Local notes from Caroline county and nearby areas
The Denton area reports crop damage from recent storms with corn blown down and stalks broken while apples and vegetables suffer. The Bridgetown baseball club plays this afternoon at 3 30. The M E Sunday School plans an excursion to Rehoboth next week. The Red Men festival draws a crowd tonight as church and school news mix with political talk and property transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berge Sisters
Sharptown
Bridgetown Baseball Club
John P. Dulin
Wooters
Chapel District
Talbot
Denton M. E
Rehobot
M. FE
C T. Trazzare
Masonic Building
Caroline County
Warburton
Jackson
Weller
D. M. Cheezum
Josiah
Wright's
F. J. Wright
Denton
Ald
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Protestant Church
Fifth Avenue
Main Street
Taylor's Woods
Preston
McCarty’s Wharf
Ridgely
Hillsboro
Post Office
Eliza Gray
Geo. Johnson
C. H. McKeep
J. Levi Burris
Edgar Willis
Thos. Farley
Joe Miller
Minnie Pulley
J. W. Ede
Ella White
Harry Gable
Jennie Stanford
J. Parkhurst
Dover
G. L. Helsby
Roland B. Trice
Harmony
Nellie M. Hill
Dorchester
William G. Gruwell
Kent County
Del
Sophia A. Meredith
Henderson
Emory Cannon
Elsie Robinson
Leslie H. Starkey
Mary Harrington
Greensboro
Concord
Mir
M. MM. Luzader
Virginia
Opperman
Richardson
State Agricultural College
Symons
Col. Sisk
State Horticultural Society
W. W. Newcomer
Hear Denton
Northern Ohio University
Prominent Philadelphia preacher aids Concord services
Rev Edward E Dixon of the Philadelphia Conference helps at Concord with engaging youth sermons. The piece notes his pulpit effectiveness among children and Iris talks long featured at Concord. Also covered are local marriages including Aliss Nellie M Hill to Roland B Trice near Harmony and the Chaffinch Greenly wedding in Baltimore.
Big Crowd at The Plains Tournament Draws City Politicians
More than a thousand people attended The Plains tournament on Thursday amid intermittent showers. Visitors came from many sections with numerous cars on the grounds for the afternoon event. Judges were W. H. Anderson HH S. Dailey and R. B. George. Comptroller Emerson C. Huntington delivered the charge to the knights. Albert C. Ritchie of Baltimore gave the coronation address. Victors crowned the ladies. Ray Messix and Lizzie Dulin led, Ed Boone and Ela Boone, Thomas Messix and Lizzie Dulin, Norwood Pawn and Anna Pawn. The piece notes a revival of the journey and declares The Plains tournament will be a regular event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Anderson
HH. S. Dailey
R. B. George
Fannie Dulin
Ed. Boone
Ela Boone
Thomas Messix
Lizzie Dulin
Charles Walls
Ethel Rhodes
Norwood Pawn
Anna Pawn
Hobbs Market News and Local Social Notes
Hobbs reports poor returns for peaches from this station while watermelon cantaloupe and potato markets run strong. Philadelphia visitors include Charles J Howard and Mrs Chares Howard with family. Cannery improvements add concrete floors and new machinery as tomato and peach baskets are distributed. Various local residents travel, visit or attend family events in Baltimore Philadelphia Concord and Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles J. Howard
Chares Howard
Andersontown
C. J. Burdette
Bessie Robinson
Baltimore
J. R. Ricards
W. H. H. Atten
Washington
J. W. Ryan
Dobbs Manufacturing Company
Edwin Paisley
F. Paisley
Charles H. Towers
Denton
T.L. Towers
Hobbs
Will Wooters
James Wootes
Chester
Karl Butter
Katie
Ridgely
L. Butter
Joe Johnson
Milton
HH. C. Hobbs
Thomas Anington
Cordova
J. H. Pollard
Aliedith Robinson
J.ft. Payne
Harmony
Mrt
U. Towers
Ethel Paisley
Alfred Hamilton
N. J
C. Nichols
Wilmington
Concord
Irwin Jopp
Local Social Notes From Sudlersville Area
Henderson residents and relatives are mentioned in a string of short notices. Viola Clayville returns home after a two week visit with relatives in Sudlersville accompanied by Mary Cuppage. Several families including Marvels Melvins and Gardons travel to Tolchester and Wilmington while others host guests from Philadelphia New York and Spanows Point. A glove meeting at Marydel and short visits in Delaware Philadelphia Camden and Wilmington are noted with multiple small family departures and arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Clayville
Eva Wyatt
Helen Moore
Delaware
Lockwood Godden
Philadelphia
A. B. Ganden
Hen. Lawn
George King
L. M. Jones
R. HH. Dilt
Milton
Wilmington
S. S. Jamie
John Reed
F. B. Sweeney
Marydel
Social Roundup Abuzz With Regional Visits
Queen Anne hosts Mr and Mrs Edmund L Melvin of Augusta Ga and Mr and Mrs Howard Jannan of Berlin. Baltimore visitors Mr and Mrs Taylor return home after time with Mrs Charles Rhodes. Miss Virginia Mays visits Miss Margretta Reese near Cordova. Harry Clark returns from Atlantic City. Ruth Hoffecker of Wilmington visits Mrs E S Bowens. Knotts family visits Williston relatives. James Moore of Baltimore with G C Moore. W M Society meets at Mrs Briscoe. Kepler Barnett of Baltimore visiting Mrs M E Wilkinson. Elizabeth Jump visiting aunt near Crisfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund L. Melvin
Augusta
Howard Jannan
Berlin
Samuel Diggans
Taylor
Baltimore
Charles Rhodes
Virginia Mays
Margretta Reese
Cordova
Harry Clark
Atlantic City
Ruth Hoffecker
Wilmington
E. S. Bowens
Howard Knotts
Williston
James Moore
G. C. Moore
Oscar Briscoe
W. M. Society
Kepler Barnett
M. E. Wilkinson
Elizabeth Jump
Crisfield
Ridgely News Column Tells Of Town Growth And Social Life
Items from Ridgely outline new houses on First avenue and nearby blocks with Lane and Lang set to occupy the principal of a planned Ridgely High School. The column notes social events, house parties, guests from Pennsylvania and Baltimore, harvests with yields limited by storms, fruit shipments, church socials, and visits by residents to Wilmington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
Templeville Defeats Goldsboro In High Attendance Game
Large crowd at Templeville witnessed a 6 to 4 victory over Goldsboro with Templeville scoring five early runs. Janell starred for Goldsboro, Hantwerker held the mound for Templeville and hit a solo homer. Goldsboro pitchers were Pippi and Meredith as guests mingle with local residents and visitors during weekend notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Templeville
Janell
Hantwerker
Pippi
Meredith
W. N. Bowen
LE. Tarring
Philadelphia
Homer Benton
Clarke Phillips
Sadlersville
Reba Davis
Cheswold
Washington Jester
Clarence
Withington
Isaac Moore
Maud Starkey
Newark
Del
Roland Knotts
Ridgely
K. O. Knotts
Grover Moore
Hamilton
William Moore
Mamie Beswick
Milford
Florence Faulkner
Kate O. Knots
Charles Luning
New York
Frederick Luning
Nell Knotts
Hilda and
Miriam Davis
Smyrna
Mable Vansant
Georgetown
Virgie Sparks
Local Social Roundup Includes Wide Coastal Visits
The cor dova and Baltimore set share visits and travels. Mrs Mary Cooper motored from Cordova to Chestertown with her son William. Mrs R J Bowen and son James visited Baltimore family and Mrs Fannie Fleming. Dr H Clarence Duffey and Horace, from Washington DC, stay with the Jarrells and the Highfields in Wilmington. Elizabeth Wheeler and Edward from Baltimore visit Annie Jump. Lenora Greenly returns to Baltimore after a month here. J EK Hicks and Elsie plus Grace Collins spend a week at Rehoboth. Harris Legg and Angie visit J F Russom. Helen Gray and Alma Bowen visit Mrs G H Bright. Sadie Wathers returns from Olive Hummer visit in Marydel. Rev S Pilchard of Cambridge visits Beaven household. Mrs John Holt of Easton visits Arthur Holt and sisters. H R Hopkins spends time at Queenstown. H Lay Beaven visits Easton. Grace Pennington travels to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sylvester
Cordova
Mary
Cooper
William
Chestertown
R. J. Bowen
James
Baltimore
Bowen
Fannie Fleming
H. Clarence Duffey
Horace
Washington, D. C
Charles Jarrell
Wilmer Highfield
Little Son
Wilmington
Lizzie
Ella Fisher
Elizabeth Wheeler
Edward
Annie Jump
Lenora Greenly
J. EK. Hicks
Elsie
Grace Collins
Rehoboth
Ales
Harris Legg
Mrs Rebecca Chance widow of Tilghman Chance dies
Rebecca Chance widow of Tilghman Chance register of wills in Talbot county for fifteen years died July 31 at her brother Z T Reynolds home in her Soth year. She leaves one daughter Ida Chance of Philadelphia. Funeral at her home with Rev Briggs. interment Easton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Chance
Tilghman Chance
Talbot County
Z. T. Reynolds
Henry Reynolds
Ida Chance
Philadelphia
Baptist Church
Mr. Briggs
Easton
United States
Preston
M.el
Concord Camp Meeting
Grace Dennis
Ocean City
Miriam Dennis
Marion
Bethlehem Social Notes Highlight Local Guests
Bethlehem residents report guests from Denson Baltimore Williston Philadelphia and Philadelphia area. Ocean City visits and a storm last Monday evening are noted along with family returns from the West and a Concord camp trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
C. H. Redden
Denton
E. E. Wheeler
Baltimore
Carrie E. Crosby
Williston
A. J. Messick
Guy H. Handy
Little Son
Philadelphia
William E. Pritchett
Alt. Edward Patchett
Ocean City
Oscar Messick
Marie Gallagher
J.H. Christopher
W. B. Waddell
Lang
J. B. Todd
Concord Camp
High Honor for Young Day Eagle Badge Presented at St. Pauls
Preston Lockwood Day received the eagle badge at St. Pauls Church Greensboro in a ceremony linked to Boy Scout ideals. Dr Henry Davies of Easton gave the address The event featured signaling demonstrations by scouts and noted Day and Isaac Henry as Maryland's first eagle scouts outside Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Greensboro
Preston Lockwood
Henry Davies
Easton
Davies
Pittsburg
Young Day
George Davies
Fritz Korie
Isaac Henry
Preston Day
William Otto
Robert Davies
Dr. Davies
Mr. Day
Maryland
Baltimore
United States
Isaac H. Henry
Boy Scouts of America
J. O. Bernard
L. I. Jones
Edith Quigg
Elwood C. Orrell
Atlantic City
Elizabeth Eaton
Centreville
Earl Hammond
Lucile
C. H. Pippin
Will Brashears
Christiana Applegate
Philadelphia
Roland Cooper
A. Schaube
E. F. Seward
J. H. Coursey
Wilmington
Jack Ewing
Addie Dawson
Alvin Smith
Oklahoma
Neb
J. C. Smith
Pear Town
E. L. Coblentz
Carlisle
J. A. Davis
the Briar
Anna P. King
H. E. Jarrell
Henrietta Towers
J. H. Bernard
Mildred Curry
Gertrude Butler
Helen Naylor
F. R. Malone
Woman Injured After Fall From Dearborn at Home
Mrs Charlie Hignutt fell from a dearborn while entering her yard last Monday morning and was seriously injured, remaining unconscious for about two hours. Visitors and relatives from Philadelphia Delaware Burrsville Farnhurst and Bloomery area are noted with local residents. A church service is planned at Bloomery M E Church on August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodoenhawk
Charlie, Hignutt
Dearborn
Lottie Devore
James
Philadelphia
Fred Fountain
Harry Lightcap
Delaware
Odessa
Elizabeth Brown
Burrsville
Horace Adams
Ernest Short
Rev. L. B. Morgan
D. C. Adams
Bloomery M. E. Church
Social notes from Burrsville on visitors and repairs
Mrs. R H Stafford entertained guests Myrtle and Minnie Thawley of Crisfield. Visitants included Mrs. Thomas Seymore Vernon. Mr. Ernest Clark and companion from Baltimore. John H Thawley returned home from Cambridge hospital. John Smith’s car damaged in a collision. no injuries. Visitors from Houston to W. H. Satterfield. Amos Layton hosted Pearl Masten and Elmer Cain of Harrington. Joseph Simpson visited daughter Mrs. F L Hanson in Wilmington. Mrs. Arthur Billing and son of Hobbs stayed with grandfather W E Cahall. Mrs. Edgar Smith and children of Wilmington with Mr. G L Blades. Mrs. Amos Layton returned from Philadelphia hospital. Henry Blight of Philadelphia visiting John Parris. Mrs A J Billing and daughter Elizabeth, Hobbs, with Iva Russell. Eva A Thawley visiting Coursey Hammond near Milford. Ben Greenlee and family guests of John Ireland. Miss Helen Weaver visiting aunt Mrs John Parris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Stafford
Myrtle
Minnie Thawley
Crisfield
Clarence Hunter
Thomas Seymore
Vernon
Ernest Clark
Baltimore
John H. Thawley
Cambridge Hospital
John Smith
Smith
Zack Johnson
Houston
W. H. Satterfield
Amos Layton
Pearl Masten
Elmer Cain
Harrington
Joseph Simpson
F. L. Hanson
Wilmington
Arthur Billing
Hobbs
W. E. Cahall
Edgar Smith
G. L. Blades
Philadelphia
Henry Blight
John Parris
A. J. Billing
Elizabeth
Iva Russell
Arthur J. Russell
Eva A. Thawley
Coursey Hammond
Milford
Ben Greenlee
John Ireland
Helen Weaver
Severe storm hits Federalsburg area causing damage and injuries
Lower Caroline endured a fierce storm Tuesday with heavy rain and lightning. Lightning struck George W. Carmen’s home and hit Allen Halder’s residence, with a bolt striking a car where Howard Williams sat. Williams escaped harm while realtor John W. Richards was stunned. Robbers looted Irwin Harwood’s store during the storm, few funds recovered. Katherine Chambers, daughter of C T Chambers, was injured when struck by a car driven by Dr Kemp Jefferson while crossing the street, knocked under the vehicle and sustained a broken arm and head injuries. Married couples include Mae Eaton and Capt. William Riggin at separate ceremonies. Ruth Windsor and George Bradley wed at Mar dela Springs. A suspect in a theft at a local plant is being sought, with the State’s Attorney considering institutional commitment for a youth relative of Wish Sheppard, who faces execution August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Caroline
George W. Carmen
Allen Halder
Howard Williams
Williams
John W. Richards
Irwin Harwood
Katherine Chambers
C. T. Chambers
Arlington
Kemp Jefferson
Dr. Jefferson
Mae Eaton
James E. Eaton
Sharptown
William Riggin
Bethel
J. J. Bunting
Ruth Windsor
George Bradley
Mardela Springs
J. W. Donaldson
Marydel Grove Meeting Draws Huge Attendees
Marydel reports a record Sunday at the grove with high order services and inspiring singing. Rev G W Moore of Goldsboro spoke, fifteen prayed, three converted. Funeral of Frank Tyler held at Hartly M E Church with Rev W M McCann in charge. survivor a two week bride. Emma Hill and daughter Irene of Oxford visiting the McCanns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Dawson
W. M. McCann
Frank Tyler
Washington
Hartly M. E. Church
Tyler
Hartly
Emma Hill
Irene
Oxford
McCann
Sad Death of Mrs Coursey in Baltimore
Word reached Wednesday of the tragic death of Mrs Florence Cowell Coursey wife of Rev Ralph T Coursey of the Wilmington M E Conference now in Baltimore She died by hanging in her room with a gas jet attached to a bandage The death follows a prior suicide attempt last spring when she leaped from a second story window in Baltimore She leaves two children Rebecca and Ralph T Coursey Jr along with husband and many friends in Caroline county formerly residing at Hillsboro
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursey
Florence Cowell Coursey
Ralph T. Coursey
Wilmington
Card of Thanks from Mrs T L Chaffinch
Heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for help and words during our time of affliction and bereavement. Signed by Mrs T L Chaffinch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Chaffinch
Primary Contest Progress in Caroline County Campaign Trail
Thursday featured Democratic candidates for Governor and Attorney General speaking across Marydel The Plains and Denton with others visiting Ridgeley Hillsboro Harmony Smithville Preston Bethlehem American Corner and Federalsburg The program highlighted the direct primary law and praised Governor Crothers era while detailing past achievements and future aims by Lee Maloy Copper Harrington and Ritchie, with local meetings chaired by Prof W S Crouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Messrs. Lee
Maloy and Copper
Comproller
Marydel
F. P. Medford
Father Cotter
Plains
Harrington
Albert C. Ritchie
Ritchie
Denton
Messrs. Lee, Maloy and Copper
Reuben Garey
W. 5S
Copper
Lee
Ridgely
Hillsboro
Harmony
Smithville
Preston
Bethlehem
American Corner
Federalsburg
Orphans’ Court Passes Accounts and Orders Property Sales
Judges Clark, Rawlings and Stevens presided at the Orphans’ Court meeting. Sallie E. Cannon, guardian for John Cannon and others, presented receipts and releases, approved and ordered recorded. John W. Dean presented first and final account of Robert H. Dean, deceased, approved and recorded. Denton National Bank payment authorized to Harry Marvil as an infant. Executors and administrators presented inventories, accounts, and orders for sale or recording. Letters of administration granted to James B. Wright for Charlotte Ross estate. Mary Eliza Morris presented final account, approved and recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Rawlings
Stevens
Sallie E. Cannon
John Cannon
Elsie Mildred Cannon
Glendora Cannon
Sarah Elia Kern
John W. Dean
Robert H. Dean
Harry Marvil
Denton National Bank
J. Frank Collins
Shadrach Dean
Allie V. Wheatley
Lona A. Culver
Francis A. Porter
Lyman R. Porter
Charlotte Ross
James B. Wright
Mary Eliza Morris
Charles Bradford Morris
Assault case reported in Maryland region mystery unfolds
Easton dispatch August 6 reports an alleged Monday assault on Lulu Willey of Pea Neck near Royal Oak and St. Michaels. Aaron Johnson, farmhand to Willey, is jailed after a hearing before Justice Dodson, with grand jury action delayed by Judge Hopper pending life-at-stake risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Easton
Mildred Clark
Federalsburg
Wish’’ Sheppard
Lulu S. Willey
Charles Willey
Pea Neck
Royal Oak
St. Michaels
Aaron Johnson
Dodson
Willey
Johnson
Hopper
Butler
Federal Game Law strict on open season rules
The United States Department of Agriculture warns sportsmen that federal regulations amended October 1 1914 will be strictly enforced as open season approaches. State laws may not conform, but observance of federal rules is required. Recommendations for amendment may be submitted in good faith, no public hearings, no amendments before October 15 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Faulkner Returns From Pleasant Philadelphia Visit
Mrs. J. L. Faulkner came home after a very pleasant visit with friends and relatives in Philadelphia and Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
J. L. Faulkner
Philadelphia
Wilmington
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the Local Department
Ffchly
Edward E. Dixon
Iris
Olsen
Peninsula
Dixon
Aliss
Nellie M. HL
James M. Hill
Dorchester County
Hutchinson Trice
Two Johns
Grovely
Haddaway
M.D
Trice
James Roland Chaffinch
Lenore Clark Greenly
Thomas Greenly
Hillsboro and Trappe
Chaffinch
Florence Hreeding
Ruth Meredith
Mabel Baker
Marjorie Anthony
Mildred Seward
Johns Hopkins University
Annie Neal Dryden
Crisfiell
S. G. Nuttle
Miss Dryden
Merlyn Finch
May Smith
Hebron
Clarence Crone
N.C
H. E. Ramsdell
Linwood Jones
Catherine
William, Jones
Ernest C. Potter
Fannie C. Jones
Thomas R. Green
Alexander Hardcastle
Freda Mcleod
Landsdowne
Baltimore County
R. T. West
William Watson
Elbert Re Nuttle
Joseph A. Willis
North Wales
Winfield R. Wright
Anna Ottinger
Hazel Everngain
E M. Stack
Scranton
Cubbage
W. J. Kelly
W. A. Robinson
P. W. Carey
C. A. Whisler
Lloyd A. Gooden
Harry Gough
M. F. Gough
Queen Anne
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Ridgely News
Lane & Lang
First Avenue
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Ridgely High
W. J. Lord
Samuel Austin
Guy Turner
John Davis
Mill Pond
Joe Lynch
Bruce
Margaret Moran
Wissinoming
Eliza Imler
Altoona
Jessie Johnson
Eddington
Daniel Laer
Chestnut Hill
Mary Holland
Helen Matthews
Millsboro
Etta Matthews
Evanston
Saulsbury Brothers
Corm
Acre
Hilda Turner
Alice Parsley
Gertrude Flyer
Princess Anne
Minnie Adkins
Salisbury
Jerome Heather
F. Ralph Patterson
C. L. Opperman
Lois White
C. A. Mitchell
Buffalo
Andrew Mitchell
E. E. Dragoo
J. E. Wilson
New York City
Harry Cubbage
Lincoln City
Deyler
Royersford
Montgomery County
T. E. Imler
Church of the Brethren
Elder Wine
Woodside
Elmer Coblentz
Reformed Church of
Ray MecGibbon
J.F. Stevenson
Balttioro
Troy Ashcroft
Wadesboro
N. C
Clara Pennington
James Baker
Robert E. Smith
Surtees
Helen Hanson
Camden
N.J
Arthur Richards
Sellers
Blackburn
Harry Robinson
Will Smith
Laura Godwin
Flint
Michigan
J. M. Haymaker
John Service
Iris Smith
University of Virginia
Lelia Walters
Ed. Walters
W. E. Habbart
Brandywine Summit
Selby Smith
Mary Garrigues
Carroll Meredith
Ray Smith
Kathleen Knotts
Aimee Jones
Harry Gibson
Delmar
Helen Smith
Samuel Saxton
Hedelia Cline
James Lynch
Alfred Sigler
Richard Carter
Miriam Cahall
Kent Island
John Jarrell
Leo Meginney
Davis
I. E. Mason
Will Mason
John Holt
Arthur Holt
H. R. Hopkins
Queenstown
H. Lay Beaven
Grace Pennington
Rose Higuati
Farnhurst, del
Sheppard
Rmipwst
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