Local notices mix of farming, church, and road plans
A string of small items from Dorchester and surrounding counties notes farming activity with wheat and corn, a ten room rental ad, steamship Plymouth resuming service, fodder crops, clothing ads, and a series of local events. Updates cover road surveys, an Ocean City inlet closure, a fire at a Ridgely barn, church notices, and a county institute for Caroline and Talbot teachers ahead of school reopening.
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Caroline
Duffey
Jomna VicShane
Plymouth
Brockway
Wright Lro
I. J. Ross All Son
Seaford
T. Pliny Lisher
Wirthavenue
Denton
Greensboro
Ridgely
Wesley Sheeding
Ed Yourtee
Maryland
Brethren Church
Ocean City
Trond
Nutile Vive
Viau
Vrank
Benon
Washington
Rhode Tlind v Avenue Mov
G. 5
Ravngh
Peoples Church
Dover
Camden Campground
Laynorrow
A. We. Lightbourne
HC. Taylor
James I. Carrol
William T. Smuther
Easton
Dorchester
W. Lake Robinson
Register
Wills
Russell P. Smith
Isaac ©. Taylor
John M. Richardson
W. Hamilton Spedden
James T. Robinson
J. Hooper Iesley
House of Delegates
William J Maguire
H. A. Joyce
Samuel J. T. Smith
William P. Andrews
Alfred M. Bransfield
Falbot
Milton Melvin
Kent
Byron J. Grimes
Queen Anne's
5. Simpson
Carroll
Wedding Bells At Bloomery Church For Lola Nelson and Lewis
A quiet wedding took place Wednesday evening August 18 at Bloomery M E Church uniting Miss Lola Nelson and Mr Charles Ez Lewis in the presence of Rev L T Morgan. The bride wore white organdie and carried roses. The couple will reside on a farm near Chestnut Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Lola Nelson
John Alford
Charles Ez. Lewis
L. T. Morgan
Lohengrin
Roberta Bowdle
Earle Poole
Federalsburg
Norman Scott
Smithville
Lewis
Chestnut Grove
Peninsula Methodist
A. S. Mowbray
Alpheus R
Agnes
Europe
T. Pliny Fisher
Vic
J. S. Elkins
Waxcross
Elkins
Emily DeFord
Pennewill
Thomas Curry
Delaware
George J. Saulsbury
M. E. Baronage
Denton
Anna F. Caroll
Charlie W. Roe
E. P. Roberts
Edward Ellis
Philadelphia
Maud ‘Trice
New
Ridgaly Factory Busy as Baskets Meet Heavy Demands
Very heavy demands press the large Ridgaly factory as Day Swing & Co supply baskets and carriers. Cantalope shipments run two to three cars daily with prices from 75 cents to 1.25 per crate yielding fair returns for growers. Local society notes Mrs. Swing hosts lawn party for Miss Yarnall and Miss Black of New Jersey. Several residents travel for health, and new electric light installations spread through town.
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Day
Swing & Co
James P. Swing
Yarnall
Miss Black
New Jersey
Alfred Sigler
Baltimore
Madara
Grace Wilson
Bridgeton
N. J
Ela Swing
Maple Avenue
Iola Brown
Templeville
Isaac Godwin
Clen Satterfield
Felton
Dc. W. Smith
Alliance Preserving Company
Maggie Plummer
Centreville
Norman Wilson
Nettie Callahan
Local residents return from visits and family guests noted
Miss Helen Edoward and her brother Charles Howard of Manayunk Pa return from a several week visit to grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Howard. Mrs S K Walton and Miss Elizabeth Becker of Baltimore return to the city after time with the Towers. Roland Towers and sister Mrs W B Cooke and their young son visit their parents. Mr and Mrs Sherman Todd spend Sunday with Mr Todd’s parents in Frankford. Mrs Harvey Quillen returns after time with her Hawley relatives. Fire destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Murphy Saturday night at about ten. Mr Magic Dighland daughter Miss Emily of Rocks Pa visiting Mrs Walter Howard.
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Preston
Creighton Carmine
United States
Seneca
Cape Charles
Albert W. Sisk
Con
Edwin
Eloise
Dorothy
Ocean Grove
Hampton, Va
Harriet Haris
Clarence Perry
Jersey City
N. J
Elsie Vernon
Washington
Win ‘Tuff
Helen Edoward
Charles Howard
Manayunk
S. K. Walton
Elizabeth Becker
Baltimore
G. W. Towers
Roland Towers
W. LB. Cooke
Sherman Todd
Mr. Todd
C. H. Todd
Frankford
Harvey Quillen
Thomas
Jhawley
Lire
Oscar Murphy
Magic Dighland
Emily
Rocks, Pa
Walter Howard
E. M. Paisley
F. Baynard
Wilmington
W. J. Layton
Hickman
Hobbs
M. Holbrook
Bessie Towers
I. G
J. Jopp
J. N. Bell
C. A. Murphy
Grace
G. Vincent
Farmington
John Baker
A. M. Davis
J. Griffith
W. Carroll
Adamsville
I. H. Melvin
New Mexico
T. A. Melvin
Ricards
Delaware
W. Willis
E. Willis
FE. M. Paisley
C. Thomas
M. Davis
W. Davis
FE. M.willey
Luther
Federalsburg
C. Butler
Laston
C. H. Towers
Philadelphia
Fowling Creek People Visiters and Local Notices
Mrs Bell Dean and Mrs Martha Bradley spent last Friday and Saturday with Mrs Ida Bannon of Bridgeville. Mrs Charley Frampton and son Edwin of Baltimore returned home after visiting friends. Miss Jennie Fleming of Williamsburg has been visiting relatives here. Miss Leha Covey of Denton guests of Miss Mary Tribett. Mr Robert Hallowell of North Wales Pa visits friends here. Mrs Emily Towers of Easton guests of Mrs Andrew Towers. Miss Lida Williamson returns after two months at Rehoboth. The holiness tent meeting continues at this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Dean
Martha Bradley
Ida Bannon
Bridgeville
Charley Frampton
Edwin
Baltimore
Jennie Fleming
Wiliamsburg
Leha Covey
Denton
Mary Tribett
Robert Hallowell
North Wales
Emily Towers
Easton
Andrew Towers
Lida Williamson
Rehoboth
Family Guests and Local Visits Reported
Mrs. George N. Ross hosts her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Vinson and her guests Edna and Alina Vinson of Wilmington. Mary Ross returns from visiting cousins near Dover. Henry Steele and Frances visit their aunt Mrs. George N. Ross for two months. Dr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Steele visit Mrs. Nathan Steele. Locals enjoy a day trip to Bowers Beach. Nolan Steele visits Wyoming. Wesley Steele hosts Maj. John Duhadaway of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Ross
Elizabeth Vinson
Ralph
Edna
Alina Vinson
Wilmington
W. PB. Green
Dover
Mary Ross
Henry Steele
Frances
Ernest R. Steele
Nathan Steele
Bowers Beach
Nolan Steele
Bradley
Wyoming
Wesley Steele
Maj
John Duhadaway
Illinois
Hillsborough News Letter Highlights Local Deaths and Visits
Thelma Sharp infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Asbury Sharp died at her grandparents home. Funeral services were held at the house with interment in Greenmount Cemetery Hillsboro. Numerous residents and visitors are noted in social notices including travels, guests, and gatherings at Queen Anne, Easton, Denton, and nearby towns.
Local Notices Of Visits And Travel In Town
Community notes report visitors and departures including Annie Wyatt and Nettie Thomas from Wilmington visiting relatives, Lulu Elliott from Philadelphia, Gertrude Sweeney from Norwood, and J C Jackson plus W J Murphy returning from Niagara Falls. The piece also mentions the bush meeting led by Rev. J H Davidson lasting about ten days and scheduled to close early next week. The peaches and cantaloupes shipments are described as light and tomatoes slow due to cool nights. canners operate about two days weekly. The merry go round returns as a notable sight in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKnott's Woods
J. H. Davidson
Annie E. Wyatt
Nettie Thomas
Wilmington
Lewis
J. C. Bennett
Mary Gray
Inez Dever
Queen Anne
J. C. Jackson
W. J. Murphy
Niagara Falls
Edith Cooper
Evelyn Rolph
Millington
Local Social Notes From Burrsville and Nearby Towns
Burrsville residents host and visit relatives from Wilmington Crisfield Philadelphia and New York while several marriages and illnesses are noted Miss Gertrude Reiger and Oscar Stafford wed at a Greensboro parsonage An extended sequence of visits and health updates marks the community page with several families traveling and guests staying with relatives
Death of Mrs Mary Glanding in Templeville area
Mrs. Mary A Glanding died Saturday morning at her daughter’s home, burial at Sadlersville. She leaves two daughters Mrs Allie Eleather of Templeville and Mrs Dora Dulin of Baltimore. Native and lifelong Caroline county resident, longtime Templeville M E Church member, praised for Christian character. Guests Mr B D Evans and daughter Miss Margaret from Morris Plains NJ and Mr and Mrs Daniel Burton of Philadelphia recently visited Templeville.
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Mary A. Glanding
Allie Heather
Sadlersville
Glanding
Allie Eleather
Templevile
Dora Dulin
Baltimore
Mire
Glanden
Caroline County
Queen Anne's
Templeville
Templeville M. J. Church
B.D. Evans
Margaret
Morris Plains
N. J
Daniel Burton
Philadelphia
Harry $. Dailey
Thomas Carter
Sallie Cooper
Hope
Edward Tarring
Catskill
Bullocks prepare new storehouse and staffing changes
Mr Richard J S Bullock nears completion of a sizable storehouse to be ready soon with Mr T E Bullock managing the site. Mr Norman Scott will oversee the vacated storehouse around month’s start. Misses Ruth and Claudia Thomas of Cambridge and Miss Eleanor Coleman of Baltimore return home after visiting local friends. M B Fe Dill of Baltimore and Mrs J Medford with children of Henderson spent part of last week with relatives. Miss Roberta Bowdle and Miss Effie Alford visit friends in Seaford. Mrs Richard J S Bullock visits her parents in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. S. Bullock
T. E. Bullock
Norman Scott
T. J. Bullock
Nhat
Ruth and
Claudia Thomas
Cambridge
Eleanor Coleman
Baltimore
M. B. FE. Dill
J. Medford
Mystery wagon case ends as sick man found
Federalsburg wagon chase through Seaford drew crowds Monday night awaiting a murder. A sick young man named Elbert Williams of Frankford proved the mystery, saying he had visited Federalsburg and was sent home by a physician. Oscar Nichols aided the sick man near Federalsburg. Vietcher Bryan visited his Easton parents this week.
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Seaford
Market Street Bridge
Elbert Williams
Frankford
Federalsburg
Oscar Nichols
Vietcher Bryan
Easton
Visitors and Relatives Travel Through Town
Mr Ollie Carroll of Philadelphia visits his parents near here. Mrs Harvey Cohee and children from Baltimore stay with Mr and Mrs William Cohee. Mrs Nettie Dulin and daughter from Philadelphia visit D I Patchett. Mrs Ward and daughter from Harrington stay with Mrs Paxton Ledman. Mr R M Messick calls on Baltimore. Mrs J W Dean visits her son Charlie Dean.
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Ollie Carroll
Philadelphia
R. W. Carroll
Harvey Cohee
Baltimore
William Cohee
Nettie Dulin
D. I. Patchett
Ward
Harrington
Paxton Ledman
R. M. Messick
J. W. Dean
Charlie Dean
Death of a Popular Steamboat Captain Corktin
Obituary notes the death of Captain James Russell Corktin, veteran master of the Joppa on the Choptank river. Ill after a vacation to Atlantic City, he underwent surgery at Union Protestant Infirmary but did not recover. He resided at 1711 West North Avenue and was a longtime commander in the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Russell Corktin
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Company
Union Protestant Infirmary
Corkrin
Joppa
Denton
Atlantic City
West North Avenue
Baltimore Captain Corkrin Dies After Operation
Captain Corkrin born May 9 1845 in Baltimore began service with Maryland Steamboat Company as lookout on the Kent in 1876 and rose to master of the Joppa steamer since 1885. Survived by widow Annie Corkrin two sons George and Russell and a daughter. He was highly popular along the Choptank River with thousands of friends.
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Captain Corkrin
Baltimore
Old Maryland Steamboat Company
Kent
Corkrin
Annie
William
Lord
Denton
George C. Corkrin
Russell Corkrin
Remarkable Sleep Wanderer Mr George Aroused
Mr George H H, over 80, wandered from his room Friday night, fell asleep while lost, and awoke in darkness unable to return home. He wandered through un cultivated lots near the High School, his clothing dusty, feet pierced by sand. Judge Hobbs found him near his residence and brought him home, suffering mainly soreness from exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
John H. George
Mr. George
Charles W. Hobbs
Owen C. Garey
Orphans' Court Admits Susan A Green Will to Probate
In county court Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood hear executors and guardians. Harvey L Cooper as executor of Susan A Green requests probate. B Frank Edgell administrator of Alexander Truxon presents debts and first account. approved. Fidelity and Deposit Company petition leads to notice for guardian Mary C Stubbs to settle guardianship. Walter J Hoffman and Arthur J Richard releases approved. Joseph St Edwards executor of Wm D Edwards presents first and final account. passed.
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Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden
Fleetwood
Harvey L. Cooper
Susan A. Green
B. Frank Edgell
Alexander Truxon
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Mary C. Stubbs
Guardian
Fred R. Owens
Walter J. Hoffman
Paul J. Hoffman
Arthur J. Richard
Joseph St. Edwards
Wm. D. Edwards
Sweet Potatoes a Good Crop for Growers This Year
The piece notes sweet potatoes prove a fine crop with rains boosting outlook and city prices at 4 to 4.50 for top grades, 3.00 to 3.40 for smaller potatoes. It urges truckers and farmers to reform packing and ship only the best to maintain profits.
The Easton Fair Draws Crowds and Record Entries
Citizens visited the Easton Pair fair by car and on foot as a strong week of exhibition drew 3500+ entries across divisions including horses cattle sheep swine poultry fruits and garden products. Machinery and household displays, art sections, and two Denton horses won races on Wednesday. Attendance reached about 12 000 Thursday, 2000 more than Wednesday.
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Easton
Denton
H. W. Hughes
Brownie J
EH. Johnson
Silver Lake
Silver Lake. Mr. Johnson
Cicline Democrats file required expenditure certificates
All Democratic primary candidates in Cicline filed certificates of expenditure per the corrupt practices act. Totals show Senate Edward I Goslin $115.62 and multiple House of Delegates, Clerk of Circuit Court, Register of Wills, County officers, and others with individual figures. Chairman Smith of the State Central Committee reported receiving $346.50 from candidates and expending $185.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicline
Senate
Edward I Goslin
House of Delegates
Edward C. Carter
G. Edgar Williamson
Marc Bryant
Circuit Court
J. Kemp Stevens
John FE. Wilson
Register of Wills
Robert EL. Maloney
Richard J
Bullock
Smith
State Central Committee
White Man Second Beet In Kent
The Chestertown Transcript notes that black voters controlled the primary and white candidates were sidelined in Kent County. It argues the Republican ticket represents Negro domination and would bring trouble for local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Chestertown Transcript
Kent County
Wrights to Reopen Tomato Plant After Fire Loss
Chontank W M Wright Co plans to restart at Wright & Son plant. The facility will operate day and night to process all tomatoes received, following the destruction of their factory noted in the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Wright & Co
Wright & Son
Paul Follows the Path of His Final Mission
A church article recounts Paul after leaving Ephesus traveling through Macedonia and Greece with seven delegates to deliver gifts to Jerusalem. It notes his near end of labors, the gathering of elders at Miletus, and his open life and self sacrifice as a minister of Christ.
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Ephesus
Paul
Macedonia
Greece
Apostle
Jerusalem
Holy
Europe
Asia
Philippi
Troas
Luke
Miletus
Iphesus
Paul the Apostle
Jesus Christ
Christ
Mae
F. T. Benson
Bend in Dover bridge draw prompts joint repair ask
A reader from Caroline and Talbot counties laments the Dover bridge draw across the Choptank requiring about 20 men and heavy effort to move for trucks to Easton. They urge commissioners to install a pivot draw to avoid frequent costly repairs and travel disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover Bridge
Easton
Talbot
Caroline
Ba Leah
Adams and Stevens families vacation at Brandywine Gun Club cottage
Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Adams and Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens traveled to Bowers Beach in Adams touring car to spend the week at the Brandywine Gun Club cottage. Mr. W. R. Breeding has begun his canning-house work here making the locality lively. Mr. John Baker has gone to Atlantic City for some time.
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Harry Murphy
Salisbury
George W. Gravatt
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Ocean View
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Cristeld
Johun B. Baughley
Emmett Baughley
Emily Pierce
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D. E. Blakesly
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J. Howard Pastorfield
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Handy
Uaston High School
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Camden
Viola
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Greenwood
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Connecticut
W. A. Smith
Virginia Cook
G. T. Morgan
Anna Fisher
Mary Nichols
Aston
Howard Jones
H. E. Otto
F. P. Covey
I. H. Hollingsworth
Eugene G. Anderson
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Hillsborough
Thelma
Asbury Sharp
C. E. Stewart
Hubert Sydenstricker
Greenmount Cemetery
Hillsboro
Thomas C. Hackett
Pomona
Cal
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Queenstown
W. C. Reynolds
J. Albert Link
Walbrook
George FE. Smith
G. Walter Stevens
Emma Stevens
Emma Gillespie
Anna Evans
W. R. Long Thompson
George W. Davis
Graham
Ingleside
Lady Sparks
Ralph Calloway
I. Hackett Morgan
Hicks & Morgan
C. C. Wheeler
Occoquan
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Tay Lafayette
H. Mm.thompson
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Chestertown
A. D. Branford
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Frank Willis
Penns Grove
Harry M. Moore
Mary Hicks
Downes
Iillsboro
James C. Sherwood
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Ince Dever
Ruthsburg
Eailsboro
Thomas H. Smith and Son
Norfolk
Harry Jump
Stichberry
Marguerite Clark
Annapolis
Odella Smith
William Burchinal
William, Jr
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New York
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William Sewell
Jacob J. Jlliott
Hoffecker
Edward Bowens
Emma Brindell
George C. Moore
M. J. Price
Trappe
Charles 3. Kemp
Jennie Townsend
Edward B. Davis
Goldsboro
H. W. TB. Rowe
Lola Bowen
Evelyn Fleming
Jacob J. Elliott
W. B. Sparks
Dahtimore
Elelen Jackson
Near Ridgely
Thomas Godfrey
Snow Hill
Lulu Baynagh
Burrsville
Samuel Price
Wililington
Saulsbury Russell
Florence Melvin
Stella Cahall
Ralph Good
Walter Taylor
Myrtle
Minnie Thawley
Crisfield
Delma Peppers
Gertrude Reiger
Flushing
Long Island
Oscar BB. Stafford
James
Alice Stafford
M. E. Parsonage
Otis
George L. Blades
C. A. Minker
Raymond
Chester
Nora Blades
Mr. Brown
Wilhelmina Wilson
Mitchell Lollar
Philadelehia
John Stephens
Richard Trice
Bessie Cahall
Robert
Uarrington
Sarah Breeding
Bethlehem
Mary Fulton
Herndon, Va
E. Shipman
T. F. Chaffinch
Madeira Springs
Bessie ‘Towers
Sussex Friends
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