Holiday notes and community ads from Caroline County
Local notices mention Christmas shopping and events across Denton and surrounding areas. Items include piano sales by M. K. Newnam, a Christmas shooting match to Denton, holiday gatherings at Chestnut Grove school and Hobbs, and various seasonal promotions from Evernpain's Ever again's and Everngamn's. Community events cover sermons, lectures, school plays, a Christmas tree, charitable drives, and reminders of winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Moon
M. K. Newnam
Denton
Madras
Poplin
Chestnut Grove School House
J. Virgil Moore
Hobbs
American Corner School
C. Leslie Walls
Schraff
J. H. Hawkins
Atlanta
Masonic Hall
Vanity Fair
Munsingwear
Everngamn’s
Chaptank School
Caroline Countians
Mercury
George A. Deakyne
Pretty wedding at Ridgely Methodist Church in Denton
Miss Grace Thompson wed Harod Hatfield of Georgetown in a Tuesday ceremony at Ridgely Methodist Church. Attendants wore brown crepe and pink and blush blooms accompanied by family and out of town guests. The couple will reside in Georgetown after a New York honeymoon while other local notices detail further weddings, banquets, and social visits in Denton and surrounding areas.
Who Was Cicero and the Mutt’s Boy
A crowded Christmas shopping misadventure ends with a quarrel in which an Italian woman confronts a Caro line lady. The scene shifts to a public school intelligence test where students fail to answer who Cicero is until a student blurts out Mutt’s boy as the correct cue.
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Italy
Cicero
Mutt
Stafford woman buried in Union M P Church yard
Mrs M Alice Stafford was brought from Springfield Massachusetts and interred in Union M P church yard beside her late husband James P R Stafford. She had been feeble for years and lived with her son James in Springfield. Surviving are son Oscar of Gowers Beach and another son. Revs A W Betts and W E Hills officiated. Floral designs adorned the casket and shipping case. The Mite Society entertained the Betts at the parsonage in Hobbs Friday evening. A baby girl Bernice Idelia born to Mr and Mrs WW Wild on December 3. a son to Mr and Mrs Claude Olson on December 4. Mr and Mrs Andrew Slaughter visited Greensboro. George Flamer’s valuable hare gored to death by a cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Alice Stafford
Springfield
Mass
Union M. P
James P. R. Stafford
A. W. Betts
W. E. Hills
Mite Society of Union M. P
Hobbs
A. W
Gir
Bernice Idelia
Claude Olson
Andrew Slaughter
Greensboro
George Flamer
Social and Literary Society meets in Grove at Hubbard home
The Grove Social and Literary Society enjoyed a program of music recitations and dialogues at the Hubbard residence. An evening of fine confectioneries accompanied the gathering as they adjourned to meet again the first Friday in the new year at the Taylor home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hubbard
Clayton Taylor
W. E. Collins
Ladies’ Aid Society
Grove Church
Phillips
Elwood
F. Fj. Phillips
Lillian Mae
Hillsboro December activities and student honor roll
In Hillsboro, students William Short Arthur Hammer Robert Eveland Kathleen Hammer James Sherwood Thomas Eveland Francis Short and Roberta Barton made the two percent attendance list for November. Nancy Jane Kline marked her third birthday with a party visiting local children. A Christmas program is set for December 21 at 7 45 p m at Hillsboro School, followed by a community hall bazaar Friday and Saturday. Mrs Clara Black visits the Holland home while Mrs J J Fleming returns from Easton Hospital improved. Mrs Willard con visits Sallie Worth. Mrs G L Wilson visited Baltimore. Ethel S Holt is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro School
William Short
Arthur Hammer
Robert Eveland
Kathleen Hammer
James Sherwood
Thomas Eveland
Francis Short
Roberta Barton
Nancy Jane Kline
Santa Claus
Hillsboro
Clara Black
J. JB. Holland
J. J. Fleming
Easton Hospital
Willard Jones
Con
Sallie Worth
G. L. Wilson
Baltimore
Ethel S. Holt
Smithville Social and Local Notes Move and Meetings
Smithville updates list residents moving to various farms and properties including the Sutherland, Spence, and Afford holdings. Local families visit relatives, church society plans a meeting, and multiple residents recover from illness with improved conditions.
Local family notes and Christmas event listing
Marydel and Millsboro residents visit ill father Robert Moore as Mrs Quen Moore hosts. Christmas entertainment planned for Friday evening December 22 with an open invitation. Dover and Philadelphia trips noted. Mrs N Smith homebound with neuritis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Monroe
Millsboro
Elva Vane
Dover
Harry Gibson
Queen Anne
Robert Moore
Quen Moore
Henry Davis
Margaret Smith
Philadelphia
Bert Kaler
N. Smith
Andrews Family Notes From Baltimore Visit
Mr. C. J. Andrews Jr. of Baltimore spent Saturday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Andrews. Mrs. L. G. Wright remains not much improved. Messrs. G. V. and L. L. Blades installed a radio phone this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Andrews, Jr
Baltimore
C. E. Andrews
LG. Wright
Mess
L. L. Blades
The Ridgely News Letter Blue Birds Social Event
The Blue Birds from Ridgely held a Sunday School program at the Methodist Church last Friday week raising over twenty dollars. The program featured songs recitations and readings by local youths followed by reports on the Men’s Community Club banquet at the hotel. Hospitality notes include officers elected for the Methodist Ladies Aid and Care of Campfire Girls sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Birds
Methodist Church
Jesus
Mr. Wheatley
Manan Bullock
Ruth Wheatley
Margaret’ Ludwig
Gertrude Wheatley
Marie Dill
Dorothy Holsinger
Melvin Wheatley, Jr
Madge Thomas
Redheaver
Victrala
Elizbeth
Mrs. Wheatley
J. J. Mason
R. J. Fountain
John Davis
Frank Seward
Mason
T. J. Day
Community Lyceum
Herbert Line
G. Lo Jump
Murrsville
Henry Beck
Denton
William Ringgold
Herbert Hammond
Ridgely
Prine Fund
Melvin Wheatley
Dauh
Johnson
Harry Swann
Minnie Morgan
Queen Anne
Orrell Saulsbury
Margaret and
Jayce
Philadelphia
Santa
Methodist
Grace Thompson
Loving Remembrance of Leon Neal Love Five Years On
An obituary note from his loving parents and brothers recalls Leon Neal Love who died five years ago on December 8. The tribute speaks of a close farewell and enduring grief. Also advertised is a floor lamp on special this week reduced from $22.50 to $2.18 in M. K. Newnan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Neal Love
M. K. Newnain
Orphans' Court Actions Highlight Local Estate Proceedings
Orphans' Court session with Judges West Harper and Shawn reviewed inventories accounts and trustee actions for estates including Horsey Murray Stephens Classon Andrew and Shultie. The Caroline County Medical Society plans a Denton hospital with Dr Madara Ridgely chairing and doctors backing public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
Mariam T. Horsey
Marty F. Todd
Martha T. Murray
Alexander Murray
M. Bates Stephens
Wm. T. Beauchamp
James A. Stephens
Harvey Classon
Mary IE. M. Classon
First Nation Bank of
Federalsburg
Calvert C. Merriiken
Catherine Shultie
John Shultie
J. Calvin Smith
T. Clayton Horsey
Lo Irving Jones
Ilghman Andrew
Henry R. Lewis
J. Owen Knotts
Jed R Owens
Pendente Lite
Tilphman Andrew
The Gold Mine Bridge Sale and Toll Returns
Twelve years ago the Pennsylvani Railroad abandoned a Susquehanna River bridge at Blaine de Grace to private interests. It was converted to a highway bridge and sold to Maryland buyers for 3585,000. In possession, dividends totaled 370, tolls funded earnings. Maryland partners formed a company with 700, net last year 365,000. State plans to collect tolls until 1938 to retire 555,000 bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvani Railroad
Susquehaana River
Blaine de Grace
Brdge
Igto
Maryland
Chiurpes
Raiload
Communicable Disease Reports Across Caroline County
Reports from November 28 to December 12 list multiple cases of typhoid near Concord Hickman Smithville Ridgely and Denton. scarlet fever near Greensboro Federalsburg. lobar pneumonia in Greensboro Denton and Federalsburg. bronchial pneumonia at Federalsburg. influenza none near Greensboro with four cases in Greensboro. diphtheria in Greensboro Denton and measles in Denton. septic sore throat at Elis Haro.
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Caroline County
Concord
Hickman
Smithville
Ridgely
Greensboro
Federalsburg
Denton
Efilisharo
Overcoat Gift Evokes Christmas Spirit at Evermgam's
A wan fleecy overcoat is described as a fitting expression of the Christmas spirit for sonar dad at Evermgam's. The note emphasizes a modest, warm gesture during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonar Dad
Evermgam’s
Col Noble on Retired List After Long Service
Colonel Robert H. Noble U S Army who was retired on his own application after more than two years service is a World War II era veteran with prior service in Indian and Spanish American Wars the Philippine Insurrection Mexican Border service and the World War He was born November 3 1861 in Federalsburg Maryland and a 1884 graduate of the U S Military Academy His career spans commands in the Geronimo campaign the Santiago campaign the Punitive Expedition in Mexico and frontline service with the 77th 30th and 79th Divisions He held key staff posts in the Philippines Washington and California and later served as officer in charge of National Guard Affairs Western Division and organized early student military camps He will reside in San Francisco California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Noble
U. SS Army
France
Noble Washorn
Federalsburg
This County
U.S. Military Academy
Arzona
California
Geronimo
Arizona
Mexico
St. John's College
Annapolis
Department of California
A. D.C
Shafter
Spain
A. C
U. S. Volunteers
5Th Army Corps
Santiago
Torel
Hoban
Noble
U.S. Volunteers
Philippine
Sth Army Corps
Grant
Department of the Viayas
Hughes
Snyder
Godfrey
Baldwin
Pansy
Tellin Samar
Taft
Kde
Smith
Japan
Hong Kong
Washington
Texas
6Th Infantry
Chattanooga
Tennessee
77Th
63Rd Brush
46Th Midland Division
Barcarat
Chauteau Thierry
Meuse
Argonne
Dvision
Troyon
Monaco
Chargre
National Guard
Western Department
Monterey
Gtg
Artirs
Ninth Corps
Leavenworth
Igil
Army War College
University of Virginia
Law Department
University of Maryland
Maryland
Bar of
Elois
University Club
New York City
Bohemian Club
San Francisco
Letters From Denton Ingleside Children To Santa Claus
A series of Christmas requests from Denton and Ingleside children. Ellen Cannon asks for a doll shoes stockings dress and tree trimming. Catheryn Cannon and a baby brother request toys books dishes fruit and tree trimming. Pauline Neighbors asks for gloves rubbers doll storybook bag wagon and fruit. A Denton boy asks for a automobile whistle story book tricycle tire mouth organ candy and fruit.
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Santa Claus
Lam
Chen
Ellen Cannon
Ingleside
Santa
Catheryn Cannon
Pauline
Denton
Marion Butler
Candy prices listed by Rainsdell on Sixth Street
A local ad lists a 4g6 cent chocolate nut mix at 35 cents, 30 cent French at 23 cents, chocolate drops and cocoanuts at 3 cents each, all from Rainsdell on Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainsdell
Sixth Street
Urgent Red Cross Call For Perryville Hospital Decor
The Perryville Maryland U S Veterans Hospital hospital with six hundred beds currently houses 280 patients, 119 unable to care for themselves. Red Cross seeks decorations for five six foot trees in newly opened wards to brighten Christmas. Please send ornaments or trimmings to Mus Spencer Lapham or bring to the Red Cross office on Tuesdays December 12 and 19.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Social Service
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
No 42
Perryville
Maryland
Widow Mrs Wright Dies at 82 in East New Market
Mrs Betty Ann Wright widow of Jesse Wright of Preston died Thursday night at her East New Market home after several days illness from acute indigestion and pneumonia. She was 82 and survived by two sons, a brother, and five grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Brookview Methodist church yard. Mrs Kate Virginia Roe dies at 55 in Greensboro after long illness. funeral Tuesday at home with Rev J A Leach officiating. Interment Greensboro cemetery. Mrs Marguet Cornish nearly 96 dies at Denton home. daughter Mrs W W Smith and daughter Mrs Mary E Warner noted. funeral tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ann Wright
Jesse Wright
Preston
East New Market
Denton
Brookview Methodist Episcopal Churchyard
Kate Virginia Roe
Milton H. Roe
Greensboro
Roe
George
Ever Thus and the Town's Taste for Newsmen
A satirical look at prices charged by professionals from lawyers to undertakers and editors. The poem mocks high fees for brief talks and accurate reporting, calling editors stingy for extra papers and suggesting a town should shun such printers.
Denton Ladies' Aid Mourns Miss Fannie Todd
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Denton expresses sorrow at the death of sister Miss Fannie Todd. The resolution offers sympathy to her family and friends and directs copies be given to the family and recorded in the Aid’s records. Committee members Mrs. Vinan E. Hits Mas. S. P. Surowan Mrs. W. J. Norris sign the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Todd
Wkreas
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Denton
Vinan E. Hits
Mas. S. P. Surowan
W. J. Norris
Maryland Republican Campaign Receipts and Expenditures
Oliver Metzerott, treasurer of the Republican State Central Committee, reports that two Wicomico countians funded two thirds of the campaign. Senator William P. Jackson gave 1000 dollars and Col. Marion A. Humphreys 5000 dollars. Total receipts were 30980 and expenditures 30973.28, with 15000 sent to Baltimore City, about 3000 for general costs, and the rest divided among counties. No funds were given to Caroline.
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Maryland
Wicomicoe
Oliver Metzerott
Republican State Central Committee
William P. Jackson
Marion A. Humphreys
Baltimore City Committee
Caroline
HAPPENINGS AT GOLDSBORO FIRE AND TOWN PLANNING NOTES
A Monday night fire at Marion Jarman’s house in Goldsboro caused near ruin but was stopped by prompt town effort. Wet roofs from snow and rain, early detection, calm weather, and the town pump aided control. Calls for wells, a storage area for pump gear, and electric lights to improve nighttime safety are urged. A Christmas program at the Methodist Church December 24 supports Near East Relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Jarman
Mr. Jarman
Greensboro
Near East
Jarman's Store
Methodist
R. C. Meeks
Easton
J. H. Williams
Viola
Hardy Willams
Cathryn
Ruth Schockley
Revival in St Paul Draws Crowds at Harris Chapel
The revival in St Paul grows nightly with Rev W C Sponangle delivering strong sermons and Walter Gerow singing with rare prowess. Services are at usual hours Sunday with Sponangle preaching and Gerow singing. Guests J C Schooley and wife visited the parsonage and evening meeting. Merchants prepare for Christmas as stores brighten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
W. C. Sponangle
Walter Gerow
Harris Chapel
Gerow
J. C. Schooley
Goldsboro
E. S. Bowens
R. C. Meeks
Mr. Barnett
Wilkinson
Barnett
Queen Anne
Prohibition Raids Reported in Talbot County
Prohibition agents are said to be in Talbot amid raids that led to arrests fines and imprisonments. Reports indicate stills were reactivated and an enforcement officer may be assigned to each county after Christmas holidays. William Jennings Bryan visited the Peninsula delivering a Crisfield lecture Thursday night. A mahogany Victrola No 86 advertised at 380 cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Hartford
Newman D
Rick Uds
J. Ed. Nichols
William Jennings Bryan
Crisfield
M. K. Newnam
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Caroline High School
Bob
James A. Willoughby
A. Thurman Garrett
Elon E. Wright
Liden
W. E. Bullock
Carr
Department of Agricuture
Church of the Brethren
Colonel Cudlipp
Maryland State Sunday School Association
Christian Workers
Girls’ Community Club
Law Building
Williston
Mr. Smith
Ambrase Lucas
Workingmen's Permanent Building and Loan Association
Talbot County
Alfred B. Mason
Talbot Court
Chestertown
Harvey L. Cooper
Ritchie
Cooper
Emory L. Coblentz
Frederick
Lewis M. Mailbourne
Somerset
John N. Mackall
Calvert
Harrison W. Vickers
Rent
Ridgely Methodist Church
Gracehompson
Harodt Hatfield
Georgetown
Myrle Thompson
Helen Shepherd
Rising Sun
Frances Smith
Norristown
Alan B. Parsons
George Short
A. G. Gray
Edward Rose
Franklin Waples
Milford
A. A. Thompson
Rey
Mendels
Sohn
Ronald Lane
Hatfie
New York
Farmers’ Bank
Ernest Reed
South Amboy
N. J
N. J. Cook and Son
Westfield
John F. Jarman
Mary Bradie
Edward Klotz
Wilmington
Del
H. F. Klotz
James A. Leach
Charles Baggs
C. R. Jarman
W. B. Moore
James Wilson
J. Brown
R. C. Coursey
M. Redman Jones
Queenstown
RM. Ravngh
M. RK. Newnam
S. G. Nutue
H. Evde South
J. Frank Wright
E. W. Breeding
W. K. Scotton
Katie Truitt
Isaac H. Truitt
R. Wyatt
Harrington
Solomon Longnecker
S. M. Ravngh
B. Sargent Wells
John Chaffinch
Clarence Chaffinch
Nettie Hayman
Blanche Chaffinch
Ralph Robbins
Atlantic City
Joseph Laramore
W. S. Ames
Guy and
Roy
Deratur, Sinais
Kate Emerson
Harry A. Roe
William H. Nuttle
C. H. Whitby, Jr
Lewsprape
Burrsville
Grove
John Holland
Sarah Sutherland
J. N. Alford
J. E. Spence
Mr. Holland
Earle Alford
Witham A. Afford
L. N. Alford
J. A. Medford
Glady
Pdwio
Henderson
J. Hi. Spence
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Bloomery M. E. Church
Arthur Adams
Billy Fountain
Blaine Bullock
Ann Mae Spence
Marydel
THE
Ridgely News
Home Missionary
Muddletown
Christina
A. G. Koenemann, Jr
Thomas
Brenry Beck
J. W. Callahan
W. F. Towers
William Mitchell
George Bullock
Philaelphia
T. L. Day
Hollingsworth
Westcott Porter
Marcus Hook
Alfred Bennett
Clayton
Ernest Jones
Charles J. Konemann
Trappe
Blurlock
August Koenemann
W. M. Weley
Margaret Swing
Caroline County Medical Society
Geneva
Madara
George, Nichols
Page
J. R. Downes
Col. Noble
J. Spencer Lapham
Home Service
Pepecrelt
Eebo
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