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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1917
Page
5
Wires disappearing from Main Street in Denton and multiple local items across the region mention wheat prices at 2.15 and corn at 2.08, October registration plans, church events, a fatal heart failure, and several court settlements involving the P B & W railroad and local residents.
Miss Dorothy Andrew, a popular county schoolteacher, married Mr Frank Louis Smith of Federalsburg on Tuesday evening at the bride’s home in Denton. The report lists licenses issued and names several locals visiting or traveling, with notes on military and clerical figures and a few nearby social exchanges during the period.
Hobbs hosts a wedding as S H Starkey and Lulu Comegys wed in Denton and return to Hobbs with a flotilla of guests from Federalsburg Laurel and Washington. Movers include Rev C T Wyatt and E M Willey. Also notes on tomatoes, sales, travels, and local social events in the Hobbs area.
Fifty four first contributors to the national army and nine alternates from Denton county met in the court room for final instructions before heading to Camp Meade in Anne Arundel county. Red Cross comfort bags were given, and the group later marched to the depot after brief goodbyes.
The second call to the colors of the selected men in Caroline has been made. They will report for roll call and instruction before the Local Board in Denton at 3 o clock next Friday afternoon. Those who can return by 7 the following morning may go home for the night and depart for Camp Meade Saturday morning. Alternates are James Lovet Miley, Preston. Luther A Short, Hillsboro. James Oscar Plummer, Denton. Names include Alfred Carson Clark Denton. Harry T Moore Ridgely. Elmer C Roher Hobbs. Fred Reaser Federalsburg. Frank D Ziegler Denton. Elwood Comegys Orrell Greensboro. T Dukes Roe Denton. Harry J Murphy Denton. William Shanley Roe Denton. James Martin Harper Federalsburg.
Mr. Robert C. Rice and Mrs. India Williamson traveled to Bowers Beach last week for a brief visit, enjoying the seaside outing and time together.
A large Greensboro audience gathered Monday at Mozart Hall to honor Second and First district boys called to colors. Clinton B. Jarman opened the event with announcements as songs and prayers followed. Speakers included Prof. Shillings, Rev. Mr. Tabler, Rev. Mr. Quigg, and A A Christian of Philadelphia. Louise Swann presented comfort bags for the Red Cross, and Mrs. A A Christian gave each boy a watch. The benediction closed with a farewell, and attendees included the Mitchell and Porter families plus local visitors.
Messrs Wilmer and Sidney Collins entertained a group of young friends on Monday evening. Attendees included Misses Mary Corkran Fannie Berry Elva Griffith Evelyn Ritter Anna and Ruth Ross Hazel Towers and Messrs Norman Smith Frank Smith Walter Everngain Ernest Griffith Oscar and Earl Alford Dorsey Nichols Wilmer Collins Sidney Collins. Refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs John Stant of Centreville visited Mr and Mrs George Griffith over the weekend. Mrs Kate Howard returned home after visiting Denton relatives. Wesley Towers and family drove to East New Market for a day trip Sunday.
Tomorrow Rev E H Dashiell of the Retired Preachers Fund Wilmington Conference will preach at Preston Morning afternoon and night with the afternoon service at Choptank He will speak on the fund but no public collection will be taken Revival meetings at Bethlehem will be continued next week.
The Ridgely News Letter reports a Reform Church reception for seven local soldiers, church leaders’ addresses, and gift presentations. It covers Red Cross efforts, a large parade to the county seat, and comfort bags for volunteers, plus obituary for Abraham Detwiler and various social notes from Ridgely and surrounding communities.
Mrs Ellis and Mrs Holstein representing Joel Gutman and Co of Baltimore show a fine stock of ladies wear at the store room in the four NAL building beside Brick Hotel. They will be here today and Monday through Wednesday next week during the circuit court session inviting county ladies to inspect the autumn display in Denton.
Henderson and Bickling families from Marcus Hook and Wilmington stay with C. H. Clough near Henderson. The canning factory closed for the season and tomatoes are shipped to Greenwood. Camp Meade deploys and hospital trips occur as residents visit Kinfolk and attend events. Rally Day at M E Church October 7 draws attention.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as inventories filed by Mary E. Maud Closson administratrix of William H. Closson were approved with private sale of wheat authorized. Executrix Amelia Engle of William Engle filed first and final account. Mary Y. Ford administratrix of Rebecca T. Chance filed distribution. Fred R. Owens administrator of Eliza J. Sigler filed inventory and real estate appraisal. Moore executor of William J. Moore filed inventory. Luther J. Andrew probate admitted. letters testamentary granted to Kate Andrew and Frank H. Waller. bonds approved. Creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named Jesse T. Dennis and A. J. Messick. Virgie Satterfield guardian appointed for Pauline Esther Satterfield. Hignutt executors authorized to settle two notes. Satterfield administr ators authorized to convey real estate to Bell T. Satterfield.
Templeville reports Mrs. William Morgan and infant daughter of Newark Del visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Starkey. Miss Olivia Knotts returns home after summer at Buck Hill Falls Pa. Mr. and Mrs. George Davis of Trenton NJ guests of Mrs. Gurney Knotts. Miss Mary Knotts returns from Baltimore with new millinery. Mr. Harry Moore and family of Hardly visited Mrs. M. E. Moore. Messrs. T. H. Golt and Gurney Knotts bought new touring cars. Miss Viola Bowen visiting relatives at Cheswood Del.
The Board of Election Supervisors announces registration and revision dates for Caroline county voters. Those moving districts or registering for the first time must be properly enrolled to vote in the November election. Registration dates are October 2 and October 9, with October 16 set for revision only and no new names.
Rev. O B Reed announces the 153rd anniversary of Thomas Chapel M E Church to be observed on Sunday October 28 a homecoming day Come and worship at this old Bethel again says the pastor.
Mrs A T Garrett hosts in honor of brother W Ray Stafford with many relatives from Clayton Dover Harrington and Crisfield visiting. Mrs Mary Breeding dies aged 87. funeral at Wesley M E Church. Multiple family visits, hospital treatment, and local business notes accompany ongoing community life in Talbot county and Harrington area.
A list of jurors for the October term of the Circuit Court is announced. Jurors span eight districts, including Walter Sapp, J. W. Thawley, John W. Funk, Everett C. Kelley, Amphrose Bradley, Isaac T. Fleetwood, William A. Cooper, and Richard T. West among others. The term begins next Monday.
FE C. Anderson, county agent, urges Caroline county to display top seed corn at a community show. He explains how to select best ears, dry seed, and use drying racks. The notice notes labor bureau contacts to hire harvest help and outlines cost and wage adjustments.
The Food Administration and the Department of Agriculture debunk rumors that the government will take canned goods or other home-preserved foods. They counter that no such action is contemplated and urge housewives to can surplus fruits and vegetables to ensure cheap, plentiful home supplies.
The Plains hosted the annual tournament for St. Gertrudes Seminary with local candidates present. Henry Wilkinson delivered the charge at Ridgely and Rev Dr Temple gave the coronation address from Wilmington. Ray Messick won first prize and crowned Miss Lydia Richardson queen. Harry Messick crowned Miss Ruth Sculley as first maid with other knights and participants named.
Plans are underway for a county wide Everybody Go to Church Sunday on October 14. A conference at the M P Church included leading citizens. Each church to appoint six members to meet October 7 at 2 30 p m at the M P Church to organize a community canvass. Town divided into five sections within a mile of the town center. Canvass scheduled for Thursday afternoon October 11.
Senting Joel Gutman & Co. of Baltimore show a fine stock of ladies wear at the store room in the Journal Building beside the Brick Hotel. They will be here today and Monday, inviting ladies from all sections of the county to attend.
A lengthy list records numerous property transfers filed with the Clerk of the Court. Entries show buyers and sellers including Josephine Scott Samuel Sucher and many others, with acreage totals, districts, and prices ranging from 10 to several thousand dollars, covering Federalsburg Denton Ridgely and other locales.
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