Public notices and local events in Caroline county
County commission meetings and jan 14 levy court date. bank consolidations. livestock weights. grain prices. holiday displays in Denton. Christmas cards at Wright and Bradley. property sales near Hynson. various marriages and social notices. earthquake shocks felt in the peninsula. farm fires and insurance. community visits and school meetings. Santa Claus depot at Wright’s store. local auctions and entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ratter
Kranz
Ridgely
J. L. Everngam
A.T. Covey
Hynson
S. L. Smith
Nichols
Wright & Bradley's
Baltimore
Mercury
Harry Lindley Company
J. L. Everngam’s
T. HW. Everngam
Wesley M. E
Buronsville
Michael J. Schrieber
Greensboro
James Swith
Andersontown
Centreville National Bank
Queen Anne's National Bank
Centreville
Caroline
High School Association
Billimore
Washington
J. Twiford Williams
Williams
J. L. Evertgam
Thomas W. Jones
Thomas Schleigh
Denton
Eston
Talbot County
Cambridge
Lady to London Beggar Exchange After Sixpence
A fragmentary exchange on Edgeware Road shows a Lady addressing a London beggar asking if he is the man she just gave sixpence to. The beggar confirms, mentioning Avernt branch there, lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edgeware Road
Lidyy
Lidy
Jtyfandery
Christmas Enter tainment At M P Sunday School
Huartsville notes preparations for a Christmas program at the church on Christmas Eve. Various local residents are mentioned returning home from travels, weddings, and health care visits, including James A. Stephens back from Crisfield and Fred Ottwell and bride settling in Delaware avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Sunday School
James A. Stephens
M. B. Stephens
Crisfield
Messrs
G. L. Blades
C. N. Fountain
Andrew Satterfield
Sarah E. Love
W. K. Cheezum
Talbot County
Mary Wilhans
Georgetown
Del
Fred Ottwell
Bride
Delaware Avenue
Eva Thawley
James Thawley
Greensboro
Will Dutton
Salisbury
Leslye Cheezum
Anges
Edith Reese
Matthews
W. KE
Cheezum
Luawrence Ottwell
Worcester County Friends
Lyceum Society Elects Choptank Officials
Citizens formed a lyceum and literary society meeting weekly. Officers elected include M M Willey president, J Blades and J R Harrison vice presidents, H B Wright treasurer, W E Dillon secretary. Next dispute topic is Observation Is More Educational Than Reading. Several residents and visitors noted in updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Presaa M. M. Willey
J. T. Blades
P.M. Dunham
A. L. Dunham
Denton
Mildred
Watson Flaharty
A. Ek. Cooper
O. C. Pades
J. Ralph Harrison
St. Michaels
Ruth Rumbold
Philadelphia
John Rumbold
W. J. Wright
Baltimore
C. E. Andrew
Death of General W L Baughman and Obituary Notes
General L Victor Baughman died at his home near Frederick on Pi day aged sixty one. He was a leading Democrat, twice State Comptroller, and a possible gubernatorial candidate. Known as an orator and a Western Maryland political force, he influenced the nomination of Jackon in 1887. Mrs Jane Meloney died at Avondale aged about ninety, mother of ten with four surviving. Survivors include Elisha W Annie William J and Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Victor Baughman
Frederick
Democratic National Committee
KE. Jackon
Wicomico County
General Baughman
Jackson
Maryland
Caroline County
Jane Meloney
Martin W. Meloney
Joshua Thomas
Avondale
Meloney
Tate Wills Corkran
Elisha W
Annie
William J
Edward
Local Residents Have Thanksgiving and Travel Updates
Greensboro residents report on holiday visits and returns. Jarman of Salis bury New York returns home after stay with parents. Addie Wilson of Denton and Grace Greenlee visit Philadelphia relatives for Thanksgiving. Edith Jarman Dolman Pepper Linwood Letty spend Sunday with Harring friends. Mrs. Bastian of Felton visits mother Mrs. House. Jarman also in Philadelphia and Wilmington last week, now home. Horsey of S. H. and R. J. Baughley in Baltimore Wednesday. Laura Spicher returns from Philadelphia. Rev. W. C. Hurst in Wilmington and Philadelphia earlier week. W. BR. McClyment leaves Monday for Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Banning
Delaware
Annie Stafum
H. Mercer
Nan Milteen l
Addie Wilson
Treen
Philadelphia
W. R. Mowbray
Bridge*ville
Denton
Leslie Lewis
Philideliina
Samuel Lewis
L. €.Jones
Lucy Hanson
Harrington
I. Wesley Poole
Everatte A. Pepper
Greensboro
J. F. Gelietly
Baltimore
Audrey Wimbrow
Preston
Pittsville
Minnie
Bertie Wright
Baaton
Emily Deford
Centreville
Congressman Smith
Tubbs
Washington
William H. Doweese
N. L. Tribett
Hurlock
J. T. Porter
F. P. Covey
Wyoming
T. H. Jarman, Jr
Salisbury
N. Y
Grace Greenlee
Edith Jarman
Dolman Pepper
Linwood Letty
Harry Bastian
Felton
Josephine House
John F. Jarman
Wilmington
Nathaniel Horsey
S. H
R. J. Baughley
Laura Spicher
W. C. Hurst
W. BR. McClyment
Local Train of Family Visits Graces Thanksgiving Week
Mr and Mrs Herbert Bullock of Philadelphia return home after a brief stay with Mrs Bullocks parents. Mrs Addie Gardner and Ruth of Jersey City visit the Wilsons. Otho Smith and son Lawrence spend Thanksgiving with the Conlbourns in Hurlock. Ruth Sullivan visits her grandmother in Reliance. Miss Elvina Fullerton spends Thanksgiving at home in Denton. Thomas Andrew visits Williamsburg friends. Mrs Emma Rosser showing improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Bullock
Philadelphia
Ladies Aid Society Meeting in Concord
A Ladies' Aid Society gathering was held at the parsonage on Wednesday with good member turnout and several visitors. One new member joined. The group adjourned to meet again in January for November and December. Prof. H. H. Nuttle of the Conference Academy Dover and Miss Mary Nuttle of the Woman's College Baltimore visited relatives at Andersontown over Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
H. H. Nuttle
Conference Academy
Dover
Mary Nuttle
Woman's College
Baltimore
Andersontown
Protect the birds and crop protection debate
The piece urges farmers to protect birds as a method to safeguard crops, arguing hawks owls and other birds help control pests. It claims farmers lose few chickens to hawks compared with losses to cats, and notes sparrows stay near human settlements where they are safe from predators.
Fresh Air Tops Woods in Vital Needs
Fresh air is essential, more crucial than woods or food, since we cannot live more than minutes without it. Emphasize clean water and air supplies similarly to food, inspect schools, factories, and public buildings for proper ventilation, and ensure sleeping areas are free from drafts while preserving fresh air overnight.
Tribute and obituary from the Avondale Herald
Mrs. Susan J. Bullock, wife of Wm. E. Bullock of this place, died at her home last Thursday aged sixty two. Funeral held Saturday at Mission Church with Evangelist Miss Orpha Beatty officiating. Interment at Denton cemetery. Survived by husband and children George A. Bullock Andrewville Del. Charles Bullock Mollie Legates Wmn. E. Bullock Jr. Nora Baker.
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Denton Cemetery
George A. Bullock
Andrewville, del
Charles Bullock
Mollie Legates
Wmn. E. Bllock, Jr
Nora Baker
Lime and Water Holding of Soil
An expert study finds lime improves water movement in tough clay soil by speeding infiltration and reducing surface evaporation. Lime helps bind fine particles, retards surface wash, and enhances plant access to moisture through capillary action. In sandy soil lime forms a crust beneath the surface that slows water return.
Dr Stephens Advocates State Aid for Accredited High Schools
In his annual report to the State Board of Education Superintendent Stephens urges equal funding to support accredited high schools. He argues they function as the average citizen’s university, especially for the poor, and proposes repealing appropriations for schools not aligning with accredited high school work. He endorses aid for colleges but calls for lower tier state aid and scholarships only where college work matches high school standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
State Board of Education
General Assembly
Tam
Croup Warning and Chamberlain Cough Remedy Endorsement
With dry cold weather early winter, parents should watch for ominous symptoms in crenpy children. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy kept at home can ward off attacks if given at hoarseness or within the croupy cough. Mrs. S Rosinthal of Michigan endorses the remedy for herself and children. For sale by Douglass Drug Store and A L Duffey E Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Rosinthal
Michigan
Douglass Drug Store
A. L. Duffey
Hillsboro
Jesus on the Cross Luke 23 35-10 Tibte Analysis
Sunday school lesson highlights Jesus journey to the cross and the crucifixion details from Luke. It contrasts Luke with other gospels, notes Simon of Cyrene helping bear the cross, and recalls the penitent thief and the temple veil torn at Jesus death. Aimed to urge readers to take up their own cross and trust Christ.
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Jesus On the
Cross
Jesus
Luke
Simon
Christ
Calvary
Pilate
Matthew
Mark
Holy Place
Potting in Tin Cans For Plant Care
Tin cans make good plant pots as soil dries out more slowly than in earthen pots. Avoid overwatering to prevent souring. cans of all sizes can be used. When repotting, cut a slit from bottom to top, pry edges apart, and slide the root ball onto the table for easy removal.
Local Socials and Visitors Highlight Holiday Week
Mr and Mrs Ira B Williams hosted a dinner with Mr and Mrs William Jones of Goldsboro and others. Hobbs ladies visited Mrs A D Branford for Thanksgiving. Pies social at Hillsboro school on December 8. Guests include Mr William Kemp of Trappe with Capt Charles Kemp. Various relatives and friends from Kent County to Baltimore spent time with local families. Mrs G Lawrence Wilson hosted Matinee Whist Club. Illness noted for George H Beaven and Mrs Sarah Rolph recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Illinois
Daily Whig
Lewis A. Jarman
Upheile
Wlinoiz
Jarman
Caroline County
Thomas H. Jarman
Greensboro
Whig
J. A. Jarman
Rushville
Iinvis
Martha -Louise Mecrck
St. Andrew's Chapel
Sadlersville
Randolph Marshall
J. A. Marsal
Mirkins
Marshall
Hight
William Forbes Adams
Protestant Episcopal Diocess of
Easton
Hepsburn
St. Oes
Howard Benson
Westminster
Efi Dukes
Thomas F. Dukes
Herbert W. Moore
Centreville
N. H. Moore
Ruthsburg
J. L. Elderdice
M. P. Chuck
Willard Mitchell
Minnie Nae
Arthur Holsinger
Cora Patton
Spry Bradley
Nettia LeCompte
Baltimore
John Gravatt
William DB Paylor
Frederick City
Miriam
Messrs
Newman and
Weldon
Washington
Ethel P. Cade
Philadelphia
Thomas L.dawson
William J. Blackiston
Ira
B. Williams
William Jones
Goldsboro
Pennington
John Fr. Russum
J. E. Towers
T. F. Chattinch
M. E. Holbrook
Hobbs
A. D. Branford
Frank Barton
Wilmington
Noy Jump
Queen Anne
Annie
G. Lawrenese Wilson
George H. Beaven
W. W. Bradshaw
Farmington
D. J. Givan
Virginia Holt
Sarah Rolph
Henderson News Briefs and Local Notices
Fine porkers killed in town as two farmer families report hogs. Dill killed two pigs seven months old weighing 605 pounds and Rickards two hogs one year old weighing 870 pounds. Clark and Quillen dissolve partnership with Quillen leaving the firm. Lula Marvel and Nathan visit relatives near Wyoming. Wooters of Wilmington visits Mrs. Cohee on Thanksgiving. Carrow family spends Tuesday in Dover. Sallie Ayres of Glassboro, N J, visits her mother. Harvey and Alex Gooden with friends in Delaware. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Parvis home. Lola Cohee heads to Wilmington for a stay. Catherine Arrants listed as sick.
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R. H. Dill
James Rickards
Clark & Quillen
Quillen
Lula Marvel
Nathan
Wyoming
Chas. Marvel
Thomas Wooters
Wilmington
Cohee
G. W. Carrow
Addie
Isabelle
Dover
Sallie Ayres
Glassboro
N. J
Artants
Master Harvey
Alex. Gooden
Delaware
Ladies Aid
P. C. Parvis
Lola Cohee
Catherine Arrants
Evangelical Meetings And Sermons At Several Churches Tomorrow
An all day meeting at Jillsboro Mission will feature Rev W S Stewart farewell sermon before his Indiana trip. Denton Mission hosts an all day holiness meeting with evangelist Miss Orpha Beatty. Piney Church revival continues with Rev Mr Wilson aiding tomorrow evening. Williston Church hosts Rev A A Bichell tomorrow evening and again Tuesday and Thursday nights. Dr McGilton pursues "The Conqueror" in the morning and "Womans Influence in Courtship" at night. G Q Bacchus preaches tomorrow at the Methodist Protestant Church with an afternoon at Thawleys.
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Jillsboro Mission
W. S. Stewart
Indiana
Denton Mission
Orpha Beatty
Piney Church
Mr. Wilson
Johnson
A. A. Bichell
Williston
McGilton
M.E
G. Q. Bacchus
Thawley’s
Hotter Accommodations For the Poor At County Farm
Engineer Abler drew spring plans for a new substantial frame building on the county farm to house inmates with a basement heating plant and separate wards for white and colored residents. Funds will come from selling timber from the farm to defray costs, as trustees advocate this long-needed improvement despite careful management and taxpayer safeguards.
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Engineer Abler
Soap Dropped In Mouth Snoring Remedy Warned
An exchange notes a bizarre cure for snoring advising placing a piece of soap in the snorer’s mouth. The oil from the soap is said to lubricate the throat but caution is urged to prevent the snorer from reacting and causing trouble.
Useful Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Wife
Aimed at solving gift anxiety, the piece suggests practical options such as a pipe or cigarette case and a quality safety razor as thoughtful Christmas presents for a wife. It emphasizes usefulness over novelty and offers straightforward choices.
No Action Expected on Maryland Seat Dispute this Session
Washington dispatch reports House Committee No 2 on Elections unlikely to act this session on seating William H Jackson over Representative Smith as Maryland district 1 member. Republicans show little interest and Jackson’s cash-for-politics interview on the Eastern Shore hurts his case. The rest of the column provides local items from journalism and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
House Committee No. 2
William H. Jackson
Representative Smith
Maryland
Jackson
Washington
Archange
Bishop and Browne
Hotel Avon
Hotel Avon Company
Easton
James C. Norris
Andrew Carnegie
Pratt Library
Baltimore
B. J. Grimes
Centreville High School
Queen Anne’s
Louis L. Beatty
Rae
Journal
Thomas & Messer
Baltimore St
Granite City
Progress 14 Farming in a decade of agricultural gain
Secretary Wilson notes ten years of farming progress with strong farm output and favorable trade balance. Last year wheat valued at 6.415 billion dollars and farm exports port value at 875 million. Farmers have grown as bankers and lenders, with farm values rising about 6.13 billion dollars in ten years and a surplus sent to foreign nations totaling 12 billion over sixteen years.
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Wilson
United States
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