Dorchester Fair Notes and County News Digest
Dorchester fair attendance reported and high egg prices paid by W J Blackiston. W Ford Breeding of Federalsburg injured in a knee fall. Home robbed near Ridgely of $15. Denton real estate and rental notes, church services and sermons announced. Grain shipments by steamer Edenton, four cents freight per bushel. Weather observer notes two inches rainfall. Details of local politics and school notices, church events, and obituaries. Union county events include Maryland Sunday School convention dates in September and speeches by Judge Covington and Isaak Straus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
W. J. Blackiston
W. Ford Breeding
Federalsburg
Wesley Bowers
Ridgely
Denton
West Denton
L. B. Towers
W W. Lightbourne
Dover
Marydet
Edenton
Academy of Music
Baltimore
Maryland Sunday School Association
Afagerstown
Mason
Ladies’ Aid Society
Harris Chapel
Tuckahoe Nesk
P. W. Downes
Chestertown
JourNal Today
J. H. Carroll
C. C. Deen
J. Harry Covington
Goldsborough
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
C. M. Cullum
Caroline Circuit
M. P. Church
Denton M. P
Gipsy Smith
Caroline
Dailey’s Woods
Marydel
Margaret Covington
James H. Covington
James Harry Covington
Corey Point
John A. Arringdale
Talbot
Williston
Churches of Concord
Concenl
Bloomery
Chestnut Grove
Harmony
Jerome Chambers
Fourth District
Concord Church
G. S. Thomas
Chandler Orchards
Milton
Scranton
Chandies
Caroline County
Geo. T. Redden
Europe
Ormer
Isaac Lohe Straus
Willian J. Ogden
Court House
Thomas A. Smith
State Central Committee
Straus
United States Senate
John Walter Smith
Greensboro
Montgomery County
Personal and Social News of Denton Visitors and Residents
Mr. Norris revisits Scanes of childhood with Mrs. Bond as they tour Washington and Atlantic City. Numerous locals and visitors, including Dr. and Mrs. Wright, cartoonist Mr. Barclay, and many relatives, travel, host, and attend events across Philadelphia, Hershey, Atlantic City, and Baltimore, with extensive social rounds and stays in Denton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Norris
Indiana
Bond
Caroline
Washington
Atlantic City
Norris
Caroline County
F. J. Wright
Hobbs and Area Social and Business Notes
Local letters mention intense heat in Arizona, weather calm on the Eastern Shore. Social visits include Lola Willoughby and Gertrude Willoughby at Mr. and Mrs. F Trice's, Mrs. Annie Willoughby's recovery, and three Tow ers sisters on extended visit to Mardela Springs. Hobbs Manufacturing readies for tomato canning while new station work nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Merriken
Arizona
Maryland
Lola
Gertrude Willoughby
F.trice
Howard's
F. Smith
Elizabeth Billing
Hobbs
Joe Willoughby
Delmar
Esther Willey
Margaret Merriken
Federalsburg
A. B. Corkran
Claiborne
J. Payne
Luther Todd
Narmony
B. S. Robinson
Holts
Annie Willoughby
M. Smith
Mesdamies
J. E. Towers
M. EF. Ilolbrook
S. J. Chaffinch
Mardela Springs
Edwin Paisley
Girard Avenue
Philadelphia
Hobbs Manufacturing Company
Ethel Paisley
Laura Cohee
Maloney
Baltimore
J. S. Masten
N. Cheezum
I. M. Willey
Queen Anne's County
Iris Fertilizer Agency
BK. &. Smith
Love Point
M.D. & W. Railroad Company
Mamie Cullum
L. P. King
Middletown
Del
Nuttle
Mary
Cathel Ward
Laurel
Pantry Shelf Collapses Swamping Food Preservation
A pantry shelf in Mrs. Nehemiah Evans of Oak Grove broke loose Sunday morning causing nearly 200 jars glasses and bottles of fruits and home made wine to crash to the floor. Most of the fruit was this year’s harvest and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehemiah Evans
Oak Grove
Local Residents Return From Visits and Visits Noted
Hickman Mrs Hattie Price and children Louise and Katherine return home after weeks in Wilmington and Philadelphia with sister Mrs Aina Waite and son William. Several families from Philadelphia and nearby towns spent time visiting relatives in town and at Rehoboth, including Mr and Mrs William Noble Jr and daughter Elizabeth, Mrs W W Cofree and children Anna and Marie, and Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson. Norman Adams, previously ill with typhoid fever, shows improvement.
Anniversary plans for Thomas Chapel in Marydel
Marydel announces the tenth anniversary of Thomas Chapel to be celebrated in October with an all day service starting at 9 30 a m and extra speakers plus special gospel singing. The date will be announced later. Mr Wellington Heather is seriously ill with Dr Stith in attendance. Families from Henderson and locals attend weekend visits. Bush meetings continue at Dailey's woods and local canning factories report steady activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Thomas Chapel
Wellington Heather
Stith
Heather
M. E. Church
Isaac Quillen
Isaac, Jr
James A. Lane
Templeville
Dailey’s Woods
Harry Sparks
Oxford
Elizabeth Wall
Olin
Ridgely News Notes Migrants and Social Roundup
Mr Riley and family move to Milroy Indiana after leaving Ruthsburg farm. Rev A M Ratin and family return from Pennsylvania visits as church services resume. Local visitors include Miss Zouck Reislerstown Miss May Tilghman and many from Baltimore and surrounding towns. Ridgely baseball team disbanded for the season amid no rain shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Margaret Zouck
Reislerstown
Helen May
Tilghman
Iris Smith
Margaret Morain
Jessie Johnson
Jackson
Jane Worthington
Baltimore
Long
J. S. Garrigues
Selby Smith
Rey
Elmer Colbentz
Margaret Swing
S. A. Riley
G.P. Redden
Ruthsburg
W. J. Collison
Rileys
Virginia
Milroy
Indiana
Riley
Charles Cannon
Flossinger’s
Swing’s
Sanisbury’s
W. 5. Russell
Philadelphia
Catherine Russell
Greensboro
Alexander Russell
Hope Santsbury
Grace
Myrtle Thompson
Elsie Turner
Goldsboro
Maude Gibson
Walter Schroeder
Walter Hoffman
C. Smaith
Norristown
T. F. Imler
Social Notes From Hillaboro Summer Visits
Hillaboro readers record a steady stream of visitors and relatives. Mrs Ralph and Thompson of St. Louis returned home Friday morning after a summer stay. Wilmington guests include Seward Smith Mollie Smith and Blanche. Baltimore and Philadelphia visitors stay with local families. Various locals hosted out of town relatives and guests throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph & Thompson
St. Louis
Seward Smith
Mollie Smith
Blanche
Wilmington
I. T. Sparklin
Mildred Link
Baltimore
Mildred Seward
Ridgely
Marie K. Mason
Philadelphia
Helen Mason
G. Carlton Smith
Claiboroe
Garrettson Smith
Harry Wright
Choptank
H. W. B. Rowe
Jones
Mt. Washington
G. L. Wilson
Harold Davis
Centreville
J. L Beauchamp
S. N. Pilchard
H. Lay Beaven
Allan Greaves
F. A. Greaves
Annabel Moore
Belle Connelly
Canneries Open and Rain Boosts Local Crops
The canning house here opened last Friday and the timely rain this week is expected to aid the tomato crop. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Liden of Denton are visiting relatives here and with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Liden. Mrs. George Jenkins and Ruth of Wilmington called on relatives here and at Greenwood last week. Mrs. Frank Williams and daughters of Chestnut Grove were guests of Mrs. J. S. Spence. Mr. R. W. Quandt of Baltimore spent the weekend with local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Liden
Denton
W. E. Liden
George Jenkins
Ruth
Wilmington
Greenwood
Frank Williams
Chestnut Grove
J. S. Spence
R. W. Quandt
Baltimore
Concord Epworth League Service Opens With Lofty Song
Epworth League services start Sunday evening September 6 with the topic A Song of Lofty Expectations led by Miss Minerva Todd. A Sunday School at 9 30 precedes preaching. Local notes mention Cambridge fair attendance, W C Fodd to begin a cannery, and Miss Roberta Everngam improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord. Epworth
Minerva ‘Todd
Cambridge
W. C.fodd
Roberta Everngam
Social notes from Burrsville and area mingle visiting kin
Community members from Burrsville and nearby towns host and visit relatives and friends. The gatherings include Melvin family reunions with Philadelphia visitors, Starkeys of Price's, Yardesty relatives in Bridgeville, and others from Sharptown Lewes Lar rington and Wilmington involved in weekends, travels, and new purchases.
Local residents visiting family and friends this week
Cooperstown Pa and Wilmington residents visit relatives across towns including Philadelphia and Goldsboro. Visits involve Mr H C Gooden, Mr Will Ems, Miss Della Eisen trater, Mr PAL Marvel and family, Mrs Wa Slatson, Mr and Mrs W T L Goodwin, and others. Cannery is making full time on corn now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Spencer
Cooperstown
W. EE. Cartwright
Esther Cartwright
Wilmington
Hollidaysburg
J. S. Raymond
Raymond Sweeney
Philadelphia
F. B. Sweeney
5. Pritchett
Harty
W. N. Pritchett
Nownan Smith
Goldsboro
W. N. Walls
Sweeney
R. C. Taylor
Magnolia
Preston Norris
Chas. Clough
EK. M. Jones
Geo. King
Fenton's Beach
N. J
Mary Phillips
Sadlersville
Helen McIlvaine
Lola Harris
A. 8. Cohee
Lawn
Ella West
Baltimore
C. J. Clayville
Edda Reed
C. E. Hollingsworth
Cannery
Adams Mills Barn Destroyed by Fire After Weekend Blaze
A large barn on farmer George Hastings’s property about a half mile north of town on the Adamsville road burned Sunday night, consuming the structure, corn, hay, the hen house, and all chickens. Isaac and Samuel Melvin hosted a straw-tide at Caroline's Cape May last Thursday. Lilly Ava Melvin Addie and Anna Chaffinch attended the box social and festival at Hickman Saturday night. E W Adams & Bros. toured the Wicomico oil field last week considering stock investment. Drought ends with a grand rain Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Ernest Short and wife visited Bowers Beach last week. Mrs Fe J Pritchett and Mr George Zott are on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Mills
George Hastings
Adamsville
Isaac
Samuel Melvin
Caroline
Cape May
Lilly
Ava Melvin
Addie
Anna Chaffinch
E. W
Ernest Short
Bowers Beach
Fe J. Pritchett
George Zott
Local Social and Funeral Notices Highlight Burrsville Festival
Sunday evening gatherings included Mr and Mrs W E Pritchett and many relatives. Travels brought several to and from Baltimore and Kansas City. The Red Men festival at Burrsville school house set for August 28 and 29 invites attendees to bring purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Burrsville
Mrs M Luther Weaver Hurt Crossing Street
Mrs M Luther Weaver was struck by an auto while crossing a Greensboro street. She was knocked down and seriously hurt, the car passing over her head. She was taken to Cambridge Hospital by a large touring car and was reportedly doing fairly well but unconscious after the accident. The driver could not see her due to a passing wagon, and she did not see the machine until nearly upon her. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon and the machine was not traveling fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
M. Luther Weaver
W. W. Goldsborough
Methodist Episcopal Church
Marion, Mo
A. Smith
Joffecker
Wilmington
Thomas €. Jarman
J. W. Burge
Vaughn Wyat
Frederick Harrington
Edgar C. Prettyman
Ebenezer M. 12
A. P. Prettyman
St Paul's Church
Edna and
Addie Morgan
Queen Anne
Alina Osterberg
Cleveland
Ira Plummer
M. Dill
T. J. Green
George Nichols
Leslie Dill
East
Caroline Timmons
Eva Coslett
Northast
Charles I. Bailey
Oliver W. Luff
Overbrook
Henry Alvin
Alvin Totheroh
R. L. Sparks
Cordova
Sallie McKnott
Tuckahoe
Drowning of Aldred Messick Near Dover Bridge
The drowning of Robert Aldred Messick occurred on the Talbot county riverbank near Dover Bridge while bathing with two younger boys. The river suddenly deepened about ten feet and swift current impeded rescue. His body was recovered Friday morning about four hundred yards from the accident site. funeral services were held Saturday on Aldred's fourteenth birthday at Spring Hill cemetery Easton officiated by Rev. Mr. Griggs. He was a grandson of the late Senator Robert M. Messick, a noted business man and fruit-packer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldred Messick
Robert Aldred Messick
Talbot County
Dover Bridge
Aldred
Mr. Griggs
Spring Hill Cemetery
Easton
Robert M. Messick
Nomination Papers Filed for Senate and Congress
The Supervisors received certificates of candidates for the United States Senate John Walter Smith of Worcester county Isaac Lobe Straus of Baltimore City Democrat Edward C Carrington of Baltimore City Republican Albert W Sisk of Caroline county for the Sixty fourth Congress Jesse D Price of Wicomico county for the short term and Sixty fourth Congress James T Bright of Queen Annes county for the short term The Supervisors also received notification of Democratic candidates for the State convention Albert S Handy William E Sylvester J Ed Nichols and Jacob Ghingher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
John Walter Smith
Worcester County
Isaac Lobe Straus
Baltimore City
Edward C. Carrington
Albert W. Sisk
Caroline County
Jesse D. Price
Wicomico County
James T. Bright
Queen Anne's County
Albert S. Handy
Wm. E. Sylvester
J. Ed. Nichols
Jacob Ghingher
Tuckahoe Socials and Local Visits Highlight Weekends
Cordova residents Mr and Mrs Harrington and family visited Dr and Mrs David Barton in Tuckahoe while Miss Alverta Berkey also joined. Emory Barton of Beverly NJ returned home after a two week stay with the Bartons and daughter Agnes. George Messick hosted Talbot friends for dinner as George Buttock of Farmington spent time with the Butlers. Dr Barton has been homebound for a week due to a sore foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckahoe
Harrington
Cordova
Hugh Barton
Denton
Alverta Berkey
David Barton
Emory Barton
Beverly
N. J
Agnes
George Messick
Talbot
George Buttock
Farmington
Howard Butler
Barton
Queen Anne Leads M E Church South Service
Queen Anne Alma Osterberg guest of Misses Edna and Addie Morgan led the service at the M E Church South Sunday evening. Miss Mattie Dean has returned to Baltimore after a long visit with friends hereabout. Mr. and Mrs. James Moore visit their parents G. C. Moore. Miss Virginia Mays and George Moore Jr. spent the weekend in Centreville. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rhodes visit their daughter in Wilmington. Misses Emily and Laura Knotts spent the weekend in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and Mais
B. F. Field
W. G. Field
J. W. Field
Philadelphia
Sadie
Rosa Allen
Atlantic City
N. J
Lillian Mancha
Newport News
Val
W. A. Robinson
Robert Fillis
Seaford
Leetwood
Blanche Horsey
Louise and
Woodward
Bernice Woodward
Denton
Queenstown
Win
J. Richards
Brooklyn
N. Y
Charles T. Rickards
Minnie Funk
George H. Elliott, Jr
Haltimore
Howard Shields
James M. Meloney
Roanoke
Virginia
James A. Vass
Chalmers Brumbaugh
Mrs. Brumbaugh
Patton
Jersey
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Vida
Mary Garden
Carrie Spicher
Susie Leese
Ruth Holsinger
Ridgely
Robertb. Dixon
Easton
Burchelle
Newark
P. G. Crouse
Damerson
Maryland
Andrey C. Smoot
Stevensville
Paul H. Norsey
C. E. Downes
Baltimore
Mary I. Buswell
Winona
Minnesota
PR. Fisher
T. Alan Galdsborough
Wiltshire
Anna Prettyman
F. J. Wright
O. F. Smith
R. E. Raughtey
Harrington
J. H. C. Legg
Centreville
Kerris
the Pines
Burchard
A. H. Burnite
Leslie A. Lewis
New York
R. G. Stewart
O. W. Downes
Homer Melvin
Della
Verdie
Annie
Florence Melvin
Johm Smith
Sharptown
J. Mleming Starkey
Jelen Starkey
J. W. Starkey
Price's
Harvey Richards
Lewes
Howard Yardesty
Bridgeville
Lucy Cahall
Verdie Smith
Edward Kenton
New England States
Edgar I. Stafford
Wilmington
Frank P. Rea and Sons
Joe Simpson
Viola Cahall
Mollie Cahall
James Morgan
Wallace B. Hopkins
Netlie Melvin
Dover
Queen Anne
Alma Osterberg
Edna
Addie Morgan
M. EE. Church South
Mattie Dean
James Moore
G. C. Moore
Virginia Mays
George Moore
Charles Rhodes
Emily
Laura Knotts
Preston Residents Improve Town Appearance
Messrs J T Dennis N H Fooks Co Br Elanison G L Butler and others are making notable improvements to the appearance of Preston, one of Caroline's pleasant places, by their buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Dennis
N. H. Fooks
Br. Elanison
G. L. Butler
Preston
Caroline
Parcel Post Prices and Market Information Gaps
The article argues that parcel post trade is hampered by missing current price data and market conditions. It calls for a reliable price basis to balance producer and consumer gains amid fluctuating markets, noting self interest as a barrier and urging disseminated information to enable fair pricing. It also reports appointments to Maryland’s Workmen's Compensation Board and outlines its scope and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parcel Post
Iumman
Expression of Thanks for Kindness After Tragic Drowning
Mr and Mrs A J Messick express sincere appreciation for prompt aid and efficient services after the drowning of their only son on Wednesday August 19. They thank the many kind hearted people and regret they cannot thank every one but extend heartfelt sympathy and prayer to all who offered support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Messick
Truitt and Hodson chosen by Progressives at Salisbury
George W. Truitt of Worcester and Thomas S. Hodson of Somerset, both once notable Republican leaders, were named by the Progressives at Salisbury to run in the district. They pledged active county canvasses. Robert D. Grier of Salisbury chaired as delegates adopted platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Truitt
Worcester
Thomas S. Hodson
Somerset
Mr. Truitt
Congress
Mr. Hodson
Salisbury
Robert D. Grier
Maryland
Peninsula Hotel
First district committeemen named to back Congress candidate
A public meeting appointed Clark Everett F. P Medford H. S. Dailey John Jones G. Herbert Wilson J. F. Quillen W. C. Wharton W. L. Cooper Robert Jarrell Jr and Robert Jarrell as First district committeemen to aid in a heavy primary vote for the home county candidate. Second district appointees listed include John Nichols Martin Adams E. C. Carter J. W. Porter James Coursey J. R. Willoughby N. Horsey S. H. Gee Kibler and J. F. Jarman. Also noted, another carload of carriages unloaded by J. T. Frampton & Son Federalsburg offering all leather top wool lining carriages at $60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Everett
F. P Medford
H. S. Dailey
John Jones
G. Herbert Wilson
J. F. Quillen
W. C. Wharton
W. L. Cooper
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Robert Jarrell
Srey
John Nichols
Martin Adams
E. C. Carter
J. W. Porter
James Coursey
J. R. Willoughby
N. Horsey
S. H
Gee. Kibler
J. F. Jarman
J. T. Frampton & Son
Federalsburg
Gipsy Smith Jr Delivers Pulpit Talk At M P Church
Gipsy Smith Jr addressed a large crowd at the M P Church on Monday night recounting his father Gypsy Smith Sr’s conversion and journey from Gypsy tent to pulpit. He spoke of Gypsy origins, faith, family conversions, and praised his son Rodney who began preaching at 17 and rose to prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gipsy Smith, Jr
M. P
Lanons Gipsy Smith, Sr
England
Christ
Iris
Rodney
John Bright
Jesus Christ
Gypsy Smith, Jr
Crozet Seminary
Public Health measures to prevent typhoid in Caroline County
The column urges strict typhoid prevention using chlorine lime disinfectant, one pound to eight gallons of water, two hour contact for articles, closing water closets, excluding animals and flies, providing individual dishes boiled for the patient, disinfecting clothing, not sharing beds, guarding wells and water sources, and restricting milk from homes with illness. Preventative measures continue next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Boanp
Sunday Lecture on What is Death at Masonic Hall
A sizable audience heard Mr Messinger speak on death at the Masonic Hall Sunday. He argued that death is misinterpreted by heathen beliefs and must be understood through the Bible, which explains life, death, and the loss of life. He announced a next talk on Judgment Day and regaining life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Messinger
Democratic Notice for Denton County Campaign Meeting
Democratic voters of Caroline county and advisory committee members invited to meet the State Central Committee at the Court House in Denton on Tuesday September 1 at 2 PM. Discuss registration of Democratic vote and mobilizing for primaries on September 15. Bring registration lists or send earlier. Full attendance requested for campaign interests. By order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Henry KR. Lewis
Col. Sisk
Congress
State Central Committee
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the Local Department
Mr. Norris
McKee Barclay
Baltimore Sun
Stewart Hlaymon
T. Thomas
Norman Adams
Elva Whaley
Georgetown
Mary Cahall
Winnie Cleaves
John Cleaves
THE
Ridgely News
Mr. Riley WI
Margaret Lyons
Wayne, Pa
A. G. Saulsbury
Percy Snowberger
Raymond Blanch
J. P. Mullen
C. F. Smith
Gladys Gale
Smithville
Bethlehem
W. E. Pritchett
Frank Collins
Charlie Collins
Estelle
Myra Wright
Beulah Ilawes
Mabel
Tlelen Pritchett
Etalbert
Frank
Edward Patchett
Ralph Wright
Itelen Pritchett
Kansas City
William MacGill
Grace Sands
J. B. Todd
Jeroine Chambers
Hooper
Harvey M. Parrott
Alva Bindes
John B. Hanna
Harford County
Charles D. Wagaman
Washington County
James Higgins
Workmen’s Compensation Board
Hanna
Wagamian
Mr. Higgins
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