Social notes and two bridges discussed in county
The column records weddings and social visits across the county including the marriage of Mr. B. Frank Rickards and Mrs. Mary E. Jarman, and the Seager Prince union in Ruthsburg. It then reports on the County Commissioners debating bridge improvements at Downes Landing and Denton, with engineer Paine advising against reusing the old draw and noting cost concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downes Landing
Iron Ridge
Denton
Sevlenth
To Continue Peninsula Boulevard Road Work in Worcester
Governor Goldsborough signs bill appropriating 750660 for the DuPont road extension through Worcester, Delaware. Due to rights of way refusals by property owners, Mr. DuPont has paused Delaware work, a likely temporary cessation. Maryland extension depends on Delaware progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester County
Goldsborough
Delaware
Worcester
DuPont
Maryland
Snowden Released from Jail
Snowden was released from jail after relatives posted a five hundred dollar bail bond required by Justice Steele. He plans to leave the state as no mental unsoundness evidence supported commitment. Prosecution of charges by Mrs. Snowden is unlikely. Also note advertisement for Gandy and Crimson Cluster strawberry plants at 1.25 per thousand from N Vanscoy, Federalsburg, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Vanscoy
Federalsburg
Ridgely Notes On Crops Marriages And Local Life
Ridgely reports good outlook for a full peach crop with hopeful prospects for others if frost stays away. Wheat and clover show strong growth despite cold wet spring. Walter Hoffman notes eight thousand bearing peach trees and Saulsbury Brothers receive five carloads of fertilizer for tomatoes. Marriage news: William Freeman and Hannah Snowberger wed at the bride’s home with Rev. Harvey Holsinger officiating. Various visits, trips, and social updates across Ridgely, Cordova, Landing Neck, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Walter Hoffman
Jack Frost
William Freeman
Hannah Snowberger
Harvey Holsinger
Progressive Church
Saulsbury Brothers
Oram Snowberger
Harry Laird
A. J. Wrighton
Florence
Edith Dragoo
Landing Neck
Yalbot County
Klotz
Boonsboro
Daisy Wilson
Wilmington
Modella Andrews
Cordova
S. R. Randall
E. E. Dragoo
The
Baptist Church
Lillian
Mary Spence
Greensboro
A. H. Samis
M. H. Dragoo
John Sharp
John Tinley
A. G. Saulsbury
Seaford
Local Social News From Sussex and Caroline Counties
Sunday gatherings at the Adams home include Mr Norman Scott and family plus Miss Nellie Adams. Local injuries and farm mishaps rise with heavy rains. Mrs W E Liden injured her ankle in a fall. Funeral held for Mr W T Morgan in Bloomery with Rev Thomas officiating. Judge Henry C Conrad returns to Georgetown. Numerous visits among families in Andersontown Burrsville Federalsburg and Denton are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Scott
Anna Jones
Altha Adams
Minnie Spence
Maggie Pennypacker
Grace Hubbard
Calvin Scott
Albert Todd
Earle Adams
Dale Simpson
D. H. Adams
Nellie
Liden
Sussex County
Caroline
W. E. Liden
W. T. Morgan
Bloomery
Thomas
Henry C. Conrad
G. S. Liden
Georgetown
John Chaffinch
Andersontown
Chester Scott
Will Parker
May Sparklin
Clarence Adams
Federalsburg
Fred Parker
Burrsville
W. H. Robinson
J. H. Spence
J. W. Wright
IE. W. Liden
Denton
Local Socials and Church Notes Highlight Hickman Area
Hickman social scene as Miss Susie Breeching entertains guests for Miss Mary H Thawley of Burrsville. Attendees include several local and nearby town residents. Rev M E Wheatley delivers sermon to a large crowd. Epworth League holds a busy business meeting. visits and travels among residents noted amid illness of Mrs Edwin Breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
George Noble
Mary I
Thawley
Burrsville
Susie Lp.eeding
Frank Hollis
Greenwood
Elma Wright
Vernon
Florence Noble
Vena Smith
Baltimore
George Wilson
Carter Wins Postmaster Appointment in Denton Contest
President Taft sent to the Senate the appointment of John T. Carter to succeed Thomas R. Green as Denton postmaster. Carter, born 1864 in Greensboro, longtime real estate developer and town businessman, is expected to assume duties around May 1. The contest featured factions led by Lawrence B. Towers and William P. Jackson, with Green briefly favored by some patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Denton
Senate
John T. Carter
Thomas R. Green
Carter
Lawrence B. Towers
Towers
Green
William P. Jackson
Salisbury
Maryland
Baltimore
Albert G. Towers
State
William H. Jackson
William F. Stone
Jackson
Messrs. Jackson
Greensboro
West Chester
State Normal School
Frederica
Magnolia
Camden
Elizabeth Deweese
William H. Deweese
Caroline
Ella
Deweese
Igot
Charles H. Whitby
Denton Town
The Chief Judgeship Contest in the Second Circuit
Cecil and Caroline county voters meet Democratic candidates Albert Constable Jr. and Judge Adkins for the chief judgeship. The district includes Cecil Kent Talbot Caroline and Queen Annes counties. Primary May 6 could decide the nomination in a district normally Democratic. no Republican candidate is running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Constable, Jr
Cecil County
Second Judicial Circuit
Caroline County
Adkins
Constable
Baltimore Sun
Court of Appeals
Cecil
Kent
Talbot
Caroline
Queen Anne’s
James Alfred Pearce
Austin L. Crothers
Judge Adkins
Goldsborough
Queen Anne's County
No Opposition Seen for Rep Covington in Uncontested Race
The Easton Star-Democrat lauds Hon. J. Harry Covington as having an unopposed path in the First District. It praises his clean record in Congress, broad patriotic service, and suggests he should be returned without opposition in both primary and general elections. The piece notes no Republican challenger and urges voters to support his continued national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fron
Easton Star-Democrat
J. Harry Covington
Congress
Republican Party
Covington
Maryland
Greensboro and Goldsboro Teams Clash Today
Local news notes Greensboro and Goldsboro high school and Ridgely teams meet today after a weekend win by Goldsboro over Greensboro. The Junior Order of United American Mechanics from Greensboro and Goldsboro attend St Pauls M. I. Church tonight with Rev Warren Burr delivering the sermon. Several marriages and visits are recorded, including William Howell Davis and Miss Bertha Griffin wed at Riverside Hotel and Rev C R Suansbury officiating. Rev L G Morony to occupy the rectory soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
United American Mechanics of
Greensboro
Goldsboro
St. Paul's
M. i
Warren Burr
Ridgely
Riverside Hotel
William
Howell Davis
Bertha Griffin
C. R. Suansbury
Denton
L. G. Morony
Riverside Elotel
Edward II. Roe
Florence
Seaford
I. H. Jarman
Lawrence Greenlee
Philadelphia
J. C. Warrington
Watt
St. Paul’s Church
Ella Shockley
Denton High School
Lowe's
Bertha Shull
Clarence Perry
Preston
John N. Dill
Harrington
Attie Dawson
Baltimore
Amelia Simpson
Federalsburg
C. R. Luansburg
Alexandria
Virginia Roe
J. J. Willis
Arthur Grumbaugh
Sunday through Wednesday social notices in Ames
The Ladies Aid of Ames entertained Wednesday afternoon. A study session on the Sunday School lesson followed Saturday evening led by Mrs. J E Adams. Local residents and visitors include Mr C J Willoughby of Conestoga New York who has returned home after wintering with Caroline relatives. Numerous social visits are noted with families from Easton West Denton and Hillsboro. A July Bailey sermon is mentioned and several residents traveled for business and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
S. J. Chaffinch
J. E. Adams
C. J. Willoughby
Conestoga
New York
Will Tarburton
Bennie Ayers
Easton
J. W. Satterfield
Robert Griffin
Leola Christopher
West Denton
J. T. Bailey
S. Smith
Bertha
James Todd
Federalsburg
T. Hi. Towers
Baltimore
Elizabeth Billings
Brownsville
Del
Priscilla Carroll
M. I. H. Collison
Wilmington
W. P. Carroll
A. DD. Branford
Hillsboro
Hobbs
Mary Nuttle
Philadelphia
Union M. P. Church Reorganization Officers Elected
Burrsville notes appoint new leaders for Sunday School including Homer Melvin as superintendent and Alfred Raughley as assistant. Delegates Laura Porter and Homer Melvin chosen for Interdenominational convention in Denton. Other local notices include illness, visits, and church events for late April.
Federalsburg Votes to Reelect Town Board Leaders
In a bitter Monday election the old Town Board of Federalsburg was reelected: William H. Davis, Henry F. Stowell, James C. Gambrill, James B. Sullivan and T. Red Brown. Voters approved police selection and a tax rate increase for improvements. Allegany County reports thirty thousand acres being planted in apple trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Old Town Board
William IL. Davis
Henry F. Stowell
James C. Gambrill
James B. Sullivan
T.red Brown
Agate
John Smith
Allegany County
Maryland
County Sunday School convention to meet in Methodist Protestant Church
A county Sunday School convention will be held in the Methodist Protestant Church in this place next Tuesday and Wednesday with opening sessions at 7 45 p.m. presided by Henry R. Lewis. Various ministers will lead devotional exercises and numerous papers will be discussed on topics such as church cooperation, home and teaching, temperance, and organizational work. The event also includes the tri county convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union on May 2 and 3 in Denton with talks, readings, and an address on temperance legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant
Henry R. Lewis
FE. M. Noble
Harry H. Nuttle
John S. Barnhart
C. P. Holsinger
T. Pliny Fisher
J. C. Summerlattee
Edna Ewell
Odessa
Del
Kindley
E. H. Brown
Norman L. Raleigh
M. DB. Stephens
Cyrus P. Keen
Robert Hooper
Baltimore
R. T. Coursey
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
M. P
Denton
Ida V. Smith
Ty Pliny Fisher
H. A. G. Westerfield
G. S.raleigh
Ef. A. G. Westerfield
Union
Ilenry J. Lewis
Grace Moore
Royal Oak
Mary Jump
Elston
Haslup
George T. Redden
Albert G. Towers
H. A. Paine
R. K. Stephenson
J. D
M. EF
Chestnut Grove
Wesley Church
Durrsville
Preston
Dean Rich
Trinity Cathedral
Diocese of
Easton
Trinity Church
Elkton
Holiness Mission Church
Advertised Letters in Denton Post Office 1912 List
Unclaimed alphanumeric letters for the week ending April 20 1912. Names include Mr Richard Manen Mr I N Brubaugh Mr Theodore Allen Mr F W Andrews two letters etc. Other recipients: Mr James T Wigby Mr Robert Fisher Mr Allen W Owens Mrs Julia Brooks Miss Lula Philah Mrs Harriet Willis Mr John Garrett Mrs Caroline Brown Mrs FE M Johnson Mr N O Jones Mrs Jenillia Morris Mr Ed Moore Mrs George A Hamilton Jr Miss Virginia Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Post Office
Richard Manen
I. N. Brubaugh
Theodore Allen
F. W. Andrews
James T. Wigby
Robert Fisher
Allen W. Owens
Julia Brooks
Lula Philah
Harriet Willis
John Garrett
Caroline Brown
FE. M. Johnson
N. O. Jones
Jenillia Morris
Ed Moore
George A. Hamilton
Virginia Gardner
Preston W C T U Elects Officers and Announces Delegates
At the last Preston meeting held at Mrs Laura Ledmans home on Wednesday the 16th officers were elected for the year: Julia M Kelley president Belle V Dennis vice president Dullie I Kelley corresponding secretary May Powell recording secretary Lizzie W Lednum treasurer Delegates to the Tri County Convention in Denton May 23 are Laura Lednum Jennie P Wright and Clara W Corkran alternates Lizzie Ledman Belle V Dennis and Lulu Fletcher Ex officio delegates include Julia M Kelley and Sallie F Sisk Next meeting will be at Mrs M Elizabeth Nobles residence in May The community mourns the sudden death of Mrs Clarence Perry on the 20th near town She was a daughter of the late James Waller Harris and survived by her husband mother Harriet Harris two brothers Hudson Harris and Joseph Harris one sister Nellig Harris Funeral services were held at the Af M E Church on the 23rd by Rev Wilmer Jaggard with Rev W James Wright officiating Interment followed at the M F E churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston W. C. T. U
Laura C. Ledman
Julia M. Kelley
Belle V. Dennis
Dullie I. Kelley
May Powell
Lizzie W. Lednum
Tri-County
Denton
Laura C. Lednum
Jennie P. Wright
Clara W. Corkran
Lizzie W. Ledman
Lulu Fletcher
Sallie F. Sisk
M. Elizabeth Noble
Clarence Perry
Town
James Waller Harris
Harriet Iarris
Hudson Harris
Mt Holly
N. J
Joseph Harris
Preston
Nellig Harris
Perry
Af. E
Wilmer Jaggard
W. James Wright
Choptank
M. FE
Orphans Court Appoints Administrators and Appraisers
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Rawlings and Stevens preside. John W. Cox is appointed administrator of James S. Cox, bond filed and approved. John Butler and John Hubbard named appraisers. Horsey guardians present guardian accounts for Alexander and Sallie McKnott, all accounts approved. Thomas F. Dobson appointed administrator of Thomas H. Dobson, bond filed and approved. Creditors notice ordered. Arthur Smith and Burt Hobbs appointed appraisers. Mary Hagadone custodian presents last will of Peter Hagadone. Josephine Horsey will admitted to probate. Letters testamentary granted to James N. Horsey. Yond filed and approved. D W Davis and Thomas M. Todd appointed appraisers. Francina Carney will admitted to probate. P Roland Fisher executor presents releases from Thomas W. Fisher et al legatees, approved. Martha E. Downes and Alice Downham executors of George Davis present second list of operating debts and second final account, approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
John W. Cox
James S. Cox
John Butler
John Hubbard
T. Clayton Horsey
Alexander
Sallie McKnott
Thomas F. Dobson
Thomas H. Dobson
Fond
Arthur Smith
Burt Hobbs
Mary Hagadone
Peter Hagadone
Josephine Horsey
James N. Horsey
D. W. Davis
Thomas M. Todd
Francina Carney
P. Roland Fisher
Annie M. Emerson
Thomas W. Fisher
Martha E. Downes
Alice Downham
George Davis
Registration session calls for new voters in May
Democratic voters are urged to appear on Wednesday May 11 1912 for revising registration lists. Those turning 21 by May 6 may register. movers must obtain a removal certificate in person. Only one registrar sitting will be held before the May primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registry
Titanic victim linked to society heir tutoring by Dickensson
Among the passengers lost on the ill fated Titanic was a young society millionaire of whom the Rev. Dr. Dickenson was formerly the tutor. The Doctor on Sunday evening referred in his discourse to the awful calamity and marked that it was caused by grossest carelessness and negligence. Miss Anna Holt of Easton Maryland was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Fleming near town over Sunday. Mrs. Garrettson Smith Jr. and little daughter visit Mollie Smith in Wilmington Delaware. Miss Ruth Duffey of Washington DC visits her aunt Mrs. Chas Jarrell. Mrs. Annie Jump returned from a Baltimore trip. Mrs. Ed S Bowens spending several days in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Anna Holt
Easton
William P. Fleming
Garrettson Smith
Mollie Smith
Wilmington, del
Ruth Duffey
Washington, D. C
Chas. Jarrell
Local social notes from multiple homestead greetings
Mr and Mrs Harvey Evans and Mr and Mrs Robert Nichols plus Rev Frank White joined Mr and Mrs B F Corkran Sunday. Mrs S J Callahan and Miss Pauline Goslee were week end guests of Mrs W Slenty Beck near Denton. Mr and Mrs Robinson Nichols visited with Oscar Nichols and others. Neices of Byrd Stevens visited Mr S L Smith Sunday. Mr J H Cottman and son were Sunday guests of Hurlock. Leonard Covey and family spent Sunday with relatives at Harmony. Clarence Callahan visited his parents Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Evans
Robert Nichols
Frank White
B. F. Corkran
S. J. Callahan
Pauline Goslee
W. Slenty Beck
Denton
Robinson Nichols
Oscar Nichols
Byrd Stevens and
Neices
Brurtock
S. L. Smith
Taft Roosevelt clash heats Caroline County GOP primary
Caroline county Republicans wage a lively primary, split between Taft and Roosevelt camps. Leaders like Albert G. Towers push Taft while Thomas R. Green Charles W. Hobbs and others back Roosevelt, influencing Sixth district candidates Wagaman Blair and potential local shifts. Some county factions swing. Roosevelt hopes to ride new sentiment with Blair and Wagaman’s Roosevelt endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Albert G. Towers
Thomas R. Green
Charles W. Hobbs
Roosevelt
Caroline
Baltimore
Taft
Charles D. Wagaman
Gist Blair
T. R
Congress
Messrs
Blair
Wagaman
Tom” Parran
Sydney E. Mudd, Jr
Parran
Mudd
Hagerstown
Washington County
Montgomery County
Roosevelt Camp
Hobbs
Charles T. Davis
Clean-Up Week Aimed at Flies and Mosquitoes Statewide
May 6 to 11 marks a Maryland plan to reduce typhoid flies and malarial mosquitoes. The Associated Boards of Trade of Maryland outlines actions to remove garbage and manure, cover garbage receptacles, screen privies, prevent standing water, and use petroleum films on water to curb breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Associated Boards of Trade of
Maryland
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
W. J. Blackiston
W. F. Murphey
Delaware Bay Shore
Ysacon
Tri-County Teachers’ Institute
Centreville
Painter Stevens
Hi. A. Roe
Roe
Hughes Lumber Company
A. M. Willey
Ridgely Fruit Growers’ Association
Tri:journal
T. W. Smith
Henderson
J. H. Nichols
Harvey L. Cooper
Aaron Willoughby
Spacres
John W. Davis
Francis W. Janney
P. R. Fisher
Clinton Wright
Ists
Farmers Canning Company
Walton P. Taylor
Glencoe K. Kelley
J. Hudson Taylor
Thomas C. Chambers
Chambers
Sudler
Sudiersville
Justine Chambers
EL. Corkran
Dart
Rowe
Downes’ Wharf
W. O.car Collier
Springwood
L. B. Towers
Peninsular Light and Power Company
T. P. Fisher
I. M. Garey
G. C. Skirven
Harry A. Roe
Automobile
J. Frank Booth
Jerome A. Davis
Rich Neck Farm
H. H. Pearson
Guernsey
Main Street
Henry W. Hughes
Nichols
Hughes
B. Frank Rickards
Mary E. Jarman
Downes
Jennie M. Lord
Lohengrin
Sarah E. Richmond
M.W. Tarr
B. K. Purdum
AL. Bates Stephens
S. Norris Pitchard
S. N. Pilchard
Delmar
Pottsville, Pa
Ilenry J. Meloney
United States Court of Appeals
Richmond
F. P. Covey
T. S. Hollingsworth
Gertrude Bunting
Edward Hawkins
John S. Slaughter
Nan Mildren
Mary M. Mowbray
R. Carroll Wilson
Queen Anne's
James Wooters
Downes Station
J. R. Carroll
Jessie Cox
Louise Dukes
Plaindealing
Ethel Ward
Marydel
J. C.lowers
Smithville
J. T. Carter
Towars
Aldea
Postmaster Green
Union M. P. Church
Homer Melvin
Alfred Raughley
Clifford Raughley
Vaughn Wyatt
Edith Simpson
Laura Porter
Etta Beauchamp
George Taylor
J. L. Stevens
Ernest Liden
Viola
J. B. Raughley
T. H. Wyatt
Elmer Raughley
Everett Smith
Charles A. Smith
Wesley M. EE
Enos Cleaves
Kenneth
Ethel Cahall
Willow Grove
W. E. Ca
Annie Jump
Ed. S. Bowens
Taft-Roosevelt
Elaewhera
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