Local notices mix farms and fashions in Denton
A Denton page item mix sketches farm sales and melon growers like Mr. S. J. Wurst and George W. Kelley. Mrs. Murphey markets hats and millinery openings. several parcels, exams, and road work on Centreville to Queenstown are noted alongside new Ford models and post office notices. Public health rules shift to paper cups for drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Beck
Brulmbaugh
Centreville
Queenstown
S. J.wurst
George W. Kelley
Mellvaine & Sisters
J. Howard Pastorfield
J. S. Hollingsworth
W. F. Murphey
St. Johns’ College
Court House Square
State Board of Health
Denton
Abs
Allen Thomas
Elmer West
John Cane
Jacob Zierl
Louise Hughlett
James Beasley
P. B. Blopper
EL Clay Timanus
Margaret Alice Carroll
Princess Anne
Personal and Social News: Denton Visitors Abroad
Denton observers list visits by Rev Dr Alfred Smith and Mrs Smith of near Wyoming and Dr Paul Smith of Wilmington to Denton relatives. Notes include Kin health updates for J Owen Knotts Jr and John P Porter, plus numerous local social guests and travels among Miss Garey, Miss Nessie Garey, Miss Mary Florence Willis, Mr Thomas E Sweeney, and others across Maryland and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Smith
Wyoming
Paul Smith
Wilmington
Denton
J. Owen Knotts, Jr
John P. Porter
Tuckahoe Neck
Mary Florence Willis
Thomas E. Sweeney
Philadelphia
Charles H. Butler
Mary E. Breeding
Burrsville
M. E. Parsonage
C. T. Wyatt
William G. Woodward
Johnston
S. C
Elsie M. Lister
Thomas J. Sisk
Glyndon
Robert Patton
J. Frank Booth
J. Frank Saulsbury
Chevy Chase
Booth
J. Boon Dukes
J. B. Magruder
Baltimore
Frank Addison
Bowie
Washington
Charles Irwin
Brooklyn
Irwin
Henry Irwin
New York
Charles H. Sylvester
Caroline County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Neva Seymour
Trappe
Wilsie Banks
Salisbury
Marjorie Merrick
Emma Callahan
Federalsburg
Pearl
W. T. Beck
Mary Moore Garey
Winston Salem
N.C
E. T. Tubbs
Forest Park
Roscoe Townsend
Walbrook
Raymond
M. H. Smith
Herbert Dennis
James Temple
Horace Jones
Lucy Jones
Rita Kemp
Braddock Heights
Olivia Passapae
Braddock’s
H. Earle Smith
Pennsylvania
Blanche
Edna Hobbs
New England
S. G. Bye
Talbot
Velma Trice
Church Services and Evangelistic Meetings Weekly Schedule
Rev Melvin E Wheatley writes from Concord vacation over back to churches to touch the invisible body of God and visible church Sunday School at Concord 630 am with Pauls Sorrows and Comforts preaching at 730 am Unknown and Known Things Epworth League 730 pm Bloomery Sunday School 2 pm preaching 3 pm Our attendance is good Methdist Protestant Church schedule includes 930 am Sunday School 1045 preaching Lord supper 645 pm Christian Endeavor first post vacation subject consecration of home life Acts 1618 Att 645 pm pastor Thirsting for God Exceeding Great and Precious Promises Rev Dr Wyatt sermon Nothing that Leaves junior choir and probationers urged to attend 745 pm evening sermon Baraccs Tabernacle Cambridge hosts interdenominational evangelistic meetings Sept 3 to Oct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin E. Wheatley
Concord
Paul
Epworth League
Bloomery
Methodist Protestant Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Wyatt
M. E
Baraccs Tabernacle
Cambrdge
Local residents share visits and travels around town and beyond
Hickman Harvey Wooters and others visited Willard's camp in Wooters new car. Philadelphia guests returned home after six weeks with relatives. Mrs Fountain and children left for Woodlynne New Jersey. Philadelphia visitors stayed with the Wreeding family. Several locals hosted relatives and friends at gatherings and outings including Rehoboth Beach and Cambridge fair. A Ford car was purchased by James Morgan and local residents attended celebrations and socials. Ernest Griffith is listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wooters
John Cheiier
A. D. Jester
Lee
Florence
Willard
Mr. Wooters
W. W. Cohee
Anna
Marie
Philadelphia
Momlay
Mildred
Pauline Wooters
A. L Starrington
Seaford
J. W. Peters
Washington
Dean
Adams Crossroads
T. H. Satterfield
Leon and
Evelyn
Dover
Lillie Melvin
Thomas Cleaves
Clayton
Earle Cahall
Greenwood
William Bullock
Smithville
James Morgan
John Stevens
Bowers Beach
T. Meloney
George Dunlap
Robeat
Fred Messicky
Helen Jewell
Rehoboth Beach
James Nichols
Easton visitors and local society plans noted
Mrs Fannie Marvel and relatives from Easton visited cousins Mrs Martha Ford and Miss Clara Reynolds. The ML EL Church Ladies Aid plans a marriage sale and bake at Dennis' store on September yth and 16 starting 2 pm. Archie Ford of Jacksonville Florida summers with grandmother Mrs Martha Ford near town. Rev G W Dawson's wife Mrs E Eddie Dawson visits sister Mrs M E Noble. Misses Mary Todd and Amelia Carmine head to Greensboro NC for school. Concrete road through town nearing completion delights autoists. Miss Katie Duhamel of Centreville visits sister Mrs Fannie Smith. Mrs Lida Donald of Baltimore visits Miss Nellie Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Marvel
Vauline
Mary Brenneman
Easton
Martha Ford
Clara Reynolds
George Camper
Victor Camper and Son
Me CG
A. Whiteley
Ladies’ Aid Society
ML EL Church
Dennis
Archie Ford
Jacksonville
Florida
Sumer
Town
E Eddie Dawson
G. W. Dawson
Wilmington
M. E. Noble
Mary Todd
Amelia Carmine
Greensboro
N. C
Katie Duhamel
Centreville
Fannie Smith
Lida Donald
Baltimore
Nellie Harris
Smithville Social Notes Include Several Visits
Charles Neal and family and Jacob Smith and family visited Cambridge fair on a Thursday of last week. Rev and Mrs L B Morgan and their young daughter spent last week with Mrs D C Adams. William S Dean was in Washington this week visiting Mr J W Peters. Mrs B C Adams and son Clarence Adams spent the end of the week in Baltimore. Peter Short and wife visited J W Sutherland last Sunday. Lucy Sisk of Wilmington visits Mrs L N Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Short
J. W. Sutherland
Lucy Sisk
Wilmington
L. N.todd
Wwyusted
Daniel Vailey
New Jersey
Esther Clark
Boal
Goldey
ML. Davis
Murphy
Pederalsburg
M.A. Sampson
Russom Levy
Angie
Kent Isand
Mary J. V. Janmnan
David Deaner
Juanes Ward
Tolchester
Marie Gaillen
Withington
Anna Ward
Mathew Griffith
J.P. Warren
Thomas FL Vry
Wanisburg
George Jopp
Catharine Fry
Russell V. Lewis
Westminster
C. J. Burdette
Levi Burdette
Milford
Orville Smith
Columbia
D. C
Caroline
Bessie Snowberger
Bridgeville
C. JL. Nuttle
Morristown
Frederick
C.J. Burdette
van Rehoboth
Mabel Voshell
Denton
Elizabeth Hilling
James Pollard
J. R. Ricards
Mins
E. J. Allen
Washington
EL Ilolbrook
Baltimore
EM. Willey
No. United States Public Wealth Service prompts health tasks
The message awkwardly questions national preparedness and personal hygiene habits. It lists actions like washing the face, using a towel, buying a toothbrush, handling stock, swatting a fly, and keeping garbage in a backyard, mixing health and municipal duties in a noncoherent way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Public Wealth Service
Ridgely News Column Highlights Local Doings and Weather
A storm brings sparrow deaths near Mr. J. W. Arnold and Ridgely experiences tremors likely from Chestertown blasting. Social news cover barn fire losses, charity festival proceeds, travels of residents, visits to relatives, school and church activities, and local business changes including Mr. Jesse Porter selling the Greensboro Free Press.
Harmony Church Sees New Pastor and Services
Harmony MoE Church after removal from the charge has secured a pastor and will hold regular services Sunday School at 6 o'clock, preaching at 7. Charles Lord and family visited Baltimore relatives, while Hilda Wright of Pedersboro visited her grandmother. Ladies' Aid meets September 6 at Mrs Towers. W Wood and J Covey visited Denton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL 2 Vine and Laghters
FL J. Carroll Taal
Ernest
Denton
C. C. Ivins
Hlanington
Delos
de Ivins
Newak
Del
Hazel Manne
Harmony Moe. Chaorch
Charpe
Charles Lord
Ful
Baltimore
Lord
W. OR. Thor
J. F
Christopher
Andrew
Ridgely
Hilda Wright
Pederalsborp
Belle Een
Laudies
W. OV
W. 2
Wodd
Newark
J. 1
Covey
Local social visits and guests reported in Hillsboro area
Hillsboro area hosts and guest lists feature Mr and Mrs Euward Sherwood and daughter Louie of Easton visiting Mr and Abrs J C Sherwood. Master Linden Duffey and brother Alvert visit grandmother Mrs Katherine Duffey of Denton. Mrs Saulsbury Sparks hosts visit by Mesdames Mollie Smith and Mollie Haton return from Rehoboth. Miss Blanche Smith of Wilmington visiting sister Mrs LT Spanklin. Mrs Cray of Stevensville guests of Mrs G Bright. Mrs J Thomson touring Smyrna and Clayton. TW OB Rowe in Baltimore this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euward Sherwood
Louie
Easton
J.C. Sherwood
Linden Duffey
Alvert
Denton
Katherine Duffey
Joseph Taylor
Trapipe
Amlrs
Saulsbury Sparks
Mesdames Mollie Smith
Mollie Haton
Rehoboth
Houston Russom
Baltimore
Cara
Mrs. Cray
Stevensville
G. Bright
Mas. J. Thompon Vo
Gambry and Lord Families Visit in Marcus Hook
Mr and Mrs William Gambry al Marcus flook joined Mr James Lol and Clifton W Lord of Marcus Hook for a Sunday visit with Ma and Mass James Lord. Subcribe for the Journal to read all county news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gambry
Marcus Flook
James Lol
Clifton W. Lord
Marcus Hook
Mass James Lord
Obituary Notice of Herbert H Spence of Claiborne
Herbert H Spence a well known citizen of Claiborne died at his home on Tuesday August 15 after a lingering illness of stomach cancer aged 31 He was a son of John and the late Marguerite Spence born at Choptank and spent time in a Baltimore hospital this summer He held the position of first officer of the stern Cambridge for the BC and ALR R Company He was a popular man with many friends He married Miss Ida Dulin of McDaniel a daughter and a granddaughter survived by a little daughter The funeral was at his late residence Thursday conducted by Rev C Z Nowlin Interment in the Easton cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Arnold
Ridgely
Chestertown
Washington College
Tone
Baltimore Milkandlee Fund
Children’s Aid Society
Caroline County
Easton
John Grabill
Baltimore
J.ty Stevenson
Elizabeth
Will ‘Pumer
Ruthsbury
Day
Sthumahan
Sparrow’ S Point
Stannahan
Paul Holsinger
Easton Trosputal
Fd. Anthony
Lore Hyuson
Katte Pant Holsueer
WH. Wolsinger
J. W. Thomas
Rehoboth
Mas Haris Lard
Eel Pendleton
Milton Bromley
Akion
AL WL Thompon
Christan Temperance Union
Saulsbury Brothers
Ralroad
Joseph PL Uabbart
Aiden
Del
Kes
Pabbart Mais
Alesander Russell
Wihnington
Leland Russell
Hertha
Ginaee Jackon
Helen Matthew
Sadlersvalle
Mire
Robert Sunnah
RJ Rotan Eon
Wallkill
N.Y
Noble Shawn
Marion
Wed. Habbart
Vaicamion
Herbert H. Spence
Claiborne
John
Marguerite Spence
Choptank
BC. & Alr. R
Sterner Cambridge
Chuiborme Ile
Ida Dulin
John W. Dulin
McDaniel
Granite Lodge
AL H & A, ML
St. Michaels
C. 2. Nowlin
Methodist Protestant Church
Bastun
Storm Damage Hammers Judge Hopkins House in Cordova
During Sunday night’s storm lightning struck the home of Judge James J. Hopkins, damaging the telephone and bed post, tearing a hole in the wall, killing a dog, and demolishing the pump. The reopening of Kings Creek M. I. Church at Matthews is postponed a week to September 16 with all day services and guest preachers. Mrs Poole of Federwsbury and Mrs Davis of Hillsboro visited locals, and Mrs Wollingsworth returned from the cities with winter millinery updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hopkins
King’s Creek
M. I
Matthews
Rufus Poole
Federwsbury
Edward Davis
Hillsboro
Two Hobbs Wedding Events
A wedding at the home of Mr. Charles Howard Jr. joined Miss Lena M. Howard of Denton with Mr. G. Lacey Guffith of American Corner, officiated by C. J. Burdette. Guests included Mrs. Griffith and daughter, Miss Ethel, as the couple planned to reside near American Corner. A second Hobbs parsonage ceremony united Miss Lanna Carey and Mr. Albert Stokes with a modest guest list, the couple to live near Hickman. A lightning strike destroyed a barn and stored crops on a nearby farm, with insurance coverage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howard, Jr
Lena M. Howard
Denton
G. Lacey Gufffith
Reve C.J. Burdette
Mia
Bardette
Lewis
Westminster
Hickman
Ebner Jones
Baltimore
Gorman Morgan
North Carolina
Aml
Will Starkey
Mitton
Del
Fred Parsley
Ethel
Towson
1. Starkey
EM. Willey
J. Corkran
Claiborne
Esther
Aa. WB. Cothran
Alice Brown
Ola Gootee
Philadelphia
Cohee
Green
Miss Brown
J. F. Russom
Angie Legg
Kent Island
Concord
James Wheatley
Dover
Hobbs
J. ML. Paisley
Lillian Starkey
Queen Anne Visitors Traveled Across Cities
Miss Alma Osterberg of Cleveland and Miss Minnie Calloway of Easton visit at the Morgan home. Mr. and Mrs. Bartie Chance of Baltimore guests of Mass Pp Jump. Mrs. Minna Scott of Baltimore visiting Mrs. C. H. Cordrey. Miss Amma Brindell of Baltimore visiting Mrs. G. C. Moore. Mrs. ES Bowens spent days in Baltimore. Mrs. Laura Wootels in Greensboro early week. Miss Edna Morgan spent the weekend at Ocean City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse W. Porter
Greensboro Free Press
Matton Fr. Brawkins
Corydon
Ind
Porter
Ezekiel Melvin
Chestertown
Harris
New York
Frank McCloud
Ridgely
Mass
Richand Vackbinn
Maple Avenue
G. Warren
James J. Phillips
T. Lane Moore
Philadelphia
J. W. Moe
Denton
Goldsborough
Ruth Plumuuer
Thomas W. Blackburn
Philadelphi
Ibert Cahall
Hillsboro
Llouston Russom
Baltimore
Queen Anne
Alma Osterberg
Cleveland
Ohio
Minnie Calloway
Easton
J. E. Morgan
Bartie Chance
Minma Scott
C. H. Cordrey
Amma Brindell
G. C. Moore
ES. Bowens
Laura Wootels
Greensboro
Edna Morgan
Ocean City
Two Johns and Others Visit Balti More and Baltimore
Two Johns and Mrs William B Cooke with children return home in Baltimore after a pleasant visit with Mrs G W Towers and family. Mrs S K Patton and Miss Elizabeth Becker of Baltimore visit former's parents. Miss Ella Wesley returns from near Hobbs after time with cousin Miss Elsie Kelley. Miss Marie Pardoe visiting Mrs George Lane. Pennsylvania Railroad posts health certificates for under 16 to travel due to infantile paralysis quarantine. may ease passage through quarantined areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Johns
Willian B. Cooke
Balti More
Towers
S. K. Patton
Elizabeth Becker
Baltimore
G. W. ‘Towers
Ella Wesley
Hobbs
Elsie Kelley
Marie Pardoe
Mia
George Lane
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Tomato Diseases Wilt and Blight Warn Growers
Mr. A. J. Norman warns tomato growers that healthful plants reduce disease risk but two major diseases loom. Blight, a leaf fungus, causes dark spots and defoliation. spray seed-bed plants three times and keep growth rapid. Wilt, a soil fungus, attacks stems and roots, often mistaken for blight. no remedy exists, and soil remains infected for at least five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Norman
Orphans Court Actions Include Estate Sales Orders
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as administrators presented inventories and appraisements for William J. Liden Christiana Glime Oliver Ty Blades and Henrietta A. Thomas with orders to sell or records to be filed. Creditors notices issued and appraisals ordered. Also a plan by Motor Vehicle Commissioner Baughman to open branch offices at county seats for December 1917 tag renewals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goutee S. Liden
Willian J. Liden
John Glime
Charles H. Gline
Christiana Glime
Tilghman FL .Taylor
Clement Drake
Oliver Ty Blades
Henrietta A. Thomas
Kimdy S.thomas
Tzance
Dukes
Willian O. Ledman
Baughman
Used Car Bargains From Bargain Prices List
A dealer advertises numerous used cars at bargain prices including Peerless Touring for 350 dollars Winton Six Roadster for 800 Haynes peer 450 Lozier 6 cylinder 650 Moon Touring 1913 500 Kissel Touring 500 Winton Six Touring 460 1914 1000 1915 models 1500 Immediate contact offered by mail or phone at the dealer’s expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Frederica
Denton Auto Company
Wicomico
Champ Clark
Lewis and Price
New York City
S. F. Raleigh
Lynchborg
Vit
Main Street
Church News
George Griffith
Roy Stoll
Rockland
Will Davis
Philip W. Downes
Ena Johnson
Owen Howard
Linnie Hunt
Sherman Blabhard
Mr. Hubbard
George L. Griffith
Rhoda Downes
F. Downe
Cambridge Fair
Lula Beauchamp
Emma Johnson
George J. Griffith
Ernest Griffith
Preston
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Ridgely News
Ain. C. FL Simath
Cameron
Cling
A. W. Thompon
Willnington
Norman Harton
Marcus Nook
Montague
Glendale
C. Wy. Jackon
Date Morris
IL BE. Diageo Ta
Aston Hospital
Frank Stevenson
Mamie Coimeyys
Annie EK. Wopkins
Nable
Pecoralsburyg
George Nichols
Blanche Smith
Leacy Roe
Vauntan
Hickian
Ralph Nichols
Arthur Mitchell
Walinimyten
Wihlington
Mas
Spanklin
Cordova
J. S Wollingsworth
Maryland
Elizabethtown
Lancaster County
Cecil
Kent
Ktueen Anne's
Dorchester
Somerset
Worcester
Nupurtince
Otto D. Zacharias
M. Eugenia Zacharias
Daniel J. Zacharias
Wolfe
Harvey L. Cooper
Orphans’ Court
Liden, Moore and Covey
Joseph I. Carroll
Alverta
Dorothy
Julia
Mary Neets
Winton Company
N. Broad &St
Denton National Bank
T. C. West
Peoples National Bank
T. F. Johnson
the Provident State Bank
G. R. Hill
Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro
Robert Jarrell, JR
W. G. Wooters
P. O
Denton, Md
Barnes
T. Fred Garey
I. Pliny Fisher
Horatio Murphy
W S$. Crouse
Denton, Maryland
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