Patchwork Updates From Denton County Journal
Local notes from Denton include health updates at the State Hospital, Red Cross sock drive due December 3, speeders fined, and draft work in Caroline and Charles counties praised by the adjutant. Community groups report a Teachers Club forming at Denton Primary, a Victory Girls bazaar on December 6, and guardian accounts urged at the Orphans Court. Various farms and estates see sales and transfers, with Daniel Clark enforcing speed limits and a bank stockholders meeting naming officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Critiela
J.C. Clark
T. Pred
Maryland
Denton
T. Fred Tower
E.G. Cooper
Laura Melvin
Philadelphia
Darchester County
Harry RK. Mernizen
Federalburg
William WW. Wrightson
Dorchester County
Wrightson
Caroline DeFord
Wilmington
Equitable Life Assurance Society
J. Boon Dukes
Histern Shore Society
Hotel Rennert
W. Thomas Kemp
State Conversation Co Nvicton
J. HH. KA Shannahan
Victory
M. E
Register
F. Edward Jarrell
Hillsboro
Home Economics Club
Norman
Farmer and Merchants Bank
Carter
John T. Carter
C. Clarence Deen
Willard C. Todd
Harvey M. Parrott
R. Henry Stafford
Joseph A. Beck
W. Brewster Deen
Thomas Henry Draper
D. Wilson Davis
Clement Drake
Joseph H. Cirroll
Terry W. Hughes
C. Fulton Noble
Caroline
EL. W. Davis
Federalsburg
Armistice Joy Sparks Lighted Paris Cheer News
A letter from Private Benjamin F. Johnson attached to a Paris unit recalls Paris after the armistice signing. The city lit for the first time in four years and crowds filled streets and theatres as national anthems rang and Marseillaise sounded along the boulevards. Other letters report Emmons Reed’s safe return from missing in action status, weather and duties of soldiers in France, and updates on local families with relatives serving in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Johnson
Paris
Marseilles
J. F. Reed
Emmons
Sedan
Everngan
Iafpiry
Charles FE. Meluney
W. J. Reynolds
Philadeldelphia
Meluney
Tilghman Melune
Cambridge Hospital
Ralph Thomas Blades
Bethlehem
Lela Williams
Federalsburg
Harlan R Blades
Lela M. Fountain
Brusyillc
Rice
Hison
Robert
France
Mr. Rice
A. W. Sisk
Southern Commercial Congress
Baltimore
Andrew Freeland
Addie Wilson
Franklin Street
Phineas Morris
W. Henry Jo
G. H. Bradley
Salisbury
Earle Horsey
Clarence E. Hignan
Camp Meade
Elias W. Nuttle
Philadelphia
Thorp Simmons
Saulsbury Garey
Ula Poole
Hynsand
Hurlock
Law Limits Gunner Game Sales and Daily Quotas
The new law bans gunners from selling game to dealers locally or out of state and requires direct sale to households. Stores may not deal in game and face penalties. Daily limits allow 12 partridges, 10 rabbits, and 16 squirrels per hunter. bags exceeding these napities incur heavy fines.
Card of Thanks for fire rescue aid in Macon Georgia
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for helping save furniture and preventing fire from spreading to outbuildings after a home fire on Tuesday afternoon. Signed by FL Epwanp JARRELLI and JARRELL Whe, Macon, GA. Also mentions Wheat price 32 33 and 1.55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL Epwanp Jarrelli
Macon
Jarrell
Greensboro News Roundup of Local Families and Visits
In Greensboro several families are noted visiting relatives and traveling. Mrs. Fred Harrington and children Frederick and Emily plan a move to Wilmington where the husband is employed. Miss Camelia Ginn and sister Miss Gina return from The Plains and Caroline County Bank connections. Numerous residents are praised for improved street conduct, while others visit or travel to Wilmington Dover Philadelphia Baltimore and the South during holidays and weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Harrington
Frederick
Emily
Wilmington
Camelia Ginn
the Plains
Middletown
Gina
Caroline County Bank
Fred Sylvester
C. H. Pippin
Helle Turpin
G. W. Betson
Federalsburg
Charles Goldsborough
Laird Goldsborough
New York City
W. W. Goldsborough
L. W. ‘Taylor
Taylor
Effa Plummer
J. H. Courey
John Harvey
Mire
Coursey
Alvin Edwards
Felton
Stutzman
Greensboro
Dover
H. &. Pritchett
Eloise
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Mer
George Stevenson
Jinks’ Murry
Virginia
Four influenza deaths at Wessels home near Nusick Church
Four persons including two young women and two children died of influenza in the home of William Wessels near Nusick's Church. Funerals and burials were held last Sunday at Pempleville cemetery. Several local families hosted visitors from nearby towns and states, with numerous visits and exchanges noted, including guests from Cheterville, Denver, Philadelphia, Ridgely, Edge Moor, and Salisbury. Continuous social notices reflect a period of illness and community activity around recent funerals and domestic travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Wessels
Nusick’s
Pempleville Cemetery
J. J. Merchant
Eva
Sarah
Cheterville
Kent County
Guy Everett
Manan
Denver
Colorado
D. T. Richards
W. ON
Bowen
Edward Tarring
Philadelphia
Homer Benton
Sadlersville
Joseph Gibson
Maud
Chas
Starkey
Ridgely
Kate O. Knotts
Harry Davis
Frances
Anna
Edge Moor
Clayton
Fred Ross
Wilmington
Florence Faulkner
Wyoming
Local visitors and short trips in town notes
Hickman and family from Goldsboro were visitors on Sunday. Mrs. Larrimore’s mother joined them for the trip home. The Chambers family and Howard Anderson returned to Lewes after a week with Mrs. Emma Haymond. Philadelphia visitors Ralph Meluney and Mrs. William Reynolds are spending time with Mrs. Melaney. Cannon family returned to Wilmington after a week with the Stevens family. J. W. Peters left Washington after weeks with relatives here. Fred Hollis of Wilmington spent days with his father J. Mack Hollis. Noble, Breeding, and Dukes spent the weekend in Philadelphia. Carroll Cheezum of Chester, Pa. stayed with James Hamilton Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whital Larrimore
Edward
Goldsboro
Hickman
Mary FE. Melaney
Raymond Cannon
Wilmington
John Stevens
J. W. Peters
Washington
Roland Dukes
Philadelphia
Carroll Cheezum
Chester
James Halilton
Local Families Enjoy Weekend Trips and Visits
American Corner and Nichols parties motor to New Jersey for a weekend. Mrs. Anna MacSorley from Wilmington visited her uncle Arbrose Griffith. Lee Nichols of Fort Washington spent Sunday with his parents Doni and the Nichols family. George J. Griffith’s wife returned from Newport and Wilmington visits. Martha Griffith visits sister J. P. Warren in Greensboro. Revival services start at Laurel Grove Sunday evening December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Nichols
Vernon
Leonard Carey
New Jersey
Nichols
Anna MacSorley
Wilmington
Arbrose Griffith
Lee Nichols
Fort Washington
Tve
Doni Nichols
Near Here
George J. Griffith
Newport
Martha Griffith
J. P. Warren
Greensboro
Laurel Grove
Rev George Hardesty Preaches at Ridgely Union
The Ridgely News Letter reports Rev Geoge Hardesty of Seaford filled the Methodist pulpit with two sermons on Christian service and eternal rewards. Next Sunday morning Rev J J Bunting may return soon and Rev Mr Prettyman of Clayton is announced to preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoge Hardesty
Seaford
J. J. Bunting
Mr. Prettyman
Clayton
L. 5
Matthews
Hobbs Social Notes and Community Updates
November visits, illnesses, school fund raising, and local visits are reported from Hobbs and nearby towns. Families welcome at Oaks school entertainment December 5 to support the school organ fund. Residents travel to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Washington, with multiple kinfolk and visitors listed.
Burrsville Notes and War Era Letters Mention Porkers and Visits
A letter from Wagoner Arthur Krause of Co. G 103 Ammunition Train France asks friends to write. Local mentions include fine hogs killed by C. N. Fountain and R. H. Thawley at weights 485 461 350 and 268 352. Various visits: John Nichols and daughter Aliss Pauline to Mrs Cahall, Olaf Smyth at Camp Meade with Uncle George J. Blades family, Clyde Styner in Newport News visiting the Parris home. Revival meetings ended at Union M, PA Church Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Arthur Krause
Co. G
France
Imantood
C. N. Fountain
R. H. Thawley
John Nichols
Aliss Pauline
Greensboro
Tho. F. Cahall
Olaf Smyth
Camp Meade
George J. Blades
Clyde Styner
Newport News
John Parris
Viola Harris
Florence Morgan
Edge Moore
Wilmington
Union M, PA
Harmony community notices from Denton church activities
The Ladies' Aid Society plans a Wednesday meeting with Mrs W F Towers and a Saturday box social. Mr and Mrs C E Collins visited Mrs Martha Collins in Preston. The Junior Aid was hosted by Mr Clarence Willis. Sunday School is at 2 PM and preaching at 3 PM. Mrs W R Thomas is listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. F. Towers
Denton
C. E. Collins
W. R. Thomas
Admission of Prompt Settlement by Commonwealth Casualty Co
Richard T. West of Preston Maryland thanks Commonwealth Casualty Co and agent Jons A Mackinnoss for prompt payment. He received relief for 51 days at 5 dollars per week and recommends the company to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth Casualty Company
Jons A. Mackinnoss
Agent Commonwealth Casualty Co
Denton
Commonwealth Casualty Co
Richard T. West
Preston
Visitation Notes From Wilmington and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Ed Welch of Wilmington visited her parents Mr and Mrs T P Richard over the weekend. Mr and Mrs T A Montague spent Sunday with her parents. Mr and Mrs Geo Moore near Clayton. Miss Katie Downs of Wilmington visited her mother Mrs Kate Downs over Sunday. Miss Anna Jones of Wilmington visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J R Jones. Mrs J F Quillen visited her sister Mrs Ina Segelken at Sparrows Point last week. Raymond Sweeney of Philadelphia visiting his father FB Sweeney. Rev and Mrs C J Sharpless and Mrs Pearle Dill spent Saturday in Wilmington. Mrs H O Bostic and daughter Anne of Felton visiting Mrs J F Quillen. Miss Lillian Meredith of Wilmington visiting her mother Mrs J F. Mrs Wm Hutson returned from Chester. Mrs Mary C Montague visiting relatives in Wilmington. Mr J I Walls spent Wednesday and Thursday in Baltimore. Mr R I Ober spent part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
BG. Parcker
The
Baptist Church
Perry Gannon
Queen Anne
Edith Rickard
Jessie DeFoard
Hillsboro
Melvin
Queenstown
Viola Jones
William Marvel
Lewis Cohey
Camp Meade
Bion Roberts
Camp Washington
Sara Matilda Neff
Walter Hottman
Peabody Institute
May Jackon
Ethel Jackson
Greensboro
C. W. Jackson
Dudley Davis
James Swing
St. John's College
WLC
Baltimore
John Grabill
Eo B. Lawrence
Catonsville
J. O. Clark
Armen
Ian
Alice Acres Polk
Churchville
Mary Edwarte
A. G. Saulbury
Henry Wilkinson
Philadelphia
California
Carlton Lord
Chester
Walter Lord
Mollie Richards
Wilmington
L. S. Matthews
Greenshoro
J. T. Stevenson
Ed. Welch
T. P. Richard
T. A. Montague
Geo. Moore
Clayton
Katie Downs
Kate Downs
Anna Jones
J. R. Jones
J. F. Quillen
Ina Segelken
Sparrows Point
Raymond Sweeney
FB. Sweeney
C. J. Sharpless
Pearle Dill
H. O. Bostic
Anne
Felton
Lillian Meredith
Plowing in Fall Benefits Farmers and Pests Control
A noted agriculturist urges fall plowing to conserve moisture and prepare land for timely planting. He notes corn earworm and other pests hide in soil until maturity and that plowing destroys eggs of grasshoppers cinch bugs and similar insects. State College Journal reports dust mixtures show promise against strawberry weevil on J Spencer Lapham farm using 85 percent sulphur and 15 percent arsenate of lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State College Journal
Notable Talbot County Obituaries and Draft Board Update
A collection of obituaries for prominent residents including John E. George of Sadlersville and several local figures in Greensboro Easton and Denton is reported. The draft system updates note finalizing registrations and transferring records to Annapolis or Washington, with December deadlines and sealed local boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meryland
Annapolis
Adjutant General
War Department
Washington
Adjutant-General
The Conservation of Coal Measures for Winter Comfort
The Fuel Administration emphasizes abundant bituminous coal as emergency fuel and urges conservation of anthracite to extend supplies. It seeks to restore anthracite output, release miners from camps, and asks households to switch to buckwheat size coal and wood where possible. Cooperation from readers is sought to implement the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Fuel Administration
Orphans Court Proceedings Report Actions and Appointments
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as Bates Stephens administrator of John W. Stephens filed an account of rents approved. Denton National Bank authorized to pay funds to Martha Ellen McDaniel. Administrators of Wesley Towers reported real estate sales with heirs’ consent and final ratification. Harvey will proved and admitted to probate. Ann Thomas estate administrators ordered to sell personal property. Hubbard executors reported inventory and appraisal and ordered sale. Japham Knotts administrators approved for sale of John H. Black estate. Administrations on William T. Stack personal estate granted to Thomas H. Chambers with bond and appraisers appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liden, Moore and Covey
Orphans’ Court
Jast M. Bates Stephens
John W. Stephens
Denton National Bank
Martha Ellen McDaniel
Alva B.todd
Howard Towers
Wesley Towers
Sarah E. Harvey
Laura B. Hanson
Charles W. [Lobbs
Arvel Thomas
Ann Thomas
Elizabeth E. Hubbard
Ralph F. Hubbard
John Hubbard
J. Spencer Japham
J. Owen Knotts
John H. Black
William T. Stack
Thomas H. Chambers
Bond
Harry W. Davis
Stdward E. Nutue
Shawn One of the Good Fighters at Chateau Thierry
Sergeant George B. Shawn, son of Mr and Mrs W J Shawn, served in the Ninth Machine Gun Battalion. Major General Dickman issued a general order praising the battalion for courage under bombardment and teamwork in the Chateau Thierry operation, noting fallen comrades and presenting copies of the order to each member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawn
George B. Shawn
W. J. Shawn
Chateau Thierry
Dickman
Gth
The Honored Name of Foch
The Annapolis Advertiser hails Marshal Foch as a preeminent military strategist and savior of civilization. It lauds his leadership over Allied forces, contrasts him with Hindenburg and Ludendorff, and proposes a Foch day as a public tribute. The page notes W T Bloston shipping second crop strawberries to Philadelphia for over 50 cents a quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Foch
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Germany
W. T. Bloston
Chestertown
Philadelphia
Revival and church services lead Bishop Adams visit
Preston M E Church hosts Bishop Adams tomorrow with Sunday School at 9:30, preaching, and Holy Communion at Christ Church. Dr. Wyatt of Denton assists revival meetings December 1 to 14, with Rev. Melvin Wheatley and Rev. Ivanhoe Willis also present. Revival also planned at Chop Tank and Smithson venues with multiple ministers from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
M. E
Epworth League
Dr. Wyatt
Denton
Melvin Wheatley
Concord
Adams
Christ Church
Wicomico News
Salibury
City
Maryland
J.T. Richardson
C. T. Wyatt
M. FE
Wyatt
T. C. Crouse
M. F
Ivanhoe Willis
Kent
Georgetown
Del
Henderson
Fred. G. Asilton
Chestertown News
Chop. Tank M. P
Alfred Scarborough
Smithson
Choptank
J. T. Richardson
Preston M
L. R. Brumbaugh
Ridgely
Church of the Brethren
Denton M. E
Our First Official War Picture Tuesday Evening in Denton
Denton residents will view the first official government World War I film, Pershing's Crusaders, at Parker's Theatre on Tuesday December 3. The documentary covers U S war preparation, training, shipbuilding, arming, and frontline actions in France with Secretary Baker and General Pershing shown in France. Two showings, 7 and 9 pm, admission 25 and 35 cents, no war tax. Penton Orchestra provides music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Denton
Parker's Theatre
Pershing
Ue Sea
France
Baker
General Pershing
U. S
Penton Orchestra
Sweet potato shipments rise as market prices hold steady
Growers and dealers ship dried sweet potatoes to city markets at about 1.80 per bushel hamper, with thousands of bushels planned for winter sales. Hundreds of wartime planes will join air mail service by year’s end, expanding greatly. Retailers report turkeys selling above six cents per pound in city markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Mail
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the Local Department
Pri
Newnaim's
Infwspaperinge
Templeville
Ridgely News
G. L. Hardesty
Ridgely M
Boonefarrell
Alice Pendleton
York
Business
A. G. Saulsbury
John
Glennie Downes
Little Kent Temple
Alice Frazer
Hobbs
Sarah Murphy
Murphy
Oaks School
J. R. Ricards
H. T. Nutle
Andersontown
J. O. Neal
Carneys Point
N. J
Mr. J. O. Neal
James W. Thawley
W. T. Thawley
M. F. H. Collison
Wiliam Carroll
S. H. Starkey
W. T. Tha
C.D. Collison
FL. N. Smith
B. 5
Robinson
Newark
LH. Starkey
Ursula Slaughter
Dorothy Yost
Ethel Holt
Wm. Arthur Holt
72Nd Infantry
Kathleen Knott
Milan
Ohio
W. E. Sylvester
Ralph Holland
J. R. Harding
Henry Owings
Oklahoma
Florence Beaven
Annie Beaven
Kate Chipley
Easton
Ida Smith
Elopewell
J. T. Sparklin
R. W. Beaven
Lord
Albert Cahall
John Holt
Clifton Hicks
New Hillsboro
H. W. B. Rowe
Adv
John E. George
George
Joseph M. George
Martha L. George
Foster Sudler
M. Madeline George
James Merrick, Jr
Mattie G. Roe
John O. Davis
David Watterson
Co. I
US 5. Infantry
Watterson
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Ala
J. Payson Watterson
Harold J. Lane
Joseph
Air Service
England
Charles
Catherine
Orothy Davis
George W. Beton
Annie Betson
Miss Annie
Prettyman
Betson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles A. Chipley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jane Coa
Jessie Cox
Louise Dukes
Alexander Chaplain
Talbot Schools
Daniel Fields
Mechanic John T. Anderson
Church Hill
Adjt
Henry Mc Warfield
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Bishop Adams
Newspaperk Pee
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