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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1918
Page
3
A Denton area page mixes job ads sales notices and religious events with a sweeping flu pandemic briefing. It notes tomato packers, car sales, storage apples, auctions, a cemetery expansion and a quarterly conference. It warns on influenza precautions and urges sheltering indoors while coal demand and wartime provisions rise.
Mrs Arthur M Willey of Philadelphia and Miss Gertrude J Kemp were married at the bride's grandmother's home in Choptank with Rev Smith officiating. The groom works in Philadelphia government service and they will reside there. Messages report A Fletcher Sisk wounded in France, not deemed dangerous, from the 313th Infantry attached to the First American Army near Verdun. Cadet Jerome R Cox returns from leave to Preston to resume training as artillery observer. Dr George C Webb and Miss Mary Ross wed in Easton and depart on a short wedding trip. Several local residents receive influenza news, with cadet Cox and others recuperating. Mayor Earle Fisher travels to France with his command. Community updates include absences, visits, and social gatherings amid the influenza outbreak. Funeral notices for Thomas J Sipple and others, with services held at Wesley M E Church. Distant travels to Willow Grove and Denton, and local school closures due to influenza.
Five of six in a family died with flu pneumonia. mother survives and the father and son were buried together, three more children buried Monday. Coulter Joseph buried his own child, Mildred Wright, 18, a bank bookkeeper. Physicians assist local doctors as Jed Brown and James Sullivan suffer injuries from plant accidents. Rev. J M Shroyer heads to Camp Taylor for army candidate training. Three flu deaths reported Wednesday: Mrs Wilmer Dean 30, Maggie Neal 20, Lone Stanles 7.
Avoid crowds in poorly ventilated places and isolate those with colds. Do not share drinking cups or towels. Wash face and hands with hot water and soap regularly and keep linen and handkerchiefs clean. If you cough or sneeze, wash up immediately. Seek medical advice if you develop a severe cold. Maintain scrupulous cleanliness and isolate from workers to prevent spread.
The government requires that no publisher continue subscriptions after three months past expiration unless renewed. Subscribers who have not paid should remit or visit the office to settle the amount. Officials will prepare lists and report to the government. readers are urged to comply promptly.
A fragment urges families to follow expert guidance to resist influenza. Emphasizes self discipline to cover sneezes and coughs and to prevent spreading illness within homes and the wider community.
Templeville notes Mr. Grover C Moore of Baltimore has come home after visiting his mother Mrs M E Moore and buying a farm in Kent County Delaware. Farmers busy with wheat and tomatoes. influenza causes school and church closings as cases improve. Emma Sparks returns from Buck Hill with sister Margaret Sparks of Philadelphia. Samuel Faulkner of Carneys Point visits his parents. Mrs M2 Moore returns after weeks at Powers Beach. S C Faulkner makes trips to Wilmington. J Richards visits Denton.
Eugene Henry Lankford of Oak Grove will join a Dorchester troop contingent to Fort Washington Maryland. Also listed are Clifton Griffith and Joseph Jacobs of Rhodesdale.
The Ridgely News Letter reports on local Colored Red Cross efforts in Ridgeley, noting a Boonsboro grove picnic for war work that raised 36075 and attracted a Denton cornet band. It chronicles deaths, illnesses, and a flurry of personal notices, visits, travel, and ongoing influenza and typhoid cases among townspeople.
We, the young friends of Private Norman E Smith, mourn his death after a brief influenza illness. In army about a month, he was Christian and faithful to Sun day School at American Corner. Loyal, kind and esteemed by many friends, his passing touched Hobbs, Mollie Savage and Aleaine Williams, with relatives visiting Greensboro and Andersontown.
Dr Strebling has been sent to Preston by the United States Public Health Service to aid in flu efforts. He arrived Wednesday evening as Easton stores close at 5 due to influenza. There have been many deaths with 16 bodies in two local undertakers on Sunday.
In Greensboro the influenza outbreak at Camp Meade claims Walter Nashold and other locals. Interment plans follow in Greensboro Cemetery. Also brief society notes report Miss Marie Vonville wed Mr Brown in Ridgely, Del. and family illnesses, visits, and church events around town.
The War Department and Post Office, with the American Red Cross, arrange Christmas parcels for all American Expeditionary Force members. Special cartons are issued and labeled to ensure correct overseas mailing, with Red Cross custody until delivery and weight limits of 3 pounds. Parcels must be mailed with sufficient postage to Hoboken and avoid barred items.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as administrators lists were approved for William W Rickards estate with inventory and sale order. W Brewster Deen authorized to deposit infant funds for William J Greenage estate. Renunciations and letters of administration granted for Harry L Scott. bonds approved. Creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named. Elisha Park and Brice A Stutzman estates filed debts and final accounts.
The Red Cross members nationwide perform exemplary service. Women with young children organize groups of kids under a prepared attendant to support war efforts. The Red Cross has shipped numerous articles to comfort soldiers in the fields and the aid continues to grow.
Dozens of deaths from influenza and pneumonia sweep through Denton area. Notables include Charles A. Davison, 30, master mechanic turned auto dealer. Larry L. Scott, 35, longtime liveryman and mail carrier. J Boon Dukes, 73, eastern shore citizen. Clarence C. Sullivan, Watkins remedies representative. Winnie Cain, early resident. and others with ties to Denton, Baltimore, and Wilmington. Funeral details, interments, and current disease spread noted amid community tributes.
This notice venerates Harold H Fountain who died October 18 1918. It recalls his early demise and suffering and expresses faith in his peaceful rest. Signed by his mother and sister. The obituary ends with a brief, unrelated price note for Wheat and corn.
Collector Miles urges taxpayers to buy new four percent Treasury certificates maturing July 15 1989 to cover income and profits taxes. Certificates may be purchased at Federal Reserve Banks banks or trust companies in denominations 300 1000 3000 10000 and 100000 and will be accepted at par for tax payments with accrued interest adjustment.
A severe Texas drought drives many cattlemen to sell herds cheaply. Feeders in Herford Shorthorn and Angus breeds are available at lower prices as cattle are moved to feed-rich regions. Denton County Agent holds extensive owner list. interested buyers may review prospects to reduce losses from starvation and support redistribution by the Agriculture Department.
The U S Official War Picture issued by the Division of Films of the Committee on Public Information is not a press agent film. It is a government project directed by General Pershing and photographed by U S Signal Corps. It aims to show the Allied war effort and explain Liberty Loans Thrifts and War Stamps contributions with no profit motive.
In Memoriam for Harold H. Fountain who died in October 1917. The poem laments the loss, recalls the shock to his family, and expresses hope of reunion after death. It speaks of a year of mourning, the beloved’s cheer, and a peaceful rest, with a spiritual note of meeting again beyond the tomb.
Dr C T Wyatt of Denton Maryland calls for calm and home devotion as churches remain closed due to a flu epidemic. He praises medical workers, proposes brief services to ease anxiety, and requests continued prayer while Health Board may lift closures when safe. Date October 17 1918.
The message from Mr. Hoover warns of General Perishing diverting grain ships to his service, curtailing Seaboard wheat movement and filling elevators. Farmers may panic and sell below government price. patience will secure full price as wheat moves. Also notes influenza as an epidemic and Massachusetts thrift centers organizing home demonstrations to promote thrift and community plans.
Mr C S Churchill of Swift and Co describes wartime packing industry outputs. Packers supply materials for munitions and military needs including glycerine potash sulphuric acid wool and sheep skins used for cold proof coats. Government fixes price for wool and purchases all wool and stock food while fertilizer aids crop growth for soldiers.
Nine Car oline county draftees are ordered to Fort Washington Maryland. They will report Sunday to the local board and depart Monday via Baltimore. Fort Washington lies near the mouth of the Potomac river.
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