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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1917
Page
5
Local notes report crop frost damage in northern areas, sheriff activity in Wilmington pursuit, and carload Oldsmobile parts shipments. Caroline county rosters include typhoid cases, rummage sale drives, and Red Cross class meetings. Officials discuss labor, registration, and new packers boosting county output.
A well known baseball authority warns that Buck Herzog may be unable to play in the World Series next month if his health does not improve. Herzog, captain of the Giants, would be a heavy loss for New York if sidelined. The report notes Herzog loves the limelight and excels in tough battles, making his absence a serious blow to the club.
Mrs O M Hignutt and Mr J W Thawley along with Miss M E Baker visited Neal Lave at Cambridge Hospital after his recent automobile accident required surgery. A crab feast hosted by Mr A L Banks and Mrs Banks drew Dr Burkholder Mrs Roe and Miss Virginia Burkholder. Catherine Abbott returned from Milford visiting grandmother Mrs Evans. Mrs Mary Ringe and Miss Sophia Ringe drove to Philadelphia in their Overland. Mrs Albert Neat visited her mother Mrs Anthony in Denton. Our school opened Monday with twenty five scholars in attendance.
Henderson residents report a deer hunt on Tuesday night near Hazlettville and Willow Grove as a pack of dogs bayed for hours. At about two o clock, Harry Neidig spotted a large doe estimated at 200 pounds fleeing the chasing dogs, leaping fences and dense brush.
The column highlights autumn blooms with roses and aster displays. Local residents, including the Comfort and Stevenson families, entertainments, and visits from Philadelphia and Wilmington, pepper a social page. Tomatoes fetch high prices locally while scouts transition to army life.
Mrs J H Merriken and con William and grandson John visited Mrs Seeders for her Philadelphia guests Mr and Mrs H Pickett. Mr and Mrs Pickett visited W E Spence family. Mrs J D Neal and Dallas returned from Lincoln Delaware. Charles Wilson of Philadelphia visited J A Billing. H Pickett of Philadelphia returned from Caroline relatives visit. Lewis Slaughter and Minnie Price of Brownsville were guests of Elizabeth Bitling. Mrs J E Adams visited son Frank in Baltimore. J H Pollard and two children visited Ridgely relatives. C E services led by Miss Blanche Butler with topic Christian Power. Several young teachers began new fields this scholastic year. Rev W L Jump preached at Ames. Bare-foot boys scarce after school opening Monday. J A Billing visited Harrington relatives. W T Trice of Andersontown went to Baltimore. Miss Cather Ward visiting sister Mrs F Patchett Preston.
Local notes list Hillsboro figures H Lay Beaven and George 3B Stewart as contenders for the Hillsboro postmaster appointment after civil service exams. The item also records social visits across Dover Wilmington Pottsville and Baltimore with multiple families hosting and moving announcements.
Local amateurs present Who's Who in Breeding's Opera House on September 25 and 26 to benefit the Red Cross. Directed by Miss E June Breimeier the cast includes 150 children and adults. Tomatoes sold for up to 75 cents per basket in the open market this week. Now is the time to subscribe.
Faculty at the high school includes Prof. and Mrs. H. D. Evans, Mrs. Mary Cooper, and Misses Addie Wilson and Lucy Garey. Many students begin new schools, visits by relatives, church group activities resume after summer, and local residents travel or recover health as listed in this community column.
Tomatoes from the vicinity have moved to Greenwood at prices above fifty cents per basket as canneries operate at near full capacity for weeks. Residents travel to cities like Philadelphia for visits. school reopens with Ursula Slaughter as teacher and Epworth League meets Sundays. Local families return from trips to New York Philadelphia Bayonne and Wilmington. a Mosser horse died. a Dover man buys a new Ford.
Preachers from the county plan a general rally day on Sunday October 14 urging attendance at one’s own church. Thawley’s Chapel reopens September 23 after interior repainting and new carpet with services led by Rev. Dr. T O Crouse. Other sermons announced in Preston Williston and M E Churchs with topics on faith and heroism. Ladies Mite Society hosts September 25 at Mrs Will Swanns. Squirrel Hill M P Church calls Rev Elderdice, not likely to accept.
The Orphans Court in special session September 14 heard arguments on the estate of Jesse Wright deceased with Judges Liden Moore and Covey. Decision reserved until September 18 1917. Administrators filed final accounts and orders of court and craved various accounts and distributions for several Williamson and Wright estates.
Plant early for best blooms from April to June using Early and Darwin Tulips for late-season color. Narcissus or Daffodils add fragrance and are ideal for woodland naturalizing. Plant bulbs in October to establish roots before winter, ensuring larger, finer flowers.
Tomorrow at 2 30 p m a rally service will be held at Bethlehem M E Church with Prof W H Jump of Preston to speak The evening program at 7 30 features preaching by the pastor Services run nightly through the week except Saturday.
Cordova reports the death of Robert C Reeves at his Baltimore home after a lingering illness. He was well known in Talbot and Queen Anne's counties and leaves a widow, formerly Miss Margaret Callahan, and several children.
County agent E. O. Anderson urges Maryland farmers to boost wheat and other staple crops to meet wartime shortages. He cites USDA estimates for next year and calls for local action, seed wheat availability, and a September 29 demonstration by C. E. Metzger at Preston Farmers Club, with talks on county farming coordination.
Lieutenant M A Leahy, Navy recruiting officer for Maryland, reports new Navy orders to send all future recruits to training stations in Norfolk Virginia or Newport Rhode Island. Training stations have relieved congestion after wartime rush, enabling immediate training. The Bureau of Navigation also requests Maryland enlist as many mess attendants as possible, requiring only waiter experience good health and morals. Maryland maintains a strong enlistment record as the Navy continues expanding.
Mr and Mrs T H Porter and family visitors at Will Robinsons near Chestnut Grove. Claude Lyden household guests included Helen Bessie and Garrett Lyden at Judge H C Conrad s Georgetown Del. L N Alford in Cambridge Hospital with typhoid fever along with Harry and Morris Miller. Mrs James White of Greenwood stayed with daughter Mrs Arthur Adams. School opened Monday with Miss Mabel Baker teaching.
A Philadelphia inventor, C H Towers of 924 South Cecil Street, patents and plans to commercialize a chair fan that operates with minimal effort. The device fits any rocker, adjusts to chair angle and rider height, starts with rocking, runs briefly after motion stops, and is designed to be attached or detached with one thumb-screw.
Luther J. Andrew a leading Fourth District citizen and cannery operator died of uraemia at 55 in Smithson after a ten day illness. He left a widow formerly Miss Perry, survived by siblings Henry F. Andrew and others. Funeral was held Sunday in Smithson with Rev Scarboro officiating. burial in Spring Hill cemetery Easton.
County agent E. O. Anderson reports corn contest participation rising among Caroline County boys. Most entrants stayed in, with good corn acres across the county. Cards were sent to likely contestants to confirm continued participation in corn pig or potato contests, and agents will visit to measure acres and issue further instructions.
A reader to the Journal criticizes packers for pushing to buy tomatoes without contracts while noting fair dealers offered higher payments to growers. The letter defends growers and urges fairness in pricing and dealing with producers.
Mrs Elizabeth Fuchs aged, long a resident nearby, died Wednesday after a lingering illness from cancer. She was the widow of George Fuchs, who died years ago. She came to America from Germany many years ago and leaves eight daughters and two sons. W H Hallis and Son report receipt of a fine eight cylinder Cadillac funeral car.
The Local Exemption Board selected fifty-five men from Caroline's quota as the county's first army contingent, with nine alternates. They must report for roll-call Tuesday at 3 p.m., return by 7 a.m. Wednesday, then entrain for Camp Meade. Names include Calvin Anthony, Luther Barcus, Loren Pritchett, James Clough, Oscar Kinnaman, and many others from Denton, Greensboro, Ridgely, Preston, Federalsburg, and nearby towns. Additional alternates and certified services listed follow.
Dairy expert Charles S. Trimble from the Department of Agriculture visited farmers to promote cottage cheese as an inexpensive meat substitute. He emphasized its high digestible protein content and lower cost, noting a pound can supply daily protein for sedentary adults.
Mr Alfred F Heather aged 51 died after a yearlong cancer illness at his home. Survived by wife Anna Golley and five children. Funeral held yesterday at 11 oclock Rev O B Reed officiating with interment at Templeville cemetery. Heather formerly farmer, later hotel proprietor, respected Methodist member. Also notes active tomato buyers at here and Hartley paying 75 to 95 cents a basket shipping to market.
General Pershing requested books for U S troops in France prompting a national drive by the United States Association of Librarians for a 1 000 000 library fund. Caroline county aims to raise 1 000 as its share during September 24–29 with Capt John E Ryan directing military instruction and physical culture at Washington College and khaki uniforms detailed.
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