Local notes on crops, events and people in Caroline
Local department reports a mixed bag of farming updates and social notices. Carriers enjoy a Labor Day holiday. new hats and millinery items appear at Mudd's Shop Unique. a Democratic candidate, Mr. William Croll, seeks the Kent county Ninth district nomination. the Bloomer Girls beat the local team 16 to 15. a lecture by Wilson M. Taylor is set for Preston Friends Meeting House. typhoid and mumps cases noted. Sheriff Temple conducts arrests. medical updates on Hemstitching and Hemstitching. Regular church services listed. state health inspectors complete cannery reviews. road sign designs approved. Maryland coast railway stock transfers approved. Caroline Athletic Club defeats Sadlersville 15 to 9. upcoming school openings and teacher meetings announced. obituary notes on Melvin Hershey of Lancaster dying after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Clark
Market Street
Denton
R. H. Stafford
Burrsville
Mudd
William Croll
Hickman
Kent County
Del
Wilson M. Taylor
Friends Meeting House
Preston
Harris Chapel
Edwin Satterfield
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Federalsburg
Caroline
Temple
Ridgely Colored Camp
Malcolm
Howard Melvin
Easton Hospital
Church of the Brethren
St. Young People's
A. L. Sullivan
Maryland
Caroline Athletic Club
Sadlersville
Caroline Boys
Queen Anne’s
Johnson and Bowdle
Smith
Wallace
Suthersville
Greenwood
Millington
Ridgely
Denton High School
Harwood
Stevens
Lester
Kauffman
Lancaster
Melvin Hershey
Kaufman
Blanche Shaub
Jean Kauffman
Personal and Social News Brightens Denton Scene
Denton area social life buzzes with marriages, visits, and travel. James H. McAllister of Eastern Shore Gas and Electric wed Pearl E. Laramore in a Denton ceremony officiated by Rev. C Nadal Jones. newlyweds plan a touring honeymoon to Atlantic City. A flurry of relatives and friends from Pittsburgh, Hillsboro, Elkton, Baltimore, Philadelphia and beyond visit, marry, or motor through Denton, including Vachel Downes and Alma Baker, Dr W H F Miller, and numerous guests from Sudlersville, Lititz, Newark, Wilmington, and Eastville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. McAllister
Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company
Denton
Pearl E. Laramore
Joseph Laramore
C. Nadal Jones
Canton Cape
Atlantic City
McAllister
Vachel A. Downes
Vachel Downes
Ridgley
Alma G. Baker
Harry W. Baker
Hillsboro
Elkton
E. E. Weaver
Frederick J. Stack
W. H. F. Miller
Clifton Forge
Dorothy Miller
William J. Richards
Ida Pierce
Addie Sudler
Grace Briscoe
Philadelphia
Charles H. Green
Eastville
Hillie
Virginia
Clyde Nicholas
Norfolk
John H. Emerson
Tamar Oberly
Katherine Wilson
Spring City
New York
New Jersey
S. R. Hetzer
Charles Kemp
J. Kemp Stevens
Fetzer
Elizabeth Stevens
Kathleen Darling
Charles Murphy
Wilmington
Chester
Cristadora
Walter
Della Wooters
Newark
Del
W. A. Spicher
Edna B. Green
Anne
Margaret Allaband
Loraine Swing
Ridgely
Horace Roop
William H. Garey
J. Ira Fisher
Willow Grove
James A. Dudley
Alexandria
Couple Vacation at Blue Ridge Summit Pa
Mr and Mrs George Whiteley are spending time at Blue Ridge Summit Pennsylvania. Two dozen piano boxes in good condition priced at 1.50 pounds each. M Newnam handled the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
George Whiteley
Blue Ridge Summit, Pa
M, Kk
Newnam
Community Notes From Marydel and Nearby Towns
Local residents Marydel and surrounding areas record a flurry of holiday visits and family gatherings. Oscar F. Norris and Effa W. Heather visit at Kate Heather’s home while M S Pritchett and Naomi Smith join Kennedyville relatives. Others return home after visits to Wilmington Philadelphia Dover and Washington with extended family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar F. Norris
New York City
Kate Heather
Morris
Effa W. Heather
M. S. Pritchett
Kennedyville
I. N. Smith
Naomi Smith
Mildred Medford
Susie McClain
Nolan Darby
Wilmington
F. P. Medford
Burrsville notices of death and church events
Relatives of Mr. Saulsbury Russell learned of his death in Philadelphia and his remains were brought to Greensboro for burial. A sacred concert and talk on "Opportunity" are planned at Union M P Church on August 31. Revival meetings at Union M P Church run November g to 24 with Rev. G J Hooker assisting. Local residents take note of gatherings, visits, and illnesses including Mrs. Minnie Beauchamp and Catherine, H A Porter and Mrs. Coursey Diamond, Reba Stafford and son, Clifford Raughley, William Shakeley, Pearl Voss, and Edith Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saulsbury Russell
Philadelphia
Greensboro
C. F. Cummins
Union M. P. Church
Union M. P
Herman Halteman
Edith Simpson
Seaford
Jas
Morgan
Local Social Roundup from Goldsboro and Nearby Areas
Goldsboro and surrounding towns noted a flurry of visitors and homecomings with many families hosting relatives from Dennings Havre de Grace Wilmington Frostburg Centreville Wyoming Greensboro and Bridgeville. The Jarrell cannery produced its first can on Saturday as families linger on short trips to Rehoboth Atlantic City and Easton Hospital treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HL. Schooley
Robert Jarrell
Rehoboth
Grant DeWitt
Bridgeville
J. W. Shively
Easton Hospital
Mary Cahall
Atlantic City
Jarrell
Community Notes From Ridgely and Surrounding Towns
The Ridgely News Letter lists visits among locals and guests from Centreville Wilmington Baltimore and Philadelphia. Social rounds include weddings trips theater showings to Have and to Hold Not a Drum Was Heard Dr Jacks Ebb Tide Governors Lady and more plus local school and road updates and harvest work begins with tomato canning in Lauis bury's factory.
Calves exhibition highlights Boys' Club at Centreville show
Caroline county Boys' Club calves drew attention at the Centreville Horse and Cattle Show with two boys placing second and third open class awards. A silver cup was given to the club for exhibiting stock while plans grow for broader youth participation in Extension Service efforts. The dairy judging team, led by Bernard King and others, prepares for Timonium Fair with state judging on September 1. Three boys to demonstrate egg grading and packing at Timonium Fair, after a strong State meeting showing. The Nichols family held a reunion at the old home place with many Nichols relatives and neighbors in attendance, sharing refreshments and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Centreville
Fle County
Bernard King
Robert Dulin
Ben Bastian
Charles Stevenson
Extension Service
State Poultrymen’s Association
Timonium Fair
Joseph Long
Patrick Yeoman
Arthur Reinhold
Cecil County
Tri-State
Astension Service
Ihare
Robinson Nichols
Francis Nichols
J. Mo Wright
Oscar Nichols
John ‘Oertel
RK. Russell Edpell
Byron F. Griffith
J. A. Nichols
Percy Nichols
W. S Alford
Alesdames Ida Scott
Elia Griffith
Herman Wright
Hazel
Barbara
Cora Cook
Bridgeville
Walter Covey
Grace Covey
Preston
T. K. Allen
Josephine
Jane
Eva Wright
Wilmington
Robert I. Scott
Selbyville
Charles Scote
West Creek
N. J
J. J. Edgell
Hurlock
2 Affirs Advertisement Promotes Nelly Spring Sale
An early 20th century notice from 2 Affirs advertises a Nelly Spring sale offering tires and tubes at about 25 percent off the regular price. The brief item highlights bargain prices and stock clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Hirs
Local Social News From Denton and Vicinity
Grove notes Mrs. Clayton Taylor visiting her Beck relatives in Denton last week. Mr and Mrs Thomas O Day of Viofa Delaware visited Mr and Mrs BE Lord on Sunday. Marie Taylor returned home after weeks with grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Beck. Miss Nellie Stanton of Federalsburg visits sister Mrs Marie Lepates. Mrs Ralph Hubbard is ill and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mildred Taylor of Wilmington was a Sunday guest of her parents Mr and Mrs W P Puylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Winslow
Baltimore
Mary Garey
George E. Saulsbury
Esther Willey
Hobbs
Eaples Mere
T. C. Smoot
Rehoboth Beach
Harry Ramsey
Saxton, Pa
Clarence Pentz
Sadie “Allen
Towson
Temple Smith
Tony Kabalaleh
Woodland Beach
Paul Smith
Dover
Esther Clayville
Senderson
Arletta Harman
Miss Harman
Walter Stevens
Margaret
Sadlersville
Emmia Jump
Malcolm Smith Pritchett
I. N. Smith
Herbert Williams
Reginald Sasith
Naomi Stafford
Wilmington
Rockland
Jester Shewbrooks
May Graves
Black
F. P. Medford
Roseine Scotton
Philadelphia
Virginia Smith
Kenton
A.L. Harman
Washington
Ann Jump
Rehoboth
Edward Byers
Edward Nail
Norman
Dennings
Linsey
Havre de Grace
Major
Marker
Clayton
Ray Seaman
John Kemp
George Kemp
Frostburg
Luther Bennett
Charles Campbell
W. J. Murphy
C. T. Griffin
Rebecca
Edith Lane
Weimar Camp
Robert Jarrell
Bowers Beach
Saltie Voshell
Centreville
W. T. Jarman
Bessie Dennison
Wallace
Wyoming
Mattie Bennett
Pauline
Minnie Bender
Greensboro
Jane Sylvester
Jack
Alice Bennington
Bennington
Carter
Frank
Benjamin Amos
Harford County
Vachel Downes, Jr
Elkton
Alma Baker
Hillsboro
Downes
the Observer
Margaret Moran
Harold Fountain
Emma Jackson
J. C. Hemmons
Virginia Lee
Arthur G. Peacock
Jamaica
Long Island
Charles Starkey
Marydel
Ray Mason
Glenrock
New Jersey
Grace Mason
Myra Loring
Franklyn Stayer
Pittsburg
Albert White
E. H. White
College Park
Ruth Webb
Newport
Selby Smith
Bryan Turbitt
Queen Anne
Fred Flounders, Jr
Clifton Lumpkin
Wilson
Jackson
J. W. Arnold
Earl Spence
Springfield
Ohio
Mildred Roe
Cordova
Joe Snowberger
Hannah Snowberger
Millington
Caroline Athletic Club
Ridgely
W. M. Wiley
Joe Lynch
Ida Betson
Henderson
Willian Lee
Westcott Porter
Easton
Gertrude Moarpan
Denton
Pauline Wiley
Melvin E. Wheatley
Tilghman
Will Cannon
Annie Turner
Bayard Cook
Florida
Gilbert Swann
Allan Parsons
Harrington
Annie Rhodes
Roy Mitchell
Joseph Goldstein
Samuel Bear
Lauisbury
George Cherry
Hilda
Chester
Iris Leaper
Hilda Wooters
Emily Keeneman
Viola Jones
Hartington
Ed Morris
Bridgeville
New Road
Wil Smith
J. K. Lynch
Clayton ‘Taylor
Mra
Josiah Beck
Thomas O'Day
Viofa
Del
BE. Lord
Miss Marie Taylor
Henry Beck
Misa Alverta Rogers
Nellie Stanton
Federalsburg
Marie Lepates
Ralph Hubbard
Misa Mildred Taylor
Wilhington
W. P .Puylor
Wilbur Fleming
Will Fleming
Annie Jump
Caro Pugh
Stilt Pond
Betterton
Ladies’ Aid
Thompson's Hardware Store
John Wothers
Earle Wothers
Perryville
J. T. Sparklin
Mollie Smith
I. T. Sparklin
Rock Hall
Ireland Cheezum
Vernon Blades
Preston
Edgar Blades
Arthur Weaters
Huntington
W. Va
Laura Wooters
Eugene Koott
Little Son
Elizabeth Evans
Tolchester
John and Houston Russom
Albert Cahall
J. Norman Clark
H. M. Thompson
Florence Covell
Harry Covell
S. N. Smith
W. T. McGuire
Herman Hay
Susie Thompson
Hilda Nichols
Milford Kline
Orphans Court Proceedings Reported In Final Orders
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. The sale of William Stephens deceased real estate was finally ratified and confirmed. Administrators T Ping Fisher and F Albert DeFord filed and examined final accounts. Jarrells filed releases while Rudolf Spinka’s will was probated with executrix agreeing to bond. Creditors were notified and appraisers Nathan Marvel and Charles Dous named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
William 2. Stephens
T. Ping Fisher
T. A
D. Bon
F. Albert DeFord
Emily DeFord
James R. Jarrell
Charles Jarrell
Margrette E. Jarrell
Francis FE. Jarrell
Adah Elizabeth Curtis
Kathryn Elizabeth Jarrell
Rudolf Spinka
Mary A. Spinks
Nathan Marvel
Charles Dous
Farm Bureau Groups Meet In Henderson County
M. M. Stewart state Farm Bureau secretary came to Caroline county for part of Thursday and Friday last week and spoke at Henderson Farm Bureau Local about the organization’s aims. A Ridgely Farm Bureau Local committee met county agent Friday night to promote and organize a Boys’ and Girls’ Calf Club. Greensboro Local held its regular monthly meeting Friday night in the High School Auditorium with county secretary S. G. Bye addressing attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Stewart
State Farm Bureau
Caroline County
5. G. Bye
Hillsboro and Queen Anne Weekend Social Roundup
Hillsboro and Queen Anne communities report visits from relatives and friends across Maryland with multiple gatherings in local towns. Events include rummage sales, church meetings, budget efforts, and revival plans with notable travel to Baltimore, Rock Hall, Rehoboth, and Betterton.
Denton High School Site Study by State Leader
Dr Albert S Cook state Superintendent of Schools spent Wednesday in Denton to review the site controversy for the proposed Denton high school building. He met with the Building Committee on an 8 acre Fifth avenue tract and with advocates of the inside location at the Court House. He planned further investigations with the State Architect before announcing a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Cook
Denton
Fifth Avenue
Lawrence B. Towers
Cook
Third
Franklin Streets
Court House
Local Socials Note Visitors and Travel Plans
Mr and Mrs Orland L Kelley and daughter Elizabeth of Peach Blossom Creek Easton guests of Mrs William D Uhler. Next week Mrs Uhler will accompany them to Philadelphia and Atlantic City for several weeks. Other visits include families from Baltimore Anderstown Bristol Pa Easton and Williston. Subscrib e for the Journal for county news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orland L. Kelley
Elizabeth
Peach Blossom Creek
Easton
William D. Uhler
Uhler
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Elmer Wheeler
Roland B. Haynie
Georgie Elaine Haynie
Baltimore
J. D. Neal
Andersontown
Charles Abbott
Charlotte and
David
Bristol
Williston
George O. Stout
Curtis Strickland
Cole
Little Son
William Love
Minnie Todd
Dora Framptonn
Wilmington
Negro suspect evades capture in multi-county manhunt
A statewide search with Maryland officers and an armed posse stretched from Seaford to Federalsburg for Julius Evans alias Duke Evans, alleged killer of Christian Christensen. Evans escaped after a confrontation with Police Chief Martin. handcuffs remained on his wrist as he fled into woods, with bloodhounds deployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaford
Maryland
Federalsburg
Julius Evans
Duke Evans
Christian Christensen
Houston
Martin
Evans
Christensen
Lee Washington
James Bacon
Washington
New Jersey
Bacon
Flowers’ Station
John E. Martin
George Bowden
Joseph Holt
Bowden
Holt
John J. Parsons
Charles Evawson
Parsons
Dawson
Peecomoke City
Social notes from Greensboro entertainments and visits
In Greensboro Mrs Addie E Pritchett hosts Mr and Mrs Harry Davis and daughter Dorothy of Philadelphia. Son Carvil Pritchett of New Bern visits. John Harvey Coursey, son of Mr and Mrs J H Coursey, recovers from Baltimore operation and plans to go home soon. Lottie Morgan of Jersey City and Carrie Howard of Secretary along with Mrs Showard Culver of Hebron visit Effa Plummer. Mabel Rich and Raleigh of Denton return from Atlantic City. Mrs J F Case of Philadelphia visits H E Jarrell. Mrs L W Taylor hosts guest Mamie Tribbett of Wilmington. Dr W W Goldsborough spends two weeks at Ocean City. Mr and Mrs C B Jarman tour the Middle West. Ada Smith returns from Virginia trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie E. Pritchett
Harry Davis
Dorothy
Philadelphia
Carvil Pritchett
New Bern
N. C
John Harvey Coursey
J. H. Coursey
Baltimore
Lottie Morgan
Jersey City
N. J
Carrie Howard
Showard Culver
Hebron
Effa Plummer
Mabel Rich
Raleigh
Denton
Atlantic City
J. F. Case
H. E. Jarrell
L. W. Taylor
Mamie
Mrs. Alice H. Ross Returns From Columbia Studies
Mrs. Alice H. Ross returns from Columbia University after taking methods in high school work at Bernard College and pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree and Teachers College diploma. Thomas Clancey family and Mrs. K W Ross visited Philadelphia and Edgemoor Delaware after traveling from New York. Herman Griffith will move from Alberta Ross farm to Charles Cahall farm near Maple Grove. Frank Wright to take his place. Robert Welch of Whiteleysburg has died, drawing sympathy from friends. Charles Truitt sold his farm and expects to resume teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice H. Ross
Columbia University
Bernard College
Teachers’ College
Teachers College
Thomas Clancey
K. W. Ross
New York
Philadelphia
Edgemoor
Delaware
Walter Coverdale
Milford
Herman Griffith
Alberta Ross
Charles Cahall
Maple Grove
Frank Wright
Robert Welch
Whiteleysburg
Charles Truitt
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Farm Bureau News
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Rowens
Charles Stewart
G. B. Stewart
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Cooper
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H. E. Morgan
Diggins
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John Shively
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Laura Knotts
Mary Wooters
Laura
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Piney Chapel
Piney
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Thawley’s
Oyster Shell Point
Homer Rodeheaver
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Ames
Brother Ricards
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