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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
3
A snapshot of Caroline County happenings covers a curfew rule in Annapolis, farm leases, local druggists, gunning licenses, and a mass of notes on influenza trends. It notes tax ditch demonstrations, waterway plans, and a push to renew subscriptions as government rules tighten.
Private John B. Griffith of Denton writes cheerful letters from France as Coroline county men wreck the Hindenburg line. Local figures include Howard Bryant being discussed for Congressional nomination, T Alan Goldsborough admitted to the U S Supreme Court, and visits from Wm M Murphey and daughter Dora of Philadelphia. Various residents relocate, recover from illness, or travel, including Phineas Morris moving to Newark Delaware and Miss Edna Hobbs catching the plague while visiting Baltimore, with several community updates on illness travel and employment.
When peace arrives it will come quickly and change many sectors of life. Millions in war industries face job loss and must find livelihoods as contracts for ships and munitions end. If necessary preparations are made immediately, chaos and distress can be avoided and universal happiness secured.
Miss Cora Mercer aged 36 daughter of Mrs Hill Mercer of Denton died at Easton Hospital after several days illness pneumonia. Funeral held at her late home officiated by Rev Dr Wyatt and Rev Dr Crouse. Interred in Denton cemetery. Mercer was a popular saleslady at Evern gain store with wide acquaintance. Survived by mother, sister Mrs John Coulbourn of Philadelphia, and brother Mr J Kingsley Mercer with League Island aviation service.
News of the death of J Earle Rochester after influenza and pneumonia. He was 47, son of Mrs Annie Rochester and the late Osid Earle Rochester of Denton, and a grandson of John R. Fountain. Survived by wife and two children. He owned the Reickerbocker Carpet Cleaning Works on Enor Street, Baltimore. Funeral and interment in Denton.
Preston mourns Carlton Dulin a Marine who died at Quantico Virginia after contracting a widespread epidemic He enlisted last June trained at Paris Island and transferred to Quantico where he fell ill A Preston High School classmate pays tribute praising his sacrifice cheerfulness and faithfulness and his dedication to country and family
Burrsville residents accompanied to Baltimore on a business trip by C. NX Vountain and his three daughters Jola Louie and Brodie Pountain with Ruth Harvey. Mollie Cahall and brother George Cahall of Chicago visited Greenwood and Mrs Margaret Simpson. Mrs Hanson in Wiltineton is sick with incuens 1. Mrs James Eversman visits Mardella Springs, while Mrs WN Conaway stays at the M E parsonage. Mrs Ro Hl Stratford teaches Chilton's Grove school seeking government work. Frank Caball of Harrington visits his father Wim Caball. Thos Hl Sipple is ill near town. R Henry Stafford and Rev. WN Conaway visit Concord. Osbourne Harvey of Philadelphia visits relatives. Win Cahall writes to son T HL Cahall at Galdsbara. Some farmers begin feeding wheat.
Mrs Murphey and Mr Lloyd Chambers of Wilmington burying C H Pippin relatives in Riverview cemetery. Flu causes several deaths among locals and distant relatives. Miss Ella Worthington ill in Havre de Grace. Lyceum event postponed. Schools closed. locals visit kin and plan adjustments.
Hobbs and nearby residents report several illnesses including Edith Robinson, Roland Starkey, Lillian Starkey, M I Nuttle of Andersontown, and Lola Willoughby. Mrs Seeders visited Washington to see her typhoid fever hospitalized son E R and returned Monday. W E Lord visits son Lacey in Cameron Mills NJ and plans Niagara Falls trip. Manning Merriken tops local wheat feeding on the 4th. FE Willey travels to Baltimore. Farmers report hogs declining due to cholera symptoms.
Mrs L M Jones of Wilmington with her daughter and son in law Medford Kimbler both ill with influenza. Miss Katherine Melvin, Beacom's Business School student, is at home with grip.
In loving remembrance of my dear sister Viola Sarah Clark who departed this life October 6 1917 gone to her heavenly home forever at rest away from earths toil and cares sadly missed by her sister Ora P B Tull
The Ridgely News Letter reports Mr Haward Perry 26 died at Camp Upton from epidemic influenza and was brought home for burial in Queenstown. He leaves a widow and young son plus his mother and brothers. The issue notes typhoid fever, influenza cases, school closures, and related local sickness and efforts amid the epidemic.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as executors and administrators filed inventories and final accounts. The will of Wesley Rickards was admitted to probate while creditors’ notices were ordered and appraisers appointed. Administrators of Nichols filed inventory and received order to sell. renunciations for will annexed granted to Mary Rickards Elizabeth Steele and David Rickards.
Farmers who pledge compliance with the Food Administration program may receive flour without substitutes in exchange for their own wheat. Millers in Maryland are authorized to deliver up to the amount that can be milled from the farmer's wheat, while others may still obtain wheat flour with substitutes.
The commandant at Port Howard Maryland invites men with required qualifications to enlist for coast artillery officer training. Inductees go to Fort Monroe Virginia for school and if qualified are commissioned. Deferred registrants may opt to discharge. others revert to enlisted status and may reapply. No prior military training needed. basic math, plane trigonometry, and logarithms suffice. Full details from Fort Howard Commanding Officer.
John T. Carter sues Charles Schaub in Circuit Court for 10000 alleging negligent driving caused the death of 15 year old William T. Carter on July 15 1917. The boy was near Bethel Elosiness Christian Church between Baltimore Corner and Goldsboro when struck by Schaub’s car. Attorney T Alan Goldsborough represents the defendant. case expected to be heard in January.
The local draft board has classified about one third of men aged 19 to 37 and placed about forty percent in class one amid frequent changes by the appeal board. Inductees into the student army training corps include Lester S. Kauffman Denton at Hopkins Dudley Walters Davis Franklin Mervyn Seward James Patterson Swing Ridgely at Sir Johns John P. Dennis Preston at Princeton Walter England Holt Roland Cookman Handy Federalsburg Howard Monroe Harris Preston James Jefferson Lane Ridgely at Delaware College. Henry Howard Hulliger Federalsburg will be sent to Bliss Electrical School Washington DC next Tuesday. Alton Adkins Willin Federalsburg a limited service draftee was sent this week to Fort Thomas Kentucky. Now is the time to subscribe.
Attendees of the Ladies' Aid at Mrs Schlegel's on October 2 included Belle Dean W R Thomas A A Willis Roland Towers FLL Fodd W F Towers C E Collins Chas Schlegel Georgia Towers Catherine Mc Cracklin Marie Schlegel Julia Towers and Master Chester Towers. The November meeting will be at Mrs W F Towers in Denton. No church services Sunday due to Spanish influenza in nearby towns. Covey family Emily Towers Laura Covey were Sunday visitors. Maryland schools closed Wednesday per Surgeon General to curb the ship epidemic.
Historic health notice outlines world wide influenza waves, origins and spread patterns. Baltimore officials warn the current grip is part of a long cycle with local and national impact, advising preventive steps and quarantine-like precautions.
The article emphasizes proper seed corn storage after harvest. Allow seed stalks to mature in fields, husk and dry ears, then store in a warm, well ventilated place. Avoid leaky barns, prefer bins with air flow, and hang or lay ears with space for circulation to prevent moisture and spoilage.
The article argues to buy durable goods from reliable local dealers rather than cheap mass produced items. It notes that $4 shoes and rough clothes wear out quickly and urges shoppers to seek recommendations, despite higher upfront costs, to reduce long term spending. Public sentiment favors frugality and watching newspaper ads for bargains.
The piece laments changing times as government pressure pushes farmers to stay busy through winter. It argues winter is no longer rest but preparation for the busy spring and summer, warning that those who resist pressure will face overwhelming workloads when the season arrives.
The War Industries Board price fixing panel sets hogs at 315.50 per two pounds for wartime, deeming the corn price fair to farmers though pork remains costly for consumers. In Hillsboro, Irwin Sparklin and Edna Fleming are home from school closures due to influenza. Mr and Mrs W T Greenwall of Kenton visit Mr and Mrs W P Fleming.
Federalsburg reports Corporal Noman I Smith of Caroline County among Maryland soldiers who recently died of influenza. Details on service or date not provided in the readable text.
Judge William H. Adkins convened the October court and drew the grand jury. Brown vs. Friel sought title to real estate in Queen Annes. Keating and Harper appeared for Brown, Constable Wickes and Fairbanks for Friel. The grand jury indicted Charles Hopkins alias Cephas for assault. Court and juries will reconvene Friday the 18th. Grand and petit juries listed with foreman R win T. Saulsbury and Lloyd A. Gooden Sr. among others.
The poem recalls fallen Canadian soldier Lieut Col John McCrue and mourns the dead from World War I. It speaks of poppies across crosses, larks in the sky, and a charge to the living to carry the torch and not break faith with those who died.
A poem opens amid war imagery from Flanders fields, then notes Caroline students return home as colleges close due to a prevailing epidemic. A Food Administration order requires lambs slaughtered on or after October 1 to have all plucks removed at slaughter.
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