Local market sees plenty of fish and town election set
The Local Department Fish are plentiful in the local market. The town election will be held in Denton on Monday. A heavy hail storm visited sections of Western Maryland on Sunday. A masons’ crew works on the new school walls. The Diocese of Easton meets at Centreville on May 6, and next year’s Wilmington M E Conference shifts to Dover. Road-bed concreting on Third Street is done. curb and gutters remain. Services at Williston Church Sunday April 26 at 3 p m on Sabbath. bids open April 28 for 2 miles of Queen Anne to Cordova road. Time for Better Homes Essays extended to May 16 for HS pupils. Fire call reported for Mr Z E West home. flames in a chimney quickly subdued.
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Denton
Maryland
Diocese of Easton
Centreville
Wilmington
Williston
State Road
Queen Anne
Cordova
Better Homes
Fire Company
Z. E. West
Lincoln Street
M. E
Jeanette H. Mann
Massachusetts
Harrington
Third Street
Delaware
Joseph R. Smith
Marydel
Robinson
State Board of Supplies
Masonic Hall
Eastern Shore Federation
Court House
Charles J. Kogge
New York City
Florida
Washington
Goldsboro
H. F. Silver
Rogge
Lillian Suydam
Caroline County
Greensboro
Preston
Federalsburg
Concord
Joseph Irwin
Milford
John J. Monaghan
SS. Peter and Paul's
Easton
Old St. Joseph's
Eugene R. Murphy
Thomas Lockerman
Gettysburg
England
Middletown
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Denton M. Church
Baltimore
McDowell
W. F. McDowell
Melvin G. Morris
William Murphy
Dorsey Darling
Ellis
Herman
Charles Murphy
S. L. Adams
Quiet Lima wedding joins local society
Miss Anna Keenen married A John Clark in Lima M E Church with a simple ceremony. The couple plans a brief honeymoon before returning to Wawa where Clark works. The social circle notes many other spring nuptials and visits among families from Federalsburg Harrington and Denton as residents share news of weddings, hospital stays and travels.
Co operative Cannery Assured at Denton
The Denton co operative cannery becomes an assured fact after securing sufficient acreage and forming an agreement with Mr F R Owens. A Denton Court House meeting elected a permanent board of five directors: J S Long, W W Noble, W J Martin, F D Ziegler, and H E Holsinger for the coming year.
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Denton
F. R. Owens
Court House
J. S. Long
W. W. Noble
W. J.martin
F. D. Ziegler
H. E. Holsinger
Maryland Officials Survive Car Collision After Briscoe Funeral
Governor Ritchie, Judges Pattison and Adkins of the Maryland Court of Appeals, and Edward H. Thomas of Century Trust narrowly escaped serious injuries when their automobile was struck by another vehicle. They were returning to Annapolis from Prince Frederick after attending the funeral of Judge John P. Briscoe, longtime Maryland Court of Appeals member.
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Ritchie
John R. Pattison
William H. Adkins
Maryland Court of Appeals
Edward H. Thomas
Century Trust Company of
Baltimore
Mr. Thomas
Annapolis
Prince Frederick
John P. Briscoe
Social visits and church notes in Burrsville
Burrsville records list numerous visits and guests from Haddon Heights Har tington Greensboro Ridgely and Felton. Notable mentions include Rev C S Marshall at Union M P Church and State's Attorney Wesley E Thawley visiting his parents. Various locals and families are named with Easter and weekend gatherings.
Local Social News From Bloomfield to Wilmington
Henderson and Hammond families of Bloomfield New Jersey along with Mrs Hutson and Mrs Cooper of Wilmington hosted guests of Mr and Mrs W H Goodwin on Sunday. Several Wilmington residents entertained by J R Jones included Mr and Mrs Jones and Miss Anna Jones. Attendees at the Athletics and Boston hall games in Philadelphia included Messrs Milton Dill and George Clayville. Greensboro’s Miss Katherine Bilbrough visited family in Wilmington hosted by Rosanna Richard and Mrs Medford Kimball. Mary Moore of Dover is visiting the Gooden couple. Annabel Clark visited Dover. Ruth McCrea spent the weekend with friends in Baltimore.
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Ed. Hammond
Bloomfield
N. J
William Hutson
John Cooper
Wilmington
W. H. Goodwin
Robert Jones
Harry Cobee
Anna Jones
Samuel Jones
J. R. Jones
Milton Dill
George Clayville
Athletics
Ruth McCrea
Baltimore
Oldest M E Church and early Methodism in Delaware
In the late 18th century Barratt's Chapel in Kent county Delaware marked the first United States Methodist Church. Land was deeded by Philip Barratt, and in 1774 Bishop Coke met Bishop Asbury here, sowing plans to spread Methodism nationwide. Richard Owen is named as early native minister, with Father Joshua Thomas noted for decades of Chesapeake preaching aboard a bugeye to island fishermen.
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United States
Kent County
Delaware
Barratt
Philip Barratt
Murderhill Hundred
Thomas Coke
Methodist Church
Francis Asbury
America
Episcopal Office
Richard Owen
Maryland
Joshua Thomas
Chesapeake
Choptank Community Club Holds Annual Social Meeting
The Choptank Community Club met at Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Todd’s home with about 46 attendees. Ladies presented an engaging program followed by chicken salad ham pickles Maryland biscuits pineapple and sponge cake. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday April 29 with Mrs. J. T. Blades and all members are urged to attend.
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Choptank Community Club
J. B. Todd
Maryland
J. T. Blades
Community notices and church fundraiser in local area
Friends near the vicinity donated to the new preacher Rev. Mr. Perkins on Tuesday evening. A Farm Bureau meeting is planned for Wednesday evening April 29 with a special program. Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Griffith were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Griffith on Tuesday.
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Mr. Perkins
Farm Bureau
Lacy Griffith
George Griffith
In Memoriam for Dawson G Lord 1922
In sad remembrance of our darling babe Dawson G Lord who departed this life three years ago April 25 1922 Asleep in the little white casket lies our darling baby who left us three years ago today We hope to meet him in the twilight where the good and faithful meet Mama and Papa.
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Dawson G. Lord
Mama
Papa
Ridgely News Letter highlights local development and events
Breyer Ice Cream Co plans a Philadelphia financed ice plant on a north of railroad east of Maple avenue site costing $30000. Sunday sermons discuss Baptism and revival themes. Community notes cover new stores, church missions, visitors from Cambridge and Philadelphia, school events, and local social visits. Numerous residents travel to Philadelphia, Dover, and Wilmington with weather storms and a river road traffic caveat.
Orphans Court Proceedings Record Probate Actions
In the Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawe presided. James E. Tull executor of Martha E. Hackett filed inventory which was examined, approved and ordered recorded. George Roberts will admitted to probate. Hattie Roberts executrix qualified with bond. Creditors notice ordered. appraisers named. Estates of W Webster Kinder and Annie H Peters addressed with various accounts and transfers authorized.
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Orphans' Court
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawe
James E. Tull
Martha E. Hackett
Thomas J.todd
Floyd Todd
George Roberts
George T. Fitz
Hattie IX Roberts
A. G. Saulsbury
H. F. Klotz
W. Webster Kinder
Edward E. Nuttle
Glencoe K. Kelley
Tilghman E. Kelley
Annie H. Peters
Henry R. Lewis
J. Owen Knotts
Mission Society Hosts India Mission Talk at Brethren Church
Last Saturday the Ladies Missionary Society hosted a program on home missions with refreshments and a May gathering planned. Rev I S Arnold and family assisted Whiteleysburg in organizing a Sunday School with about 25 attendees and eager children. The society will lead Sunday afternoon services at 2 30 next Sunday with four speakers on locating missions in India religions of India mission stations of the Church of the Brethren and missionaries work using Mr Arnold’s India photos. The program shows on April 26 at 7 30 and promises to educate by sight as well as by hearing.
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Church of the Brethren
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Longenecker
Whiteleysburg
I. S. Arnold
Ladies' Missionary Society
India
Church of the Jethren
Mr. Arnold
Easton Ball Grounds Near-Top Diamond Ready for Season
The Easton Ball Grounds, home of Frank Baker’s Easton Farmers, are in pristine condition with enhanced pitcher’s box height, improved infield, rolled outfield, and fresh grass. Grandstand additions finished, extra box seats sold for season at five dollars, middle grandstand modified for reserved seating. Volunteers to paint stands and fences green after carpenters finish. Fans anticipate Baker’s upcoming campaign prospects.
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Federal Park
Frank Baker
Easton Farmers
Board of Directors
James C. Godwin
Baker
Mr. Jefferson’s Accident at Cambridge Wharf
Mr. George H. Jefferson of Federalsburg suffered a broken thigh bone after falling from his vehicle at the Cambridge B C A Steamboat wharf. He was at Hayward Chapter Royal Arch Masons and spoke with Warren S. Seipp before the accident during Easter Week crowds. He was pulled from the slip and taken to hospital for treatment.
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George H. Jefferson
Federalsburg
Cambridge
Jefferson
Hayward Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Long Wharf
Maryland Masons
Warren S. Seipp
West Family Thanks Denton Fire Company for Quick Help
Mr Z E West and family express gratitude to the Denton Fire Company for rapid and valuable services during a fire at their home on Saturday. The notice thanks the firefighters for courage and efficiency in protecting property and ensuring safety.
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Z. E. West
Denton Fire Company
Hillsboro Community Club Officers Elected In Meeting
A Hillsboro regular meeting of the Community Club elected officers: President Mrs W T Thompson vice president Miss Ella Pennington secretary Mrs H R Covell treasurer Miss Gladys Gale. A program featured piano mandolin selections a monologue and a musical contest won by Mrs Rowe. Ladies' Aid Society benefit play announced with details on venue date and admission. Several social visits and local engagements are listed through the weekend.
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W. T. Thompson
Ella Pennington
H. R. Covell
Gladys Gale
Miriam Gale
Roberta Rowe
W. Js. Sparks
H. W. Rowe
W. O T.taylor
J. N. Clark
Rowe
IL. R. Covell
Albert Cahall
H. S. Fisher
Vernon Baker
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hillsboro Methodist Episcopal Church
Hack
Rock Hall
Tri-County
Schoar Assembly Hall
Queen Anne
W. H. Revelle
Home and School Association
Spafford
Virginia Blades
Ruth Lucas
Helen Brittingham
Marcus Hook
Howard Dodds
Milton Harrington
Margaret Custis
Christine Wilson
Norman Cooper
Jean
Chestertown
Evelyn S. Harris
Near Hetterton
M. E
Roberta Barton
Charles E. Cannon
Ruthsburg
Cline Smith
Altoona
Emmett Barton
Seward Smith
Wilmington
I. T. Sparklin
George B
H. W. B. Rowe
Robert Willis
Penn's Grove
N. J
John H. Holt
R. B. Thompson
W. L. Thompson
Viola Nichols
Preston
H. W.B. Rowe
Jeanette Sharp
Gertrude Riley
Tuckahoe Neck
Robert Seymour
Dover
Grace Collins
Doris Kenyon Stars in If I Marry Again at Dover Opera House
Doris Kenyon, newly signed by First National, headlines If I Marry Again at the New Dover Opera House next week. The love drama features an emotional lead and an ideal supporting cast including Lloyd Hughes, Frank Mayo, Hobart Bosworth, Anna Q Nilsson, Myrtle Stedman, and Baby Dorothy Brock. John Francis Dillon directs under Bart Hudson, with the film adapted from a Gilbert Frankau magazine story.
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Doris Kenyon
Dover Opera House
First National
Miss Kenyon
Bart Hudson
Maryland and Delaware Crop Report Shows Wheat Standing Strong
Maryland and Delaware report better than average winter wheat conditions amid nationwide cold winter. United States overall stands at 68.7 percent of normal on April 1, lowest since 1917, with Maryland and Delaware at 87 and 90 percent respectively. Rye also strong at 84 percent nationally. local pastures improving and labor conditions vary. Egg production rises from March to April while milk remains steady.
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Maryland
Delaware
United States
Baltimore
Plains
Nebraska
Texas
Spain
France
Italy
Europe
North
Africa
Local Committee Named for Western Maryland College Drive
The General Campaign Committee of Western Maryland College lists Caroline county residents on the Committee on Potential Donors led by T. Pliny Fisher of Denton. Members include Harvey L. Cooper Fred R. Owens W. S. Crouse C. J. Jarman Paul C. Phillips and Mrs J. W. Stowell. A public mass meeting is set for May 5 in Salisbury to support the drive inviting former students and supporters.
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Western Maryland College
Rockefeller Foundation
Caroline County
T. Pliny Fisher
Denton
Harvey L. Cooper
Fred R. Owens
W.S. Crouse
C. J. Jarman
Gladiolus Bulbs for Sale in Mixed Varieties
1am listing offers older gladiolus bulbs mixed at 1.50 per 100 and newer varieties mixed at 5.00 per 100. From W. H. Nuttle of Denton Maryland. M. K. Newnam stocks a large assortment of cedar chests. Advertise in Caroline county’s JOURNAL.
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W. H. Nuttle
Denton
M. K. Newnam
Former Senator Smith Dead in Maryland
John Watter Smith former United States Senator and Maryland Governor died at 7 00 o clock Sunday night at his daughter Mrs Arthur D Foster home in Baltimore from an abscess in the left kidney that ruptured March 28 He was 80 years old and had long been a Democratic power in the state He served as Governor 1900 1909 was elected to the House in 1898 and to the Senate in 1908 re elected in 1914 He leaves a widow Frances Richardson who died in 1870 and several children Funeral services were held first at Mrs Foster home then Makemie Memorial Church Snow Hill with burial in Makemie Churchyard
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John Watter Smith
United States
Maryland
Arthur D. Foster
Baltimore
Smith
House of Representatives
Snow Hill
Surry Lumber Company
First National Bank of
Maryland Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Fidelity Trust Company
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
Jessup & Moore Paper Company
Southern Transportation Company
Philadelphia
Worcester County
William Whittington
John Walter Smith
Ridgely Woman Appeals After School Nonattendance Conviction
A colored Ridgely woman challenged her conviction in higher court after being found guilty in the magistrate court for keeping her children unlawfully out of school. The circuit court trial last week upheld the verdict. she was fined and ordered to pay costs, with jail possible for nonpayment. The state school law requires ages 7 to 13 attend daily while in session and ages 13 to 17 to attend at least 100 days or be deemed not regularly employed after the 100 day period.
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Ridgely
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Edward Clark
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Co-operative Cannery
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H. A. Porter
Richard Garrett
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Atlee Ermold
Coursey Hammond
Joshua Smith
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Annie Raughiey
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Rehoboth
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J. J. Ivisen
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T. L. Day
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Beekman Bakery
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Frank Taylor
Brazier
Clarksville
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M. H. Swing
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Wildwood
Ridgely High School
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Coursey Hemmons
Burton Wilkinson
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