Local notices mix with farm, war and weather notes
Widespread brief items cover wartime morale, farm prices for wheat and corn, gardening and pest control, local migrations, and church announcements. Movements include Der M. O. Burkhard moving to a Wil liston area farm, Dr. P. R. Fisher improving grounds, J. T. Gough transfer to Farmington, and a Kent Gun Club shooting tournament on April 30. Towns like Easton and Caroline appear with Chautauqua doubt, bake sales, strawberry fields, and church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
der. M. O. Burkhard
Norfolk
Williston
P. R. Fisher
Caspar Camper
Louis Edgell
Aston
J. T. Gough
Bear Station
Farmington
Kent Gun Club
Caroline County
Hillsboro
M. FE
House of Correction
J. E. Davis
J. A. Davis
Goldsboro
George C. King
Henderson
Wm. J. Vansant
Wilmington
Vansant
J. Owen Knotts
Charles Murphy
Caroline
Brick Hotel
Rufus
Monroe G. Crouse
Easton Hospital
Page
Wyatt
M. E
Ephesus
Comptroller
Register
J. Benjamin Colgain
H. A. Roe
Roe
George T. Redden
Maryland
Congress
Redden
Preston Methodist Episcopal Church
Mary Davis
Federalsburg
George C. Williams
Smyrna
Delaware
Toa
WEDDINGS AND SOCIAL NEWS FROM CAROLINE COUNTY
A series of weddings and social visits fill a Denton area report. Hattie Pauline Cohee wed Alonzo G. Howard of Marcus Hook Pennsylvania. Blanche Whisler wed Lloyd Holsinger at the Whisler home. Teresa Kirsch married George Knussman at St Benedict’s Church Ridgeley. Catherine Wright and Henry Muller announce nuptials in New York. Clara Estelle Rose’s engagement to James Keating is noted. Several locals, including Miss Anna Anthony and Miss Maud Cannon, join a Sunday gathering. visits span Denton to Baltimore with traveling in a Ford. Other notes include health improvements, business travel, and household movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linwood Cohee
Williston
Hattie Pauline
Alonzo G. Howard
Marcus Hook
Denton
Marie Nowell
G. L. Helsby
Howard
Blanche Whisler
Lloyd Holsinger
C. A. Whisler
W. M. Howe
Myersville
Jennie Beer
Raymond Whisler
C. A. Pentz
Havel Krabill
Anna Anthony
Halsinger
Sunshine Poultry
St. Benedict's Catholic Church
Ridgely
Teresa Kirsch
George Knussman
the Plains
Father Cotter
Rosa Lynch
Fred Kirsch
Kunussman
Catherine Wright
New York City
Henry C. Muller
Calvary M. E. Church
129Th Street
Seventh Avenue
W. H. Morgan
Mount Vernon
Edna Shipman
Ruth Larmore
Annetta Anthony
Majorie Anthony
Stephen Shipman
Maud Cannon
James Long
Westover
Miss Rose
Charles H. Rose
Talbot
Winifred Davis
Cambridge
Emerson C. Harrington
Maryland
Harrington
Burgess
Harrington Journal
Diamond State
Albert G. Towers
Henrietta
Priscilla
Baltimore
Greensboro
Voss
Hebrew Hospital
Caroline County
Walter Rutter
Alexander Hardcastle
Carlton M. Short
Philadelphia
A. W. Short
A. J. Russell
Mary J. Joiner
Piney Church
John .M. Willis
Caroline
Henry R. Lewis
Greensboro Glove Factory Shifts to Government Tent Contract
Greensboro’s glove plant halted glove production and began a government contract to supply half a million canvas tents for soldiers. The factory can produce 500 tents daily at regular speed. Mrs. A. P. Russell of Baltimore spoke at M. E. Church, joining many to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Miss Mary V. Simpson returned home to Milton, Del from visiting grandmother Amelia Simpson. Earl Parson and a friend of Rock Hall visited Paul Curry on Sunday. Miss Audrey Shields visited her uncle Wim R. Joiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
United States
A. P. Russell
Baltimore
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
M. E
To Hold Big Music Festival Here
The Community Chorus of Denton invites singers from other communities to join for a county wide chorus or saengerfest. First rehearsal at Denton High School on Friday evening May 4. President A. C. Beall Vice President W. P. Draper and secretary Muriel J. Ramsdell listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chorus
Denton
A. C. Beall
W. P. Draper
Muriel J. Ramsdell
Local News Docket from Goldsboro and Vicinity
Goldsboro notes show Morris Bartlett and Cooper from Wilmington visiting Bartletts aunt Mrs. Harvey Morris. Jarman and Boyce families hosted near Ruthsburg. A. [back] from Iowa moved onto Oscar Clark farm. Wheat looks poor. fruit seems fair so far. War nervousness eases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Shockley
Dover
Del
Thos. Shockley
M. T. Tabler
Poolesville
Montgomery County
Mollie Butler
Chester
Annie Smith
Rowe
Hillsboro
Robt
Jarrett
Evelyn Johnson
Wilmington
J. Frank Lane
J. W. Stubbs
Robt, Jarrell
Preston
Ladies' Aid officers elected for ensuing year news
At a Ladies' Aid Society meeting officers were elected: President J W Davis, vice president Gurney Knotts, secretary Emma Mennett, treasurer Mary Knotts. Several members and guests from Edge Moor and Ridgely attended. Templeville junior baseball beat Hardy junior 12 to 10. Others noted include visits by Laura Godwin, George Ross, Blossom Cooper, I J Pippin, Emma McKnett, Elizabeth Perkins, and others visiting Smyrna Clayton Philadelphia and Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. W. Davis
Gurney Knotts
Emma Mennett
Mary Knotts
H. Davis
Frances
Anna
Edge Moor
Del
R. E. Lane
Kate O. Kaooitts
C. O. Starkey
Roland Knotts
Ridgely
Templeville Junior Baseball Club
Hardy
Laura Godwin
We. ON
Bowen
George Ross
Wilmington
Earle Faulkner
Blossom Cooper
Salisbury
John Davis
I. J. Pippin
Wyoming
Emma McKnett
Henderson
Elizabeth Perkins
Philadelphia
Wn, Kinnamon
Smyrna
Wm, Sparks
Clayton
Local residents visit and trade notes across Kenton area
Henderson and Gooden families spent Sunday with the Hazels near Kenton. J B Medford bought 500 bushels of wheat from M Nichols at 2.50 per bushel, the highest local price. Elliott and Daily visited Edith Goodwin. Katie Owns returned to Wilmington after a month with Mrs Downs. Montague visitors to Sadlersville area. T H Richard of Brooklyn visiting his parents. Edith Scotton of Hartly visited Edith Goodwin. Mrs Martha Johnson returned to Wilmington. Ruth Hall of Marydel spent the week with Mrs G H Wilson. C D Sharpless and Wilmington relatives visited Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Gooden
Sarah and
Wynette
A. B. Gooden
J. A. Gooden
Eugene Hazel
Kenton
J. B. Medford
M. Nichols
Norman Elliott
Seward Daily
Hardy
Edith Goodwin
Katie Owns
Wilmington
Kate Downs
Hartly
Martha Johnson
Ruth Hall
Marydel
G. H. Wilson
C. D. Sharpless
Local News and Arrivals in Ames and Nearby Areas
Miss Ella Mae Pollard and Mr. Lester Harrison wed in Denton last week. A. J. Billing and son Donald hosted Brownsville visitors. Rev. W. L. Jump moved to the parsonage after two appointments. J. R. Milbourn of Washington visited H. H. Naittle at Dickinson College. Grace Pollard of Marcus Hook stayed with her parents. Rev. H. H. Carroll returned from Conference and visited relatives. Ladies' Aid of Ames hosted by Mrs. R. H. Love. Elizabeth Pastorfield of Denton visited Esther Willey. Mrs. J. E. Adams returned from Philadelphia relatives. Cather Ward visiting sister Mrs. F. Patchett in Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Mae Pollard
Lester Harrison
Williston
Krabill
Denton
A. J. Billing
Donald
Brownsville
Del
J. A. Billing
W. L. Jump
J. R. Milbourn
Washington
Hi. H. Naittle
Dickinson College
Grace Pollard
Marcus Hook
H. H. Carroll
Ames
R. H. Love
Elizabeth Pastorfield
Esther Willey
J. E. Adams
Philadelphia
Cather Ward
F. Patchett
Preston
Edinburgh social notes recount visits and weather praise
Mr and Mrs John Shults and son Kennard with Miss Jessie Hunt visited Kenton and Clayton on Sunday. Miss Ethel Faulkner returned to Wilmington after wintering there. Mr Henry Wissel of Church Hill spent the weekend with Kennard Shults. Farmers praise the long desired weather. J W Parker visited Easton on Sunday while Mrs Joseph Gsell remains ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
John Shults
Kennard
Jessie Hunt
Kenton
Clayton
Ethel Faulkner
Wilmington
Henry Wissel
Church Hill
Kennard Shults
J. W. Parker
Easton
Joseph Gsell
Ridgely News Column Highlights Local Events and Visits
Delegates A C Reber and King attend State Convention of the Church of the Brethren in Bereville Pa in Reber s seven passenger car. Miss Norrine Cochran of New York City to entertain at Ridgely High School readings to aid Primary School book fund. Numerous visits and appointments include Mrs J C Madara and Dr Stone at Baltimore medical meeting, Bishop Monaghan site purchase for church at Maryden, and local socials and club events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Reber
Mr. King
Church of the Brethren
Bereville
Haymaker
Messrs. Laird
Samuel Fess
Royersford
Mess
Montgomery County
Benjamin F. Kemp
Clara M. Allfather
Denton
W. B. Binebrink
Centreville
Eugene Lynch
Downes
Lynch
Henry Wilkinson
Philadelphia
E. E. Dragoo
Easton
Bishop Monaghan
Wilmington
Ridgely
Maryden
J. C. Madara
C. L. Opperman
Washington
Opperman
Lillian Tubman
Saulsbury Bros
duPont Powder Company
Ceaneville
Jesse Reber
Bela Weaver
Swarthmore
Rosa Lynch
Lillian Pippin
Mildred Seward
Marydel
Alexander Russell
Russell
C. C.troxell
Lancaster
The
Reformed Church
T. F. Smith
Fleetwood
Aberdeen
Charles Herzog
New York City
Stone
Baltimore
Edith Quigg
Greensboro
C. L. Herzog
W. ‘T. ‘Temple
Mary Johnson
New York
Leland Russell
Alice Brumbaugh
Juniata College
Tilghman Pinder
Easton Hospital
Coursey Hemmons
David Swing
J. C. Madata
Mars
Mabel Collins
Paterson
N. J
Harry Hemmons
Meredith Smith wed at parsonage with Wheatley officiating
Mr Norman Meredith and Miss Helen Smith were quietly married at the par sonage here Saturday evening last, Rev. Melvin IE. Wheatley officiating. Miss Mildred Satterfield has returned home after visiting her aunt in Federalsburg. Miss Florence Breeding of Ridgely spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hignitt. Mrs. A E Todd has purchased a new Ford machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Meredith
Helen Smith
Melvin IE. Wheatley
Mildred Satterfield
Federalsburg
Florence Breeding
Ridgely
Mark Hignitt
A. E.todd
Preston delegates attend state meet of Junior Order
Preston residents W.I. Tuff and James H. Corkran served as delegates to the annual state meeting of the Junior Order United American Mechanics held in Annapolis. A report notes a new program introduced by the Woman's Club in Preston on May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I. Tuff
James H. Corkran
United American Mechanics
Annapolis
Woman's Club
Preston
Marydel's Spring Life and Local Happenings Verse
Marydel notes spring arrivals and farm activity as farmers plow and plant. Local social visits include J. Reed family and Mrs Brown. A Jr. O U A M Great Council delegation returns from Baltimore and Annapolis. Teachers and students prepare for Henderson contests. A scout movement forms at the M E Church led by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Oxford
Delaware
M. E. Church
Henry Davis
EL Medford
Baltimore
Annapolis
Great Council of the Jr. O. U. A.M
Margaret Smith
James Scolton
James Smith
Philadelphia
Junior Aid and Ladies' Aid entertain and meet at local homes
Reports from Bethlehem describe April gatherings of the Junior Aid at Mrs Edna Waddell's with many young women and men attending. Refreshments followed by games. Upcoming meeting to be hosted by Miss Mary Hrades. The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs Louise Legates with refreshments after. Next meeting set for May 16 at Mrs Ola Legates. Local residents include Edward Patchett recovering after appendicitis, Miss Mary Taylor visiting, and property moves by Payton Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Edna Waddell
Flossie Hall
Jessie Cohee
Isabel Carroll
Mildred Lane
Elma Todd
Mary Brodes
Mamie Fredericks
Henrietta McMahan
Hilda Legates
Emma Patchett
Irene Carroll
Angelena Holecheck
Mabel Todd
Ruth Vanfleet
Cora
Bertha Brades
Joe Pritchett
Hayward Legates
Gilbert Gibson
Gilbert Lane
Willie Wright
Floyd Brades
Virgil Hall
Karl Legates
Ralph Brades
Laing Waddell
Harold Clark
Norman Wright
Melvin Wheedleton
Edward Patchett
Orland Blades
Basil Taylor
Mary Hrades
Louise Legates
Willie Pritchett
Nettie Thomas
Minnie Blades
Flora Taylor
Mollie Harding
Elsie Thompson
Georgie Collins
Janie Legates
Iphie Harrington
Agnes Taylor
Bertie Coulbourne
Hilla Legates
Ola Legates
Easton
Mary ‘Taylor
Beulah
Carlton Taylor
Payton ‘Thompson
John Baynard
Fred Blades
Burrsville
Norman
Taylor
Bridgetown
James Miley
Ralph Blades
Federalsburg Rifle Club Grows Fast With 150 Members
In Federalsburg the National Rifle Association affiliated Federalsburg Rifle Club reports rapid growth since formation last Saturday. It now lists 150 members with more applications in. President H B Messenger seeks to create a second 150 member club to spur interest and offer prizes for top records. A separate note covers Christian Nagel denying rumors of disloyalty and posting a $50 reward for identifying rumor sources. Also announced is the Philadelphia wedding of Clarence Handy to Tillie Sarish on April 18 in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg Rifle Club
National Rifle Association
H. B. Messenger
United States
Christian Nagel
Federalsburg
United States of America
Clarence F. Handy
George W. Handy
Tillie M. Sarish
Harry E. Sarish
Philadelphia
Burrsville visits and Wilmington and Elkton notices
Evan Thawley visits Philadelphia relatives and John Thawley calls on Wilmington visitors. Mrs George Benson visits Elkton friends amid a subscription push inviting readers to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Evan Thawley
Philadelphia
John Thawley
Wilmington
George Benson
Elkton
Murray's Mill a Landmark on Dorchester Caroline Boundary
From Baltimore News a photo of Murray's Mill highlights one of the Peninsula’s earliest factories. The feature notes Linchester mill’s history dating to 1682, its role in Revolutionary supply, rebuilding c.1800, and the century-old undershot wheel still ready for water power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore News
Murray
Caroline
Maryland
Linchester
Dorchester
Thomas Pattison
Hunting Creek
Upper Hunting Creek
James Murray
Council of Safety
Annapolis
Wright
Corkran
Preparedness Meeting Shapes Farm Policy and Appointments
A large Talbot County gathering at the Court House discussed agricultural preparedness with input from officials and citizens. Resolutions favored child labor limits, guaranteed crop prices, and reducing grain use in alcohol. Committees were named to carry out the plan and funds raised for a home demonstration agent at 1400 dollars a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
A. J. Norman
Norman
L. B. Towers
Mr. Norman
Harrington
Wood
The
Agricultural College
Shoemaker
State Board of Agriculture
Symons
Extension Service
Harvey L. Cooper
T. W. Jones
L. B.fowers
T. H. Chambers
Raymond Charles
H. B. Messenger
R. W. Messenger
F. C. McSorley
C. T. Wyatt
C. A. Pentz
W. W. Newcomer
D. S. Ramsdell
A. H. Noble
Federalsburg
St. Johns College
Wilbert L Merriken
Webster S. Blades
Baltimore
Choptank
John W. Noble
Preston
Williamsport
Seattle
Benjamin J. Wolf
United States Coast Defense
Wolf
Sam
Panama Canal
William Wolf
Denton
Globe
Admiral Evans
Earth
Charles Edward Benson
Newport School
Charles Carmine
George Creighton Carmine
United States Revenue Marine Service
Easton
Talbot
Secret Service
Maryland
New Army
Witnessed Havoc at Eddystone Explosion Story Told
Mr Zora W Cannon former Caroline resident now with Eddystone Ammunition Company visited relatives in Caroline and Talbot. He helped carry the dead and dying from the burning building and witnessed the burial of fifty unclaimed bodies in a single grave at Chester Rural Cemetery with fifteen thousand people paying respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddystone
Zora W. Cannon
Caroline
Eddystone Ammunition Company
Talbot
Cannon
Chester
Boost Preston's New School by Attending May 4 Event
A community event on May 4 invites residents to support Preston's new school with an attending experience party. Key organizers urge turnout to showcase local involvement and boost funding prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Testing Seed Corn for Spring Planting
Farmers are urged to test seed corn before planting to avoid weak stalks and poorer yields. The U S Department of Agriculture recommends germination tests ear by ear, sampling kernels from top middle and butt, and discarding ears with weak sprouts. If germination reaches 97 percent across many ears the seed supply is likely satisfactory, but testing each ear remains safest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Will of Mrs Emma Hubbard Filed for Estate Sale
The will of Mrs Emma Hubbard of Easton was filed recently. Her property in Dover Washington and Easton is to be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hubbard
Easton
Dover
Washington
Court docket items from Denton to Centreville and Talbot
Several court actions are listed with trials set in May at Centreville and nearby towns. George L. Jopp sues the County Commissioners for 1500 damages after a traction engine fell through a bridge east of Denton. Edward S. Evans claims 21000 against the B C and A Railway at Pittsville. John Rathell sues Greenbury Williamson for 10000 damages citing criminal prosecution. Mrs Sarah E Martin estatedispute involves heirs at law and Dr Thomas W Martin’s heirs contesting distribution. Continental Life Insurance sues John H Thawley for 5000 policy cancellation but is dismissed. Goldsborough and others represent the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Jopp
Queen Anne's County
Denton
T. Alan Goldsborough
J. Owen Knotts
Edward S. Evans
B. C. & A. Railway Company
Owens
Williamson
Sarah E. Martin
Talbot County
Mrs. Martin
Canning Season Promises Busy Eastern Shore Drive
A Baltimore News correspondent reports a busy canning season on the Eastern Shore as demand outstrips last year’s weak crop. Canners pay higher prices to growers under contract, prompting plans for more acres, boosted by wartime demand for canned goods, especially tomatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore News
America
Caroline County Farmers Club Reviews Torren's Title System
Regular meeting at the court house on Saturday afternoon April 22 featured Prof. F. B. Bomberger discussing Torren's system of recording land titles. A general discussion followed and a bulletin on the subject was announced, with instructions that every farmer should secure a copy when ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
May 4 1917 Fundraiser Event at Preston Maryland
The Hast Woman's Club organized a May 4 fundraiser at N H Fooks in Preston Maryland to raise dollars for a new school. The event featured experiences in rhyme and activities using hands minds and tools and promised further attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
N. H. Fooks
Preston, Md
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Ridgely News
Concord
Colonial Army
Murray's Mill
Liden, Moore and Covey
Iva A. Russell
Arthur J. Russell
George L. Blades
Isaac L. Dukes
Charles W. Stokes
John Jester
Sallie
Lily
Susie E. Jester
J. Kemp Stevens
Elizabeth Stevens
Charles E. Stevens
Richard T. West
Samuel W. West
Harry R. Merriken
Harry L. V. Newkirk
Marion E. Jarman
Samuel G. Brown
Mary Owens Hussey
Gootee S. Liden
William E. Liden
Liden
Charles B. Harrison
William Kregh
King J. Todd
Henrietta Todd
Margaret Todd
Margaret V. Turner
James E. Todd
Laura V. Neal
Samuel G. Nutte
Edward W. Neal
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