Local notices mix with ads on Denton events and draft
Local items report draft boards in Talbot County delaying business to speed draft work, shipments of cars and millinery, sales of cattle and land, upcoming theater shows, and shop promotions. It notes Madison Williams Wright’s death, property purchases in Denton, labor and textile updates, and Liberty Loan details with Maryland and Caroline counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Nichols & of Co
Talbot County
Preston
Choptank
Bethlehem
Madison Williams Wright
Easton
Barber
Denton
J. H. Nichols & Co
Jack Wickford
Parker's New Theane
EE. H. Hirs
George Morgan
Federaleburg
Pershing
Crusaders
Parker's New Theatre
France
U. S
Harold Andrew Receives Second Lieutenant Commission
Washington dispatch notes Denton resident Harold Andrew commissioned as second lieutenant. He serves with a machine gun company at Camp Raritan New Jersey after training at Northwestern University Chicago and Camp Hancock. Also reported are Ensign A C Heal's leg injury near Panama and several local social notices including weddings and hospital visits among Denton residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Harold Andrew
Denton
Camp Raritan
New Jersey
Andrew
Northwestern University
Chicago
Camp Hancock
Raritan
A. C. Heal
Panama
John HL. Dorsey
Mary Copeland
Jamies Wright Garton
Mrs. Garton
William Raymond Cannon
Isabel Downes
Maren- Hook
Chestertown
Charles L. Hobbs
Tagg
George A. Dever
Parksley
Nonis Pilchard
S. N. Wilchard
Greensboro
Medical Corps
The
Amy
Edward Saulsbury Garey
Camp Humphreys
Camplee
Aerial visit spurs crowds in Greensboro and tide of local news
Greensboro drew a large Sunday crowd as an airplane en route from New York to Washington landed nearby to refuel and take on a dinner. The crew soon resumed the journey circling the town to bid farewell. The item notes various local residents traveling, visiting, or returning home, and lists community meetings and childbirths, along with minor incidents such as a fractured arm. The column records social visits in Greensboro and surrounding areas, local preparations for autumn, and periodic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Greensboro
William Totheroh
J. Allen Moore
Baltimore
Win
Clayton
Cooper
Ralph Pritchett
Leverage
Wihuington
Jones
Wilmington
Roe. Jarman
A. P. Morris
U.S
Paris Island
D. C
James Massey
Ocean City
Oscar Swann
Roland Conner
Walter Nashold
Camp Meade
G.ffarl Nichols
Georgia Butler
A. A. Christian
Philadelphia
Florence Ayer
van Wheeler Wee
Euest
Zadoc Draper
Kathleen Pritchett
Chestertown
Temple Smith
Walter Mitchell
Joseph Orrell
James Curry
Fants
Cordova
Margaret Draper
Neese
Wiluington
C. M. Harmon
Lees
Caroline High appoints new principal and staff
Mrs. Elizabert Pippie is named principal of Caroline High School succeeding Mr. Phineas Morris, who moves to Newark. Helen Roe becomes English teacher replacing Lucetta Sisk at Normal School. Yeaworth of Baltimore to teach Latin math and science. Lola Willoughby to oversee commercial department. Dennis of Preston to teach home economics. Raleigh and Garey cover elementary grades. Denton Primary School lists Laura Melvin as principal with Myrtle Dukes Pauline Whey and Lavinia Crouse as teachers. About forty resignations reported, many married former teachers returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabert Pippie
Caroline High School
Phineas Morris
Newark
Helen Roe
Lucetta Sisk
Normal School
Laura Melvin
Government Order on Subscriptions Urges Immediate Payment
Government notice directs subscribers with outstanding balances to remit promptly or call at the offices to settle accounts. The order, issued recently, affects all non prepaid subscriptions and imposes no exceptions. Wheat price listed as 22.35 and corn at 1.80.
Harmony News Highlights Social Visits Across Region
Harmony scene features Mrs. C. J. Collins hosting Wednesday guests Mrs. Annie Towers and her son Ulric of King's Park Long Island along with Mrs. Reichman of Denton and Mrs. W. H. Johnson and Mrs. Annie Bryan of Federalsburg.
Dinner Honors Private Norman I Smith at Home
Americam Corner hosts Mr and Mrs Will Smith for a Sunday dinner honoring their son Private Norman I Smith of Camp Meade. Attendees include Alina Trice Minnie Cook Havel Towers Elva Griffith Luella Hackett Sidney Collins Dorsey Nichol and others. The group then accompanied him to the train. Norman EB Smith of Camp Meade visited his parents over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordades’ Aid
Carrie Alford
Bloomery Tues
Daniel Adams
Chestnut Grove
Slarr
Trice
Arthur Carter
Willis Russell
Blanchard
Willis Carroll
Christopher Heaht
Philadelphia
Frank Doerr
Mildred Mclahan
Wilmington
Win. Satterfield
Red Men
Melvin E. Wheatley
Lor, Wubbard
Easton
W. OR. Fountain
Virgil Dukes
Will Smith
Norman I. Smith
Camp Meade
Alina ‘Trice
Minnie Cook
Havel ‘Towers
Elva’ Griffith
Luella Hackett
Messrs
Sidney Collins
Dorsey Nichol
J. WU. Neal
Elva Grinith
Mr. Wain Croll Elected to Kent County Democratic Committee
Mr. Wain Croll has been elected as a member of the Democratic Committee of Kent County. The announcement notes his recent selection and confirms party affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wain. Croll
Democratic Committee of
Kent County
Carload oat deliveries teased in Sunday notice
A brief item notes a carload of oats received last Saturday and another due in about ten days, attributed to Sunshine Poulin Parin.
Ridgely News Letter Highlights School Openings and Local Events
Ridgely schools reopen with named teachers including Mrs Parsons and Mrs Skinner amid delays at school start. Community notices cover Epworth League rally, Junior League plans, and prayer meeting topics. Residents teach out of town, move, or host guests. several local families relocate or host gatherings. An infant’s death, a surprise birthday, and various travels are noted along with weather- and activity-related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Parsons
Skinner
Miss Cade
Miss Morgan
Mr. Evans
Misses Smith
Swing
Jones
J. J. Munting
L. S. Matthews
Lawrence Lynch
Susie Marvel
Cedar Grove
Mildred Seward
Galdsboro
Alts
Pendleton
Henderson
Blamh Laird
Jumptown
Anna Richards
Moore's
Ilda Turner
Newark
Del
Hope Ueadley
Thomas McCloud
Preston
Mary Laird
Marydel
Thomas D. Swann
Baltimore
Joseph Lynch
Swann
Fleckenstein
Third. Ave
J. Z. Shunting
Joyce Uunting
Merc
C. N. Tierzog
Seafad
Greensboro
Milly
Rebecca Lantsbay
Swarthmore
Milton Smith
Bahiore
Siiter
Koch
Homer Kagarise
Donald
Routing Springs
David Stayer
Emeline Shearer
Nepawa
Manitoba
Canada
C. £. Herzogz
Martha
Arthur
Helen Lynch
Anna
War Trade Board
Washington
Calvin Lynch
Queenstown
Grace Thompson
State Normal School
Yowson
J. W. Thomas
Rehoboth
J. E. Pendleton
Local Social News and Rural Happenings Near Federalsburg
Mr and Mrs G Griffith and son Byron and daughter Nellie visited near Federalsburg. Baltimore visitors Mr and Mrs George S Hutter and son Harry visited their son C W Hutter near Andersontown. Philadelphia pair Mr and Mrs Charles Towers stayed with V Houston Towers family. Ice cream social hosted by Larry Collins. A vibration noise was heard northwest at 2 am. E N Thomas teaches Oaks school. Dellie Wooters visited Saulsbury's in Yackahoe Neck. Rev W L Jump noted as a tomato grower. J R Starkey of Salisbury visited. John West, former resident, visited Hobbs. Cannery running full time this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famaly
Larry Collins
Oaks School
N. Thomas
Dellie Wooters
Saulsbury’s
Yackahoe Neck
W. L. Jump
J. R. Starkey
Salisbury
John West
Hobbs
Funeral of Thomas H H Nichols in Federalsburg
The funeral was held at his home on Thursday with Rev. Melvin I Wheatley officiating. Interment followed in Federalsburg. Death caused by heart trouble after long illness. He was respected as a good citizen. Survived by Mrs. Nichols and three children Mrs. West Towers of American Corner, Mrs. Luther Covey of Federalsburg, and Mr. George Nichols of Friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas HH. Nichols
Melvin I. Wheatley
Federalsburg
Nichols
West Towers
American Corner
Luther Covey
George Nichols
Friendship
Card of Thanks for Bereavement
We thank friends for kindness during our bereavement. Mik J I Toopaxp Fawn 1 4 Towers and Bro. have just received a cement catfood order for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mik J. I. Toopaxp
Towers & Bro
Orphans' Court Actions Cover Guardian, Executors, and Estates
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as the Orphans' Court processed multiple estate matters. Guardians appointed, admins filed final accounts, inventories approved, and powers granted to sell real estate or transfer bank stock in several estate proceedings including Merrick, Latshaw, Wesley Towers, and Tilghman Meliney cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liden, Moore and Covey
Orphans’ Court
Jessie A. Merrick
Walter Lee Merrick
Vernie W. Latshaw
David P. Holsinger
Michael Latshaw
Anna Latshaw
Ann Thomas
Guardian Ad Litem
William K. Scotton
Albert Anderson
Alva B. Todd
Howard Towers
Wesley Towers
William Maxwell
Chas
Harrison
Ethel A. Johnson
Sampson Johnson
Tilghman Meliney
J. Owen Knotts
G. Elbert Marshall
Thomas V. Redman
Treating Wheat for Smut in Caroline Week
County Agent Anderson urges farmers to apply early for help treating seed wheat for smut. About one week will be allocated and chemicals may be supplied free where no prior demonstrations occurred. Wheat smut damages about 5 percent of the crop. Temple cites the loss and plans a Sept 23 visit to Caroline for seed treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
C. E. Temple
Temple
Caroline
Do Not Forget Seed Corn
Do not forget seed corn. Select seed from standing, well dented ears. Choose ears from hardy stalks, short thick plants, and avoid suckers. Look for deep kernels for higher yield, pull husk aside while selecting, and plant fifteen ears per acre. Dry the chosen ears on woven wire racks. Gather extra seed for later selection.
Fueling Winter With Wood From Rural Areas
The Fuel Administrator urges rural residents to cut and store firewood before November 1 to ensure seasoned wood for winter. Farmers can gain independence from coal shortages and profit from surplus wood. Nonfarm rural residents should secure firewood now as cold weather nears, since seasoned wood will be scarce later.
Women enter Beacam's Business College in Wilmington
A group of named women from Greensboro Denton Eenders on Hobbs Ridgely and Federalsburg enroll at Beacam's Business College in Wilmington. Nettie Tribbet of Federalsburg resumes study at the same institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Jewell
Winifred Cake
Mabel Cohee
Blanche Jackson
Greensboro
Marie Newell
Martha Beck
Anna Mae Bullock
Denton
Catherine Melvin
Margaret Rolman
Eenderson
Florence Seeders
Hobbs
Althea Robinson
Ridgely
Beacam’s Business College
Wilmington
Nettie Tribbet
Federalsburg
The Nauttle Milling Co. Rye for sale notice
The Nauttle Milling Co. offers two quantities of rye for sale. Details on price and delivery not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nauttle Milling Co
Noted Ministers Serve in War Camps Across Nation
Church notes highlight Rev. Dr. Thomas H. Lewis and Rev. Dr. J. F. Cowan aiding Y M C A in Wadsworth and San Diego, with Rev. F. E. Lewis at camps. Other clergy, training, and upcoming services across Denton, Ridgely, Preston, and nearby communities feature sermons, rally plans, and evangelistic meetings through September and October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Uncle Sam
Thomas H. Lewis
J. F. Cowan
Wadsworth
D. C
San Diego
California
F. E. Lewis
George C. Williams
Tennessee
J. J. Bunting
Ridgely M. E
Deoton MS. OE
Ferdinand Baynard
Wyatt
Geo. McDaniel
J. T. Richardson
Miss Richardson
Junior League of Denton M. E. Church
Mildred Flaharty
Louise Norris
Pearl Mitchell
Lilian Kaufman
Esther ArcNeal
Gladys Hughes
Alice Anderson
Addie Nuttle
Charles Walls
Linden Duffey
Wmn. I. Norris, Jr
M. FE
Preston
M. EF
Epworth League
Bethlehem
Father Cotter
St. Agnes Hospital
Philadelphia
Ridgely
Denton
Fathher Cotter
J. E. Smith
Williston
W. ‘T. Wiggins
Millington
G. L. Helsby
Hickman
Dailey's Woods
Marydel
Loretta Woodside
Eastburn
American Volunteers
Rev
LF. Warner
Oak Grove
Reliance
In loving remembrance of Allce F Heather
In loving remembrance of our father and husband Allce F Heather who departed this life one year ago September 18 1917 Dearest father how we missed you Since you left us sad and lonely For your home beyond the sky Though you're gone you're not forgotten Your place can never more be filled We will keep your memory sacred Till our hearts in death are stilled Wife and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allce F. Heather
Father
Comrade in white brings comfort to wounded fighters
Poetic scene describes a compassionate figure bending over battle casualties at night. A wounded soldier recalls a comrade in white offering tender grace, touching dying brows, easing fear and pain as smiles return to weary, dying faces.
Weather Warnings Issued Over Droughted West
Weather Bureau warns of favorable conditions for and spread of forest fires amid protracted drought in the west. Warnings broadcast via telegraph and mail systems, stamped on postal cards with cautionary legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Telegraph
Nail
Wearing Old Clothes Warns of Winter Scarcity
An article urges economies in food and fuel for a coming winter and condemns extravagant dress. It notes global wool shortages, praises repurposing old garments, and states civilians may buy needed items while supporting trades. The piece references military needs, with armies near four million and delayed winter uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cress
Quartermaster's Department
The State Forest Nursery Opens Fall Stock
The State Forest Nursery at College Park along the Baltimore Washington Boulevard offers trees for forest and roadside planting at cost for four years. Fall stock is larger and priced from $4.00 per thousand to 15 to 16 cents each with varieties including white and Scotch pines, Norway spruce, red oak, walnut, ash, tulip poplar, locust and box elder. The State Board of Forests at 532 North Howard Street, Baltimore, can furnish nursery lists and assist Maryland land owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Forest Nursery
College Park
Baltimore- Washington Boulevard
State Board of Forests
Noth Uoward Street
Baltimore
Maryland
Aiding the Children to Be Thrifty
The Children's Aid Society of New York explains that all funds sent to or collected for its wards are deposited in separate bank accounts for each child. Currently 47 accounts exist with an average balance around 45 dollars, aiming to teach savings and build a fund for each wards’ future needs or emancipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Aid Society of
New York
Ten Minute Vacations Promised In Everyday Pause
A writer shares a simple stress relief habit from daily life. She has no two week vacation, so she takes ten minute breaks multiple times daily. She sits or rests in a chair, goes outside, wears rubber heels, keeps her voice low, breathes deeply, holds her head high, and uses novrin to lift fatigue and frustration.
Maryland crop report shows poor yields this year
PF. B. Bamberger, acting director of the State Agriculture Work, submitted to the Maryland Council of Defense a report noting crops fall short of normal. Corn yields may reach 70 percent, pastures are short, tobacco and tomato crops falter, apples around 50 percent, and wheat from 60 to 80 percent. Overall grain output expected near 11,000,000 bushels, similar to last year. Drought and severe winter cold blamed for shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. B. Bamberger
Maryland Council of Defense
Maryland
Washington College to open Sept 18 with S A T C enrollment
The Faculty Chairman notes stress from organizing a Students Army Training Corps and considers postponement. However the college will open on the advertised date, September 18, with matrics allowed from September 18 to 25 for students wishing to join the S A T C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Students Reserve Corps
Washington College
Cournat
Registration Card For Military Service Emphasized
A reader notes a small card showing military service registration is essential for peace of mind after enrollment. The piece compares it to the classifica tion card needed by men aged 21 to 31, underscoring its importance for national readiness.
Questionnaires Going Out to County Residents for Military Service
The Legal Advisory Board of Caroline county issues guidance on completing and delivering military service questionnaires. Advisers by district set hours and locations, with district specifics and contact names, plus a note on centralized venues for some districts. Also notes funds from predatory animal skin sales to the U S Treasury and a call to reward sheep-killer skins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legal Advisory Board of
Caroline County
Whici Lou Tive
J. Frank Lane
Robert Jarrell, Jr
J. Spencer Lapham
T. Noble Jarrell
W. S. Booth
F. P. Roe
Jesse W. Porter
W. P. Manlove
Howard R. Pritchett
James E. Curry
John’. Moore
United States Treasury
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the Local Department
Claiborne
Annapolis
Af Nash
Mitchell
al Quaackenhoss
Hollingswond’s
Matty
Whceie
Newnan
Ambrews
Queen Anne's
Tocal Draft Board
J. al, Nichols & Co
Hirs
Nuttle & Hughes
Tuckahoe Neck
Harvey
Wm. G. Wooters
Collison
Seventh Street
J. H. Pallard
Covey
West Denton
Circuit Court
Wall
War Industries Board
Mr Win
Andeson
Parminster
Government Proving Growls
Averdeen
Ala
John Vault Wentworth
St Louis
RK. Freher
Simmons
Meesrs
McT Hire
Nelson Trice
Court Towers
James I. Stranglin
Laurel
Det
John C. Rutter
Thos
F. Garey and Son
Thomas
J. Keane Stevens
Baltiore
Neal Richardson
Mary Jones Fisher
Cornell University
A. E. Cooper
Ella Carter
Easton Hospital
Blardiet Anderson
Church Et
Concord
Emma ‘Ty Johnson
Anna Todd
Clayton Covey
Senovat
C. J. Collins
Annie Towers
Ulric
King’s Park
Long Ltand
A. CT. Reichman
W. H. Johnson
Annie Bryan
Thomas Harmon
Anne Arundel County
Eugene Ferrins
Georgia
Lillian Tower
Johns
Roland Towers
Lewis Dulladway
John Dulladway
John Wroten
Cambridge
Emory Lynch
Belle Dean
Effie Ozman
Toledo
Ohio
Ridgely News
the Reformed Church
Mervin Seward
Chester
C.L. Oppermin
Margaret Swing
CharlesHerzog
Ity
Shakespeare
Denton Journal
Denton, Md
John Howard
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