Local Notes On Politics and Real Estate in Talbot County
The column reports August 29 primary election plans and gubernatorial interest, local farm purchases near Seaford and Ridgely, and real estate transfers in Tuckahoe Neck and surroundings. It notes tax reminders, poultry product value forecasts, and church and camp activities, with obituaries and business updates from area firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Blackiston’ S
Leroy C. Longfellow
Seaford
Iray
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
J. B. Nichols
Ridge
J. H. Beauchamp
Sail Pond
Church
Greensboro
W. W. Bowen
Ingleside
Lidgely
John T. Carter
James M. Neal
Brownsville
Harrington
Francis W. Janney
Baltimore
P. R. Fisher
Senator Gorman
Wm. Bullock
Pennsylvania
Caroline
Hr. Webster
Rising Sun
M. E
Mar. Westerfield
Cecil
Taylor's Woods
T. Pliny Fisher
John W. Clark
Thawley’s Chapel
Tuckahoe Neck
Martha A. Beauchamp
Blau Lee Club
Masonic Hall
Philip D. Laird
Montgomery
W. Mason Shehan
Easton
Richard Alburger
Denton
Alburger
Waterford
New York
Denton Cemetery
Clark & Hro
Pennsylvania Fire [Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Thomas Wright
J. E. Smith
Preston
Williston
Personal and Social Items in Denton and Nearby
Many visitors and relatives are noted across Denton and surrounding towns. Baltimore figures Samuel J. West and Andrew H. Mettee appear among guests. others travel to Atlantic City, Dover, Rehoboth, Wilmington, and Washington. Local residents host and visit family, friends, and officials including Governor Pennewill and Senator Rayner while attending events and weeklong visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. West and Son
Baltimore
Caroline
West
Denton
Andrew H. Mettee
Baltimore Bar Library
Metice
Plaindealing
J. Boon Dukes
C. B. George
Cora Hutson
Ida Melivaine
Atlantic City
Dover
Beniah L. Lewis
Harrington
Hl. R. Lewis
Ida Hollingsworth
New York
Philadelphia
Emma Hess
Ada Filer
Washington
M. I. Parsonage
Pennewill
Delaware
George FE
Saulsbury
Elizabeth Keen Norris
John A. Mackintosh
J. M. Sheridan
Federalsburg
Reliance
J. K. Hannaberry
Easton
T. W. Smith
Masters Jarrett
John ‘T. Ward
A. N. Ward
Louis R., Dukes
C. Leslie Walls
Charles
Queen Anne
Eastern Shore Route Touted for New Railway Line
The Centreville Record reports talks of a Western Maryland backed line from Easton to Cambridge and Salisbury, passing Queenstown, Cambridge, Eas ton, Salisbury and Snow Hill. The Queenstown Cambridge and Salisbury Railroad, incorporated in 1908, would tap major Eastern Shore traffic and involve Centreville figures like Col. W. Hopper Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centreville
Western Maryland Railroad
Easton
Cambridge
Salisbury
Queenstown
Queeenstown
W. Hopper Gibson
Maryland
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Snow Hill
Rev Albert A Bichell Leaves Baltimore Church
Baltimore papers report Rev Albert A Bichell former pastor of Remington Avenue Independent Methodist Church in Baltimore resigned and left the city amid domestic trouble with his wife Mrs Bichell. Disputes followed after he failed to return from Eastern Shore services and neighbors noted his absence. The church board refused to accept the resignation when he appeared without his wife who was then away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. Bichell
Baltimore
Albert A. Bichell
Vurrsville
Remington Avenue
Dichell
Bichell
Ridgely News Briefs and Local Notes From a Turbulent Week
Electrical storms knocked out power across town with churches and shops dark. Peach prices rise to 95 cents a basket as area canners Saulsbury Bros. expand. tomato and corn canning also reported. A festival at Emmanuel Church is planned on Friday and Saturday at the public school ground. Several typhoid cases noted. crops delayed but promising if frost holds off. People visit Atlantic City on the RR excursion. Easton fair attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Emmanuelant Church
Ridgely
Messrs. Day
Swing and Company
J. H. Sewell
Cordova
Charles Stephens
Saulsbury Bros
M. H. Dragao
Straughn
Matthews
Lelia Freeman
Jack Frost
Easton
Social visiting list across towns on weekend
The column lists numerous visits and stays by local residents across Easton Wilmington Philadelphia and nearby towns. Names include Adams Longacker Sullivan Williams Fisher Stevens Keys Smith Wil lias Wright Davis Allen Bowens Norman Todd Todd Fero Legar Gullette Williams Fero Carroll Jones Bryan Turner Prince and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Adams
Longacker
Miss Anna
Oscar
Joshua Wright
Easton
McCoon
Allen
Alice Todd
Philadelphia
W. J. Davis
Elfwood Allen
Wilmington
J. M. Wright
Anna Bowens
Norman
Vaughn Lepar
Baltimore
J. F. Legar
Ruth Gullette
Vienna
Herman Wright
Margaret Williams
Niagara Falls
Virgin Williams
James Fero
J. C. Foster
Carroll
New York
Alice Jones
Edith Bryan
Eveyln Davis
Myrtle Turner
Harry Turner
Emma Long
Edna Prince
Social notes from Burrsville and nearby towns
Delaware county social calendar notes detail visits and guest stays. Families from Burrsville, Denton, Philadelphia, Hollidaysburg, Pittsburg, and Dover are listed with accompanying relatives and trips to Bowlees, Bowers Beach, and Crisfield. Mrs. Mary J. Cahall and descendants visit Wyoming and Wilmington area kin. A driving horse belonging to W. H. Satterfield died last Monday.
Gorman and Poe Campaign Stop in Caroline County
A Caroline County stop by Senator Gorman and Attorney General candidate Edgar Allan Poe drew a large local audience. Alonzo L. Miles praised Gorman as best qualified to lead, while Gorman defended his record on primary law and public utilities. Poe, without opposition in his party, endorsed Gorman’s stance on utilities, and the day ended with the group boarding to Baltimore, leaving the primary race open to outcome next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Gorman
Edgar Allan Poe
Alonzo L. Miles
Baltimore
Mr. Poe
Caroline
Mr. Miles
W. W. Goldsborough
Messrs
J. Calvin Smith
Edward E. Goslin
Harvey L. Cooper
J. Frank Ledman
Albert W. Sisk
Thomas A. Smith
J. Kemp Stevens
M. Bates Stephens
John K. Lynch
J. Olan Clark
Bayard Nichols
W. Thomas Hignatt
Charles E. Andrews
Thomas A Smith
Hure
Gorman
Lee
Crothers
Baltimore City
Warfield
Miles
Maryland
Raynex
Annapolis
Senator Lee
Howard
House of Delegates
Public
House
Senate
Finance Committee
Sproesser
Price
Ridgely
Caroline county direct primary praised by senator
In an Evening Sun interview dated August 24, Senator Goslin extols Caroline county’s direct primary system noting that many candidates file for few offices and praising local citizens for selecting qualified representatives. He praises civic righteousness, self restraint, and expresses admiration for Senator Blair Lee. News updates from Hobbs follow, detailing local movements, visits, cannery work, and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goslin
Evening Sun
Caroline County
Senate of
Maryland
Blair Lee
Blair Lee Club Formed by Democrats in Caroline County
About fifty Democrats met at the Denton town hall Saturday evening and formed a Blair Lee Club with J. W. Kerr as president and Reuben Garey as secretary. The group plans to mobilize three hundred workers to back Blair Lee for Maryland governor and urges Democratic voters to pledge support by joining the club and endorsing his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Town Hall
Blair Lee
J. W. Kerr
Reuben Garey
Lee
Maryland
Caroline County
Orphans' Court Proceedings Reported Actions
In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood presided. Administrators and executors presented accounts and releases for heirs and legatees which were approved. Final ratifications and sale orders were issued for several estates. The Journal urges subscription for county news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden
Fleetwood
Philip A. Marvel
Henry D. Marvel
Thomas H. Hobbs
Sarah E. Hobbs
Band of Houston Towers
Elsie O. Kraft
Robert
Orlando Patton
Chas
Harrison
Robert Patton
Harvey L. Cooper
Thos. L. Dawson
Nisi
Social visitors and guests at local homes
Marydel notes Mrs Elizabeth Vinson and son Ralph from Wilmington along with Mrs Mary Thawley and daughter Helen of Philadelphia visiting Mrs George N Ross near town. Others include Harry Dailey and Charlie Jacobs with Effie Heather at Bowers Beach, and various guests at the Ross home from Smyrna Wilmington Mary Del and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Elizabeth Vinson
Ralph
Wilmington
Mary Thawley
Mary West
Helen
Philadelphia
George N. Ross
Harry Dailey
Charlie Jacobs
Effie W. Heather
Bowers Beach
Dailey
W. D. Parry
W. D. Farry
D. D
Smyrna
Frederick Hubbard
M. Oh. Hubbard
Charles Adams
Baltimore
Mary Garey
Denton
Nolan G. Steele
S. E. Sidell
Emma Steele
Local social notes recall visits and improvements
Mrs T W White and Mrs Collins returned home after a pleasant visit with Easton and Oxford friends. Miss Jennie Henry and Mrs Payne were guests of brother George Henry. Mr Martin Swiss recovers from rheumatism. Many young folks attended Laurel camp last Sunday. Our school house received a fresh coat of paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. White
W. L Collins
Easton
Oxford
Jennie Henry
Payne
George Henry
Martin Swiss
Laurel Camp
Fire destroys Willis Poole home near Preston
Fire swept through the Willis Poole dwelling two miles north of Preston while the family attended a camp meeting. Neighbors discovered the blaze too late to stop it, consuming all contents and $46 in cash. The origin of the fire remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Willis Poole
Woman Dies at 20 After Disease Complications
Miss Ola Collins aged twenty died at her home after a period of illness. She leaves a mother Mrs Annie Collins, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral held at her home then interment in Concord cemetery. Numerous friends and relatives visiters and guests are noted in local society notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Collins
Annie Collins
Wade Anthony
Grace Collins
Nelson MacMahan
Federalsburg
Messrs
Gootee
Herbert Collins
Philadelphia
Concord Cemetery
Allan Pennington
Washington, D. C
Margaret Parr
Ohio
Pennington
Fletcher Pennington
Wm. Moore
Lillian
Wilmington
Houston Russom
Baltimore
Dayton
C. H. Dean
Queen Anne
M. Thompson
Alma
W. L. Thompson
Cambridge
Wim
Arthur Holt
University Hospital
Prettyman
Galena
Ethel
J. W. Prettyman
Mabel Knotts
S. N. Pilchard
Delmar
Smith
H. Clarence Duffey
Washington
Charles Jarrell
Mary Taylor
Clara Price
Asbury Sharp
Sherwood
Emma Morgan
E. H. Gale
In Memoriam and Obituary Snippets
In loving remembrance of Maud Stafford who died August 21 196. Rest on dear Maud while God knows best. By husband M Eanne Starrong. Norman Pollard infant son of Mr and Mrs J H Pollard died last week with funeral held Thursday Rev G L Helsby. Interment Concord. Pallbearers listed. Also note Gilbert B Maloney taken to be with Jesus on 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venton
Charles N. Hughes
Mildred Willer
Violet Thomas
Ethel Homney
H. Johnson
William J. Parker
Coran Steavant
Levi N. Stauffer
H. C. Haskins
Lulu Lent
Henry LeKates
John F. W. Collinson
Poplar Grove
Charles 5. Carmine
William F. Phillips
Tuckahoe Neck
Glanville Harness
Ohio
John R. Griffin
Logan S. Bowyer
Virginia
Griffin
Tuckahoe River
Samuel A. Riley
Worcester County
Maryland
Riley
Saulsbury
Burrsville
M. Lo Veasey
Maud Stafford
Maud
M. Eanne Starrong
Norman Pollard
J. H. Pollard
Gilbert B. Maloney
Jesus
McPreen
Father
School Reopens September 5 Following Commission Action
The commissioners decided to reopen schools on September 5. The following teachers were confirmed: Bethlehem Edna HK Morgan Furman's Grove Sadie Allen Willoughby's Gertrude Willoughby Harmony Mary H. Griffith Hickman Lulu Clark Goldsboro Cora M. Pippin principal Elizabeth Dukes Mystle Patchett assistants Houstons' Branch Mary F. Reynolds Hobbs Ruth A. Stewart Liden's Mae Price Smithville Dora Powell American Corner Elsie Lee Roe Smithson Clara B. Todd Greensboro O Perry Simmons principal Myrtle Thompson Leacy Roc Mary Butterworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Edna HK. Morgan
Furman's Grove
Sadie Allen
Willoughby's
Gertrude
Willoughby
Harmony
Mary H. Griffith
Hickman
Lulu Clark
Goldsboro
Cora M. Pippin
Elizabeth Dukes
Mystle Patchett
Houstons
Mary F. Reynolds
Hobbs
Ruth A. Stewart
Liden’s
Smithville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Smithville residents report Aliss Ruth Thomas and Mr Gillis of Cambridge returned home after visiting friends. Miss Bessie Lyden stayed with sister Mrs Clarence Parker near Bridgeville. Russell Savage of Philadelphia visits relatives. Laurel camp hosts many locals on Sunday. Helen Satterfield visits sister Mrs Blaine Bullock. John Alford visits relatives at Hickman and Greenwood. Myra Wright visits friends in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Merriken
Miss & M
Philadelphia
New York City
Washington, D. C
Birmingham
Alabama
Arinthea Corkran
E. M. Willey
Claiborne
E. Willey
Maggie Laker
Baltimore
Grace Leigh
S. A. Smith
T. H. Towers
Hobbs Manufacturing Company
C. Howard
Paul
Rehoboth
Howard
Robt. Anderson
Wilson
Phildelphia
Caroline
Talbot
J. F. Walls
Elmer Jones
Elmer
Gladys Price
Harrington
Ethel Cahall
Felton
Elizabeth Billings
Wm. Ayres
Ames
J. T. Bailey
Ruth Cannon
Tangier
Minerva Todd
Andersontown
Iyah
Bert Smith
Adah Griffith
M. I. Holbrook
A. D. Branford
Hillsboro
E. M. Merriken
J. E. Merriken
Monroeville
N. J
W. W. Cohee
W. C. Todd
Cannery
Concord
J. R. Whaley
Farnhurst
Del
T. Meloney
Lawrence Sipple
Viola
J. F. Kelley
Russell Savage
John Chaffinch
T. H.towers
James Anderson
Sacramento
California
Parson Dailey
Aliss Ruth Thomas
Gillis
Cambridge
Bessie Lyden
Clarence Parker
Bridgeville
Laurel Camp
Helen Satterfield
Blaine Bullock
John Alford
Hickman and
Greenwood
Myra Wright
Taken A Captive To Babylon From Jeremiah 39
A historical sermon-like piece discusses Nebuchadnezzar's 605 BCE siege of Jerusalem and its brutal aftermath including famine, fires, and execution. It links Babylonian conquest to biblical prophecies by Ezekiel and Jeremiah, contrasts divine warning with human sin, and argues that reformatories require the Gospel to truly reform. It warns that prisons and punishments without spiritual renewal fail to prevent crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebuchadnezzar
Jerusalem
Babylon
Riblah
Hamath
God
Zedekiah
Judah
Ezekiel
Jeremiah
Balaam
Christ
Old City
American Corner Sunday Services and Local News
Sunday School at the M. P. Church starts 9.30 AM with 10.30 AM preaching. Luther Sullivan, Elisha Todd families visited Edgell home. Shadarick Dean suffered a light paralytic stroke last Thursday and remains bedridden. Charlie Walker is building a new dwelling on the Faulkner farm. Canning factories opened here last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Luther Sullivan
Elisha Todd
B. F. Edgell
Shadarick Dean
Charlie Walker
Faulkner Farm
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Isabel Carter
J. Dukes Downes
E. D. Stone
T. Alan Goldsborough, Esq
Gertrude Deen
Laura Wis
Joseph Davis
C. L Walls
Grace Hubbard
North Wales
Mackintosh
F. L. R. Nuttle
Walter Rutter
Hurlock
W. E. Lord
Senator Rayner
James E. Spence
LE. T. McNutt
W. C. Ledmia
Ida Simmons
Mir
Marshall Gantt
Ringely
John Wooters
Eliza Wooters
Addie Smith
Ora Bowdle
J. B. Raughley
Clifford
Mary E. Raughley
Gregg
Bowlees
Mary J. Cahall
Edna Cahall
Lester Cahall
Mary IE. Baughley
Columbia University
Thomas Virans
Mildred
Camden, N. J
C. N. Fountain
Wallace Hopkins
R. M. Blarvey
Nellie Melvin
Irma Dailey
Bessie Hopkins
Norman Jobes
J. L. Stevens
Alvin Prettyman
Minnie Thawley
Crisfield
W. H. Satterfield
Sec
Mr. Merriken
Blair Lee Club
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Houston's
Smithville
F. Phillips
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