Local businesses advertise goods and sales for Christmas
The page lists ads for horses and mules, clothing, furniture, and farm equipment, with notes on Christmas sales and storage needs. It mentions shipping corn by steamer Eden ton, new canning plants near Lewes, and nearby farm transactions including purchases by Al Griffin and M. H. Boyer. A court notice and school attendance enforcement are also noted along with a Demorest medal contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuttle & Downes
W. J. Blackiston
Hickman
J. L. Stevens
O. M. Hignalt’s
Williston
J. Walter Beachamp
O. M. Hignutt
Hughes Lumber & Coal Company
Edenton
Bridgetown
Harvey L. Cooper
al Griffin
M. H. Boyer
Caroline County
Maslin
Quaker Neck
Kent County
Palmer
Harrington
J. E. Ellwanger
C. H. Redden
Michigan
Peninsular Light and Power Co
Harry Richardson
F. J. Wright
Baltimore
Rehoboth Beach
Four Nal
W. B. Parker
Lewes
William E. Carney
Ida B. Neighbors
Journal
Lawrence Ewing
John R. Griffin
Tuckahoe Neck
Saulsbury
Burrsville
Judge Constable
Henry L. Constable
J. Frank Booth
S. F. Raleigh
Derton
de Laval
Philadelphia
Gilson
Denton
Matrimonial Notes of Interest Visitors Hereabout
Denton social notes report recent marriages and engagements including James Temple to Anna May Parks in Denton, Edward Fowler and Esther Webster wed in Wilmington, and other couples from Talbot and surrounding counties. The column lists arrivals, travels, and visits by many local residents and relatives across Maryland and Delaware.
Piney Church parish notes and local moves in Hobbs area
A surprise donation to Rev J T Bailey and family from Piney Church members included table staples and a driving horse’s corn. pastor led prayers and Psalm reading. Local relocations include Ira Wathers and Clarence Hunter moving to Delaware, Fred Good replacing Hunter on the Ghingher farm, and Will Jones moving to the Catholic farm dwelling. Various social items and visits noted among Caroline County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Bailey
Piney Church
Prince
Ira Wathers
Clarence Hunter
Delaware
Smith Farm
Smith
Fred Good
Hunter
Will Jones
Tuckahoe Neck
Christian Endeavor
E. M. Willey
Andersontown
C. E. Collins
Denton
S. L. Adams
Laura Thawley
Burrsville
Elizabeth Billing
John Moore
J. E. Towers
Minnie Price
Brownsville
Concord Moving Time Brings Many Residence Changes
In Concord many residents are moving: Harry Collins to W H Deens farm near Andersontown, Elwood Connelly to Collins vacated farm, Walter Beauchamp to Denton, Clarence Adkin son to his own farm, Aaron Griffith to Denton, Emmett Lord to Griffith residence, Edgar Welsh to Sylvester farm, John Hignutt to Welsh vacated place, W W Dukes in new residence. Nellie Dunning and Mark Anthony visit Denton. Winnie Johnson visiting Philadelphia and Wilmington relatives. Ethel Culver from Federalsburg visits Bessie Fountain. Revival services underway with six conversions. Anna Hignutt guests of Mrs. Cahall near Burrsville. Clayton Nichols of Philadelphia visiting area. Mrs. L R Hignutt able to be out again. C E Todd on sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Temple
Denton
Anna May i Parks
George H. Parks
A. Norman Ward
Methodist Protestant Church
Temple
Edward M. Fowler
Laurel
Del
State Register
Esther Virginia Webster
Z. H. Webster
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rising Sun
Wilmington
Ruth Webster
M. E. Church
J. Frank Booth
de Laval Separator Co
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Oakland Creamery Association
Oakland
Booth
George Vepper
Tuckahoe Neck
Lola E
M. [Earle ]Stafford
Virgie M
John Segar
Talbot County
Harris Chapel
Eugene Hardcastle Foster
Gainesville
Florida
Lynchburg
William D. Rudd
Myra Blackwell
George Edward Saulsbury
A. G. Todd
Frankford
Michigan
Armour Company
Chicago
J. B. Welch
Delaware
Felton
Ethel Cahall
Thomas Cahall
Arthur Billing
Hobbs
Frank A. Clark
Bertha
Samuel Nowell
Everett Pepper
J. W. Munch
Baltimore
Charles W. Cannon
Cannon
J. F. Cannon
Clarence Lord
Clifton Lord
Cincinnati Bible School
5. M. Newton
Moffet O. Johnson
Churchland
William Elben
Hilda
George Porter
Greer Cooper
Pennell Cooper
George A. Deakyne
L. Stanley Deakyne
Baltitimore
Mary F. Downes
Stella Sennett
Easton
Enoch Cooper
Roe
Walter F. Cannon
Trenton
N. J
J. E. Morgan
Talbot
Lizzie Dean
Welsh
W. W. Dukes
Nellie Dunning
Mark Anthony
Winnie Johnson
Philadelphia
Ethel Culver
Federalsburg
Bessie Fountain
Anna Hignutt
Burrsville
Clayton Nichols
L. R. Hignutt
C. E. Todd
Notable Local Home Moves and Visits Across Town
Mr and Mrs James Scotton moved into a handsome new home on west Main street. J Cohee will occupy the Scotton house, J Shellbrooks the Cohee house. Fred Jarman moved into the Taylor vacancy. Walter Ross of Camden will occupy the Riggs house, with Riggs moving to the city. Norman Elliott Myrtle Heather from Harty and R Higgins were entertained at Wellington Heather’s home. Cora M Pippin Maude Hummer spent Saturday in Wilmington. Mrs W W Chaires returned from Crompton visit. B P Kaler returned from Wisconsin. Mrs Floyd Hummer and son were guests in Cheswold. Elizabeth Hall returned from Wilmington. H S Dailey was a Philadelphia visitor last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Scotton
West Main Street
J. Cohee
Mr. Scotton
J. Shellbrooks
Mr. Cohee
Fred Jarman
Taylor
Walter Ross
Camden
Riggs
City
Norman Elliott
Myrtle Heather
Harty
R. Higgins
Wellington Heather
Cora M. Pippin
Maude Hummer
Wilmington
W. W. Chaires
Crompton
B. P. Kaler
Wisconsin
Floyd Hummer and
Cheswold
Elizabeth
County boys win short course at Maryland Agricultural College
Seven Caroline county boys earned prizes in a corn growing contest, receiving a short course at Maryland Agricultural College. Winners include Bradford Shawn and Willie Wright from Denton, Harry Rieck and M. Luther Short of Hillsboro, and others from Bethlehem Preston Friendship and Ridgely. Yields ranged from 50 to over 100 bushels per acre with profit margins from 28 to 150 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorne
Caroline County
Maryland Agricultural College
Bradford Shawn
Denton
Willie Wright
Harry Rieck
Preston
John Slaughter
Hobbs
Gilbert Lane
Bethlehem
M. Luther Short
Hillsboro
Raymond Cook
Friendship
Caroline DeFord
Mary Cox
Mary Butler
Grove
Miriam Wrightson
Andasia Reynolds
Pauline Jones
Erna Griffith
Mary Todd
Agnes Mowbray
Federalsburg
Purnell Dennis
Stanley Grabill
Ridgely
Joseph Pri
Residents to Move at Year End in Local Shifts
List of residents changing homes includes H F Todd moving to Sol Smiths farm near Nichols O S Wilkins replacing him Harry Collins moving to Federalsburg and George Baer taking Thomas farm Howard Taylor to aston Leasure to Wesley Towers Fannie Frampton to a farm near Smithville Eugene Fearins to take Frampton place Also social notes on Easton visitors Audrey Lee Taylor and a shooting match slated for December 24 25 Harrison Fisher drawings promo at Diradleys Studio for Xmas gifts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Todd
Sol Smith
Nichols
O. S. Wilkins
Harry Collins
W. R. Thomas
Federalsburg
George Baer
Thomas
Howard Taylor
Aston
Leasure
Wesley Towers
Fannie Frampton
Smithville
Eugene Fearins
Audrey Lee
Easton
James Ross
Cordova
Mary Deen
C. C. Deen
Maltimore Friends
The Ridgely News Letter community update
The Ridgely News Letter reports a busy week with a School and Home Association meeting about tobacco sales to minors, milk education, and upcoming Christmas programs. Local travel, property moves, church events, weather notes, and numerous family updates fill the column.
Local residents move homes and farms in Greenwood area
Mr. Walter Bullock opens a general store in Satterfield’s storehouse. Several families relocate or hire new residences including Stephens family, William Baker moves to farm, James Breeding to Osborne Harvey’s house, and Charles Amiger, an elderly Blackman, now living on James Good’s land. Farm shifts involve Dulin, Blake, Wooters, and Slaughter positions. social visits noted among Cahall, Harvey, and visitors from Newark. Hog weights listed for local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bullock
Greenwood
William H. Satterfield
John W. Stephens
Wm. Baker
John Baker
Baker
Williams
FE. Steward
M. B. Stephens
Gilbert Breeding
Delaware
Lawrence Orwell
Town
James Breeding
Dulin
O. N. Dulin
Somers Blake
Ridgely
Elmer Baughley
Chinquapin
Jack Slaughter
William Chambers
William
William E. Cahall
Osborne Harvey
Philadelphia
Minnie Price
Jessie Bailey
M. P. Parsonage
Hobbs
John Collison
Lambert Ivens
Newark
Del
Micheal Lollar
M. L. Mcloney
W. Layton
George W. Faulkner
Methodist Conference invites R T Coursey to return
At the third quarterly conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. R. T. Coursey was cordially invited to return for another conference year. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. MacSorley will spend Christmas as the guests of the former's parents, Rev. and Mrs. F.C. MacSorley, in Wilmington. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Thompson and son, William, will spend the Christmas holidays with relatives near Sadlersville. Miss Beatrix Cannon of Ruthsbury was the guest of Miss Helen Fleming near town over Sunday. Mrs. E. L. Thompson spent Sundays as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Holt near Easton. Misses Sarah Redman and Evelyn Fleming were in Baltimore last week. Mrs. Richard Evans was in Baltimore this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
R. T. Coursey
J. R. MacSorley
F.C. MacSorley
Wilmington
W. L. Thompson
William
Sadlersville
Beatrix Cannon
Ruthsbury
Helen Fleming
Town
E. L. Thompson
John Holt
Easton
Sarah Redman
Evelyn Fleming
Baltimore
Richard Evans
Williston visitors and local society notes in Baltimore
Williston figures J W Thawley J W Lane and T F E Willoughby were in Baltimore this week. Mrs W D Uhler of Philadelphia spends time with her father B G Stevens. O M Hignutt reports extensive repairs to his store now 85 feet long. Mrs Josephine Kemp returns home after a week with relatives. Mrs O M Hignatt to entertain the Ladies Guild this Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
J. W. Thawley
William Lane
T. F E. Willoughby
Baltimore
W. D. Uhler
Philadelphia
B. G. Stevens
O. M. Hignutt
Josephine Kemp
O. M. Hignatt
Ladies’ Guild
Teats Is Set Free After Cecil County Murder Trial
Elkton dispatch reports Oscar Teats, colored, was acquitted of murdering John K R Callahan near New Bridge on September 21. A Talbot county farmers’ delegation warned Teats to stay away, and he planned to remain in Elkton. Key state witnesses included Luther Madden and his wife, who testified about Teats saying someone had run into him and demanding damages. The defense claimed Callahan fell from his wagon, not was struck by Teats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teats
Elkton
Oscar Teats
Cecil County
John KR. Callahan
Talbot County
New Bridge
Eats
Luther Madden
Madden
Callahan
Engineer Paine Resigns From Caroline County Roads
Mr Hibbard A Paine who for four and a half years has led the roads and bridges of Caroline County tendered his resignation to the County Commissioners on Tuesday with March 1 as the effective date. His work included durable bridges and greatly improved roads from north to south. The replacement and future improvements are hoped to continue the county’s strong construction program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineer Paine
Hibbard A. Paine
Caroline County
Paine
Denton
Maryland
Will Soon Enlist Scout in Denton Council
The Denton Council organizes to establish a Boy Scouts of America troop for boys entering adolescence. Frederick R. Owens presidents Howard Melvin and George A. McDaniel vice presidents F B Nuttle named scout commissioner and J W Huffington scout master. Several boys show enthusiasm to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Jads
Boy Scouts of America
Frederick R. Owens
Howard Melvin
George A. McDaniel
BP. Shipman
B. HH. Johnson
M. B. Stephens
J. W. Huffington
E. M. Noble
H. R. Lewis
A.G. Towers
G. T. Redden
F. Baynard
W. P Draper
F. B. Nuttle
I. R. Fleetwood
Our Farmers Prosperous: Caroline County Agriculture Census
County farm statistics show 2126 farms increasing by 263 in ten years. Land area 204,160 acres with 186,878 farm land. improved land 128,206 acres and woodland 53,738. Population up to 19,216 in 1916 from 16,248 in 1900. Total farm property valued at 9,136,895 dollars, with land 60 percent of value and average farm value 4,298 dollars. Notable rise in small-farm and diversified agriculture. Maryland average farm size 103.4 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Caroline Land
Somerset
Wicomico
Baltimore City
Baltimore
Anne Arundel
Maryland
Worcester
Dorchester
Cecil
Kent
Queen Anne
Talbot
Ten Things to Do This Month Prolific Farm Advice
A Progressive Farmer guide lists tasks for farm improvement this month including inventorying profits, planning next year, encouraging local schools, repairing roads and fences, planting fruit trees and vines, spreading manure, plowing clay lands, sowing rye, managing hogs and stock, and ensuring winter entertainment with fuel and reading material.
Read the Post this week at local outlets
Baynard Bros special agents advertise the Post delivery option with pick up at Duffey's Pharmacy Dr. F J Wright's Country Gentleman and Ladies' Home Journal. Christmas time is near and moving time is drawing near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Duffey’s
Baltimore Capitalist Plans Denton Motel Renovation
Captain Wright and his cousin Walter M. Wright, owners, will remodel and improve the Brick Motel next year to meet public demand. Wright has no plans to operate the hotel himself, though he would be a genial host, aiding town needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Wright
Walter M. Wright
Trusts at the Court: Wickersham and the Standard Oil Case
Washington dispatch critiques Attorney General Wickersham for shielding Standard Oil officials in a Sherman law case involving Magnola Oil Texas. The piece accuses Wickersham of aiding trusts, citing prior actions and speeches from Taft era, and contrasts with hoped Wilson administration accountability. It references Archbold Folger Teagle, and sugar trust ties, urging equal treatment under law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Washington, D. C
United States
Wickersham
John D. Archbold
Standard 0i! Company
Magnolia Oui Company
Texas
Great Office
Department of Justice
Beef Trust
Ballinger
Louis R. Gravis
Philippines
Islands
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Supreme Court
Steel Trust
Taft
Strong & Cadwalader
Henry T. Rainey
House of Representatives
New York City
Swong & Cadwalader
Jain S. Wise
U.S
New York
Root
Bowers
Milburn
Guthrie
Messrs
Parsons
Kissel
Harned
Geo. W. Wickersham
H. C. Folger, Jr
W. C. Teagle
Standard Oil Company
Wilson
Christmas Services Across Denton Churches
Denton and nearby churches schedule Christmas season services including morning and evening sermons, Sunday school, special music, and a Christmas day communion. The Federalsburg and Williston churches also host seasonal themes with Rev. Elderdice and Rev. Gantt delivering sermons and festivals planned for children and choir renditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Federalsburg Methodist Protestant Church
Charles M. Elderdice
Christ Church
Denton
Mr. Gantt
General Clergy Relief Fund
Methodist Episcopal Church
God In Christ
J. E. Smith
Preston
Williston
Trinity Church
Greensboro
A. N. Ward
Children of Christ Church
Miss Fisher Lectures On Spain At Court House
A large Monday night audience heard Miss Mary J. Fisher speak on life in Spain. She has taught in Madrid and toured notable locations, sharing keen observations about the Don’s domain and early settlement history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fisher
Spain
Court House
Mary J. Fisher
Don
Hog killed by J M ODay weighs 748 pounds
J M O Day near here killed a hog weighing 748 pounds. A reunion of Union Army survivors will be held at Gettysburg from July 1 to July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance
J. M. O'Day
Here
Gettysburg
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the Local Department
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Demorest
Mildred Nuittle
M. Bates Stephens
Muriel Ramsdell
Emma Bloxsom
Eva DeFord
Esta Roe
Elizabeth Caaf
Katherine Wright
Bots
Stephens
Louise Fisher
Nee
Marydel
Harrison Fisher
Ldiradley
Ridgely News
School and Home Association
Association
Ernest Smith
Frank Roberson
Crow's Nest
Stoker's Hold
Ben Lindsey
Church of the Brethren
Reformed Church
Methodist Sunday School
Simon's Hall
Pendleton
Fred Seward
Robert B. Dean
J. WH. Hemmons
John M. Swing
North Carolina
Roger
King
Hilda Turner
W. I. Simpson
Cally Russell
Russell
Joseph Pasco
Pasco
Gertie
Ada
I. A. Cake
Stephen McPharson
Centreville
George
T. S. Green
W. W. Mitchell
Bates
Ashville
N. C
Fletcher Draper
American Corner
Pritchett
Julian Davis
Wyoming
Lillie Bilbrough
Ellis Murphy
Warren Burr
Houchen
C. B. Jarman
J. W. Porter
W. J. Clark
Willian H. Lowe
Suffolk
Eugene Breeding
Lowe
Mabel Porter
Charles W. Wright
America
A. W. Macy
Thomas Lechford
England
Boston
Themeelves
John Rogers
London
Lechford
New England
Joseph B. Bowles
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