Local Department Court session at Chestertown and war time notes
The report records a brief Local Department Court session in Chestertown on Monday. It notes a Salisbury rally of Odd Fellows, about 450 Caroline men in military service, church services and reopenings, a vaccine on Sunday riding ban, and various community notices including obituaries, harvest plans, church calendars, and suggestions for disease prevention with carbolic acid pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestertown
Salisbury
Caroline
D. Col Wyatt
Concord
HL Plurs
Vastor Crouse
Norrow
Calvin L. Collison
J. 1. Collison
Washington Park
Baltimore
Maryland
Clarence H. Roe
Charles A. Davison
An J. Cooper
Preston
Bethlehem
Jesse DD. Vince
William On. Andrew
Congress
Congressional
Jeaders
Baruch
War Industries Board
Page
Sun Divine
Pup
CT. Wyatt
Denton M. E. Church
Board of Health
Lfe
Denton
Wl AL Woee
Army Notes of Interest in Denton and Elsewhere
Army notes detail visitors in Denton and surrounding areas. Major R Earle Fisher remains in Texas training troops, with his brother now in France as Lieutenant Colonel. Chester C Wheeler is listed as severely wounded on the French front. Henry R Lewis returns home after hospital treatment in Philadelphia. War workers join Denton conference attendees including Fred Adkins and Grace Tyler. Visitors Milton Green of New York and Walter J Semlow of Philadelphia stay with the Green family. David Wainfield Paterson earns the Croix de Guerre for bravery under fire. Marriage license issued for Flarry L Moore and Anita Janes. Helen Crouse ill in Baltimore. Dr W O Palmer ordered to Camp Jackson. Second Lt J Woodall Green promoted to 1st Lt. Anna May Bullock from Beacon Burne College is home due to epidemic. Mrs HH Locke of Washington visits daughter N D Rickards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Earle Fisher
France
Texas
Uncle Sam
G. Arthur Fisher
Baltimore
Chester C. Wheeler
A. F E. Wheeler
Caleb C. Wheeler
Wheeler
Hillsboro
Presbyterian Hospital
Philadelphia
Henry R. Lewis
Milton Green
New York
Walter J. Semlow
T. R. Green
David Wainfield Paterson
C. C. Patterson
Caroline
John Webb
Wilmington
Harry Lightcap
Oden
William Ballack
Flarry L. Moore
Harrington
Anita Janes
Goldsboro
Helen Crouse
T. O. Crouse
W. O. Palmer
Easton
Camp Jackson
Caroline apple belt proves Caroline county finest in country
The Davis farm near Greensboro in Caroline County reports an apple harvest of about $12,000 from 6,800 trees. J H Woodward oversees care with three annual sprays and extensive pruning. The crop includes thousands of hampers sold at 3.50 per hamper, with culls at 1 per hamper, showing climate and soil support a thriving peninsula apple industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Barket
Davis Tin
Greensboro
J. H. Woodward
Davis
Caroline
Bogus canvassers warned by government official
A Maryland Federal Wood Administrator condemns door to door canvassers selling government publications at high prices. He notes government items are free or sold at cost, warns of false representation, and urges reporting to the Department of Justice. The National Congress in Jacksonville, Fla, December 3-5 will gather leading agriculturists to discuss food producing issues and stimulate the agricultural industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gent
Food Administration
Department of Justice For
We. Manninn
National Congress
Jacksonville
Fla
United States
Burrsville Social News Echoes Local Visits and Flu Upsurge
Miss Eva A Thawley hosted a dinner with guests Nel lie Smith Bertha Smith Ida Hammond Jennie Creadie Hartington Mrs Lena Thawley Mrs Mary Stafford and son Robert. Numerous relatives travel, farm sales, and family visits noted amid reports of flu cases and improving health across Burrsville communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva A. Thawley
Nellie Smith
Bertha Smith
Ida Hammond
Jennie Creadie
Hartington
Lena Thawley
Mary Stafford
Robert
James Eversman
Mardela Springs
M. E. Parsonage
W. O. Conaway
Gave Wyatt
Greenleafea
Alrs
Hester Wyatt
W. T. Baker
Elmer Envert
W. G. Wooters
Nellie Ireland
William
Easton
T. R. Jacobs
Ray Chance
Dorothy
James Breeding
Charlie Butler
Baker
Dr Britton Evans Named Medical Head at Greytone Park
Temppleville reports Dr Britton D Evans of Bridge town has been made medical superintendent and chief executive officer of the New Jersey State Hospital at Greytone Park New Jersey He gained fame during the Harry Thaw case as one of the alienists who testified for Thaw and described his act as a brain storm a sudden transient insanity driving violent deed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton D. Evans
Mude
New Jersey State Hospital
Greytone Park
N. J
Evans
Bridgetown
Harry KK. Thaw
Pittsburg
Stanford White
New York
Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
White
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Bethlehem Death and Local Notices From Federalsburg
Martha Lane died Thursday October 16 and was buried Sunday in Federalsburg. Edward Patchett and Charlie Perry left for Fort Washington while Hayward Legates left for Camp Meade. The Lane family thanks friends for support. Emeline Bowman of Washington visiting her brother Harry Hubbard. Local residents recover from illness. G A Foster and family with the Dulins. Frank B. Dulin of Akron visited relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Lane
Mus
George Lane
Federalsburg
Edward Patchett
Charlie Perry
Fort Washington
Hayward Legates
Camp Meade
Emeline Bowman
Washington
Harry Hubbard
G. A. Foster
W. R. Dulin
Frank B. Dulin
Akron
Ohio
Hillsboro Notes on Local Departures and Visits
Hillsboro reports the Mason family returning to Hopewell Virginia after two weeks here. Mr flanis Lege and family plan to settle in Stevensville this week. Mrs Richard Evans stayed with her daughter Mrs W R Peacock at Mt Airy last week. Mrs Enina Newlee of Greenshare visited sister EL Hicks. Miss Lucretia Gibbs of York Pa stays with Misses Virginna and Ethel Holt. Rev FE OW McDowell and family were weekend visitors in Mederalshare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
WW. L. Mason
Hopewell
Flanis Lege
Stevensville
Richard Evans
W. R. Peacock
Mt Airy
Enina Newlee
Greenshare
EL Hicks
Lucretia Gibbs
York, Pa
Virginna
Ethel Holt
FE. OW. McDowell
Mederalshare
Funeral notices and obituaries from Caroline County
The column records the funeral service for J Woon Dukes at his Denton residence with burial at the churchyard and lists pallbearers. highlights his public service as State Immigration Commissioner under Governor Crothers and his generous character. It also notes the death of Isaac J Moore, a longtime Caroline resident, with details of his work and family, plus other obituaries and real estate transfers in the county, listing multiple transfers and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Woon Dukes
Denton
Father Cotter
St. Elizabeth's Church
Messrs
Z. Potter Steele
Walter T. Wright
J. Dukes Downes
Charles H. Whitby
New Home Cards Delayed By Spanish Influenza
The United States Food Administration postponed the new Home Card rollout to December 1 due to the Spanish influenza epidemic. The plan had aimed to begin October 27, with 20,000,000 cards prepared for nationwide distribution through Federal Food Administrators. Meetings and essential campaign support were disrupted, delaying nationwide home card delivery to every American household.
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United States Food Administration
Food Administration
Orphans' Court actions filed and approved releases
Judges Liden Moore and Cavey presided as Ada T Laird requested release for B Franklin Laird estate and Ada J Laird guardian brought approval. Meluney inventory and debts approved. Harvey L Cooper granted letters on Charles A Davison estate. appraisers named Hobbs and Peters. Breeding Beck final accounting approved. Harrison estates releases and real estate sale reports approved. Andrew Walker sales and final accounts approved. Harrison executor releases legatees and infant guardians approved. Ann Thomas matter revoked guardian ad litem and new guardian appointed. orders for testimony set for October 29, 1918. nonresident defendants confessed and pleadings advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liden, Moore and Cavey
Orphans’ Court
Ada. T. Laird
B. Franklin Laird
Ada J. Laird
Mary E. Meluney
Tilghman
Charles A. Davison
HH. Clay Hobbs
L. E. Peters
Daisy A. Breeding
Josiah A. Beck
George Gilbert Breeding
Charles 3. Harrison
Willian Maxwell
Kate E. Andrew
Frank H. Walker
Luther J. Andrew
Mary E. Montague
Ann Thomas
Charles Robinson
Charles B. Harrison
William H. Deen
Roland Anderson
Charles
Harrison
Lillian Robinson
Local News Brief from American Corner
American Corner reports Morris and Irwin Hunt visiting Camp Dix New Jersey to see their brother Ralph who plans to depart soon for France. The school is closed due to Spanish flu in the area. Mrs George Griffith and son Ernest recover enough to be out. Miss Elva Griffith also back to health. Owen Howard and sons George and Owen along with Ruth Ross on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Morris
Irwin Hunt
Camp Dix
N. J
Ralph
France
George Griffith
Ernest
Elva Griffith
Owen Howard
George and
Owen
Ruth Ross
Democratic appeal backs Rep Jesse D Price for reelection
The Caroline County Democratic Party urges voters in the First Congressional District to support President Wilson and Rep Jesse D Price in the November 5 election. It praises Price for unwavering loyalty to Wilson's policies, including the push for a world peace league, and calls for a district wide campaign effort despite local epidemic restrictions.
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Wilson
United States
Woodrow Wilson
White House
United Democratic Party
League of Nations
Ilon
Jesse D. Price
Price
Cecil
Worcester
Congress
First
Congres
Vince
Democratic Party
Caroline
State Central Committee
Caroline County
Jesse J. Price
First Congressional District
Congressman Price
Washington
Capitol
Jessie 1
War Drifted View of Postwar Peace
A World War II era-esque stance rejects reliance on paper certificates to ensure victory. The text predicts forceful response against war lords, signaling a future where a well-seasoned clout meets any Kaiser-like leadership.
Christmas Packages for the Boys Overseas Plan
The War Department and Postal Service join with the American Red Cross to mail Christmas parcels to American Expeditionary Force members. Each package must be under 3 pounds and 9 by 12 by 3 inches, with cartons supplied through Red Cross chapters. Packages are inspected at Red Cross headquarters before shipment to Hoboken, and postage is parcel post.
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America
War Department
Potattice Department
Red Cross
Hoboken
N. J
Motor Transport Corps Seeks 30000 Men in Maryland
United States Army calls for 30000 trained automobile men for the Motor Transport Corps with statewide enrollment. Officers will tour Maryland to recruit, offering special induction and ratings for trained mechanics. An office in Baltimore has drawn nearly 500 applicants, with service including early duty in France to supply troops in the trenches.
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United States Army
Motor Transport Corps
Maryland
Corp
Quartermaster Corps
War Department
Armed Service
Baltimore
C. M. Porter
Sun Life Building
Camp Holabird
France
The Great Aberdeen Proving Ground Emerges As World’s Largest Ordnance Lab
The Aberdeen Proving Ground sprawls across 35 000 acres on Chesapeake Bay with a government railroad linking testing fields. It houses 3 500 personnel, long barracks, ammo stores, and workshops as big guns, airplanes, and gas projectors test weapons to prove two percent perfect for overseas use.
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Great Proving Ground
Aberdeen
Proving Ground
Chesapeake Bay
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Ordnance Department
Better Horses Needed to Boost Quality in War-Wartime
Reports to the U S Department of Agriculture say many mediocre horses flood markets nationwide to save feed. Prices for common animals fall as demand for desirable heavy draft horses for artillery and cavalry rises, pushing farmers to breed and stock higher quality stock.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Zealous War Workers Plan for Soldier Welfare
Carolinians will support a national drive to raise 170 million dollars for YMCA YWCA Knights of Columbus Catholic War Council Jewish Welfare Board War Community Service American Library Association and Salvation Army aid to soldiers. Caroline county is allotted 12000 dollars. A law building meeting in Denton heard talks by H O Williams F F Freeman M A Hyde E Stanley Toadvine R H Beck and Y M C A worker Carlton Harrison who described frontline service and troopship experiences. Committees to run the drive were proposed and a full list to be released next week.
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United States
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women's Christian Association
National Catholic War Council
Knights of Columbus
Jewish Welfare Board
War Community Service
American Library Association
Salvation Army
Caroline County
Law
Uenton
T. Alan Goldsborough
H. O. Williams
Maryland
F. &. Freeman
Eastern Shore
M. A. Hyde
E. Stanley Toadvine
Carlton Harrison
Chateau Thiery
Food Savings Continue Amid War, Hunger Remains Unsolved
The Maryland Food Administration warns against rumors of enemy collapse and treats peace as a milestone, not a solution. Hoover’s next year plan adds 3,730,000 tons for Europe, but wartime needs persist as soldiers must shift to production and ships return to commerce to end the food shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Food Administration
America
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Pase
Miss Hazel Todd Dies At Harmony After Lingering Illness
Miss Hazel Todd daughter of Mr and Mrs Gootee died at her Harmony home October 18 after a yearlong illness. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon with Rev J Mc Lain Brown officiating. Hazel was a devout member of Harmony Church and is greatly mourned by her faith community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Whiteley
France
Robert Whiteley
Pennsylvania
Whiteley
Harry Whiteley
Preston
Aa. J. Messick
Bethlehem
Harry Taylor
Addie Laws
Salisbury
Protestant Episcopal Church
Hazel Todd
Gootee
In loving remembrance of Norman E Smith obituary
Obituary for Norman E Smith son of Mr and Mrs Will Smith aged 22 years 2 months who died October 6 1918. Lovingly recalled lines express loneliness and sorrow sighted by mother and father. The poem notes he is gone but not forgotten and that they hope to meet someday on the golden shore. A place is vacant in their home and his voice is still.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Mr. Dukes
James Dukes
Flis
Dukes
Maria J. Griffith
Charles Grifith
William Potter
Charles G. Dukes
Louiie
Ann Dukes
John B. Mavender
Baltimore
Isaac J. Moore
Denton
Jo Crouse
C. T. Wyatt
Denton Cemetery
Moore
Sussex County
Delaware
Caroline
Jane Philip
J. Edward Nichol
Jennie Moore
Lane Moore
Virgil Moore
Mattie Moore
Lida Wine
Burrsville
Lowndes
Miury
Shellbrook
Centreville
G. C. Baccitts
W. K. Frampton
Felton
Wlty Frampton
Sandtown
Frampton
T. Luther Frampton
Arthur Holsinger
C. P. Holsinger
Seventh
Wilmington
T. L. ‘Trice
Anne Lee Trice
Dallas
Tex
Norman E. Smith
Will Smith
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Army
Nowspaper Archive
Hobbs
Mises J. Billing
Edith Robinsop
Willey
Ricanis
Collison
KP. Starkey
Howard Redman
Greensboro Cemetery
Seeders
Owas
Wesley Chapel
C. E. Bright
Lord
Lacy
Cameron Mills
N.Y
Niagara Fall
John Bacsack
Blickman
Bateson Farm
Alston Long
Henderar
Temppleville
Samuel G. Nuttle
Carl P. Eaton
J. W. Christopher
James H. Reese
Henry M. Detwiler
Herman Mitchell
Charles M. Walker
Calvert C Merriken
Calvert C. Merriken
Chester A. Scott
Edward A. Wheatley
Adeline Jackson
Harvey L. Cooper
George P. Schreiber
August Brogley
John T. Carter
Thomas A. Schlegel
J. Frank Saulsbury
T. Vinny Fisher
G. Crouse
Bernard C. Ringgold
Fram G. Crouse
Orville Cherry
J. Allan Cherry
Leonard F. Williamson
John T. Todd
Board of Education
Frederick Waters
Lizzie G. Redden
George Galloway
Ernest Miller
Thomas S. Halt
Emma T. Wright
James H. Nichols
Allison S. Andrew
Eighth District
Gavin Williamson
Lewis A. Jarman
Burt Hobbs
Markel L. Weaver
Joeph Edwards
Lewis AL Jarman
Charles Jarrell
M. Kemp Newnaim
James W. Thawley
WL Drewster Deen
William C. Greenage
Eforace Scott
Jacob Blumimel
Joe “Sebehart
First District
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Democratic State Central Committee
Yours
Harveys L. Cooern
Robert Jarrell
Charles Betpallasan
Annie Collins
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