Denton News Briefs Highlight Local Events And Notices
Local items report Col. A. W. Sisk to speak at Concord Church at 11 tomorrow. W J Allen moved to Dr Birkholder place near Williston. W L Scott picked a quart of superior strawberries on Sept 27. Kenneth Wisang death noted. H W Rickey to visit Caroline county Oct 9 10 16. WC T U to meet at 2 30 near former M E K parsonage. Stork farm sale postponed to Oct 7. Elsie Ferguson and Vivian Martin appearances at Parker's New Theatre with specific admission prices. West Denton Flow Mill sold to F Eddington Federalsburg. Denton Drug Co to be succeeded by Druggist School. Seed wheat treated free Oct 7 8 9 for smut. department agr specialist to assist. Centreville monument honors Potts Davie and Council. Denton primary school collects aid for Henri Cola Judg ing from Madame Colus letter. Denton Red Cross rummage sale Oct 12 7. donations urged. War film “Pershing’s Crusaders” at Parker’s Oct 22 with two showings 7 30 9 30 and matinee 2 30 admission 25 35 cents. Denton orchestra to supply music. Camp Meade morale notes praised. Piscataque Eastern Shore reunion business at Eaton. next meeting in Preston Sept 26. Court updates delay trials. judges plan to minimize court attendance impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
A. W. Sisk
Concord Church
W. J. Allen
Kenneth Wisang
Mary KE. Wisang
H.W. Rickey
College Park
Caroline County
WC. T. U
M. EK
Eugene Dil
Elsie Ferguson
Parker's New Theatre
Jennie Cushing
Artcraft
Vivian Martin
Paramount
George A. McDuaniel
West Denton
WF. Eddington
Federalsburg
Eddington
Seward
Chestertown
Denton Drug Company
Department of Agriculture
Centreville
Lave
James Edgar Potts
Jenerson Davie
Julius Council
Potts
Council
Baltimore
Queen Anne’s County
Dentan
Madame Colus
Loureo
France
Henri Cola
Denton Rec Cross
Denton Circle
Pershing
Crusaders
Parkers New Theatre
All Boys
Millumnee
U.S
Denton Orchestra
Calvert C. Meniken
Camp Meade
Meade
Hindenburg
Pisce Mastern Shore Regiment
Eaton
Jamnes C. Multikin
Easton
C. M. Davis
Federal-Bure
W. I. Holt
Irveston
John 12 Rastall
Washington, D. C
Edecarer
Cl OW
Jane
Cambridge
D. J. Willis
Preston
Fourth Liberty Loan Rally in Denton Draws Record Crowd
A Denton rally for the Liberty Loan drew an estimated six to eight thousand people and more than a thousand cars. Speakers included Corporal Noah Walker formerly of Belleau Wood, with Goldsborough and Benson also addressing the crowd. Subscriptions totaled over 300,000 with pledges near 75,000. Caroline county aims to complete the goal soon and fulfill wartime duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Denton
Yenton
Court House Square
Belleau Woods
Walker
AL 5 S. Goldsborough
Baltimore City
Carville J. Benson
Baltimore County
Plafoum
Caroline
Caroline County
Harvest Hone and church events at Denton church
Denton M. E. Church holds Harvest Home tomorrow at 730 pm with soil product offerings to Philadelphia. Roll call requires a Bible verse. Sunday School at 2 pm with new teachers and an 845 pm sermon on Cleaving unto the Lord. Easton District Epworth League convention planned for St Michaels next week with delegates via autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton M. EL
Tomorow
Methodity
Philadelphia
Epworth League
Easton
St. Michaels
St Michael
C. T. Wyatt
Beston
M. J
Preston
Bethlehem
Harry H. Nuttle
Caroline County Sunday School Association
Methodist Protestant Church
Church of the Brethren
Personal Mention Highlights Illness and Visits
Personal notes report Miss Caroline DeFoud improving in Wilmington after pneumonia. Her sister Mrs Seney stays at her side. Philadelphia visitors include Mr and Mrs J E Phillips and Mr and Mrs Ty Lane Moore with children in Denton. Several relatives and travelers are noted, with scattered moves to Mechanicsburg and Baltimore and a homecoming from Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline DeFoud
Wiluington
Seney
J. E. Phillips
Ty Lane Moore
Philadelphia
Denton
Withiam JH. Vernon
New York
Ridgely
Will Eow
M.C
France
Burrsville Canning Season Closes As Trucks Move Tomatoes
Local canners Redden and Son fill all spaces and continue receiving tomatoes from contractors, trucking them to Denton. Community notices include visits by Sapp and Blades households, church services at Wesley M E Church, and local illnesses. Farmers begin wheat seeding as winter winds down.
Pupils of Oaks school win September mention
Hobbs notes list pupils praised for poor lessons during September including Nel lie Thawley Helen Hubbard Marietta Butler Edward Towers Mary Moore Rath tabbani Funk Bailey Virginia Adan Hopkins Thomas Aiden Adan Helen Towers Iva Moore Also noted are letters from a France nephew praising scenery and health and travels of several locals to Baltimore Norfolk and Washington with family visits and college enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaks School
Nellie Thawley
Helen Hubbard
Marietta Butler
Edward Towers
Mary Moore
Rath Tabbani
Funk Bailey
Virginia Adan
Hopkins Thomas
Aiden Adan
Helen Towers
Iva Moore
G. L. Jopp
France
W. J. Spence
Sam
U.S. Navy
Norfolk
Fen
Washington
Eliza Miller
Baltimore
G. L. Japp
WL AL Spence
Ohio
Caroline
Chiklhoathe
W. Waldridge
Bealeton
West Virginia
Local Residents Share Visits and Social Calls
Henderson Amos Contin of Jersey City ill with pneumonia spends a few days with his mother Mrs I Coffin. Rev and Mrs W O Conaway of Burrsville spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs J R Melvin. Chuer Jones returned to Wilmington with his mother Mrs J M Jones. Wallace Jones of Wilmington spent the weekend with Ma jsa h Jones near town. The Ladies Aub Society hosted by Mrs W B Gruwell on Wednesday afternoon. Martin Pippin of Wilmington visiting Mrs Peale Dik. Augusta Bright visited Goldsboro relatives this week. Anna Coffin returning to St Marys Seminary. Mrs John Pritchett visiting relatives in Witchington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Contin
Jersey City
I. Coffin
W. O. Conaway
Burrsville
J. R. Melvin
Chuer Jones
Wilmington
J. M. Jones
Wallace Jones
Wilimington
Ma. Js.ah Jones
Aub Society
W. B. Gruwell
Martin Pippin
Wiliminngton
Peale Dik
Augusta Bright
Goldsboro
Anna Coffin
St. Mary's Seminary
John Pritchett
Witchington
Epidemic in Harmony and local family notes
Harmony reports hag cholera among residents with several families affected including W. P. Willis and C. F. E. Collins. County agent Anderson investigates to halt spread. A New York trip was made by Mr C. C. Deen and family to see Lawrence before overseas duty. A Saturday schoolhouse box social netted thirty dollars. Belle Dean returned home from Easton and Bethlehem visits. Mr and Mrs Kaiser and Annie Sinick visited the Rolands. Latties Aid met at Mrs Charles Schlegel’s on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
W. P. Willis
C. FE. Collins
County Avent FE
O. Anderson
C. C. Deen
New York
Lawrence
Belle Dean
Holl
Easton
Bethlehem
Kaiser
Annie Sinick
Roland Overs
Charles Schlegel
Bethlehem News Briefs From Camp Delays and Illness
Mr W Dalin received a telegram from Camp Taphphries stating his son Carlton was critically ill with pneumonia. Mr W E Pritchett, Joseph, and Mr J F Patchett traveled to Philadelphia this week to visit relatives. Mrs Guy Handley and her son returned to Philadelphia after visiting Mrs W O H Pritchett. The Ladies’ Aid will meet this month with Mrs William S Pritchett on October 16 at 2 PM. Little Martha Lane remains bedbound and not improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
W. Dalin
Camp Thaphries
Carlton
W.oe
Pritchett
Joseph
J. F. Patchett
Philadelphia
Guy Tf. Handley
Philadelpha
W. O H. Pritchett
William S. Pritchett
Martha Lane
Ridgely News Letter Social and Community Notes
Ridgely residents share visits and relocations as Mrs S L Shaw and Olive of Tavre dle Grace plan to live with Mrs Cline Smith at the corner of Central avenue and First street. Local farm and school news include canning, shipments, and a Liberty Loan oversubscription. Several residents travel or study away, and town events feature influenza illness, canning, and fundraising activities.
Death of Mr Andrew Manship in Greensboro Station
Mr Andrew Manship died Sunday night at his home in Greensboro Station after a period of ill health. He is survived by a widow and three sons, Toward, Frank, and William, who served with Canadian troops in France. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at his late home with interment in Greensboro cemetery. Lieutenant and Mrs C M Harmon welcomed a fine son last week. Mrs Harmon, formerly Miss Alveca Downs, is in Baltimore but plans to return to Greensboro to spend the winter with Mr and Mrs W D Massey. Lieutenant Harmon is reportedly somewhere in France. Melvin Mitchell and George Draper have joined the Bor W railroad Co and made their first local run Tuesday. Henry Cobee drove to Wilmington Wednesday, returning with his wife who had spent a week there. Algren Manufacturing employees subscribed about 5000 for the Fourth Liberty Loan. Mrs Smith of Seaford is visiting her son, Railroad Agent A G Smith, here. Mrs Irvin Brumbaugh and Maude Adams have returned to Philadelphia. WM Green of Oxford visited town Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Shaw
Olive
Tavre Dle Grace
Cline Smith
Central Avenue
First Street
Alice Bennington
Carlisle
Shaw
Eddystone
Martin Taylor
Quaker City Dairies
Ridgely
Millington
J. ‘J. Quigley
Black’s Station
Ki. R. Longnecker
C. AL. Wagner
Annie Latshaw
Mulford Swing
New York City
U.S. Marines
Wilson Jackson
Delaware College
Newark
Lilda Turner
Liberty Loan
Sainsbury Bros
Baltimore
Methodist Church
T. W. Jones
Willian
Ronald Lane
Galdey's
Starry Lane
Margaret Laird
Summit Poultry Plant
Charles Tarlutron
Althea Robinson
Beacoma
Business College
Miriam Clark
J. Bunting
A. ML. Cotter
Philadelphia
Hene Neff
Andrew Manship
Greensboro Station
Manship
France
Frank
William
Greensboro
C. M. Tlarmon
Harmon
Alveca Downs
W. D. Massey
Messrs
Melvin Mitchell
George Draper
Bor & W. Railroad Co
Henry Cobee
Wilmington
Algren Manufacturing Company
Smith
Seaford
A. G. Smith
A. Frvin Brumbaugh
Liberty Loan Rally Draws Crowds In Denton County
Our town saw a large gathering for the Liberty Loan Rally at Denton last Sunday afternoon with many residents attending. Visitors included Mrs. Weather of Philadelphia visiting relatives, and Miss Ethel Sparks and Miss Mary Jewell from nearby towns visiting family and friends.
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Clerk's Office
Transfers show multiple property moves across districts including Fanny E Bernard to W T Edwards Greensboro 50 dollars in price and Tilghman Williams to Jos H Williams three lots in First district while other deeds detail 66 acres in Fifth district 1800 dollars and 33 acres in Eighth district for various buyers and sellers across Federalsburg Denton Ridgely and Hillsboro with prices ranging from 200 to 3500 dollars and several 1000 acre parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny E. Bernard
W. T. Edwards
Greensboro
Joseph H. Williams
Tighman H. Williams
Olive A. Willis
Albert S. Handy
Tilghman H. Wiliams Et al
Jos. H. Williams
Samuel G. Nuttle
C. Harvey Towers
Fighth
Sarah C. Carter
J. Virgil Moore
Denton
Wn. E. Thomas
Henry Tr. Nuttle
James 13. Jones
Sarah E. Walls
Leonard Williamson
Oscar Clark
Jas
A. Willoughby
Dollie E. Kelly
Elma XN
Trice
L. Christopher
Norman R. Poole
Federalsburg
Mina Cheezum
Wm. H. Cheesum
Fouth
Nora FE. Howdle
Robert FE. Bowdle
T. L. Day
Swing & Co
John M. Swing Et al
Ridgely
Joseph J. Orrell
George Price
Charles FE. Wright
Calvert C. Merriken
W. Clarris Legg
Howard D. Knotts
Hillsboro
Lewis H. Trice
Edward H. Illis
Frank A. White
Eighth
John Thern
Louis Jok
Charles Taylor
Leroy Gullett
Leonard ‘Taylor
Charles A. ‘Taylor
Orphans Court Proceedings Update on Estates and Appraisers
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as letters of administration were granted to Emily and George R Nichols for Thomas H Nichols estate. Notices to creditors ordered. Appraisers Serenous P Brown Edward Brown appointed. Administrators filed inventories and accounts for multiple estates including Alonzo D Beer and B Franklin Laird. Wardens Parker and Meluney mentioned with renunciations and legatee actions. Real estate appraisements approved for Lenora Stephens and John W Stephens estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Nichols
Emily Nichols
George R. Nichols
James Cox
Elwood Cook
Jacob 11. Beer
Alonzo D. Beer
Ada J. Laird
B. Franklin Laird
Ethel Johnson
Sampson Johnson
Maggie M. Parker
John T. Parker
Charles E. Meluney
Tilghman Meluney
Alary J. Meluney
Wilow
Loud
Serenous PF. Brown
Edward Brown
Magpie M. Parker
Lillian FE. Kent
William Kent
W. H. Satterfield
Wm. W. Cahall
Lenora Stephens
M. Bates Stephens
John W. Stephens
Food prices and Red Cross aid from Choplank fundraiser
A Caroline fair price list covers staples from flour and sardines to beef cuts and canned milk with prices per unit. Red Cross workers in Choplank contributed three pajama sets, three bed sacks, and child garments, while a local circle plans an oyster supper October 11 and 12. BE. O. Hies offers a Ford and a Buick touring car for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Maine
Macon
Choplank
Red Cross
Heroes Day Sermon Pleads for Liberty Bonds Faith
A Denton church sermon on Heroes Day urges all Americans to honor fallen soldiers by supporting liberty bonds. The speaker denounces war’s horrors but says selfless sacrifice by the nation’s youth demands steadfast defense of freedom, urging prompt financial pledges to sustain the war effort.
Black Walnut Wanted for War Effort Propellers and Stocks
The War Department Bureau of Aircraft Production asks the Red Cross to widely publicize the urgent need for black walnut wood. It is essential for aeroplane propellers and gun stocks, with trees scattered across the United States. Owners can show patriotism by assisting in making these trees available to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Aircraft Production
The
War Department
Red Cross
Bureau of Aircraft’ Production
United
Autumn Queen Rules Over Summer’s Floral Chorus
A vivid seasonal piece describes goldenrod, asters, ragweed, thistles and goldfinches as summer’s last floral chorus. The plants boast energy amid heat and drought, but will bow to the coming frost as Jack Frost approaches and seeds harden for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunmer
Jack Frost
Examination for Henderson Postmaster
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination in Henderson on October 26 for a fourth class postmaster vacancy and other offices. Certification may be made to Hill, with rein statement possible. The annual salary is $461. Applicants must be 21 by the exam date, except in states where women reach full age at 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
United States Civil Service Comission
Remembrance Notes From Wilmington Tragedy and Deaths
In Wilmington on September 27 16tS Esther Grey Jester died at her aunt Mrs George Collison home aged 16 years and 1 day. She was elder granddaughter of Rhoda A and the late C D Bennett. Her sister and grandmother mourn her loss. A sister and grandmother publish verses and memories for Jacob B Melvin who died October 4 1916. His daughter Ella writes of enduring grief and silent remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Esther Grey Jester
George Collison
Rhoda A
C. D. Bennett
Jacob B. Melvin
Shaill J
Ella
Nutie Milling Co Seeks Buyers for Seed Rye Stock
The Nutie Milling Co offers a quantity of seed rye for sale. Local buyers may contact the company to inquire about price and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nutie Milling Co
Clark and Smith Write Home from Front Line France
Corral Alfred Clark writes of first days in France. describes farms, wine, ox carts, and stream laundry rituals. Private Lewis Smith reports cool nights, frost, and war progress. mentions Red Cross moving pictures show in Parker's Theatre October 6 with Dr. Frederick A. Perry. No admission or funds solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker's
Denton
Frederick A. Perry
American Red Cross
Peery
France
Red Cross
Thomas H Nichols dies at 76 in Federalsburg area
Mr Thomas H Nichols departed this life on September 16 at his home near American Corner from heart trouble aged 76 He leaves a widow and three children Sallie M Mary N and George R Nichols Funeral was held at the home and interment was in Federalsburg cemetery A friend notes the family misses him nightly under the stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Nichols
American Corner
Sallie M
Mary N
George R. Nichols
Federalsburg
Local soldier Paul Mason Dies of Pneumonia abroad
Mr. Paul Mason, son of Mr. and Mrs. Macy Mason, died at an army camp in Ohio after battling pneumonia that followed Spanish influenza. The outbreak of grip or influenza has been prevalent in the area for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mason
Macy Mason
Anny
Ohio
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Andrew Binks
Mechanicsburg
GP Robinson
Baltousdre
Howard Shiela
J. U. Beer
Wiltington
Lindley
Southern Carole
Katherine Seewait
Harnett Schuman
Mies Flehna Lyerusain
Redden & Son
E. H. Sapp
Robert William
Everett Westfall
Albert H. Sapp
Harrington
T. R. Benson
Elsie
Paul
Cannp Meade
T. S. Sipple
E. Smith
George
Elizabeth
George L. Blades
Wesley M. E. Church
Liiva A. Whawley
Lei Simmer
R.C. Garrett
Haddon Heights
T. W. Panter
Itos Layton
Alfred Raughley
George Cahall
Williston
Ridgely News
Templeville
Fred Vi. Weather
J. Ted Richards
Win
Kinnamon
Melvin
Queen Annne'’s
R. H. Downes
William Lowmin
Point
Ethel Sparks
W. Hl. Sparks
Mary I. Jewell
Price
2. T. Richards
Kenneth Biddle
Wihnington
Nerbert Knotts
M. E. Moore
Nea
Orphans' Court
Liden, Moore and Covey
Orphans’ Court
BE. O. Hies
Rev
T. O. Crouse
Morial
Sundau
America
Crouse
Denton M. P
Germany
Belgium
Poland
Aiman
Flanders’ Fields
Flanders
Autumn
Mrs. Yoeman
Henry Doerr
Alphonzo Meredith
O. M. Uignud
Ladies’ Guild of
Willistan Church
FL E. Yoeman
If. FE. Yeoman
Clark and
Alfred Clark
Clark
Charles H. Sipple
Lewis Smith
Field Artillery
New Castle
Del
Hutchinson I. Smith
Marydel
Derbo
L. Lee LeComyte
Maryland
San Antonio
Pennsylvania
New York States
Nuttle & Slughes
Denton, Md
James Temple
Peey F. P. Covey
Somers Blake
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