Local notices mix farming irons and car ads
A cluttered Denton area column reports wheat and corn markets, summer sales, a Chalmers car purchase, a funeral, a death in Greensboro, a court case for a wife’s throat wound, and church notices including Rev Dr Crouse’s sermon plan and a Red Men festival. Names include Mary Ann Shawn, Rev J E Smith, S J Hurst, H R Merriken, Benjamin Stewart, James W Cain, Washington College, Denton, Queenstown, and Caroline County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Mary Ann Shawn
Queenstown
St Veras
J. E. Smith
Preston
Williston
S. J. Hurst
Baltimore
J. H. Pastorfield Co
h—Wyatt
Brandywine
F. R. Owens
Truxon
H. R. Merriken
Benjamin Stewart
Whiteleysburg
Chalmers
C. A. Davison
den Mar Mobile Co
the Methodist Protestant Ministers
Westminster
T. QO. Crouse
Denton
Sarah Jane Jarrell
Henry Jarrell
Greensboro
Crouse
Caroline
Journal
Caroline County
Court House
James W. Cain
Washington College
Chestertown
General Washington
Charles Wesley Wieneke
Alice Elizabeth Mason
Albert Abbott
Dover
Margaret Stidham
Washington
John Rk, Bonney
Ethel S. Wallace
Andrew Well
Garrett County
Annie P. Guehringer
Holliday Trice
Hillsboro
Viola A. Turner
Davison
William E. Liden
Smithville
Weddings and social visits fill Denton season
Mrs Ethel Wallace and John Bonney quietly wed at Hobbs parsonage with few friends present. Many local residents and visitors from Washington, Baltimore, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia are noted as guests or travelers, visiting relatives, attending events, or staying at Burrsville, Denton, Ocean City, and nearby towns. The column lists numerous journeys, hospital updates, naval service, and domestic visits, reflecting a bustling social season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Wallace
William Ringgold
Ridgely
John Bonney
Burrsville
Hobbs
C. J. Burdette
Bonney
Albert Gearhart
Benson
Washington, D. C
A. J. Norman
Gearhart
Department of Justice
Hillsboro
Tom Barclay
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore
Prince
Los Angeles
Cal
G. A. McDaniel
Barclay
McDaniel
W. A. Spicher
Edgar Larimore
Goldsboro
Herman Eliott
Wilmington
Roy Stahls
Rackland
Del
E. H. Ringgold
J. W. Field
Philadelphia
Field
Eugene G. Anderson
Denton
Maryland Naval Reserves
Louisiana
W. H. Breeding
Hickman
Ocean City
Ida Elizabeth Cade
H. M. Cade
Youngstown
Walter J. Kelly
St. Lawrence River
Elizabeth
Margaret Booth
Chevy Chase
Frank Saulsbury
Marjorie Ewing
Easton
J. E Curry
Greensboro
John W. Morgan
Tolchester
Blanche Watson
Marcus Hook
A. Thawley
Catherine
Clara Blunt
Queenstown
Merrie Spence
George C. Walston
Camp Fire Girls
Caroline Redden
Gertrude Gilbert
Rehoboth
RK. B. Page
Lester Ball
Nellie Ball
Alfalfa Grower Sets Record on Virginia Farm
C M Chiles near Stasburg Virginia harvested alfalfa for thirteen years totaling over seventy feet of stand and 100 tons per acre from his field. Fifty three cuttings yielded one and a half to two tons per acre with an annual net return around 72.50 dollars per acre. He predicts another Caroline county farmer will soon match or beat this record as favorable conditions persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Chiles
Stasburg
Caroline County
Hobbs News Roundup Sees Residents Travel and Canning Start
Hobbs area residents visited Choptank and Baltimore while others moved to Wilmington and Newark. The Hobbs Manufacturing cannery opened for tomato canning as local families and visitors share vacations, moves, and social visits across Maryland and New Jersey.
Social and guest visits across town and beyond
A sequence of locals hosting visitors and traveling guests unfolds. Dr H C Duffey and family, Mrs A D Morgan and daughter, and several couples motor to or from towns like Salisbury Williston Federalsburg and Baltimore to visit friends or relatives including the Jarrells Beavens Hights MacSorleys Jones Hobby Sparks and others.
Choptank Social Notes Mention Moves and Local News
Mr H B Wright and family move to Choptank from Preston into the former residence. Hazel Waldron and Frances Price return to Cambridge. Ralph Wright back from Philadelphia. N B Goswellen and K P Stafford spent the weekend here. Chas Dean and son visit from Bethlehem. Annie Dean of Richmond visits Mrs C E Andrews. ELF Dunham returns from Baltimore. Excursion to Ocean City taken by residents. Bohemian labor for Choptank Canning Co. W M Wright in Baltimore. Concord camp attendance. Local peaches and cantaloupes shipped. Bruce Butler buys a new car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Wright
Preston
Hazel Waldron
Frances Price
Cambridge
Ralph Wright
Philadelphia
Messrs
N. B. Goswellen
K. P. Stafford
Chas. Dean and Son
Bethlehem
Lewis Wright
Fred Edgell
Talbot
Annie Dean
Richmond
C. E. Andrews
EL FL Dunham
Baltimore
Ocean City
Choptank Canning Company
W. M. Wright
Concord Camp
Bruce Butler
Towers and guests at Cor dlev a tournament
Two Johns Mr and Mrs W P F Towers and family and the former s sister Miss Lillian attended the tournament at Cordelva Tuesday Mrs W B Cooke and children were last week guests of the former s brother Mr and Mrs TH RK Towers Mr Ed Layton of Chester Pa is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs B Layton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PF. Towers
Lillian
Cordleva
Fuesday
W. B. Cooke
TH. RK. Towers
Ed. Layton
Chester, Pa
Mrs
B. Layton
Ridgely church farewell reception for Rev. A. J. Rahn
The Reformed Church and friends held a reception for departing pastor Rev. AJ M. Rahn and his family. The event included a presentation, choir tribute, and gifts for the Rahn family. They left Ridgely for Duquesne Pennsylvania on Wednesday amid general regret.
Burrsville Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Burrsville residents report a flurry of social visits and travels as families from Henderson Reading Philadelphia Bridgeville Harrington and Kent Island return home after hosting and visiting friends. excursions to Ocean City Powers Beach and Pocomoke City are noted along with new car purchases and local illness updates.
Social Guests Visit Friends Across Delaware and Maryland
Templeville and surrounding towns host a diverse mix of visitors. Mrs. K O Knotts welcomes RK C Stratford of Millington and Kathleen Carter of Baltimore, with Roland Knotts of Ridgely and others. Nearby, Mr and Mrs P T Pippin Jr entertain L Pippin Sr Jamary of Wyoming Del and G Davis of Benton along with Hester Wood visiting Clayton. Samuel G Faulkner of Wilmington and George Ross of Clayton spend the weekend with Earle Faulkner. J Rickards and F Heather of Philadelphia visit DT Rickards on Thursday. Rev W M McCann of Hebron and wife stayed with local friends Friday. W Jester and son Clarence of Wilmington are at the parental home. Frank Lane and family of Goldsboro visit Mrs R E Lane on Sunday. Sue Ford of Plainfield N J visits Mrs A E Moore. Mr and Mrs A Ling entertain friends from Westminster Mass. Pearle Cooper visits Durham NC. J We Davis and Nora Wyatt appear on the sick list. Horace Cahall and spouse have moved to Wilmington. Virginia Sparks visits relatives in Clayton Del.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Prettyman
Philadelphia
Elsie Knotts
Baltimore
F. J. Wright
Harlan E. Walston
Springfield Hospital
G. C. Walston
Wm. Reynolds
Grace
West Hope
N. D
L. R. Clough
George Smith
Luthersburg
WV. A. Spicher
Greensboro
Theodore Adams
Royersford
J. Frank Saulsbury
John Russell
Indiana
Spicher
Second Street
Benjamin Hopkins
Denton
Helen Hayadone
Albert Anderson
Anna R. King
Mary Lonefellow
Seaford
F. W. Towns
J. L. Sparklin and Son
Church Hill
Charles A. Nicholson
Louise Dukes
E. W. Smith
Corinne Mowbray
Federalsburg
S. G. Nuttle
Harlan Blades
Long & Beall
Alice Meredith
Cambridge
Gertrude Morgan
J. P. Neal
Grace Dyer
Emory Grove
Rose Phillips
F. W.towns
Ethel P. Cade
Alva R. Cheezum
Norman Cheezun
Melvin E Wheatley
Dorchester
Elva Fullerton
J. 5. Barnhart
Edwin Thawley
Crisfield
John T. Carter
Ocean City
Hobbs
C. H. Merriken
Levi
Maryland
J. E. Pollard
Harvey Gifford
Ridgely
Jus. Pollard
Annie G. Adams
Columbia
S. C
Edna
Easton
Mildred Hawkins
J. S. Slaughter
B. B. Allen
C. Merriken
Warren
Ohio
Atlantic City
Susan Smith
Ursula Slaughter
Earle Starkey
Dover
W. G. Holbrook
Newark
N. J
Hobbs Manufacturing Company
C. H. Nuttle
Morristown
Andersontown
K. O. Knotts
RK. C. Statford
Millington
Kathleen Carter
Roland Knotts
PT. Pippin, Jr
L Pippin, Sr
Jamary
Wyoming
Del
G. Davis
Benton
Hester Wood
Anet Getty
Clayton
Messes
Samuel G. Faulkner
Wilminygton
George Ross
Earle Faulkner
J. Rickards
F. Heather
DT. Rickards
W. M. McCann
Hebron
Sue Ford
Planfield
A. E Moore
A. Ling
Westminster
Pearle Cooper
Durham
North Carglna
J. We. Davis
Nora Wyatt
Horace Cahall
Wilmington
Virgania Sparks
Clayton, del
Queen Anne Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Misses Helen Hicks and Mildred Shot return from a summer school in Hopkins Saltimore. Mrs Edna Morgan back from Hebron visits. Mr and Mrs A W Neavitt of Saltimore guests of Geo C Moore. Mrs 5 Phelps of Atlanta visiting her mother Mrs James Rickands. Mrs John N Dimling and children of Walbrook visit Miss Edna Morgan. Mrs Josephine Barton visits her son in St Bonis. Mr and Mrs Clarence Conrey visit Laurel. Mrs Malthe Digpans visiting relatives at Berlin. Mr Henry Morgan visited Baltimore this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hicks
Mildred Shot
Hopkins
Saltimore
Edna Morgan
Hebron
A. W. Neavitt
Geo. C. Moore
5. Phelps
Atlanta
James Rickands
John N. Dimling
Walbrook
Josephine Barton
St. Bonis
Clarence Conrey
Laurel
Malthe Digpans
Berlin
Henry Morgan
Baltimore
Miss Margaret Gsell Hosts Summer Social at Home
Miss Margaret Gsell entertained many young friends at her home on Sunday. Attendees included Clarmer Way and sister Helen of Philadelphia, Cubed Faulkner of Sadlersville, Irvin Seward and Lola Seward from near here, and James Scully visiting from Wilmington with Elma Robinson also from Wilmington. Daniel Heck and Vida Purnell hosted and visited relatives from Philadelphia and Startley, respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Gsell
Clarmer Way
Helen
Philadelphia
Cubed Faulkner
Sadlersville
Irvin Seward
Lola Seward
Near
James Scully
Bridgetown
Scully
Wilmington
Elma Robinson
Daniel Heck
Vida Purnell
Startley
Social News From The Week Abroad And Nearby
Miss Sadie Devore and friend of Philadelphia visit Mr and Mrs Pred fountain. Miss Helle Prettyman of Greenwood stays with Miss Mary Jyden. Farmers haul tomatoes and cannery work starts this week. Mrs Emily Charles of Secretary visits relatives here. Mrs Emma Stevens of Wilmington visited last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Devore
Friend
Philadelphia
and Mire
Fountain
Helle Prettyman
Greenwood
Mary Jyden
Emily Charles
Emma Stevens
Wilmington
Is Our Prestige Slipping In Tomato Production
Agricultural notes from Concord warn that Caroline County has lost its banner status as the top tomato producer. Leaders urge growers to unite for higher yields, improve drainage, and invest in better tiling to boost per acre profits under Maryland drainage laws. County agent A L Nonwis offers guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Caroline
Maryland
AL J. Nonwis
Rev J P Wiley returns home for services in Laurel Md
Goldsboro notes say Rev J P Wiley yo-yoed between Laurel Md and Goldsboro for Sunday services taking D C Greenlee and later Elsie Greenlee on visits. J Spencer Lapham and others at Bowers Beach captured three small man eating sharks weighing eight to ten pounds each. Robert Jarrell & Sons to start cannery operations Saturday. Prospects look favorable for tomatoes. Esther Quillen spending a week with brother William Quillen Jr in Bridgeville. Mr and Mrs J W Murphy at Pen Mar for two weeks. Miss Louise Gray returns from Ocean Grove N J. Mrs Walter Sapp visiting Hazington friends. Corn looks well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jarrell & Sons
Esther Quillen
William Quillen
Bridgeville
J. W. Murphy
Pen-Mar
Death of Elizabeth Nichols 17-month-old in Derry Township
Elizabeth Nichols 17 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Hallowell, died of spinal meningitis on Saturday August 12. Interment at Union Grove. Visitors include Joseph Blank returning to Philadelphia, Mrs Blank and son remaining. Mrs Robinson Nichols and others visited Oscar Nichols. Walter Covey entertained in Preston. Sadie Hollis and Mabel Baker visiting Hilda Covey. Walter Covey reported loss of a valuable cow last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
J. E. Hallowell
Union Grove
Joseph Blank
Robinson Nichols
Philadelphia
Blank
Sue Medford
William Blank
Oscar Nichols
Walter Covey
Grace
Preston
J. F. Covey
Sadie Hollis
Greenwood
Mabel Baker
Hhlda Covey
Greensboro social notes mention several Willoughby visits
Mrs. Harry Willoughby and daughter Gladys spent time at the Willoughby home near town and returned. Norma Schleicher daughter of Prof Julius Schleicher Chester visited Miss Josephine Willoughby near town for two weeks. Ruth Whiteside stayed with her brother Andrew Willoughby nearby. William Wyatt and his children visited his sister in Clayton last week. Morton Dickerson spent several days with relatives in Delaware. Miss Cora Shockley visited Hartley friends last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Luther Griffith
Henderson
Irving Stricker
Reading
C. N. Fountain
Charlie Cahall
Ralph Cahall
Philadelphia
William Jacobs
T. R. Jacobs
Howard E. Hardesty
Bridgeville
John W. Stephens
Marian Stafford
Gilbert G. Breeding
Hickman
William Breeding
Alberta Sapp
Harrington
Zack Johnson
Houston
Del
W. Hi. Satterfield
Ocean City
Rachel M. Harvey
Federalsburg
May Walters
Kent Island
Mary E. Raughley
Powers Beach
R. H. Stafford
Pocomoke City
Lyman R. Porter
Thomas E. Caball
Greensboro
Harry Willoughby
Gladys
Mir
A. Willoughby
Norma Schleicher
Julius Schleicher
Chester
Josephine Willoughby
Ruth Whiteside
Andrew Willoughby
William Wyatt
Clayton
Morton Dickerson
Delaware
Cora Shockley
Hartley
Local Social Notes Highlight Harrington and Philadelphia Visitors
Woodenhawk shared time with his parents in Harrington while Mr John Chatfinch visited G W Chatlinch and Lightcap in Odessa. Sadie Devore from Philadelphia stayed with her sister Mrs Fountain and Georgeott hosted Wilmington guests over the weekend. Rose Illignutt from Farnhumt visited her parents, and several locals enjoyed a Thursday trip to Ocean City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chatfinch
Harrington
G. W. Chatlinch
Lightcap
Odessa
Charles Hignatt
Sadie Devore
Philadelphia
Fred Fountain
Georgeott
Wilmington Company Satunday
Rose Illignutt
Farnhum«t
Orphans Court Proceedings Reported in Probate Actions
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as administrators filed inventories and appraisements for Sampson P. Satterfeld deceased and Martha Wilson for William T. Wilson. Orders granted for sale of property and letters of administration sought on William E. Liden and Oliver T. Blades estates. Guardianship accounts approved and notices to creditors ordered posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judgves Liden
Moore and
Covey
Orphans’ Court
Charles P Dunning
John H. Satterfield
Sampson P. Satterfeld
Martha Wilson
William T. Wilson
Gootee
Liden
William E. Liden
Ida Towers
James Hl
Towers
John J. Hammer
Anna Hammer
Margaret Hammer
T. Pliny Fisher
Ridgely
Tilghman Taylor
Clement Drake
Oliver T. Blades
Charles I. Butler
Gertie I. Butler
W. Brewster Deen
Leonard Prattis
Catharines
Duffey
Hugh Duffey
An Appeal to Town Authorities For Cleanliness
An official of the Civic Betterment League of Denton urges town authorities to curb filth and fly nuisances to combat infantile paralysis spread by germs. The appeal calls town commissioners to act promptly and to empower the town bailiff to enforce sanitation measures now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Betterment League of
Denton
Plasterer Dies After Gas Bacillus Blood Poisoning
Milton Trice of Hickman Delaware, 47, died at Easton Emergency Hospital from gas bacillus blood poisoning. He injured his hand with a trowel on Friday, developed a blackened arm, was treated by Dr. Davidson who amputated above the shoulder, but the infection spread. he died Tuesday. He leaves a widow and eight siblings. Funeral arrangements and interment were at Nickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rat Rea
Milton Trice
Hickman
Del
Easton
Mr.Trice
Nichols
Denton
Charles F. Davidson
John D. Williams
Nickman
Old St Josephs Tournament Draws Knights and Queens
The annual Old St. Josephs Catholic Church tournament near Cordova drew twenty three knights including 12 professionals and 11 amateurs with Frank Boyle as chief marshal. Thomas Messix won first prize in the professional class crowning Miss Lizzie Dulin as queen and other prizes followed with Messix Lynch Cosden Favinger and Callahan recognized. amateurs saw Harry Messix take first with Lula Manred awarded the crown. A sale of white and pin stripe cerge pants by J H Pastorf ield Co. concludes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old St. Joseph's
Old St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Cordova
Frank Boyle
Murray Lloyd Goldsborough
Aston
Thomas Messix
Clover Hill
Lizzie Dulin
Francis Lynch
the Plains
Helen Haymaker
Ridgely
Ray Messix
Fannie Dulin
Earl Cosden
Longwood
Helen Lynch
W. G. Favinger
Catherine Callahan
Queenstown
Harry Messix
Lula Manred
Harry Slaughter
Old St. Joseph
Margaret Hudson
Easton
Orvil Dulin
Willoughby
Maryland Game Laws and Deputies Call to Sportsmen
Maryland game wardens outline open seasons for doves squirrels quail pheasant wild turkey woodcock rabbit and more with local county exemptions. Open Sunday hunting is banned and deputies empowered to arrest. Citizens urged to apply as deputy wardens and push for a paid state warden system and stronger enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeCompte
Maryland
Talbot County
Calvert
Charles
Dorchester
Prince George's
St. Mary's
Talbot
Conservation Commission
General Assembly
Midstate Fatal and Minor Vehicle Incidents Reported
Federalsburg area reports two automobile accidents injuring six people. First crash involved James D Murphy’s car plowing into an electric pole injuring his son and daughter in law and their baby who was hurled through the windshield. The Murphy party’s others escaped with minor injuries. A second crash saw Robert Noble’s car skid into a ditch, with Noble's son sustaining cuts and bruises. Separately William O Covey, driving near Chapel Branch, fended off three armed Negroes who attempted to stop his speedily moving car, leaping onto the running board before Covey fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
James D. Murphy
Noble
William O. Covey
Childs Stores
Seaford
Chapel Branch
Covey
Pastor Wheatley on the Concord camp
Rev. Melvin E. Wheatley reports Concord camp ended Sunday with the largest attendance in years. He notes definite spiritual results were not as hoped, yet the Word proclaimed with power can lift men to higher Christian living, urging supporters to act boldly for God and showing appreciation to the public press and ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatley
Melvin E. Wheatley
Concord
First Campaign Speech Echoes in Maryland Meeting
A large gathering in Pikeville on Tuesday night featured Speaker Clark and Congressmen Talbott and Lewis as the first guns of the speaking campaign were fired in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Pikenville
Clark
Congressmea Talbott
Lewis
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Moore
Pennsylvania
George W. Price
John Jones
House of Correction
Cheestum
Jones
Pws
Parpe Rha Gell
H. C. Duffey
Mary
Horace
Maude Winslow
Shannon Cramer
Chas. Jarrell
A. D. Morgan
Manassas
Alma Brown
Alabama
Geo. H. Beaven
C. H. Dean
H. M. Thompson
W. L. Thompson
Salisbury
James Thawley
Katherine
C. M. Hights
Elizabeth Wheeler
A. D. Branford
Margaret C. Jarrell
F.C. MacSorley
J. R. MacSorley
Edward Wheeler
C.T. Sauer
Ella Fisher
Wil Inington
Johns
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Ridgely News
Harvest Home
A. G. Saulsbury
Children’s Aid Society
Ladies’ Home Journal
Jiggs
Jimmie
Milliner's
Elaine
Rosaline Saulsbury
Dorothy Davis
Fairlee Habbart
Teressa Smith
Mars Rebecca Saulsbury
I. M. Carter
Alice Bennington
Chincoteague
Carter
Emerson
Amos
Mary Laird
Lancaster
Chalfant
St. Clair
Kennett Square
May Porter
Madeline Kinser
Georgetown
Jennie Marvel
Hofman
Neff
Margaret Moran
Marian Nutt
West Chester
Pal
Helen Matthews
Millsborn
Willim J. Moran
C. W., Jackson
W. E. Habbart
Habbirt
T. P. Dinler
Clement, Drake
M. F. King and Sons
Annie Turner
Fla. Stayer
Fiere
D. 5
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Carl Webber
Frank Muller
New York City
Frank McCloud
Mervyn Seward
Frank Seward
J. R. Garrigues
Selby Smith
Walter Goff
Harry Hemimons
J. C. McCoy
Vion
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Templeville
Queen Anne
Edinburgh
Southville
Woodenhawk
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