on Tuesday last. Letters of administration granted by the Register of Wills to J Spencer Lapham and J Owen Knotts for John H Black estate. Bond filed and approved. Creditors to be notified. Walter Sapp and A J Dhue named appraisers. Elizabeth E Tod estate granted to Mary F Todd and Thomas M Todd with bond approved and creditors notice to publish. Samuel G Nutte and William H Nuttle named appraisers. Anna I Richardson estate granted to T Alan Goldsborough with renunciations filed. Charles H Whitby and William P Draper named appraisers. Ann Thomas estate: appraisement filed, decree for sale issued, W Brewster Deen appointed trustee. Bond filed and approved. John Hubbard will for probate on November 19, 1918. Emily Nichols and George R Nichols as administrators of Thomas H Nichols filed account of sales and approved. Laura V Neal and Samuel G Nuttle guardians of Wingate Neal authorized to invest funds. Harvey L Cooper administrator of Solomon Wilson filed first and partial account. dividend struck and filed.
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Liden, Moore and Covey
Orphans’ Court
J. Spencer Lapham
J. Owen Knotts
John H. Black
Walter Sapp
A. J. Dhue
Elizabeth E.tod
Mary F. Todd
Thomas M. Todd
Samuel G. Nutte
William H. Nuttle
Anna I. Richardon
T. Alan Goldsborough
Charles H. Whitby
William P. Draper
Ann Thomas
W. Brewster Deen
John Hubbard
Emily Nichols
George R. Nichols
Thomas H. Nichols
Laura V. Neal
Samuel G. Nuttle
Wingate Neal
Harvey L. Cooper
Solomon Wilson
Caroline High Goes Over the Top in Victory Drive
On Monday November 11 Caroline High School intensified its Victory Boys and Girls campaign surpassing its 62 person quota. With Peace Day and support from State Superintendent Stephens County Superintendent Noble and T Alan Goldsborough the school mobilized strong student turnout. Over £600 was raised for war work and the Rainbow Division home by Christmas news was noted for many Caroline men serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High
Victory
Caroline High School
Stephens
MM. Noble
T. Alan Goldsborough
M.C. M
Cardinal Gibbons Sermon at Camp Meade Praise Faith and Victory
Cardinal Gibbons urged absolute confidence in God and prayer at Camp Meade last Sunday. He warned that self control is the first victory, stressing obedience to authority as obedience to God and praising righteousness that sustains nations through divine providence.
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Camp Meade
Cardinal Gibbons
Lord of Host
God
Maryland Gambling Controversy Emphasized by Christian Citizen
Dr Howard A Kelley denounces state gambling during the Fourth Liberty Loan appeal. He claims Maryland lawmakers invite gamblers to Havre de Grace Pimlico Laurel and Bowie, draining funds, harming business and families, comparing Maryland to Kentucky and Mexico in tolerating such activity. The piece urges voters to oppose the policy.
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Maryland
Howard A. Kelley
United States
Canada
Havre de Grace
Pimlico
Laurel
Bowie
Annapolis
Kentucky
Mexico
Training School open to all Class I men at Camp Fremont
All Class I registrants age 18 to 46 who pass the physical and have a high school education are eligible for the infantry officers training school at Camp Fremont starting December 1. Transportation meals and initial pay as a private are provided, with potential pay and allowances, and graduates become 2d Lieutenants of Infantry with starting pay around $141.674 monthly plus $24 for quarters.
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Infantry
Fremont
Cal
War Department
Camp Fremont
Laurel Grove News Notes From Philadelphia Winter Stay
Mr James Howard traveled with his sister in law and brother to Philadelphia for the winter. Children have been busy gathering peach pits for war efforts led by Miss Annie Cook who gathered a peach basketful. Hog cholera appeared on Mr CTS Wests farm and animals were treated with serum. Mr John McNeal has moved to the old Nichols homestead marking a new home.
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Laurel Grove
James Howard
Philadelphia
Annie Cook
West
John McNeal
Thomas Nichols
Specimens on display at Denton farm show highlight county crops
Good specimens from Caroline county farms were shown in the main room of the telephone banding in Denton on Tuesday and Wednesday. The wheat crop was strong though corn and apples lagged. vegetables showed less development. Home canning thrived with many jars produced. Red Cross contributions raised 54.50 plus 7.25 in donations. Prof Charles S Richardson of Maryland College of Agriculture spoke at Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carotne
Denton
Puestles
Caroline
Preston
Red Cross
Charles S. Richardson
Maryland College of Agriculture
Caroline Pledges Duty's Fulfillment
A community meeting in support of soldiers welfare held Monday afternoon drew strong support. Chairman T Alan Goldsborough reported contributions surpassing half the county quota of 12 900, with enthusiastic solicitors and crowded hall as speakers Charles Linthicum Herbert Roberts and Charles Evans Powers inspired donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
T. Alan Goldsborough
Charles Linthicum
Herbert Roberts
Y. M.C. A. Work
Charles Evans Powers
America
Remembering Our Children and Father in Our Hearts
An obituary notice commemorates baby Lee W Marine who died two years ago on November 1 1916 and William Carleton Dulin who died October 5 1918, with parents and siblings expressing sorrow. It also honors David D Todd who passed away November 12 19 07 and Clarence Vickery who left us six years ago, with verses of peace, faith, and longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee W. Marine
David D. Todd
agaJast
Clarence Vickery
Clarence
Jesus
Card of Thanks from Wim Sipple Family and Dulin Family
Mr Wim Sipple and family thank neighbors and friends for loving help and sympathy during their bereavement. Mr and Mrs W R Dulin thank their many friends and neighbors for kindness in their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Sipple
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Woodenhirk
Privce
George W. Lard
Walliamsburg
Soclock
Jo. Leth
Madlerville
Easton
St Micchaels
Preston Church
J. E. Smith
Williston
Mr. BU Allen
Habby
Stowbray
Briscoe
Vergan
J. W. Peters
Deborah Adams
Smithville
Peter
Grace Adams
Adams Cross Roads
John M. Scott
Wm. B. Reynolds
Mary Meluney
Meluney
John Stevens
Harrys Johnon
Walter Matthews
Seaford
Ridgely News
Brethren Church
LD. Bowman
Bowman
Hands
Ro EL Fountain Tae
Wayne
Orrell Saulsbury
Margaret
Morton Holsinger
Francis
Carney’s
Paul Holsinger
Frances Green
Carney’s Point
Harry Hemions
F. J. Shaw
Helen
Luka Taylor
United War Workers
Methodit Ladies Aid
Ambrose Taylor
Headley
Sweedsboro
I. T. Saulsbury
J. M. Swing
J. O. Clark
Miriam
Henry Wilkinson
Pharez Burton
Los Angeles
Inthienza
T. L. Day
Meg
Shanahan
J. J. Bunting
Thomas Chapel
J. E. Lynch
Woodberry
Martha Mason
J. E. Mason
Ray Mason
Thompson Swing
D. M. Swing
Walter Parrott
Florence Deifenderfer
Templeville
Annie Turner
William Dill
Newark, del
Arthur Richards
Mamie Smith
Ann
Helen Haysmaker
Marydel
Ord Raleigh
Jouan Ob Ofricr
Perry Wilt
Charles Sipple
Saturdach
Pree
Lewis N. Smith
Carte Sarmen
Brenee
Belewum
Camate
Caroline County Bank
J. H. Coursey
Greensboro
Kaiser
Joseph 3. Orrell
Unstown
Masie Collier
Frank Eaton
Elizabeth
Eaton
Josephine Moore
William Thompkins
Willington
Wiliam Massey
T. M. Green
Oxford
Mildred Ginn
Middletown
Mae Pippin
Rainbow
William Carleton Dulin
U.S. Marines
Officers Training School
Quantico
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