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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1917
Page
5
Local reports urge prompt Liberty bond purchases amid prosperity and farm output. Mentions aging autos yielding to tractors, noted speeches by Rev. Quige and Rev. Smith, and town events like markets, lectures, and church services. Maryland auto deaths rise. Denton and Preston churches prepare Liberty Loan Day programs with speaker Chas Morris Howard.
Miss Mary Hazen Duffey wed Shannon D. Cramer at Metropolitan M. E. Church in Washington with Rev. Dr. Harry D. Mitchell officiating. A small reception followed at Dr. Duffey’s home on O Street. The ceremony featured palms and chrysanthemums, and attendants included Miss Dorothy Dent. The couple planned a Newport residence. Several out of town guests and other weddings were noted in Denton area society notices.
The column lists attendees at Barrett's Chapel and nearby church events. It notes typhoid fever treatment for Alfred Raughley, upcoming District Superintendent Rev. Wise sermon at Wesley M E Church on October 21, and a Harvest Home service at Union M P Church on October 28. Local visits, farm news, and harvest activity are featured with multiple named families and residents.
Mr William H Wooters died at his home in East Greensboro on Thursday of last week at age 78 years 6 months. He had lived in Greensboro for fifty years and leaves a widow formerly Miss Mary E Morris. Mrs Alice Bearman and Miss Martha Semons hosted guests including Mr and Mrs John Semons and son Lawrence of Felton and Mr and Mrs Hayward Edwards of Irving's Chapel. Weekend visitors included Norman and Zacharias Was shell and Willoughby Edwards, Miss Alta Edwards and Pauline Nichols with Wilmington friends Mr and Mrs William Wheeler and Mr and Mrs Ralph Sharp. Visitors also included Miss Ella Garey of Chester Pa and her parents Mr and Mrs Rix Garey, Misses Elizabeth and Marta Hughes with Harrington friends. Other notes mention Mr Temple Smith in Philadelphia and New York, Mr Charlie Sipple with family, Mr and Mrs C Bi Jarman to Atlantic City, Mr Ervin Nichols in Wilmington, Mr A W Brumbaugh in Philadelphia, and Mrs George Nichols listed as sick.
The Ladies AId of the area met at Mrs Anah Carrolls home with attendees including Willie Pritchett Nettie Thomas Lillian Blades Mollie Harding Elsie Thompson Alice Blades Jenne Hull Florence Dean Mrs J T Richardson Flossie Hall and Anab Carroll A future meeting was set for next month at the parsonage with Mrs Richardson on the 8th at two oclock Harvest home services are planned at Bethlehem M E Church on Sunday October 2161 at 230 pm featuring music and an address by Rev W J Wright Displays of farm products are expected to attract a large crowd Mrs Minnie Gales of Washington visited Mrs W E Prichett Mrs Anah Carroll and family spent last Sunday with friends in Baltimore and Mrs J T Richardson visited Mrs W E Pritchett last Thursday.
A meeting of ladies interested in preparedness was held at the court house on Tuesday last to organize for Liberty Loan and food conservation next week. Officers named include Captain Mrs J Kemp Stevens and several lieutenants. Speakers included George R. Thomas of Baltimore and Harvey L. Cooper of Denton National Bank. Francis King Carey of Baltimore urged conserving wheat meat and sugar with substitutes to aid the national cause.
The Church of the Brethren will start a series of evangelistic meetings on Saturday evening October 20 led by Rev. J. F. Britton of Aristow Virginia with assist from Amos Hottenstine of East Petersburg Pennsylvania. A new cale heating plant will improve comfort during the meetings. Community news covers Sunday School class changes, visits by local residents, plus hospital and funeral notices and social events.
Hillsboro residents hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Belle and family from Chester Pennsylvania and Mrs. Sarah E. Belle over Sunday. Miss Helen Fleming and Alma Thompson drove to Dover to visit Mr. and Mrs. Wim Taylor. Edward Furbush and Charles Jarrell were among those visited after a trip to Camp Meade and Washington. The Ladies' Aid Society met for an afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. F A Greaves. Mrs. John Wothers and daughter Sadie spent a day in Baltimore, and Sadie Wathers visited Marydel friends on Sunday.
Templeville hosts include Mrs. R E Lane with Mr J F Lane and family of Goldsboro and Mr A C Merchant and family of Church Hill. Miss Harriet Peters wed Mr Alvah Lloyd of Wilmington Delaware in a Monday ceremony. Mrs S C Faulkner visiting son Henry Faulkner in Wilmington. Others: Miss Emma Sparks back from Buck Hill Falls Pa. Mr Daniel Litz from Philadelphia visited Mr Albert Robinson. Mr and Mrs J W McKnott from Sadlersville visited Sunday. Mrs Herbert Knotts listed as sick.
Orphans Court proceedings on Tuesday included approval of accounts for Emma Pepper and Melvin Pepper as administrators of George Pepper deceased and inventories for Harvey L. Cooper as administrator of Adam Hamilton deceased. Notices of probate for Viola Sarah Clark were directed for October 23. Executors Katie Andrew and Frank H. Walker filed inventory and real estate appraisal, and other estates had deposits approved and final accounts passed.
Mrs James Fluharty and son visit at Randolph Matthus home in Penns Grove New Jersey Miss Laura Richardson of Wilminton spent time at the MFE parsonage guest of Rev and Mrs J T Richardson Mrs Sherman Todd and son of Bridgeville visit Mrs Todd's parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor Mrs Martha Ford visits daughter Mrs Dr Colwell in Brooklyn NY Mrs Thomas Todd sells Main street property and plans move to Baltimore Mrs John Henry of New York visits her mother Mrs Sarah Fletcher Mrs Reidy and children of Monongah WV visit relatives in town Mrs Thomas Taylor returns from Baltimore trip.
Hobbs Susan Smith and daughter A Redden visit Belleville with Mrs Whitman. Mrs Huffer from Baltimore returns after visiting C W Huffer near Anderson. Collins of Harmony visit the Howards at Andersontown. Dorothy Todd near Hickman visits Cohee sisters. station and warehouse repainted. Mrs Sallie Brian of Baltimore visits J R Chaffinch. Farmers delay fertilizer delaying wheat seeding. Cathel Ward visits Dr Ward. Cannery closes. Harry S Dailey canvasses for Second Liberty Loan. Red Cross collection reaches 44.63. Patrons meeting at school on Columbus Day. revival services at Hartley led by pastor. Frank Medford Jr with soldier boys at Camp Meade. Belle Dailey entertains Kenton visitors. B R Kaler visits Geo Neese at North East.
The Civil Service Commission seeks 4000+ stenographers and typewriter operators for federal departments in Washington. Examinations occur weekly in 450 cities with plans to hold tests where a small class can be secured. Entry salaries range 1000 to 1200 dollars yearly with rapid promotion for satisfactory service. Full details from the local post office secretary of the board of civil service examiners.
A public rally and parade on October 23 in Denton features the world famous Ralties Band arriving by special train at 11 a.m. with Miss G Van Deines and speakers including Captain Macklin and Governor Goldsborough. The event promotes Liberty Bond purchases as part of a regional drive across the Eastern Shore with plans for the Kiltie Band tour and accompanying sales efforts.
A list of twenty nine Black men from Caroline County set to be sent to Camp Meade on Saturday October 27 reports their names and the draft board meeting time. The men include William Smith Preston Hayward Haynes Lacey Cannan Alonzo Anderson Oscar Matthews Joshua Dickerson and many others with multiple towns such as Denton Federalsburg Greensboro Ridgely and Ridgely cited. The notice states they must report the day before at 3 p.m. at the local draft board office in Denton.
A town survey shows a young boy collecting black walnuts and other nuts in outlying areas. Walnut trees are stripped, leaving piles under trees. Chestnuts begin to open, farmers struggle to deter pilferers with shotgun or dog. Some farmers report good crops but theft continues, with trees stripped and branches damaged. Fences damaged to climb trees.
Chairman Arthur P. Gorman announced on Monday that real estate assessments increased forty-one percent due to the State Tax Commission conducted revaluation, signaling broad impact across properties.
After an eighteen month illness Mrs. Annie E. Whitby wife of Charles H. Whitby of this place died at home on Franklin street aged sixty eight. Funeral on Saturday at 1 30 officiated by Rev J E Smith and Rev Dr C T Wyatt. Interment in Greensboro cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs R J Ledman and Miss Iva Whitby two sons C Harry Whitby and Alda P Whitby. Sister Mrs Martha Whitby of Greensboro and Mrs Walter J Roe of Baltimore and brother John T Plummer of Philadelphia. Mrs Whitby’s father Edgar Plummer was a former General Assembly member. She belonged to the New Church at Preston. Also Mrs Clara B George aged about sixty died at her home after long illness. Burial in Dover yesterday. She aided in the local millinery business and was Delaware native. husband Joseph T George was in grain and fruit business at Marydel. Survived by sisters Mrs Frank M Dunn and Miss Ida J McIlvaine. Harold Fountain son of Mr and Mrs William R Fountain near Concord fatally injured when his motorcycle collided with a wagon on State road. He died Thursday after hospital treatment. funeral scheduled this afternoon. Francis Wooters three year old near Denton died of typhoid fever. funeral Monday at Denton Cemetery Rev Dr T O Crouse officiating. Deep sympathy for the bereaved families.
Community Exhibit One will be in Greensboro on November 8 and 9 and another in Federalsburg on November 16 and 17. Exhibitors may compete in only one site except boys corn and pig contests. Prizes total about 150 dollars in Greensboro. A canned goods exhibit and a general farm products display will be open to the public with fair judging, open to both men and women. Experts will judge, and winners in Boys Pig and Corn Club contests will be announced. Also notes on stored grain pests and fumigation with carbon bisulfid for grain safety, plus cautions about gas hazards and safety in granaries.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court reports numerous property transfers. Names include Charles Zellmar, Louis Lacy, Octavia Jester, Robert Dean, Octavia Davis, Levi Brumbaugh, John Funk, James Spicer, Nellie Willis, James Andrew, Agnes Williams, Horace Wright Crew, Noah Dearth, William Brown, John Berey, William Young, Samuel Brown, Gilbert Hagadone, Frank Brown, James Temple, Charles A. Wright, Walter Shelton, Gladys Rust, James E. Todd, Albert Saulsbury, Mary E. Jester, Charles Rice, Robert Rice, Fred Owens, Robert Abler, Arthur Henry, J. Dukes Downes, Lawrence Towers, Harvey Cooper, Olid Todd, Adelia Jefferson, Jacob Coulbouro, Gilbert Hagadone, Frederick Smith, Walter Mosley, Alexander Smith, J. Dukes Downes, James Willoughby. Transfers span Third Sixth Seventh and First districts with sums from 1 to 56 thousand dollars and propertys in Federalsburg Ridgely Seventh district.
Gunners report Senate Bill No 1553 would ban reedbird shooting on the Choptank marshes by treaty with Canada. The measure passed the Senate and sits in the House. Reedbirds, called bob o links and ricebirds, harm rice crops in the South. Gunners note prior law allowed shooting. passage would hinder future changes.
The Democratic State Central Committee for Caroline county announces informal district meetings open to all Democrats. The events aim to gather views on local conditions and support the ticket this fall. Meetings begin Oct 20 in Greensboro and run through Nov 1 in Preston at 7:30 PM.
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