Local notices and events from Caroline County frontier region
The column outlines camp gatherings at Pentecostal Grove and Concord camp with plans for shows including Jesus The Christ. coastal road openings with highway warnings and signs. a large Harrington fair drawing thousands. tuberculosis cases in Caroline. a Denton Carnival committee meeting. a Williams family reunion at Cokesbury Church with a September gathering. and memorial notes on historic Bethel Church ties and descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Newnam
Pentecostal Grove
Chas
Jarrell
Hillsboro
Greensboro
Henderson
Ridgely
Caroline
Denton and Vicinity
Denton Volunteer Fire Co
Carnival Committee
Law
LJ. Walz
Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs
Herbert Cannon
Hyattsville
M. E. Church South
Concord Camp
Cannon
Millington
Suthersville
Ritchie
Goldsborough
Mackall
Denton Fire Company
Maryland
State Roads Commission
Denton
R. R
Samuel A. Williams
Cokesbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Reliance
Jesus the Christ
New York
Davis
Kinder
Old Bethel Church
Rufus F. Noble
Harry W. Davis
J. H. Whedbee
Seaford
Bethel
F. C. MacSorley
Federalsburg
Ennals Davis
Charles Herbert Cannon
Social News Highlights From Denton Passages and Travel
Denton social columns fluently note Mrs. W. C. Pastorfield entertaining at bridge with a circle of friends, and numerous families from Baltimore Philadelphia and Greensboro on visits, camping trips to Quebec and Montreal, island excursions at Chincoteague, and relatives staying in Delmar Philadelphia Towson and Preston. Multiple locals and visitors are named with summer plans, returns and travels.
Narrow Escape in Delmar to Georgetown Car Crash
Mr and Mrs Sherwood of Delmar formerly Hillsboro were traveling with a neighbor and child when a Ford roadster emerged from a dirt road. The cars collided near a dirt road leading to Tyndall camp causing their vehicle to overturn and pin the couple briefly. They were extricated with only cuts and bruises while the car suffered heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Sherwood
Delmar
Hillsboro
Textile wage cuts spread to three states prompt tariff call
The New York World notes wage reductions in New Hampshire Connecticut and Rhode Island as part of a broader move toward tariffs to shield American labor. The piece argues high protection costs risk making consumer goods unaffordable.
Socials and Visitors Reach Across Town and States
A flurry of visits and gatherings fills the week as Mr and Mrs William Belch host relatives from City Point and Philadelphia while Augistine Beach hosts Coffin, Clayville, Jones, Conaway, and Esther Clayville. Hopkins guests from Baltimore and Wilmington friends join March weekend outings with the Pritchetts and Edge family connections in Marcus Hook and Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Belch
Edgar
Katherine
City Point
Richard Rothwell
Genevieve
Philadelphia
Purdy Richard
Edward Coffin
Everett Clayville
Pearl Jones
Jimmie
Viola Conaway
Esther Clayville
Augustine Beach
al. Cosgrave
James Richards
Wilmington
John Pritchett
C. M. Wingate
David McMenamin
John Hopkins University
Baltimore
Martin Jensen
Raynard
Bessie
F. B. Sweeney
Lillian Meredith
Helen Heberling
Margaret McClanaghan
Harry Gough
C. E. Hallingsworth
W. E. Cartwright
al. Kusmaul
John Kusmaul
Marie AliMahoo
Owen
Jersey City
Robert Edge
Messrs
Wihner
Turner Edge
Charles Griffith
Marcus Hook
Marian Ogle
Frederick
Pauline and
Juanita Cole
Jay Reed
Nettie Greenlee
Trenton
N. J
Ed. Thomas
Linwood McKnelt
Marcus Hooks
Local Social Notes and Church Services Report
Templeville and Oak Grove residents visit kin across Delaware and Pennsylvania. Numerous family gatherings are listed with names including Starkey Knotts Star Key Downes Lord Griffth and McKnett. Church services note Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 45 led by Linwood McKnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford Starkey
Gurney Knotts
Amos Starkey
Oak Grove
Del
Kate O. Knotts
J. T. Howenstein
Bobby Collins
Evelyn Bradway
Norberth
J. R. Downes
Oscar Lord and Family
Mahoney City
Penna
I. T. Pippin
Olin Spy, Jr
Near Dover
H. T. Griffith
Alonzo Boyles
Near Massey
Gurney Lowman
Samuel Buckey
Dundalk
N. J
J. T. Baughley
Truman Richards
Harrisboro
Hail Damages Crops Near Goldsboro and Ridgeley News
The Ridgely News Letter reports a severe hailstorm in the First district near Goldsboro damaging four farms. Grapes at J Spencer Lapham’s Castle Hall farm suffered total loss on one 11 acre block. another 10 acre block was unharmed. Tomato patches and corn on Lapham and neighboring farms were heavily damaged with losses estimated from 1,000 to 2,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Castle Hall Farm
J. Spencer Lapham
Caroline County
Lapham
Henderson State Road
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Goldsboro Bank
Jarrell
Card of Thanks for Elizabeth Lister and Parents
We express sincere thanks for the sympathy and kindness from neighbors and friends during our recent sad bereavement. Mrs Elizabeth Lister and Parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lister
Don’t Take Chances Vaccination Plea Against Typhoid
Dr R H Riley chief of the Bureau of Communicable Diseases urges vaccination against typhoid for home or travel. He notes free vaccine through physicians, three weekly inoculations, protection lasting one to four years, and outbreaks peaking July to October. Emphasizes risks across ages and carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Riley
Bureau of Communicable Diseases
State Department of Health
Prand
Maryland
Isi
Locust Trees Blighted Raise Alarm Among Farmers
Farmers and experts fear a locust tree blight along roadsides and in woods. Locusts provide fence posts and rails, but the illness stripping leaves could kill many trees. Experiment Station specialists plan to investigate, noting a chestnut blight precedent and potential insect cause threatening widespread timber loss.
For Sale Airedale Puppies Mrs Barce Love Denton Md
A notice listing Airedale puppies for sale attributed to Mrs Barce Love in Denton Maryland. The brief classifies as a private sale listing with no further details on price or breed count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airedale
Barce Love
Denton, Md
Hillsboro and Queen Anne Church Notices and Local Socials
Sunday and next Sunday services at M E Church Hillsboro and Ruthsburg with sermons and class renewal. District Superintendent Jones to preach at Ruthsburg on August 9. Socials include bridge party at Queen Anne, summer visits from Philadelphia Baltimore Atlantic City and Newark, a community picnic despite rain, a Baltimore Milk and Iceland fair fundraiser, and family news on births visits and guests.
July Weddings in Denton Clerk Licenses Issued
July marriage licenses issued at the Denton Clerk's office list Edward Hambleton Grace Federalsburg and Mary Emma Deen Preston. James Lee Covey Greensboro and Dorothy Lord Goldsboro. William H. Knight Baltimore and Miriam Clark Ridgely. Charles Edwr Stewart and Catherine Wilmont Centreville. Stephen Lynch and Pauline Elliott Ridgely. Louis Hastings and Mary Bland Bridgeville. Alex Rittenhouse and Linda Bedden Preston. William Elbert Liden and Margaret Cook Federalsburg. Harlan J. Hill and Alice K. Dickerson Laurel Del.. Raymond Charles Deen Federalsburg and Pauline J Thawley Bethel Del.. James H Morris and Florence E Kenton Frederica Del.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Edward Hambleton Grace
Federalsburg
Mary Emma Deen
Preston
James Lee Covey
Greensboro
Dorothy Lord
Goldsboro
William H. Knight
Baltimore
Miriam Clark
Ridgely
Charles Edw
Stewart
Catherine Wilmont
Centreville
Stephen Lynch
Pauline Elliott
Louis Hastings
Mary Bland
Bridgeville
Alex, R. Rittenhouse
Linda Bedden
William Elbert
Newnam's Begins August Furniture Sale Monday
Drastic reductions sweep Newnam's as the August Furniture Sale starts Monday July 27 with wide price cuts on all items advertised on page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnam's
Local Social News Highlights From Dover and Vicinity
Dover residents and guests are listed visiting friends and relatives across Maryland and Pennsylvania. Names include Wheatley Paisley Trice Goatee Cohee Donaldson Soper Thomas Murphy Marshall Moore Tarr Love Johnston and families from Hobbs Tolchester Hartsville Hanover Pitcairn Hillsboro Federalsburg Delmar Long Island and Philadelphia with trips and host gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Wheatley
Fred Paisley
Dover
M. E. Trice
Philadelphia
E. M. Willey
Betty Rohrbaugh
Hanover
Ocean City
Lewis Butler
Elmer and
Marvin
Sam Price
Tolchester
Anna Goatee
Pitcairn
Louise
Catherine Cohee
David Donaldson
Henry Simpson
L. H. Thomas
Clayton Ree
Delmar
William Murphy
Hopkins
Edward
Lewis
Howard Davis
William J. Soper
Long Island
Nellie Wright
Hartsville
Ruth Hubbard
Clark Marshall
L. E. Moore
Federalsburg
M. Mertiken
Anna Tarr
Hillsboro
Harry Love
Ladies’ Aid
Donald Johnston
Social Guests and Visits Across Town Links
Mr and Mrs Clinton Neal hosted Albert Neal and Dorothy of New Jersey. Clarence Voss and wife from West Philadelphia visited Mrs and Mrs William Satterfield. Francis Price of Wilmington returned home after staying with grandparents. State's Attorney Wesley Thawley and sons from Denton were here Sunday. P S Raughley and son James of Greensboro dined with J W Price. Jennie Clark and Ella Redden of Denton visited Mrs Laura Porter. M F H Collison returned from Harrington. Fleming Starkey and family visited his sister Oliver Russam of Cordova. Harry Cheezum and son visited relatives near Central Church and Hobbs. Jacob Price entertained relatives from Wilmington. Jennie Lofland on extended visit to Houston Frederica and Bowers. Sam Knotts of Chester and wife visited his mother Laura Knotts. George Wyatt hosted Pennsylvania guests. Verdie Smith of Philadelphia visiting near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Pastorfield
Denton
Rehoboth
Bridge
Maryland Avenue
J. Smith
J. McManus
J. R. Eskridge
J. H. Johnson
H. F. Knotts
J. O. Knotts
D. Marine
Saulsbury
John L. Everagam
Samuel G. Nuttle
Frank L. R. Nuttle
J. Roland Chafinch
Chincoteague Island
J. Sargent Wells
Baltimore
Peirty
L. [. Jones
Greensboro
M. Kemp New. Nam
Montreal
Quebec
Canada
North
R. T. Wheatley
Janet
J. N. LeCompte
Ellwood
Vienna
R. N. Hitchens
Clarence Chaffinch
Mr. Chaffinch
John E. Chaffinch
Myrtle Robinson
Marion Downes
Robinson
Howard Shields
George M. Christie
Katharine Harrington
Everett Pepper
Tuckahoe Neck
Lee Anthony
Annetta
Ruth Willoughby
F. S. Evans
Delmar
Del
W. M. Murphey
Eric Carlson
Philadelphia
Murphey
W. H. T. Wilson
Caroline
Dane Page
J. P. Neal
Myrtle Caulbourne
Jack Price
James Smith
Hiladelphia
Virginia Cooper
Estelle Ahern
Carlton M. Short
Preston
Eldred Hirs
Aldridge
Ethel
Charles Due
Cincinnati
Ohio
E. H. Hirs
Henrietta Blades
Keston
Reuben Price
Vernon Hooker
Washington
G. J. Hooker
G. H. Wilson
Eleanor
George Herbert
John Nordine
Rockdale
M. B. Henry
John E Chaffinch
Helen
E. S. Evans
S. Bradford Downes
Kentucky
Jimmie Smith
Eastville
R. A. Lucas
W. W. Noble
Clement
Towson
H. H. Downes
Chicago
W. F. Murphey
Louise Noble
Helen Skirven
New York
Earle Chaffinch
Kathryn Hirs
Camp Davenport
Henry Wilkinson
Leolan Jackson
Leona
New Road
Sudlersville
Nellie
Margaret Jackson
Charles Hobbs
Milton King
Frank Richards
Robert Smith
Elmer Crouse
John Davis
Farm Bureau
Frank Simon
B.C. Millard
Eblen
Dora
Albert White
Thompson Swing
Mulford Swing
Roland Fountain
John Swing
Margaret
Laraine
Fountain
T. A. Smith
Brewer
Vera
Federalsburg
Miss Brower
Mrs. Smith
Hughes
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Ridgely
I. T. Saulsbury
Germantown
Robert Headley, Jr
Edward Pearsaul
St. Paul
Minn
Pearsaul
Charles Samis
Alice
Sara
Lew Lane
Samis
Henry Jackson
Roland
W. F. Jackson
Newark
Edmund Pendleton, Jr
T. C. Cahall
York
Third Avenue
John Hoffman
Jonas Shaner
Dover
Bower
Charles Starkey
Templeville
Ella Pearsaul
W. Nathaniel Bowen
Collingswood
N. J
W. H. Smith
George Fitz
Ed Rate
Williams
M. A. Brackett
Maine
Alfred S. Thompson
SV. F. Jackson
George Wootera
Calvin Lynch
Scranton
Daniel Ritchie
James Swing
Cambridge
Methodist
Tolchester
Saulsbury Brothers
Ord Raiiph
Marian Bullock
F. P. Herr
Pennsylvania
William Wilson
Denton Camp
J. F. Elliott
Willard Jones
M. E
Ruthsburg
Taylor
M. FE
Omar E. Jones
Richard Sauer
Saner
Alice Thawtey
Frank Marecki
Mildred Robinson
N. E. Knott
W. E. Sylvester
William E
Fred Sylvester
John Russom
G. L. Wilson
George B
Virginia Holt
Arthur Trott
Betterton
Herson
Muriel Stinson
Easton
Grace Vesty
W. P. Taylor
W. L. White
Lula Beaven
Ella Pennington
Carrie Holt
Charlie Fleming
Robert Davis
Milford
S. N. Pilchard
Frances Fisher
Gladys Benson
Rockville
J. Roland Chaffinch
Sparks
Susie Thompson
Sadlersville
Hilda Wathers
Sadie Wathers
Roberta Rowe
L’reston
George B. Stewart
John Holt
Penn’s Grove
Annie Tarr
Hobbs
Thomas Seward
Ocean City
Clinton Neal
Albert Neal
Dorothy
New Jersey
Clarence Voss
West Philadelphia
Wiliam Satterfield
Francis Price
Wilmington
Wesley E. Thawley
P. S. Raughley
James
J. W. Price
Jennie Clark
Ella Redden
Laura Porter
M. F. H. Collison
Fred Powell
Harrington
Fleming Starkey
Oliver Russam
Cordova
Harry Cheezum
Central Church
Jacob Price
Jennie Lofland
Houston
Frederica
Bowers
Sam Knotts
Chester
Laura Knotts
George Wyatt
Verdie Smith
Orphans' Court Grants Admin Roles In Several Estates
In an Orphans Court session Judges West Harper and Shawn examined approved and ordered recorded the account of sales of Minnie Eaton administratrix of Ida Norris deceased. Renunciation led to letters of administration on the personal estate of August Rensing granted to Edward E Nuttle with bond notice to creditors and appraisers named. Applications for B Ernest Reed estate granted to Sylvester J Fogwell with bond and creditors notice and appraisers Vachel Downes and Elmer Cole. Personal estate of Robert E Coursey granted to J Harvey Coursey with bond and creditors notice and appraisers James Pinder and William Frampton named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
Minnie Eaton
Ida Norris
August Rensing
Edward E. Nuttle
Leonard F. Covey
Charles Wright
B. Ernest Reed
Sylvester J. Fogwell
Vachel Downes
Elmer Cole
Robert E. Coursey
J. Harvey Coursey
James Pinder
Wiliam Frampton
Daily Vacation Bible School Opens Next Monday
Daily Vacation Bible School begins August 3 at 9 a.m. with ten days of three lessons daily. Four classes from Beginners to Intermediates include supervised play and well graded Bible Missions lessons. A one dollar contribution per pupil is requested to cover expenses. SIRA ARNOLD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Vacation Bible School
Sira Arnold
Concord Cemetery Committee Seeks Lotowners’ Help For Upkeep
Concord cemetery has been put in first class condition and the committee asks lot owners to see a committee member during camp and pay their share for upkeep of this old burying ground. It costs money to maintain such a place and assistance is needed from those with loved ones buried there. T. H. Everngam ET Orme Harry Wheatley Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
T. H. Everngam
Orme
Harry Wheatley
Community clubs share a busy turn in Choptank
Choptank news highlights a 22nd club room gathering of the Twenty Century Community Club with Miss Spafford in attendance. upcoming events include August 5 at Mrs Mollie Wright and August 4 at Mr and Mrs J T Blades plus various visits from extended family and friends across nearby towns.
Jurors Drawn for October Term by Judge Keating
Judge Keating on Thursday drew jurors for the October term, listing jurors by eight districts. Names include Heather, Smith, Cowgill, Jarman, Walls, Lapham in First District and Jarman, Hobbs, Horsey, Kibler in Second, with full district lists for Third through Eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Keating
Thomas E. Heather
A. Clark Smith
Chas
P. Cowgill
Wm. T. Jarman
Lewis Walls
J. Spencer Lapham
John F. Jarman
Thos. H. Hobbs
Geo. R. Horsey
Louis N. Kibler
James E. Curry
Andrew Baggs
Joseph Laramore
Martin P. Allen
John L. George
F. W. Redden
Samuel G. Bye
Fred B. Nuttle
Death Angel Visits Thawley Family in Tragic Loss
Elsie Jean Lister, 11 months old, died July 22 after a two week illness. Rev. W L Jump led funeral at the Whitby home, Easton Cemetery. Sermon drew on 2 Samuel 12 22 23 with themes of light Heavenward beckoning and comfort. Choir from Thawley’s sang Asleep in Jesus and Does Jesus Care Mrs Raymond Fifield sang Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Floral tributes from the Cradle Roll Loyal Workers and others. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thawley
Elsie Jean
Addison Lister
W. L. Jump
Jesse Whitby
Easton
Thawley's
Jesus
Raymond Fifield
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Lloyd Bredes
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Miriam Todd
Harry Arringdale
Alfred Bacini
Ellis
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Darby
Lula Keats
Nancy
Keats
Willie Taylor
Mary Winchester
Mildred Tribett
Katherine Lasier
James Dulladway
Eva Dulladway
Macklin
Dalladway
J. H. Brambaugh
Jesse Lasier
Carlton West
Carlton, Jr
Airs
Richard ‘T. West
John Clopine
Freddie
H. R. Towers
Mildred
Collins
Belle Dean
William F. Deen
H. L. Andrew
Queen Anne
Fred Rae
H. C. Todd
Elsie Todd
Pearl Willis
Victor V. Pepper
John du Hadway
C. C. Deen
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Tuckahoe
A. Dickerson
Lee Harrington
Harrington M. E. Church
Barratt’s Chapel
John Emory
Penn's Grove
Myr
E. Emory
Horace M. Morgan
Florence
Eloise Finch
J. H. Turner
Delaware
Ralph Willis
Nellie Dukes
E. S. Blades
Wilbur Calloway
Yollie Calloway
Edith Rickards
Irene Price
Burrsville
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Choptank
Twentieth Century Club
Spafford
Mollie Wright
Estelle Wright
Clarence Majors
Mite Society
M. E. Church
Marie Perry
M. P. Church
Alonzo Blades
J. T. Blades
Earl Nichols
Charles Larrimore
Hartington
Frankie Price
James Jester
A. S. MacDonald
Evelyn Wright
Mary Dillon
Stevens
Margaret Howard
Ruth Maloney
Anna Kelley
Hilda Lord
Paul Maloney
Earl Towers
Frank Doerr
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