Local agricultural notes and county events page
The column lists wheat and corn prices, farm supply offerings, and notices from L. B. Towers & Bro. about corn and canning supplies. It reports August events at Bowers Beach, a court sentence for former Dover police chief John W. Baker, upcoming Fordson tractor demonstrations, and the Baltimore ferry service Eastern Shore. Also noted are county road plans, a new Farmers Supply Co. building, and the Caroline county farmers picnic at Concord Camp Ground on August 21 with speakers like John Kimble, inviting all agriculturists to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackbirds
Steve
L. B. Towers & Bro
E. H. Hirs
Maryland Queen
Washington College
Chestertown
Farmers Supply Co
Bowers Beach
John W. Baker
Dover
Ralph Meredith
Denton
Ridgely
Irwin Schlegel
H. C. Fisher
Tuckahoe Neck
Phe
Baltimore and
Eastern Shore Ferry Company
Bay Shore
Rock Hall
Eastern Shore
Caroline County Tomato Growers’ Association
Court House
Talbot County Roads
Talbot Road Improvement Commission
F. FL. Lyden
New York
John W. Clark
Preston
J. Chas Linthicum
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Linthicum
Willard Bryan
Thomas Worthington
W. F. Amick
S. E. Sisco
W. J. B. Harper
Downe
Hillsboro
Oakland
Galdsboro
Flenderon
Thomas H. Lewas
Baltimore Urpeon
Cambridge Suesday
Brice W. Goldsborough
Federalsburg
Lenwin
Cambridge
Howard Kelley
Baltimore
Rhainas
Matrimonial Notes of Interest Visitors In This Vicinity
Mise Naomi Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry S Clark of Tuckahoe Neck and Mareece Roe son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Roe of Tuckahoe Neck wed Saturday at the Methodist Protestant parsonage Hobbs Rev A W Betts. The bride wore a white satin embroidered dress with lace. Roe works at the Denton post office. The bride was a stenographer in State's Attorney W Brewster Deen's office until recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Naomi Clark
Harry S. Clark
Tuckahoe Neck
Mareece Roe
Clayton Roe
Hobbs
A. W. Betts
Roe
Denton
W. Brewster Deen
Saskatoon
Rey
Clifton H. Lord
California
Lord
Luther H. Gadd
Annapalis
Annapolis
Col. Gadd
Earl Hamer
Wilmington
Wie
Jesse Reed
James A. Fleming
Thomas Waller
Alex Sedgewick
Ernest Field
Sarah
Seaford
David H. Tubbs
George Collison
Hopper Biddle
Isabelle
Emerson
Caroline
Nolan Wyatt
Evelyn
John ‘Reed
J. T. Richardson
Harrington
Delaware
Mary M. Mowbray
Roscoe Townsens
Baltimore
Ethel Adams
Savedge
Laura Crough
Ida Rickton
Sidney
Ale Miller
Ralph Cover
T. Pliny Ficher
Alderfer
Pennsylvania
N. P. Kern
H. BK. Hadsell
George M. Goolby
Wauchula
Fla
Elizabeth B Cade
West Somerville
Mass
Nathan J. Cade
Willard Shipman
Norfolk
Shipman
Edgar L. Fountain
Woodlynne
New Jersey
Concord Camp
J. Bryan Wade
Altoona
Henry M. Cade
Elizabeth Dukes
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Mildred
Helen Harden
Elizabeth Pastorfield
Katherine Reed
Wilson M. Tyler
The
Easton Gazette
England
S P. Manship
C. H. Redden
Nellie Richardson
Wm D. Uhler
Harrisburg
H. Earle Smith
W. M. Murphey
Frederick Ammonson
Andrew Freeland
Win. J. Shawn
Aubrey Smoot
Rock Hall
Walter Sparklin
Club Boys Had Fine Trip To University Of Maryland
Theodore Orme writes the Journal praising the trip of 200 road to College Park clubs. He credits the Maryland Bankers Association and Agricultural Department for organizing the August 2 week filled with instruction and wholesome enjoyment for boys and girls from the pip corn and potato clubs and the canning club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Orme
Caroline
Journaal
Pip
Maryland Bankers’ Association
Agricultural Department
University of Maryland
College Park
Base Ball Schedule At Federalsburg This Week
Four big games begin Monday August 16 in Salisbury and continue Wednesday August 18 in Dover Thursday August 16 in Chestertown and Saturday August 21 in Larrington or nearby town All games start at 315 pm Admission 35 cents children 25 cents Grandstand free A real baseball must see event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Dover
Thurday
Chestertown
Local residents visiting relatives across towns
A string of social visits features Mrs. Jonathan Scotton and two daughters Anice and Margaret of Wilmington with their Hony relatives in Philadelphia and Wilmington. Philadelphia guests include Misses Margaret and Ethel Sparks visiting Sparks and Jester families. Other greetings span Collingswood New Jersey to Edge Moor and Tacoma Pennsylvania with Bowen Richards Perkins Knotts Cahall and Sudlersville ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Scotton
Anice
Margaret
Willmington
Harlan Hony
Philadelphia
Henry Hony
Ethel Sparks
W. H. Sparks
Washington Jester
Clarence
Wilmington
I. J. Moore
Ed. Tarring
Collingswood
N. J
W. N. Bowen
Harry Davis
Myrtle
Ann
Edge Moor
Tacoma
M. E. Perkins
John Botomely
Millington
and Getty
Annie P. Everett
Cooper Davis
Clarence Bowen
Maye Leeds
Newport
Del
Gurney Knotts
Lena Hantwerker
Mary Cahall
Harry D. Knotts
Sudlersville
Social guests across states visit local households
Mrs Andrews of Philadelphia Mr Liscumb and daughter of Virginia and Mrs and Miss Drummond near Hickman were guests at Mr and Mrs Harry Becks. Mire aA Garrett hosted sisters Dover and Walter Meyer Millington. Mrs Harry Collison hosted Denton and Wilmington visitors. Rev W L Jump Greensboro guests of Joe Sullivan. Mrs Mary Breeding entertaining Calvert Harvey family Philadelphia. Libby Harris departs for Troy Pa. Catherine Singer visited Minnie Russell Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Philadelphia
Liscumb
Virginia
Denton
Chitford Trazzare
Wilmington
Emile H. Sapp
Robert William
Delaware
Robert H. Dill
W. LL. Jump and Family
Greensboro
Joe Sullivan
Town
Harry C. Colleen
Henry Cade
Ridgely
Mirs
Mary E. Breeding
Calvert C. Harvey
Libby Harris
Troy
Catherine Singer
Minnie Russell
Campers, Guests, and Preachers Taint Marydel Area News
Hillsboro notes list families visiting and camping at Love Point and nearby areas including Marydel residents Chas Stewart and family at Love Point and Mrs Ralph Holland visiting Western Shore. The Marydel Dailey woods Holiness camp meeting opens with large crowd under Thomas Shellbrooks with Rev John Reed and others preaching through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Dailey's Woods
Templeville
Thomas Shellbrooks
Wilmington
John 5. Reed
Walter Ford
Smyrna
Luther M. Broadway
Wilson C. Moore
Dover
Charles Sharpless
Henderson
Local Guests and Social Updates
Smithson and Mr and Mrs Thomas Jones with daughter visited Easton guests of Mr and Mrs Alonzo Willoughby on Thursday. Mrs flarry Towers returned home after a weekend with her mother at Hickman. Theiroif injured his foot while using a tractor. Mr Howard Roe returned to Wilmington after visiting friends here. Miss Naomi Coleman spent Sunday at Concord camp.
Local youths return from Tolchester outing and family visits
Miss Muiita Todd returns to Wilmington with her sister Elsie Todd after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Todd. Mildred and Pearl Callins visited Mrs. O. Fisher. Several young people journeyed to Tolchester on Thursday and a Sunday School picnic was held Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muiita Todd
Wilmington
G. S. Todd
Elsie Todd
Miusees Mildred
Pearl Callins
Ridgely News Letter Social Notices and Church Updates
Ridgely social page lists visits among Williamson Peters and Slaughter families and notes Ridgely Baptist Church securing Rev. Walter from Lonaconing to preach in Ridgely Jumptown and Greensboro. Jumptown Sunday School reopens next Sunday as Federation and Community Club plan meetings, with many local residents visiting relatives and attending churches.
Local Census Figures Announced In Caroline County Totals
The Census Bureau released figures for Caroline County and its districts. Total population 18,652, down from 39,216 in 1910, with district totals for Henderson Greensboro Denton Preston Ped eralsboro Hillsboro Ridgely American Corner and incorporated towns Bridgetown Federalsburg Greensboro Goldsboro Blilsboro Preston Ridgely and Denton noted. Explanations cite migration to larger cities and adjustments for Denton due to West Denton additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Henderson
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Bridgetown
Tota
Denton
Preston
Town
Pederalsboro
Own
Igto
Hillsboro
Ridgely
American Corner
Caroline
Federalsburg
Wowas
Blilsboro
West Denton
Exhumation of German Downes Body at Union Churchyard
The body of German Downes of Ridgely, buried last year, was exhumed by an unknown vandal last Saturday night and reburied with feet exposed. Journal members reported the act and the body was restored to its grave. Nearby residents and visitors from Clarksburg, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Queen Anne were noted in follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Downes
Ridgely
Union Churchyard
Jerome A. Davis
Downes
Hates Wooters
Clarksburg
W. Va
Local People and Visits Across Town and Nearby States
Mr and Mrs I T Moore return from motortrip through Virginia visiting sister in Stanleyton and Luray Winchester and other points of interest. Mr and Mrs John White and family visited friends the Kelleys at Oakland Grove last Saturday. Rev Frank Lewis and daughters of Pittsburgh Pa visiting brothers Mesers Bint and William Lewes. Mrs William Ehluches of Baltimore assisting daughter Mrs Harlan Davis near town. Mr and Mrs Ambrace Taylor of Ridgely visiting Mrs Pratt Taylor Sr and friend. Miss Ettie Moore returned from Cape Charles Va visit to cousin Mrs Lulu Pusey. Airplane landed last week with residents taking air rides. Mrs Aume Plaharty visiting son James at Penns Grove NJ. Mass Addie Smith of Paterson NJ visiting Mrs George Whiteley. Mrs Clarence Verry visiting her parents in Fredericksburg Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavin Williamson
J. J. Hurst
Denton
May Murray
Baltmore
John Williamson
Canton
Ohio
W. C. Peters
Mullins
West Virginia
Peter
Williamson
Ridgely Baptist Church
Walter
Lonaconing
Pennsylvania
Wendell
Carlisle
Walter Hoffman
Coblentz
Reformed Church
Nexst
James Dukes
Frances Dukes
Centreville
Fred Dukes
George Slaughter, Jr
Marcus Hook
Slaughter
Rison Duhon
York
Pendleton
Mrs. Badders
Dorothy
Wise
Ridgely
Mats Rebecca Saulsburs
Ben Weaver
Ernest Smith
Weaver Jones
Jones
Harry Lobb
Media
Annia Wyatt
Carroll Meredith
Caster Forester
Meredith
Charleston
Maryland
Elelen
Salle Denny
Centreside
Clara Denny
Clara
Queenstown
George Dutton
Con
George
Dutton
AL Smith
William Harrison, Jr
Marcus Hook, Fa
S. Matthews
Concord Camp
William Davis
Baltimore
John Davis
J. M. Herzog
Lancaster
Dallastown
Pauline
Helen Elliott
Skinner
Queen Anne
Harry Royer
Chester
Madican Royer
George Cherry
Emma Smith
Philadelphia
Fred Madara
Roger Ringgold
Wilson Jackson
Wilmington
Mass Dorothy Mancha
Easton
G. Saulsbury
Ocean City
Mary Laird
Thomas
Rehoboth
Dorothy Haymaker
Marie Scott
Lewes
Milton Smith
Myrtle Thompson
Hilton Village
Virginia
Howard Kehan
Atlantic City
Judge
S. 5. Stone
E.W. Roe
Mary Dasher
Greensboro
David Swing
Washington, D.C
A. W. Marvel
I. T. Moore
Moore
Stanleyton
Luray
Winchester
John White
Kelleys
Oakland Grove
Whaite
North Avenue
Frank Lewis
Pitsburg
Lewis Brothers
Mesers, Bint
William Lewes
William Ehluches
Harlan Davis
Ambrace Taylor
Pratt Taylor
Ettie Moore
Lulu Pusey
Cape Charles
Handley Family Visits and Local Wheat Delays
Bethlehem residents including Mr and Mrs James Handley and Mas Nellie Handley visited Cambridge friends last Tuesday. Several Handley relatives traveled to Cambridge and Concord camp while wheat threshing is delayed across the area due to heavy rains.
Orphans Court approves estates inventories and sales order
In one day session Judges West Harper and Shawna preside as Paul Holsinger administrator of Bas com Flamer deceased has inventory and appraisement approved and an order to sell granted Raymond T Andrew and Otho B Smith administrators of William T Andrew deceased file inventory of personal property approved Jennie F McConnell administrator of William T McConnell deceased files account of sales and list of operative debts approved by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Orphans Court
West
Harper and
Shawna
Paul Holsinger
Bascom Flamer
Raymond T. Andrew
Otho B. Smith
Wlliam T
Grass seeds at Farmers Supply Co store attract buyers
Prices advertised as the lowest prompt customers to visit Farmers Supply Co for a variety of grass seed types. Local shoppers note affordable options and a competitive selection at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Supply Co
Public School Teachers Appointments list by Board
A long list of recently named teachers and principals across numerous schools. Notable appointments include Marydel principal Maud Hummer Henderson principal J W Gibson Greenshoro principal Laina Cochrane and Bridgetown principal Mrs Mary B Bryan. The compilation names many schools and staff such as Caroline High principal A C Norstedt Denton Primary Laura Melvin and Ridgely High principal F A Stayer plus others in Harmony Smithson and Choptank localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel- Maud Hummer
Henrietta McMahan
Louise Cohee
Henderson- J. W. Gibson
Grace Smith
Elsie Bilbrough
Bee Tiee
Catherine Melvin
Goldshoro
Nevin Bender
Isabel Risser
Susie Marvel
Edinburgh
Irene Harman
Jen Baltimore Corner
Claudia Harman
Moore’ S
Lillie Doty
Ethel Eveland
Greenshoro
Laina C. Cochrane
Mary Martin
Verlia Krabill
Elise Roe
Audrey Jewell
Sadie Allen
Bertha Shull
Whiteley’s
Mary Pleasanton
Bridgetown
Mary B. Bryan
Anna Lynch
Garey's
Mildred Andrew
Camp Grove
Mary Crane
Burrsville
Mary Raughley
Liden’s
Pearl Fountain
Central
Hester R. Wyatt
Caroline High
A. C. Norstedt
E. E. Pippin
Helen Roe
Stephanie Ford
Jane Redden
Ralph Horsey
Mary Railph
Lucy Garey
Denton
Laura Melvin
Myrtle Dukes
Ursula Slaughter
Hilda Cade
Williamson
Florence Seeders
Williston
Delia Nelson
Andersontown
Della Wooters
Hickman
Nanna Bender
Harmony
Elma Todd
Smithson
Clara B. Todd
Grove
Amelia Cohee
Preston
Fernand Bennene
Katherine Cox
Mary Elzey
C. el
Jen Hutchinson
Miriam Wrightson
Hilda
Josephine Blades
Edna Fleming
Thawley's
Martha Clark
Cedar Grove
Barbara Roberts
Ridgely
F. A. Stayer
Mary Wooters
Mamie Smith
Lydia Jones
Beatrice Bower
S. E. Parsons
Mary. Laird
Ethel Cade
Furman's Grove
Blanche Laird
Laurel Grove
Viola Turner
Concord
Alice Hignutt
Smithville
Nettie Tribbett
Chestnut Grove
Myrtle Hignutt
Orath Taylor
Howard’ S
Ruth Meredith
Tomato canners face bleak season and low prices
A Federalsburg letter notes the tomato canning season will be small as growers struggle with blight and weak market prices. Many small packers may close, with likely reduced acreage and lower prices in 1921. Transportation costs and can shortages hinder shipments, and few contracts exist for this year's crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Railways
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Clerk's Office
Real estate transfers include W Lee Wheatley to Hattie E Butler for 140 acres in Fourth district at 1100. Trustees Fisher to William G Wooters for gg acres 元 lot perches in Third district at 7800. George L Clark to Luther Wilmer Dean for a Federalsburg lot at 150. Wilbur Pennington to George Slaughter for two parcels in Seventh district. Spicer to Luther Williams Dean for a Federalsburg lot at 3135. L Scott Matthews to Wilbur Pennington for 4 acres in Seventh district at 2850. Isabel M Carrow to W Foster Clark for 18 acres in First district at 1200. Leyman A Jarvis to Joseph H Isaac for parcel near Greensboro at 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Wheatley
Hattie E. Butler
Fouth
T. Pliny Fisher Et al
William G. Wooters
Geo. L. Clark
Luther Wilmer Dean
Federalsburg
Wilbur Pennington
George Slaughter
Sto
Mary J. Spicer
Luther Williams Dean
L. Scott Matthews
Isabel M. Carrow
W. Foster Clark
Leyman A. Jarvis
Joseph H. Isaac
Greensboro
Clubs to Meet at Ridgely Federation Day Plan
Clubs will hold a quarterly all day meeting on August 1 at Ridgely Reformed Church. Morning session begins at 9 a.m. with business and open forum. Afternoon program starts at 2 p.m. with 15 minute presentations by clubs. Open forums continue until 5 p.m. Ladies bring picnic lunches. Edith G. Norman invites all club members and visitors to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
County Federation of Women's Clubs
Reformed Church
Edith G. Norman
Maryland Queen Flour Gains Ground in Local Market
Maryland Queen flour, praised for its wheat quality, maintains a lead in local sales as customers report steady increases. Industry observers note the brand's strong branding and distribution contributing to its popularity and market position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Fruit and Vegetables Prices Fall in Baltimore Area
A broad drop in fruit and vegetable prices hits Baltimore and nearby markets with peaches at about 1.00 a bushel, Maryland tomatoes down 10 cents per basket, sugar corn 25 cents a dozen, beans 50 to 75 cents a bushel, cabbage weak at wholesale two cents higher, cucumbers 25 to 30 cents a half bushel, peppers 30 cents a half-bushel, and early white potatoes around 1.75 a bushel. Watermelons steady 25 to 65 cents each and cantaloupes firm at 1 to 2 per market. Onions fall to 75 cents a bushel crate. sweet potatoes hold at 10 to 11 a barrel. Deaths include Henry E. Sanger of Virginia, Rebecca Clark of Delaware, and Alexander Griffith of Denton, with funeral notices and burial details. The death notices also mention Rev. W Hurst buried at Centreville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Anne Arundel
Texas
Virginia
Henry E. Sanger
William E. Sanger
Cordova
Mr. Sanger
Talbot County
Josiah Brumbaugh
Ridgely
L. R. Brumbaugh
MHS
Rebecca Clark
John Clark
Edwardsville
Del
W. Lo Jump
Baptist
Alexander Griffith
Denton
G. L. Helsby
Griffith
Pheasants Sent to Caroline for Distribution Face Hardships
State Game Warden LeCompte notes pheasants distributed to Caroline will struggle to survive. Food may be scarce, Hawks pose a threat, and farmers must feed them through winter. Deputy Temple urges hunters to aid and avoid shooting birds during establishment in the county. Eggs were given to farmers to hatch under hens and later join other chicks in fields and thickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeCompte
Caroline
Temple
County School Appointments And Plans For Fall Term
Miss May Thompson is appointed supervisor and Miss Lavinia Crouse attendance officer for county schools. White schools start September 13 and colored schools October 1. Lulu Fifield wins Blue Ridge College scholarship. Joel Pippin and Clayton Cole to build Bridgetown school addition. Louis Adams of Denton to oversee schoolhouse repairs and carpentry painting work. A teachers' examination will be held Monday and Tuesday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Thompson
Lavinia Crouse
Lulu Fifield
Blue Ridge College
Joel Pippin
Clayton Cole
Bridgetown
Louis Adams
Denton
Miason
Denton to host Cook Bros Texas Ranch 99 circus
Denton hosts the Cook Bros Texas Ranch 99 at Towers grounds Monday. Features include Miss May Barton with twelve educated ponies Lulu Parr from a movie champion bucking horse rider Okla homa Joe Geo Barton and Dan Cassidy with real cowboys and cowgirls from the woolly west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook Bros
Texas Ranch
Denton
Towers’ Grounds
May Barton
Lulu Parr
Oklahoma Joe
Geo. Barton
Dan Cassidey
Woolly West
Wright Will Contest Attracts Central Shore Attention
The John N Wright will case before the Orphans Court draws interest from Caroline Dorchester and Sussex counties. The caveat claims John Wright did not sign the will and lacked testamentary capacity amid alleged undue influence. Miss May Wright represents the caveatee as executrix trustee with complex codicils allocating real estate and securities among heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Wright
Wright
Oak Grove
Caroline
Orphans’ Court
May Wright
Frederick H. Fletcher
Dorchester
Caroline Counties
Maryland
Sussex County
Delaware
R. Lee Wright
Miss May Wright
Fork District
John Wright
Henry M
Frank Wright
Dorchester County
Henry M. Wright
Seaford
Fork
Tatem
Elder
Lee Wright
Denton Store Manager Wanted by Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co seeks an experienced groceryman to manage a Denton chain store opening soon. Salary at start 38 dollars with advancement potential. Requires recent grocery experience and reference. Apply 111 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Denton
N. Charles St
Baltimore
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Mary S. Cooper
Virginia W. Holt
Love Paint
J. C. Sherwood
Joseph Taylor
Trappe
Cora M. Pippin
H.W. B. Rowe
Mattie Boyer
Chicago
H. M. Thompson
Houston Russom
Albert Cahall
J. Harley Johnson
North Carolina
J. W. Thawley
Westy Davis
Elmyra
G. HB. Stewart
Love Point
Ridgely News
the Baptist Church
Club Notes
Cencus
Jourrval
Aume Plaharty
Jame
Penn's Grove
Mass Addie Smith
Paterson, N. J
George Whiteley
Clarence Verry
Fredericksburg
Bethlehem
James Handley
Nellie Handley
Raymond Handley
James Sherman
W. J. Pritchett
G. Handley
W. E. Pritchett
W. O. Pritchett
J. A. Pritchett
Guy Handley and Son
Pred Blades
May
Richardson
Bob
Joe
Morgan
Mack
Sadie
Prince
Babe
Dearborn
McCormick
Bickford & Huffman
Bradley
John Deere
Oliver
M. Earle Stafford
F. P. Covey
Studebaker
J. D. Bailey Hobbs
Ninnseraprreei Beive
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