Caroline County News and Notices Highlights
Local notices report on farm goods and fuel concerns, turkeys selling at 35 cents, new Paige cars bought by D. W. Davis and L. Tow ers, and sales of personal property. Court cases from Caroline in Easton. School week in Baltimore institute. Incidents include a fatal railroad accident near Denton and a mirror escape. Community events include bazaars, church talks, Red Cross activities, and a bishop’s visit to Easton and Denton with multiple services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
King Winter
Easton Court
Lawrence B. Towers
Caroline County
D. W. Davis
Towers
Paige
Win. P. Butler
Gay St
Baltimore
State Institute
Alfred Dill
Eugene Dill
Denton
Delaware
Ladies’ Aid Society
Preston M. E. Church
Ledman’s Hall
Red Hawk Tribe
Porter's Hall
Burrsville
H. T. Langmaid
Philadelphia
Harrington
Caroline Harvey L. Cooper
T. Alan Galdsborough
Fred R. Owens
A. R. Satterfield
Philadelphia and Wilmington Traction Co
Delaware Hospital
Seromvon Longnecker
B. Kitchen
Church of the Brethren
Miss Taylor
Denton Red Cross Circle
Earle Smith
Denton Circle
Red Cross
Greensboro
John Eaton
William Forbes Adams
Easton
St Elizabeth's Church
Father Conway
Father Carter
Social notes mark marriages and military moves across Maryland
Marriage licenses issued for Fred Edgell Lena Mc Cracklin near Preston and others. A H Stack, son of Scranton residents, named naval reserve lieutenant after Cornell engineering degree. Army and camp Meade notes. local visits, travel to Philadelphia and Wilmington. Several residents home from Washington College and Johns Hopkins on leave. broader social rounds include visitors from Milford and Morgantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Edgell
Lena M. McCracklin
Preston
Victor L. Kirsch
Mary E. Starkey
Ridgely
Marion S. Massey
Queen Anne’s County
Mary L. Pinder
Robert H. Sylvester
Goldsboro
Carrie Wood
Henderson
James H. Robinson
Lillie Harris
A. H. Stack
FE. M
Albert Satterfield
Earle Cooper
Wilmington
A. R. Satterfield
Delaware Hospital
Henry Hollingsworth
Matthew Garey, Jr
Howard Melvin, Jr
Washington College
William Bullock
Anna May Bullock
Katherine Irwin
Edith Hignatt
Philadelphia
John H. Williams
Near
Federalburg
Camp Meade
Matthew McDaniel
Canton
Ohio
Caroline County
Denton
Hall
Della Hall
Milford
Morganstown
W. V
M. H. Smith
Alexander Hardcastle
Baltimore
C. P. Dunningy
John C. Rutter
R. Emmett Baughley
Flarington
Social musical evening by Christ Church Guild in Denton
The Ladies' Guild of Christ Church Denton will host a social musical evening at the Episcopal Church rectory on Monday December 3 at 8 p m. The program features songs recitations pianoforte solos and other items by experienced entertainers. Tea and cake will be served and a collection plate will support the new heating plant purchased by the Guild. The event is expected to be well attended and enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild of Christ
Returned From Camp Meade Draft Status Sets December 15
The draft board will begin sending out the questionnaire to prospective soldiers on December 15, establishing each man’s status for war liability. Three Caroline county men were discharged by order of the President for industrial causes: Benjamin E. Reed of Ridgely, Edward Layton near Harmony, and James Lavett Miley near Bethlehem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Meade
Focal Draft Board
Caroline County
Benjamin E. Reed
Ridgely
Eddystone
Edward Layton
Near
Harmony
James Lavett Miley
Bethlehem
Dover merchant shifts big poultry trade to Wilmington
H Ridgely Hartington of Dover sold fifteen carloads of potatoes at 1.35 a bushel to Wilmington residents and moved 4000 dollars of prime Virginia turkeys and roasting chickens in the past week. Turkeys brought 35 to 37 cents per pound and roasting chickens 28 to 30 cents a pound, prices 12 cents per pound below the prevailing market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
H. Ridgely Hartington
Dover
Please Pay Subscription Promptly in War Times
In view of hardships from the great war we urge readers on our subscription lists to settle any outstanding balances promptly. Prompt payment helps maintain the Journal at its current price as many papers have raised their rates.
Fraternal Boy Scout Meeting in Greensboro Highlights County Plan
A Greensboro report notes a Monday meeting of Boy Scouts with Scoutmaster Skirven and Assistant Scoutmaster Everngain leading Denton troops. A county-wide gathering was planned for Christmas week or early January in Denton, with details to be announced. Various local residents and visitors are listed as spending time in Greensboro and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skirven
Everngain
Denton
Henry Medford
Greensboro
Calvin Dill
Lucy Hazel
Maggie Graham
Kenton
James Ward
Thomas H. Lewis
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Messrs
Temple Smith
A. W. Brumbaugh
M. K. Newnam
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Baltimore
Selby Roop
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Mae Pippin
Louise Swann
Ella Worthington
Havre de Grace
Sallie McKnat
Georgie Butler
Norris
Sallie Mitchell
Dorothy McNeal
Easton
Mildred Ginn
Townsend
F. P. Roe
Washington
Many Town Residents Travel and Visit Across States
Hobbs residents and friends traveled to Claiborne for a Sunday visit with Mrs. A. B Corkran. Andersontown saw moves as Chas Howard relocated to Denton with replacements named. Hobbs Manufacturing Co. ships government goods from this station. Various residents visited Baltimore Philadelphia Washington D C and Camp Meade. Porkers weighed 305 297 247 pounds totaling 849.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. DB. Neal
Andersontown
M. E. Towers
B.B. Alien
Washington, D. C
Wm. Everngain
Baltimore
George Huffer
Fletcher Stafford
Milford Neck
C. D. Collison
F. P. Stafford
William
Harold
Camp Meade
C. E. Bright
Wilmington
Ursula Slaughter
John
W. E. Seeders
Teachers Attend State Meet in Baltimore This Week
Miss Mildred Short Laura Knotts Helen Hicks Irene Roe and Eva Barnes attended the State teachers meeting in Baltimore this week. Several local residents spent Thanksgiving with relatives including Corporal C. E. Horton at Camp Meade and Mr. and Mrs. Barton of Wilmington. Another group enjoyed holidays in Philadelphia Queenstown Hebron and Baltimore as several couples traveled for visits and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Short
Laura Knotts
Helen Hicks
Irene Roe
Eva Barnes
Baltimore
C. E. Horton
Camp Meade
B. C. Barton
Thomas McKewen
Wilmington
James Rickards
Frank Barton
Philadelphia
G. L. ‘Jump
Elizabeth Brown
Hugh Brown
John ‘Taylor
Harry Clark
Horace Morgan
C. H. Cardrey
Charles Dean
Edith Richards
Queenstown
Edna Morgan
Hebron
Harry Jump
Edna Detwiler
Mme Curtis E. Crane
Parker
Chestertown
J. Olan Clark
J. M. Swing
Mulford
Isabel
Swedesboro
N. J
Margaret
C. C. Holsinger
Josie Turbitt
Frank Matthews
Frances Smith
Norristown
Sadie Imler
Mike Ludwig
Laura Sigler
Charles Sigler
Whiteleysburg
J. C. Madara
Fred
James Clark
Miriam
Lawless driver blamed for ten deaths in Maryland crash
A driver described as lawless caused a November Maryland crash that killed ten people and injured others. Investigators say reckless speed and disregard for traffic laws led to the fatalities. Local authorities vow full prosecution and calls for road-safety reforms.
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Maryland
Double wedding amid Ridgely church ceremonies
The Ridgely News Letter reports a double wedding at the Catholic Church of Ridgely with Victor Kirsch and Emma Starkey of Ridgely, and Michael Roth and Philipina Vonwill of Greensboro exchanging vows during nuptial mass led by Father Cotter. The wedding march was played by Miss Anna Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Victor Kirsch
Emma Starkey
Michael Roth
Philipina Vonwill
Greensboro
Father Cotter
Anna Lynch
Yo M. C. A
Baltimore
Red Cross
Bertrand L. Conway
New York City
FP. Herr
Martha Fries
Claysburg
Florida
Herr
Mary Madara
J. P. Swing
W. J. Massey
James
Mildred
Cowen
Martha
Betty
Price
Grace Thompson
State Normal School
Towson
Alfred Thompson
Philadelphia
L. R. Brumbaugh
Alice
Juanita
Arthur Lee Raleigh
J. O. Bolton
West Virginia
M. EK
Wesley Collegiate Institute
Charles Otis Carter
Ocean City
Nettie Dean
C. H. Dean
Carter
Leland Russell
Newark
N. J
Alexander Russell
Fire destroys barn and outbuildings at Seeney residence
The Henderson report notes a Friday morning fire that consumed the barn with hay fodder about 150 bushels of corn and over a ton of phosphate, owned by J. R. Jones and partially insured. The article also lists local visits and travel among residents including Goodens, Hufnals, Cloughs, Wilsons, and others, with Revival meetings at the M. E. Church and various visits to Wilmington, Dover, and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Bickling
Wilmington
C. H. Clough
Rev. Wilson Lewis
Charleston
W. Va
Mr. Wilson
Harford County
G. H. Wilson
A. B. Gooden
Marydel
Watson Everett
Templeville
R. H. Edge
Omer Jones
Burrsville Community Notes and Local Guests
Burrsville society items report Harlap Blades returning home after Camp Meade exemption. Guests include Denton residents Wyatt and Sapp families, and Margaret Evelyn Wyatt. Visits by Alfred Baughley from Cambridge Hospital for typhoid treatment and Laura A. Porter’s Delmar visit noted. Revival services at Wesley M E Church led by Rev. Conaway. Miss Marie Nowell and Miss Margaret Thawley hosted over weekend. George Benson heads to Camp Meade for military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Harlap Russell Blades
Camp Meade
Sam
George L. Blades
Robert H. Dill
Major L. Wyatt
Margaret Evelyn
Denton
E. H. Sapp
Robert William
Chas. Moore
M. Leland Wyatt
Emile Fr. Sapp
Margaret Evelyn Wyatt
R. H. Dill
Alfred Baughley
Cambridge Hospital
Laura A. Porter
Greenwood
Del
Fairfield
Pennsylvania
St. Webb
Sheppard's
Thos. R
Bethlehem Junior Aid Meets at Mamie Todd Home
The Bethlehem Junior Aid gathered at Mrs. Mamie Todd’s home last Thursday evening with many members listed including Isabell Carroll Hilda Legates Mary Bredes Jessie Cohee Mildred Lane Marie Pardoe Ethel Crow Katherine Baker Lonnie Mudge Cara Mudge Harriet Dunham Lulu Mudge Irene Carroll Ruth Vanfleet Lelia Williams Helen Klienwatchter Evelyn Todd and several others. Refreshments followed the business session. The next meeting is set for Mrs Edna Waddell’s on December 20. Mrs Anna Carroll is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Todd
Isabell Carroll
Hilda Legates
Mary Bredes
Jessie Cohee
Mildred Lane
Marie Pardoe
Joseph
Cambridge
Anna Carroll
Blades trio at home for Thanksgiving in Choptank
Miss Bertha Blades a Tulsa Oklahoma teacher and Red Cross first aid graduate from the University of Colorado, Lt Webster S Blades Baltimore attorney and Lt Lawrence J Blades U S N L recently commissioned at Fort Meyer spent Thanksgiving with parents Mr and Mrs J T Blades. It is the first time all three have been home together in seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Blades
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Red Cross
University of Colorado
Webster S. Blades
Baltimore
Fort Meyer
Lawrence J. K. Blades
U. S. NL
J. T. Blades
Wilmington guests visit Bowdle home during game season
Mr. Fred Messick and friends of Wilmington were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Bowdle last week. Ora Bowdle returned home from Wilmington after visiting friends. Mrs. Wm. Roach of Milford is visiting relatives near Hickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Messick
Wilmington
Ora Bowdle
Wm. Roach
Milford
Hickman
War's Thunder Rolls From France to Hopkins Hospital Unit
Mr. Eugene G. Anderson writes from somewhere in France describing the devastation of towns, shelled fields, and trenches. He notes mud, makeshift shelters, and a captured enemy dug-out lit by electricity. He tells of a cheerful British Tommy, a brief airplane encounter with a Japanese aviator, and a German bombing party exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene G. Anderson
Hopkins Hospital
France
Tommy
Blighty
England
Tommies
Bert
New York
Orphans Court Proceedings Review of Executorships and Administrations
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as executors and administrators filed releases and lists of debts in the Ira A Russell and Rosie B Bower estates. Letters granted to J Wesley Bower and Josephine Hollis. Appraisers appointed, real estate sales authorized, minor funds deposited, guardians named for Addison and James Greenage. Petition against Lionel Luff dismissed with costs to petitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liden, Moore and Covey
Orphans’ Court
Arthur J. Russell
George L. Blades
Ira A. Russell
W. Saulsbury Russell
Harriet E. Billing
Francis B. Russell
Mary Elma Blades
Rosie B. Bower
J. Wesley Bower
Harry Hemmons
Frank Flounders
Katie Andrew
Frank H. Walker
Luther J. Andrew
Thomas E. White
Edward FE. Nuttle
Mary E White
Josephine Hollis
John W. Hollis
John W. Murphy
Robert Jarrell, Jr
William F. Greenage
William H. Deen
Addison
James Greenage
Susan A. Luff
J. H. C. Legg
Herman Luff
Lernard Luff
Harvey Luff
Caroline Cases in Talbot Court
In Talbot court this week Albert W. Sisk versus Gootee Christopher ended with a sub curia ruling after testimony. Charles L Herzog vs Alpheus W. Nichols involved a forged note claim bearing $700, with handwriting testimony. T. Fred Wright vs First National Bank Federalsburg set for yesterday over a pre maturity note judgment dispute of $137.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Talbot Court
Albert W. Sisk
Gootee Christopher
Lewis & Knotts
Tharp
Sisk
Goldsborough
Seth & Shehan
Christopher
Charles L Herzog
Alpheus W. Nichols
Nichols
Lewis & Knotts and
Butler
Herzog
Mr. Sisk
T. Fred Wright
First National Bank
Federalsburg
Easton
Bank
J. Kemp Stevens
Denton
Seth and Shehan
Local Society Hosts Ladies Aid Event
The Ladies Aid Society enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at Mrs. India Todd's home with good attendance and enjoyable refreshments. Nearby families and friends were noted visiting or hosting gatherings, teachers attended an institute in Baltimore, cane molasses work continued, illness lingered, and community husking and revival meetings drew to a close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
India Todd
N. M. Vanscoy
Marvel Fredel
Seaford
Walter Horsey
Willard Holt
Laurel
C. E. Wright
J. A. Wooters
C. R. Neal
Thelma Neal
Tuckahoe Neck
Anna Hignutt
Denton
Greensboro
Carrie Bradley
Federalsburg
W. R. Fountain
Institute
Baltimore
W. R. Keel
Ida Everngain
Mary Chambers
Will Johnson
Accidents injure three in Federalsburg week
In Federalsburg this week three people were injured. Paul Cook, nine, lost a thumb and two fingers when a dynamite cartridge exploded after he found it in a straw stack. Mrs Ella White was thrown from a carriage and suffered a dislocated shoulder and cuts. John Holt, 16, broke his arm while cranking an automobile. Tra A Quick received word that his son Ralph Henry Quick was killed at the Flanders front after earlier wounding. Asa Quick was also killed in action last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Paul Cook
Fred Cook
Ella White
John Holt
Thomas S. Holt
Tra A. Quick
Oak Grove
Director of Public Records
Ottawa
Ontario
Ralph Henry Quick
Flanders Front
Asa Quick
Smithville Parent-Teacher Club to Meet Wednesday
Smithville School Parents-Teachers Club will hold its next meeting on Wednesday evening December 5. After the program a box social will follow. Guests this week included Miss Kathryn Spence Edna Adams Altha Adams Walter Adams and Alpheus Adams. Visitors Milton Lyden Wayne Lyden Ralph Collison relatives near Farmington were seen with local residents. Blanche Adams hosted the Ladies Aid. Earle Alford has taken a job in Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Parent-Teachers Club
Kathryn Spence
Edna
Altha Adams
Walter
Alpheus Adams
J. B. Medford
Henderson
Masters Milton
Wayne Lyden
Greenwood
Ralph Collison
Farmington
Blanche Adams
Ladies’ Aid
Earle Alford
Wilmington
American Corner Social Brings Local Youths Together
A Tuesday evening gathering hosted by Miss Edna Corkran included Misses Marie Turner Elva Griffith Evelyn Ritter Ruth Ross Mary Corkran Edna Corkran and Messrs James Turner William Wagner Walter Everngain Ernest Griffith Dorsey Nichols Claude Howard Sidney Collins Sherman Hubbard Arthur Headburg and Mr Butler A pleasant time was reported Anna Ross and Hazel Towers visited Baltimore earlier this week Meanwhile Maryland district Navy enlistments rise and officials aim to fill the state 36 firemen third class quota by December 15th Support the JourNAL for full county news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Corkran
Marie Turner
Elva Griffith
Evelyn Ritter
Ruth Ross
Mary Corkran
Messrs
James Turner
William Wagner
Walter Everngain
Ernest Griffith Dorsey Nichols
Claude Howard
Sidney Collins
Sherman Hubbard
Arthur Headburg
Mr. Butler
Anna Ross
Hazel Towers
Baltimore
Navy
Maryland
Government Seeks Forestry Men for Army Service
Maryland’s State Forester F. W. Besley, listing officer for the Tenth and Twentieth Forest Engineers, seeks volunteers with sawmill and logging experience for immediate military service. The call targets experienced loggers and wood workers to supply engineers sent to Europe, with requirements on draft status, district numbers, and exemption details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Board of Forestry
F. W. Besley
Maryland
Europe
State Board of Forestry
Besley
Howard St
Baltimore
United States
War lecture to be held at Lyric Theatre Baltimore
The War Work Committee will host a lecture at the Lyric Theatre Baltimore Monday at 8 PM. Major George Adam of the British Munitions staff and Rev. Hugh Birckhead will speak on The Heroic Side of the War. Adam, wounded at the front after two years of service, will emphasize morale and Allied resolve. Seats are free but may be reserved at Albaugh's ticket office. Hostess House at Camp Meade will be dedicated Sunday December at 3 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Theatre
Baltimore
George Adam
Hugh Birckhead
Harry Lancer
Albaugh
Charles and
Huyette
Camp Meat
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the Local Department
Fred Downes
Ming Harvey L. Cooper
Camp Wease
Ruth Meredith
Esta Roe
Gee. A. McDaniel
Dino
M. Duke Smith
Baby
Thelma Everngain
Goucher College
Lester Kauffman
Johns Hopkins
H. W. Davis
Crisfield
M. Bates Stephens
Messrs. Craig
John Vickery
Concord
Elizabeth Billing
J. A. Todd
FT. H. Towers’ Porkers
E. W. Smith
Alice T. Seeders
Teachers’ Institute
I. H. Starkey
Mr. Billing
Robinson
Herman Layton
Queen Anne
THE
Ridgely News
Caroline Mancha
Howard Mancha
San Francisco
Cal
W. A. Marvel
Downes
Ily
Harvey Clark
Tuckahoe
Frank McCloud
Thomas’ McCloud
James Swing, Jr
Mervyn Seward
Dudley Davis
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Harry Blemmons
J. R. Bicking
Bicking
Lydia Taylor
Mt. Morris
Leroy Detwiler
Elizabeth
Willard Shipman
Frank Long
M. C. Smith
Florence Kline
Peabody Institute
Roland Lane
Golden’s College
Emily Pendleton
York
Selby Smith
Mary Laird
Marcus Hook
Margaret Rohmann
P. C. Parvis
Sadlersville
M. E. Church
J. C. Jensen
W. G. Carrow
Ollie Coffin
Mary E. Seward
Me. Anderson
Western Front
Journal
George W. Gattwalls
Second District
Albert G. Towers
Joseph H. Simons
James W. Simons
Hilda Carmine
Lillie Stanley
Annie Elizabeth Todd
Elsie V. Tufft
Mary B. Towers
Frank F. Manship
Joseph H. Bernard
Oscar Bernard
Fannie E. Bernard
J. Oscar Bernard
Josephine Bernard
Lydan. Bernard
John D. Banks
Emma J. Eaton
Elwood Morris
Charles E. Stewart
Jacob E. Ellwanger
Charles E. Hignatt
Lavinia Wilmore
John A. Hamilton
Wm. E. Flaharty
James H. Nichols
Richard E. Smith
Matthew Fecher
Harry T. Langmaid
Sto
Samuel G. Nuttle
John E
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