Town election and community notes brighten Maryland pages
The column lists local events from Caroline and Kent counties including a town election next Monday, school vacation, a court session, and reports on prices for eggs. It notes upcoming sales of property in Denton and Centreville, strawberry prospects in Caroline, and state highway developments affecting Dover Bridge and local roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestertown Court
W. J. Blackiston
Milton B. Slemmer
Denton
Greensboro
Caroline County
J. T. Frampton and Son
Federalsburg
J. H. Nichols & Co
J. H. Pastorfield Co
Nannie J. Towers
Baltimore
Equitable
Court House
Joseph B. Seth
M. M. Higgins
Easton
Caroline
Ormond W. Downes
Holt Construction Company
Downes
Goldsborough
Richards
Lewis
Claiborne
Easton Gazette
Dover Bridge
Talbot
Maryland
Newburgh plans mirror Baltimore clean-up drive led by Mrs Mary Gurney
A clean-city crusade in Newburgh New York will imitate Baltimore's three year old effort with Mrs Mary Gurney wife of Dr B E Gurney appointed chairman. She collected data from the Women's Civic League and Municipal Art League and will direct the local campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
New York
Baltimore
Mary Gurney
B. E. Gurney
Women's Civic League
Municipal Art League
Atlantic City
Easton
Hubbard
Denton church program and pastor visits noted
Special Christian Endeavor exercises are planned Sunday evening at 6 45 in the Denton M P Church with hymns solos and selections by local singers. A reception welcomed Rev H A G Westerfield and family. Preaching plans cover Preston Williston and Monrovia Maryland conference notes with Brethren teachers and Ladies Aid events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton M. P
Myrtle Shields
Louise Fisher
Mahala Mason
Adeline Fisher
Jesus
Roland Reed
Eva DeFord
Caroline DeFord
H. A G. Westerfield
M. E
Preston
J. E. Smith
Heaven
Hell
Williston
Mr. Smith
G. S. Raleigh
J. H. Beer
C. Kraybill
Wm. Kraybill
G. A. McDaniel
Maryland
Church of the Brethren
Monrovia
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Harris Chapel
Everett Pepper
Mr. Gantt
Denton
Lost pansy-shaped pin with pear center in Denton
A gold pin shaped like a pansy with a pear centerpiece was lost in Denton on Tuesday. Mrs. E. G. Cooper offers a reward for its return. Clean up the premises before the hot weather comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
E. G. Cooper
Denton, Md
Hillsboro Humane Society Organized Officials Named
A humane society formed in Hillsboro with Mary Cooper as president, Ida Mason as vice president, and J. W. Bardley as agent plans meetings and local enforcement under Maryland law. Literature from the American Humane Education Society may link to Baltimore’s SPCA. The group aims to warn cruelers and protect animals and children. Attendance is invited once meeting times and places are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Mary Cooper
Ida Mason
J. W. Bardley
Maryland
American Humane Education Society
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Baltimore
John F. Russom
Geo. Ford
Eliza Collins
Wm. Ford
Philadelphia
G. L. Wilson
Ridgely social notes highlight entertainments and civic events
Miss Marian Wilson presented six character studies at Simon's Hall under the M. E. Ladies' Aid. The W C T U socials raised about eleven dollars and funded comfort bags for the Maryland crew. Scouts, Band of Mercy, road widening plans, a Church of the Brethren mission point, and local visits and marriages fill a busy Ridgely week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Wilson
M. E. Ladies’ Aid
Simon's Hall
Dorothy Haymaker
Esther Shaw
Miss Haymaker
Bertha Jackson
Ella Swann
Local social notes from town visits and departures
Miss Mamie Goodwin returns to Philadelphia after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Goodwin. Herbert Hudson of Fort Dupont visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hudson. Mrs. J. S. Richards and son James spend Tuesday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Pritchett. Miss Mildred Gooden goes back to St. Mary's Seminary after a ten day home visit. Mrs. W. N. Conaway comes home from relatives in Mardela Springs. Mrs. W. G. Carrow Jr. of Cape Charles Va. visits relatives here. Mrs. Della Turner of Ridgely spends Wednesday with Mrs. G. H. Wilson. Mrs. Lillian Hudson of Delaware City visits town relatives. Miss Edith Goodwin visits Marydel friends over Sunday. Mrs. C. H. Clayville is ill with typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Goodwin
Philadelphia
W. H. Goodwin
Herbert Hudson
Fort Dupont
Samuel Hudson
J. S. Richards
James
John Pritchett
Mildred Gooden
St. Mary's Seminary
W. N. Conaway
Mardela Springs
W. G. Carrow, Jr
Cape Charles
Della Turner
Ridgely
G. H. Wilson
Lillian Hudson
Delaware City
Edith Goodwin
Marydel
C. H. Clayville
Advertised Letters in Denton Post Office Listed
Letters uncalled for include Mrs. George T. Hamilton, Miss Lizzie Wilson, B. F. Lees, T. H. Anthony, Miss Annie Handy, Mrs. Mattie Gaile, Mrs. Earwin C. Upton, Miss Rosa Hall, Mr. Isi Thompson, Mrs. Elmer Dorsey, Joshua Smith, Mrs. R. L. Cohee, Mrs. Bessie Stove, Mr. John Wells, Mr. Raymond Carroll. Long walks over green fields and by running brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
George T. Hamilton
Lizzie Wilson
B. F. Lees
T. H. Anthony
Annie Handy
Mattie Gaile
Earwin C. Upton
Rosa Hall
Isi Thompson
Elmer Dorsey
Joshua Smith
R. L. Cohee
Bessie Stove
John Wells
Raymond Carroll
May Day and Church Activities in Ridgely
A May-day party is planned by the Ladies Aid of the M. I. Church at Mrs. J. M. Baymaker’s home. The Church of the Brethren holds a children’s service at 9 30 a m on May 3. House-cleaning is popular as town cleaning day. Rev A H L Rahn preaches on God’s Love for His People. Mr D P Holsinger has a cold with pneumonia risk. Easton district Methodist ministers meet in Ridgely in May. Miss Lula Hevalow seeks hospital care in Easton. Embroidery Club meets with Miss Iris Smith Saturday. The Brethren church will be repaired and painted. Ridgely boys play baseball at Queen Anne today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hoffman
Harry Hemmons
A. H. Rahn
Rahn
Dorothy Haymaker
Esther Shaw
Ord Raleigh
T. A. Smith
Ray Smith
Maryland
Tilghman’s Island
Alice Bennington
Samuel Saxton
Irene Neff
Della Turner
Young People’s
Margaret Swing
Ridgely
Greensboro
the Reformed Church
Davis
Shull
Band of Mercy
Church of the Brethren
Henderton
Mildred Taylor
Norwood
Frank Taylor
Will Seward
Frank Seward
Easton Hospital
Smith
Lillian Pippin
Denton
Centreville
Sadie Poore
Will Pinder
Queen Anne
Harvey Holsinger
M. E
Charles Herzog
Cincinnati
Sarah Hoffman
M. I
J. M. Baymaker
A. H L. Rahn
D. P. Holsinger
Easton
Lula Hevalow
Embroidery Club
Iris Smith
Local leaders push road project at Baltimore meeting
Representatives Robt Jarrell J Spencer Lapham W C Wharton J Krank Lane and Rabt Jarrell Jr attended the State Roads Commission session in Baltimore urging the road be built as surveyed to satisfy county taxpayers. Milk station progress noted with 790 gallons shipped Wednesday and a larger concrete structure planned for fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Robt. Jarrell
J. Spencer Lapham
W. C. Wharton
J. Krank Lane
Rabt. Jarrell, Jr
Baltimore
State Roads Commission
Brown
Virginia Saffel Mercer
Thomas
Frostburg
Frank Jenkins
Annie LD. Harwood
Goldsboro
W. S. Voshell
Robt. Jarrell, Jr
W. L. Pritchett
Henderson
J. Wiley
Edith
Mary Jarman
Greensboro
W. T. Jarman
Clayton Cole
Katharine
Wm. Quillen
Elsie Greenlee
Blanche Shiveley
Philadelphia
Edward Thomas
Thompson Gibson
Walter Elliott
C. Morgan
Downes
Myrtle Patchett
Townsend
Esther Quillen
Voshell
Sapp
Potomac
Washington
Geo, Smith
Edward Knox
Centreville
Robi. Jarrell, Sr
Preston
Silver
Aberdeen
H. F. Silver
Smith
Harrington
Geo. Smith
Olive Coffin
Clara Quillen
Elsie M. Cleary
Ridgely
Debate on fire versus water at school house
The Saturday evening gathering featured a young men’s debate on whether fire is a greater benefit than water. An April 25 program will discuss farming and education with speakers including William Keel and William Bullock. readings and recitations are planned. Guest visits included Mr. and Mrs. Chester Scott hosting several families and Federalsburg visitors Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Nuttle visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
William Keel
William Bullock
Claude Lyden
Chester Scott
John Chaffinch
L N.alford
Clarence Atkinson
E. E. Nuttle
Federalsburg
William Parker
Pearl Meredith
Altha Adams
Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Grove residents report visits with friends and relatives in nearby towns. J R Butler and family joined Mrs Wesley Butler in Chop Tank, while Wm Collins visited daughter Mrs Norman Robinson in Philadelphia. Pastor W J Wright to preach at Grove M P Church next Sunday morning April 26. Orrie Turner buys a new Ford. J H Pastorfield Co advertises work wear and egg trade. Dorchester and Talbot steamers resume service on the lower Chaptank route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hubbard
Percy Hubbard
J. W. Cohee
Philadelphia
Orrie Turner
Anti-Saloon League Leader Backs Maryland Eastern Shore Law
T M Hane superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of Maryland credits the nine Eastern Shore counties anti shipping law with strong provisions. It penalizes carriers, requires signed delivery, publishes recipient names, and mandates personal use statements. He says enforcement and refinements at the next session will fix any defects and praises legislators for progress toward prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nine County
Maryland
Kansas
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Eastern Shore
Baltimore
House of Delegates
T. M. Hane
Anti-Saloon League of
Cambridge Sinks Gratitude After Narrow Channel Collision
The steamer Cambridge collided with and sank the Gratitude near Claiborne wharf on Friday morning, just as Gratitude was entering from Baltimore. Three passengers and crew were transferred to the Cambridge, which was damaged and beached to prevent sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Gratitude
Claiborne
Baltimore
William AD. Roe
St. Michaels
Roland Dodson
Perry
Humane Society Speaker Visits Denton Schools
Virginia Saffel Mercer traveling lecturer for The American Humane Education Society, headquartered in Boston, visits public schools in Denton to teach grades one through seven about pet kindness and care. She has spoken at Peninsula schools and lectured in Virginia, Ohio, and Rhode Island, and last year addressed Delaware farmers for the State Board of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Saffel Mercer
American Humane Education Society
Boston
Denton
Obituary notices from Caroline county deaths in last week
Mr Noble J Walker died at his home on Second Street after months of tuberculosis. Funeral at M E Church with Masonic burial rites. Survived by widow Mrs Clara Walker and daughter Mrs Allen Reynolds of Baltimore. Formerly a Washington resident and Denton grocer. Other obituaries include Mrs Mahala Reed of Bridgeville, Mr Abraham Zeigler Gottwalls near Greensboro, Mrs Addie Welch of Concord Church, and County Commissioner William B Dulin. Easton resident Mrs Leonard S Fleckenstein also died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble J. Walker
Second Street
M. E
J. Gibson Gantt
Masonic Order
Walker
Order
United American Mechanics
Clara (Ayres) Walker
Allen Reynolds
Baltimore
Caroline County
Washington
Denton
Mahala Reed
Wiliam H. Reed
Bridgeville
Bloomery M. E
Reed
Charles E. Carroll
Wm. H. Brown
Herbert O'Day
Federalsburg
Robert H. Messick
Reliance
Julian Webster
Seaford
Harry Reed
Houston
John M. Reed
Smithville
Bloomery M. E. Church
Abraham Zeigler Gottwalls
Caroline
Addie Welch
J. Benjamin Welch
Belle Beauchamp
William H. Beauchamp
Concord Church
G. S. Thomas
William B. Dulin
Geo. W. Dulin
Chapel District
Leonard S. Fleckenstein
Easton
Joseph F. Sisk
Protecting Game Law For Spring Dog Owners
The article warns dog owners that a spring and summer hunting season law makes letting dogs roam a misdemeanor. Fines range from one to five dollars per offense, plus costs, and possible thirty days in jail. An owner may train dogs from Sept 1 to Nov 9 if accompanied but cannot carry a gun. Harboring or permitting a dog on premises makes the person the owner for enforcement.
Crothers Route the Best for Caroline
A Delaware delegation to the State Roads Commission in Baltimore urged the Crothers route for Caroline County north pike. Most members backed the Goldsboro route, while Roe supported a southern crossing near Queen Anne's county. Officials are expected to adhere to the Crothers route, favored by a large majority of Carline residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Harvey L. Cooper
Owen C. Garey
Albert S. Handy
Franklin P. Medford
Robert Jarrell, Sr
Robert Jarrell, Jr
William C. Wharton
Lawrence B. Towers
J. Frank Lane
Robert W. Messenger
Frederick P. Roe
State Roads Commission
Baltimore
Goldsboro
North Pike
Baltimore Corner
Mr. Cooper
Towers
Roe
Queen Anne's
Crothers
Caroline
Messrs. Cooper
County
Store and Stable Burned in Denton incident near railroad depot
Fire yesterday morning destroyed the store of N L Tribett and Son near the rail depot in Denton and the adjacent Harry Scott livery stable. Groceries and other stock were lost while Scott's horses and vehicles were saved. Cause unknown. Stock and buildings were insured for 500 dollars each, owned by Thos J Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Tribett & Son
Denton
Harry Scott
Thos, J. Carroll
Caroline County Names New Game Warden and Licensing Rules
Tuesday the Caroline County Commissioners appointed Marc Bryant as game warden with a 300 annual salary and 200 expense allowance. The law requires itemized annual reports, a 1000 bond, and a nontransferable license system for hunting birds and animals with age, residence, and fee stipulations. violations carry fines and possible jail time, with exemptions for landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Bryant
Caroline County
Circuit Court
Rescue Plot and Escape Bid Foiled By Sheriff
Sheriff Temple, Saturday night, stopped a bid by Annie Andrews and two men from freeing ten prisoners at Ridgely jail by sawing iron bars. A plan to escape via window with blankets failed when rewards and the escapees vanished. A prisoner, John Brown, briefly broke free at Camden Station but was recaptured with a newsboy guidance and a policeman pursuit. Also, a monument for Rev. T. F. Tabler will be placed at Easton cemetery next Wednesday with a commemorative service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Correction
Temple
Camden Station
John Brown
Howard Faulkner
Brown
Baltimore
T. F. Tabler
Easton Cemetery
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E. Harris Hammond
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Isabel
Nan Towers
John J. Ghingher
F. R. Malone
Miss Causey
Leonard Farge Gilder
M. H. Downes
Sudersville
George C. Skirven
James Reidy
Edward T. Tubbs
Baltimore News
Albert G. Towers
Wm. D. Uhler
William D. Uhler
Burrsville
Cambridge Hospital
R. A. Hopkins
Bessie
Dover
Homer Melvin
P. O. Sparks
Leta
Addie Hopkins
Wm. Chambers
Win. E
Walter Meyers
Clayton
A. T. Garrett
Annie Downham
Mollie Cahall
Mary Alice Stafford
W. E. Cheezum
T. J. Lard
Tangier Island
G. L. Blades
Laura Stafford
Mary Breeding
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MR. Hare
Humane Society
Mr. Bryant
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