Local commerce and holiday notices fill late December pages
The column lists prices for corn and eggs, millinery bargains at Hollingsworth and Nichols, Christmas gift suggestions from Whitman and Ronsons, and sales at F Wrights. It mentions school holidays, rail fare changes, hunting events, and public notices on mail handling and disease control, with multiple local residents named alongside holiday ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S. Hollingsworth’s
W. J. Blackiston
Whitman's
Ronsons
Mercury
Pennsylvania
F. J. Wrights
I. S. Hollingsworth
I. H. Nichols and Co
Seaford
Peninsula Light and Power Company
Ernest C. Collins
Concord
Ladies’ Aid Society
M.el Church
Easton
Ora Samuel Gray
Masonic Hall
Denton Fire Company
J. H. Nichols & Co
J. R. Garrigues
Baltimore
Journal
Caroline High School
Benjamin F. Johnson
Postoffice Department
R. R. Kenney
Dover
United States Grand Jury
Wilmington
Cooper
Rehoboth
Caroline
William Ballock
Bullock
Plighted Truth at Altar in Maryland Weddings
A string of weddings is described from Centreville to Trappe and Preston with details on the brides dress, ceremony, churches, and reception. Notable couples include Marie Inez Dever and Charles Lewis Hobbs of Denton, and Geneva LeCompte Kemp with Leonard Griffin Merrick, plus others in Preston Easton and Federalsburg. The notices note venues, ministers, musicians, and post ceremony plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Dever
Centreville
Marie Inez
Charles Lewis Hobbs
Denton
M. Luther Hobbs
Wilmington
F. T. Tagg
D. D
Mollie ‘Rowley
Virginia
Fifth Avenue
M. E
Geneva LeCompte Kemp
Choptank
Leonard Griffin Merrick
Trappe
Talbot County
W. H. Briggs
Preston
Anna E. Wright
Gertrude Kemp
Messrs. Orland
J. Phillips Wright
Mendelssohn
Clara Wright
J. R. Wright
Gratitude for Support After Bereavement
The Price family thanks friends for kind words and deeds during their loss. Special appreciation to Mr. R H Stafford for driving them to Cambridge in his car. Reverend and Mrs J Thomas Price express their gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Stafford
Cambridge
J. Thomas Price
Marydel Community News And church notices sharply detail church work
The Marydel quarterly conference met on December 8 with Rev. Milton McCann presiding. The report shows 79 conversions, 33 new members, and 18 funerals for nine months. Dr. Downes announced a new home contract in Templeville. Upcoming services, entertainment, and local developments include a Christmas program, a Blacksmith shop opening, militia return, a Marydel Boy Scout band, and plans for a new hotel in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Milton McCann
Smyrna
Downes
Keansburg
N. J
Templeville
Pete
John Cohee
Leather
Silver
Delaware
R. Kaler
Elizabeth Ford
Cahall
Tempeville
Middletown
Obituaries and social notes from Hickman area
Hickman notices report Miss Nettie Nicholas dying at Suisbury Hospital on December Sth after a brief illness. Interment was at Bloomery cemetery with Rev. M. W. Marine and Rev. John Rosser presiding. James Pierce died December 8 at his Hickman home at 75 after a long illness. funeral at Bloomery cemetery. Estelle Reynolds and daughter Marguerite visited Greenwood. Reynolds attended Harrington teachers meeting. Harry Richie and family spent a week in Baltimore. Thurman Adams stayed with W. Croll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Nicholas
Suisbury Hospital
Hickman
Bloomery Cemetery
M. W. Marine
John Rosser
James Pierce
Estelle Reynolds
Marguerite
Greenwood
Harrington
Harry Richie
Baltimore
Thurman Adams
W. Croll
Two Johns Renshaw to Return From State Road Work
Mr and Mrs Robert H Renshaw Jr and their young daughter Polly have stayed with Mr and Mrs G W Towers during State road work and will return to Preston on Monday before heading to Baltimore to spend the winter. Miss Lillian Towers visited Seat Pleasant with S Ralph Andrews and Ralph S Garrett and will come home after Thanksgiving. The State road from Williston to Federalsburg nears completion and Mr Renshaw plans to close down work today. Maude Trice H Trice and James Willoughby visited Mr and Mrs W F Towers Sunday. Mrs William White of Federalsburg has been visiting Yes W F Towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns
Robert H. Renshaw, Jr
Polly
G. W. Towers
State Road
Preston
Baltimore
Lillian Towers
S. Ralph Andrews
Ralph S. Garrett
Seat Pleasant
Williston
Federalsburg
Renshaw
Maude Trice
H. Trice
James Willoughby
Sumitay
W. F. ‘Towers
William White
Burning deaths of two area men in separate Federalsburg fires
Civil War veteran John Chamberlain and farmer David Travers died in separate early Thursday fires between Federalsburg and Seaford. Neighbors arrived too late to rescue Chamberlain from a blaze that destroyed his home. Travers was found burned inside his ruined residence after his house and belongings were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chamberlain
Here
Seaford
Chamberlain
Boston
David Travers
Federalsburg
Ridgely News Column Recap of church, marriages, and local moves
Dr O S Gray Amherst lecture on catching and training a wife treated home and hat making with humor and serious guidance. Clara Dell Pennington to wed Troy Sidney Ashcroft December 16 at the Methodist Episcopal Church Ridgely. Local residents return from Baltimore and Philadelphia for health, hospital, and studies. Multiple visits, school staff changes, choir improvements, illnesses, and moving among Ridgely residents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Gray
Amherst
Clara Dell
Troy Sidney Ashcroft
Wadesboro
N. C
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ridgely
Amanda
Emma Saulsbury
Baltimore
Smith & Co
Margaret Swing
Philadelphia
Myrtle Pearsaul
Rider
Cincinnati
Charles Herzog
Cincinnati Enquirer
Miss Merritt
Inez Dever
Ridgely High School
M. E
Will Swann
Swann
Local Family Moves and Visits Across Towns
Mrs Mabel Duffey and children moved to Denton this week. The Duffey property will be occupied by Mr J E Wothers and family. Mrs Mollie Smith leaves Tuesday for Wilmington to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs Warner Brashears. Misses Dorothy and Emily Beaumont visited Miss Annie Roe in Greensboro over Sunday. Mr James Hicks and family moved into the Jones property Wednesday. Miss Abna E Thompson visited Miss Marjorie L Merrick in Venton over Sunday. Miss Angie Legg of Stevensville is guest of her grandparents Mr and Mrs J F Russom. Mrs Asbury Sharp of Baltimore is guest of her parents Mr and Mrs CE Stewart. Mrs F A Greaves and Ruth spent last week with friends in Wilmington. Miss Helen Mason spent weekend with aunt Miss Laura Mason in Easton. Miss Virginia W Holt visiting friends in Monumental City. Mrs G L Wilson spending this week in Baltimore. Miss Emma Worth was a Baltimore visitor this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Duffey
Denton
Duffey
J. E. Wothers
Mollie Smith
Wilmington
Warner Brashears
Dorothy
Emily Beaumont
Annie Roe
Greensboro
James Hicks
Tuckahoe Neck
Jones Property
Abna E. Thompson
Marjorie L. Merrick
Venton
Angie Legg
Stevensville
J. F. Russom
Asbury Sharp
Baltimore
CE. Stewart
F. A. Greaves
Ruth
Helen Mason
Laura Mason
Easton
Virginia W. Holt
Monumental City
G. L. Wilson
Emma Worth
Battimore
Merrick Kemp nuptials at Tuesday evening
Mrs Annie Phelps hosted dinner for Rev W H Briggs and guests. Kemp and Merrick and Harry Kemp and Pryor of Trappe attended the Merrick Kemp nuptials on Tuesday. Estelle Wright returns home after time with Federalsburg and Seaford. Wrights and Tubbs guests at Preston. Jesse A Wright of Seaford visited Mrs Alva Blades. Elmer Wright of Baltimore spent weekend with parents. Pearl B Taylor visited W M Wright. Dixie Wright recovering from tonsillitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Phelps
W. H. Briggs
W. M. Wright
Frances Tubbs
Kemp
Merrick
Harry Kemp
Pryor
Trappe
Estelle Wright
Federalsburg
Seaford
Clara Wright
Iffie Moore
Preston
Aml
Jesse A. Wright
Alva Blades
W. Elmer Wright
Baltimore
Pearl B. Taylor
C. Dixie Wright
Christmas Post Card Sale at F. J. Wright's
A large assortment of Christmas post cards is offered at F. J. Wright's shop. The display features varied designs and sizes for holiday correspondence and gift use, inviting customers to browse and select their preferred cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Wright
Orphans Court Proceedings Update in Denton
Judges Clark and Stevens presided as Laura J. Covey filed first through final accounts for Lelia M. Covey. William H. W. Nuttle authorized to convey Denton lots to John T. Carter. Ward guardians and executors presented accounts, receipts, and releases. Court approved and ordered recording and transactions, including minor maintenance advances and mortgage releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans Court
Clark and
Stevens
Orphans’ Court
Laura J. Covey
Lelia M. Covey
J. Howard Covey
William HW. Nuttle
William B. Nite
John T. Carter
Denton
T. Pliny Fisher
Sara Cunningham
Carrie Moore
Louise Moore
Wesley Seth
Willian Price
William J. Price
Savings Department
Caroline County Bank
George W. Gottwals
Abraham Z. Gottwals
Regulations on Chesapeake fish net stakes debated in Baltimore
A U S Army engineers board held a hearing at the Custom House Baltimore on Thursday to review war department rules on fish net stakes in Chesapeake Bay. Maryland fishermen asked extensions and clearer boundaries for lines in the Choptank River and Rock Hall area. Colonel Beach signaled support for clearer definitions and mapped areas, with final findings to go to the Secretary of War. The session also noted Virginia requires a state license while Maryland variably licenses fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Bay
Board of
United States Army Engineers
Custom House
Baltimore
Secretary of War
Maryland
Choptank
Governor’s Run
Rock Hall
Colonel Beach
Virginia
Heirs Not to Wait for Estate in Dover Ruling
In an adjourned Supreme Court session in Dover Chancellor Curtis and Judges Conrad and Heisel handed down an opinion on the will of Emory Scotten. The estate, valued at 75 000 to 90 000 dollars, largely real estate, was left to widow Ella Scotten for life with remainder to seven children. The widow waived her dower in Orphans Court, and the court ruled that her renunciation is equivalent to death for purposes of determining who is entitled in remainder, so heirs do not need to wait for her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Dover
Curtis
Conrad
Heisel
Superior Court
Kent County
Emory Scotten
Caroline
Ella Scotten
Scotten
Orphans’ Court
Dr Kelly To Visit Caroline in Lord's Day Tour
Eminent Maryland surgeon Dr. Kelly and Dr. W. W. Davis will tour Caroline County soon promoting the Lord's Day Alliance. They will speak at multiple points, with remarks praising Sabbath observance in Talbot and contrasting Anglo Saxon and Latin nations' Sunday practices. The visit follows coverage of Talbot events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Caroline
Howard A. Kelly
Maryland
W. W. Davis
Talbot
Drs. Kelly
Davis
Faston Gazette
Europe
Mexico
Court refuses injunction over Furman’s Grove School case
The Seventh district Circuit Court judges Adkin and Hopper deny a restraining order, allowing patrons to use Furman’s Grove School property pending final court review. The decision upholds mandamus bids seeking to reopen the school, cites mandatory state consolidation statute, and criticizes the board for delaying compliance while noting no damage to school property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furman’s Grove Public School
Adkin
Hopper
Stevens
Court of Appeals
Furman’s Grove
Caroline County
Furman’ S Grove
Board of County School Commissioners
Ridgely
Furman’s Grove School
State Board of Education
Furman's Grove
Wesley L. Breeding
Charles E. Starkey
Thomas J. Starkey
Furman's Grove School
Norman Faulkner
Board of County School
Tax on Telephone Messages Tax Rules Explained
Manager S M Thompson leads telephone company preparations to collect a new 1 cent tax on messages under a revenue bill. The law taxes messages 15 cents or more, or those totaling 5 pence or more after overtime, with billing notices and operator guidance issued. The company will collect and show the tax on all bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Thompson
Telephone Company
Deaths and funerals in Mercer and surrounding counties
Obituary notices from Green Curve Mercer county New Jersey and nearby towns report the death of farmer and milk dealer George B Andrews aged 44 at Mercer Hospital Trenton following a long residence in the state. Services were held in Trenton and Federalsburg with interment there. Surviving relatives include father one brother and four sisters. Also noted is the death of infant Adeline Carroll and infant Carleton Zacharias with respective funeral services and interment. J G Harrison head of J G Harrison and Sons nursery firm at Bertin died after a paralytic stroke aged 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Andrews
Green Curve
Mercer County
N. J
Mercer Hospital
Trenton
Andrews
New Jersey
Poulson & Coleman
Federalsburg
W. H. Briggs
Preston
Dr. Terry
W. J. Wright
Choptank
C. E. Andrews
Annie R. Dean
Carleton
Otto Zacharias
Greensboro
J. G. Harrison
J. G. Harrison & Sons
Bertin
Harrison
Mrs Elizabeth McBeth Dies After Long Illness At Eas ton
Mrs Elizabeth McBeth wife of James McBeth of Goldsboro died at Easton Hospital after prolonged ill health and several surgeries. Funeral held at Goldsboro Church and burial in Greensboro cemetery. Survived by husband and two sons Walter and Denney. Mr Robert Jarrell Sr and family visited Preston on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McBeth
James McBeth
Goldsboro
Easton Hospital
Goldsboro Church
Greensboro Cemetery
German laborers offered for hire in Baltimore office
Farm Laborers IL Wethered Barrell in Keyser Building Baltimore will be in his office on the 21st and 22nd of this month with an unlimited supply of German farm laborers and household servants. Only German men and boys will be supplied, wages from 8.00 to 16.00 dollars per month for the winter period. Barrell makes no charge for his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser Building
Baltimore
Barrell
Fluharty Advertises Low Candy Prices and Rugs
Watson Fluharty advertises on page six highlighting prices at 12e¢ per pound for select candies and a stack of Crex rugs and Comforts. Gift ideas for Christmas are plentiful at Fluharty’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Fluharty
Fluharty
Present for a Man From Pastorfield Co
If you seek a fitting gift for a man this shop has it. The ad promises that if they have it then it is the right choice, attributed to J H Pastorfield Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Pastorfield Co
Christmas Religious Services and Events in Denton Churches
Denton churches announce a busy Christmas schedule with morning and evening services at Methodist and Christ Church plus special music and themes such as A Journey to Bethlehem and The Angelic Sermon. Additional events include The Star of Hope entertainment, temperance talks, a Christmas missionary program, cantata by Harris Chapel, and revival meetings at Central led by Rev. Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Denton
Montgomery
Hines
Lord Jesus
Martin Luther
Wathh
Sears
Martin
God
Fenris
Mobr
Holland
Tate
Bethlehem
Star of Hope
Thawley
Stonny
Clara Clark
J. E. Smith
Preston Church
Williston
Smith
Christ Church
Giles B. Cooke
St. Mary's Whitechapel
Portsmouth
Cooke
North East
Church of the Brethren
M. P
J. R. Gaar
W. E. Roop
Westminster
M.el
Sunday
Harris Chapel
Wellness
Central
Price
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J. T. Parker
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W. F. Liden
Concord Church
Bessie Fountain
Charles Liden
Claude Liden
Francis Neal
Howard Todd
Thomas
Ruth Emily Harsey
Elmer Harsey
Wiliam Edward Hawkins
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Hawkins
J. H. White
Federlsburg Methodist Episcopal Church
W. G. Wright
Mary Catherine Wright
Edward Dennison Hall
Preston M. FE
Margaret Breeding
Manila
Roland Dukes
Hickman M. E
Charles Howard Lewis
Lena J. Todd
Matthewstown
Trinity M. E Church
J. P. Stump
Marydel Church
W. M. McCann
Raymond Newnan
Massey
J. Hang Vane
Janary Ast
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Sol
Iris Smith
J. K. Lynch
Herman Mitchell
William Poore
C. L. Herzog
New York
Methodist Brotherhood
David Swing
Laurel
Milton Blades
C. We. Jackson
Frank Long
Earle Hammond
Hillsboro
Poe- On
Iaskityouscourt
Social News
William H. Anderson
Harvey L. Cooper
T. Alan Goldsborough
Lawrence I. Towers
Dawson O. George
Alda P. Whitby
Jonathan L. Hughes
L. Stanley Deakyne
Marshall Gantt
Mary
Blanche
R. Annie Lucas
Annie Lewis
Elsie Roe
Lelia Lucas
H. Clay Hobbs
William #. Nuttle
C. H. Redden
H. Earle Smith
Wm. D. Uhler
EE. Wheeler
Balmore
John Coulbourne
Mabel Mercer
J. W. Field
Elwood Nichols
William Finn
Bridge Club
Catherine Taylor
Olivia Coffin
Henderson
R. N. Flitchens
Mariana Todd
John S. Barnhart
Mary Fleetwood
Bessie M. Wallace
Wm. Willoughby
Eugene R. Knoblauch
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Chicago
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Crosby
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