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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1915
Page
5
September items mix millinery and local news in Maryland
Readable fragments note millinery openings by Ida J. McIlvaine and Sister, plus Mrs J S Hollingewoth. Local ads mention Early fall hats, reduced goods by William Bullock, and new store openings. Crimes, court actions, and weather hints appear amid scattered notices about rail and river transport and public services.
Personal and Social News From Denton Area
Denton area notes describe weddings visitors and travels. C E Brown and wife from Bridgeville Delaware recount a two month cross country trip through the United States Mexico and Canada visiting 55 cities including Yellow Stone Park Los Angeles Pasadena San Diego Expo in Toronto and Niagara Falls. Various locals visit relatives attend schools and join regional events across Maryland and nearby states.
Maryland to New York study water foods farming push
Inland states pursue water foods farming. Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay area already rich in oysters and terrapins. New York mountain estates show private lake stocking plans to switch from suckers and sunfish to trout and pickerel for edible fish, with draining and selective stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
New York
Community social notes and local visits in Burraville
Burraville residents report a weekend of visits and gatherings. Denton guests include Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wyatt and children and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Raughley. Elsie Kelley and daughter Gertrude return to Quaker City after summer with Mrs. T. R. Jacobs. Wesley M. E. Sunday School picnic draws a large crowd. several locals attend the Wilmington Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burraville
T. H. Wyatt
Denton
Emmett Raughley
Harrington
Harry Raughley
Annie M. Raughley
Elsie Kelley
Gertrude
Quaker City
T. R. Jacobs
R. H. Stafford
Harry Porter
Wesley M. E
Church Grove
RB. H. Stafford
A. T. Garrett
Edward Jacobs
Con
Arlie
Enos Cleaves
West Grove
Pennsylvania
Wilmington Fair
Local Notes Include Death in Ridgely and Visits
The column records the death of Viola Pollard, twelve, of Ridgely from tonsillitis, reported to Mr. J H Pollard by phone. It also notes summer visitors and family ties, such as Dr Joslin from Baltimore staying with Mrs H A Nuttle, Maggie Draper and brother visiting Will Wooters, and Roland Starkey and Lillian Starkey visiting Dover.町
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HL. Pollard
Viola Pollard
Ridgely
Joslin
Baltimore
H. A. Nuttle
Andersontown
Maggie Draper
Will Wooters
William Griffith
Felton
H. Hill
Hughes Farm
Roland Starkey
Lillian
Dover
Mrs J F Russom Dies After Months of Illness
Mrs J F Russom aged 1 years died Monday afternoon at three after months of asthma. Widow of the undertaking businessman, she was Angie Jarman before marriage and sister of Thos H Jarman of Greensboro. Survived by husband and children Houston and John Russom of Baltimore, and daughters Harris Legg Stevensville Chas Dean Queen Anne and Albert Cahall Hillsboro. Funeral at home Wednesday at 4 o'clock, Greensboro cemetery interment. Attending from Baltimore were Houston Russom John Phipps John Russom and Harry Legg. Mrs H M Thompson in Philadelphia hospital. Mrs E L Thompson returned from Delaware visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Russom
Russom
Angie Jarman
Thos. H. Jarman
Greensboro
Our Town
Mesers
Houston
John Russom
Baltimore
Harris Legg
Stevensville
Chas, Dean
Queen Anne
Albert Cahall
Hillsboro
Greensboro Cemetery
Houston Russom
John Phipps
Harry Legg
H. M. Thompson
Philadelphia
E. L. Thompson
Delaware
Community Notes From Smithson Area
Smithson social news covers Mrs A F Murphy and sons at her mother's home Mrs Charles Frampton. Neva Christopher hosted a birthday party. A F Murphy visited his brother near Grove. J WW Christopher and children visited Mrs C H Carmine. Selah Perry visits Mr and Mrs L J Andrews. The Flahartys moved to Wilmington. Our school reopened last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Flaharty
Wilmington
Notable visitors and family gatherings in Queen Anne
Seaford resident Horace Morgan spent Tuesday with his parents Mr and Mrs J E Morgan. Cordova visitor Helen Hubbard was a guest of Elizabeth Jones. Mrs Bryan of Philadelphia visited her sister Mrs E S Bowens. Howard Andrews spent the early week in Washington. Mildred Short visited her sister in Baltimore. Laura Knotts spent the early week in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne
Horace Morgan
Seaford
J. E. Morgan
Helen Hubbard
Cordova
Elizabeth Jones
Bryan
Philadelphia
Bowens
Howard Andrews
Washington
Mildred Short
Baltimore
Laura Knotts
Denton
Diptheria Outbreak Strikes Ridgely Area
The Ridgely News reports Viola Pallard died of diphtheria and three new cases in two days. Health officers take charge, primary school closes, and a plan to reopen next week is awaited amid ongoing illness and local precautions.
Troubles of the Reporter and reader accuracy
The passage laments strict literalism in newspaper error checking. It notes readers demand itemized attire details when a report mentions clothing, and mocks perfectionism over grammar and capitalization. The piece reflects on the tension between speed and precise wording in press work.
Harvesting Corn During September Forage Save Plan
The article urges harvesting corn in September using whole stalk cutting rather than pulling fodder. It warns against early harvesting and packed shocks that mold, recommends six weeks for curing, then husking and shredding. It calls for community adoption of corn shredders and huskers to utilize the full crop.
Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Rogers Home
The Ladies' Aid Society of Wesley M. FE Church will gather at Mrs George Rogers home on Wednesday evening of next week. Mr and Mrs Joe Bradley with two children and Mr and Mrs George Rogers visited Laurel Sunday. Reese Bender returned home after time with sister Mrs Hooper Hackett. Edna Rogers accepted a clerk position at Covey Noble Federalsburg. Bessie Handy returned home after three weeks in Wilmington. Illness of Mrs Elmer Maine noted with best wishes for recovery. John Stanton and daughter Edith visited relatives in Galestown. W H Lyons visited relatives in Milford. Myrtle Stack spent the weekend with her parents near Hurlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Brown
Bridgeville
Del
Los Angeles
Pasadena
San Diego
Portland
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
Canadian National Park
Canada
Toronto
Eva Jane Garey
Baltimore County Institute
Baltimore City
Sparrow's Point
Elsie Ravenscroft
Allegany County
Bessie Fountain
Concord
Frans. Doerr
Walliston
LR. Hubbard
St Michael
Harry Russell
Henry 5. Wells and Son
Baltimore
T. QO. Crouse
George M. Chistle
Ruth Boarman
Everett Pepper
E. LE. Nichols
Ollie Wright
Etta Essex
Edna Shipman
Frank Stalaney
Avondale
F. P. Covey
F. B. Long
Richard Bowling
Federalshure
J. Ro Gaar
MM. FP
Zimmerman
Philadelphia
Mare Bryant
Annie Rochester
M. le Compte
Vienna
R. N. Hitchens
W. R. Croman
Troy
Anna Anderson
Kansas City
Louise Dukes
Rudolph Ulrich
New York
Eugene Anderson
Plattsburg, N. Y
Worthington Downes
Lawrenceville
J. Academy
Grace
Sadie Woolford
Cambridge
J. R. Rochester
Denton
Wm. P. Stafford
Wilmington
Muss Mildred Nuttle
State Normal School
John W. Clark
Otto Bibby
Charles Calloway
Easton Hospital
M. M. Todd
Rehoboth
M. B. Merrick
Viola
Tom Pallard
Little Viola
Yost
Charles Sigler
Delaware
Henry Siple
Harry Hemmons
Washington
Katherine Ziegler
India
Church of the Brethren
Ridgely
Goldsboro
A. M. Rahn
The
Reformed Church
John Lynch
Lora
Cattskill Mountains
Tannersville
J. F. Allen
Daisy Barnes
Webster McIntire
Chestertown
I. T. Seager
John Jarrell
Epworth League
Methodist
W. 5. Shipman
Snowberger
Berge
James Lane
Samuel Saxton
Pacific Coast
Ladies of the Reformed Church
I. T. Saulsbury
Havre de Grace
Fountain
Lane
Cross
Ladies’ Aid Society
Wesley M. FE. Church
George Rogers
Joe Bradley
Laurel
Reese Bender
Hooper Hackett
Edna Rogers
Covey & Noble
Federalsburg
Bessie Handy
Woodenhawk Socials and Local Health Notes
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pritchett of Georgetown visited the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Pritchett on Sunday. Mrs. Horace Adams spent part of last week with her parents near Brownsville while her brother suffered typhoid fever. Emanuel Pritchett plans to occupy a new dwelling by year end. Leonard Zatt and mother visited Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Zatt on Sunday. Elma and Martha Tiley hosted friends on Sunday. Addie and Anna Chaffinch were with Margaret Wilson on Sunday. Altha Adams and friends spent part of last week in Wilmington. Anna Mae Short is recovering from a two week illness. Mrs. D. C. Adams is convalescing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pritchett
Georgetown
T. J. Pritchett
Horace Adams
Brownsville
Emanuel Pritchett
Leonard Zatt
Gea. Zatt
Addie
Anna Chaffinch
Margaret Wilson
Altha Adams
Wilmington
Anna Mae Short
D. C. Adams
Local Notes from Smithville and Area Visitations
Mrs Elon Wright and her daughter Pauline return to Chester Pa after a pleasant visit with relatives here. Mrs Mabel Mercer of Denton and Mrs John Coulbourn of Philadelphia are this week’s guests of Mrs L N Alford. Many locals visited Barratt's Chapel on Sunday. Mrs Wm Pennypacker is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Elon Wright
Pauline
Chester
Mabel Mercer
Denton
John Coulbourn
Philadelphia
L. N. Alford
Barratt
Oyster supper and ice cream festival planned
Mrs Hooper has returned to Baltimore after visiting her daughter Mrs H M Parrott. An oyster supper and ice cream festival will be held here on the 24th and 25th of this month. Mr and Mrs J R Hopkins spent last Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs J B Todd and family.
Edinburgh News In Brief
Mr Norman Seward sustained an eye injury when a steel shard flew into his eye while sharpening a mower blade and he was taken to a doctor. Mr Kennard Shults spent a few days at the Wilmington Fair and returned home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clifford Hyrons are entertaining relatives from Wilmington Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Norman Seward
Kennard Shults
Wilmington
Clifford Hyrons
Del
Subscribe for the Journal and County News
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Harrington wins Maryland gubernatorial nod in primary race
Comptroller Emerson C Harrington secured 81 votes to Blair Lees 48 in a Baltimore convention tally and carried 15 of 23 counties. Albert C Ritchie defeated Maloy for Attorney General 95 to 34 as Harrington urged unity. Dead man Ernest A Toadvine nominated in Wicomico County sparks legal questions on ballot vacancy. Republican side saw Weller and Duer sweeping 112 of 129 votes, with Warburton Macklin limited gains. Montgomery CountyDemocrat Philip D Laird won eight votes for House of Delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Supervisors
House OF Delegates
Onenans’ Court
Rphans Court
Sheriff Co
Veal slOel
Elvis
Ely
Isalsaie Aszalaramamaisimaloa
Gaysaoa
sAls Sajeaisals
Denton
Presta P.ci
Ccs Cine Pidigershes
Federalsburg
Esccessesessere Erseeees Eseigo
Hillsboro
Eecee
Solaggi
Ccesiesvia Teiaeaciane Ohternae Sangeores
Galvagg
Eessesss Os
Cesses Conces Essence Eoenee
Emerson C. Harrington
Blair Lee
Harrington
Lee
Baltimore City
Allopany
Washington
Carroll
Harford
Baltimore
Anne Arundel
Howard
Calvert
Kent
Queen Anne's
Talbot
Caroline
Dorchester
Wicomico
Worcester
Montgomery
Cecil
Charles
Frederick
Somerset
St. Mary's
Garrett
Prince George's
Albert C. Ritchie
William Milnes Maloy
Maloy
Mr. McMullen
Cambridge
Hartington
Maryland
Wicomico County
Ernest A Toadvine
J. Clayton Kelley
Kelley
Toadvine
Democratic State Central Committee
Roads
O. E. Weller
Robert F. Duer
Warburton
Charles F. Macklin
Albert A. Doub
Montgomery County
Philip D. Laird
Public Service Commission
Value of Chautauqua for our doors
Bel Air notes the Chautauqua brings great citizens to our doors in lectures music and entertainment providing intellectual uplift and cultural diversions. It contrasts material wealth with intangible things we crave, urging subscription to the JOURNAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bel Air
The Lynching Spirit in Maryland
The article notes at least four lynching attempts in Maryland recently against crime suspects. Authorities, including sheriffs and prosecutors, prevented mob actions as trials were promised. The case of Frank Grano, driven from Snow Hill to Baltimore, is highlighted as a deranged, outrageous crime with no provable motive and no remorse from the mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Sheppard
Frank Grano
Shore
Snow Hill
Salisbury
Cambridge
Baltimore
Grano
Tomato Declared Fruit by Brooklyn Magistrate
A Brooklyn magistrate ruled the tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable, dismissing a Sunday-sale indictment after citing authorities including The Foundation of Botany. The decision notes the tomato’s kinship to persimmon, grape, gooseberry, and currant, and recalls historical views that labeled it poisonous a century ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Solomon
City of Churches
Selection of Seed Corn for Better Harvest
We emphasize choosing good seed corn before harvest. Inspect fields to mark desirable stalks, using old newspapers to flag ears. If harvesting by hand, leave flagged stalks until very mature, then store in a dry place. saving homegrown seed beats distant seedsmen.
Fight For Country Camp Aims At Saunders Point
An Easton driven appeal urges young men to join a state citizen training camp at Saunders Point starting the 25th for a week, costing about $10 beyond ticket. Twenty men statewide had enlisted by Labor Day, three from Easton. local committee members urge participation and provide application details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders Point
Easton
Draper Brincklee
George Junkin IV
Charles L. Lipscomb
T. Hammond
Benjamin F. Parlett, Jr
Talbot
Weather records show hot September beats August
The weather bureau notes September has regained ground after July and August dips, with heat staying unusually high for the month. It marks a rare occurrence not seen in fourteen years, reflecting an unusual late summer pattern and persistent warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Union of Methodist Protestant and United Brethren Fades Away
Bishops of the United Brethren Church reject submitting the union proposition to members, effectively ending the planned merger with the Methodist Protestant Church. A General Conference vote is not expected before 1917.
Farm Notes on Wheat Seeding and Soil Preparation
The article emphasizes immediate land preparation for wheat sowing, advising plowing Clover sod in August, followed by weekly harrowing and rolling to create a firm subsoil and fine surface soil for germination. It notes 1915 rainfall as unusually influential, with reports of record crops despite weather, while sweet potato prices stay firm though the crop is late and shorter than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Remembrance of Father G W Breeding 1915 Obituary
Dear father G W Breeding departed this life April 27 1915. Your willing hands are folded, your work on earth is over. We hope to meet you on that bright and happy shore. Everything is dark within our dwelling, lonely today. For the one we loved so dearly has forever passed away. We would not call you back dear father, thy spirit pure has flown to the golden gate of Heaven, rest upon God's throne. By his son Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Breeding
Golden Gate of Heaven
Gilbert
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United Brethren Church
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Board of Bishops
Methodist Protestant Church
W. M. Weekley
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