Local notices and incidents in Caroline County report
Local department wheat and corn prices, lost carriage robe ads, shad season, and bus services to Denton. Notices include magistrate appointments, Billy Sunday event, a Devon car accident near Concord injuring Roland Dukes, and a list of local nominees and bills. Fire at a Denton area building injuring Alfred Gelletly with seven buildings burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Jopp
A.W. Short & Son
Tnps
Denton
Edward P. Foote & Co
Fowling Creek
Smith & Walls
H. R. Beck's
Main
Caroline High School
Annapolis
Nichols & Co
Cooper
Billy Sunday
Cambridge
Baltimore
Roland Dukes
Concord
Harington
Epworth League All Brotherhood
M.fe
Fooks
Ladies Aid
M. FE
Frank Nuttle
Fifth Avenue
Carroll Gorman
C.ty Clayton
David J. Lewis
Caroline
United States Senate
Jackson
Wright
Fouks
Board of County Commissioners
Charles Nichols
John Henry Nichols
Haddaway
Loyal Sons
Denton M. P
Townsaunien
Billy
J. Virgil Moore
William H. Anderson
Harry Smith
John F. Jarman
Wim
S. Crouse
John T. Blades
Peter T. Morris
Isaac T. Sparklin
Henry M. Cade
Will Tower
George Kinnamon
Preston
Ite
Henry Kinnamon
William Nulin
M.D. & W. Railway Company
Howard Bryant
Bryant
Alfred G. Gelletly
Penn's Grove
N. F
Marcel
Gelletly
Saan
Loyal Sons surprise for Clarence Roe at West Denton
A Loyal Sons group and friends gathered Friday evening at the home of Clarence H. Roe in West Denton for a pleasant surprise. The event featured games and refreshments with many attendees including Clarence Roe and family, local residents, and visiting guests.
Councilman Wests Silver Wedding Celebration
City Councilman Samuel L. West and wife Mrs West celebrated their silver wedding at their Baltimore home after marrying in Preston in 1891. The Baltimore Sun noted a chest of fat silver and about ten more gifts. The receiving line included Misses Merriel Maslin Viola Storfer Ethel Engler Nina Paatan. Pink and white carnations and smilax decorated the rooms as supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Preston
Samuel L. West
Baltimore
Baltimore Sun
Alt
Sane
Mrs. West
Merriel Maslin
Viola Storfer
Ethel Engler
Nina Paatan
Hobbs Notes and Local Happenings in Concord Area
Hobbs news covers a 66th birthday and family reunion on a Concord farm with 45 relatives present. Obituary reports Harry Newkirk of Tederalsburg died from hemorrhage. wife and four children survive. Local visits include C D Collison and Fr Stafford families with J W Satterfield in Mil fork Neck Del. Community updates mention funeral of Mrs R L Cooke in Baltimore. Margaret J Merriken home from Goucher College. Delegations from Thawleys Chapel visit parsonage to transact business. Charles Howard and Preston relatives seen in Andersontown. Moore and Butler of Tuckahoe Station bought a car load of corn. Veneering machine breakage slows berry cup industry. Ames Ladies' Aid hosted by Mrs J Eli Towers. FYE Adwames reports valuable ram horse and a yearling colt lost. Electric storms and turtle sounds hint at early spring. J R Chaffinch and FOE Tower travel to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Satterfield
Milfork Neck
Bennett's Pier
Del
Lhs Starkey
R. EL. Cooke
Baltimore
Cooke
Margaret J. Merriken
Fedeveralsburg
Goucher College
Hobbs
Ricards
J. R. Chaffinch
Bridgeville
Federalsboro
Tn Barton
Foe Tower
Wesley Church Sunday School reorganized with new officers
The Wesley AL Church Sunday School reorganized on Sunday with officers elected Superintendent J. Alfred Billing assistant AL LL Ross secretary Laura Thawley treasurer J. A. Billing organist Mrs R I Stafford assistant Miss Elizabeth Billing. Several locals returned from visits to Baltimore and Harrington with updates on ill relatives and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley AL. Church
J. Alfred Billing
AL LL Ross
Laura Thawley
J. A. Billing
R. 1. Stafford
Elizabeth Billing
W. C. Wooters
Bernice
Lyman R. Potter
Baltimore
Alexander Blades
Harrington
G. L. Mades
John W. Stephens
Miss Chapline
Baltamore
Williston Social Roundup Includes Visits and Lectures
Mrs. and Mrs fl Doerr hosted dinner with Mrs Rachel Harvey of Burrsville and Mr and Mrs EL Hignutt plus Frances Virginia Denton. A L Banks returned from Washington after his aunt Mrs Sutherland’s death. Beginning April 16 Rev J Smith will lecture all week. Armngdale of Harmony and Mrs A J Chaffinch hosted relatives. Gelletty of Penn's Grave NJ visited home. Mrs Gambrill of Federalsburg ill. Thomas of Harmony and Simons of Easton visited Williston. Master Hugh Allen of Denton visited his sister Mrs Higouts. Mr and Mis B G Stevens visited Hanington. J Coyle of Philadelphia spent weekend here. Miss Gertrude Kemp visiting Mrs Hipnutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fl. Doerr
Rachel Harvey
Burrsville
EL Hignutt
Frances Virginia
Denton
A. Ll. Banks
Washington
Sutherland
J. Smith
W Armngdale
Harmony
A. J. Chaffinch
A. G. Gelletty
Penn
N. J
James Gambrill
Federalsburg
Thomas
Simons
Easton
Williston
Death of Mrs. Mary H. Davis in Wilmington
Mrs. Mary H. Davis wife of the late Robt H. Davis of Wilmington died March 25 after months of illness from grip at her son Robt Edward’s home in Wilmington. She was about sixty five, leaves six children, visited by daughter Mrs. Win Hi Quillen of this town, and many friends mourn her loss. Pasto r Rev G W Moore will serve Prince George charge. Local visitors attended Billy Sunday event in Baltimore and Washington. Mr and Mrs Win TL Quillen attended Mrs Quillen's mother’s funeral. Geo C Johnson spent time in Wilmington and Philadelphia. Miss Ruthannah Gray visiting Miss Marian Dulin at Millington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence H. Roe
West Denton
Clarence Il. Roe
Emory D. Kimmey
Wilner B. Parker
J. Virgil Moore
Louis T. Cole
Alphonso Dunham
Ernest Watson
Arlie Long
Caroline County
Downes
Mollie F. Downes
William H. Downes
Denton
Samuel Bradford Downes
Ellan A. Baker
Episcopal
George Hirst
Suffolk
M. I
Oxford
Clayton
Del
Charles W. Sylvester
Hammond
Indiana
Tie
Sylvester
Rydingsward
Norfolk
Virginia
W. T. Hradley
Maryland
Washington
Wilson
Bradley
Thelma Everngam
Girls’ Latin School
Baltimore
Ella Carter
Lutherville Seminary
Worthington Downes
Lawrenceville
N. J
Samuel G. Bye
Talbot
J. Ramsay Speer
Mary Copeland
G. A. Deakyne
Louise Dukes
J. Boon Dukes
S. G. Bye
Susie
Lavinia Bye
Malcolm Bye
J. Gibson Gaunt
Claymont
Delaware
Mary Pauline Daly
Dover
Charles E. Fryer
Hopewell
Alex. M. Daly
Blair Raleigh
Foldystone Works
Remington Company
Edward EK. Nuttle
Annie Wright
Federalsburg
S. G. Nuttle
F. A. Redden
Wilmington
J. N. LeCompte
Vienna
R. N. Hitchens
J. L. Everngain
Thelma
Ruth Lang
Cambridge
J. L. Sparklin
Price Friends
Wesley Perry
Goldsbury
Mary H. Davis
Robt. H. Davis
Girp
Robt
Edward
Davis
Win. Hi. Quillen
Win
TL Quillen
Quillen
Davie
Geo. C. Johnson
Philadelphia
Ruthannah Gray
Marian Dulin
Millington
The Ridgely News Column Items of interest in district
Miss Margaret Swing entertained the Young Women's Literary Club at her Maple avenue home with a program An Evening with the Classic Songs featuring love songs and patriotic numbers. A branch of the Children's Aid Society was discussed at the high school with local speakers and about fifteen subscribers. The Ridgely church report notes missionary day offerings totaling around $170 and a Sunday School mission sermon. Graduation plans covered the Ridgely high school class visiting Annapolis and Baltimore. Other items include church prayer meetings, school programs, social events, and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Swing
Young Women’s Literary Club
Maple Avenue
Emma Saulsbury
Annie Lamie
Robin Adair
Bonny Doon
Stephen C. Voster
Kentucky
John Luing
Irene Neff
Lizette Woodworth Reese
Rachel
Children's Aid Society
High -Chool
Wysong
Caroline County
Meusss
Lewis
Fisher
Quen
Crouse
Denton
Rahn
Moe
Ridgely High School
Annapolis
Baltimore
Miron Cahall
Beatrice Bowers
Ernest Smith
William Davie
Harvey Reininger
Mulford Swing
Edward Vearsau
Smith
Washimpton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Roger Ringgold
J. C. Madara
Bunny Partner
Cape Charles
Virginia
Reformed Church
Foster, Key
Selby Smith
Ridgely
W. E. Yabba
AR L, Church
Wilmington
Charles Bennington
Cline Smith
Golden’s College
Isabel Swing
Maryland College
Lutherville
Mars
John Swing
Margaret
Philadelphia
the Reformed Church
Herbert Jones
Keen Saulsbury
Cedarcroft School
Kennett Square
Wlow. Seward
Lucret
Denton and Goldsboro Couples Entertained by Dr Betson
Mr and Mrs Covey of Denton and Mr and Mrs Robert Jarrell of Goldsboro were entertained at the home of Dr G W Betson on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covey
Denton
Robert Jarrell
Goldsboro
G. W Betson
Woodenhakw Social Notes From Smithville Area
Woodenhakw residents and visitors are listed in a sequence of short social items. Calvin and Mrs Scott of Smithville and Hugh Vincent and wife of Farmington visited Mrs C Adams and family. Marie Parker and Hazel Tull visited Elma and Martha Tiley. Raymond Marie, om teacher, stayed with his parents at Millsboro. Anna Chattinch retired after visiting Mya Fearing of Tuckahoe. Mrs Isaac Melvin of Attlorck visited Mrs D C Adams. Charlie Stuart returned from hospital after an operation. Morison Star spent time with friends at Chestnut Grove. Lucy Vincents hosted her mother and sister. Geo Zett and family visited Epworth. Ladies' Aid met at Mrs J W Wiley. Alva Adams stayed in Cambridge. Geo Zott and Leonard Zott spent Monday in Farmington. Wesley Wright spent Sunday with Lee Burris. Lillie Melvin visited Woodenhawk. William Tull spent Sunday with Leroy Gibbs. Mrs Charlie Adams was a Dover visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Scott
Smithville
Hugh Vincent
Farmington
C. Adams
Marie Parker
Hazel Tull
Elma
Martha Tiley
Raymond Marie
Millsboro
Anna Chattinch
Mya Fearing
Tuckahoe
Isaac Melvin
Attlorck
D.C. Adams
Charlie Stuart
Morison Star
Chestnut Grove
Lucy Vincents
Geo, Zett
Epworth
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. W. Wiley
Alva Adams
Cambridge
Geo, Zott
Leonard
Wesley Wright
Lee Burris
Lillie Melvin Wi
Wooden Hawk
William ‘Tull
Leroy Gibbs
Charlie Adams
Dover
Smithville Social Notes Include Local Visits and Church News
Mrs Ela Busch Anklam visits Crisfield at her father Ma R G Anklams home before returning West. Friends in Caroline expected. Mr and Mrs Peter Shot near Chestnut Grove visit Sumley Chester Scott. Pastor Rev P L B Kelso preached last sermon before conference at Bloomery. Roland Lord fractured collar bone playing ball. Dr Jefferson Federalsburg treated. James Harper and sisters Flossie and Alice spent Sunday with C D Liden. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Tiley home. Cora Williams hosted by Anna Mae Spence. Mary Lauderman of Rehoboth visited S M Liden. Anna Houde visited Pearl Meredith. ML Liden visited in Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ela Busch
Nee Anklam
Sachmento
Cal
Crisfield
R. G. Anklam
Caroline
Peter Shot
Chestnut Grove
John Chaftec
Concord
Sumley
Chester Scott
Kelso
Bloomery
Roland Lord
Jefferson
Federalsburg
James Harper
Flossie
Alice Harper
C.D. Liden
Tiley
Cora Williams
Anna Mae Spence
Mary Lauderman
Rehoboth
S. ML Liden
Anna Houde
Pearl Meredith
ML Liden
Wilmington
Temnteville social notes and farewell sermon
Mrs M E Jewell and son Harry Jewell of Price visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs D T Rickards. Rev W M McCann preached his farewell sermon and left for conference Tuesday. Edgar McKnott of Henderson joined guests of Isaac Moore and Hlomer Benton at Sudlersville. Roland Knotts of Ridgely stayed with Gurmey Knotts, Maude Starkey of Marydel visited Hall sisters. Clarke Phillips of Philadelphia spent the weekend here. J W Mecknett of Sudersville visited Monday. Ed Collins of Wilmington came Monday. Arthur Sting spent several days in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Knotts
Ridgely
Gurmey Knotts
Maude Starkey
Marydel
Misses Hall
Clarke Phillips
Philadelphia
Jf. W. MecKnett
Sudersville
Rey
ED. Collins
Wibnington
Arthur Sting
Lord William Hf Lord of Hobbs Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday
Concord Arkansas reports the fiftieth birthday of William Hf Lord of Hobbs celebrated Friday evening at his old home. Attending were son Walter Elford and family and many relatives including Alfred Lord George Thawley and Walter Led. A lively evening of games music and refreshments followed with all expressing pleasure at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord. Ar
William Hf
Hobbs
Walter Elford
William HL. Lord
Willie Liden
Norman Whawley
Lacy Led
Emmett Lord
Frank Collins
Alfred Lord
Walter Liden
Charlie Liden
Alex. Lord
Harry Love
Walter Led
Mary Liden
Cornelia
Edna
Margaret Lord
Grace
Myra Thawley
Hilda
Helen Lord
George Thawley
Walton Vince
Wilmer
Sidney Collins
John Youknow
Elmer Bower
Elbert Liden
Fred Lord
Robert Pfister
Elwood
Eldred
Paul
Charlie
Kassom Lord
George Collins
Ross Trice
Local Movers and Family News in Queen Anne
Queen Anne notes include W Pinder and family relocating to Marcus Hook and H D Knotts and family moving to Hills. A son of Mr and Mrs Barnes died at home after a lingering illness. Horace Morgan of Seaford visited with his parents. Cordrey and Flower were in Baltimore over the weekend. Howani Flowers welcomed a newborn son. Mildred Short from Elkman’s visited her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne
W. Pinder
Marcus Hook
H. D. Knotts
Hills
Horn
Albert J Stewart Dies at Boise Home at 56
Albert J. Stewart formerly of Easton died at his Boise Idaho home on March 15 at age 56. He was a brother of Mrs. T H Hoallingeworth of Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Stewart
Easton
Boise
Idaho
Stewart
T. H. Hoallingeworth
Denton
Wilmington M E Conference news from Union Church
The Wilmington M E Conference convened in Union Church Wilmington with Bishop Berry presiding. Rev W J Gunby named statistical secretary replacing ill Rev Westerfield who will take a supernumerary relation. District Superintendent Watt praised church support for Westerfield during illness and noted a five month vacation with full pay and a generous purse from Denton church. The Every Evening lauds Wilmington Conference as Delaware and peninsula bound with many churches and members. Baltimore Conference adjourned at Alexandria with assigns including J S Keene and J P Stump. Loyal Sons of Venton class led by Mrs Emily DeFord invites non affiliated youths to Sunday sessions. Henry R Lewis to speak at Me Salem Church on ministers’ endowment drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
A. G. Westerfield
Denton
Brother Westerfield
G. R. Mays
Fillsboro
Clarksburg
J. Hupman
Goldsboro
J. S. Keene
Ingleside
Homer Welch
Easton
J. P. Stump
Church Hill
Ea. Lambert
Loyal Sons of Venton M P. Sunday School
Emily DeFord
Henry R. Lewis
Denton M. E. Church
Tommorrow
Me. Salem Church
Local Farm Labourer Dies By Own Action In North Carolina
Justice J Spencer Lapham presided a Sunday inquest into the death of Joseph Peppercorn a farm laborer living with Arrington Breeding near Goldsboro North Carolina. The jury verdict was death by own action Peppercorn had been in poor health for years and had previously attempted suicide including cutting his throat and hanging himself The gun was prepared in the barn with one shoe removed funeral services were held at Breeding home and interment followed at Mt Olive cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Peppercorn
J. Spencer Lapham
Joseph Peppercorn
Arrington Breeding
Goldsboro
Lapham
Peppercorn
William L. Cooper
Baltimore
Breeding
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Denton Welcomes Noted Smyrna Tailor Jacob Cohen
Jacob Cohen, Smyrna's popular tailor for years, moved from the Faries property on Commerce Street to Denton, Maryland. Drainage and unhealthy conditions at his Smyrna shop prompted the departure, risking Smyrna losing a trusted craftsman who was known for skill, kindness, and integrity. Smyrna residents wish him success in his new venture despite the departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Smyrna Times
Jacob Cohen
Smyrna
Faries
William Faries
Commerce Street
Cohen
Rev. George F. Raleigh Obituary Notice
Rev. George F. Raleigh died March 29 1915. Faithful to Christian citizenship he taught and exemplified for years in his community. Ever faithful unto death may the brave soul rest in Paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 5
Raleigh
Paradise
Orphans' Court Actions Reported For Tuesday Session
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as numerous probate matters advanced. Releases from distributees in Zebdial Fountain estate approved. guardian accounts for Edward Benson and minor Turner heirs approved. authorization to expend minor distributive share for maintenance. several administrator accounts, inventories and sales approved. will of Charles J Nichols admitted to probate. letters testamentary granted. creditors notices ordered. Jury trial on Thomas L Chaffinch will directed to Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Liden, Moore and Covey
Frederick W. and
Wahler M. Fountain
Zebdial Fountain
Tina Cohee
Henry KR. Lewis
Emaline C. Weight
Edward Benson
Maggie V. Turner
Viola
William Melvin Turner
Wiliam M. ‘Turner
Maggie V. ‘Turner
William M. Turner
Clellie A. Turner
Lee F. Turner
Maggie V.turner
Norman C. Cheezum
Thomas Cheezum
Benjamin C. Redman
G. Elbert Marshall
Thomas V. Redman
Charles J. Nichols
Charles E. Collins
Charles A. Carroll
G. Kk. Kelley
Harry R. Merriken
Harry L. W. Newkirk
Edward FE. Nuttle
John Bradley
Virgie Satterfield
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Fred Satterfield
L. Clayton Carroll
Levin Poole
Thomas L. Chaffinch
Circuit Court
Fine Concert Monday Evening at Masonic Hall Denton
The Fisher Shipp Concert Company presents a lyceum season finale in Denton at Masonic Hall on Monday evening. The program features Fisher Shipp, Frances Allen, Frieda Bethig, and Loar with violin, viola, mandolin, and piano performances across ten numbered pieces including Wagner, Saint-Saens, Mendelssohn, Offenbach, and Beethoven, plus humorous and vocal duets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Shipp
Lyceum
Denton
Masonic Hall
Frances Allen
Frieda Bethig
Lloyd Loar
Wagner- Loar
Tannhauser
Saint-Saens
Mendelesohn
Loar
Offenbach
Pache
Vicalio
Vincent Loar
Gounod-Alard
Beethoven
Value of Good Roads Shown
Travelers and motorists condemn winter road conditions in the county. The piece argues state roads held up while local paths were impassable, praising long relief from freeze thaw damage and noting eventual gains in real estate value and community beauty outweigh construction costs.
President Wright's Speeg on Canners Organization and Unity
President Wright's speech at the Easton canners convention urges unity and strong business ethics. He calls for national pride, shared duties, organized sanitation, and coordinated effort to meet modern competition and shifting markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
the Gazette
Wright
Maryland
Europe
Isles of the Sea
Associated Press
Pershing
Villa
Jurors summoned for April court panels by district
The list names jurors each district must produce for the April court, with first district including John T. Clark Carroll Johnson Samuel P. Conley William H. Quillen T Noble Jarrell George H. Wilson and others for districts two through eight. Names cover John E. Nichols John Turner Charles Andrews James Hopkins Henry Medford Carroll H Pippin Isaac L. Dukes George W. Porter John E. Webber C Leslie Walls George T. Redden Frank P. Covey Harry M. Hollis William H. Cheezum Joseph J. Garris F H Chambers William F. Perry Albert W. Sisk Arthur T. Handy Victor Dean Frank W. Wagner Bayard Nichols Charles M. Walker J R Charles H Lay Beaven William B. Higgins Wallace F E Clark Charles E. Stewart Thomas E. Starkey Joseph Larrimore W H LB Kauffman James H Pippin William A Sculley G M Downes Harper Lang William W. Seward Artery Nichols R Raymond Deen William W. Parker Edward B. Maloney W H Robinson H P Sullivan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Clark
Carroll Johnson
Samuel P. Conley
William H. Quillen
T. Noble Jarrell
George H. Wilson
John E. Nichols
John Turner
Charles Andrews
James P. Hopkins
Henry Medford
Carroll H. Pippin
Isaac L. Dukes
George W. Porter
John E. Webber
C. Leslie Walls
George T. Redden
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Marian Stafford
Gilbert G. Breeding
Hickman
Willoughby Nowell
R. H. Stafford
Thomas <Hool
Clyde Styner
John W. Parris
Laura Porter
Stanley Brown
Chester Baker
THE
Ridgely News
Greensboro
Woodenhawk
Mildred Short
Tlekman S
A. J. Stewart
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